Her Beginning

After watching her coven disappear without her, Anastasia felt a panic she had never felt before. She was new to the territory and people around her, so she knew to keep her distance as everyone approached her. She narrowed her eyes at them and got into a defensive stance, ready to fight her way out if she needed to, although she doubted she would win. Not all of the Cullen friends seemed friendly.

"There's no need to be afraid, Anastasia, we won't hurt you. My name is Esme. Welcome to our coven." The same vampire who once defended that newborn back then said as she slowly tried to comfort her. She offered the girl a hand but Ana shrunk back.

Carlisle pulled Esme back and Edward and Bella stepped forward.

"Hello again, Anastasia," Edward greeted. Ana nodded her head as a greeting. Bella stepped forward and smiled at the new vampire.

"Ana, this is Reneesme," Bella said. The little girl neared Anastasia and smiled brightly.

Ana kneeled down to the little girl's level, and Reneesme placed her hand on the stranger's cheek.

Various images flashed through Ana's mind quickly. The little vampire showed her first memory of Bella, and how she gave birth to her while she was still human. Ana gasped when she pulled back into reality. She couldn't put her thoughts into words and instead gave Reneesme a soft smile.

Slowly, Esme approached the girl again and lead her off the field with Carlisle talking to her as they made way to the Cullen house.

Alice bounced on her heels as she watched her family interact with Ana. She knew they were going to love her. Jasper's interest peaked as well. His mate was stunning, but he felt as if her previous position in the Volturi would cause problems in the near future.

But Jasper was ready to risk it all for her.

"She's has a good soul," Edward commented as he heard Jasper's doubtful thoughts.

"I thought you didn't believe any of us have souls," Jasper mumbled. Edward chuckled and shook his head.

"She's different. She helped us when we were in Italy. If any of us were to have the purest soul, it would be her."

"Don't worry Jasper! She's going to be amazing here. I've seen it!" Alice reassured.

"Care to enlighten what you saw Alice? What exactly did you show Aro to convince him to let Anastasia go?" Jasper whispered. Alice smiled.

"Anastasia's betrayal to the Volturi would have been their downfall."

"Betrayal?"

The battle was in full swing. Ana had pleaded to be involved in the fight and Aro caved but he insisted she stay close to Alec and Jane. She didn't want to fight any of the Cullen's or their friends but she knew if she didn't participate she would regret it. She wanted to help the Cullen's, not injure them. But she didn't really have much of a choice when they attacked her first.

A wolf had caught her off guard and she shrieked and jumped away from its teeth. She rolled out from under the wolf and kicked it right in the snout. She glanced at it as it whimpered softly.

"Oh god, I am so sorry, Mr.Wolf," Ana said as she hovered over it.

"I swear I didn't mean to," She whispered. The pure black wolf tilted its head at her. Ana backed away from the wolf and was about to show him submission, when she glanced to her right. She saw her mate fighting Demetri, with Jane circling around them like a shark. Jane's powers weren't in effect for Bella was protecting Jasper with her shield. But when she was knocked down, Bella's concentration fell with her. Jane's power finally got through to Anastasia's mate and he froze in pain.

Demetri was about to hold him down and rip his head off when Anastasia appeared from behind him. With one punch, Ana managed to crack her fist through Demetri's head. He fell to the body, dead.

Anastasia then turned with furious eyes to Jane and Alec.

"You stay away from him, you hear!" She scowled.

"Anastasia, what are you doing? Remember your place!" Alec hissed.

It was as if Alec's voice caused a trigger in Ana, for she let out a growl and attacked the twin.

She rammed Alec into the ground and held him down. She stomped her foot into his head crushing it, and flung Alec's body away.

Anastasia then twirled on her heels to face Jane. The witch twin growled. She never liked Anastasia, and was more than ready to end the redhead's life. She narrowed her eyes as she tried to torture Ana, but she didn't waver in her pace. Jane turned to see Bella protecting Anastasia from her power. Jane's eyes widened Anastasia smirked.

"Looks like you're out of options, Jane."

Jane spun on her heels, trying to escape but Alice was quicker. She appeared from behind Jane and latched her grip onto the blonde's neck. She pulled her back and began to choke Jane, glancing up to nod at Ana, giving her the go-ahead to end Jane. Ana neared Alice and she began to crush Jane's face, only satisfied when she saw cracks forming on the twins face, just like her brother.

She was stopped by a low growl. Ana looked up and saw the same wolf who had spared her life approaching her. It's eyes never leaving Jane, licking his snout. Ana understood and with another nod from Alice, they threw Jane before the wolf.

"Enjoy."

They watched as the wolf destroyed Jane without a single moment spared. Ana then found a torch and threw it onto all the bodies she destroyed.

The Witch Twins were no more.

She immediately turned to look at her mate with worried eyes.

"Are you okay, have you been hurt?" Ana asked as she kneeled down to check over her mate. He shook his head, still astonished by his mate's fighting skills.

"I'm Anastasia," she said. He gave her a lopsided grin, and even though they were in the middle of a deadly battle, the two vampires only had eyes for one another.

"The name's Jasper Hale, ma'am. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Edward looked at Jasper after Alice explained her vision.

"Dude, your mate is cool."

~

Anastasia stood at the door of the Cullen household as each witness said their farewells to the old family. She watched Reneesme and her parents. There was a boy who also stood near the three, and he watched the little girl with adoration. Ana had learned his name was Jacob Black, one of the shapeshifters that had backed the Cullen's up during the standoff with the Volturi. He was Reneesme's mate, and he had already imprinted on her. Anastasia thought it was strange he imprinted on a little girl, but she had seen more bizarre things in her days. She wasn't one to judge, Ana had met some eccentric couples throughout her years.

Out on the edge of the woods, a group of boys piled out all shirtless. Anastasia tilted her head and sniffed the air. More shapeshifters. All wolves, by the strong smell of wet dog that suddenly filled the area. Carlisle and Esme approached them. They talked for a bit before all heads turned towards Ana.

"Anastasia, can you come here please?" Carlisle asked softly but she still heard. She forced her legs to move towards the unpleasant smell and stopped before them. Ana gave them a charming smile.

"Ana, this is Sam Uley, pack leader. They are of the Quileute tribe," Carlisle explained. Anastasia bowed her head respectfully.

"An honor to meet you, Master Uley. Your kind are rare for the Volturi to come across. I believe not even half of the Volturi knew of your existence until today. I do dare say, you caused a few of them to nearly run just at the mere sight of you," she said, exaggerating a bit. She wanted to get on their good side and Ana knew how to pull the strings. Sam smirked, pleased to know they had caused fear into the Cold Ones.

"Please, call me Sam."

Anastasia smiled smugly. She got them.

After Ana had introduced herself to them all, her favorite in the end being the one called Seth, she stood off to the side and waited for the Cullen's to finish their farewells to their witnesses. Eventually, everyone took off and she instinctively looked for her mate but frowned when she couldn't pinpoint where he disappeared to.

"Looking for Jasper?"

She snapped her head up to see Alice smiling down at her. She took a seat next to Ana and crossed her legs.

"He's saying goodbye to his friends from Texas." Alice pointed to the three. Ana turned to look at the two vampires standing with Jasper. The man and women were young, and seemed to be close to Jasper. They all turned to look at Alice and Anastasia, the two waving at them. Alice responded instantly but Ana only gave a small smile. Jasper's smile widened when he saw Anastasia responded and turned to his friends, the male giving him a teasing grin.

"How long have you known we were mates?" Ana asked suddenly.

"I knew in Volterra. When you walked us to the exit, I had a vision; it was you and Jasper, dancing together at Reneesme's birthday party. You were happy."

Ana smiled lightly and chuckled.

"Did you really see us?" She asked in a rushed voice and Alice nodded rapidly.

"You seem surprised by that."

"I don't exactly have luck when it comes to things like this," Anastasia replied.

Ana turned back to Jasper and saw him walking towards her. She would've been sweating buckets if she could but instead, she shifted her legs constantly as she tried to find a confident stance.

When Jasper stopped right before Anastasia, Alice gave a wide grin as another brief vision flashed through her eyes, involving the two soulmates. She left, giving them the space they needed.

"Hi, I'm Anastasia," she introduced herself as she offered a very timid handshake. Jasper gave a childish grin before accepting her cold, pale hand.

"Jasper Hale, ma'am. It's a pleasure to meet you."

*unedited*