Chapter Ten, The Baby Scan:

Jasper held Artemis tightly after she had finished telling what had happened to her. He was beyond angry at what her supposed best friend had done to her. He was shocked that the war his beautiful mate went through was worse so much worse than the war that he went through especially with Maria and even though she used him, in the end she was just a stranger, Sire or not. It was worse for Arte as the people who she thought of as family actually had betrayed her all because they wanted her money. Their actions angered him and his vampire and it was crying out for their blood for making his mate feel all that pain, betrayal and hurt that he had felt when she was talking about it even if she was talking in an emotionless voice for the most part he could still feel her emotions.

What concerned him the most though was her slow heart. He wanted Carlisle to have a better look at her condition. "Carlisle could you please have a look at Artemis' heart?" Jasper asked before turning to Artemis. "Is that alright with you Darlin'?"

"Yes, of course, it saves me a trip to the hospital with an unknown doctor. I would much prefer it be Carlisle anyway," Artemis said.

"Alright then, Artemis would you mind coming into the hospital room and I can have a look at your heart. If you don't already know we can do an ultrasound and see the sex of the baby," Carlisle said smiling softly at Artemis.

"I would like that, I don't know the sex yet. I wasn't sure if I wanted to know but I think I'm ready to know now," Artemis said happily as she rubbed her belly as the baby had started kicking again. Jasper seeing what Artemis was doing immediately placed his hands on top of hers.

"Have you decided on a name for the baby?" Esme asked. Artemis looked up at Esme and smiled happily.

"Yes. If it's a girl I have decided on the name Cassiopeia Rose or Cassie for short and Orion Castor if it's a boy. As I'm blood- adopted into the Black family and Sirius is my dad I wanted to carry out their tradition of naming children after Constellations. Orion is my dad's middle name so I wanted to choose a name in honour of him and I wanted a name to represent my mother so I choose Rose as the middle name. All the women in my mum's family are named after flowers," Artemis explained.

"Those are beautiful names. I would be honoured as your mate for the child to have my last name," Jasper said making Artemis smile brightly at him taking Jasper's breath away. Artemis kissed him softly on the lips but Jasper had other ideas as he deepened the kiss. After five minutes they pulled back so Artemis could catch her breath as she rested her head against Jasper's.

"How does the blood-adoption work?" Jasper questioned.

Artemis smiled at him before explaining, "Blood-adoption is done by adding a few drops of blood into the adoption potion from both participants this makes sure that the person being adopted can never be taken away from their new family as both participants have to be doing it of their own free will otherwise it won't work. The person being adopted and the adoptive parent or parents have to drink the potion from different goblets at the same time otherwise it won't work, the potion then takes twenty-four hours to take effect. Once the potion has worked there will be noticeable changes on the person adopted to look like their new parents, for me I have a silver-grey colour surrounding my pupil, I no longer need glasses, I have my dad's nose and chin and my hair is more tameable than it was even though I got the curls from my dad. But I would have lost the need for my glasses when I came into my veela inheritance anyway," Artemis explained.

Jasper smiled at his mate he loved her eyes the silver-grey made the emerald-green colour seem brighter and her nose and chin made her heart-shaped face seemed more pronounced and he told her so making her cheeks burn a deep rosy red. Jasper chuckled and kissed her red pouty lips as he rubbed circles over her stomach smiling when he felt their little girl move against his hand he couldn't wait for when Artemis found out about their daughter. They soon started discussing the threats that were posed at Artemis and how they could help protect her at school, Jasper had insisted that he would visit her in the evening and stay till morning to make sure they were all okay as he would be able to smell anyone near her house who shouldn't be there and that he could protect her and her family and help her as she was coming up to the six month mark of her pregnancy. Artemis thanked them and kissed Jasper on the cheek before resting her head on his shoulder.

"Arte, can I see some more magic and you in your veela form?" Emmett asked bouncing in his seat like a little kid. Artemis laughed at Emmett making everyone happy that she could still laugh and not be bitter after everything that had happened to her.

"Sure." Artemis said still laughing. "As I said earlier about veela's they can turn into what is called 'A Fire Bird' when we become so angry we lose control, but I don't know why we are called that as we look nothing like a bird we have wings yes that turn a really dark colour, but we don't have beaks our nails just turn into razor sharp claws but I'll show you my veela form." Artemis said as Jasper helped her off of his lap before returning to his seat as Artemis stood in the middle of the room so everyone could see as she directed her magic into showing her veela form. There was a bright flash of light that made the Cullen's cover their eyes and Rosalie to cover Teddy's eyes.

Once the light had cleared and the Cullen's had blinked the bright spots out of their eyes they saw Artemis standing in the middle of the room, the sight of her made venom start to pool in Jasper's mouth and for a certain part if his anatomy to harden as he drank in the sight of her. Jasper was glad that he was the only one who could feel emotions but he felt sorry for Edward if the grimace on his face as he looked at him was anything to go by. He couldn't stop thinking about taking his mate here and now. The only thing stopping him from doing so was the fact that his son was in the room and that Artemis was carrying their daughter.

She was dressed in a small pure white strappy dress that just went to the middle of her small thighs and left nothing to the imagination and showed of her nearly six month baby belly beautifully, her small feet were clad in heeled sandals, her hair had turned into a dark black that it was almost blue and hung down her shoulders in tight ringlets. As Jasper looked at her wings he thought they would never look more beautiful or more perfect on anyone else who wasn't his mate. The spines of the wings were a bright emerald-green and looked leathery, the feathers were a mix of emerald-green and silver-grey the exact colours of her eyes, he also noticed there were a few feathers that were the faint colour of his own eyes and he felt smug that she was all his and no one else could have her.
He felt his vampire want to mate with her to make sure no one could ever have her, as he looked at his beautiful mate as she smiled that wonderful smile at him. Jasper shook himself mentally to try and get himself under control before he did something stupid. Artemis seemed to realize Jasper's problem and changed back into herself but that didn't exactly help as she was just as beautiful and divine in that form as she was in her veela form.

As Artemis returned to Jasper's lap she blushed as she could feel Jasper's hardened length, she adjusted herself so she wasn't sitting right on top of it making Jasper moan as she squirmed in his lap. Artemis smiled apologetically at Jasper who kissed her on the lips and finally got his raging hormones under control.

"Why do you have Jasper's eye colour on your wings? And why is it so faint?" Edward asked the question that was on everyone's mind.

"I have Jasper's eye colour on my wings because I'm a submissive veela and as a submissive my wings take on some of the colour of my dominant's wing. However, because Jasper is not a veela the colour matches his eye colour. The wings do that as a representation that I have a mate but the reason why the colouring is so faint is because we haven't had... sex yet so technically even though Jasper is my mate I'm still classed as an unmated veela by veela law as we have not yet consummated the bond. Until Jasper and I have been together in that way any other veela has the right to try and become my dominant. Being the descendant of the Belavounts makes me a valuable "prize" to most dominate males. I don't like it but that's the law my Aunt Apolline my mother's older half-sister informed me of the laws after my inheritance and her oldest daughter Fleur is married to Bill and they have a daughter who is six months old. My aunt is trying to change the law but it is hard when the council doesn't want to hear what she has to say on the matters of courtship and dating," Artemis explained.

"So if we do not consummate the bond than another dominant could try to claim you as their mate?" asked Jasper starring at Artemis hoping he had heard her incorrectly, whilst forgetting his family were in the room.

Artemis nodded her head yes, "I was planning on telling you soon, it's just that we haven't been together very long and I didn't want you to feel obligated to rush things. I mean look at me. I'm pregnant and why would you want to be with me when I look like this." Artemis dropped her head looking at her stomach, sometimes she didn't understand how anything other than Jasper's instincts could make him be with her. She knew it wasn't rational as he had told her he loved her and called Teddy his son, but she was pregnant. There were days when she felt fat and unattractive. Most of all, the child was not his and it was hard for her to know that she had been tricked into a relationship that was a lie and left alone pregnant by her once best friend. Her insecurities about herself were irrational but she didn't really think Jasper would want to consummate the bond with her until she had given birth so she thought she had plenty of time to tell about how you go about claiming a mate.

Jasper feeling the insecurity coming from his mate, placed his fingers under her chin and gently lifted Artemis head so he was looking her in the eyes. "That is not true Darlin' I do not nor will I ever feel obligated to rush things, or to be with you, I love you, and nor have I ever felt obligated to care for Teddy or this baby I love them as they were my own and nothing will ever change that I promise you. I love you and I love your body not only are you the most attractive woman I have had the fortune to meet let alone call my mate you are also the most kind-hearted woman I have met beside Esme.
You are not fat so don't ever think like that again! And that was not because of your veela form as the only thing that changed was your clothes, your hair became darker and curlier and you got the most beautiful wings I have ever seen, and I will prove to these council people that I am suitable for you and that I will always love you because I will and it has nothing to do with instincts or any of that I love you for who you are and nothing will change that I promise. It didn't change when I found out you were pregnant and it hasn't changed because of some veela laws and nor will it ever change. I love you Artemis Eirene Potter-Black." Jasper said sincerely as he kissed her on the lips.

As Jasper kissed her passionately putting all his love for her into the kiss Artemis started to kiss him back finally accepting his words. What seemed like seconds later they were interrupted by Carlisle clearing his throat reminding them that they were not alone. Artemis blushed and mumbled an apology.

"That is quite alright Artemis. Now, how about I do that scan now and then Jasper could ask any questions he may want answered about the veela law. After that you and Teddy can have some dinner as it is getting quite late and as we promised we'll tell you how we were changed." Carlisle said. Artemis smiled gratefully at him as she turned her attention to Teddy who was getting tired.

"Hey!" Emmett cried from the floor. "I wanted to see some magic." he continued with a pout.

"I can show you after the scan Emmett. Better yet, as I'll be using magic I'll do something productive with it." Artemis said thoughtfully.

"What do you mean Love?" Jasper asked confused.

"Well I can cast some spells on you all to help you so you would be able to go out in the sun." Artemis said.

"You can?" Rosalie asked surprised.

Artemis nodded her head. "There is a spell that would stop you from sparkling in the sunlight so no one will get suspicious anymore about where you go when the sun is out. I heard Stanley moaning about it the other day," Artemis explained.

"It would be nice to be able to take Teddy and this little one to the beach in the summers and not feel limited by whether the location has a lot of sun," Jasper said kissing her head.

"That's very thoughtful of you Artemis thank you. Why don't you go with Carlisle and have your scan and I will make you and Teddy something to eat," Esme said.

"That would be nice thank you Esme. If it's alright I'd like to get Teddy ready for bed after he has eaten, he keeps rubbing his eyes." Artemis asked.

Carlisle said it would be fine as he stood up to lead her and Jasper to the hospital room for the check up on her heart and an ultrasound. Jasper stopped to stoop down to pick up his little boy figuring Artemis would want to show Teddy his little sister; he wrapped an arm securely around Artemis' waist and headed into the hospital room after his father.

***In the Hospital Room. ***

As Jasper and Artemis walked into the hospital room they saw Carlisle setting up the EKG and the ultrasound. Once he was finished he turned round to face them. "Artemis if you could please go behind the screen and put this hospital gown on as it would be easier to use the EKG." Carlisle said handing her the gown. Artemis smiled in thanks before she went behind the screen to change.

"Mummy," Teddy called after her, Artemis popped her head out from behind the screen making Teddy giggle, she looked at Jasper who was sitting on a chair while gently bouncing Teddy on his knee, and she smiled at both of them before going back behind the screen.

After a few minutes Artemis came back from behind the screen clad in the hospital gown. Artemis smiled at her mate and son as she sat down on the hospital bed. Carlisle brought over the EKG machine. Artemis knowing what Carlisle was going to ask after her last appointment before she moved to Forks untied the neck tie and slipped her arms out of the gown so the top of the gown now rested on her chest. Carlisle looked at Artemis surprised but was grateful as he heard Jasper was growling softly at him, Artemis turned to her mate and gave him a warning look. Jasper sent an apologetic look to his father before continuing to play with Teddy while Carlisle attached the EKG monitors to check Artemis' heart. A few minutes later Carlisle had finished running all the tests needed to check on Artemis' heart and was putting the machine and the equipment away before handing Artemis a wipe to clear away any stickiness left behind from the EKG pads.

Jasper came over to stand next to his mate with their happy-go-lucky son in his arms and silently handed him to Artemis before placing her hair over her right shoulder so he could tie the neck-tie up on the back of her gown, once he had finished he kissed her forehead lovingly.

"Thanks Jazz.," Artemis smiled at him. "Here." Artemis raised her hand flicking it towards the chair he was last sitting in making it move behind him so he could sit next to her and their son who was sitting on the bed with his mother's arms wrapped securely around him.

"Thank you Darlin'," Jasper said gratefully before seating himself in the chair and adding his own arms around Teddy to keep Teddy from falling off of the bed, he smiled at his Artemis as she played with Teddy who was giggling as Artemis made the wolf walk over Teddy's legs, nuzzling Teddy's outstretched hands making him shriek with laughter, smiling at his small family Jasper reluctantly turned away from his mate and son to face Carlisle who was watching Artemis play with Teddy with a soft smile on his face.

"Carlisle. What did the scan say?" Jasper asked drawing the attention of Artemis, who looked from Jasper to Carlisle with a frightened look on her face. Which both of them saw and Jasper immediately rushed to reassure her. "It's alright babe, everything's going to be fine," Jasper said as he kissed her forehead. Artemis calmed down and turned to face Carlisle and asked him what the scan showed. Carlisle took an unneeded breath before starting.

"That scar that I saw the top of was that the scar you told us about wasn't it?" he asked and continued when Artemis nodded. "Okay, Artemis your heart seems fine at the moment but I think it would be best if we slowly increased your dosage of medication for when you give birth as that is a very stressful time and so is after the birth, but I'm sure Jasper will help with those." Carlisle said and Jasper just gave him a look to say 'are you stupid of course I'll help my mate.' Carlisle and Artemis chuckled and giggled respectively at the look on Jasper's face making Teddy giggle as well even though he had no clue as to what was going on.

"Carlisle you'll have to speak to Andy and Severus about the medication as Muggle medication has no effect on witches and wizards as our magic fights it. I'm taking potions that Severus has made requested by the magical hospital in Washington, as St Mungos transferred my files there before we moved when Kingsley contacted the American Minister of Magic for us asking if we could move here so he knows the situation with Ron and Dumbledore I expect. I was due to go to the hospital in Washington in a few days but now I won't have to as Andy will just contact them." Artemis explained.

Carlisle nodded his understanding and promised to speak with them at some point. "Artemis would you like to find out what sex your baby is now?" he asked, Artemis nodded eagerly making both Carlisle and Jasper laugh at her and a light blush to spread across her cheeks. "Okay why don't you go and put your clothes back on now Artemis as it'll be easier to do the ultrasound." Carlisle said helping Artemis off of the bed once she had nodded and headed off behind the screen to change with Jasper's eyes following her to make sure she was alright.

A few minutes later Artemis returned from behind the screen with the gown in her hand which she handed to Carlisle before sitting back on the bed and reluctantly pulling up the front of her t-shirt so Carlisle could put the ultrasound gel on her baby belly. Jasper feeling her uncertainty smiled reassuringly at her and placed Teddy back on the bed next to Artemis wrapping an arm around their son securely and holding Artemis' hand softly in his other.

"It's alright Arte. Everything's going to be fine." Jasper said kissing her hand that he was holding.

"I know." Artemis breathed as Carlisle put the cold gel onto her stomach and started to run the monitor on her stomach when a picture came up on the screen, making tears form in Artemis' eyes. Carlisle pointed to the screen which showed their baby who looked healthy and had all of its toes and fingers. "Do you want to know the sex now?" Carlisle asked, smiling at Artemis nodded her head.

"Yes please Carlisle." Artemis replied.

"Congratulations, you're having a baby girl." Carlisle said moving the ultrasound closer to the bed so Artemis could look at the picture of her baby more closely. Artemis smiled as she looked at her baby girl, she didn't notice that she had tears running down her face until Jasper wiped them away. Artemis smiled happily as she held the scan photo of her little girl, she smiled and wiped away her tears then kissed Jasper on the lips. When they pulled back Jasper turned to their son who was still playing with his wolf. "Teddy." Jasper said catching the attention of his son. "Daddy." Teddy smiled, Jasper chuckled and showed Teddy the photo of his little sister. "Look Teddy that's your baby sister Cassie." Jasper told him as he stared fascinated at the photo.

"Bwaby swister." Teddy said looking at the photo then at Artemis' tummy and placing a hand on it, he giggled when he felt his sister kick him. "Teddy you'll have to be a good boy and help me look after mummy as your sister is making mummy tired." Jasper told him. Teddy nodded his head and said he was a good boy making the three adults in the room laugh and for Jasper and Artemis to laugh and kiss his head telling him he was a very good boy, but then he frowned as his little brain caught up with what his dad had said.

"Swister 'ot allwo'd to make mummy sweepy." Teddy cried.
"Oh baby it's alright mummy is fine." Artemis said hugging her little boy.
"Cassie just makes her tired as she grows so mummy will need to rest more but you can help me look after mummy." Jasper continued, Teddy nodded with wide eyes and hugged his mum. Carlisle smiled as he watched the little boy worry for Artemis, he quietly left the room to leave the new family alone for the time being with a wide smile on his face.