𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
she's worth whatever chaos she brings to the table

SOON AFTER THE Romanians arrived, the vampires gathered in the Cullen house. The news of Aro's witnesses came as a shock to everyone. No one had a clue of what to do, and the vampires had a new growing fear. 

"When Aro wants someone from a coven it's never long before evidence turns up proving the coven has committed a crime," Eleazar spoke, looking over everyone.

"So, he's done this before?" Elijah question as he fixed his suit, eyeing the vampires.

He nodded at the Original. "It happens so rarely," he said, "I never realized it was a pattern." 

"Apparently he always pardons one person whose thoughts he claims are repentant," Carlisle explained, staring at the floor with a solemn expression on his face.

"This person always has an ability," Eleazar continued, "and they're always given a place with the Guard." 

"This is all about Alice," Ophelia spoke up, crossing her arms. "It must've been why Jasper and her left."

Emmett furrowed his brows. "Why does he have witnesses?" He asked, worried for his family and friends.

"To spread the word that justice has been served," Alistair spoke from behind Carlisle. He stuck his hands in his pockets as he continued, "after he slaughters an entire coven." 

"That sounds like someone I know," Kol commented as he turned to stare at Klaus who growled at him.

"Kol... don't start anything," Rebekah spoke up from where she leaned against Sam. He had his arms wrapped around her waist, and his chin on her head.

Amun stepped forward with wide eyes. "Tia, Benjamin, we're leaving." 

"And where will you go?" Edward snapped, surprising Ophelia because she never thought he had the balls. "What makes you think they'll be satisfied with Alice? What's to stop them from going after Benjamin or Ophelia next?" He looked around the room. "Or Zafrina, or Kate, or anyone else with a gift. Anyone they want. Their goal isn't punishment, it's power. It's acquisition." He paused and shook his head. "Carlisle may not ask you to fight but I will. For the sake of my family. For the sake of yours. And for the way that you want to live." 

The room was silent as the vampires all shared looks.

"We stand by our family no matter what, and Bella is our family," Klaus stepped forward, nodding towards Ophelia and Bella who sent him smiles.

Jacob stood up along with Seth. "The packs will fight. We've never been afraid of vampires." 

The Denali's stood next, and Tanya spoke, "we'll fight too." 

Garrett stepped away from the wall he was leaning on and smirked. "This won't be the first time I fought a kings rule."

Benjamin locked eyes with Edward as he spoke, "we'll join you." 

"Benjamin no," Amun shook his head, sternly.

Benjamin looked at his friend and grinned, "I will do the right thing, Amun. You will do as you please."

Ophelia grinned as the rest of the vampires stood up. "And this is what revolutionary is all about," she commented and Rebekah chuckled.

Vladimir — the blonde — glanced around the room with a smirk. "Well, that didn't take much." 

Edward nodded at them in thanks, "hopefully it doesn't come down to that."  

Alistair only scoffed, and leaned forward to whisper in Carlisle's ear, "we'll see." He then walked away, the others watching him.

"Don't mind him, he's a coward," Klaus spoke up as he walked forward and landed his hand harshly on Edward's shoulder. "Good speech, mate."

Freya turned to Bella. "Davina and I are powerful witches and we can can hold our own"

Bella smiled as she glanced over them. "Thank you guys so much for coming to our aid when we need you, and to protect my daughter."

"You're welcome, Miss Swan," Elijah stated before shaking hands with Carlisle. "We will do everything in our power to protect this group of vampires and the little one. We will not let you down."

OPHELIA WATCHED AS Kate attempted to teach Bella to use her shield. The Denali's had came up with an idea for Bella to help the rest of them fight — if she could project the shield.

Edward, Garrett, Emmett, Rebekah, Sam, and Dean were there also to watch and see if it'll work. The other Mikaelson's were playing with Renesmee who wanted to run through the woods.

"You need to visualize it," Kate instructed the young vampire, "see how it moves. What colour it is. Now picture it expanding. Will it to go beyond you." 

Bella closed her eyes, and the others watched as a small shimmer of sorts, leave Bella's body. It only went out for a moment, before she grunted and opened her eyes.

"I think she needs something to motivate her," Ophelia stated and went to touch Kate when Edward held up his hand, stopping her.

"No," Bella said sternly. 

"It's all right," Edward assured, "I can handle it." 

"He says that now," Garrett stated with a grin and Ophelia chuckled.

"Focus, Bella, or he's gonna be hurting," Emmett commented and nudged Ophelia who grinned up at him.

"Edward, I'm not ready to do this!" Bella exclaimed, but the sparkling disco ball didn't listen as he reached out and touched Kate's hand. Bella gasped when her husband fell to the ground. "I'm sorry, I said I wasn't ready!" 

"Dude you're not motivating her!" Emmett teased Edward, causing the vampire to shoot his brother a look. 

"You want to try?!" He asked, causing Emmett to hold up his hands.

"You are a bloody fool, Edward Cullen," Ophelia commented before fist-bumping Emmett who chuckled at her comment.

Bella took a deep breath causing her shield to appear in front of her again. Kate reached for Edward's hand again, sending him to the ground once more. "Kate!" 

"You seem to lack incentive," the blonde mocked, "should I go see if Renesmee wants to play with me?"

"You better watch yourself," Ophelia growled out and Rebekah had to grab her before she pouncing on the blonde.

"Are you crazy?" Bella growled out, as well.

"All right," Kate smirked, holding up a hand, "this one's on full power." 

Edward sent his wife a look as he stood tall. Ophelia held herself back, and crossed her arms, and waited to see how this was going to end up.

Bella pursed her lips, allowing her shield to cover Edward's body when Kate touched his hand. He visibly tensed up, but didn't fall as he did previously.

"Wow..." Ophelia trailed off and grinned over at Dean who was chewing on some chips.

"That is the best thing I have ever seen. If only we had you on our side when we got in some trouble," Dean commented and nudged his brother who rolled his eyes at him.

"It's painful, but it's bearable," Edward informer and looked at his wife in awe.

Bella smiled, causing her shield to go away.  "Okay," she laughed, "we should try again." 

Edward nodded and faced his brother. "Emmett?"

The vampire who looked like he ate boulders stepped back, stuttering. "I'm good." He looked between Kate and Bella which had Ophelia laughing loudly. "How about you try it?" He asked her with a small glare.

Ophelia stopped smirking and stared up at him. "Fine." She stepped forward and glanced to Bella with a look. She sighed and stepped towards Kate, holding up her hand so that the blonde would touch it.

Bella concentrated and the shimmer appeared, and wrapped around Ophelia. So, when Kate touched her, it didn't hurt as much as she should've.

Stepping back, Kate stopped her powers and Ophelia smiled at her sister. "Good job, Bells."