The Power of Three [Twilight/Charmed]

Part One - Chapter Twenty: Preparing for Battle

Amelia sighed exiting her home and walked towards the forest, she didn't have to look to know that Paul was waiting for her; the Cullens had offered to show them how to deal with newborn vampires and they were training tonight for the battle that was coming. 

Paul's dark silver fur wolf form looked at her as she approached him, he tilted his head at her making her smile at him; it was late at night and it was the only time that they could do this. 

"I'm okay," Amelia murmured resting a hand on his shoulder as she looked back behind her and spotted Alicia approaching them with Embry; it was clear that no one was happy with what they were going to do but it needed to be done. 

Paul whimpered making Amelia look back at him, she knew that he didn't want her involved in this; but this was her job and if she didn't help out, Amelia had a feeling things would only get worse. 

"Don't worry Paul... we're tougher than we look," Alicia reassured making the dark silver wolf look at her as Embry disappeared to turn into his own wolf form; the four of them would travel to the clearing for the training together while Aiden and Leah orbed there together. 

Embry's grey fur with black spots wolf form stepped out of the forest making Alicia grin as she hurried over to him; she rested a hand on his snort as his dark eyes looked up at her. 

"Let's get going... the sooner that we are there the sooner we can come back," Amelia said making Paul nod his head before he lowered himself down so that she could climb onto his back.

***

Sliding down off Embry's back, Alicia looked over at her sister who was standing close to Paul and was glaring at Edward; it was clear that the brunette was never going to like the vampire. 

The sound of bells ringing signalled the arrival of Aiden and Leah, who moved to stand with Amelia and Alicia, while the rest of the gathering arrived; it wasn't surprising to see Bella there either since she had moaned about not being able to attend. 

"Let's get this over with," Aiden muttered making Carlisle nod looking between the siblings, he had never in his life expected to meet the Charmed Ones and now that he had, he didn't like the thought that they saw them as their enemies. 

"My son Jasper will be leading the training, he has experience with fighting newborns," Carlisle said making Jacob's wolf form nod his head while Bella looked at him confused; it was clear that she didn't know that Jacob was the alpha of the pack now. 

Amelia crossed her arms as she tuned out what Jasper was saying about newborn vampires; he was talking as if they had never dealt with this problem before.

Paul gently nudged her making Amelia offer him a small smile as she rested a hand against his warm fur body; while Leah slipped away to turn her into her own wolf form. 

Bella slipped away from Edward and made her way over to Jacob, whose wolf form was russet brown and it was clear that he didn't want to speak with her. 

"When will she see that she's hurting him?" Alicia asked annoyed making Amelia shrug her shoulders; the two sisters couldn't understand why everyone was so interested in her, she was completely self-centred.

Embry whined making Alicia look at him, she moved back to his side and rested a hand back on his side; she knew that he hated what Bella was doing to Jacob and it was clear that she didn't care who she hurt. 

"Perhaps this is wasting your time," Rosalie snapped making the two sisters look at her, it was clear that she wasn't happy that the witches were here and they weren't even listening to what they were being told. 

Aiden shot Amelia a look to stop her from arguing with the blonde vampire, though it was clear that Rosalie wasn't going to let this go; the witches were preparing their own methods for the battle. 

"We are more than prepared for this," Amelia replied making Rosalie snort as she rolled her eyes making Alicia grin as she looked at her sister. 

Carlisle shot Rosalie a look as he realised that she was pushing her luck, he had heard rumours about what the three siblings were capable of and he didn't want them to use their powers against his family.

"Why don't you show us then, what you are capable of," Edward suggested making Rosalie look at him and nod her head, it was clear that a couple of the Cullens didn't believe that the witches were capable of much. 

Suddenly there was a chuckle from the trees making everyone look around worried before a male vampire with brown hair and red eyes appeared; the Cullens stared at him as he moved forward before Amelia grinned. 

"I really wouldn't challenge them... Amelia, it's a pleasure to see you again," the vampire said making Amelia grin as she moved away from Paul, who snarled as he watched his imprint approach the vampire. 

Alicia looked at Aiden confused until he nodded his head, she couldn't help but wonder what he had gone and done; she doubted that Amelia would have told Paul anything about her and the vampire. 

"Garrett thank you for coming," Amelia said hugging the vampire, who grinned at her before hugging her back; Carlisle tilted his head confused wondering how the two knew each other. 

Garrett looked at the Cullens and then at the pack, this was going to be an interesting turn out especially if what Aiden had told him was true. 

"Garrett's an old friend, we called him in since we figured the more help we had the better," Aiden explained making those gather look at him; it was clear that they didn't trust the red-eyed vampire.

***

"I don't trust him," Paul said dropping Amelia off at home, his brown eyes watching the vampire who was waiting to be let into the house. 

Aiden and Leah had gone to inform Charlie what had taken place that night, the chief of police had wanted to be kept in the loop by the witches since he didn't trust anyone else to do so. 

"I've known Garrett for years Paul... I trust him with my life," Amelia said making Paul frown as he glared at the vampire, who chuckle amused at the shape-shifter; it was clear that Garrett was going to enjoy winding Paul up. 

Resting a hand on Paul's arm, Amelia smiled up at him making him look at her as she touched him; their eyes met for a moment before the brunette kissed his lips. 

"It'll be okay," Amelia reassured him as they pulled apart, Paul watched her for a moment then he moved to cup her face and kiss her again while Garrett frowned in annoyance. 

Amelia wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss, she knew that he feared for her; she had felt it whenever he was around her and she couldn't blame him. 

"Be safe," Paul whispered to her softly making Amelia nod her head, the wolf smirked before he kissed Amelia again; pulling back he shot a look at Garrett who rolled his red eyes. 

"I'll see you tomorrow," Paul said before he shot a look at the vampire one last time then he walked away leaving Amelia alone. 

Amelia grinned to herself as she looked at her friend, she had a feeling that the next few days were going to be interesting; she just hoped that she wouldn't end up being torn in two.