Jasper's Princess 2

Chapter Seven: Planning

"We've been trying to figure out a plan for hours and we have gotten nowhere. At this point, you should just let her get me. I mean it would save everyone a lot of time."

"What did you just say?" It wasn't Jasper talking but Major he was pissed at my suggestion even though I didn't really mean it.

"Ellie, why would you even think to say something like that? There is no way we would ever do that. Not only would it destroy Jasper and Major to lose you but all of us. Every person in this room would be heartbroken if they lost you. That is why they are all here trying to figure out a plan to get Isabella and save you." Esme, looked hurt as she spoke and as she gestured to everyone else in the room I could tell that everyone was feeling and thinking the same. Even the Volturi looked upset at my suggestion.

"I didn't really mean it. I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that. I just feel bad that yet again we're all sitting here trying to figure out how to save me. I guess sometimes I have fleeting thoughts and feelings that you guys would be better off if I was gone. I know it's irrational and that you would be the opposite of better but I can't help it sometimes."

"What if she's right?" Everyone's head snapped towards Demetri and Major looked like he was ready to attack him and rip him to shreds at the question.

"What was that?"

"Okay, before you all attack me let me explain. Obviously, we know what Isabella wants, but what if we used Ellie as bait? We stage it to look like she is wandering through the woods which is not a far-fetched situation. We all hide around the area so that we are not detected by Isabella and when she tries to attack Elena we get her."

"That is not a horrible idea. I just don't like the fact that we would be putting my princess in danger."

"Jazzy I am not completely defenseless and if everyone is spread out I am sure she will not be able to even touch a hair on my head before someone can get her."

"Jane and Alec can be up in the trees so they have a better vantage point and can use their gifts if needed. The wolves will have to be spread out at a greater distance so it's harder for her to smell them. And the rest of us can split up between being hidden in the trees and the surrounding area."

"I don't like us being further away from Ellie."

"I understand that Paul but Demetri is right. If you guys are closer your scent will be stronger and she will suspect that you are there for a reason. If you are further back then your scent will be lingering which it typically is anyway from you guys being over here so much."

"As much as I don't want to agree with this it's true. We will have to be further back but we will be able to hear everything that is going on. We will still be able to help protect Ellie if it comes down to it. Once we pick the location I will decide how we will split up and hide out. This plan seems pretty solid now we just have to decide when we want to do it and where exactly in the forest we are going to do it." It's still weird for me to see Jacob in the alpha role. He's always just been like my goofy older brother and seeing him so serious is strange but you can tell he was meant for it because it came so naturally for him.

"Before we do this I have to talk to some of my friends. I don't want them to be anywhere near this so they don't accidentally get hurt."

"Some of us can take you out for a walk by the creek and you can warn your friends. But first, we have to figure out when we are going to do it so you can let them know." 

"I mean the sooner the better let's just get this over with. We already have the plan. I just want this all to be over with. I'm tired of always having to look over my shoulder and I'm sure you're all tired from having to plan and protect me."

"Elle, we will never get tired of protecting you." I could tell Paul meant what he said but I still have those lingering doubts that I can't stop no matter how hard I try.

"Elena, dear I may not have known you long but in this short time, I have seen how much you mean to everyone in this room. It seems like everyone can see it but you. I am not sure if you are aware but it is very uncommon for us to get involved in matters like this. Yes, we would hunt down Isabella and her creator due to the laws that they have broken but not on a personal level like this. In any other case, we would not be sitting in the living room planning with the family and certainly not with shifters. You are definitely the bridge between the two species but you are so much more than that. With my gift, I can see the bonds between people, and my dear I have never seen bonds as clear or as strong as the ones you have with everyone in this room. I can even see the future bonds you will have with us. I need you to stop doubting yourself and how important you are to everyone here. You are meant to do so much in this world but if you keep doubting yourself you won't be able to."

I didn't know what to say once Marcus stopped talking. When he was speaking it was almost like he was scolding me for being ridiculous. But hearing him speak about the bonds almost wiped away any doubt I had. Then when he spoke of the future bonds I would have with the Volturi I got excited. Not knowing how to respond I walked over to him, gave him a hug, and whispered a quiet thank you in his ear. I wasn't exactly sure what I was thanking him for but it felt right to say.

"You're welcome, dear. But I need you to stop talking down about yourself. Yes, we are helping to protect you but that does not make you weak nor does it make you a burden and I need you to work on not feeling and thinking that way. I'm not saying it will happen overnight but you have to put the work in because it makes everyone else sad when you talk like that okay." 

I just nodded my head. I could feel a fatherly type of bond forming between us. Yes, I already had my dad but having someone as a father figure who completely understands the supernatural world and the struggles that come with it sounds cool.

"Today has been a long day. I can start cooking some food for you guys and Ellie can go take a nap I know she needs one." I walked over to Jazzy and made grabby hands so he could pick me up. I know it won't be easy but I'm going to take Marcus' words to heart and try to work on it.