"you must now accept, Carlisle, that this will inevitably come to a fight, on the scale of all out war." -- I agree with Marcus here (and with the Romanians in this scene).  Carlisle cannot keep up this stance of passive resistance where Aro can keep coming against them but then walk away clean when the odds even out.  Sooner or later he will devise a way to get what he wants if given enough opportunities.  While allowing them to leave at the end of Breaking Dawn was acceptible because the Volturri at least at the perception that they had come to punish the creation of an Immortal Child, this latest attempt had no such cover.  Since this attack was unwarranted, no one would blame the Cullens and their allies for fighting back to protect themselves.  

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"“Aro became quite obsessed with the possibility that you specifically, Carlisle, would attempt to overthrow him to protect your interests. He had already seen you raise quite a large army to support you, and the abilities you possessed among your coven and allies disturbed him even then.”

“Aro knows raising an army was not my intent.”

“He has never seen it that way. He believes you deceitful and power-hungry.”

“Then he is deluded.”

“Quite, but that changes nothing." -- I'm a bit confused here.  Since we know that Aro has read Carlisle's mind previously and more recently had all of Edward's thoughts (both during New Moon in Volterra and then again at the end of Breaking Dawn) and Edward would have a huge amount of Carlisle's thought's given their tenure together, I'm having difficulty understanding why Aro would believe Carlisle ever wanted power.  It just isn't who he is.  The part about him being deluded, is that meant to say that he is insane and thereby creating a persona for Carlisle that does not exist?   It is easy enough to believe that Aro is starting all these conflicts with the Cullens because of greed.  That makes perfect sense and still fits in with all the known personality traits of the various characters.  But in the fanfics I've read where they have Aro obsessed with defeating the Cullens, he is often portrayed as doing so because he is afraid Carlise wants his power (not just of losing his power, but that Carlisle himself wants take it).  That explanation is the one that I cannot seem to grasp due to Aro's gift (if it were just Caius, then I could accept it readily, but Aro knows differently).

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Great ending, though now I've read the setup for the next story in the series and it was never finished. :(  It's been long enough time since an update that I cannot imagine there will ever be one, but I do want to leave a comment expressing my opinion that you should continue writing - and not just specifically fanfics in this series, though I won't deny that I'd love to be able to read it in its entirety.  You have a real talent for story telling, and I thank you for sharing Harvest Moon and Equinox with us!

Author's Response:

Thank you, Rebecca, for all your reviews. I promise I have been reading them all, and I'm sorry I don't have much time to answer all of them individually. I do regret not continuing the third story at the time but unfortunatewly life got in the way and writing got away from me in general, not just here on Twilighted. I do keep a blog, so as not to completely lose touch, but that's easier to maintain than a story unfortunately. I hope to start back into the story this year, so if you want to hold off on starting reading it, I may have more material for the second half of the year. Thanks again, for all your reviews, I do appreciate the feedback. I tend to write in an all-at-once rush when I'm in that zone, so I unfortunately sometimes lose a little consistency in the storyline. I hope it hasn't taken too much from the story, and that iwas still enjoyable. Thanks again.

I'm still wondering what is up with Alice's visions.  Wouldn't she have seen that the Volturri would chase and capture Jason and the others when they ran?  The one thing I kept wondering all along (even back when they were trying to get people into Washington) was why they couldn't utilize air travel.  Even if the Volturri were monitoring or somehow blocking legitmate means like Sea-Tac and even the smaller air fields, why not use the same forgotten strip that was used when bringing Jason, Leah, Dermot, and Fiona back from Ireland?  Or, of course, there is the option of the Cullens just outright buying an airplane or helicopter and flying it themselves.  Then there is the west side option - travel by water.  Whether they used a boat or swam, it would be much more difficult for the Volturri to catch anyone coming in or out by water because you have a three-dimensional area to monitor (at least for the vampires because they can stay underwater indefinitely).

One other thing that keeps coming to mind (at least here at the end of the chapter) is why Harry is not hijacking Alec's gift and turning it on the Volturri.  Chloe could take care of Jane, so between the two children, the strongest weapons of the Volturri could be not only completely neutralized, but even turned against them.  (I know it said earlier Harry has to study a gift before he can alter it, but he clearly understands Alec's gift by now since he turned it off during that first meeting with Sorcha, Alec, and Felix.) 

I don't mean to sound critical because I truly have been enjoying your series, and I think the quality of your writing is on par for professional writers (and I read way more than the average person - even those who enjoy books!  I'm disabled and don't care for television, so that leaves quite a lot of time on my hands much of which is spent reading).  But I have noticed these discrepencies and they leave me wondering "why?"

"Esme and Carlisle might have been all support, but there was no guarantee about the others. I was sure Emmett and Alice would have my back, but Edward and Bella, after everything they had been through with Renesmee, would undoubtedly be more critical of me and my recklessness. " -- I've only read that far yet, but on the flight from Ireland I kept thinking that Edward would likely be his best support and the one who could best comfort him because he had been there himself, self-condemnation and all.  But apparently Jason expects the opposite.

 

"Esme and Carlisle got out first and walked slowly to the porch, escorting Dermot and Fiona. They all seemed to be making proper introductions, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries." -- I had thought while reading Harvest Moon that is was a shame the Irish coven was keeping Fiona a secret because Carlisle and Fiona both would probably love having another vampire who has chosen to practice medicine with whom they could confer or possibly even ask to help out on a particularly difficult case where their vampiric abilities would be a huge asset.  But, now that they are finally meeting, I'd love to be a fly on the wall of Carlisle's office (or wherever) when the two of them are finally able to sit down and "talk shop." :)

 

"Rosalie interjected, “Don’t baby him, Bella. He needs to realise that in a month’s time he may be a lone father, and that their recklessness is the reason why.”" -- I knew there was a reason I didn't like Rosalie.  She wasn't saying this to Edward six years ago, but then she probably figured she and Emmett would end up parents if things went badly for Bella.  Actually, I don't care much for the way any of the "kids" are handling this.  None of them are taking into account Leah's supernatural physiology, and since all the Cullens have intercourse on a regular basis, they have no grounds what-so-ever to be preaching at Jason.  Edward even stated what I had thought - condoms would not likely have worked for them due to the venom.  Add to that that hormonal methods likely would not have worked with Leah's wolf genetics, and that rather limits their options short of sterilization and that, too, would likely be repaired by either of their bodies.  So, are all these people who themselves have sex regularly thinking that Jason and Leah should have abstained indefinitely???  (I find hypocrasy particularly bothersome so have almost no tolerance for it...can you tell? lol)

"Edward sensed this and said, “Look, everyone, I think we’ve made our point. Jason may be young, but he doesn’t need any more lecturing from us. Let’s just give him some peace. He’s in for a hard enough time as it is.”

Rosalie turned to him in dismay before saying to me, “I guess he’s right. I suppose Leah dying before you for the next month will be reminder enough of your thoughtlessness.”" -- Ugh!  Where's that dog bowl she made Jacob when I need it?  Though, I think I'd need something more than just getting food in her hair to feel I had given her what she deserved...maybe holding her down and shaving her bald would suffice.  What a witch!

 

"What is wrong with me? Why is this happening to me? I get one life taken away from me, I get a second chance, and I ruin it myself." -- This is where Edward's support is most needed!  If he would just step down off that pedestal he seems to be looking down upon Jason from, he could be there with Jason, knowing what he was thinking (even if he wasn't a mind-reader), and tell Jason that he, too, thought he had done something that would destroy everything.  He thought he had killed Bella by making love to her (even if it was going to take a month to happen) and that he, too, would die afterward.  He believed their future was not just bleak, but nonexsistent.  But in the end, what he received was a blessing he never could have expected.  He became a father to an incredible child and had Bella at his side to share her with.  Edward is the one who could best help Jason to see that his situation could also end up being a blessing and to not give up hope.

"this is not going to make you feel any better.”

“And being verbally beat into the dirt is? Like I said, only one thing will make me feel better, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t feel even worse, and all the comments and looks and walking on eggshells are going to do exactly that, so excuse me if at this moment I prefer the company of trees.”" -- Exactly!  What is the point of all their condemnation?  The deed is done!  Now, get off your soap boxes and give him the support of family he so desperately needs right now. 

 

"“You put them together to get back at me, didn’t you?”

“Ah, Rosalie, explanation please.”

“Emmett and his personality doppelganger, that Dermot fellow, you introduced them.”

“Yeah, so?”

After another shrill outburst, she replied, “Do you have any idea what I’ve been through for the past six hours? It’s inescapable! Emmett comes out with some infuriating quip only to have it reinforced by another by him, or worse, they repeat what each other say, or jinx each other!  I think I’m losing my mind. It’s like you cloned him.”

“Why, Rosalie, dear, one wouldst have thought that the prospect of two Emmetts would positively exhilarate you.”" -- lmao!!!  I can so get this because that is how it is with my husband and father-in-law.  They not only look alike but have the same habits and twisted sense of humor.  While I can handle it from my husband just fine, I can not take a double shot of it.  People never seem to get that.  I think this is one of the few times I can relate to Rosalie.

 

I especially enjoyed this chapter (well, except for the parts where I wanted to knock some sense into the characters...lol).  It moved along quickly and was exciting to read due to the pace.

 

 

 

 

 

"I said to Jasper, “Seriously, man, how do you ever say no to her?”

“It’s simple, I don’t.”" --smart man. that Jasper!

 

"“Fiona, what is it? What did you see?”

“I saw your cousin, Jason. I saw Sorcha.”

“What?”

“That’s not all. She wasn’t alone.”" -- Ah, I wondered where Sorcha scampered off to and when we'd see her again.

 

Btw, the syptoms of Leah's "illness" sound an awful lot like pregnancy symptoms.  Since I'm reading this after having read the teaser for the third story, I have already deduced that she and Jason have children; however, what is confusing me is that they have not been intimate yet beyond kissing.  I'm really hoping the blackness didn't somehow impregnate her because that is just a bit on the creepy side (like Rosemary's Baby or something), but my mind keeps recalling Edward's comment about the blackness being, in part, a separate entity.

I didn't make a comment about this last chapter because it was so much less frequent than the one before it, but the issue about text repeating is still occuring.  It happened several times (at least) in this chapter.  Here are a couple examples from near the end of the page, but they started way before this):

"“I sensed someone watching us while we were out, a vampire.I sensed someone watching us while we were out, a vampire.”"

and

"She held her nephews hand and closed her eyes. Her features often contorted, her eyes scrunched up even as she tried to focus on particular aspects, trying to clarify them as best she could. After minutes of silence, her eyes opened wide. She released Dermot

She held her nephews hand and closed her eyes. Her features often contorted, her eyes scrunched up even as she tried to focus on particular aspects, trying to clarify them as best she could. After minutes of silence, her eyes opened wide. She released Dermot’s hand. "  When I am prepared for it, it is not so bad, but when I am not expecting it, it makes it rather confusing.

"Just surround us in one of those bubbles you make.”

“How do you know about that?”

“Edward told us about it when he was describing your pleasant car trip to school.”

“How interesting, so he knows what I’m doing with the blackness, and I thought only I could perceive it.”" -- I meant to ask about this before... How is it Edward can "hear" through the blackness when Aro could not?

 

"“And I promise not to take the piss too much with it.”" -- Just wondering what that phrase meant???  It is not an expression used here in the US, so I am not at all familiar with it (it is also not likely something Emmett would use since he is from the hills of Tennessee).  There have been a few other minor things where you have someone who was born and raised in the US using terms, expressions, or phrasing that we don't use here, though I do know from reading other books and such that they are used in England and presumably the whole of the UK and Ireland, though I wouldn't swear to such given I've never even visited (I've never been outside the US except for shorts jaunts into Canada and Mexico).  For example, you had someone, Emmett again, I believe, calling someone, Jason most likely, a "git."  I think you also had one of the American characters using the word "gobsmacked" which is another term not used here (when it is in the narrative, even with regards to characters other than Jason or Carlisle, I can dismiss that since the story is from Jason's POV).  We also use "uh" or "um" normally to represent hesitant speech where I noticed in Hunter's Moon that you were using "am" (which was seriously confusing me until I finally figured out that it was a hesitant sound rather than a form of the word that can be am, was, or will be depending on the tense).  I remember from reading the Harry Potter books as well as a few others that were written by authors from England that they usually use "er" to express hesitant speech. --- It is all very minor, of course, but I thought you might want to know should you ever write another story where your character is American. ;) (I've read a few fanfics on twilighted by authors who were trying to write out Jasper's speech phonetically.  The Texan in me was screaming while I read those wanting to alter the text to a more accurate representation...lol.  I do appreciate, though, when authors make the attempt to write out a character's speech phonetically to give us the feeling of "hearing" his/her accent - to a point.  Too strongly done can make it difficult to understand for some languages/regions...like Highland Scots! :D  Still, I just love seeing things like "Dinna fash. I dinna ken a thing yer saying." - note I left out "hinny?"  I hate that one term of enderment).  

"this is a unique event. A shapeshifter has never imprinted on a full-blood vampire before." -- I'm still reading this chapter (making notes as I go, so I don't have to skim back through for the quotes), but I soon as I read "full-blooded vampire" I was expecting Jason to immediately respond with something like, "Wait!  Full-blooded???  As in there are half-blooded vampires???" (hehe, not only do they exist, bucko, but your living in the house of one, and very likely to father one or two.)  :D 

Ah, he finally got there: "“Hold up actually. Did you say Leah was the first shapeshifter to imprint on a, full blooded vampire?"ull-blood

“Well, what do you think would happen if you knocked up a human? The kid would be half vamp, of course.”

“So, what will Leah’s children be?”

“God only knows but don’t you think you’re getting ahead of yourself?”

“Why?”

“Well, you’ll have to get Leah to like you before she’ll procreate with you.”

“And on that note, this conversation is over.”" -- liked that last  line.

 

"“Well, imprinting also has the function of choosing partners for the shapeshifters who’ll produce the strongest offspring and since Leah can have children and you’re not shooting blanks, well…you can figure out the rest yourself.”" -- I read a story here on twlighted by content1 where Carlisle and Edward (and maybe Renesmee if I remember) were speculating that the unusual amount of imprinting along with the particular people being chosen as imprints (most being decendants of Taha Aki, the first wolf) were creating a race of "Super Wolves," most likely to counteract the continued presence of a large number of vampires in their area.  They were thinking that Jacob, not only a decendant of Taha Aki but also the only male in the chief/alpha line, imprinted on Renesmee', a gifted hybrid vampire, to created the strongest wolf (wolves) of all.  I loved the scientific reasoning she used in her story, so when I read this part, I couldn't help but compare the thoughts.  My first thought was that while I agree that having Leah imprint on a vampire would certainly create an incredibly powerful wolf, why would she not have imprinted on one of the many other non-mated vamps she encountered during the last portion of Breaking Dawn.  But, going back to the thought of gifted vampires and the suggestion that vampiric gifts tend to be genetic (Alec & Jane, Aro and Didyme, Bella Renesmee' Edward, etc.), I could then understand why Jason would be a better choice for whatever it is that controls the imprinting because he is one powerful vampire (he was already fairly powerful as a human and is much more so now as a vampire, but once he has had time to learn, test, and possibly expand on his gifts - like most gifted vamps have done over time - he would be an uber strong vampire!).  If he passed on those genes, his offspring would then be not only half vamps and half wolves, an already powerful combination, but they would also be powerfully gifted as well.  If they ended up being venomous to boot ... well, let's just say I would not want to get on their bad side! --- Fun, fun, fun theorizing on where you're going with this!

I am wondering why you are making Edward such a complete and utter jerk in this story.  Some authors, I've noticed, seem to favor other supporting characters over Edward and Bella and that doesn't bother me much, though a few have portrayed the two leading characters from the Twilight saga rather negatively (one author clearly did not like Bella at all and those feelings bled through to show in her writing).  I had thought at first that perhaps it was just his protectiveness of Bella and Renesmee' but Jason has now met both and shown no problems or danger to either of them, so why is he still being so completely unwelcoming???  :(

Jacob, too, is being shown in a way that I have a hard time supporting.  For example, he is clearing blaming Jason for Leah's troubles even though Jason actually did nothing to cause them besides save Leah's life!  It is their wolfy genes causing the issues so blame Taha Aki if he must.  And when he called Jason a "freak" I thought that was either incredibly mean or incredibly stupid given, as Alice states later, he is in a house full of freaks.  (I'm just venting a bit.  It is frustrating me because in the books, the only characters I just couldn't like much were Rosalie and Leah.  Though I did feel some sympathy for them both, I did not feel the garbage life had thrown at them warranted the way the treated others as a result...especially since the ones receiving all their crap were not the ones to blame for their troubles.  However, in this story, I can't say I am liking Edward or Jacob much at all, and that kinda sucks because I loved both of them in the books.) [Finshed chapter now, so I am a bit more appeased.  Hopefully Edward and Jacob will mellow back into likeable characters. :) ]

Just to let you or whoever controls such thing here on twilighted know, this chapter is full of quite a lot of broken, repeated text.  I'll scroll back up to find some so I can copy/paste it here to show you what I mean in case anyone wishes to correct it:

"I hadn’t caught on why he wanted to do this. I literally dragged the blackness out of its recess in my mind. I guess my anxiety was running really high, this task should have been simple. It was like pulling teeth to stretch it from wall to wall between Emmett and myself, making sure to fill in every nook and cranny. Holding it was harder. It was then Emmett asked, shouting unnecessarily loud, “Did you do it?Did you do it?”t caught on why he wanted to do this. I literally dragged the blackness out of its recess in my mind. I guess my anxiety was running really high, this task should have been simple. It was like pulling teeth to stretch it from wall to wall between Emmett and myself, making sure to fill in every nook and cranny. Holding it was harder. It was then Emmett asked, shouting unnecessarily loud,

“Yeah.”"

 

And in this next passage it happens twice, though the fragments are not as long: "“Right, well, I’m supposed to be onboard with the whole m supposed to be onboard with the whole “keeping you in the dark about Leah” thing, but I don’t think she’s going to get around to explaining the whole deal to you anytime soon, so I think it’s my duty as your newly adopted brother to fill you in on all the facts.”s going to get around to explaining the whole deal to you anytime soon, so I think it

“All right…”"

"“I guess so if you want. In public, I’m Carlisle’s long-lost nephew.”I guess so if you want. In public, I

“So you’re like my second cousin?”"

And this section has a different transcription issue (I can't tell if it is just part of a word that got chopped off, or if there was meant to be more to the sentence): "I realised then that Edward’s terror was not purely because of what he had sensed in my mind. I was deflecting the fire with a physical barrier now, but the sensory side of my ability had swept out on its own and was telling me that the forest was bone d I figured that the mind fire had burned so hot that the air temperature had been raised close to the boiling point of water."

 

Excellent story thus far.  I am a bit confused as to the whereabouts of Renesmee.  I can't imagine that little girl would not be bursting at the seams to meet this new member of their family.  I've been guessing that Edward was keeping her away, but there hasn't even been a mention of her or even Jason wondering about the strange smell (which would be all over that house by now).  

I did think it was irresponsible of Carlisle not to have told Jason about the treaty lines immediately upon his joining the family.  He's been there a month and could have accidentally cross it never knowing death (or potential death) awaited him on the other side.

Having the two boys who made the first move to befriend Jason in school be Angela's little brothers was a great idea!  I love when these stories connect to the original books, especially in unexpected ways.

One last (admittedly unimportant) comment.  While I've never lived in Forks, WA, I did live in Forest Grove and then Aloha, OR (both of which are small towns just west/northwest of Portland), so I have a fair idea of what the weather is like in the Pacific Northwest.  While it does rain a lot, the rain tends to mostly be between October and June.  July and August have almost no rain, and that continues into September though deminishes as you near the end of the month.  Since school starts in either late August or very early September in almost all US schools, he would still be starting school during one of the dry/sunny periods.  Now, don't get me wrong, it is not that there can't be unexpected rainfall or even storms, it is just not the norm.  The rain also tends to be a drizzle, sometimes even just a heavy mist, rather than the heavier rain they showed in the movies (I had grown up in Texas before moving to Oregon, so I was used to occasional heavy rain accompanied by lightening, thunder, high winds, and the occasional hail, flood, or even tornado.  It was rare, though, in the Pacific Northwest to get much lightning or thunder - something I missed at least as much as the sun while I lived there.  The high winds described in this chapter are not a typical accompaniment to rain there.  Tornadoes are almost non-existent and rather pitiful usually in that area as a result.  The storm that was described in this chapter on the first day of school was much more like what I'd see in Texas - a part of "tornado alley" than anything I saw in my three years in Oregon).  I don't mean to make a fuss about it because it is not a major issue, but I do like to make mention of it when I can because books, television, movies, etc. tend to portray the constant rain in the western parts of WA, OR, and northern CA as heavy with lightning and thunder when that is really just not seen often (Twilight being a prime example of a movie making the rain much heavier than usual).

And here I'm, back to the end. It was a pleasure to read it again just as it was the first time. I just hope Twilighted's staff approves Spring Tide soon.

Cya, Jason. ;)

Author's Response:

Yeah, me too, I've been waiting a month at this point. I think it might have something to do with my beta not being a beta anymore. Didn't know that when I posted it for her. If it takes any longer, I'm just going to contact the administrator directly, I already have a second chapter now.

“Let me guess, you’re from one of those bygone eras when men and women barely held hands until they were married.”        “Am, Leah, I’m sixteen.”        “Yeah, yeah, I know that’s the age you’ll be forever, but hit me with it, how old a man have I imprinted on?”        “No, Leah, I’m actually sixteen.”        “…Sorry?”        “I’ve only been a vampire for eight months.”        “Sixteen?”(…) “Oh my God, I made out with a sophomore.”        “I’m actually a freshman. Everyone in Forks thinks I’m fourteen.”        I know I already said it the first time, but this passage always cracks me up!        X-D

Author's Response:

Haha, I suppose it is a bit amusing all right.

I don't see up on your page did you post it?

Author's Response:

Sorry not yet, I was just sorting out a banner. Shouldn't be long more.

“Our victory was hardly guaranteed, Stefan. We were outnumbered. Even with what abilities we have, it could have gone either way.”        “But the latest member of your coven, the boy over there, he could have burned Aro and Caius where they stood. That alone would have shattered the morale and will of the Guard.”        “More likely they would have sought to avenge their masters. Besides, they still have Jane, and Jason is as vulnerable to her as any of us.”        It makes sense.  Forget what I said about you burning Aro on the spot last chapter.        :-/

“From here on out, it will be allowable to raise newborn armies, vast armies, irrespective of the risk that poses to our secrecy.(...)        “But surely the law about Immortal Children still stands?"(...)        “No, it is revoked along with the others.”        So much for the "sanctity" of their laws.  All it took was for them to lose the upper hand.

“We need to formulate our own plan for starters. I will, however, not abandon the laws that we have always abided by so offhandedly. We will not force humans into this life to increase our numbers. We will not use what power we have to coerce others of our kind into joining our ranks, and we will not turn children. We will retain some decency and honour in this fight.”        Bravo!  I would expect no less from you all.  But I wonder if Carlisle is thinking about accepting volunteers.  This might be interesting.

 Jason, if Aro intends to take things to the epic scale I'm thinking, the Secret will be history.  In these days of fast and far reaching information, Humanity will be fully aware of you all, in the medium term.  In the short term, the neighbors.  Forks, La Push (the non-initiated, I mean), probably even Port Angeles and beyond.  Man, it will be chaos, if not managed.  At least, that's what I'm assuming.        8-|

'No sooner had he left the house than Fiona had intercepted him and slapped him over the back of the head before shoving him inside. She seemed able to use her ability to track him back, which was unusual given she normally needed time to form that strong a connection with someone.'        What?  Fionna and Alistair??  LOL!!  Never saw that coming.  But Fionna deserves some happines.  Very good.  And we can see who will be in charge here.  Heheh!        X-}

“Well, daddy, aren’t you going to ask?”        “Ask what, sweetheart?”        “The thing you were going to ask mommy. Alice already told me about it. She said you needed to be pushed otherwise you’d get all nervous."        “Did she?”        “Ahuh, so, mommy, daddy wants to know will you marry him.”        Ah, another ray of sun in the middle of the coming storm.  Perfect!  All that was missing between you and Leah.  Congratulations!        ;)

 Looks like we will have front row seats for Vampire World War I.  Let Spring Tide come.  From my part, I'm ready.  And anxious.  I never expected things to take this turn when I began to read Hunter's Moon.  Jason, you rock!        ^_^

Author's Response:

Thanks so much and yes, it is epic proportions that Aro is thinking of. Vampire Wolrd War does sum it up very well. Yes, Fiona and Alistair, I did want it to be an interesting relationship and I'm sure Siobhan and Liam will love that she's gone for an Englishman!

Yes, we have a wedding coming, gonna have to figure out how to fit that in amongst all warring going on!

I hope to start Spring Tide in July some time. I thought I was going to take a break to work on other projects but I'm excited to conclude the series. So the tide will come shortly! See you then.

'“You really are nothing more than a quirk of my ability. I don’t actually even need you.”(...)        My hand latched around its neck. Immediately, the image of my mother dissolved into a semi-coherent humanoid form made of billowing blackness.(...) The form totally lost its shape and became a black cloud that was being shredded by the gale that was my will.(...) The whole scene broke down then until the blackness fell off into the distance as the mountains themselves retreated into nothingness.'        ATTABOY!!  Hahahahah!  Good riddance for you, Blackie.  Well, as much as you can be rid of a facet of yourself, but, still... 

Man, everything I thought about it was wrong!  But, then again, it was your fault, Jason.        :-P 

'It was then that I realised that my cage was getting smaller. Alec was trying to lock me down until I was out of touch, not just with my body and senses, but the rest of mind also, including my ability.(...)        The sensory bubble was disintegrating as I desperately clawed for it, trying to hold on. Then, the last few sounds translated by the blackness echoed into my mind. It was Chloe.        Daddy, help us!(...)        Like a foot wedged in a door to stop it closing, I brought a halt to Alec’s insidious attempt to lobotomise me. Then, I swung it open.'        For a second, you scared me here, Jason.  Just a bit. 

'I interposed myself between Bella and Felix.(...)        Felix faced me down.        He didn’t seem to care about my ability, there was no way he’d back down first.(...) I started to fill out his entire body until he was forced completely rigid.(...) Finally, his limbs fell away and his head detached as he crumbled to a pile of broken body parts. I didn’t even give him a moment to reassemble. Flames engulfed him.'        *tsk, tsk*        And here we have a fine example of foolish pride. 

'I had almost gained the upper hand in this shoving match when I felt pain strike like a knife between the eyes. I fell onto one knee and my barrier crumpled inwards, Sorcha’s heat beam almost reaching me.        I then locked eyes with Jane.'        Damn!  I knew you should have, at least, decapitated her after killing Alec.  If it wasn't for Marcus... 

'“Marcus! What is this travesty? This is not a game.”        “No. This is my revenge.”        With those words, he struck Aro straight into the base of his chin with an uppercut that sent his brother flailing high into the air before landing unceremoniously amongst his Guard.'        BWAHAHAHAHAAAHH!!!  By the way, it was worth all the trouble just to see this!        X-D 

'Right then, I chose to tear the fabric of the blackness behind me, spread the whole bubble flat like a sheet of paper, and then recoil it around Sorcha.(...) I then brought one arm backward and shot the other forward, gesturing for the bubble to spin.(...) The rotation was enough to crack her vampiric flesh, and I felt them spreading. It was at that moment that I brought my hands together and ripped them apart in a lightning fast motion.        The twister exploded, scattering bits of Sorcha across the no-man’s land.'        And you finally managed to torch her.  *sigh*  That was so satisfying...  Good bye, little traitor.        P-) 

“I will not soon forget this, Carlisle.”        He replied, “I have no doubt of that. We’ll be right here waiting for you when you ‘regroup’.”        Hmpf, the nerve...  While I admire Carlisle's mercy, I don't think Aro will be worth of it.  I wouldn't have minded seeing you torch at least him. 

So, what's the plan?  Will you keep your little army until Aro replenish his losses?  A pity he still have Chelsea.  Anyway, I enjoyed this victory on all levels.  Just keep it coming, Jason.        ^_^

Author's Response:

Thanks, man, and the plan is what's ahead in the epilogue, but then I'm moving on to the third and final installment. I decided since I'm in the flow of it to keep going. The third stroy will be titled "Spring Tide". So thanks for continuing to review all my chapters and I'm putting the last one for Equinox up right now!

See that's a much better battle

Author's Response:

Thanks, this story is almost at an end, but there will be a third and final story to come.