The Alliance.....Rated PG-13

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Permalink Reply by Tracey on December 16, 2009 at 11:03pm

Okay....So, with both LeesaM's and Lyssa's banners....I want to post some visual in this story if it's possible...So, here is a pic of Edward and Amanda and what they look like right now.

So, this is Edward...he's not happy about Amanda's behavior at school.....

Here's Amanda, a pic taken before the fiasco as she calls it.
Yes, I'm using Mandy Moore as the image of my character Amanda....also her musical abilities in later chapters! LOL!!!!

Permalink Reply by penny faith on December 13, 2009 at 2:40am

I told myself that I would not start another story that made me wait for the next installment as "suspense" is my least favorite thing...but here I am, hooked by another of your stories. It is really good. With TSAJ, I never missed Bella and find that the same is true here. You write Edward so well that he just "fits" where you place him. You never disappoint. Thanks for sharing. p

Permalink Reply by Tracey on December 13, 2009 at 4:23pm

Your welcome.....I hate waiting too! I love authors who either have their story finished, and just need to double check and edit (like me! LOL) and can stick to a posting schedule that you can count on. Nothing frustrates me more than really getting into a story and then the thing isn't updated for months and months! Ugh!!! Now, this story isn't like TSAJ, I only have up to 14 chapters written, but I promise I'll stick to my schedule as much as possible.....With Christmas I'll be gone to New Hampshire for two weeks and won't be able to post because my story is saved on my home computer. I'll be on from time to time as long as I can fanaggle my mother-in-law's! This story came out of no where on me...and well, Ed just wouldn't shut up! LOL!!! Amanda is shy believe it or not!!! For some reason a very aggressive chauvinistic Edward appeals to me in this story...maybe because he's so different from canon Edward.....

Permalink Reply by Lyssa on December 6, 2009 at 5:18pm

hahaha... i read the prologue, and i got to the end and i saw chapter oe... and i was like... thats the prologue?? woooo

Permalink Reply by Kayla Malfoy on December 6, 2009 at 5:38am

bloody awesome tracey!!!!
i really can't wait for more!! =D xxx

Permalink Reply by Tracey on December 6, 2009 at 3:54pm

Thanks guys! I don't want to disappoint anyone!

Permalink Reply by Lyssa on December 6, 2009 at 5:25pm

goodness gracious, Tracey! you've done it again!
gotten me hooked by posting the very first chapter :P

can't wait for more!!

Permalink Reply by Allison on December 6, 2009 at 8:52pm

OMG so far it is sooooooooooo good i just cant wait to see what happens with Edward and Amanda! oooooooooo i cant wait to see what kind of concoction you have brewing! O.M.GOODNESS! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED! i loved Amanda's reaction to edward! haha! sooo funny! i loved their little discussion outside! haha! cant wait for more!

Permalink Reply by Tracey on December 6, 2009 at 10:07pm

Oh Lord, If you loved that discussion wait until the following chapters....their first day of school..... I'm going to tell you guys right now, Buckle up it's going to be a heck of a ride!

Permalink Reply by Allison on December 7, 2009 at 5:50pm

haha! im already fassined and waiting!

Permalink Reply by Tracey on December 7, 2009 at 11:38pm

Alright guys...Fasten your seatbelts for some unbelievable "tension" The battle of the wills has begun.....

Chapter 2 Let The Games Begin ( E POV) Soundtrack: Animal I Have Become---Three Days Grace

I knew I was in for it from both Carlisle and Esme the minute we climbed into the Mercedes. Both of their thoughts were screaming at me and my behavior. They wanted me to take it easy on Amanda, and give her time to adjust. I couldn’t help it; something came over me the minute she walked into that conference room.
I mean, I knew what she looked like. When I saw her picture in that album something hit me like a truck. I was smitten, and I hadn’t even seen her in person yet. When I actually did see her in the flesh, it was like something in me permanently changed. The realization that I was looking at my future wife, and she was everything that I could ever want and she would complete me exactly the way everyone had hoped. I wanted her in every way. Now. Not tomorrow, not next week, now. She was mine, and if I had my way, she would be going home with us. I’d never felt this way about anyone, it’s like the male testosterone in my body woke up from a long slumber, and it was coursing through me with an intensity that I’ve never known before.

However, my happiness was short lived when I heard her phone vibrate indicating she had a text. I could read her thoughts, and realized that she had absolutely no idea why she was there. That had infuriated me. Tom Robinson was supposed to inform her of the purpose of this meeting. She was supposed to know that she would be meeting me face to face tonight, obviously he didn’t tell her.

On top of that, the text that she received was from a boy. Blake Thurston, the human boyfriend that Alice foresaw. She warned me I’d have to be careful, he was going to be a problem in the worst way. He had honorable intentions in terms of his relationship with Amanda. He was looking for something long term. It would be so much easier to get rid of him if he was a typical seventeen year old, lustful, perverse. But, Alice warned me that he was not, so I couldn’t use that angle to endear Amanda to me.

Amanda….yes, what a surprise she is. Her personality is nothing of what I expected. Carlisle had said she was shy. I was inclined to believe that I would meet a beautiful, but demure girl who of course would be apprehensive about such an arrangement. I was fully prepared to profess my adoration and devotion to her. Explaining how vampires find their mates and that we mate for life, I would express to her how I would give her anything, do anything for her happiness. Behind the scenes I was pushing Carlisle for a short term engagement, and then I researched the idea of a betrothal compared to the modern day idea of an engagement. Lucky for me, Aro was insistent on the term of a betrothal. Tom Robinson is not aware of the differences right now. He’ll get a rude awakening at the engagement ceremony that is for sure.

Tonight, what I had presented to me was a rebellious, mouthy, seventeen year old girl. A girl who had no idea of the supernatural world that she was now a part of. I read in her thoughts that typically, she is shy. However, the quiet, shy girl was gone due to her father’s lack of responsibility. So, instead of being the love sick devoted fiancée, I’m going to have to be the forceful Volturi guard who does not relent until he reaches his goal. My goal in this situation is the completion of this treaty. A major aspect of this treaty being that Amanda Robinson becomes my wife, I would prefer to do this gently, but of course that all depends on her. Right now, it doesn’t look like that is how it is going to go. So be it, I can play rough.

Carlisle pulled the Mercedes from the parking lot and headed for home. As we proceeded through town to our new not so humble abode, Esme broke the silence.
“Edward, I expected you to act more like a gentleman. What were you doing?”

I answered arrogantly. “I don’t know what you mean mother.”

Esme arched an eyebrow. “Don’t take that tone with me young man. You know exactly what I mean.”
Carlisle met my gaze through the rearview mirror. “Yes, Edward. Explain to the both of us exactly what you were doing.”
I sighed. “Tom Robinson did not hold up his end of the bargain. She had no idea why she was there, so I thought it was my duty to inform her.”

Esme took a deep breath. “Edward, you still could’ve been more understanding.”

I interrupted. “I was fully planning on that, but she received a text from the human boyfriend in the middle of the meeting, she didn’t even hear a word Carlisle said. Needless to say, I’m pretty sure I felt jealousy for the very first time tonight.”

They both nodded.

I continued. “She’s going to fight this to the bitter end Carlisle; I’m going to have to be forceful.”

He sighed and looked up. “Be careful Edward. Please look at this from her perspective, she no longer has a say in her life. She was raised to believe she had complete control, and then tonight she finds out that she has lost that control.”

I nodded. I understood, I really did to a point. But, her attitude just ignites the possessiveness in me, she is mine. The treaty says so, my instincts say so, and damn it, I’ve waited for almost a century and I’m not going to give her up! Especially to some feeble human.

“Carlisle, I thought when we found our mates that the feeling is supposed to be mutual. Why do I feel it but she doesn’t?”

Carlisle nodded as he pulled the car into the garage. “Her realization could be blinded by the situation Edward. You could read her thoughts, she’s angry at the situation not so much at you personally.”

“Could’ve fooled me.” I said with sarcasm.

Esme chuckled. “Edward, you didn’t help matters, give her some time. Treat her as she should be treated. Once her anger dissipates she will love you as you love her.” “Show her who you truly are Edward.”

The next day was the first day of school. I was a little nervous, it had been quite some time since I had to play the role of Edward Cullen, seventeen year old high school student. Now, I had to add Edward Cullen, new boyfriend to one Amanda Robinson.

Until the engagement ceremony Tom insisted that Amanda should drive herself to school. He thought it would draw too much attention if we showed up together right away. He wanted us to “ease” into the dating façade for appearances sake.

I pulled into the student parking lot in my silver Volvo. Once I did start driving Amanda to school Emmett and Rosalie would bring his Jeep. Rosalie was not taking my betrothal very well. She could not fathom why I agreed to this, let alone why I actually found the girl attractive. Alice didn’t care, she was excited about having a new sister, and me finding happiness. Jasper agreed with Alice, it would make his life easier if I was whole. Emmett couldn’t wait to tease her and see what she could do in terms of strength and speed. He was secretly chortling about the events from last night. He thought I definitely had met my match. He loved the fact that she wasn’t making it easy for me.

His thoughts were the loudest when I shifted the Volvo into park.

Alright Edward, where is she? This is going to be fun!

I scanned the parking lot for her mind. She wasn’t here yet.

“She’s not here yet, although she is on her way.” I said with a grin.

Yes, Amanda was on her way mentally scowling how I’m going to mess up her small social circle. It made me smile.
Not a minute later she raced into the lot with her brand new blue BMW X3. I snorted. There is no way my wife is driving that car. If she wants an SUV that is fine, but those BMW’s are not safe. Whether she likes it or not, that car is going back to the dealer after the engagement ceremony. I’ll have to start shopping for a more appropriate vehicle after school today.

Oh for Christ’s sake, he and his band are already here! Damn, I wanted to beat him here and avoid him if at all possible! Grrr……

I started snickering as did Emmett and Jasper.

“Whoa Edward, she’s already annoyed with you, and you haven’t even set foot in the school building yet.” Jasper smirked.

Emmett rubbed his hands together in anticipation.

“Oh, this is going to be good!”

Alice sighed. “Edward, do what Esme asks and be a gentleman. I can see that will work so much better for you. You’ll see the Amanda you were expecting last night. She doesn’t enjoy being like this.”

Jasper nodded. “It’s true. She’s very conflicted.”

I nodded my head. I did decide to try and be understanding of her point of view. Her world has been irrevocably turned upside down, and it will take some time to adjust. My attitude could ease that adjustment.

The five of us were standing near my car. I was casually leaning against the driver’s side door, holding a notebook and folder. I had on a light blue jean jacket, a long sleeved gray t-shirt that clung to my physique, along with black jeans that rode low on my hips. I usually didn’t care what I wore, but Alice told me I needed to pull out the big guns to attract Amanda. She was a human girl of course and human girls are undoubtedly attracted to not only me, but all male vampires.

Amanda climbed out of her BMW with her friend Jamie, a tiny girl who rivaled Alice’s size. Jamie had long blond curly hair and green eyes. When I looked over at Amanda again my jaw fell open. Amanda was wearing a short red and black plaid skirt, high black boots, and a white button up top with a vest that matched the skirt. Her hair was down and in large waves she also had a black headband in.

Jasper cautioned me. “Ease up there cowboy, I do not need to be releasing lust to over a thousand children on the first day of school.”

I shook my head and gaped at her. That was not how a proper young lady should be dressed, I will be addressing her attire very soon. Now, if she wants to dress like that where I only see her….then, maybe we could compromise. A male voice brought me out of my reverie.

“Amanda!”

Amanda glanced my way, gave me a smirk and answered the boy.

“Hi Blake!” She ran up to him and embraced him.

Blake Thurston did not impress me at all. He was a typical human male. He was my height, 6”2”was in fairly good shape as he is a hockey player. He had short dark blond hair that was a little long on top, with blue eyes. Unlike my mess of hair, his would at least stay in place. I was jealous of him already.
He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. Yep, I was definitely jealous!

Man, she smells good. She’s looking fine today…..I’m glad we were friends first before she became a hottie. This way she knows I like everything about her.

I tried to control my growl. It wasn’t working very well as Alice swatted my arm.

Emmett was snickering. “So, there she is. Amanda Robinson, soon to be Cullen. Dude, you have your work cut out for you. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a human girl ignore you! On purpose even!”

I gritted my teeth. “Shut up Emmett.”

Rosalie sighed. “She’s not even that pretty, why are you even bothering Edward?”

I turned to Rose. “Mind your own business and keep your comments to yourself.”

Jasper sighed. “Let’s get to class.”

We all headed toward the building. Blake had his arm around my wife, as she peered over at me smiled and thought.
Close your mouth Edward before you drool venom all over yourself. I wore this for Blake not you!

I almost ripped the door off of the school building. With that little stunt I lost all compassion for her situation. It is what it is, and she is mine. Starting today, little Blake is getting the boot.

I walked to my locker which was situated between Alice and Emmett. This school assigned lockers by sheer alphabetical order regardless of which class the students were in. Of course Amanda was further down the hall from us in the R section. Rose and Jasper’s lockers were housed in the H section.

Unfortunately the boy was closer to Amanda than I was as his name began with a T. No matter. I threw my jacket into my locker and slammed it shut a little too forceful. Alice looked up and chastised me.

“Edward, I understand you’re upset. This is the easiest way she can rebel from the whole situation. That is exactly what she’s doing, rebelling.”

She peered down the hallway and whispered at vampire speed. “Here she comes, Blake does have his arm around her. They only have two classes together, you are in all of hers including the two with Blake. Remember what Esme said, and also that Blake is innocent in this.”

I nodded. She was right the boy had no clue.

Amanda and Blake meandered down the hallway heading to their first classes of the day. As they passed, Amanda peeked up at me to gauge my reaction. I leaned up against my locker, arched my eyebrows and gave her my crooked grin. I’m not going to give her the satisfaction. Her little façade with Blake is only going to be tolerable for so long.

Once they sauntered by, I heaved myself off the locker and walked toward my first class. It was United States History, the first of seven classes including lunch, which I shared with Amanda. I smiled to myself knowing the fact that Blake Thurston was not assigned to the same lunch period as us either.

As I walked down the hall the mental bombardment started in. Everyone whispering about the new kids, and how hot we all were. The female population ogling Jasper, Emmett and myself. Although several students noticed my intense gaze upon Amanda Robinson and were wondering about my fascination. Did I know her already? A few males were wondering if I would challenge Blake Thurston’s claim, resulting in an entertaining fight. Hmmm…Entertaining in deed.

I approached the classroom just as Blake was leaving Amanda at the door. I slowed my pace as he lopped off to his own Psychology Class. Amanda entered the classroom and frowned. The classroom didn’t have the customary desks, there were two person tables arranged into rows throughout the room. My smile grew wide.
Amanda walked to a table in the middle of the classroom and sat down. She began thumbing through her book bag. I approached silently. I noticed she stiffened when I pulled the chair out next to her and sat down.
She peeked up at me through her lashes and thought.

I could smell you all the way down the hall. I suppose you are taking every class that I am, correct? Am I going to be stuck with you all day every day?

I turned to her, nodded, and said in my most seductive voice. “ We have lunch together too, unlike you and Blake.” I grinned at her.

She rolled her eyes. “Let me guess, that isn’t by coincidence is it?”

I smiled again and shook my head no.

She gave an exasperated sigh. Other students started filing in the room, and immediately everyone wondered why I was sitting with Amanda when there were so many empty seats still available. My actions were fueling the curiosity that was raging in the minds of Bangor High’s finest.

I chuckled and leaned in to inhale her delectable scent, placed my left arm around her chair and pulled it a little closer to me. She stiffened but surprisingly didn’t say anything. Her mind was even silent.

I said to her. “Apparently everyone is wondering how I know you already, that it’s obvious I’m out to challenge Mr. Thurston, and they feel it’s going to be quite entertaining.”

I snickered. “I have to agree, it is going to be entertaining.”

She turned to me. “What are you planning Edward?”

I gave her an innocent look. “Nothing. I’m only showing my affection for my betrothed. The humans can read into it as much as they like.”

Amanda narrowed her eyes at me. “I am not your betrothed, I believe we agreed upon the term intended last night.”

I leaned down and whispered in her ear. “Yet. The time is very short darling, you need to let the boy know its over.” “Don’t force me to be the one to enlighten him.”

She nodded her head to my astonishment. I smirked at my little victory, and listened in to her thoughts.

He does have a point. I can’t get out of this, I barely got any sleep last night because of the row my parents’ and I got into last night. It’s not fair to Blake to lead him on when our relationship can no longer go anywhere. God, I just don’t want to hurt him!

I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. I decided I did not envy Blake Thurston. We sat in silence as the teacher went over class rules and handed out text books. I rolled my eyes as I flipped through the pages. Amanda raised her eyebrows at me.

“What’s the matter with the book?”

I frowned. “Half of this stuff is all wrong.”

She turned to me. “How so?”

I shrugged. “These authors and researchers do not perform an in depth analysis. They add their own personal bias. They should write the facts and let the student come to their own conclusions.”

Amanda shook her head and reached for her phone. She started texting Blake, in the middle of class, and right in front of me.

I reached over and took it from her.

She tried to grab it back and cursed under her breath.

“Give that back Edward!” she seethed.

I gave her my crooked grin and shook my head no. We were beginning to attract an audience. No matter to me, maybe Blake will get wind of the exchange, then I can inform him that he no longer has a girlfriend.
I opened the blank text message. I turned to Amanda.

“Let’s see, how should we word this….How does one end a relationship in this century?”

I asked with glee.

“You are not texting Blake Edward!” Amanda fumed.


”People don’t break up by text messages? I thought I’d heard that.” I mused.

Amanda whispered. “Give me my phone back Edward, NOW!”

I grinned. “Why should I?”

“You will regret it, so help me you will!” She said between clenched teeth.

Still holding her cell phone, I grabbed the seat of her chair and pulled her even closer to me.

“Break up with Blake right after this class, or I’ll destroy it.” I said with authority as I gazed into her green eyes.

Amanda narrowed her eyes at me, her mouth was in a hard grim line. “NO.”

I raised my eyebrows at her. “No, what? No you will not end your fake relationship with the boy, or no I won’t break it? Don’t test me Amanda.”

“No, Edward don’t test me.” Amanda said with malice.

I chuckled at her. “Don’t test you? My, I’m intrigued. I’m the leader of all the Volturi guard; you, are a human whose thoughts I can read, how can you threaten me?”

She smirked at me. “Well, if I’m such a lowly human why are you even bothering? Why are you making my life miserable by insisting on marrying me? It’s obvious my race is some sort of threat to you supreme vamps, otherwise you wouldn’t have made the concessions that you have, or be working on alternative sources of food.”

She crossed her arms over her chest and raised her eyebrows at me.

I leaned down, putting my arm around the back of her chair and whispered in her ear. The humans in the class were going crazy with curiosity, trying to hear what we were saying and dying to know what was going on with the two of us. I was only hoping this exchange reached Mr. Thurston.

“It’s true, your race is a threat. However you Amanda, have not been formally trained. You have no idea how to use the strength and speed you have. You are dealing with a century old vampire, one who is the Volturi’s best of the best so to speak. Don’t think for one minute that you can compete with me.”

I continued. “If you were properly trained of course, you would be quite the little warrior. This is something I plan on doing after we are married.”

She turned to me. “How do you know that I have not been trained?”

I laughed. “Don’t kid yourself. Your father didn’t have the guts to even tell you about our betrothal. He only told you about what you are because he had to.”

She scowled at me. I knew I was right and grinned at her.

I sighed and held up her phone. The bell was going to ring in less than a minute.

“Now, back to the situation at hand here. Is Mr. Thurston planning on picking you up after class?”

Amanda narrowed her eyes at me. “Yes, what is it to you? Give me back my phone Edward!”

I gave her a smug smile and shook my head no. “I’ll give it back, if you tell Blake its over.”

She sighed. “I’m not ready to do that yet.”

I narrowed my eyes and gritted my teeth. “Get ready. Now.”

Amanda took a deep breath and tried to reach for her phone. I shoved it in my front jeans pocket faster than she could see.

“Fine, Edward. You want to play hard ball? I’m game.” She threatened.

I raised my eyebrows at her, but then realized I wasn’t getting anything from her mind. I furrowed my eyes in concentration.

Amanda chuckled. “Something wrong Edward?”

I composed myself. “No, why would you think that anything is wrong.”

She smiled hugely. “Because you are trying to read my mind and it’s not working.”

I laughed. “So, you’ve learned to block me.”

She nodded slowly.

I shrugged. “No matter. My family has mastered that trait, but, even they can’t keep it up for long. I’ll just bide my time Amanda.”

The bell rang, Amanda and I both rose from our seats to proceed to our next class. Amanda whispered in my ear.

“Let the games begin Edward.”

She gave me a mischievous smile walked in front of me putting an extra bounce and sway into her hips as she walked. I groaned internally, she was driving me insane!

The line to exit the room was backed up I walked up right behind Amanda, I placed my hands on her hips in a very possessive fashion, leaned down and whispered.

“Yes, let the games begin. You have no idea who you are messing with little girl.”

She turned around and narrowed her eyes. “Neither do you. Now, get your paws off of me .”

I chuckled. “I don’t think so. These hips are mine, and I can touch them as often as I like.”

Amanda snorted. “You wish. Don’t push me Edward.”

I pulled her against me and growled into her ear. “Oh, I plan to do just that Amanda.”

We exited the classroom, and there was Blake standing across the hall waiting for Amanda. She slapped my hands away from her hoping she did it quick enough that Blake didn’t see. She was too late, he most definitely had and was giving me a glare.

I smirked at him hugely as Amanda walked up to Blake. I said loud enough so he would hear me.

“See you in English darling Amanda.”

I then turned and walked toward our next class together to await my betrothed.
I could hear her cussing me out in her mind. Apparently she wanted me privy to those thoughts. No matter. If only Amanda knew what was in store for her.

Permalink Reply by Kayla Malfoy on December 8, 2009 at 2:29pm

i like it =D
can't wait for more x

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