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Chapter 1: In the Spirit of Christmas
Bella sighs her life here in Forks had been interesting to say the least. She did enjoy her time but realised she really couldn't stay here. She didn't belong here.
She was actually a Goddess of Festivity's, Protection, Shelter, Selflessness, Faith, Charity, Giving, Compassion, Mercy and Hope.
She was Noellia daughter of Elpis and Dionysus. Which should be a shock to everyone. One parent a Primordial and the other not being known for being a nice or powerful God. But he was a pretty good Father.
Noellia was also married. Had been for a few thousand years. To Apollo; the God of the Sun and many other things and in his words, ‘the God of Awesomeness’. It was love at first sight. He cherished her above all else and with respect. He also treated her like an equal.
Yes, they BOTH had affairs, but they always came back too each other. It was a mutual agreement as part of their marriage.
She had been sent to the Mortal World too check on several Supernatural groups. She was doing a favour for Zeus and in return he would owe her a favour. But she desperately missed her husband.
As Zeus hadn't allowed her to contact him till her mission was over.
When she came too Forks, she had to get close to the resident Vampires. The Olympic Coven. Which she did think their Coven name was insulting. But not like she could tell them why. She went over plans to get close to them and only one way stood out. It was too date one of their members and the only one of them was free. Edward.
Noellia had rules about who she slept/dated. And one of those rules was not to mess with relationships of serious couples.
So as Edward was the only one not in a serious relationship, she got close to him and became his girlfriend.
But she found him so controlling. He and most of his family. She was annoyed more so than not and wanted nothing more than to leave. But she couldn't.
Until now.
Edward had left her months ago. Believing because of a little, tiny paper cut and a single drop of blood, that she was in danger. He should have broken up with her in a better way. But as a 100-year-old virgin and an eternally 17-year-old boy, she shouldn't have expected him to do it probably.
But what he said would have killed the hope of a mortal. And that pissed Noellia off. Even though she was not mortal. She wanted to teach him a lesson, but she thought better of it. She would just leave the Cullen's too their lives. But maybe someday she would teach them a lesson. As what they did was wrong on so many levels. They crushed hope of mortals and they didn't even know it. Crushing hopes was a sure-fire way of pissing her off.
Now she had spent the last two months since the Cullen's left checking out the local Shape-Shifters and again they acted similar to the Cullen's. And Jacob didn't know the meaning of the word no and not interested. He also didn't understand the meaning of keeping promises or don’t promise something you can’t give and Jacob’s behaviour would have crushed a mortals hope and spirit.
Honestly what was it with 'Supernatural's' these days? Didn't they know the meaning of the words Hope, Faith, Mercy and Compassion?
Have these beings truly lost their way?
They needed to learn Hope, Faith, Mercy and Compassion. But she couldn't do it right now.
As it was Christmas Eve and she had places to be and some of the most important duties to perform.
As the Goddess of Festivities these holidays were a celebration directly to her. She always felt stronger at this time of year and New Years bought a whole new height to her power.
So, she decided her mission was complete and that her husband deserved a special Christmas present. As he had been without her long enough AND managed to stay out of trouble. But Noellia could probably credit her husbands Big Sister for that one.
So, she had packed what she wanted to keep and sent it directly too her Temple. Before going down too met Charlie the kind mortal who took her in and acted like her Father. It would’ve been very difficult for a mortal to act like a parent to an all-powerful immortal being.
Charlie was actually a clear-sighted mortal. And had done her a huge favour in pretending to be her Father.
"Charles", she says formally.
"Lady Noellia", Charlie says with a small bow.
"It is time for me to leave", Noellia tells him.
"I figured as Christmas is special too you", Charlie replies giving her a smile.
"Yes, it is. Thank you for housing me this last year", Noellia says too him with a soft smile.
"It was truly an honour. I hope your mission was a success", Charlie replies.
"It went well enough. Time will tell if the things I have learned will be of use. Now I have a Christmas present for you", Noellia says too him smiling.
"What?" Charlie asks curiously.
Noellia's necklace flashes and all around the house Christmas decorations appear. The outside was covered in lights and the inside had a huge tree.
Charlie's eyes widen.
"Why all this?" Charlie asks.
Suddenly there was a knock at the door.
"You should answer that my friend", Noellia says with a serene smile.
Charlie nervously walks to the door and was shocked too open it too find Renee and the real Bella standing there.
"DAD!" Bella cries flying into his arms.
As Renee hugs Charlie. Charlie wraps his arms around the both of them.
Noellia smiles at the reunion.
Her work here was complete.
Charlie looks at her with teary eyes and his eyes show how thankful he was for this. He mouths 'Thank you' at her.
Noellia bows her head in respect with a smile and flashes away from the Swan House.
Next stop was the Webber House. Angela Webber had been a good friend too her human form. Knowing that the girl was a Demigod daughter of Hecate made this easier.
Noellia puts a gift on the doorstep of the Webbers. A simple gift for a demigod who needed it. She knocks and goes across the road to the shadows.
She watches Angela open the door and eyes widen at the gift.
Angela looks at the ground and sees a box and a note.
'Dear Angela,
Thank you for being a friend too me in my mortal form. I know that couldn’t have been easy.
As a gift for the kindness, you have shown me find a necklace and angel statue. These gifts have protection on them. The necklace will protect you and hide your scent from monsters. The statue will protect and hide your house from monsters. So, you can live as near normal as possible.
Merry Christmas Dear One,
-Lady Noellia'
Angela gasps in surprise as tears fill her eyes. This was the best present she could have asked for. She looks around to find the Goddess and saw a woman across the road dressed in green with long fiery hair and bright green/gold eyes. But the woman was flashing between two forms. The other was the form of Bella Swan.
Angela's eyes widen in realisation. Bella Swan was Lady Noellia.
"Thank you. Thank you so much", Angela whispers.
Lady Noellia smiles too Angela and bows her head in respect. Angela bows back, low with respect.
Noellia flashes away leaving Angela behind too finally enjoy some peace and quiet from the Greek world.
Noellia reaches the reservation. First the Blacks. Yes, Jacob may have been a pain. But he still was a sweet boy who just needed to grow up.
Snapping her fingers, a shiny Harley Motorbike appears. And an electronic wheelchair that could be used anyway appears next to it.
Next, she puts down were gifts for the Clearwater's, Sam and Emily, the Ateara's, Paul Lahote and Jared Cameron that were also there.
She closed her eyes and felt the other gift she had for Billy and Jacob closing in.
So, she knocks on the door and then cloaks herself so the Blacks couldn't see her.
Noellia watches in a smile as Billy and Jacob gape at her gifts. Harry, Sue, Leah and Seth pick up theirs in shock. Old Quil and his grandson look their presents in shock. As do Sam and Emily. Paul and Jared.
"Who?" they ask.
"Dad there is a note", Jacob says picking up the small note.
Dear Blacks,
Thank you for being friends too me when I have been here.
You may have handled somethings the wrong way, but your intentions were sweet. But you need to work on how you address them.
Merry Christmas Billy Black and Jacob Black and know your Ancestors and Gods are proud of you.
PS: Another gift is just about here.
From: Lady Noellia
"Who?" Jacob mutters.
Harry opens his letter seeing the new fishing gear for himself with a new truck for his family. A scholarship for Leah who was looking at it in shock. And for Seth a voucher too be used on his 16th Birthday to get himself a car.
Dear Clearwater's,
Thank you for being friends with the family I have been staying with. Like the Blacks you need to learn to handle things a little bit differently. But the intention was pure.
These gifts I hope will help your family go far in life. Don't hold Leah back from chasing her dreams. Everyone deserves the chance and hope to have their dreams come true.
And Leah don't let heartbreak destroy or rule your life. You'll find happiness. I know it. And when you do you will learn to forgive those who hurt you. They didn't mean too so and I know they hope one day you can forgive them.
Learn to forgive and know everything happens for a reason.
From: Lady Noellia
The Ateara's as well as Sam and Emily's letter were basically the same. But Sam found out the loan he had on his Construction Company had been paid in full and Emily had a deed to a Diner. Paul had been given a full scholarship too any collage of his choosing, along with a house in La Push for the future. While Jared had been given a notice that the deed to a house for him and Kim. Only when they have gotten engaged.
But then they see another letter address to the Council.
Chief Black, Council Members Ateara, Clearwater, Uley you may not know me truly but know this your Reservation is now under MY protection. Your Reservation is safe from all those who threaten it. As you have tried to protect me.
I also gift you with a check to help your community. And another check for the members of your beloved Wolf Pack. Use these gifts wisely.
Merry Christmas.
-Lady Noellia
Billy, Old Quil, Harry and Sam nearly faint seeing the check for 1 million dollars in an envelope addressed to the community and another check in the same amount addressed to the Wolf Pack.
"Who…?" they whisper.
But they had little time to think on it as two cars pull up. And out of one comes a girl in her late teens.
"Rachel?" Jacob asks looking at his sister in shock.
But he and Billy were more shocked by who came out of the second car.
"Rebecca?" Billy asks looking at his daughter, son-in-law and grandson.
"Dad!"
"Dad!"
"Grandpa!"
Billy had tears in his eyes as he was embraced by his twin daughters and grandson who he hadn't seen in so long.
He and Jacob were engulfed in hugs from the family members that they hadn't seen in years. Out of the corner of their eyes they see a woman looking at them with a soft smile.
Somehow, they knew SHE had been the one to do this.
'Thank you' Billy mouths.
Noellia bows in respect to the Chief of the Quileute Tribe and disappears in a flash leaving the Blacks and their family too celebrate.
But not before seeing Paul imprint on Rachel. Noellia looked at the happiness in the face of Paul and she was glad she could help him find happiness and his peace for what he is…
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Noellia appears in Ithaca, New York.
She sees the Cullen's sitting around talking. She saw the Edward looked depressed. Noellia couldn't do anything about that. But she had something else for the Cullen's they may have left his in a disgraceful way. But they DID have good hearts.
Snapping her fingers, the gifts for them appear. Smirking she knocks on the door and that conceals herself.
Just in time to see Alice appear squealing.
"What is it, Alice?" Noellia hears Jasper ask.
"Come see!" Alice calls excitedly.
The Cullen family see a wrapped bow each with their names on it. With a letter on top.
"Let’s take these in and read the letter before we open them", Carlisle advises.
They each pick up their presents and move inside and Carlisle breaks the seal of the letter.
Dear Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen nee Platt, Edward Cullen formally Masen, Rosalie Hale, Emmett Cullen formally McCarty, Alice Cullen formally Mary Brandon, Jasper Hale formally Whitlock...
You don't know me in this form. But rest assured you do know me. And knew my mortal form quite well.
I would like to say I truly admire your family for doing what should be impossible for your kind. To restrain yourselves from Human Blood is quite a remarkable feet. You should know that it takes great strength to withstand the call of human blood. And as you might be aware only you and the Denali's have ever managed it. But you don't know why. It is because each of you are truly stronger than you believe and in your human lives you were just as strong as well as special.
I don't like how you have handled recent events. But everyone makes mistakes. And mistakes can be forgiven as long as you learn from them.
Carlisle your work in saving Human lives is remarkable. Your soul is pure Carlisle. Your mercy is commended. Your compassion knows no bounds. And your generosity remarkable. Your selflessness is also commended. These comments from me should but some of your fears too rest. Carlisle, I gift you with the gift too be able to save those who have nothing. To be able to heal those who deserve it. Who have the qualities that I admire. Once you realise who I am you will understand. But I tell you this also when your time comes to move on from this life you have earned your place in Elysium. Congratulations.
Esme your charity work and work for the poor is intend amazing and more people should take note off this. You also have the qualities I admire of Mercy, Compassion, Generosity but also Kindness and Patience. I know your past Esme and know your little boy is waiting for the day he is reunited with you. Yes, he is watching you and he says he is honoured to have a Mother like you. He wishes me to pass on his message of love too you. Your present is a gift both from me and him. Pictures of him growing up like he should have. Know when your time comes you will be reunited with him in Elysium. I have another gift for you but that will wait for the end of this letter.
Rosalie Hale you might not have all the qualities I admire. But I still do admire you for your will too protect your family. You have been dealt a rough hand. So many dreams being taken from you. You must learn to let go Rosalie before it destroys you. Don't think on the things you want but on what you already have. Without you becoming a Vampire you would never have met your soulmate in Emmett. Your life would have been miserable without him. I know you miss those you have lost but know they have never truly left you like Esme's son. As for you too Elysium will await you when your time is up. My gift too you Rosalie is a onetime gift. You put on the amulet in the box, and it will give you ONE chance only to have what you want most. You will have your little one with my essence helping you. But Rose this is like I said a ONE-time thing. Be careful with it. This child will be special. He or she will grow like a human but without pain turn into a vampire on their 18th Birthday. You won't be parted. Be happy with your family Rose.
Emmett you also have qualities I admire. As you believe laughter is the best medicine and you truly succeed at that. As well as the fact you don't have a single bit of evil in your soul. You are truly a great person Emmett. You will have your family with Rose as I know it is your desperate great desire. Now I know you left behind a little sister when you were changed. (that might explain how you treated me in my mortal form). Know she is proud of you Emmett and understands why you had to leave. She awaits you when it is your time to come too Elysium. My gift too you is similar to Esme's. And you will find out at the end. As I know you have regrets and this special gift at the end will help you fix those and truly start to move forward in your life.
Jasper Whitlock despite what you think your soul is still intact. You’re not responsible for the actions of your past or for the family leaving Bella Swan. You feel emotions Jasper. And hungry IS an emotion. You felt the blood lust of FIVE vampires. As Carlisle didn't feel any. And as Bella was Edward's singer it would have been worse. Your actually despite what you believe the STONGEST vampire in your house. Your blood control can rival Carlisle's you just need to have a bit more faith in yourself. And no matter what you think your, the Fields of Punishment do NOT await you on your passing. Elysium is what await you at the end, and your family are waiting for you and hope not too to have you with them any time soon. My gift for you is the amulet too help you gain control of emotions and to block them.
Alice Brandon what can I say too somehow as unique as you? You do have qualities I admire but some I don't. You need to control some of your obsessions and allow others to make their own decisions in life. You also need to learn not to rely on your gift of the future. You need to learn to live in the present. Take that advice young one. My gift too you are things from your past. When you touch them the GOOD memories of 3your past will return to you. As I have gifted Rosalie you have ONE chance to have a little one. An amulet for that is in here. The same I have said too Rosalie applies to you. Also, along with Esme, Emmett and Jasper have another gift waiting. Merry Christmas young one.
Edward Masen, you have both good and bad qualities. You need to learn to lighten up. But also, to loosen the control you have on others. You need to learn that everyone is free to make their own choices. That lesson you need to learn is the same Alice does. Also, you need to learn the proper way to treat a woman and realise that the way you treated Bella is wrong on so many levels. I hope one day you will learn that lesson and that you will finally find your true soulmate. As Bella isn't yours, I am afraid. Your family have many things they would like to say to you. But none I can say. Edward Vampires DO have souls, but it depends on actions where their souls end up. In the places of Elysium, Asphodel and Punishment or even the Isle of the Blest. Think on this young one and start to change your life. My gift is that of hope. The amulet you have gives you hope. I am sure you can use all the hope you can get.
By the way Carlisle, Alice, Edward, Emmett your Fathers are proud of you. Esme, Rosalie, Jasper your Mothers are proud of you.
I know this doesn't make sense but maybe one day it will.
Now young ones your last gift is about to arrive. You each have 1 hour with them before they return too where they are meant to be.
Merry Christmas
From:
Lady Noellia; Goddess of Festivity's, Protection, Shelter, Selflessness, Faith, Charity, Giving, Compassion, Mercy and Hope.
PS: Esme like Rosalie and Alice you have the same gift of ONE.
The Cullen's were silent not knowing what to say. Who? How? What?
"Noellia that is a Greek Goddess", Carlisle mutters.
"But that is not possible", Emmett protests.
"Let’s not think of that. Emmett, we have a chance of a baby", Rosalie says crying in joy.
Emmett pulls her into a bear hug.
"I know babe. And I am so thankful for it", Emmett replies.
"What is the last gift?" Alice asks curiously.
Suddenly a breeze comes through the room and transparent figures appear. The figures of the deceased...
Anna Cullen, mother of Carlisle.
Matthew Platt, son of Esme.
Vera Noble, friend of Rosalie.
Esmeralda McCarthy, sister of Emmett.
Jonas, Joseph, Johanna and Joy Whitlock, siblings of Jasper.
Cynthia Brandon, sister of Alice.
Elizabeth Masen, mother of Edward.
The Cullen's eyes tear up, with tears that will never fall, seeing the figures of the faces they longed to see. Each of their family members or friend were looking at them with love, understanding and pride in their eyes.
Each figure pulling their vampire family member into a loving embrace.
The Cullen's didn't know what to believe but whoever did this had their eternal thanks.
They barely remember seeing a female figure smiling at them outside through the snow. As they finally got to have the closure they desperately wanted. Or the meetings they had dreamed of having and the hope they didn’t know they needed...
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But the figures of the dead saw her, and each had 'Thank you' on their lips.
Noellia smiles softly seeing the reunion she had made possible with permission of Lord Hades. Bows her head in respect to the dead.
Her gifts now given and hope gained, she flashes too Olympus.
Noellia walks to the Temple of her Husband. Her last gift to give. She sneaks in seeing a gloomy Apollo looking at the fire with a beer in hand.
"I miss you", Apollo says too what he believed was thin air.
"As have I my dearest love", Noellia says softly.
Apollo jumps up dropping his beer too see his wife beaming at him in the doorway.
"Lia?" Apollo asks in disbelief.
"Hello my love", Noellia says softly with only love in her eyes.
Apollo runs too her and scoops her up spinning her around much too her delight.
"Oh, I have missed you love", Apollo whispers kissing her passionately.
"As I have missed you dear one", Noellia replies kissing him back.
To Apollo this was the perfect Christmas gift. His wife back after years of her being gone.
A clock chimes and they see it is midnight on Christmas Day.
"Merry Christmas dear one", Noellia says softly giving him a sweet kiss.
"Merry Christmas my heart"
A Merry Christmas indeed…