AN: So this has been knocking around in my head for a while and I decided it was time it got out of my head and onto paper. It mainly follows the original story up until the newborn battle, but from the battle there will be differences, so to save confusion from now Jacob does not get hurt in the fight against the newborns. I hope you all enjoy and review for me.

Special thanks to Astarte_Lydianna for looking through this and giving me brilliant ideas.

Disclaimer: Any recognized characters and situations belong to Stephenie Meyer. I make no money from this, it's just for fun.

Bella POV

I couldn't believe what I was seeing; my heart broke as watched Emmett. He was holding Rosalie to him as he sobbed. I looked to Edward; he put an arm around me as I began to cry into his shirt.

I never really got along with her but I never wanted to see Rosalie dead. This wasn't supposed to happen. I had been reassured again and again that this would be an easy fight. But somehow Rosalie had died in the fight against the newborns and I was sure the Cullen family would never be the same again.

And I felt guilty. It was my fault. I had agreed to hiding in the mountains while the family fought without Edward. I disentangled myself from Edward and made to move towards Emmett. I couldn't just leave him without comfort.

Edward pulled me back just as Emmett growled. He obviously saw me as a threat to his mate. He wasn't thinking clearly. Edward hissed but my hand on his chest stopped him.

Alice and Esme were being comforted by Jasper and Carlisle and the Wolves after nodding to Carlisle left.

After a moment Alice froze and gasped, "they're coming" she said, and shrank into Jasper's Embrace. I noticed movement behind them for the first time since we came back down from the mountain.

There was a young girl; she seemed to be sitting on the ground, rocking back and forward. She looked up at Alice's words and whimpered.

I looked to Edward for an explanation, he whispered to me "the Volturi"

Everyone seemed to stiffen and manoeuvre into a protective circle around myself, the young girl behind us and Rosalie's body, which Emmett had moved.

Their eyes all focused towards the tree's, obviously seeing something that my human eyes could not. Eventually I saw them.

I recognized each vampire that came into the field from my time in Italy rescuing Edward. The tall one Felix smirked at me when I looked at him, but he wasn't the one I worried about.

Jane was in the middle with her brother Alec, I couldn't stand to look at her and risk her turning her power on one of my family. She really was evil. On their other side was the tracker; I think Edward said his name was Demetri.

They all stood stiffly. Smiling at the family as if this was an everyday encounter and we had not just lost one of our own. All I knew was the quicker we got away from them the better off we would be.

"Well, it would seem we missed all the fun" Jane said, sneering at me as she looked at each of us.

Emmett stiffened next to me; I could hear a low growl rumble from his chest but Carlisle put an arm on his shoulder. We couldn't provoke them; it would be suicide.

Jane eventually focused her gaze on the young girl behind us, "What is your name?" before the girl could answer Jane turned her power on her and the young newborn shrieked in agony; her body twisting oddly on the floor.

"Please don't" Esme sobbed. Carlisle put an arm around her, still keeping his hand on Emmett, "her name is Bree, she joined us very recently, I suppose there hasn't been enough time for the Volturi to know of her since she joined our family. We're taking full responsibility for her and teaching her the laws"

Jane looked at Carlisle for a long time, trying to decide if he was lying I think. I was petrified she was going to cripple with him with her power, so I closed my eyes and folded myself into Edwards' chest.

I kept my eyes closed even after Edward loosened his grip on me, I really couldn't take anymore today. I heard Jane speak again "she is still human. Caius will be interested to hear that"

I opened my eyes and looked straight at her. "The date is set"

"Make sure that it is, the Volturi do not give second chances" she then looked to Alec "Let's go home"

….

2 Days Later

We held a small service for Rosalie today. We had to explain her disappearance to the town somehow so we said a camping accident and let people believe what they wanted from that.

We kept Bree out of site, we couldn't risk her thirst on all the guests in the house and I think it was just too much to try and explain her to everyone so soon after losing Rosalie.

Emmett hasn't said a word since we left the field two days ago. I can't even look at him. He lost his mate because they were protecting me and I can't forgive myself for it.

He nodded to everyone that gave their condolences at the small service we held at the house and even managed a small smile at something Charlie said to him, but that was it.

I wanted to apologize, but I honestly didn't know how. Edward wasn't letting me out of his sight. I think seeing Emmett lose his mate made him even more protective over me and it looked like Carlisle and Jasper were the same with Esme and Alice.

After everyone left I curled up with Edward on the big new bed in his room. "I really don't want to be any older than you, but I think getting married so soon after Rosalie's death is a bit insensitive. Do you think we could push the wedding back a bit?" I asked, hoping he wouldn't think I had changed my mind.

"Anything you want love" he replied, kissing my nose and giving me a small peck on the lips before pulling away. I hate when he pulls away. I know why he does, but times like this; where you need your partner's comfort, it's really hard not to feel hurt.

"Come on love, I need to take you home" he said, gently pulling me to stand from the bed. We walked past Emmett's room, and I noticed the door open and Emmett sitting on the bed.

"Edward I need a minute" he began to shake his head but I pulled away and not wanting to hurt me by holding on too tight he let me go, and I knocked on the door.

Emmett looked round and nodded, indicating I could come in and I took a step into the room and closed the door. I knew Edward could hear us anyway but I liked to at least pretend this was private.

"Emmett, I just wanted to say I'm sorry. It's all my fault and I never ever wanted this to happen to any of you, I'm so sorry" I struggled to hold the tears back as I said what I had to say but I failed miserably and suddenly felt a strong arm around me.

"It's not your fault Bella" Emmett whispered and gave me a very gently, very un-Emmett hug. I couldn't believe he had spoken but I pushed it aside in favour of trying to give him what little comfort I could.

"We were too cocky. We thought we got them all. But there was one hiding and he got hold of her before anyone knew he was there. Before I could get to her he had her head in his hands" his voice broke as he said the last part and my heart with it.

"Please tell me what I can do" I pleaded, I knew there was nothing, I don't know what I would have done if it had been Edward, but I asked anyway.

"Nothing. I'll be okay. I just need time" he said. I finally got the nerve to look in his eyes. They were black as the night and he looked like he had purple bruises underneath them.

"Emmett you need to hunt. The others all hunted again after the battle, and I know you didn't. Please don't give up on life. Rose would kick your ass if she knew you were" I said and blushed as he let out the slightest of laughs at my use of the word ass.

"Okay Bells, I will" he said and walked me towards the door. I opened it and I think if Edward had been human and didn't have the ability to stand stock still he would've fallen through it he was standing so close.

We went silently down to Edward's Volvo and drove slowly back to my house. I've never seen Edward drive so slowly; he really didn't want me out of his sight and the five minutes between leaving me at the front door and climbing through my window were obviously bothering him.

"Edward, nothing is going to happen now. Victoria is dead, no-one is coming after me, I'm safe" I tried to reassure him but he just stared straight ahead and continued driving.

When we pulled up outside my house, Edward took my hand looked me in the eye "Bella it's still not safe. You heard Jane, they were not happy that I haven't changed you yet. I already lost my sister, I won't lose you too"

I gripped his hand with all my strength, although I'm sure he barely felt it and smiled sadly "Edward you will not lose me. I love you. After everything we've been through do you honestly think you will lose me now?"

He shook his head and opened his door. Before I could turn in my seat he was opening my door to let me out and we walked up to my front door.

Charlie didn't even give Edward a dirty look when we walked through the front door. He obviously had decided to give Edward a break since he had just lost his sister "Lovely service Edward" he said from his old recliner, he had some sort of sport on the TV but I didn't really take much notice.

Edward pecked me on the cheek goodbye so that Charlie didn't suspect anything and left. By the time I got up the stairs he was already on my bed and I joined him after kicking off my trainers.

We just curled up and rested. Not that Edward needed rest but it was nice to just relax together and not worry about Victoria or newborns.

He was staring at the wall opposite my bed and for once I wish I had his gift and could hear what he was thinking. It was terrible not being able to comfort him but there was nothing I could do. He had lost someone he loved and he needed to work through it.

….

I woke up the next morning but Edward was gone. There was a note on my bedside table telling me he had gone with Carlisle and Jasper to take Emmett hunting and not to worry.

I was glad that he had gone to help Emmett but I did miss waking up next to him like I usually did.

I got up and used the bathroom; brushing my teeth and jumping in the shower to wash my hair and freshen up.

I went downstairs to get a bowl of cereal and a coffee for breakfast and found that Charlie had already left for work. I cleaned up after myself and grabbed my keys and jacket.

I got in my old truck and started it. I back out of the driveway and made my way down the street.

My original intention had been to drive to the Cullen house and wait for the boys to come back but halfway down my street I changed my mind. They needed time alone; time where they didn't have to cater to my human needs and could just work on there feelings.

So I turned the truck around and headed for La Push. I hadn't seen any of the pack since the fight, apart from Sam who came yesterday to pay his respects.

Fifteen minutes later, I was pulling up outside of Jacob's house and turning off my groaning engine. Unfortunately I think Edward is going to get his wish soon because my old truck was really on its last legs.

Whilst contemplating what sort of over the top car my lovely vampire would insist I got my door was opened and I was pulled into a very warm, strong hug.

"I'm sorry about Rosalie" Jacob said to me before letting me go and allowing me to pull myself out of the truck.

"Thanks Jake. I didn't think you would be very cut up to be honest. One less blood-sucker and all that" I remarked. To be honest like the Cullen's I had lost a sister too, even though I'm sure she wouldn't have agreed and I didn't want any fake sympathy, but seeing the hurt look on Jacob's face I realised I had made a mistake and he was just being the same wonderful Jacob I knew and loved.

"I'm sorry Jacob. I didn't mean that"

"I know you didn't Bells, and maybe you're right, in some ways. But Barbie had some serious spunk and she fought like a trooper, I admire that" he told me and I lost it completely.

I practically flopped into Jacob's embrace and truly cried. I cried for the loss of Rosalie, the pain in Emmett's eye's yesterday, the relief of Victoria no longer after me and the fear of what lay ahead.

Jake picked me up bridal style and carried me into his little house. He sat down on the couch with me in his lap and just let me cry it out, soothing me by rubbing my back and whispering in my ear.

Another problem I had to face was dealing with that kiss and from deciding to come here instead of going to the Cullen's I realised I had to do it now, which just brought on a fresh bout of tears because the thought of losing Jake now was like a final punch in the stomach after taking a bad beating.

After some very deep calming breaths I crawled off Jake's lap and squished myself into the little bit of couch that he didn't take over with his enormous frame. "Sorry about that" I mumbled.

"Don't be silly Bells, what are best friends for?" he said, giving me that big Jacob-sunshine-Black grin.

"Jake we need to talk" I said, deciding to bite the bullet and get this over with before I chickened out.

He nodded and his shoulders slumped a little. He knew what I was going to say before I said it, but I had to say it.

"You're right Jake. I didn't want to admit it to myself or anyone else but you've been right all along, I do love you. But I love him more" I said, bracing myself for him to ask me to leave.

He didn't. He nodded and took my hand. " I know Bells, but at least I know I tried everything, I didn't give you up without a fight. But one thing you need to know is that I'm always here, waiting if you change your mind"

"Jacob you cannot live like that. Please don't do it. You deserve to be happy, to have the best woman in the world to love you and take care of you. Don't waste your life waiting for me" I sincerely said, feeling terrible that I was breaking his heart like this.

He just nodded again. I guess there really was nothing else to say. We sat there quietly for about five minutes then Jacob stood up and practically dragged me to my feet.

"Come on Bells, let's go ride our bikes"

AN: So here it is. What did you guys think of my first attempt at a Twilight fic. Send me reviews so I know it wasn't a total failure