Away From Home
Ok everyone. This is my first story I've decided to write that hasn't spawn off of some assignment at school…so here we go. I know it's really short, but I'm working on it. I'll appreciate your reviews....
Chapter One: Nothing Too Much Out Of Sight
Running through the forest I knew that time was dwindling. Heck, I could SEE it. Jasper could feel it, I knew. I knew exactly what had to be done to protect everyone that I loved, to protect myself. I knew they would all be so confused and maybe even angry at me for leaving them in this time of need, but I couldn't tell anyone for their own good. Bella would be furious; and worried. I hoped I would get to see her again; and everyone else, too. I couldn't be sure. There was blurriness because of Renesme and the involvement of the werewolves, and I myself hadn't made up my mind of everything I could do. Would do. Had to do. I had a feeling that Edward would be the first to understand my trip. But that might have just been Jasper messing with me. I couldn't be sure. It just wasn't fair that I had to leave just when Bella was starting to get so good at her unexplained force field thing. Really. But then again, was anything fair?
We ran for a long time (I'm not for sure just how much time of my life I spent running, but I figured it was a lot), but as I looked out towards the setting sun, I realized it hadn't been near as long as my presumptions. Jasper was starting to look worried. He didn't know the whole plan yet. I couldn't afford the risk of Edward reading his mind (Jasper was the easiest of us all to read, so we had to get far, far, away before I could tell him). But even still he followed me, no questions asked. That was one of the greatest things about true love…
I slowed to a jog and Jasper did as well, sensing the truth was soon to be revealed.
"So," I started, "I guess I'd better tell you what all this is about. I know what everyone at home is probably thinking. You, too. That I'm just running off so the Volturi can't use me." I grimaced. Jasper just stood there, face blank, waiting. I didn't feel any vibes floating off him, so I knew he was anxious, but patient, as always. "But I'm doing this to protect them.Renesme, especially. My visions will only tangle their plans. Now the Volturi will know I'm not longer residing with them, they can, and will, make their decisions quickly and accurately. But we still can't have contact with them, you see? This is why we had to leave so abruptly. Why we could only take the minimum. I'm so sorry Jasper. This almost entirely my fault! I could've changed things. I should've seen this coming! How could I have-"
I was interrupted by a kiss. And I felt like it was our first again. Like I was on fire, but a good fire. Not a painful, venomous, one.
"No one could've known, Alice." Jasper comforted. "None of us saw this coming. No one blames you. We all know that the werewolves blind you, and that with getting Renesme involved, many things are fuzzy. Don't you ever blame yourself again!"
"But Jasper," I began, "how can I not? When I'd been having those weird 'nightmares'? I haven't had a dream since I was human. But these weird drowsiness then foggy 'dreams'…it's crazy! And these 'dreams' have come true!
And I was interrupted once again by that addicting kiss. The power of messing with emotions! It can do things to you… For the time being I stopped wallowing in my pitiful helplessness.
"One for sorrow, two for joy…" Jasper started to whisper-sing to me. He had such a beautiful voice! How I wish he would sing like he used to…
I broke out of the ever-tempting kiss to clear my mind. I could feel a vision coming on. Nothing ruined a romantic moment like the girl turning rigid and becoming unfocused. Jasper had grown used to this inconvenience now, though. He realized what was happening almost the same time I did, and he was immediately ready with paper and pencil, just in case.
-VISION-
"She's left, sir. We're good to go," Jane reported to Aro.
"How do you know she's not keeping contact?" Aro said with a strange hopeful tone in his voice.
"Trust me, Aro, she wouldn't dare." Jane shared a meaningful glance with a vampire who had known abilities to break the most powerful emotional ties. "She's gone for good. Time to act." Jane laughed a high pitched screech, and the rest of the Volturi joined in.
-END VISION-
"Alice? Alice! What is it? Alice?" Jasper interrogated. "Is everyone OK?"
"Jasper! It's alright. They fell for it. The Volturi are on their way." I hoped I didn't sound as wary as I felt. Then I remembered he could feel it too…
Chapter 2: Daytime Nighttime Suffering
That night neither of us said much. I anticipated the unwelcome drowsiness, but soon realized that it wasn't going to happen tonight. Jasper stayed close to me at all times, washing waves of reconciliation over me. He was trying his best, but in the back of my mind I was still worried. What if they came looking for me? I was sure they would. They wanted my gift on their side. They would take Jasper from me, which is like taking everything away from me. I simply couldn't function without him anymore. He was my life, and I, his. I shuddered at the thought and he pulled me in closer.
Soon it was daylight, and, for once, it wasn't raining. I so wished I was allowed in the sunlight. I used to love these warm sunny days… I remember one time when Cynthia and I were playing outside. We had a discussion somewhere around…
-FLASHBACK-
"C'mon Alice! Why are you so slow?" Cynthia demanded.
"It's not very lady-like to run around like a wild animal." I laughed. I loved my sister dearly. One of my favorite things about her was that she called me by my middle name. No one else would. I shook out my long black hair and chased after her anyway.
"Who cares? We don't have to be all prim and proper all the time. Boys are NEVER prim and proper!" Cynthia squealed as I finally caught up to her. She was three years my junior, but she was my best friend.
"Let's go home. Mama will be worried! And you don't want your dress all grotty, now, do you?" I pointed out.
"You know I detest these dresses! Why can't we wear trousers like the boys?" She asked me, hope filling her eyes.
"Ask Mama." I laughed and she chimed in as we scurried home.
-END FLASHBACK-
Jasper was the first to speak: "So what're we supposed to do now, Alice?"
"We try to help as much as we can. We try to get even more vampires on out side. We try to save our family's lives." I responded. Jasper nodded slowly, thinking it over.
"Where to first then?" He asked.
"Do you think your old friends are still around?" I questioned hopefully. Jasper smiled, and I knew the adventure had only just begun.