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Chapter 1: Leaving

I loaded the very last of my boxes into the back of my faithful, cherry truck. Edward had insisted, practically begged, to buy me a brand new car. He even tried to compromise with me. He said he'd buy me a brand new red truck with an excessively fast engine. I had declined to that as well. I loved my old clunker. It had been with me since the beginning of Forks and it was sort of a memento for me and the best years of my life.

Fall had, once again, come to Forks and it was time for school to start. More specifically, it was time for college to start. I was headed up to Alaska to attend the University of Alaska. I'd say I was excited, but that would be a lie. Going to college was not my idea; it was Edward and Charlie's. It was one of the only… no it was the only thing they ever agreed on.

Edward, Alice, and Jasper had already packed up and moved their stuff to Anchorage. In fact; the whole Cullen family had decided it was time to leave. They bought a nice house about ten minutes outside the city. It was similar to the one they had in Forks, only it was larger and more beautiful. I didn't think that was possible.

The house was closer to the Denali clan who were often considered their extended family. It was also close enough to the university that I could spend a lot of time with my future family. My dad made sure that I had my own dorm room of course; he even came up to Alaska to check the status of the rooms. It surprised me how much effort my dad was putting in to the whole college thing. Although, I can't blame him; it was college and I was moving out of the house. It was probably just an incentive to have as much time with me as he could.

Charlie and I took the road trip up to Anchorage on our own. It was awkward at first, being alone with my father. He wasn't one to show emotion but we had a great time. We played car games and stopped at little cafes along the way.

Edward met us there, thinking it would be good for Charlie and I to have alone time. After we arrived in Anchorage, I thanked Edward whole heartedly. It was a good idea and I know Charlie appreciated it. We, Edward and I, both knew how much Charlie cringed at the thought of me and Edward. He was still trying to get over the whole 'leaving' episode.

However, things between Edward and I had become strained over the last couple of months. I wanted him to change me into a vampire as soon as we graduated, but he was unwavering on the whole idea. He was insistent on me staying human for as long as possible. At least until I married him and I had experienced all that college had to offer. He had a lot of requests out of me and it was all because he loved me. I knew that but I didn't care whether or not I had these experiences but he did. I felt bad about it all because I had been fighting him the whole time. We couldn't seem to reach a compromise on the whole situation so I decided I'd play his way for awhile before I brought it up again. Sort of like a reward for good behavior. Maybe he'd be more willing to consider my pleas.

I took a step away from my truck and turned around to face the house. I drew in a deep breath as I stared up at my room. So many memories I wanted to savor. To remember all the times Edward came in through my window and even the time that Jacob came in to make me guess his clandestine.

I sighed… Jacob. I was going to miss him the most about Forks. He was the one thing I wanted to pack up and take with me the most. He was my best friend and I wasn't sure how I'd handle things without him. The only good thing about leaving is that Edward and Jacob couldn't fight anymore. The more I hoped they'd come to an understanding, the more I realized I was doing so in vain.

The sound of a car broke me from my thoughts. It was a car I was particularly familiar with and belonged to Jacob. It was his Rabbit that he had fixed up himself. He was so proud of the little thing, just like I was proud of my broken down Chevy. It was mine and maybe that's why Jacob loved his little car.

Jacob pulled up into the drive way and got out. His size always took me by surprise. He was so tall and muscular and looked more like 25 then 18. He was beautiful but telling him that would open up a can of worms that I had vowed to keep shut and never open again. Besides, I loved Edward in every way and nothing could ever change that.

Jacob shut the door and walked towards me. "Looks like you're all packed up. I was hoping I'd get here in time to help you finish. A lot of good I am."

"Yeah I know but I didn't really have that much to pack."

"Well, I still wanted to help. Anyway, I brought you a going away present."

He took a small square object out of his pocket and handed it to me. It looked like it was wrapped in the dark… or like he ran over it. I couldn't help but laugh at the sight of it. He gave me my favorite smile as I attempted to open the package. There was a lot of tape on it.

I was apparently taking too because he grabbed my present out of his hands. "Here, let me."He had the wrapping paper off in one swift motion.

"Sometimes it pays to be a werewolf." He chuckled and handed me my present. It was a CD that he had mixed.

"Those are all my favorite songs. There's a huge variety. There some rock songs and some punk songs. I think there's even a soft song for my sensitive side." He laughed again; the way he did before he turned into a werewolf. He was my Jacob for that brief moment.

"Thanks Jake, this means so much. I am going to miss you." I wrapped my arms around his waist as he picked me up in a bear hug.

"I'm going to miss you too Bells. It won't be the same without you here."

"Yeah, I know what you mean," I sighed. I wanted to ask Jacob if he would come visit me but I knew the answer before asking. He had enough trouble being around Edward. Asking him to be around the Cullen's and the Denali clan would be like asking him to walk through fire. It would be too hard for him, so I decided not to ask. Instead, I would come visit him and Charlie. That way neither Charlie nor Jacob would have to come and see my vampire life.

"I'll come visit you a lot okay? I wouldn't forget you, not ever. You're my best friend Jacob."

"Aww… you're mine too Bells. Don't worry about Charlie either, he's in good hands."

"Thanks Jake. I guess I better get going. I'm supposed to stop by the police station and tell Charlie bye before I head over to the Cullen's."

"You'll call too right Bella?"

"Of course I will. I'll talk to you soon. Bye Jacob."

"Bye Bells."

I gave him one last hug before I turned to get into my truck. I sat in the cab and watched Jacob get into his car to leave. He turned to look at me as he pulled out of the driveway. He mouthed the words 'love you' and waved goodbye. I mouthed back the words and pulled away from the house; taking one last glance. I was going to miss this house. This was the house where my life had really begun and I was sad to be leaving it.

I took the CD out of the clear case and put it into the CD player. Edward was true to his words and replaced the stereo before Jasper and Emmett had seen the first one I ripped out. The first song was fast and had a great edge to it. I smiled as I drove down the road towards the police station. The song screamed Jacob. I was thankful that he had given the CD to me. It honestly felt like it could be the soundtrack to Jake's life.

Degenerates – Scary Kids Scaring Kids

Do you think you're made of gold? • Invincible? • You think you can handle it? • You will learn from this. • I'm telling you friend • this is something worth fighting for. • Does it not seem contradicting • to sit back and watch them take more? • Caught like a deer in their headlights you're stuck now. • You're bound by your fear • I suggest you break free or • you'll forever be damned here.

Chorus:
We are merely degenerates waiting for you to • come sweep us off of our feet! They keep marching on • spilling blood like savages. • Taking lives while your cigarette burns.

You can't tell me my friend • that that wasn't worth dying for. • Gave it all and received nothing •
may as well have let them take more. • Dig deep, find the courage to speak • are you really still bound by your fear? • This is all just a dream now • you can't speak and you're damned here.

chorus.

This is our fight for freedom • this is our way of saying •this is our day.

We've been waiting for this one day all our lives • this nothing short of predictable. • Stop holding your head down give it up! • Get a hold of yourself now. • Or give is up! • Your like a deer in the headlights, • you've given up! • To save your life.
(repeat)

Find the will to save your life!