Here's the sequel to A Bitter Sweet Victory! If you have not read A Bitter Sweet Victory, I would highly suggest reading it first otherwise your brain will only comprehend mass confusion. I hope you enjoy reading this story just as much as the last one! I do not own Twilight.

Six months. It had been six months since Jasper left his family. Six months since he'd seen his wife. Six months of being on the run from the most dangerous vampires in existence. Six months of successfully evading the Volturi, even though the odds are against him. He smiled to himself. Aro had been so certain that he would have been caught by now. He could imagine Aro yelling at his guard for being unable to apprehend him.

He snapped out of his thoughts. He knew that constant movement was necessary. Making last minute decisions was key. Keeping the Volturi distracted was imperative to aid the rebellion. He reflected on his encounter with one of the rebels.

Jasper had been running for two weeks. He had stopped in Yellowstone National Park to hunt. He needed his strength in case he came across the Volturi. He stopped hunting, feeling that someone was watching him. His thoughts were confirmed when he looked up into a tree overhead and saw another pair of gold eyes looking into his.

"I'm not going to harm you," Jasper said with his hands raised.

The vampire above seemed to believe him because he jumped down from the tree. Jasper took in the appearance of his fellow vampire. He looked not much older than himself. Although he jumped down, he didn't seem willing to move much closer to Jasper.

"What's your name?" Jasper asked.

"Nathan," he answered. "Who are you?"

"I'm Jasper," Jasper introduced himself, holding out a hand for Nathan to shake.

Nathan shook his hand, eyes growing wide.

"You're Major Jasper Whitlock Hale! You're the one that the Volturi are dead set on capturing and forcing into the guard!"

Jasper was taken aback by this. How much did Nathan know about him? Why did he know so much? Was he sent by Aro? Was he another new member of the Volturi?

"How do you know that?" Jasper asked warily, starting to back away.

"The rebels have spies in Volterra, one of which is a shield, so it is impossible for them to get caught. Every once in a while, they come back to the base of the rebellion and give us information. You are all the Volturi can talk about! They think if they can bind your loyalty to them, they will be unstoppable."

Jasper relaxed knowing that he wasn't in any danger right now.

"I just want you to know that I have absolutely no intentions of helping the Volturi," Jasper assured Nathan.

"I know, Jasper. I trust you, all of the rebels do. We are sick of the Volturi's corrupt ways, and you are the perfect example. They were willing to force you in the guard against your will, just so they could have more power. Do you want to come back to headquarters with me? You could help lead the rebellion!"

"Nathan, I would be honored to help lead you all in your cause because you are standing up for what's right, but the Volturi are after me. If I decide to go with you, they will find all of the rebels in their efforts to get me. They will destroy all of you. You all can't take that risk, but that doesn't mean I won't help. I will distract them, though. The longer it takes for them to find me, the more time you all have to grow in strength and numbers."

Nathan nodded in understanding. The two shook hands.

"I hope we cross paths again!" Jasper yelled as they parted ways.

"I hope the same! Stay safe!" Nathan responded.

Then Jasper took off toward Texas.

With the Volturi unable to locate the rebels, they could grow strong and eventually overpower the Volturi. Jasper would then be able to return to his family in peace, with absolutely no fear of any harm coming to them.

Currently in Minnesota, he quickly changed his route south. These last minute decisions prevented the Volturi's psychic from finding him. He had run all over the country, from California to Florida and everywhere in between. Letting his instincts take over, he followed them wherever they led him. He continued south, wondering where on earth he would end up next.

Alice sat on the bed that she and Jasper used to share. Conflicting emotions battled each other within her. For six months she had been angry at Jasper for leaving her, leaving their family. She worried that the Volturi would eventually figure out his location. She was completely terrified of what would happen if the Volturi caught him. She was understanding of Jasper's decision because it would keep the family out of harm's way. She was frustrated by the fact the Ather would not allow her to see Jasper's future. She felt relieved because she had not received a vision, so she knew he hadn't been captured yet. Falling deep into thought, she recalled the vision she received six months ago.

Aro was sitting on his throne, holding a cell phone to his ear. He looked very frustrated.

"We have the best tracker in the world and a psychic in our midst. Understand this Major Whitlock, we will find you, and you will be a member of my guard!"

"Good luck."

Alice could barely hear Jasper's response. Aro snapped the phone shut and threw it across the room out of anger. Quickly recovering from his emotional outburst, he motioned the newest member of the guard forward. The psychic. The vampire that satisfied Aro's obsession of having an eye into the future in the guard. After touching his hand, he looked to Marcus, Caius, Felix, Demetri, and Ather who were also standing before him.

"My suspicions have been confirmed. Major Whitlock has abandoned his family in order to protect them. It is your job, to bring him back to Volterra, where he belongs. I do not want you to return until you have him. I do not care how long it takes to capture him, he is a necessity to the guard." He paused and looked Ather in the eyes. "I want you to allow Alice to see the vision when you capture him. It's only fair that the Cullens be made aware of his fate."

Alice was snapped back into reality when she heard a knock at her door. Esme walked in and sat down on the bed next to her.

"No visions, I'm assuming?"

Alice shook her head. Esme took her daughter in for a hug. Alice was grateful that Esme tried to comfort her. Usually it was Edward that comforted Alice. He could see what she could. He understood exactly what she was going through, but he and Bella were on their honeymoon.

"Don't worry, Alice. Jasper knows what he's doing. Just remember that he loves you so much, he will go to the ends of the earth to make sure he returns to you."

There's the first chapter. What do you all think? Reviews are always appreciated!