Disclaimer: This is my first Twilight fan fiction.
Chapter 1 -
I was so antsy for the plane to land, I almost decided to get out of my seat and go land the damn plane myself, where ever we may be, but before I could dwell on it further, I felt Jasper's hand on mine. I was feeling calmer. I knew what that meant, he was trying to make me feel better.
Glancing up at him, I gave him a loving smile, grateful to have him with me on this trip. I really needed him!
It was a few days before when Edward and I were hunting together, I had a vision of him on the internet. He was researching a silver heart shaped locket that had a flower etched across the front of it, and inside, was a picture of him as a child. I knew this meant something to him but it wasn't until the vision ended, that I'd realized just how important it was. I decided it had to be to get it for him!
I knew it would be hard keeping it from him, but I thought about books I've read, shopping trips that I planned on taking with Bella and Rose, even thought about a trip with Jasper, just ordinary things that Edward wouldn't be suspicious of.
Edward had left soon after we came home. He'd gone to pick up Bella. She had been taking care of Charlie while he had the flu. I called the auction house from my vision and I snatched the necklace up, and even paid a little extra for them to keep silent on the purchaser. After I was finished with the conversation, I booked Jasper and I on a flight to London.
It didn't take long for me to figure out a plan. I just went to Esme and I asked her if Jasper and I could use her island. Of course, she wouldn't say no. I hated lying to her, but maybe when Jasper and I were finished, we could make a stop and hang out for a few days.
The thought of spending time alone with Jasper was definitely appealing. Swimming, hiking…
"Relax…" I heard Jasper speak.
I smiled up at him. He was right, I should just relax, but I couldn't help it. I didn't want anything to go wrong. "I'm trying." I don't know if I feel antsy about the lying or if it was something completely differently.
The more I thought about it, the more I was feeling we should have stayed home, but why?
"Are you ok?"
"I don't know. I can't figure out why I feel this way. Maybe I'm just homesick and miss everyone. I'm sure everything is fine!" I shook my head; I wasn't going to let that feeling ruin what I have planned. "I'm just going to envision giving the locket to Edward."
"That's my girl!" Jasper kissed the top of my head
About an hour later, we were heading to the hotel. My appointment to get the locket wasn't until tomorrow morning. I really wished it was today so that we could get back home so I could present the gift to my brother.
I had to stop worrying. Before I realized it, we were in front of the La Meridian Piccadilly. I glanced out the window at the old English building, though the inside was much more modern.
I'd only been here once, several years ago, but the family had been many times in the past before I came along. It helped knowing the owners over the years.
As the driver pulled the car in front of the hotel, the door suddenly opened. If I was human, I'd definitely been startled since I wasn't really paying attention.
I noticed Mr. Dewhurst standing off to the side, waiting for Jasper and I to exit the limo. He was in his fifties or sixties, stocky, and bald. He was wearing a suit from the wrong decade. He'd look much better with an updated wardrobe.
"Ms. Alice! Mr. Jasper…" The hotel owner greeted as we stepped out of the limo. "Your room is already set up."
"Thank you, Mr. Dewhurst." We both said.
"Shall we…!" Mr. Dewhurst walked into the hotel and we followed him to the elevator.
Something was definitely wrong or was about to happen. It almost felt as though a vision was there but I couldn't reach it! This isn't like the time I thought that Bella had died. I just couldn't see her because of the werewolves, but the more time I spent with them, the easier it was to see them.
"What is the matter?" Jasper said barely audibly. He must have been watching me.
"I'll tell you when we're in the room." It wasn't as though Mr. Dewhurst would know what we were talking about. I'd just feel better knowing if it was just between Jasper and I.
I could see the worry in Jasper's eyes as I glanced up at him. I was beginning to feel beginning to feel calmer.
Jasper released me to shake Mr. Dewhurst's hand, saying "Thank you, Mr. Dewhurst."
"Ms. Alice!"
The man held out his hand to me and that was my cue to shake his. "Thank you!" I smiled.
The owner of the hotel showed himself out of the room, which I was totally grateful for. I just wanted him away from us. I needed to figure out why I was feeling this way. My visions have never felt this strangely before.
Jasper pulled me into his arms. It felt as though I never had to worry, but deep down, it still bothered me. He kissed the top of my head. It felt nice to be loved like he loved me. He was my rock, my soul mate. He was the only one that I wanted to be with right now.
After awhile, Jasper let me go, but I could feel that anxiousness returning. I moved to the sofa to sit down. That just doesn't happen. Dammit! Why couldn't I just let this go?
"I know you're worried, but everything is going to be ok." Jasper sat next to me on the sofa and took my hands in his. I was feeling better already. "Close your eyes…"
Nodding, I closed my eyes, and allowed myself to relax, with his help of course.
"Clear your mind."
"Ok…"
"Let the good feeling take you over…"
Nodding once again, I took a deep breath, though it wasn't really necessary. I smelled the chemicals used to clean the room. If I was human, I'd definitely gagged on it.
With Jasper's coaxing, I was able to let the feeling take me over and the images started flowing. Once it was over, I opened my eyes and looked right into Jasper's caring eyes.
"Rosalie and Emmett..."
A worried look crossed Jasper's face. "Are they ok?"
"For the most part."
"Did they do something?"
All I could do was nod. I was scared for them, for us, the whole family. I knew what was coming next, I didn't need to have a vision for that!
""Well what?"
Usually we were all so careful.
"We always take precautions hunting don't we?"
"Yes..."
I know I'm not giving him the whole story yet, I'm still processing it in my head. How could they be so careless?
My silence was worrying Jasper, not to mention frustrating him. "Alice, just tell me!"
I really didn't want to say it aloud because then it would be real. I took an unneeded breath and I began to explain my vision. "Rosalie and Emmett had an argument while they were hunting. They were both fighting over the same elk. She saw it first, then Emmett said he did, and they started fighting over it."
"That's pretty normal for them." Jasper snickered.
I did not find that amusing, especially when it would have dire consequences. All I could do was just glare at him.
"I'm sorry! Please continue!"
"There were people in the area-hikers. Rosalie and Emmett misjudged the distance of the hikers. The hikers were far enough away from them, but still close enough that it wouldn't take much for Rosalie and Emmett to be found..." I didn't want to finish, I didn't want to admit what was going to be happen soon, but I knew I had to. Our family was in trouble! "The hikers were husband and wife – The wife tripped over a root as they were on their way back to their camp site and to save time, the husband just picked her up and carried her the rest of the way. The smell of blood got by to Rosalie and she took off after it. Emmett ran after her but she was just to quick for him, and when he arrived, she was over all over the wife. The husband was thrown away from the collision, but he managed to grab his cell phone and he recorded everything that happened. Emmett didn't even realize this was happen. He was just focused on getting Rosalie away from that poor woman, but it was to late, the woman was dead. Emmett sighed as he slug Rosalie over his shoulder, and took off back to the house. She didn't fight though. I think she was feeling remorseful!"
Jasper was speechless. I could only imagine what was going through his mind; it was everything that I was feeling! I was upset with Rosalie and Emmett for being so careless, but most of all, I was scared of what would happen to our family. It wasn't just the wolves we'd have to contend with, but if the Volturi found out about this, they would be coming and soon! It's so hard to imagine...in all our years, we were careful, but sometimes the most experienced vampire had their slips now and then. This was definitely going to be costly!
"What happened to the husband?" He asked me after a few minutes of silence.
"He took off to go get help for his wife." At least there was no decision about the video yet, but I knew that was coming.
"Let's just hope that this guy isn't stupid enough to upload the video to the internet."
Why wouldn't he? It would prove the existence of vampires! He'd make millions. Money makes humans greedy.
A cell phone started ringing, I wasn't even sure if it was mine, but I knew what that meant! The video had made its way onto the internet. As Jasper had answered his phone, I'd seen the decision to put the video on the internet.
The phone was still ringing. "Answer it..." The vision had ended. "It's Carlisle."
"Hello!" Jasper put the speaker on. "Carlisle."
"Jasper…Alice." Carlislie's voice was even.
"I had a vision."
"I suspected that much. Did either you bring your laptop?"
"Yes, I did." Jasper said after moment.
"Go to you tube." Carlisle had said.
"Do the Volturi know?" Jasper wondered.
I stared out into space, willing a vision to come, but it never did. I knew that they hadn't known yet, but they were going to find out. All I could do was shake my head no.
"One way to find out…" In an instant, Jasper stood up, and was back again with my laptop. He opened it up and then the internet browser popped up, bringing up the video site.
There it was at the top of the list and in big bold letters: REAL FOOTAGE OF A VAMPIRE ATTACKING MY WIFE! It looked as though it had a million hits already. This was so not good! But there was always the chance someone could believe it was a hoax.
Clinking the link, the video loaded slowly, agonizingly. I really didn't want to watch it, but I forced myself too! As much I disliked Rosalie at times, she was still my sister, and I loved her no matter what! I'd be there for her if I could.
The video was shakily, a lot of heavily breathing from the husband and Rosalie snarling like an animal as she sucked the life out of the poor woman. Emmett ripped Rosalie of the woman, and threw her over his shoulder and in a blur, they were gone. It was just as my vision had showed me. The video ended.
"In human eyes, there would be way to tell who it was, but a vampire, they could clearly see it was Rosalie." Jasper glanced up at me closed the browser.
That only slightly made me feel better.
"As long as the Volturi don't watch the video, we're safe." Carlisle said from the other end. "Then again, I'm not 100% sure how technologically advance they maybe."
Jasper closed the laptop and set it on the table.
"What about Jacob and the wolves?" I wondered.
"Esme and Resnesmee are with the wolves now and explaining the situation. For the moment, things with them are a little shaky, but ok. I think they understand it was a moment of weakness. They're trying to that into account."
"That's something at least..." I found myself saying!
As if reading my mind, Jasper inquired, "How is Rosalie?"
"She feels horrible! Emmett has been comforting her all day."
"Send our love!" I ended the call. I really didn't want to hear anymore about that. I had enough worry on my brain for a lifetime!
"I think the wolves are the least of our worries..." Jasper was thinking aloud. "The Volturi don't know yet, sot that's a plus...
"What if we're not?"
That was a question that neither of us knew the answer to. I was sure I didn't want to know. We were both quiet for along time, just staring into each others eyes.
Jasper stood up, "I'm gonna go out for a bit. I shall be back shortly."
He's going out now?
"I won't be long, I promise!" Jasper kissed the top of my head, and he was out of the room in a flash.
I stood up, moving to the window, watching Jasper get into the cab, and then it pulled away. Everything was changing. I didn't really want it to change. I was happy that things had been the way they were always meant to be. We were happy! Why did this have to happen? Why did Rosalie and Emmett have to be so damn careless!
It felt only a few minutes, but it could have been hours when Jasper returned. I guess I lost track of time watching the world go by. I turned to see him smiling, that wonderful sweet smile of his that I love so much, and then I noticed a blue bag in his hand. What was in the bag, I wondered.
As I gracefully moved over to him, I had a vision of where he'd been this whole time. I smiled at him. Jasper was so good to me. I reached for the bag, opened it up, and pulled a black velvet box out, and opened it. It was the necklace that I'd bought for Edward.
"Jasper, I love you!"
I wrapped my arms around him, nearly knocking him over. I thought I heard him laugh.
"How did you get it?"
"I just reasoned with them."
I just bet he did. I couldn't stop smiling as I stepped back, watching him carefully!
The phone suddenly rang again and Jasper removed it from his pocket. It was Carlisle again. Jasper held onto me as I listened to the phone call.
"We need you home. We're going to be discuss a contingency plan in case we have to leave."
"Leaving isn't going to work with the Volturi. They will find us and they will kill us." My voice came out in a whisper.
There was silence on the other end. What was there really to say? The Volturi were capable of killing all of us! When they were hear last, I saw it. I saw how brutal the fight could have been. So much senseless death! If we let something like that happened, we would lose Esme, Carlisle, and my poor Jasper, not to mention countless others. There had to be away out of this to save the family! I was not going to let that happen!
"You're right!" Carlisle finally said. He was quiet for a moment, deliberating maybe. The silence was definitely getting to me, but then Carlisle came back after a moment, saying, "Edward thinks he can take care of it himself."
"It might be to late!" Edward was pretty good at everything – we all were - but once it was on the internet, it was tough to remove something like that. "But I hope that he can take care of it before the Volturi finds out."
"You and me both!" There was a sadness in his voice.
"I think in this situation, if the Volturi do find out, we're just going to have to outsmart them some how! We can't let them have the upper hand here," Jasper said with much authority. It was almost like he was taking command, something he'd done in his previous life. I could tell an idea was brewing in his mind.
"That's something we will talk about when we get home!" Carlisle said fondly. It sounded though he was a bit more positive. He quickly changed the subject. "I took the liberty of purchasing the tickets for you. I'll forward them to you now!" I heard the phone beep, then he said, "See you when you get home!" Then the line was dead.
Jasper placed the phone back in his pocket and we quickly grabbed our bags and headed back to the airport. It was going to be along trip home!
