Chapter One

We'd just moved to a new town, the ten of us. Now that we'd all 'gone through college' and Renesmee looked old enough to be in high school herself, we decided it was time to move on. Carlisle settled on moving to Chicago this time - it had enough average overcast days, and it had plenty of shopping, so I was happy. Jake came along too. He was part of our family now.

Jasper was much more comfortable being around humans, now, also, so it was nice to move to a larger city. Although I would hardly call the new school we were attending "large" – it had a small number of around 500 people all together, with it being on the edge of a tiny suburb and all. Woods surrounded it on basically all sides – the hunting wouldn't be all too fabulous, though, considering the animals would shy away from all the human activities.

I sighed and shifted uneasily in the leather chair of the Volvo. Edward was driving, with Bella up front, and Jazz and I in back. Nessie rode with Jake, and Esme and Carlisle ran ahead to get a head start on the house. Rose and Emmett drove the moving truck, against Rose's complaints. The rest of the cars were already there, thanks to some thoughtful planning ahead of time.

I leaned into Jasper's side, snuggling close. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it, spreading a wave of calm air through the car. Oh, how I love Jasper's amazing gift…And him, too. Yeah. Jasper is pretty marvelous, also.

"Marvelous, Alice? I think that's a first," Edward said abruptly from the driver's seat. Bella and Jasper snickered as I frowned.

"Yes, well. I would appreciate it if you didn't go through my brain for your own sick entertainment. That's what Bella's few thoughts are for," I said to the smug Edward.

His expression turned from arrogance to shock in point six-seven-three seconds. "Alice, that was uncalled for," Edward's tone was oddly formal and thick, and it held a tint of a menacing growl. He scowled at me, using the mirror to glower thoroughly, and attempted to prove his point.

"And how was that uncalled for?" I asked, feigning curiosity.

Bella rolled her eyes and slouched in her seat, smirking. "It's not that difficult to understand, Ali,"

"Bella, Bella, Bella, dear. You need -"

A vision cut me off from the real world. It was only an image – Edward's arm was wrapped around Jasper's waist, and he was smiling hugely. Jasper looked uncomfortable, with his face contorted in disgust and alarm. I could even see the sparkle in Edward's eyes – it was an act of humor, but why?

Then I saw Emmett's face appear behind the anomalous couple. Ah, it all made sense. Emmett was frozen in time, laughing, and I knew instantaneously that this was his doing. They were in a normal high school cafeteria, and a few students loitered around Jazz and Edward with confused glares.

So there was a plan brewing in the next car over.

Jasper nudged me, breaking me of my trance. Edward was laughing, with his head thrown back and his eyes closed; Bella was tensed – it was a natural action to her, considering she drove so much with Edward when she was human. Jasper and I didn't even flinch at his act; Edward was a good driver. He didn't even swerve in his hysteria.

I'm assuming Emmett will be behind this.

Edward nodded and turned his attention back to the road. Bella relaxed, as did the rest of the atmosphere.

Oh. Jasper.

"Keep it quiet, Alice," Edward said softly, right as I was opening my mouth to speak.

"Of course, Edward! Even I enjoy a good laugh at other people's expense every couple hundred years," I could feel the air in the car become quizzical; I assumed Jasper and Bella were trying to figure out what Edward and I's conversation was about.

"Alice? Care to explain?" Jasper asked in his pliable Southern accent after a moment. I shook my head and felt him sigh underneath me.

Oh, Jazz. If only you knew.

Edward chuckled, which caused exasperated sighs to erupt from Bella and Jasper. "Alice, really. Sometimes your gift is so annoying," Jasper said as he kissed the top of my head. I giggled at him.

A comforting silence fell gracefully over the car, leaving everyone to their own thoughts – in a way, of course. Edward would probably be listening.

I took the time to consider this vision: it was definitely Emmett's eccentric plan. Only Emmett would be able to think of something so morbidly hilarious. And it had to do with Jasper…and Edward? I didn't find their pose, in any way, offensive. The gleam in Edward's eyes and the cackling Emmett turned any suspicious thoughts of mine to ones of mere curiosity. The only conclusion I could come up with was that Edward was acting like Jasper's ga-

"Alice! I will not take part in this!" Hah. Figures he would be opposed to good-natured fun.

"Don't worry, Edward. I have to outline out the details with Emmett, anyway. How long until we arrive?" The relaxed car became frustrated as Jasper sent out annoying rays.

"Not too long, probably. An hour or so," I sighed with relief at that – I don't know how long I could have lasted without talking to Emmett in private.

The rest of the ride was fairly silent – Bella and Edward talked briefly to Nessie and Jake on the phone, while Jazz and I enjoyed the slurring scenery outside. Butterflies started to flutter in my stomach when the first few buildings of the Chicago skyline appeared out the window, sketching across the sky in blurry rectangles. Rose, Bella, and I will most definitely be taking a shopping trip tonight.

We turned onto a small road, entering the city "for real." I squealed with excitement and pressed my nose against the frosty window.

Ten minutes passed.

"Edwardddd!" I trilled after an extremely long wait in the big-city traffic. This was something I would have to pass on; although, I would miss driving my amazing yellow Porsche…

"I'm going as fast as I can, Alice. Hold your horses," Edward grumbled. He was just as peeved as I was.

"I don't own horses."

"Would you like to?" Jasper whispered in my ears as I pouted. Without smiling, I shook my head. Horses were dirty and messy.

Another ten minutes passed.

"Edwardddd!"

"Twenty minutes, Alice."

This time I changed it up and made it five.

"Edwar-"

"We're here, Alice,"

I screamed with excitement, causing Jasper to jump and Edward to skid to a harsh stop. Bella only laughed. She knew me too well.

I bounded out of the Volvo, probably denting or scratching it or something since Edward growled softly and, and went to meet Carlisle and Esme, who were waiting on the front porch.

I have to say, the house was beautiful. It was modern, sleek, but held that ancient kind charm that we all loved. It was brown, made of bricks and washed-out rocks. It reminded me of a cottage, only ginormous. And like our house in Forks, there was a giant wall of windows that extended through the top floor. Woods bordered the house, the trees looming over the roof, dropping dead leaves that spun through the air slowly.

Ohmygod, so amazing.

"Esme, it's gorgeous!" I said to her as I slipped by, walking through the front door. The inside was spectacular – fresh, crisp white paint covered the walls, with huge bookcases cluttering all around the room. A small fireplace was nestled in the corner, and a TV hung along the wall. I assumed this was all the living room – attached was a tiny kitchen and table, and then a study, which had more books (Bella), and a piano (Edward).

The stairs were opposite the TV and couch – there were three floors.

I walked upstairs quickly, and chose the room that I wanted – it had the largest closet, of course. I then hurried back downstairs - the glamour of the house had momentarily distracted me of the need to talk to Emmett.

He was just barely out of the truck – apparently, it took them longer than us to arrive – when I tackled him. "Whoa, Alice. Calm down. No need to kill me on our first day here,"

I scoffed at him, rolling my eyes. "We have to talk. I had this vision, and Jasper and Edward are doing something and you're in the background and-"

Emmett bellowed a laugh that made the birds scatter from the branches. "Really, now? And when did you see this?"

"A couple of hours ago, in the car,"

Emmett chuckled again, so I kicked him. "Emmett! This is serious!"

"Sure it is, Alice. What exactly did you see?" I was aware that the rest of the family was eavesdropping by this point.

"Come inside, Em. It'll be easier to talk," I shot an intense glare at my family; Edward only snorted, wrapping his arm around Bella.

Emmett sighed as I grabbed his hand and dragged him inside.

Edward, follow, I commanded in my head.

I heard Edward falling into step behind Emmett and I – Em was pulling against me, so I was having difficulty literally dragging him up the two flights of stairs. "Emmett, try to be cooperative. I know that you haven't really thought of the plan yet, but you'll see. So, please? For me?" I whimpered as we took a small break at the top of the first flight.

Emmett smiled hugely and nodded. "Good," I said. He followed me up the next flight without complaint.

We entered my room – it was already painted a light pink, and the closet was half full. Hm. I didn't notice that before. Esme must have known that I would want to have the giant closet. There was a small bed in the center and a desk with a laptop next to it. This all faced the window, which gave a breathtaking view of the scenery outside.

Closing the door, I flounced down on the bed and smiled at Edward and Emmett. "So, Emmett must have idly been thinking about Jasper while we were in the car – I had this amazing vision about something we could do,"

Edward huffed and leaned against the wall. "Cooperate, Edward." I warned. "Anyway, here's what happened…"

I continued to outline my vision, explaining every detail. Emmett's grin only got wider and wider with every word, and Edward…well, he was being Edward. I also included a mild summary of how I was planning to approach this vision.

"So, you in?" I asked both of them when I finished elucidating my blueprints.

"Hell, yeah!" Emmett roared and pumped his fist into the air. I giggled as we both turned to Edward, expectant.

He looked as if he was having a very deep internal battle with himself – his expression kept changing and his eyes grew darker. Finally, though, he sighed, cleared his throat, and looked up at me.

"I'm in,"

xxx

Wow. Two updates in two days. Hah! Anyway, this is a really random fic that my friend wanted me to write. So, I did. It's, obviously, a multi-chapter fic, with Jasper as one of the lead characters. Yes! I love Jazz.

But I don't mean this to be offensive in any way at all to any person at all - this is for future chapters, mkay? Yeah? Cool.

Um, yeah. Review, please. Take a wild guess at what the plot will be, if you want. I want to hear theories! :D

Elli