A/N: Changed some things in the story!

(James's friend is not Victoria (Sorry!) I actually changed it to Laurent.)

Sorry for the confusion. Hope you enjoy!!

I quickly got situated into my new place. I truly loved being here. It was something unique and my own.

Sam was happy that I was happy, and loved the sketchbook I left behind. He promised that he would be good and show the pack all my drawings even though he was tempted not to.

I hoped they would be amazed, and Sam reassured me that they would.

I decided instead of teleporting home tomorrow I would go after classes got started, which was in a few days anyways.

Within a day or two after classes started, everything was in its place. I had plates, cups, silverware, clothes, towels, a couch, TV, and even bed sheets.

I was pretty proud of myself. I got a lot accomplished.

My next step was to show the guys and hopefully have them come help me paint? Or well at least Sam since he was still off work.

I was anxious to see everyone. I missed them so much already and it hasn't even been that long. I couldn't wait for tonight.

It was Friday and that meant I was going home and would finally be able see everyone. I wanted to know how everyone was doing and how they were all managing without me.

I have been so busy I haven't been able to call or talk much, which was kind of the downside of taking all these classes and being so far away.

I quickly took a shower and changed. I put on a nice dark blue flowy top and some skinny jeans. Then I grabbed a duffle bag out of my closet and began to stuff clothes in there for the weekend.

I was practically bouncing off the walls, ready to go home.

After I was done, I quickly zipped up the bag and headed back to the kitchen to grab my purse and teleported away.

Sam and I both decided it would be best if I was to teleport to a spare room in his house. That way if Charlie was to ever be in my room or at Jake's house, and saw me I teleported in there…well… needless to say I would have lots of explaining to do.

So there I was, now standing in the guest bedroom of Sam's house.

I was going to surprise them all by coming home a little early since I finished some of the work for my college classes early.

I knew I should have stayed back at my place to finish some work for my cake class, but truthfully, I was too excited to see everyone and be back into Sam's arms.

I set my bags down on the bed and began to walk down the stairs.

"Sam?" I called.

Unfortunately, I got no response anywhere. I sighed and sat down on the steps.

I pulled out my phone and called him.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

"Hello?" Sam's deep voice greeted me.

"Hey, where are you?"

"At the beach, just watching the view, why?" he asked.

I avoided the question and teleported to the forest, which was a ways back from the beach I smiled as I saw Sam's back facing me. He seemed only a couple hundred feet away from me.

"Are you coming home soon? I miss you." He whined.

I smiled and looked around. The coast was clear. The beach was empty and no one was there to see me use my powers.

"Sooner than you think." I said from behind him and hung up my phone.

He quickly turned around and found me smiling up at him.

His mouth quickly turned from a gaping goldfish into a full blown grin. He picked me up, swinging me around and hugged me tight.

I giggled and laughed as he twirled us in circles.

After what seemed like forever, he finally put me back down on my feet.

He gazed into my eyes for a second before capturing me into a passionate kiss.

We ended up walking around the beach for a while just holding hands and enjoying our time together.

"So I was thinking, do you think you can come back to my place with me and help me paint?"

He looked down at me and took me in his arms. "Paint?"

"Yea, the walls at my place need some color. They are all white and well…boring."

He laughed and kissed my nose. "Of course I will help you."

I smiled up at him and reached up on my tip toes to kiss his lips.

An hour or so passed, and I literally had to drag Sam back so we would be in time to see the pack.

Of course Sam being Sam, he whined saying he wanted to spend some more quality time with me and such.

I just rolled my eyes and gave him kisses along the way, which seemed to help him move along a little.

"Bella?" Leah squealed while walking up to Sam's house with Jake in hand.

"Hey." I waved, coming out of the forest, towing Sam.

"Oh my heavens!" she ran towards me and pulled me into a hug.

"I can't believe your back. It feels like its been forever."

I laughed. "I know. I missed you guys. You will have to fill me in about everything."

We walked up to the front of the house and I found Jake standing there, smiling his brains out.

"Hey Jake." I said standing face to face with him.

"What? I don't get a hug?" I smiled and quickly wrapped my arms around his muscular body.

"How are you Bells? Everything good there?" he asked protectively.

I pulled away nodding. "Everything is perfect. One day you guys will have to come out and see the place. Its amazing Jake. Sam said he would help me paint, and then I want to add some other things, but after that, it will be perfect."

He smiled at me. "Good, I'm glad. I can't wait to see it."

I walked inside the house and found Jared, Kim, Paul, Seth, Embry, Quil and Emily already inside.

"Bella?!" they all shouted.

I grinned and nodded, opening my arms for them.

They all rushed towards me; and we all exchanged hugs and comments of missing each other.

Within minutes I learned news things about everyone.

Jared and Kim were loving college and Jared was glad he was decided to enroll this year.

Kim was excited to finally get the chance to start life all on her own.

Paul also decided to go to college and enjoyed having more time to spend with Emily. They were actually thinking of getting a place together.

Embry, Quil and Jake were enjoying senior year, being top of the school and all.

Quil was happy because Claire was getting older and more mature while Embry was happy knowing that Catie was having a great time at college.

Apparently they tried to talk at least once everyday and everything seemed to be working out well.

Leah and Jake seemed to be a little more affectionate. Leah said she loved college and liked the new found freedom.

Jake was thinking about opening up a garage sometime soon, but was thinking of waiting till after graduation.

And last but not least, Seth. He didn't say much. I mean he companied about being a junior and what they are making him do, the SAT's and ACT's

'Those suck dude." Paul exclaimed to Seth. Even though we all agreed, it was Emily, who was sitting on Paul's lap, turned to him and hit his arm lightly.

"Oh hush."

We all kind of laughed as Paul stood down. Man she's got him whipped.

Collin and Brady finally came home from school and gave me a massive hug.

"Sweet! Bella's home!" Collin exclaimed.

After everyone was finally settled in I got to tell them about my apartment and how everything was going.

"It's great! I can't wait for you guys to see my place. It's huge and really nice. Sam is going to help me paint and then tad a." I exclaimed.

Everyone laughed at my enthusiasm and then we talked about classes.

After a while, we all got hungry. Carry out was our only option since Sam didn't have much food in the house.

"Burgers will be here in about 20 minutes." Sam told everyone and sat me on his lap.

After what seemed like forever, the food finally got here and we all dug in.

"So I was thinking, could we go shopping this weekend?" I asked still chewing food in my mouth.

Leah spit out her pop, which sprayed all over Jake.

"Bella Swan wants to go shopping?!" she asked incredulous.

Before I could answer, Jake let out a small growl.

I quickly stifled my chuckle as I saw soda all over Jakes face.

"Leah." He growled, getting up.

I could see the blush rise on her cheeks as she started to back away from Jake and out of the kitchen.

"Oopsies." She exclaimed.

He gave her another playful growl and she ran for it.

I could hear her giggles and pleas in the living room, as we all laughed.

A few moments later, they came back both out of breath.

"So as I was saying…You want to go shopping?" she panted while plopping herself on Jake's lap.

"yup." I popped the 'p'.

"Well actually I just need some picture frames and stuff like that, so I don't know if you would really call that shopping."

We continued to talk and blab on about nonsense when I heard my cell phone ringing upstairs.

"Excuse me." I said and teleported upstairs.

I quickly dug through my bag and finally found the vibrating device.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Bella! It's me! So I was thinking, why on earth would James just want you. I mean I know that you two have had a sort of close childhood, but it just didn't make sense. So then I started doing some research and digging through the facts you know? And…"

"Whoa, Catie!" I exclaimed. She was talking so fast I could barely keep up and understand what she was saying.

"So I went through everything and tried to keep tally of some things… And then I started to stumble across some things… I mean they probably aren't much but I found that…."

"Caitlyn!" I shouted finally getting her attention.

"What?" she asked out of breath.

"What has gotten into you? Why are you so concerned with James all the sudden?"

"I…well…." She stumbled. I could tell something was going on.

"Is that B? Catie I told you not to call her!" Nate yelled.

I was getting worried now. Nate didn't usually yell if it wasn't serious or he was in a super bad mood.

"Yes, but come on Nate! We need her help! And I'm tired of your crappy mood!"

"Guys! What's going on?" I asked, now pacing the guest room.

"Bella?" Sam asked from the doorway, with the pack right behind looking concerned.

I gave a small tight smile before turning my attention back to the phone.

"Well I'm sorry you have to deal with me! But when I say to do something you don't sneak behind my back!" he yelled.

I couldn't figure what was going on.

"Well excuse me! Who elected you the leader! This isn't just about you. Its Bella's problem too! And she has a fuckin right to know!" Catie yelled back. The line went silent.

I was suddenly tense and on high alert. Catie never ever used the f word unless something was seriously wrong.

"Catie, what's going on?"

I hear them both sigh into the phone.

"Bella, Nate and I ran into James..."

I sucked in a deep breath and felt my heart flutter. No. This cant be happening.

"…and we were with Elizabeth."

I felt like I just got hit in the gut.

I quickly felt my knees go weak and saw Sam help me to sit on the bed.

"Is she ok?" I whispered, closing my eyes in fear for the answer.

I heard Catie gulp. "James…he found a friend. He has dreadlocks, his name is Laurent."

I stayed silent waiting for the doomful answer. "And they approached us while we were alone in the city at night."

I pictured the scene unfolding in my head; all the possibilities that could of happened.

"She didn't know any better B. T-They…. Started getting a little rough and…it just happened so quick. Elizabeth must have said something to tick off locks. W-We…we didn't know he was a vampire Bells. You have to believe me." She pleaded.

I let a tear roll down my cheek.

"And before I could do anything to protect Z, the guy with the dreadlocks took a swipe at her. I tired to push her out of the way Bells, I did. I really tried, but she got hit." Catie cried.

"Where?" I asked in an unsteady voice.

"The vamp got her from her shoulder to her lower arm, right by the elbow."

"God Bells, there was so much blood. And her screams…they were-…"

I squeezed my eyes shut tightly. Just picturing Elizabeth in pain made me hurt inside.

"Did Nate heal her?" I blinked, pushing the horrible scene away.

"H-he tried…but they left scars Bella. He was so upset he couldn't focus right and I could only hold off the two for so long. Nate…he had to step away from Elizabeth to help me…and then we took her back here…and when she woke up-" she choked out.

"She was so scared Bells. She didn't let Nate even come near her. Sh-she…she was crying and got so angry. I have never seen her like that."

I let out a breath. At least she was alive.

"Do you know where she is now?"

"No, she stormed out of here with tears in her eyes. She wouldn't let us help her and just ran out. We couldn't do anything."

I took a breath. This was probably Nate's worst fear.

I looked up at everyone for a second and found Embry holding his stomach in pain.

I looked over at Sam confused and he motioned something between me and him. I gave him a confused look before I got it.

Catie was so upset and being Embry's imprint he could feel it too.

"Catie. You need to calm down." I said going into full mother mode. I stood up and began to pace the room. She was breaking Embry's heart, literally.

She was sobbing and crying over the phone and I felt my heart breaking for her.

"Catie, honey. It will be ok. I'm going to take care of this ok? Just take some deep breaths for me. Come on." I encouraged.

She soon began to listen to me and settle down into little whimpers. I looked towards Embry and saw him flash me a thankful smile.

"How's Nate." I finally asked sitting back on the bed.

"He's a mess Bells."

I sighed. "Has he eaten? Please tell me the house is still standing?"

I winced, thinking of the mass destruction he could have caused.

"Yea, the house is still here. He's barely come out of his room. He's falling apart Bella. His mood swings are giving me a whiplash. He keeps blaming himself about the whole situation."

I felt guilt hit me. This wasn't Nate's fault, it was mine.

Sam's hand came over my thigh and he squeezed it lightly.

I looked over to him and noticed how loving his gaze was. I cocked my head to the side. There was something I couldn't place there. Sadness….pain?

The thought occurred to me that he was feeling my guilt.

I let out a breath and went back to Catie.

"Maybe I should come over there."

"NO!" she shouted loudly.

"He doesn't want to see anyone right now. Trust me. Didn't you hear how mad he got with me over talking to you?" she panicked.

"Ok ok. Relax."

"Look, I am going to try and work this out ok? Just hold on tight."

She sniffled and sighed. "Thank you Bellsey. I knew you would help."

I smiled. She reminded me so much of a small little helpless girl. "Of course Catie. Call me if you need me. I will have my cell on me."

After a few more minutes I hung up with her and looked at the pack.

"So much for that shopping trip."

Everyone laughed a little, and I felt the tension go away.

"So what now Bells?" Embry asked weakly.

"I need to find Elizabeth."

"And how are you going to do that?" Paul asked.

"By focusing." I said crossing my legs and focusing on Elizabeth.

I felt everyone's eyes on me and I sighed.

"Guys, I can't focus with you all staring at me."

Emily gladly pushed everyone of the room for me, including Sam, who protested all the way out the door.

I gave her a thankful smile which she just waved off laughing at the boys.

I once again closed my eyes and focused on Elizabeth.

I channeled her hurt and pain and looked for her. A fear started to bubble inside me.

Wonder if she was all alone and James and that red head Victoria found her.

I took a shaky breath and pushed the thought aside. Right now, I just needed to focus on finding Elizabeth before anything happened.

A weird feeling passed me by; when I abruptly felt the emotions she was feeling.

I gripped the bed sheet and gritted my teeth, trying to continue to focus on her.

I knew I was getting close. Elizabeth. I kept thinking. I need to find Elizabeth.

My mind started to clear and the pain slowly started to fade. There she was sitting on a swing, with bloody jeans and a light jacket.

I gasped and shook myself out of the vision.

I stood up from the bed and rushed to tell the pack.

"Hey, I found her." I panted from running down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Everyone stood up. "Where is she?" Quil asked.

"The park. Not far from Nate's place. I'm gunna go."

"No! Wait. It could be dangerous." Sam grabbed my wrist before I could teleport away.

"Sam. I will be fine. I really need to go. Can we just push off this inevitable conversation for later?" I pleaded.

I knew he was worried and felt torn but I needed to get to Elizabeth. Right now she was my main priority.

"Bella, please. You can't go alone. Wonder if something happens? Bring us. Come on. You can talk to her and we can stand guard."

"Sam." I huffed. "I'm not strong enough to take all of you."

"Well then just take some of us. Or make more than one trip." He begged.

I shook my head. "No, Elizabeth is frightened already. By bringing more people it will just freak her out even more. I need her to come back, not run away."

I tugged my wrist but was still stuck.

"Sam! Please. I need to go."

"Come on dude. She will be fine." Jake said nodding towards me.

I gave him the most thankful look I could muster and relief washed over me as Sam let go.

"Thank you." I murmured and gave him a quick kiss.

'Be back before you know it." I said waving.

I ended up teleporting a few feet away. I didn't want to just pop out and scare her.

"Hey." I said softly, sitting down on the swing next to her.

She visibly flinched and moved away from me.

"Z, I wont hurt you. It's not like that." I looked at her.

I didn't dare move an inch, knowing she was so scared of me already.

She stared at me with watery eyes that seemed hollow and empty inside.

I let my eyes wander over her body.

Her hair was a mess and she had a small blue tint to her lips from the cold night weather.

My eyes wandered to her collarbone and saw a shiny white claw like scar.

I internally winced. That woman did a number on her. Her jeans were bloody and ripped and I saw she was barefoot.

"You're scared." I stated.

"I can feel it, I can sense it, and I know it."

"But you don't have to be. I'm still the same old Bella."

"No, no your not." She whispered.

"I don't know who you are. I don't know who any of you are." She said harshly.

I felt a pang of hurt but then felt anger. "Why because we aren't normal?"

I took a breath to calm down. "Look, just because I can do some weird things doesn't change me and it doesn't change Nate."

"Nate's still the same old guy you love." I whispered to her, while sneaking small glances when she wasn't noticing.

"No he's not. He's a liar, and a…."

"Freak?" I supplied.

She sighed. "I know you might think I'm being harsh Bella, but look at what happened! What his lies did to me!" she shrieked pointing to her chest and arm.

"It wasn't his lies that got you that." I tilted my head towards.

"He was the one trying to protect you from them. It was my fault."

She gasped and took little steps back.

"The man, James. He was…is…after me." I corrected.

"And somehow he knew to get to Nate and Catie." I looked over at her to see her intrigued.

"The worst part was, was that he did." Elizabeth's eyes went wide.

"The night you called, and I was there. It wasn't because I was there for a visit. The night before that Nate got hurt really bad. James got to him and it was a warning for me. So Catie came to my house and told me she needed me to go over and fix him."

"And all the guys didn't want me to leave them…so I just took them. I ended up fixing Nate, but passing out in exhaustion."

I looked at her to see how she was taking this all in. She seemed pale…but understanding.

"And then we were getting to talking when you called." I concluded.

"So it's not Nate you should be mad or scared at. It's me." I said, almost disgusted with myself.

"I-I'm not mad." She whispered.

I looked to her shocked.

"I'm just so…lost. The red head…she just clawed me. And there was so much blood. And then Nate said he could fix me. There was this bright light…and then I saw Nate leaving me." She sniffled.

I figured this was when he needed to help Catie.

"I was so scared Bells. I still am." She cried.

I went over and hugged her. She just sat there, crying in my shoulder.

"When I woke up, he was sitting there, and I was so afraid of him. He could do these things. For a second I just didn't even know who he was."

"Then I got so angry with him. He lied to me, and all he kept saying was that he was sorry, like it was supposed to mean something. He kept coming closer Bells, and I was so scared, I just ran."

I sighed. "It's ok Z. I get it. We all do." I said.

She looked up at me confused.

"Nate didn't want to tell you. He tried his hardest not too. He didn't want you to always hold the burden of keeping the secret and he never wanted you in any danger. No matter how many times Catie and I tried pressuring him into telling you he always said no. You deserved the best and telling you was more of a burden than anything."

"Bella, do you think he will forgive me?" she hiccupped.

I looked down at her puzzled. "Forgive you? For what?"

She blushed. "For storming out like that. Do you think he will still want me? Do you think he will still want to marry me?"

Her eyes got big and panicked.

"Z! Of course he would want you. You have been his life and love for as long as I can remember. You are the one who always brings him joy and happiness. He doesn't need to forgive you, because you never did anything wrong."

She sighed and hugged me. "Thank you Bells, I don't know what I would do without you."

I laughed. "Anytime. Now can we go tell Nate, because last I heard, he was a wreck and Catie was a second away from banging her head into a wall."

She laughed a little. "Bella I don't have a car or anything."

I sighed. Did I really wanna push my luck?

I turned towards her "Do you trust me?"

She nodded. I put my hand out and she took it.

"Then lets teleport." I said with a small smile.

I saw the fear in her eyes and I quickly reassured her.

"It's ok. It doesn't hurt or anything. I promise. It will be fine. I won't let anything hurt you."

She gave me a small smile and squeezed my hand.

I quickly thought of where I was going and Bam! We were there.

"Nate! Catie!" I called.

"Bella! Catie said relieved. She ran towards me to giving me a hug.

When she pulled back I found her looking wide eyed at Elizabeth. Before she could say or yell anything, I covered my hand with her mouth.

I then put a finger to my own, signaling that she needed to keep quite. She nodded, and I unclasped my hand over her hand.

"Nate!" I yelled, walking over to the stairs.

"Go away!" came a muffled yell.

"Nate, get your Ass down here!" I yelled again.

I stood by the stairs for a few minutes before giving up with a huff.

I was just about to go to Elizabeth and tell her sorry that Nate wasn't going to come down, when I heard his footsteps.

"What-…" He snapped and then stopped.

"Elizabeth?!" he whispered. He took a look from me, to her and just stood there shocked.

"Oh my god." He said running towards her.

It was a beautiful sight. He swooped her up in his arms, and she wrapped her arms around his neck, giggling and smiling.

"I'm so sorry." She told him when he set her down.

"Oh baby. It's all my fault. I should have-…"

"No. I understand. I shouldn't have run off like that. I was just so scared." She cried. He was about to say something when she cut him off.

"But I am ok now. I don't care what you are or what happens, all I know is that I want to be with you and I can't live without you."

His eyes dazzled with joy. "I love you Elizabeth."

I didn't know if she replied her or not because he quickly kissed her with hard, sweet passion.

"I better go." I whispered to Catie, putting a hand on her shoulder.

She nodded, just watching the couple. It was a beautiful sight.

"Thanks." She murmured before I was off. I looked at her and nodded one last time.

"If you need anything else, or even want to just visit Embry, then call me." I said winking to her.

Her cheeks turned pink and she gave me a quick hug.

I didn't say goodbye to Elizabeth or Nate because I didn't want to interrupt their moment, so I went as quietly as possible.