When a simple thirst turns into something much more serious, Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper must run for their lives. Because this time, there is no false ending; there is no Shakespearean ending. This time, one must die for the others to live.

Rated T for some innuendos, language, and situations.

I'm going to switch POV every chapter and I'll let you know who's POV it is, I promise.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. If a character appears that is mine, I'll let you know.

Prologue: Night Really is the End

Rosalie.

My small feet carried me quickly and lightly over the ground as the bramble slashed across my skin. Of course I didn't feel it. The moon cast eerie shadows over everything in the dense forest and the whistling of wind pressed on my ears. I could still hear, but I had to focus and that was hard to do with your darkest fear on your tail. Of course they were fast. Of course they were strong. Of course they had impeccable senses.

But so did I.

Nothing made sense anymore. Of course I had never given thought to death. Death had been an impossibility for too many years now to consider it. How could everything crumble so quickly due to one mistake? And how do you live with yourself when that mistake is yours?

My mistake. My stupid, idiotic mistake that was driving all of us to danger. It has to be bad…I'm taking credit. Normally I would blame someone else. But this time, I know it was me. I know I was selfish.

I know I'll lose him.

As I neared the river, I saw a shadow shift to the right and stared into the eyes of my hunter as I let a snarl escape my lips.

Chapter 1: Rematch

Emmett

"Aw come on, Rose! It was an accident!" I jogged after Rose giving her a bit of space. I knew just as well as she did that she could still rip my head off…literally.

Rose huffed ahead of me, not turning when she yelled back, "Emmett, leave me alone! You know that was my favorite necklace!"

The necklace. That stupid necklace was all she was going to talk about for the next week. If she didn't want it destroyed, she shouldn't have worn it. After all, even little brother had to buy Esme a new bed frame. How did Rose not see this coming? And honestly, you'd think she'd be alright with the way it had been broken…But apparently not.

"Rose, seriously, you should have known bet-"

"Shut. Up. Emmett."

I gave up. There was no point fighting with her anymore. I'd just find her a really good birthday present to make up for it. Besides, I'd be able to make up for it that night anyway. That night…

"Emmett, can you please keep your thoughts to yourself?" Edward groaned from the living room. I rolled my eyes and yelled down stairs, "Don't want to know, don't listen in, little bro!"

I caught him rolling his eyes as I jumped down the stairs. "Oh get over it. It's not like you and Bells watch the news every night. How many times has Alice babysat now?"

I felt something hit the back of my head and turned in time to catch the smashed television remote and see Bella's glare. "I thought we had a deal, Emmett. No discussions on my sex life."

"You broke the remote!"

"Try the buttons on the t.v."

"That would involve moving!" Alice's light voice chimed from the chair where she sat on Jasper's lap. Her spiky hair was being tousled by Jasper's fingers sliding through it. It was almost disgusting how cute they looked. At least Bella usually looked like she was going to kill me.

I rolled my eyes and threw the remote towards in the air a couple of times before saying, "You're just lucky you'd see me throwing that at you."

Jasper shook his head. "No, you're lucky. I'd have to rip your arm off."

Letting out a playful snarl, I stopped as Carlisle walked in. "Violent today, aren't we?" I laughed and threw the remote at the nearest trash can. "They started it!" It was then that I heard the crash. Cringing, I peeked around the corner as I heard Esme from the other room.

"Emmett!..."

"Sorry, mom!"

Great. I'd broken the window. Just one more thing I could add to my list of repairs. Shaking my head, I walked over to help her clean up. She playfully smacked me upside the head and I gave her a sheepish look. "Sorry about the window."

Esme put up with us way too well. She shook her head and said, "Just help me clean it up and I won't worry about it. Why were they making fun of you?"

"Because Rose is pissed at me, Edward didn't like what I was thinking…and I was picking on Bella."

Esme laughed as I swept the last of the glass into the garbage bag and said, "Well then, you probably deserved it." I nodded slowly and then decided I had the best idea.

"Hey Esme," I began. I would need a little help. "Are there any boulders left in the backyard, or did Bella wreck them all her first day?"

She thought for a moment as she threw the bag in the can and then turned to look at me. "I'm almost positive that there are." She shot me a suspicious look before asking, "Why…?"

I laughed and gave her a hug. "Because I think it's time for a rematch!"

Walking as innocently as I could back into the living room, I whistled a light little tune and sat next to Bella. Little sis really was fun…especially when I got to pick on her. She wasn't stupid though. Looking over, she asked, "What do you want, Emmett? Don't give me that 'look at me, I'm innocent' crap. I know better."

"What are you talking about?" I gave her a look of mock horror at her accusation and then shrugged. "Well…I find it funny that you bring up my innuendos about you. Personally, I still think I could beat you. And didn't you happen to say we could have a rematch? I'm pretty sure there are still a few boulders out there."

She eyed me suspiciously for a moment. Edward was shaking his head, Jasper was sitting still, and Alice looked as though she were trying to pick out the outcome. "No helping, Alice! You can't help her decide." She glared at me, but there was something strange in her look. I tried to figure it out, but all I heard was, "You're on."

I laughed. "What about stakes? I think I should get to set them this time." Ushering her out the back door, I continued, "After all, you got to last time. "

"Fine…" Bella looked at Edward and I heard him whisper, "Show him who the strongest vampire in the house still is."

"In your dreams, bro!" I laughed and looked at Bella, "You don't even have to worry about swearing at me since Nessie's with her pet." I thought for a second and then nodded. With a smug smile, I said, "You win and I'll keep my end and shut up about you sex life. I win…" I smirked and added with a wink, "It gets so much worse."

Bella rolled her eyes. "Let's go."

They all gathered around the boulder. Alice perched herself in the tree above it so of course Jasper joined her. Esme had come outside with Carlisle and they stood with the arms around each other on the bank. As for Edward, he sat on an old stump with his arms crossed. Apparently he wasn't as confident as the last time. I glanced up at my bedroom and watched as a sheet of blonde hair whipped from the window. I was in for it later.

Bella and I situated our arms, and I smirked at her. "I love you, little sis, but you're going down this time!"

"Good luck with that one, Emmett. I'm still stronger than you."

Alice counted off and we started. The arms quivered a bit unlike the last time when I hadn't been able to move mine at all. That's what came of me waiting a year for my rematch: Bella wasn't a newborn anymore. With a twitch of the corner of my mouth, I jittered my arm and laughed as I watched her face strain. "Is there a problem, Bells?"

"No," she mumbled as she concentrated. "Keep it coming."

"Ok!" I pushed my arm to the side and pinned hers to the rock. "Victory!!" I jumped up and got a pat on the back from Jasper. We laughed as Bella hit her head off the rock and Edward groaned. Alice tried not to giggle. "See, Bella? You can't get cocky."

She gave me an odd smile and before I even saw her move, a rock was bashing into my forehead. "What the hell?!"

Everyone laughed at this one and I just stared open mouthed at Bella as she laughed and said, "I'm still faster than you!"

I opened my arms to accept her challenge, "Is that an offer?"

Sprinting off into the woods, she yelled behind her, "First to Canada wins!"

I shot off after her on the thrill of a chase. "Thanks for getting a fun one, Ed!" I heard the others laugh as I jumped the river and shot off after my sister.