Alice's POV.
I hated night time. It was the final part of the day, where everything slowed down, and I felt lonely again. During the day, I was kept constantly busy by my family, but as soon as the sun gave way to the moon, it was just me again. Only me.
I loved the life I had built for myself. I adored my family, and couldn't wish for any better people to spend my time with than Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, Bella and Edward. Bella and I were especially close, considering Edward and I were pretty close. The human had came into our lives and captured us all. It was only a matter of time before she was changed, and became a true part of our family. Edward needed to get on with it, and quit fighting the inevitable. I had seen Bella in my visions as a vampire, beautiful and immortal.
I sat on the roof contemplating my life and place here on the Earth, while I waited for it to be 2:00 am. Then, we were all supposed to head near the treaty line and show the wolves the best way to handle the newborns that were on the way to capture Bella. I was okay with the wolves, really. I bore them no ill will, what so ever, despite Bella's un-intended love triangle with Edward and Jacob. I knew when it really came down to it, she would pick Edward. I knew everything.
2:00 finally came and Carlisle walked outside followed by Edward, Bella, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, and Esme.
"Alice, please come down so we can head to meet the wolves," Carlisle asked politely.
I jumped clean off the roof and landed on my feet in front of them.
We took of running through the woods at ridiculous speeds. I loved running. I loved every heightened physical trait that came with being a vampire, as a matter of fact. The speed was flat out exhilarating.
We neared the clearing in which we would be practicing with the wolves and saw that they were all already there, assembled in human form. Jacob went in to hug Bella, much to Edward's displeasure. I rolled my eyes at his jealousy.
Carlisle spoke softly, "I would like to thank you all for meeting us here tonight, and thank you for agreeing to help us rid ourselves of the newborns and Victoria. The newborns are immesely strong, but lack the proper fighting skills..."
The rest of his words were drowned out when I caught the eye of the only female in the group, Leah Clearwater. A slight spasm occured on her face, and she looked intensely surprised, and then the suprised expression gave way to a look of intense mesmerization. I tried to look away and I couldn't. I couldn't hear what Carlisle was saying. I couldn't do anything. I was frozen, staring at this beautiful girl. She was tall, with beautiful bronze skin, and she radiated strength and intelligence. I wanted to be near her. I don't know why it hit me all of a sudden, but needed her.
With difficulty, I broke my gaze away from her, and realized Carlisle was still speaking, and no one seemed to notice the exchange between Leah and I, except for Edward. He was staring at me with a questioning look on his face, but much to my relief, he said nothing.
I tried to concentrate as Jasper showed us all the ins and outs of battling the newborns. I wasn't afraid at all. With my visions, fighting came naturally to me. And I had to my family behind me. Nothing could touch me. Jasper was an excellent teacher though. He should be, with his military background. He was a good Southern gentlemen, who had fought in the Civil War. I saw him in my visions, and we had met up, and then we found Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett and Edward. We were special to each other, but nothing more than close friends. He was much better about being alone than I was, though. It didn't seem to bother him. Family was enough for him to be happy. I envied this.
I tried not to look at Leah too much, because I was afraid of what I would see. I didn't know what was happening but I felt the most overwhelming need to be near her, to feel her presense close to me.
After an agonizing two hours, the meeting was finally over, and we were about to go back home. I glanced at Leah, who had seemingly not taken her eyes off me the entire meeting. It suddenly hit me that I didn't want to leave her. I didn't want to be without her, not even for a second. I didn't know what was happening to me, but I was terrified of the outcome.
