A/N I have been trying to write something other than Alice and jasper but I cant bring myself to do it! The story I am writing is about Jasper and his thoughts after he finds out the south lost the civil war the original song is in italics I am aware that he was not with Alice or the Cullens at the end of the civil war the song that sparked this Idea is called The last Waltz for Dixie listen to it while you read this!)

The Last Waltz for Dixie

I was sitting in the living room with Alice and the rest of the family when Carlisle walked into the living room holding a newspaper and said we needed to talk. He told me the south had lost the war. I went upstairs with Alice and started digging through my Officers trunk. I put on my uniform and tied a black band on my arm to honor those who died.

Here tonight as I look upon the faces of my brothers who are gone. Safe in his grace watching over this place with the dawn.

I sat in the family room in shock while Esme got the names of the fallen from my regiment. I couldn't help but wonder if my fallen brothers were with god and if they missed me when I disappeared.

Into his hands we shall surrender to his glory. And when they tell the story let them say of the sons of the Gray not one turned away.

I wonder if in 150 years the history books will say that the confederates were cowards I know for a fact that all of the Confederates stood their ground and fought until the end.

It's the last waltz for Dixie it's the last song she'll sing so play it with pride for all those who died. And the spirit inside you that's the Dixie in me.

When I heard the national anthem being played outside I knew that Dixie had fallen. So I went outside of the house with the flag that I had from the battle of Antietam and with the dried blood staining the flag I almost started to weep. My brothers, my men, my comrades had likely died in battle and this was all I had left of them. I took the flag and with pride raised it higher than the Union flag.

I believe there has never been a group of men so splendid, or a cause so well-defended as our own. Be it heaven or hell so long and farewell

I have to admit that I am upset that we lost I mean I would be lying if I said I wasn't, but we defended Dixie until it wasn't possible anymore and you can only do your best.

Hail and farewell it's the last waltz for Dixie it's the last song she'll sing, so play it with pride for all those who died, And the spirit inside you that's the Dixie in me.

I didn't even have to ask before my family members came back down in appropriate grieving attire. They knew that this was important to me, and now it will have a huge impact on my family. There will always be Dixie pride inside of me.

For all we hold dear the road ahead is clear for all the things we honor the moment is here.

I will always hold the fallen and their families close to my heart. I'm not one hundred percent sure what will become of my human family but I will honor them in everything that I do.

It's the last waltz for Dixie it's the last song she'll sing, so play it with pride for all those who died. And the spirit inside you that's the Dixie in me.

I wanted nothing other than for the Confederacy to win the war, and now as I watch the southern town we live in being over run with Yankees. I will show them the last bit of rebellion I have left for my men, my family and my country I will sing Dixie as loud as I can. This is the day Dixie died.