Everything Changes
Alice and Jasper have been in love for centuries. But what happens when new faces begin a domino effect that could change their lives forever? After all Everything Changes. Set after BD. JxA/AxJ
Auth-Pixie's Note: So I wanted to try a new twist of things. I finished "The Sounds of May" next chapter (Which I realized I should just post one new chapter per week. Or like after 5 days or so.) And a friend of mine gave me this whacky idea and a song somehow managed to inspire me to write this story. I also thought of trying to write it from other POV's other than Alice and Jaspers like how it mainly is in my other fanfic. So hopefully it works out. If not, I'll just revert back to the ways I know. Also, Be sure to REVIEW this story particularly. I'm trying to get feedback if the story is good enough or if it's just plain bad. So Review it mmkay?
Anyways, enough of my Rambling, Happy Reading!
Bellas POV
[September 5 2008; Astoria, Oregon.]
Another year had gone by and we had made our big move yet again. To Astoria, Oregon to be exact. I guess it's better than having to put up with the Alaskan weather. Not quite Forks but Astoria's one of the cloudy rainy cities the rest of the family have grown to love.
We were in Alaska for the past years; the Denali's and ourselves managed to work together on several things. Including a battle to keep the Volturi's power at bay. It seemed that as of the last encounter with them, they had been gaining more power as Carlisle would say. It didn't bother any of us, but they were sure of taking most of us with them so we fought for what we knew would be in everyone's best interest. Keeping the peace, and lessening the powers that were in the hands of the royal guard. And that was it, everything's back to normal and I thought the rollercoaster ride that made up our lives was over. Now we just live like normal, Strange thing is normal never really seemed to fit us.
The family was as usual, Renesmee was on the road of getting the hang of things, Jacob seemed to have liked Alaska, regardless of the rather cold and bitter weather. The two of them spent every living breath together, inseparable as how Edward was with me.
Edward and I had a constant flow of life. I guess, becoming one of them made things easier. Much less complicated as it had been before. No more constant near death experiences, no more of Edward leaving me and most importantly no more living in fear. I was in love with him and Renesmee was the result of our never ending love. Now I could spend all eternity with Edward, in his arms and in love with my family.
Esme and Carlisle were always the perfect vision of a happy couple; I had much admiration for both of them. Carlisle especially, how he handles things in such a calm manner still bewilders me. He's a strong leader, and Esme can only suit the part of being his wife.
Rosalie and Emmett had taken the chance to remarry, yet again. I think every time we make a move, they make it a goal to get married before Carlisle decides to move the family. It was admirable to say the least, but I wouldn't want to go through it more than a few times. The dress thing was still an issue with me. I still remember my wedding with Edward, and the dress Alice made me wear.
Then there's Jasper and Alice. The love they both shared for each other was so much different from the rest of the couples in the family. Much more serene and simple than the rest. I guess it's something I wont ever understand. I recall the stories they told me about how they first met, and even until now I shy away when I see them having such a private moment.
Alice has been nothing but great to me. A best friend, I suppose you can call her. Never really had girl best friend before, even in my human life. I guess now I do. Jasper and I got off on the wrong foot after my transformation. Not hatred but something more understandable. No one's perfect, I managed to come close to slipping but thankfully my self control was stronger than I thought. And soon Jasper and I formed a friendship. After all, I was best friends with his soul mate and a wife to his brother and a part of a wonderful family alongside him.
Soul mates, would be the word to describe all the couplings of our family. I sometimes wonder if there's more meaning than fate twisting and turning events to create an outcome. I always wondered what if something fate created makes a dent in a relationship. Would two split into half yet again to find another who can make them feel whole? I doubted my own series of thoughts. It just never seemed possible in my mind.
The Cullen family was bonded with one another in some strong way that no one can break these bonds. Not manipulate them, not break them. It was so strong and powerful as Edward once told me. But I couldn't help but wonder what if things do change. Things that none of us can explain but those they occur to.
"What are you thinking?"Edward spoke softly as he wrapped his arms around my waist, his head resting on my shoulders. His hold on me made me feel warm, made me feel comfort and security.
I stayed silent as I let my thoughts slowly fade away, my eyes still gazing off into the forest that surrounded our new home. I felt happy knowing I could always get away with Edward to the forest. We found it to be our own little place, away from home.
"Bella."He called out to me, his face reflected worry and curiosity. Usual for him, after all my thoughts he cannot decode. "Is something wrong?"
"Just missing home you know."I answered confidently. If I told him the truth about my thoughts he would tell me to stop thinking about it because it cannot happen. He didn't think I would be like him and yet it happened. I couldn't help but wonder what else can happen now that I've broken all the things in life he never thought were possible. It's like Alice's visions something's can happen the time just changes, and others the visions stay unconcluded and nothing but a blur as people can change their minds at any given second.
"Alice had a vision." Edward informed me. His voice was firm, but he made sure it brought me no fear or worry. I looked up at him eyes gazing into his with curiosity. He wouldn't tell me if Alice had a vision if it didn't pose a threat or worry for the family.
"What is it?"I asked not willing to let it go, he would need to tell me and explain. I was stubborn; there was no way he wasn't going to tell me. If not him, then Alice will. Though I'm sure neither of them will tell me without some talking involved.
"She saw two outsiders. Alice thinks they will be attending Astoria High School alongside us, possibly causing territorial issues but nothing we can't discuss. It doesn't raise any threat to the family but the vision showed something more. Something that possibly could."
"Something..More?" I asked almost unsure of what he's trying to tell me. It wasn't always like this, most of the time he would tell me. There was no beating around the bush or hiding secrets between us. Not any more at least. Maybe while I was human but now I wasn't. I was one of them; no secrets should be kept hidden. Besides, any secret could lead to something bad in the future if kept hidden from the rest of the family. Or so I figured.
"It's not in my place, Bella. If not now, you will find out later."Edward answered. Obviously, not the answer I wanted or needed but it just made me more curious and grow worried that this involved something dangerous. Something that could tear the family or put us in danger again. I felt haunted by the thought that he couldn't tell me. A soft growl escaping my lips as I shifted a bit to release myself from his grip slightly.
"So that's it? No answer or explanation?" I asked as a hint of disappointment and slight anger could be heard roaring from deep within me. I never particularly loved his equally stubborn personality. I guess something's don't change, the fact Edward still kept me sheltered in fear of the bad.
"No, Not yet. I have to go and talk to Alice about something. I'll be back soon. You should go check on Nessie and Jacob, They're off in the forest with Esme and Carlisle." He spoke, placing a kiss on top of my head, he finally turned me around so I could face him. His eyes locked with mine. Giving me slight reassurance that things will be fine. His love for me will always stay the same.
"I love you Bella. And please try not to think about what the vision could be. Alice will tell you when the time is right. It's just not my place to say, right now."He said almost begging for me to comply. He had cupped my face in his hands and I simply nodded. His lips brushed lightly against mine sealing the unspoken deal. The flame that his kiss gave to me was eternal, and it never faded away. "You should go."
"Uh, Yeah." I nodded as I opened my eyes, biting down my bottom lip as I finally gave in. No use trying when I knew he wasn't going to tell me. I knew he needed to clear his head, figure things out with a probably equally confused Alice. And by the look of his face, he was concerned as to what the vision meant. Listening to Alice through her thoughts and making sure they were both on the same page of things.
"Yeah, I guess I'll check on them." I nodded again as I pried away from his hold on me, slowly making my way towards the end of the porch before beginning to run to the direction I could smell them.
As I was making my way, I turned back to look at Edward who stood there hands in his pockets. A worried expression on his face and soon enough I spotted Alice, who had the same expression but fear, worry, and so many other expressions mixed in. It was clearly evident on her small frame. It made me feel slightly worried that her vision would be something complicated and upsetting.
Two new people crossing paths with us. Could they be the source of this new fear that had grown on Edward and Alice? It made me think and never have I been so curious to these things until now. As I slowed my pace, I looked into the distance and I saw where my daughter stood, alongside her was Jacob and not too far away was Esme and Carlisle hovering above a deer. As I saw them, my ears couldn't quite figure out what they were paying attention to. But I picked up my love's voice. His soft husky voice echoed. I only could hear him, knowing full well Alice was talking to him through her thoughts.
"It's possible, Things can change. If you think they're not a threat then we will only speculate for now once we encounter them. You and Jasper might want to consider talking things through, I know you love him Alice. This vision could possibly be a change, but it does not mean you cannot make two ends meet. Tell him about the vision and Emmett and I will try to find more information on the others. For now, talk to him before his thoughts drive me to my own end."
I knew Edward must've known I was around, his voice softened once he was midway through his speech. As if trying to prevent me from hearing it all. I guess I wasn't really supposed to know anything about her visions right now. It sounded like it wasn't any of my business, but the thought of Alice and Jasper in some sort of trouble made me look away.
They always had private moments between them that I couldn't even fathom. I shied away and never intruded on such moments. I just didn't find it appropriate to. I wondered what the vision was, what exactly was keeping Alice from telling Jasper and who exactly the others in the vision were. How they could affect our future, whether it be good or bad. I didn't know, not yet at least. I guess I was bound to find out.
What I didn't know was two others in the other side of the town pondered the same thing as me. How a new family will change their lives forever. How the events of fate turned yet again to create yet another road block, a problem to face and a victory in the end of it. I guess I was wrong after all, our lives are a constant rollercoaster, except this time it wasn't going to be about me and Edward. But about Jasper and Alice and the new twilight rising above us.
"Jacen. Do you think this could mean something?"
"No Amethyst. Not yet. Perhaps one day we will know but for now, we can only speculate what your dreams tell you. Rest, dear sister. For tomorrow offers us a clearing and maybe a ray of hope."
"And how long have I been asleep, Ja?"
"Not longer than an hour. Rest, you need to dream in order for us to know what we will be doing next."
"Envious I can sleep brother?"
"No, not at all. Your sleep is a form of way to see the future, the past, or the present. Sleep as I would want it would be a state of peace where my mind can no longer think and my entire world as I know it slips away. Our kind cannot sleep, but your gift enables you to sleep. A mystery to all of our kind, take advantage of it. Rest now and dream, Amethyst. Maybe you will get a better look at those we will meet."
"Hah, Aren't you a man of words? I guess I should, Until later."
"Until later, Dream well Ami."
Pixie's Note: So I tried to put a little tid bit about the so called "Two Outsiders". Which we will learn more about them in the next chapter, I promise. Oh and not to worry this is only the Preface of the story. I know everyone's somewhat confused but I hope I got the whole "There's mystery but I got the point across" type thing right on. Oh and I know everyone wants to know what the JxA/AxJ thing means, there's a twist in the end of the WHOLE thing you will not see coming. SO gotta stay tuned for that.
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