Hello Guys! I'm going to try something new. You see, I eat a lot of Chinese food and I have a weird obsession with keeping the little quotes from the cookie. And those quotes are sitting in a bowl just waiting to be put to good use. So I decided that I'm going to randomly pull out a quote and write a short story based off of it. The amount of stories I will do will be based on how many people review my story. But there is an opportunity to have many of these because I am drop dead serious when I say I have a lot of these.

Anyway….I don't know which twilight characters these stories will be based off of. I'm just going to let the cookie set the mood.
I own nothing at all; everything either belongs to Stephanie Meyer, or the local Chinese restaurant.

So without further ado, here's the first fortune cookie challenge. Hope you enjoy

Fortune Cookie Quote- You are never selfish with your advice or you help.

POV- Jasper

Setting- Jasper and Carlisle are sitting in an office; both of them are reading a book.

The house was remarkably quiet for once. Everyone except Carlisle and I had gone out to the mall. I didn't go because I have only been with the Cullen's for a couple months and I'm still new to the diet. Why am I trying to fool myself? I know that's not the reason I didn't go. I really have to ask Carlisle a question. But what if he doesn't want to help me? I mean, I can do this by myself. I've been by myself for the longest time; I don't need his help at all.

"Are you okay son? You've been on the same page for twenty minutes. Is something on your mind?" Carlisle asked as he put the book he had been reading on the table beside him. That's one thing I might never get used to, people giving you attention and actually caring about what you have to say.

"Ummm… Yeah, Sir. I'm fine. Just thinkin' about stuff." I mumbled as I turned the page.

"Okay, if you're sure there's nothing I can help you with. I'm always here if you need to talk. And Jasper," he paused so I looked up at him. "You don't have to call me Sir. It makes me feel old, and whether you like it or not we are a family not a coven." He then smiled and picked his book back up and continued reading.

Wow. I am turning into a big old chicken. Look what this family is doing to me. I use to be able to say anything that was on my mind, but now I can't.

This internal battering is not going to solve me problems. I really need his help. He is the only one that can help me make this right. Come on Jasper, man up. You use to fight crazed, bloodthirsty newborns with no problem at all. And now you can't even ask the old pacifist a freaking question. God, I am so lucky Edward isn't here right now. That kid drives me up the wall.

Back on top Jasper, ask the question.

I opened my mouth but quickly closed it. But I guess it wasn't fast enough because Carlisle one again sat the book on the table and turned towards me. He looked at me with those golden, caring eyes. His emotions all but screamed, "Let me help you. I need to help you; I want to be your father." He really isn't making this any easier for me.
"Please, let me help you" he pleaded.

I have to learn to trust him. Alice said he's a good man and I believe her. But it's hard to trust people because of my past. But I guess this would be a good baby step. So here I go…

"I was wonderin' if you could… help me with somethin'" I asked nervously.

"Of course I will help, Jasper. I would be honored if you would let assist you." I felt the love and pride come off of him in large waves. "So, what can I do for you?"

"I… well, I was."

While I was trying to decide how to ask him this, Carlisle patiently sat there. He didn't try and rush me at all, and for that I was extremely grateful.

"I was wondering if you could give me some advice. You see, I really love Alice. She is my hope, my world, my savior, my only reason for living. Without her, I doubt I would even be alive right now. I was depressed and the depression only got worse after I hunted." I paused. I didn't want Carlisle to think I was a bad person because I killed humans. I checked his emotions and was surprised by what I felt. Instead of feeling hatred and disgust like I expected, I felt reassurance and acceptance. Those emotions gave me the strength to continue. "I would love to spend the rest of eternity with Alice, just so I can show her how thankful I am that she came for me and to show her how much I love her. There's a problem though."

"And what may that problem be?" He questioned.

Now here's the hard part.

"I haven't really told you my whole story. You do know about Maria though, right?" he nodded so I continued, "Well Maria and I sort of have a past. It wasn't love by any means. It was more like a form of entertainment. Well, except for those few times when I did something she didn't exactly approve of. That made her angry and an angry Maria wasn't something that you wanted to say no to. Now that I think about it, I guess I use to think that what we had been love though. I was pretty stupid to believe that. It should have been a clear signal when the pleasure turned into pain and torture. I should of known that she was pure evil and incapable of love." Silence. Carlisle wasn't saying anything, and neither of us was really breathing. He kept giving of the feelings of pity and sorrow. "I guess what I'm trying to say is Alice can do so much better than me. She's so pure and innocent and I am far from it. I have done horrible things Carlisle. " I looked down at the ground, emotions of hurt pouring out of me.

"Jasper, son, look at me please." When I did what he asked he continued. "I will never be able to fully understand what you have been through. It must have been incredibly hard to live like that. But I do know how strong you and Alice's love is. I can see the way you two look at each other. You may not believe me right now, but see is exactly what you need and the other way around. You two will do great things for the other. It may seem hard right now but it will get better. Jasper, you should try and focus on the present and not the past. Leave the past behind you, and leave the future to Alice. Just live in today. Remember, your past doesn't always define your future. You have the power to change anything that you want. You no longer have to be the tuff and strategic man that you had to be during the war. Just relax and enjoy life. Soak up the happiness around you. Alice loves you and nothing you can do will change that. She knows about your past. She's seen it, remember? She doesn't care what you use to be. She just cares about what you are now. Enjoy the happiness Jasper. You deserve it."

Does he really think all these things? How can he not think of me as a horrible person? I have done so many things in my life and I don't know if I will ever be able to forgive myself.

"Now Jasper, don't hate Edward for this but he told me something about you. He said that if you didn't bring it up than I had to. I usually don't like to get involved in couples relationships, but he put up a really good argument. He said that if this didn't happen now, than it might not ever happen and that would just about kill Alice." My face must have been priceless because Carlisle laughed and said, "Not literally Jasper. It would just upset her. He said that you had been silently debating whether or not to ask me this. I do consider Alice to be one of my daughters, just like I consider you to be one of my sons. And I also know that you were born in a different time. Back in a time when you would actually ask your mates father for her hand in marriage. Edward said that you wouldn't ask Alice to marry unless you talked to me. He also said that you weren't going to do that for a very long time and that Alice really wants marry the "Love of her life" as soon as possible. So, is there anything you want to ask me now?"

Way to put a man on the spot. I mean, I really do want to marry Alice but what if Carlisle said no? What would I do then? I guess the only way to find out would be to ask him.

"Carlisle, I love your "Daughter" very much. She is the light that keeps me from falling over the edge. I knew that she was the one that I wanted to spend eternity with when I first saw her in that café. I promise to love and cherish her forever. I will always put her first and will do anything to keep her away from harm. Would you give me the honor of becoming you daughter's husband?"

Carlisle then gave me a reassuring smile. His face was a pure picture of joy and happiness. "Of course you have my blessing, my son. There is nobody else in the world that I would trust Alice's life with more than you. I know that you two will be immensely happy together."

I stood up and was about to walk out of the room, but though better of it. I turned around and said, "Thanks dad. This means so much to me. Thanks for wasting you day sitting here with me. I know you would much rather be out with the rest of the family, but I greatly appreciate all of your unselfish advise and I will take all of it into consideration. And thanks for letting me find my love."

I don't think I have ever felt such strong and comforting emotions as I did when Carlisle heard me call him dad.

"Jasper, I don't even think you, being an empath, can understand how happy I am now. I am honored that you consider me to be your father. And don't ever think that spending any sort of time with you would be a waste on my part. I love to spend time with my family and I am glad to finally be able to connect with you. And as for the advice, you are more than welcome to ask for my help anytime you need it. Asking for help doesn't make you weak. Now, the family just got back so go ask her. She's going to need a lot of time to plan." He stood up and pulled me into a hug. I was wary at first. I hated to be touched. But all the tension melted away when he whispered, "I'm proud of you" in my ear.

Those four words changed my day completely. They filled by body full of strength, strength that I would certainly need to say that four letter question to the love of my life.

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