Title. Remembrance.

Series. Fate Intervenes series.

Author. Em2323.

Disclaimer. I don't own any of the characters from One Tree Hill or the Twilight Saga; they belong to their respective owners. No profit intended.

Fandom. One Tree Hill/Twilight Saga.

Rating. T.

Spoilers. OTH. AU. | TWILIGHT. Twilight. AU.

Category. Alternate universe, crossover, angst, romance.

Summary. [Sequel to Playing for Keeps and Broken.] A chance encounter with someone from her past thrusts Brooke back into the world she once thought she had left behind.

Warnings. Strong language, violence, implied sexual content.

Author's note. Yes, here's the next installment in the Fate Intervenes series. It's set in my fictional Fate Intervenes 'verse, which means that not everything will be exactly like the books from the Twilight Saga. Also, my characterization of some characters may be a bit different from how you may usually know them, but this is the way I see them. The story is un-betad, which means all grammar and spelling errors are my mistakes. Emphasizes and flashbacks are written in 'italic'. Thoughts are written with '' and in italic.

Chapter One

"Alice."

The pixie-looking young woman in front of her smiled softly as she sat down on the chair beside her. There was an instant feeling of comfort and for a brief moment it felt as if nothing had changed.

Moments passed between them and Brooke tried to ignore the feeling of dread as she glanced at Alice's perfect face. The comfort that she had once felt was no gone and it left her feeling empty.

"Brooke," there was a sound of hesitation in Alice's voice as she spoke, her golden hues starting back at her and into her eyes. "We need your help."

She hadn't thought of the Cullens since they had left Tree Hill behind almost three years ago. It had been her way of protecting herself, from the hurt and the anger, and that empty part of her that she still hadn't been able to fill. She was older now; no longer a foolish and naive young girl. She had matured greatly since then and Alice's presence in her life had been enough to set everything she knew asunder.

"I understand this is hard for you. Brooke, you know I wouldn't have come here unless it was extremely important." Alice's soft and cool hand touched hers.

Brooke glanced down. "I can't help you, Alice." She murmured, unable to meet Alice's glance and stood, walking away. "I'm not a part of that world anymore. This is my life."

"What about Edward?" Brooke stopped in mid-step, finding Alice in front of her. "I know you still care for him, just like he still cares for you. Perhaps, by helping us, you and Edward will find that closure that you both need."

"Don't do this to me, Alice," Brooke said and turned. Alice's hand stilled her.

A soft smile spread across Alice's face. "You will help us, Brooke." She spoke after a moment. "I've seen it."

"I can't help you, Alice. I'm sorry." Brooke replied gently and pulled away from Alice's touch.

She was surprised when she realized that Alice had allowed her to walk away.

She often wondered if his life now was that different from the one he had lead as a human. Edward, even after a year in each other's company, was still a mystery to her. He rarely spoke of his life as a human and she had never pressured him. The story that Carlisle had shared with her was enough to satisfy her. Still, it didn't stop her from wondering.

"No," Edward said as he lay down beside her on her large bed, the corners of his lips curled up into an amused smile. "It isn't that different from before, now that I think of it."

Brooke glanced at him. "Did you just read my mind?" she asked after a moment, distracted for a moment by Edward's intense and smothering glaze.

"Your loud thoughts woo me in." He told her with a chuckle.

Rolling her eyes, Brooke plopped down on the pillow again, running a hand through her long locks of chestnut hair. "What am I to you, Edward?" she asked after a pause, her eyes meeting his.

"Brooke . . ." Edward began.

She smiled briefly. "Still nothing then?"

"Of course not." He answered gently, his hand finding hers under the covers. "I care for you. My feelings for you go deep but it is not-"

"It's not love." Brooke interrupted, ignoring the look on Edward's face.

He sighed, his hand tangled in his bronze-colored strands of hair. "No, it's not." He admitted, his golden eyes seeking hers. "One day, perhaps."

Brooke felt the tears in her eyes as she glanced at him.

She barely managed to dodge an old woman as Alice pulled her through the airport. Alice's grasp on her hand was almost bruising but the coolness of the young woman's skin against hers felt oddly familiar.

The sky was dark gray when they finally emerged from the airport. A couple of drops of rain collided against her skin and Brooke shivered, tugging her coat closer around herself. She could feel Alice's eyes on her but she refused to meet the young woman's gaze.

"Brooke."

A smile spread across Brooke's features as she looked into the familiar and loving golden eyes of Carlisle Cullen. "Hey," she said softly, standing still.

In one swift movement Carlisle was in front of her, pulling her into an embrace, his arms wrapped around her. "You've been missed." He told her in a whisper and pulled away, a smile on his lips.

Brooke could only force a smile in return.

Brooke could hardly hide her disgust as she watched Lucas and Peyton from across the room. She could feel Edward shift uncomfortably beside her in his chair, his hand finding hers on top of the table. Gazing at him, she smiled.

"Don't say you're sorry," he spoke up before she could. A small smile spread across his lips. "We both know you wouldn't mean it."

Alice watched them from across the table, her golden eyes seeking Edward's. Brooke remained quiet, her fingers playing idly with Edward's long and slender fingers as she watched the quiet exchange between the two siblings.

Jasper caught her gaze over the table and Brooke shivered at the intensity of his stare. It wasn't uncomfortable as it had been in the beginning when she had felt as if he was scrutinizing her. Now, like Alice's comforting and cooling touch, Jasper's intensive glances brought her comfort.

"So," Alice said breaking the silence across the table, earning herself a hard glare from Rosalie but she ignored it, gazing over at Brooke. "You're on cheerleading duty tonight at the game?"

Brooke gave Jasper a smile, noticing the curt nod of his head in return as she glanced at Alice. "Yes, Alice, like every other game." She responded with a roll of her eyes. "I don't understand why it's such a big-"

"Well, you'll have to cancel." Alice broke in, a huge grin on her face. "We're going away for the weekend – which I'm sure Edward has told you – and Carlisle and Esme wants you to join us."

Edward tensed beside her, his eyes narrowing at Alice. Brooke shifted in her seat uncomfortably, feeling the unspoken words stifling the air around the table.

Emmett's booming laughter broke through the silence. "This is going to be amazing," he said and looked at Brooke with a smile. "You're going to love it in the wild, B. You wait."

As calm began to wash over her, Brooke smiled wryly, her eyes meeting Emmett's. "I'm sure I will."

Edward's grasp on her hand tightened as he held Alice's gaze.

"Oh, darling!"

Esme.

Brooke smiled as she embraced the older woman, the familiarity still there after all those years apart. "I've missed you." She murmured softly, wrapping her arms around the petite woman.

Esme pulled away, gazing at her, a smile on her face. "It hasn't been the same since we left," Esme's face fell, glancing over Carlisle. "I have missed you greatly, my dear." She sobered quickly and grasped Brooke's hand. "Look at that beautiful face. I never thought I would see it again."

"Esme," Carlisle spoke, clearing his throat. "Perhaps we should allow Brooke to gather her bearings?"

Looking away from the girl in front of her, Esme nodded. "Of course, my love."

Alice giggled softly as she took Brooke's hand and tugged. "Come on," she twirling round, her eyes twinkling. "I'll show you your room."