Disclaimer: I own nothing, but this idea. If anyone would like to sell Twilight *cough Steph Mayer cough* I would be glad to make an offer…

I quickly snatched the letter form Carlisle's hands and tore it open. Alice had indeed written a novella. "Dear Family, Jasper and I love you all and have especially enjoyed our time together. We felt like it has been nearing time to depart and start our own family together. I do not wish any guilt or blame on anyone of you. It was so nice to see Edward and Bella finally meet each other."

I skimmed down some more and picked up again. What is Alice thinking? "I know that you may think things of me, but I am only doing this to protect my family. I hope you can forgive me someday. Lots of Love, Alice. P.S. Jasper sends waves of comfort and love also."

I just stood there and stared at the letter. How could Alice just leave? She didn't even stop by and tell me or Rose goodbye. "Alice…" Rose finally broke the eerie silence. "I hope you two are okay. We will miss you, sister." Luckily, Edward was standing in between us, or I'd've jumped on her right there.

"Bella, you should sit down." Edward calmed as he pulled up a stool. I folded the letter up and slipped it in my pocket. I would finish her letters later. I wouldn't tell them that she wrote the other pages just to me.

"Hey all! I'm home!" Jacob yelled as he burst through the door and saw us all sitting there. "What's up? Is there something wrong?" he asked looking from face to face.

"Alice and Jasper left last night." I didn't look up to see his reaction, but I had a good guess.

"I'm sorry Bella. I didn't know." He apologized. He actually meant it was the funny/weird part. He started my way, but I had already gotten up and moved for the back door.

"I just need some alone time. Please don't follow me." I directed the second part at Edward and Jacob. I knew they would eventually, but I didn't want to talk to anyone right now.

I sped out of the house and headed through the hills not knowing or caring about where I was headed. Trees, bushes, I saw all the forest passing past me until I found myself in a small clearing. "My clearing," I smirked. I hadn't been back here since that day Edward and I… I decided I didn't want to think about it and moved on. "I miss you too Alice. It almost feels the same." I needed to stop that. I knew Alice was gone and wasn't coming back. I couldn't have stopped it. "Why?" was all I could say because it had been the only thought in my head this morning.

I heard a knock on the door and it opening. "Bella," the gruff voice answered me," What are you doing here?"

I had found myself at Billy Black's house. "I don't know. Is Jacob here?"

"No. I thought he went up to see you." He looked up at me confused.

"Oh yeah. He did. I forgot. I-If he comes by, would you tell him I came by and am up at the cliff." I asked, not sure exactly why I just did that.

"Okay. Are you okay Bells? You look exhausted." He reached out towards me. "Is everything okay?"

"Alice and Jasper. They left last night and didn't tell anyone goodbye." I seemed not as sad as I was this morning.

"I'm sorry. Do you want me to all anybody or can I do anything for you?" he really was sorry.

"I'm okay. Thanks for the talk Billy." I really did always enjoy Billy's peaceful power, not like Jasper control. I turned around and headed for the cliffs.

"Where do you think she went?" Emmett asked. "I wish there was something we could do for her."

Rose just sat there playing with Nessie's hair. "She's not at the house or at Charlie's and her scent covers all the way to the line." Edward had returned from his recon trip. "She left her and found herself at the clearing, then vanished again. Her trail leads to La Push." He nodded towards Jacob.

"She has control. That is a plus, I'll go down and talk to her. She's just grieving. She'll be okay." Jacob commented.

"NO! I won't allow it!" Edward roared. "I'll go."

"Edward," Jacob said looking down at the floor. "Let it go" Jacob said deep in thought. I'll go tell her that you are waiting whenever she wants to come home. Don't try to put any more pressure on her. She needs this. It's just like last time." Jacob pondered, mentally reminding him of the time he left her.

AN: OMG! This is so much fun writing. I hope you enjoy and I hope to put the next few chapters up before next Monday. This weekend is gonna suck for me. Also, I'll be putting the Director's cut of this last conversation up soon. Bye.