A/N: A couple of people have asked if I was planning to write a sequel or another chapter to 'Gooseberry'. I wasn't, but I figured what the heck? If that's what the people want... This is in several POVs - Edward's, Emmett's, and Bella's. Felt like trying a multi-POV, so... Enjoy! All reviews are welcome!

Edward POV

Alice's voice sounded unsettled. "I can't see her, Edward. She just disappeared. She must be with them."

She didn't actually sound worried, just annoyed. I scowled. Jasper was meant to be looking after her!

When Alice said she had to go, I hung up and quickly dialled my brother's number. He picked up on the second ring.

"Jasper."

"Hey, Ed. What's up?" He sounded too calm. Like he knew. If that were the case,I'd show him what was up. "Jasper, why did Alice just call me to say that Bella had disappeared?"

"Um, because she's... with Jacob?"

I struggled to keep my voice even. "Are you with her?" I asked. Emmett shifted and rolled his eyes beside me. He wanted to hunt. Well, he could wait a few minutes.

"Yes."

Hm. Jasper with werewolves. Traitor. "Take her home. Now."

His reply was far from adequate and I muttered angrily into the phone. Jasper sighed.

"Honestly, Ed, she's safe enough with the pack." I snarled and Jazz said the last thing I expected to hear. "If it makes you feel better, I'll stay with her!"

For a moment I was speechless; he was offering to stay on the reservation for hours with mutts while I hunted?

I made sure he meant it and thanked him sincerely before hanging up. Emmett was dancing from side to side, practically straining at the leash.

"Can we hunt now? You're not gonna freak and race back to Bells? We can hunt? Now?"

I rolled my eyes. "Em, you could have gone off. I would have followed."

Emmett shook his head quickly. "Nuh-uh. Wasn't gonna leave you. But you're done now. Can we hunt? Now? Pleeeease?"

"Yes, ok, we can hunt!" God, he was like a young child. Or an excitable puppy, jumping around you. "Come on," I said, running South to where I knew a herd of elk were grazing.

I was on my fifth before thoughts about Bella crept into my head and I stopped feeding. I pushed the half-full female toward Emmett, who snatched it up immediately. Waste not, want not.

Was she okay? Was Jasper looking after her? I knew that Jacob wouldn't hurt her intentionally, but that thought wasn't very comforting on it's own. Werewolves weren't safe company; why couldn't she understand that? I suppose that was slightly hypocritical of me though - vampires had their moments too.

An image of Jasper struggling to get to Bella flashed through my mind. I shook my head sharply, trying to banish it from my thoughts. That wouldn't ever happen again. Jasper wouldn't let it happen. I wouldn't let it happen. Bella was safe. Jasper wouldn't...

"Hey, Ed! There's a few mountain lions 'couple miles East - wanna go after them?"

I started to shake my head and then changed my mind. Might as well. "Yeah, alright. You lead."

Running after Emmett, I began to focus on the hunt.

Bella would be fine.

Emmett POV

I caught a wiff of grizzly and charged after it. Edward was skulking about the trees, listening to a couple of elk again. Yeuck. Herbivores were just so... bland. At least mountain lion had some taste. But grizzly was best. There was more blood in them too.

I didn't bother slowing down when I reached the clearing. I just plowed into the side of the bear and sought the blood vessel in the side of it's neck. I didn't feel the grizzly's claws as they raked across my skin. I didn't feel the weight of it upon me. As far as I was concerned, it was as light and dainty as a feather.

After a minute there was nothing left and I tossed the empty carcass off me. I was almost full. Another wouldn't hurt though, and it was always good to be safe. I could hear Edward about a quarter of a mile away. He wouldn't mind if I went off. He'd find me.

I caught the scent of another bear near the river and followed. I was almost at the edge of the trees when the wind changed and it hit me. I staggered back, automatically holding my breath. But the smell lingered in my head, and I found it difficult to resist the pull of the sweet liquid.

Blood.

Human blood.

My mouth watered. My throat ached longingly. I really, really wanted it.

The guy was on the other side of the river. It would be so easy to jump over and... well, he wouldn't know what was happening before it was too late.

The bear completely forgotten, I drifted forward. The human was so near...

I snarled. Someone was coming up behind me. I turned slightly and my lips lowered a fraction; it was Edward. He wouldn't stop me, I knew he wouldn't. But it would be easier if he tried. Part of my mind knew I should just turn and run. But it was just so tempting -

"Emmett."

I closed my eyes.

"Em, don't. You know you'll regret it afterwards." Edward's voice was calm and reassuring. He was only a metre or so away.

My voice was so quiet when I answered. "Stop me."

He laughed, trying not to sound tense. "You're too strong, Em. We both know I wouldn't stand a chance." He held out his hand. I realised I was shaking. "Come on."

I turned my head towards the river...

No.

I wouldn't. I wouldn't hurt my family. I wouldn't disappoint Carlisle. I wouldn't upset Rose. I just wouldn't. I couldn't.

Opening my eyes, I smiled at my brother. "Close one."

And we ran.

Bella's POV

Jacob was trying, he really was. But every now and then he would be unable to stop a snide comment or jibe escaping and I would elbow him in the side. It couldn't hurt, but it shut him up momentarily at least. And Jasper was being so nice. He hadn't said a single unkind word towards Jake.

So why was it so difficult for them to relax around each other?

"Um, did Edward say when he would be back?" I cringed inwardly - I hadn't meant to ask that. I had told myself I wouldn't ask that.

Jasper's smile was quick and didn't last long.

"No, but he shouldn't be much longer. It'll be Emmett that's keeping him." He smiled again at my puzzled look. "He always insists on tagging along."

Jacob rolled his eyes and I could almost see what he was thinking. Apparently Jasper could too, because he stood, crossed the garage and lent on the doorframe, his back to us.

Jake broke the silence. "Hey, Bells, d'ya wanna head over to Sam's? The guys were looking forward to seeing you, but..." He frowned at Jasper's back.

"Uh, yeah. Yeah, I'd like to see the guys too. Jasper - " he turned to face me, " - is that okay? You- you don't have to come." Edward was in trouble for making things this difficult. He was so paranoid he'd force his brother to do this?

"It's ok, Bella. I'll stay on the sidelines." Jasper shrugged, seemingly unbothered by the fact that he'd soon be walking into the heart of the wolves.

Jacob's scowl disappeared the moment I looked his way. " 'Kay?"

" 'Kay."

It took less than ten minutes to get to Sam's. It was a clear, sunny day so we'd decided to save fuel and walk. Jasper followed behind us, his feet barely making any sound on the hard ground. Jacob's warm hand rested in mine and I strongly suspected it was because he was hoping Jasper would run and tell Edward. Not that he would. He wasn't like that.

We had barely started up the drive before the door flew open and Quil rushed out, Paul and Jared at his heels. Embry appeared after a second, ambling down the drive casually.

"Hey, Gorgeous!"

"Look who it is! Vampire Girl!"

"Bellaaaaaaaaaaa!"

I felt myself blush uncontrollably and cast a quick glance at Jasper. He was watching the boys dance around me with a smile pulling at the corners of his mouth.

I tried to stop them. "Down boys, down!" I called, only earning a light cuff around the ear. These guys weren't afraid to touch me.

"Guys - " Jake cleared his throat slightly, "In case you didn't know, this is Jasper Cullen." That shut them up. "He's... under orders." Jake's mouth twisted cruelly. I kept having to remember that he wasn't innocent any more. He had changed. A pang of something jolted through me.

Paul was the first to speak. I studied him nervously. He didn't seem angry. That was promising. "So we have a vampire hanging 'round?"

Quil and Embry shifted uncomfortably. Jasper smiled. "Yep, 'fraid so."

All of a sudden, 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf' popped into my head and I had to smother a giggle.

Jared grinned. "Awesome! Welcome to the pack, Jazz!" The boys all looked at him as if he was mad, but Jasper seemed unbothered.

"Thanks." His grin faded slightly and to the others he said, "Y'all don't have to worry. I'm fine."

He could probably sense their unease. They were trying to hide it, of course, but even I could feel it.

I didn't say anything, but nodded my support. Jasper wouldn't do anything silly and his eyes were the lightest yellow. The boys didn't have to be so nervous.

Embry finally broke the silence. "Good to know, man. So... who's hungry?"

I sighed happily.

It was good to be home.

A/N: Was that what you wanted? I've decided - this is just a chapter. I will soon start work on the third and final chapter and, with any luck, it will be as good as the previous two. I don't know when it'll be up, so just bear with me, 'kay? But, like I said, revieeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwww... Please. : D xx