Chapter 2- Jasper Whitlock Hale Cullen

5 years later

"I beat your ass," Emmett, my older brother said bouncing up and down like a child on the living room couch. We had been playing video games for the past three hours and he won again for the fifth time. I won once when I sent him a bunch of lethargy. He then called me a cheater and we had to start over.

"Yeah, Yeah," I said gloomily. I placed the remote controller down and took a seat on the couch.

"Oh, don't act like such a loser," Emmett said laughing and taking a seat next to Rosalie. I growled at him. "Want to go again?" He said grinning playfully.

"No I'm good. Ask Edward," I said. Frankly I did not want to lose again. My mind was really not in the game. It was elsewhere these days.

"Family Meeting," Carlisle called from the dining room. We only used the table if there was something major going on. It was time for us to move again. I was excited about the move this time though. I got up and followed after Rose and Emmett. I sat down by Esme, my mother. Carlisle was seated at the head of the table. A few minutes later Alice and Edward came in holding hands and sat down across from me. They both smiled warmly at me. I returned it.

I finally accepted them and our ending after all these years. I still remember the day we came back and told the family our big news.

Flashback- 5 Years Earlier

By the time Alice and I arrived back at the house it was completely dark out. We stopped at the front door. I did not know how the family was going to take this, especially Rosalie and what about Edward. I felt something warm in my hand. Looking down I saw Alice's hand wrapped around my own. She squeezed it for reassurance. I put my hand on the knob and turned it.

"Guys, come to dining room please," I yelled out once I was in the foyer. In about two seconds they were all sitting around the table. Alice and I stood at the head of it.

"What's going on son?" Carlisle asked. I could feel worry and anticipation coming off all my family members.

"Well Alice and I have some news," I said "I don't really know how you are going to accept it. We have both agreed to accept it no matter what."

"I'm tired of waiting, just tell us" Rosalie said looking at her nails in boredom.

"Jasper and I are getting a divorce," Alice said. The shock hit me right in the gut. I took a minute to compose myself and reign in the emotions. When I looked around all of their faces were filled with surprise.

"What?" Everyone yelled at the same time.

"Well, there has always been something missing in our relationship and I had a vision of us with our true soulmates," Alice explained.

"So you are just giving up your marriage because of some vision," Rosalie asked with irritation "They are only subjective, Alice!"

"And when has Alice ever been wrong," I said defending her.

"What has changed in Alice's visions? Edward asked. Everyone looked at Alice and Edward confused.

"I had my first vision of us with our mates back in the 1950's, but the vision's never revealed their faces," Alice explained.

"We decided to get married anyway and be together. We did not want to believe them either, but a month ago Alice had another stronger vision of who they are and we decided it was time to pursue them," I finished saying.

"Please understand where we are coming from," Alice pleaded. Everyone sat back and contemplated what we had just said.

"Alice, Jasper we understand and you will always be a part of this family," Carlisle said

"Yes, you are still my children and we will support you in your decisions, whatever they may be," Esme said

"Thank you," I replied sincerely. It was hard enough for me to accept it and if they didn't, I don't know what I would do.

"Yes, it's your life, so do whatever," Rosalie said acting like she was not interested at all, but I could feel her emotions and I knew she just didn't understand. I hope in time she would.

"So who are your mates?" Emmett asked.

"Umm… well I don't really know, someone named Bella," I said, shrugging my shoulders.

All of a sudden I heard someone gasp. I looked over at Edward. He was definitely going into shock.. He looked at me with pain. At least he was truly remorseful.

'I guess you saw her vision?' I asked in my mind. Edward nodded telling me yes.

'It's fine. It will be hard though since you are my brother,' I said.

"Edward I think we should go talk," Alice said. Edward got up and walked out of the front door. Everyone's emotions were going haywire. I could tell they were putting the puzzle pieces together. I knew then that I needed to get away from here for a little while, at least. I started walking over to the stairs to pack a bag.

"Jasper," Alice yelled before I hit the first step. I turned around to look at her.

"I know you are leaving and I understand," Alice said.

"How long will I be gone?" I asked curiously.

"Two weeks, you're going to visit Peter and Charlotte," I nodded my head in understanding. "Also when you are ready to talk about Bella, I will be here."

"Okay," I said softly. I leaned forward and pressed my lips to her forehead and ran up the stairs. I think the rest of the family was in too much shock trying to process everything that they didn't even realize that I had left. I packed a bag full of clothes and jumped out the window to the garage. My silver Ducati motorcycle was sitting beside Rose's BMW. I placed the bag in hidden compartment and screeched off into the Alaskan night air.

End Flashback

I actually ended up staying a month at Peter and Charlotte's in Texas. It was good to get away from everything and everybody's emotions. I hunted and actually spent time getting reacquainted with my friends. After about a week there I told them what had happened. I had my moments of sadness and anger, but they were very supportive of me and helped me get through it. After fifty plus years of marriage my wife had basically left me, which was not something that was easy to get over. The days eventually turned better than the previous day and I finally accepted what had happened between Alice and me. My future was going to be so much better Edward and Alice were going to be perfect for each other and I was going to be with Bella one day.

By the time I made it back home I was okay emotionally and physically. Having time to reflect made all the difference.

Flashback- 1 month later (Five Years Earlier)

I parked my motorcycle in the garage. I took my bag and went inside the front door. I was hit full speed by a little pixie. She jumped right into my arms. I held her close to me. I knew then we would always be in each other's lives.

"Jazz, I'm so glad your home, we missed you so much," Alice said getting down on her feet. It was then I looked around to be met with all the faces of my family. I had really missed them. Esme came forward giving me a motherly hug and kiss on the cheek, telling me how much she missed me and didn't ever want her son to leave again. Emmett shook my hand. Rosalie gave me a hug and told me how much she missed me and that she understood why Alice and I did what we did. Edward came up next and I shook his hand. While everyone else was radiating happiness, Edward was pushing out nervousness. Who wouldn't be when meeting your soulmates ex-husband? I chuckled at the thought of that and Edward sent me an incredulous look. I guess it was a little early for jokes.

"It's good to have you home son," Carlisle said patting me on the back.

"It's good to be home," I replied. It really did and I enjoyed feeling all the love coming from them. They truly were my family and cared for me. I knew then that no matter what they would never let me go back to the way I was before I met them. If I didn't have Alice I would have them.

"Perhaps, we should give these three a chance to talk," He said gesturing to Alice, Edward, and I. He must have noticed the tension. We all nodded in agreement and went into the living room.

I sat down on the loveseat, while Alice and Edward took the couch. They really weren't acting like a couple yet and I wondered why. All I felt coming from them was fondness for one another.

"Jasper, I...," I cut Edward off

"Edward, I understand you did not know Alice was your soulmate and I want you to know I never felt anything but family love coming from you for her. While I was gone, I did some serious thinking and I have realized me and Alice were not meant to be, we are two different people and I have someone else out there waiting for me. I'm really glad Alice found someone and I know you will take good care of her," I said finishing up. Alice looked like she could cry.

"Thanks, Jasper, so it's okay with you if I pursue down this road? You will always be my brother first and I just want to make sure," Edward said

"Yes, Edward you and her are free to be, but if you hurt her in any way, I will not take a second to think before ripping you to pieces," I told him. I would never want anyone to hurt her.

"Thank you Jasper and I won't hurt her," Edward said sincerely and I could feel how much he cared for her already..

"Good," I jumped up and pulled Edward into a manly hug. I didn't want him to think I had any hard feelings; He was still my 100 year old, younger virgin brother and I cared for him. Edward just chuckled at my thoughts. Alice then got up and hugged me.

"Thanks Jazz," She said.

"You're Welcome."

End Flashback

Ever since then Alice and Edward started dating I should say. It wasn't until a year later they got married. It took that long for things to be okay and normal in the Cullen household. I was Edward's best man. I was really happy they found each other and the love I feel coming off of them at times is unbelievable. It is so strong, pure, rich and very deep, nothing that Alice and I had ever felt. They truly are soulmates. If anything I hope my love with Bella is like that.

Edward, Alice and I became the closest in the family. We were all good friends and got along wonderfully. I never was jealous of them, so that allowed us to do things together.

It was not until a few months after they came back from their honeymoon that I decided to ask Alice about Bella. It had been eating me alive to know everything about her. Seeing Edward and her together pushed me to want to know more. I broke down one day and finally ran to Alice.

Start Flashback- Four Years Earlier

I ran straight into Alice and Edward's bedroom. Everyone else went hunting and Carlisle was at the local hospital. I threw the door open. Alice was sitting there sorting her clothes.

"Finally," She said "I thought you would never come. You change your mind to much." I laughed a little and went and plopped down in the chair.

"Tell me," I stated.

"Okay, you ask I answer," Alice said. I shrugged my shoulders at the game she wanted to play.

"So her name is Bella?" I asked

"Yes, Isabella Swan, but she likes to be called Bella."

"Age?"

"Eighteen, when you meet her."

"What does she look like?"

"Hmm… brown hair, brown eyes, pale skin, very beautiful," Alice said looking at me weirdly and then it hit me about what she said.

"Brown eyes; how can she be a vampire with brown eyes?" I asked completely confused. Alice snapped out of her trance speculating me and walked over. She knelt down in front of me and took my hands in hers.

"Jasper, I need you to listen to me and not overreact, can you do that?" She asked completely serious. I nodded saying yes.

"Well you see… Bella is… human."

I jumped up. "Alice, how can I be in love with a human when I have the worst control in this family?"

"Jasper, I don't think you will hurt her. She is you soulmate. It's like there is some kind of power between you two that will keep you from hurting her, but I'm also telling you now so we can work on your self-control. The whole family will help and by the time you really meet her there will be nothing to worry about."

"I don't know Alice. The family accepts she is human?"

"I do. Now Bella is going to need you more than anything. You will be the only one who can help her and I will not allow you to give up on her. There is no way you can avoid her. Your soul will reach out to her and it will be better if you were prepared in advance. Only me and Edward know she is human, so it would probably be best to keep that information between us. So what do you say?"

Could I be around a human and not hurt her? Yes! I could especially if she was my life. Plus it would not hurt to work on my self control around humans, that way my family will not have to worry about me all the time.

"Okay, we will start working on it soon," I said. A smile lit up Alice's face.

"So do you want to know more?" I nodded saying yes.

"Okay so she is 14 now, but by the time you meet her she will be 18. I can't wait to take her shopping," I rolled my eyes. Trust Alice to plan shopping trips for someone she has never met.

"Alice you said she would need me, is she hurt or something?" I asked worriedly. If they were I would go find her right now and protect her away from the world. I hadn't even met the girl and I was already having a strong protectiveness over her.

"Umm… I am not sure Jasper. She is living in orphanage now. I think something bad happened in her past, but I don't know what. I think she will have to tell you what happened in her own time one day."

"An orphanage, what happened to her parents?"

"I don't know."

"Where is she now?"

"Phoenix, Arizona. Jasper, don't go to her. It is not time to meet yet. You will meet her four years from now in Forks, Washington. That is when we will move again. Promise me you won't go to her," Alice pleaded. I sighed giving up even though I was ready to run all the way down there to see her.

"I won't," I stated. I was not ready with my control either.

"Don't worry. I am keeping an eye on her. You will meet her soon and in the meantime go work on your control," Alice said pushing me back out the room.

End Flashback

That was it. I never did go and see her; it about killed me every day, but I listened to Alice. My self control improved tremendously. Carlisle brought home blood samples from the hospital. He would place me in a room with it and I would see how long it took me before I cracked. I took about a year to get used to that. Every time I would lunge for the cup, someone was always there to hold me back. My family took me out in public places more often, mostly the malls. It really helped. It did take exactly four years to correct myself restraint and now I was more in control than ever. My motivation was so I could stand in the same room as my soon to be beloved. I could stand close to humans without thinking of plunging my teeth into their necks. Now I can also go and visit Carlisle at the hospital. I'm very thankful my family helped through it all. In the past five years I had come along way and became a better man. For once I am happy with the person I have become. Alice, Edward and I never told anyone else that Bella was human, I didn't even want to think about what they would say, especially Rosalie. They all knew I was supposed to meet her one day.

I yearned to know more about Bella. Would she accept me as a vampire? Would she be scared of me? Did we have anything in common? Where exactly was I going to meet her? I never did go back and ask Alice any more questions. I wanted it to be a secret and I wanted Bella to tell me in her own time. It would really suck to know everything about her before we met. Now it was five years later and I was ready to meet my true soulmate.

"Well I guess everyone knows why we are here," Carlisle said bringing me out of my thoughts about the past. Everyone nodded their heads in understanding. "So what do you want to do?" He asked

"Forks, Washington," Alice said out loud.

"Is that where Jasper's mate is?" Esme asked. I knew she was worried about me being lonely lately, but I really wasn't. I had all of them here for me and I would not be lonely the rest of my life.

"Yes," Alice said simply

"Okay, so is there anyone not wanting to move there, it is a family decision after all?"Carlisle asked. Nobody said anything. Of course they wouldn't that is where my future is.

"Okay it's settled, Esme you can start working on remodeling the house. It has been a long time since we have lived there so it will need some work," Carlisle said

"I will get right to work on that, I'm sure us girls can take trip down there and go furniture shopping," Esme said. Alice squealed with joy. Rosalie looked happy too.

"Okay, since that is settled. What are you five planning on doing high school or college?" Carlisle asked looking at us.

I looked over at Alice and then everyone else. They all looked to be thinking.

"Well Jasper is going to college at the University of Washington in Seattle," Alice said looking at me. I nodded in understanding. She was trying to set me on the right path. "So I guess we will go with him. I really don't want to go back to high school."

"Me neither, I hate those little dweebs checking out my Rosie," Emmett said

"Ah, baby you have nothing to worry about," Rose said giving Emmett a kiss on the cheek. I felt the lust spike up high between them.

"Guys, keep it down till we get through," I said complaining to them. They just smirked at me and got back to business.

"I would really like to get another degree in something and any where Alice goes I go," Edward said smiling at her.

"Alright so it is settled, you five apply and can start in the fall. So that gives us about three months to move and get everything ready," Carlisle said. We all agreed and went our own ways to get ready for our move. Now all I had to do was pick a major and prepare for my mate.