"Bella? I get just a one word answer? Is this some weird thing ingrained into a boy's DNA?" Kagome asked Jacob. After saying who they were going to see- he just started walking with out another word.

"Are you going to talk to me at all?" She asked walking at his side now. He just looked at her from the corner of his eye. "Wow, all right. I guess silence it is. You better be careful Jacob Black, you're going to start liking me, and I know it." He just looked ahead and rolled his eyes.

"I highly doubt I'm going to like a vampire lover." He said darkly.

Jaw dropped and blushing she said scandalized, "I am not his lover!"

"Wha…" Shaking his hands in front of him he continued, "No! No! I meant that you like vampires not that you were…" He blushed not wanting to say anything out loud.

Now getting over her own embarrassment, she decided to make this obvious vampire hater uncomfortable. "Not that I was what? Are you trying to imply that I'm not attractive? *gasp* You think I'm fat is that it? You think that no man would want me as his lover!" She finished all dramatically.

Poor Jacob just gaped like a fish. "Um, no...that is…you are pretty. Very pretty really…not that I think of you that way…not that I wouldn't want you…argh!" He was so flustered. Then he saw her smirk. In a deep voice he said, "Let's keep moving."

"So where do you think this Bella is at this time pup?" He ignored the pup comment and answered, "It's lunch time, so she's probably eating at the diner."

The Cullens walked to town instead of driving, so they could have a little more time to think. Alice shivered and told her family, "How creepy was it when they said they would find us. I've never felt like the prey before."

Esme smiled kindly at Alice. "Yes this is a new experience for us. At least they seem like nice and normal vampires."

Emmet muttered sarcastically, "Yea, if you call punching innocent trees normal."

"I could punch you, if you preferred." Aidan whispered into his ear from behind.

Emmet jumped and turned around. "Come on man! Must you do that?" Aidan just smiled and shrugged his shoulders. The Cullens weren't used to not sensing or smelling others; the feeling was rather eerie to them, something one wouldn't get used to right away.

Carlisle spoke up, "Why don't we head over to the coffee shop? We can show you the town, and then sit and talk outside. Since the wind is bad today, we shouldn't have any disturbances."

They all took a small tour of the town; due to its size that's all the town would allow. After they all took their seats at the table, the discussion began.

"Let's get down to the bare facts." Liam started. "We are interfering because these mass murders are causing too much attention. Attention brings suspicion, and that brings questions; all things that we don't need happening. You say you know the person orchestrating these murders? Please elaborate."

Edward told them about Victoria and how they knew her. "We met her and two men that were traveling together. We were all playing baseball in a field when they stopped by. It was too late for my girlfriend to leave so we hid her amongst us." At the questioning looks he elaborated. "My girlfriend's human." He noticed that the vampires all looked at Aidan, but continued on saying, "I can hear other's thoughts, minus Bella my girlfriend, and heard the one guy's interest in Bella when I got defensive about her. He was a hunter, and thrilled in the chase of prey. He was planning on attacking her when she got away from us."

"Was?" Neil asked all ready figuring out what happened. Carlisle continued for Edward, since reminiscing was getting him angry. "In short, to protect Bella, we killed James. Because of his death, Victoria is out for revenge against us and Bella, she must be stopped.

Aidan looked sharply at his father and whispered fiercely to him in another language. "We are here because of a lover's spat! This is their problem!"

Neil rounded on his son, speaking low in the same language. "The volturi will always be our problem. Act your age and stop whining."

Liam spoke while his brother talked with his son. "Thank you for telling us. We need to know every detail so nothing will catch us off guard later." Colleen squeezed her mate's thigh to get his attention. "We either need to hunt for her location, or wait for her to come to us. Hopefully she isn't very bright and we can find her quickly."

Colleen said, "I say we scout the surrounding areas to see if there are any signs of anything abnormal". She looked directly at Carlisle. "We only know of your family in this area. Is there anyone else's territories we will need to meet too?"

Carlisle said to her, "There are no other steady vampire covens in this area". It was still hard calling themselves volturi. "There is pack of wolves close to here. We made a treaty with them years ago that we wouldn't cross their territory. The treaty wouldn't stop you and your family though."

"Are they friendly or mindless wolves?" Colleen asked. Edward smiled evilly saying, "It would be a matter of opinion really".

Colleen raised an eyebrow. "It would seem your opinion is obvious. We need to know if we can ally with them, or if they are mindless like some wolves in our past."

"One of the wolves has a little crush on Edward's girl…other than that, they're capable fighters." Emmet told the vampires, receiving a glare from Edward. Emmet just shrugged. "They need to know everything, remember."

The wind blew towards them and Edward froze. He could smell Bella not far from them and some of her blood. His eyes widened and he ran in the direction of the scent. Aidan looked at his father with a confused, hopeful expression. "I think I smell Kagome…"

"Go." Neil said to him. He grabbed Carlisle's arm. "Keep your family in town, Jasper seems to be struggling a bit. Our mates and twins will stay with you." He looked at his brother and nodded his head in the direction the boys left. "Come on Liam, this should be interesting." Liam and Neil followed after in a leisurely pace, not really needing to hurry in their mind.

"Are we there yet?" Kagome asked the quiet Jacob.

"Almost, it's right up the side walk." He told her looking strait ahead. "She's actually walking out of the door. Bella!" He yelled to her trying to get her attention.

She waved and walked over to them with a smile. "Hey Jacob." She saw Kagome and went to shake hands saying, "Hello, I'm Bella".

"Hi, I'm Kagome. Do you know whe-" She was cut off when Jacob just started talking to Bella. "So why were you leaving the diner? Done eating?"

She looked at Jacob questionably. "That was rather rude Jake." She shook her head at his odd behavior and continued, "My dad was supposed to meet me for lunch, but he was called off to a murder scene. I was just going to head home now."

Kagome decided to cut off Jacob who was about to speak. "Oh, which way is your home?" Bella looked at her strangely, but pointed. Kagome blushed and said, "I'm not trying to be a stalker, but I left my bag on the side of the road in that direction. Could I come with you? Just until my bag, I promise not to stalk you". She finished with a smile.

"Not a problem. Are you gonna come too Jake?" Bella looked at Jacob expectantly. He was torn. He wanted to spend time with Bella, but the pack had a visitor that he needed to see too. Plus, Kagome wanted to meet vampires; he did not need to be there for that.

"No, I need to head back home to see a visitor…plus, Kagome has to talk to you about the Cullens. So I will see you later Bella."

Kagome just watched him leave with out even saying anything to her. She looked at Bella. "So shall we get going?" Bella nodded and they started to head to where Bella dropped off her bag. Bella asked, "Jacob said you need to talk to me about the Cullens?"

They were walking along the sidewalk and less people were around. "I don't know really. I'm assuming you're good friends with Jacob Back?" Kagome asked Bella. She responded, "We knew each other when we were young. I moved away with my mom when I was a kid. When I came back to Forks, we became close again."

Kagome nodded. "He was told by his alpha to take me to you. Apparently you know vampires? And since you aren't shocked about me using the term 'alpha', then you must know about Jacob's…dog qualities."

Bella nodded slowly. "Yes, I know about Jacob and his pack. I'm surprised they told you to come to me. The wolves are very hostile when it comes to vampires." Bella continued to ask with suspicion, "If you know about vampires, then how come you don't know where to go to find them?"

They were now off the sidewalk and on the dirt road; almost to her bag. "That's a valid question." Kagome said. She pointed to herself saying, "As you can see, I'm not your everyday girl. Long story short, I'm a miko from Japan. My abilities aren't fully trained, but I can have visions randomly. I had one telling me my vampire friends were here in Forks and could use my help. I haven't seen them in a long time, and have no way to contact them. I arrived in Forks and got in a fight then a pack of wolves sent me your way." Kagome smiled wryly. "Will you help me?"

Bella just shook her head. "You've had quite a day. So the clothes you're wearing are because you're a miko? I've never heard of that before."

"Back in the day, mikos were used to protect humans from demons with their spiritual powers. Mikos are also called Shrine Priestesses and now a days they help with the ceremonies and upkeep of the shrine." Kagome went over to bag and picked it up.

"That's really interesting." Bella had a thoughtful look on her face. "If the Cullens aren't the vampires you're looking for, they might know where your friends are. If you want you can come with me to my house and I can drive you over."

"Oh that's so kind of you! But you really don't need to go out of your way to help me; I could walk there; I just need directions."

Bella just smile kindly at her. "My boyfriend is actually a Cullen, so I can see him when I take you." Kagome gasped. "Oh! I'm dating a vampire too…though I haven't seen him for some time." Kagome tried to get out of her depressing thoughts bys asking, "If you don't mind me asking, do you think you'll change into a vampire for him?"

"It's complicated…" Bella trailed off pouting a little. Kagome nodded in understanding. "I understand completely. My family was uncomfortable with the thought of me turning into a vampire…but when I explained the situation, they knew I would still be the same Kagome."

Bella's jaw dropped and she looked shocked. "You told your family! Oh my gosh, the Cullens would freak out if I told their secret…no my DAD would freak out and lock me in my room!"

Kagome just laughed nervously. "Well, it's complicated. I have dealt with some crazy things since I was 15, so the knowledge of vampires in the world was just another thing to add to the list. My mother may not know my boyfriend, but she knows that he makes me feel complete."

"She doesn't even know him, but she's all smiles and sunshine about you turning into a vampire?" Bella asked, wondering if Kagome's family was insane or just really accepting.

Kagome got a fierce look on her face. Bella thought maybe she shouldn't have been so sarcastic with her, since they just met. Ready to apologize, Bella opened her mouth but nothing came out. There was a pale pink shimmering substance surrounding her. Kagome answered the unanswered question.

"There is a creature near us like the one I fought earlier." Kagome was whispering, hoping who ever it was, was too far to hear her. "If you run you will just entice it to chase you, so stay in this barrier I placed around you. No matter what, do not leave the barrier. It will not be able to get to you ok?" Bella nodded looking around for any sign that tipped of Kagome.

A figure jumped down from the trees, just on the other side of the road as the girls. He looked crazed, sniffing the air like an animal. The sun broke through the trees briefly, shining across his face. The light made his face sparkle like a jewel. Bella and Kagome whispered at the same time. "Vampire" "Volturi". They both glanced at each other in confusion.

That was the wrong thing to do because the crazed Volturi lunged at Kagome when her back turned. "Behind You!" Bella screamed at her. The Volturi got a hold of Kagome's shoulders and pushed her through the barrier hitting Bella. He was stopped by the barrier burning his hands and now seemed even more crazed if possible. He kept stalking around the barrier watching the girls like a hunter.

"Shit! Are you hurt? I'm so sorry! I can't believe I took my eyes off him!" Kagome apologized to her, but this time kept her eyes on the guy while inside the barrier with Bella.

"I landed on a beer bottle." Bella told her as she groaned in annoyance. "My hand is cut from it, other then that I'm fine really. I can try to help you with him if I can."

Kagome just shook her head. "No way are you getting out of this barrier now. Watch him; his eyes are on your bloody hand. You are the snack he's after right now…hopefully the scent will distract him enough from me to attack him." The wind blew against them back towards the town. "I should have worn warmer clothes." After saying that, she lunged at the Volturi with a dagger in each hand.

Edward and Aidan reached the girls quickly trying to take in what they saw. Bella was in a barrier and Kagome was fighting off someone.

Edward went right to Bella and tried to get to her but his hands were zapped by the barrier. He hit it again, just to make sure it wouldn't let him in. "What happened Bella!"

"Don't worry about me! Kagome is protecting me with this barrier thing- go help her!" Bella told him quickly. Edward turned to look at the other woman and told Bella, "She will be fine. Aidan will help her, I'm not leaving you."

It was all like a dream for Aidan. The closer he got to where Kagome was, the stronger he could feel her in the connection. 'Why couldn't I feel her before?' When he reached the road she was at, it was like he was thrown back into the past. She was dressed in the same outfit they bought together and was fighting with such vigor. She always did look beautiful when she fought…though he was a little biased.

Kagome was fighting hard. Why was this one harder to fight? It was probably because her body was exhausted from her long day. Kagome was caught off guard when he back handed her. She fell to the ground with the guy on top of her.

"Oh hell no," she muttered. She was wrestling on the ground when the weight was suddenly off her. She looked up and saw a man fighting the creature for her. 'Thank Kami!' She thought. Kagome looked sharply at where Bella was, since her mysterious savior was taking care of the guy.

She got up as fast as she could; someone was crouched near her barrier. She took out her two last daggers and charged them up with her spiritual powers. Stalking up to him she asked in a deadly cold voice, "Who the hell are you?" Edward turned and looked at her surprised.

Bella looked at Kagome shocked. She didn't see her coming over to them, and that voice scared her. "Kagome! This is my boyfriend, don't hurt him!" Edward kept his eyes on her. 'I didn't even hear her! I didn'thear her…not another one…' He thought.

"Let her out." He told her.

"Not until she's safe."

"She has me, she's safe." He bit out.

Kagome looked unconvinced. This boyfriend of hers looked ready to snap. He kept glancing at her injured hand, but she wasn't sure if it was from the blood or concern.

Edward tried to get her to listen to him. "Aidan is killing the only vampire here who would harm her…" He stopped speaking when he saw she wasn't listening anymore.

At the name Aidan, Kagome turned back to her mysterious savior. Her heart was beating erratically as she watched him break the volturi's neck. She couldn't get a good look at him with his back still to her. Kagome started to walk clumsily over to him when he dropped the still body to the ground. "Aidan?" She whispered unsure. He turned to look at her breathing hard from the fight.

This man looked like her Aidan. He was over 6 ft tall with dark hair, blue eyes, and rugged features. He nodded at her and she sprung forward leaping onto him. "I missed you so much!" She cried into his neck. He leaned forward and breathed in her scent. 'How did I survive with out her?' He thought about the woman clinging to him.

Kissing her tenderly, he let her feet touch the ground. "I don't have the words to explain what having you back means to me. I'm not done with that Volturi yet," He was leading her back to where Edward and Bella were. "Stay here for a minute Kagome." Kagome looked shocked and was ready to protest when he kissed her again. "I'm not done with you either little miko." He grabbed her butt and sprinted back to where the Volturi was.

Liam and Neil were over there all ready. The guy's neck was healing enough for him to speak…but he wasn't saying anything. He was just crazed and trying to get loose. They kept trying to question him, but it wasn't working.

Neil said, "Liam and I will dispose of him and head back to town. You can have some time with Kagome, but come back to town so we can discuss what happened here." Aidan nodded looking at Kagome the whole time.

Liam told Aidan, "The faster we defeat this enemy, the faster you and Kagome can be together uninterrupted."

Aidan smiled watching Kagome. She was blushing from when he grabbed her butt, trying to look outraged and failing. She kept her eyes on him the whole time too. "I understand father, uncle. We won't be too far behind." They nodded and left to tell their mates about Kagome being here now.

Aidan ran over to Kagome and scooped her in his arms before she blinked. He kissed her where ever he could so his scent was all over her, especially where the volturi back handed her. She just giggled taking it all in, relishing in the attention. A cough interrupted the affectionate display.

"I'm glad you have your girlfriend back, but can you tell her to give me back mine?" Edward said, trying to keep in his anger. Kagome blushed in Aidan's arms and was about to release the barrier when Aidan told her to wait. He spoke to Edward.

"This is nothing against you personally, but I grew up with Volturi and know how they act towards blood if they aren't trained properly. Let Kagome heal your intended before you can get to her; then we'll know she will be safe."

"Safe from me." Edward said in a dead voice. Kagome kissed Aidan quickly on the lips and went to get her forgotten bag, and then she went to Bella. Edward looked at Aidan and asked, "I can tell you're still breathing…how do you have so much control around blood?"

"Training," Aidan started to say. "Vampires and volturi crave blood and will go insane without proper training. The volturi I fought today was proof of that fact. If you were trained enough mentally, you wouldn't go berserk at the smell or taste of blood."

Edward looked surprised, and then thought of Jasper. He decided he needed to know more about this training. "Why didn't your coven share this knowledge with the volturi?"

Aidan growled out, "Do not assume to know everything Edward. The volturi were left with the tools to survive, it was their choice to not use them. How dare y-", he was cut off when Kagome spoke quietly.

"Calm down Aidan." He did, and just turned to look at her anger gone, to the surprise of Edward. For the short time Edward knew Aidan, he knew he was quick to anger. So seeing this woman getting him to calm down with just her voice was amazing.

Kagome had her first-aid kit in her bag. After cleaning Bella's wound she was able to heal it. She put her palm over the wound and a light pink light spread over it. Bella was surprised saying, "That was amazing". Kagome just blushed at the compliment. "It was nothing really." She could feel Aidan's agitation in his aura. She looked over towards him and said quietly, "Calm down Aidan".

Kagome dispersed her barrier keeping her eyes on Aidan as he walked over to her and grabbed hold of her hand. Kagome smiled up at him and squeezed his hand then looked at Bella. Edward was next to her now too.

Aidan beat her to speaking and told Edward, "This is my intended Kagome. Kagome this is Edward, we will be helping his family with a problem." Kagome rolled her eyes at him.

"I swear you sound like a caveman sometimes. 'Me Aidan- you my woman'" She used a deep voice as she pointed at him and herself. Aidan looked at her mischievously and grabbed her butt, pulling her closer. He stage whispered to her, "You are my woman".

"Stop grabbing my butt in front of people!" Kagome said angered, pushing away from him. She didn't stop him from clasping their hands together again though.

She then looked at Edward with a smile. "It's nice to meet you Edward." She looked back at Aidan. "This is Bella. She was helping me earlier to try and find you. Was your father just here?"

After giving a nod toward Bella, he told her, "Yes they finished off the volturi when no information could come from him. Speaking of that, we need to head back to town to meet the others." They all nodded and headed back to town.

Aidan had Kagome's bag on his shoulder and his arm around her shoulder. He was not letting her out of his sight. His eyes widened when remembered something. "So Kagome," He started noticing she looked at him suspiciously. "I believe you said not to grab your butt in front of people," His hand inching lower, "So does that mean you don't mind me grabbing you when no one is watching?" His hand just resting on her hip.

"Aidan," she said firmly, holding his hand in place at her hip, "I know we will be mated one day, but that doesn't mean I'm comfortable with you groping me when ever you feel like! Do you want me to grab your ass in front of others! Wait, don't answer that." He just smirked at her, loving how she got all riled up. "You listen here mister, if you grab me in front of others, embarrassing me, I will embarrass you too! Got it?"

"And what will you do my little miko?"

"You don't want to find out."

"I think I do."

She sighed, all defeated. "Are you going to do it again just to see what I'll do?"

"Oh Kagome," he said like he was talking to a child. "You know you like it, and you only said it bothered you in front of others…we're all alone back here…"

"You conceited vampire!" She ducked down and spun her leg around to trip him. He landed on his butt surprised. Bella and Edward turned around at the commotion.

He had a sad look on his face and pulled her down with him. "I can't control myself around you Kagome…I haven't seen you in so long." He whispered into her neck. She felt bad then too, it had been long for him. That train of thought stopped when he grabbed her butt again and said, "Plus you butt is so grab-able, you're just asking for it."

She looked at him with murder in her eyes. She leaned forward and whispered in his ear, quiet enough that Edward had to strain to hear. "All right, you win, I want you to touch me, I am a grown woman after all, but be warned. If you embarrass me in front of others, I will get you back." She bit his shoulder hard, causing him to gasp in surprise, but then melt in pleasure. He didn't notice when she got up. She blushed knowing that Bella and Edward saw everything.

"Keep walking please, nothing to see." She said with as much dignity as she could muster.

Aidan ran up and grabbed her hand again. He growled in her ear, "If that's my punishment, you can bite me whenever you want." She just laughed. Kagome remembered Sango telling her that demons would bite their mates or lovers necks when they were turned on. She figured a vampire would like a bite on the neck. Why Sango needed to know about a demon's turn-on to exterminate them? Sango once told her wisely, "Know thy enemy".

Edward sighed, "Could you both stop, you're embarrassing Bella." A red faced Bella protested, but Kagome apologized.

They all made it to coffee shop. Hugs were given all around to the vampires. Kagome and Bella were introduced to the opposite family. Kagome was still at Aidan's side when she noticed Christopher trying to gain her attention in front of her.

Christopher looked like a miniature Aidan with the dark hair and blue eyes. She saw that Timothy was hiding on the other side of Aidan, shyly watching her. He had blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Kagome are you gonna play with us after everyone talks?" Christopher asked. He had his arms clasped behind his back swinging from side to side. She smiled and kneeled down to his level. She said to him, "Maybe when we're done here, you, me, and Timothy can chase after Aidan and tickle him!" The boys got wide eyes and looked at Aidan. He kneeled down too and looked at his brothers. "Maybe us men should chase Kagome and tickle her." Both were excited to play anything with their brother and nodded their heads with excitement.

Kagome gasped and pulled Chris close to her. "Maybe Chris and I will chase after both of you!" Christopher was jumping up and down in her hold.

Neil interrupted Aidan from speaking. "We will all play with you later, but let's get to business." Everyone nodded. Colleen called the twins over to her.

Kagome told everyone about both volturi she fought that day. Seeing Bella confused about the volturi, Edward explained everything they learned about vampires and volturi.

"I was able to purify the volturi like a demon, so that should be helpful." Kagome told everyone. She started to shiver from the wind, so Aidan took off his coat for her; he didn't really need a coat, it was just for show. She smiled at him as she snuggled deep into his coat.

Neil rubbed his chin thinking. "It smells like it's going to rain soon, so the scent trail of both those volturi will wash away. For now we will need to meet the local wolf pack and create an alliance. Hopefully they will be willing to listen to us."

Carlisle said, "If you go to their reservation, then we can not go with you because of our treaty. While we've never gotten close to the La Push pack, I do hope they'll help us…since this will affect them too."

Colleen clapped her hands and rubbed them together. "Well now that business is settled, does anyone have anything else to ask or add?"

Rosalie looked at Kagome, back at Bella, and landed on Kagome again. "You're human." She said the word like it tasted gross.

Kagome just smiled. "Guilty." Alice picked up for Rosalie saying, "What she means is that we were told that Aidan waited for you for 500 years…yet you're human, so…" She trailed off.

Kagome looked at Aidan. "Oh…well I guess I should explain that. You all seem trust worthy and I hope what I tell you now, won't be spread to others." Kagome looked at each of the Cullens (and Bella) and they nodded their heads in the positive.

"They won't tell anyone Kagome." Neil said to her. He was able to look into their minds after all. Kagome nodded and told them everything about her journey to the past. About all of her friends she met and how she met Aidan's family. It took a while to tell her story but it was nice to talk about her journey, talk about her friends that she might not see again. She was silently crying at the end. Aidan had her in his lap comforting her.

She kissed his cheek, happy to have him with her again. "So, yes I am human, but when Aidan and I become mates, I will become a vampire like him." Bella sucked in air and looked Edward pleadingly. Not getting the response she wanted out of him she looked at Kagome with awe.

"Aren't you scared of the pain that will happen to you Kagome?"

Kagome looked sharply at Aidan. "There's no pain right?" He was about to speak when she waved her hands in front of her frantically and turned around in his hold. "I mean I will still go through with it no matter what! I want to be with you forever…I just thought it was pain free…" She finished with a blush. All the girls said a little 'aww' quietly.

He touched her cheek and gave a crooked smile. 'Damn, she's amazing; still willing to go through pain to be with me.'

"No little miko, there's no pain. That is only if you would want to become a volturi. If you're ready we can go mate now?" He wiggled his eye brows at her.

"Nice try." Kagome tried to look serious, but her smile broke through.

Bella looked at Edward and whispered, even though the vampires and Cullens could hear, "I feel the same way Edward. Why won't you let me do this for you?"

Edward looked at her, struggling on what to say to her. Aidan butted into the personal matter. "Bella, you need to look at this from his point of view. Becoming a volturi would essentially kill you. Then if you don't have enough will power, you might get extreme blood lust, like the ones Kagome fought today…what sane man would want that for his mate?"

Bella looked lost. "Edward…" He grabbed her hand and said with love in his eyes, "We'll talk about this later ok?" She nodded.

Kagome looked at Aidan and asked, "When we become mates, what will my new name be?"

"Our family name is Grian and it means sun in Gaelic. We lived there before we moved to Japan." Aidan told her.

"So you guys are the Sun clan essentially?" Aidan nodded. She continued on, "And you were in a war with the Moon clan? Wow, how movie does that sound?" He just rolled his eyes at her.

"I do have a question about something you said before Aidan." Edward spoke up. "You said that the blood lust we feel when we feed or smell blood can be tamed…how?"

"Yes, it is possible for volturi to smell blood and not go berserk." Aidan said calmly.

"Why don't we know about this?"

Neil answered, "When we let the volturi go, it became the elder's duty to pass on knowledge, not ours. Eventually, it must have stopped being spread…we can help you all if you have problems. It will help you if young Bella wishes to become a volturi."

Jasper looked at Alice and she smiled happily at him. "That would be wonderful." Carlisle said.

Colleen clapped and rubbed her hands together. "Great! We will help you with everything later. It's real easy actually; a lot of meditation. But on to something happier; Carlisle, can we go back to your property to play a game of tag?" At the sound of 'tag', the twins sat up straighter.

Carlisle stood smiling. "Yes, that sounds like fun."

They all got up and went back to the Cullens home.

Everyone heard Kagome ask Aidan, "You know I notice that all the Cullens have golden eyes. Is that in all volturi?" Aidan laughed loudly. Laura answered her quietly, "It's actually just a defect" The Cullens all jaw dropped. "When they drink human or demon blood, their eyes are red; animal blood keeps their eyes golden. We don't know why." She just shrugged her shoulders.

Emmet was baffled, "Did you just call us defective?"

Aidan looked over to him mischievously, "What do you think?" He gasped when Kagome pinched his side. "Don't egg him on."

Back at the house they broke up into teams for a game of freeze tag. They were arguing over if the game had a base or not. They decided on no base.

"I'm on Bella's team!" Kagome yelled. Bella smiled and gave her a high-five saying, "Human power!"

"Kagome, don't you know that only one person is the tagger? So there are no teams." Timothy, the one to point out obvious, said to her.

"You're so smart Timothy, I just forgot that part." Kagome told him in a way a teacher talks to little children. He just beamed, glad to help.

Aidan looked at his blushing brother saying, "You know Tim, it's because of her human brain she forgot."

All the men laughed while the girls made an 'ooo' noise. Like when someone is in trouble.

Kagome walked over to him. "Oh really? Maybe my poor little human brain will forget to kiss you." She said in a baby voice.

Trying to quickly rectify this situation he grabbed her in a bear hug. "Aww babe you know I was kidding, you know I love you and your brain." Emmet made a whipping noise.

"Nice try buddy. I hope you enjoy being frozen…I just might put a barrier around you so no one can save you."

"You can't do that! That's cruel and unusual punishment!"

"That's an American law; I'm Japanese…too bad." She patted his cheek.

Esme cut in, "That does bring up a good point. Bella and Kagome aren't as fast as us. If Kagome agrees not to make her barriers, maybe we should run at a human speed?"

"I'll agree to that." Kagome said. Everyone else did too.

The game was a lot of fun. Rosalie actually smiled with out any evil intentions. They were all having fun when Colleen stopped running and her eyes turned white. All the Grians noticed and stopped, which lead everyone else to stop. When her eyes went back to normal, she looked at Kagome saying, "You have a visitor coming."

"Who is it?" Kagome and Aidan said at the same time; one in excitement, the other in concern.

"Kouga."

Realization dawned on everyone. Alice asked, "He's the wolf demon right?"

"Yes." Kagome said. She was nervous. The last time she saw him, she rejected him. Hopefully he didn't resent her.

Ten minutes later and Kouga was walking towards them all by himself. He looked normal in his sweat pants and long sleeved t-shirt. He only had eyes for Kagome.

He smiled at her. "Kagome, it's been a long time."