AN- WOW! I can't thank you all enough for all the reviews, follows, and favorites! That stuff is like crack for a writer! I've had multiple technical issues(my 3 year old stepped on my laptop screen and rendered it unusable). Starting Ch 4 I'm going to warn you the chapters are going to be getting longer and more in depth now that the background has been laid out, plus I think I'm going to throw in some unexpected POVs just because it sounds like fun. So glad you're all along for the ride.

I own no part of Stephanie Meyer's characters.

Ch 4

PPOV

I wasn't that surprised when Jasper decided that the first order of business was gonna be to change the girl.

There were a lot of reasons, and I don't think he even realizes yet what all those reasons are. From watchin these two it aint gonna be very long before the Major is wantin to claim what's his, even if he don't know it yet.

There was still somethin not quite right though and whatever it was it was getting here fast. My woman must have a direct link to the knowing shit sometimes by the way she was nudging me when he first suggested it. If there's gonna be some baby vamp making going on there's a lot to get done, and quick.

"Well, I think you can handle the rest of the explainin to Bella. I'll take Char and we can set up a perimeter and figure out patrols". Char had my hand and whipped me out the door in a blink.

I didn't know whatever this was that was headin here, but I had a feeling it wasn't very happy, but I didn't think it was too likely that our Bella huntin party was showin up in the car that just turned onto the drive.

We waited patiently as the car approached.

I knew the Major was gonna be on high alert now.

Then I heard the little pixie's voice screetchin at whoever she was with and it was pretty damn clear who the unhappy one was. That was one pissed off pixie and I pity the one on the receiving end of her wrath.

BPOV

To say I was shocked was a huge understatement.

When Jasper suggested my change needed to be the first order of business, I had been thinking the same thing for most of the trip to texas with Alice, but I trusted her to tell me when it was the right time.

I didn't have Alice anymore, but I found myself wanting badly to trust Jasper's instincts, and learn to trust my own more. I'm ready for this, I've planned for this, and really Jasper is right, the only part of my human life left is the fact that my heart actually still beats, leaving me fragile and a breathing target.

This idea that all of the preparation I've had will actually ease the dreaded newborn phase is definitely something to tip the scale.

"My only fear about the change has actually been that I would lose myself. If you really think that it's not going to be as bad as I've been afraid of I'm definitely ready Jasper. I know it's still going to be painful and a lot to get used to fast, but not being able to defend myself at all against the threats of the world I'm already a part of has to be worse". I tried sending all of my sincerity out to Jasper.

Oh, but looking into his deep soulful crimson eyes was not the best idea. It was the oddest feeling to be so lost in someone I don't even really know, but looking into Jasper's eyes was like my soul just knew his. It was like coming unglued from myself only to reattatch to someone else.

I was terrified that he was going to feel all of these intense emotions coming from me and think I was crazy or something. I mean seriously, this human shows up, you have to protect her, oh and by the way she's a stage five clinger.

I had to say something to break this…whatever it was.

"Jasper, is that a car I hear coming? Where did Peter and Charlote go?" I was afraid for a moment that he wasn't hearing me, but the next thing I knew I was hauled upstairs.

"Isabella, I know we said it was gonna happen quick, but I truly didn't mean this quick. I don't know how many more chances should be taken with you though. Darlin this is gonna hurt, a lot. I promise I'll do everything I can to keep it at a minimum though". He begged, doing that whole eye-to-eye, soul reading thing.

There was nothing I could say, I was muted and all I could do was nod my head. A million senarios I had conjured up for how this would happen, and it wasn't ever quite like this. I took one last look into Jasper's crimson eyes and I closed mine.

This was gonna hurt!

I felt the heat seer through my neck first. It was white hot lava and as fast as it felt like it was racing, he was faster. First my wrists, my thighs, and my ankles. Every inch of me was covered. I could still remember the car though, and why this happened and I refused to scream. The lava was everywhere now, and it was bubbling like a SOB.

I refused to give in to the volcano that was exploding and engulfing me. It's going to take me, that much is certain, but I'd fight it as long as I could.

JPOV

I wasn't completely sure what was happening between Bella and I, but I had a pretty good idea. I was also sure that that fucker of a brother I had knew exactly what it was and was enjoying watching me flounder through it.

I was not gonna be nice about kicking his ass!

That was gonna have to wait though. I heard the car coming up the driveway, and I could feel the emotions of one very pissed off Mary-Alice, along with the raging anger of her probable abductors.

I could feel Peter and Char still close and assumed they were waitin to greet our approaching visitors.

I had no clue who, or what was with Alice but I was done taking chances with this girl sitting in front of me.

She had suddenly and instantly become the center of my universe and I felt like she was the only thing grounding me here. If she was gone I would be too.

Instinct told me that it was time. I scooped Isabella up and ran upstairs to my bedroom with her.

"Isabella, I know we said it was gonna happen quick, but I truly didn't mean this quick. I don't know how many more chances should be taken with you though. Darlin this is gonna hurt, a lot. I promise I'll do everything I can to keep it at a minimum though".

I looked into those soul-filled deep brown eyes for what I knew would be the last time.

I could see and feel the acceptance there. Her resignation to the timing mirrored my own, but we both knew.

She looked me in the eyes, nodded her assent and closed her eyes. I'm not sure I could've left the pull of her stare if she hadn't.

I felt her brace for what she knew was coming, took one last deep inhale of the essence of her humanity, and prayed to whatever gods were out there to forgive me for what I was about to do.

I felt the flash of white hot light the second my venom entered her neck. It was like reliving my own change from the first bite.

I knew that the more venom I could get into her the quicker her change would be, and the quicker it would be unstoppable. I moved at vampire speed, following with her wrists, ankles and thighs.

I trusted my captain to take care of whatever was going on outside. There was no way in hell I would leave my girls side to let her go through a second of this alone.

I knew she was trying so hard to be strong and fight off the terror of flames incinerating her flesh and I was at the same time proud and heart broken.

I removed my shirt and jeans to reveal as much of my cold bare skin as possible and did the same to Bella, leaving her bra and panties on to keep some of her modesty. Those would be her choice to reveal and no one elses.

I scooped her up and craddled her to me to cover her with as much of my cold body as I could.

Even through the trembling I could actually feel the venom coursing its way through her system.

I tried to absorb as much of her pain as I could and project calm, reasurance, and love to her. Yes, love, I couldn't see how anyone could stand in this girls presence for seconds without falling in love with her as myself and my family had.

Part of me was still trying to keep tabs on as much as I could to what was happening outside.

I heard all four doors open on the car, and the angry shrieks of Alice.

The pure rage felt by the three strangers was mildly concerning, but it seemed like an udercurrent, like this was almost a constant stream for them.

"Where is Bella leeches"? Came the instant greeting from a deep voice that I picked up a definite Native American lilt to.

APOV

I knew it had been too easy. Stupid damn mutts and their ability to block my vision.

Everything was going to work out perfect, until I smelled that horrid stench that definitely didn't belong in Texas.

Until I saw them I was a little worried that this was possibly a different pack of mutts, but I should've known Jacob wouldn't just let me protect her. He'd have to stick that putrid snout of his in the way.

Don't get me wrong, I know he, and the rest of the pack love Bella genuinely as much as my family and I know she loves them just as much. It's the only reason that the two sides know each other by more than scent, but they needed to stay out of this one.

I had warned Jacob a few months ago that there would come a day when I might have to take Bella away without notice to protect her.

I know Emmet, or at least Esme would've gotten in touch with Jacob or Sam to fill them in at least somewhat. Emmet and Esme have a soft spot for the dogs that I'll never understand.

Jasper was not going to be pleased about this AT ALL!

Of course I couldn't see how he was going to react because of the hard headed idiots who were forcing me to take them to Bella. They may look like grown men, but they were still stupid teenagers who just can't listen to sound advice…and now I sound like an old bitty. Gahhhh!

I wasn't too sure what to make out of the fact that Peter and Charlotte were the only ones standing outside.

I could only hope that Jasper had the forethought to take Bella somewhere safe, and maybe the smell of the dogs would keep my former brother's hunting party at bay for a little bit longer.

CharPOV

Of course Peter and I had heard, and knew fully well what had just happened in Jaspers bedroom before the car pulled up. My new sister was on her way to truly becoming our sister.

The excitement was short-lived when I got a whiff of the most foul stench I had ever experienced in my entire life.

A car sped down the rest of our drive and skidded to a stop, immediately disbursing three giant indians and a livid tiny Alice.

"Where is Bella leeches"? Demanded the biggest one.

"Absolutely no cooth at all Jacob Black! Bella would tear your hide off if she heard you talking to her friends this way"! Screetched Alice.

The sight was almost humorous. There stood this almost seven foot giant man being scolded with a tiny finger being shoved in his chest and Alice having raised herself to every bit of her four and a half feet.

Peter and I just stood there watching the show in amusement and curiosity.

"Alice I won't kill you because she loves you, but it's my job as much as yours to ensure her safety and that's exactly what I will do even if I have to do it with you slung over my shoulder kicking and screaming". He told her with absolute finality, and by the look in his eyes I had no doubts that he would do exactly that.

"Now, there's no need for anyone gettin' their panties in a bunch. Alice would you like to introduce us to your friends here." God I loved it when my Pete just acted like a whole lot of somethin' was absolutely nothin'.

"Sorry Peter, Charlotte. I assure you these are NOT my friends though. You can thank Bella and her fondness for strays for the pack of mutts that are standing on your lawn." Alice said in total annoyance.

"I thought that putrid stench smelled a lot like wet dog, but they look like Indians to me Alice". I told her, now fully confused.

"Meet the shapeshifting wolves of the Quileute tribe. Jacob, Paul, and Seth these are Peter and Charlotte Whitlock."

"Werewolves! Alice, you brought werewolves to my door?!" Peter growled.

"We're not werewolves leeches. We can phase and rip you to shreds without a full moon and if someone doesn't produce our Bella real quick that's exactly what's going to happen" Retorted the big angry one.

"Well now, that's gonna be a bit of a problem at the moment pup. Ya see, Bella's rather busy at the moment". Peter calmly explained again. I really do love it when he does that.

"I can hear her heart beat and smell her all over here. Either you go retreive her from your lair or we will. Your call leech."

I had seen the look of love and devotion on Jasper's face when he looked at Bella and by the time we came out here he was projecting his mately emotions all over the place. Anyone stepping a foot near Bella, especially as vulnerable as she is at the moment would definitely unleash the Major.

I'm not sure anyone in a 10 mile radius would survive it, including myself, Peter and Alice.

"Look, I understand that you care about our Bella, I really do, it's impossible to know her and not. But you should know that a lot has changed since she arrived and it would be ill advised for you to go near where she is. I'm gonna assume that you, being supernatural creatures as well have an equivallent to mating, yes?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's called imprinting, but what's that got to do with Bells?" asked the one Alice called Paul.

"Well, ya see there's a fourth vampire here, as I'm sure you can smell, and well Bella belongs to him in that sense. He's a terrifyin' fucker under a threat. Now, don't go gettin' yer fur ruffled there and knock off the growlin. He's my brother and the best damn man you could hope to ever meet, but under the man are vampire instincts and right now he's all vamp, and all about protectin' his mate, who happens to be Bella." I was so proud of him for explaining this so rationally.

I had been focussed on the almost too silent wimpers coming from inside, but it was in that moment that Bella let out the first of many blood curdling screams.

In an instant there were three giant snarling wolves standing in front of us.

~I know this chapter doesn't entirely make up for my absence, but I hope it helps you get your fix on for the moment. I'm even more thrilled with where this story is going than I was when I started. That Major just keeps on getting better and better. Looking forward to hearing from all of you.

I promise more to come A LOT sooner than recently! Now REVIEW so I can get all inspired and shit!