Vacation!

I slept through the whole plane ride. Jasper made me, I'm fairly sure. We are in Paris! The city of love AND shopping! I wrapped Jasper in a huge hug and immediately started making plans with Alice for best times to shop and where to shop. Poor Pyper looked like she was stuck in her worst nightmare. We dragged her through shop after shop and whether she will ever admit it or not, she started to have fun. Jasper followed us, and didn't complain once about how much clothes we tried on or shops we went to, unlike Bella. When Pyper, Bella, and I got hungry we found a family owned diner that served Italian food. I had fettuccini Alfredo with a slice of Canadian bacon pizza, while Pyper had spaghetti with cheese pizza. Bella just had whatever.

James was stuck in the back of my mind, though no matter how hard I tried to think of other things. Jazz could tell I was sidetracked but figured I was frazzled from the long day. I could have sworn I saw Victoria following us, but I never saw her when I turned around. Alice talked me into going into a fancy dress shop. I knew I wouldn't be able to afford anything there, but she insisted on looking. We had passed the store repeatedly and a lime green dress always caught my eye. It was only fifty dollars because it was used, but I loved it. Pyper found a black dress she liked so we had some really pretty dresses, but Pyper had no date, and neither did Alice.

Bella didn't really want to go anywhere, so we left her at the place we were staying. Alice had a smile on her face that made me think something was up. It didn't take me long to see what it was. Emmett was following along behind us, but Pyper was oblivious. There was also a human boy about our age named Mark following Alice. She just smiled at him and he showed us to a nearby ballroom. It was a vacation, so I allowed myself to make a fool of myself, just for the night. Pyper got the same idea when she, finally, saw Emmett walk in wearing a tux. All of us looked amazing since Alice had been slowly working mine and Pyper's hair into perfect curls all day.

We had heels and everything! Neither of us knows how to dance, so we pulled the whole Bella at the prom maneuver and soon I found myself totally forgetting James. When it came time to leave, Pyper asked Emmett what he was doing here since Rose wasn't with him. Apparently she went berserk and left. I fell asleep in Jasper's arms. My day was perfect.

Losing Sight

After a day of relaxing, we all got down to business. Bella looked like she was having a panic attack and kept asking Alice if Edward called and I think it's getting on everyone's nerves, especially Jasper's. Jasper, Emmett, Shay and I were discussing what was going to happen next. Alice had all the visions that were listed in the book. Bella kept trying to get Alice to let her go back to Forks.

"I'm telling you that's a really stupid idea. I know you're worried about your dad and mom, but they're fine." She nodded but it was too easy. "And don't even think about calling you mom, because then that would lead James right to us." She glared at me, about to say something, but Alice's cell phone ringing cut her off. She left the room and I rolled my eyes. Emmett laughed and ruffled my hair. I stuck my tongue out at him.

"So how is this going to end?" Jasper asked as he pulled Shay onto his lap.

"All I know is that if Alice gives in to Bella, well we're pretty much screwed over." Emmett took my hand into his.

"Well, I won't let him have his way." He said protectively. I chuckled. Alice walks in.

"Edward said they lost track of James and Carlisle wants Emmett to come back, because they need an extra hand." Emmett nods, kisses the top of my head, and leaves, almost forgetting to let go of my hand. "And he gave me specific instructions to make sure Bella stays here no matter what."

"I have no problem with that." I said a little disappointed that Emmett had to leave. Jasper chuckled. I stuck my tongue out at him. Bella walks in and gives Alice her phone back.

"How can you be so calm?" She asks curiously.

"Because I know that it's pointless to worry about the others when you know they're vampires and will protect those nearest to you." I said tired of her constant whining and stupid questions. They all stared at me surprised. "What? It's true." Alice and Shay giggled, while Jasper and Bella just smiled. I shrugged. "So is that Mark kid coming or what? I'm starving." Alice scowled playfully and started dialing a random number on her phone. Twenty minutes later, the kid shows up and we go to a French diner and have lunch.

Reality Check

I woke up at three a.m. to the sound of panicky knocking. I wearily ran to the door. When I finally got it open, I screamed. Pyper stumbled in angry until she saw why I had screamed. There was a dead body on our doorstep! The worst part was that it was a girl about my age! I saw the flash of red eyes and blonde hair. Jazz came running up to me to make sure I was safe, but was surprised and overwhelmed by the smell of blood. Alice had to move the body and clean up in order for Jasper to go inside. He looked so disappointed. I knew it wasn't his fault, so I wrapped my arms around him. He sat me in his lap and then pulled out his phone. He must have thought I went back to sleep, because he called Edward.

They talked for a long time. It was more arguing then talking if you ask me. Jasper wants Edward to come kill James. He knows he is here and wants me to be safe. Edward thinks James is setting us up. I couldn't pretend to sleep anymore. I got way too hungry and restless to sit still. I got up to make me something to eat and found Pyper grumbling about there not being any food. I looked at the clock. It's five a.m., wow! Pyper being up this early was crazy! This must be a really serious problem to have all of us up. Even Bella was awake, but she was crying about missing Edward. I asked Jazz if he would go buy some food since we were all scared to leave. He said Alice went already and would be back soon.

I went and got Twilight to see how it ended now. It said the house was going to be attacked at six a.m. I showed Jazz and he called Edward. Jazz took the humans out back to avoid James' sight and we went to find Alice. I watched the time and kept looking behind us. I also constantly checked the book. It never changed. Edward and Emmett were waiting inside the house to kill James when he attacked. I pulled the book out at five fifty to read more. The attacker wasn't a vampire, but a teenage girl looking for money. Jazz went to call them, but it was too late. James had killed the girl. I started crying. I couldn't help it.

I keep causing MORE trouble when I try to help. I didn't realize Emmett and Edward had shown up until Edward said, "You're not causing us more trouble. You kept Bella from getting bit and James was right outside so I killed him. Unfortunately, the girl died first. Alice described to me what the first girl looked like and from what I was told, I recognize her. Her sister lives in the streets in front of the market in town. Her sister dances while Jade gets money from peoples' pockets. Jade looks to be about four. Who here is the best with kids?"

"Me." I said at the same time Pyper said, "Her." and pointed at me. So Jazz and I set off to rescue the little girl. I was starting to feel bad for the Cullens. First, two new humans in one day and now another little girl added to the mix. When we got to the market, there were lots of people. I had no clue where to start looking. Then I saw a pair of tiny dirt covered feet peeking out from behind a produce cart. I went to check it out and the sight was so sad, I almost started crying again. "Jade." I whispered. The brightest pair of eyes met mine and she whimpered and inched away. "Wait, sweetie! I'm here to help." By this point there were people staring at us, but I didn't care. This child needed me. "Can you talk?" I asked.

"Yes." She whispered in a scared voice.

"What's your sister's name?" I needed to get her talking to me. The best way to earn trust is to talk.

"Aurora." She said. "But I call her Rory." She crawled a little closer to me. Jasper brought me an apple he had just bought. She looked longingly at it.

"Here, you want it?" The little girl came up and took it cautiously, then sat right in front of me. "Your sister had an accident and she asked us to raise you." I said kindly.

"You mean she died?" Jade said matter-of-factly.

'Yeah." I said feeling bad.

"Okay, so who all is we?"

"For now, it's me; I'm Shayla, and my boyfriend Jasper. We are meeting up with a large group, but first can we buy you new clothes and stuff?" I didn't feel like I was talking to a four-year-old anymore. It felt more like a fourteen-year-old.

"Whatever, you're the parents." She smiled up at me. We found a nearby clothing store and bought just street clothes to bring back to her, so as not to draw attention to her. She got out of the rags and into her new clothes. I carried her home where everything was cleaned up and she got a bath. She had pale skin, my hair color, and the brightest green eyes I had ever see. Her hair fell in natural curls. When Alice saw her, she thought she could pass as mine and Jazz's daughter. That wouldn't work out too well, but maybe sister to one of us.

She still looked odd compared to how we were dressed. We took her to a children's boutique and told her to find some clothes she liked. She found one dress, three pairs of jeans, and a lot of shirts. She obviously has my taste. I laughed at that. Finally, she needed shoes. We got her sandals for the rest of the stay here, and tennis shoes and cute boots for Forks. Pyper just loved having her around, not because she wanted to help, but so she had someone to pick on. It didn't take long for Jade to know I was the safest bet for someone to call mommy. She was so adorable. I couldn't tell her not to. The day had flown by once this little angel came in. I was beat and so was she, so we went to bed.