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Edward turned to face the edge of the forest, its darkness concealing all. "He's coming."

The group all became alert and Sam gave the pack a small nod, signaling them to phase. In moments, there were no longer four teenagers, but four enormous wolves in their place. Sam stood next to Jacob, still in his human form. "You should phase too. It'll be easier to communicate."

Jacob nodded in agreement, and in seconds Sam phased as well. Bella still never got over how big the wolves really were. The five wolves separated, spreading into separate sections of the clearing. Sam's black body stood out from his surroundings, making him look even more menacing to Bella than before. Sam still stood close to Jacob, waiting for him to phase so he could take his position.

Jacob turned to Edward. "I'm gonna phase so I can communicate with the pack. I'll communicate with you too." Edward nodded. "Just give us a signal."

Phasing, Jacob circled around the group before taking a seat next to Bella and Renesmee. Sam took this as cue to take his position. Jacob could hear Leah's snorts of agitation.

Be patient, Leah. Jacob said to her. The only response he received was a piercing glare and a soft growl.

The tension in the air was running high. Rosalie couldn't get the nauseating feeling out of the pit of her stomach. She stared anxiously into the forest, stiffening as she immediately smelled Royce. His scent was revolting to her. Vile perfume to her nostrils.

In the shadow of the trees, they could faintly make out two figures slowly approaching the outskirts.

Edward growled when he saw that it was Jane and Alec who were approaching. He never took a liking to them after his first encounter with them in Volterra. Seconds later, another figure followed then four others.

Royce. And, Edward guessed, three newborns by the intensity of their smoldering crimson eyes. The other figure, he concluded, was Emmett. He was blocked though by the newborns.

Royce's coven reached the group, standing just about a yard away.

"Bella." Alice spoke under her breath, hoping only she and her family could hear and not Royce and his coven.

Bella nodded, and immediately, the family could feel her shield shooting up around both them and the pack. Rosalie felt a strange comfort with this.

Out of the corner of his eye, Jasper could see some of the wolves shift uncomfortably at the strange feeling of the shield.

Jacob heard Sam, Leah and Paul growl when they saw the unfamiliar coven, still not used to nomads.

Suddenly, Rosalie felt like she was going to faint. She could make out his figure anywhere, much to her dismay. That bulky form, yet not as bulky as Emmett's body. His strong, protruding cheekbones.

Everything about him was the same.

Except for his eyes. They weren't the cool blue that she swooned at, but now a crimson red. The color of human blood that he probably drank in the past couple of hours.

Royce stood behind Alec and Jane, his crimson pupils never leaving her figure.

Stepping in front of Jane and Alec, Royce kept his eyes on her. "Hello, Rosie. So nice to see you again." His eyes traveled her body. "My, my... if it's even possible, you look even more ravishing then before."

Edward and Jasper growled when he said this, but both Alice and Bella placed comforting hands on their chests, not wanting to provoke Royce. A fight was the last thing they needed right now.

Rosalie's hands clenched into fists, and her gaze hardened. "Do not call me that. You lost that right when you and your friends left me to die on the street." Royce's smile turned into a frown, and Jasper could feel anger radiating from his form. "Where's Emmett?"

Suddenly, she noticed the three burly figures behind Jane, Alec and Royce whom she assumed to be newborns by their size, appear by Royce's side, with a figure struggling against them.

It was Emmett.

The family sighed in relief. He didn't look harmed, but he was staring off into space, almost like he was blind.

"Emmett!" Rosalie exclaimed. She attempted to get closer to him, but Carlisle held her back.

"Don't. He could hurt him." Carlisle whispered.

Emmett looked around, trying to find her. "Rose? Rose is that you?"

She could see the confusion on his beautiful face. Rosalie's anger began to raise, much to Jasper's dismay. "What did you do to him, Royce?" She almost gagged speaking his name.

Alec snickered, and her glare turned to him. "Just my little magic trick."

"Release. Him. Now." Rosalie spat. "Or you'll be the next one to go after him." She pointed over to Royce.

Alec let out a ferocious roar, and crouched down, ready to pounce, prompting the wolves to immediately rise and close in. Snarls ripped from their throats, ready for bloodshed.

"Control yourself Alec!" Royce commanded, causing the wolves to immediately slow their pace, not expecting that reaction. They finally paused; their gaze never left Royce or Alec.

Alec still stood in a crouched position, and he turned to Jane. She nodded, causing him to rise out of his position reluctantly.

Jacob's yellow eyes narrowed, and looked over at Edward. He nodded, and Jacob bowed his head down, signaling that he understood. Jacob then turned to Sam.

It's fine. Relax, but hold your position. We don't know what kind of stunt he can pull.

With Jacob's orders, the pack retreated to their original positions, their eyes watching Royce and the others carefully.

"Looks like you've got some watchdogs on your side… never thought I'd see the day when werewolves teamed up with vampires. But I'm sure we can all get along." Royce suggested, as he saw Alec recoup. "After all, we didn't come here for a fight. We just came here to set a little deal."

Carlisle held a steely glare on Royce. "And what exactly do you propose?" His calm voice never broke, never showing his anger for the man that hurt his daughter.

"A trade." Royce answered.

"This doesn't sound good." Alice whispered to Jasper, who only nodded.

Edward turned to Bella. "You still holding up?"

Bella nodded. "Yeah I'm fine. I can't reach Emmett though, if I get him in then Royce and the others will be under it too."

Edward's jaw tightened. This was his brother out there. And he was being left unprotected and helpless. He hated calling the almighty Emmett helpless.

"What kind of trade?" Rosalie gritted her teeth. All she wanted was Emmett back.

Royce stared at her for a moment, before nodding over to Alec. Alec glared at Rosalie for a couple seconds, before huffing and turning his stare to Emmett. Seconds later, the family could see Emmett's eyes fill with satisfaction and his face lost all tension. Till he saw his predicament. "What the hell?"

Royce ignored Emmett's comment. "You know very well that I can kill him right here, right now. So my proposal is simple. You can stay with me forever Rosie, as my mate and I free this mongrel." Emmett and the family all snarled. "Or you stay here. But he dies." He pointed over to Emmett.

Esme gasped, and grasped onto Carlisle for support. Either way, she was losing one of her children.

Rosalie stood there, frozen in place. Her for Emmett. It would be that easy.

But it's not.

She would never be able to see her family again. Or Emmett. And she would be forced into Royce, just like before.

'Rosie, I need an answer!" Royce yelled forcefully.

Rosalie didn't answer, but just stood there, frozen, lost in her own mind. She locked eyes with Emmett. In his eyes, he was telling her not to go through with it. She knows he would give his life for her.

And she would as well.

The whole family stayed silent, waiting for Rosalie's answer. It wasn't their decision to make.

It was all up to Rosalie now.

Suddenly, a pained cry was heard, and everyone looked to see Emmett twisting on the ground, pain coursing through his body.

"No!" Rosalie cried out, trying to get closer to Emmett. To save him.

Edward held her back, just like Carlisle did earlier.

Rosalie's pained expression turned to Edward. Couldn't they see that Emmett was being hurt? Emmett's cries faded, and Rosalie could tell that Jane removed her concentration under Royce's orders. Royce, however, was satisfied with Rosalie's reaction.

Emmett's pained eyes met Rosalie's but they still told her no. Not to accept Royce's proposal.

"I need an answer, Rosie." Royce threatened, his glare on her.

She stayed silent, fearful for Emmett. Royce's anger grew, and he nodded to Jane, who turned her concentration back to Emmett. Emmett's eyes shut once again, but he kept his posture, his fingers digging into the earth. The newborns stood there, grasping his shoulders so he couldn't escape.

As Rosalie kept hearing Emmett's cries, her decision was made in a flash. "Stop it, stop! I'll do anything, just please stop hurting him!"

Jasper frowned. "Rose, you can't be serious."

Royce grinned, knowing he was successful. Rosalie would be his now. "So, you've finally made up your mind."

Rosalie nodded slowly and turned to her family. "I'm sorry." She could see the shock and confusion on all of their faces. She turned back to face Royce. "If I agree, then you have to promise to never come near my family again and that they're not harmed. And that Emmett isn't either."

Royce rolled his eyes, and nodded his head. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. The deal's done." He turned to Jane. "Release the mongrel.

Emmett's eyes flew open, and he immediately began to struggle against the two newborns.
Rose, please, don't do this! Don't give into the bastard, he'll kill you! Don't do this for me! I can't lose you!"

Rosalie choked back dry sobs, her body shaking. "I'm so sorry, Emmett... it's the only way." She turned to Royce. "Release him now!"

"Not until I have you." Royce countered.

God damn all to hell, he was really pushing it. Rosalie gritted her teeth, and began to move forward ever so slowly.

"Auntie Rose!" Renesmee cried out, tears falling down her fragile cheeks. "Where are you going?"

Rosalie turned around, but still kept walking. She hated to see her little niece so broken. She forced a smile on her perfect face. "Auntie Rose is just going to go away for a little bit. Don't worry, I'll be back soon. Take good care of Uncle Emmy for me."

She could see all of the pained looks on her family's faces, especially Esme. She was losing one of her children, just like when she was human. As she scanned all of her family's faces, her gaze finally fell on Edward.

Please don't come looking for me. You all will only get killed. I know Royce, and he likes to get what he wants. He always does. Please, Edward. Do this for me. I can't let you all die because of me.

Edward's face hardened, and he struggled with himself to answer back to her with a truthful answer. He didn't know if he could, though. He didn't know if he could just leave her with Royce forever.

Edward shook his head at her, telling her no. No one seemed to notice their exchange.

Edward, please! For me! I know of the promise that you made to me so many years ago, and I'm asking you to break it!

The force and pain in her voice caused him to flinch slightly. He nodded finally, and Rosalie nodded back.

Forcing herself to turn around, Rosalie kept walking towards Royce. Emmett was still struggling, but his strength was fading. "Rose, don't do this!"

"I have to." Rosalie whispered, and finally reached Royce. But her eyes never left Emmett's.

He reached out, grabbing her arm and forcefully pulling her close to him. Royce stuck his lips next to her ear, and whispered, "Looks like you're all mine now, Rosie."

Emmett snarled. "You let her go right now you bastard!"

"A deal's a deal!" Royce shouted, and turned to Rosalie. "Now, you're going to feel a little lightheaded Rosie. But don't worry, you'll be perfectly fine."

Rosalie looked up at him in confusion. "What are you-" She suddenly collapsed in his arms, unconscious.

duh, duh... DUHHH! (evil music playing in the background) I just love cliffhangers X) PLEASE R&R! Don't worry, you'll understand the unconscious thing later, because I know that vampires really actually can't sleep. I'll explain it in the next chapter!