Pride and Prejudice: Twilight Style

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A/N: Well with school starting back up, I dont know when I will get around to updating this, but I promise I will do it as soon as I can :) And while I have a lot of people putting this story under their favorites, I am getting minimal reviews. How sad! So guess what I am hinting it... ;)

Oh well, enjoy chapter seven!

Weeks had passed since the Cullen's and Hales left. Alice was completely torn apart the day she had received Rosalie's farewell letter. Although it was falsely sweet with sympathetic words, it was impossible to not acknowledge Rosalie's joy in leaving Forks. They were returning north to Denali, where they apparently had a handsome home and many friends. Although Alice refused to admit her grief, it was written all over her beautiful face. The man she loved had left her, and without an explanation nor a goodbye. Although Rosalie wrote, "Jasper sends his best to you and your family," it was simple to see that was a mere ad-lib to make up for her families departure.

My mother was almost as upset as Alice, although her agony was more superficial; her poor daughter was now out of a suitor (and a rich one at that!) and would have to start the process soon again if she was to be married before thirty. Alice only cried once, on the day she received the letter, and from then on she put on a brave face and pretended her sadness was simply from missing her dear friends. My heart broke for her.

A part of me grieved with Alice for the Cullen's, and a part of me was rather jovial that I would never be looked down upon by those beautiful people again. Although I wouldn't mind seeing Edwards handsome face once more, his patronizing attitude would surely not be missed. The news of the Cullen's leaving Forks spread like wildfire, and the only person who seemed pleased by the news was Jacob.

I had seen little of him since our run-in in the woods, he seemed to never be in town yet I continued to go in hopes of seeing him anyways. I got lucky a little while back, when Alice and I walked to town out of sheer boredom. He was with a few other men, sitting near a clothing store. They all looked very similar, although Jacob was no-doubt the biggest one; their skin was incredibly sun-kissed and they looked more like brothers than friends. Jacob recognized me and my sister and walked over to greet us.

"Bella," he beamed down at me, "I didn't think I would have the pleasure of seeing you so soon. And you Alice, such a delight. Come, meet my friends." His smile was constant, and I immediately felt very secure in his company. Alice and I followed him as he introduced us to the group. "Everyone, this is Isabella and Alice Swan. Please, pretend to be gentlemen in front of these ladies, especially you Paul." Paul was obviously the tall one in the middle, for he beamed happily as though he had just won some sort of award. "Bella, Alice, this is Embry, Paul, and Jared. I am apologizing in advance for their lack of polite behavior. They will be leaving for La Push soon, so please endure until then."

"Give us some credit Jacob, were not that bad!" Embry retorted, smiling up at us. "Its a pleasure to meet you Bella, Alice." He bowed slightly as he said our names, and Paul just laughed at his courteousness.

"We've, uh... heard a lot about you." Jared said smiling, holding back a snicker. Both Paul and Embry laughed, and apparently I had missed the joke. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jacob give him a firm look, but I just smiled back.

"Well I wish that was mutual, but dear Jacob here never told me he had so many charming friends."

"He is ashamed of us, although I don't see why. Were all brothers in arms Jacob, just accept it already!" Embry playfully scolded Jacob while Alice and I laughed.

"So what exactly have you heard of us? Nothing dreadful I hope." Alice asked, smiling. Light laughter erupted again, and Jacob answered quickly before they could reply.

"I couldn't even fathom something negative about either of you, I assure you they have heard nothing but compliments." My smile widened as he looked straight into my eyes, his warmth radiating off of him.

"Well, except for your apparent bad taste in men." Paul quietly said, changing the mood immediately. Jacobs eyes left mine quickly and his stare became cold towards Paul. A heavy blush covered my cheeks, and I couldn't believe Paul would call our relationship into question. I looked over at my sister so she would laugh off his comment and give me time to turn to my normal shade, but I saw her smile had disappeared suddenly too. I had not realized Paul was looking dead at her when he said his remark. Confusion swept over me, but I forced a laugh.

"I haven't the slightest inclination as to what you're implying Paul, but I can see you have heard more than mere compliments." Jacobs face turned towards my sister, who spoke softly.

"I meant no offense, I am just not in the habit of hearing of admirers towards the Cullen's." It was a slap in the face, and we all knew it. Alice looked nearly ashamed but she stood her ground. I think I even heard Jacob... growl? If looks could kill, Paul would be a corpse.

"Paul, drop it." Embry muttered, looking at the ground. It was then that I completely recalled my conversation with Jacob months ago near the river. He had told me that the Cullen's had settled in La Push for a while, and the people there were not accepting of them. They were extremely superstitious and believed them to be-

"Vampires." I whispered the word to myself, but the entire pack in front of me looked completely taken aback. I looked up at them, their shocked expression lingering on their faces. Alice just looked at me, confused, and I laughed.

"Alice, you must forgive Paul for his disdain towards the Cullen's. I was informed a while back that in La Push, the Cullen's were considered to be dangerous people. It seems they have quite the reputation." Alice's face lightened, but she did not smile.

"Dangerous people? You cannot be serious."

"Dangerous? Yes. People?..." Paul began.

"Paul!" I had never seen Jacob this upset before, and I did not like it. Why was this meeting going to bad?

"What? Bella already knows so whats the point-" My blush quickly returned and Jacob shook his head.

"Emby, Jared... why don't you two take Paul and go get something to eat. He is obviously not thinking clearly and I am sure some food in his mouth will help him from speaking any more offenses."

"Jacob, you cannot continue to tell me what to do, you are not my Alpha! Excuse me for trying to help your friends here!" Paul was creating a scene which was getting much attention. Embry and Jared, both tight-lipped, grabbed Paul by the arms. Jacob didn't move, but his expression was saying everything he wasn't. He looked incredibly... dangerous.

"You will do well as to mind your manners Paul. Now I believe you owe Miss. Alice an apology." They started at each other hard, neither budging, until Paul finally looked away.

"I am sorry Alice. Forgive my rudeness, I am not used to being in the company of ladies." Embry and Jared let their embrace go on Paul's arms as he straightened himself out. "Bella, excuse my behavior. Jacob has only kind words for the two of you, and I apologize for making you think otherwise. It was a pleasure meeting you both, and I beg you to please stay safe." He looked at my sister for the last part, his face still in a hardened expression, but the mood was lighter. Embry and Jared gave apologetic looks as we said our goodbyes, and Jacob continued to look deeply upset as he walked my sister and myself in the other direction.

"You have no idea how much shame I feel right now. Alice, I am so sorry about Paul's behavior, I promise you it will not go unpunished." Alice smiled at Jacob and shook her head.

"Its quite alright, I am sorry my affiliation with the Cullen's brought up such an argument. I had no idea their popularity was so polar. They seem like nice enough people-"

"We don't need to linger on such a sore subject any longer. I would dearly love to have a nice evening in town with my friends today, and if talk of the Cullen's ruins such plans, then I forbid it." Jacob smiled down at me as I tried to sound like I was in charge. The rest of the evening was delightful, although I knew Alice was deeply hurt and simply not showing it.

I had not seen Jacob since that day, nor his friends. I suppose they had left for La Push together, and I would probably not see him any time soon. What a shame.

May was coming quickly, and our relatives from the north had written to us that May was the most beautiful month, and they greatly urged us to travel towards Alaska to see them. My two younger sisters did not even consider the trip, for the soldiers were to be in town for a few more weeks and they would simply not miss their departure. To Alice, this invitation was a Godsend, even though it took a few days of my eager pushing to get her to agree to go.

"I feel like this is completely useless Bella." She was still trying to talk her way out of the voyage as we packed her bags.

"On the contrary, its a marvelous idea! I know for certain if you travel through Denali you will no-doubt come across the Cullen's. Although I wouldn't mind never seeing Rosalie again, she would most definitely invite you to her beautiful home to fully show off her riches." Alice was about to stick up for her friend, but I continued. "The minuet you and Jasper are reunited, I have no doubts you will never part again." She smiled charmingly, but I could see she didn't completely believe my words.

"Wont you come with me?" She asked, firmly closing her suitcase. I sat next to her and place her hand in my own.

"I would in a heartbeat, but who else is going to watch over our sisters while we're away? We will come back and they will both be married off to poor slobs with militia backgrounds." She laughed at this, and it was nice seeing her truly smile for once. I didn't want to admit my own selfish reason for wanting to stay in town, out of pure hope of seeing Jacob again, but I was sure Alice already knew. She had a way of being very aware of... well, everything. That's why when the Cullen's left town it was so overwhelming, because even she didn't see it coming. I patted her hand and smiled at her, "He still loves you Alice."

"Or he never loved me at all."

"Don't be foolish, you have more chance denying the suns existence than his love for you." She smiled feebly, looking deep in thought.

"Perhaps I should not go. Apparently those Cullen's can be quite dangerous..." I didn't like what Alice was alluding to. We had discussed Paul's exclamation plenty of times, and tried to understand it in vain. I had told her the story Jacob had narrated, and she simply laughed at how archaic the idea was. It was utter nonsense, but we were both fascinated by it. Paul, and even Jared and Embry, firmly believed the Cullen's were vampires. "Maybe I will return with pale skin and a thirst for blood." She laughed at this and I joined her.

"Well, we are quite pale as it is, so that would not be hard to cope with." We continued to laugh about the idea for the remainder of the night. When it was time for sleep, I found myself lying in bed, completely absorbed with the idea of vampires. What if... no. That's all just make believe, although...

Visions of Rosalie's pale skin, Edward's caramel eyes, and Emmet's hauntingly beautiful face filled my mind. It would make sense for them to be unnatural beings, because beauty such as theirs simply is not possible. I didn't sleep easy that night.

My sister left the next day, taking the best carriage we had. I waved goodbye to her and missed her the minuet she was out of sight. I felt quite alone in my house, even though there was plenty of company. There was a knock at the front door a few hours after my sisters departure, and it was Angela.

"You are heaven sent Angela, I swear it! I was just missing your company. How are you?"

"Very well! How are you and Alice?" We conversed as we walked through the garden, catching up on the weeks we has missed. I told her of the Jacobs friends, but decided the vampire details were better left unsaid. She gasped and laughed at all the right moments to be a perfect audience, and I ended the story with Alice's departure for Alaska.

"Now I have news for you Bella." Angela looked a little awkward as she arranged her next sentence. "Mr. Newton came to stay with my family after he left your home, just until he could arrange a carriage back home to Port Angeles. After a few days he decided to stay in my company and now I am pleased to inform you, were- engaged." I couldn't hold back my shock. Angela refused to make eye contact as I forced my mouth to shut. "He is a very nice man and I don't see why I can't be as happy with him as any other-"

"Angela!" I didn't even know what to say. I wanted to take her by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. How could she agree to marry such a strange little man? She deserved so much more!

"Bella, he is my fiancé . We are getting married as soon as we arrive to Port Angeles, and I would honestly love for you to support this. Your opinion means a great deal to me, and I fear I already know what it is."

"Angela, you can honestly do-"

"Hush Bella! This is a real chance at happiness and I am lucky to have this opportunity. I am not passing it by." I looked at her, completely speechless. She looked at me, her expression very serious, and she reached for my hand. "I will miss you." And with that, she walked off, leaving me completely overwhelmed, and feeling intensely alone.

Whats funny is I wasn't even going to have the wolf pack in the story at all, and it just sorta happened. Its crazy how stories have a life of their own :) I hope you all liked it!

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