New Moon: Roadblocks

What if...Jasper had managed to get to Bella?

Here's what Stephenie wrote in New Moon, p 29: "There was ... a grisly snarling that seemed to be coming from deep in Jasper's chest. Jasper tried to shove past Edward, snapping his teeth just inches from Edward's face."

This one's different, though. I'm writing the scene from Jasper's point of view! Enjoy!

We all watched as Bella began to unwrap Edward's gift. She stuck her finger under the tape to try to rip it up, but she didn't manage to. "Shoot," she mumbled when she gave herself a paper cut. I stopped breathing, glaring at the exposed blood, and tried not to let it incapacitate me.

Then, overprotective Edward flung himself at Bella, yelling, "No!" I sighed. He was underestimating me, thinking that one paper cut would make me lose it. They crashed into the cake, and Bella landed in the shattered crystal cake plate. A long, sharp shard of glass carved a line through Bella's forearm, and bright red blood flowed from the open wound. Then, I did lose it.

My conscience flew in the opposite direction from me as I hurled myself at the blood. It was my only focus now. The room, and Alice, had melted away from around me. Edward curved around Bella, and I slammed into his body. He was merely a roadblock, something I had to fight my way blindly through to get to Bella. She smelled so good, and I needed to feed. I snarled under my breath and thrashed against Edward, snapping my teeth at him. I felt hands bind my hands behind my back, but I fought on. There were two roadblocks now, one in front and one behind, and I was determined to get past both.

"Come on, Jasper," I heard distantly from behind me. I couldn't tell who spoke. Rosalie appeared in my line of vision and pushed Edward out of the way, grabbing me around my arms. I struggled against Rosalie's binding grip and whoever was behind me, and eventually, we all three went tumbling to the yard.

I couldn't smell it so strongly now, but it was definitely there. Making sure Rosalie, and whoever else was with us in the yard, wouldn't notice until it was too late, I ran back into the house. The door was shut, but it was just another easily passed roadblock, and I broke through it. I pushed my way against Edward, who was now back in front of me. He was younger, but I was more experienced, and it took little time to pass him. I didn't worry about my thoughts revealing my strategy; my methods were more complex than anything he would be able to defend against. I had to fight Carlisle, too, which was hard; after all Carlisle had done for me, it went against my grain to crush him so easily. But he gave in quickly, due to his hate of violence, and I made my way to Bella.

But then, a flash of black hair appeared in my sight. It was Alice. She had taken up the guard, and was protecting Bella. "Jazz," she whispered. Her melodic voice cracked my wild instincts. "Jazz, don't do this." I was torn. Alice...or the hypnotic, pulsing, tempting blood? I pushed past her, gently but with force. Then, I reached Bella—and her blood.

I leaned down. "Jasper, no!" Alice cried. "Edward, I've got it, relax," she added. "You and Carlisle stay back!" She wrapped her arms around my waist. They were slender, but strong. "Jasper—don't—do—this!" She pushed with all her might against me. And, just like that, I stopped. I gained enough composure to hold my breath, and in doing so, I couldn't smell her anymore. I sat down on the ground, abruptly full of regret.

"Let's go," Alice suggested, gently guiding me out the door frame. I let her drag me away from Bella and the blood, and the mess I'd made.

Rosalie, Emmett, and Esme were in the yard. Emmett was looking away, but Rosalie was glaring at me, and Esme had a soft expression on her face. "I'm sorry," I mumbled, barely audible, before shaking Alice's arms off me, and running toward the woods.

awww, poor Jasper. i love it when he needs to be comforted. (haha step aside Alice!) like the new pen name? it's my favorite things (in no particular order. if it was in order then it would be TwilightParamoreEvanescence but i like it this way better.). okay, review, don't ghostread or i'll track you down and grind your bones to make my bread!! lovelovelove, m