Chapter 7- Alice

"Nessie, come on time for bed." I called. She dragged her feet towards me. Her pretty little face was filled with pain. It was almost unbearable. Jazz, Edward and Carlisle were discussing what to do about Bella. We'd only just been able to get Edward to stay for a few hours before rushing to Volterra. We'd convinced him to wait for Renesmee's sake. Zafrina had come back with them; trying to make it easier on Nessie-but obviously missing her sisters. Edward came down the stairs then; it hit me like a crowbar in the face. The agonizing, permanent expression on my brother's face was unbearable. Edward just stared at the floor. Speaking only very rarely when needed. He raised his eyes and looked at Renesmee. Their expressions mirrored each others; only, Edwards was ever so slightly worse.

"Everyone, will you join us." Carlisle muttered. He missed Bella as well. She was a daughter to him. I missed her desperately too. My best friend. We all missed her. Edward, Renesmee, Esme, Jasper, Carlisle, Emmett. Suddenly, pictures flashed across my eyes. Volterra. Volturi. Planes. Cars. Edward. Bella...Renesmee. Then, the pictures were gone and my sight was clear as crystal again. Edwards's eyes lit up slightly. He would see Bella again, and he knew she was alive, at the moment. I shook off that thought. Edward turned away again. Carlisle cleared his throat. I looked up and everyone was here; they were just waiting for me and Edward. Jazz appeared by my side and I took his hand.

"Well, we've decided...to vote. Do you think we should wait to make a better decision..." Edward frowned. "Or go now..." Carlisle continued and Edward's lips twitched. "Or, can anyone suggest a better option?" Asked Carlisle. "If we go now it could start a war." Commented Rosalie. Edward Frowned. "Or if we wait then they could kill her!" He yelled at Rosalie. She jumped and scowled. Carlisle sighed. "Edward calm down." He said. Nessie ran and sat on his knee. "Sorry love." He said to Renesmee not Rosalie. She cuddled into his chest.

"But what was their reason!?" shouted Esme. She was deeply hurt by the sudden actions the Volturi had taken. Carlisle shook his head. "We don't know." He murmured to her in a soothing tone. He put his arm around her shoulders. "Well then, anyone have any suggestions or shall we just vote?" He asked. No one spoke for a minute.

Then Emmett broke the silence. "Sorry Rose, but I'm with Edward on this. And not just because I want to fight. I miss Bella too." Carlisle sighed. "Right then. Say yes if you think we should go right away...or no if you think we should risk waiting and think it through a bit better." He looked up and at Esme. "Y...es." she whispered. Then he turned to Emmett. "Of course yes." He half shouted. Carlisle looked at Rosalie. She hesitated. "Em...I'm not sure really, because I honestly do want to save Bella but, I don't want my family in danger." She bit her lip lightly and looked at the ground. "Jasper?" he asked. "Yes." He muttered. "Of course." I said. "Well then I think the decisions made. We go tomorrow. Who wants to stay with Renesmee?" Carlisle asked. She frowned. "I'm coming! You can't make me stay! I'll call Jake and he'll bring me! She's my mom I have to come!" She yelled. Carlisle sighed and looked up at Edward. "It's your decision." Said Carlisle. Renesmee looked at Edward pleading. "Please dad." She whispered. "I don't know Ness. It could be dangerous. We could all be killed." He said. "What so you'd leave me without any family? I'd rather die!" She shouted. Edward huffed. "You have Alice see's Danger." He whispered and looked at me. I scanned the future. A little snow in a few days, ooh new trend, car ride... no danger not so far. Edward nodded. "Alice take Nessie, but her in my room." Said Edward. I glided toward Renesmee. She looked up at me but didn't take my hand. "Let me stay." She begged. Edward shook his head. I lifted her onto her feet. She waved to everyone. And kissed Edward. "Night love." He said.

We drifted up the stairs. I gave her a quilt and she wrapped herself up. I turned off the light. "Night darling." I whispered. "Wait, Aunt Alice, can I ask you something?" She said quietly. I shut the door and glided to her side. "What's a matter love?" I asked. "Well, I'm Sc...Scared. What will happen to mom if we don't get there in time? And what will happen if we do" She whimpered horrified. "Shush Darling shhh. It'll all be ok. Come here." I put my arm around her and she snuggled into me. Fast footsteps were heard running up the stairs. Then Edward swung through the door. "Renesmee." He said in an agonized tone. She looked up from my chest. I moved to the side and Edward sat in my place. I stood in the corner not quite sure what to do. I sat in the chair in the corner. She whimpered into his chest and he comforted her. She finally fell into sleep. He moved her under the sheets and laid her head on the pillow. "I'll stay. You can go." He muttered to me. The pain on his face was unbearable. I left the room. Downstairs they discussed tactics and all the ways of looking at things bad and good. I couldn't listen; I was afraid of the future, of me missing something; like when the Volturi had gotten past me to get to Bella. I wandered around, finding myself in Carlisle's study. Why had I come here? I was looking for something. No idea what, what on earth could I need at this moment? The huge Volturi painting caught my eye. It was the largest in the room. The pictures appeared to...move? I must be imagining things. I examined the pictures closely. One figure stuck out at me. Caius. His cruel face grinning as people were murdered in front of him, criminals but still it was not something any normal person would enjoy. Marcus just looked bored; as usual. He looked utterly repulsed with what was happening in front of him. He stared away in remorse. It wasn't long before I realised that it wasn't the painting I was staring at; it was a vision. Aro got up from his chair-more like a throne to me- and clapped his hands together. The huge doors opened in front of him and Felix and Demetri dragged someone out into the huge domed room. I couldn't see her face, but I knew only too well who I'd be staring at if she just lifted her head. Aro grinned; she tilted her head slowly; I could almost see her face...

"Alice! Alice?!" A familiar voice shouted at me, shaking me wildly. "Alice honey!" Jasper yelled. "Alice, can you hear me? Alice? Jasper she'll be alright. Alice can you hear me?" Carlisle kept asking. I shook my head and threw my arms around Jaspers neck. "Alice you're Ok! Thank god!" He yelled at me. I hugged him tighter. I sobbed into his chest. "What Alice, what's wrong?"He was shaking me again. Edward threw the door open. Anger and pain were clear on his face. "I'm going, NOW!" He yelled. He slammed the door and the hinges screeched. "Edward! Come here! What's wrong?" Carlisle followed him down the hall. "Edward, are you just going to leave Renesmee here? Without both of her parents?" he said. Edward came to a halt then; halfway down the hall, he turned slowly to face us. His hands balled into fists and he pushed them against his sides. "I'll take her with me if you want." He said sternly. He stared into Carlisle's eyes; a whole second passed. "I'm coming!" I put in and ran to Edward's side. Everyone looked at me confused. "She's my best friend! I have to go!" I yelled at them. "Alice," said jasper. "If you go then I'm coming with you." Carlisle's face was deep in thought. Esme had a pained look on her face. "I'm in."Emmett called. He jogged to Edwards other side. "I...I can't think gimme a minute."Said Rosalie. She ran into the nearest room-Mine and Jaspers- and I heard her hit the wall. It made a loud crack. I scowled. She'll pay for that, somehow. I don't know why Carlisle was wasting time like this. Why didn't we all just go? Edward looked at me. "I'll come. I miss Bella too much to delay." Esme said quietly. Carlisle looked at her. "Well that's my vote." Said Carlisle. Rosalie came out of our room then. She went to Emmett's side but remained silent. "Shall we go into my office to discuss this?"Carlisle asked whilst gesturing to towards his office. Edward led the way and we all followed.

I searched the future and the others picked out clues and tried to figure out what they could all mean.

"And...So...if we leave Renesmee on the outside of Volterra with someone..."Edward began, "I'm coming! You can't leave me while you all go save mom!" Renesmee shouted. No one had heard her come. We'd all been busy planning and searching the future. "I didn't know you were awake, love. And it'll be dangerous; your mum would kill me if I took you with me." She looked at him pleadingly. "So you'll leave me? While you're all risk and fighting to save mum? I want-no need-to come! Please!" she begged. He looked away. Over five whole seconds passed before he finally said; with difficulty, "Fine. You can come! But, you'll have to convince Jacob everything's fine and don't tell him anything at all. If he knew he would stop us all. Or come himself and that would just ruin everything. If you can do that, you can come. (Silence) Are you tired?" he asked her. She nodded her head so he continued. "Alice will help you get ready. You can sleep in the car. Go on honey, go with Alice."I said nothing. Just took her hand and led her out of the room. "I'll be at the cottage." I called to them. We flew through the woods. We got to the cottage and the scent of Bella hit us with extreme force. A tear rolled out from the corner of Nessie's eye. She wiped it away before more came, over flowing her eyes. I kept my face composed and together for her benefit. It was difficult. I missed Bella like crazy. Would we all come back? Alive? Would any of us come back? I dismissed that thought. We hurried into her room and I threw random-but matching- Clothes onto the bed. I helped her dress before whizzing round her room packing various essentials. Her eye lids drooped. I watched from the corner of my eye; she was edging slowly towards the bed. She leaned against it-a few more seconds-she sat on the bed,-a couple more seconds-she laid down on the bed. I gave her a warning glance. "Just, (yawn) resting." She assured me. I finished packing and grasped the small, casual looking bag and placed it on my shoulder neatly. I nudged Renesmee. Her eye lashes fluttered like butterflies wings. "Come on, love." I whispered and pulled her up into my arms. I raced through the green jungle. They were all ready; just waiting for us to arrive in the garage. Edward took Renesmee in his arms.

"Alice, Jasper and Edward will go in the um...Bella's...er...car, and Esme, Emmett Rosalie and I will go in Alice's." Said Carlisle. Then it all disappeared. Pictures flew through my mind. Planes, Cars, Volterra, Caius.....Bella. Then it all went blank. My sight returned and I refocused my eyes. I shook my head and Sat in the driver's seat. Jasper may be better with information and fixing cars but I am sooo much faster. He took my hand and Edward climbed in the car. He positioned Renesmee in a comfortable position in his arms. We drove out onto the road. I searched the future for any details that would be at all useful. Stupid things ran through my mind. Fashion changes...Weather...people..........