"I don't like the idea of Nessie coming with us."

"Bella, we don't have a choice. IF we leave her behind, who knows who can come and attack her."

"Nobody would dare attack her. Jake and the pack are here. She is well protected."

"I would agree with Bella, Edward."

"Rosalie, I know you want to protect Nessie. Keeping her out of the loop will not protect her."

"Why don't we just ask her? You know she is listening."

I was always disappointed when Dad gave me up like that. Aunt Alice couldn't see me or Jake in her visions but Dad sure could hear the both of us. I stepped away from the wall that I was huddled against.

"Nessie, what do you think dear?"

"I don't want to be a risk to anyone."

"See, I told you she should be left behind."

"She is at risk no matter what," Dad said.

"Dad, I will stay here."

I saw Aunt Alice smirk. She new I wouldn't stay behind for very long. She looked at my father and then ran from the room so he couldn't get a read on her. No doubt she was singing in her head. The only clue I had was the look on my father's face.

"Are you sure you want to stay behind?"

"Jake will be here with me. I'll be safe."

"See, Bella, isn't that better? You get your way but treat your daughter like an adult."

Seeing my mother happy was good. I figured that with whatever I was going to do next, she would not be that upset with me. I turned around and left the room. I was going to get my plan into effect before anyone could tell me different.

I found Jake sitting outside staring off into the distance. I sat down on the grass next to him and rested my head on his shoulder.

"You remind me a lot of your mom."

"How is that?"

"She kept your father out of a fight before she was turned. You are doing the same thing now to me."

"No. I'm not. I just told my mother that to put her at ease. I have an idea. We'll be a few hours behind everyone else but it should work."

Jacob looked at me quizzingly. I just smiled and then headed towards my car. Jacob followed me and got into the passenger side. I drove a good distance away from the house before I pulled over.

"So what's your idea?"

"We're going a few hours behind. If I understand the stories about the Volturi, then we are going to need a lot of help."

"So what are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking that we should talk to the Denali Clan, the pack, and any other friends we can get a hold of. I can talk to Alice and see if she can give us updates on what is happening."

"I am down with that idea."

"Let's go talk to Sam first. After we explain to him, I will call the Denalis."

"One thing first."

"What's that?"

"Let me drive, honey."

I laughed until I saw that he was serious. I lowered my head as I got out of the car to switch seats with him. He smiled at me as he got in the driver's seat, then frowned. I didn't move the seat back for him as I usually did. I had to smirk about that.

The drive wasn't too awful. I was getting rather tired and hungry but was anxious to make sure plans were set to ensure my family's safety.

"We can eat at Sam and Emily's."

"I don't want to impose on them, Jake."

"They won't mind. Trust me."

I shrugged. I knew they wouldn't mind but I was hoping for a little alone time with Jacob.

We parked behind Sam's truck. We heard laughter coming from the house as we got out of the car. I had to smile at the thought. Even though Sam is a werewolf, he was able to have a normal happy family. It made me think if Jacob and I would ever be able to have a family.

"What are you slightly smiling about?"

"I was just thinking about something. It was nice."

"Are you going to share the thought? I'm not like your father who can hear everything."

"Not right now. First let's handle business first. I will explain later."

"Looking forward to it."

We walked up to the door and knocked. We heard the laughter cease. Sam came to the door and opened the door carefully. He smiled warmly and ushered us in.

"What brings you here Jake?"

"Actually, Nessie needs to speak to you."

Sam then looked at me. I could tell he was trying to get a feel about the situation. He changed his look to puzzled.

"What can I do for you Nessie?"

"There is a battle coming. My family is in danger."

"Nessie, we haven't even thought about a decent fight since you were born. A few of us have even stopped phasing. Leah now has a happy life. She has married and moved away."

"This fight will not be here. This will be in Italy. I am asking for volunteers to go. My family will leave in the morning. I will be staying behind. At least until I get everyone else gathered."

"Volunteers we can do. What is the situation?"

"Most of the Volturi have been using human females to breed beings like me."

Sam growled as he glimpsed at Emily.

"Did they mate or just use them as incubators?"

"Does it matter?" I asked.

"If they mated, then we would not get involved. That would be like us calling a grizzly a brown. It doesn't matter they are still a bear. Your parents mated and, knowing what could happen, still gave birth to you. Same situation could apply."

"There is only one that mated out of all of them Marcus."

"Will he and his child be present?"

"His daughter will be sent away once my family has arrived to avoid her harm. Marcus, however, will be present."

"So we should protect this leech?"

"It would be preferred only because of his daughter. We cannot risk a retaliation from the daughter."

"That is understandable. We all have families that we need to look after now as well."

"So, we can ask for volunteers?"

Sam looked again at Emily. Emily nodded. He looked at me again.

"I will be one of the volunteers. I am sure most of the pack will follow."

"Thank you, Sam."

"Our pack and the Cullens have the same goal. To protect and live in peace. It is hard to say no to that."

"Well, now it is hard to say no," Jacob interjected.

"Are you two hungry?" Emily chimed in.

"Starving," Jacob said with a huge smile.

"Yes," I said.

Emily smiled and headed over to me. She handed me a child, smiled, and then walked into the kitchen. I stood there holding the baby and just stared into the warm brown eyes. The little boy was gorgeous.

My mind drifted to the thought I had earlier. Could Jacob and I ever have a child as beautiful as this? When I looked at Jacob, I felt that he had the same thought.

We stayed at Same and Emily's for about an hour. I know Jacob wanted to get home but, I needed to walk.

"Hey, Jake, can we just take a walk on the beach?"

"Sure. Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Nothing I cannot handle."

"Okay."

We headed towards the Beach. About five minutes into the walk, I found a huge log that anyone could sit on. Jacob came and sat down next to me.

I couldn't help but be wary of Jacob. There were times where I wished I didn't want him. Sometimes it was hard to curve the impulse to attack him. He felt me staring and turned to look at me. We just sat there and stared at each other. That moment, my heart began to race.

The kiss began very gently. Jacob's lips were soft, warm, and very inviting. It was so intoxicating. I was actually dizzy.

Jacob's arms encircled my waist. He held me closely to him. I could smell his woodsy scent. I entangled my fingers into his hair.

We landed on the sand.

"Are you sure?" Jacob whispered.

I silenced him with a kiss.

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