Memories of Love and War fans...I hope you like this. Theres a little bit of Bella and Edward in here as well. (: Please tell me if you want to see more of something, something you didn't like...anything really.

This is a huge chapter for Alice and Jasper. *wink wink* and I hope you like alllll the fluff.

"Are you sure you're ready?" Emmett said warily, glancing at Edward who was sitting beside him. "Maybe you should try another time."

"No." I confirmed. "I need to get out of this bed."

I had been in here for what seemed like a lifetime. Perminent bedrest was so frustrating. I never got up to do anything myself. Now I knew a small fraction of what severly injured men had to deal with. I had decided earlier that morning that I would get out of this bed with or without their help.

Rose gave me the same look Emmett had, extremely unsure of my plan. Bella rubbed my back gently, "It's only been a few days Alice. He's right, there's no rush."

"I interuppted one wedding, I won't delay this one any longer." I replied stubbornly. I wanted to at least try walking. I needed to know I was getting better.

Rose nodded, realizing I wasn't going to budge on this. She grabbed one of my hands while Bella held fast to the other.

"One step at a time." Bella said.

Their support was the only thing keeping me standing. My stomach ached terribly. I winced, but was determined to at least stand.

"Miss. Hale?" I heard Jasper's voice calling for Rose from down the hall. "Mrs. Cullen want's to see you outsite, details about your parents departure I think."

When Jasper walked into our hospital corridors, he stopped in the doorway, wide eyed.

"Alice..." He said, startled about me being out of bed. "What are you doing? You should be resting..."

"We already tried that." Rose said, giving me a look. She sighed, "Alice wanted to try walking. Jasper, you're stronger than I am, make sure she doesn't hurt herself? I'll go talk to Esme."

Jasper blinked, snapping back into reality at the sound of her order, and began walking over to me. "Of course."

Emmett shook his head, "Rose, don't bother him like that. I'm sure he's busy. Edward and I would be happy to-"

Rose shot him a look, and that was all it took for Emmett to shut his mouth. I gave Rose a pleading look, and she shrugged.

"You would be happy to do it, wouldn't you Major?" She prodded, her large blue eyes looking helpless. I rolled my eyes at Emmett and he gave me a knowing smile. Rose knew exactly what she had to do to get what she wanted.

Jasper nodded, taking off his hat. "Absolutly."

Rose let go of my hand and began walking out. She had moved too quickly. Caught of guard at the loss of her to lean on, I stumbled.

"Alice!" Bella panicked, trying to keep me upright. My legs shook under my weight. I was losing feeling in them.

Both Edward and Emmett stood up, ready to grab a hold of me. Jasper moved fast though, and grabbed my hand before I fell.

Rose gasped and covered her mouth, realizing what she had done. "Alice! I'm so sorry, are you okay? I should have warned you..."

"It's alright." Jasper said to Rose and Bella. "I've got her."

I looked up at him and swallowed, feeling a whole new type of weightless.

Rose left after making sure I was okay, and Bella let go of me to stand next to Edward. The light came through the window, masking their faces with a haze of dust that was now highlighted in the room. I looked at Jasper, whose face was inches from mine. The connection I felt with him was incredible, unlike anything I had ever felt.

His grip was strong, and I felt his other hand set firmly around my waist. He wasn't being rough at all yet his grip felt solid. He looked at me with a smile that in that moment I believed could end the war all together, and said, "I've got you."

After a moment, I tore my gaze away from him to look down at my feet.

One step at a time...how hard can it be?

I leaned against him, trying to be as cautious as possible. I could feel four pairs of eyes on me, waiting to see what would happen. I looked over at Emmett, who nodded and gave me an encouraging grin.

Edward took a long drag of his cigar and blew out a long stream of smoke that filled the room with a familiar tabacco smell. Bella finally sat next to him and watched with curiousity.

I closed my eyes and held my breath, waiting for the world's gravity to fall on me as I took my first step. Jasper kept me upright. I felt the warmth of his body so close to mine as step by step we went further down the long room. It was empowering, yet at the same time exhausting. Jasper helped me across the room, and I a lot of my weight was on him.

"Surely you have something better to do..." I breathed, realizing I was much more tired than I thought I would be. We had gotten to the door way exiting the house. And I thought my knees were numb when I started.

Jasper frowned, as if helping me with my pathetic attempt at keeping balance was the best thing he could do with his time. "No. I don't mind at all."

"Good." I said, "Because now we have to walk all the way back."

He laughed, making me smile. "Don't worry, we have all day."

I gripped his hand tighter, "I might take you up on that."

Deep breath after deep breath, small step after small step. It seemed like ages, but we made it back to the end of the room where my bed was. I wasn't excited about getting back into bed or letting go of Jasper's comforting hand, but I was finished fighting my body.

"You did great Ali!" Emmett said and came over to give me a small hug. He led me back so I could take the weight off my feet.

"You must be kidding..." I said as I sat down, knowing Emmett was being sarcastic. Although I winced involuntarily when I sat down, just walking a bit seemed to help the pain lessen.

"He's right. You did fantastic considering what happened to you." Edward said, getting up with his wife. Bella rested her hand on his arm, "I'll come visit you in the morning?"

I nodded toward her, finally allowing myself to rest in bed. "Thank you."

Emmett said he was going to find Rose so he could talk to her about a few things. I imagined they had a lot to discuss. After what happened with my injury, her parents were appauld. They decided to leave before we could even begin to plan another wedding. They were extremely weathy and even with all of the trouble it took for them to get here, they left without caring about what Rose wanted. I could see why she left them for something like this.

Jasper's worried look brought me out of my thoughts. "I feel bad leaving you here alone."

"I'll be fine. I'm sure I'll fall asleep soon." I assured him. "Thank you for helping, I needed to get on my feet."

He grinned, which he seemed to be doing more of around me. "My pleasure."

He picked up his hat, and his boots thunked on the wooden floor. He turned around at the door, as he had done a few times before. But his face was concered.

"Alice. I have a question for you and need you to be honest with me."

I smiled, I always loved it when he started the conversation. "What is it?"

Jasper didn't smile back, though. "Has James Hunter come to visit you? Has he been around you at all?"

I shifted in bed, not expecting that question. It took me awhile to match a face with that name. James Hunter...

It clicked in one instant. The day I found Emmett. He was playing poker. James. Long blonde hair, tense eyes, smug grin.

"No, why?"

"It's probably nothing. He just...he has a history. I needed to make sure."

History. Of what?

The way James looked at me that day. Intense was the first word that came to my mind, but it was more than that.

"Jasper." I said, a sudden fear came over me. Rose's story about Royce fashed in my head. "What happens if-"

"Alice." He said. He walked closer to me, resting his hand on mine. The same flow of energy happened again. "I didn't mean what I said, please don't take this seriously. I don't want you to worry at all." He shook his head, feeling guilty for mentioning it.

I didn't say anything. I looked down at myself in the bed, and if my assumptions were true, I knew why he had asked. I was practically imobile, unable to walk on my own let alone defend myself. He was just checking. It didn't mean anything.

"How about I come visit you every night and every morning. That way you won't be afraid."

"I couldn't ask you to do that."

"You didn't. I offered." His voice was steady, confident in his decision. "I'll come over later tonight; Nothing's going to happen to you Alice. I didn't mean to frighten you."

All I could do was nod, still in a daze.

"What can I do to reassure you?" He asked. I was surprised at the shear desperation in his voice. The worry I had never seen before on his face. When I had gotten shot, the panic was different. This was something different and I couldn't place it.

I didn't answer. I only looked at him thinking of all the possibilites of what my nightmares would be like tonight.

He leaned forward, closer even then when he had been walking with me. Less than inches from me, he lifted his head that was level with mine for that brief second and kissed my forehead. I closed my eyes, feeling the comfort his body close to mine. I didn't know how long, but it felt like too short when the kiss ended.

"He'll have to get through me to get to you." He whispered. "Nothing is going to happen while I'm here. Do you believe me?"

I didn't have to think about the answer to that. "Yes. I trust you."

He stayed there for a moment, and lifted his hand and stroked my cheek. I thought my heart was going to burst through my chest as his hand caressed my face.

Jasper pulled himself away from my hospital bed, "I'll tell Emmett about James as well, though I'm sure he's keeping an eye out for you. I'll come back tonight to check on you."

I smiled at him a little, watching him slip back into his ways of being a soldier. "Goodbye Jasper."

He turned his head, tipped his hat, and smiled back as he walked out the door.

I closed my eyes, feeling the relaxing breeze through the open window. I took in a deep breath, replaying those moments over and over again. I fell back to sleep shortly after. Jasper would be back soon and in that moment, that was all that mattered.

This chapter was a suprise for me as well, I hadn't planned on writing this chapter, but it popped in my head and it was too good and oppurtunity to pass up. Rose ships Alice and Jasper hehe. Emmett is aborable and oblivious...as usual. (:

Jasper kissed her. What? *Swoons* But what about James?

So, how was it?