Chapter 10

(Bri POV)

It's been two weeks since the stranger in the woods, so I decided it probably wasn't my step dad. Things were starting to become normal again and I like that. Tiffany didn't hang over me anymore because I was not as jumpy. Seth definitely helped with that too, by giving us updates regularly.

Today we were spending time with the Cullens mostly because of Jake. The wolves had been keeping a closer watch than usual so he didn't get to Nessie much. I couldn't help, but feel excited, as we got into Jake's Rabbit. Tiff and I had really become close to the Cullens. Esme reminded me so much of my own mother.

We pulled up to their house in record time, and Edward was at the door before we were out of the car. Nessie ran to Jacob as soon as he entered the house as usual. Once he put her down, Renesmee ran over and hugged me. Over the past weeks we had grown very fond of each other. Most of all I enjoyed talking to Carlisle. He always had amazing stories to tell, and in turn I told him more about the Aftons.

Everyone stayed in the living room, and talked for most of the day. Before we left, Alice said, "There is going to be a storm tonight, and we are going to play baseball. You four should come too."

The four of looked at each other, then Seth said, "Sure, where are you playing."

"Do you remember the place where we practiced for the newborn army?"

"Yep, we'll be there. What time."

"Come around seven. Bye."

With that she gave Tiffany and I a quick hug and danced back to Jasper. I was thrilled all of the sudden. Baseball was one of my favorite things to do with the Aftons, though I only watched. The speed the played with was incredible, and I knew tonight would be just like when I watched the Aftons.

Jacob drove us back home and Seth invited him to dinner. The four of ate quickly, and got ready to leave. We left at six thirty and after the car ride we walked a little ways into a wide clearing. The Cullens were already there, and split into teams. The first team was Carlisle, Alice, Edward, and Bella. Esme, Rosalie, Emmet, and Jasper mad up the second team. Renesmee would be watching with us.

We walked over to where Renesmee was sitting, and we all found a seat on the ground. After ten minutes, thunder boomed and they began the game. Jasper was batting against Alice as the pitcher. Her first throw was a strike, but the second one he hit into the forest. As he ran the bases I saw Edward had left, but when he returned he was carrying the ball.

The game continued for hours, and the leader constantly switched. It was drizzling lightly, and the sky was pitch black except for the moon. Tiffany was starting to fall asleep against Seth's shoulder, and Nessie was already snoring lightly. Just as Edward caught the last out, and they were about to call game, Alice stooped dead. Everyone turned to see her blank expression.

While the vampire ran over to her, all I could think was that it was either my step dad or some stranger. Either way we were in trouble. Seth and Jacob had jumped up when they saw her freeze and were scanning the woods, so Tiffany moved closer to me. In seconds the Cullens were by our sides and Alice was speaking so quickly I almost missed what she said.

"There are others of our kind coming this way. I don't know what they want, but they are almost equal to us. Seth and Jacob you are going to have to go into the woods. Bri and Tiffany just stay as still as possible with us."

Tiffany and I nodded as the two boys disappeared into the trees. The Cullens all turned towards one section of the trees while Tiff and I stayed hidden behind Emmet. We could not see the other vampire, but we knew they had arrived when Carlisle greeted them.

"Welcome. I am Carlisle and this is my family."

"Thank you, we were just passing through when we heard your game. We were wondering if you could help us." I knew that voice.

"Of course we were just finishing up. If you like you can follow us to our house were we can talk more comfortably?"

"That sounds very nice. Thank you, we will follow you." Right as the man finished his sentence a light breeze blew through the clearing and my hair. As the vampires around Tiffany and I tensed, the one voice I really hoped I wouldn't hear spoke.

As he caught my scent Aiden said, "Bri?"

I moved around Emmet's arm and looked at one part of my family. The Aftons stood in a loose line across from the Cullens. As I stared across the field, every face showed shock. Ignoring the low warning hiss from Edward I took a step around Emmet. Once I could clearly see Aiden I broke out of my shock. Before any one else recovered I ran across the small space into my best friends waiting arms.

Aiden caught me and crushed me to him, and I clung to him. For several minutes we just hugged each other, and know one said anything. After so long Matteo cleared his throat, and we released each other with me blushing. I looked back over and the Cullens and saw all of their puzzled looks. With sigh I left Aiden and walked back towards the others. Before I could explain, Edward said, "Before we talk or explain anything I still suggest we return to our home since it is late."

Peter still acting as spokes person said, "Thank you, we will follow all of."

As the vampires got ready to leave, Jacob and Seth came back out. Tiff and I walked back to the car the car with them and we rode in silence back to the Cullens' house.

Everyone else was already back and waiting on the four of us. Once we walked into the house the conversation began.

Review, review, review. The reviews so far have been amazing. Thank you guys so much. Keep the reviews coming; good and bad reviews are welcome as always. I'm going on vacation for a while so I may not be able to to update for a while. I already have the next chapter in my head though so I might put it up before I leave. Lovels you all.

B.

A/N: As you may have noticed Damien has now been changed to Aiden because I like how it sounds more.