Here is my last chapter from Alice for awhile. But I had to make this chapter so something else could be understood, and you'll see why, once you've read. But seeing as how, this chapter involves some of what Stephenie Meyer has already written I wanted to make sure that it was understood: All ownership for the Twilight Saga resides with Stephenie Meyer and not me.

Esme was sobbing tearlessly as Carlisle tried to soothe her. Even Emmett was on edge as Rosalie restrained him. "He's fine." I whispered to them, sounding more confident then I felt in that moment.

I looked back at Jane as she hissed at the ground in frustration. Aro was finally standing.

"Edward, I hadn't realized the great deal of suffering you had gone through. It makes Jane's power seem ineffective in ways." Edward glared at him, disgusted.

"But of course, you would make the alliance with the wolves. You were trying to get to Victoria before she harmed Bella's father." Edward and I snarled in unison as Aro coated Bella's name with love. She didn't belong with him.

"I don't suppose there's any chance that you've changed your mind?" Aro asked Edward hopefully. "Your talent would be an excellent addition to our little company."

Edward hesitated. From the corner of my eye, I saw both Felix and Jane grimace.

Edward seemed to weigh each word before he spoke it. "I'd…rather…not."

"Alice?" Aro asked, still hopeful. "Would you perhaps be interested in joining with us?"

It was here that everyone's attention was drawn back onto me, "No, thank you." I answered politely. I knew that he wanted both me and Edward more than anything but I wouldn't go willingly.

"Aro," Caius hissed. "The law claims them."

Edward glared at Caius. "How so?" He demanded. He must have known what Caius was thinking, but he seemed determined to make him speak it aloud. Edward was trying to get Bella to come back to us; if only he knew she hadn't completely left.

"We have yet to punish you for your failure to keep our existence a secret. You are not above the law and this could've affected us all quite drastically." I knew this was all for show but I couldn't stop my mouth once it was open.

"Caius you've come here under false pretenses. Is that not a law all on it's own that has been broken? Bella even left you for seeing the injustice on your part. Seeing as how she later became a vampire-under your decision-we are clearly, not claimed by the law." I stated in a rush.

All around us, I could hear murmured whispered for what I had just said, but they deserved the chance to hear the truth for themselves. If I was asking for help, it was only because; I felt the need to protect my family; if nobody else so we could be free.

I was all mixed up in the rush of voices as they flew around me while still trying to keep my mind a secret from Edward. All the things Bella had provided me with, were running through me head. How could she not be standing with our family?

By now everyone was looking at me-even Edward- and I was tempted to ask them what they saw; why yes, I had lost my mind, thank you.

I began to feel awkward, which was an unusual feeling for me, as I glanced down at myself. Why the hell was I glowing?

Jane stepped forward then as she began walking to our side of the meadow. Unpredicted as it was, Caius bolted forward grabbing her shoulder and throwing her backwards.

She landed; face down, in the dirt. "This doesn't hurt." She muttered as she began to stand again, "And, I've had enough of your demands."

A shriek filled the air, as Bella's figure sprinted forward. Bella jumping into the middle of the vampires protecting the one person no one had expected.

But it was too late for her, as more vampires stepped forward to attack. "Jane!"

Bella shrieked as had been played in my vision. I knew Edward hadn't seen my vision. I felt different; like I was hidden though I knew I was highly visible.

Edward's head snapped in her direction as Bella ran forward. Bella was fast, but as always, Edward was faster. I gawked at the scene I was witnessing. His arms wound themselves around her waist like steel girders and he lifted her up. Her legs went flailing as she kicked and screamed but he was relentless in his efforts.

Edward has Bella back! Finally, if I might add! Now, for a new perspective...that will be interesting. Thanks to everyone who's reviewed and to everyone who's just finished reading this chapter: please,please,please, review!!!

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