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Emmett's POV (from the time Rosalie stormed out to the present)

"Emmett, I'm sorry. I'm causing you so much grief. You aren't one to fight with anyone." She whispered.

"Babe, it's ok. You will always be my first priority. Just relax and give it some time. Things have a way of working themselves out." I told her. I understood how difficult this was for her and no matter how many times she tore me apart I would always forgive her.

"Your attitude makes me crazy! You are so laid back, trusting that everything will just work out. Everyone's lost their mind over this human!" she growled at me exasperated I'm sure.

"Maybe you should make an effort to get to know Bella and see if she was really a threat." I tried to reason with her knowing it wouldn't work. "Ask yourself if your hatred for this girl is really just a fear of her."

"What?" She shrieked, "Have you completely lost it? How dare you imply that I am afraid of a mere human? I am not afraid of anything"

I watched as the love of my life hurl the door open and made her escape from me. I felt my heart shatter. I was caught between her and the rest of the family. I love my family. I know we aren't a traditional family but they are there for me no matter what! I would do just about anything for them. Rosie was my reason for being I love her more than life it's self. I needed time to figure out my own feelings about Bella and pick a side. I just had a feeling the side I would pick would put my opposite of my Rosie and I'm not sure she would ever forgive me for that. Bella had been so worried about me thinking she was a threat but I know she isn't. She isn't a malicious person. I could see that from Alice's visions. I was just as captivated by her just as the rest of the family had become. During the chorus of Alice's visions I had come to think of Bella as a little sister and felt an unexplainable need to protect her. I thought back to the night Rosie has almost killed Bella. (FLASHBACK)

Rosalie had been going on about why Bella being here was a bad idea. She had just spat the words "Emmett we are vampires it's unnatural for us to have a human running around our house. Bella doesn't belong here." When we realized she was walking past. We all froze. She had tried to run but Rosie caught her and spun her around. I yelled at her to stop I had Rosie in my arms but in a blind fury she tore herself away from me. I heard her tell me that Bella was too dangerous to leave alive. Just then the rest of the family was there. Edward and Jasper were between Rosalie and Bella. I grabbed Rosie and pushed her behind me. They were growling at her, she was growling at them and I was trying to avoid a fight. I remember the relief I felt that Edward and Jasper had stepped in. I think I would have stopped her but I am sure it would cost me the love of my life.

I knew I didn't want to lose Rosalie but I just don't think I could live with myself if I allowed her to take Bella's life. I knew at that moment I had picked a side and I just prayed it wouldn't cost me my reason for living. I sat down on our bed miserably with my head in my hands feeling anxious about how to tell Rosalie I was not going to side with her this time. I heard Alice knock on the door and enter the room.

"Emmett, I am so sorry! This is tearing you to pieces. I'm here if you want to talk" She said crossing the room to place a tiny hand on my shoulder. "You should know I had a talk with her. I have seen her make piece with all of this. Oh, and Emmett your not going to lose her, although she will be pissed when you tell her."

"Will it come to her trying to hurt Bella again?" I chocked out.

"Not when you tell her you won't allow her to. I will let you know if she does. Ok?" She said. "She's coming back. I will leave you two to talk."

I heard Rosie glide through the door but I couldn't bring myself to look up. I simply whispered, "If you don't want to get to know her that's fine."

"I am going to try to get to know her." She uttered.

"The pixie got ya didn't she?" I smiled at the thought that everything might be ok.

"Yes that infernal pixie got me." she grumbled.

"I think that it will be good for all of us." I said trying unsuccessfully to contain the joy in my tone.

"Rosie there is something you should know." I began, "I think of Bella like a little sister. I have to protect her." I paused looking in to her eyes they were burning with fury.

"You would side against me!" She stammered.

"I don't want to have to, Rosalie, but to answer your question. If you attack her again I will take the place right where I belong and that is between you and Bella. I will do it not only to protect her but you as well Rose. This isn't you. You will hate yourself if you do this, it will end up destroying you and I will not allow it." I whispered that was all the voice I could muster.

"Are you doing this for me or her?" She roared.

"Baby, I'm doing this for everyone. I am sorry if this hurts you but I can't allow you to harm the girl. By doing so you would harm yourself as well as this family." I said as I watched her stare out the window silently. I knew the conversation was over she would not speak to me until she calmed down if she ever would.

"I'll give you some time to think." I said as I walked out of the room softly closing the door behind me. My Family was waiting down stairs for me. I walked over to Esme, who wrapped me in a hug as I dry sobbed on her shoulder. I knew Alice said I wouldn't lose her and she would be pissed but it didn't make it any easier. I felt exhausted from the stress of the day and Esme our eternal momma knew I would need a shoulder to lean on. The tiny woman stood there holding me in a motherly embrace trying to comfort me. I felt Jasper's calming waves wash through me. I was immersed in a group hug as Jasper, Alice and Carlisle joined Esme. After I was able to calm myself Jasper suggested that he and I go hunting.

Jasper and I left to go hunting he was me favorite hunting partner because we always ended up in a tournament of sorts. He was just as big of a kid as I was when it was just the two of us. We always ended up in a wrestling match and coming home with tattered shreds that were once clothing. That always annoyed Alice. I always, almost felt bad but our hunting trips were so much fun I couldn't bring myself to feel remorse for the total destruction of the clothes she loved to buy. We ran for hours just enjoying the wind in our faces it was so liberating to be able to run freely without having to worry about what anyone would think if they saw us. I hated having to pretend I was slow, clumsy, and weak. I hated having to plod along to keep the humans from suspicion. We finally stood at the edge of a cliff.
"I thought you could use some time away. I want you to know Alice and I are here for you so is Edward as are Carlisle and Esme." Jasper began, "I know it was hard to tell her you would protect Bella from her. I am grateful to you for standing with us to protect Bella."

"She's special to you." I said.

Jasper grinned, "Yes she is. She is after all she is a grandchild from the line of my sister. She is my niece."

"So are you going to insist she call you Uncle J." I teased.

"Ugh! Please don't!" he groaned.

"Ok. Sorry bro. I won't tease you about that again. There are plenty of other things to tease you about." I told him.

He lunged at me and I met him head on and just like that we were engaged in our routine wrestling match. We grappled on the edge of the cliff until we plummeted over the edge and the ground groaned as we collided with the earth below. I emerged victorious from our match.

"I got cha again!" I crowed.

"You know I always let you win, right?" Jasper asked.

"Yeah! Yeah! I'd say that to if I just got my ass handed to me." I said as I dove into a tree to escape Jasper. I expertly scaled the tree and then back up the cliff. I could hear Jasper in pursuit. He could be one scary dude when he wanted to be. I knew I couldn't beat him in a serious match and I always retreated just before I pushed him into kicking my ass. Once we were back on the cliff I began my hunt. I could smell a grizzly a few miles away. I took off after it.

I know this was short but the next chapter will be worth it. It will be a shopping trip with Alice and a double date with E&B AND A&J. I hope it will be worth it.