Woohoo! Final chapter! I would like to thank all of you that have been following this story and have reviewed. Your reviews really mean a lot. I hope you have enjoyed this story so far, and I hope you like the ending! I do not own Twilight.

Jasper laughed as Alice ran frantically around the house. For the past month that he had been home, she had been trying to plan Bella and Edward's wedding. He had actually been a great help in the wedding planning. He tried to occupy himself to keep from thinking about the Volturi.

His wounds had healed, but they had left terrifying scars. Every time Jasper looked at himself in the mirror, he wondered if Marcus would stay true to his word that the Volturi would come back for him and destroy anyone who got in their path. He was paranoid that his family wouldn't be prepared if they came. His discussion with Carlisle helped calm him. Carlisle knew Aro better than any of the other Cullens, so he was absolutely certain that he would allow Alice to see if the Volturi were coming. He explained that Aro relished in the fact that his victims would live in fear until they met their fate. The Cullens were still taking precautions, such as never allowing Jasper to be alone.

Jasper was so lost in thought that he didn't know Edward was standing right behind him. He put a reassuring hand on Jasper's shoulder.

"Carlisle, Emmett, and I are going on a hunt while the girls are going dress shopping for the wedding. Would you like to join us?" Edward offered.

Jasper nodded and followed Edward out the door. They stood at the front porch and waved at the girls as they climbed into the car. Alice opened the door to the passenger side, when her eyes glazed over. Terror flashed through her eyes for a split second after she received her vision. She looked to Edward unsure of what to say. They nodded to each other, then Alice got in the car, and the girls drove off. Jasper didn't need to be an empath to know that something was terribly wrong.

"Edward, what did Alice see?" Jasper asked.

Edward took a deep breath, even though he didn't need to.

"Ather allowed Alice to receive a vision of Chelsea and Afton returning to Volterra with a new vampire they had met on their mission."

"This vampire must obviously have a special gift for them to bring him back to Aro," Carlisle noted.

"He does," Edward continued, "This vampire can see the future."

A look of pure horror crossed Jasper's face. He could only stare at Edward in disbelief. This reminded him of the conversation he had with Edward the day after he returned home.

Jasper was relieved to be home with his family. However, he needed to be alone. He slipped out the door as everyone had split up to do various activities. He had to get away from his family, well just Edward really, and think. He didn't want Edward reading his mind and being concerned for him. He ran until he found a tree to his liking. He quickly shimmied up to the top of the tree. He sat on the highest branch, reliving the nightmare that his family just managed to rescue him from.

He thought of Jane causing him to collapse to the ground in pure agony. Caius and Aro cutting him with the dagger that had a blade of fire. His mind lingered on Marcus's final words to him.

"You better take a good look at your family, Jasper. If they get in the way when we come back for you, we will destroy each and every one of them and force you to watch them burn."

He feared for the people he was proud to call his family. He feared for Alice. He didn't want to be the reason they were destroyed. His head snapped up as he heard the cracking of a branch below. In a flash, Edward was perched on the same branch that he was.

"Can I talk to you, Jasper?" he asked almost nervously. He knew that Jasper had wanted to be alone.

"Sure," Jasper responded as he leaned his back against the trunk, turning to face his brother.

"Jasper…words will never be able to express the gratitude that I feel. I honestly did not realize how strong you really are, and I admire your strength. You were willing to be tortured just so my mate could remain human until I wanted her to be changed. I am very sorry that you had to suffer through what you did, and I will never be able to thank you enough."

"We're brothers, Edward, and I would be willing to go through anything for my family. I would do it again should the need ever arise. I didn't really realize it until Aro brought it up, but I do feel like I am a part of this family," Jasper said with a small smile.

They sat in a comfortable silence until Edward spoke up.

"I know what Marcus said to you before we saved you. You are scared for Alice's safety."

Jasper just nodded. He didn't know how to respond in any other way.

"Don't worry, Jasper. Aro desires for Alice to be in his guard as well. He wants her for her gift. He won't destroy her because he believes that she will be of great use to him."

Jasper nodded again. At that moment, he was able to relax. He felt reassured that Aro would not have Alice destroyed. The two brothers jumped down from the tree and made their way back to the house.

All reassurance that Jasper once possessed vanished. Aro had a vampire that could see the future. He would have no reason to have Alice in his guard. Marcus's words would come true, each member of his family would cease to exist of they got in Aro's way. Jasper had to get away, to process what was happening.

"I have to be alone," Jasper said. He began to walk toward the forest, but turned back to his father and brothers. "Please let me be alone. I really need to collect my thoughts."

They nodded in understanding and watched with worry as Jasper ran out of their sight. He continued running until he was miles away from the house. He stopped in the middle of the forest. He ran his hand through his honey blonde hair.

"This can't be happening," he muttered to himself.

He felt his cell phone vibrating in his pocket. He assumed it was Carlisle or Edward just checking up on him. He looked at the caller I.D. in shock. It belonged to an unknown number. Hesitantly, he answered the phone.

"Hello?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly.

"Ah, Major, so good to hear your voice again!"

Jasper's eyes widened as he recognized the voice. He was pretty sure that if he had a heart, it would have stopped beating in this moment.

"By your silence I take it that you've gotten the news. We have had the honor of adding a new vampire to the guard, a vampire that can see the future. You're a man of intelligence, Major, so you now know that I have absolutely no use for your lovely wife," Aro taunted him through the phone. "Well, I didn't call just to remind you of the wonderful news. I called to let you know that everyone is looking forward to your own upcoming addition to the guard.

"I know that Caius and Marcus are looking so forward to retrieving you and bringing you back to Volterra. Demetri and Felix are excited for your return, aswell. They are hoping to learn your fighting style and military techniques. Even Jane wants you to return. So far in her existence, you're her favorite victim to torture. It would be wise of you just to cooperate with us, Jasper. If your family gets in our way…well, I'm sure you know what will happen."

Confidence and determination surged through Jasper as Aro finished his little speech. He smirked slightly as he responded to Aro.

"You of all people should know that I won't cooperate with the Volturi. The only way you can get me to join the Volturi is if you find me."

"We have the best tracker in the world and a psychic in our midst," Jasper could hear a trace of anger in Aro's words, "Understand this, Major Whitlock, we will find you, and you will be a member of my guard!"

"Good luck," Jasper chuckled.

With that, he shut the phone and dropped it. He turned back in the direction of the Cullens' house. He sighed, unsure of when he would get to see his family again, but he vowed he would return after this was over. He turned and ran, not even glancing back.

I hoped you liked this story! The sequel should be up soon. In case you were wondering about Ather, he will become more important in the sequel. Please read and review! Also, don't be afraid to message me suggestions of things you guys would like to see in the sequel. I'm open to your ideas!

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