Sorry that this chapter is very... short to put it into simple words. This is more like a filler chapter I guess since some of you may be wondering what had happened to James since he hasn't reappeared yet. This chapter will maybe explain why and what his intentions are (well... maybe that is) XD I don't want to start blabbing so let's just get on with the story.

R&R Please! DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS OF TWILIGHT

JPOV

I was back at my 'lair' as many people called it. I was still furious at that Isabella Swan girl for she had just made my mission much more difficult than it really needed to be. What were the chances of escaping from me, someone skilled in black magic?! I cursed her luck. That will never happen again as long as I stay more focused.

For now, I will stay here waiting for the perfect chance to strike the ship she was on. I laughed darkly. She thought that she had escaped from me just by boarding some random ship! How dense did she think I was? I hope she enjoys my... little present that I had left her. What is this 'present' you ask? You'll find out soon that is for sure.

Knock...knock...

"What? What is it?" I asked.

The door creaked open and out stepped my most reliable accomplice. Ah! It is none other than Nicholas Vanqui, one of the captains in charge of the many ships I owned.

"What is it, young Vanqui? I don't remember requesting for your presence..."

Without saying a word, he kneeled down on the hard stone floor.

"Forgive me for the interruption. It's just that all the ships are ready to sail off at your command. I would suggest you do it soon though for I have received information from all the ship watchers that a storm appears to be approaching."

I waved off his thought with the flick of my hand. "Don't worry about that, Vanqui. Our main target right now is that bracelet that has just fallen through the grasp of my hands. I assume that you know how to track down that Swan girl?"

I could hear his heartbeat quicken its pace. I frowned. "I have never informed you? I believe that I had before."

"D-don't be mad, my lord. It was my fault in the first place for not asking you about it. Punish me however you like if that is your wish," he said bravely. Those were one of the many qualities I liked about this man. Not only was he loyal, he would blame himself for anything that went wrong. Above all else, Mr. Vanqui has never failed me once!

"I shall not blame you for not knowing the details, Nicholas. In fact... I'll tell you right now since you are already here anyway."

I sat up from my chair and walked towards the bookcase filled with books that contained almost every spell imagineable. I took out the one labeled: Shantail de Capree Volume XI: Never Lost.

The book was leather bound and was very ragged since I had used this book more times than I could ever count. It has served its purpose time and time again! I licked the tip of my thumb before beginning to turn the pages.

Let's see... memory spells... no that's not it... binding spells... that's not it either... here it is! The famous tracking spells section!

I scanned through the entire section trying to see which spell was the one I had cast before I left that wretched town. I placed my index finger at the specific spell:

Petals Flow ~Tracking Spell #37

Purpose: used to find people from extremely far distances

Once spell has been casted (mentioned in Book X) combine the following ingredients at any time within a month.

-Lotus Petals

-Rain Water from the Everfalling Springs region

-One strand of hair from a maiden

-Two feathers of a five year old falcon

-Three pebbles from the Tantolion Mountain Range

Pour mixture into a ceramic bowl made entirely out of red clay. Place a lotus flower on top along with a leaf from a willow tree. At the command of the weilder, the leaf shall spin around the lotus flower and point towards the direction of the person who had been affected by the spell; will only last for two months before evaporating into nothingness.

This was a very quick spell I would have to say. Usually the ones I used would last for over years to come but they required very rare ingredients that costed a lot of money. I was not about to waste them for a simple helpless girl such as Isabella Swan.

With the book, I headed over to my shelf holding thousands of spell ingredients that would take years to name. I looked up and down the shelf occasionally grabbing a few bottles here and there until I had everything I needed.

I set everything down on a table not too far away from here. Grabbing a bottle, I poured each ingredient in and a puff of black smoke appeared from it. The mixture was no longer clear but instead, it was a darkish green color.

"Vanqui, hand me the bowl next to you."

Hurrying, he grabbed the specified object and placed it on the table. I yanked it from its spot and poured the contents of the bottle into it. Next, I lightly tossed the flower and leaf onto the surface of the murky water. With the snap of my fingers, it disappeared from where it was and into the hands of Nicholas Vanqui. He almost dropped it but quickly recovered.

"Make sure you don't drop that! I had used the last of the ingredients so you cannot make any mistakes when handling it!" I yelled.

"Y-yes, Lord James!"

I nodded. "Good. Remember to keep it in a cool place and never let it reach a warm temperature! When you wish, say the name: Isabella Marie Swan. The leaf with rotate around the lotus flower a couple of times before stopping. Head towards the direction it points to."

"Of course, my lord."

I clapped my hands. "Now head out and bring back the girl dead or alive for I do not care. Just make sure that you have the Eternal Bracelet!"

When I was finished, he ran out the door. As soon as it closed, I strided towards the door located on the other side of the room. I went through it and looked sadly at the iceberg that had captured Victoria. She was in the fetal position with her long orange like hair spread out like a fan.

I whispered, "Don't worry, Victoria... It is only a matter of time before I have the Eternal Bracelet within my reach once again. I vow that I will save you even if I have to sacrifice my life in the process..."

Did you like this chapter? I sort of found this chapter a little bit sweet (but not because James is hunting after Bella) since he is going through all this trouble just to save her and would even die if that was what it took to free Victoria. :) Of course that is just my opinion.

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