Chapter XIII

Mia looked at herself into body-mirror. She pulled her dark brown hair into a low ponytail and let a few pieces of her hair fall out of ponytail. She was dressed warmly; in dark jeans, black boots with lace wrapped around her ankle, dark red sweater and then put on black jacket. I should really start wearing something lighter.

She took a deep breath without a reason before she made her way down stairs. Anna was taking a beer out of the fridge and Noah was cleaning his gun. Mia walked inside the kitchen casually and they looked at her, a hit of confusion hit their face when they saw how she was dressed.

"Going somewhere?" Noah asked.

"Yeah." Mia answered. "I have a date with Edward Cullen."

"Oh, so that's the boy you've been daydreaming all the time." Anna teased.

"Daydreaming?" Noah repeated, looking at Anna. "Edward Cullen?" Noah said, looking at Mia.

"Yep." Mia nod. "He wants to meet you."

"Really?" Anna exclaimed.

"Yeah. He's right outside." Mia said.

"Well, bring him in." Anna said, while Noah flipped his gun closed.

"Noah…" Mia spoke and Noah looked at her. "Don't shot him." Mia teased before she went towards the entrance door.

Mia opened the door and invited Edward inside. She led him into the kitchen where Anna was barely waiting to meet him and Noah had non-emotional face. He got up from the chair as they walked inside and standed besides Anna.

"Chief Forbes. Mrs. Forbes." Edward spoke formally. "I want to formally introduce myself. I'm Edward Cullen." Edward introduced himself, extending his gloved hand towards Noah.

"Hi, Edward." Noah said, shaking his hand and Edward extended his hand towards Anna.

"It's nice to meet you, Edward." Anna said with a wide smile on her face. "Mia was very secretive about your relationship." Anna said, winking at Mia.

"Anna!" Mia hissed at her in whisper, earning a quite chuckle from Edward.

"Mia won't be out too long tonight. She's just gonna play baseball with my family." Edward informed them.

"Baseball?" Noah repeated, glancing at Mia.

"Yes, sir, that's the plan." Edward nod.

"Aw, that's nice." Anna commented, sweetly.

"I'll take good care of her. I promise." Edward said.

"I bet she can take care of herself on her own." Noah commented under his breath.

Mia glared at him and Anna punched him into his leg with the back of her hand, making hold back a groan. Edward held back a chuckle, glancing at Mia who's was already pulling him by the his hand. As they turned around, Mia glanced over her shoulder and glared at both of them playfully.

"That was uncomfortable." Mia commented quietly as they walked out of the house.

"Your aunt wonders what we do together in a dirty way." Edward said and Mia laughed.

"She has a very dirty mind." Mia said as they stopped infront of Edward's jeep and he opened the passenger door.. "Since when do vampires play baseball?" Mia wondered as Edward took a baseball hat from passenger seat.

"Well, it's the American pastime, and there's a thunderstorm coming. It's the only time we can play." Edward said, placing the hat on Mia's head. "You'll see why."

Edward drove through the forest until they arrived to an enormous clearing. In distance Mia saw the Cullens, all dressed in baseball outfit and already warmed up, if they do warm up, for the baseball game. Edward stopped the car and they got out.

Edward takes off his jacket and his gloves and made his way towards his family with Mia. Carlisle and Rosalie were fighting which will reach the top. Esme saw her and immediately walked towards her, dragging her away from Edward.

"Glad you're here." Esme said. "We need an umpire."

"She thinks we cheat." Emmett said as he passed by.

"I know you cheat." Esme said to him over her shoulder before stopping Mia at one place where she should be as an umpire.

"Call them as you see them, Mia." Esme said and Mia nod.

First was Rosalie. Alice was the one throwing the ball. Emmett and Edward were to ones catching the ball when it was hit and Esme was the one catching the ball when one of them throw it towards Esme, while Mia was the one announcing everything; atleast she thinks she is.

"It's time." Alice announced, looking from the dark sky with thunders flashing towards Rosalie.

Rosalie nod. Alice throw the ball towards her and Rosalie hit it with her bat, creating a loud echo through the air at the same time the thunder hit in the car. So that's why they need a thunderstorm. Mia commented in herself in realization.

Rosalie started to run around the field to every white point while the ball went through the woods. Edward runs after it, disappearing into the woods. She noticed how he was faster than Rosalie, a lot faster than her.

Without seeing it, Esme caught the ball and touched the white point infront of her while Rosalie slides down on the ground to touch the white point, but she was too late. Esme looked at Mia, waiting for her to announce it.

"You're out." Mia announced, and a long of disappointment crossed Rosalie's face.

"Babe, come on. It's just a game." Emmett shouted from across the field.

Rosalie got up from the ground just as Mia got up from crouching position. They stared at each other with looks of dislikes. Mia stared at her without fear or anything, she just wanted to annoy her. She's annoying her, so why shouldn't she annoy her.

Next one was Carlisle. Alice throws the ball and Carlisle hit it with his bat, creating the same loud echo. Both, Emmett and Edward set their eyes on the ball. They ran and at the same time jumped in the air, but instead of catching it, they both collide together and fell down on the ground.

Edward laughed while Emmett looked at Carlisle who reached the white point infront of Esme. Emmett nudged Edward before they got up from the ground. Then Jasper took Carlisle's place and twirls the baseball bat in his hand before getting into waiting position for Alice to throw the ball.

Jasper hit the ball perfectly as Alice throws it. He started to run around while Emmett was the one to go and catch it. He climbed up the tree and caught the ball before landing down on the ground and throws the ball to Esme.

"My monkey man." Rosalie commented behind Mia. Monkey man?

Then it was Rosalie's turn again. Alice throw the ball and Rosalie hit it, more stronger and louder this time, making Esme's hair fly into her face. Rosalie started to run around the field, while Alice out of the blue, had a vision.

"Stop!"

Mia suddenly got a bad feeling in her stomach as she heard Alice. Everyone seemed to freeze for a second, before everyone made their way towards Esme and Mia. The look of worry on Edward's face immediately made shivers down Mia's back.

"They were leaving. Then they heard us." Alice told Edward, who passed by her and grabbed Mia.

"Let's go."

"It's too late." Carlisle said to Edward who stopped in his tracks.

"They'll notice she's a human because of her eyes." Edward said to Carlisle.

"No, they won't." Mia said and Edward looked at her, her eyes suddenly turning into brown color with hit of gold.

"Get your hair down." Edward said and Mia did as he told her.

"Like that'll help. I can smell her from across the field." Rosalie said, but Mia and Edward ignored her.

"I don't know much I will be able to hold on this eye color." Mia told him.

"Try as much as you can." Edward said. "I shouldn't have brought you here. I'm so sorry." Mia went to say something but Edward interrupted her. "Just be quiet and stand behind me."

Mia walked besides Edward in the line where his entire family was. She looked forwards, seeing three people—vampires. One woman with red hair, a blonde haired man and their leader probably in the middle, a dark skinned vampire.

They stopped 6 feet away from them. Mia stared down, noticing they weren't wearing any shoes. She looked them up, a bad vibe went through her body. Mia kept quiet, she was even holding her breath and was slowly letting it out.

"I believe this belongs to you." The vampire in the middle spoke, throwing the baseball ball in his hand towards Carlisle, who catches it with ease.

"Thank you." Carlisle said.

"I'm Laurent." He introduced himself. "And this is Victoria…" Introducing the woman on his left. "…and James." Introducing the man on his right.

"I'm Carlisle. This is my family." Carlisle introduced.

"Hello." Laurent spoke.

"I'm afraid your hunting activities have caused something of a mess for us." Carlisle informed them.

"Out apologies." Laurent apologized, to which Mia wanted to scoff. "We didn't realize the territory had been claimed."

"Yes, well, we maintain a permanent residence nearby."

"Really?" Laurent spoke, glancing at James. "Well, we won't be a problem anymore. We were just passing through."

"The humans were tracking us, but we led them east." Victoria spoke. "You should be safe."

"Excellent." Carlisle nod and the silence followed.

"So,…" Laurent immediately broke the silence. "…could you use three more players?" Everyone looked at Carlisle. Say no, my eyes are hurting. Mia begged. "Come on. Just one game."

"Sure. Why not?" Carlisle agreed. "A few of us were leaving. You could take their place. We'll bat first." Carlisle said and throws the ball towards Laurent, but Victoria was the one that caught it.

"I'm the one with the wicked curveball." Victoria said, making Emmett and Jasper smirk.

"Well, I think we can handle that." Jasper said, making the other laugh as they started to turn around.

"We shall see." Victoria said in a whisper.

Mia looked up towards Edward, who had his eyes set on James.. They stared at each other, not taking their eyes off. Come on, Edward. Mia slightly tugged on Edward's hand, but didn't want it to look obvious. Edward seemed to understand what she wanted and started to turn around. But unexpectedly, a cold breeze flowed pass Mia's face, sending her scent. Oh no.

"You brought a snack."

Mia found herself being pushed back by Edward and then Esme pushed her behind herself. All the Cullens went into a predator's position infront of Mia. James, Laurent and Victoria were in the same position, glaring at them.

"A human?" Laurent questioned, glancing at Mia, whose eyes were now blue.

"The girl is with us." Carlisle said. "I think it best if you leave."

"I can see the game is over. We'll go now." Laurent said, backing away, but Edward and James still glared at each other like animals. "James."

James backed away followed by Victoria. Mia stared at them as they started walking away. That's it, right? Mia asked herself. Why do I get the feeling like this isn't the end? Mia wondered. Cullens relaxed and stand up straight, still looking at the red-eyed vampires were walking away.

"Get Mia out of here." Carlisle said to Edward. "Go."

Carlisle turned Edward around and he walked towards Mia, immediately pulling her with him. Mia wanted to ask him what's wrong, but she suddenly felt like her voice left her throat. Edward opened the passenger door and Mia got inside. She didn't understand why did Edward worry so much? So much that started to strap her seatbelt.

"I got it, Edward!" Mia snapped at him, clearly annoyed by his worry.

Edward let go and Mia strapped the seatbelt on. She throws the hat off her head and watched as Edward made it to the driver doors and got inside, immediately turning the jeep on. Mia watched his face, he drove the jeep as fast as he could.

"Care to explain what's wrong?" Mia asked.

"James is a tracker." Edward answered. "The hunt is his obsession. I read his mind. My reaction on the field set him off. I just made this his most exciting game ever. He's never gonna stop."

"Oh, great." Mia sarcastically spoke.

"We have to kill him. Rip him apart and burn the pieces." Edward added.

"And until he's dead, what should we do?" Mia asked.

"We'll get a ferry to Vancouver." Edward said and Mia furiously shakes her head.

"Take me to Lawton." Mia said. "If he's tracing me, he'll go where I go and he'll fall into witch lair. Once he's there my grandma will kill him."

"You'll endanger your own clan." Edward said.

"For a few minutes, yes." Mia said.

Edward looked at her for a second as he drove through the forest. Her plan was right. If James gets to witch lair, Mia's grandmother, the head of witches with ancestors powers, will have all the power to kill him with ease. Edward will do as she said, only to keep her safe.