Crystal's POV

Today's the day. As soon as I woke up this morning, I felt as a sense of nervousness with a zest of fear in my bones. I gave out a loud groan when I saw the reminder on my phone.

Confrontation. 10.30 p.m.

How I dreaded when this day would come. I snapped my phone shut and headed to the bathroom, hoping would it would miraculously soothe even a little of my stress. The scaling water worked better then I hoped and I stayed in a minute or two longer. Heck. It gonna happen, whether I like it or not. I killed the water and got dressed in a white t-shirt with black track bottoms. Slipping on a pair of Nikes, I pushed open the glass doors and ran.

It feels heavenly as I ran through the woods. Everything around me was a blur as I ran faster and faster.

I would give Edward a run for his money. Someday after this mess is over.

I slowed down as I reached the seaside. I just ran 8 miles in under 30 seconds. I could have done better. I ignored the heat of the morning sun as I sat on the white pristine sand. The breeze carried the welcoming scent of the sea to me . Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes as the sound of the waves soothe my fraying nerves and washed away every thought in my head. After what it seems like 5 minutes, the serene atmosphere vanished as my phone rang, breaking the quiet surroundings. I got up and ran to the woods again and stopped when I was sure that they can't hear the sound of the beach. I leaned against the tree behind me and answered the call.

"Hello?" I greeted. "Yes, I am fine. Just went out for a jog in the woods, that's all." A second later, Bella's voice went so loud that I had to put my phone an arm's length from my ear or I swear I would turn deaf. I would like to keep my hearing for the rest of my life, thank you very much.

"Don't be so panicky, Bella. I can take care of myself." I said after the shouting decreased. More than you know, I silently add in my head. " You don't have to come and get me. I am not far away. See you in 10 minutes. Bye."

I ended the call and begin walking back to the house. As I promised, I reached the front door in 10 minutes. Everyone was in the living room when I came in, their expression grave and serious. Bella breathed out a sigh of relief when she saw me.

It was Carlisle who spoke first. "A vampire was found murdered somewhere around Forks last night."

"What?" I whispered out in shock as I sat down beside Bella.

"The police asked me to perform an autopsy on the body. He had features of a vampire."

"There was a body? Don't you have to rip them apart and burn the pieces?"

"Yes. Although, he had some slight differences than normal vampires. His skin is just like a human's and he has blood in body."

"Blood from the victim?" I asked.

"No, blood in his veins. His blood."

Somewhere in my head, something clicked. Skin as penetrable as a human, has blood…

" Is there a picture of him?" I asked. Bella handed me today's newspaper. At the front page, the picture of the victim was at the center and above it was headlines reading 'MAN MURDERED IN ALLY'. My eyes scanned the picture before reading the report below it.

"Do you know something, Crystal?" Carlisle asked.

" His name is Kojuro Shige and lives in Kyoto, Japan. He is notorious jewel thief and is the top of the most wanted list in the Japanese Police Force. He sells the stolen items in the black market. He appears to be in his late twenties but he is actually a vampire."

" Is there any threat endangering our family?" asked Carlisle as Esme tightening her hold onto her husband's hand.

"No." An almost inaudible sigh came escaped from Esme's lips . "I know the person the person who did this job. The person who did this is under … a sort of a group which take cares of creatures like him from the human beings. This man," jabbing my index finger to the picture on the newspaper," Once killed about 40 people in 4 minutes. Dry to the bone when the authorities found them minutes later."

My hand was already at my pocket, fishing out the phone and finding what I was looking for. I made the call and put it on loudspeaker. After two dialing tones, the same deep masculine voice that she contacted a few day ago answered the call.

" It's good to hear for you today, Crystal. How can I be of service this time?"

"Um…My friends are just a little shaken about what happen at Forks yesterday and I hope you have a good explanation for that." I explained behind a fake smile and I am sure that everyone heard my tone went down a few degrees colder at the end.

"Ah, yes about that… I am sorry that you weren't…(gulp) informed about it. It will never happen again." The voice over the phone was trying keep his fear out of the conversation but he was not doing a very good job.

"Then, back to business. Is the Cullens in any danger?" I shifted into a more comfortable position, leaning back into my chair and waiting for my predicted answer.

"No, not at all. They haven't done anything at all, actually. It rare to see a record this clean."

"I see. Is there anything else?" I spoke after a moment of silence. Everyone relaxed after they heard they are in no danger.

"Oh yes, there is one more thing. Keep out of the woods later tonight. The target will be there tonight and it best that no one interferes." the warning tone from voice at the other end was impossible to miss.

"May I know who is the target you are hunting?" Trying to keep my voice calm, I was worried how the others might react if the target is someone they know.

"How else that but that vampire who attacked you?" I gasped in realization and my eyes widen when I a flashback about the incident at the car park.

"Since James was killed once before, it is vital to take precautions for this mission. I take it that there is no objections from the Cullens."

"No, there isn't." I said when I saw the family shook their heads.

"You really are a trouble magnet. Take care." With that said, the line when dead. I dialed another number. I will have to break the news to the Quileute boys regarding about tonight.

I' ALIVE!! Sorry for not updating for so long. The major exam is over and I can get back to finishing the story. I was planning to write a sequel but it seems that not many people are reading my story… Please press the green button and review, review, review!