Wow... I sure have been gone an awful long time... please don't kill me?! I would love to give you guys an uber ton of excuses as to why it's taken me this long to get an update to you, but honestly, I can't think of any. Although I do have one thing to say, my beta is pretty freakin' scary when she wants to be! Almost as bad as the Dragon Lady on a rampage, but then again, I've only heard of her rampages via Dragonfly aka Lauren-mommy. (I don't expect any of you to understand that last sentence at all, so if you do, are you stalking me and my friends during English class?!) Now, this is again an unedited chapter because my beta is busy getting ready to go to Area for OAP (One Act Play) so she hasn't had the time to edit this yet. Beak a leg to any and all who are involved in theatre, OAP, and all that jazz!!!

Disclaimer: The characters and plot devised and copyrighted by the magnificent Stephenie Meyer do not belong to me, however, Roman Blake is mine! Beat that bitches!!! *insert evil laughter*


I ran, not knowing if I would make it back to my other half in one piece, but I had faith that Fate wouldn't let me down. With a heavy heart I persevered, regretting not saying goodbye to Edward before I left in case I don't make it back. I fought back tears, my heart wishing to burst at the thought of hurting those I just got back in my life. If it hadn't been for Jasper, I probably would have gone insane trying to keep the secret of Renesmee from them all, slowly day by day losing a little bit of my cool until I would just finally crack at the most inopportune moment. Telling them through a DVD really isn't much better, the coward's way out many would call it, but it allows me to tell them and not be present. I wouldn't be able to bear seeing the looks on their faces if they hated me afterwards. And if they do, well then I guess I will simply disappear from their lives as quickly as I appeared.

No, what was I thinking?! The Cullens, all of them, even Rosalie love me and would never turn their backs on me like that. It just doesn't seem possible, even after what happened in the past. At least Jasper's oh my side and our relationship as brother and sister seems to have improved with the current situation. Now all I have to do is get my baby girl back and we can finally be a family, if only for a brief period of time.

Dear God, I prayed though I'd never been much of a religious person, please give me the strength, stealth, and the courage to get my daughter back and to fight Kassandra if the need should arise. And if I should fail, please allow Renesmee to be reunited with her family. Amen.

I wasn't used to praying, but it was my last and only other option at this point.

I could just see Edward's face if he learns I'm gone forever, heartbroken to the extreme, so full of pain that he won't even appear remotely human. His soul will truly be gone if I die. And Alice, I just got her back as my best friend; I don't want to lose her now that I can actually go shopping with her and Rosalie without Rose glaring at me the entire time or having to stop because I need a human moment. Jasper and I finally have a brother-sister relationship that isn't dangerous to either of us. He can't kill me now that I'm a vamp, and I don't tempt the monster inside of him that used to thirst for my blood. I finally got my family back and now this just had to happen. If I were to die trying to get her back, everyone, not just Edward, would be crushed, but he would be in the worst shape.

No, I would get my daughter back, and I would survive this. There is no way I will allow myself to be weak and give in.

J POV (Come on, I gotta give Jasper some more love)

I hated to let her go, but this was something she needed to do on her own. True, if Bella were to call me and ask for help I would go to her in a heartbeat; without her, our family is nothing. It may seem strange, but Bella truly is the glue that holds our family together. We would all be heartbroken if she were to die; we had already lost her once thanks to that stupid brother of mine, none of us, including Rosalie, would be able to bear it if we lost her again

The surprise I felt when she told me of Renesmee's existence as astounding. None of us had ever thought it was even possible, but with Bella and Edward, the norm and all of the basic rules get thrown out the window. When she brings that little girl back no one, not even Rose, will be able to ignore her. Renesmee will be so spoiled by her family she won't know how to react.

However, when Bella mentioned that he daughter was in trouble (she never actually said that Renesmee had been kidnapped, but I assumed it was so), I was furious. How on earth could she trust a bunch of dogs to protect someone so precious to her? There must have been more to the story that she didn't tell me, but it would no doubt come to light eventually, what with the number of special talents around here. I won't push her into telling me until she's ready; after all, everything will change once she brings back Renesmee. However, I bet that whatever she's hiding has something to do with that Jacob Black fella she told me to contact if she were to run into trouble.

"Jazzy," came Alice's voice from the doorway, "have you seen Bella?" How the hell was I supposed to answer a question like that?!

"Oh, she had to run an errand." That was the truth, well, more like the half truth. "Don't worry, she should be back soon," Should being the key word. If all goes right then she should be back relatively quickly, but if it doesn't… "And she's bringing a surprise." Oh yeah, Renesmee definitely counts as a surprise. More like an impossible miracle, but never-the-less she certainly is a surprise.

"Really?!" exclaimed my pixie like wife as she rushed into the room to face me. "Do you know what it is? Bella's still blocking my visions so I can't see what it's going to be."

"Don't worry Ali honey, Bella said it'll be great." I answered, making sure my mind was thoroughly blocked from Edward. True, Alice and I were the last to join Carlisle's family, but I was still the best at blocking my mind without seeming suspicious.

"Jasper, why do you keep saying don't worry? Is there something I should be worried about?" she questioned, taking my hands in her petite ones. If only I could tell her, but this was meant to be a surprise for everyone. Not to mention Bella said that she could trust me and there's no way I'm going to throw away that trust.

"No, of course not. It's just that seeing as you just got your sister and best friend back and to you she seems to have vanished, you might be worried about her." Nice going Jasper, you didn't sound suspicious at all! If I'm lucky, Alice won't notice how off I sound, and I sincerely hope she doesn't. I really need to work on lying to my wife. Wait, that doesn't sound right either . . . ugh!

"Aww, that's sweet Jazzy, but I'm more excited and anxious than worried. Edward on the other hand . . . ." Alice certainly has a point there. With Bella pulling a disappearing act last night and now today, he's going to wear a hole in the floor from pacing so much. And boy that guy can pace!

"Come on Alli honey, let's go downstairs before they begin to think we're kidnapping Bella or something." I said, taking Alice's hand and leading her out of Bella's bedroom.

As we descended the stairs, we drew the looks of everyone in the room. Edward rushed over to us, looking frazzled and aching for Bella to be by his side.

"Where's Bella?" he questioned immediately

"Bella's gone to run an errand." I replied smoothly, my thoughts firmly guarded against any mental barrage he may try to find out any more.

"What kind of errand, Jasper" he asked, a steely edge to his voice. He knew I was hiding something from him.

"She said she was going to bring us back a surprise!"exclaimed my pixie of a wife from my side. I can only imagine what types of things Alice was imagining as the 'surprise'. If only she and everyone else really knew what the 'surprise' was.

"Is that so? Do you mind telling me how Bella managed to slip away unnoticed again?!" there was no possible way for me to answer that without going into more detail. I am so screwed . . . . No, just remain calm and everything will be fine. Bella will be back soon and then this will all be cleared up without a big mess, hopefully.

Ana, also curious asked a question I could truthfully answer, "Jasper, do you know what the surprise involves anyway? Can you at the least give us a small hint about where she is getting the surprise from?" I was not however, prepared for the reaction my answer would cause.

"She said something about the 'Little Loch Ness Monster'."

"WHAT!!!" yelled Ana, Josie, Becky, David, Keith, and Will. Before I knew it I was up against the wall with Becky holding me by my throat, hey eyes a sinister coal black.

"What else did she say about Nessie?" growled the overprotective and quite aggressive blonde. Even Emmett, who seemed to believe that we were discussing the real Loch Ness Monster knew not to laugh; the situation was that serious.

"That if you wanted to know more then you need to call Jake in La Push." I was instantaneously released and as I landed on my feet I was enveloped in a hug from Alice.

"Why wouldn't she mention something like this to me unless-" she stopped talking as my cell phone rang. The caller id said that it was Bella and I immediately flipped the phone open.

"Bella?"

Bella POV, again

Things were not looking so hot. I could see my Renesmee in Kassandra's clutches. She appeared to have had another growth spurt; her bronze curls were longer since the last time I saw her, spilling down her back. They would need to be trimmed soon, and I was going to be the one to do it. Her chocolate brown eyes, the same shade mine used to be, held fear and tears threatened to spill. I had never seen my little girl look so frightened and I hoped to never have her in this type of situation ever again.

Two men stood next to Kassandra that I didn't recognize. One was blonde and curly and slouched, but the other was the exact opposite. His eyes were a dark crimson that even had me chilled to the bone. His hair was a deep onyx and he was dressed in nice pants, a button down shirt, and a sport jacket. He had this sinister aura about him that had me fearing for both my life as well as the life of my daughter. Whoever he was I did not want to get involved with him, but it seemed that I had no choice.

I quickly pulled out my phone and dialed Jasper's number. Plan A was going down the drain.

"Bella?" he asked from the other end of the phone.

"Jasper," I answered, "things aren't going quite as planned. I-"

"Bella?!" cried Edward from the background. "Bella, sweetheart, where are you?"

"I know you're there Isabella." Called Kassandra, her tone taunting.

"I'm sorry everyone." I said and hung up the phone. I never wanted to get any of them involved in this, but I just had to tell Jasper. Now they would all go after me and end up getting hurt.

"Momma!" cried Renesmee as I stepped out from my hiding place into the open. There were tear stains on her green Tinker Bell pajamas and her feet were bare. Where on earth were her shoes?

"It appears that you did come alone. Good girl, but now the question is whether you are going to keep your end of the bargain." Said Kassandra, her crimson eyes filled with malice.

"I want my daughter first, Kassandra." I demanded, my voice far more even than I thought it would be. My emotions were going haywire, but so far nothing has broken or started flying.

"Now why would I do that? You might just attempt to run away with her without following through on your end of our little deal." Damn it, Kassandra was smarter than she used to be. That left me fighting my way out; there was no way in hell I was joining her unless I had no other option to keep my little girl alive.

"My, my Kassandra, so much anger focused towards one young woman. I understand your feelings, but why not make this all a bit more interesting?" spoke the ebony haired man, sending chills down my spine. Something was about to go terribly wrong. "Let's make a new deal. Isabella will fight me or I kill her daughter. If she wins, she goes free, but if she loses, she goes with me." He wanted me to fight him? Why? it didn't make any sense for him to fight me unless I had something that he desired. But what?

"Fine, I'll fight you." I answered, my voice steely. I knew I was going to lose, but I still had to try, if only for Renesmee. He nodded his head in agreement and crouched down preparing to strike. The fight was over in about a minute.

I struck first, running straight towards him before landing a roundhouse kick to his stomach. Unfortunately, it did more damage to the wall of the warehouse than to him. He dusted the rubble off of his clothes as he stood back up. Smirking, he ran up behind me and pounced, slamming me to the ground. Then he grabbed my hair and threw me into the wall next to where I kicked him. I picked myself up off the ground and rushed back towards him, attempting to land a hit, any hit at all. I somehow managed to throw him down once before he grabbed me from behind, shoving me to the ground, straddling my hips, and saying the fight was over.

"Well, that was interesting. I have to admit, you fight very well for one so young to this life." He said as he helped me up off the ground. I guess he does posses some manners after all. "But you did lose, so you are coming with me. Kassandra, hand over the child."

"But she lost!" exclaimed Kassandra, sounding every bit the spoiled brat. "Why should she get her child is she didn't win?! It's not fair!" Her eyes were ablaze with hate and anger. I guess she didn't count on this happening. "You promised me you would help me get revenge on Isabella, Blake, not take her away from me before I exacted my revenge! I get the child!"

"Silence woman!" Roman Blake yelled, seeming to tower over Kassandra, his eyes hard. "You have served your purpose. Now hand over the child before I am forced to rip you to shreds. Isabella came here willingly, sticking to her end of the deal, and now she is coming with me. The child comes with me as well."

Cowering, Kassandra reluctantly let go of Renesmee. She looked madder than a hornet, and ready to sting if need be. "I curse you Roman Blake, for everything that you are. May you rot in the fiery pits of Hell you fucking bastard!" She turned away, her strawberry blonde hair blowing in the breeze. "Come Matt, we are leaving." She said, before the slouching blonde vampire ran after her.

"Momma, are you okay?" asked Renesmee as she held on to me as if for dear life. I put my arms around her, just happy I had her back. Whatever was to come, I would be able to survive as long as I had my daughter in my arms.

"I'm fine sweetie, don't worry about me." I answered as I wiped her tears off her face. "I was more worried about you. Jake called me and scared me half to death when he told me you were gone."

"It's okay momma, I'm alright. They never hurt me, even though they said they wanted to more than once."

Turning towards us, Roman said, "Come now ladies, we are leaving."

"Where are you taking us?" I asked, hugging Renesmee to me as tight as I dared. Did he reunite me and my daughter only to take us away and kill us?

"I am not going to kill you if that is what you are wondering. I am merely taking you back to my home in England. After all, I've been a bachelor for quite some time; I believe it's high time I found myself a wife."

"Wh-what?! I can't, no I won't marry you! I love Edward, I won't betray him!" I cried. This man was crazy if he truly thought th I would willingly marry him.

"Who said you had a choice. You will be my wife and that's final. If I can't have my Rebekah, you will certainly do."

Thanks again for reading to all who still actually read this thing after my 3 month hiatus thingy-majigger. I would lolve to hear any comments, ideas, etc..., so please review!

Peace, love, and sexy turtles,

angstar54

PS: Has anyone seen the new pics and stats out for the Aston Martin One-77? Damn, are they sweet!!! It's a shame they're only making 77 of them...