Everything happens for a reason Chapter 14: breaking the news, a twilight fanfic

Previously…..

No one was able to see who was the winner. The ring of fire was obscuring everyone's view. It wasn't until Ares let the flames dissipate that they were able to see that….

Emmett POV

I couldn't believe what I saw once the flames dissipated. Jasmine was flipped on her stomach and Jasper had gone for the kill shot. I had seen him do this a thousand times before. But this was different. Jasmine had blood flowing through her veins. But that didn't stop Jasper from sinking his teeth into her neck.

As soon as he took the first pull of her blood I was worried. He had always had a hard time resisting human blood. And I didn't think that he would be able to stop once he had started. I tried to move forward to pull him off but Bella, Angela, and Ben stepped in front of me blocking my way. I just looked at them like they were crazy and asked, "What the hell! He's going to kill her if I don't stop him."

"He won't kill the only family he has left. You just have to trust that he will stop. She knew that this was going to happen. She kept pushing because he needed to be pushed. He needed to remember who he was before he came to your family. He has been split in two for too long," Bella said.

I couldn't believe that Bella just wanted us to sit back and do nothing. This didn't make any since. And to add to this I felt a pull towards Jasmine. Not like the pull I have with Rose, but a pull none the less. All I knew was that I needed to protect Jasmine.

Bella POV

I couldn't believe Jasmine. She really would do anything for her family. Jasper is going to be so fucking pissed when he finds out that everything she has said to him about him submitting to her was all a lie. Just to get him pissed off enough to let go of everything. And she roped all of us into it. Well okay she tricked Peter into it, but that's his own dame fault. But I have to say it was a little funny seeing him 'Trying' to talk Jasper into not fighting. I just hope that when this is all over Jasper can understand why she did it.

Hold on what is going on with me. Ever since I saw Jasper again I felt like I needed to be close to him. Like I…Oh shit…..Oh shit. No, No, No way Jasmine couldn't have meant this. This cannot be happening. All this time she was telling me that my mate would be pissed if I did this or that. She couldn't mean…no there is no way. But I could feel the pull. It can't be true. How can this be true?

I looked around at the others. Trying to distract myself from my thoughts. It helped a little. I could tell that Emmett was having a hard time just staying out of this. He is really worried…..Holy shit. That's when it hit me. Emmett is really worried about Jasmine even though he really knows nothing about her. I looked over to Angela and Ben and they had the same look on their faces as I had to have on mine.

Ben just said, He has to be her other relative. That has to be why he is the only one that wanted to rush to her side.

That would make since but we are going to have to wait until this is all over to find out if he is. Jasmine hasn't asked to talk to him alone. So we are really only going on a reaction, Angela said.

Your right. Jasmine is really good at keeping things hidden from us until it's time for us to know. But I have a feeling that Emmett is her uncle, I told them.

We all just turned to look at the scene in front of us. I hope that Jasmine knew what she was doing. Because we only knew what was going on after Jasper had pinned her to the ground. By then all three of us knew that there was no way that Jasmine was going to win this fight. But I still don't understand why she would put her body through this in such a short amount of time. But I really wonder what was so important that this had to be done now.

I looked over to the others and they were all starting to worry now. Jasper hadn't gotten up, and we all could see that he was still pulling blood. Her thoughts were still coming as strong as they always did. So I wasn't too worried at the moment.

Peter POV

As the fight was going on we really couldn't see a fucking thing because of that ring of fire that surrounded them. But I was so ready to see the Major get is ass handed to him. But that's not what we saw when the fire dissipated. Jasper had Jasmine pined on the ground and he had made the kill. But since that other guy said, "Blood must be shed." Jasper did just that. The only bad thing was he wasn't stopping. And I didn't know what to do. I knew not to approach him like that because it would be bad for Jasmine. But if we didn't do something fast things weren't going to end will either way.

I looked to see if anyone else was going to do anything. That's when I saw Bella, Angela, and Ben stopping Emmett from go towards Jasper and Jasmine... I couldn't understand why they were stopping him. If someone didn't do something fast then Jasper could very well kill Jasmine. But whatever Bella was telling Emmett stopped his movements. I just looked to the others.

"This is something that needs to be done my son," a women said. I just turned to look at her. But she wasn't looking at me her eyes were fixed on Jasmine.

"We have to stop this. He's going to kill her if we don't," my wife said.

Ares turned to look at us and said, "He will not kill his blood family. She will stop him if that is needed. She knows what she's doing. But I didn't think that she would let him really bite her."

"You mean to tell me that she knew that if they fought that she wouldn't win and yet she still fought him?" I asked shocked by this news.

"Yes, she knew what the outcome of this fight would be. That's what makes her so special. She may know what an outcome is but she also knows when to step up and when to back down. She knew that she wasn't going to win this fight. But she still gave him everything she had with the limitations that were set on her," Ares said with a shake of his head.

"You seemed awed by her," Kate said.

He just looked at her and said, "I am. In all of my years I've never seen someone fight so hard to keep her family alive. I've seen others with her gifts and talents but they have never done what she has. They only look out for themselves. She has done nothing but look out for her family. If she could have died in her family's place she would have."

"So everything that she said to Jasper?" I asked.

"It was her way of pissing her uncle off. She needed him to be as angry as he was when they started fighting. Peter you and Charlotte know as well as I do that everything she said to him was just like his creator. It was more then he could really handle. She knew what to say and how to say it," Gaia said. Then she turned her gaze back to Jasper and Jasmine.

That's when I noticed that all of them looked pained by what was happening. They also wanted to stop this but for some reason they were letting it happen. I can't understand the reasoning behind this. I know that the only way I will get an answer to this question is by asking Jasmine.

Jasper POV

I didn't even think when I was fighting Jasmine. I just went on pure instincts. She put up more of a fight then I thought she would. But in the end she was no match for me. I went in for the kill and took it. She didn't fight after that.

I wasted no time sinking my teeth into her flesh. I hungrily pulled at her blood. With each pull I could feel a change coming over me. It felt as if with each pull I was getting some of my humanity back. And at the same time I felt like my insides were on fire. This burn was worse than the change.

As I continued to drink from her I could hear her heart rate start to slow. Once I noticed that I pulled away. As soon as I was away from her neck I looked around. I saw that everyone was staring at me then looking down at Jasmine. "What the fuck were you thinking? I mean I know this ass over here said blood must be shed but did you have to fucking feed from her like that?" Emmett yelled at me.

I didn't say anything as I got up but as soon as I stepped away from Jasmine Emmett lunged at me knocking me to the ground. He asked again, "What the fuck? That is your niece that you were drinking from."

My only response was, "I didn't kill her." I just pushed Emmett off of me and stood back up.

"It doesn't fucking matter that you didn't kill her. You could have. Jasper your control has always been lacking. After a slip up you always have a harder time, and this wasn't a slip up you willing did this," Rose told me.

"You think that I will struggle now?" I asked.

"Dude your past shows that you will. You aren't going to be able to walk away from her because she is your family. Yet you've fed from her. This is only going to make things harder for you," Emmett said.

"It won't be harder for Jasper. He will have no more problems with his bloodlust now. That is why Jasmine did what she did. Jasmine gave him back some of his humanity. That is what made the rest of your family different from him. Not is past and the scars on his body, but what he thought he had lost. Now he has that connection again. You mustn't always dwell on the past but look forward to the future things are always changing," Ares said.

I just looked at him and yelled, "She fucking knew that this was going to happen?"

Peter gave a humorless laugh and shaking his head asked, "Does that really surprise you Major?"

"It shouldn't but it does," I said in answer to Peter's question. I then looked to the others and then to the Goddesses and God. When my eyes landed on Ares I yelled, "You fucking told her that this was going to happen didn't you. I don't give a shit that you are a God. Or even the God of War, you never should have put her in this position. Are you really trying to get her fucking killed? Is that why she always pushes people away. You all have got it in her head that she can't let others in because of what might happen on her next birthday."

Before Ares could say anything in answer to my questions. Athena was yelling, "I understand your anger with us. But you must understand her part in all of this. Her life is tied to all of yours. She is doing everything that is needed to make sure that none of you lose your lives. Like everyone else in her family has. She is dealing with more than any of you know and she never complains of what she must do. She hides her true feelings from you because if you knew you would try to stop her.

"You question her will to live, but have you thought about what would happen if she only thought of herself. She has seen what would happen. You all die. Jasmine may still live but she loses her heart and humanity. She becomes what she fears the most. She truly becomes soulless. Peter got a taste of it when he fought her. But only a taste.

"You know-nothing of her struggles. Because she does worry about all of you. She will continue to put all of you before herself because that is what she thinks needs to be done. You will not change her mind. Only when she thinks you are prepared will she be able to think of herself. That mind set is another reason why she doesn't give up. Why she keeps pushing like she does."

"Athena, sister you guide Jasmine more than any of us. She's strong like you and never loses a fight. How is it that we have missed the loss of this fight?" Nyx asked calmly.

"She did not lose this fight, sister. There are more ways to win a fight then standing as your opponent lays on the ground. Jasper may have made the kill and drank her blood. But she won this fight," Athena said.

We all just looked at her. What the fuck did she mean that Jasmine won this fight? I mean she was laying on the ground not moving. Noticing that, that's when I asked, "Why isn't she moving?"

"Her body is fighting off the venom. As you know your venom is death to the shape shifting side of her. But her witch side has bonded with the venom which is how she is part vampire. She was saving lives even before she was born. She saved her mother's life," Hecate said.

"How long does it usually take for her to come out of this?" Garrett asked.

"That all depends on her and how hard she is willing to fight to turn the venom into something that she can use," Hecate said as she kneeled down by Jasmine's head. She bent down and placed a hand on each of her cheeks. She then said, "You will fight this. You are not the type of person that gives up. You are stronger than this. You fought back when Ka was attacking you. You fought back against Maria, you didn't let her bites kill you. You are not going to let your uncle's kill you either. You fight this not because your life depends on it but because you have people here that are not ready to let you go.

"I know that your family is screaming in your head. And I know that you're tired and you want all of this to be over but your time is not up yet. You are not one to leave things unfinished. So fight this and get up. You still have things to do."

The entire time that she was talking to Jasmine I couldn't help but wonder why she was saying some of the things she was saying. I know that she was right I saw the bite marks from Maria and the ones from Ka. And just thinking about those pissed me off. Hecate was right Jasmine was a fighter and this wasn't like her.

Emmett looked at me and asked, "What is she talking about Maria's bites?"

But before I could answer Rose hissed, "Wait are you saying that Jasmine was attacked by Maria?"

"Rose Em it's not as bad as it sounds. Yes Maria attacked Jasmine she was trying to get her into her ranks," Peter said.

At that Emmett growled and said, "I'll kill her."

"To late for that one. She already beat you to it," Garrett said looking over at Jasmine.

"What do you mean she already beat me to it? Are you saying that Jasmine took out Maria?" Emmet asked.

"Yes," everyone said in unison.

"How?" Em and Rose both asked.

"It was her life or mine. She had already taken too much of my family away from," a week voice said.

We all looked over to where Jasmine was laying. I was relieved to hear her voice but that was soon pushed aside when the realization hit me again that she knew this was going to happen.

So before Em or Rose could say anything else. I was yelling at her, "What the Fuck were you thinking? You could have gotten yourself killed. Do you have a death wish? Why do you continue to do things that are reckless and stupid?"

Jasmine just looked at me still in her weaken state and just above a whisper said, "When my uncle steps back into his body let me know. I really don't feel like dealing with Edward Cullen right now." She then turned to look away from us and said, "I will not."

I looked in the direction that she was looking but I saw nothing. I turned and looked at everyone and they all had a look of confusion on their faces. I turned back to her and asked, "Jasmine who are talking to?"

But she didn't even show that she had heard me. Nyx was the one to answer, "She isn't seeing things. She is talking to a person it's just someone not of this realm. Because of her scarifies for her family all of her gifts have been intensified. I am afraid that when she fully comes out of this she won't be very happy."

"What do you mean when she fully comes out of this?" Char asked.

"I fear that the venom hasn't fully bonded with her yet. She may be up and talking right now but she is not herself. She is in the in-between; she will slowly come back to being herself. We can't tell you how long that will take. Again it all depends on her," Gaia said.

"So now we play the waiting game? What happens if Victoria comes after Bella?" Laurent asked.

"You don't have to worry about her just yet," Ares said cryptically.

"We should get Jasmine into the house," Char said moving closer to Jasmine.

Peter placed his hand on her shoulder and said, "That isn't a good idea."

Char looked at him over her shoulder and said, "We can't just leave her out here."

Bella was the one to answer this time. "We have to. Ben go get her pack. We need to make a protection circle around her. She has to stay out here. It is the only way to get her back."

It didn't take Ben long to come back outside with Jasmine's pack. As soon as he had it opened several candles flew out of the pack and formed two circles around her. The outer circle was nothing but white candles. The inner circle was of different colors. I looked at Bella and asked, "How the fuck did that happen? And how did you know what need to be done?"

But before Bella could answer my question Nyx said, "Hecate pulled the candles out like that. They are still connected to Jasmine's mind."

I still didn't understand why the candles had formed two circles so I asked, "What do the two circles mean?"

Nyx just said, "The white candles are for her protection. Those that mean her no harm may cross them with no problems. The inner circle is that of the elements. Each color represents an element. Brown/Green is for the earth, Blue is for the water, Red/Orange/Blue is for fire, Yellow is for the air, and Purple is for spirit. They will help her find her way back. All of the candles will burn until she is fully back. Once that happens the candles will go out.

"She is not only trying to bond the venom inside herself but she is fighting possession. Her battle is not an easy one. Not with her family screaming at her insider her head. From time to time she may ramble parts of conversations with them. And sometimes she could be talking to you guys like she has already done. Things will be hard. This is not an easy path for anyone."

"But she has traveled it before," Garrett said.

Hecate looked at him and said, "No. She has never been like this. It's different this time. She willingly let this happen to her. Her family is yelling at her for letting Jasper bite her and take as much as he did. The other times that she has be bitten her family has always been pushing her to get back as fast as she could.

"But this time they are not doing that. They are pissed at her. She has to make them see why she did this. That isn't going to be an easy task. Not that they aren't pleased to see that Jasper is reunited with his blood family. But that she would do something that they see as reckless. There is only one that is happy about what she has done. And that is the one that is trying to gain entrance to her body."

"Is that person only happy because Jasmine is in a weaken state or because she did the right thing?" Kate asked.

"It's because she did the right thing in giving Jasper back part of his humanity. It was something that he wished he could have done long ago but was never able to. He doesn't want to take over Jasmine's body in order to keep it but to just be able to talk to Jasper for a time. And I would say Jasmine would willingly do it if not for what it means at this time," Athena said.

"But now is not the time for that and he should know better," Gaia said.

"We have all done the same and you know it sister. But you are right we still have things to talk about," Nyx said.

"And what is left to talk about?" I asked.

Athena looked at all of us and then said, "Do you not wish to know who her other relation is?"

Before anyone was able to register what she had asked. Emmett simply stated, "She's my niece."

We all looked at him like he had lost his mind. How could he know that? I must have been projecting my emotions because Emmett just looked at me and said, "Dude why are you shocked? I knew when Ben said Jasmine's full name. Evangeline was my mother's name and Annabelle was my sisters' name. It just makes since if you think about it. We were really the only two besides Carlisle and Esme that never truly meet her. But even then we were the only ones that really wanted to see her after what Alice, Rose and Edward told us about her. Plus as you were fighting her and then feeding from her I felt a pull to protect her. That told me everything I needed to know."

I don't think that any of us knew what to say. Several minutes passed. It wasn't until Jasmine tried to yell, "No, No, No don't blame me for that. I did everything I could….I tried to stop it. You know I did."

With that last part said Ben, Bella and Angela ran through both of the circles and to Jasmine's side. Ben pulled her into his arms and said, "You couldn't have prevented their deaths. You did everything you could have. Stop blaming yourself."

Jasmine wrapped her arms around Ben and sobbed, "It's my fault. If they weren't trying to keep me safe they would still be alive. If they would have just handed me over to him they would still be alive. Loving me is a death sentence. I bring nothing but death to those who love me. Nothing but death."

I have never seen Angela Webber mad in my life. She has always been a genital person. But what Jasmine had said pissed her off. And her emotions hit my like a fucking train. She pulled Jasmine up on her feet and in a deadly clam voice said, "Don't you ever fucking say that again. You do not bring death to those who love you. Your family gave their lives in order to make sure that evil didn't prevail. Just like you would give your life to make sure that evil doesn't win now. What makes their sacrifice for you any different than your sacrifice for any of us?"

Jasmine didn't look at Angela or anyone for that matter. But she answered the question. "With me alive evil can still win. With me dead evil will have a harder time? The balance must be kept. I shouldn't be here. But yet I am. I should have died long ago but I didn't. Why didn't I die? I was in the land of the dead, but I was sent back. I gave my life for my mother's yet here I am. Why do I live?"

I couldn't make since of anything that she said. And I wasn't the only one. The only ones that weren't confused by Jasmine's ramblings were the Goddesses. Bella just looked at me and asked, "Can you feel her emotions?"

I tried to block everyone around me and to my surprise I was able to shut off all of the emotions around me. I didn't know what to think about that but I would figure it out later. I tried to get a read on what Jasmine was feeling but I felt nothing. I looked at Bella and said, "I can't feel anything. Can you guys still hear her thoughts?"

"They're all jumbled up. Nothing is making since. One thought just keeps popping up more than others," Ben said.

"This is only going to make things harder for her," Gaia said looking at Athena.

"Then why did you have her do this?" I yelled at them.

"What she did for you isn't what Gaia is talking about," Nyx said.

"Then what?" Peter asked walking up to my right side.

"She is looking for answers to questions that don't have any. She is right she did give her life for her mothers. She did this the day her my was bitten by a vampire. But yet Jasmine was still born. There is no answer to why she still lives after every bit that she has had. Yes, she is fighting the venom now. But there is no answer to why she is able to fight it," Athena said. She then turned to Hecate and asked, "Can you not put her into a slumber while she is trying to get back to herself?"

"We would all have to agree on this. It's a spell that would take all of us to do," was Hecate's answer.

Ares was the first to answer, "She deserves to have some peace. Time has never been on her side."

"No brother it has not. That's why all of us have to agree to do this. The fates magic is a complicated thing to try to change even in this small way. But if anyone deserved it, it is her," Nyx said.

"What are we needed to do?" Gaia asked.

"WE just have to send her our peace and calm. When her fight is over she will return like all the other times. The two circles will still keep her protected," Hecate said.

"We should do it now," Athena said.

"Bella, Angela, Ben you must be outside of the circle so that we can do this. Once it is done you my join her again," Hecate told them.

I just watched as Ben took Jasmine out of Angela's arms and laid her on the ground as if she was just going to sleep. And they all walked outside of the two circles. I looked back at Hecate and saw that they had all joined hands. Athena and Ares had their hands on Hecate's shoulders and her arms were out in front of her palms up towards Jasmine. I couldn't hear what was being said. But I felt what they were sending her. And as soon as it hit Jasmine her breathing evened out and her heart beat slowed. It was really as if she were sleeping.

As soon as Hecate dropped her arms she turned and looked at Bella and then me and said, "You have things to figure out before Jasmine comes out of this."

Before I could ask what she meant they were all gone. Several seconds passed before anyone said anything. Peter was the first to say, "What the fuck is that supposed to me. I mean I know I can be cryptic at times with information. And that Alice tells you a little bit more but not enough to change the good things that are going to happen. But what she just told us was even more cryptic then anything we have ever done."

Bella, Angela, and Ben all started laughing as soon as he had finished is little rant. We all just looked at them and Ben just said, "Now we know where Jasmine gets it, and why she hates it so much."

"But I think I know what she is talking about," Bella said looking at Jasmine.

"Okay would you like to fill us all in then?" Laurent asked.

Bella looked at him and said, "For one we have to get Paul out here alone. He is going to be pissed when he finds out what happened and that Jasmine willingly let it happen. I am so not looking forward to that. Jasmine was right about one thing we will be home when the others join us. I also have to call my dad to let him know that everything is still okay but that we do have a little problem. That's not going to be a fun conversation.

"Then there is the fact that all of you still need to be trained. Yeah, yeah, I know Peter, Char, Garrett and Jasper all know how to fight. Because of your guys past. But you don't know what we know. And don't start on the whole you're a human and were vampires. Its Bullshit and you know it."

Then Bella turned and looked at me. She asked, "Are you okay?"

I just looked at her as if she had lost her mind. I mean I really shouldn't have expected anything else from her. She always worries about everyone else. But for her to worry about me even after what I had just done. Even if Jasmine willingly did it. Was astonishing. But I knew that if I didn't give her an answer she would continue to ask the same question. So I answered her honestly, "I am pissed at Jasmine for doing what she did. I am confused about why Paul needs to be here when it is clear that Jasmine doesn't want him around."

"Jasper it's not that she doesn't want Paul around. She is doing everything she can to fight the imprint. And every day she fights it is it killing her little by little. They weren't joking when they said she hides her true emotions from us. Her mind is all jumbled up right now. But because of that she can't keep us out or from knowing what she is really thinking. She may want to make things easier for him if she doesn't live through her next birthday. But that's not going to help her get through this right now. She needs to be strong. He will make her stronger," Angela said while shaking her head at Jasmine's still body.

"Hold on I am completely lost right now. What are you guys talking about?" Emmett asked.

This time Ben looked at them and said, "Everything you think you know about Jasmine is only half truths. Most of it has been a lie so that no one would know what she truly is. Emmett I know you were freaking out because you thought her fighting Jasper was crazy, because she's a human. Well that's where you're wrong. The only humans here are us three," he pointed to himself, Angela and Bella. He went on to say, "You heard what Hecate said. Her body is fighting the venom. A normal human wouldn't be able to do that. She is part shape shifter, which is very cool to see. Part witch and also part vampire. She doesn't have the same restrictions as you guys.

"She doesn't have to worry about turning someone if she bites them and doesn't kill them. If she does feed from a human she stop without killing them. But she prefers to feed off of animals like you guys do. She can be out in the sun without sparkling. So that is a plus for her. She heals faster than a normal human but she still has the scars to show what she's been through."

"And how is it that you know all about this?" Rose asked, trying to understand everything that she was being told.

Ben just shrugged his shoulders and said, "Jasmine told us everything. She told us about her life up until she moved to Forks. She told us about you guys and Bella only confirmed what she was saying. Not that Bella was too happy with Jasmine at first about all of this. But then again Bella already told you all of that. Then you have the pack which Jacob showed us by phasing to close to Jasmine. And well you can see what that did. Now Emmett don't blow your top about it. There is nothing you can do to change what has already happened. And besides Jacob already feels like shit about what he did to her.

"Plus Paul would be the first person in line to beat the shit out of him for what he did. But since Sam put an Alpha order on him that he can't touch Jacob since Jasmine willingly let it happen. And Jasmine is the one that asked Sam to give the order I don't think your niece would like you kicking the shit out of him either. So yeah. We know everything about Jasmine's past. We know how each of you were turned. But the only thing we don't know is really why Jasper was turned. All Jasmine would tell us is that Maria was your creator. That she had killed her before coming to Forks. And then Bella was able to fill us in a little more with some of your past. Just as why you struggled so much with the animal blood diet."

"And when Jasmine was telling you all of this, did she tell you how much trouble you would be in if anyone found out that you knew that vampires existed?" Rose asked then.

"Yes she did. And we told her that it didn't matter. We were a family and family sticks together. Our families already think that we are dead because of Victoria. And once we take care of her are lives are going to start over," Angela said stepping closer to Ben.

Emmet just looked at them and asked, "And what is that supposed to mean?"

"What that means brother bear is that we aren't staying human. Once Victoria is dead our human lives are over," Bella told him. But before either him or Rose could say anything Bella added, "Yes Charlie knows that I am still alive but he is being protected by the pack. So even if the Volturi finds out that he knows about vampires he is still safe. He also knows that us three are going to be changed. He knows why and he understands. We know what we are giving up but we also know what we are going to gain by doing this. So don't start with the arguments Rose."

"Bella I'm not going to argue with you on this. But answer me this, when you first wanted to become one of us it was because you had Edward. But what is tying you to this life now?" Rose asked.

"Your right Edward," she cringed when she said his name, "was my reason in the beginning. But I also know that he isn't my true mate. I mean him being with Tanya proves that. But I also know that my true mate is a vampire. Jasmine has said it over and over again," Bella told her giving a small laugh at the end.

I couldn't understand what Bella was saying. She just said that her mate was a vampire but it wasn't Edward. I mean I know that Peter, Char and even Jasmine said that Bella was my mate. But Jasmine told me that Bella had no clue that it was me. So what is she saying? Does she know that I'm her mate? I had to ask, "What do you mean your mate is a vampire?"

"I mean just that Jasper. My mate is a vampire. I was never meant to live the rest of my life as a human. I didn't meet you guys for no reason. Yeah I wasn't meant to be with Fuckward but he was meant to bring me into your family. Jasmine would never tell me who my mate was. All she would say is that I had a mate. Like I said, I figured some things out. And when Jasmine is back from this boy is she going to get it," Bella said shaking her head and giving another small laugh.

"Why?" asked Kate.

"First because she has known the entire time who my mate is. And second because she has told this person and still never told me," she told Kate. She then turned to look at Peter and Char and asked, "And how long have you two known?"

Peter just looked at her and as innocently as he could said, "I have no clue what you are talkin' 'bout surge."

"Oh Peter give it up. If she is asking then she already knows that we know. Surge we knew that his mate was out there. But we didn't know until you showed up here that it was you. Now I don't know why the dumb ass didn't see it sooner. But I have a feelin' it had to do with jackass," Char said.

Oh great so now they were going to talk 'bout me like I wasn't standing there. I couldn't let this go on any longer than it already had. So without thinking I asked, "Bella what are you getting at?"

She just looked at me and laughing said, "You really are a dumb ass. I know that Jasmine told you. Char just confirmed that her and Peter have both told you this. But here let me put it this way. How is it that when Jasmine first told you everything that happened to her I was able to calm you down? Also if your bloodlust was really as bad as everyone says it is how you were able to seal my wounds twice and never bite me?"

She was right. Even if none of them had told me that Bella was my true mate everything that she just asked me was true. I just looked at her and asked, "Are you okay with what all of this means?"

As soon as I asked her that I was hit with the biggest wave of love and understanding. But it wasn't just coming from Bella. It was also coming from Angela and Ben. I looked over to them and asked, "What was that for?"

But Bella was the one to answer, "I may be your mate but they are also part of my family. And well part of yours too. That was in answer to the question I asked them. Yeah it was directed towards you because you are now a part of our family and they were letting you know that."

"I would hate to see what it would feel like if they didn't except me," I said shaking my head. Then I looked at Ben and said, "Oh wait I already know. You punched me as soon as you saw me."

"Yea well at the time you deserved it. But that's nothing compared to what Fuckward is going to get," he said with a small grin playing on his lips.

"Hold on Ben punched you?" Rose asked me confused.

"Yea," was all I said.

She just turned and looked back at Ben and asked, "Are you crazy?"

Ben just gave a small laugh and said, "Just a little."

"Ben right now is not the time for jokes," Angela said slapping him upside the head. She then turned to Rose and said, "No Rose he isn't crazy. Maybe at times he is a dumb ass, but not crazy. And the only reason he punched Jasper was because he was the first member of your family that he saw. So I would say Emmett you are lucky you weren't the first one he saw."

"You punched him because of how we all left didn't you?" Rose asked.

"Yes," all three of them said.

"Bella I am so sorry none of us wanted to leave. But Edward was adamant about us leaving. If we would have known what he was going to do we never would have left. I know you have no reason to believe me," Rose said looking Bella straight in the eyes.

She just looked at Rose and said, "Rose I know. And Jasmine told me all of this. I'm not mad at any of you for leaving. I just wish you wouldn't have listened when he said you couldn't say good-bye to me." She then turned to me and said, "That's another thing that should have clued me in. You told me good-bye. Even though we hardly ever talked. You told me you were leaving."

Em just looked at me and said, "What is Bella talking about?"

I looked at him and Rose and told them everything, "Jasmine was outside the night of Bella's party. She saw everything. When Edward went to take Bella home and you guys went back into the house. And I was going to go hunt. I noticed Jasmine. I confronted her then. She wouldn't talk by the house because you guys could hear our conversation. So I followed her a little ways away from the house.

"She told me what was going to happen next. That Edward was going to come back home and try telling all of us that we needed to move. She said that it was going to happen no matter how much of a fight any of us put up. And that it also needed to happen."

Rose cut me off and said, "So Jasmine told you that you should tell Bella good-bye."

"No Jasmine only told me that I had to leave. But that I should follow my heart on whether or not I should tell Bella bye or just leave. I felt bad because I thought it was my fault that all of this was going to happen. I thought it was because of me that Edward was leaving Bella and taking the family with him. After the decision was made I went to Bella's. I apologized for what had happened and told her that I was leaving. I never told her about what Edward wanted. So she had no clue. After that I went to Jasmine's. I still didn't know what she was. All I knew is that she wasn't completely human.

"She never told me that I was her uncle either. She let me leave without a single word. All I knew is that we would see each other again. I didn't know when or how. But that was all she left me with. That and where I was going once I left Forks. I didn't find out that she was my niece until they got here."

"Alright," Rose said. She collected her thoughts and then looked to Bella and said, "You guys said most of what we know is a lie. So what is her true story? I know it's not going to be a pleasant one. But what is it?"

"Alright I'll tell you, because you need to know. It will also help you to understand her better," Bella said looking at Emmett. She then went on to say, "Some of the scars on her body are from me as you saw back in the house. Then you have the ones from Jacob. You know that Maria bit her. But the other bite marks that you see are from her ex Ka. He is a werewolf."

As soon as Ka was mentioned my anger started to rise. Bella walked over to me and placed her hand on my face and said, "Jasper calm down. They need to know this. Emmett needs to know this."

I just nodded and pulled Bella closer to me. I had her back pressed up against my chest and I barred my face in her hair and took deep breaths. She continued, "Ka was the only other person to bite her. He is also the reason for most of the other scars on her body. Jasmine always knew that she was going to go to Forks because of me. She was engaged to Ka. But when she told him that she had to move. He lost it. You see he never really loved her. The only thing he wanted from her was her powers. He was going to marry her so that he could control her. So when she was still going to move to Forks. He wouldn't let her go. He raped her. Told her that no other guy was ever going to want damaged goods. That he was the only guy that would ever want her. She fought back. But she wasn't strong enough. After he left her. Her aunt took her to the hospital. When they got back to the house they saw her family fighting Ka and his family. They were going to take Jasmine.

"But since they couldn't find her they settled for killing everyone instead. Jasmine watched as her family was murdered. She couldn't do anything to stop it. Once they were sure that Ka and everyone had left her aunt went and got all of the Agiles," Bella tapped her right hip. "Her aunt and Jasmine started to make their way to Forks. But they were stopped by Maria. Again Jasmine watched as her last family member was taken from her. But at least this time she was able to kill the person who had done it. She didn't use any of her gifts. She couldn't let anyone know what she was. So using only the agiles and the gifts that could be covered up easily she killed Maria and her entire army. Well except for two people. She let them live.

"After that she waited until she knew she could come to Forks without having to worry about Ka finding her. See she was supposed to be there the same time as I came. But her plans had to change. So she did what she needed to do. So now you know everything that happened to her before she came to Forks."

I could feel the sorrow coming from everyone. But Rose's was the worst. She knew first hand what it was like. I sent her some calm. She just looked at me and said, "Thanks."

"You okay?" I asked.

"She's stronger then I was," was all Rose said in answer to my question.

Before either Em or I could say anything Bella said, "That's not true. Rose you are just as strong. You saved Em from dying. You are one of the strongest woman that I know. Yeah you and Jasmine are similar in certain events in your life. But you want to know something. You pulled through it. You're with Emmett. You aren't pushing him away because of what has happened to you. Part of the reason why Jasmine is pushing Paul away is because of what might happen to her. And the other part is because of what has happened to her. She's scared to let him in and get hurt again. Especially since him and most of the pack hate vampires and the only family that she has left are vampires. She can't sit back and watch the rest of her family be killed."

"So she is going to push her soul mate away to keep her family?" Irina asked.

Angela just said, "She's kinda hoping that they would be able to work out their differences. But I have a feeling if things don't change she will never truly be happy. She needs her family, but she also needs her soul mate. So in all honesty it is up to you guys and Paul on what is going to happen."

Bella POV

I was standing embraced in Jasper's arms still. Now that I knew he was my true mate I could feel the pull to him. I just don't know if he really believes that we are meant to be together. I mean if you really think about it, it is strange. We have never really talked. I mean the only time that he was ever really allowed around me was when we were on the run from James.

I could still see the pain on both Emmett's and Roe's faces from when I told them about Jasmine's true past. I knew that Rose had been through a similar situations but they weren't the same. They both have the emotional scars from it but they weren't done for the same reasons. No matter what the reason rape is wrong, but in just thinking about it I think I would be able to move one more from what happened to Rose then what happened to Jasmine.

We all keep saying that Jasmine needs to stop worrying about everyone else. But what if her worrying about all of us is her way of being able to move on from everything that has happened to her. I mean when she was training with us I could get a glimpse of a completely different girl. In a way she was a little freer. It was almost like in sparing with us nothing else matter but what was going on in that moment. She was making sure that we were able to protect ourselves but also it was something that she did with her family, before all of this happened.

I was brought out of mussing when Jasper whispered in my ear, "Your emotions all over the place. What are you thinking?"

I turned my head just enough to look at him but not move out of his arms and said, "I was just thinking about Jasmine. All of us keep questioning why she is always worrying about everyone but herself. I was just thinking that if I went through only half of what she has. I would be doing the same thing. Because I would be scared to face a reality were I might end up truly alone. I would push everyone I love just like she is pushing all of us.

"Think about it Jasper. If she never pushed you like she did would you have fought her like you did? Would you have bitten her? We all have gotten pissed at her for one thing or another. But if she never did it, we wouldn't be as strong as we are now. I would most likely still be a zombie or worse. Angela and Ben would know nothing about any of this. You would still be regretting your past. And neither you or Emmett would know that you still have family alive in this world."

"Your right. But I just wish she could have found another way to do all of this?" he told me.

"And most likely she did have another way. But Ka fucked that all up. He changed the way things were supposed to be. It's like Alice's visions one thing can change what the big picture is. Nothing in life is ever a sure thing unless you are willing to work to keep what you have. I think that is all she is trying to do now. She is worrying about all of us. Because if she does that then she won't lose us, like she lost everyone else in her family," I told him.

He gave me a squeeze and asked, "When did you get so smart?"

I gave a small laugh and said, "I have always been this smart. You were just never around to see it."

"Another thing to show how someone else's choices changes everyone's future," he said.

"Yup," was all I said. Popping the "p".

"How are you dealing with everything that is going on?" he asked pulling me a little closer to him.

"In all honesty. I'm good. I always felt a need to be closer to you. And now I know why. I mean I was devastated when Edward left me. But it was more what he said then anything. Then on top of all of that I was losing the family all at once. It was too much for me to handle all at once. But after Jasmine kick started my ass I was able to see that Fuckward did me a favour in leaving. But I still missed everyone else," I told him. Then I asked, "And what about you?"

He squeezed me again and said, "I am happy that I now know why I always felt drawn to you and that it wasn't because of you blood. I'm pissed at Edward for everything he has done to hurt you and I never did anything to stop it. And then there is Jasmine. I can't believe that I have always had a family ready to take me back after everything that I have done in my past. That she was willing to give herself in order for me to come to peace with everything that I have done. Bella…." he paused.

I placed my hand on top of his and said, "You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to." I knew that he was haunted by his past. Alice had told me that was why he kept his distance from me. I then said, "I wonder why Alice never saw this?"

That brought him out of whatever he was thinking. Because he just said, "Maybe because neither one of us really thought we were meant for each other. You were with Edward, and I thought that if I got to close to you I would end up slipping up. I knew that I didn't want to hurt you, but I was afraid that I would. I think that this is going to be a huge shock to everyone." he kissed my check and just rested his head on shoulder.

From our right I heard a small laugh. We both turned just enough to see who it was. I was surprised to see that it was Angela. I looked at her and asked, "And what is so funny?"

"Nothing is really funny. The thing is you look more at peace with Jasper then you ever did with Doucheward. And I was just thinking how much fun it is going to be when we see the look on Doucheward's face when he sees the two of you together," she said. I had to admit she was right. About everything. I was at peace just being in Jasper's arms like this.

Ben gave a small cough and said, "B I hate to break this up, but you have a phone call that needs to be made."

"Your right. The sooner I make this call the sooner things can get back to normal," I said. Then remembering I didn't have a cell phone right now I asked, "Jasper can I use your phone?"

"Sure darlin," he said as he handed me his phone.

I thought that everyone would leave and head back inside the house. But they all stayed outside and waited for me to make my call.

After I dialed the number I put the phone on speaker so that Angela and Ben could hear everything that was being said. The others would have been able to hear no matter what. The phone only rang twice on the other end before Billy picked up, "Hello."

"Hey Billy its Bella," I said.

"Bella is everything okay?"

Here we go. I had to be truthful here. So I said, "Yes and no."

"What is that supposed to mean?" he asked. I could hear the worry in his voice.

"Well Victoria hasn't found us yet and that's a good thing. But we know that Edward and Tanya are going to be showing up in Forks pretty soon and he's not happy. But the rest of the family will be there as soon as Seth calls them and tells them that they all need to come because of Edward. You all have to find a way to work together before you can meet up with us. I can't tell you where we are just yet. So don't ask," I tell him.

"Alright Bella I will have Seth call now. And I will tell the others not to do anything to Edward when he gets here. But that isn't everything is it?" he asked.

"No that was all the easy part. Billy is anyone at the house with you?" I asked before I told him anything else.

He was silent for a while but then he said, "Seth and your dad are the only ones here. Why? Did something happen to Jasmine?"

I didn't hesitate in saying, "That's the other part. In a way she's fine but….it's hard to explain. She did something kinda like she did with Jacob. Only this time it was with her uncle. She pushed him a little too far and well she got what needed to be done, done. But we need for the treaty to stay in place."

"What happened so that I can explain it to Sam," was all he said.

"Alright first off I will tell you who her two family members are. That way you all know as well. But don't tell anyone. Jasper and Emmett are her uncle's. She kept pushing Jasper just like she kept pushing Jacob. They spared and well he ended up biting her. She is fine and is not going through the change. So you don't have to worry about that. The only down side to her doing this is her body is having a hard time in fighting the venom. She has done too much in such a short amount of time.

"Bella why did she let him bite her?" was the only thing he asked once I was done telling him what was going on.

Again I told him the truth, "She did it so that he would have part of his humanity back. You have seen how Carlisle and the rest of the Cullen family act. Jasper didn't have the same upbringing as everyone else. When he was changed it was for a different reason. Carlisle would be able to explain it better than I am, because I really don't know much about his past. But she did this to help him."

"Alright I will tell Sam. But I can tell you that the treaty will not be affected by this. Again she willing did something that she knew what the outcome was going to be," he said. But there was a long pause on his end. When he spoke again he said, "Sam, Jake and Paul are here."

"Billy don't hang up. I need to talk to Paul," I said in a rush.

All he said was, "Are you sure?"

"Yes," was my only response.

I could hear the phone being handed over. Once Paul had the phone he said, "Jasmine?"

I felt bad but said, "No its only me Paul."

"Hey Bella," he said disappointed. Then he asked, "She's still pissed at me?"

"Yes. And that's why I am calling. Paul we need your help," I told him.

"What happened? Is Jasmine okay?" he asked in full panic mode now.

"Paul calm down. You won't be able to help Jasmine if you can't calm down," I told him. Hoping this would work.

I could hear him take a few calming breaths and then he asked, "Alright what is going on?"

"I will tell you but not over the phone. We need you to come here but I can't tell you where here is until you are away from the rest of the pack. They have other things to do before they can join us. Do you understand?"

"Yeah. But how am I supposed to get to you if I don't know where I am going?" he asked.

"Alright I need you to get to Atchison, Kansas as fast as you can. We aren't there but if the pack knows this information and Edward gets it, it won't tell him where we are. That's really the whole reason I can't just tell you where to go. Once you get there call this number," I gave him Garrett's cell number. Then added, "I will tell you how you are going to get to where we are but you can't phase once you know our location. Do you understand?"

"I understand. But you will tell me what is going on as soon as I get to you guys?" he asked.

"Yes! Paul I promise to tell you everything that is going on as soon as you get here. But you have to stay calm no matter what. Because what we need you to do is help Jasmine. And you will be of no help to her if you cannot remain calm. Do you understand?" I told him again.

"Yes I understand I'll see you soon," was all he said and then the line went dead.

"Well that went better than I thought it would," Angela said as soon as I closed the phone.

I gave a small laugh and said, "Just wait until he finds out why he needed to come here. Then the shit is really going to hit the fan. Telling him that Jazz needed his help….well I don't think it will take him long to get to where I told him. Garrett we need to head there now so that we can find a place to meet him. And then bring him here."

"Why you guys?" Jasper asked.

I just looked at him and said, "First it's Garrett's number that I gave him. Second he knows who you are. He isn't going to be waiting for us in his human from. So the pack will see who I am with. Remember Edward is going to be around the pack just waiting to pick out what information he can get so he can do whatever he thinks is going to be the right thing. If he sees that I am with you he will know where to go looking. He won't know with Garrett. I have to go because Paul will trust me. I'm the one that called and told him to get his furry ass out here."

"B I can see the logic in what you're saying….but if Paul is thinking that something is wrong with Jasmine and you by chance get hurt then you will put her in more danger. You should stay here. I'll go. Paul will trust me just as much as he does you," Angela said.

Okay I could see what she was saying. And she was right. Right now Jasmine was in danger. And me leaving here would put her in more danger. I couldn't do that. I looked at Angela and Ben and said, "Your right. But only one of you can go. I don't want to give Paul any reason to think that he can't trust any of the vamps here. Alright so a little change of plan. Garrett, Angela, and Kate will go. Make sure that once he is with you that he phase back to human. Angela you have to make him understand this is all for Jasmine's safety. Tell him as little as you can."

"B I got it. I know what has to be done. Don't worry so much about this. Everything is going to be fine. This is all going to work out," Angela said as she walked closer to me.

"I don't like it," Ben said.

Angela just looked at him and said, "Tough shit. I'm doing this."

"Ben, Angela is right. I would have said you should have went but would you really feel comfortable comforting Paul. And telling him that everything is going to be okay we just needed his help to make sure that nothing happened to Jasmine right now," I told him.

"Alright, alright your right. It was either you or Ang that was going to be able to do this. Its… it's just I hate that it has to be like this. One of her uncle's should be going to get Paul. It just sucks that it has to be this way," Ben said running a hand through his hair in frustration.

He was right Jasper or Emmett should be going with them. But how could either one of them go without letting the pack know and Edward, where we are. This was really starting to get complicated. I gave a small laugh and everyone was looking at me like I had just lost my mind. And in a way maybe I had.

"What's so funny?" Laurent asked.

I gave another small laugh and said, "This whole situation is complicated. And I just realized that it has always been like this for Jasmine. She has had to tell half truths and make decisions on what to do so not to give what is going to happen away. I really don't see how she has been able to do it. I mean Ben is right. Em or Jasper should be there to get Paul. But how could either one of them go without letting everyone back home know where we are?"

"But I still don't see what is so funny about that?" Laurent said.

Irina looked at him and said, "Sweetie nothing is funny. Bella wasn't laughing because she found this funny. It was more of a humorless laugh. She's just now realizing how difficult all of this has been for Jasmine. And I think Bella is starting to understand why Jasmine's done a lot of the things that she has."

Back in La Push

Billy's POV

Since we last talked to Jasmine and the others things haven't changed much here. Charlie goes to work every day like always but comes back to the Rez once his shift is over. The hardest thing for all of thus far besides not know where they are was planning the memorial service for Bella and Jasmine. Even though we know that they are still alive.

One of the hardest thing was listening to Charlie tell Renee that Bella was killed in a car accident. Then to see her when her and Phil flew in for the memorial service. We all played are parts but it was hard for Charlie. He knew that this was all an act but seeing the pain that Renee and Phil were in. Well it was almost too much for him and he almost told her everything. But he pulled through.

It's been a week since we had heard from the girls. And I'm starting to get worried. Alice calls the house at least once a day to see if we have gotten any more information. And we keep telling her the same thing. I can tell that she's frustrated that she hasn't been able to see anything.

Charlie, Seth and I were sitting in my kitchen waiting to hear from Sam on if anything new had come up. Seth hasn't been running patrols in case Jasmine called and needed him to call the Cullen's again. He is really the only one of the pack that is willing to talk to them right now.

I was pulled out of my thoughts when the phone rang. By the end of the first ring I had picked up and said, "Hello."

"Hey Billy its Bella." I was happy to hear from her.

"Bella is everything okay?" I asked.

She just said, "Yes and no." Well that didn't make much since.

I was a little worried. So I asked, "What is that supposed to mean?"

Well that's a good thing. But I could tell that there was more to come. She had only told me good news. I just wondered what the bad news was. So I said, "Alright Bella I'll have Seth call now. And I will tell the others not to do anything to Edward when he gets here. But that isn't everything is it?"

"No that was all the easy part. Billy is anyone at the house with you?" she asked before she said anything else.

I was silent for a while because I knew whatever she was going to tell me wasn't going to be good and it was going to have something to do with Jasmine. I finally said, "Seth and your dad are the only ones here. Why? Did something happen to Jasmine?"

She didn't hesitate in telling me, "That's the other part. In a way she's fine but….it's hard to explain. She did something kinda like she did with Jacob. Only this time it was with her uncle. She pushed him a little too far and well she got what needed to be done, done. But we need for the treaty to stay in place." This wasn't good. I knew that as soon as Paul found out about this he was going to freak out and try to find her. I did the only thing I could think of.

All I said was, "What happened so that I can explain it to Sam."

"She's in a coma like state right now. She isn't in it because of the bite but more to keep her safe from what she might try to do while her body is trying to fight the venom from killing her," she told me. Okay so Jasmine had a reason for doing this. Not that it will help in making sure that the treaty stays in place but it will help in lessening the blow when I have to tell Sam.

"Bella why did she let him bite her?" was the only thing I could think of to ask.

"She did it so that he would have part of his humanity back. You've seen how Carlisle and the rest of the Cullen family act. Jasper didn't have the same upbringing as everyone else. When he was changed it was for a different reason. Carlisle would be able to explain it better than I am, because I really don't know much about his past. But she did this to help him."

So she did it to help her uncle. What else would she do in order to keep her family from feeling pain? But I wonder if she realizes that some of the things she does even though it is to help hurts others that love her? With knowing this information I really didn't have to tell Sam the treaty would stay intact. But I said, "Alright I will tell Sam. But I can tell you that the treaty will not be affected by this. Again she willing did something that she knew what the outcome was going to be," I paused because Seth looked at the front door. And I knew who was going to be walking in. When I spoke again I said, "Sam, Jake and Paul are here."

In a rush Bella said, "Billy don't hang up. I need to talk to Paul."

I wasn't sure if this was such a good idea. So I only asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes," was all she said..

Once I had her answer I motioned to Paul that he was wanted on the phone. I knew he didn't hear who it was because I could tell that he was hoping it was Jasmine. Once Paul had the phone he said, "Jasmine?"

Paul POV

"No its only me Paul." I could tell that Bella felt bad when she said it was only her.

"Hey Bella," I said disappointed. I was really hoping that Jasmine was calling to talk to me. I needed to hear her voice. To know that she was okay. I then asked, "She's still pissed at me?"

"Yes. And that's why I am calling. Paul we need your help," Bella said. What did she mean she needed my help. That's when it hit me. Something was wrong.

"What happened? Is Jasmine okay?" I asked in full panic mode now.

"Paul calm down. You won't be able to help Jasmine if you can't calm down," Bella told me. Jasmine was in trouble. What did she do this time? Why weren't the others with her? How didn't the vampires they were with try and stop her from doing something that could get her hurt?

I took a few calming breaths. Because I needed to know what was going on. Once I was calm enough I then asked, "Alright what is going on?"

"I'll tell you but not over the phone. We need you to come here but I can't tell you where here is until you are away from the rest of the pack. They have other things to do before they can join us. Do you understand?"

"Yeah. But how am I supposed to get to you if I don't know where I am going?" I asked confused on how this was going to work.

"Alright I need you to get to Atchison, Kansas as fast as you can. We aren't there but if the pack knows this information and Edward gets it, it won't tell him where we are. That's really the whole reason I can't just tell you where to go. Once you get there call this number," she gave me a cell number. Then added, "I'll tell you how you are going to get to where we are but you can't phase once you know our location. Do you understand?"

"I understand. But you will tell me what is going on as soon as I get to you guys?" I asked.

"Yes I understand I'll see you soon," was all I said and then hung up the phone.

I looked at Sam and said, "I need you to make sure that no one phases until I call you."

"Why what is going on?" Sam asked looking at me and then Billy.

Before I could answer Billy said, "I am guessing it has to do with Jasmine. And Bella wants Paul with them before she tells him anything. Which means I can't tell you what has happened until Paul has left."

I looked at Billy and asked, "Did she tell you what happened?"

Billy just nodded his head and said, "Yes she did. But Paul you just got off the phone with Bella. I know that she will tell you as soon as you do whatever she has asked of you" he then looked at Sam and said, "Sam call the pack get them all here now."

"What is going on?" Sam and Charlie asked at the same time.

"Sam just get the pack here so I can tell all of you at the same time and so that Paul can be on his way," was all that Billy said. None of us asked any more questions after that. Sam went out to the back yard. I sat down at the table and just placed my head in my hands.

I heard the alpha howl and knew it wouldn't be long before everyone would show up here. Charlie clasped a hand on my shoulder and said, "I'm sure whatever is going on it isn't as bad as you think it is."

I didn't raise my head from my hands but only said, "I can feel that something isn't right. I mean I have always felt the pull of the imprint but right now it's different. It's almost like it is weakening but at the same time getting stronger. I can't really explain it."

Billy then asked, "What feels like it is weakening?"

I looked at him then and said, "It's like she isn't fighting it any more. So the pain of being rejected is weakening but I'm not sure what is getting stronger. I mean my need to be around her or even just talk to her hasn't changed."

Out of the blue Seth said, "Maybe the part that is stranger is that she is calling for you through the imprint. I mean if she is in some type of trouble then it would only make since that she would be calling to her protector. She may still be trying to fight the imprint but maybe her body won't let her right now."

"But why would she want to fight the imprint?" Charlie asked.

Before I could answer his question the others came into the house. And then once everyone was quit Seth answered Charlie by saying, "There are many reasons why she would be fighting the imprint. First the only living family that she has left are vampires. And these guys can't get their heads out of their asses long enough to see they aren't all the same. Second once Paul knew that he imprinted on her and he tried to tell her what to do. That only reminded her of Ka. And well none of us can blame her for her reaction to that. Third you have Paul who doesn't always think before he talks and he says things like 'Since when do we take orders from a leech.'

"If it was me I would be fighting the imprint as well. But then again we have no clue what her fighting the imprint is doing to her. I would almost say that she is worse off than Paul is right now because she is fight it."

"How would she be worse off than Paul?" Jared asked.

"Think about Jared. The one time that you and Kim did fight what happened?" Seth asked him.

At that we all groaned. Charlie asked, "What happened?"

Jared looked at Charlie and said, "Well I was stupid to begin with. So the fight was all my fault. But Kim kicked me out of her parent's house. She didn't talk to me or want to see me for a week. Which wasn't a good thing she didn't eat much she had a hard time sleeping. So I can only imagine what Jasmine is going through on top of everything else that she has going on.

"But it's not just the imprint that Jasmine is fighting. She is fighting all of us as well. For the same reasons." he then turned and looked at Seth and said, "But what I don't understand is why she is so okay with you?"

Before Seth could say anything Charlie said, "Well that's easy. You've all said. He is the only one that has never said anything about the Cullen's being bloodsuckers or leeches. Seth is more understanding then any of you. It's not just with vampires but also with who Jasmine is as a person. I mean I noticed that you guys weren't really that comfortable with her when you came to help me look for Bells. And at that point none of you knew that she wasn't a human. So she has always been fighting an uphill battle with all of you.

"I don't know a lot about her past. But if I had been through what I do know she has. I would be just a guarded as she is. Let me tell you it isn't easy loosing someone you love. And to be betrayed like she was by someone you loved I would say that is even worse than just having them walk out on you. And I am sorry but you guys are close minded when it comes to the Cullen's. I never understood it and even knowing what I do now I still don't understand it. They have done nothing to deserve it. They have never given you a reason to doubt them and yet you all will not change. Now I'm not saying you guys should have trusted them from the beginning but after everything, for you guys to never trust them shows that you are not willing to put your differences aside.

"If anything that is what Jasmine is trying to get you to do. Not only for her but for yourselves. Think about it. If by chance something happens to one of you. You guys can't go to a hospital because they would know that something wasn't right. But if you guys were on better terms with the Cullen's you have a Doctor that could help you out. It really would be in your best interest to get past your difference."

No one said anything for a while. It was Charlie who broke the silence this time, "Billy I think you should tell everyone what you can so that Paul can be on his way."

Before Billy could say anything everyone that didn't already know asked, "Where is Paul going?"

Answering the question Billy said, "Bella called. Something happened to Jasmine and they need Paul. Now I know what happened and I will tell you once Paul is on his way. But first Edward will be here soon. He didn't listen and is coming here. He will most likely be waiting for anyone of you to show up at the border. He doesn't know much only what Seth has told Alice. But we mustn't do anything no matter what he says or tries to do. Seth has called Alice and told her that they all needed to come back to Forks. Bella said they everyone wasn't able to come now because we had to figure out a way to work together first. I can only imagine that you guys are going to have to learn how to fight together in order to make sure that Victoria isn't able to get close enough to Bella."

"So what were just supposed to sit around and try not to kill each other?" Jack asked.

"That would be a good start," Charlie said.

"Charlie after everything that has happened with the Cullen's how can you be all for us getting along with them," Jack said.

Charlie looked at him and only said, "My problem isn't with the entire family. Now all of them leaving without saying good-bye to Bells was wrong but that is something that they are going to have to deal with, with her not me. The one I have a problem with is Edward. He knew what he was doing when he got into a relationship with my daughter but then again so did she. He should have handled things differently but again he is going to have to deal with my daughter when they see each other again."

Charlie then looked at me and said, "Paul I have a feeling that is all that Billy is going to say while you are here. You should head out now. That way you can get to where you need to be faster."

"Paul Charlie is right. You should leave now. No one will phase until you call. The less information we give Edward the better. He has already shown that he can't follow directions. The less we know the less he will know. So go," Sam said.

With that I was out the door. As soon as I hit the tree line my clothes were off and tied to my ankle. And then I was running as fast as I could to get to my destination. I don't know how long it had taken me to get there. But as soon as I hit Atchison, Kansas I phased and called the cell. A man answered after the first ring and only asked, "Paul?"

"Where are you guys?" was all I said in response to his question.

"Right down to business. I like that. Did you just cross into Atchison?" he then asked.

"Yes. Where are you guys at?" I asked again.

"Alright you are going to go to the Legends Shopping Mall take a cab it will be faster than you trying to run in wolf from. I will take care of the cab fee once you get here. Tell them to drop you off on the back side of it by the McDonalds. The sun should be setting by the time you get here if it's not then our window will be down so you can pick up our scent. But someone will be waiting for you outside the car to pay for the cab," he said.

"Alright, I'll see you then," I told him and hung up the phone. I walked to the nearest gas station and called for a cab. It took twenty minutes for the cab to get to the gas station. Then another twenty to get to where I needed to go. By the time I got there the sun was low enough that I didn't have to sniff them out. They were standing right in front of a car waiting for me. I remembered that they weren't here to hurt me but to take me to Jasmine.

As soon as the cab came to a stop the guy came up and went straight to the driver's window as I got out of the cab. He paid the man and we both headed back over to the car. I didn't see Bella so I asked, "Where's Bella?"