See? That wasn't so bad now was it? I know there was some confusion about the whole tainted thing and hopefully it will be cleared up in this chapter. If you still have questions just review and I promise to reply.

Carlisle stared at her confused, "Bella, I'm not sure what you mean."

She took a deep breath, "I've been speaking with Jake off and on for the past fifty years. He didn't like my change but we both needed someone, a friend, family."

"A few years ago he was worried. He hadn't aged. He refused to stop transforming saying he was betraying the pack by doing it, but I knew it was something else. Anyways. He had two boys by then and he said they were acting odd. All the new members of the pack were. He, Seth and Ephraim, the three who were still a part of the old pack didn't know the cause of it."

Edward frowned, "How did they know something was wrong?"

"I don't know," she whispered, "Jake mentioned something about an old code and they were breaking it. He was so distressed and I haven't seen him since. I went over there today but-" She paused, unable to continue.

"It's okay, Bella." Edward said comfortingly, rubbing her arms.

Carlisle sat next to her, "Bella, you have to tell me what's happening."

"His son answered the door, saying that Jake had been expelled from the tribe." She broke out in sobs. "I don't know if my best friend is alive or not."

"We'll find him, don't worry," Edward murmured in her ear.

Bella was taken to the car and Edward held on to her hand. "I'm sorry I'm such a burden. It's just, he helped me through a lot. I don't know what kind of mess I would be if he wasn't there after you left."

Edward nodded, "I know. And I meant it when I said we'll find him. If he's still loyal to La Push, then he would have stayed near here."

She smiled as the thought dawned on her. "Edward you're a genius." She gave him a half hug, trying not to disturb his driving. Suddenly the drive was too long. She wanted to be out looking for her best friend.

The moment the car was still she jumped out, but not fast enough before Edward got there and caught her. "You, however," he said, "will be staying here."

She frowned, "I can be useful. Everything leaves an impression on the earth, a distinctive print. I can help," she said pleadingly.

Edward shook his head, "No, I won't budge. You will only get in the way or harm yourself and your child."

Bella glared at him and stomped inside. She didn't make it in before Edward hooked an arm around her waist and was chuckling in her ear. She crossed her arms, "Edward, I'm not in the mood. I'm not a silly little useless human anymore."

He gave her a kiss on her cheek but she turned away. He groaned, "I know you aren't as fragile anymore, but love, I want to do this for you." He laughed again, "Compared to what you've done and can still do, I'm the one feeling a bit useless."

Bella looked at him suspiciously but could see the honesty in his eyes. She sighed, "Fine, I'll stay here this one time. After today though, we're a team."

He nodded and they proceeded inside. Edward explained everything to them too fast for Bella to catch and soon they were ready to go. Edward, Jasper and Esme all stood together with determination on their faces. Bella smiled at them. "Thank you for doing this for me."

Jasper smiled, "We're family. Never forget that." Then they were gone and Bella stared out the window. Alice danced up to her side.

"Bella, could you teach me to dance?" she asked quietly. Bella looked up, surprised, "I want to do something special for Jasper. Our anniversary is coming up."

Bella smiled, "Of course, it would be my pleasure."

They went outside and Bella asked, "Have you danced as a performance before?"

Alice shook her head, "No, and watching you was the first time I've watched someone else dance."

Bella nodded, "It's very different than dancing with a partner. Here you are presenting a show, something for an audience whereas the other one is strictly between you and your partner."

Bella did a small dance that the faerie children learned. Alice mimicked her but it held no emotion. Bella frowned. "Am I doing something wrong?" Alice asked.

"No," Bella said slowly, "You're doing the moves exactly right but that isn't what dance is all about. Maybe we should start with something else. Close your eyes."

Alice stood ramrod straight and her eyes were closed. Bella sighed, "Just relax Alice, this isn't an inspection."

The pixie/vampire's shoulders loosened and she stood in the forest, a small figure amongst the giant trees. "Now think about what you hear and feel. The forest around you is very much alive."

Her porcelain features scrunched up in concentration and Bella shook her head, "Don't concentrate so hard. It's just the ebb and flow of nature, something that should be easily recognizable. You may be a vampire now but, Alice you were a pixie once. Be a part of the world around you."

Alice's eyes shot open in surprise and Bella had to laugh at the look on her face. Alice looked at Bella, "Is this what you feel everyday?" Bella nodded, "Everything is so…full of life."

"It's a faerie's life. We are protectors of the forest. Everything we do has motivation behind it and it lies in the forest." She gestured to the forest around them.

"Okay, so what next?" Alice asked.

"I wanted you to learn to be aware of your surroundings because I realized what you were lacking. Emotion, depth. Dancing is another form of life. You are expressing your emotions through it. Now when you dance for Jasper it will be for him but as you practice, feel the earth and just move."

Alice closed her eyes and took an unnecessary breath. Bella started humming a simple tune and she started to move. Bella drew in a gasp. Alice was beautiful. She could sense her emotions through the earth and she displayed them so well. Before was fluid but not in the way it was needed. Now she could dance like a pixie.

Alice stopped and opened her eyes. Bella clapped vigorously as she took a small bow. "I want to thank my teacher, Bella Swan!" Alice said dramatically, as if she were talking to an audience. They both let out giggles.

Another melodious laugh made Bella turn and she saw Rosalie standing in the doorway. "Can you teach me to dance like that Bella?" she asked tentatively.

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