Edwards POV

Jacob smiled a very grim wolfy smile as we had made swift work of the newborns. They were young and blood crazed which was good as they made easy mistakes. We had arrived at our old home close to midnight. The wolves had surrounded the house ensuring that no newborn would try and escape. My family and I walked right up the drive with Sam and Jacob flanking our sides.

It must of looked intimidating because some of the newborns tried to make a run for it. We could hear the sound of the waiting wolves pull them apart in the surrounding forest. Emmett was in his element. He barreled into the house taking down three newborns with him. I would have chuckled but my focus was getting to Izzy. Alice tore off a young female's arm, and sent it flying away from her before doing the same to her head. The rest of my family were locked in a similar battle with the rest of them. It was over within minutes, and I stood in our old lounge watching as my family pick up body pieces. They brought them outside to where Esme was building a massive fire.

Jasper came up behind me. From his thoughts I knew we had captured Laurent alive. He was trying to make a break for it, but Seth had caught him and ripped off both his legs. He also told me he had searched the house, and he couldn't find any signs of Izzy or Victoria. I walked into the kitchen where the young wolf had dragged him. He wagged his tail happily as he watched Laurent with excitement. Jacob trottered to my side eager to find out where Izzy was.

I grabbed Laurent by the neck, and slammed him into the wall

"Where. Is. She?" I growled. His eyes widened, and Jacob growled lowly behind me. Laurent scrambled to find his tongue.

"She's… she's at the old cottage," he wheezed as I tightened my hold on his throat. I heard Esme enter and she squeaked loudly.

"Oh I know which one, Edward," she whispered.

"Okay. Lets go." I snapped letting Laurent drop to the floor.

"Jacob? If you can," I asked politely.

Jacob barked a laugh, and I turned on them as he and Seth pulled Laurent apart. I ran outside, and stopped when I saw the massive purple smoke billow into the air. There were a few smaller fires in the tree line, and I nodded silently to my family. They had all heard what was said in the kitchen. We all turned towards the direction of the cottage and took off. As we cleared the river we started trying to find Izzy or Victoria's scent.

"Over here," Alice screamed as we all pulled up, and raced to her side.

"Its faint, but its definetly Izzy's," Carlisle remarked. I nodded grimly, and we all started tracking her scent.

"I hope we're not to late," I heard Rose whisper to Emmett. My stomach twisted in vicious knots, and I want to cry out.

"Whoa," Emmett said as he pulled up. We all stopped and crouched defensively. When we could see no immediate danger we all glared at Emmett.

"Look," he said pointing to the skyline. Pluming above the tree line was thick purple smoke.

"What the hell?" Rose looked at me confused. I stared back at her unable to answer her question.

"Maybe it was some of Jacob's pack," Esme chimed in. I shook my head.

"No they're all at the house. I can hear them," I said slowly. We all started to run again lost in our thoughts. I shuddered to think what I would find. As we broke through the cover of trees we all stopped shocked by what we had come across. The cottage had been here for almost 80 years and was still in shambles. It was the sight in front of the cottage that shocked us.

Emmett shot forth, blurring through the cottage door. He was out in a flash disappointment clearly evident on his face.

"No Izzy," he murmured.

Emmett crouched down, picked up some of the charred remains and sniffed it.

"Definetly Victoria though," he muttered. Everyone froze. We had no idea what to think. Where was Izzy? What had happened? Was she okay? Her scent was hours old not to mention the rain had washed away any trace of where she had gone to. Nothing made sense. Emmett was the first to speak up.

"Maybe Izzy kicked her ass."

Rose rolled her eyes. "She's just a human. No matter how bad you think she is, Em."

"Hey Izzy is bad, real bad," Emmett argued with her. She shook her head.

"Not bad enough to take down Victoria though Emmett," she reasoned. She was right. No matter how strong Izzy had become there was no way she could of taken down Victoria by herself. So who had helped her? And where was she?

"Well I think she could," Emmett muttered. Esme and Carlisle had moved out to scout the perimeter. We heard them call out and we all rushed to their sides. Carlisle was squatting and pointing at the ground.

"Her scent picks up here and follows a way in that direction," he said as he pointed towards some trees. Esme looked up at me.

"No other," she murmured. I frowned.

"What the hell is going on?" Rose asked. No one answered as we started on Izzy's very weak scent. We followed it occasionally loosing it before picking it up again. Suddenly Alice screamed. We all stopped and looked at her.

"Charlie's. She's gone to Charlie's"

Of course. If Izzy knew that a hoard of newborns were baying for her blood she would immediately sought out her father to ensure he was safe. How she got out was a different matter. My mind was whirring a mile a minute trying to fit this scenario into one that made sense. I came up with nothing, and it frustrated me to no end.

With a destination in mind we sped to Izzy's old home. Within minutes we were standing at the front of the old building. Alice turned to me.

"Edward, Jasper and I will go. I really don't want to upset Charlie just in case she isn't there and we all know he doesn't like you," she said. I nodded and made my way to Izzy's old window.

I'll get her up to her room Edward so she can explain.

I whispered my thanks to Alice as I jumped into Izzy's window. As I stared around her old bedroom I noticed that Charlie hadn't changed a thing. Memories of watching Bella sleep and her having her little human moments invaded my mind. I smiled at how much she changed. I waited in the corner listening to the conversation downstairs.

"Of course Alice. I can take care of myself," Izzy said in a cocky voice. I started forward wanting to shake her and hug her at the same time. Did she not realise the danger she had been in? Of course Izzy being Izzy she probably thought it wasn't a normal day unless she survived a killer. I chuckled softly at that thought. Now she was safe I started to relax. Charlie and Alice talked for a little while and then Alice told Izzy she should go upstairs and lie down. Bella agreed and I heard her footsteps. She opened the door and her head instantly whipped around to see me.

"Edward what are you doing here?" she hissed as she closed the door.

"Izzy!" I cried grabbing her and crushing her to me. She fought against me and I laughed.

"God can't you handle a little affection," I murmured into her hair. She growled before I let her go. She backed away from me her eyes uncertain, and that's when I noticed she held her hand in a strange way.

"Izzy? What happened to your hand?" I murmured. She held it closer to herself before telling me Victoria broke it. Pride burst through me. It was ridiculous given the situation, but she had been in incredible pain yet it barely registered on her beautiful features. I struggled to keep the grin from my face when my mind registered that she had talked about Victoria.

"Izzy what the hell happened? Who killed Victoria?" I asked frowning down at her. She rolled her eyes, and sat down on her bed. Dust particles flew into the air.

"I killed her Edward," she with a sigh. She was staring down at the bedspread like she was bored out of her mind. I froze.

That was impossible.

Was it?

"How?" I asked. She pulled a knife from her pocket, and flicked the out. I instantly felt uneasy.

"What is it?" I whispered inching away from her. The feeling I got made me want to run away from her. At the same time I felt sluggish and unresponsive. She giggled waving it at me.

"Does it scare you Edward?" she taunted. The feeling intensified, and I hissed at her. Suddenly Jasper was at the door no doubt sensing the feelings I was emitting.

"Edward? What is going on?" Jasper whispered sending calm throughout the room. His eyes settled on the knife Izzy was brandishing, and he instantly crouched in a defensive stance and slowly backed out of the room.

"Izzy put it away," Alice chirped behind Jasper. Izzy sighed, and pushed the blade back in it's holder and pocketed it. I relaxed and both Jasper and I straightened up. I instantly felt calmer, and I couldn't believe I hissed at her.

"What is it?" Jasper asked his body blocking Alice. She peeked through under his arm. Izzy grinned at her and Alice gave her a shaky smile.

"It's a werewolf canine. Stronger than any metal, cuts threw vamp skin with ease, is undetectable and has a paralytic to slow vamps down. Oh and it came with a free steam mop," she joked. I failed to see the humour and I very much doubted anyone could. I was proven wrong when Emmett popped his head through the window laughing.

"Whoa that is so cool."

Izzy laughed and nodded.

"I told everyone that you could take her. Did they believe me. Noooo! I mean you're the Z girl for cripes sake. Angry little red head vampire pfft easy man!"

"Shut up Emmett," Jasper growled. We all knew we were not going to hear the end of it for a very long time.

"Aww man I should have put a bet on it. I would have beaten Alice," Emmett pouted. Izzy smiled sympathetically at him while Alice rolled her eyes. I shook my head and turned back to Izzy hoping to get some information out of her but suddenly she tensed and stood up. A frown flittered across her face and she spun around on me.

"Can all the Cullen boys please get out of my room?" she snarled.

Emmett jumped down and Jasper closed the door. She pointed her finger at me.

"That means you Edward."

"I'm not going anywhere," I snarked. She raised her eyebrows at me then turned towards the door.

"Fine I'll leave then," she growled slamming the door. I jumped out of the window and heard her walk into the kitchen.

"There are some mighty big rats scurrying around in my room. I might bunk down here for the night," she said to Charlie.

"Rats really? Well I'll have a look after I get home tonight, but I really need to get ready for work."

"Okay Charlie. I'll be here when you get back, but I have to head home tomorrow," Izzy said.

Charlie told her he'd try to get off early so they could spend some time together. After he left Carlisle went and placed a cast on Izzy's wrist. It was almost purple and doubled in size. I felt terrible that Izzy had to go through pain but at the same time I was incredible proud that she did it stoically. I stood next to her as Carlisle bandaged her and she told us what exactly happened. We were amazed that this little human had the gall to stand up to a crazed vampire. Once Carlisle gave her the once over and deemed her okay she headed back up to her room. I followed her. On the landing she turned to me and huffed.

"Are you going to follow me forever?" she snarled. I smirked and nodded.

"Asshole," she muttered before she slipped into her room. She was out before her head even hit the pillow. Esme had headed home and grabbed some toiletries and fresh clothes for her and she placed them on her bed while she slept. I thanked her quietly and then continued to watch Izzy toss in her sleep. When she woke up she let out a furious snarl when she realized I was still in the room.

"Fuck off Edward."

I ignored her as I tossed her clean clothes on the bed. She snatched them up and stalked into the bathroom. I heard the shower turn on and then shut off just as quickly.

"Fuck this! I'm going for a walk," she snapped as she slammed the door. I watched as she took the stairs three at a time before jumping the last five. I followed her quietly amused by her anger. She had changed into her new clothes and as she ran to the door I admired how her butt tensed against the purple denim. Her black top clung to in extreme ways and I found myself mesmerized by the peeking bra strap. Before I realized what was going on she broke into a run, but I caught up easily with her.

"Where do you think your going?" I asked trying to contain the smile on my face. She barked a laugh out and continued to run.

"Oh wait you own me now."

I wish.

"No but Izzy we need to talk." I said softly. She slowed a bit and then stopped altogether. She was silent for a moment before she turned to me.

"Fine talk."

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. This was going to be tough. We were at the turning point of our relationship and it was going to get harsh.

"Do you know how worried I was?" I asked.

"Don't care," she muttered angrily looking away from me. I growled. I was getting sick of this hot or cold shit she was giving me. One moment she was angry at me the next it was indifference.

"What is your problem?" I yelled at her. Her eyes snapped to mine and I saw her tense. As we continued to stare at each other for a few minutes she slackened and then her gaze fell to the ground.

"Do you know where we are?" she asked in a small voice. I looked around and my stomach twisted in furious knots. I couldn't believe we were here. That she had lead us here. But then again I could.

"Yes."

Izzy looked back up at me her eyes hard but I could see the underlying sadness.

"We are in the exact spot you stole my heart from me," she murmured. I went to her but she flinched away from me. I froze waiting for her to continue. She sighed loudly.

"Edward I'm leaving."

I stared at her confused. There was something I was missing and I couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"What? Leaving Forks? Of course your coming home with us," I murmured. Izzy shook her head sadly and looked up at me.

"No I'm not. I don't know where I'm going but…" she trailed off looking into the trees.

"Of course I'll always love you…in a way."

I suddenly felt cold. Even though my blood was no more and my heart didn't beat I felt cold and my chest constricted painfully. I knew this scene. Those were the words I used on her six years ago. Suddenly it all fell into place. My clever little opponent. She had manoeuvre all of us even Victoria so she could play out her final strategy. She was cunning, smart and a worthy adversary.

"I've let this go on much too long and I'm sorry for that," Izzy whispered and I stared sadly down into her chocolate brown eyes. I lifted both my arms and prepared myself to say something. To fight her for this but she cut me off.

"But like you said I'm not good for you and you are not good for me."

She touched my arm and I flinched. Not because her touch shocked me but by how it was a loving caress. I knew that I needed for her to do this. For her to show me what it was like for her. Of course I would never know how much pain I had inflicted on her but I would spend the rest of my days making her feel anything but.

"Don't worry your kind… well you're easily distracted," she whispered sadly.

"Don't do this Izzy. I love you. I've always loved you. I was a fool…" I started but I stopped when she glared at me and shook her head angrily. I stared at her uncertain. I felt the amazing weight press harshly against my chest. I absently rubbed at it and Izzy's gaze snapped to my hand. Her eyes softened.

"Do me a favour though?"

"Yes anything."

"When I'm gone don't do anything stupid."

I nodded dumbly not even registering her request.

"Izzy please…"

She sighed and look away into the trees again. She tensed and looked back at me her brown eyes hard. She looked cold and distant. She took a deep breath and advanced on me. I didn't move and she stopped until we were only a foot apart.

"I don't want you Edward," she spat and she walked past me back towards the house.

She doesn't want me she doesn't want me she doesn't want me.

I sat down and stared at the ground. I felt numb and unresponsive. Like she had stabbed me with that knife of hers. I could only gauge the amount of pain she had been in when I tore her heart out. There was one difference though. She believed I really didn't love her. I knew for a fact she still loved me. I would not just let her be. I would fight for her. Because she needed someone to fight for her, to protect her to, love her. She had spent to many years doing all of that herself. Yes I would fight.

Edward why did she say all that?

Alice's voice wafted through my head and I looked up to see her looking down at me with sadness and confusion. I had never told my family exactly what I did to Izzy.

"It was the exact thing I said to her six years ago."

"Edward how could you? Oh my god how could you rip her apart like that," Alice growled at me.

You truly are a monster Edward.

I reeled back at her silent thought. It was the truth I was the dark thing that took away Bella's innocence. I was the catalyst that turned Bella into Izzy. I hadn't protected her I had betrayed her and I felt sick.

"How could you say that to the woman you loved Edward?"

"I thought it was for the best," I murmured.

"THE BEST!?! The best for who? For Esme? For me? For Izzy? Because by the looks of it nothing good came out of what you did. You are just so fucking deluded. Just because you can read minds Edward you think you know what is right for everyone."

She snarled at me.

"I couldn't hate you more right now if I tried."

I felt my eyes sting with the tears that would never show. I had never felt this disgusted with myself never hated myself more. She was right I was a monster.