A/N: I know you think that I was dead but until the 12th June passes, I might as well be dead. My exams don't start until the 4th but we have already been trying to catch up on 3 years work in the space of a month (the whole 'I'll start next week' strategy does not work). So that's just a heads up in case I don't update again before then. I confused myself with the plot of the last chapter so things have to be changed in order to keep the story flowing. Sorry if it confuses you too. Anyway, don't forget to review.

Bella's POV

The sound of someone approaching was in the trees behind me.

As soon as Irina spoke I spun around to see who it was, praying it was Edward.

The small vampire stood at the edge of the shadows, rocking back and forth on her heels. Her dark blue hair had a hint of silver streaks in it that glowed even in the dim light filtering through the trees.

She seemed younger than I was. I had learnt from Alice that size does not restrict evilness…I half expected her head to turn a full 360 degrees around or green soup to come flying out of her mouth…I made a mental note to never watch horror movies with Emmett, ever.

Her eyes darted almost lazily between Irina and I.

Irina walked over to stand beside me, facing the new arrival.

'Well, Jenna? What do you news do you have?'

Irina was speaking in a tone that sat between her wanting me to hear and her not wanting me to hear. Both clear and distorted at the same time, forcing me to strain my ears to make sure I was understanding her correctly.

Jenna tilted her head back, examining the lush canopy above. She spoke in a day-dreamy voice, as if she was not concentrating on us at all.

'We seem to have visitors…things aren't going to plan…Tanya on her way here…pretty bird.'

She turned on her heel and looked at the flying creature above, not moving one inch from her spot in front of us.

Irina groaned almost silently. I would not have caught it if it had not been for my interaction with Rosalie when Emmett happened to do something embarrassing or bad.

She shook her head out and let out a slow breath.

'What type of visitors?'

Jenna turned back to us, a small smile playing on her lips.

'Werewolves.'

Both mine and Irina's breathing stopped.

They could not be here, surely?

The interfering, little-

My thoughts were cut off by Irina's satisfied laugh.

It all clicked now.

Laurent's death. Irina's revenge.

The day just gets better and better. What next, Jane decides to share the bed with us?

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The minutes that passed were some of the slowest I had experienced.

Irina and Jenna stayed with me, refusing to move despite my pleading to search for Edward and Tanya.

'We wait for them to come to us,' Irina explained.

I had a feeling that 'them' included Jake and whoever was with him. She had not cared this much about Edward and Tanya finding us before.

My fear grew until I felt it pushing the air out of my lungs. At times I had to brace myself against a tree in order to regain my balance. The heat did not help.

I gave up pacing and slumped on the warm ground, the heat causing me to tire easily. It had been a while since I had been in this kind of stifling weather.

Phoenix had been hot, but a dry heat, unlike this humid heat. It reminded me of the time Edward and I had spent in Florida with my mother. At least here you did not inhale a gallon of water per hour.

The heat seemed to make me delirious. I had gone from being frightened to wanting to giggle, something I never had a habit of doing.

Irina seemed to get more and more impatient with the passing seconds. She stood, and sat down again, then stood again and paced. This small ritual repeated itself at a quick pace, my eyes seemed to be a few seconds slower than her movements. At least watching her kept me from ripping my hair out.

Jenna still stood in her spot in the fringes of shade in the trees. She was obsessed with the wildlife and trees, never moving her gaze from the canopy unless something moved, and giving us a detailed commentary of every species of bird she spotted.

I let my gaze return to Irina, studying her movements in more detail. Over the past few moments she kept glancing into the dense foliage behind her, as if expecting something, or someone.

When her head snapped back I jumped up.

Jenna glided forward to stand beside Irina, a few paces in front of me.

The sound of branches snapping reached my ears, my fear extinguished, but was replaced by anxiety.

Irina and Jenna tensed, their bodies slipping into a near crouch.

I strained my eyes to see into the trees, desperate to get a glimpse of whatever was coming.

Jenna waved at the invisible newcomer, apparently welcoming it.

'Get out of my way!'

The hiss carried to my eyes. It wasn't Edward. It was Tanya.

Irina turned to Jenna and I seen the confusion in her face. Jenna's small face turned into a frown. They did not move an inch.

Tanya burst into the clearing, skidding to a stop a few feet on front of Irina.

'I said get out of my way! Can't you see I need to get to her?!'

Her hair was tangled, not it's usual waterfall of sleek, blond strands. Her clothes were ripped in places and her face had an almost pink tinge to it, as if she had been hit. I examined her body, taking in the pink tinges and scratches over it. She had obviously been in a brawl.

She gestured wildly in my direction, glaring at Irina and Jenna.

Irina groaned.

'Tanya, what's wrong with you? He rejected you, get over it-'

'NO!'

Tanya move her hands to her hips, breathing heavily. I was waiting for her to stomp her foot and go off sulking.

Jenna touched her arm gently and she closed her eyes, pulling away from the tiny vampire.

Irina shook her head and glanced around the clearing, searching. Her eyes rested on me for a moment before sweeping the area once more.

'Tanya, listen to me. You have been downright mad in your attempts to win Edward. He has chosen her, get over it. We have to be civil to the Cullens, and she is now one of them. How do you think Jenna would like it if Alice stopped shopping with her because you killed Bella?'

Jenna turned to Irina in disbelief.

'Alice…no shopping?!'

I almost laughed at my earlier comparison of Alice and Jenna. I knew there was something similar between them besides their height.

Irina patted her shoulder and continued.

'Also, we have other things that we could be doing. I think we may have something to keep us occupied on this small island.'

Her voice became menacing.

Tanya looked at her with confusion written all over her face. Her eyes flickered to mine before she turned her attention to Irina.

'And what activities do you have in mind?'

Irina laughed.

'I think a little werewolf hunt is on the cards.'

I froze once more. I knew she wanted to kill them, but not as soon as this.

Jenna was staring at me. I hadn't noticed that I was on the ground. My knees must have gave way when she said that they were going to hunt Jake and the others…if there were any others.

I met Jenna's gaze and she smiled slightly. Within a second she was beside me. Tanya and Irina had walked out into the trees, their voices barely drifting back to us.

'Someone's on their way here now.'

She disappeared before I could ask what she was talking about.

I looked around at the empty space around me, my hope disappearing along with Jenna.

I decided to get back inside, no point of burning to death out here if I had to wait.

I stood and began to walk towards the door, dusting off my legs as I went. My limbs were stiff from sitting awkwardly and from the intense heat.

I started to reach for the door handle when a loud voice boomed through the deafening silence.

'Bella?'

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Edward's POV

I sent Jacob away as I made my way away from the small clearing.

I was now extremely glad for making earlier arrangements for Bella's safety.

I pulled my phone from my pocket and dialled the number quickly, waiting for him to answer.

'Finally, I was wondering when you would call.'

I slowed down before answering, knowing that if things worked out the way I wanted them to, I could take my time and search for Tanya before finding Bella.

'Are you nearly there?'

I heard the intake of breath at the other end and someone mumbling.

'Who is it?'

'It's Edward…We just arrived. We're sitting on the road watching them. I have to say it's funny to watch Blondie have a hissy fit.'

I was both relieved and annoyed. They were there and yet he let Bella's life get in danger by not doing as I instructed him?

'They're leaving now, we'll go as soon as they are gone.'

I hung up as soon as I knew Tanya was heading away from Bella.

I wondered how my wife would take her new babysitters for the day?