A/N: Thanks for reading! It makes me so happy when I see that people are still reading my story even though I am horribly inconsistent with updating! oh yeah and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Just as a warning this chapter contains some strong language!

I Just Wanna Run- The Downtown Fiction

Previously…

"And you want our help." He finished.

"Well, yes. Of course we would listen to any conditions you want in exchange for helping us."

"If, and only if, the pack agrees to help I would want Jacob's word that he will never use his freedom to leave the pack to gain leverage against me again." Sam said authoritatively. "Secondly, I would want a promise that the whole Cullen clan will leave Washington for good after the battle."

I agreed without hesitating. I figured he would demand something like that. And, I didn't blame him. If he got rid of the vampires no more innocent lives would have to change into wolves.

"Well, we have an agreement. We'll be there as soon as they arrive."

"And we'll let you know when they do."

I extended my hand for him to shake. He did so with a wry smile before saying goodbye and leading the pack away.

Jacob lingered by me a second, encouraging Leah to continue without him when she hesitated by him.

"Thank you. Really." I finally said, expressing my gratitude.

Yet again Jacob had been there for me. When will I ever stop owing him for everything he's done for me?

"That's what friends are for, right?" He said offhandedly, the tan skin of his face flushing.

Yeah. Friends.

BELLA POV

As I approached the house I couldn't help but grow excited. I had been able to complete my job, and more. Now that the wolves are going to help us stand up to the Volturi we might actually have a chance.

Jasper and Eleazar are positive that we will have to fight the Volturi, much to Carlisle and Esme's displeasure. According to Eleazar, when the Volturi have their eyes set on a vampire they want in their ranks they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Which in this case is me. Not to mention they also want Alice and Edward to join them too. The only reason they never forced Alice or Edward to join them is probably because Aro doesn't want to destroy his friendship with Carlisle. If you can even call that friendship. But I guess four gifted vampires in one coven are too many.

Also, I'm a little wary about trusting Alice's visions. She's been so manipulative and secretive lately, I can't help but question her every action. But now that the pack has decided to join us she can't see anything. She's completely blind to the future now.

I saw Jasper quickly exit the back door to the Cullen house and walk over to where I had, unknowingly, stopped in the backyard.

"I felt your emotions earlier." He stated as he approached.

"I know." I replied, not bothering to hide the triumphant smile on my face.

He took a minute to dissect my expression and emotions before sighing.

"And, once again, I can't feel anything from you. I have a feeling I'm not going to like this mental shield of yours very much." He commented, taking my hand and pulling me towards the house.

"Wait." I said, stopping him. "Let's just stay out here for a second. I should probably hunt anyways."

He raised his eyebrows at me curiously, sensing another meaning behind my words, and agreed.

We took off running through the trees, not bothering to tell everyone else, they probably already heard anyway...nosey vampires.

After we were about a mile away from the house we both stopped. I went and sat on the ground against a tree and he followed suit, leaning against the same tree, his shoulder touching mine.

We sat in a comfortable silence for awhile before he spoke.

"So what did you want to tell me that you wanted no one else could hear?"

I bit my lip hesitantly and swept my hair up into a ponytail.

What should I tell him first? About my shield or the plan with the wolves?

It seems like everything fell apart after Edward and Alice's infidelity was exposed. Everything is just so complicated that Edward and Alice's cheating has gone un-addressed, but not forgotten. I still am so at a loss with what to do. I know we need them in this fight but it's hard. It's hard to be around them and watch them pretend like nothing has changed. But I swear that everything will change once we deal with the Volturi.

"Darlin'?" He questioned, running a hand through the very ends of my hair.

"I know. I'm just trying to decide on where to start." I replied before relaying to him what transpired between the wolves and I.

When I explained the part about my shield I saw surprise flicker across his expression and his hands froze where they were in my hair.

"And this shield stopped him midair?"

I nodded.

He sat unmoving for a moment, his eyes staring away towards the distance, absentmindedly playing with my hair again.

How un-vampire like.

I accepted the silence, figuring he needed to process everything I had told him.

I wonder how everyone else will react to what happened. Will anyone be mad about having to leave Forks? They shouldn't be. We would have to leave soon anyways. Besides, moving was a small price to pay for a better chance at surviving.

"My question is why then? Why isn't your shield up all the time?" He muttered to himself, running a hand through his dirty blonde hair.

"Well that would suck big time. I wouldn't want to keep you out." I teased, nudging him with my shoulder.

I watched a curious look appear on his face before he met my eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

"God, Bella why would I expect anything different from you?"

What? Where did that come from? I blinked at him startled by his comment.

Seeing my confused expression he continued. "When you saw Paul jumping to attack Jacob you used your shield to protect him. Since you don't know how to control the shield it just appears when you're in a high emotional state. I'm positive that if you were put in a similar situation that we would see your shield again."

That actually makes sense. When I saw Jake didn't have enough time to transform I was scared for him. And I thought of all the times Jacob had stood by me when I didn't deserve his loyalty and knew I had to protect him.

"You're right."

"I know."

"Shut up." I growled lightheartedly narrowing my eyes at his smug face.

He stood back up and extended a hand to me. "Should we go hunt now milady?"

"Why yes. Thank you kind sir. I don't know what I would do without you here to help me stand up." I replied sarcastically before ignoring his hand and getting up myself.

"Stubborn."

"Narcissist."

"Oblivious."

"To what?" I questioned, cocking my head to the side.

He smiled sadly. "It doesn't matter."

I contemplated pushing him for answers but decided against it. He would tell me when he was ready.

Silently I stood by his side and we flashed through the trees to hunt.

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BELLA POV

"You did what?" Emmett exclaimed after I told them what happened. I had refrained from telling everyone about my newfound ability for now.

Jasper and I had arrived at the house after a quiet run back after having hunted. He was in a somber mood that I was at a loss on how to cheer up. Thankfully, no one protested Jasper and I's impromptu hunt. Everyone was just eager to hear what had transpired with the wolves.

"You heard me. I convinced the wolves to not fight us, but to join us against the Volturi instead." I explained, feeling slightly smug.

"Why would you do that? I don't want those mutts anywhere near me!" Irina yelled, her anger filled eyes focused on me.

"I just got us another ten fighters and you want to scream in my face?" I asked darkly, glaring at the platinum blonde.

"Well, they killed my Laurent! They are monsters that we should have taken care of a long time ago!"

"Oh god, not this again. Seriously bitch, I am sick and tired of you. So take your intrusive self out of my face and away from my family!" I hissed before extending the protective shield out and slamming it into her, sending her flying across the room and straight through the wooden door.

Finally. Quiet.

"What was that?" Tanya asked with a gasp.

"I don't know. But it was about time someone shut her up." Rosalie said, glaring in Irina's direction.

"Rose!" Esme scolded half heartedly, sounding distracted.

Rose shrugged before her eyes fell on me. She stared suspiciously for a moment until I allowed a small smirk to show on my face.

Then she sniggered knowingly, causing everyone's stares to fall on her.

"Actually…it was my fault." I spoke up, stepping forward.

"What? Oh so it was an accident. That makes sense-" Edward said, relief in his voice.

"Uh no. I meant to do that." I corrected him, nodding towards the broken door where Irina was slowly getting up.

In their shock no one moved to help her. That just made this all the more entertaining.

I saw amusement flash across Jasper's face at their slowness. I'm so glad I told him about this before anyone else.

"Your shield seems to also be one with physical capabilities." Eleazar commented, being the first one to understand.

"Well when I told Jasper about it he guessed that my gift has to do with emotional reactions right now." I explained. "Hopefully, I'll get better control over it soon."

"This is extraordinary Bella!" Carlisle said enthusiastically. "This just changed the outcome of the Volturi's arrival in our favor."

"That is seriously cool." Emmett said in awe.

"Why are we all praising her for throwing my sister through a wall?" Kate asked sounding outraged.

"Maybe because your sister is a slu-" Rose broke off her sentence when Esme shot her a warning look.

"Wow. Remind me not to mess with her." Tanya murmured, glancing at me, before going to help Irina up.

She was still lying on the floor? Seriously?

"You little bitch!" Irina screeched staring at me in anger. "You ruined everything! The wolves were supposed to kill you!"

Ah. So Irina is the one who spoke with the pack. Why in the world would she want to do that? Does she really want to get rid of me that bad?

I glanced at her face.

Yes. Yes she does.

"I think you both should leave." Jasper said, stepping up to the two oldest Denali sisters.

"You don't mean that." Irina said batting her eyes at him. "I know you just feel obligated to Bella but-"

"I think you misunderstood me." Jasper interrupted coldly, his eyes deadly. "You are not wanted here anymore. Not by anyone, especially me."

"But- But why? I- I don't understand…"

"You threatened Bella's life." He said lowly. "It's out of sheer respect for your family's relationship with Carlisle that I have not ripped your head off yet."

Irina and Kate gaped at him in horror.

"I see. Well, I guess we'll be leaving then." Kate said finally, her voice trembling. "Tanya?"

The strawberry blonde glanced at Carlisle before shaking her head.

"I'm going to stay with the Cullens. Last time they needed me I denied them so this time I will stay and help." She said as she hugged both of her sisters.

"I am staying also." Eleazar spoke up gravely. "It's time I faced my past. Carmen, you go back home with Kate and Irina."

Carmen nodded and gathered the other two vampires who seemed to be in states of shock.

"Please come back to me. Both of you." She requested, looking at both Eleazar and Tanya.

"See you in a few weeks." The black haired vampire replied, quickly kissing his mate before watching her leave with half of their coven.

A feeling of relief seemed to flow through the room. One obstacle was gone. It seems like it was just yesterday I was wishing Irina was gone and now she really is. At least I have Jasper all to myself now. Not because I was jealous or anything…I just missed spending time with him.

"Looks like everything is coming together. You must be so happy." Alice said mockingly as she walked past me.

Oh right. Alice was still here. It's funny, I was sure she was the one who went to the wolves. But in the end I guess Irina and her are not all that different.

"Well it looks like our numbers are dwindling down." Emmett said pointing out the obvious.

"Please, those two would not count out on the battlefield." Rose pointed out before glancing at Eleazar. "No offense."

"Actually, I have an idea on how to fix that." Carlisle replied. "I had hoped it wouldn't come to this, but I have a few phone calls to make."

A/N: Who can Carlisle be calling? Any ideas? Or suggestions? Lol. I haven't decided myself so if you have someone in mind let me know and I'll consider it Thank you so much for reading and I hope this chapter ties you guys over until after Christmas! Were you happy to hear Jasper FINALLY defend Bella?