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I know I haven't written in a while, but as I always say, reviews help me write faster! The more reviews I get, the faster I update! I'm not holding the story ransom for reviews (I already got rebuked for doing that lol) I'm just saying that if you want me to write faster, reviewwww please ;]

Oh! I'm thinking of maybe adding a sequel, which would concentrate on Jacob and my Ness, and develop Charlie and Matt's characters more. Should I? Especially coz I'm almost finished with this fic…I estimate I should be done with this one in three or four more chapters. So please tell me what you think! Should I do the sequel or not?

Ness POV

After I had explained to Bella my limited knowledge of the situation, she rushed off at vampire speed to Chris. Her face creased and then she rushed upstairs. Finally my curiosity got the better of me and I stalked up to Jacob.

Looping my arm through his, I went up onto my tiptoes to whisper, "Hey, wanna tell me what's happening? Everyone looks so tense."

Barely moving his head to face me, he answered, "Apparently Alice saw the vamps attacking. Problem is, she's not even sure when or where. All she knows is that they have finally decided to attack."

I looked over to Alice and saw Jasper rubbing her back as she was stooped over, holding her head in her hands. Her forehead was wrinkled in concentration and her eyes were squeezed shut. She looked like she had a headache, but I know that vampires do not get headaches.

"Maybe it's because the werewolves are going to be in the battle too." I replied, still whispering. Tilting my head so I could look at his face, I continued, "You are planning on fighting?" Realization dawned on his face.

"Of course!" He growled, slapping his fist into his palm, jarring my arm. "Alice cannot see past us half-breeds!" He strode off to Alice, leaving me to follow at a trot.

"Alice!" Jacob's voice came out like a bark, causing Alice's head to snap up. Her eyes would be blood shot, if it were possible.

"What do you want, dog?" Jasper answered, raising his cold golden eyes to Jacob's dark ones.

Jacob straightened to his full height- which was tall- and towered over Jasper. "I may have figured out why Alice can't see anything." He answered, keeping eye contact with Jasper. I shivered at the intense atmosphere but stood steadfastly at Jacob's side. "She can't see half breeds, am I right?"

Jasper looked startled, then his eyes also widened as he processed what Jacob said. I rolled my eyes. Boys are so dense.

We all looked at Alice, and saw that her face was screwed in concentration. A smile broke across her face, and she announced triumphantly "I know when they are going to attack!"

The tense atmosphere decreased immensely as everyone sighed in unison. It had bothered them that their one ace- their fortuneteller- was actually useless in this situation. Father would love to have her, I thought as I studied her. She was beaming, her sunny smile once again in place. Jasper had an arm around her, and Carlisle and Esme were talking to her animatedly about her revelation. I shook my head. No way would she ever work with him when she has all this love here, I thought regretfully. Dad wanted me to convince her and Edward to join the Volturi, but now I knew them better I highly doubt they would ever work for father willingly.

"-and once I focused on Riley, I was able to see what his intentions were. I was so busy concentrating on the battle that I could not see because of the werewolves, I almost gave myself a headache!" Alice's voice chirped, drawing my attention to her. Jacob sidled behind me and wrapped his arms around my midriff. I was comfortable in his embrace, and I closed my eyes as I listened to Alice's vision.

My eyes snapped open as Alice's excited monologue was cut off with a small, "Oh my." I looked at Alice and saw her gaze trained on the place where Chris used to be. Before I could feel puzzled, I saw him at the bottom of the stairs, his face contorted in anger. Alice winced, and slipped out of Jasper's arms. She then sped off upstairs.

I turned in Jacob's arms. "What just happened?"

He shook his head in bewilderment, and smiled at my own confused expression. He gave me a small kiss and stated simply, "Well whatever it was, it's none of our business. C'mon, let's go sit."

He led me to the couch and settled into it, opening his arms in a welcoming gesture. I sighed and sat on his lap, leaning into his chest. He stroked my hair gently and sighed into my hair as he leaned his head onto mine. Alice appeared a few minutes later and took the sulking Chris outside. Instantly curious, I started to fidget in Jacob's hold. I wanted to get outside and hear what they were saying- I needed to know what was happening!

Jacob chuckled at my nosiness and kissed my forehead like he would a small child. "Ok, fine go eavesdrop. I know you want to- just don't get caught!" I grinned; as if I would ever get caught!

I snuck around the house until I could vaguely make out what Alice was telling Chris. Straining my ears, and using my supernatural powers to the fullest, I could faintly hear them. "-I know what you saw up there looked bad, but you need to understand." Ok, that was Alice. But what did Chris see?

"Understand what? That Bella was always planning on cheating on me? That she was always planning on going off with her ex, who she insisted she didn't love anymore?" I winced. Oh, so that's what he saw. Not a good way to find out.

"Chris, Chris, listen to me. She didn't realize until today. Today. And do you know what her first question was after she admitted the truth? 'Does he get a happy ending too?' Even though she has finally realized she's always been in love with Edward, she still loves you. You cannot blame her for finding her soul mate."

"I thought she was supposed to be my soul mate!" Chris' explosion had me take a step back, and I wasn't even on the receiving end of his anger. I felt sorry for Alice.

"And does her change of feelings change your feelings for her in any way?" Alice retorted. A stony silence ensued. "I thought not. I didn't bring you out here because I wanted to defend Bella- she's not usually flighty in her feelings, so this is very hard on her and you could be nicer. I brought you out here so I could tell you about my vision." My ears perked up. Now this was interesting. "When I was talking to Bella about her changing feelings, and she asked about your happy ending, I started to automatically shift through the future to see yours. All I came across was blackness, darkness."

She paused, and when she next spoke her voice was uncharacteristically shaken. "It is not often I see another's death. Though I got used to it when looking out for Bella- she was a magnet for danger as a human- I never got used to seeing a vampire dying."

Another pause, and the tension got so heavy that I started to feel claustrophobic.

"Are you saying that I will die in this battle?"

I gasped, and clapped a hand over my mouth. Holding my breath, I listened to the sounds around me but Chris and Alice seemed so wrapped in their conversation they didn't hear me.

"Yes. Protecting Bella." Alice answered, sounding mournful. "Is there anything you might want to tell me?"

Chris sighed. "I'm surprised you and Edward have not figured it out already, honestly. I'm weak, brittle. The more I use my powers, the more brittle I get, and easier to kill. I suppose it's because of the nature of my power- doing something that so defied nature must have its consequences, eh? So, I, um, I'm going to go inside." Chris' tone was light-hearted, but it was forced. Alice and I could both tell.

It must be hard trying to accept your impeding demise when you sacrifice your life for a woman who chose her ex over you. It must suck, big time. I actually admire Chris for making light of the situation, trying to brush it off.

Wait, did he say he was going inside? Oh crap, he would pass right by me! I shot up from my spot and ran- straight into Chris. He looked down at me, bemused. "Hey there, you little busybody. Whatcha doing here?" His tone did not betray his conflicting emotions, but his eyes did. I backed away from him, and bumped into Alice.

She sent me a cheery smile, and I gave her a half-hearted one in return. "Did you think I did not see when you decided to spy on us? If you had just asked to come and join in on the conversation, I would have let you. It's not like everyone won't find out the truth soon enough- at least the truth about Bella and Edward, that is. It's up to Chris if he wants to tell anyone good-bye."

"Wait!" I spun on my heel to face Chris. "You're still going to go through it? You're still going to fight, and die?!"

His golden eyes were solemn as he answered. "The future is not set into stone. Yes, I will still fight as the future of this coven and my own depend on it. Not only that, but the woman I love is going to be in grave danger that even her precious Edward cannot save her from. If that means that I have to sacrifice my life, then so be it." His eyes were hardened in resolve, and the wind ruffled his black hair.

He then strode into the house, his back tense. Even though he did not want to admit it, he was shaken to his core. I stared after him in shock, and I totally forgot Alice was standing next to me. "He's terribly brave." She sighed. "I feel sorry for him, especially seeing what Bella's going to do to him now." She pointed a well manicured finger in his direction, and I saw Bella approach him. Her face was withdrawn, and full of regret. Everyone's eyes in the room were trained on them, interest oozing out of their pores.

What startled me was not Bella herself, but the girl at her elbow. Caryn stood next to Bella, gripping her shoulder in a supportive stance. What the hell happened there? I felt resentment rise in my body- this woman was the cause for the new scar on my neck and for forcing me to revisit painful memories, memories I thought I had successfully hidden. Alice placed a soothing hand on my shoulder.

With conscious effort- Caryn had explained herself, and proved herself genuine in her intentions- I dragged my eyes back to the scene unfolding before me.

Bella said nothing to Chris, but instead had simply taken her engagement ring off her finger. She placed it in Chris' hand, and raised her eyes to his. He stonily returned her gaze and she cringed. She turned away from him, and Caryn draped an arm around her shoulders, leading her away from Chris. Chris' expression softened and he took a half step in her direction, but raised his reaching hand to his hair, brushing it back in frustration. Stuffing his hands deep into his pockets, he ambled away from the congregation of stunned people.

My eyes could not leave his retreating back, pity welling in my heart.

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