Long A/N sorry, need to reply to these reviews here to make sure they see the answer.

JLBB: Hey, thanks so much for reading my stories, I'm so glad you're enjoying them. I welcome constructive criticism so thank you for your comments! As for the grammatical errors etc, I have no beta, I did but she kinda stopped replying to me so it's hard for me to beta my own stories, I just pass over the errors, not realising they're there. If anyone has enough time on their hands to beta my stories I'll be very interested but so far I haven't found anyone that can fit my schedule. Also, this is fiction, I know it's good to have it as close to real life as possible but I am British and have never even been to Washington so it's hard for me to really relate and know a lot about the state. I've done as much research as I can but it's not really my main priority. Just remember its fiction and it doesn't really need to match the real Forks exactly.

Volley ball bombers: I did not assume you were 'dumb' I am sorry if that comment offended you in anyway but I did say 'might not know what it is'. I actually have an American friend and I asked her if she knew what a cardigan was and her reply was she didn't before she moved to England, she said she'd call it a sweater. So I added it just to make sure. No need to get so upset about it. But still… thank you for reading my stories, it means a lot.

Chapter 25: No more worrying

PANCRAZIO'S POV

Things were tense around the house. Chloe was still depressed, even after finding out about her birth father. Eddie seemed as helpless as ever but he was supporting her. Ever since Chloe lost her mother I saw Eddie in a new light. He truly proved to me how good hearted he was. There was no doubt that all the Cullen's were good. They were all good right down to their souls, but the patience, the support, the endless love Eddie had for Chloe really stood out to me, it was special and I was happy that Chloe had someone like that; I knew she'd be taking this a lot worse if she didn't.

Apart from all the drama that included Chloe and Eddie I was still focused on just being a kid. That's all I ever wanted, and being with the Cullen's really did show me the difference in what being a kid was like. I was definitely the child in the family, and whilst it was evident how fast I was growing I was still treated like the 8 year old that came to live with them after his family was killed. As much as I loved it, I kind of wished it would stop. I wasn't a child anymore, I had had my childhood and I was grateful to the Cullen's for giving that to me, but I was now at least 15, with my 7th birthday fast approaching I could see I was growing a lot faster, as if I was trying to fit the rest of my life in the 6 months I had left.

I hadn't decided if I was going to return to Italy yet. When I agreed to come live with the Cullen's I always imagined that after I had the childhood I so desperately wanted I would return and help the other hybrids to control the vampire world. So far they were doing great. They often called to talk to Chantelle and sometimes even me. They had gained power already; most vampires's seemed to respect that they were now in charge. While most were glad the Volturi were dead some didn't like the fact hybrids were now in charge. There was always going to be problems but they were handling it well.

It was the day after Nessie, Jacob, Chloe, Eddie, Bella and Edward had returned from Florida. It was weird having so many people in the house again. When they were gone it was a lot quieter and there was a low chance you were going to run into someone in the hall or on the stairs, now there was someone wherever you went. I loved that the Cullen family was so big, I knew if I were ever to have children id definitely be having a big family, after my childhood, I definitely wanted my children to have the chance at having a real one, one that lasts much longer than mine did.

"Hey" I heard her perfect voice as she sat down beside me. I turned to look at Chantelle next to me.

"Hey" I said, I couldn't stop the huge smile that spread across my face. I was fully aware that what I felt for Chantelle was not a sibling love. I think everybody else knew it too. I had feelings, strong feelings for her and whilst I was younger than her I wasn't sure she saw me that way anymore. So far from what I've seen, the feelings I have are mostly one way but I wasn't always sure. Sometimes she'd look at me or smile at me in such a way that I thought maybe she didn't see me as a younger brother anymore.

"Can you put the game away for 10 minutes and just talk to me?" she asked irritated by the fact I was playing on the video games again. I laughed and placed the remote next to me. She shuffled so she was cross legged and facing me. I turned and did the same so I was facing her.

"What do you want to talk about?" I asked her. She shrugged.

"I dunno anything. I'm bored." She said. I smiled at her. "Are you going to start school with us in the fall? I know you've always been homeschooled but it would be cool to have you in school" she said.

"I dunno. I guess. I haven't really thought about it" I admitted to her. It didn't really appeal to me. I knew everything I needed to know but if Chantelle wanted me to how could I deny her?

"Kay" she mumbled just before the door bell rang.

"Ill get it!" Chantelle called to the residents of the house as she leapt off the couch to get the door. I recognised his voice the minute I heard it.

"Hey Chan" he said. I jumped from my sitting position and was next to Chantelle in a flash. Guarding her from Alex.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Well you've grown" he mused looking up and down my body.

"You haven't" I shot back at him. His eyes narrowed then he looked to Chantelle at my side.

"Can I talk to you please?" he asked. She nodded.

"No" I answered.

"Zio just give me a second with him ok? I'll be ok" she said her hand resting on my arm. I looked down at her skin against mine then looked into her eyes she stared at me, I thought she was using her gift but I knew what it felt to be under her compulsion and this was not it. She was giving me a chance to change her mind. I sighed.

"5 minutes" I said to her. I leant towards her so my lips were by her ear. "If he so much as touches you I want you to shout for me. I'll be watching" I whispered to her and pulled back she nodded at me. I noticed Alex's eyes narrowed at me. Chantelle's hand slipped down my arm to my hand, she squeezed my hand before walking out the door with Alex. I watched them closely before closing the door.

I ran into the living room and sat at the bay window watching Chantelle follow Alex to the edge of the front yard. I couldn't hear them through the window but I could see just fine.

They spoke to each other for a minute. I noticed with them standing next to each other that Chantelle was now the same height at him, if not an inch taller. I noticed their conversation get heated, he pointed at me in the window and I could tell by his face he was getting angry. I tensed in my sitting position, watching where his hands went. I saw his hand lift in slow motion, whatever she said really pissed him off, his hand hit the side of her face in a slap and then he grabbed her roughly by the arms to steady her. I was out the door before I could even take another breath. He started pulling her towards the road.

"Let her go!" I shouted at him running over to them. He stopped and pulled her closer to him. "Let go of her!" I screamed and grabbed hold of his wrist.

"Why should I?" he asked. "She was mine first!" he snarled.

"Yeah well she's mine now" I replied reaching out to take his other arm. I didn't know why I had said what I did it was instinct.

"That's sick, aren't you meant to be her brother?" he asked.

"No I'm not her brother and never will be but I care about her and you're hurting her!" I said pulling his arm away.

"Get away from me hybrid before I rip your head from your shoulders." He threatened.

"Let go of Chantelle!" I shouted at him. Chantelle was almost whimpering next to me. I wanted to comfort her but right now I needed to get rid of her abusive ex boyfriend.

"You let go of me!" he roared.

"Alex calm down. Pancrazio go back home" Chantelle said in attempt to control the situation.

"I'm not leaving you" I said to her.

"Aw her prince charming come to save her…. kid I was her prince charming first so go away" Alex said to me.

"You're just jealous that you're not the only guy in her life that isn't related to her! I don't think I need to remind you that you are forever stuck at 13. Chantelle is 17 and I'm not far behind. Do you really think she would come back to you? You're the child. Not me."

"I'm also a vampire who is twice as strong as you" he muttered letting go of Chantelle and gripping my shoulders tightly.

"And you used that strength on a 17 year old girl… did it make you feel strong? Manly? When you threw her into the table? When you bruised her body with your hands? You're a monster." I shouted at him, venom pooling in my mouth. I wanted so much just to kill him but he was right. He was stronger than me, I just hoped the men in our house had caught on to this and were coming out now. I just needed to stall Alex before they got here. Emmett wouldn't let him live. Not after finding out what he did to his daughter.

"You little-" he began, his arms tightening on mine and I could feel the bruises already starting to form. I interrupted him, realising this was about to get violent.

"Chantelle go back inside" I ordered her, I looked over to her to see her crying, all her makeup had run slightly down her face. "Chantelle!" I practically shouted at her.

"No" she whispered. "I'm not leaving you" she said plucking up the courage. "ALEX!" she screamed getting his attention. "Let go of him" she ordered her eyes boring into his. Alex involuntarily dropped his grip from my shoulders; I shook the pain off and walked over to Chantelle's side and took her hand in mine. He groaned in frustration of being under her compulsion.

"Don't you dare close your eyes" she said, the tone of her voice was threatening. Powerful. "Stay exactly where you are." She ordered and he did. She then reached into her pocket to pull her phone out.

"No need for that Chantelle, we're here" Edward said from behind us. We both span around to see Edward, Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, Eddie and Jacob making their way over. Chantelle sighed realising her hold on Alex and walking straight into my arms. Initially I was shocked by the gesture but I put it down to the fact she was scared and wrapped my arms around her.

"No. please" Alex said trying to move from his spot. Emmett gripped hold of the kid, as did Jasper. Eddie and Jacob stood behind him and Carlisle and Edward in front. Rosalie, Esme and Alice were out shopping and Bella must have stayed inside with Renesmee and Chloe

"You had to have known we would kill you if you hurt her." Carlisle said. "No one hurts my family"

"Especially my daughter" Emmett added.

"All I wanted was her back with me. I love her!" he shouted looking at Chantelle in my arms. "She's choosing Aro's kid! He's the devil spawn! Why him?" he asked.

"Because he cares about me and would never hurt me" she said to him. I smiled to myself.

"He's meant to be your brother. That's disgusting" he said.

"I'm not related to her" I shot back.

"What happens between my daughter and Pancrazio has nothing to do with you. It's our family not yours." Emmett shot back at Alex. I could see his patience wearing thin. His grip was tightening on the boy. "Can we kill him yet?" Emmett asked looking at Carlisle. Carlisle just nodded as he stared at Alex. Emmett and Jasper started to pull the limbs from Alex's body. Alex began screaming and Chantelle whimpered and turned into my chest. I wrapped her up in my embrace and held her away from the burning fire.

I led her into the house leaving the others outside. She let go of me and ran into Renesmee's arms.

"Chanti why didn't you tell me?" Renesmee asked her. Chantelle just sobbed into her shoulder. I was guessing she had heard the commotion outside.

"She was scared" I said, Renesmee looked at me.

"Thank you" she said, I nodded. She was saying thank you for me trying to save her.

"Ness?" Chantelle asked.

"Yeah?"

"Can you stay with me tonight please? I don't want to be alone"

"Of course" Renesmee said and pulled away and smoothened Chantelle's hair from her face.

"Thanks" she murmured. Renesmee took her hand and led her up the stairs. I walked into the living room and collapsed onto the couch.

"Hey you ok? He didn't hurt you did he?" Jasper asked coming into sit next to me.

"I'm fine" I replied, my arms were aching but I knew my accelerated healing would kick in soon. "Thanks" I added, Jasper was more of a father to me than my original one ever was. It was poetic really, being as close to jasper as I was. He was a fighter, the real commanding officer of the Cullen's. He knew everything and anything about vampires and if you wanted to learn how to fight, he was the one you went to. Although I was pretty powerful with my gift, I was pretty useless when it came to fighting. My father never taught me how to protect myself, only to use my gift. Jasper had been teaching me a lot, just the basics and I was finding it fun to learn all these new things. It wasn't like we were in any danger. With the Volturi gone there was pretty much no one else in the world able to defeat us but it was still fun to learn.

"Alright" he replied. "Wanna go on the ps3?" he asked. I laughed.

"Sure" I answered and he walked over to the TV to get the game ready just as Jacob walked back in with Edward, Eddie and Emmett.

"Your wife's having an affair" I told Jacob.

"What?" he asked, not quite realising what I had said.

"Your wife is sleeping with Chantelle." I grinned. He rolled his eyes. "Just saying" I said to him with another smile as Jasper handed me the remote.

"Talking of wives, I'm going to find mine" Edward asked walking out the room in search for Bella.

"I'm going to find my… girlfriend" Eddie said.

"Aw can't call her your wife yet" I said pouting at him.

"Shut up. You don't have one either" he replied.

"At this rate, I'll be getting married before you!" I shouted to him as he walked out the room.

"At least I'm getting laid" he shouted back proudly. Everyone burst out laughing and I distinctly heard a slap and Chloe moaning that he shouldn't shout that around the house.

"Who are you planning to marry Pan? Chantelle?" Jacob asked with raised eyebrows. Ignoring his name for me, I only let Chantelle call me nick names, anyone else and I hated it. I also think I blushed slightly.

"No" I replied defensively. Jacob and Jasper laughed. Even Emmett let out a smile, I didn't know what he thought of mine and Chantelle's growing friendship. Anyone could see there was something between us. I just tried to avoid Emmett as much as I could.

"Hey at least if you get married, Chantelle won't have to change her surname" Jacob joked. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Clever dog" I replied.

"Shut up Raz. I'm older than you" he reminded me. Again I rolled my eyes at the nick name.

"I'm part vampire. I'm pretty sure I'd win in a fight" I argued back.

"Whilst I'm human maybe." Jacob shrugged. "But I've lost track of how many vampires I've killed as a wolf… and they were full vampires, you're only half of one" he grinned like I was half as good.

"Carefully what you say mutt. Your wife is what I am." I grinned. He narrowed his eyes at me then straightened his face and shrugged.

"She knows I love her. Plus I mean Cullen's, not Black's" he grinned, I rolled my eyes.

"Renesmee used to be a Cullen you dumbass, the way of life is still the same" I argued. "She still lives in a Cullen house and just because you changed her surname doesn't change who or what she is."

"Yeah yeah" he replied, I smiled at the fact I stumped him and turned back to play my game. I was feeling compelled to go upstairs to see how Chantelle was but I restrained my need. I needed to give her some space. She had been so scared for so long and now her nightmares were finally over. I knew she was ok with Renesmee but I still wanted to talk to her and ask why she hadn't told anyone before now. Edward, Emmett and the others could have dismantled the kid months ago without a blink of an eye. It wasn't a secret none of us had never liked Alex but we respected him because Chantelle liked him. When I found out about what he had done to her I wanted to kill him but I knew I didn't stand a chance. Now he was dead I was overcome with gladness. Chantelle didn't need to worry anymore. No one else would hurt her and I was going to make sure of it.