25. Unexpected

Rosalie's POV

"Now Jaz, are you sure you in control of yourself?" Alice asked, as Jasper stared blankly at the white wall.

"Yes." he murmured. "The guilt its. . .Eating me up."

Alice rubbed his back soothingly, and rested her head on his shoulder. "It's not your fault honey."

"Yes it is Alice! Were you the one who nearly attacked Emmett's best friend?" he nearly yelled, and Alice quivered back.

"Jasper. . .I. . ." she whispered. I walked over to where they were sitting, and put my arm around Alice.

"I'm so sorry." He murmured. "This thirst. . .it brings out another side of me, one I'm not fond of."

Alice laughed, and returned to putting her head on his shoulder. "Are you going to be ok if Amy comes into the house?"

Jasper nodded, and laid his head on Alice's. They looked like one in spirit together, like they were having the same thoughts. I sighed. Why can't I love like that?

"You will," Edward whispered, fast, but clear. "Just be patient."

I nodded, and looked at a patch on the ground.

We heard a knock at the door, and our heads snapped up involuntarily.

"Jazzy," Emmett said, using his old name for Jasper. "May I come in? It's just me, Em."

Jasper smiled. "Sure."

Emmett hesitantly pushed the big, white door open, and stepped into the room. "Are you okay?"

"I am now." Jasper said. "But, I must apologize, for even thinking of attacking your. . .Only best friend. I feel so bad."

I looked down. If I was human, I was have shed a tear.

I tried to hide my sorrow, but, of course, my family saw right through me.

"Rosie," Emmett began. "Are you ok?"

I nodded. "Yeah, sure I am."

"I don't believe that." he smiled, and took a step towards the bed I was sitting on with Alice and Jasper.

"Well believe it," I instantly regretted my harsh tone. "I'm okay."

"Hmm. . ." Emmett once again did not believe me, and came a step closer. By now, his legs were touching mine, he was so close.

He surprised me when he sat on my lap, and threw his arm around my neck. This, for some reason, seemed familiar and casual.

He kissed my forehead, and smelt my hair. He closed his eyes, taking in my scent. "Mm. . ." he whispered.

Everyone around us smiled, and watched on as Emmett presented this display of affection.

"I love you Rosie." he whispered. "Forever and ever."

"Love you too Baby." I whispered back. "Forever and ever."

We looked into each other's eyes for a second. The blue reminded me on the ocean.

His curly hair made sort of a curtain for his forehead, and his tan skin matched his chestnut hair perfectly. All of his features matched together, just like a puzzle. He looked like his was examining my face as well.

The rest of the family coughed, out of irritation and jokingly.

We both turned our heads. How dare they interrupt this moment?

Edward laughed from behind Carlisle.

"Sorry to interrupt but," Carlisle said. "But Amy's out of the shower."

This remark broke through, and I remembered reality. I sighed.

"Goodbye Rosie. Be sure to kiss me goodnight tonight ok? Even if I might embarrass myself in front of Amy." he whispered.

"Sure thing." I laughed.

Emmett jumped awkwardly off my lap, and ran out the door towards his room.

When he was gone, Alice squealed. "That was so sweet!"

I laughed at her. "I never really realised. . .How beautiful he is."

Everybody laughed. Especially Jasper. I shot him a glare.

"He's definitely special," Esme said, and wrapped her arm around Carlisle's waist. "I better go prepare dinner."

She bustled out of the room, and ran down the stairs at a ridiculously slow human run. I hated having to hide our 'vampire-ness'( As jaz would call it) in our own home. It irritated me. This should be the place where we have nothing to hide.

I stood up, and stormed out of the room in frustration. "Rosalie what are—" Edward began.

At first I thought Amy was cute, and Em and her would make a cute couple. But now, I was just annoyed.

Alice chased after me, chattering away. "Rose, where are you going?"

"Hunting."

She nodded. "Can I come? Actually, maybe Jasper should come too. Amy is staying overnight, so Jasper wi—"

"Sure." I interrupted. "Why not?" I sort of asked, slightly sarcastic, and throwing my arms in the air as I walked outside.

Alice took this as an invitation, and called for Jasper. "Jaz!"

Jasper ran down the stairs after around 5 minutes, with his coat. "Let's go."

I took off for the forest, with Jasper and Alice close behind.

"Whoa Rose?! Why in such a rush?" Jasper yelled over the wind.

"I needed to get away." I said through my teeth.

I saw Alice and Jasper nod from the corner of my eye. "Amy. . .right?"

I nodded, and gritted my teeth.

I came to a sudden halt when I smelt something odd. . .

"Our kind?" Jasper asked.

"Yes. They were here a while ago." Alice said, sniffing the air.

"Who?" I said.

"I don't know." Alice and Jasper said at the same time.

"Must just me Nomads. I'm sure they know Carlisle. Nothing to worry about. But I better call Carlisle, just in case." I said, and pulled my phone out of my pocket.

The animals around scurried away when they heard us coming. Typical reaction.

"Carlisle?"

"Hello Rosalie. How are you?"

"Ugh."-- I thought about this for a quarter of a second—"good. Look, Alice, Jasper and I were running in the south part of the forest, and we came to a halt. We smelt, our kind. We think."

There was silence.

"Okay, do you recognise nice the odour?"

"We don't think so, although, its seems familiar."

"Would you like me to come and try and figure out who this is? I probably know them."

"Hmm. . .No, no, I think its ok. I'll see you at home."

"Sure. Goodbye Rosalie."

"Goodbye."

I shut off my phone, and put in my back pocket. "He says not to worry."

I looked around, but Alice and Jasper were nowhere to be seen. Had they ditched me?

"Alice. . .Jasper?" I called.

I looked around. What had made them run off so—

I stopped short. Oh.

I smelt this, mouth watering, electrifying smell. My hand shot up to my mouth and nose.

My throat inflamed, just like before. So that's why they ran away so abruptly. But where is that coming from?

I wandered around the clearing, searching for any evidence of a dead body (Or should I say drained body).

Oh. My. God.

There was a big tent, half fallen over. The firewood was black and burnt.

There was a billy (A/N: this is a Australian term for 'metal bucket') can full of stale water.

Then, the most terrifying thing of all—There was a drained body, lying face up.

I jumped back, and a shriek escaped my mouth. I whipped out my phone in about a 64th of a second, and dialled Carlisle's number.

"C-Carlisle!" I yelled into the phone. "Help m-me!"

"What's wrong Rose?"

"There's a d-drained body here in the clearing."

"Oh no. Where's Alice and Jasper?"

"Not here. Haven't they ran back to you yet?"

"Ugh. . .No. Did you see them run?"

"No. I just turned around and they were gone. Carlisle—I-I'm scared."

"Don't move Honey. We will be right there." I heard the whooshing of air going past the phone.

I stood motionless all by myself in the clearing. Actually I wasn't by myself as such, just with a dead person.

I heard the sound of running getting closer and closer, and Edward and Bella burst through the trees, followed by Nessie and Jacob, then Esme and Carlisle.

They all froze, with a look of horror on their faces.

"Oh no." I heard Esme and Bella mutter, and hid in the warm embrace of their mates.

"Rosalie—Tell me everything that happened, and don't skip the details please." Carlisle said.

"Ugh. well, Jasper, Alice and I were running through the forest, and we I froze when I smelt this aroma. They followed suit. I was about to restrain Jasper, but they were gone. They just disappeared. And I don't know where they went. Are you sure there not at home?" I whispered.

Everybody nodded.

"What has happened to them?" Esme asked. Her facial expressions were nothing but worry.

I looked around, and a flash of white caught my eye. I ran to it. It was a piece of ivory paper, and read, in perfect handwriting:

Dear Cullen Family,

I'm so sorry it had to some to this. But we searched America for you, and you were nowhere to be found! We probably should have checked the whole world, but who has the time? Not us, that's for sure. But Alice and Jasper are just fine. Let's just say, they are having a little vacation with us. . If you would like to get your family members back, find us, or. . .We will find you.

Aro

I shrieked in horror, as everybody read over my shoulder. I heard Esme cry tearless sobs from behind me.

"No." I whispered, in shock.

"Aro. . .The Volturi. . .Caius, Marcus. . ." I whispered.

"We have to find them!" Esme shrieked. Everyone else was in shock.

"Wait? Where's Em, and Amy?" I yelled. Had they left them alone?

"There at home." Carlisle whispered.

I shot out of the trees, faster than I 've ever ran in my. . .Existance.

I heard people following, and Jacob must have phased. I heard paws running against the frozen over terrain.

What if the Volturi had found them already? Then Amy would be exposed to Vampires. I know Aro would never stand for that. But I could still worry.

We continued running for a half a second, then burst through the doors of the house. "EMMETT!"

I sprinted up the stairs to his room. "EMME-"

I found them sitting on the bed together, playing Go Fish in their pajamas "Go fish." Emmett laughed.

I breathed a sigh of relief, as did the rest of the family. Although we know Emmett safe, we were still on edge about the Volturi coming to find us. That scared me half to death.

I ran to Emmett, and hugged him. "I'm so glad you ok—"

"Rosie. . .Your squashing me!" he choked out. I let go, and everyone else was laughing.

"Sorry." I said. "Ugh, we need to talk to you."

Emmett narrowed his eyes, and looked around the room. "Where is Alice and Jasper?"

"That's what we need to talk to you about." I whispered.

"Oh."

I felt Edward tap my shoulder, and I spun around. "Maybe we shouldn't tell him. He might get scared."

"Hmm. . .Maybe your right." I murmured.

"Actually, you know what Em, I shouldn't interrupt your game. Continue." I kissed his forehead, and we all exited the room.

"What was that about?" I heard Amy whisper.

"Nothing." Emmett shrugged. "Go Fish. Again."

I followed everyone down the stairs. I swang my arm around Esme's shoulders. She was still really upset.

My phone started buzzing in my pocket, and I took it out.

"Rosalie?" I froze. I knew that voice.

"Jasper!" I yelled. The rest of the family crowded around me, and I put it on loud speaker, just to make it easier.

"Where are you?" Carlisle asked.

"We're um. . ." Obviously someone was telling Jasper what to say. "We are in Washington, still."

Everyone gasped. Since when did the Volturi hold hostages?

"We have to come and rescue you!" Esme shrieked.

"No, no don't! Its dangerous! Wait for us to come to you!" This is time it was Alice.

"Alice?!" Esme shrieked.

"Ok, when will you come?" I asked.

"Ah, we can't tell you. Sorry. You'll just have to wait."

I gawked at this. "What?"

The line went dead.

"Why are the Volturi doing this? They've never done this before." Carlisle asked, scratching his head.

"We're going to just have to wait." I whispered, staring at a spot of the floor.

"Its our only choice." Bella murmured.

But the thing I was most worried about was—My little Emmett. What if they were coming for him?

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