A/N So… Its been a while and truthfully, I am not sure how this chapter worked out. I am writing this as a tool for coping. Life as seriously kicked my ass in the last three and a half weeks… so I hope you like it.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. These characters belong to Stephanie Meyers

CPOV

"Charlie. They will be back soon. Just try to relax."

Esme was watching as I paced the length of the room. Her eyes on my feet. I looked down and could see a light path forming on the floor where I was wearing away the carpet. Oops.

With a large sigh I stepped out the front door and came face to face with Billy.

He wasn't alone. Jacob, Sam and three wolves were with him. I knew that they wouldn't hurt me but Christ they're supposed to be my enemy, and they are a frightening sight.

"What are you doing here Billy?" I tried to ignore the wolves as I stepped closer to speak to him.

"We went to the field to meet you like decided last night, and none of you were there. We waited for a while and decided to come here. We thought something may have happened."

" Nothing happened Billy, well nothing bad anyway." Rose was smiling Peter was beside her.

"What do you mean, nothing bad?" Concern evident in Billy's tired expression.

"Why don't you come inside and the others will explain. Peter and I will be right back." Rose turned to Peter. "Ready Porky?"

I couldn't help the snort that escaped my lips, when Peter tried to give Rose the finger. Then through his frustration, from lack of his finger, he let out a squeal. They were out of sight before the Sam and Jake could start with the questions.

"Did he just squeal like a pig?"

"Where did his finger go?"

"What the hell is going on?"

"Why are you laughing Chief?"

I put up my hands to stop them, and tried to stop the laughing. I didn't want Billy knowing that I was actually starting to like my new vampire life.

"Petey likes to piss off the Chief. So he teaches him a lesson, don't ya Charlie?" Emmett was making his way out the door.

"Charlie, YOU did that to him?" Jacob's eyes were as big as saucers.

"He sure did." Emmett slapped me on the back and headed back inside.

"Why don't you come inside, we can talk until the others return." I ushered Billy, Jacob and Sam inside. The wolves stood guard as I shut the door behind the others.

"Will you please tell us what is going on?" Billy wasn't into beating around the bush.

APOV

Everything was coming together.

In three days we would be back in Forks. In three days Jasper and Charlie would be ours.

In five days Volterra will be our new home.

We were still in Seattle waiting for the rest of our group to get here. Maria really did have some powerful vampires in her little army. I had to give her that much. They were coming form all over Mexico, gathering up all the vampires they could. But, not all of them were able to mingle with humans like Maria and a few of her close "friends". We made arrangements for them to meet us outside of Forks. We didn't need a massive killing spree bringing attention to us.

I opened the door to mine and Edwards suite and crossed the hall. I opened it with out knocking and found Maria on her balcony. She was talking to herself. Holding some old piece of junk in her hand.

"Pronto, mi amor. Pronto seremos juntos otra vez." She kissed what looked like a medal and tucked it away in the breast pocket of her hideous paisley print dress.

"What the hell was that?" I pointed at her pocket.

"None of your business. What the hell do you want?" She push by me in to the room and started fiddling with her phone.

We might be working together but Maria hated me just as much as I hated her. However, it was easy to get her to help us. All I had to do was promise that Jasper would be hers. But that meant once we made our way to Volterra, she would be with us. I wasn't to happy about her being around for the rest of eternity, but apparently she was an extremely skilled fighter. I never cared to know about Jasper's past, but over the years I had to hear about it every now and again. Not often would he elaborate, but every now and again he would go into great detail. How he and Maria had taken out whole covens by themselves.

"Don't get your granny-panties in a bunch. I just wanted to know if you had heard from anyone yet." I took a seat in one of the chair and picked up a magazine that was sitting on the side table. The new Vogue. The Bible.

"No, not yet. But I am expecting a call in the next hour. So I suggest you get the hell out of my room, and go back to your little bitch boy. I will let you know when I hear something." She turned and headed back out to the balcony pulling the medal from her pocket and pressing it to her check.

"Pronto."

Maria despises Edward. She said any man who was afraid to get dirty wasn't a real man, he was a pussy. She likes her men rugged and manly, not groomed and girly, as she put it. I told her that there was nothing wrong with a man taking care of themselves. And there isn't. Edward was easy to mould. He likes being pampered and dressing in the best clothes money can buy. That was one of the first things that attracted me to him. It took me years to get Jasper out of his damn jeans, t-shirts and boots. Not to mention his hair. I swear if we were able to sleep I would have cut it off the first night we were together.

I left her suite taking the copy of Vogue with me. She wouldn't be reading it I doubt she even knew it was in her room.

Just as I opened the door, I was blindsided by a vision. It was a jumbled mess and I could only make out bits and pieces. The scene flashing so quickly I could only pick out a few things. Very important things.

A field. Bella. Maria. Fire.

Oh, this was going to be interesting.

BPOV

I asked Rose to go inside and ask everyone to come out so we could talk. Jasper said that he knew I would never hurt Billy and the others. I wanted to believe him, really I did. But, I thought that having three humans in that little cottage might be too much for me to handle.

Shit, I might not be able to handle them outside. But at least this way I could make a quick get away.

Jasper and I waited about a hundred feet from the cottage. I could smell the wolves, but I didn't feel anything towards them. Meal-wise anyway. It was weird being able to feel their emotions. They were all calm and curious.

"How ya doin'?" Jasper asked giving my hand a squeeze. "Thinking of making the wolves dessert?"

I was about to make a smart-ass remark when Emmett came busting through the doors causing the wolves to flinch.

"Munchkin." He bellowed as he closed the gap. I let go of Jaspers hand, I knew that I was about to be in one of Em's famous hugs. At least I wouldn't suffocate this time. Sure enough, two seconds later Emmett was twirling me around the yard.

"I like the new squishless Bells." He said as he put me down and holding me at arms length. "Vampire looks good on ya Bells. Nice work Jas!"

"Thanks man." Jasper replied with a laugh. "I did my best."

"Bella." Charlie pushed Emmett out of the way and took his turn with the hugs. "Hey Dad."

"Bells, you sure you want to do this now? We can wait a day if you want." Charlie's concern overwhelmed me instantly.

"Ya Dad. I am sure. That is why I wanted to do this outside. That way I can run away if I have to." I laughed but he didn't. "Don't worry so much. I know that you won't let me hurt them." I felt him calm down as soon as the words came from my mouth. He knew it too. I could see it in his eyes that he was willing me, or what ever it is he does, to not hurt them.

And not a moment too soon. The door opened to the cottage and as Jake, Billy and Sam stepped out the wind blew in our direction.

Delicious. Fire.

I stopped breathing and opened myself up to Jasper, hoping that he was concentrating on me and would help me calm down.

He did.

Jasper and Charlie stood on either side of me, each holding my hand. Emmett behind me with a hand one my shoulder.

Carlisle, Rose and Esme were in front of them, Peter and Charlotte bringing up the rear. I could see Jake peering around them trying to see me. Finally he pushed his way through and was walking straight towards me as Billy and Sam were yelling at him to stop. He didn't listen.

"Jake. I think that it would be best for you to hang back for a minute. Just let me get a hold of myself. OK?" I could feel his disappointment. "Kay, Bells. What ever you need." He stopped and smiled.

I took a deep breath, readying myself to bolt.

I knew that if Charlie hadn't helped me I would be taking my first sip of human blood right now. Humans truly did smell amazing, freaking way better than deer.

It wasn't Jake that was making my mouth fill with venom though. It was Billy. Jake and Sam's blood was a mixture. Human and animal. And although the animal blood did quench my thirst, it wasn't like human blood. Not by a long shot. Them being wolves was definitely helping. As I look past Jake to Billy, I took in the man before me. He looked aged, sad and tired. I saw a spark in his eye though. He smiled gently at me and I knew that I wouldn't hurt him. Not because Charlie stopped me, well not only because Charlie stopped me, but because he was someone that I cared about. He was family. And I would never hurt my family.

"Alright guys. I'm good. No worries." Emmett dropped his hand and stood beside Jasper. Who wouldn't let go of my hand.

"So Jake. Crazy eh?" I said motioning to myself.

"Fah-reak-show." He said as he closed the gap between us. The others close behind. Jaspers anger spiked and a low growl came from deep in his chest. I squeeze his hand, maybe a little too tightly and let him feel my annoyance.

"Says the werewolf." He laughed at my answer. "Touché, Bells, touché."

"What are you guys doing here, anyway?"

"We were supposed to meet at the field tonight. And when you all weren't there, we thought something was wrong." Billy answered. "Carlisle and Charlie filled us in on your…situation while we waited for you to return. I'm glad to see you made it through alright Bella. Charlie tells us that he helped in the speediness of your…change." I almost laughed listening to Billy speak. I couldn't believe that we were all hear together, and that he was truly concerned for my well being. I knew that it was hard for Billy. Charlie and I weren't Charlie and Bella anymore. We were Cullens. And although I wanted to think that after all this was over we would stay family, I knew that we wouldn't.

"I'm good Billy. Thank you. And ya Charlie, did help me out. A lot. He is one gifted vampire." I gave Charlie's hand a squeeze and he smiled down at me.

"Well I am glad to hear that." Billy turned to Carlisle. "Now that everyone is together. I think that we should discuss the coming situation." He nods to Sam who heads back to the house and grabs one of the patio chairs and brings it back for Billy to sit on.

"Billy is right. We need to further discuss what are plans are going to be. Now that both Charlie and Bella have become immortal, we will be able to concentrate at the fight that is coming. Because we have very little information, we have to be ready for anything. Unfortunately we haven't been able to test Charlie's abilities any more. But we do know that it works five miles away…"

"Farther than that Carlisle." Emmett turned to Charlie. "I forgot about this until right now. But the night that you finished your change you wanted to see Bella. Your house is at least fifteen miles from ours. And she came to you. 'Member Bells? That night you said that you couldn't help it. It was like you were being pulled to the house."

"Holy crap. I completely forgot about that. Huh. To bad we didn't remember that earlier. Then you could've been spared the bunny show Em." I couldn't help but laugh, and neither could the rest of my family. The Pack just looked confused.

Carlisle brought us back to order quickly. "Okay, so we know that Charlie's ability works at least fifteen miles away. So, we need to come up with a way to use that to our advantage. But first, I want you all to know that I am going to make a call to Aro within the next hour." Carlisle looked right at Charlie. "Are you sure that you are okay with having them involved, Charlie. I understand if you don't." Charlie looked down at me and a low rumble came from his chest. He spoke never taking his eyes away from me. "If they are willing to help us fight the other bastards then yes. But…" He looked up at Carlisle "…if they do one thing to go against us, I will not hesitate to take him and his vile brothers out."

I could feel Jaspers excitement at Charlie's statement. He would also love nothing more than to rip Aro a new one.

"I understand your anger with the Volturi Charlie. But I must let you know. You can't use your ability on them. Not only because Aro has a very powerful shield with him at all times, but if you are able to get through her, they will not stand for being used and manipulated. However I agreed with you, if they betray us, you can do whatever you want to them."

Charlie didn't say anything, just nodded.

"Would you like us to start running patrols? We can send a group north and a group south, there will always be at least one of us phased at all times at the Rez, so we will be in constant contact. We could also have someone here that would be able to let you know anything we might come across." Sam was extremely uncomfortable as he was speaking, but he was sincere and slightly excited. I am guessing he too was excited about getting his hands, 'er paws on some vampires.

"That would be greatly appreciated Sam. But only if those on patrol will be safe. We don't want any of you to be injured or worse." Jake snorted at Carlisle's comment. "Which could happen. There will be at least thirty of them. I know that you are here to destroy vampires, and are very good at doing so. But I don't think that two of you could make it out if there was thirty of them."

"We will be fine. We are fast. Not to mention, most of those bloodsuckers won't know what we are. I'm sure there isn't any werewolves in Mexico." Sam crossed his arms to make his point.

"Well then, when will you start patrolling?"

"We already have." A small smirk forming on Jake's lips as he spoke.

Jasper let go of my hand, stepped forward and spoke.

"I also think that it is important that we all get together tomorrow night and practice fighting. I think that it would be beneficial to all of us if we can do this together. Sam if you can bring as many members of the Pack with you we can learn about the others fighting techniques and style. And it would be a good time for our newest family members to test out their abilities more."

"I think that is a very good idea. Would the Pack be up for coming tomorrow night. Where we met last night?" Carlisle asked Sam.

"Yes. Some of us can be here. The others will see what is happening through the group mind. We will be there at one AM." Sam turned and motioned to the three wolves that were still back by the cottage. They took off running in to the forest.

Billy stood up. "Seth is on his way. He will be your link to us. All we ask is that he isn't left alone. If you all go to the house, please make sure that you take him with you. Yes he is a wolf, but he is still very young. And he feels that he needs to prove himself to Sam."

"We understand Billy. We will make sure that Seth is safe. And thank you for all of your help. When should we expect Seth?" Carlisle looked as if he wanted to shake Billy's hand. "In about fifteen to twenty minutes." To my utter surprise, Billy actually reached out his hand to Carlisle. "We will see you all later tonight." Everyone was shocked at the gesture. But happiness took over as Carlisle shook Billy's hand.

I hadn't notice the four-wheeler until I heard it start up. Sam rode it over and picked up Billy. They headed back towards the Rez.

"Alrighty, I'm out too. Later Bells. Charlie." Jake waved as he headed towards the forest undoing the string on his joggers as he ran.

"I'm very proud of you Bells." Charlie was grinning from ear to ear. "I knew that you would be okay."

I was okay. I didn't think about making them my meal for the whole conversation. He didn't need to know that I was not so in control at the beginning. Only Jasper would be in on that secret. "Thanks Dad. Everyone. I am proud of myself too." I really was. And I knew that it would only get easier.

"Well, Esme and I are going to head up to the house and call Aro. By the sounds of it Seth will be coming to the cottage, not the house. So someone will have to be here to greet him. Bella, would you mind staying behind, he knows you and even though, you look a little different know, I think it would be best if you were here."

"No problem Carlisle. I don't mind at all. Plus I am sure that I will have company." I knew that I would have at least one volunteer, actually hopefully it would only be one. I sent Jasper a little wave of my now prominent feeling of lust. How I wanted to be alone with him. He returned his feelings, not as subtly as I did though. My knees almost buckled, and I started to feel tingly all over. I noticed him smirk slightly as I tightened my grip on his hand.

"We'll stay with ya Bells, right guys?" Damn it Rose. I was going to kill her.

Everyone nodded in agreement sly smiles crossing their faces. Even my own father was in on it.

"Alright then. Oh and one more thing. Charlie, this is completely up to you, but I was thinking that maybe you could let Peter off the hook. We all know that he has a huge mouth, but we will need his insight in to this situation at some point."

I glanced at Peter who had his hands grasped in front of him batting his eyes at Charlie. "I supposed it is about time he had is voice back. But first there is one thing that he needs to do. Being the pig that he is." Peter's eyes widened at the thought of what was to come. The curiosity was thick in the yard as we waited to see what was going to happen.

Charlie snorted under his breath and without hesitation Peter ran towards a large mud puddle that had not yet dried from the heavy rain we had a few days back. He slid into the mud like a runner sliding to home plate and the rolled around while oinking and squealing just like a pig. At that moment all I could think about was how I wished I had a fucking camera.

We were all in hysterics, even Carlisle and Esme. Once Charlie thought Peter had wallowed in the mud long enough he let him get up. "Alright Peter. You can stop now. No more oinking or squealing either."

Peter jumped up and came right over to Charlie. Laughing the whole way. "You win Charlie. I swear never to make an inappropriate comment about your daughter again. You win."

Charlie reached in his pocket and pulled out Peter's finger. "Alright Peter. I believe you. Here." He handed the finger back to Peter. "Never."

Carlisle and Esme headed toward the house. Still laughing at the silliness of Peter.

"Well I think that I will head up to the house and catch the scores." Charlie didn't even look back as he as took off towards the house.

"Now that Daddy's gone, I suppose we had better leave these to love birds alone."

Peter grabbed Charlotte's hand and headed to the forest.

"I guess we aren't going find out about your abilities tonight. Fuck. How could Carlisle not want to know about that. I can't believe he just took off and didn't ask about it at all."

Rose was pissed. And truthfully, I wondered about that too. Just then her phone buzzed with an incoming text message.

Emmett laughed as he read it over her shoulder. She didn't find it so funny. And snapped her phone shut and ran towards the house. "You will tell me, what the hell that was in the bedroom Bella. Emmett lets go."

"What did it say Em?" Jasper was just as curious as I was.

"It was Esme telling her to leave you guys alone, and that we will talk about it later today. See ya." He took off after his wife, turning for a second to shout over his shoulder. "Don't forget there will be a young wolf joining you soon." Laughter trailing behind him as he disappeared.

"Shit he is right." Jasper said as I wrapped my arms around his neck. "So. We will hear him coming." I leaned up and pressed my lips to his for the slightest second before I could smell them. "Damn it, Jake is with him. He is human." I pulled away Jasper with a pout on my face. "Go inside Darlin'. I will take care of it." He kissed my forehead and turned in the direction they were coming from. I ran to the cottage and crouched down below the opened window so I could hear what he said to them.

"Where is everyone?" Jake questioned when he saw Jasper. "I thought that Seth was to meet them here."

"Everyone went up to the house. Carlisle had to make some calls, Charlie and Emmett wanted to catch up with on the scores of the night and the girls went to do something girlie… I have no idea. I stayed back until you guys showed up to let you know. But I'm gonna go hunt so if you could show Seth to the house that would be great. I think that Carlisle has a few more questions for you anyway."

"Whatever man." Jake and Seth took of for the main house. Jesus did he have to be so rude.

I stood up to see Jasper coming through the door. "He really doesn't like me does he."

"Like you don't know that." I laughed. "Jake and I are best friends. He is very protective of me. Its not like you think."

"I know. I just think that it is funny is all." He went over to the table and found the half empty bottle of Jack on the table from earlier. After he poured a glass he turned to me with the knee-weakening smile.

"Well Darlin' we're alone finally. You wanna play some cards or something?"

"Hmmm. I'm thinking…not." I said as I crossed the room and jumped into his waiting arms.

A/N So just in case you were wondering what Maria said in Spanish. Here it is.

"Soon, my love. Soon we will be together again"

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