"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."

-J.K Rowling.


"Are you okay, Serena?"

It didn't take long for Jacob to call me after we left Port Angeles. I wasn't surprised that he somehow knew something had happened. That mate sixth sense obviously came in handy for him. It would only take Alice twenty minutes or so to get back to Forks. Apparently, all the Cullen's drove as if they were racing in the Indy 500. Rosalie and Alice were speaking softly to one another about the events in Seattle while Bella spoke to Edward through the phone. I guess his mate sixth sense had tingled too.

I suppressed a sigh, "Physically I'm fine," I told him honestly letting my fatigue clear, "Mentally, I feel like I've been hit by a truck." I ran a hand down my face wanting nothing more then to curl against Jacob and go to sleep for the rest of my life.

"What happened?" Jacob growled quietly.

In the background, I could hear the boys and Emily hushing them down. No doubt I was on speaker, which was fine with me; I needed them to know what had happened and what we were going to do about this situation. "Aria's alive."

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds, "I know there's a but in that sentence." Jacob quietly remarked.

"She's a vampire." My voice steeled with anger. My spine tingled with anger for a few seconds.

"Fuck," Jacob muttered before Sam took the phone.

"Serena, tell me what happened." He ordered icily.

I leaned my head against the cold window and shortly explained what had happened. Sam listened in silence until I finished, "She was warning us, Sam." I added rubbing at my tired eyes.

"Shit," Sam cursed with a sigh, "This is going to complicate things."

He knew very well that I would never give up on Aria. I thought I had lost her, but now that I know she's alive and in trouble…I would move heaven and earth to help her. "I know what this will mean…for our pack—I can't let anything happen to her." I spoke quietly.

Sam exhaled loudly—probably pinching the bridge of his nose, "This will be hard to explain to the elders, Serena, we know nothing on newborn vampires and much less how to shelter one. Look, I never thought I would say this but…perhaps you speak with Dr. Cullen about this," Sam sounded like this is the last thing he'd ever wanted to say but knew how grave and important this situation was for me, "He's obviously equipped to handle newborn vampires."

I remain silent glancing at Alice from the corner of my eye. As if reading my thoughts, Alice glanced at me and gave a small nod, "I can't make any promises." She said quietly but it was enough for me.

I nodded mouthing a quick thank you before returning to my conversation with Sam, "Then I'll stop by the Cullen's tonight, but if Aria comes back you cannot hurt her, Sam." If anyone harmed her, they would have hell to pay. Aria wasn't the enemy. If she wanted to hurt me, she would've done so already.

"Nothing will happen to her if she crosses into our territory, baby sister." Sam assured softly.

"Sam, I am…scared right now." I whispered in a vulnerable voice.

When Sam spoke, it was in a very gentle tone, "Nothing is going to happen to her, Serena. She's a vampire, she can handle herself."

I squeezed my eyes shut feeling the mating bond between Jacob and I give painful tugs. It was probably sensing my distress and was relaying it back to Jacob. "Let me talk to her." Jacob said with a strained tone.

Sam muttered, "Just be careful, baby sister." Before handing the phone back over to Jacob.

"Serena."

"You felt the bond." I chuckled lightly wanting so desperately to get out of this car and run towards the comfort and peace I know Jacob would give me.

"I feel it alright," I heard the voices of our pack fading and I assumed he was heading to my room for some privacy, "The constant tugging it putting me on edge."

"I'm sorry, " I answered eyes flickering to where Alice was heading—she was heading back to Bella's house, "I just…I just really want to go straight home to you."

Jacob groaned, "Don't say stuff like that or else I'm gonna force my way to you—fuck the treaty."

I giggled slightly and managed a small smile, "I'll be home soon. Hopefully, we won't be too long."

"The wolf inside of me hates the idea of you going inside a house full of blood-suckers alone, you know." Jacob informed quietly.

Rosalie growled, "Mutt."

My smile grew a bit more, "They're my friends, Jacob. Bella is going to be with me also." I reminded patiently.

We were turning into Bella's driveway, "Hey, I gotta go. I'm guessing we're sneaking Bella out, so, I'll call you when I'm done with the Cullen's, okay?" My voice was barely above a whisper but I knew he heard me. I didn't think the affect of being away from Jacob would be strong or come so soon after leaving him, but it was there and it felt like Hell. It only meant that our bond was stronger then most—whether it was from the wolf or the fox I didn't know or maybe perhaps it was both that strengthened our bond.

"I'll be waiting." Jacob spoke softly, "Come back soon."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

"Jesus, you two are so disgusting." Rosalie complained but her voice was void of anything negative.

"I get the same feeling when I see you and Emmett together." I replied sarcastically with a smirk knowing she could see me through the rear-view mirror.

Rosalie laughs melodiously, "You have fight in you, fox."

"Edward is talking to Carlisle. They'll be waiting for us." Bella spoke up getting out of the car. I quickly jumped out of the Volvo to join the pale girl.

"Early." Charlie opened the front door with an impressed look on his face, "Thank you for respecting curfews."

I beamed a smile at Charlie, "You're welcome, Chief!" I chirped with an easy grin.

Bella rolled her eyes, "I'll see you later, Serena." She spoke with double meaning in her words. I resisted the urge to smirk and nodded.

"Good night, Swan Residence," I mocked bow making Charlie laugh, "We'll talk soon, Charlie." I said as I hopped down the steps and made way back to my car. Alice rolled down the window and waved goodbye at Charlie.

"Good night, Charlie!" Alice called with a stunning grin.

Charlie chuckled at the perky vampire, "Good night, Alice, and good night Rosalie." Charlie called as I got into the car.

"Edward is going to sneak her out. He wants us to head to the house." Alice advised as she reversed out of the driveway carefully since Charlie was watching us leave—like the good father and officer he was.

"Awesome." I remarked running a hand through my silky curls.

"Well, on the bright side you get to meet Carlisle and Esme. They've been very eager to meet you." Alice shot me a toothy grin.

"Really?" I cocked my head to the side as I strapped in my seat belt, "That's a bit surprising." I informed them. I would think they would dislike me since I kicked their son's ass a few weeks ago.

"Carlisle and Esme are very generous and kind. Bella always speaks so highly about you and so do I, so, I suppose it was only natural for them to want to meet you. Jasper spoke briefly about you as well. Rosalie, of course, hated you. Emmett was always whining that he wanted to fight you." Alice shrugged.

"I'm sure I want to see that." Rosalie commented with a smirk in her voice.

"See what?" I leaned in between the two beautiful women.

"You kick his ass." Rosalie laughed softly.

"Does he know you're rooting for me?" I shared in her laughter.

The blonde mused thoughtfully, "Yes, he does. Despite my obvious dislike for you I knew how powerful you could be. With Edward you held back, we all knew that, but with Emmett…I feel like you wouldn't even have to try to kick his ass. I think it'll be refreshing to see Emmett getting kicked around by such a small girl, of course I'd be there to ease his pain." She winked at me and I couldn't help but to laugh—Alice shared in the laughter.

"I don't want to make a bad impression on your parents by kicking another son's ass." I snort with amusement.

Alice was driving with the speed to match a professional race car driver. How these vampires had never gotten a ticket was beyond me. I wasn't worried—vampires had very fast instincts so the chances of getting into an accident were next to non-existent. Alice and Rosalie chatted briefly on what they could make to eat since Bella and I hadn't had the chance to eat before we had rushed out of Port Angeles.

"Esme always looks for an excuse to cook." Rosalie spoke with a fond smile.

"Bella doesn't eat often because she thinks it's a bit impolite, so, Esme is going to be thrilled when she meets you. I've seen you eat, Sea." Alice teased.

I laughed, "I've been surrounded by werewolves for months. I know I eat like one of them now—not as much but I'm close. My metabolism is crazy fast now." I shrugged. My fox genes had me eating like crazy—nowhere near as much as the boys but close second. I know I freaked everyone out when I made a joke about possibly being pregnant—Sam almost kicked my ass and Jacob's.

"I don't mean to pry," Rosalie pursued her lips, "But what happened in Seattle? We don't really know many details since Bella doesn't like talking about it, but we heard you were attacked by two groups of vampires."

I was a bit surprised that Edward or Bella hadn't informed them about my attack but answered, "Gabriel and I were in town picking up my motorcycle when we came across the vampire that was in Bella's room a few weeks ago. I thought he was human until I saw he was wearing contacts and that he reeked of honey—no offense," I added with a small chuckle, "You guys don't reek of honey. It's subtle but his was overwhelming. He said that he was just curious as to who and what we were before we sent him on his way. I guess he sent a group of newborns after us because when we stopped for gas outside of Seattle, we were attacked. We fought them off fairly well until another group of vampires appeared,"

I tried to keep my voice from quivering but whenever I spoke about the vampires who almost killed me…it made me feel sick to my stomach, "We were doing fine at first…but then they started anticipating our moves—my moves and it all went downhill. They were going to kill Gabriel…so despite being badly injured I took the brute of their hits for him…and—"

I paused and shook my head.

"You don't have to continue," Rosalie spoke up gently turning in her seat so she could see me, "Bella was at the house when Jacob called her. I've never seen such an expression on her face before. She went pale—like deathly pale. She demanded Edward to take her to the border but he managed to calm her down. He told her that the wolves wouldn't take kindly to an outsider while one of their own is hurt. I guess it's a wolf thing." She shrugged but grasped my trembling hand gently in hers.

"We're sorry to have brought it up we were simply curious." She also apologized.

I shook my head, "Don't worry about it." I gave a small and strained smile.

_break_

The house wasn't what I was expecting. It was beautiful—but not what I thought a family of vampires would have for a home. The house was adorned with dark wood, stone, and countless of large windows; it gave the entire house a beautiful, airy concept. Alice parked and I hopped out of the car with wide eyes. "You have a wonderful home." I complimented with a small smile.

The house seemed gigantic and I could only imagine how it was on the inside. Alice smiled, "Don't let Esme hear you." She joked quietly as suddenly I was embraced into a tight hug.

Not knowing who would have the nerve to hug me, and a bit startled, my necklace sent a shock to whoever had hugged me sending them staggering back with a loud gasp. I whirled around and saw that it was only Emmett. "Holy shit, I am so sorry!" I gasped in horror seeing him kneeled over.

Rosalie snorted walking over to her boyfriend, "Idiot, you shouldn't have done that so suddenly." She scolded as Emmett looked up and was actually laughing.

"That hurt." He said grinning like a fool.

I gazed at him as if he were crazy, "Are you insane?" I questioned with my hands on my hips.

"Very much." Rosalie shook her head but the fondness in her eyes gave her away. Emmett stood up and straightened himself out.

"Nice of you to join us, fox." He said with smirk.

"I am not going to fight you right now—especially not in front of your parents. That's rude and my mother raised me better then that." I told him bluntly watching his smirk fall off his face.

"At least you have manners," A soft, silvery voice spoke from behind me, "Unlike my son."

I turned towards the source of the voice and saw a motherly figure smiling brightly at me. Esme Cullen was just as beautiful as her adopted daughters. Her skin was pale, honey-colored eyes that were filled with nothing but motherly kindness and dark curls adorning her face. She had a sweet-face with almost doe-ish, moonlit gaze. She was dressed in a beautiful evening dress. There was a man standing at her side. He had noble features, a magnetic stare, and high cheekbones high. The pale skin and colored eyes the same as the rest of his family. His hair was a soft blonde color. His face was pulled into a sweet, warmed expression while an enchanting grin slipped onto his face.

My nerves were instantly gone. The warm feeling of being welcomed washing over me. The power of vampires never had an affect on me until now. I had yet to hear a single bad thing about Carlisle or Esme—only wonderful things.

"Mrs. Cullen and Mr. Cullen, nice to finally meet you." I said with sparkling smile.

"Please, no need for formalities," Carlisle chuckled, "It's nice to finally meet you as well, Serena. We've heard a great deal about you." He said as Esme wrapped me into a hug out of the blue. Thankfully, I had seen the way her muscles were twitching so, I was able to predict her movements unlike with Emmett.

I was a bit taken back but hugged the mother vampire in a delighted manner, "I hope good things." I teased throwing Rosalie a impish glance.

"Nonsense," Esme stepped back to stand beside her immortal husband, "I raised them better then to speak ill of someone in my home."

"Evenin' Serena." Jasper approached the group by standing next to his mate, an easy-going smile placed on his face.

"Jasper," A smile tugged on the corner of my lips, "I hope you're not mad about the incident that occurred a few weeks ago." I couldn't resist giving a smug smirk.

Jasper chuckled—much to my surprise, "It was my mistake for butting into something that was not my business. Next time I definitely won't get in between a fox and her prey." The humor laced in his words was obvious.

"I heard you wanted to speak to me." Carlisle gazed at me curiously but I saw the knowing glint in his eyes.

"Did Edward give you the full story?" I questioned with an irritated frown.

Daddy Cullen laughed melodiously, "Not the entire story, just which you wanted to talk." He assured watching the frown on my face vanish and a blush to bloom over my soft features.

I glanced at the other Cullen's in a nervous manner and Esme caught this, "Why don't we move this into the house? I hope you're hungry, Serena, I'm making some comfort food that I learned down south." Esme quipped with a dazzling smile.

I perked up at the mention of comfort food, "Don't tease me, Momma Cullen." I groaned nearly drooling at the mention of food.

My reaction sparked laughter and amusement from the Cullen's—Esme was the most amused, "I'm thrilled by your reaction! Come, come!" Esme gently grasped her cold, dainty fingers around my hand and guided me into her lovely home. The inside was just as breath-taking as the exterior of the home. The house was three levels and decorated with friendly, modern décor. The colors were a combination of modern grays, blacks, browns, and a few bold accent pieces.

I caught a glimpse of the different graduation caps framed delicately beside the stairway up to the main living area. I paused and threw my head back with jubilant laughter, "Wow, this is…pretty funny."

Esme seemed to blush a bit but a marvelous grin was showing off her pearly whites, "It's good that you think so. Edward and Rosalie don't share in the humor." Esme advised gleeful that I found humor in the graduation caps.

"Edward thinks it's a bit morbid." Alice giggled from behind me.

I scoffed, "Of course he would think that."

Esme led me into the main living area and I was amazed by how open it was—they had this amazing tree nestled in the back corner that they built around. The entire room felt airy and light despite how dark it was outside. I felt free—as odd as that sounded, I did. The room gave that wonderful feeling of being free. Despite how open it was and despite how many windows they were, you didn't feel shy. You felt the openness, saw the vast trees surrounding the home, and felt free.

As soon as we had entered the upper living area I was hit with a heavenly smell—food. "Oh, Momma Cullen, that smells amazing." I whispered trailing after the giggling Esme.

"She's never going to leave now." Emmett grumbled from behind me.

"Sit anywhere you like, honey." Esme smiled motherly.

I hopped on one of the stools at the massive island watching with interested eyes as Esme resumed cooking swiftly. Carlisle watched his wife with tenderness before turning his attention onto me, "So, would it be okay if we spoke here or would you like somewhere more private?" He quizzed with keen smile.

His adopted kids scattered around the kitchen—all waiting patiently to hear what I would have to say. I shook my head, "No, right here is perfectly fine. I prefer it that way…what I'm about to ask you affects the rest of your family." My voice was gentle but cautious.

Carlisle's smile did not falter but grew in curiosity. "What do you wish to ask?" He asked in a gentle and warm voice.

I took a deep breathe and spoke while fiddling with my fingers, "A few weeks ago I was informed that my close friend Aria had gone missing…she was visiting a friend in Seattle…and she never made it to that friend's home," The pain in my heart gave a powerful tug and I glanced down at my lap, "I thought the worst. I thought she was dead but I was wrong," I looked up at Carlisle who had a solemn expression on his face, "She's alive—not human anymore but alive," My voice cracked slightly and my vision blurred, "Someone changed her, Carlisle, and she came to me for help and to warn me—of what I do not know but now that I know she is alive I will do everything in my power to help her from the monster that changed her,"

I exhaled steadily and spoke in a strong voice, "I know this is tedious to ask you and your family but…I need help. My pack isn't qualified to handle a newborn vampire…but your family is…and…I know this is asking so much of you…I just met you but I have to try. I cannot give up on Aria—I did once and look what happened," I watched Carlisle's expression but damn, that vampire had a good poker face, "I ask from the bottom of my heart when the time comes that you please accept her into your home…your family and help her."

The words hung heavily in the air—it seemed like the entire house was now silent beside the sizzle of the food that Esme was cooking. I didn't dare look at the others and just kept my sad gaze on Carlisle as he seemed to mull over my request.

"Serena—" Carlisle began but out of panic I cut him off.

"I should've never asked!" I blurted out jumping out of my seat, "I was stupid to ask such a thing from you and your family—I'm so sorry to put you into this position but I had to try!" I said not realizing that I had spoken a bit too loudly.

"Serena?" Bella's mocha colored hair flashed past the others and straight towards me with concern laced in her voice.

Her wide, mousy eyes full of alarm as she came to my side, "I'm sorry," I apologized guilty, "I didn't mean to raise my voice." I rubbed the back of my neck as Eddie boy appeared at the top of the stairs.

Carlisle chuckled lightly and gently placed his hand on my shoulder, "Relax, little one," He spoke in a warm voice, "You foxes sure are jumpy," He even gave me a small, playful smile.

I laughed nervously and shook my head, "I shouldn't have asked, Carlisle, I am sorry, and especially with Bella…and her situation." I shook my head rubbing my temples.

"Perhaps you should hear him out before jumping to conclusions, Serena." Eddie boy rolled his eyes.

I shot him an ominous glare and bared my human teeth, "I still don't like you."

"Yet you want us to take in your friend." Eddie boy countered back with a scoff of amusement.

"Serena," Carlisle's serene and low voice grabbed my attention. I glanced at the older vampire nervously and he gave me a sweet smile, "I have always helped those in need. It's in my nature. I have never once refused such a dire request from someone that my children trust—" His words gave me warm jolts throughout my body and my eyes widen, "It is a rather large request but I can see how much you cared for your friend but I cannot help her if she does not want the help. If she does seek help and accept mine then I am sure my family and I will be more then happy to receive Aria." His sweet smile grew a bit.

I sniffled and wiped the corner of my eyes and mumbled, "Thank you." before recklessly stepping towards him and wrapping my arms around his mid-section. "I mean it, thank you."

It goes to show how kind and true the Cullen's were.

Carlisle, despite being taken back, gently patted my back in a soothing manner, "You are more then welcome, Serena, but you must be careful with Aria. Newborns are not quite behaved as us. The fact remains that she is newly turned and uncontrollable…"

"She must have some control, Carlisle," Rosalie spoke up with a soft frown adorning her stern features, "She was able to fly past two humans without a care in the world—any other newborn would've ripped them apart."

I stepped back shyly as Carlisle nodded, "You have good reason," He murmured with a small gleam in his eyes, "True, she must have control over her carvings. To have gone through so much to find Serena…but only time will tell if her friend will want to receive our help."

"She will accept your help," I spoke fiercely; "I'll kick her ass up and down the nearest mountain until she willingly accepts your help."

Carlisle seemed overjoyed with my feistiness and laughed, "I have never met such a fierce and passionate Kitsune before, truly, Serena, you are unique in a very good way." He beams gently at me.

I blush and mumbled shyly, "Thank you."

"Hungry, Serena?" Esme speaks up already fixing my plate with amazing food.

Instantly, I'm sitting back down with an eager grin on my face, "You sure as hell know it, Momma Cullen." I say with wide eyes causing the Cullen family to join in laughter.

Don't worry, Aria, I won't let anything hurt you. I thought quietly as I sent a silent prayer to keep her safe until we crossed paths again.


Okay, not much happened in this chapter, I admit, and the lack of Jacob was depressing my soul but not to fear! Jacob shall appear in the next chapter. I cannot have my baby girl away from her wolf boy for long. You know, the funny thing about this FF is that I have a boyfriend now who is named Jacob XD (Although he has no idea that I'm writing a FF on Twilight)

I crack up almost every time I write Jacob's name in this FF.

Anyway, things are kinda slow but I will do my best to keep it interesting. In the next chapter, Bella's graduation party. FYI, the whole Jacob-Bella kiss thing never happened. They never met up and Edward and Jake didn't almost get into a fist fight. With Serena, things like that will be changed or not even happen in my story for obvious reasons. Okay, so anyway, Bell's Grad party. I will also have Serena with Bella when she discovers that everything is connected and shit. Anyway, I think that will be it for the next chapter, idk, I might even add some lemons at the end because I feel like I've been neglecting my Jacob.

Ciao, darlings!

Until next time,

Vanessa!