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A few days later Jasper and Alice walked into the house, home from a quick hunting trip and when they saw Carlisle and Esme sitting in the living room together they joined them.
"We were waiting for you," Carlisle smiled. "What would you say to a family vacation?"
"This sounds interesting," Alice grinned and had a quick vision. "Oh, perfect!"
"What is?" Jasper asked with a laugh.
"I was thinking with spring break coming up I should take some time off at the hospital and we could go visit Denali," Carlisle told him. "We thought maybe we could contact Emmett and Rosalie and Edward and see if they want to join us."
"Emmett and Rosalie will," Alice nodded surely. "I don't see Edward there."
"I'll call and extend the invitation anyway," Esme murmured and they all knew out of all of them Esme was the one Edward was least likely to say no to.
"I'll contact Rose and Emmett," Carlisle added.
"When do we leave?" Jasper asked.
"Day after you finish classes," Alice answered before Carlisle could and they all laughed.
"I missed having you around," Carlisle smirked. "I never have to explain things when you're here."
"I know," Alice giggled.
Jasper and Alice wandered upstairs then and Carlisle and Esme made their phone calls. As Alice had predicted Emmett and Rosalie eagerly accepted the invitation but Edward didn't make any promises. Carlisle also contacted Tanya and she assured him their family was more than welcome to come stay with them during the spring break.
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The conclusion of classes for Jasper and Carlisle arrived all too soon and Alice and Esme had everything packed and ready for their trip away. The day after their classes finished they finalised their packing and Carlisle carried his and Esme's luggage down to the garage. They had only brought his Mercedes with them to Ithaca and he had already told Rosalie and Emmett to call past Forks to pick up their own cars but reminded them not to make their presence known to Bella. As he put their suitcases into the boot of the car he heard someone enter the garage behind him and turned and smiled when he saw Jasper walk through the door a gym bag over his shoulder and two suitcases and a beauty bag in his hands.
"That it?" Carlisle asked as he made room in the boot for their things.
"Are you kidding?" Jasper smirked and patted the gym bag. "That's it for me. The rest is Alice's and there are more upstairs."
"Can you remind her we only have one car for four people and their luggage?" Carlisle laughed.
"I have," Jasper nodded. "This is the scaled down version."
"Oh no," Carlisle groaned playfully.
"I'll get the rest and we'll see if we can make it work," Jasper sighed and disappeared as Carlisle put the suitcases in the boot. Jasper returned with more bags and miraculously they managed to get everything in and shut the boot.
"Okay, everyone ready?" Carlisle called out and although he didn't shout loud the women heard him and they both walked into the garage seconds later. Alice and Esme got into the back seat, Jasper climbed into the passenger and Carlisle drove and they headed off to Denali, all of them excited about catching up with the Denali coven and Emmett and Rosalie.
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When Carlisle, Esme, Jasper and Alice arrived at the house in Denali it was early evening. Carlisle had only just shut off the car when the front door opened and Tanya rushed out in excitement.
"It is so good to see you cousins," she grinned as she came to a stop near the car and they all got out. Kate came rushing out of the house behind Tanya and the two of them embraced each of the Cullens and welcomed them.
"Thank you for having us," Esme said politely.
"You are always welcome here," Tanya smiled. "It has been too long since our families have been together."
"It has," Carlisle agreed.
"Let's get you settled in your rooms," Tanya announced and they all worked together to get the luggage from the car and carried it inside. Once Tanya had allocated them rooms her and Kate left them to unpack and the group all met back downstairs in the living room a short time later.
"So tell us, where is everyone?" Carlisle asked as they all sat down.
"Eleazar and Carmen have gone hunting, they will be back in a week or two," Tanya told them and then glanced at Kate and the two sisters shared a worried look. "Irina is in her room and you may not see her for a while. I apologise in advance for her bad mood. Jasper, I hope it won't affect you too much. I purposely gave you and Alice the room furthest away from hers.'
"Is something wrong?" Carlisle frowned.
"I'm not sure," Tanya admitted. "Laurent, the man you sent to us last year?"
"Yes," Carlisle nodded.
"He seemed to settle in well here," Tanya started.
"He adjusted to our diet really well," Kate added.
"And he formed a strong friendship with Irina," Tanya continued. "I think it possibly went a little further than that but she won't confide in any of us. A few months ago he left us without any reason."
"Well, I'm sure the redhead was the reason," Kate snapped.
"What redhead?" Esme asked in alarm.
"Victoria!" Kate growled. "She turned up to visit Laurent one day, we made it clear she wasn't welcome after what her mate did to you all last year. She left without making a scene but the next day Laurent disappeared."
"We haven't seen or heard from him since," Tanya sighed. "And Irina has been depressed ever since he left."
"I'm sorry," Carlisle murmured. "We wouldn't have come if we had known."
"No," Tanya said firmly. "Like I said, you are always welcome and maybe having fresh faces around will help Irina."
"Would you like me to try and help?" Jasper offered.
"She'll get angry at you afterwards," Tanya sighed.
"I think I can handle that," Jasper smiled. "I am happy to try if you want me to?"
"Maybe, I'll let you know," Tanya nodded. "For now you should just avoid her. The last thing we need is two depressed people moping around and with your gift that is guaranteed to happen."
They were interrupted when the approach of two engines sounded and seconds later Emmett and Rosalie waltzed through the door. The Cullens jumped up and rushed to them and Tanya and Kate stayed back as they watched the happy family reunion.
"Jasper, you, me, wrestling match, outside now," Emmett smirked once they had all hugged each other.
"Can we get in the door first?" Rosalie laughed.
"You're on!" Jasper grinned and winked at Alice.
"Oh go on then," Rosalie sighed with a smile and Emmett leaned over and kissed her cheek before the two men raced outside.
"He has missed Jasper terribly," Rosalie admitted as she stepped up beside Alice.
"I think Jazz has been missing him too," Alice agreed. The sound of the two men wrestling filled the air and Alice and Rosalie linked arms and headed outside to watch their men.
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The first week the family were in Denali was spent catching up with each other and Tanya and Kate. Carlisle and Esme decided to slip away for their own hunting trip and promised to return in a few days. Tanya and Kate slipped into town to do some shopping leaving Jasper, Alice, Rosalie and Emmett on their own, if you didn't count Irina who still hadn't come out of her room to greet their guests. Emmett and Jasper were playing a game of chess on the coffee table as Rosalie watched when Alice walked into the room carrying her laptop.
"Rose, I've had some great ideas for your summer wardrobe," she grinned as she walked over and sat on the couch beside Rosalie, folding her legs under herself as she settled.
"Show me," Rosalie said enthusiastically and Alice flipped open the laptop and they were soon immersed in the world of fashion. Alice was clicking through some of her designs as Rosalie looked at the screen when suddenly the laptop began to slip from Alice's lap. Rosalie glanced at her sister and realised she was having a vision and grabbed the computer. She set it aside as Jasper glanced over and he quickly crawled over to kneel in front of Alice.
"Sweetheart, what do you see?" he asked as he clasped her hands in his.
Alice didn't answer him and Jasper cast a worried look at Rosalie before turning back to watch Alice. He became alarmed when he saw her forehead crinkle and a soft moan left her lips but she was completely oblivious to the others as she saw the vision.
Bella was standing at the top of a high cliff, looking down at the water. The expression on her face was sorrowful and she didn't seem to notice the rain beating down around her. She took a step closer to the edge and looked out across the sea, not looking down as she inched closer and closer to the edge.
She stood still for a moment as the wind whipped around her and took in a deep breath. She suddenly got a soft smile on her face and moments later she stood on her tiptoes and held her arms out and then she flung herself from the cliff.
"No!" Alice gasped, her eyes still glazed over and Jasper grabbed her hands worriedly.
"Alice, what do you see?" he demanded. Alice was still lost in the vision and didn't answer him although her body began to tremble.
Bella dropped towards the water fast and when she hit it her weight pushed her quickly into the depths. She seemed relaxed and then suddenly the currents caught her and the waves began to toss her and keep her pinned under the water. Bella was struggling now but the water continued to toss her mercilessly and she didn't try to swim, not even seeming to realise which direction to go to reach the surface.
She suddenly relaxed, like she had given up and then the water lifted her body and slammed her against the hard rocks hiding under its surface. Her body crumpled as it collided with the rocks and the air was pushed from her lungs, releasing bubbles into the water around her. Her entire body went slack and as she began to draw water into her mouth she began to float downwards, slowly sinking to the blackness of the ocean floor. The blackness flooded the vision and it was soon the only thing that was visible.
"Oh no!" Alice gasped as she ripped herself from her vision. Her eyes began to focus and she became aware of Jasper kneeling in front of her, gripping her arms worriedly, and Emmett and Rosalie standing behind him, their fear also obvious on their faces.
"What did you see?" Jasper asked again, knowing from her physical reaction it had been bad.
"Bella," Alice whispered. "She's going to kill herself."
"When?" Jasper demanded.
"Soon," Alice murmured. "She has made the decision and is already at the cliff where she will jump."
"Then it is too late to stop her?" Emmett asked.
"Yes," Alice dry sobbed. "I told Edward she would do something stupid, I told him something like this would happen."
"Maybe we should call her father?" Emmett suggested.
"No, it's too late," Alice sighed. "The vision was only seconds away, if she hasn't done it already now."
"Then there is nothing we can do," Rosalie pointed out, trying not to make her relief known. She was glad Bella was out of their lives but she wouldn't say it, knowing how much Edward and Alice loved her.
"I should go back to Forks," Alice whispered.
"Why?" Jasper demanded. "As you said yourself, it is too late."
"Someone should be with Charlie," Alice pointed out.
"I'm sure he has family and friends there," Jasper argued. Emmett glanced at Rosalie and nodded his head to the door and they slipped out silently to give Jasper and Alice some privacy.
"Maybe I want to grieve for her too," Alice pouted.
"It's pointless going back Alice," Jasper sighed.
"I want to go back," Alice said firmly, her voice clipped.
"And I don't think you should," Jasper said, equally as firm.
"I don't really care what your opinion is," Alice snapped nastily. "If I need to do this, I will."
"You will not," Jasper growled. "I forbid it."
"You what?" Alice gasped.
"I said I forbid it," Jasper said angrily, slipping into the dominant husband role he didn't take with her very often, especially not lately after everything they had been through. "I will not allow it Alice and that is final."
"Okay," Alice whispered meekly.
"I'm sorry I need to take this tone with you sweetheart," Jasper added, his voice still firm but a little softer with her now. "I only have your best interests at heart."
"I know Jazz," Alice murmured.
"So, it's settled then," Jasper said firmly. "You won't go."
"You said I'm not to," Alice nodded her face impassive.
"Would you like to hunt now?" Jasper asked, trying to soften his voice, sensing her hurt and sadness.
"Not yet Jazz," Alice sighed. "I want to have some time alone. I'll be up in our room. I am at least allowed to grieve for Bella privately aren't I?"
"Of course sweetheart," Jasper nodded, feeling bad for what he had said and done to her. Alice got up without another word and walked slowly up the stairs to their room.