"Savages." Rosalie hissed, glaring at the men as they eyed her wearily.

"Rose". Carlisle muttered, his eyes scanning over the small group.

"Carlisle I think-" Edward began as Carlisle shook his head.

"I know Edward." He whispered, his amber eyes narrowing.

The two groups eyed each other carefully, both frozen in their defensive crouches. Whispers broke out among the two humans humans, as they nodded at Rosalie. Emmett let out a low grunt, glaring at the men fiercely.

Carlisle took a deep breath, exaggerating the movement as to look more human. He watched as one of the men, the leader by the looks of it, clenched a small leather pouch that hung around his neck. Raising his hands cautiously, he watched the men tense and fall silent, fingers pressed on the triggers of the rifiles of the other two. "Excuse me," He said hesitantly glancing at Edward and Emmett as they pressed closer to him, pushing Rosalie to the back. "You needn't be alarmed. We don't mean you any-"

"Be silent"! The leader said, his dark eyes narrowing, the wrinkles at the corners tightening.

Emmett leaned against Carlisle, as the two other men tensed.

"Save your breath demon". One of the other men spat, his eyes floating over to Edward. "Don't try to charm us with your lies". He growled as Emmett clenched his fists.

Carlisle was silent, his eyes briefly flashing from Edward to the leader of the group. 'There isn't any point in lying Edward'. He thought as Edward's eyes narrowed. 'They know'. A soft hiss escaped Edward's lips as he closed his hands at his sides.

'What about Jasper? You think he knows about these guys'? Emmett thought suddenly as Edward nodded, gesturing that he understood his distress.

"You're on our land." The man barked, jarring their attention back to him. "Your kind is especially not welcome."

"Our kind"? Emmett hissed as Carlisle threw his hand out.

"Listen.." Carlisle said cautiously, his body stiffening. "We dont mean any harm.. We aren't like.. Others you may have met".

One of the men in the trio scoffed, his head shaking back and forth.

"At any rate". The leader said, throwing up his hand to silence the other man. "We aren't taking any chances". The men behind him began to phase, their bodies quivering and eyes rolling back in their heads. Rosalie pressed against Emmett's shoulder, her fingers weaving through his.

"Carlisle". Edward said shakily as Carlisle nodded.

"Stay calm." Carlisle cautioned, his hand trembling at his side. "We will try to avoid confrontation as long as possible".

Edward looked back at the men wearily, watching their bodies form into that of wolves. Their emotionless eyes turned sharply to him, locking on his face. Their thoughts were filled with silent discussions as their paws thudded on the grass. Edward felt himself trembling, despite the calm demeanor he tried to portray. In his mind he could hear Jasper and Alice's frantic thoughts, their voices calling out to him. 'Where are they'? Jasper's voice screamed. 'I can't see anything. I don't.. I can't.. Oh Edward please show me something..' Alice muttered softly.

So they were truly alone in this. If Alice couldn't see any visions this precarious situation could only get worse. And hopefully Jasper wouldn't jump to any conclusions otherwise this could get violent quickly.

"Come with us." The man muttered as the wolves closed around the family.

"Stay calm Ed." Carlisle whispered in his ear. "We cannot do anything rash." He said as they started walking, escorted by the wolves. "Obviously he knows they have the upper hand, that's why he's so confident."

"But if we allow them to think that they have control then we are stepping into a trap." Emmett said softly.

"Besides there's more of us". Edward said glancing at the wolves who watched him intently.

"We can't do anything right now Ed." Carlisle whispered shakily. 'Let's at least hope they do not become aware of Jasper and the girls'.

Edward felt his hope drop into his stomach as the thought of his family members being ambushed flashed in his mind. Jasper was strong, but by no means would he be able to take on these wolves. And Alice, as strong as she is she was just so small; And her not being able to see for whatever reason would only further hinder her. And Esme... He couldn't even bring himself to think of her.

He glanced up as they reached a small clearing, a large wooden pyre in the center.

"Dammit.. They mean to kill us after all". Emmett whispered as Rosalie scoffed.

"I won't go down without a fight." Rosalie hissed glaring at one of the hulking wolves to her right.

The man stopped beside the pyre as another human came from the trees and lit the giant tower. Everyone stood tense, ready for the approaching fight. But Carlisle shocked everyone by stepping forward, his hands dropped at his sides submissively.

"I know that you may have your suspicions.." He spoke to the two giant wolves and their human leader. "And you are obviously aware of what we really are." Carlsile took a deep breath, his adam's apple quivering slightly. "But I honestly speak the truth when I say we mean you no harm." He looked at the leader carefully as the man remained silent. Taking another breath, he continued. "Our family is different from others of our kind.. We have taken a vow to stave off killing humans, and we have held true to that for many years." He placed his hand carefully on his chest, looking into the eyes of the great beasts who stood snarling at him. "I myself have not killed for centuries, and I have asked the same of my family. We are peaceful, and only mean to exist in that manner. We do not start meaningless territory battles, and claim no land as our own with the exception of our home. We just ask that you spare our lives and believe me when I say, no harm shall come to you or any of your people."

Everyone stood in silence, only the crackling of the embers and the swaying of the tree branches filled the air. Many minutes passed as the human leader seemed to think on Carlisle's words.

"Your kind is untrustworthy, and angels of deception and death." He said sharply as Carlisle nodded.

"That is true. But I only speak the truth, and my word is good."

"The penalty for killing on our land is death." The man muttered, motioning the pyre behind him as the orange flames licked the air. "I cannot let demons roam freely."

"As I have said before.. We do not kill, nor do we condone others of our kind killing."

The man suddenly smirked, his tan face contorting. "Not as if any of them could get away with it." He said as the wolves seemed to snicker in agreement.

"I am sure." Carlisle whispered looking at him smoothly. "Please. I only ask that my family be spared.. Let us leave this place, and never again shall we step foot among these trees again".

The man considered it silently, as the wolves paced in anticipation. Emmett closed his arm protectively around Rosalie, hissing at one of the wolves who ventured too close to her. Edward stood in silence, still hearing Alice and Jasper's frantic thoughts which were now coupled with Esme's worrying ones. His eyes snapped back to the man and he unconsciously snapped his tongue against his teeth.

"If you are to be spared, know this.." The man said slowly, his dark eyes narrowed. "No blood shall be slain by your hand or any others of your kind. If but one human shall be killed as a result of your presence, you and your little blood sucking clan shall be slain without discretion or hesitation".

"Agreed. Never shall we pass into your lands, or let a human be slain". Carlisle extended his hand carefully as the man disregarded it.

"And tell your blond scout we are watching him as well.." The man muttered as Carlisle pulled his hand back with a nod.

A moment passed as the wolves backed away, clustering closely to their leader.

Carlisle, Edward, Emmett and Rosalie backed away, gliding further from the flaming prye.

Suddenly the man transformed as well, taking the shape of the largest wolf and joining the pack. In a mass of fur the pack dispursed, disappearing into the dark trees swiftly.

Carlisle took a long breath, his blonde eye lashes brushing his cheeks. "Let's get back to the others... Quickly". He muttered as everyone nodded, sprinting into the trees, without a second of hesitation.

Thank you thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed, ff story'd, pm'd and so on. It is so supportive and greatly appreciated. I'm trying my very best to become a better writer and I think as time goes on I will. But all of your support is so so appreciated. Thank you so much again.

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'Goodbye my lover.'

Also if you want to read another one of my Jasper stories check out 'A second chance at living'. Which tells the tale of Jasper's birth into darkness, all the way up till his meeting the Cullens.

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