AU circa New Moon. The Cullens leave and Bella almost moves on, that is until she's captured and experimented on by the Volturi. Now a bad-ass hybrid with lots of issues, a new Bella returns home to find the Cullens are back and a certain former best friend who can no longer hide her feelings. Alice/Bella pairing. M for language, violence, and adult situations - Complete

Clary proposes a unorthodox method to get free cake.