Chapter 29: Magic & Mayhem Mystic Falls City Limits

[Charlie's POV]

Jasper decided to join us. He quietly leans up against the car waiting. He is here to give Emmett support and prove to Rosalie that the change is possible. I'm sure she will have many questions that only he can answer for her.

Emmett is pacing by the Welcome to Mystic Falls sign. I think he is more nervous about Rosalie's reactions to our offer for them to change. It means accepting a different family, away from the Cullens. Alice has Edward, Carlisle and Esme so wrapped up in her visions: I can't see us making an offer for them to switch from being non-crystalline vampires. So I can see why Emmett is nervous. Rosalie will have to make a difficult choice for the both of them: a new family versus Carlisle's family. Carlisle rescued her from a traumatic death. Esme has played a mother role for her. It will be a hard decision for Rosalie to make.

[Jasper's POV]

Rose has a problem with Bella wanting to change into a vampire. I tagged along with Emmett and Charlie so I can talk to her before she sees Bella again. I want her to see that there are other options for them. I am living proof that there is another way. I don't think she would fully believe Emmett's explanation, unless she has proof. I'm not planning on getting into the "magic' conversation, I will allow Charlie to cover that topic.

[Rose's POV]

My cell chimes with Emmett's tone. "Rose, I need you to drive and meet me outside of Mystic Falls City limits."

"Are you OK?"

"I am fine. I found Bella. Yes, she changed. I can explain more in person. She would be glad to see you again."

"Does she really want to talk to me?"

"I'm sure."

"I'll meet you at the border; I'm leaving now."

"I'll see you soon." Emmett disconnects. I gather up my bag and head out the door. I'm nervous about seeing Bella again. I never wanted to condemn someone to this life. My protests fell on deaf ears within the family. I never got to tell Bella my story or why I thought it would be a bad choice for her. Edward and Alice were determined to haul her into our lives without fully telling her what our life is really like. I am not sure why they tried to railroad the girl into choosing to be a vampire. Then not allowing her to complete the change in Arizona, when James bit her.

I am glad that I might have an opportunity to apologize to her for my previous attitude. It really hurt Emmett to move away from his 'baby sister' without telling her goodbye. Again Alice and Edward made decisions about how we handled a situation and overruled everyone else. Carlisle and Esme went along with their decisions. If Emmett wants to split from the Cullen family I'm willing to leave with him. He is my only priority now.

I can see Charlie Swan, Emmett and Jasper waiting for me by the 'Welcome to Mystic Falls' sign. I pull up behind my husbands' rental car.

Biloxi MS Courthouse

[Alice's POV]

I leave the courthouse. My next stop will be the library to check out their archives again. Esme ran into someone that knew me before I was turned. She passed on the information that I was born in Biloxi. I suddenly get a vision of Emmett deciding to call Rosalie. I see her talking on the phone with Emmett. He asks her to meet him by the Mystic Falls sign in Virginia. I see her pull over to park near the welcome sign and then nothing.

I pull out my cellphone, "Edward do you know why Emmett and Rosalie are interested in a place called Mystic Falls in Virginia?"

"Didn't you send them to Richmond to check out a car restoration body shop?"

"Yes, but what does that have to do with Mystic Falls? She saw the sign and started to pull over to the side of the road: then my vision stopped abruptly."

"Can you see Rose or Emmett now?"

"Nothing: it's like they are not making any decisions at all."

He puts me on hold for a minute: "I called both Emmett's and Rose's cellphones, both went immediately to voicemail. I'll call Jenks and see if he has any information, then I'll call you back."

I call my personal pilot and ask: "Jean, how soon can you arrange a flight to Richmond VA?" I need to find out why Emmett and Rose are so interested in Mystic Falls and why my visions about the two of them disappeared. They could be in danger.

Mystic Falls City Limits

[Jaspers POV]

Emmett glances nervously at me as Rose parks on the side of the road behind his rental car. "Don't look at me; I'm just here to back up your claims." He walks over to her rental. She rolls the window down.

"Emmett, what is going on?" She looks me over and back to her husband for an explanation.

"Rose, I discovered some things we need to discuss. Charlie and Bella moved to Mystic Falls a few weeks ago. When you said you saw Bella in Richmond, I did some checking and found out that the Swan's moved to Mystic Falls recently. I decided to drive here to check on the information I was given. They have an offer for us that I would like for you to think about."

Rose glances at me. I'm leaning up against Charlie's car. I'm in direct sunlight. She narrows her eyes at me. She looks over at Charlie. "Chief Swan it is good to see you again."

"Jasper why is your skin different from ours?" Rose was always observant and quick to ask questions.

I smile slightly at the question. "Pete, Charlotte and I went through a recent lifestyle change. I suggest we talk about this in a more private setting, if you are willing?"

She sighs. "I'll follow you. I want to know what's going on."