Jasper

Everything happened at once; the lights busted, the pictures cracked, and the windows exploded. Rosalie lunged, satisfaction and anger in her emotions. I moved to get in front of Bella since she was obviously out of control. Her wide eyes settled on Rose as Peter yelped in Spanish for them to stop.

My sister suddenly screamed, falling to the ground. Her mate was next to her in the next second, calling her name loudly as she started to convulse on the floor. Venom ran from her mouth and her eyes turned blank. Bella had obviously done it, her true powers showing. When I looked back at her, tears were running from her eyes. I could feel her intense pain. Her heart stuttered as I grabbed her arms to hold her still and her back arched off me.

Then, I smelled it.

Alice.

She was in the doorway, holding bags and looking at Bella in shock. Then, my mate went limp in my arms. I called her name profusely, hunching over her as I placed her petite form on the ground. She wasn't making a sound, not even breathing, but her heart was beating slowly. Every time I would try to touch her, my hands would slide off. Her shield wasn't letting me do anything.

Carlisle rushed over to beside her and I snarled, pushing her body beside mine. He helped up his hands in surrender, "I'm not going to hurt her, son. I just need to check her."

I growled again; I wasn't letting anyone near her. Alice decided to step forward and I stared at her curiously. She stopped a few feet away, her eyes glistening with tears she couldn't shed,

"I thought you were dead." Her voice annoyed me; too high and perfect. Not the low, strangely musical sound of Bella's, "I couldn't see you at all. It's like you disappeared."

"I'm perfectly fine." I sneered at her. Her eyes widened and she took a step back, but crouched down to my level.

"I was so scared. I've…I've missed you, Jazzy." She whispered, her hand reaching out to take mine. I could see the ring on her finger; it had my name engraved on it. I had taken mine off months ago. Alice grimaced when she noticed that and snatched her limb away.

"I said we could take a break." Her voice was harsh now. She glanced at Bella's still form with a look of resent and abhorrence, "Not you could go around fucking my best friend."

I expected Rosalie to say I told you so, but she was just regaining her sight, Emmett helping her off the floor. Esme was next to her side, speaking quietly in comfort. Carlisle was looking at Bella intently. Peter and Char were ready to break anything up, if needed.

"I don't care. I love Bella." I replied venomously. She gasped dramatically and so did everyone else, "It's too late, Alice." She let out a wail of pain, standing swiftly. Her face looked like she was having a tantrum. She fled the house, screaming like a banshee. I turned back to Bella.

Her eyes were open, but empty.

No life.

She was healing herself, I thought.

Rosalie coughed loudly, trying to catch her non-needed breath and grasping a hand to her unbeating heart, "What…what did that bitch do to me?" Carlisle peered at her.

"What happened?"

"It was just darkness. Nothing else. And it hurt…a lot." She whined, her hair falling over her face as she glared at Bella, "It was almost as bad as the change."

Bella groaned from the floor and my eyes immediately darted towards her. She blinked slowly at first then furiously, her eyes becoming the expressing orbs I loved. She grunted and I helped her sit up, "Ow…" She exclaimed in surprise and pain as her hand flew to her head. I chuckled and her eyes shot to mine, "Jasper…"

"Are you feeling okay?" I asked quietly, my hands falling onto her arms, checking for any injuries.

"I'm fine." She batted me away. Suddenly, her eyes opened wide and her mouth parted in shock, "Alice…! Alice! She was here! Where is she?"

I sighed heavily, "She left, darlin'."

She sprung out of my arms, narrowing her eyes at me, "What do you mean, 'she left, darlin'?" She impersonated me poorly. Peter snickered.

I decided to joke with her, "That was terrible. That doesn't even sound like me."

"Jasper…" Her threat hung in the air.

"You're in trouble."Charlottechided highly.

Peter turned to her, "Who has urine trouble?"

Charlotterolled her burgundy eyes and I turned back to Bella, "I told her it was over. She knows about me and you." Relief and fear clouded into her.

"An-And Edward?"

"He's still inJapan."

She breathed a sigh of relief, "Jasper, you have to talk to her."

My mouth set into a thin line, "Why?"

"Because she's your wife." She whispered, her eyes boring into mine.

"It doesn't matter. We're done." She huffed at my answer, frustration and sadness giving into her. Our family watched as we argued and I knew Bella wouldn't do this with me if I didn't go talk to Alice. She had tried to convince me constantly to go say something, but I denied.

"Go, Jasper."

"No."

"Go, or I'll go." I froze. Her eyes were steely and everyone held shock. Rosalie, victory. It was quiet for a beat, both of us not backing down until Peter stood up.

"Major, just go talk to the Tinker Bell. She's upset and your mate won't budge." He insisted. I stood without a word and left the house. It was easy to followAlice's scent. I found her next to a river, a small stream where fish played and children fed them. Right next to a park. She sat there, her pedicure feet in the water. She peeked up at me from her lashes and sighed.

"Thanks for coming for me." She whispered.

"I didn't come for you. I came for Bella." I replied bluntly. She whimpered at her friend's name, "I'm sorry, Alice."

She stared at me for awhile, her face wrinkled with sadness, "No, you're not."

"Yeah, you're right, but I am sorry I hurt you." I took her elegant hand in mine. She looked at them and pulled her limb away, crossing her thin arms, "Alice…"

"I hate you! How could you do this to me?" She shouted. I sent some calm her way as some humans glanced at us apprehensively, "I mean, we were perfect! We both loved each other and then you had to try and eat Bella, but I said I forgave you and wanted to take a break so you could work out your thirst! I didn't want you to fuck my friend! She's such a slut."

My anger flared, "Bella's not a slut. She felt bad about it. Didn't you see that?" I raised a brow.

Her eyebrows furrowed and she huffed, discomfiture coloring her face, "I-I didn't. I haven't been able to see Bella for awhile. Then, you just went blank one day and I thought I was hallucinating and I gave it awhile. But, when I saw Bella with you, I knew it was her fault, so I rushed down here before either of you could hurt each other."

"You're loosing your power?" Impossible. I've never heard of anything like that.

"No. I'm thinking it's Bella's shield. It's getting stronger and out of control. She needs you now more than ever. Stupid humans." She slowly raised her hand and removed the golden ring from her finger. She stared at it for awhile then flopped it into the water. It fell into the mud, disappearing from our sights.

…

Bella

My chest was empty. My back still hurt. And vampires sucked. I stepped into the warm car with Jacob. He had picked me up outside of the treaty line from the Cullen house. Peter and Char asked if I wanted a ride, but I declined. I didn't want any vampires right now. Jasper was still withAliceand I convinced myself they had gotten back together and I was inadequate. I was the one who pushed him away, and truthfully, I deserved it.

Jacob always made me feel happy so I decided to call him. I stepped into the warm Rabbit and was met with his famous, big grin, "Heeeeey." He greeted heavily.

"Hey." I gave him a weak, small smile. He frowned.

"What is it?"

I gave another smile, "Nothing, just vampire drama."

"Well," He completely understood, "I only have one more question." His face was deadly somber and it shocked me for awhile.

"What?"

"Do you have our mix jams tape?" He asked seriously, staring at the road.

I almost giggled, but followed his lead. I slowly brought up the small tape, looking forward as well, "I brought the mix jams tape." He started the car as I put it in. Rock music of the nineties blasted my ears and we both shook our heads around wildly.

"Let's hit it!" He crowed and we took off.

…

I didn't arrive home until ten and I was dead beat tired from hanging around Jacob and the wolves all day. My sore feet walked me to the kitchen to get some water. I drunk it down swiftly and wiped my hair away from my face. My thick bang tickled my forehead.

My doorbell rang and I groaned loudly when my shield flared. It was one of the vampires and my gut told me not to open the door. Probably Rosalie or Jasper. I sighed and drug myself over to the front entrance, slowly turning the gold knob.

When it opened, my mouth fell agape and my eyes probably looked like saucers. Who stood in the doorway was not anyone I expected for a long while. I stared into the golden eyes of the boy who broke my heart.

One name gasped from my suddenly dry mouth.

"Edward."