Hey, everyone. I know I'm a terrible liar. I said I would update in two days and it was more like four. Sorry. I was just struck by inspiration, and well when inspiration calls you had better answer. So this is sort of a combination of the original fourth chapter and some of that new inspiration. I hope you like it. Joelle

We headed down a path holding hands. I wondered what people watching us thought. I bet they thought we were a cute couple going on a hike. I wondered what they would think of us if they new what we were really going to do.

Suddenly Edward was pulling me through some trees. I laughed quietly to myself.

"Why are you laughing?" Edward asked still pulling me through a maze of tall trees.

"We just passed a whole horde of signs that said beware of Mountain Lions. Stay on the trail. And we are running off the trail to go and find mountain lions. I just think it's funny he."

Edward just looked at me. Then as if something had just clicked in his head he turned to look at me, "Are you nervous," he asked.

I thought about lying but now that Edward could read my mind I knew it would be point less, I didn't have enough strength to block him out right now, and I hated lying to him, "Well," I began trying to find the words, "I always mess up things , I'm klutzy, I just don't want to mess up,"

"Don't worry," Edward said trying to comfort me. He stroked my cheek and told me, "I love you. And everything will be fine. Besides you're about a hundred times stronger then a mountain lion now. You really have nothing to worry about. Trust me."

"I do." Was all I said and we walked a little further into the mountains.

We walked silently for quite some time and I just let Edward lead me further and further into the woods. I was becoming less and less nervous as we continued on. I knew Edward would protect me and I was actually a little excited to know I would be taking on a mountain lion.

"Okay we're getting close," Edward informed as soon as we reached a small clearing.

To my astonishment I could smell the mountain lions. I actually knew we were close. I was practically bouncing off the trees now.

"Edward,"

"Shh…Do you see it?"

I looked around and saw what he was talking about. A mountain lion, I think it was a male, was lying on the ground, behind some tall grass. He yawned, looked around and then lay back down.

"I see it," I said as quietly as possible.

"Go for it," he said.

I just turned and stared at him for a long time. He was staring at the lion and when he saw that I wasn't moving he turned and face me.

"What?"

"You want me to just go?" I hissed not able to believe the words coming out of his mouth.

"Look," he said sighing as if he had expected this, "you just have to go and kill it. I'll be right here; I'm not going to let anything happen to you."

"You are absolutely crazy," I said hearing my voice raise.

"Keep your voice down," Edward said smiling, "Look everyone started hunting, just like this. It helps if you remember you can't die."

"Fine," I said remembering the deer. I was not going to be weak. I tried to tell myself that it was just a little lion. But, it looked huge, and I was getting more and more nervous by the second. What was I going to do? 'Just do it,' I told myself. And slowly moved toward the lion.

I crouched down and crawled slowly. I tried to be very careful not to step on any sticks or any thing else that would make much noise. The lion slowly raised its massive head and I stopped dead. I closed my eyes and tried to steady my breath. He looked around and then put his head down. I exhaled slowly and moved closer.

As I got closer I could hear the lion's heart pounding and see the blood running through his veins. I licked my lips in anticipation. I was on all fours now, running like a dog toward the lion. I don't know how I knew to do this. I t was just instinct.

I leapt at the same time the lion, but I was much faster then him. He didn't stand a chance.

I drew my head back and dug my teeth into his neck. He twitched a little bit beneath me but eventually his body went limp and he died.

I drank happily until there was nothing left. And, I didn't spill a drop any where. I was very proud of myself.

Now I looked up to see Edward in all his glory leaning against a tree smiling over at me.

"I told you everything would be just fine, didn't I?"

"Yes, you did," I said, walking over to him.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" he said tilting his head in the direction of the lion laying alone in the clearing.

"What am I supposed to do with it?" I asked staring at the life less body. I really didn't want to touch it. I felt sort of bad for the poor thing. He never did stand a chance.

Edward, reading my thoughts, went over and threw the lion over his shoulder, "Come on," he said heading back into the woods, "I'll show what to do next."

We walked for a while smiling and talking, about nothing in particular, until Edward asked about Rosalie.

"So, earlier after you…"

"Ran into Carlisle," I finished for him.

"Yes," he said smiling at the memory, "Well, I know Rosalie was in the closet with you, but I couldn't quite make out what you were saying.

"You couldn't?" I asked puzzled.

"Actually, I was trying to focus on what Carlisle was saying."

"What was he saying?" I asked knowing that it must be important if he wasn't going to listen to a conversation Rosalie and I were saying.

"Nothing,"

"Liar,"

"I'll tell you later," his voice had developed that hard edge and I knew it was time to change the subject.

"We just talked," I answered his question.

"About…"

"Mostly about her wedding."

"You guys had a civilized conversation?" he sounded astonished, "No fighting, kicking, or screaming? I'm impressed."

"Is it really that hard to believe?"

"Actually, yes."

"Edward Cullen," I said in a motherly accusing tone.

"Think about it Bella, you guys have never really gotten along."

"It's not like I haven't tried in the past,"

"I know I'm just saying. I'm a little shocked that you guys are all of a sudden friends."

"Well, it's not like were best friends or any thing. We're just on better terms, now."

"Well, I for one am glad."

"Me, too," I said smiling up at him.

"And on top of it all Emmett owes me about a thousand dollars now."

"What, why?"

"We had this bet going. He said it would take you guys at least fifty years to be any where near friendly toward each other."

"Oh, really? And, how long did you think it would take us?"

"No longer then twenty five years."

"Thanks." I said sarcastically.

"Your welcome. We're here." He said suddenly stopping in front of a tree.

"Where is here?" I asked.

He dropped the lion on the ground with a large thud, "Lift up that tree," he said pointing to a slightly smaller tree next to the one he was standing in front of.

I walked over to the tree doubtful I would be able to lift it, and placed a hand on it and pulled up.

"Oh my God," I said a little louder then I probably should have, "I did it. I lifted the tree."

Edward just smiled enjoying my child like enthusiasm. Then he picked up the lion and threw it under the tree, "Okay, you can let it go."

I started to just drop it, but Edward grabbed it before it could hit the ground, "Gently," he smiled.

"Sorry," I said

"Okay are you ready to go home?"

"No," I said teasingly. Let's go watch the stars.

"Okay," Edward said now letting me lead the way.

There was no trail but I was feeling adventurous. So I started leading us through some trees and up a hill then down a hill. I really had no idea where I was going, but for some reason it felt right.

"Bella," Edward asked, "Do you know where we're going?"

"No, do you?"

"I have an idea. Do you?"

"Actually yah. And I think we should turn around."

"Why?"

"Bella come on. I know a good place to go watch the stars. I'll take you there."

"What aren't you telling me?" I don't know why, to this day I still don't know why, but I was getting angry with him.

"Nothing,"

"Stop lying to me." I yelled louder then any human should be able to.

Edward drew back slightly. Then he got upset and grabbed my arm, "Bella, you have to keep your voice down. Or this could be really bad."

In my head I was thinking why, why could this be bad? But something, a lot stronger then me was taking over now and what came out of my mouth was strikingly different.

"Edward, what the hell do you think your doing? Let me go." I ripped my arm free from his grasp and started running at full speed in the direction I'd originally been heading. The next thing I knew Edward after me screaming my name.

"Bella, stop,"

I thought he was going to catch me, but that more powerful thing was taking over now and I picked up speed. I was running so fast I was practically flying past the trees and then people.

Then I smelled it. It was a sweet intoxicating kind of smell. I stopped and tilted my head around trying to find the source of the scent. Then I fond it and I was off again. Running. I knew I shouldn't be but I didn't care it just smelled so good.

I had no idea where Edward was and I didn't care. I just had to get to the source of scent.

Then I saw him. He was alone sitting at the mouth of a creek sketching something, a bird I think.

I had completely stopped now to stare at him. He was cute. Not gorgeous but pretty cute. I walked up to him and just stood behind him.

"Oh," he said startled when he finally noticed my presence, "I didn't see you there."

I didn't say any thing. I was to busy listening to the rush of blood, go through his body.

"Do you need something," he asked smiling at me clearly looking me over, "My name is…"

But, he never had time to say any thing because by this time I was on him.

I covered his mouth, so he couldn't scream and I stabbed my teeth into his neck and began to drink.

He twisted and screamed into my hand. But to no avail. After about a minute it was obvious he was dead.

I heard Edward come out of the woods about two minutes later. He had lost my scent, but could smell the blood.

"Bella, what have you done?"

I turned to look at him, but I didn't say a word.

Okay, please, please don't kill me. I know it's horrible, Bella killed someone. I could hardly believe it myself, but I like it as a twist, please tell me how you feel. Be nice, I know I'm a horrible person, I do but, it'll be okay, well maybe you'll have to read and find out. Joelle