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Inspiration for this chapter: Switchfoot – This Is Your Life
DISCLAIMER - ALL CHARACTERS BELONG TO STEPHANIE MEYERS.
STORYLINE BELONGS TO ME.
I gasp as another of my visions comes to fruition, replying to Jasper mentally How do you feel about having a werewolf as a son-in-law because they've just imprinted on each other.
Jasper replies aloud as I figured he would, "I think Jacob has earned our trust enough to be trusted with our daughter."
"Yeah, well, it's just as well that the imprinting is only as her protector and nothing more right now. With everything else going on right now I don't know if I'm ready for her to be in love yet. I want her and Junior to have as much of a normal childhood as possible."
He agrees before tilting his head as we hear Carlisle call us for a family meeting just as Junior wakes up to see Jacob sitting on the bed next to him with Airic in his lap.
"Welcome to the family, Uncle Jacob. Are you coming with us?" Junior asks.
"Coming with you where?" Jacob asks standing up and turning to face Jasper and I with Airic in his arms as Jr jumps off the bed and runs to me, lifting his arms up.
I pick him up nuzzling his neck taking pleasure in his giggles as he grabs my head trying to push me away before taking his hands and placing one on my cheek and the other on Jaspers as he shows us, Edward glaring at me from the edge of the forest during the battle.
"Yes, baby. He's one of the reasons that we are leaving, but don't worry nothing is going to happen to us, our future will be a happy one" I say kissing him on his cheek as I motion for the others to follow me and we head downstairs for the family meeting.
We all gather around the dining table while Jacob plays with the children in the living room, I hear Airic and Jr giggle as Jacob howls for them. Turning my attention back to the dining room table as Alice asks quietly what I mean when I said "Your power is just beginning Alice and once you transition through your pain, you will understand what I am talking about."
"Alice, how much do you really know about your power? About where it comes from, how it came to be, do you remember anything besides the darkness from your childhood?"
"No, all I remember is darkness and then light when I woke up, I remember vaguely hearing voices and being in an asylum, but truly nothing else."
"Alice, what would you say if I told you that I know where you came from and that you are descendant from a long line of seers?"
"What!?" Alice gasps as the rest of the family inhales in shock.
"Remember what I told you, about your visions being a part of who you are as a person? Each person makes their own decisions and the consequences of the decisions cause a ripple effect in the rest of their life. When you decided to start manipulating your visions, they stopped becoming true and then they stopped coming altogether, didn't they?" I ask softly.
"Yes, I stopped having real visions long before you came. What I did get was glimpses of scenes but nothing solid, I thought it was because I was losing my power but it never occurred to me that it was due to my manipulation of them until both you and Jasper mentioned it."
I get up and walk over to sit by her, "Take my hand" I tell her as I show her a bit of her past.
Alice sitting on the floor next to an old woman in a rocking chair surrounded by women who are in a semi-circle, each projecting an image above their heads for the others to see, then the woman reaches down to touch Alice who project the image she is seeing for the women to see.
Alice as a teen watching from the semi-circle as a woman is judged for manipulating her visions for her own benefit.
Alice watching as another woman steps forward from outside the circle, chanting a spell as she grasps the woman's head between her hands projecting the true images above her head for all to see.
Alice weeping as the older woman in the rocking chair whispers "Use your gift to help people, don't be like your aunt who manipulated those around her to get what she wants."
"Please don't leave me Gamma, I need you, momma does not understand my gift and she thinks I'm evil. I don't know what will happen with you gone."
"Everything will turn out right in the end, my little seer. I see great things in store for you, but you must have faith even in your darkest times."
"Have faith, my little seer" the older woman whispers as she fades away leaving Alice weeping with her head in the older woman's lap.
Alice arguing heatedly with her mom and dad as she struggles to get away from the orderlies who are holding her back while her parents look at her once more before turning their backs on her and walking away.
Alice screaming, "Please don't do this! MOM! DADDY! PLEASE!" as the orderlies wrestle her to the ground wrapping her in a straight jacket before dragging her away to a padded room.
Alice strapped to a chair undergoing electro shock therapy as the doctor stands by ordering the voltage increased.
Alice rocking herself back and forth staring out the window at nothing whispering to herself, "Gamma, Gamma the visions" as her parents stand behind the window listening to the doctor tell them that their treatment is working.
Alice being watched by a vampire, not noticing another walk up forcefully pulling him away and arguing with him.
Alice being led away by the gentle vampire to an old abandoned house where he bits her, Alice waking up to the light whispering 'Jasper' as she looks around.
Letting her hand go, I wrap my arms around her as she bursts into tears seeing what her life was like before she became a vampire, how loved she was by her grandmother who protected her from her mother and father – who didn't believe in the old woman's gift.
"Alice" I say softly, "I can help you if you'll let me. I know what it's like to be lost and alone with no one to believe the things that you see. I know what it's like to be hurt by the ones that claim to love you. But it doesn't have to be like that, you've been led astray – whether by your own actions or those of another but I can help you return to the path you are supposed to be on."
Alice looks up at me as the family sits in silence listening to us, knowing that we will include them when the time comes.
"Would you like to see what your life was supposed to be like?" I ask gently as she nods with tears shimmering in her eyes.
I grasp her hands in mine, place my forehead against hers whispering, "This is your life, are you who you want to be. This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be. Don't close your eyes to what your future could be. Yours could be a beautiful future, if you want it" before showing her the vision from when I first met her.
Alice standing next to an older woman who steps forward 'Welcome, my child we've been waiting for you.'
Alice sitting on the ground, meditating with a group of older women in a circle as she is cleansed of her bad negativity, which is the beginning of her journey of self discovery towards the future she is supposed to have.
Alice standing in the middle of the circle of women with her head thrown back as a woman stands behind her chanting as she helps cleanse Alice completely.
Alice as she stands next to another vampire introducing him to the family as Alessio, as he smiles shyly with golden eyes.
Alice being welcomed back with open arms whilst I pull her into a hug while the family watches from the sidelines smiling at us as Jasper comes forward to pull her into a hug and welcome the new addition to the family.
Alice as she kneels down in front of my children, Airic and Jr. who smile at her before welcoming her back with hugs and kisses, while she smiles with tears shimmering in her eyes.
Alice and I standing in a wedding store looking at wedding dresses while Jasper and Alessio talk amicably in the chairs behind us waiting to be fitted for tuxedos.
Alice pulls back gasping before asking, "When do I leave?"
I giggle, "Not until after we meet with the Volturri and not before I can strengthen my shield to include you while you are away. I need to perform a spell that will make you invisible to vampires so that you can take your journey in peace without complications from Edward."
"Thank you so much Bella" Alice whispers fervently as she hugs me again.
"Everyone deserves a second chance to change, even vampires" I say sincerely looking at Jasper who sends me a wave of love, appreciation and gratitude.
"I can start you on your journey but it's up to you whether or not you want to take it, just know that opportunities like this only come once in a lifetime. I believe with the right amount of guidance and family support, you will be fine. You still have to work on gaining everyone's trust back, especially the trust of your family members" I say glancing up at Rosalie who smiles tentatively at Alice.
"I don't know if things will ever be back to where they were before Alice, but I'm willing to give it a try for the family. I've never had a family like this one before, my human family was nothing compared to the love and support that I have here, when you…when you hurt Jasper I had to stop myself from killing you. You damaged my image of the sister that I thought you were and broke up the family we have worked so hard to keep together."
Looking down at Emmett's hand as he entwines their fingers she sniffles, "I thought you believed in this family as much as I do and when you broke Jasper's heart it was like you were breaking mine as well. Then Bella came along and light shined in his eyes, so brightly" she whispers in awe, "I see that light when Emmett looks at me, the same as when Carlisle looks as Esme."
"It was only after I got to know Bella and she told me about the vision she had of Emmett and I……." she trails off as she looks up at Emmett.
Carlisle looks between Rosalie and I asking, "What vision was that?"
Rosalie giggles and Emmett grins widely as I smile and say, "You'll find out tonight Carlisle."
Rosalie starts bouncing up and down in her seat as I ask, "Are you guys ready?"
Emmett drapes his arm around Rosalie kissing her on the head as he says quietly, "Yes, we're ready."
But before Carlisle or Esme can ask again what they meant Rose interrupts, "Let's not digress. Alice I will eventually forgive you for damaging our family, but what I didn't expect was for you to fall for the bullshit that Edward spouted to you. I don't want to know why you did it, just that you will never do it again."
Alice glances at me and as I smile she replies, "Don't worry Rose, it won't happen again and I won't push you to forgive me, I have to work on forgiving myself first."
Rose looks at Alice for a moment in silence before saying quietly, "Something tells me you really mean that, and like Bella says everyone deserves a second chance." Then her usual sneer makes its appearance, "DON'T FUCK IT UP!"
Alice looks down at her hands whispering, "I promise Rose, I realize how truly messed up the things I did were and I can't take them back but I can make sure that I don't make the same mistakes again."
Rose gets up coming around to sit down next to Alice as she reaches out and hugs her, "I'll make sure you don't Alice."
Esme and Carlisle smile watching the two of them hug, knowing that the first step has been made is fixing the damage that has been done, they also realize that it's time for a change since the family can not truly return to the way things were before.
As Rose returns to sit beside Emmett, my eyes blank and my head tilts back as I gasp watching the visions that are flashing through my head.
Edward is going to the Volturri to seek help in breaking the spell. They'll be surprised to see him in the state he's in, more so because they've never come across a vampire with his soul intact and they will want to know the story about what happened.
They're not disappointed in his threat to kill Charlie, but more concerned about a witch who is able to place such a spell on a vampire. They find it disturbing and unconventional and will be coming to see Bella, Edward also tells them about her being pregnant and they want the babies to see what kind of power they might have.
They'll come under the façade of friendship because of Carlisle but when Bella refuses to join them as well as protecting her babies; they don't take the news very well
"Bella?" Jasper asks concerned hearing my gasp and realizing that I am having a vision.
Coming out I state, "Edward is going to the Volturri to seek help in breaking the spell. They don't care that he threatened Charlie, but are concerned because of the spell."
"They'll be coming to see us, mainly to evaluate me and they want the children because of the power that they wielded while I was pregnant with them. Edward does not know that I gave birth, so the information he is giving them is not really current news. However, they will not take kindly to my refusing to join them."
"We can't let them meet us here; they will destroy the town in their anger. We should move to…..Colorado or Nevada. Somewhere with as little population as possible, live in the forest, I would love to learn to ski, Esme could redecorate, Carlisle you could take some time off, spend time getting to know your grandchildren, Emmett and Rosalie will need the time to get their own place set up as will Jasper and I. I have also included a section for Jacob to live in so he has his own space to live in as well."
Seeing Esme and Carlisle about to protest I quickly continue, "Don't worry, you'll understand when I finish. The redecorations that I have in mind will include space for everyone but with connections to the rest of the house, I also think we should include some sound proofing material so that everyone is given the privacy that they need. As soon as I get the time I will put the ideas that I have down on paper so that you can see them. I think you will be proud of what I came up with Esme and you will still be able to put your touches to everything."
"That's not a bad idea Bella, but first we must decide what to do about Forks," Carlisle says looking around the table.
"It's already taken care of," I reply softly feeling Jasper tighten his grip on my hand reassuringly.
"What do you mean?" Rose asks softly before Carlisle or Esme can.
"As soon as I take care of…Charlie's house and collect some things I will be placing an invisibility spell on Forks and its inhabitant. They'll be invisible to all vampires except for us. They werewolves will be included and they'll still be able to protect the town as well as the surrounding areas," I say finally looking at Jacob whose anxiety level I can sense across the table.
"Jacob, you don't have to go with us but you are welcome in the family as long as you want," I say quietly, "I know the pack will be wanting you to stay as they second Alpha as well as needing to be near your imprintee, although she would be just as welcome as you are."
Jacob looks down at Airic who smiles up at him and giggles as he replies, "The pack already has one Alpha and my place is now a protector for Airic. I won't leave her side willingly, but I will discuss with Asha and see if she wants to come with us."
Both Jasper and I smiled feeling the sincerity of those words while Esme's eyes tear up knowing because of her prodigal first son we are moving quicker than they would usually. But that also we may never be able to come back to Forks anytime soon.
By the time we finished out family meeting it was close to 11pm and Carlisle had to head to the hospital where he will find out about my vision regarding Rose and Emmett.
Jacob went to spend some time with his pack and his father to let them know about his decisions on leaving with us, as well as arranging a meeting to sit down and discuss blanketing Forks.
Jasper and I spend some time hunting and making love under the stars in the meadow near the waterfall. Cherishing the moment of our alone time before we are needed back at the house.
Emmett and Rose went back to their room to spend some time together before they new bundle of joy arrives in a few hours.
Esme agreed to watch Airic and Jr for Jasper and I while we hunted and spend some time together. Although I think it was mainly because she didn't want to spend too much time realizing the damage that her first son caused and she also needed the opportunity to soak in the love of her grandchildren. Airic and Jr kept her from falling into a deep depression about Edward, which I am glad for.
Carlisle POV
As I was pulling up to the hospital my senses picked up the scent of blood in the air as I walk towards the doors of the ER and just as I get closer I see a box off to the side. Just as I inhale again I hear the sound of a weak cry and I rush over to lean down and look into the box to see a baby bundled up in a pink blanket.
"Rose" I whisper out as I realize exactly what she was talking about, so instead of heading into the ER I pick up the baby, box and all, and rush back to my car. As I start the car I call in and let them know that I am going to be a couple hours late as I speed out of the parking lot and towards home to deliver a very special gift to my daughter.
As I pull up to the house I see Bella and Jasper looking out of the living room window smiling at me as I pull the box out of the car and walk up to the house. As I walk through the door I see Rose and Emmett standing at the top of the stairs while Bella and Jasper, Esme and Alice come in from the kitchen carrying Airic and Jr.
Before I can say anything Airic replies, "Auntie Rose Cat's here. I can't wait to play with her."
Rose gasps as she rushes down the stairs to Carlisle who's smiling hugely as he puts the box down on the table and picks the baby up to place her in Rose's arms.
"I understand now" he says as he steps back to watch.
Rose is cradling the baby in a pink blanket as Emmett grins with his arm around her shoulder and the baby's cooing at him so he reaches down to slip a finger into her tiny hand. He grins as she grips one of his fingers, "Catarina Rose McCarty," Emmett whispers as Rosalie looks up at him eyes brimming with unshed tears.
"Cat" she whispers as she looks at Airic who just grins widely.
Jasper POV
It took us a month to leave Forks, because we wanted to give Jacob as much time with his father and his pack as he needed. Having Jacob with us would always give us a link to the La Push pack here in Forks and it would also give Sam and Billy the chance to know that he would be well taken care of.
Airic and Jr had them wrapped around their little fingers as well as their grandparents.
It took Bella a full day to blanket Forks with the spell, only because she wanted to tear down Charlie's house first. It was a spectacular sight to behold as she froze the entire town while tearing Charlie's house down with a tornado. We also wanted to have time to have a memorial for Charlie, Marco and Embry for their sacrifices.
When people came by the next day it was to the sight of an empty lot with the ground already tilled and waiting for planting. Bella had decided to build a garden and a park in place of the house so that the memory of what actually happened would not haunt the town. She didn't want the town to have a constant reminder of the darkest day of her life.
The day before we left the memorial statue and park were done. Everyone helped out and Esme was glad for the work because it kept her mind occupied with a distraction that she needed.
Carlisle and I have discussed her not coming to terms with everything that's happened and Bella whispered to me that maybe she should be taken to Isle Esme for some alone time to help. I mentioned this to Carlisle and he agreed to speak with her during the car ride up to Colorado.
Ah Colorado, we found the perfect piece of land with a nice house already built on it, making the additions to the house easier to put on, even Jacob would be able to get his own space.
Today, the day before we leave, we are spending it at the new park. There will be a memorial being held there, with a monumental stone in remembrance of Charlie and his service to the town. The whole town came out even everyone from the reservation to pay their respects to Charlie; I heard a few wondering who Embry and Marco were and Bella explaining that they were two boys that were attacked by the same animal that got Charlie. It was the best explanation that could be given under the circumstances.
Finally it was just family left and a few members of the pack, Billy and Jacob spent time off to the side saying their goodbyes since we would be leaving early in the morning. Bella saw them talking and walked over to hand Billy a phone, telling him that we added him to an account so that he could keep in touch with Jacob at any time that he wanted. Billy had tears in his eyes as Bella reached down to hug him, whispering that she would take care of Jacob as best as he would let her, Billy laughed realizing that she was trying to break the tension but also realizing that she spoke the truth.
Bella had already explained the blanketing spell to the pack and Sam expressed his appreciation for her caring nature, realizing that she would not have just left without taking care of the town that her father called home.
We all came to stand around the monument erected for Charlie, hugging and expressing our goodbyes before going our separate ways knowing the this may be the last time we all see each other for awhile, however content in the knowledge that friends and extended family has been formed out of tragedy, which is a bond that will never be broken.