I originally wasn't going to put in anymore about when Edward and Gerald met beforehand, but it has been requested so I will add it. I'm going to put it as a little flashback in this chapter. By the way, I have a bit of a clothes obsession, so if I mention an outfit at all, it's in my profile.

Chapter 9 – The Past, Present, and…Oh Crap!

AbPOV

We got back to the house about 5am. I ran upstairs to shower and change. While Bourbon Street was a lot of fun, you inevitable felt gross by the time you got home.

I ran the water as hot as it could go. I liked the way the hot water seemed to warm up my skin to an almost human temperature. I washed my hair with my favorite raspberry scented shampoo and conditioner and the rest of me with body washed that smelled like lotus flowers.

I didn't bother applying any makeup because I was going to be so covered up today that no one would be able to see me. I dressed in jeans, tunic, and casual boots. In order to hide myself from the sun's rays; I added a scarf, gloves, sunglasses, and a wide brimmed hat.

I still had about 30 minutes before I had to go to the airport, so I decided to go downstairs and see what everyone was up to. Since I had more than enough space in the mansion, the family checked out of the hotel and decided to stay here.

In the living room, I found Emmett, Jasper, and Edward playing with my PS3. It looked like they were playing Gears of War, I couldn't be sure though. Rosalie was curled up on the couch behind Emmett and playing with his dark curls. I guess she had forgiven him for last night.

In the kitchen, Bella, Reneesme, and Alice were talking about nothing in particular. I sat on the stool and joined them for a few minutes before I went to see what the rest were up to.

I found one of the sweetest sights on the back porch. Reneesme was asleep on Jacob's arm on the huge porch swing. Jacob was awake and watching her sleep. A slight breeze picked up an auburn curl and Jacob caught before it could land on her face. He twirled around his finger for a moment before he gently kissed the lock and placed it back behind her ear.

I remembered that on the shopping trip so long ago, when Demetri did something so similar. I walked away to give them their privacy.

I realized it was almost time to leave, so I went into the library to retrieve my purse. I was almost surprised to find Carlisle in there. A few of my books were on the table and Carlisle was obviously trying to light the fireplace. He wasn't very good at it.

I surprised him by causing a small flame to light far away from his hand. He jumped back and spun around to look at me.

"Sorry," I said. "Couldn't resist."

He smiled and nodded at me as I lit the fire from across the room.

"Thank you," he said.

"No problem. Reading anything interesting?"

"Just some of the scientific journals you had in here. That's not a problem is it?"

"No, not at all, help yourself. I just came in to get my purse so I can go get Gerald from the airport."

"I guess that explains the mummy look."

I laughed in spite of myself. "Better a mummy than a disco ball."

"True."

I grabbed my purse and left Carlisle to his reading. I said by to everyone and got into my other, less conspicuous car. Okay, maybe the dark blue Lamborghini Diablo was any less conspicuous, but it did cost slightly less than my Vantage.

I sped down the freeway and pulled into the airport at 8:02am. Gerald was already there and slid into the front seat. The door had barely closed before I was speeding away.

"So how was your trip?" I asked.

"Unsuccessful."

I looked sideways at Gerald. His long blonde hair was pulled back into a ponytail which emphasized his high cheekbones. He was clearly frustrated that he hadn't found any new recruits to aid us in our cause.

"Well, cheer up old man. I found some help."

His eyes got so big I thought they would roll right out of his head. "Who?"

"I found my brother, Edward. He and his family are willing to help."

I didn't think it was possible, but his eyes got even wider. "You're brother is alive?"

"Well, no more than we are." I quickly told him everything that had happened in the past few days.

"I don't remember meeting anyone named Edward."

"He said you guys only crossed paths briefly. He caught your image in my mind and made the connection. When I had mentioned you earlier he must not have caught it."

"So how many do we have to help us now."

"Between you, me, Demetri, our mystery man, Raymond, Simone, Kaila, and the Cullens; that makes 16."

"Do realize what this means Abs?" I really hated that nickname.

"We can do this."

"We can. This is more than I ever dreamed of. I had only been hoping for 2 or 3 more. We can do this, we can win."

We both sat in happy silence all the way back to the house.

As we walked into the house everyone gathered in the living room. Edward and Gerald looked at each other. I could almost see the wheels turning in Gerald's head as he took in Edward.

"I remember you know," he said. "You've obviously changed your eating habit since we last met."

I raised my hand in the air. "Anyone care to fill the rest of us in?"

Flashback

March 27, 1931 (A/N: I realized in the previous chapter I said that they met in the forties. That doesn't work out with the timeline in the books, my bad. So, I fixed it here.)

GPOV

I had heard of someone killing criminals up in Baton Rouge. I left Abigail to keep a watch over New Orleans and headed north to check it out. While I didn't really care if a vampire was feeding on the sleaze of the world, I just didn't want it in New Orleans. It took me years to establish my reputation down there and I didn't want anyone messing it up by hunting in mine and Abs's city.

I finally picked up the scent trail and it led me right to the vampire in question. He was leaning up against the brick wall of a building, in the shadows of an alley. The way he was watching the people walk by the alley, out on the main stretch, led me to believe he was looking for his next meal.

"I am," he said.

It took me a moment to realize that the vampire had read my mind. I quickly locked away all thoughts of Abigail, Demetri, and the Volturi.

"Is there a reason you are just standing there watching me?" he asked.

"I wanted to make sure that you have no intentions of taking you activities south to New Orleans."

"I have no desire to invade your hunting grounds. Have no fear; I will respect your territory."

The vampire turned around to face me then. Something about his features seemed vaguely familiar but I couldn't place it.

"We've never met," he said.

"I didn't think so. I will leave you alone now."

I headed back to my city, but the familiarity of his face would haunt me for years to come.

End of Flashback

AbPOV

"I can't believe I didn't figure it out," Gerald said. "You looked familiar because you kind of look like Abigail." He smacked his forehead with his hand.

"Don't worry Gerald," I said. "We don't look that much alike."

He just gave me a droll stare.

And then two things happen simultaneously, Alice eyes spaced out in a vision and Gerald received a text message from none other than our mystery man.

As Gerald stared at the phone, Alice came out of her vision. I looked to both of them and Gerald handed me the still open phone.

After I read it, my knees gave out and I fell to the floor. Edward ran to me a pulled me into his arms while my body was wracked with dry sobs. I heard Gerald whisper to the rest of the room. "Demetri's been found out."

I know, cliffhanger, I'm mean. The next chapter will start Demetri's point of view starting with the events of New Moon where he meets Edward the first time till it intersects with where we just left off. I may just get it up tonight. Please feed my addiction and review.