NOTES FROM THE AUTHOR

+ If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, don't be afraid to give them :) +

+ Sorry for the several mistakes. English is not my first language +

CHAPTER FOUR

It's Beginning

Julie was more than happy to finally touch the ground. She didn't like it when her feet weren't on solid ground though she knew that nothing would happen to her even if she fell off the plane or something. Thomas was by her side as they walked out of the airport. It was cloudy that day and she was thankful for it. The black car that the Volturi had rented was waiting for them just outside.

"I shall drive." Thomas exclaimed as he quickly entered the car.

She started to count to ten in her mind to calm herself. If the Cullens didn't kill him; she would. She sat on the passenger seat and he started the car. Though horns were heard, he never once slowed down. She took that time to wonder how she was going to stop Thomas. She had never fought before. She was strong like any vampire, but she never had to battle before. What if she tried and lost?

"Shall we hunt before we reach the Cullens?" Thomas asked her. "Or maybe we could feed in Forks. Make them come out to protect those innocents they love so much."

She wanted to rip off his head right there. Couldn't he be more annoying? She couldn't believe he could feel such resentment towards a family he didn't know. Like if only Aro's words were enough to describe that family. Was she the only vampire there curious enough to ask questions? To give the benefit of doubt to anyone?

"Want the Volturi to kill you personally when we come back?" She exclaimed. "We keep a low profile."

"Touchy are you." He laughed. "Fine, I'm sure we can find some humans to hunt nearby."

An idea struck her at that moment. Surely, it was a long shot, but he seemed to be a man of challenges and she was sure he wouldn't turn down hers.

"How about we try something new?" She started. "A challenge of some sort."

That caught his attention immediately and he turned his head in her direction. She grinned happy of getting the response she wanted.

"And what would be the challenge?" He asked her.

"Let's hunt something new." She proposed. "Let's hunt like Cullens."

"Are you out of your mind?" He exclaimed. "Hunt stinky animals? No way!"

"Of course, only the strongest ones can actually accomplish this. I don't know what I was thinking offering you this." She replied shaking her head. "I guess Edward really got it all."

She waited a few seconds knowing that it would only take him a few more to react to what she had just said.

"Fine." He said. "We'll do it their way."

She stopped herself from laughing knowing that it would only irritate him more and though she was enjoying that, she didn't want him to kill the Cullens faster because of it. Her mind was racing through every possible plan to help the Cullens, but unfortunately, all of them would require one thing: Thomas' help.

Maybe before anything else, she ought to convince him that he is wrong about them and that Aro is lying to them. She knew that she said that she didn't want to try to make him change his mind, but they were getting closer to the Cullens and if she wanted to win, she'd have to take every possible chance she had.

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Bella, Edward and Alice had decided to go on with their classes. Since Alice saw no immediate danger and it would just bring attention on them if they just disappeared. None of them were at ease. Alice was often checking her visions, trying to get more of what she already had. Edward was keeping an eye on Alice's thoughts and he was also keeping an eye on Bella. He also checked the area, but besides his family, no other vampires seemed to be around.

"Maybe we ought to tell Jacob about these newcomers." Bella whispered to Edward as Mr. Varner was writing on the blackboard.

"Bella…" Edward started, annoyed.

"Look, he may not be your favourite person, but he IS my best friend and he IS capable of helping. Warning them might just be helpful." She argued, still in a whisper.

Edward didn't reply anything as he was trying to calm himself. He could just not stand Jacob Black. Surely, he would have to admit that the werewolves could be helpful, but they were not among their friends' list. And who knew what could happen if they got involved.

"We'll talk to Carlisle first." Edward stated.

Bella knew it was no hope to argue more with Edward. Him and Jacob were feeling the same towards one another and she was always stuck in the middle. None of them of course wanted to be the better person and try; they were both childish on that account.

The class ended and they were joined by Alice as the three of them walked towards the cafeteria. Bella noticed that Edward and Alice were having these little inside conversations which of course was probably about her, but none of them ever felt the need to tell her what they were planning to do of course.

Well, while they were doing that, she decided to do something on her own; she was going to contact Jacob. No matter how much he was mad at her, she knew he would never let her down. And she really believed that the werewolves had to know about these intruders. For once, Bella couldn't wait for Gym because then she would make her escape. Edward was going to be pissed for sure, but she'd deal with it later.

To distract her from her thoughts, she started talking with Angela, Ben, Mike and even Jessica. When the bell rang, everyone got up, except Edward and Alice.

"Aren't you coming to class?" Bella asked them as the others were already walking away.

"We'll go home to warn Carlisle." Edward answered her. "You stay here and we'll pick you up after school."

Usually, she would have argued with them to let her come, but this time, it was just making things easier for her plan.

"Alright." She replied.

Edward frowned at that, but the situation was too urgent for him to give it more thought. Bella leaned forward to kiss him on the lips and followed the rest of the students heading towards different classes. She was only inches away from her biology class when she decided to not wait until gym to go see Jacob. She caught Mike's glance and she gestured him to come over which he did without hesitation.

"Yes, Bella?" He asked.

"I have to go. Can you tell the teacher I felt sick and I had to go home?" She asked back.

"Sure. Is everything alright, Bells?" Mike questioned looking concern.

"Yes." She forced a smile. "Thank you Mike!"

And with that, she rushed outside the building and towards her truck. She knew she only had a few minutes to get out of there and reach La Push. She was scared that Alice's vision might focus on her suddenly and she couldn't let that happen. She needed to reach Jacob.

The Volvo never appeared behind her and she sighed of relief when La Push came into view. She knew that she wasn't really much liked now there, but she was ready to face their angry glares if she could talk to her best friend.

When she reached his house, he was already on the front porch as if he had expected her. Maybe, he didn't, but either way, she was happy that she didn't have to search for him.

"Bella?" He asked, obviously surprised of her visit.

She got out of the truck and hesitated before walking towards him. Was it right to hug him after what happened? She decided to go directly to the point.

"Look, I'm here to warn you." She started. "Alice had a vision about new vampires coming here."

"Are they after you?" He asked again.

"Isn't it why they are always here?" She sighed. "Anyways, I just wanted you to know so you guys be careful."

"Is it only for that you're here?" He went on.

"Jake, you know I miss you. You're my best friend and I miss hanging with you." She exclaimed. "But you two decided to play against one another instead of trying to be friends and you make it harder on me."

"Does your bloodsucker know you're here?" He went on with his investigation ignoring her last comment.

"No." She admitted. "I sort of waited that he had left to come here."

And she saw the grin on his face appear. The same one he had when they were just two best friends hanging out. He got closer and pulled her into his arms. She smiled and hugged him back because she never felt her life to be fully complete without Jacob in it.

"Thanks for the warning!" He finally said. "We'll keep an eye for any intruders."

"But don't fight them. I wouldn't want any of you to get hurt." She exclaimed pulling away.

Though she knew just how strong werewolves could be it still frightened her to think of them fighting vampires. He didn't answer once again to her comment and just asked her another question:

"Can you stay?"

"No, I have to go." She answered and saw his smile disappear. "But I'll be back."

"You promise?" He begged.

"I promise." She smiled before kissing his cheek and walking towards her truck.

And that was one promise she intended to keep. She didn't care anymore if Edward and Jacob couldn't get along. She needed her best friend in her life just as much as she needed Edward.