Thank you for all the wonderful reviews! Since I won't be going on a ranting bitch fest I can actually answer some reviewers for chapter as well as pretty much thank everyone who reviewed to Chapter 13 personally. I don't do this all the time, but I try to make a point of doing it at least once (The personally thanking everyone part, I do answer questions if someone asks almost every chapter).

teamjacobrulez: You were my first reviewer for chapter 13, thank you! Thank you for the thought of promoting my stories, I'm glad their worth it. I don't mind the number reviews I get; though it is nice knowing people are reading and enjoying the story, I write because it makes me happy and I'll never be bitter over the amount of reviews I do receive. I'm thankful for every single one of them they keep me inspired.

Bellawish2b: I know, right? I thought the exact same thing when I was done with this chapter. I didn't even think about what Nikel was going to say I just started typing and decided to see where it led me. All I have to say is Wow, Nikel is way angrier than even I thought. Thank you for the review.

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Kenwick: I can honestly say I hope I don't kill anyone off either. I never really try to, but sometime the characters decide it's their time to go (that's what happened in my story Tortured Soul). The characters lead me in my stories and at times I finish a chapter going wow, what just happened? Haha! Thank you for the review!

patch138: Thanks for the review! Nikel is personally my favorite, too (that's why he's been in every single one of my Twilight stories). All my characters are usually based off someone in my real life to some degree at least but for the life of me I can't figure out who Nikel is based off of. When I do finally figure it out I'm going to kidnap that person forever.

WhisperInTheRain: Edward totally got what he deserved in my mind, haha. I know poor Zach; if only he was smart enough to know not to go play around in the woods alone when there are evil vampires around. Thanks for the review!

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This chapter is kind of a lull compared to what happened in the last chapter I wanted to get the poll in so I couldn't start the fighting just yet. This chapter sort of sets up the future chapters and the ending, so sorry if it drags a little it was necessary.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or the song Kidnap the Sandy Claws (Korns version) You'll see why. I do own OC's. Bolded and Italic part is from the last chapter.

Chapter 14: The Plan

La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la

First, we're going to set some bait
Inside a nasty trap and wait
When he comes a-sniffing we will
Snap the trap and close the gate

"Don't worry," Nikel hissed, holding me back, "If he's in his animal form he's not dead. Jamie stay by Bella, you're stronger than a normal human. I'll go first and make sure we're in the clear. Call Allina."

I could see a few feet away from Zach's cat form, was a body. The rogue vampires have struck.

As soon as Allina and the other appeared was it decided that picking Zach up was not a good idea. It didn't help that he was also monstrous in his Tiger form. So not to drain themselves completely Allina and Nikel were both going to touch Zach and teleport him back to the house where Jonathon would hopefully be able to look at him. Jonathon was a doctor not a vet.

The rest of us would make our way back to the house. It took us 10 minutes to find Zach on the trails, but running it only took us six minutes to get back. I was surprised I managed to make it without tripping once. I'm sure Karma would get me back for that later.

"What about that vampire?" I huffed out as we ran.

Sam glanced back at me, "I checked it out; Zach got its head and heart. He won't be coming back to hurt anyone."

"You know what all of this means." Gabriel muttered almost too low to be heard.

"What?" Sam questioned, I couldn't tell what his expression was but he sounded confused.

"This vampire attacked Zach when he was alone. He knew when he was alone. I don't think this was a random chance meeting. I think they've been watching us, waiting to make their move."

Jamie snorted, "Impossible, we would've smelt it. Those Cullen's have extra powers, they would've sensed something."

"No," I whispered, as we neared the house, "Not if they understood how Alice's power works. If they didn't make a complete decision she wouldn't be able to see them."

"And Edward?"

I winced at the name, "His range is only so far."

"Damn." Sam growled low in his throat, "We haven't really been in the woods too often. We wouldn't know if there were vampires there or not. Not if they stayed far away enough from the house so not to alert the barrier. I don't think any of us expected them to actually attack us on our own turf, not yet."

"This is a mess." Gabriel sighed, as we all slowed down reaching the house. There was a lot of commotion going on inside as we slowly walked in.

Nikel met us in the hall, and wrapped his arms around me, "Jonathon's doing the best he can to look at him, but it would be easier if Zach shifted back. Since he's unconscious he can't exactly do that. It's making it impossible to dress his wounds."

"Don't shifters heal fast?" I whispered into Nikel's chest.

Nikel let out a rush of air, "Usually. When they're unconscious though it slows down the process as well as the fact Zach has some pretty substantial injuries. It'll take him awhile to heal though not as long a normal human." He glanced down at me and his eyes widened as he quickly reassured me, "But don't worry Bella, Zach will be just fine. It would just be easier if he was human. He's not going to die on us or anything.

His voice lowered, "The dumbass is too stubborn to die, because that would mean peace for the rest of us."

I slapped him lightly on the shoulder, "That's not very nice."

He shrugged, "Either I can crack jokes or get sick worrying about my dumbass stepbrother. Hm, I'll crack jokes."

We all took a seat in the living room to wait. Jonathon had Zach on the kitchen table since that was the best place to examine him.

"Someone should call the Cullens." I mumbled, leaning my head against Nikel's shoulder. I could feel Nikel stiffen with restrained rage. Allina said something I knew was unflattering, but it was too low for me to hear.

I rolled my eyes as I pulled out my cell phone with my good hand and called Alice, "Hey Alice- no, don't apologize about earlier, its fine. I'm just calling to warn you that Zach was attacked," I looked out at the setting sun, I'd have to call Charlie as well, "He's alive, but injured. He managed to take out the vampire that wounded him. I believe this was the first shot and it won't be an isolated incident. They're coming for us. Yeah, I'll talk to them. Sure. I'll talk to you later, Alice and no I'm not mad at you. Bye."

I shut my phone and turned to the rest of the Cruors, "Alice says to keep her posted and if we need Carlisle's assistance just to ask. She wanted me to tell you she didn't see anything like this happening and she's very sorry."

Nikel stared at me for a long minute before slowly nodding, "Okay, that fine," He let out a sigh, "I'll be nice to everyone in that family, but Edward. I think I'm being more than fair."

I gave him a quick kiss, "Yes, you are."

We sat in a nervous yet comfortable silence for about an hour until Jonathon finally walked out of the kitchen with some news, "Zach's turned back into his human form and I managed to patch him up. He broke most the bones in his legs and feet. He has a back and neck brace so he's not allowed to move too much. His left arm is also completely casted. He should be fine in two days."

I stared down at the cast on my hand. That stupid thing would take two months to heal and all Zach's injuries two days! It truly wasn't fair.

Jonathon continued, "He's still awake if you want to talk to him real quick. The meds will be kicking in soon."

With a nod we all got up and headed into the kitchen. Zach laid there obvious uncomfortable as we all gathered around him.

"How are you feeling, dumbass?" Nikel spoke first, smirking at his injured stepbrother.

Zach gave him a lazy glare, "Just wonderful, when I can move I am so eating you."

He rolled his eyes about to retort when Allina stepped in, "What happened, Zach?" She asked, shooting Nikel a look that basically said 'shut up'.

Zach closed his eyes though I'm not sure if it was from pain or in an attempt to remember, "I don't remember much I was running back home after leaving a mark on Edward when I was suddenly lunged at from behind. He made some comments about watching us and I don't know basically being a cocky asshole. I don't remember much after that. I remember pain, a lot of bones breaking and eating a head and heart of a vampire, which by the way is rather disgusting. Then it went black."

"Wow you are no help." Loretta groaned from the kitchen doorway.

"Be nice, Loretta." Jamie scolded, rolling his eyes. Zach didn't say anything; he was already knocked out thanks to the medication Jonathon gave him.

Allina glanced at Nikel, "Do you think you have enough strength to teleport his to his room? I would like to eat at the table to night, but it'll be a little hard with this lug here and I don't think he'll be getting up by himself anytime soon."

He nodded, "Yeah, but after this I'm wiped." Nikel turned to me, "I have a feeling we'll be discussing our next move tonight and I'd rather you weren't alone at your house so call your dad and see if you can sleep over."

I agreed and watched as together Nikel and Allina touched Zach's shoulders and disappeared. As soon as they were gone everyone dispersed to go do their own thing. I, once again, pulled out my cell phone only this time I called my dad and told him I would be sleeping over at the Cruor's. He wasn't surprised, he never really was anymore. He was going fishing tomorrow with Billy Black and Harry Clearwater anyways so it really didn't matter.

I stayed in the kitchen, not sure where to go. I shut my eyes and leaned against the wall near the kitchen door. I knew somebody was going to get hurt just by being around me. This was too dangerous; if I was smart I would just let Victoria have me so she'd leave everyone else alone. This wasn't their fight. It was my fight…

I didn't even realize I was crying until I felt a hand reach out and gently wipe the moisture from my cheeks. I opened my blurry eyes to see Nikel standing really close to me looking very concerned. I didn't say anything just leaned my neck forward to rest my head on his chest. His arms came around me then and just held me. He rested his head on top of mine and whispered nothings almost too low for even me to hear. I could feel his chest vibrating from his voice though.

"What's wrong, Bella?" He finally asked, loud enough for me to hear.

I sniffed; embarrassed I was crying over something so stupid, "Zach was hurt because of me."

Nikel snorted, "No, Zach was hurt because he decided to go gallivanting through the woods rather than coming straight home. We've been through this Bella we want to protect you. No worries Zach will be fine and so will everyone else. You'll see."

He gripped my chin and lifted my face up so he could see it. He leaned over and kissed the tear streaks from my face making me giggle.

"Come on lets grab something to eat and get you to bed. We'll talk about where to go from here tomorrow. It's been a trying day."

We did just that. I fell asleep wrapped up securely in Nikel's arms. It was the best feeling in the world, though I couldn't shake the feeling something was coming.

-The next day-

"Nikel, let go." I whined, trying to extract myself from his arms to get up and go to the bathroom.

"No," Came his mumbled reply as he tightened his arms around me. I felt his snuggle deeper into the pillows trying to go back to sleep.

"I swear Nikel if you don't let me go I will pee in this bed. Don't test me on this."

He coughed out a laugh, but released me like I wanted him to. Annoyed I made a run to the bathroom. As soon as I was done I started back for Nikel's room when I heard grumbling from down the hall. Curious, I made my way over to the noise.

Hesitant, I knocked on Zach's door where the noise was coming from.

"If its Loretta to tease me with a plate of pancakes again fuck off." Zach snapped from inside the room.

I bit my lip to keep from laughing, "It's Bella, Zach."

"Oh…Uh come in."

Shaking my head I slowly opened the door and walked in, "I heard you grumbling from down the hall. Did Loretta seriously do that?"

"Of course she did she's an evil little girl. Then she ran off without letting me eat it. She's an evil, evil bitch."

"Well I see you're feeling better this morning."

He snorted, "Yeah, after spending the night feeling my spine heal itself back into place as well as my neck I feel much better." I winced, which he noticed, "Isabella Marie Swan, you better not be trying to blame yourself for this. I knew there were Vampires around; you know that Victoria brood, anyways I should've been more alert. Man, I can't believe I was actually jumped from behind. Hmm…do you think I can claim attempted rape on that?"

I smacked my hand to my forehead, "Only you Zach, only you."

"Bella?" I heard Nikel's voice drift down the hall, "You've been gone for more than a few minutes, did you fall in?"

I rolled my eyes before calling back, "Yes Nikel I did and somehow I ended up in Zach's room. I'd be a little concerned how the toilet manages to travel here."

He appeared in the doorway within a minute giving me a droll look. I smiled back impishly.

"How are you feeling, loser?" Nikel asked, stepping into the room.

"Hungry. For the love of anything holy or even unholy, somebody get me some pancakes!"

Nikel looked at me confused while I just walked out of the room intending to get Zach his food. I smirked when I entered the kitchen to see Loretta piling a stack of pancakes on her plate that Allina was making. I raised an eyebrow.

"I heard you held pancakes in front of Zach without giving him any."

She set the plate down to grab some syrup, "Yep, it was fun."

I walked over to her smiling. Without stopping I grabbed the plate that she just poured syrup over and headed back towards the stairs, "I'll tell Zach you decided to be nice and as a peace offering got him a new plate worth."

"Well played, Bella." I heard her faintly mutter as I went up the steps. I was going to pay for that later I just knew it. Loretta never let anyone get the best of her.

"Here I brought you pancakes." I dropped the plate on his lap as he managed to sit up. He explained Jonathon had been in earlier before he left for the hospital and removed the braces on his back and neck.

One by one the family gathered in Zach room. Allina and Sam brought up an extra plate of pancakes for Nikel and me.

"So, where do we go from here?" Gabriel questioned around a fork full of pancake.

"Ew, chew before you talk." Allina snapped.

"Anyways Ms. Manners, I think Gabriel brought up a valid question. Where will we go from here? They made the first move and we were unprepared. I refuse to let that happen again." Nikel snapped, looking at his family, "From now on, nobody goes anywhere alone. Loretta should be fine since she can already control her Cosmic powers but until Jamie shifts, he especially needs someone with him."

Jamie looked very unhappy to have been singled out, "What about Bella?"

"She goes nowhere alone. I'd prefer if she stayed here, but that's not going to happen with how strict her father is. We'll take shifts guarding her."

"No! Nikel you can't do that. You'll tire yourself out."

"Give me an alternative."

I bit my lip thinking back to all the time Edward had spent in my room while we were dating. I already slept in Nikel's room when I stayed here…

"Is there any magic that would warn you if someone came a certain distance to my house?"

"Yeah, that witch friend of my mothers. She put the barrier around our house. She could put a certain type over your house that will specify Vampires but I don't see how that will help. It would send a shimmer to any supernatural in the house saying someone was close. You and Charlie couldn't feel it."

"No, but if you snuck into my house every night and stayed over you would." I told him, "Charlie can't know but we'll use that as a defense until we have a more defined game plan."

"What are we waiting for anyways?" Zach whined, shifting his legs uncomfortably.

"We have no idea where the Vampires are. Bella says Alice can't get a read on them anymore. So right now we're in the dark. Until we know their location, how many there are now, we stay still." Sam spoke up, "I think as soon as Zach is well, Gabriel, him and I will sniff around for a scent. See if we can find them. We won't approach but if we can locate them. We can end this."

"Preferably before next week's races."

"Seriously Zach," I groaned, typical.

"Hey, next Tuesday's race is one of the biggest ones in this state. We had to enter in advanced and you had to win a particular amount of races to partake." He defended himself.

Nikel looked at me, "And it's one of the most intense races of the year. It ends to be more supernatural's that race than humans. Of course the humans don't know that, but we know. We have better reflexes and it's not in our usual locations, it's in one spot different every year and it covers the whole state. It's a whole new group of racers."

"You're excited for it?" I realized looking at the glint in his eye.

"Extremely, we're going to work hard so we don't miss it."

I laughed, "Well now we have a time zone. We have to find and kill Victoria and her followers by the end of this weekend. We'll have enough trouble getting back off Spring Break without her still lurking around."

"Exactly."

"Are all of you racing?"

Gabriel shook his head, "Only Nikel, Zach and Allina have been invited to join the races. Sam and I don't race enough to warrant the exclusive invite though we can attend to watch."

"Oh." I didn't completely understand the races yet but I understood it was important. I figured we had more important things to get through though, "So right now the plan is to find where they are, that's it?" I was getting confused.

"Yes," Nikel explained, "But once we find them we'll set a trap for them and then close the gate."

"That's not going to work you idiot." Loretta snapped, "You can't put a vampire in a cage."

"I was being sarcastic, Lore." Nikel replied, sticking out his tongue.

"Right, after we find them, we should ambush them," Sam piped up.

"Works for me. Call the Cullens. Inform them the plan." Nikel stated, nodding to me, "or lack of plan. Whatever."

It was decided tomorrow the boys would head out to sniff around for the vampires, Zach would be better by then. We contacted the Cullens and told them the plans so far and they were sending Jasper and Emmett to help stake out where they were. Nikel called Tabitha's friend and she would be arriving within an hour to cast my house while Charlie was still gone and starting tonight Nikel would be staying at my house. I just hope everything else goes smoothly. We were closing in.

What do you think? Did the ending sound alright? I added to it after I was finished writing it so I hope it added it in well enough.

I believe there are three to four more chapters left in this story and I'm not sure if that includes the epilogue which I already have planned out. It takes place seven years in the future I believe unless one of my character's throws a curveball at me.