School, band, birthdays, and more – oh my! Well, honestly, with so much I completely forgot about this story and I am SO SORRY! Well, I finally found an hour of peace (it's so nice!) and so I thought: I should probably update this story…

I don't own Twilight blah… blah… blah…

~ Alice POV ~

He was more beautiful than I remembered. Thinking about him made me want to barf; the horrible person who had made me leave the only safety I'd ever had, but now as I looked him in the eyes? …Well, I felt the urge to hug him. Even though he looked like he could yank out the tree he stood next to and chuck it at me (which was certainly a possibility).

"W-What do you want?" I forced my voice to work, and tried not to react to my stutter.
His face formed into that cruel smile he had used so many times, the one that told me instantly he had a plan, one I would definitely not enjoy. "I've missed you, Alice."

"Jacob…" I breathed, trying to force the bad thoughts into my mind to keep out the good ones. He was awful, not nice. Remember that.

"Everyone misses you. We want you to come back." He stepped towards me, and I, surprisingly, didn't step back. He held out his large, tan hand, "Please?" Jacob's eyes faded into that… puppy-dog face. The kind that made me think he should have been a lycan rather than a vampire.

For that moment, as I stared into his eyes, thinking about everything he had done for me in the past, I wanted to take his hand. I wanted to believe everything would be fine.

Jasper.

The thought made me physically jump and step back. What about Jasper? What would become of him? No… no it would be better this way. If we were alone again I would probably end up killing him, and the worst part was he would probably let me. Jasper would never try to hurt me, even then. I slammed my eyes shut, trying to rid myself of the 'crying headache'.

"No, Jacob. I am not returning with you." And I wasn't going to return to Jasper either. I would leave this place – the state; hell, the country. To keep Jasper safe…

"Wrong answer, Allie." Jacob was suddenly in front of me, looking down at me with hunger in his eyes. I knew instantly I should run, or at least move. But I couldn't. It was something Jacob could do with his eyes, and frankly I had no idea what. Maybe it was just me… But I was frozen there; before I would have said it was out of fear, but now it was just plain… well, I don't know. Jacob.

With barely a warning, he grabbed me – one hand around my waist, and the other on the back of my head. Somehow he got a handful of my short hair and yanked my head back, exposing my neck. I knew what he was going to do, and I closed my eyes before he sunk his teeth into the large vein that still held Jasper's blood. I did what any other girl would do in such a situation: I screamed.

~ Jasper's POV ~

"Alice!" I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A vampire was… biting her! Without thinking, I burst forward, not fighting my transformation as I slammed into the dark-haired leech.

We landed on the ground at least thirty feet away, me growling over his smirking form. …Smirking? I suddenly felt the urge to… stay. To not move; it would be ok. If I stand here, over the vampire, then I would be safe. I should let him press his feet against my gut and kick me away into-

OW!

A whimper escaped my furry lips before I could stifle it, and I stood up, assessing the damage. A tree was down, and I had a dull pain in my stomach, but other than that I was fine. …Right?

"What the hell was that?" I whispered, unable to help it. It was like I had been controlled – I couldn't think straight; all I could do was just stand there like an idiot.

"Well now, what's this? A lycan defending a vampire." The man was standing, smiling down at me (considering he was taller…) with his hands on his hips. He glanced back at Alice, who was sitting on the ground, holding her neck with blood pulsed between her fingers. She was looking at me with wide eyes, and I guessed she was trying to ask if I was alright. I gave her a small nod before turning back to the vampire I was fighting.

"Leave, now. This is the territory of the Blood Moon pack. I will not hesitate to call them." I said, lying with ease. I had been doing so for years to Carlisle, why should now be a difference?

But he scoffed, "Go ahead. But obviously you care for her, do you really think they would let her live?" He had a point, and it made a growl tumble from my throat. Of course my pack would kill her without a second thought, but this man didn't need to know that.

"We have a treaty. She is an ally." I said; the words were strained, my anger was boiling over the top of the damn pot. What the hell? I felt like a pup again… my anger should not be getting the best of me. I fought the urge to shake off as I watched thoughts go through the vampire's mind.

He looked worried; but not by a lot. He didn't believe me, but he didn't want to take the chance that I was telling the truth. Perhaps we would be safe for now…

The vampire sighed, kicking at the ground for a moment. "Very well, doggy, I will leave you be." As though I had disappeared, he turned to Alice. "But you… you and I will be seeing each other again."

I fought the urge to follow him as he took off – but within a second he was out of sight, and finally out of mind. The moment his scent began to evaporate, I rushed to Alice's side.

"Are you alright?" I asked quickly.

~ Alice POV ~

No, I was not alright. Jacob had just shown up, bitten me, and nearly killed me if not for Jasper showing up. But even then I was still in danger! Jacob took Jasper over so quickly… But how? When I had watched Jasper fight that bronze-haired vampire before, he was so fast and strong, but now he seemed weaker. Not by a lot, but apparently enough.

"I'll be fine." I said reluctantly, looking into his wolfish eyes. "Thanks again."

"For what?" He grumbled, looking me over.

"We are so not doing this again." I fought my desire to smile. "For saving me."

He looked at me, giving me what I thought was a smile. "I didn't mean to."

I slapped him lightly on the shoulder before sighing. Jacob was gone, for now, we were safe (again) for now. We could relax.

"Jasper?" Or not.

The voice was known, by now, as that damn pack leader Carlisle. He wasn't far; in fact I could see him from where I sat. For a split second I paused, thinking: Crap, we're caught. But then I got ahold of myself and leaped at Jasper.

I knocked him over and leaned over him, holding his neck firmly, but not too hard. I'm sorry. I mouthed, worried I might have hurt him.

"Jasper!" The voice grew frantic, "Rosalie, around the side!" I heard and I knew it was time to go.

I gave Jasper a quick smile before rushing off, going as fast as I could through the trees. I had never fought a lycan before, and I certainly didn't want to now. Especially one much more learned then me, and one of Jasper's own pack. That would be a great conversation starter… Hey Jasper, sorry I killed your Alpha. Wanna make out again?

Hopefully I would be fast enough for such a time to not come. Especially because if I did end up getting in a fight with Carlisle I'd be dead before I could mutter the first word.

~ Jasper POV ~

It was like everything was going to hell. One minute everything was awful, then things calmed down, then the fricken shit hit the fan! Why did Carlisle have to pick now to come? I barely had time to think when Alice pounced on me, and at first I had the thought to fight back. Was she turning on me?

But then her beautiful lips mouthed an apology and I understood. If Carlisle caught us not fighting, things would be much worse.

Moments later, Rosalie was called in to attack, and a surge of worry went through me. I may hate Rose, but she was fast as hell. Almost as fast as me (not trying to be boastful, just truthful).

Iris gave me a smile and ran off, causing a wave of relief to flood through my mind. …Then Carlisle was beside me.

"Are you hurt?" He asked; right down to business as usual.

"No, I'm alright. She just surprised me is all." I tried to sound angry.

"Well, then, come on. Let's go after her." I nodded, getting up with the air of Carlisle. Which was awkward, seeing as he was a large, yellow wolf. Then the weakness hit me. I felt my fur receding, my eyes itched, and my claws turned back to nails. What. The. Hell?

"Jasper?" Carlisle sounded distant. Why was he whispering?

I barely felt the thud when my human head hit the ground. Then everything went black.

Oh noes! What's happening to Jazzy? Will Alice get away? Ooooohh, spooky.

Again, sorry for the lateness. Hopefully it won't happen again. Thanks to all who stayed with me!

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