Sorry about the delay.

(JPOV)

I was absolutely elated as I ran with her in my arms. I couldn't believe that I actually made it. Finally I had the love of my life in my arms. Very nearly I shouted for joy, but remembered at the last minute that she had not come into my life unprotected. I felt like a little kid that had just won the prize of a lifetime.

Though of course Bella was so much more to me. Everything about her took my breath away. I loved her smile and her laugh, which I had only the chance to hear for a fleeting moment. I loved her heart shaped face, and her chocolate eyes that drew me in so easily. Her voice, so captivating, sent chills down my spine.

I was slightly confused about how attached I had grown to this faultless angel in such a short time. Surely, only the hand of destiny itself could cause feelings this strong. We were clearly meant to be. There was no denying it. She had me under her spell, and I knew that I would do anything for her.

Suddenly a random thought struck me. Where the hell am I going?

I stopped dead in my tracks, trying to figure out my next move. This plan had been so well thought out, but I never considered what would happen after I actually got her. I looked down at the siren lying in my arms for inspiration. Even in sleep she was absolutely stunning. I would need to take her somewhere where she could live out her wildest dreams. I thought for a moment. Wait, don't most humans fantasize about living big in a big city. New York! I thought with triumph.

"What's with the stupid smile?" I heard a musical and young sounding voice say behind me. I looked down at the sleeping angel in my arms and answered without turning around.

"I can't believe that I actually have her, here, in my arms." I turned around and looked up at my best friend. "Thank you so much for helping me, Victoria. I can't even begin describe how much this means to me." She smiled at me and put her hand on my shoulder.

"I'm glad that I could help. It hurt me to see you alone for so long. But now that you have her, James, what do you plan to do?" I sighed and looked down at Bella once more.

"The only thing I can do. Change her."

"So soon?" the concern was evident in her voice.

"No. I think I'll take her to New York first. I'd rather not have the cops after me for dating a '17-year-old girl', so in the mean time, I will give her everything her heart desires. When she's ready I'll change her." I planned on waiting at least until her 22nd birthday before changing her. That gave her 5 more years to live out her human dreams, and it brought her closer to my 25-year-old appearance. Plus she would be able to do a lot more as an adult than if I were to change her now.

"Are you sure that's the best idea. New York can be a pretty dangerous place sometimes. Especially with the occasional new-born running through."

"I'll protect her. I won't leave her alone for a second."

"I'm glad you've thought this through, James. Laurent and I will join you in New York after a little while. We don't want to scare her too bad. Now we better start going. I stalled the boyfriend for a little while, but I don't know how long we have before he's up and running again." I nodded and started running again.

(EPOV)

I can't believe I didn't notice him sooner I chided myself silently. I should've been paying closer attention to Bella instead of sitting in a classroom for a subject I already know. I continued my unspoken tirade at myself as I stood outside of Bella's classroom. I had asked the teacher if I could go to the nurse's office, faking an upset stomach. The teacher had of course let me go, he had a weak stomach himself, and couldn't handle people throwing up.

I listened to the thoughts of the people inside. I listened for James, and after a minute I heard his thoughts. They were quiet even though he was in the next room. I guess his power only keeps his scent completely hidden. It was his thoughts that made my blood boil.

It's hard to believe that she'll be even more beautiful once I turn her. I can't even imagine what her powers will be. I wonder what she's writing about. It doesn't really matter since I'm going to give her an A anyway. I hope my powers are still working. I don't need her boyfriend running in and ruining everything.

Just then the bell rang preventing me from hearing his next thought. I waited by the door for Bella to come out, ignoring the stares and occasional glares from the passing students. Finally all the students were out of the door and I could hear James and Bella.

"Please, Bella. Can I just talk to you for a minute?" he pleaded with her.

"Let me go." I heard Bella say angrily. Never he answered in his thoughts.

"Let her go, James." I said appearing behind Bella in an instant. It took all of my control to keep myself from tearing him apart that second as I took in the scene before me. James had an angry look on his face, but what really ended it for him in my mind, was the fact that he had Bella by the wrist and was trying to keep her against her will. She turned toward me at the sound of my voice, relief evident on her face.

"Edwa-" she began. James cut her off, as he abruptly pulled hard on her wrist. Her body was jerked toward him by the action, and the breath was knocked out of her as she hit against his chest. I could only watch in horror as she looked up slowly into his malicious gaze. He slowly bent his head until his lips were even with her ear.

"I told you I wouldn't allow interferences." He whispered quietly. His eyes were black with want as he felt her shiver when his breath fanned across her face. I saw as his arms tightened around her slightly. He turned toward the window, his plan of jumping out just now registering in his mind. In one quick movement, James scooped Bella up in his arms and prepared to jump.

"Nooo!" I roared. I lunged toward the pair as James jumped. He was out the window and running before I could blink. Almost instantaneously I was behind them and catching up. I pushed myself to the limit as I saw Bella look back at me. She reached out her hand toward me. I reached for it, but right before we made contact, a vampire with flame colored hair tackled me.

"Edward!" I heard my angel scream before she was gone. I leaped to my feet to face this new opponent.

"Victoria." I snarled her name as if it was poison. She just smiled at me as she couched into a defensive position.

"Whatcha' doing out here." She teased me in her, childlike voice. I growled at her and we started to circle each other. She looked me in the eye, and for some reason I couldn't look away. "Why bother going after someone who doesn't even love you?" she said gently, her voice becoming smoother. Pain flickered in my chest for a moment, before I shook it of. This was her power. She could discover your worst fears and make you think they were coming true.

"Even if she didn't love me, I would go after her." I said with conviction. She shook her head and gave a short, bitter laugh.

"What good would that do? Your family would get killed trying to save someone they don't even like." I couldn't stop the flicker of confusion that flashed in my eyes. She saw this as her chance and took her shot. "They were only putting up with her because of you. They were actually planning on killing her and leaving you if you didn't ditch her soon. So now that you know the options, what's your choice? Lose your family or lose your play thing." That was the last straw. Without even thinking about it I attacked her, falling straight into her trap. She disappeared from in front of me as I hit the ground. Suddenly I felt her arms wrap around my torso from behind me. I cried out in pain as she squeezed, simultaneously shattering nearly every bone in my arms, back and ribs. She threw my limp body against a tree then ran off.

I couldn't do anything but lay in agony and growl as my injuries healed. Before long I heard the sounds of my family quickly approaching.

"Edward!" they all screamed as they saw my broken body slumped against the tree. Everyone rushed to see if I was okay. Esme was dry sobbing.

"I'm okay." I reassured them. "I'm already almost done healing." Alice spoke up.

"Don't believe a word Victoria said, Edward. All of that stuff that she said about us planning on killing Bella and leaving you was a lie." I nodded my head.

"I know. I just-" I stopped with a sudden realization. "Alice how did you find me here and know what Victoria said to me?" I asked her. She looked at me confused.

"I had a vision of course." Swiftly she had a vision about what I was getting at. "Nice plan Edward. They'll never see it coming."

"What plan?" Emmett asked, feeling out of the loop. I looked at Alice, and she just nodded.

"You know how James' power messes with Alice's?" I began.

"Ya. So." Rosalie said.

"Well, when Alice was talking about how she saw what happened with Victoria in a vision, it made me think about why James' power didn't effect her anymore."

"Get on with it!" Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper shouted together.

"James can only use his power to block himself and those in direct contact with him."

"Which means that we can use Victoria to track James." Carlisle finished for me.

"Not exactly." Alice said sadly. "I had a vision. I could only see Victoria, and it looked like she was talking to herself so I'm guessing she was with James. She was talking to him about how her and Laurent would meet up with him later so they didn't scare Bella." I groaned in frustration and put my head in my finally healed hands.

"Did she mention where he was taking Bella?" I asked.

"New York." I sighed and stood up.

"Well at least it's a start." I turned to look at my family. "I'm going after Bella. You probably won't see me for a while, but I'll try to call when I have an update."

'No Edward.' Rosalie thought at me. I sighed and turned to my sister who liked Bella the least.

"I'm coming too." She said out loud. I was surprised by her seemingly random act of kindness toward Bella. Don't look so surprised Edward she thought at me. I may not like her that much, but I don't want her to be condemned to this kind of existence. She has a family that loves her, and a chance at a good life. I'm not going to let James ruin that for her.

"Thank you, Rose. That means a lot to me." I said full heartedly, smiling at her

"What about me?" Alice piped up. "I'm coming too."

"Me too." Emmett and Jasper said at the same time.

"As much as we want to go. Esme and I have to stay home to keep people from becoming too suspicious. We can tell everyone that you guys left early for spring break." (I'm not sure about the actual time that this is happening, so for this story it is the week before spring break)

"Of course, so what is the soonest you guys can be ready?" I asked, turning to my siblings.

(BPOV)

I woke up to the sound of someone humming quietly. At first I thought it was Edward and tried to go back to sleep. Suddenly, all of the previous day's events flooded back to me. I sat up with a gasp of horror. I looked around hoping that maybe it was all a nightmare, but of course I had no such luck. I was sitting in the front seat of a car going very fast, and sitting next to me was James. He was looking at me worriedly.

"What's wrong my love." He said, reaching his hand up to brush my cheek. I swatted it away angrily, but he just smiled and returned both hands to the steering wheel. His eyes though remained on me.

"I know that you're angry with me at the moment. I expect nothing but hate from you right now. I have taken you away from everything you've known. Your life, your family, gone, but I promise that I will make it up to you. Your old life will seem vile and lacking after this. I swear to you that I will make up for everything you have 'lost' and much more. I love you Bella, and I only took you away because I want you to have the best of everything life has to offer. In return I only wish that you could find it in your heart to at least try to give this new life a chance. I'm not expecting you to be grateful or even polite toward me. All I want is for you to be happy." I was shocked by his speech. Does he truly believe that this was all done with my best intentions in mind? I thought to myself. One look at his face told me all that I needed to know. He did. James looked at me, trying to see if there was any point in him bearing his soul to me. (I watched John Tucker Must Die the other day, and I couldn't help but put that line in here.) I decided that the only way I had even the slightest chance of escaping was to try to be cooperative.

"Where are we going?" I said quietly, looking out the window for a clue as to our location. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw James brighten when I finally spoke. He seemed happy and proud about his answer, but I could also hear a hint of apprehension in his voice, as if his life depended on how I reacted.

"New York."

Ok guys. First off I would like to say that I am sorry that I tried to threaten you with not updating, and I promise that I will never do it again. On a happier note: Wahoo I have almost 2,500 words in this chapter. I know that I promised you guys a long chapter, and the next one will probably going to be long too. I do have a few things that I need your guys' help with though.

1. Where in NY do you want James to take Bella?

2. What kind of stuff do you want to see James do for/with Bella? (Please don't let your minds wander in the gutter.)

3. How should Bella feel toward James?

4. How long should it be before Edward and the gang comes?

5. Who should change Bella, or should she stay human?

It all depends on you. (Someone whisper shouts, 'No pressure') Please tell me what you think. Also since I deleted my author's notes, FF is probably going to say that you already reviewed. If that happens, and you have a really good idea, please feel free to pm me. I almost forgot to tell you guys that I'm thinking about getting a beta for this story, so if anyone is interested please tell me.

(Only read if you're bored and have the time) The JTMD reference was when John was trying to ask Kate out during the b-ball game, and the coach got mad. I just love how he says "bearin' my soul here, Coach." For some odd reason it is just so funny to me.

Once again I'm sorry. :(