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--momentary stare off--

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Me: --sob--

EPOV

I looked out the window and the last thing I saw was Emmett's Jeep pulling out of the parking lot. I sighed, my angel was so close. I am just going to have to go along with this, not that I really had any choice. I turned around and saw that Rosalie and Jasper were walking out already. Despite myself, I had to smile. I went to the bag, grabbed the bandana and tied it around my wrist. I grabbed my bag of paintballs and headed toward the door.

'Come on, Edward!,' Jasper thought out to me. I ran at vampire speed to the elevator, glad that it was empty. I looked at the clock inside, 1:57. I felt a little bit of relief that I can finally see my love again. The elevator reached the lobby and I stepped outside to my Volvo, Jasper and Rosalie already waiting. I hopped into the driver's seat and took off. Rosalie and Jasper were thinking of the plan, still being undecided. I tried to block them out by thinking of my Bella. It would only be a matter of time now before I get to see her again…

APOV

We had just pulled into the opening near the clearing and Emmett parked the car. I hopped out and went to the back. Emmett grabbed all of the things we needed, and took off to set up. I went back around to where Bella was waiting and pulled her onto my back before taking off toward the clearing.

"Um, Alice,?" Bella said. Her tone surprised me. Why did she sound so doubtful?

"Are you sure I'm going to do okay? I mean, I am a klutz after all," she said quietly. Ah, so that was it. She was having doubts. I should be insulted that she didn't have faith in my visions but I could tell that she was a little insecure…

"Of course I'm sure. You're going to do fine. I can't tell you all the details because it's still a bit hazy, plus I want it to be a surprise. And don't worry, we'll protect you from anything that might hurt you. Do you think Edward would let us exist if we let anything happen to you?" I said honestly. I felt her relax and then she said,

"Okay, thanks, Alice, that made me feel a lot better," she said sincerely and the she pecked me on the cheek.

"So are you ready?" I asked evilly. She nodded her head and mirrored my smile. She is going to be a great sister. I smiled at the thought as I ran toward where Emmett had almost all of the inflatable barriers up. I walked over to him and set Bella down.

"So, when are they gonna be here?" Emmett asked excitedly after he had finished inflating the last one. I closed my eyes and probed the future…

"Uh, eight minutes and counting," I said. Bella and Emmett both shared an evil grin. I stifled a gasp. Bella never looked like this nor have I ever seen her so confident. I know Edward would be happy to see it.

"Men, in your positions!," Emmett yelled. Bella and I rolled our eyes but obliged. I grabbed Bella and put her in the perfect spot for our plan. Three minutes before they were to come, I sneaked a peek at the other team's plan... There was nothing there! Oh, they are going to get it… I tuned my thoughts out as I saw a shadow move in the trees…

EPOV

I walked into the expanse of the baseball clearing, searching for my angel, only to be disappointed; then I smelled it. The most beautiful scent- the scent that I live for. I heard her glorious heartbeat. I searched frantically for her listening intently to her breathing… I located the area she was at but I couldn't see her.

'Edward, I have already hidden her in a spot that you would never expect to find her in,' Alice thought out to me, never taking her eyes off Jasper. Then something happened that I would have never expected… Alice slipped. She was so in tune to telling me that I wouldn't find Bella- while also being preoccupied with Jasper- that she just thought about it. I felt my involuntary smile as I realized how easy this would be.

I looked at Jasper and nodded in Alice's direction, knowing he would see. He gave a slight smile and growled lightly at Alice. I saw Rose already 'distracting' Emmett. Alice's eyes widened in horror. I watched the vision with her, locating exactly where Bella was.

"Oh, no," she whispered. Emmett's head snapped up and before he could do anything, Rose had him in a situation that I'd rather not explore any more detail on, but, let's just say that he could not possibly move at this moment. (use your imagination…tee…hee)

"NOOOOO" they yelled in unison. I smiled wider.

My smile was short lived, however, when I heard Bella's scream. My heart ached at the very sound. I took off into the trees, propelling myself faster with every stride…

BPOV

(a short time before they arrive…)

Alice perched me up onto one of the branches on a tree that she said would be perfect for shooting. I refused to look down at the ground (I know I would end up falling…or dying from a heart attack, whichever came first), but I know I was high up. I also knew that if Edward knew where Alice had put me, she would cease to exist. I began to think over my part of the plan. It was pretty simple, really, although I'm sure to find a way to make it harder…no. I can do this. I kept repeating in my head. All I had to do was aim for Edward. It would be fun to see the look on his face if I pull this off. I was interrupted from my thoughts when I saw Alice and Emmett move. They had been stating completely statue- like, so I knew that this meant that they were here. I stayed completely still, not even daring to move. Broken bones is not going to help plus, it would give away my location.

I squinted my eyes and I saw Rosalie stalking out of the trees first, followed by Jasper… I noticed that we were all across from our mates. Rosalie was glaring at Emmett, who was trying to sway her with puppy dog eyes, Jasper and Alice were staring at each other in what can only be described as a challenging glare. Not like the personal, loving gaze I've seen them have. No this one was purely competitive. My eyes finally drifted to my Edward. He looked like he was looking for something, or someone…me. His eyes darted back and forth, glaring at the trees. I wondered if he could just catch my scent or hear my heartbeat, but then I noticed that the wind was blowing in every direction, confusing my scent and sending it everywhere- no doubt Alice's intention and, I'm sure, that she and Emmett are driving Edward crazy in his head. It seemed that I must have been right because he pinched the bridge of his nose and said something, much too low for me to hear. I quickly looked at Alice, but she seemed to be too engrossed in Jasper and vice versa.

He looked up then and the agony was evident in his eyes. I wanted to comfort him but I knew that that would mean a punishment from Alice. I shuddered slightly, thinking of what the core of that punishment would be shopping. She would make me go insane. I was still having an internal battle with myself weighing the pros and cons of surrendering…

Pro: I get to be with Edward.

Con: Alice will make me pay. A lot.

Pro: No more 'War'.

Con: Shopping. Designer labels. So. Much. Money…

Still undecided, I regained my focus, slightly to stare into Edward's face. It had been so long since I'd seen him last. My hands were itching no, burning to touch him, but I managed to restrain myself. I watched as his face changed with each new emotion-sadness, annoyance, anger, determination... And then his face turned into a smug grin. I knew that smirk. Just as I noticed, I heard Alice screech and Emmett yell…

"NOOOOO," they screamed in unison. I was immediately suspicious. I subconsciously took a step… big mistake. I had been so engrossed in what was happening that I completely forgot I was on a tree. My foot caught on a branch and I slipped off the tree. I screamed as I fell toward the ground and my hands up to protect my face. All of a sudden I felt the firm grip of two cool strong arms. Edward.

"Bella," he breathed, relief evident in his voice. He showered my face in sweet, loving kisses as he held me in his arms on the ground. I was lost in an Edward induced trance when he abruptly stopped. I looked up at his face. He looked like he was remembering something… then he pulled away slightly. I felt my face slip into a pout and he smiled at my expression. He pressed his lips to mine quickly before he began examining my hands, my arms, my face, looking for any injuries. I'd completely forgotten about my most recent accidental occurrence. "Are you alright, love?" he asked, stroking my face. I sighed.

"Yes, Edward I'm fine."

"No, Bella, you're not," came Alice's voice, right next to me. Her unexpected presence made me jump and then I felt a pain in my ankle. I inhaled sharply and then winced.

Edward must've read it in Alice's mind because he was already examining my ankle. Edward was saying something- much too fast for me to hear- but I'm sure it was directed at Alice. I know that she had just earned herself some bonus points by putting me in that tree. What with my lack of equilibrium and all. Edward's started to take off my sneaker, never so much as moving my already swollen ankle; within a few seconds, his cool hands were on my foot. His long, slender fingers were examining, his face calculating.

"It's definitely a sprain, I'll have to ask Carlisle to bandage it," he said softly, bringing his eyes up to meet mine once again. "What happened?" he asked gently, but I knew it well enough to hear the anger brewing inside him again

"I heard Emmett and Alice scream and I forgot that I was on a tree," I said blushing. He sighed and shook his head before lifting his hand to stroke my face.

"Always so caring, even for an indestructible vampire," he said, his lips turning up into a slight smile. I grinned back sheepishly.

"Well, I know that you want to murder my siblings," I said as I took his hand and entwined our fingers, his eyes got darker at the words. I avoided his gaze, staring at our entwined hands and continued, "So I figured you were doing exactly that, or something close," I said, warily looking into his eyes. He laughed once without humor.

"Oh my siblings are not going unpunished, but I will definitely not be letting them off that easy," he growled. We stared into each others' eyes for an immeasurable amount of time, when I came up with a coherent thought. He was angry, absolutely livid. I know that my injury was just the icing on the cake. Remembering what-or should I say who this anger was directed toward, I turned my head to see that Alice was gone.

"Where'd Alice and Emmett go?" I asked, though I'm fairly sure that I knew the answer.

"They went to try to protect what is theirs, although I must say that the attempt is in vain," he smiled darkly, mischievously. Yep, I was right. . I lifted my hand to stroke his cheek with my fingertips, and he closed his eyes, smiling gently and leaned into my palm.

"What are you going to do to them?" I asked softly, my burning curiosity getting the better of me. His smile darkened, but otherwise, he made no other comment; I let it go, not wanting to ruin the moment.

"I missed you" I murmured. He caught my hand and kissed my wrist before looking at me, his eyes slightly lighter, but still dark. He flashed that crooked smile and pressed his marble lips to mine.

"I missed you too, my love. So much," he said kissing me again. This kiss was much more passionate, possessive. Our lips moved in perfect accord and I melted in Edward's arms, sighing contently as they tightened around me. Without breaking the kiss, Edward gently lifted me into his arms. I felt the wind rushing around me and I knew we were running…well…Edward was anyway. I felt my lungs begin to burn and my heart was pounding loudly in my chest. Edward noticed though, as he broke the kiss but placed one more on my forehead.

"I love you," his said gently. It had seemed so long since I'd heard his voice say those words.

"I love you too," I whispered. Then a thought occurred to me…

"Edward who won the war?" he looked at me as if I was missing something obvious. Then he flashed a mischievous grin.

"Now, Bella," he said with a stern voice, " did you really think I would let you win? I haven't forgotten that you were going along with this too ,you know," he growled playfully, both humor and mischief shining in his now topaz eyes. I gulped, which caused Edward to smile smugly. What would he make me do? I shook my head, trying to clear the possibilities from my head. Edward chuckled lightly and kissed me on my cheek.

"How is your ankle, love?" he asked gently, his voice mending with the blur of trees racing past us. Now that he mentioned it… my ankle is throbbing. I looked up at him through my lashes.

"It hurts, Edward," I whispered. As soon as the words left my mouth, I saw the white house appear into view. I was caught by surprise when I heard Edward growl and tighten his grip on me, if that was even possible.

"What now?" he said, exasperated. I placed my palm on his smooth cheek and he turned to look into my eyes. I was momentarily lost in his eyes, but I managed to clear it…somehow.

"What's the matter?" I whispered.

"Mike," he snarled...

YAY!! Team 'RED' Won!! =)... anyway...

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