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Chapter Three

Jasper's POV

Even though they tried to hide it, I could tell the family was excited to be getting out of the house. Bella and Edward took Renesmee to their home to get her ready as well. I sighed, if Renesmee was going, that meant Jacob would be too. I was just glad his pack wasn't coming too.

It was kinda hard to pack my stuff. It meant that I had to go in to mine and Alice's closet. There, I said it. I said her name. I normally just got my clothes out of my dresser.

I was packing the last of my stuff when Emmett came in to my room.

"Hi Emmett."

"Hey Jasper," he said as he leaned against the door frame.

"What do you want, Emmett?"

"I was just wondering if you're sure you want to go on this trip with us."

"If I didn't want to, I wouldn't have told Bella I would."

"But the outside world hasn't really seen you!" He grinned.

I gave a half smile. "Yeah yeah, Emmett. Very funny."

"I thought it was. Let me know when you're done packing; I'm the one putting the things in the car this time."

"Last time you did that, we had to get a new car because you dented the trunk door."

"Yeah, whatever," he laughed as he walked away.

It's been awhile since they day Emmett came and got me from the woods. Since that day, Emmett has been trying to talk to me more and trying to make me laugh. I think he feels that it's kinda his fault I feel so bad. Emmett takes it upon himself to make the people who feel bad, feel better.

I finished packing and left my suitcases by the top of the stairs. Emmett would find them sooner or later. I had to go hunting before the plane ride to Georgia. Being around so many people and being hungry is not a good mix.

5 Hours Later

I can fly just fine. I'm not afraid of flying. But I never flew without Alice. This was the first time I flew anywhere without her. I was gripping the arm rests so hard, I felt indents in them. I had to smooth them out before I got off the plane.

Esme saw my reaction and took one of my hands in hers.

"It's okay, Jasper." she whispered.

I squeezed her hand in response and closed my eyes for the rest of the trip.

When we finally landed, it was 3:00 P.M. our times and 4:00 P.M. Georgia time.

We went to baggage claim, claimed your things, and waited for Bella's cousin there.

Bella was looking around trying to spot her cousin. "Bella," Edward said, "Why not just find her scent?"

"Last time I saw her, I was human, remember? I don't know her scent."

That's when I smelled it. It smelled like green apples and peaches; it reminded me of summer.

"There she is! There she is!" Bella said, pointing.

I turned and saw a pretty human girl with black hair and green/blue eyes. Her skin was tan and she had freckles. She was wearing a long white skirt and a bright green T-shirt. Oddly enough, she was wearing brown cowboy boots.

"Bella!" she squealed. She ran up to Bella and hugged her.

"Annabella! How have you been?"

"I've been okay. Damn, Bella! You're freezing! You didn't tell me you were…" She stopped herself.

"Yeah…I kinda forgot to tell you that part."

Annabella shrugged. "No biggy. I told the pack, Michael's pack, that you guys were coming; they said they'll be good."

"We have Jacob with us as well. He's a werewolf too; is that gonna be a problem?" Bella asked.

"It shouldn't be. Oh! Before I forget, don't be surprised that the people in my town wont react to you guys sparkling."

"What?" I asked.

Annabella turned to me and said, "Because they've seen vampires before."

"Excuse me?" Bella almost screamed.

"Shhhh! You're so damn loud. I'll explain in the car. Now get your things and lets go."

Still stunned by Annabella's comment, we grabbed our things and followed her to her pickup truck. Next to her was a van with a guy leaning against it. He reeked of werewolf.

"Put your bags in the bed of my truck and three people can fit in mine. The rest have to go with Remmy over there." Annabella said, jutting her thumb towards the van.

Bella, Edward and Renesmee went in Annabella's truck and the rest of us went with Remmy.

It was quite in the van as we followed Annabella until Remmy tried to make convocation.

"So, how long are you guys staying for?"

"We planned on staying for three weeks," Carlisle answered.

"I think you guys are gonna like it in our town. It's clean there. The air is cleaner because we're so far away from the city. You can see the stars better too."

"Sounds nice," Esme said.

"It sure is, ma'am. You all came at a good time too. It's our annual spring festival."

"That sounds wonderful but…" Esme started to say.

"But nothin'. It's alright if you all hang out with us. The town is use to your kind. We got things ready for ya."

"About that, Remmy," Carlisle said, "Annabella said the same thing. About the town knowing about vampires, how do they know?"

"They know because a long time ago, back in the 1700's I think, a group of vampires came by and helped our town settle and grow. I've never seen them, but my parents have. They left about 20 years ago. No one has seen them since."

No one knew what to say to that. Remmy realized this and changed the subject.

"So, you'll come to the festival, right? Even if it's sunny?"

Carlisle smiled and said, "I don't see why not."

"Cool. I think you all will have fun."

It continued like that until we got to Annabella's ranch. The house was a huge farmhouse; three stories high with eleven bedrooms and 4 and 1/2 bathrooms.

After we were all done settling in, we sat on the wrap-around porch and listened to Annabella and Bella tell stories about their past together. It was the best way to end such a weird day.

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I know, it was a little slow in the beginning and end but it will get better the more I continue.

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