A/N- I know, I know. That took forever, and you all hate me now. If anyone is still reading this, which I don't blame you if you aren't, I would just like to apologize, and say that it wasn't completely my fault. You see, first off, my computer was being mean and wouldn't let me write anything. Then, exams started, so my muse ran of screaming in the other direction (it hates tests). It just got back today from its hiding spot somewhere in Canada. Be patient with it though, exams still aren't over, the recent snow day only postponed them for five days, so Musey over here is still a bit paranoid. I will try my hardest to not screw up though. Reviews would be nice! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Do really think I'm the great and wonderful Stephenie Meyer? If you do, well then thanks for the compliment, but sorry to burst your bubble. And to the sane people of this world, do you really need this disclaimer?

Look After You

Chapter Seven

(When we last saw the Cullen's, they were at a depressing mood, sulking around their mansion. Don't worry, they'll snap out of it soon. You want to know how? Well then, you'll have to read.)

Carlisle's Point of View

I watched the faces of my family sitting in the spacious living room around me. Everyone, including Emmett who was usually laughing and joking, was dead silent. It had been the same for the last few days, ever since Jasper left. Every hour or so, we'd hear a muffled sob coming from upstairs, or someone would slightly change there position, but that was it. I desperately wanted to break the silence, but there was nothing that I, or anyone for that matter, could say in order to fix anything. I was used to being able to keep family together, and fix things, but now I was feeling almost helpless.

We had sat staring at each other, at nothing, for almost three days straight now, only changing when Renesme went to sleep, or Jacob went to eat something. It was madding. I need do something, to fix this. I was about to stand up and say something, when Edward's head perked up and he started curiously looking out the window. I looked at him in confusion until I heard a car coming towards our mansion.

"Who is it?" I asked, gaining everyone's attention with my sudden speech.

"Peter," said Edward, who seemed confused. Peter, I thought to myself, Peter from Texas, Peter? Edward, catching my train of thought, nodded his head in my direction. As the engine of the car was cut, I stood up and walked over to the door, quickly followed by everyone. Sure enough, when I looked out, Peter and Charlotte were stepping out of their car and walking towards us.

"Carlisle," exclaimed Peter, "I was hoping you all would be home. It's nice to see you." Peter stopped in front of us on the porch. He appeared somewhat concerned, or urgent.

"Same to you Peter, and you Charlotte," I glanced over at Edward who had stiffened next to me. His eyes were wide in shook, and his expression was a bit of surprise, quickly fading to anger. I glanced back at Peter, much more worried then before. "Peter," I began, "What brings you all the way to Forks. Last I heard you were staying in California."

Peter glanced down at his shoes before answering. "Carlisle, I have some urgent new to inform you of. I would rather we do this inside the house," he said before looking up at me. His eyes had considerately darkened in a look of determination.

"Come right in Peter, have a seat," I moved aside from the door, allowing the guest to enter. They took a seat on the love seat, and my family surrounded them. We all took our seats, waiting for Peter to continue.

Peter looked around nervously while drawing in a deep breath. His eyes stopped on Edward, who was still tense, but waiting patiently for Peter to continue. Edward nodded, after some form of silent conversation passed between the two, and Peter turned to us. "This information is concerning your son Jasper," he said in a small voice. Everyone contained in the room stiffened, and all breathing to this point stopped. Even upstairs, where Alice was, became completely silent.

The silence lasted for the next few seconds, before I decided to break the tension. "Continue."

Peter looked up at me, "You all are aware of the gift I possess, correct." A few of us nodded, except Bella, Renesme, and Jacob, who continued to look confused.

"Maybe you should explain for some of us," I said, wanting everyone to be on board.

"Well, you see," he said, "I have the power of seeing the present. It sounds sort of strange, but I receive these visions quiet like those of your own Alice, but instead of being of the future, these are of situations concerning the present."

"Yes, but what has this got to do with Jasper," said Emmett impatiently.

"Well, I've been getting these visions lately of thing happening with him. Visions of where he's been," Peter looked around the room, making sure everyone was still on board. "And I know this for sure, Jasper didn't leave you all," He paused, as everyone's eyes narrowed in confusion. "He was kidnapped."

The room erupted in chaos, as everyone tried to figure out what Peter had meant. The only people that weren't confused, or surprised, were Edward and Alice, who had finally come down. They both looked prepared to kill.

"Silence," I said in a louder tone then I usually use with my children. Everyone looked up at me with surprise, but all noise stopped. I then turned to Peter. "Please tell us what you could possibly mean by that comment."

"Well, you see," he said, still appearing quite nervous, he really did not like the spot light, "Maria came hear to Forks and kidnapped Jasper a few days ago."

At this Emmett jumped up in anger. He was never one to think before reacting. "MARIA!?!"

Following this outburst, Peter shrank into the corner. Emmett large figure tended to scare house guest. Maybe that's why we didn't get them that often. My head dropped to my hands as I tried to calm myself, and work out the confusion in my mind. "Peter, if you could, please explain what you mean by that. As far as I know, Jasper slipped in his control and left on his own accord."

Peter, trying to regain his composure, stepped out from the corner and took a deep, unneeded breath. "Maria is trying to start another war in the South; you might have noticed it being quite quiet down there for the past few centuries. In order to do this, she has been recruiting a lot of her old leader. I myself saw this coming and went into hiding, before she could come for me. Jasper killing that man, Jasper leaving you; these were not just accidents. This was all a set up."

Again the room erupted in chaos. I held up my hand and wait for everyone to calm down. Once it was silent, I turned my attention once more to Peter. "If this is true, then how didn't we already know about it? We have Alice's visions on our side."

Peter looked up at this. "I'm not completely sure, but from what I have observed, Maria has a lot of powers of her own helping. She has quite the army built up down in Texas. One of her fellows she has acquired quite recently has the ability to shut off powers. She can pin point a persons ability and block them off around the area. It has limitations though. She has to have observed the person for awhile before using it on them."

"So, what she like stacked out our house or something?" inquired Rosalie.

"My guess is that she has been using the other power she has on her side. She changed other man recently too that has exceptional power. From what I have observed, the power is weak and limited, but still very effective towards those that don't know what is happening. The man has the power of manipulation."

I froze in shock at these words, not knowing what to think. "What is that supposed to mean?" asked Jacob from the corner.

Peter looked over at the werewolf a bit intimidated. "He can put thoughts inside of your head."

A/N- What'd you think. Please read and review with any questions, comments, constructive flames, unconstructive flames, suggestions, threats, etc. (I'm really not that picky when it comes to reviews.)

Before any one yells at me, yes, I know Peter was not given a power in the Twilight books. But it makes sense to me. Why would Maria have kept him past his "expiration" if he really didn't have any exceptional powers?

Again., Thanks for reading!