Alice had already made the call to Charlie that Bella would be spending the night. Reluctantly he agreed. Rosalie had taken the photo album and various other upsetting items and hid them away somewhere that she swore no one would find them. Ryder was angered by this but had remained silent there after. Bella sat on the porch with only her thoughts as company. Now she knew this wasn't a joke, this was real.

Well what did the expect? First she had attracted the attention of vampires and second she had been caught up with werewolves. Of course this was bound to happen. The pictures flashed in her mind, tearing at her heart and leaving a numbing pain. Would she save Jacob or stand aside? She pretty much already knew that answer. She just couldn't let him die, not after all he did for her while Edward was away.

Bella wanted nothing more then something solid from the future to grasp at. Something that would leave not a single doubt that everything was actually real. The ring and photos had been shocking but it wasn't enough. At least not enough for her to panic about at the moment. What she needed to focus on was trying to find a way to keep Jacob safe until after noon the following day.

Sighing she got up from her place and went back inside. Ryder had taken Carlisle's office as a room after Carlisle had made the offer. As long as she stayed in there, Bella was happy. When Bella walked inside she saw Jasper sitting on the stairs with a book on his lap. He glanced up at her when he realized she had come back inside.

"Hey Bella."

"Hey." She greeted back as she sat down on the bottom stair; three stairs from where he sat as she knew she was to be cautious.

Jasper closed his book and set it aside as he scooted himself down to where she sat. Bella sat still but Jasper smiled weakly as a assurance.

"It's easier."

"That's good to hear."

Bella pulled at a loose thread on her jeans to distract herself but she found the silence to be uncomfortable.

"Do you trust her?"

"Who?"

"Ryder."

"Oh...well, I'm not sure. There isn't much evidence that she is even telling the truth. Sure those items she has seems real but each of them holds a logical explanation. The ring could have been made easily by her from a shop. The doll could have been bought and she could have made the picture simply. The photos however are another story. To me it isn't enough."

Bella smiled. Good old Jasper. At least someone agreed with her thus far.

"Exactly what I think. I mean is it really possible to go back in time? It seems silly."

"And I'm sure vampires seemed silly too, Bella." Jasper chuckled.

"Well yeah but that's different." She argued but she laughed a moment too.

"You know that if you want to help Jacob that'll I'll help too, right?"

"What about Alice? I wouldn't want to be the reason you two are mad at each other."

"You're like family, Bella. Families look out for each other. Besides, Alice doesn't like Ryder much either. I'm sure no matter how much any of us dislike Jacob Black that we don't want him dead."

"Thanks Jasper."

"Of course."

"How cute." Ryder mocked in disgust.

Both of them glanced at Ryder who stood at the top of the stairs. Bella was more then ready to chuck the book at her that rested on the stairs but a feeling of calm overcame her. Jasper. Even Ryder seemed to calm but suddenly she knew.

"You." She glared at Jasper. "Stop whatever you're doing to me!"

Ryder advanced down the stairs toward him but Bella was on her feet, blocking Ryder from Jasper. Jasper too stood as he tried to keep the two girls calm; an impossible task it seemed.

"Leave him alone." Bella warned but Ryder didn't seem to care.

"I will if he stops whatever he is doing to me."

"He won't unless you calm down." Bella reminded her.

"And what if I don't want to be calm? You know what, no. I am calm, perfectly calm."

"Your thoughts say otherwise."

Ryder turned to see Edward. She was becoming annoyed with the vampires. She was here to help Bella and Edward, no one ever said she had to get along with the others. She stormed back to Carlisle's office and grabbed her backpack. When she returned she shoved her way down the stairs. Bella stood aside as did Jasper. She paused at the door and looked back at them when she shook her head.

"I may have to help you but it doesn't mean I have to like you. I'm more of an outdoors type of girl anyways." She turned and went out the door.

Bella rolled her eyes.

-

The following morning came slower then any morning. Bella was up at ten and she quickly dashed down stairs. To her surprise Esme was downstairs. She had thought she was still in her own room.

"Morning Bella."

"Morning." She greeted back as she went for the door.

"Jasper's already down at La Push." Esme informed her.

It surprised Bella but she nodded and quickly left. She complained at her truck as it refused to go faster then she wanted. When she got there she saw Jacob just leaving his house. Parking her truck out front she jogged to catch up with him.

"Hey Jacob!" She called and he turned to look at her in surprise.

"Bella, wow, hey."

"How are you?" She asked as she walked beside him.

Taking a glance around she caught sight of Jasper in Edward's car. She looked ahead to make sure Jacob didn't notice.

"I'm good. Fixed up a few other cars as a matter of fact. How about you?"

"That's good. Well I'm alright. A few issues here and there but that's life."

As we continued to walk down the side of the street I anxiously looked at my watch every once in a while. When it reached eleven-fifty I wondered if it had been a lie. That thought didn't last long. Jacob stopped mid-step beside me and froze. I glanced at him questioningly but a voice that sent chills down my spine answered it for me.

"Surprise surprise, Bella is getting in the way of my plans again."

Bella had turned and saw the hair like fire and the eyes that she feared. She had come back and this time she had found her. Or rather she had found them.

"You don't belong here." Jacob growled.

Victoria ignored him entirely and looked at Bella instead.

"Listen here human, I don't want to deal with you right now. I have my job to do and you aren't getting in the way of that. Got it? Good." Victoria started toward Jacob but Bella blocked her path.

"No."

"Okay, let's try this again. Get out of my way or I'll make sure I leave you bleeding on the side of the road. Better?"

"I said you aren't going to hurt him."

"Bella—" Jacob however was cut off by Victoria.

"And let me guess, you're going to stop me?" She looked amused.

"I'll do what it takes." Bella told her as she felt her hands shaking.

"Bella!"

Bella heard Jasper's cry but it was too late. When she turned around to see what it was about, someone had pinned her to the ground. Bella looked up into the burgundy eyes of Jane.

She looked helplessly at Jacob who stood his ground as Victoria edged closer. Bella knew that simply hitting Jane wouldn't help matters.

"Jacob, run!" Bella tried but Jacob was too stubborn for that.

It was the squeal of tires that took Victoria and Jane's attention. Both of them looked at the car that had parked in the middle of the road. Jane kept her foot on Bella's chest when she stood and Victoria made sure to know where Jacob was. Ryder shoved past Edward and Victoria seemed surprised.

"Why are you here?" She hissed.

"Do you think I came to ruin this? That fool Jasper called the others. It wouldn't seem right if I stayed behind." She whispered back quickly.

Bella, taking a chance, grabbed Jane's ankle and pulled. Being caught off guard, Jane fell to the ground. Bella quickly stood and went to Jacob's side. Jane however wouldn't stand it. She glared at Jacob who doubled over in pain. Bella stared at him in concern as she knelt beside him when he had fallen to his knees.

"Stop it!" Bella screamed. "Just leave him alone! If you want to kill anyone then let it be me! Just leave him alone!"

Jacob sat trying to catch his breath as Jane's expression softened. It was obvious she was finished or just interested in Bella's words.

"And do you really want that?" Jane asked as she took a step toward her.

Bella stood too and wasn't exactly sure. This wasn't how she had planned things at all. Jane held up her hand as Edward took a step toward them.

"I could kill her where she stands." Jane reminded him, her words laced in a threat.

Ryder watched uncertain and Victoria stood ready.

"Bella what's going on?" Jacob managed as he looked up at her.

Using her temporary distraction, Victoria grabbed Bella. She was held against Victoria, Victoria's left hand curling around Bella's neck and the other around her waist to make sure she didn't go anywhere. Edward stood beside Jasper, both unsure of what to do next. Things had taken an unwanted turn.

"Are you still willing to give up your life for his?" Victoria asked and with tears staining her cheeks, Bella nodded.

What Victoria did next shocked everyone. Ryder stared in horror before she looked elsewhere. Jacob sat witnessing it, his stomach in knots.

Victoria's teeth ripped the soft flesh of her neck but Victoria didn't do this for long. She threw Bella to the ground and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. Not only had she now changed the future, she had set a chain of chaotic events into motion. The treaty's been broken...

A/N---Dun dun dun XD Like I said, lots of New Moon is going to pop in this story. I have chapter four and five written already so be on the look out for them either later today or tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your comments, it means a lot. Don't be afraid to ask questions if your confused either!