Once again, I'm so amazed by your kind words and actions! Thank you to everyone. I'm very sorry I'm not updating sooner. I'm back teaching school and that doesn't give me much time to do fun stuff like write! Again, I own nada! Nothing! Not Twilight nor Tiger Army's song titles.

I was actually really nervous. I glanced around my tidy room while I waited for Aro to answer. My dressers were full of mine and Jasper's clothes. Our closet was overrun with more clothes and shoes; mine of course. On top of the dressers were pictures of Jasper and me at various times in our lives. I also had pictures of my family. My bed was made up with a simple but elegant blue comforter. I chose blue because of Jasper. I didn't think he'd be too thrilled with a flowery color. I decided to sit down and play with one of the stuffed animals Jasper gave me a while back. It was a white tiger with blue eyes. Jasper said that he picked the tiger because you don't see as many white tigers and that made them special, just like me. I loved my tiger. I was starting to think that Aro was never going to answer the phone. Panic surged through my tiny body as I starting pondering about what exactly I was going to convey to Aro. I almost hung up when Aro's voice greeted me on the other end.

"My dear Alice, it's wonderful to hear from you. May I ask the nature of your call?"

"I, well my family and I have a problem. Actually it's a problem for all vampires."

"I'm listening."

I took my time explaining to him about Damon's presence and his intentions for all vampires including my family. I omitted the part where I offered to sacrifice the Volturi to save us. I was well aware how he would take that suggestion. Aro didn't make a sound nor interrupt me. When I concluded my story, he finally sighed.

"That is a dilemma. What may I ask do you suggest the Volturi do?"

I sighed. "I'm not sure actually. I guess." I struggled to think what to say. "I just wanted to warn you that Damon is out there and he's hunting all of our kind."

"Thank you for the warning my dear, but I can assure that we can handle our end."

"Of course. Thank you for your time Aro."

"Is that really all you called for?"

"Yes." I lied. What I really wanted him to do was to get pissed off and send his people here to banish Damon's ass right back to hell and keep him there.

"Alice, as you know I find your skills very advantageous. You would make a splendid addition to the Volturi. I do wish you would consider joining us."

"I'm very happy with my family Aro, but thank you for your kind words."

"Such a pity. Good bye Alice. Do tell Carlisle hello for me."

I promised and hung up the phone. That didn't go as well as I had hoped. I really didn't think that the Volturi would actually help. They wouldn't do anything unless it was directly related to them.

I put my cell phone down and clutched onto my tiger. Misery spread through me. I felt as if I'd let my entire family down. I wished I could cry. In fact, that's one human trait I would have liked to have kept. Since I can't remember my human life, I'm not sure that crying would give me the release I craved. Suddenly my bedroom seemed too confining. I needed to escape. I needed fresh air. I crawled out the window and rushed toward the woods. I kept running until I was several miles from home. The trees were a blur as I sped by them. Somehow, I ended up at the field we play baseball at. I collapsed on the cold ground and screamed as loud as I could. Birds that were hidden in the trees began flying away startled by the yell.

"Wow, I'm impressed Alice." Emmett's voice commented behind me. Soon he was sitting on the ground beside me. "That was incredibly loud coming from a shortie like you."

"Are you asking to be slapped?" I said not quite meaning my threat.

Emmett just laughed. "Seriously, you probably caused heart attacks for most of our food supply."

"I'm sure the animals survived." I looked at my brother. "Did you follow me?"

"Um." He shook his head no but then nodded, "Yes."

"I'm surprised it's you actually and not Edward or Jasper."

"Jasper was about to come but I told him to hang lose that I wanted to speak to my favorite sister. Although, I couldn't find her so I'm stuck with you."

I laughed and punched him on the arm.

"Hey that's sibling abuse!" He put his hand on my head and messed up my hair. "Crazy pixie!"

"Overgrown teddy bear!" I leaned into him and he wrapped his arm around me. "What are we going to do Emmett? We can't let Damon win."

"We're kicking his ass, remember?" He pulled me even closer, if that was even possible, and laughed. "Honestly Alice, we're going to figure something out. We're the Cullen's, no one messes with us. Damon won't win."

"I hope you're right."

"I'm always right."

It was my turn to laugh. "Thanks Em."

"Anytime, now let's get back before Jasper has a coronary that he really can't have."

We both ran back toward the house. Rosalie and Jasper were both waiting for us when we returned. Rosalie reached for her husband's hand and pulled him into the house. I sat down on the porch motioning for Jasper to sit beside me. We didn't have to use words to express how we felt. Jasper just held my hand as we watched the sun lower itself behind the clouds. It wasn't until the moon was completely out that Jasper stood up and led me back inside.

The next morning, the sun remarkably was very bright and the weather turned warm. There wasn't a dark cloud in the sky. I was relieved that this was one day I didn't have to go to school. Carlisle called the school and informed them that Edward and I were going with him and Esme out of town. He promised that we'd be back tomorrow. He even told the principle that Bella would pick up our assignments that we miss. I was currently sitting at the bar in our unused kitchen. The bar stool was tall so my feet dangled in the air. Jasper was sitting beside me and Edward was sitting across from us. Emmett and Rosalie decided to go hunting and I'm sure do other things. I swear they're worse than newlyweds.

"That's the truth." Edward commented after hearing my thoughts.

Jasper glanced at both of us and I quickly explained what I was thinking. He nodded in understanding.

"I'm glad they haven't destroyed this house with their activities." Jasper added.

I smiled. "Esme would have them killed if they ever did. She loves this house too much."

Esme chose that moment to walk in. She was wearing a navy blue dress and her hair was pinned back. "Whom am I murdering?"

"Rosalie and Emmett." I told her. "I mean you would if they destroyed this house."

"Oh, yes." She smiled. "Well, they're in love."

"So are Jasper and Alice." Edward replied.

"Of course but thankfully Jasper and Alice are modest about their affections."

Carlisle came in and kissed Esme before addressing the rest of this. "Are we having a family meeting?"

"We're discussing Emmett and Rosalie's passionate relationship." Esme offered.

"Ah, yes well. We all know about that."

"What's on the agenda today?" Edward asked. "I'm assuming we need to come up with a plan for taking care of Damon."

"You know I was having a great day until you mentioned his name." I told Edward. As soon as I realized that the sun was out for good, my whole attitude was lifted. I didn't have to worry about facing Damon at school.

"Sorry."

"It's okay, I knew we'd have to mention him sooner or later."

"Did you ever talk to the Volturi?" Esme asked Carlisle.

He shook his head. "No, I should probably give them a call."

"Don't bother." I sighed and glanced at Carlisle. "I tried yesterday and it did absolutely no good whatsoever. Aro says hello by the way."

"Now what?" Edward asked.

"I think we need to do some research on demons. Maybe we can find something that will tell us how to defeat one." Carlisle suggested.

"Jasper and I can go to the library." I offered.

"I can do an Internet search." Edward added. "There has to be something that will help us."

We had a plan and it was something that would keep us busy. I wasn't sure what library Jasper and I would check but I had a feeling we'd hit quite a few. We had to make sure we were far away from Forks. At least Carlisle now won't be lying. I am going out of town. We might have to go really far. Hmm, I wonder if that means that I can skip school for the rest of the week? I was thinking about that when Jasper took my hand and helped me off the stool. We made our way to the garage and headed off. Jasper never released his hold even as we were now miles away from our home.