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Carlisle and I walked off plane and made our way to the garage. We weren't sure who was picking us up. I started guarding my thoughts instantly because I didn't want to worry Edward right away. My efforts were unnecessary because Rosalie was the only one waiting for us. She gave us both a hug.

"I'm glad you're okay." She said. I noticed that she wasn't quite herself.

"We're fine." Carlisle replied. "I must admit that I'm surprised you're alone."

She hesitated and I knew something was up.

"What's going on Rose?" I asked.

"Nothing bad." We began heading toward the parking garage. "Edward, Jasper, and Emmett went out hunting. They asked me to come if it looked as if they'd be late."

"What about Esme?" Carlisle wondered.

"She's with Bella."

"Are you sure nothing's wrong?" I still felt that my sister wasn't sharing all she knew. "Never mind, I'll look myself."

"Wait! You still have your visions?"

"Yes, Damon gave them back to me along with Edward's minding reading."

"Shit!" She came to a halt at her car. She leaned against the door.

"What Rose? What are they really doing?"

"I promised I wouldn't say anything but that doesn't matter if you can see." She threw her arms in the air as shook her head.

Suddenly my vision dimmed and I was watching as my brothers and Jasper ran through the woods.

"Hurry! He went that way!" Edward yelled pointing towards the dark woods.

"He's not gonna get away from us." Emmett sounded overly confident. He was ahead of Edward and Jasper. He started running faster but soon Edward breezed past him and collided into Damon. The impact had enough force to knock them both into a tree, breaking it.

Jasper leaned over Damon and punched the demon. "That's for thinking you can mess with my family." He punched Damon again. "That's for putting my wife through hell." Once more. "That was just because I wanted to."

"Oh hell Jasper, I wanna some shots too." Emmett complained. But before Emmett could make his way over to them, Damon reached out and grasped Jasper's shoulders and pulled. Jasper screamed in pain and was ripped apart.

"NO!" I screamed. "We have to go! NOW!" I didn't wait for Carlisle or Rosalie. I pushed Rose out of the way, got in the car and started it.

"Alice." Carlisle started but I put the car in gear and tried my best to sped out of the airport. Cars were in my way.

"MOVE!" I screamed.

"Alice calm down and tell me what you saw." Carlisle said putting a hand on my shoulder.

"Jasper, Edward, and Emmett went after Damon. Damon is going to kill them."

"What?" Rosalie leaned up from the back. "You saw that?"

"Yes." I looked through the rearview mirror and caught her eyes. She held the same fearful expression I knew I had.

"Damn it!" Rose pulled out her cell phone. "He better answer." She muttered.

I was growing very impatient. These stupid vehicles were in my way of getting to my family before it was too late. I never heard Rosalie until she touched my shoulder.

"It's okay Alice. I just talked to Emmett and told him about your vision. He said that they were heading home."

I didn't trust her and apparently she knew that because she handed me the phone. "Jasper wants to talk to you."

I grasped the phone tightly. "Jasper."

"It's me. We're heading back."

"Promise."

"I promise. Now come home, I miss you."

I don't remember the drive home. In fact, I'm not sure if I was the one to actually drive us home. The next thing I knew, I was in Jasper's arms. He was alive and unhurt. That's all that mattered to me. I felt him kiss my head. I noticed that we were sitting in our living room. I was on Jasper's lap on the couch. Emmet and Rosalie sat beside us. Edward was leaning against the wall. Carlisle and Esme were also standing.

"I'm gonna guess that Aro didn't say yes." Emmett replied.

"He won't help us." Carlisle confirmed.

"Then why don't we just go and fight Damon. He might not be as powerful as we all think he is."

Rosalie shot him a glare. "Are you insane?"

"I'm just saying." Emmett leaned back against the sofa and crossed his arms.

I pulled myself away from Jasper. "It doesn't matter. Damon's not going to give up and Aro refuses to help." Unless one of us joins them. I thought to myself.

Edward raised his eyebrows and stared at me.

"Please don't say anything." My thoughts begged.

"Your eyes are dark Alice. You should hunt." Edward suggested. He turned to face Jasper. "Do you mind if I go with Alice alone?"

I tried to keep my emotions level. "I do need to hunt."

"Why alone Edward?" Jasper asked. He took my hand and didn't let go. "What are you going to tell her?"

"Nothing. She just needs to hunt." Edward replied.

"If that were the case, then you wouldn't have asked to be alone with her. Alice isn't leaving my sight. So, whatever you need to discuss, you can do it right here."

Carlisle must have known that Edward knew of Aro's request. He decided to inform our family.

"Aro required a price for his help."

I refused to look at my family's response. I stared at the floor.

"What price?" Esme asked.

"He wants one of us. Actually he wants Alice, Edward, or Jasper."

I felt Jasper's grip on my hand tighten. If I had been human, I'm sure he would have broken my bones.

Esme's hand went over her mouth. "No, please no." She looked at her husband. "Carlisle."

Carlisle wrapped her in a hug. "It's okay dear. We refused his offer."

"Damn right we do!" Emmett said. "No one messes with the Cullen's."

"I think we all need to take a break." Carlisle suggested. "We're under an extraordinary amount of stress. I also have to get back to work."

I was in full agreement. My brain felt like it was ready to explode. I whispered to Jasper that I was going to our room. He nodded and followed me. I opened the door to our bedroom and crossed the room to sit on my bed. I leaned back pressing my head on the soft pillow. Jasper joined me. Neither one of us spoke. I closed my eyes and wished to be able to sleep. Several thoughts coursed their way through my head. I needed to put an end to everything. I suddenly jerked up.

"OH!"

"What?" Jasper jumped up.

"I forgot to call Bella!" My brain was still racing.

He sighed and then laughed. "Alice, honey, you about gave me a heart attack."

I smiled. "That's funny considering you can't have one of those."

"Still, you had me worried."

I leaned over and kissed him. "I'm sorry. I'm going to Bella's really quick."

"Alice, do you realize what time it is?"

"Of course. It's ten pm. She'll still be awake."

"Can't you just call her?"

"No, I'll wake up Charlie." I gathered my shoes and put them on. I kissed Jasper once more. "I'll be back. I love you."

"Do you want some company?"

"No. I'll be fine. Besides, Edward will be there."

Jasper nodded and then grasped my hands. "I don't like the thoughts of you going out there alone. Please, let me go with you."

I had to keep my emotions in check and my thoughts. Jasper couldn't come with me. "Nothing will happen to me." I pointed to my head. "I've already looked."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course! You're not going to start doubting me now, are you?"

"Never."

"I love you Jasper Whitlock." I wanted to use his real name.

"And I love you Alice Whitlock."

Love and warmth spread through me and I tried my best to return my feelings. I kissed him one last time and climbed out my window.

"I love you so much." I whispered and landed on the ground. I took off toward the woods. I wasn't going to Bella's. I stopped and glanced back at my home. I hated leaving them this way but Edward would have heard my thoughts and stopped me. I couldn't tell them all goodbye or that I loved them dearly. I just hope they understand. I'm doing this for them.

I pulled out my cell phone and dialed Bella's number. She answered it.

"Alice?"

"Hey Bella." I said calmly. "Is Edward there?"

"No, not yet."

"Good, I need you to do me a favor." I kept walking through the woods away from my home.

"Sure, what?"

"Tomorrow will be a hard day for my family. I need you to be there for them."

"Why? What did you see?"

"I can't tell you that. Please don't mention this to Edward. He'll get hurt if you do. I've seen it happen."

"Alice! You have to tell me what's going on!"

"I can't. I'm sorry. Just please watch over my family. I need to go. I love you Bella. You were a great sister."

"Ali-" I hung up the phone and began running. I didn't have much time. I finally made it to my destination. I stopped at the Quileute treaty line. I knew if I stepped over the invisible line, I'd break the treaty my family has with them. I also know that the wolves are watching. I sat down on the ground and out loud I called for Jacob. I took out a sheet of paper and pen and began to write while I waited. I quickly sealed the letter in a plain envelope.

It didn't take long before I noticed a large wolf slowly and cautiously approaching. I remained in a seating position. I gave the wolf a small smile.

"Jacob? I need to talk to you. I'm alone and my family doesn't know I'm here."

I watched as the wolf slowly turned back to human form. Jacob and I had an uneasy friendship. We respect each other and I personally don't think he sees me as a threat. I'm too small compared to the rest of my family.

Jacob sat down across from me. He stared for a moment before he scrunched his nose.

"Wow, you stink."

I gave a small laugh. "You don't smell so good yourself."

"What do you want?" His facial expression was completely serious.

That's what I liked about Jacob. He was straight to the point.

"I need you to do something for me." I handed him a letter that I had written. "What I'm about to ask of you will enrage my family but the letter will help."

He looked at the envelope and then back at me. "What are you talking about?"

"Jacob what is the one thing that you, um, wolves, do best?"

"Kill vampires, but I don't see how this has to do with." He cut himself off and his dark eyes widened. "Alice Cullen! Are you asking me to kill you?"

I nodded. "I'm sure Bella has spoken to you about the trouble my family is having. It's my fault. I need to end it."

"Bella said a demon was after you."

"Yes. My family and I have tried to go to the Volturi and request their help. They would only agree if a family member joins their side. I can't let that happen. I'd rather die." My eyes bore deep into his. "Now you understand my situation. I know you would make my death quick. If I don't die, then my whole family will. Please Jacob."

He sighed and leaned back. "Don't you realize what will happen to my family if I do this?"

"Yes, which is why I gave you the letter. I told them that I made this choice and not to be angry at you. You're saving my family Jacob. You're saving the man I love more than anything."

"This whole idea seems selfish to me."

"Selfish? How? In what way?" I was not being selfish. I wasn't thinking of myself. I need to protect my family.

"You're going to let your family suffer without you? They all love you."

"And I love them! Don't you understand Jacob! I'm doing this to protect them!"

Jacob slowly shook his head. "I'm sorry Alice. I can't do this."

"Then find me a werewolf that will." I stood up determined to get my way. I pointed to the ground. "I'll cross the line and break our treaty. Then you'll have to kill me."

Jacob was fast on his feet. He crossed the line and grabbed my shoulders. Then he did something I didn't see coming. He picked me up and started running.

"What the hell are you doing?" I yelled while trying to get free from his grasp.

"Taking you back home!"

"Are you crazy!"

"No, but apparently you are." Ouch, that burned I thought to myself. We were getting closer to my house when we suddenly stopped.

"Here take her!" Jacob said putting me down. I turned around to see Edward's concerned face.

"Thank you Jacob." Edward replied stepping forward and taking my arm.

"No problem." Jacob disappeared leaving me alone with my brother.

Edward's hand was still wrapped around my arm.

"You can let go. I'm not going to run." I replied.

"I know you're not. In fact, you're not going to be running any where for a long time."

I glared up at him. "What are you, my dad?"

"No, but Carlisle is pretty pissed off."

"You don't understand." I began walking ahead of him. "None of you do."

"Then please explain to me why you felt it was important to end your life?"

"You know why." I didn't think, I just took off running as fast as I could. I knew Edward was faster than me but I was smaller and I could crawl under things. I was about to jump over a broken log when I felt myself being launched forward. I hit the ground hard. Edward was on top of me.

"Get off!" I yelled trying without much success at pushing him off me.

"Nope, I'm rather comfy."

"Please." I pleaded. I tried another tactic. "You of all people should understand."

Edward got off of me but he wrapped his arm around my shoulders. "I do understand. Though I also see both sides of this situation. If Jacob had done what you asked, you know Jasper would have gone to war with them."

"I wrote a letter informing him not to."

Edward laughed. "Do you think he would have taken time to read it? Think about it, if something happens to you Jasper would be beyond reasoning with."

"He's right Alice." I suddenly felt very terrible. I never even heard him approach. I didn't dare to look up at Jasper. Soon Edward's arms were replaced by Jasper's and Edward left us alone.

"Are you here to yell at me as well?" I whispered afraid of his reaction.

"No. I'm here to comfort you and let you know that I love you." Jasper said with a kindness I didn't deserve at the moment.

"And?" I knew there was more.

"And to tell you that this had better not happen again!" He grabbed my chin and lifted up my face. I refused to make eye contact. "Look at me."

"I'm scared." I closed my eyes. Soon I felt myself relax. I felt Jasper's cool lips press against my temple.

"Please look at me." He asked once more. This time I couldn't deny him. I opened my eyes and instead of anger, I saw sadness in his golden eyes.

"I'm sorry Jasper. I only wanted to protect you."

"I know but you have to realize that I can't live without you." He wrapped me in his arms and held me tightly.

"Jasper, I've watched you die in my visions by Damon's hand. I can't let that happen."

"I'm not leaving you. Do you realize how scared I was when I found out that you had gone to Jacob?"

I pulled away from him quickly staring into his eyes. "Wait? How did you know?"

"Jacob texted Bella before he came to see you. Then Bella called Edward. We waited until Bella texted back and said that Jacob was bringing you home."

"I guess that explains why Carlisle is angry."

"Yes and Esme is about to have a nervous breakdown."

"Jacob should have kept his mouth shut." I crossed my arms.

"Yeah, well we all know he can't do that."

"I'm sorry."

"I know, now you need to go home and apologize to them."

We stood up and Jasper took my hand. We walked rather slow back to our house. Esme was on the porch waiting for us. She quickly enveloped me in a hug.

"You can never do that again!"

"I'm sorry." I pulled away and kissed her cheek. "Forgive me?"

"Yes, now go see your father. He's quite upset."

"What about Emmett and Rosalie?"

"They're off hunting. They don't know."

I nodded grateful that I wouldn't have to hear them fuss at me. I found Carlisle in his study. "Hey Carlisle." I glanced down at the floor. "I'm sorry."

He didn't say anything for a moment. Then finally he pushed his chair back and stood up. "Of all our years together, I never had to punish any of you really. Alice, you do understand that you about gave Esme a heart attack."

"I know but I."

He stopped me. "I'm grounding you. You're only allowed to go to school and to hunt. No shopping for a month. You can't shop online either."

"I deserve that." I smiled up at him. "I guess a month is better than a year, huh?"

He approached me and gave me a hug. "That would have surely killed you." He laughed and kissed the top of my head. "Now go upstairs young lady!"

"Yes sir." I hugged him one last time and made my way to my bedroom.