A/N: NEW LAPTOP! Yay! Sorry for the long wait, just waiting for the laptop was all. Thanks to all who reviewed! I love you all! Some of you are so damn smart though none of have quite grasped what the Cullen's did although some of you had some good ideas.

However, I will not explain it word for word. Ever. Just wait, read, and figure it out on your own. You are all very intelligent people and I will treat you as such.

"I'm sorry, come again?"

"Alice was once a part of our family, as much as she would like to deny it." Rosalie elaborate and Alice merely released an angry huff, her body tense at my side as her little hands balled tightly into shaky fists. I looked blankly between the three vampires, my eyebrows raised and my lips pursed, opening my mouth to speak, closing it, then opening it again.

"I'm sorry, come again?" I repeated in the same tone and Emmett chuckled while his blonde mate killed me with her eyes.

"I don't wanna talk about this." Alice stated petulantly, taking my hand and making to leave when Rosalie suddenly blurred before us, shoving my little pixie hard in the right shoulder ceasing further movement. Alice snarled viciously at the action, the two female vampires glared menacingly at each other as I stood a little behind Alice now, our hands still interlocked.

"Running away from your problems isn't very mature, Ali-cat." Rosalie taunted and Alice reared her head back, fangs bared and it looked as though she was about to bite off Rosalie's head but instead she stuck her tongue out at her childishly, surprising us all.

"Looking for trouble isn't very mature, Rosie-Posy." Alice mocked her tone and Emmett full on bust out laughing at their exchange and I was incredibly confused at this point, resorting to watching the scene before me.

"Oh man! You guys sounded just like Esme!" Emmett hooted out, doubled over in his laughter as he pointed at his mate and sister? Former sister? At the mention of the name Esme, Alice's breath caught in her throat and her eyes widened, her grip on my hand tightening and I looked at her helplessly before Rosalie's dark chuckle caught my attention.

"Awe, what was that, Alice? Does someone miss her mommy?" Rosalie teased and Alice began to shake but this time not from rage and I felt an overwhelming urge to pull her into a hug for some reason.

"No…" Alice replied shakily and Rosalie damn near through her head back in laughter at the unbelievable response.

"You do, don't you? Well you know what? She doesn't miss you; in fact, she's very disappointed in you and what you've chosen to do." Rosalie continued in that same cold tone and Alice looked like she were about to cry if she could, her free arm coming up to wipe at her nose and when she spoke, her voice sounded choked.

"No, she's not..!" Alice whined out, like a child trying not to accept something they couldn't bear to. Oh god, I couldn't stand to see Alice like this, it was tearing me apart. I pleadingly looked up at Rosalie, hoping that maybe she'd get the hint but her eyes would not leave Alice's.

"How could she not be? Look at what you've done to her! She took you in, gave you clothes, taught you how to hunt properly, kept you away from society like you wanted, and even tried to help you embrace it but instead, look what you did," Rosalie took a step back, hurt written on her face as though she were wounded by this too, and maybe she was, "You left her, you left us. You forsook everything we did for you, everything we tried to teach you! You even took back those stupid institution clothes! And because of what, Alice?"

"Because I didn't want that! I didn't ask for it! You forced it on me!" Alice shouted back, stumbling a bit at the power of her voice and I caught her from behind, my hands on both sides of her upper arms and my front pressing into her back. Being taller than her my lips were just at her ear and I pressed a kiss just above it, into her hair.

"Ali, baby…" I began to whisper but Alice shook her head gently, letting me know that she was alright, that this was alright.

"Your coven forced its beliefs on me…" Alice repeated, this time her voice more strong and assured. This time Emmett spoke up, taking a step forward to come stand behind his mate, rubbing the back of his large neck with his equally large hands.

"Tink, Carlisle just wants what's best for you, what's best for us, all us vampires, don't you see that?" He asked calmly but something in his eyes seemed…fake? As though he were trying to sell a product that in the end would end up killing you or like this was some sort of manipulation. The same look was in Rosalie's eyes now too as she nodded her head in agreement.

"Em's right, Alice. And you know it, why can't you just accept it? What we're doing is for the greater good of the vampire civilization. Our beliefs are right and you know it. You know our way is the only way-"

"That's bullshit!" Alice growled out and my grip on her shoulders tightened, "Vampires can choose to live how they wanna live and no one other vampire can tell them or FORCE THEM to do otherwise! It's wrong! Don't you understand that?"

"Oh so you're saying that it's right for a vampire to go around killing humans for food if that's how 'they wanna live'? How can you even say such shit when you're soul mate is a goddamn human being?" Rosalie challenged and I think I was starting to get the picture of what was going on here. I didn't have all the pieces but…

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying! If that's how he chooses to feed then so be it! And Bella has nothing to do with this so shut your ignorant mouth, Rosie before I tear it off!" Alice threatened, her shoulders squared as she stood to defend me if need be.

God, talk about your family issues.

"How does Bella have nothing to do this! She's a human isn't she?"

"Yeah but I don't eat humans! I choose to eat animals!"

"Oh okay, so if a vampire who eats humans decides he wants your stupid Bella-"

"Hey!" I interjected but was completely ignored.

"-as his next meal, you'd be totally okay with that because that's his way of life?" Rosalie spat right back and I actually paused at that and leant down to whisper in Alice's ear.

"That seems like a valid point, babe." I deadpanned and Alice only shook her head.

"I wouldn't let them even think about it because Bella is mine and no one can touch her but me. I don't care what happens to any other human in the world as long as mine is safe." Alice stated in a deadly serious tone and the passion behind her words made me shiver, my heart throbbing at her possessiveness over me. My heart wasn't the only thing throbbing either. Protective Alice was really sexy and kind of a turn on, especially with that little body of hers pressed into me.

"Don't you think that's a bit selfish of you? Don't you care about anyone's life but your own?" Rosalie asked, her arms crossing themselves over her chest as she stood before us.

"No. This is my life, it's mine. What I choose to do with it is up to no one else but me. I will love how I want, I will do what I want, and I will protect who I want and what is mine. My soul mate turned out to be human, so be it. It doesn't change anything." Alice answered strongly and I had to agree with her point of view as well.

"65 years have passed and you haven't changed a goddamned bit! Carlisle saw such promise in you-"

"NO! That man saw a weapon in me and nothing more!"

"Rosalie, this isn't going as planned," Emmett placed a hand on his mate's shoulder, looking up at Alice and I, "We should go before it gets worse."

"Yes, please," Alice sighed, her body stiffening for a moment and I intuitively knew she must've been having a vision, "Bella's father has decided to check on us soon."

"Oh shit, I totally forgot about that!" I mumbled and Alice looked back at me, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

"Fine, we will go. This isn't over, Alice. You will come to your senses eventually whether it is by choice or by force. You wouldn't want to end up like the Volturi." Rosalie threatened, taking a few steps back, Emmett following suit.

"What have you guys done to them?" Alice asked worriedly, breaking out of my grip to go after Rosalie but in the blink of an eye, the two Cullen vampires were gone.

"So…I'm a little lost here. What the hell just happened?" I questioned my little vampire but she only ran a hand through her messy locks, sighing heavily before looking me in the eye. Wow, she looked exhausted, well as exhausted as a vampire could look.

"I just wanna go home…" She admitted weakly, her eyes a dark caramel color and I do not know what possessed my next actions but I quickly approached her form, my arms wrapping around her just as she collapsed, falling limp into my embrace. She immediately nuzzled me under my chin, her hands clutching at my shirt as I held her to me. I'd never really seen Alice drained of her usual energy and I gotta say, it was a really sad sight to see. I wanted to fix it anyway I could.

"Okay, okay, we'll go home." I squeezed her tight to me one last time before allowing her to pull away as we began the walk back to my house. Our arms would occasionally brush against each other's and I smiled when Alice finally took the initiative and took my hand in hers, swinging softly to and fro as we walked.

"I love you, Bella, you know that, right?" She began and I nodded, letting her talk, "I'd do anything for you, I really would. You're my mate, ya know? It's like, my job. But you're so amazing that I think even if we weren't destined to be together, I'd still fall in love with you and feel the same way. If you think me selfish for what I said earlier…"

"I don't." I deadpanned and Alice paused, momentarily stunned by my words.

"You don't?"

"No, not at all, goof. I actually see where you're coming from." I used my free hand to ruffle her hair affectionately and she batted at me, her tongue poking out from between her lips as she wrinkled her nose at me and my actions.

"Well…good, I'm glad." She mumbled shyly, leaning her head on my shoulder as we walked slowly back to my house, still hand in hand.

"Yeah and you know, I'm glad that everything's been happening the way it did…well…minus the whole crazy Cullen thing," I back tracked and Alice laughed at me, making me smile as I continued on, "I really do love you too, it really does feel like we're meant to be, like our hearts really are one-"

"Because they are-"

"Yes, I know! But still it just…feels right, is all I'm saying. I still…I wanna get to know you more though, if that's alright with you." I bit my lip as I ran my free hand through my hair waiting for her answer, vaguely aware of how close we were to my house now.

"Of course, Bella! I wanna get to know you more too! So far all I know is that you're kind," Alice stopped in her tracks, her hand still in mine as her other pressed softly on my shoulder, pushing me into a tree at the edge of my backyard, almost by where I first saw her. My back hit the trunk and she gazed into my brown eyes with her glowing golden orbs, looking up at me as though I were everything to her, her lower half pressing into mine, "And caring, you always put everyone else before you and when you're nervous you run your hand through your hair. You trust so easily and I envy that. I also know that you look adorable when you bite your lip and that you cannot take a compliment well because it makes you blush just like now."

"Alice…" I whined out, averting my eyes from her smoldering gaze, my blush only intensifying at her attention. She always knew what to do to make me melt for her. My heart was pounding in my chest and her close proximity only made my stomach ignite with desire for her. I looked back down at her when I felt her stiffen against me, her golden eyes starting to swirl with ink black as she inhaled deeply.

"Mmm…Bella…you smell really really good, baby," Alice moaned out and oh god, the sound made more blood rush to my face…and elsewhere. She leant forward, her tongue lapping at my neck before she carefully bit down on my skin, kissing and teasing it with her tongue, making my breath quicken and chest heave against hers as she pressed her lithe body into mine, "Taste…good…too."

"Unh…Alice…we have to-" I managed to gasp out, my head falling back against the tree as she trailed hot kisses up my neck, to my jaw, "-Go home…Charlie, remember?"

That got her attention. She stopped her actions, sighing deeply and closing her eyes as she pulled herself away from me, her hands gripping my hips as she tried to get ahold of herself. She shook herself off before taking my hand in hers once more as we headed back to my house.

"Sorry about that…it's…sometimes it's hard to…" She began, sounding ashamed of herself but I shoved her playfully with my shoulder, smiling and shaking my head at her as she pouted up at me.

"I know, Alice, I know. Don't worry about it, okay? So…how do we go about…this?" I gestured at my house as we stood at the back door and Alice shrugged her shoulders.

"Iunno."

"Well…can't you see the future?" I asked her, exasperated and she nodded cheerfully.

"Mhm, yes, I can. When someone makes a decision."

"Okay..soooo?"

"So make a decision and I can see the future, duh?" She said matter-of-factly and I rolled my eyes at her, making her giggle. I closed my eyes and tried to think of something, a lie, an excuse, anything. I opened my eyes and felt Alice stiffen next to me, "Really? You just wanna…walk in?"

"Yeah. I really don't give a shit. I'm done with today." I deadpanned, opening my back door and walking with Alice to my living room where Charlie sat watching t.v. He heard the footsteps and shook his head in disbelief as he looked up at us. He looked at us in deep confusion, looking at the stairs, then back at us again.

"What the hell? Weren't you two upstairs?"

"No." I looked at him blankly and his eyebrows rose up at me.

"Well then where the hell did you go?"

"For a walk."

"When did you do that?"

"We left, what," I looked over at Alice, "Like an hour or so ago?"

She nodded in agreement at the time I'd chosen and Charlie's mouth opened in further confusion.

"What the fu- I didn't see you two leaving?"

"Dad, we walked right out the front door. Jesus, someone's getting a bit old, huh?" I teased as I led Alice up the stairs, a smirk on my face as Charlie simply stared at the spot where we were just standing. I trotted up the stairs and down the hall, Alice close behind. I damn near kicked open my door, throwing myself onto my bed and erupting into a fit of giggles. I heard Alice close the door behind me, her graceful footsteps making their way around my room.

"Oh! What's this thing?" Alice asked excitedly and I could hear her bouncing up and down in her spot. I rolled over on my bed so that I was lying on my back, sitting up on my shoulders to see what my little pixie had gotten into now.

"Ah, that is my…iPod." I explained, smiling gently at my girl as she held the device up by its earplugs, her face alight with childish wonder.

"You mentioned this before! What does it do?" She asked cutely, hopping over to my bed and pouncing on it, lying beside me on her stomach.

"It plays music."

"How?"

"Why don't I show you?" I offered, taking the iPod from her dainty hands and turning it on. I placed one earbud into my ear and did the other for her. I pressed play on the song "Save Your Scissors" by Dallas Green and the music came blaring on causing Alice to shriek in pain at the loud noise.

"AAAH! Make it go away, make it go away!" Alice cried out, her body curling up into my side, her hands gripping her head as she buried her face into my chest.

"Oh shit! Oops! I'm so sorry, Ali! I forgot that I had the volume all the way up!" I quickly paused the song, scrolling the volume down and using my free hand to rub the poor vampire's back soothingly, waiting until she relaxed against me, purring softly.

"That hurt…I don't like it!" She whimpered out and I kissed the top of her head softly, soothing her. I'd totally forgotten that vampires had sensitive ears.

"I'm sorry, babe. That was my bad. Here, look, I'll turn it down for you and you'll like it a lot better, okay?" I assured her and she looked up at me warily, ready to pull the offending ear piece out from within her ear, "Trust me."

"Well…okay." She chirped happily, snuggling back into me as I started the song back up again. The song was a relaxing acoustic and it set the mood quite nicely. It was completely dark out by now, a soft glow from a lamp atop my dresser was the only thing casting any sort of light. As we lay on the bed, I couldn't help but just look at Alice as the music picked up to the chorus and she started to move her head a little against my chest, moving it in time with the beat. She began to purr, taking my hand farthest from her from its resting position on the bed to hold within her own, playing with my fingers and just inspecting my hand out of curiosity. I couldn't help but laugh amusedly at her, a smirk forming on my lips when she simply kept doing what she was doing.

"Having fun with my hand?"

"You have piano hands."

"Oh yeah? What a coincidence seeing as I play piano." I said simply and Alice moved her head to look up at me in surprise, straining her neck.

"Really!" She asked excitedly, already giddy at the mere idea of it. Jesus, she was easily entertained.

"No, not at all, I lied." I stated matter-of-factly and Alice stuck her tongue out at me, wrinkling her nose cutely. Her pout didn't last long when the song ended and it abruptly changed to 'Girlfriend' by Phoenix, surprising her. She dropped my hand that she'd been playing with to grab the other that held the iPod.

"I do like this little device of yours. Maybe the one good thing mankind has done with itself all these years."

"Well…there's a lot more than that, Alice," I teased then frowned at her words, "Ali, why is it…you don't like to associate yourself with society and the like?"

"It's too much a hassle. What's the point when it always changes but I stay the same? When it ends and I continue on? It's just stupid; I don't like it so I don't do it." Alice explained petulantly, fiddling with my shirt now and I brought my arm up that was holding her to my side, using my hand to play with her soft, spiky locks and purred in appreciation.

"That's a very simple way to look at things. 'I don't like it so I don't do it.'" I mocked her, laughing when she buried her face into my chest in embarrassment.

"Stop picking on me!" She whined out and I couldn't help but laugh more, "You are the weirdest human ever! Picking on a vampire!"

"Excuse me if I'm not that worried about the giant cat curled on my chest." I continued teasing her and she looked up at me with a quizzical expression on her face.

"What giant cat?" She asked cutely, completely and utterly clueless. I stared at her blankly, raising a brow at her until she caught on, "Ooooooh! Me, right?"

"Just a little bit, yeah, it's you."

"I am not a cat! I am a horrible monster!" She said dramatically, raising a hand in a claw-like manner to prove her point. I rolled my eyes at her.

"You may not be a cat but you are not a monster, either."

"You know…you're the second person to say that to me."

"What? Exact words?"

"No, to say that I'm not a monster…" Alice said softly, tangling her legs with mine and wrapping her arms around my waist, pulling me ever closer to her as she affectionately rubbed her cheek against my chest.

"Who…was the first?" I prodded, realizing that this was the time that Alice was actually willing to talk to me about something.

"Rosalie," She paused for a moment, shifting her body so that her head was now underneath my chin, "One day…when we were out hunting…I'd accidently killed a baby bunny…I wanted to cry, I really did. Never have I felt so bad about anything in my life. I'd called myself a monster and Rosie said to me, 'You're not a monster for wanting to survive' She'd asked me if I'd feel better if we buried it. That's how I started burying the animals I'd eat…"

"Wow…I'm so surprised that Rosalie actually did something nice." I joked and Alice giggled at me, squeezing me slightly as a small reprimand.

"Rosalie is a tough girl but she's a real sweetheart underneath it all…she would never really hurt me or you."

"Oh I think she'd hurt me."

"Silly Bella, hurting you would hurt me. So no, you're fine."

"So…was what the Cullen's did…really all that bad?" I asked, trying to exploit this moment of vulnerability the best I could. Alice inhaled slowly, exhaling before she began to speak once more.

"Yes."

"Well…what was it?"

"What is it, you mean. It's…something that mankind has done since the beginning of time…something I understand more than anyone…"

"That is…?"

"The persecution of a specific group of people who hold different beliefs/opinions or just an entire different way of life than them and wanting to change them…or simply…get rid of them." Alice explained smartly and I pursed my lips in thought. Alice was so uniquely random that it put me off guard every now and again. She can be totally childish one moment and the next, she's a goddamned college professor.

"You mean like…genocide and stuff?"

"It can lead to that, yes." Alice sighed against me and I could tell I wasn't going to get much more information out of her so I decided to change the subject.

"Do you…wanna go out on a date tomorrow night?" I asked slowly and instantly Alice sat up slightly to look down at me, a huge grin on her face.

"Hells yes I do!" She nearly screamed out and I winced at her volume, laughing at her enthusiasm.

"Okay then. It's settled! Where do you wanna go?"

"It's a surprise!"

A/N: IT IS A SURPRISE! CAUSE YOU GUYS GET TO PICK WHAT THEY DO! Also what do you think the Cullen's are trying to do?