The first two chapters are very short, I know, but the next one will most likely be much longer. Also, I need a beta.

Disclaimer: everything is Stephanie Meyer's

Bella's POV

I spun around, and saw to my relief Jacob was already in wolf form, with Renesmee perched securely on his back. I passed the brown bag to Jacob. He gripped firmly in his jaws and, with a sad nod of farewell, darted into the woods. At least Renesmee would be safe.

I couldn't say the same for myself.

I turned to face the advancing Volturi.

Glancing at Edward, I saw his mouth had curled up in a snarl and he was hunched over in a fighting position. I quickly followed suit, putting up my shield so that the vampires on our side would be protected by Jane and Alec, at least for the moment.

At that the Volturi fighters launched themselves at us, bridging the distance between us in two strides and easily passing my shield.

A muscular one with bright red eyes launched himself at me, but I was ready. Remembering Jasper's instruction, I merely gripped him as hard as I could, waiting to hear him snap in half.

Instead, I went flying into the nearest tree. But I took one of his arms with me, which had detached from his body with a hideous ripping sound. I barely had time to look up when he was upon me again, holding me tightly and trying to tear me apart.

At that moment, I realized that although I was stronger by far, the vampire I was fighting was much, much more experienced, and that I could only hold him off for so long.

I had lost track of everyone else, concentrating on the ripping and tearing. Somehow, he had managed to get his arm reattached and we were holding each other in a headlock, my strength against his experience and skill. I was ready to stay like this for as long as it would take, realizing that sooner or later, it would be all over.

I could hear others snarling in the background, along with the sound of the tearing apart of limestone. Someone screamed, in pain or frustration I couldn't tell.

I couldn't take it much longer. "Edward, help!" I screamed.

Suddenly, my vision began to fog. I realized that I couldn't feel my legs, my arms, myself anymore.

Alec, I screamed, though I doubted anyone could hear through the blankness. I guess it's all over, then…