Chapter 8

We sat in silence as I tried to come up with a battle plan. It all seems so impossible. I don't think I can even protect, let alone a whole coven of vampires, a pack of wolves, my family, Charlie, Angela, Jake, and now possibly Chels. I guess I really am going to need back up. I sighed.

"What are you planning on doing? Anything I can do to help, I am there." I said easily.

"Well, we think that we might be able to call our family in Alaska. They might be willing to help us." Carlisle sighed. I sighed too. This might be a long shot, but it might save them. It would make it easier for me to sleep at night and it will keep them all safe and sound, more importantly, it will keep Bella happy and it will keep my family safe.

"I think I should take care of them." I said while looking down. "I might be able to defeat them without a problem." I lied.

"No, it won't be a problem for us. You can't handle 20 or more newborns." Edward sighed.

"I don't care, listen. I need to protect Bella. Just like you want to do, but you are what she wants to protect. You are basically her. If something happens to you, then she blames herself, so if protecting you and her is protecting her, then I will protect you all, and make sure there is no way of her loosing you." I said honestly as I could. I saw their faces turn sour.

"We are all in this together." Jasper said. It surprised me that he seemed so calm around my family and I. I could tell he was the weakest link in the family. He seems distant, like he feels ashamed. It is like he is afraid people will turn their backs on him. I can see it in his eyes that he feels displaced. I can see the guilt in his eyes. I wanted to ask why he was having negative emotions, but he beat me to it.

"Why are you confused?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well, when I saw your eyes all I saw was guilt, shame, and longing. I just don't understand it." I admitted.

"Long story." But before he could go into the tale I saw everything. I saw how Bella cut her finger and he was set into hunting mode. How they left and Bella saved Edward from the Volturi. I just sat and watched in horror. But everything was jumbled. I also saw his past, before the Cullens. I just sat with glassy eyes and a horrified expression. I felt every time on of the newborns was killed, every time he was bite, all the venom, I can feel the emotional pain. I could feel the pain radiate from my toes to my forehead and I worked hard not to flinch. But I saw Jasper flinch and I heard Jasper whimper.

"You didn't do it on purpose." I said forcefully.

"It was my fault we left." He said with his head down in shame. I can see how Edward played a part in his blaming himself.

"No! It was just a simple mistake; it is in your nature. I am surprised you can last in a school full of humans; it is very brave and considerate of you to be so willing to be in pain so that your family can have a better chance at fitting in society. I have never met a vampire with as much determination as you. It is a great honor to say I can spend time with you, with all of you." I saw Jasper look up in shock and then he his face broke into a breathtaking smile. "Your future holds many obstacles, you past holds many pains, it is life that made it possible to experience the joys you will have, and mistakes are going to happen, embrace them, do not hide from them." I quoted my great grandma's words. I saw him nod and he looked like a lift has been taken from his shoulders. I saw Alice mouth 'thanks.' I just nodded with a smile. I just watched my family and Bella. I saw Bella sigh in relief as if she was thinking the same thing as me. I saw my family almost cry, I know they remember my grandma's words.

"How about you fight with us, and we all fight, not just you?" Edward asked. I saw determination in his eyes and I know he ahs no intention of loosing. I saw the whole fight play in his head. With them all just instantly dying and I wish it was that easy. The sad thing is I know exactly what will happen. The good thing is that everyone survives.

"Well, Mia, on a lighter note, we would like to invite you to the graduation party we are throwing, and of course your family is coming no matter what, this is now for all of us, including Liz and Will." Alice said happily. I saw my family's faces light up in excitement, and I saw them nod, I nodded too.

"Of course Ally, we would love to come." I heard Alice squeal and I saw her launch at Lizzie, I just laughed. I saw Jasper smile.

"Mia, did you see us winning?" Edward asked, I just looked at him and tilted my head to the side. "The fight." I saw Bella flinch; I ignored the throbbing in my stomach that is telling me to say something.

"That-I can't say. It might change the future if I do. I will say that we should be confident." I said carefully. I saw Bella sigh.

"I think we must be going." I said as my family and I got up. Everyone stood too and gave us a hug. Even Rose. But when I looked in her eyes it all changed. I froze. I felt my eyes glaze over and my body jerk. I saw and felt everything. I saw her jerk of a fiancé almost rap her with his little buddies. I felt the cold frost as her limp body lied on the pavement with the blood rushing from her head. I could hear Carlisle. Then everything stopped. I was pulled back by Rose shaking my shoulder. I looked into her eyes and I felt tears sting the corners of my eyes. I jolted forward and crushed her into a hug. I felt her hug back, and I heard her sigh. When I pulled back I understood her expression…she knows I saw her past. I put my hand on her shoulder.

"I am very sorry, and you are very strong." I whispered. She only nodded. I kissed her cheek quickly and followed my family out of the door.

It didn't take long to get home. Only about 20 minutes thanks to my driving. I waited for my family to be safely in the house before locking the car. I heard rustling in the bushes as I started walking. I felt my hands clench into fists. I walked over quietly as I kicked the bushes. Nothing. Uh, I am loosing it! I guess I can go inside now. As I started walking I felt the distinct feeling of being watched. But when I turned around and checked around, still nothing. Sighing I walked back into the house and ran up the stairs to my room. I stopped in front of my door and took a deep breath. I reflected back on everything that happened today. I told more people about me, and I found out about the other vampires in the area, I feel so accomplished, not the sarcasm. I pushed the door open and dropped my bag on the floor as I looked at my room. There are dozens of candles and rose pedals. The lights are turned down and there sat my god on my bed. He sat there with just his sweats on. I felt my cheeks burn red. I almost stopped breathing as I saw his perfect face, with amazing smile that shows off his perfectly white teeth. My Jake, I never thought I would be able to say that.

"Hey, honey, welcome home." He said happily. He got up slowly trying not to step on rose pedals. I stood flabbergasted watching him and all of his glory walk over to me. He chuckled a little at my reaction.

"You did this all for me?" I asked with a huge smile on my face.

"Yes, why wouldn't I do something for you, I love you." I felt my heart melt at his words.

"Well, no one has ever gone through so much trouble." I whispered. I saw him look a little happy.

"Well, I am glad I could be your first." He laughed. I laughed too,

"You are my first for a lot of things." I giggled.

"Like what?" I asked as he came closer.

"Well, my first kiss, my first time, this, my first boyfriend, my first love." I rambled on.

"So, love does exist." He countered.

"When you are with me, yes." I said with a smile. His smiled reached his ears. He lowered his head so it is level with mine and planted a small gentle kiss on my lips. Of course, knowing me and how weak I am, I forced his lips back to mine. He just laughed and happily obliged. I have a feeling when it comes it this, I am going to be very spoiled.

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I woke up to a quiet thud on the balcony door. I heard a couple of rocks get thrown, and when I looked over I could see a figure standing in front of the door, and I knows figure it is. I jumped up and threw on a pair of shorts and tank. I ran over to the door before Jake could wake up. When I opened I shot my hand out grabbing the neck of my haunting past.