CHAPTER 3
PLANNING
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Victoria P.O.V.
I sighed dramatically, trying to ease up the tension from the hideout; it didn't work. James paced back and forth while Laurent and I watched. "So," Laurent started. I turned my head toward him, silently begging that he wouldn't say anything stupid. "What's the plan?" I mentally slapped myself.
"That's what I'm trying to figure out!" James bellowed out. I could feel his anger from across the room. "Did you see how many Cullens there are? No matter how strong we may be, no matter how tricky we can sneak, there's no way we can manage to get past all of them! And if we even do manage to sneak away, once they find out they could call for help. The leader of their pack, Carlisle, apparently knows the Volturi," his voice trailed off, lost in thought.
"The Volturi?" I gasped. How could that be? This would be tricky, no doubt about it. And what happens once we capture her? How could we force her to work for us. She'd most likely refuse, wishing to perish her existence rather than 'betray' her family. Besides, I'm sure this wasn't the only plan James had for Alice. So far, I didn't like any of it!
I looked up from my thoughts to see James nodding his head. "We're going to have to be very careful. Once we have the idea set in our heads, we CAN NOT think of it! Imagine different ideas."
"Why?" Laurent asked, confusion spread across his face.
"Alice can see something when a decision is made, but if we think of different things, she won't see what we're actually planning."
"But won't she see how we're planning on capturing her instead of their human pet?" I exaggerated the word.
"No, not unless we think of their pet. She'll be oblivious as long as we keep our minds open."
I nodded my head understandingly. The task didn't seem too hard. Suddenly, as if from the blue, an idea popped in my head. I grinned up at the two men in front of me, my eyes glistening with their evil red color. "I have a plan!"
Edward P.O.V.
I kissed Bella's head through her window, faking a smile on my face. Her worried eyes met mine. I knew she didn't want to show her concern, but lets face it: she's human.
"Wh-what's going to happen?" she stuttered, focusing on her shoes. I frowned at her trembling voice and pulled her chin toward me, making her look back at me.
"Nothing is going to happen to you," I said in confidence. Although it sounded convincing, my dead heart throbbed with worry. I glanced back out into the night, listening to the sounds around the area. Bella seemed safe, for now.
I looked back to her. "I have to go," I whispered, giving her one last kiss on her small head. She shivered under me from my touch. I inwardly smirked; guess I still have that effect on her.
Without another sound, I sped down the street in my Volvo, not paying attention to the road. I knew I shouldn't leave her, but I had no choice. Besides, if anything were to happen, Alice would see it and I would be there in an instant. Still, I couldn't help but not think about Bella.
Within a matter of minutes I pulled into my family's driveway. In a blink I was inside the house, slopped on the couch. Jasper sat near Carlisle in different chairs while Esme stood near the kitchen, leaning herself against the wall. Rosalie and Emmett were across from me in the other couch, their eyes focused on my arrival. Alice sat next to me, turning her attention toward everyone. I opened my mouth to speak but Carlisle stopped me, raising his hand.
"Don't worry Edward. We didn't start much without you. Besides," he looked around the room, debating on whether to speak aloud. Before he could finish, I was up in an instant once his thoughts were clear.
"How could you think Bella isn't in danger?" I roared out. "Isn't it obvious? James is a hunter!" Alice tugged on my arm, motioning me to sit while I felt Jasper's wave of relaxation wash over. I let out a quiet sigh before letting Alice pull me back down.
"That's the point," Carlisle replied calmly. "Do you really think that someone, a hunter at no less, would reveal his plans just like that?"
"It has to be some sort of diversion," Jasper said. He ruffled his honey-colored hair, frustration crossing his face. "But for what?"
I tried gathering the information recently processed; they had a point. Why throw out what they planned? It would certainly be more convenient for them if we didn't know who they were after! A thought suddenly struck me. "Alice, do you by any chance have a history with them?" I asked.
She looked over at me, mixed with both shock and confusion. That seemed to be the same reaction with everyone else in the room. "No," she let the word drag out. "Why would I?" "The red head, Victoria, seemed to be thinking about you."
"Me? Why me?"
"Actually, to be more specific, she thought about you and James. Did you have some sort of past?"
Alice's eyes fell to the floor, her small hands curling up into fists. "How should I know?" she spat out, obviously frustrated. Right. Smart move, Edward. As if she knew.
"Well," Esme started, "what if he was from the asylum Alice used to be in? He could've worked there!" I felt Alice shiver next to me before pulling her face back up toward the group. "What if he has nothing to do with my past! We could be wasting our time right now just talking about it when Bella might actually be in danger!"
"Alice," Carlisle whispered in his warning voice. "Stop acting so childish. There could be a great chance James has had a history with you somehow. You shouldn't let your anger control you, not like this." Alice looked down shamefully, her thoughts mixed up. They were speeding around her head so fast I could barely manage to read them.
Rosalie's thoughts from across the room were everywhere as well. She decided on her best option and quickly spoke up. "As long as Alice can see when their next move is, I don't think we should worry about it too much." As much as I hate to admit it, Rose had a point.
Carlisle nodded, slowly standing himself up. "Fine, but if you see anything Alice, even just a flash, do tell." Alice shook her head in agreement, not bothering to look up. Her many thoughts still rang through her head: troublesome, weak, burden-
I placed my hand on her shoulder, flashing her a reassuring smile. She managed to fake one back. At least that was making progress. Alice ran to Jasper and embraced in a gentle hug, nuzzling her face in his chest. Everyone walked back to their rooms, giving the two privacy. I shot one last glance over them while on the stairs. Poor Alice; she needed Jasper's gift more than anyone at the moment.
While still in her hug, Alice's eyes opened up to meet mine. She smiled, giving me her real reassurance. Thanks, Alice thought silently to me. I smirked before rushing up the stairs.
Me: Okay, that's it! Sorry if I keep making the chapters short, but not to fear! I shall create MANY MANY chapters to make up for my lack of longness-ness. Hope you enjoy the story so far, and if not, that's perfectly understandable! Just tell me in your REVIEW!! :)