Is the humble artist forgiven for the lack of updates? I hope so. I know such a lack of updates is unforgivable but I'm trying to hard to keep up. THIS STORY WILL NEVER BE ABANDONED! It's too good for that. Plus I know where every-thing's going, so there. But I'd like to thank you for reading such a short chapter, I know it must piss you off, and that is not my intention.

Chapter Fifteen: One Week of Danger

I was pacing outside on the porch when Edward and the rest of the Cullen's showed up. It only took them a half-an hour to get back. Everyone looked worried but Jasper and Alice were the worst. They looked like a complete wreck. Rosalie rushed down the front stairs towards Emmett. I stood beside Edward.

"What happened?" Carlisle said.

My eyes lowered, "Bella and Seth are gone. I mean, I think I know where Bella went but I have no idea about Seth."

Jasper was fuming, "What the hell Rosalie?! You were supposed to be watching him!"

"He's not a child Jasper!" Rosalie said, "It's not my fault that idiot mutt left!"

The next thing I knew Jasper had Rosalie pinned to the ground. He was hissing and snarling at her, it was almost like when Paul and I used to fight, except this wasn't for fun. Jasper was going to kill Rosalie. Emmett was trying to pry him off; I was really surprised he didn't succeed. Jasper's eyes were flaming with anger.

"Jasper let her go." Carlisle said in a calm voice.

His grip didn't waver until Emmett finally pried him away from Rosalie. The look in Jasper's eyes was really giving me the creeps and I unconsciously shivered. Edward put his arm around me in a defensive manner.

"What's your problem man?!" Emmett yelled, tossing Jasper away.

Jasper quickly recovered, "She's my problem! She doesn't care about anyone but herself! And now Seth and Bella are missing!" He growled at Rosalie, his Texas twang was coating his words thickly since he was angry, "I swear Rosalie if Seth's hurt I'm going to kill you. That's a promise."

"I'd like to see you try." Rosalie hissed, "Miss your puppy? You're as pathetic as Edward!"

Vampire bitch say what?

"Rosalie." Esme said, shocked, "What's gotten into you?"

Rosalie laughed like a maniac, "Am I the only one sane in this family?! We shouldn't be slumming it with two mutts and a human!"

Edward snarled, "Watch it Rosalie."

What was happening? I knew Rosalie didn't really care for Bella but I thought she was warming up to Seth and me at least. The situation wasn't improving, Jasper's rage was radiating off him in thick waves crashing into the rest of us. I was feeling more riled up than ever; the pent anger inside me was like a dam ready to burst. You know that saying 'If looks could kill'? The glares the Cullen clan was giving Rosalie were downright murderous. I really thought we were going to have a fight on our hands. Emmett was protecting Rosalie, who couldn't keep her mouth shut, and Jasper looked ready to take on them both. Even Carlisle looked ready to defend Esme if she needed it.

"Oh for goodness sakes!" Alice finally said, "Everyone calm down!"

I shook away my horrible thoughts like a dust cloud, "She's right. Fighting won't help Bella and Seth."

"You're right. It won't." Jasper growled, relaxing his stance.

'What's the deal with these vampires?' Damon asked.

'Vegetarians.' I replied jokingly. Who knew I could crack jokes when my two best friends were possibly dead?

Not me.

"Let's think about this logically," Carlisle said, "the Ma'heen Gun has Bella's father-"

I ran a hand through my hair, "No. Charlie's fine, Bella's walking into a trap."

"How do you know?" Alice asked.

Here we go. The big story. I took a deep breath, "Well, I've been having…it's a little weird but they're like visions almost."

Alice was staring at me openmouthed, "You're having visions too?"

"I don't want to steal your thunder or anything." I said, "I don't even want this. It just happens."

Speak of the devil. The pulling sensation started, working its way from my toes to my fingertips. The world fell away as my feet were lifted from the ground. I tried to regulate my breathing. Focus, focus, focus; this could lead you to Seth and Bella, I thought and when I opened my eyes I was in a completely different place.

Seth was walking beside Bella on a long abandoned stretch of road. It extended into a dark forest with dark trees. I could see a collection of mist on the forest floor.

"Bella we should go back." Seth said with a whimper.

Bella shook her head, "I'm not abandoning Charlie."

"But Jake said-"

"Right now I don't give a fuck what Jacob said!" Bella shouted.

Both Seth and I flinched. I'd never heard Bella so angry.

She stopped walking abruptly. For the first time I could see just how much Bella had aged; she looked so worn. Like a car with too much mileage. It was only a matter of time before she gave out. I choked on that thought.

Bella wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, "I can't lose anyone else." She said, "I already lost Edward to Jacob…and I…I just can't lose Charlie. In the time I've spent with vampires and werewolves he's been the only constant in my life…and if I lose him it's like losing the last shred of my humanity. But I can't…"

Bella kept repeating 'I can't' over and over again as she stared like a wide eyed doe at the forest. All I could do was stand and do nothing. My friend was in so much pain and I couldn't do anything. My heart felt like it was breaking. Bella was in anguish and I didn't even bother to look. She'd put on a good front for everyone. I balled my hands into fists and tried to call out to her. It was useless.

I was useless.

But as I stood watching my two best friends walk into the unknown darkness I saw a road sign:

Ithaca, New York 30 Miles

"Jacob? Jacob can you hear me?"

"I know where they are."

Yes, yes short I know. More to come and Rosalie's outburst revealed. In the mean time, why don't you tell me why Rosalie's acting so...weird?

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