*All characters except Emily are the intellectual property of Stephanie Myer. Emily is the intellectual property of me.*

Edward read to Emmet and I until the sun began to rise. It was a Wednesday so everyone had places to be, except me. I wasn't going to lie, I hated being alone but I couldn't just ask them to stay with me. So instead I decided to try and find something to pass the time.

Edward had left some of his music out when he had finished playing. I gave it a quick look over but it was circles on lines to me. Perhaps it would make more sense if I watched him play. I had been a big reader before being turned but now nothing interested me. I was restless, wanting to expend energy that was endless.

Esme apologized that she had to leave today but she volunteered in the children's ward and did not want to disappoint them. I told her I would be fine but did not want to let go of her as I hugged her goodbye. I guess you could say that I was afraid that they wouldn't come back and I would be alone again. Jasper had requested that I stay inside just in case my maker came looking for me. I knew he was just being protective but it kind of felt smothering.

I wandered the house until the clock chimed noon. When I couldn't stand it any longer I decided to go for a walk just to clear my head. I remembered seeing a deep pool of water where I could take a swim as well. I made sure to write a note and leave it attached to the fridge before I left.

I took my time, admiring the smells and the beauty that was all around. Birds were out today, enjoying the mild day and hunting for worms. I stopped several times in order to watch a mother bird build a nest. She took such care and precession laying and placing each twig. When she was sure that it was sturdy enough, she began to place soft things so that her fragile chicks would be comfortable enough when they hatched.

Squirrels were scrounging for food to store for winter. There were two squirrels in particular that caught my attention. They must have been sister's, most likely twins. I had difficulty telling them apart even with my perfect vision. They worked together, one on the look out the other grabbing berries and nuts. They worked well together and filled a hole within an hour.

I realized that it was almost nightfall as the forest began to quiet down. I ran back to the house as fast as I could but my absence had been noticed. Just as my foot hit the porch, Jasper was in my face.

"Where have you been! You knew that you shouldn't go out but you did! Alice has been going crazy with worry! I had to call Carlisle and Esme home from their night out because you weren't here!" His face was a mask of rage as he snarled in my face. I felt my anger begin to rise and I couldn't stop myself from crouching in a defensive stance.

He continued forward not once checking his behaviour. I ignored everything around us and simply focused on Jasper. I didn't feel the need to explain myself only the need to keep him from hurting me. He swung on arm at my head and I ducked, dodging his blow. I didn't feel as if I needed to hurt him back, only to stay defensive. He circled me, taking swing after swing, each connecting with my arm and creating a resounding crack through the woods.

I could hear Alice pleading with Jasper to stop but he seemed unable to control himself. His anger was unchecked and unlike anything I had seen before. Nothing was an animalistic as he was at this very moment.

I took a small sniff to see if anyone else was here. Emmet and Rosalie seemed to have not returned from school but Edwards scent was stronger. Why wasn't he here helping me?! I growled a warning at Jasper, needing him to back off before I lost the ability to rationalize what was going on. Yet he was insistent.

With one final growl he leapt towards me and grabbed onto my shoulder. He attempted to throw me over his head, but I grabbed his wrist with both hands and twisted it to the side. A splintering sound resonated through the clearing as I tore his hand clean off his arm. He roared in pain but continued to advance, his pain now pushing him forward. Suddenly an arm encircled his torso, flipping him through the air. Edward was clutching one shoulder, his entire arm missing. He crouched between Jasper and I and growled. I quickly twisted myself in front of him and grabbed Jasper by the head, flipping myself onto his back. I may have been small but I used it to my advantage. Much like Alice I was gifted with great agility and flexibility due to my small stature.

I used the few seconds of confusion to wrap one arm around his neck the other bracing against the side of his head. Cracks began to appear where I was placing pressure as he fought to get me off.

"Emily! Jasper! Stop!" Carlisle voice echoed through the clearing, bouncing off every surface. He and Esme were there. I let go and flitted to the edge of the tree line, not wanting to be near anyone at the moment. Emmet grabbed both of Jasper's arms and pinned them behind his back, just in case. I watched as Alice approached, grasping Jasper's head between both of her hands. She placed her forehead against his and began whispering something that sounded like a poem to him.

Carlisle quickly went to Edward to assess the damage. He was muttering something under his breath as he entered the house and returned with the severed arm. Edward groaned in pain as Carlisle placed it next to the stump and it began to stitch itself in place. I watched in awe as he completely healed, not a mark to be seen. Once Carlisle was sure that Edward was alright, he headed over to Jasper to reattach his arm.

A slight breeze floated past me and I noticed that Esme was careful approaching me. She had only taken a few small steps and was being cautious, keeping all of her features and her stance calm. I noticed that I was crouched and could feel the venom flowing from my fangs. I cleared my throat, shocked at the haze that had over taken me. I spat a mouthful of stale venom on the ground before pulling myself into a standing position. Esme gave me a small smile before holding her arms out to me. Without hesitation I went to her.

She wrapped me in her embrace, understanding and motherly love pouring from her very being. One hand began to gently stroke my hair as she hummed some song to comfort me. She refused to let go of me and guided me into the house, keeping her body between me and Jasper. While I had fallen in love with this family in the few days that I had been here, I knew it was time I left.

Carlisle met us in the house and took me from Esme.

"Edward said that he thinks Jasper bit you. Do you feel any pain?" I paused, feeling all of my limbs for the first time since Jasper had come at me. The pain in my right arm flared as I allowed it to enter the front of my mind.

"Yea I think he might have." I gasped as I pulled my sweater off over my head and the bit became visible. It was deep and glistening with venom. The silver substance was causing the stinging as it didn't allow me to heal.

Carlisle didn't even hesitate as he placed his lips around the wound and began to such the venom out. I hissed as it left my flesh, allowing it to slowly stitch back together. Esme left and returned with a bowl, which he used to spit the venom into. After several long minutes, he stepped back and watched until the wound was fully closed, only a bite mark left in its place.

"Esme can you stay with her? Jasper needs someone other than his brothers right now. He won't be too happy with himself." Esme nodded as Carlisle disappeared into the night.

"Now that it's just us girl's, why don't we go hunt together?" I shook my head, just wanting to be alone right now.

She didn't stop me as I went to my room, turning on the radio to try and drown out the noises of me packing. I grabbed a small backpack from the closet and quickly placed several pairs of underwear and socks in the bottom followed by two pairs of jeans and some shirts. I added two sweaters and a single book before zipping it closed. I made sure to put my wallet and small picture book into the front. I yanked on a fresh sweater and then turned out the light. I wrote a quick note thanking the Cullen's for their help and generosity. I promised to stay away from their territory and wished them a wonderful life.

Then I left. I made sure to use the road so that my scent would be mingled with theirs and it would make me harder to track. It didn't take me long to find the highway and I headed into the woods, making sure I was far enough in that I wouldn't be seen.

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ESPOV

She had been up in her room for a while, the music was unusually loud. I was growing concerned for her, especially after everything that she had gone through this evening. I understood why Jasper had lost his temper but I wished that it had been Alice or I who had gotten home before Jasper. He had always had a temper but he was normally very good at keeping it hidden. Emily was a fragile person, her past had left her broken and I could see that. Even though she was an immortal, she was most definitely still a child.

I had seen that tonight when she crumpled into my arms, broken after the fight. She had opened her heart to us and in a way, we had failed her.

The clock chimed midnight and I had not heard anything from her in a while. No one had returned, Jasper was most likely horrified at his reaction. I decided that it was time to go check on her. I knocked on her door and waited a moment before opening the door. The room was empty. I threw open the door and took a small sniff, which told me she had left hours ago. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the note on her desk and quickly picked it up.

Dear Cullen Family,

I want to thank you for opening your heart and home to me. I highly enjoyed my time here and hope that you can forgive me for leaving so suddenly. I realized that I am more trouble than I am worth and that it is time for me to leave. I do not plan on staying around here mainly to keep from causing anyone unnecessary pain. I hope that you all live wonderful lives that are full of joy.

Sincerely,

Emily

I felt a sob escape me as I realized that she had left us. There had been no need but I had not reassured her enough when she needed it most. The baby of my family was out there all alone and believing that we were better off without her. I could not allow her to live the rest of her life believing that we did not want her.

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CPOV

I rubbed my eyes although it was a pointless motion. Emily had been gone for three days and there was no sign of her anywhere. She knew how to cover her tracks, to the point that not even Jasper could track her.

Esme was a wreck, broken that her newest daughter had fled rather than come to her for help. I kept telling her that it was not her fault and Emily was only used to running. We had a long way to go in order to gain her trust back but first we had to find her.

A knock on my office door brought me back into the here and now. Emily was missing but I had to do my job first. I stood, grabbing my coat before heading out to do my rounds.