Here's the next chapter. It's up a lot faster than expected but reviews make me work faster and I got a few reviews. So I guess keep reading and I'll keep writing.

Waking up next to Paul was something Lucy had grown to enjoy in the last few months, even though he was to big for her bed and his warm arms tended to be the only thing that kept her on it. Paul always joked that his bed was so much bigger and that should convince her to move in with him. There was no joking that morning. There was no laughter or sex or even much talking. Whatever they said needed to be said, nothing more and nothing less.

"I'm going up on that mountain with Bella and Edward today," Lucy started, "There's no way I'm going to just sit in La Push while my sister and the Pack are in so much danger."

Paul let out a long, tired sigh and placed his hand over his eyes, "I know you are."

Surprised by his short answer Lucy continued with, "I thought you would have fought me on this."

"I would have if you weren't so damn stubborn." Paul said with a laugh however he quickly became serious again, "But I understand that you need to do this for yourself and for your sister."

"I love you." Lucy said as she tucked her head in the crook of his neck. His arms reflexively wrapped around her small body.

"I love you too." He replied. Paul kissed the top of her head and tried to think about what this day held for him. Fighting and worry and possibly even blood shed from his pack. His brothers and sisters. His family. He couldn't sleep last night. Whenever he would dream all he would see were dead bodies. He saw Jared and Sam and Jacob, who he had become much closer in the past few months. The worst he dreamed of was Lucy's dead body, drained of blood, her bright green eyes blank and fixed on something he couldn't reach. But she was ok now. He knew that Seth and Edward would be protecting the sisters and he had more faith in them than he would like to admit.

"Are you scared?" Lucy asked Paul. He had to leave her to fight soon and even though they were both unsure of what this day would bring Lucy couldn't help but think that the mountain they were on was beautiful, even with the snow that nearly froze her and Bella last night.

"I'm scared that something will happen up here, to you." Paul admitted, "But that pack can take care of themselves and with the leeches help it'll be an easy win for sure, babe. Don't worry."

"I'm going to worry." She looked down at her watch, "It's time."

They both stood up and looked at each other. Neither of them said a word, their eyes said it all. I love you. Be safe. Come back to me soon. Paul hoped he could keep his promises. He bent down and lightly pressed his lips against hers. He didn't want to act like anything was out of the ordinary, he wanted it to seem like he was going to the store instead of possibly to his death. Paul moved to pull away but Lucy dragged his lips back to her own. Her kiss was passionate and intense and she hoped it told him everything she couldn't. When she pulled away silent tears rain down her cheeks. From his back pocket Paul pulled out a folded piece of paper.

"In case of an emergency." Was the last thing he said to her before disappearing into the thick forest.

Minutes passed before Edward quietly told her, "It's starting."

So they sat by the fire and listened to Edward tell them what was going on in the pack mind, all the while Lucy would pet Seth to calm his nerves. She couldn't imagine what seeing the fight must have been like for Seth, so young and lovable. It might have been a half an hour since it began when both Seth and Edward stiffened. Seth shot up and placed himself in front of Lucy with a low menacing growl directed to the figure that was slowly emerging from the tree line.

"I had a feeling she would be up here." The figure spoke, a female voice, "Did you really think anyone would believe that you would leave her alone up here or anywhere while I was hunting her?"

Bright red hair and striking beauty, Victoria was deadly. This was the first time Lucy had ever seen her and it was terrifying. She wasn't alone either. A boy who looked about Lucy's age was with her. She couldn't help but feel sorry for the boy who's life was taken so young. Another growl from Seth brought her out of her thoughts and back into the situation.

"You don't have to do this Victoria." Edward tried to remain calm and reasonable but he knew how this had to end.

"Oh Eddy." Victoria spoke in a baby voice, taunting the other vampire, "I do. It's only fair. Mate for a mate, eh?"

With amazing speed the two vampires attacked. Each time they struck each other the woods rang with the sound of steel hitting steel. Lucy ran to Bella, throwing herself in a protective stance in front of her but there was little she could do. In the frenzy the boy vampire lost focus and was quickly torn apart by Seth but not without a fight. The now limping Seth placed himself over the detached head of the vampire, keeping it from reattaching to its wiggling body. The only people keeping Victoria away from a now sobbing Bella were Lucy and Edward. Only one seemed to be able to put up a fight. That didn't mean only one could do something though. Quickly Lucy grabbed a sharp rock under her foot and without giving it a second thought she ripped through the skin on her arm. It had the desired effect. Victoria's head snapped up at the scent of freshly spilt blood and charged for Lucy giving Edward a chance to grab her. Only Edward didn't act fast enough and before anyone could stop it Victoria sunk her teeth into Lucy's arm.