Chapter 5

One month passed by before the Cullens fell back into their usual routine on the island and Alice was determined to throw a big celebration to cheer everyone up. Billy's passing reminded everyone of the humans in their lives and the little amount of time they had in the world compared to immortals. However, Alice was back to being her usually chipper self, concocting plans and meddling. Edward pinched the bridge of his nose as he looked around the backyard and watched his sister decorating for the party. Alice was streaming white lights around the lawn as the sun began to set and Edward chuckled as he read her thoughts.

"Ah ha, that's what you are up to," he exclaimed as he ran over to her and she huffed.

"I have no clue what you are talking about."

"You slipped. I caught it. This is all for….."

"Edward Cullen, you will not ruin my fun. It has been way too long since we have had people over!"

"You planned a wedding last month!"

"And then could not even enjoy it because we had to go to La Push. Besides, I am doing us a favor."

"You are not going to pull this off. Not even you can make them cave," he chuckled and her jaw dropped.

"Did you just bet against me again? What is wrong with you? Do you not know who….."

"You are Alice Cullen, my annoying sister who cannot help but to meddle in everyone's lives and….."

"I do not meddle!"

"You do too! You meddle all the time. In fact, you are the most meddling, nosy, overzealous pixie in the entire universe," he exclaimed and she crossed her arms as she jutted out her chin.

"Well you know what you are?"

"Please do not seriously call me….."

"You are a party pooper! Every party has a pooper and you, Edward Cullen, are the biggest party pooper in the entire….."

"Kids," warned Esme and Carlisle from inside the house and Edward pinched the bridge of his nose once again as his mother mentally scolded him for ruining Alice's good mood.

"You know, fine Alice, have your….party," he said in air quotes and she clapped happily.

"It is going to be so perfect. Oh and I am going to need you to….."

"Nope, not happening, I do not want to be in your plans whatsoever. I am not involved. In fact, I might not even show up," he challenged and she smirked.

"Yea, like Esme would ever allow that. We have tons of guests coming dear brother so do everyone a favor and wear the dark blue button up instead of the gray one. It goes with your hair better and gray is just too dull, kind of like your personality so…..don't you dare mess up my hair!" She squealed as he started to chase after her, but then thought better of it. Rosalie stepped outside and giggled as she watched Alice dance around the lawn. She walked over to her brother and nudged him.

You know you love her. Besides, a party will be fun and she is right. You are a party pooper.

"You say that now. Just wait Rose, just wait," he warned and Rosalie's eyes widened.

"What does she have planned?" Alice raced over to them with an innocent smile.

"Nothing Rose, do not listen to Edward. He is just bitter because he didn't come up with the idea for an end of summer bash."

"Right because that is so Edward's style and since when do we have end of summer bashes? What are we, high schoolers?"

"No, but that would be fun to do again. High school was so….."

"Alice, no thanks, I hated high school," grumbled Rosalie and Edward nodded in agreement.

"Same here….well I didn't hate it. It gave me Bella, but I do not want to experience it again. Renesmee and Bella would be gawked at and my mind would have to be constantly shielded from hormonal teenage boy fantasies of my wife and daughter and petty teenage girl thoughts because they are jealous of the two of them. Then, someone would do something inappropriate, like hit on one of them and I would have to decide whether or not to kill them or just help Nahuel hide the bodies."

"And I would constantly have to worry about Zach and Emmett ending up in detention and that just does not sound like a good time to me, so no Alice, we are not going back to high school just so you can have end of summer bashes each year," added Rosalie and Alice giggled.

"Oh well, I guess we will just have to have the parties without the annoying teenagers to worry about. Thanks for the idea! This has been a great talk." With that, she went back to work and Edward and Rosalie glanced at each other before shaking their heads. Rosalie eyed her sister suspiciously while she talked to Edward in her mind.

She is definitely up to something. I know you know. Just tell me one thing. Will it annoy me to no end?

"You, no, some of our guests…."

"Edward," shouted Alice as he chuckled.

"You'll see," said Edward and Rosalie looked at him questioningly as Alice nodded.

By sundown, the guests began to arrive and Alice clapped happily as the Denali Coven approached the house. She hugged each of them before pulling Keegan toward her. He looked at her curiously.

"Why do I have a feeling I should be concerned," asked Keegan and Edward smirked as he appeared beside them.

"Because you have a sense of self preservat….."

"Do not listen to him. This is going to be wonderful. I just need you to help me with something. After all, you owe me," explained Alice and Keegan frowned in confusion. Zafrina pulled her mate back over to her and quirked an eyebrow at Alice.

"What are you up to Alice," asked Zafrina and Alice scoffed.

"Why does everyone think I am up to something?"

"Because you are always up to something," said Kate as she passed them, along with Garrett, Tanya, Benjamin, Carmen, and Eleazar.

"Am not and besides even if I am, have I ever steered any of you in the wrong direction? No, so how about you humor me!" Edward rolled his eyes.

"Keegan is the least of your worries. I am pretty sure that kidnapping is still illegal, even in our world. At the very least, it is frowned upon and since the rulers of the vampire world are in the backyard at this very moment, you should think twice about this," warned Edward. Zafrina and Keegan's eyes widened and Bella laughed as she made her way over to her mate.

"My God Alice, what are you planning now," laughed Bella and Alice tapped her foot impatiently.

"It is not kidnapping….okay technically it is, but who would report me? This is for their benefit."

"Don't you mean this is for your benefit? I don't see how….."

"Edward, what is good for me is good for everyone, what don't you understand about that?"

"Um….the how our worlds revolve around you part," he answered and she pinched his cheek.

"You are so cute when you talk like that. Your silly talk is so cute," she cooed. Bella stifled her laugh as her mate's annoyance with his sister heightened. Suddenly, Connell appeared behind Alice and she screamed as he poked her sides.

"Damn it Connell!" He burst with laughter and so did Edward, Bella, Keegan, and Zafrina.

"That is so awesome. You have to come around more often. It makes me feel better about the world knowing that someone can sneak up on Alice," laughed Edward as she glared at Connell.

"Where have you been? I called you hours ago!"

"I am on my honeymoon. You are lucky I am here at all, but since I know I could scare the bejeezus out of you, I thought it would be worth it. Let's hurry this up because Tia is waiting on me. What do you want anyways?"

"For you to kidnap two people," said Edward and Bella's jaw dropped. Alice slapped Edward's shoulder.

"Don't say it like that," shrieked Alice.

"What, you mean honestly," he questioned and the two of them began to argue over how the term kidnapping could or could not apply for the situation. Bella stepped in between them and huffed.

"Children please, now Alice, why are you bothering Connell on his honeymoon and why in the world do you want him to kidnap two people," asked Bella.

"Because she wants to force Micah and Titus to get married," revealed Edward as Alice rolled her eyes.

"I am not forcing them," she grumbled.

"You want Connell to kidnap them, bring them to the wedding, which you have disguised as some end of summer bash, and you want Keegan to calm Micah down by reasoning with her so that she will do as you say!"

"Right, but I still do not know what you mean by forcing them." Edward pinched the bridge of his nose and huffed.

"There is no reasoning with her. Love, you try please," he whined and Bella smiled sweetly at her sister.

"Alice, using Connell to snatch two people up so that you can throw them a wedding that they do not even want is bad," explained Bella as if Alice was a toddler. Connell thought for a moment and shrugged.

"Alright little leprechaun, I will do it if…."

"Deal," squealed Alice as she clapped her hands and he saluted her.

"Fine by me, now where are those people and will there be any excessive force needed in order to apprehend them," asked Connell as Alice handed him a slip of paper.

"That is where you can find them and no force will be needed. Just sneak attack them like you manage to do to everyone else and bring them here. After that, I will no longer bother you, ask to plan a wedding or party of any kind for you, and you are allowed to call me little leprechaun….as long as you say it in a loving manner." They shook on it and Edward's jaw dropped at Connell's willingness to comply.

"Connell, you can't be serious," said Edward and Connell shrugged.

"Hey, she is pushy and always gets her way. If I have an opportunity not to be bothered by her anymore, then I am going to take it."

"Mom, dad, Alice is kidnapping people," called Edward and Bella snickered as Alice's eyes widened. She slapped at Connell and he quickly blinked out as Esme and Carlisle ran outside. Keegan and Zafrina were speechless and Esme planted her fists on her hips.

"What's this about kidnapping," demanded Esme and Edward smiled smugly as he waited for his sister's excuse.

"It is in their best interest and….."

"She also lied about why she wanted this party mom," added Edward and Alice stuck her tongue out at her brother.

"You know, I don't like you very much right now," declared Alice and Edward shrugged.

"I am pretty sure that Micah and Titus will not like you very much either so I am okay with that." They all jumped when Connell reappeared with a very flustered Micah and Titus. Connell saluted Alice before blinking out again and Carlisle put his face in his hands.

"This is going to end badly," muttered Carlisle and Micah glared at Alice when she gained enough composure to be aware of her surroundings.

"Are you out of your mind? You can't just summon us here at the snap of a finger," shouted Micah and Titus chuckled.

"I think she just did," he teased, but his mate's glower made him avert his eyes. She then turned her icy glare on Keegan.

"How could you let her do this?"

"Whoa, whoa, I am just here for a party. She didn't tell anyone that she was going to snatch you up. I don't even know what is going on," reasoned Keegan and Alice smiled excitedly.

"Then let me share the exciting news with you. Micah and Titus are getting married!"

"What," shrieked Micah, but Titus looked hopeful.

"That's right. You are about to be Mrs. Titus Atrapes. Isn't that great?"

"Listen here you crazy little woman, I do not know what spell you have over these people, but I am not one of them. You do not get to manipulate us to get what you want. Besides, we don't even want to get married, right Titus?" The rest of the Denalis and Cullens gathered around to hear the argument and Titus looked down. The atmosphere in the front lawn was the complete opposite of the backyard where Marcus, Didyme, Alexander, Lena, and Siobhan's coven were dancing and enjoying the music. The silence in the front yard was awkward and stifling as Micah realized her mate was not agreeing with her.

"Titus," she asked and he smiled sheepishly.

"It would be kind of nice to finally get married," he confessed and Alice smiled at his admission. Micah threw her hands up in exasperation before walking away.

"I have no clue how to process any of this right now," she muttered and Alice pushed Keegan toward Micah. His eyes were wide, but Alice gave him an encouraging nod as Edward rolled his eyes at how much his sister was meddling in the situation. Keegan slipped his hand in his creator's and she looked up at him with conflicted eyes.

"Well, since all of us are here, I think it would be nice. I mean I…..well I could walk you down the aisle if you want and you would get to tie yourself to your mate forever in front of everyone just like I did."

"I'm scared," whispered Micah as she looked down and Keegan chuckled.

"You are never scared. In fact, you are the bravest person I know. He isn't going anywhere Micah. I know you have lived alone for a long time and you have gotten used to having to depend only on yourself, but he is your mate. That's forever, whether you get married to him or not. I was so happy when Alice found him for you because there is nothing like this feeling. I have never been happier with Zafrina and I know you feel the same about Titus. How about we go into the backyard and celebrate that with a nice wedding that I am sure Alice will make perfect for you." Micah glanced at Titus and he smiled at her. Alice discreetly slipped a ring into his hand and his eyes widened when he appraised it.

"Perfect," he said in amazement and Alice giggled.

"I know." She nudged him toward Micah and he bent down on one knee. Micah gulped as he kissed her hand.

"No matter what happens here tonight, my love will never change for you, but I must ask nonetheless. Il mio amore, you are my world. It was nothing before you and it will be nothing if you are ever not in it. Please marry me. Become my wife and let me show you how deeply my love runs for you."

"Yes," she whispered and he scooped her up into his arms as everyone else clapped. Titus kissed her passionately before looking at Alice.

"Thank you for doing this. I was too afraid to ask. I didn't want to scare her off," he explained and Alice winked at him.

"I know. Now everyone, we have work to do. Keegan and Titus, your outfits are upstairs. Rose, please take Micah to Edward and Bella's cottage. Her dress is waiting in there," instructed Alice and Jasper kissed her cheek as Rosalie took Micah to the cottage.

"Good work darlin'," said Jasper and Carlisle nodded.

"I don't agree with your tactics, but it seems to have worked. We have guests to tend to while the happy couple prepares for their big day. It seems a wedding is about to begin," announced Carlisle as Esme hugged Alice.

"I am sure Micah would have come around eventually, but I am glad to know you are still watching out for everyone's best interest," said Esme and Edward pinched the bridge of his nose again as the others went in the backyard to set up for the wedding. He took in a deep breath and looked up to see Alice still standing in front of him with the same smug smile on her lips.

"So let me get this straight, you lied to everyone about the party, pretty much bribed Connell to kidnap Micah and Titus, brought them here to have a wedding against their will, and yet you still come out looking like….."

"Like I know what's best for everyone involved, including you. Never bet against me Edward Cullen. Now what do I get," she asked in a sing song voice and he chuckled, but nodded.

"I will play the piano during the wedding." She clapped happily and kissed his cheek.

"See, was that so hard? All you have to do is listen to your sister and I will always get my way."

"What if I don't want you to get your way?"

"Why shouldn't I get my way? My way works."

"Arrogant, you are the most arrogant, meddling, nosy, overzealous pixie in the entire universe." She wrapped an arm around him and giggled.

"I can live with that and guess what? You love me," she sang. He chuckled and kissed his sister's forehead as they headed to the backyard. It would be the simple, but elegant wedding Titus was hoping for and Micah never knew she wanted all because of Alice's meddling.

AN: That's all she wrote….for now! I hope you enjoyed and as you can probably guess by now, this is not the end of The Choice Series. Reviews are always appreciated and feel free to PM me with your thoughts, opinions, or even suggestions for the next story. Until next time, love, peace, and Twilight.