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Jasper glanced at Alice running beside him and he saw her eyes glaze over as she slipped into a vision. He reached over and took her hand although they didn't slow their pace. Behind them Jasper could hear Emmett, Rosalie and Oliver talking as they ran but he ignored their conversation as he focused on Alice. As soon as her eyes cleared she stopped in her tracks and turned to look at him.

'What did you see?' Jasper asked softly as the others stopped beside them.

'Maria and Brandon,' Alice whispered. 'They have arrived in Monterrey. But Maria doesn't live where she used to live. It's a different house. A much nicer house. I think it is right in the heart of the city.'

'Could you see where?' Jasper asked.

'Not exactly,' Alice admitted. 'All I know is it's in the city, not on the outskirts like her old place.'

'If we get to Monterrey Alice might recognize something to help us,' Edward suggested. "I can help her, I saw exactly what she saw.'

'Hopefully,' Rosalie agreed. 'And we can check in with Jackson. He might have seen more.'

'Well, let's get to Monterrey first, then we can work out how to find the house,' Emmett suggested impatiently. The others agreed and they all started to run again towards Monterrey.

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After eating sandwiches and watching a movie with Angel and Letty Sierra was impatient to find out what Jackson knew but she knew he would never leave his nieces alone. Finally, Carlisle, Esme and Bella walked through the front door and Sierra instantly jumped to her feet.

'Any news?' Esme asked worriedly.

'Not really,' Jackson said as he got to his feet too. 'Brandon and Maria have reached Monterrey. I spoke with Jasper and they are still travelling. I guess we will hear more once they reach Monterrey and find Brandon and Maria.'

'They shouldn't be too far now,' Carlisle murmured as he glanced at his watch. 'Have you seen any more?'

'No,' Jackson admitted. 'I think Maria is successfully blocking Alice and however she is doing it is having some effect on me too. But I will keep trying.' He reached down and picked up Brandon's watch from the coffee table and carefully slid it into his pocket. Lucas had disappeared upstairs and Esme and Bella settled down on the couch with Letty and Angel. Jackson saw Sierra slip into the kitchen and he looked at Carlisle.

'Can I have a moment?' he asked and nodded towards Carlisle's study.

'Of course,' Carlisle nodded and glanced at the women before he led Jackson into the study. Once the door was shut Carlisle turned to look at Jackson expectantly and Jackson offered him a reassuring smile.

'Nothing is wrong,' Jackson started, seeing the crease of worry on Carlisle's brow. 'Sierra has decided she wants to go hunting and asked me to take her. I just wanted to ask you if you could watch Angel and Letty. I didn't want them hearing and thinking we are treating them like babies but I know Emmett and Rose wouldn't like me leaving them unattended at the moment.'

'Of course I can,' Carlisle smiled.

'We won't be too long,' Jackson promised and slipped out of the study and headed straight for the kitchen. The kitchen was empty but Jackson sensed Sierra standing on the back porch and as soon as he stepped out the back door she turned to face him.

'Ready?' she whispered.

'Yeah, I asked Carlisle to watch Angel and Letty but I better not be gone too long,' Jackson said.

'Then we had best hurry,' Sierra smiled.

'Let's go,' Jackson nodded and carefully took her arm and they headed out into the forest. They were silent as they travelled and it wasn't until they entered a large field that Sierra finally spoke.

'My Dad told me this is where they first faced the Volturi,' she told Jackson. 'Back when they came for Renesmee, before I was born.'

'It was,' Jackson nodded, remembering that time well. It was when he had still been part of the Volturi Guard and while the others had faced the Cullens and their friends Jackson had snuck into the Cullen house and stolen jewellery to keep track of Alice. He was not sorry he had done it, if it wasn't for watching Alice he would never have found Rosalie but he didn't want to mention how he had once stalked Alice to her daughter.

'Come sit down,' he said to Sierra to divert his own thoughts and led her to a grassy area near the tree line. Once they were seated he looked at Sierra who was looking at him questioningly.

'What did you want to know?' Jackson sighed.

'Exactly what you saw when you saw Brandon,' Sierra said. 'I know what you told Dad, I heard that bit. But before, you said you understood when I said I was worried Brandon wouldn't want to come home. Why is that? What did you see?'

'Well, like I told your father Brandon has gone to Monterrey with Maria,' Jackson started.

'I know that much,' Sierra said and rolled her eyes. 'I want to know what else you saw.'

'Well I saw that he went willingly,' Jackson said carefully. 'And I also saw that he thinks a lot of Maria. She has told him her name isn't really Candice and about her army and he is okay with it. I think he honestly thinks he is in love with her.'

'Oh no,' Sierra groaned. 'I had a feeling he might. He has been so different since he met her. How will we get him home if he doesn't want to leave her?'

'Your parents will have to convince him,' Jackson said. 'Once they tell him everything about Maria he might see her for what she truly is.'

'And what if he doesn't?' Sierra whispered.

'They won't come home without him,' Jackson assured her. 'You know your mother, she will never give up on him.'

'True,' Sierra nodded.

'See, you don't need to worry,' Jackson smiled at her and leaned down to brush his lips on her cheek in a soft kiss. As he started to pull back she turned her head upwards to look at him and their eyes locked.

'See,' Jackson whispered.

'Don't say anything, please,' Sierra murmured and leaned closer towards him. His eyes widened slightly and then as Sierra's eyelids fluttered closed Jackson leaned forward and gently pressed his lips to hers. He met no resistance and she began to softly kiss him back and he lost himself in their kiss for a moment before he pulled back suddenly.

'We should get back,' he said and quickly jumped to his feet.

'Yeah, I guess so,' Sierra agreed and got up and followed him back to the house without another word being spoken between them.

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When Jackson and Sierra snuck back into the house they thought their absence had gone unnoticed with the exception of Carlisle. However, not long after Sierra had slipped up to her own room for some time alone there was a knock on her door and when she pulled it open Angel stood there.

'Can I come in?' Angel asked.

'Yeah, of course,' Sierra grinned and let her best friend into the room before shutting the door again.

'How are you holding up?' Angel asked as she walked over and flopped down on Sierra's bed.

'I just want Brandon home again,' Sierra whispered as she sat down beside Angel.

'I know,' Angel nodded. 'Mum and Dad and your folks will bring him home.'

'I hope so,' Sierra sighed, but didn't go into any of the details Jackson had told her.

'I came up here because I wanted to talk to you about something else,' Angel said and wriggled uncomfortably. 'I know this is going to sound kind of nosy but you are my best friend.'

'And you're mine,' Sierra nodded.

'It's about you and Jackson,' Angel murmured. 'I know it isn't my business but he is my uncle and you are my best friend. Is there something going on with you guys?'

'No, Angel, of course not,' Sierra snapped instantly but her cheeks flushed at the question.

'Do you want there to be?' Angel asked softly.

'Angel, I'm not comfy having this conversation with you,' Sierra whispered.

'I know,' Angel nodded. 'And I promise, I am not doing it just to be nosy, I care about you. You are my best friend and I don't want to see you get hurt.'

'Jackson wouldn't hurt me,' Sierra said defensively.

'Not intentionally,' Angel admitted. 'But if you have feeling for him you might get hurt.'

'What do you mean?' Sierra frowned.

'How much did your folks tell you about your Aunt Sierra, the one you were named after?' Angel asked.

'Not much,' Sierra shrugged. 'She was a southern vampire and ran an army with her husband. He was killed when our family fought against the Volturi over you, Brandon and Renesmee. She died a short time later protecting my mother while she was pregnant with me. I was born the same day and my father named me after her.'

'That's all they told you?' Angel asked.

'Why?' Sierra frowned. 'Was there more?'

'A lot more,' Angel nodded. 'Letty and I grew up with stories about your Aunt Sierra, but we heard different versions to you. After the war with the Volturi this Maria woman kidnapped your mother, while she was pregnant with you. Our parents, Uncle Edward and Uncle Jackson got your mother back but Maria and her army followed them home. They attacked the group and Sierra died protecting your mother, just like you were told.'

'It's a similar story,' Sierra shrugged. 'They just didn't tell us all the details.'

'They also didn't tell you that Sierra had moved on from her husband,' Angel said. 'I'm sure she still missed him but she was already seeing someone else, already in love with someone else.'

'Jackson?' Sierra asked, breathlessly.

'Yes,' Angel nodded. 'The whole time we were growing up all we heard about was how much our uncle had loved Sierra. Whenever we would ask why Jackson didn't have someone our mother would tell us that story. She said Sierra was his soul mate.'

'And I am her namesake,' Sierra whispered sadly.

'I'm sorry See,' Angel sighed. 'I thought you would want to know.'

'I'm glad I do, really,' Sierra nodded but Angel had a sinking feeling she had just devastated her best friend.

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Jasper led the group as they reached the outskirts of Monterrey and they slowed their pace to match a human pace although they didn't stop moving.

'I think this looks familiar,' Alice whispered as they turned into a busy street and Jasper reached over and took her hand as they walked through the crowds, being careful not to lose Emmett, Rosalie, Edward, Oliver and Stella.

'Wait, look here,' Edward called out and Jasper and Alice turned back to see Edward pointing down a side street. 'Alice, that looks like the church I saw in your visions.'

'It is,' Alice nodded excitedly. 'Brandon and Maria walked this way.'

'Down here then?' Jasper asked. Alice nodded her head and the group walked together down the street. It took a few more turns and conversations between Edward and Alice but they finally turned into a large street filled with big, sprawling mansions.

'This is it,' Alice said excitedly. 'This is the street. Maria's place is the fifth one down on the right. She has guard at the gates.'

'Then we should stay here until we have a plan,' Jasper said and pulled Alice back into the shadows of the building on the corner.

'We do have a plan,' Emmett reminded Jasper. 'You and Edward go in, the rest of us will sneak in and find Brandon.'

'I'd like to know more first,' Jasper sighed. 'Alice, can you see anything else?'

'No,' Alice replied. 'Only that Brandon is in there.'

'Okay,' Jasper nodded. 'I guess our original plan is as good as anything. Let's go Edward.'

'Be careful Jazz,' Alice whispered.

'You know I will,' Jasper promised and leaned down and kissed her before letting her go and looking at Emmett. 'Look after her bro."

'I will,' Emmett promised.

'And look after Jazz please Edward,' Alice thought, knowing Edward would hear her. Edward just inclined his head slightly to show he had heard her and turned and followed Jasper down the road to Maria's house.

The guard locked eyes on them as soon as they came into his line of sight and he watched them warily as they approached,

'State your name and business,' he called out when they were only a few feet from him.

'My name is Jasper Whitlock,' Jasper said in a calm but strong voice. 'This is my brother Edward. We are here to see Maria.'

'Stay there,' the guard commanded and without moving his gaze from them he reached into the guardhouse and picked up a phone.

'Emmanuel, its Giles,' he said into the phone. 'There is a Jasper and Edward Whitlock here to see Maria.' He listened for a moment and then hung up the phone again.

'You can go in,' he nodded and reached over and pressed a button and the metal gates slowly slide open.

'Thank you,' Jasper said abruptly and led Edward through the gates,.

'You get anything from him?' Jasper whispered as they walked towards the large house.

'Not much,' Edward whispered back. 'But I don't think this is Maria's house. That guy works for someone named Emmanuel. That was the person he was speaking to on the phone but I can't get anything from the house at the moment.'

'No chatter at all?' Jasper frowned.

'No,' Edward sighed. 'There is something going on. I can see a sort of haze. It's a little like when I try to hear Bella's thoughts. Someone knows about me and is trying to block me.'

'Hopefully once we are inside they won't be so successful,' Jasper sighed as they reached the front door. He lifted his hand to knock but before his knuckles hit the wood the door swung open and Maria stood there with a huge grin on her face.

'Why Jasper, how lovely of you to visit,' she grinned and stepped back with a gracious swing of her hand. 'Please, do come in.'

'Where is my son Maria?' Jasper growled as he stepped into the entrance hall, Edward only one step behind him.

'He's here,' Maria smiled. 'All in good time.' She slammed the door shut behind them and walked down the hallway and Jasper and Edward followed her.

'Anything now?' Jasper whispered to Edward.

'No,' Edward replied. "I can't even hear Maria's thoughts.'

'Strange,' Jasper mumbled as Maria led them into a huge office.

'Where is Brandon?' Jasper demanded again.

'Soon Jasper, you were always impatient,' Maria laughed. 'Before we get your son down here I wanted ot introduce you to someone.' A man stepped through another door and Jasper glanced at him casually. His bright red eyes told Jasper and Edward he was a traditional vampire but it was impossible to tell how old her was. He seemed to be focusing on Edward as he moved through the room to Maria side and casually put his arm around her shoulders.

'This is Jasper and Edward,' Maria introduced with a grin. 'Jasper and Edward, this is my lover, Emmanuel.'

'Pleasure to meet you both,' Emmanuel said in a slick, smooth voice that suggested exactly the opposite. 'And you may as well stop trying to read anyone's thoughts because I am a shield and I have the entire house covered. I will not be letting you through.'

Edward and Jasper looked at the couple in front of them in shock and so many questions pounded through Jasper's brain but only one slipped to his lips.

'If he is your lover then what were you doing with Brandon?' Jasper spat out.

"I think you know,' Maria grinned and Jasper groaned, realising he had just walked straight into Maria's trap.