Thanks to everyone that left reviews for the last chapter.

Well, it has been literally years since I updated, I kind of got busy and forgot this story. I am so sorry to everyone that was following it. If anyone is still interested in it I plan to continue it to the finish now. I have a few chapters written, I wanted to make sure I could get back into the story before I committed to it by updating. So, if anyone is still interested I will continue updating it now.

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'There is something wrong,' Alice said as her brow furrowed. 'Now, not only can't I see Brandon I also can't see Jasper and Edward. We have to get in there.'

'Well we won't be getting past that guard,' Rosalie sighed.

'If we can't get through him, we go round him,' Emmett said. 'Come on.' Without waiting he turned and walked off down the street and Oliver, Stella, Rosalie and Alice followed him.

'Ahh, yes, that will work,' Alice smirked, seeing what Emmett had planned.

'You know, after all these years, that is still annoying,' Rosalie teased. The others laughed at her as they followed Emmett around the corner and up to a street that ran parallel to Maria's street. They walked along the street for a moment and then Emmett stopped outside an old mansion.

'This would back onto Maria's property,' he said and led them towards the old rusty gates. Unlike Maria's mansion, this house had no guard and didn't even look inhabited. They crept through the grounds and around the house and came to a large overgrown garden. The moved to the back wall and Emmett jumped up easily to sit on the bricks.

'I was right,' he whispered. 'The property behind here is Maria's and there aren't any guards to be seen.'

He dropped down the other side of the wall and the others followed him quickly. They moved quickly but quietly through the garden of Maria's home, keeping an eye and ear out for any movement. It seemed to be clear to the back door but when they were only metres away Alice stopped suddenly.

'Alice, what is it?' Rosalie asked.

'That door leads to a kitchen,' Alice said, seeing a snippet of the house in her visions. 'We will encounter Maria's newborns if we go that way. There is a basement door at the side of the house, we should take it.'

'It's down this way,' Olive1r added, seeing the door in his own visions and he led the group down the side of the house. They moved quietly and Oliver found the stairs leading down to the basement door and led the others down them. The door was unlocked and looked like it hadn't been used for a while. It was a little rusty but Oliver managed to turn the handle and push it open.

'Okay, careful now,' Emmett whispered. 'The house will be full of newborns.' They moved into the dark basement and without a word walked over to the stairs that led up into the house.

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'What is it you want Maria?' Jasper asked.

'What I have always wanted,' Maria said. 'I want you leading my army. With your son now in my army I am hoping you will have adequate motivation to come back to me.'

'Brandon won't be staying in your army,' Jasper growled. 'And neither will I.'

'Oh Brandon will be staying,' Maria grinned. 'He wants to. It is up to you if you stay but if you don't how can you keep him safe? And what will stop me coming after Alice? Or your precious daughter? All you have to do Jasper is agree to run my army again and it will all go away. I promise Alice and Sierra will be safe and you can be by Brandon's side protecting him.'

'If I do this Alice and Sierra will not be touched?' Jasper asked.

'Jazz, no,' Edward whispered.

'You have my solemn promise,' Maria nodded.

'In that case, you have a…' Jasper started but his voice was drowned out when the door behind them slammed open and Emmett, Alice and Rosalie burst through.

'Guards!' Maria yelled out.

'Don't bother,' Rosalie smirked. 'They are all dead.'

'You didn't think we would come without our own back up, did you?' Edward asked.

'You will never find Brandon,' Maria grinned.

'We already have,' Alice smirked. 'He is already away from here safe and his brother will make sure he remains that way. Nice touch locking him in the attic. Just one problem. I see my children stronger than anyone else and your shield friend is nowhere near strong enough to break that bond.'

'I didn't sign up for this,' Emmanuel murmured and backed away from the group.

'Don't you dare!' Maria snarled as she glared at him. Emmanuel shrugged his shoulders and ran straight to the window, jumping through it and smashing the glass as he did. Maria moved to follow but Emmett and Edward both moved into her path.

'I think Jasper and Alice would like to speak with you before you leave us,' Edward grinned.

'Oh, I know I do,' Alice nodded and moved closer to Maria.

'Do you think I am scared of you?' Maria laughed.

'No, I think you are jealous of me,' Alice replied. 'I have the one thing you will never have. Jasper. And you will never take him away from me.' Unexpectedly, Alice lunged for Maria, surprising everyone, and before Maria could even react Alice had twisted her head and ripped it from her body. As the others watched in shock she tore Maria apart, limb from limb until all that remained of the evil Southern leader was a pile of body parts on the floor.

'Build a fire, we should burn the pieces,' Edward said quickly.

Emmett and Rosalie found some wood and started a fire in the fireplace while Jasper walked over to Alice carefully.

'Are you okay sweetheart?' he asked softly.

'I've never been better,' Alice nodded as she dusted off her hands and stood up to join him.

'You never cease to amaze me,' Jasper said. 'I didn't see that coming.'

'I just reached my limit,' Alice shrugged. 'She has messed with my family for too log.'

'Well, she won't ever again,' Jasper smiled.

'No, she won't,' Alice agreed and turned and snuggled into his arms as Emmett, Edward and Rosalie started to toss Maria's body parts into the fire.

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The family was sitting in the living room when Jackson came rushing down the stairs.

'Oliver and Stella have Brandon,' he announced, Brandon's watch and a bracelet of Alice's still clasped firmly in his hand. 'And Alice has killed Maria. I've just seen it.'

'Oh that is fantastic news,' Esme grinned.

'I told you they would be okay, didn't I?' Angel said and gave Sierra's shoulders a squeeze.

'I know,' Sierra nodded and her relief flooded the entire room.

'Did you see when they will return?' Carlisle asked.

'Alice is the future seer,' Jackson smiled. 'I just see what is happening now. But Emmett, Rosalie, Edward, Jasper and Alice have finished with Maria and are heading back to the forest now. Oliver, Stella and Brandon are waiting there for them. I would think they will travel straight home.'

'They are all safe and out of harm's way though?' Esme asked.

'Yes, and Maria and her army is dead,' Jackson nodded. 'They should have a safe trip home.'

'Good,' Carlisle smiled.

The family settled back down to wait for their returning members and Jackson was watching Letty and Angel play a game of chess when he realized that Sierra had left the room. He sensed she was out on the back porch and he slipped from the room and walked out to join her.

'Are you okay?' he asked softly as he stepped outside behind her.

'Just happy Brandon is safe,' Sierra shrugged but didn't turn to face him.

'You don't seem very happy,' Jackson said as he stepped up beside her. She looked miserable and the feelings coming from her suggested the same thing.

'Why didn't you tell me about you and my aunt?' Sierra asked.

'Sierra?' Jackson frowned and Sierra knew she didn't mean her. 'What about her?'

'Don't you think you should have told me you were in a relationship with her before you kissed me?' Sierra asked.

'She has been gone for years,' Jackson said. 'I didn't think about it. She has nothing to do with this.'

'She has everything to do with this,' Sierra sighed. 'Maybe I am just her second rate replacement.'

'See, no!' Jackson gasped. 'What you and I have together is special. It has absolutely nothing to do with Sierra.'

'I don't think so,' Sierra whispered. 'I don't want to be my aunt's replacement. Just leave me alone, please?'

'Is that what you really want?' Jackson frowned.

'Yes, it is,' Sierra said firmly.

'Okay,' Jackson nodded. 'I am sorry I bothered you.'

He turned and stalked back into the house and once he was gone Sierra walked over and collapsed into a chair, her tears starting to fall from her lashes.

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When the group reached the forest Alice broke into a run, seeing exactly where Brandon, Oliver and Stella were waiting. When she burst into the clearing she saw Brandon sitting on a boulder, Oliver next to him and Stella standing nearby.

'Brandon!' she yelled and ran to him. By the time the others had joined them Alice had her arms wrapped firmly around her son. Everyone could feel the shame and embarrassment flowing from Brandon but for Jasper it was even worse. His gift, and the fact it was his son, made the emotions almost unbearable.

'We should give them some privacy,' Edward suggested. 'How about we leave Jasper, Alice and Brandon here and meet them at home?'

'I'm not leaving,' Oliver said firmly.

'Oliver, please,' Alice begged. 'Your father and I need to speak with your brother. We will be along soon.'

'Okay,' Oliver sighed. Without a word he took Stella's hand and walked away and Emmett and Rosalie followed them.

'Don't be too hard on him,' Edward whispered to Jasper and then followed the others.

'I'm sorry Mom,' Brandon said softly once they were alone.

'You didn't know,' Alice soothed him.

'I should have,' Brandon said. 'It was stupid.'

'It was,' Jasper agreed as he joined them. 'But it was also stupid of us not to tell you everything. If we had, Maria wouldn't have tricked you.'

'I feel so dumb,' Brandon admitted. 'I fell for her stupid act. I thought she was just a lonely vampire.'

'She is good at what she does,' Jasper admitted. 'Don't beat yourself up about it son. It was a mistake. We aren't angry with you.'

'Not for falling for her anyway,' Alice added. 'But for running off? What were you thinking?'

'She said she wanted some time alone with me before she met you all,' Brandon said. 'I thought if I went with her one day I could bring her home. Like I said, it was stupid of me.'

'Thinking you are in love isn't stupid,' Alice sighed. "But when you meet that girl that is right for you she wouldn't try to take you away from everything you know. Remember that for next time.'

'I hope there isn't a next time,' Brandon groaned.

'Us too,' Alice laughed and hugged him again.

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The sun was just starting to rise on a new day when Emmett, Edward, Rosalie, Oliver and Stella arrived back at the house. Carlisle, Esme, Bella, Jackson and Sierra were all waiting in the living room but they had sent Renesmee, Lucas, Angel and Letty to bed a few hours earlier. Esme had tried to convince Sierra to go to bed soon but she refused to sleep until she saw her parents and brothers safely home.

'Where is Brandon?' Sierra asked instantly as she jumped to her feet. 'And Dad and Mom?'

'They aren't far,' Oliver assured her. 'Mum and Jasper wanted to talk to Brandon before they came home.'

'Is he in big trouble?' Sierra asked.

'Nah, I don't think so,' Oliver smiled at her. 'Mum is too relieved he is all right.'

'Good,' Sierra grinned. The family resumed waiting and it was only a short time later that Jasper, Alice and Brandon walked through the door.

'Brandon!" Sierra squealed and raced over and threw her arms around her brother. 'Don't you ever take off like that again. I was so scared.'

'I'm all right See,' Brandon said as he hugged her. 'And I promise I won't do it again.'

'You better not,' Sierra threatened lightly. She stepped back to let the others greet Brandon and Esme had just reluctantly released her hold on him when there was a movement behind them. They turned to see Letty, Lucas and Angel coming down the stairs and when Angel saw them standing there she broke away from the group.

'Brandon!' she gasped and raced over and threw her arms around him.

'It's good to see you too,' Brandon laughed as he caught her easily.

'I was so worried about you,' Angel admitted. 'Are you okay?'

'I'm fine,' Brandon assured her and forgetting their audience he leaned down and brushed his lips on hers. The emotions bouncing between them flowed to the rest of the room and it was obvious there were some strong feelings between them.

'What the hell?' Emmett growled and Rosalie placed a hand on his arm in silent warning.

However, it wasn't Emmett that caused a scene as Lucas stepped off the stairs and walked angrily over to them.

'What is going on here?' he demanded as he grabbed Angel's arm and pull her away from Brandon, alternating his glare between his best friend and his girlfriend.