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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

After this chapter I'm going to try as hard as I can to get more out before I go back to school next week. But, after this week the updates may get a little slower.

So…… ENJOY!

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"They told us to meet them here," Carlisle announced.

We were at least sixteen miles away from Forks.

"Well, where are they?" Emmett wondered.

"No where near here, I can tell you that… We would have smelled them by now," I said wrinkling my nose in disgust at the thought of that awful smell.

I spoke to soon, the smell smacked me in the face like a ton of bricks (HAH! Like that could hurt me… but you get my point).

My hand immediately shot up to cover my nose.

"Rose, what is it?" Edward asked. My sense of smell has always been more sensitive than the rest of my family's.

"Their almost here," I told them still covering my nose.

Emmett was immediately at my side, he was still strongly opposed to me being here.

"Stay close to me," he whispered. I couldn't help but sigh, I hated it when he acted this way. Everyone, especially Emmett knew I was capable of taking care of myself. But, I also knew if the situation was reversed I would act exactly the same way.

I just nodded in agreement, I didn't want to argue about this again.

It didn't take long for the group of dogs to come into view. As I looked at Edward, Carlisle and Emmett I realized I was the only one really bothered by the smell. I don't know if they were just being polite or maybe the smell really didn't bather them.

'Am I the only one who spells this?! Really?!'

Edward shot me a look.

"Oh, don't give me that look. You know you can smell it too," I accused.

"Well, you don't exactly smell like mom's home cooking, Blondie," I heard someone snort.

A scowl came to my face as I turned to find the source of the voice. There were five men (the dogs no doubt) each one taller and even more muscular than the next. They each had dark russet skin and short, dark cropped hair (with the exception of one, the leader I assumed). As I observed each and every one of them I couldn't help but notice their choice of clothing. They each wore a fabric like… I don't even know what to call it. Lets just say Tarzan wore more clothing. They didn't leave much to imagination either.

"That's enough, Levi," the one with the long hair ordered.

"You must be Ephraim," Carlisle said, "I am Carlisle and this is my family."

"Family?" Ephraim said in shock.

"Yes."

"We never knew your kind had families?"

"They usually don't," Carlisle explained, "and that's why we are here. To tell you, we are different."

"Different. Humph," Levi grunted.

Ephraim shot him a look which immediately shut him up.

"Different? I don't quite understand what you mean," Ephraim confessed.

"Ephraim, in my many years of life. I have come across your kind many times," Carlisle started. This surprised me, I didn't know that. "So, I know and understand what your soul purpose in life is… to get rid of our kind."

"That's right, so what should stop us from doing so right now."

Emmett tensed at his words, probably ready to fight if necessary.

"Because like I said… we are different," Carlisle repeated.

"How?"

"We don't feed on people," he said this like this was so obvious to everyone else besides us.

Every dog gasped.

"They're lying!" Levi shouted.

This Levi character was really starting to get on my nerves.

"I assure you, we are not. We try our best to blend in with the humans. To try to lead a normal life as best we can."

Unlike the others, Ephraim seemed to be buying it.

"That is very interesting. But none the less, how do we know you will not try to attack and endanger our people?"

"We won't, I assure you. But, if it makes you feel better I suggest a compromise."

'Compromise?'

"What are you suggesting?"

"We won't step onto your land... You stay on your side and we ours."

Ephraim nodded, "Okay… But also you do not harm any human on your side."

"That will not be a problem," Carlisle assured him.

"And since secrecy is so valuable to you and your… family. If you break this decree we will expose you."

"Okay then."

Ephraim suddenly gave Carlisle a hard look, "and that would also mean war."

Carlisle didn't say anything, he just nodded in agreement.

"The border will begin, here. Where we stand," Ephraim said.

"That's fine."

Carlisle offered his hand and Ephraim hesitantly took it.

"Good-bye Carlisle. I hope not to have to see you anytime soon." he said as he shook Carlisle's hand.

"Good-bye Ephraim."

"Hey, Blondie," I heard Levi call as we all turned to walk away.

I turned around to see what he wanted.

"I hope I didn't hurt you too bad earlier," he laughed as he scratched his stomach. Imitating the injury I received from earliers fight.

My eyes widened in anger, but before I could act… Someone else did.

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(Emmett POV)

"I hope I didn't hurt you too bad earlier," I heard that mongrel, Levi laugh.

A fierce growl ripped through my chest as I turned around and charged at him.

In less than a second I had him pinned to a tree, elevated from the ground, a hand to his throat. His eyes bulged in terror and lack of air. He squirmed in my grasp trying to break free.

Many of the other dogs tried pulling me off but none were strong enough.

"I can kill you, you know," I hissed while tightening my grasp, "It will be easy, like breaking a toothpick."

This only made him thrash harder, but nothing can break my hold on him.

"You will pay for what you did to my Rose… and you will suffer for it."

"Emmett, stop it. That's enough!" I heard Carlisle order.

I didn't listen, all I wanted to do was kill this man. Make him pay for causing my Rosalie pain. Make him suffer, make him beg for death for hurting my Angel.

"Emmett!" Carlisle screamed.

I glared at the man in my grasp, it wouldn't be long till he loses consciousness.

But, before I had the satisfaction of watching him pass out a sudden jolt of electricity rushed through my whole body. I knew that feeling, all too well.

I turned my head, only to find Rosalie who had had her hand on my arm, look up at me.

"That's enough," she whispered softly, "Put him down…"

I couldn't deny her, no matter how much I wanted him to pay. She would always have that effect on me. That hold on me that makes me want to give her anything she wanted. If she wanted the world, I would not think twice before retrieving it for her.

She looked deep into my eyes, and without looking away from her mesmerizing stare I threw the man onto the ground.

Every muscle in my body relaxed as she took my hand in hers.

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(Rosalie POV)

As Emmett threw Levi onto the ground, with a lot of force I might add. Levi was gasping for air, holding onto his throat.

"Please, forgive him," Carlisle begged," You see, he was only defending his mate…"

"It's understandable," Ephraim told him, "Frankly, Uley deserved it. He does not know how to shut his mouth." Ephraim glared at Levi who was still on the floor. "Apologize!"

"What?!" Levi said between gasps.

"Do it! That's an order."

Levi glared at Emmett and I.

"I'm sorry," he mumbled.

"Clearer!" Ephraim ordered.

"I'm sorry!"

I didn't say anything. But, Emmett began to growl once again. I placed my other hand on top of our already intertwined hands. Which seemed to relax him once again.

Without so much as another look, I turned around to leave.

"Good-bye Ephraim," I heard Carlisle say once again.

"Good-bye."

And with that Emmett and I broke into a run, hand in hand.