A couple of hours had passed since Edward had heard the Volturi members' thoughts. Jasper was sitting up though he was still weak from the attack. Edward gave a small growl, his head whipping towards the door. A few seconds later and there was a small knock. Carlisle walked over and opened it slowly.

"Aro," He said darkly. Aro walked through the front door, raising hisses from all over the lounge. Aro took in the room. Jasper sitting wounded on the couch with Alice beside him, Emmet and Rosalie were sitting on the floor by the couch, Jacob was standing next to the couch, his hands gripping Leah's arms, holding her back. Seth was half hidden behind Jacob. Edward and Bella were standing by the stairs, Bella had her arms behind her back. Aro sniffed the air and looked closer. Charlie was shielded behind Bella. Aro turned around to face Carlisle, who had closed the door and was holding Esme in his arms.

"Another human, Carlisle?" Aro asked, raising his hand. Carlisle placed his fingertips on Aro's hand. Aro sighed and nodded, turning back to face the room.

"Bella's father." Aro said. Bella snarled. Aro smiled and shook his head.

"Relax, dear Bella, I'm not looking to harm him." He said softly.

"Is there a reason behind this visit?" Edward growled. Aro turned his stare to Edward.

"Just wanted to see how young Jasper was going." Aro said. Jasper stared at him. Aro smiled and walked forward, not caring about the hisses erupting from everyone. Seth trembled slightly as Aro approached. Leah growled. Aro stared down at Emmet and Rose, before turning towards Carlisle. Carlisle gave a small cough.

"Emmett, Rose, why don't you take Leah, Jacob and Seth upstairs?" Carlisle suggested. Aro shook his head.

"Seth can stay here," Aro said softly but dangerously. "We're friends, aren't we?" His question went unanswered. Jacob led the struggling Leah upstairs with Emmett assisting him. Aro stood in front of Jasper now. Jasper reached out and grabbed Alice's hand. Seth laid a hand on his shoulder.

"How are you feeling, Jasper?" Aro asked lightly. Jasper growled slightly, barring his teeth. Aro's smile disappeared, he glared at Alice and Seth, they both moved away slightly. Aro bent down so his mouth was next to Jasper's ear.

"The rules still apply." Aro hissed threateningly in Jasper's ear, too low for anyone else to hear. Jasper lowered his gaze. Edward snarled angrily, hearing what Aro was saying to Jasper through his thoughts.

"You'll be back, obeying by them soon enough, young Jasper." Aro muttered, once again too low for anyone else to hear. Aro straightened up and walked towards Bella, Edward and Charlie. Bella snarled as he approached. Aro looked at Charlie over Bella's shoulder, examining him closely. Aro gave a small smile and walked over to Carlisle.

"Til later, my old friend." Aro said, walking out the door. Carlisle closed the door behind him, sighing unhappily. Jasper started to tremble then started to shake violently. Edward strode over and sat next to Jasper, as Alice flew up the stairs. Edward laid a hand on Jasper's arm, trying to comfort him. Jasper's shakes started to die down. He looked up, his eyes slightly panicked.

"Where did Alice go?" He whimpered, Edward sighed, the kidnapping and the attack had left Jasper broken, vulnerable and scared. Carlisle walked over and murmured comforting words to Jasper. Esme took over as Carlisle and Edward walked out of the room.

"What did Aro say to Jasper?" Carlisle asked concerned as they stopped in the kitchen. Edward sighed, listening to Jasper's thoughts. Charlie, Bella and Seth were talking to him; he was calm enough for now.

"One of Aro's rules for Jasper was to answer when spoken to, Jasper didn't answer when Aro asked him a question so Aro warned him that the rules still apply and that Jasper would be obeying them once again sooner then he thinks." Edward told Carlisle quickly. Edward tuned into Jasper's thoughts once again. Jasper hadn't heard what Edward had told Carlisle. Carlisle sighed unhappily.

"I never thought Jasper would be so badly affected." Carlisle murmured. Edward nodded in agreement. Edward gave a small smile, Carlisle caught it and looked at Edward.

"What is it?" He asked, intrigued.

"I was tuning into separate Volturi members thoughts and I found an old aquatint of ours…she isn't happy about doing this, she doesn't want to hurt our family." Edward said, before he frowned.

"What's wrong?" Carlisle asked worriedly.

"She's upset with Koby, seems like they're dating." Edward said bitterly. Carlisle shook his head, a faint smile on his lips.

"You can't choose the one you fall in love with…and besides, Koby was made to do it, you read his thoughts, you knew he didn't want to." Carlisle said. Edward nodded. There was a small cough by the door. Carlisle and Edward turned around.

"Jasper, what are you doing up?" Carlisle scolded. Jasper swayed slightly, a small smile on his face. Jasper seemed paler then usual.

"Who's the one we know?" Jasper asked hoarsely. Edward shook his head, before looking at Jasper sadly.

"No one you need to worry about, Jazz." Edward murmured. Jasper stared at him, his eyes narrowed.

"What are you keeping from me, Edward?" Jasper rasped. Edward sighed and shook his head.

"Nothing, Jasper, nothing." Edward said gently. Jasper continued staring at him. Carlisle walked over to Jasper and supported his son back to the lounge, throwing Edward a look as he left the kitchen. Edward sighed and leaned back against the kitchen counter, thinking about the outcome.

Jasper allowed Carlisle to lead him back to the couch and set him down with stern but caring words. Alice was back and was now sitting on the couch. Edward flew into the lounge.

"Guys, I need to talk to you upstairs," He rushed. Jasper started to rise to his feet. Edward shook his head.

"Not you Jasper," Edward said softly. "Bella, stay with him." Bella nodded and took Alice's place next to Jasper, taking his hand and squeezing it gently. The rest of the family flew upstairs. Charlie's stomach rumbled. Bella giggled and pointed to the kitchen.

"Help yourself, Dad." She laughed. A loud, ripping howl sounded from upstairs. Jasper and Bella looked up in alarm. Carlisle's face appeared at the top of the staircase.

"Its okay, Jacob's just calling the La Push pack for help." Carlisle said quietly. Bella and Jasper nodded and relaxed. Jasper listened to Charlie rustling around in the kitchen. Bella rested her head against Jasper's shoulder. Jasper smiled and put his arm around her.

"How are you feeling, Jazz?" She asked quietly. Jasper nodded.

"I'm feeling better, it doesn't hurt so much now." He answered. Bella sighed and sat up.

"You know that isn't what I meant." She sighed. Jasper sighed.

"It's…hard." He choked. Bella rubbed his back comfortingly.

"You know I'm here if you want to talk." Bella said softly. Bella stood up and went to check on Charlie. Jasper sighed and put his head in his hands. Bella was just about to enter the kitchen when a shattering noise occurred. Jasper shot up, hissing in pain, as he looked for the sign of trouble. Bella shot around, looking at the window in the front room that had been broken. The window was in the lounge, near the front door, giving a clear view of Jasper, Bella and the rest of the room. A flash caught Jasper's attention.

"Bella, look out!" Jasper cried out, lunging towards her. Jasper managed to tackle her to the floor before the blur got to her. A strong pair of arms wrapped around Jasper, pulling him off Bella. Jasper hissed, his ribs protesting at this strength. Jasper was forced through the front door, along with Bella and Charlie, both of them held by separate vampires. A roar came from inside the house.

"Bella!" Edward cry echoed from the house. Jasper was thrown onto the front lawn, metres from the house, Bella and Charlie landing heavily beside him. Jasper looked up to see Aro standing in front of him, frowning down at him. Jasper gave a small moan. Jasper, Bella and Charlie slowly climbed to their feet, finding that the rest of the family, Jacob, Seth and Leah were standing protectively near them. Jasper glanced around, surprised to see the rest of the wolf pack had now joined them. The Volturi that were surrounding them, hissed in anger. Jasper crept closer to the rest of his family.

"Come, Jasper, we must leave." Aro's voice rang out. Jasper looked out from behind Emmett, who had stepped in front of him protectively.

Aro had his hand raised invitingly. Jasper shook his head.

"No," Jasper snarled. Aro looked sidewards.

"Demetri, Felix," Aro said quietly. Demetri and Felix moved forward menacingly. Emmett, Edward, Jacob and Seth surrounded Jasper protectively.

"Jane, Alec?" Aro asked. Jasper gasped, quickly pushing his way out from the protective circle. Aro smiled as Demetri and Felix grabbed Jasper, leading him into the space between the Volturi and the Cullen's and the wolves. Felix let his arm go while Demetri held on. Marcus handed Aro a black robe.

"You have a choice, Jasper." Aro said. Jasper stared at him, his eyes defeated.

"You can take this robe and join us," He breathed, his milky red eyes alive with excitement.

"Or you can stay here and be responsible for your family being destroyed." Jasper flinched. Aro held out the robe.

"What is your choice, young Jasper?" Aro asked. Jasper hesitated.

"Jasper?" Came a soft voice from behind him. Jasper turned his head around to look behind him, unable to fully look behind him because of Demetri's hold on his arm. Alice was holding her small hand out, a sad smile on her face.

"Don't join them, stay with us, Jazzy." Alice said softly. "We don't blame you for anything that happens." Jasper sighed. Aro coughed.

"Your decision, young Jasper?" Aro asked.

Jasper thought for a moment, looking around the Volturi circle. Koby was standing by Marcus, but his attention wasn't focused on the Cullens, it was focused on something behind him. Caius murmured something in Aro's ear.

"Ah, yes, we should deal with this also." Aro said. Jasper focused back on him.

"Have a few minutes to decide, Jasper, we need to take care of another problem here." Aro said lightly. Jasper's eyes narrowed, confused.

"Dearest Bella, step forward please." Aro called out. Bella edged out from behind Edward, hiding her father behind Emmett.

"Your father knows our secret." Aro stated. Bella blinked in reply.

"You know the rules." Aro said. Bella nodded her head, defeated.

"Carlisle, what do you want to do?" Aro asked. Carlisle stepped forward.

"We do not wish to kill Charlie, as it would deeply hurt Bella," Carlisle said truthfully. Aro nodded thoughtfully.

"Make him one of us then, he has something about him." Aro said, his piercing eyes focused on where Charlie was hidden. Carlisle nodded.

"We'll set a date then." Carlisle breathed in relief. Aro gave a small smile and shook his head.

"No, no date, you either do it now or we kill him now." Aro stated. Carlisle's eyes widened.

"No, old friend, you know we cannot, we need time to prepare!" Carlisle cried out. Aro shrugged.

"That's your problem." Carlisle sighed and looked to Bella. Bella nodded, her eyes not making contact with her dad's.

"Do it." Bella murmured. Carlisle put his hand on Charlie's shoulder.

"I'm sorry, it's the only way." Carlisle murmured sadly. Carlisle's eyes flashed to the wolves, who were snarling slightly.

"Sam says it won't break the treaty, as you are saving Charlie's life." Edward told Carlisle. Charlie looked at Bella. Carlisle nodded, somewhat relieved, it was another weight taken off his mind.

"Bells?" Charlie asked. Bella looked at him, a sad smile on her face.

"Just go with Carlisle, Dad, it'll be alright." She assured him.

Charlie followed Carlisle back into the house. A few minutes later there was a gasp of pain and then the sounds of a changing heart. Amazingly, Charlie was silent as pain just like burning flames began.

Carlisle was back on the lawn in a flash, his eyes downcast. Aro sighed and nodded, going back to Jasper.

"What is your decision, young Jasper?" Aro asked softly. Jasper looked back from Alice to Aro and back again.

Jasper reached his free arm out and took a hold of…

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Lol, cliffy….admit it, that was a good one to finish this chap on ;P

Anywho, read and review please :P Im on skool holidays now so I may be able to update faster but I also have 4 appointments/tests to attend to at the hospital so that may slow things down :S

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