A/N: Well, guys… If you're still fans of my writing, then thumbs up to you! But I don't blame you for getting fed up of my taking too long to post… I've been too busy with essays and exams, and now - the end of the school year - I can post a lot more than I did before! I HAVE been working on it, and am now working on Chapter 8, for a hopeful finish in the next couple of weeks (ish).. I do apologize so much for leaving you without so much as an update telling you what I was up to… So I've posted the next FIVE chapters for you, in one bundle…! ;) I really hope that you enjoy it, and am grateful for reviews!

Disclaimer… I don't own the Twilight franchise (however much I want to) J

ENJOY!

CHAPTER THREE…

With mine and Edward's hands clasped together, I felt safe. And happy. Happier than a long time. We loped down the stairs and into the library, where the family were - searching for our new home. They didn't look up at us as we walked in. I guess they'd heard our conversation.

Esme grabbed my shoulders from behind. "Why, Alice? Why not just come with us? We'll come back for Jasper! I don't want to have to worry about you constantly. If I weren't a vampire, I'd probably have gray hairs now, the ways all of you lot behave!" She sounded genuinely concerned; she wasn't faking it to persuade me to stay.

"Sorry, Esme. I have to wait for him. He's the other half of me, my soul!" I replied, passionately. I could feel Edward wince beside me. Sorry Edward, I thought.

"I'll keep her safe. Don't worry - if anyone harms her, I'll destroy them!" Edward said toward Esme, gritting his teeth on the 'destroy'.

"Personally, I think it's a great idea, Alice and Edward staying behind. If anyone came here, then Alice would show them what's what! She may be small, but she has fists of iron!" This came from Emmett, who was chuckling to himself in the corner of the large library. Rosalie glared at him, and punched him in the arm; hard. Emmett stopped laughing and rubbed his arm, mouthing 'Ow'.

"I agree with Emmett." Surprisingly, this was from Carlisle. He usually didn't want to split the coven up, unless it was absolutely necessary. "If Alice sees danger, Edward could always easily take her to where we'd be - he's plenty fast enough."

Excitement seeped through me, but then worry overtook that. What would the rest of the Cullens do if I was leading danger their way? It would be my fault… I caught Edward's face, and he mouthed 'Don't worry.'

"So, where are you lot deciding to go? Somewhere overcast?" I asked, deliberately changing the subject. If we carried on, it was possible that I might have my mind changed by Esme.

"At the moment, we're thinking Forks, in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington D.C. It's apparently the most rained-on city in the USA! We've been there in the past, before you and Jasper appeared, and it's great!" Carlisle exclaimed, suddenly excited, the seriousness gone in his tone.

"Yeah, it'll be great. I'm looking forward to it." I replied. "So, when will you leave?"

"Tomorrow. The sooner the better."

"Okay."

I let go of Edward's hand and made my way up the stairs once more to retreat to mine and Jasper's room. I looked on the bookshelves and found my favourite book: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen. I sat down on the bed - unnecessary, I don't sleep, didn't I mention that already? - And opened the book to read. I was so immersed in reading that I didn't realise that Rosalie had crept in quietly, and was sitting at my desk, staring at my expression, which was blank.

Eventually I did, so I put down the book and stared into Rosalie's concerned eyes. Rosalie was like an older sister to me, someone to talk to. Not as great as Edward, but someone I could lean on nevertheless. The questions soon began.

"Are you sure you're okay?" She asked first, running her amber eyes over me protectively.

I sighed. Why wouldn't people stop asking whether I'm okay? Jasper left last night. I miss him, yeah, but I didn't need a psychoanalysis from everyone one of my siblings AND parents!

"I'm fine." I didn't need to run through all of my worries right now. I just wanted to relax and think in peace.

"Well, if you're sure…?"

"Yes, Rosalie, I am." I said, tense. I hoped that she didn't noticed. She didn't, thank goodness.

"See me if you have anything to talk about. I know how you're feeling right now. I had it a lot in my human life." She exited my room, flinging her blonde hair from side to side.

I moved over to the window, next to the picture of Jasper and I. I ran my fingers along the intricate patterns of the frame as I looked into the moon's light, which was glistening onto my skin. My skin reacted; it shimmered delicately. I thought about what I was to say, then opened my mouth to repeat it to the light.

"Jasper, if you can hear me, please return soon. I miss you and I need to know if you're safe." I whispered.

CHAPTER FOUR...

I watched the sun rise slowly above the large green trees in the horizon. I hadn't moved a millimetre since last night, even though the rest of the family had been in and out of my room since then, checking if I was okay. I never said anything though and just went on staring out into the darkness. Edward had stayed the longest - about four hours - and sat with me, gazing at the moonlit sky; all of the stars shining back at us, with his arms wrapped around my petite body, like a hug.

Eventually, I decided to get up. Slowly, I stood on my feet - cautious, gently. I glided over toward the double doors of my walk-through wardrobe, and traced the engraved designs on the oak doors before turning the metal handles to open them. I walked in - I wasn't feeling great, this was why I wasn't completing everything at my usual pace. I opened the nearest draw and pulled out the first outfit that came to hand. I didn't even stop to see what I had picked up. Besides, I didn't care what I wore today; I had no one to dress up for.

After dressing, I looked at my appearance in the mirror. I was thirsty, my eyes were coal black - they had even lost their usual glistening sheen - and I had purple bags under my eyes. I would need to hunt soon, but I didn't want to leave until my beloved was home, safe. My black pixie hair was still perfect; I didn't even need to brush it through today. I wore a pale pink cashmere sweater, and light blue faded jeans. Not my usual attire, but it would have to do.

A soft noise filled the air around my ears, distracting me from my appearance. It was Edward, playing a gentle tune on the grand piano downstairs. I followed the beautiful music like a cat would follow string, and leant against the smooth, white surface while he played. He stopped, and his eyes met mine. We stared at each other helplessly before we spoke. His eyes were a dark yellow colour today, and they were filled with an intense emotion. Pain.

"Are you okay?" We both whispered at exactly the same time. Damn! He must have seen the pain in my own eyes and heard it in my thoughts. And then it hit me. He was in pain because I was in pain. I hadn't stopped thinking about Jasper all night, not even for one minute. My God, I'm selfish. I didn't think about Edward. Damn, damn, damn.

At last, a crooked smile broke across his face. It didn't hit his eyes, or light up his face, but it was a smile all the same.

"Stop apologizing. You haven't done anything wrong. You're just a bit worried at the moment." He said gently.

"This isn't about me any more. Are you okay?" I asked, concerned.

"I'm as okay as I can be at the moment."

"They… They're leaving… Today."

"I know."

CHAPTER FIVE…

"I'm really going to miss them," I whispered sadly, "But Jasper is my first priority."

"And that's why we're staying." Edward replied soothingly.

Esme had entered the room whilst I was saying that I was going to miss them. She looked so concerned, so upset it looked like she could cry - if it was possible. My eyes pricked. I could've cried too.

"Honey," she said to me, "Are you sure that you don't want come with us? Edward could always stay." Edward straightened up at the idea of not having me in the 'risk zone'. He also liked the idea of him staying behind to meet my husband.

"No." I growled. I wouldn't leave Edward by himself. And I wanted to be the first to greet Jasper when he returned, not Edward.

"Touché." Edward replied to my thoughts. "I agree with your second point; I don't really need looking after."

"Oh, yes you do." I replied, teasing him slightly.

"So, you won't come, baby sis? We'll miss you while we're setting up in Forks." Emmett said, walking into the room. His broad shoulders were slumped, like he was disappointed somehow.

"Don't worry Em'." I said, bounding over to trap him in a tight bear hug. "As soon as Jasper gets home, we'll come straight to Forks, so you won't have any time to miss me."

He looked at me, sadness in his eyes, and broke out of the bear hug easily. He was the strongest out of us. Rosalie entered, concerned about her husband. She took his hand, and kissed it softly.

"I'll miss your feisty attitude and the way you make us laugh all of the time. And your vibrant personality. And I might not even dress right without you around!…" Emmett babbled on about how he was to miss me.

"Stop it! You'll actually make me cry in a minute!" I fumed, angry with myself that I'd made this happen.

Someone's arms wrapped around my waist at that moment. It was Edward.

"Shhhh. Calm down." He whispered.

"I will calm down when everyone stops making me feel guilty! I've had enough!" I shouted, breaking out of Edward's arms and running to the stairs. I took a deep breath, and put my head in my hands.

Why was this happening? Did I have to make a choice between my family and my husband?

CHAPTER SIX…

I was sat on the stairs, contemplating what I was thinking about when Carlisle appeared at the top of the stairs.

"Alice." Was all he had to say.

"I'm sorry. I'm really selfish."

"No you're not!" He glided down the stairs and hovered on the step behind me.

"You're the least selfish person I've known! You're giving up the easy route, which is to move with us, to lead the hard route. Don't blame yourself for our emotions; we're just a close family."

Trust Carlisle to speak his 'wise words'. He eventually lowered himself to sit on the step behind me.

"But Carlisle, if I'm to hurt you…" I trailed off, deep in thought.

"You won't."

"Knowing me, I probably will. I don't know that Jasper will even come back anytime soon, so Edward and I are stuck here indefinitely!"

"I'm sure we'll cope."

"But-"

Carlisle interrupted me. " Alice, we are strong vampires. I'm sure we'll live. And anyway, Forks is harmless. The last time we went, nothing came after us - not even another vampire! I'm sure the Denali coven will be glad to have us close again." He mused.

The thing is, Carlisle, I don't know when Jasper will return. It's a possibility that he's dead right now. " - I choked on the word 'dead' - "And even if he isn't, I might have to come to Forks soon. He may never return!"

"Your vision did show you that he would return." Carlisle retorted.

"But my visions have holes! I've been finding them harder to read lately. I can't see Edward's future - he's very indecisive. I can't even tell some things that should happen two minutes later! I'm beginning to not be able to trust my visions. It's difficult for me, okay?"

"But that may just be indecision." Carlisle replied simply.

"It could be. But I can't tell, Carlisle. I want to. I want to really badly. But eventually, my visions may go. I can't always tell my future, which really annoys me! It's like, when Jasper left, he took most of my power away with him."

"You're visions will grow stronger as time goes. I'm positive."

Great, Carlisle was giving me a pep talk. Without the peppiness. I really didn't need this right now. But then I remembered. They were going to leave very soon.

Carlisle must have seen it on my face or something, because the next thing he said was " Well, I think that we should get our things together."

I groaned. Why, now? Well, it was inevitable - I guess leaving was always going to happen sometime. But I didn't want anymore grief. I had enough on my mind right now. I felt like crying, but tears wouldn't escape, no matter how much I tried to make them real. Instead, I ran upstairs and into mine and Jasper's room and buried my head in our pillows to sob dryly.

CHAPTER SEVEN…

Why was I so depressed lately? It's probably because of Jasper, but I didn't want him to know that I'd fallen to pieces just because he went on an expedition to get used to our 'vegetarianism'. We were 'vegetarian' vampires. Have you read the myths? About us drinking human blood? Well, we do. But not all of us. Us, the Cullens and the Denali coven in Alaska drink animal blood. It doesn't give us as much strength as human blood, and it doesn't taste as nice, but it saves us from hurting anyone.

If Jasper knew how torn I was; how confused, how upset - he would come home straight away. But he didn't. He didn't know. And I was going all out to make sure he would arrive home safely.

"Alice?" A musical, velvety voice spoke.

"Go away." I mumbled into my pillow.

My door opened and two sets of footsteps walked in. I could tell that it was Rosalie and Edward.

"Sweetheart, you have to come downstairs to say good bye." Rosalie said gently, using her motherly tone.

"No. I don't like goodbyes." I said. I sounded pathetic.

"Can I speak with her alone?" Edward asked Rosalie. I heard the brush of her hair on her cheek as she nodded yes. She soon exited the room swiftly and I could hear her footsteps as she dashed down the stairs. Edward sat on the end of the bed and fidgeted with the beaded patterns on the duvet.

"You're not pathetic." He whispered. He'd read my mind - again! That was getting rather annoying now, even though I've to put up with it for a very long time.

I didn't answer.

"This won't be goodbye. We'll see them again soon."

"I know. But I told Carlisle that I didn't know when Jasper would return. So it is."

I turned around on the bed and sat up, looking at Edward carefully. He could see the pain in my eyes, in my head. It reflected in his own eyes.

"I hate seeing you like this." He said, staring delicately into my eyes.

"I don't want to feel like this, but everything's coming at me at once. I can't put up with all this pain."

"Then don't. Think about you for a change."

"I can't. I've always wanted to help others. I can't stop now. For all I know, in my human life I was someone who always helped others!"

I didn't know my human life. All I remember is darkness. I didn't know my real name, - if it wasn't Alice - or my date of birth, or even when I 'died'!

"Well, maybe you should try."

He was always trying to tell me what to do. I just wished that I could think about myself. He smiled; he'd heard what I'd thought.

"Well we should get downstairs now." He said, his tone changing slightly.

I took a deep breath, composing myself. I crawled off of the bed, and brushed myself down, removing the dust motes that had collected and straightening out my outfit. I rubbed my eyes subconsciously, like I had been crying for the past half hour. Edward held out his hand, and I took it, not sure what would happen if I didn't.

"Come on, then." I said, feeling a little better than I did before.

We walked down our staircase, to find that the rest of them had packed a big bag of clothes each. Esme had the biggest bag, she didn't want to leave all of her precious belongings here - she wanted to take them as little reminders. Carlisle was holding that bag, so she was only left to hold a picture frame. I automatically knew which picture she'd taken - one of us all together; Rosalie and Emmett kissing, Carlisle with his arms around Esme's waist and Edward, Jasper and I with our arms around each other's shoulders - I was in the middle and smiling like the fool I was.

The looks on the rest of our family's faces were of concern and sadness. I tried not to look at them, so I stared at the floor silently until Carlisle spoke.

"So, I guess this is goodbye. For now." He amended.

"I'm going to miss you two." Esme said, walking over to hug us both at the same time. She stared at Edward in the eyes and said "You better look after her."

"Esme, I don't need looking after." I retorted. Esme came over to kiss me on my forehead.

"Yes you do. You're my baby girl." She said softly. I pulled her into another hug, letting go of Edward's hand in the process.

"I'll miss you too." I whispered. I let go eventually, unwillingly to be bear-hugged by Emmett.

"I'll miss you too, sis." Emmett said. I couldn't break away from his vice-like grip, so I said " Emmett, you have to let go sometime."

He let go, and whispered lowly by my ear, " Kick Edward's butt if he gets too over protective, okay?"

I giggled, and Edward glared at him, not finding the humour in his words. I grabbed Edward's hand again.

Rosalie kissed me on my cheek, nodded and grabbed Emmett's hand to pull him out of the house. Esme trailed along after them, unwillingly. I watched longingly after them until they were out of sight, and moved my eyes to Carlisle's.

"Look after each other. If there's any problem you know where we are. When you get into Forks, just follow our scent." Carlisle said. He sounded sad, to leave us, but he knew that this was necessary.

He took my shoulders and kissed my forehead roughly. He turned to Edward, and they hugged, a true father-son moment. They broke apart and Carlisle nodded toward both of us. He grabbed the bags and ran to catch up with the rest of the family. I just stood there in shock. Edward looked at me hesitantly.

"It's not too late to catch up with them." He said slowly.

"No. It's okay. It just took a while to realize that the won't come back." I choked.

He hugged me then, tight, like he didn't want to let me go.