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Once upon a time we used to burn candles
We had a place to call a home
The dream that we lived
Was better than divine
Everyday was like a gift
Once upon a time

EPOV

I open my eyes to an unfamiliar room. A soft light is pouring through stained glass windows, gently caressing the angel next to me, sending shimmers into the air. She is petite, with a halo of dark hair framing her elfin face. Her beautiful topaz eyes open slowly, curiosity burning, even in her muddled state.

I wonder what her name was.

She notices my stare and returns it with her own. When she finally speaks, the sound is like tinkling bells, musical and breathtaking.

"Where am I?"

I look around. "I'm not quite sure myself. I can't remember anything."

Her blazing eyes gaze into mine. "What's your name?"

"Edward. I think."

She smiles. "I'm Alice. I'm pretty sure of that."

"Alice." I like the way the name plays on my lips. "That's a beautiful name."

If she could have blushed, she would have. She stares down in embarrassment.

"Thank you."

"Do you know how we got here?"

"No." She frowns suddenly, looking embarrassed.

"What is it?"

"Well…" She pauses, then continues, "Are we human? I don't think I am. What about you?"

I stare at her, then slowly nod. "I don't think I am either."

"What are we then?"

I stare at her glowing skin, the golden eyes, the halo of hair. "I think we're angels. At least, I think you are."

She smiles. "You seem like an angel to me, too."

Suddenly a set of doors on the other end of the room burst open. Three men, two with raven black hair, one with snowy white, stride across the room. The one closest to us claps his hands joyously and calls to a small figure standing in the shadows I hadn't even noticed.

"Wonderful job, my dear Elena. You will be rewarded greatly. Now, dear Edward, darling Alice." I look up in shock as he says my name. Alice looks equally as confused.

"Welcome to Volterra. Welcome to your new home."

BPOV

I slumped back in shock, my heart racing. Edward was missing? And Alice? Poor, sweet Alice? The obvious conclusion sprang to my mind, but I shoved it back. No. She wouldn't. Alice loves Jasper.

The rain outside worsened, a stroke of lightening flashing nearby.

"I came here, looking for them. I thought Edward might have come back to you." I winced at the name. Simple things. Simple. Charlie will be worried if he sees the blood on the floor. I need to go clean that. "Sorry. I know it hurts. But his scent was all over your truck, your clothes, your room. That's why I followed you. I thought he was close by. Obviously not."

"Maybe…well, maybe they…" I tried to think of a good reason for their disappearances, but words failed me.

"Maybe Alice doesn't love me." Jasper said, with so much pain in his voice that tears came to my eyes.

"Some empath you are if you can't even tell if she loves you or not."

"She doesn't. I know it."

I slapped him, with all the force I could muster. Of course, he barely felt it, but it got my point across.

"Don't say that. Alice loves you. I know she does. Don't ever doubt her love," I growled, baring my teeth.

"You haven't bee around lately. She feels differently around me. Scared almost. I was afraid she and Edward ran off…"

"Shut up. SHUT UP. Alice loves you. She would never, ever break your heart. It would kill her."

"You're wrong."

"You're stupid."

"You're ignorant. Not all relationships are all happy and rainbow-filled. Life isn't a fairy-tale. You should know that."

"You're cynical. You have a wife who loves you. You've been together longer than I've been alive. She wouldn't run off. Never."

"Stop it."

"You stop it! Alice wouldn't! I know she wouldn't, you know she wouldn't. You're avoiding other options! What if they're in trouble? What if they need our help?!"

Hot tears poured down my cheeks and I slammed my fist against the window. Jasper sent a wave of calm over me, but I lost it all the same.

"Dammit Jasper! I don't want to be calm! I want to find them! I can't just sit here pretending everything's okay anymore! I want to sleep again! Edward may not love me, but I can't just let him run off like this. There has to be an explanation."

Jasper looked at me, shocked, then smiled. Surprisingly, he wrapped his arms around me.

"Yes, maybe you're right. Let's go. Let's leave." He pulled back, cupping my face with his hand.

I blushed at such an intimate gesture. "W-what?"

"Let's find them. Together."

Yeah, I know this one was short, too. Sorry. Longer ones to come!

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Anna