Chapter 4: Surprise Surprise

Jasper POV

I ran until I came upon the ocean. How far had I gone? For how long? It seemed I was on the east coast now... My mind was so clouded with catastrophe that I was unfocused. I walked a few yards until I found a dead tree, slumping down against it with my head in my hands. I was the victim of a dreadful life. I was never to learn the right ways, always stuck in the same long cycle. I was doomed to live a life alone.

I sat unmoving for hours until I realized the sun coming up. Damn it! I had to find some type of shelter, and quick. I wandered the streets aimlessly until I came upon an abandoned apartment building. This'll have to do for now.

Alice POV

Perfect! With Jazz gone, my work just got simpler. I excused myself from my torn family to make a phone call. I will get what I want. Even if someone has to die for it. I will take time, but it would be worth it.

Charlie POV

I sat anxiously awaiting for the doctor to come out to break the news. My wife, Renee, had gone into labor last night. Our first child! We didn't know the sex of the baby, so that added to the anticipation. It was a close call – Renee had been on bed-rest for the past month and a half in order to keep the baby save. She absolutely loathed it, with her being so hyperactive. I've been out here in the waiting room for just under an hour, my leg bouncing nonstop, which was a nervous habit of mine.

"Mr. Swan?" my head snapped up at my name. I stood and went to shake his hand.

"Doctor. How's my wife? The baby? Please tell me the baby's OK."

"Mr. Swan, your wife and baby are perfectly fine. Would you like to go see them?" all I could do was nod as the excitement left me speechless. I followed the doc through a maze of hallways until we stopped outside a door. How he worked here and never got lost I'll never know. He gestured for me to enter, and I did so slowly. Renee looked up at me with a tired face, a tiny bundle in her arms. I smiled brightly and walked over.

"Hey sweetheart" I kissed her forehead.

"We have a girl, Charlie. A baby girl!" she said in a soft voice, but the happiness was evident.

"That's... that's – wow. Can... can I hold her?" she nodded and held Baby out to me. I took it gingerly in my arms, bouncing from side to side lightly. Pulling the blanket down from her face a little bit, I could see she had a lot of her mothers features. She yawned and I couldn't help a smile. I tried to clear the lump in my throat.

"She's beautiful Renee. Looks just like you."

"Thank you Charlie. Have you thought of a name for her?" I hadn't, but when I studied her face a moment more, it hit me.

"What about... Isabella Marie. After Grandma Swan?" I looked over to see Renee's reaction, and she had tears welling up in her eyes.

"That's perfect Charlie. Isabella Marie Swan."

Renee POV

A few months after Isabella was brought home it all went downhill. Charlie and I disagreed on almost everything, resulting in arguing for hours at a time, and I didn't want Bella to live in such a terrible environment. I planned our escape gradually for weeks. Charlie was sleeping next to me as he always had, with Bella not too far away in her crib in the next room. I calmly stood up out of bed and gathered our baby carefully in my arms before making my way down the stairs. I didn't realize Charlie had woken and followed me a little ways.

"Renee? What the hell are you doing?" I spun around, clutching Bella closer to my chest.

"Charlie! I, uhh, I-I was just going to, umm..." I hadn't thought this through. He looked livid.

"Are you trying to tell me you're walking out on me? With our child?" I'd never seen him this angry.

"Yeah well you know what? If I don't get out now, then I'm just going to be stuck here with you. You don't know the first thing about taking care of a child. We argue. We can't even be in the same room with each other with going at it. I don't want to raise our baby like this." as I was speaking I was slowly backing towards the door. I whispered a "Goodbye Charlie." before scampering out the door. The last thing I saw was Charlie fall to his knees in despair.

Jasper POV

I have been on my own for a few decades. Lost, hopeless, hollow. I had nothing to live for. Nothing to look forward to. My life was an abyss, getting darker the farther it dragged. Was I ever going to escape? I wondered how Alice was doing. Alice. I had left her without something as small as a goodbye. I had to go find her so I could tell her. I may be too late to make amends, but I had to try. I raced across the continent back to place my life fell apart.

I arrived only to find the house vacant. I smelled a faint scent, but nothing to be alarmed over. I dropped to my knees. Where have they gone? I was a heap on the floor until I heard a soft "Hello Jasper" I would know that voice anywhere, and a vicious snarl instantly escaped my lips as I slipped into a low crouch.

"Maria."

Emmett POV

We were now settled in Forks, Washington. A tiny town that's no one's ever even heard of – perfect for us. We were all sitting at a lunch table surrounded by a bunch of teenagers. High school was so boring! After a few decades it all seemed to be on repeat. I was itching to go outside and play with a few grizzlies, but no! I had to behave like a good little student. Maybe I could convince one of my teachers to let us play video games during class... As I was formulating a plan I noticed Edward looking perplexed and having one of those silent conversations with Alice. Now THAT was always irritating.

"Hey Eddy, mind giving everyone else a chance to take part in this conversation?" he glared at me, and I couldn't help a smirk.

"Fine Emmett, Rose, do you see that brown-eyed girl over there, the new girl?" my mate and I swiveled our heads and instantly noticed her since she was the only one staring at us, even for that split second before dropping her eyes back down.

"Yeah, what about her?" Rose asked indifferently.

"I can't read her mind. It's as if she's blocking me." he seemed extremely frustrated by this fact.

"So it's one mind you can't read. Big deal."

"No Rose. It is a big deal. This has never happened before." with this she fell silent, not wanting to start an argument.

Soon, one by one, we all excited the cafeteria, Edward being last of course. I noticed Bella looking after us, a confused and surprisingly angered look on her cute little face.

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