Disclaimer: All of these lovely characters belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer. I am but a loyal reader who just wanted more.

Now this story takes place where human rights were just beginning to develop. There is some language in the following chapters that is racist. Please know that I am a person who loves people of all color and races. I mean no disrespect what so ever, but in order to portray the feelings and emotions that our characters go through, we sometimes have to use language and behaviors that we may not agree with. Once again I mean no disrespect what so ever. Enjoy

EPOV:

After spending hours staring into space thinking about nothing and everything at the same time, Edward finally found the courage to get up from his desk and close the law firm. His body was on autopilot while his mind was working overtime trying to think of all the cases that he came up upon. He has always known that his father was a kind man who defended anyone who was innocent.

Color and race was not a factor that was used when determining which case to take and which case to send away. While growing up children had always picked on Edward because his father was a 'nigger lover'. He was a scrawny little boy that was always on the receiving end of the punches thrown during confrontations with other boys. This was how he met his best friend, Emmett McCarty.

Flashback:

Edward found himself trapped and surrounded by at least a dozen ten-year-old boys all looking for blood. He was in intense pain, and he couldn't open his left eye. He spit the blood that had gathered in his mouth, and he could swear that he cause a couple of his teeth hit the ground.

"Get up nigger lover, get up and fight like a real man or didn't your daddy teach you how to fight," James, the leader of the gang shouted at Edward. The other boys laughed as James continued kicking Edward who was lying on the ground.

He had thought that if he just ignored them then they would just leave him alone. Boy was he wrong. That just made them even more mad and continued beating the living crap out of him.

He wanted to fight, but he knew that his mama would take a whip to his behind, even if he was defending himself. Plus 12 against 1 were not very odds.

"nigger lover" kick "nigger lover" punch " nigger lover" stomp "nigger lover" kick.

Edward couldn't take it anymore. The pain in his entire body was just too much, and the blood that was dripping down his face made it to hard to see anything. He slowly got to his feet, wobbling slightly, only to be kicked in the back, and colliding straight into James taking him down with him as he feel once more into the ground.

He felt himself being picked up from James and pushed aside. He looked to see this huge boy sitting on top of James punching him wherever he could. Edward looked around to see that the other boys had all ran away when the newcomer had come to his aid.

"Not so tough now are you dumb ass," the boy yelled at James while continuing to throw punch after punch.

"Don't like it when it's you getting the shit beat out of him," the boy finally got off a James, only to kick him in the ribs. James scurried up to his feet, and ran away like a bat out of hell.

Edward lay on the ground, trying to catch his breath while the boy that had possibly saved his life stood over him trying to figure out what to do with the scrawny weird headed kid.

End Flashback:

Emmett had saved Edward that day, not only from the gang of boys, but also from his fear of displeasing his mother. He taught Edward how to fight and defend himself. They soon became the best of friends, and the boys that had always picked on Edward never bothered him when Emmet was by his side. Those two boys did everything together. Edward received an older brother while Emmet received someone to care after.

Stopping himself from bringing up more old memories, Edward slowly locked shop and walked to his car. As he was getting in, he saw a brand new red pick up truck with a repel flag hanging from the window zoom past him.

He drove home thinking about how he should approach his father about the things that he saw in that box. He knew that his father wanted to protect him from harm, but as a 25 year-old man he thought that he deserved the right to know what was going on in his hometown.

He pulled to his house, well his parent's house, and parked in the driveway. He walked into the house only to be assaulted with the most mouth-watering smell that he has ever had the pleasure of smelling. His mother was welcoming him home. He made his way into the kitchen after dropping his briefcase in the lobby, and kissed the most important woman in his life on the cheek and gave her a huge from behind. His mother always worried about him. Raising an only child who came home battered and bruised had left her more overprotective than a lioness defending her cub.

"How was you day, sweet pea," his mother asked after kissing both of his cheeks and forehead.

"Great Ma, got a lot of work done," he answered her while walking to the kitchen sink to wash his hands.

"Need any help," he asked her.

"No baby, just go and see if your daddy is finished in his study. That man never stops I swear. Tell him to get his lawyer ass down here in five minutes, or he isn't getting any food tonight," she answered shaking her head.

Laughing, he made his way to his father's study and knocked on his door and entered. He found his father buried behind his huge desk, chest deep in papers and books.

"Hey Pa, how are you. Ma is getting dinner ready and she said to get you " lawyer ass" down there in five minutes or you will be sleeping on an empty stomach tonight," he told his father while smirking at the look of horror his father's face.

"Now that ain't funny son. Never make fun of a man who went to bed without dinner," his father joked back, standing up to greet his only son. He and his wife had always wanted a big family, but it wasn't in the Lord's plan to gift them with more children.

" I hear you there Pa. Listen I wanted to talk to you about some cases that I found. How about we sit down after dinner and discuss some of the things I found. I really need you help," he asked his father while walking back to the kitchen.

"Sure son whatever you need. But first we feast then we talk," his father said taking his seat at the front of the table. Edward was hungry, but he was too anxious for dinner to be over so he could talk to his father about the cases that he found. He knew his father would never lie to him, but he was worried about what exactly his father would tell him.

Dinner was spectacular as usual. His mother was well known for the masterpieces that came out of her kitchen. After dinner he offered his help once more only to be declined by his mother. He followed his father outside to their backyard and sat in the lawn chairs. It was a blistering summer night and the lemonade that he was drinking helped slightly.

"So son, what's been eating at you? You barely touched you food and I know that you always clear your dish," his father asked after taking a long drink from his lemonade.

"Well you're right about something botherin me. Now I need you to stay clam and let me explain everything," he asked his father.

"Well son, now you got my attention. I'm all ears. Go ahead," his father assured while sitting up and giving his son all of his attention.

Edward then started explaining about how he came upon the box and how he read through all the cases. He told his father that he was afraid that the KKK were active yet none seemed to know, and that he should at least at the police know. He told his father that he wanted to help him with the cases that were still active. He also told him how hurt he was that this issue was hidden from and how he thought that his father didn't trust him enough with this information.

"Well I never wanted you to find out this way. I was just waiting for the right time. I trust you more then I trust myself. Never forget that. You asked for me to listen until you were finished, now I wish for you to do the same. The Ku Klux Klan was never gone. They have been hiding all these years and murdering innocent people. I started noticing some similarities with some of my cases and started digging in deeper. What I found shocked me. I have been collecting cases and evidence for over two years now. I haven't done public because I want to be 100% sure. But do know this. I have been working side by side with Chief Sawn. He is a good man with a kind heart. He is supporting me and helping me collect evidence. The reason I kept this from you was that I needed to train you in case anything ever happened to me. You know that they are ruthless people who would do anything to keep people quite. I was planning on letting you know this weekend actually, but you beat me to it. Chief Sawn and I are tired of waiting and the KKK are getting braver by the day. We need to warn people. I need your help son. I have talked to some informants and things are not looking good. We can't do anything right away though. We slowly start introducing the idea that the KKK is back. We don't want people to worry, but they need to know." His father went on to explain case by case and how he came upon his conclusion.

After an hour on non-stop talking the two men went back inside. Edward promised his father that he would do anything to help, and to ensure that his father was safe. He and his father bid each other good night and went to the rooms.

As Edward lay awake in his bed he felt lighter then when he came into the house. After his talk with his father he knew that the upcoming year was going to be hell, but he was willing to do whatever it takes to rid his hometown of the infestation known as the KKK.

BPOV

After her talk with her mother, Bella felt light years happier. She met Rose at the coffee shop near their apartment. Rose, Jasper, and herself lived together, but all worked across town from where they live. She found herself sitting down across from Rose, smiling a smile that was a mile long. Rose being over observant knew that something good had finally happened to the girl that she considered her sister for all intents and purposes.

"Whats got you smiling this fine morning Ms Bella?" Rose asked her best friend. She thought that she would never see her friend smile like that again.

"Well Rose, I got some good news. I think," Bella chuckled.

"I spoke to my mom this morning and she finally begged me to come home and I actually told her that I would think about it. I know that I will go back. I have money saved so I can afford to be out of a job for a while and as for rent I doubt that my parents will let me stay anywhere besides home," As Bella was explaining her talk with her mother, she noticed her friend lose the light in her eyes.

"Rose whats wrong? I thought you would be happy for me." Bella asked.

Rose knew that she should be happy for her Bella, but she couldn't live without her. Everything that they planned, they planned together. When Bella didn't ask her to come with her she felt her heart break. Rose was always strong willed and thick skinned. But when it came to Bella and Jasper, she found her self as that little 5-year-old girl that just wanted to be loved by anyone. Rose would have gone with Bella to live in Forks in a heartbeat. She knew Jasper was the same way. They loved Bella's parents as if they were their own.

"Well Bella, I am happy for you but what about me and Jasper. Are you just leaving us here? I thought we would always stick together," Rose asked her friend as she tried to hold the tears in.

Bella felt her heart break for the sad tone in her friend's voice. She was waiting till the end to surprise both Rose and Jasper but that plan quickly changed.

"Of course not you silly girl. I was waiting to surprise both you and Jazz but now I have no choice. I was going to ask you both if you would go with me. I know my parents will welcome you with open arms. We have more than enough room in our house for the both of you. Mom and Dad already feel as if you are theirs as much as I am. So would you please move to Forks with me? Please," Bella asked her friend.

Rose didn't answer but chose instead to lunge across the table, knocking everything down, and hugged the living daylights out of Bella.

"Bells you don't even have to ask. Jazz and I would travel to the ends of the Earth to be with you, What ever would you do without your big brother and sister?" Rose laughed while still hugging her friend.

"Ok Rose, you know I love you and all but come on, I can't breathe," Bella managed to get out with the little amount of oxygen that she was getting.

"Opps sorry," Rose said. She sat back in her chair after kissing Bella on the cheek.

"No problem, now we just have to tell Jasper," Bella said.

"Well he should be back in an hour, let's go to the apartment and wait for him," Rose said as she got up. Bella and Rose walked back to their apartment and found Jasper in the kitchen. He was looking in the fridge for something to eat. When he noticed the girls he turned to them and flashed them his signature smile.

" Well hello darlins. When are we all planning on packing so we can head home to Forks?" He asked.

" Wait how did you know?" Bella asked. She only found out an hour ago.

" Well news travels fast in this here parts. Plus Mama Renee called and gave me the heads up. I just finished quitting my job. Best thing I have done in a while" he answered his sister and best friend.

When the shock finally wore off, the three of them sat down on the kitchen table and began planning their move. They stayed that way for over two hours. Their lease was up in two weeks. That gave them just enough time to tie up all the loose ends and plan their move. The girls wanted to shop for some articles of clothing that they knew wouldn't be found in Forks. Jasper just sat there with a huge smile on his face. He tried convincing Bella to go back home for a while now. He was glad that her mother finally convinced her. He knew just how much pain she was in from being away from her family. He loved Bella, but not in the romantic way. His love for Rose was the same as his love for Bella. Moving to Forks would give them all the peace of mind that they needed.

*****

Two weeks went by faster then Bella thought possible. After packing all of the things that they wanted to take with them in the big truck that Jasper rented, they all settled in the front of the truck. The drive would take 16 hours. They all decided to leave at the crack on dawn and just drive straight through with as little stops as possible. To say that they were excited would be an understatement. They would trade of driving between the three of them, and if all goes well they would arrive at Forks at around 8 PM.

*****

Driving up to her family's house, Bella felt a sense of peace that she hadn't felt for the last fours years. Standing there in the driveway was her father and mother. Her mother had tears running down her face while her father had a smile on his face that was only reviled by the one on his daughter's face.

Bella ran up to her father and hugged him with all the strength that she had in her tiny body. Her father spun her around in a circle all the while welcoming her home. After he finally put her down, she went to greet her mother only to be dragged into a four-person hug. Renee had her arms around Jasper, Rose, and Bella. She had no idea how her mother managed to do that.

"Welcome home, babies, welcome home," was all she said.

A/N: I hope that you guys like this chapter. Things will start to pick up in a couple more chapters. I just have to introduce everyone first. Please Review to let me know how well I am doing. This is my first fanfic so I am kind of nervous as to the response. Hope that you all enjoyed that.