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My head still felt funny and I cuddled next to Jasper on the couch. Emmett crashed down on one of Esme's chairs, nearly breaking it. Esme shot a glance in his direction causing him to sheepishly look away. He mumbled a quiet apology and then sighed.

"I'm bored."

"Haven't you had enough action for one night?" Edward asked him.

Emmett laughed. "Not even close!"

"What about Maria?" Bella questioned. "Will she try to attack here?"

"No." Jasper answered. "She'll regroup and possibly go after the wolves again."

"So Jacob's in danger!" Bella's eyes lit up with worry.

"Not at the moment. She's observed how they fight and now she'll try to remember any weaknesses." Jasper glanced at Bella. "It might be best for you to stay away from them for a while."

Edward nodded. "I conquer. Your safety is my main priority."

Bella looked at me. "What about Alice?"

"I told you, I'm fine." I hated that she continued to worry about me.

Jasper tightened his arm around me. "I'm taking care of her."

This seemed to satisfy Bella and I continued to snuggle in Jasper's embrace. My family began talking quietly and I let my mind drift. Edward and Bella soon stood up to leave. It was getting late and Bella needed to go home. As soon as she was gone, Emmett glanced over to Jasper.

"Will Maria really not attack here?"

Jasper sighed. "I'm not entirely sure. I just didn't want Bella to worry more than she already is."

"Well, if Maria does show her sorry ass here, I'll be more than happy to kick it for her."

I smiled at my brother. "You just want a cure for your boredom."

"Yep!" He grinned at me. "Wanna play a video game?"

"No, but I'm sure Jasper does." I smiled at my husband and he just nodded his head.

"Sure Emmett. I'll play."

Emmett shot up off the couch and quickly set up a video game. I watched a few minutes and then retreated to my room. Those two could get pretty ugly when battling each other. I grabbed some of my art paper and pencils and took a seat on the bed. As I was sketching, my sight faded and a vision began.

"I'm so sorry Alice. There's nothing we can do." I tried to see who was talking. I couldn't even tell if the voice was male or female. "He's mine Alice. They're all mine!"

I blinked my eyes. I knew at least who the last voice belonged to. Maria. I needed some air. I went to my window, opened it, and crawled out. It would be a bit for Jasper to notice. I was pretty sure he was very involved with the game downstairs. Edward, on the other hand, I just had to keep my thoughts to myself. I raced through the woods hoping to clear my head. I managed to make it to our baseball field. I knew before I saw her, she'd be there.

"I know you're here." I replied.

"Of course you do psychic." Maria stepped out from behind some trees. She approached me very slowly.

"Why are you interested in the wolves?" I asked. "They're not going to join your army."

She laughed. "Oh dear Alice, I don't want them in my army. Currently, the wolves pose a threat for me. I want them eliminated."

"You'll have to fight us to get them."

Maria put her hand over her heart. "Aww, isn't that sweet! You're protecting them." Her expression turned cold. "They'd kill you in a heartbeat."

"We have a treaty."

"Do you?" Maria stepped closer. "What does dear old Jasper think about that? I know he misses his old life. Then you came along and ruined him."

"No. He's much better than he was with you."

Maria laughed. "I don't understand his infatuation with you. I mean look at you! You're tiny. You're like a child, only with a few, um, curves. You're by far the most unattractive vampire I've ever met." She sighed. "I'm sorry, I don't understand it. Even the blonde is better looking than you."

"Jasper loves me." I said with all the confidence I could muster. I would not let her know that she's tearing down my self esteem.

"Sure he does." Maria leaned over me and inched near my ear. "Of course he loved me first." She whispered. She pulled away. "I'll always be in his heart. You will always come second."

As much as I didn't want to listen, a part of me believed her. Jasper had been with Maria a long time. Maybe she still had a reserved spot in his heart. The thought of that made me sick to my stomach.

"He's always had a free will to leave." I stated. "He never has." The statement was true. Jasper could have left whenever he wanted.

"He will soon. Why would he stay after his wife died?"

Her words didn't sink until after she attacked. Her split second discussion kept me from seeing. She sprang and I ended up crashing into a nearby tree. I zoned in on my fighting skills Jasper had taught me. Maria apparently thought I'd be an easy kill. She was wrong. Dead wrong. I launched at her throat, being short has it disadvantages and I missed. I grabbed her shoulders and tackled her down.

Everything became a blur. Now was not a time for a vision but damn it! My eyes glazed over and blackness overpowered me.

"Alice! Alice can you hear me?" I felt people around me, but all I could see what darkness. I felt someone touch my face.

"Alice, it's Carlisle. Can you hear me?"

'Carlisle?' I thought. Why is he here? Where am I?

"She's confused." That came from Edward.

'Maria!' I was slowly remembering a fight with her in the woods. I tried opening my eyes. Then I realized they were still open.

"Why is it so dark?" I asked.

"Carlisle?" That came from Jasper and he sounded scared. Why is he scared? What's going on? Why can't I see!

"Alice honey, Jasper's gonna carry you back to the house okay." Carlisle said and I felt arms wrapping around me.

Jasper kissed the top of my head. "I'm here darling."

"What's going on?" My head began to pound and I began to dry sob. Jasper used his gift to calm me down. I leaned my head against his chest and prayed that this would all be over soon.

By the time Jasper got me home, my vision had returned. My head was throbbing. The pain was intense. Carlisle slowly approached me and Jasper moved aside to let him look at me. The rest of the family stood around looking helpless and scared. I knew the feeling all too well.

"Alice, can you tell me what happened?" Carlisle asked me as he carefully checked my head.

I explained to all of them about the vision and running into Maria. I left out a few of Maria's words. I didn't feel like repeating them. Edward shot me a look and I silently told him to keep his mouth shut.

Jasper gripped my hand tightly. "Someone needs to contact Jacob. Maria is definitely going after them."

Edward nodded. "I'll do it." He was out the door before we could blink. Good, now I can let my thoughts wander in my brain.

"So what now?" Rosalie asked. "Personally I don't care about the mutts, but Maria going after Alice is not tolerable."

"I agree." Jasper nodded. "I think we need to confront her."

I squeezed Jasper's hand. "No! That's what she wants." I stared into Jasper's golden eyes. "She wants you back."

"Never." Jasper kissed my forehead. "I'd rather die."

"Jasper!"

Emmett cleared his throat. "So are we going after the bitch or not?"

Jasper stood up. "We're going." He glanced at Carlisle. "Will you take care of Alice for me."

"Of course son."

"Wait!" I stood up. "You're not going without me!"

Jasper placed his hands on my shoulders. "You know I love you and I would do anything for you. I'm asking you to please stay here."

"Jasper."

"Alice, I'm not backing down on this."

"Jasper's right honey." Esme spoke up for the first time since we've been back. "You've been through too much today and to be quite honest, you losing your vision terrified me. I don't want that to happen in a possible battle."

I sighed. I knew when I was defeated. "Okay, but I'm not going to like it."

Jasper smiled. "I never expected otherwise." He kissed me and then thanked Esme. He turned to Emmett. "Ready?"

"Always." Emmett's grin could out rival a kid's on Christmas morning.