Sorry for the delay guys, I've been going through hell week- that's still no excuse. So, were back on track! Did I confuse or shock you at all last chapter? Yeah, I was aiming for that. Good news is many questions will be answered in this chapter! Yay! Thanks for reviewing- Keep 'em coming! This chapter's song is called Uprising by the best band in the world- MUSE!

Rise up and take the power back,

It's time the fat cats had a heart attack,

You know that their time's coming to an end,

We have to unify and watch our flag ascend

Forks, Washington, 2008
Isabella Marie Whitlock Mason Cullen's POV

The battle that once raged around us seemed to come to an abrupt halt as the two females stepped out of the tree lining and came face to face with their old creations. Both held faces of undeniable shock and anger, meanwhile I could see some lust in Maria's. That disgusted me.

I couldn't breathe. It was bad enough to reminisce about my horrid past, but to come face to face with the woman who had changed it all...it was just too much. An emotional overload.

Speaking of emotions, I didn't dare glance over at Jasper. I knew he was feeling the anxiety practically melting off our family and the shock that seemed to flow through the tense atmosphere.

Our coven was completely put on edge and I felt bad for putting them in this position. The Volturi, on the other hand, looked slightly intrigued and…well, just down right pissed. They didn't like when others interrupted their fighting. Sick bastards.

The newborns were stiff, whoever were left, and judging by the hoard of newborns behind Kara and Maria, I knew this fight was only reaching its climax. Figures, I never could catch a break.

I began to question if I was a vampire or rather an assassin. It seems like I'd be fit for the job, based on how many people that want to kill me and how many people I've actually killed.

"You escaped." Kara's cold voice broke through the awakening silence. I stiffened when I noticed her piercing red gaze was on me. "We didn't think you had it in you." Maria smugly said as she stepped up closer to my creator.

"I told you to never assume things about me. They'd just end in disappointment." I replied, surprised by how controlled my voice sounded. Maria frowned and narrowed her eyes at me. Kara chuckled sadistically. "Disappointment indeed…we didn't know you possessed this much potential. Otherwise, we might have actually won during our raid. Tisk tisk Isabella. You should know better than to mess with us."

I snarled at her and leaned forward. "And you should've known not to mess with me. See what you've done? You didn't destroy me, you simply made me stronger. Not by teaching me-don't flatter yourself, but by pushing me to try to escape your god awful army."

Kara's lips curled in a snarl and she crouched low. I mirrored her position, adrenaline pumping through me veins. Maria was at her side in an instant and placed a warning hand on her shoulders. Kara's head whipped up to face hers and Maria's glare spoke wonders with Kara's mind.

She nodded and stood, shaking off Maria's hand as she did so. Maria nodded at her and turned her gaze towards Jasper. I felt my hands curl into fists. "Ah…Major Whitlock….fancy seeing you again." Her giggle was just as chilling as Kara's. It made me think twice about messing with her.

Jasper, on the other hand, growled at her while lowering his head to give her a predator's glare. Maria raised her brow and fake pouted. I swear I almost snorted at the pathetic sight.

"Darli'n you didn't forget about lil ol me? Did ya?" She batted her lashes at him but the smirk remained permanent. Jasper lowered his voice and it felt like the atmosphere darkened ten shades. "I could never forget about the sadistic bitch that ruined my life. Mess with me? Fine, see where that gets you. But mess with my sister? I will hunt you down just so I can hear you screaming for mercy when I cut you in half with my teeth."

I stared at my brother in awe and love. He really was a protective big brother, one that I certainly needed if I wanted to make it out of this fight alive. I knew he'd always have my back just like I have always had his. We've been through hell and back together, and I feel that we can conquer whatever is thrown at us.

With these encouraging thoughts in mind-that I have no doubt that Jasper was sending me- I felt stronger. I knew we could make it. The bigger they are the harder they fall never seemed like a more perfect quote than this very moment. I hid my oncoming smile and faced Maria.

She was absolutely livid. Her lips were curled, exposing her sparkling white teeth. I swear I saw venom dripping from imaginary fangs! Her fingers curled into her palm and they slightly shook at her sides with fury.

Her left eye twitched, the blood red coloring gave her a demonic appearance. "I changed your life for the better! You would've died out there, all stranded in the desert!" Her thunderous voice sounded demented, her shriek filled lungs sore.

And there it was. The harsh irony. Yes, she did turn Jasper into a vampire- practically tortured him. But had she not changed him, who knows if we would have ever met again? As sickening as it is to even think about, if Maria didn't change my brother I probably wouldn't have met him again.

We would have never been reunited, and I would have dreaded each second of my existence with grief in my heart. Sure I would have still had my family and love, but what about Alice? Would we have ever met her? Or what about the broken imprints? Jasper encouraged me to not back down to the wolves. If I hadn't I would be a prisoner to their stupid laws. The ritual may have never happened.

And it's all because Maria turned him. Hell- I might have preferred the Volturi over her!

"You changed me. That I won't argue. But you also changed me mentally. You messed with my mind in ways that none others ever attempted. You made me a monster and you took away all my humanity. And for what? So you could gain territory and a tittle for power! You destroyed me. Had it not been for my family, who knows what I'd be now?"

"You'd be powerful!" Maria hissed at him, raising her voice once more. "Your family has done nothing but weaken you! You've become soft, Jasper. I trained you to be strong- a leader. I made you my second in command, and this is how you repay me?"

Jasper's eyes narrowed but Maria wasn't done with her tyrant yet. "You ran! You and those other two mistakes ran from my army!" A venomous snarl flew towards Maria. I turned slightly and saw Jasper trying to restrain himself. Maria had directly insulted Charlotte and Peter, the vampires who Jasper thinks of as best friends.

Alice flew towards him and rested a tiny hand against his chest. Jaspers head snapped down to look at her and he immediately softened under her gaze. I sagged my shoulders slightly in relief. Thank God for Alice.

"Oh? And who is this? You must be Jasper's little mate…I have to say he does know how to pick them. Did he tell you about me? About all the…fun…we've had…" Maria chuckled evilly, though I could tell she was feeling slight betrayal and…jealousy? After all, she did try seducing my brother. Now that he is 'immune' to her, she must seem put out.

Unexpectedly, Alice snarled at Maria. I whipped my head to the side, no longer attempting to be discreet. "Listen here you manipulative bitch" Alice hissed, pointing a tiny finger at the incredulous red-eyed vampire. Jasper's eyes were wide.

"You may have had your chance to get with my mate, but not now. Not while I'm around. You better keep your poisonous hands off of him or I will personally tear your heart out and shove it down your throat. You hear me? Stay. The fuck. Away."

I remained where I stood but I had the urge to run over and hug the shopping out of Alice. I was so proud of her, and I could tell the rest of us were as well. Jasper stared down at her in utter awe. Finally a small smile tugged the corner of his lips and he wrapped an arm around her waist, dragging her into his chest.

Just then, a loud shriek of rage filled the air. Every visibly jumped, including the guards. "Attack!" Maria screamed and Kara bellowed out another order. Another giant army of newborns sprung out from all around us, fleeting into the now crowded field.

The only coherent thought that my mind could process was here we go again. What the hell did I do when I was human that coast me such an unfair immortal life? Ugh. Maybe Jasper will know if I asked him later…that is if I make it until then.

Ironically, just as I thought that, a newborn flew at me and had me pined against the ground. I snarled at it and quickly flipped us over. I knew I had to be much more alert. Unlike the other newborns that had been trained by Victoria, these newborns had much more experience and knew how to fight.

I had been in their position once.

The boy shrieked as I slowly tore his left arm from his shoulder. I proceeded do dismantle him while he withered in agony beneath me. I didn't look into his eyes at all, afraid to see the fear in his eyes. I quickly tore his head off and finished the rest of the dismembering.

Though these newborns had no control over their actions, I couldn't help but feel pity for them. That is why I made their deaths quick and hopefully painless. That's what I would have wanted had someone got close enough to my demise.

I turned sharply and saw a girl fly at me. I shot out my hand and tore her head off, letting her limp body fall to the ground. Another male lunged at me and I quickly round housed him, making his head fly off into another new born and taking off their head in the process.

"Still have to teach me how to do that" I heard someone grunt from behind me. I spun around and saw Emmett take down three newborns at once. I smiled at him and tried to lighten our mood. "Sure thing, Em. I'd teach you right now, but I think we need to finish our chores first."

I was satisfied when I heard my brothers booming laughter. "Hell yeah Bella! I always knew you'd go all terminator if there was ever a newborn war against us." I quirked a brow at him and sensed someone creeping up behind me. I quickly turned at last moment and punched their head clean off their neck.

I turned back to see Emmett smash the heads of two newborns together and watch as they turned to dust. I rolled my eyes and he turned around to wink at me. "So you predicted this Em? I thought that was Ali's job." I continued to dismember newborns left and right while Emmett continued his mocking tyrant.

Emmett rolled his eyes and threw down another oncoming male. "Well Alice didn't mention this, now did she?" I laughed aloud. "Shut the hell up Emmett!" I heard Alice hiss from my far right. That just made me laugh harder. I ran off and hunted down a few more newborns. I only got bitten twice, and managed to kill about eighteen already.

I was just about to take down another newborn when I noticed a slight movement from my right. I quickly dismembered my prey and ran towards the tree lining. I burst through the green covering and followed the sound of running footfalls. I quickened my strides and pushed myself to run faster. We couldn't have any newborns running loose in town and massacring Forks.

"Stop!" I yelled at them. I felt like slapping myself. Why the hell would they listen to me? So instead, I let my wings unfold and flew into action…literally. I maneuvered my way through all the tree branches and leaves until finally I was just above them. It was a male and a female.

I let myself fall back to the Earth and halted them from running further. They skidded to a stop and when I realized who they were, my eyes widened in shock. "Tanya…Alexander…"

Tanya looked as if she would be close to tears. Alexander looked at the ground, refusing to meet my eyes. The way they were practically curled around each other showed just how much love they have harnessed over the past few weeks. I was almost identical to Edward and I or Alice and Jasper…almost…they weren't quite there yet. Regardless, a blind man could tell you they were in love.

"Bella please…" Tanya whispered and looked me straight in the eyes. I stared at her and kept my expressions blank. "I-I just want my sister back…she's the only family I have left…I need to find Kate…please." I still didn't know what to say, but Tanya wasn't going to give up.

"You know what it's like to lose family. Well that's what I feel when I think of Kate. Irina's dead, our parents are nowhere to be found…please…" Tanya's voice cracked at the end, her sentence drifting off into a hoarse whisper.

I froze, unsure of what to do. The look on Tanya's face was sincere. I could tell that she truly did miss Kate. I glanced at Alexander and for once, I saw the best friend I had when I was mortal.

"Bella, you know how sorry I truly am. I never wanted this to happen and I accept all resentment you have for me…but please let us leave…or let just Tanya leave. She needs to find her sister. I won't put up a fight if you want to kill me. I deserve as much. Just please let her go…" I stared at Alexander. The utter sadness and despair in his voice made my thought waver.

"No" Tanya whimpered and fisted her hands into his shirt. He looked down at her and hesitantly placed a kiss on her forehead. That was when I knew what I would do. That small moment was all I needed to see to know my answer. "Go. Run fast and don't stop until you cross the water."

Both their heads whipped to mine and I smiled gently at them. That small public display reminded me of Edward and I. They were two desperate lovers in need of help, and I knew how hard it was to be in that position, regardless to who they were in my past.

"Bella…oh my…" Tanya was at a loss for words. Instead, she ran towards me and wrapped her arms around my neck. I stumbled back slightly in shock. After a few seconds, my arms wrapped around her back and I rubbed comforting lines on her shirt. Alexander was smiling ear to ear at us, but then his smile wavered and he looked back at the ground.

I sighed and let go of Tanya, walking over to Alexander. He looked up at me and flinched slightly. "Alexander…" I said my voice void of emotions. "I know Bella…just please do it fast…" I sighed again and tilted my head.

"I'm not going to kill you." Those six simple words made even my own head spin. It was crazy the positions we were put in. Alexander gasped and stared at me in utter shock. "…You're letting me…go?" I let out a gentle laugh and nodded.

He let out a relieved sound and Tanya ran to his side, thrusting her arms around his waist and burying her head in his chest. It made me warm to see them like this. "I was once in your place and I know how hard this is." I spoke to both of them, gaining their full attention.

"All things you've done wrong in the past were simply because you felt lost. Trust me; I know the feeling. Edward and I have done some horrible things in the past, me more so than my mate, but regardless we know how much we've conquered since then. Just by being around the ones you love can change your entire demeanor. Love changes you for the better, and I can definitely see how it has affected the two of you."

They were both shocked before smiles devoured their faces. "Oh and Alexander, did you honestly think I would kill you and let Tanya go? Killing you would be like killing her, so whats the point in doing so? And also…I know we've had a terrible past…but I'd like to try and be…civil…" I struggled to say.

I wanted to be nicer to him and vice versa, but its not like I wanted to be his best friend again. Hell no! Alexander smiled encouragingly. "I understand fully Bella, and I'd really like that. Thank you…so much. Your simply amazing…then and now. I knew the old Bella would never fade, your too good for that."

I bit my lip shyly and they laughed at the display. The sound of another earth shatter battle cry made me shake off the gooey emotions I was feeling. "Well? What are you waiting for?"

Tanya flinched when she heard the screams of agony and shredding of metal. "Yes, we must let you get back to your family. Thank you once more Bella! You know…you're sort of like an angel…" She then trailed off and looked at my black wings. I laughed loudly with Alexander and Tanya rolled her eyes.

"You have your own now, Tanya" I replied, giving Alexander's huge red wings a pointed glance. She giggled softly and nodded. "Yes it would appear so." They walked forward and I gave Tanya and gentle hug. Then I turned to gaze Alexander who held his hand out.

I shook my head with a coy smile and pulled him in for a hug. I heard his intake of breath and he gently patted my back. "I don't resent you, and I hope things will be easier for the both of us. I just can't forgive you for what happened, but I don't wish anything bad upon you." I said in a soft voice that sounded slightly stern.

Almost like a mother scolding a small child for getting hurt after she had told them not to do something dangerous.

"Good luck finding Kate!" I called over my shoulder as the two of them ran in the opposite direction. "Good luck!" They called back, and then disappeared from sight. I sighed and looked at the ground for a second.

Good luck…trying to survive. Good luck fighting for your lives.

…I really hope so.

I needed to get back to my family. God I missed them.

With that in mind, I charged back towards the battle. I concentrated on the sounds around me, cringing whenever I heard a scream of pain or a battle cry. I was thankful that none of the voices were recognizable.

A huge force came at me and knocked me back a few yards into the trees. I landed with my back on the ground and groaned in pain when I felt two of my fingers break. Quickly, I shot off the dirt covered floor and crouched low. I channeled all my anger and pain into my senses, hoping I could find whoever just attacked me.

A flash of red flew by me and I spun around. I snarled when I saw my attacker. Victoria. Shit, I couldn't do this now! I needed to get back to my family! Kara and Maria where there! AND the Volturi!

"Look, I don't have time for this" I snarled at her. She growled and charged at me. I rolled my eyes and grunted when I felt her force my back into a tree. God, I don't remember her being this strong. Must be all the human blood from the newborns.

"Funny, that's what your mate said when he was searching for you." She said in a crazed voice. I felt all the venom rush from my face, leaving me whiter than the snow that surrounded us. Edward…

NO!

A/N: …I'll just go hide now…