This chapter of Barton Hollow is dedicated to my best friend for her birthday! I love you so much and you've been such a big help with this story. I hope you love this as much as I think you will.

Remember, don't reach this story unless you're fully caught up with Safe and Sound. This one if full of spoilers from multiple chapters!

This chapter is all about Emmett and Amber's relationship together. It includes their hike together in Tennessee during fall break her sophomore year; When Amber and Bella went missing and fought James; Amber's Abduction; Amber's 'death'; and finally seeing Amber again!

Fall 2003, beginning of Amber's Sophomore Year, Autumn

Amber stretched out her arms while she watched Esme checking over her hiking bag. She smiled as Esme packed another bottle of water and more snacks. She turned to Jasper, raising an eyebrow at him. It's not like I'm going to be hiking Mount Everest.

Jasper chuckled softly, gently rubbing her hand, signing with his other hand. No, but she likes to care for you. She also worries a lot about you. You two don't have that great of a record with hikes.

Emmett huffed, having read his signs. "Hey, that wasn't my fault!"

Anna laughed silently, shaking her head. That wasn't his fault, I'm just clumsy.

Emmett mumbled from where he was sitting. "We all know."

Jasper glared at Edward before smiling down at Amber, kissing the top of her head. "It's alright, Amber. We just want to make sure you're prepared."

Emmett grinned and picked Amber up, placing her on his shoulders. "It's going to be great!"

Jasper's arms tensed when Amber was flung up on Emmett's shoulders. He relaxed when he saw Amber laughing, placing her hands over Emmett's eyes. "I'm sure you'll have fun."

Esme smiled and held up the bag, "Okay. There's a first aid kit, map, compass, lots of water, snacks, lunch, poncho, sunscreen, sunglasses, your camera, batteries."

Amber motioned to Emmett, smiling when she was put down. Thank you, Esme.

Esme gently kissed her cheek, ushering her out the door. "You're welcome, dear. Have a nice time!"

Jasper walked outside with her, opening Emmett's car door for her. "Be careful."

Amber smiled and gently kissed him, caressing his cheek. She nodded her head before getting inside.

Emmett placed the bag in the back, grinning at Jasper as he got in the driver's seat. "It's going to be great!"

Jasper just sighed as he watched them leave, turning to Alice when she walked up beside him. "What is it?"

Alice smiled up at him, winking. "Oh nothing. Amber's just going to get a cute nickname." She then skipped back inside, "I'm going shopping!"

{X}

Amber looked at the map curiously as they began hiking, ignoring all the people around them. She looked up at Emmett curiously, waving her hand to get his attention.

Emmett grinned at her, "What's up Amber?"

Why is it called Charlie's Bunion Trail?

Emmett chuckled as he walked with her, making sure to keep an eye on her footing so she wouldn't slip again. "Well, this guy from the area, Charles, was hiking with his buddy, Horace. Charlie took his sock off while they were resting, complaining about a bunion the size of the rock they were climbing. Horace named the trail after him."

Amber laughed silently, looking around her happily. This trail is too beautiful to be named after a bone projection on a foot.

Emmett smirked, placing an arm around her shoulders while looking down at her. "Well, there's a city in Missouri named Frankenstein."

Amber snorted, shaking her head. Imagine having that as an address. Though we do live in a city named after silverware.

Emmett chuckled as he watched her, "That is true, Am-bear."

Amber raised an eyebrow at him as she climbed over some roots on the trail. Am-Bear?

Emmett grinned at her, "Yes, little bear." He winked at her, "I like it. That's your new nickname."

Amber rolled her eyes, smiling as she sipped at her water. Bear? I don't really mind it… She just loved that he gave her a nickname. She liked all the Cullens but was glad she was spending more time with Emmett. She loved him and thought of him as a big brother.

{X}

Amber laid back on the ground, on a blanket Esme had packed for her. She smiled as Emmett handed her the tray of sandwiches Esme made for her lunch. Thank you, Emmett.

Emmett sat beside her, gently patting her leg. "You're welcome, bear."

Amber watched him as she ate, noticing how he was calm for once. He was usually so energetic it was like a different form of Alice. Now he was sitting there, quietly rubbing her leg. She wiped her hands on a napkin before tapping Emmett on the arm. She smiled softly when he turned to her. What are you thinking about?

Emmett smiled softly at her, motioning to the forest around them. "My past…" He sighed softly as he looked back into the trees, feeling himself getting lost again in the memories he still had. "I'm from Gatlinburg, which isn't far from here. It's a lot different now but I still feel nostalgic being here…"

Amber sat up, sitting beside him. She laid her head on his shoulder, the coolness of his skin helping cool her down. What was your life like?

Emmett wrapped an arm around her, watching the clouds floating by lazily as he drifted back into his memories. "We were a large, Scottish-Irish family. I had a little sister, she was about six years younger than me… She helped mom with the housework. I usually hunted and provided for my family that way." He smiled as he looked down at her. "I was a wild child."

Amber laughed so much her shoulders were shaking. I can see that.

Emmett winked at her before looking back out into the woods. "I used to work on the railroad too… I remember how tough that was but I wanted to provide for my family." He then sighed as he gently squeezed Amber, "Rosalie saved me… When I was twenty a bear attacked me. I almost bled out and would have if she didn't find me. She carried me over a hundred miles to Carlisle who changed me…" He looked down at Amber and smiled, a certain twinkle in his eyes as he thought about his mate. "Hell's not so bad if you get to keep an angel with you."

Amber gently hugged him, sighing softly. She smiled when he gently rubbed her back, leaning back so she could sign to him. I'm sorry you had to lose your family… I know how awful it is. But you have such a great family now, Emmett. They all love you, Especially Rosalie.

Emmett grinned and squeezed her, using a bit more force than he should have but Amber didn't complain. "And you, Bear! I can't wait until you're officially my sister. We're going to have a blast together."

Amber smiled and hugged him back, leaning against him. Of course, Emmett.

{X}

March 16th, 2005 (Phoenix, Arizona)

Emmett paced back and forth in their home, glaring at the wall. He heard Esme approaching him and turned quickly, "Have you heard from them?"

Esme shook her head sadly, frowning. "Emmett, I'm sure she's okay."

Emmett clenched his fists, wanting to go out and wrestle a bear to calm down. "She's just a human… He could have killed her, Esme."

Rosalie stood up, frowning. "She's a witch though… Jasper, Edward, Alice and Carlisle were on their way."

Emmett turned to her, his shoulders slumping. He whispered sadly to the two women. "Amber loves Bella… I know she'd put her sister first…"

Esme went to comfort him but paused as the phone rang. She was there in an instant, beating Emmett to the phone. She held up her hand to him, holding the phone to her ear even though she didn't need to. "Carlisle?"

"Dear, everyone's okay…"

Emmett's whole body seemed to relax the instant he heard those words from Carlisle. "Amber's okay…"

"Amber managed to kill James but passed out afterwards. He had tried to turn her…"

Emmett looked up in shock, "Tried to? She's..."

"She's still human. Her body fought of the venom... It was excruciating to her, it sounded worse than our transformations… The only wounds she has is the bite mark. Bella was almost turned as well but Edward sucked the venom out, stopping in time. Her wrist is healing and she has a broken leg, but she'll make it."

Emmett turned to Rosalie, one of the biggest grins she's ever seen on his face. "They're both okay."

Rosalie hugged him tightly, gently kissing his jaw. "They're okay, Emmett."

Emmett breathed in the smell of her hair, rubbing her back. "I'm so glad… I was a mess waiting for news."

Rosalie smiled and gently kissed him, "She'll be back soon, Em."

Emmett grinned, whisking her off her feet and racing to their room. "Good."

{X}

Emmett smiled when he saw Amber climb out of her Jeep, appearing by her side the next second. "Bear!"

Amber looked up at him and grinned brightly. Hey, Emmett!

Emmett hugged her, picking her up and looking into her eyes. "Don't scare me like that again, okay?"

Amber's smile faded before she nodded slowly. She sighed as she leaned against him, feeling bad about making everyone worry so much. When she was sat down she quickly began signing to Emmett. I'm sorry, Emmett. Bella got a phone call from James saying he had Renee. Bella was so worried because he only wanted us to show up or he'd kill her. So we had to sneak to the studio…

Emmett listened to her, sighing softly. "It's okay, Amber… You're both okay and that's what matters." He hugged her gently again, patting her back. "Now, little bear. Someone told me you smoked the vampire."

Amber laughed silently at the pun he made. She walked inside with him as she told him about it. He was going to turn Bella after killing me. I heard her screams mixing with mine and got so pissed. All that rage fueled my magic so that he spontaneously combusted.

Emmett whistled as he sat down on the couch, getting a game started for them both. "I wish I was there to witness you being a total badass. But I would have ripped him to shreds for hurting you."

Amber gently patted his hand, smiling softly. I know Emmett, It's okay. I love you and I'm glad to be home.

Emmett grinned and handed her the second controller. "I love you too but I'm going to whoop your ass."

Amber laughed as she selected her car, flipping him off playfully.

{X}

May 2005 (Right after Twilight)

Emmett was playing against Jasper at his newest game when Jasper's phone went off. Emmett paused the game, glancing down at his phone screen. "Bella's calling you?"

Jasper shrugged, answering the phone. He didn't even have a chance to talk before Bella's panicked voice was heard.

"Jasper! Amber was abducted. A woman, a witch I think, came in here and took Amber!"

Jasper's whole body froze before pure, unbridled terror and anger filled his body. "What?! I'll be right there. Call 911." He crushed his phone with how hard he snapped it shut, on the verge of letting the major out. He didn't have to tell anyone anything, everyone heard Bella clearly. He was gone in a flash, running right for their house.

Emmett growled loudly as was right beside him the whole way there. "Whoever took our Bear is going to die, slowly."

When they were approaching the house, they heard someone talking to Bella on the phone. "Okay. The police will be there soon Bella, make sure not to move Charlie in case of a spinal injury."

Bella was so tore up she stuttered her response before hanging up. "O-okay." Jasper opened the door, hearing Bella scram as she reached for a vase. "Get out!"

Jasper was in front of her in a flash, holding her hand so she couldn't throw the vase. "It's me, Bella. It's okay." He looked her over and at Charlie. "Where was she taken from?" He was shaking he was so angry, his eyes pure black. "Bella!"

Bella jumped and sat the vase down, "My room." Jasper was gone in the next second, looking around in Bella's room.

Emmett was outside, trying to find out any clue he could on the woman who abducted Amber. He was half listening to the conversations going on inside, too distracted to care. He turned when he heard Bella being ordered to stay with him. He growled at Edward, "I should-"

Edward shook his head, "We're going after them. Stay here in case they come back."

Emmett clenched his fists, looking at Jasper who looked like he could murder the whole state at the moment. "Alright." He watched them race off, looking at Amber's window. He growled lowly, feeling even more pissed off. "They're going to die one day. Just wait… No one hurts my Little Bear on my watch."

Emmett walked inside after doing another search around the house. He

"Since when was Amber a witch?"

"Since she was sixteen. She really didn't start using her powers till just before we met James... She didn't want to tell anyone in fear no one would accept her. I think she was going to tell you soon though..."

Emmett frowned at him, "No sign of anyone else in the area. I can hear the police sirens closing in." He looked over at Bella and frowned, his own eyes seeming more dark than usual. He was radiating anger. "We're going to find them, Bella, and we'll make them pay for taking Bear away from us."

"A-amber, no!" Charlie sat up and looked like he had a heart attack, "They're after Amber!"

Carlisle gently held him still so he wouldn't try to get up. "Charlie, hold still. You were knocked out by force. Take it slow."

Charlie looked over at him, seeing the tears running down Bella's face and how angry Emmett was. "No... They took her." He began crying, feeling his heart breaking. "I need to write down their details while they're fresh. I need to make portraits of them."

Emmett frowned, "There were two of them?" He looked at Carlisle silently, trying his best to remain as calm as he could. Carlisle squeezed his arm as a reminder and to try to comfort his son.

Bella kneeled beside her dad, holding a notepad, writing down the information about the red-haired woman. When she was done, she handed it to him, "I saw the red-haired one, she took... she took her."

Charlie quickly scribbled the details down about the blonde one. "They were twins I think. Almost exactly alike only the other one was blonde. Like Carlisle's hair color."

Emmett listened to them before walking outside, texting Edward to let him know there were two women involved. He hoped that Edward and Jasper found something, anything that could help them find their Bear. He leaned against the house, growling lowly to himself again. "They'll pay…" He looked up when the EMT's finally arrived, paramedics rushing inside along with more police. He sighed before waiting on news from the others.

He didn't have to wait that much longer. Edward walked up to him, looking horrible. Emmett frowned at him, "Where's Jasper? Did you find her?"

Edward shook his head, trying to shake off how horrible Jasper's thoughts were. He couldn't blame him. His mate was just abducted by other witches and they couldn't even track her. "We lost their trail just past the Forks sign. They just disappeared… I think they used some kind of spell…"

Emmett listened to him, feeling his un-beating heart break inside his chest. "She's…. gone?"

Edward nodded, "She's gone."

Emmett turned away from him, rubbing at his eyes as venom tears leaked out. "We're going to find her. Somehow."

Edward rubbed his shoulders, dropping his head. "We will."

{X}

Emmett was out hunting with Jasper and Carlisle. He was watching Jasper drain his second deer when Edward was running to them. "Edw-"

Edward cut him off, slamming to a stop. "Come back to the house now! Alice had a vision about Amber, she's in danger."

Jasper flung the carcass to the side, running so fast he almost beat Edward back to the house. Emmett and Carlisle were right on their tail. They arrived in the living room just in time to hear Alice call out the location.

"Helena!"

Jasper was the first one who spoke, "We're leaving now. We're going to run so we'll get there faster. Call us if anything changes." He was shaking but Alice had seen a vision of Amber. She hadn't had one of her since she was kidnapped. In a flash, he was gone, running faster than Edward could keep up. That was only due to the pure panic and fear flooding through his body, coupled with all the emotions he felt from the others.

Emmett turned to Carlisle, looking extremely worried, for both Amber and Jasper. Jasper looked like he was going to lose it. It made Emmett wonder about how Jasper is going to react if they find her abductors. He could go on a killing rampage, slip back into his dark side. His love for Amber was so deep that her being in danger was unraveling him completely.

Carlisle nodded as he followed after his other two sons, "I know... We can only hope."

Emmett sighed and nodded, focusing on running as fast as they could. Montana wasn't that far away. They would be there in time, hopefully…

{X}

Emmett winced when they got within a few miles of the cabin. They could all smell Amber's blood. It was stronger than a normal human's because of her witch abilities. It also made him run faster, knowing she was bleeding scared him. He stopped with the others when they entered a clearing. Emmett wanted to collapse at what he saw. The cabin was burned down to the ground, the ashes still smoking. That meant the fire happened not long ago.

Jasper looked down and saw a piece of paper with her blood on it. That's what they smelled. Jasper picked it up, reading it over as he ignored how hard his hand was shaking. He shakily read the note out loud, recognizing Amber's handwriting.

"Five 'animal attacks'. Three rogue vampires. Locator spell revealed they were in a cabin in the forest outside the city limits... Only two vampires were present when I arrived. Easily killed. The last one is not in the area. Investigating cabin for clues..."

At the end of the note the part about the cabin had blood splattered on it. It looked like it was torn from a journal, a doodle of a pentagram on the side and the words for a spell written down. So... The last vampire came back and locked her inside, burning the cabin down with her in it.

Edward was kneeled where the cabin once stood, frowning. "Her scent is fading but it's strongest right here..."

Emmett slowly walked closer to the ashes, feeling ice feeling his dry veins. "Oh god…" Edward was standing above a pile of ash, something that made Emmett feel nauseous for once in a very long time.

Jasper stared down at the ashes that remained of his love for a few seconds. Jasper didn't realize he was crying till the venom dripped down to the ground, mixing with the ashes at his feet. He was shaking again as he doubled over, holding his chest as he cried out in pain.

Carlisle appeared beside him and held him tightly, not going to let him go even though he might have been stronger. There was nothing he could do to make this better, no one could. It wouldn't ever be okay, Jasper had lost his mate. His heart, the other part to his soul. No one ever recovered from that. All they could do was be there for him.

Emmett and Edward frowned softly as they watched the two. It was horrible to watch and hear, the cries Jasper was making would have made even the most stone faced person cry. The Major, the youngest major in the Texas Calvary, the one who battled and killed newborns for the first years of his new life. The one who had to kill them when they became useless. The one who was manipulated and tricked into loving Maria. Jasper had been through so much pain in his life. That had changed when he met Amber. He was happy. He was smiling, laughing. Amber got the major to laugh. They were perfect to each other. They only had three years together, seconds for a vampire. Seconds compared to the long life Jasper had already lived and would live. He was alone.

Emmett soon began crying as well, turning away from the heartbreaking scene in front of him. His venom tears hit the earth as he thought about his Little Bear. She was gone and there was nothing any of them could do about it. Their Amber was gone...

Emmett dropped down beside Jasper, pulling him into a tight hold. He cried with him, holding him still with his increased strength, knowing it was too much for their father. "I know… I know, Jasper."

Jasper cried out loudly, holding onto his brother. "She's gone!"

{X}

September 2005

Emmett heard a Jeep pulling up, looking out the window. He could hear Amber's heart beating, increasing as she got closer to the house. He was almost shaking with how excited he was. He had refrained from seeking Amber out as soon as he learned she was alive. Alice and Haven, Alice's new mate, explained her situation.

He didn't care Amber's memories were gone. She would get them back or not, he was just happy she was back. They could make new memories for all he cared. His Bear was back and that made him want to cry from how happy he was. He looked up when Rose rubbed his arm. "She's right there."

Rose nodded, looking outside at Haven and Amber. "I know." She kissed Em's cheek, smiling softly. "But she's nervous and scared. Don't make it worse because you're excited."

Emmett saw her moving closer and couldn't wait anymore. "I know!" He dashed to the door, walking outside at a human pace. "Bear!" He got a little excited and began to run towards her, which set Amber off he realized not long after.

"Don't touch me!"

He was flung into the air and through some trees. He sat up one he stopped moving, brushing some dust and branches off himself. He chuckled as he got up, making his way back towards Amber. She really did get strong.

Jasper was calming her down, holding her hand. "He just missed you, Amber. You two were best friends."

Amber dropped her shoulders, "Oh..."

Emmett saw her expression and grinned at her. "It's alright, Bear. That's the nickname I gave ya'. I shouldn't have surprised you." He moved a little closer, smiling at her. "It's great to see you anyways... You look great." He really was so happy to see her that he just wanted to squeeze her all night, never letting her go. He settled for grinning brightly at her, trying to not make her more nervous.

Amber managed a tight smile before looking up at Jasper. "Maybe I should just go back home... I don't remember anyone... It's painful for you guys." She winced as she saw Edward through a window. "And me... I'm trying so hard to remember you are good..."

Alice spoke up, hugging Haven gently. "It'll be good for you, Amber..."

Haven nodded. "Alice told me how important the Cullens were to you... Being around them may actually help get your memories back quicker. It will help the spell along."

Jasper gently squeezed her hand. "And I'm here to help keep you calm."

Amber sighed softly and nodded. "Okay..." Jasper gently lead her inside. They walked into a living room where the other three vampires were waiting.

Emmett went over to Rosalie's side, chuckling when she brushed some splinters from his hair. "I may have gotten too excited." Rosalie only rolled her eyes, smiling slightly.

Esme slowly approached Amber, pausing when Amber tensed up. "Amber, I'm sorry."

Jasper gently rubbed her arm, using his powers again. "She loves you very much, Amber... She's not a threat."

Esme smiled sadly at her, holding out her hand. "Hello, Amber. I'm Esme. I'm so very glad you're alive and well."

Amber gently squeezed her hand before moving back to Jasper's side. "I'm sorry about the mess my aunts caused..."

Emmett frowned at her lightly, wishing she didn't feel that way. It wasn't her fault at all.

Carlisle spoke up, frowning. "It's not your fault, Amber. You have nothing to apologize for."

Edward spoke up, walking into the room now. "Yes... and I need to thank you for being there for Bella."

Amber's soft gaze hardened at the sound of his voice. She turned around to face him, glaring hard. "Thank me?"

Jasper tensed up and tried to warn his brother, "Edward."

Edward ignored Jasper's thoughts as he walked a little closer. "Bella's told me how hard it was on everyone. I'm here now though so you can relax. I'll take care of her."

Amber waited exactly two point three seconds before launching for him. She punched him so hard he was knocked to the floor, his jaw fracturing again. "You've shown you can't take care of her already! Multiple times, you asshole!" She punched him again, almost growling. "You let James almost kill her!" She punched his shoulder next. "You almost drained her completely!" She got up and kicked him in the side. "You hurt her more than Jasper would have! He wouldn't have given in to his hunger! You made her need stitches!" She then stomped on his chest, hearing a rib or two crack. "You then decided to leave her because you're a scared little child! She nearly died countless times after that because of you! SO, DON'T YOU DARE SAY YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF HER!"

While Amber was beating the shit out of Edward the others had mixed reactions. Carlisle was in awe of Amber. He was taking mental notes of much power she must be using to break Edward's skin and bones. Esme was worried because both of her children were in pain, physical and emotional pain. Rosalie had mixed feelings but found it entertaining. Alice was holding Haven and whispering to her what happened next. Haven watched and listened, slightly exasperated by her mate ruining the fight for her.

Emmett was cheering Amber on, loudly. Emmett was so happy Bear was so badass. They could wreck so much havoc together now. He was half thinking about the possibilities while focusing on how bad Amber was beating Edward. "Yeah! Go Bear! Kick his ass!"

Amber paused in her assault, glaring down at the vampire underneath her. It was silent for a few seconds before Edward growled and grabbed her, slamming her on the ground next to him. "I'm her mate! I'll be the one there for her! Not you!"

Emmett growled lowly at Edward, stepping forward. He didn't need to because he noticed Jasper's demeanor shift. Edward touching Amber caused the Major to come out.

Jasper was gone, the Major replacing him. He growled loudly and went to attack his brother, that was until they all heard a horrible screeching sound. Amber had torn Edward's arm off completely, prying his fingers loose from her leg. She stood up and placed the limb in the Major's hand. "Dear?"

Amber sneered down at Edward before looking up at Jasper. She managed a smile for him, leaning up to kiss his cheek. "Thank you for trying to come to my rescue, but I needed to do that." She quickly walked outside, needing to get away from the others.

The Major waited till she was gone before he threw Edward's arm on his face. He kneeled and growled lowly. "If you ever so much as touch her again, Edward, you'll lose all your limbs and I'll have her burn them all." He snapped his teeth at him before he was gone, Jasper coming back. Jasper walked outside, waving as he did. "You should reattach it already."

Emmett waited until they were both outside before laughing his ass off, clutching at his stomach. "Oh my god." He pointed at Edward who used venom to re-attach his arm. "She totally demolished you." He leaned against his mate as he continued to laugh loudly. "I love her so much." He peeked outside to where the couple was, smiling happily to himself as he began to calm down. "I'm just glad she's back…"