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"Anthony, I'm hungry" Vera said as her, Bella, and I walked down the busy street of Chicago. Being back here felt so foreign, yet so right. A piece of my heart was left here when I went to Forks, and now I'm back to reclaim it. It all looks so new, but yet still the same. I felt happier, more alive, and even grateful that I was given the chance to come back; if only it were under better circumstances.

"Ok V, there's a little sandwich shop down this street I used to go to all the time. They have lots of good stuff" I told her and she nodded looking around at her surroundings.

"They have lots and lots of buildings here!" She exclaimed, swinging our arms as we walked. Her little palm enclosed mine as we held hands for the time being. These streets weren't exactly the best streets to wander upon without keeping a close eye on little kids. They could snatch those suckers up in less than a minute. Bella held her other hand while Vera gave me a wide grin.

"It's cool here isn't it?" Bella asked her as we entered the little sandwich shop. It was owned by Gus Benitto, a big Italian man and his family. As a kid my parents loved coming this small shop. Gus's wife and my mother were great friends always having coffee and giving us discounts on our meals. We came here every weekend for dinner and my dad usually got sides to take home. Our families were friends, and I'm sure Gus heard what happen.

"Hello what do you want?" He asked kindly from behind the counter as he cut up some meat. I gave him a smile and he froze.

"Oh mio dio." He breathed, "รจ vero"

"Hi Gus" I said softly. He stared wide-eyed at me and his breathing became heavy. He looked to Bella, down to little Vera then back to me with even wider eyes.

"Anthony?" He asked in shock. I nodded.

"It's been a long time" I told him. His eyes widened as he looked around the shop with its few customers.

"Oh my" He muttered as he let out a string of Italian curses.

"Stay here, go to the back room with Angelina and I'll be there" He ordered and ran to the front of the room.

"Anthony?" Vera asked in a shaky voice. I looked down at her and her eyes were scared by Gus's erratic actions.

"Don't worry Vera, you'll be okay" I assured her picking her up and holding her on my hip. Her little arms wrapped around my neck and Bella looked to me with a worrisome expression.

"Edward, what is going on?" Bella asked quietly. I shrugged and bit my lip, something I picked up from Bella.

"Hello? Gus?" I heard a woman call. I turned around and Angelina gasped softly, the mail in her hands falling to the floor.

"Anthony? Is that you?" She breathed. I nodded.

"You're so handsome!" She exclaimed and she looked to Vera, then to Bella and her eyes went wide.

"Anthony is she yours?" She asked with wide-eyes. I shook my head.

"My cousin" I lied. She nodded and Gus came through the kitchen doors, looking at me with wide eyes.

"Anthony you need to go, now. This is no safe for you. They're coming" He exclaimed looking around the kitchen moving to the cabinet. There was a false second wall he smashed to bits and behind it was a safe. He put in the combo and took out some cash.

"Your father came to me, asking me to hide this for you before he was taken. This is yours, take it. They're coming Anthony, you must go!" He yelled and led me to the back door.

"Who? Who's looking?" I asked desperately, clutching Vera to me and she clung to me, her warm tears soaking my neck. Bella's hand was on my back, grabbing at the jacket between her fingers.

"James and his clan, they're searching for you. You need to go; they're everywhere, always listening, always watching." He said. Angelina passed us a bag of treats and I handed it to Bella to take care of.

"God bless you Anthony, you're a strong boy I believe in you." She whispered giving me a motherly kiss on my forehead before heading back inside with Gus.

"Call Riley" Bella hissed. Vera's grip on my neck strengthened at the sound of her father's name.

"Anthony take me to my daddy. I'm scared" She sobbed into my shirt and I tightened arms on her.

"It's okay Vera I won't let anything happen to you" I promised. And I wouldn't.

~*My Teenage Delinquent*~

"I set up tiny cameras pretty much all over the city. In planters, and shit like that. Trust me, we'll find them. If I see anyone following any of you we'll see it." Randall, Riley's friend who lived here in Chicago. He worked in a computer warehouse and he had all the other equipment Charlotte and Peter didn't seem to bring.

We were all crammed in his hotel room with all the equipment needed to trace James and his clan. We all wore trackers, in case something happened.

"Edward this was at the front desk for you" Rosalie said as she and Emmett walked in with Jasper and Alice.

"That's weird, I don't know who from" I said concerned and started to open it. Bella's leg bounced anxiously against mine as she sat across on my lap.

"Oh my god" She gasped. I froze.

This could not be happening.

Hey Anthony, long time no talk. I'm so happy you came to see me. I've been preparing for your visit for quite some time. You're looking good; I see you've made a small friend. She's very pretty; I may have to trade Victoria in. I'll be looking forward to seeing you soon. You can't hide forever.

Dove

"Who the fuck is this?" Riley yelled looking around the room as he held the letter.

"They never say! They've been sending me these before I even left Forks. I know its James, I just know it" I hissed.

"And they sent pictures. Edward, this is starting to scare me" Alice said. I turned around and glared.

"No one asked you to come, doll face, you can go home and be safe if you like" I said sarcastically. Bella slapped my shoulder and I looked through the pictures of Bella, Vera, and I walking down the street. Angelina wasn't joking when she said someone was always watching.

She rolled her eyes at me and leaned into Jasper. I saw a connection between them, but chose to ignore it. If Jasper wanted to be with a prim and prissy girl, it wasn't any of my business.

"Guys, be aware for anything." Riley said and sent us off. None of us left the hotel, staying in our hotel rooms and ordering room service for dinner.

"V, are you okay?" I asked gently to the little girl tucked in bed beside her mother, cuddling a stuffed lion. She nodded and I ran a hand through her soft hair.

"I'm sorry if that big man scared you" I apologized. She shrugged her little shoulders.

"S'kay" She said softly. I gave her a small smile and kissed her forehead.

"Tony?" She asked once I stood up. I stared down at her and waited for her to finish.

"You'll protect me when the big scary man comes right?" She asked remembering my earlier words. I nodded and stared at her little innocent face.

"Of course, I will and don't you ever forget it Vera" I said and she nodded.

"Goodnight" She said turning around and cuddling into her mother's side.

"Night" I said patting her leg. Bree ran a hand through her hair and looked to me.

"She's worried about you Anthony. She's attached to you, if anything happens you be there for her" She said strongly. I nodded.

"I will." I replied just as strong and went back to mine and Bella's room. She sat on the bed with her legs crossed eating a sandwich and chips, with Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper across from her on the other bed. I joined Bella on the bed and she leaned into me sitting in between my legs with her bag of chips. I stole a few bites of her sandwich and it was quiet as we ate.

"So this is it" Emmett spoke up, "this is really happening"

"I guess it is" I said back to him. He looked to me and gave me a half grin.

"Proud of you, man. We all are" He said getting soft on me.

"Oh Em" I said feigning emotion and putting my hand to my chest. He rolled his eyes and threw a fry at me.

"Oh shut up, I was trying to me supportive you dick" He laughed. I chuckled.

"I know dude, I was just messing around. I really did miss you guys and I love you both. Thanks for coming, I couldn't have done it without my boys by my side" I said. They nodded.

"We'll be here for anything you need man, don't doubt it" He chuckled. I nodded and Bella squeezed my hand.

"I have a feeling shit's going to go down tomorrow" Jasper piped up from his burger.

"I do too" Rosalie agreed picking at her salad.

"If it does, we'll be there to fight" Bella said handing me her sandwich for a bite.

"No doubt about it" I finished. The others nodded and we ended our meals.

~*MTD*~

Bella and I held hands as we wandered through the small park near our hotel. We needed some time away to just be us and relax for a moment.

"You know how Jasper said he thinks something is going to happen today?" Bella asked as we walked down the pavement onto a small trail.

"Yes?" I asked and she sighed leaning into me.

"I have that same feeling. Something's going to go wrong Edward, I can feel it" She said her tone worrisome and she hands started to twitch. I stopped walking and turned so I could face her.

"Bella" I said softly. She kept her eyes downcast and I took her face in my hands. My thumbs wiped at the small tears sliding down her cheeks and I looked her in the eyes.

"I won't let anything happen to you. Nothing is going to happen. We keep saying we're going to fight this, we're going to get through it, but all we need to do is believe instead of say it. You're strong, we'll get through it, and you just have to believe it." I told her.

"I know" She said. I smiled and she reached up and kissed me softly.

"Thank you" She whispered against my lips, her arms locking around my neck, mine around her waist. Her fingers played with the hair at my nape.

"You're welcome" I replied and she pressed her lips to mine once more. Her lips moved against mine sucking and nipping. She deepened the kiss by slipping her tongue into my mouth in one slick move and I moaned against her mouth. She giggled in mine and I smiled against hers.

"We better go before some kid sees and tries to copy" Bella chuckled putting her arms around my waist, snuggling into my chest. Mine went around her shoulders.

"Yeah you're right. Let's get back to the hotel, Em and Jasper might be wondering where we are." I agreed with her. We walked down the street, holding each other and waited for the walking signal to alight. When it turned, Bella and I stepped off the curb only to have a silver Mercedes almost run us over.

"Hey watch it asshole" I yelled flipping him off. The man returned the gesture.

"You watch it you fucking-" He started turning to see me when he froze. I was getting vivid memories of the same man in our old living room. I gasped and made the connection.

Before I could do anything he sped off leaving me shocked and confused.

"Edward? Edward, babe what happened?" Bella asked frantically. I swallowed and took her hand leading her across the street and not saying a word. She kept bombarding me with questions. I kept quiet and she gave up after a while, frustrated.

"Edward what the hell is going on?" Bella yelled as we entered our hotel room. The girls were sitting on our bed reading magazines and the boys were playing on their phones.

"I saw him" I told her. Her eyebrows furrowed with confusion as she overlooked me.

"Saw who?" She pressed. I swallowed again and looked in her in the eyes.

"James"

~*MTD*~

Ah Anthony, I haven't seen you in years and finally being face to face I can see how much you've grown. You remind me of your father when he was young. Your mother would be so proud. Unfortunately, she hasn't been able to see you grow up; what a shame. If only a certain someone could've prevented that. Oops.

This can't go on Anthony, I need to see you; I've missed you. I only have one thing to say to you before we officially meet: Tell you're little troops to gather up and be prepared. You never know what may happen.

I know this is super short, but I promise by this Saturday or Sunday I will have the next chapter up. Life gets too busy, plus add in getting grounded by your parents for getting caught racing your brother to the store. Yeah, he got a ticket and apparently it was my fault too since we were both racing each other. Not my fault we were bored and you asked us to go shop for you.

Anyway, thank you for all the reviews I'm getting please keep them up!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Now to pig the fuck out like the rest of us.

XOXO Lizzy