A/N: Sorry if you were hoping to see what happened with Jacob in this chapter. I told you I was going to get back to Michael and Alice. Alice is helping him turn vegetarian and he is finding it was not as hard as he thought it would be once you got past the taste and smell. He is also starting to reason out the benefits that come with being a vegetarian vampire.

Chapter 33 – Visions and Revelations

Alice POV…

I find myself watching Michael more and more. It feels as if my soul calls out to him and his answers back. I have never felt like this before and although it scares me, I am embracing the emerging feelings for this rogue vampire. Should I feel guilty because I loved Jasper? No, I don't. It has been months since I was a part of his life. He has moved on and found his true mate and it is time for me to do the same.

It has been since Michael came into my life that I find that all thoughts and feelings of guilt and feeling sorry for me have started to flee. They have all dissipated. Was it time or him? Maybe a little of both, but I do believe he had something to do with it. He has a way of understanding me that no one else has been able to understand before. Oh everyone accepted me and my gifts, but sometimes I wondered if they completely understood me. Then again, I think it takes that one person to understand you completely. Jasper tried and even he couldn't grasp everything I was and wanted to be. He went along with my quirks and desires because he wanted to make me happy, and it did, but now I see that it could be so much more. I guess that is why I got the visions I did and had to make the choices I made.

I wonder if he will flee or stay when he hears everything. He knows of my gift and parts of my life with the Cullen's, but he doesn't know everything. I have a burning desire to spill my guts, but I am afraid because I realize that I don't want to lose him. Standing up quickly, I say, "I am going to get wood for a fire." I always make up some excuse to have a couple of moments to compose myself when I get like this.

He gives me a funny look before he says, "We don't need a fire. We don't get cold like humans."

I chuckle, "When you want to pretend you are human and fit in as a human, you do human things. We may not need a fire, but because it is chilly tonight a human may light a fire."

"Fire is dangerous. I don't want you near it," he said looking very seriously at me.

I saw the worry and the fear in his eyes. Walking up to him, I placed my palm on his chest, "I won't make a fire." I had an overwhelming urge to calm him down and to let him know that everything was going to be alright. If the fire bothered him, I would not light one. He pulled me quickly into his arms and kissed the top of my head. That was new, he has never shown this much emotion or affection for me. I could feel it, but he never demonstrated it.

"It's too dangerous. We don't need a fire."

"You're right. We don't need a fire," I said softly running my arms up and down his back. It felt good to be held by him. More than I thought it would. I dreamed of him holding me, but this was better than my dreams. This felt right and better than when I was held before. This was more like… home.

Michael POV…

Fire? Did Alice really say she wanted to build a fire? It maybe chilly by human standards, but it always was this far north. Did she not know that fire was dangerous to us? We could die from fire. I will not risk her!

I know that I sound like a worry wart, but I cannot help it. The thought of her around fire makes me sick, makes me anxious and I get a protective instinct so strong that I want to wrap her up in my arms and not let go. So that is what I do. I pulled her into my embrace and held her tight. She didn't pull back or protest, so that must mean that she doesn't mind it. Her hands are rubbing my bad trying to sooth me and it does. The more she rubs, the calmer I am getting.

I admitted to myself a while ago that I fell for the woman in my arms. It was not sudden or a lightning bolt, but it happened and where I thought love would weaken me, I actually feel stronger. It gives me a confidence and a peace I never thought I would have. I was never a witness to a loving relationship, so I am hoping I don't mess this up. Alice is too important.

I feel her pull back a little. Did I do something wrong? She doesn't break the embrace though and looks up at me. She puts her hand on my cheek and says, "We won't ever light a fire without just cause. Ok?"

I look into her eyes and see concern and caring. I give her a small smile, "Ok." That is all I can say. My words are stolen from me as I gaze into her topaz eyes. I feel myself moving in to kiss her and just as I am about to make contact, she turns her head. I guess she is not ready for that.

"Shit," she murmurs.

I raise an eyebrow and smirk. She must be having a vision. That placates me a little bit. She wasn't necessarily turning away because she didn't want to be kissed, but bad timing on her gift's part. "What is it?" I asked concerned watching as her face contorts into a frown.

"I have to call Carlisle. The Volturi are about to send the guard to make sure things are taken care of in regards to Bella."

"I thought that they had a date set."

"They do and if everything happens the way it is supposed to, the Volturi will arrive right after Bella is bitten."

"Well that is at least a good thing."

"Yes, but there are some problems that go along with the guard coming for a visit: they are not the most patient of guests, they drink human blood, they will ask about me, they will try to convince Edward to lick his wounds in Italy, and they can cause overall trouble. The Cullen's have to be warned so that they can prepare for the 'visit'."

"I agree. Why don't you go call now and let them in on the good news?" I said the last part sarcastically. It sounded like it was far from good news.

She turned to get her phone and I watch her like it seems I always do. As I study her, she is making her call to the leader of the coven she left and I am given only her profile.

That profile sparks a memory. Why did I not see it before? Did I never see her profile? Did I never think to look? There was always something familiar about her and I never let myself think about why. I was still getting used to her visions and now I have my own revelations that have caused my head to spiral. I look one more time, it is her. It is the girl from my last night at the institution. I never thought I would see her again.