The vampires and werewolves were no longer practising for the battle, they didn't have to anymore. It was already the eve of the battle. Since Bella didn't want Edward anywhere near the battle he decided to keep Bella and Alex safe. Alex did think it was a bit selfish of Bella since they could use another man down there to fight the newborns but Alex could see where her concern came from.

Alex didn't care very much about herself and she's always been that way, she cared more for everyone else around her. That's why on the night before the battle when her, Bella, Jacob and Edward were in the mountains, she couldn't sleep.

"You really should get some sleep." Edward told her softly, "I can't read your mind but I can see on your face that you're worried about tomorrow and because you're freezing. Once you sleep you won't feel the cold." Alex stayed quiet and only held her knees tighter to her chest which made Edward sigh and look at Bella. She was already asleep thanks to her wolfy friend, Jacob whom was also asleep.

"I'm not." Alex lied to him, her body shaking violently due to the freezing air that was whipping against their tent.

"Right," Edward smirked and looked at her, "Because that's totally believable." After he said this Alex did everything in her power to stop shaking but obviously couldn't since it's the bodies natural reaction to being cold.

Alex sighed and looked at him, "I'm not tired... I just, I can't handle the thought of our family and the wolves going out there to die. And for what? I mean, I realize that Bella needs to be protected but..."

"But," Edward cut her off, "You would rather them going out to die to protect your sister instead of you?"

Alex shook her head, "I don't want them to go out and die for anyone!"

"So, then we just sit back and wait for those newborns to come and kill you both? I don't like the thought either but I know they're not going to die. None of them."

"Because you're a fortune teller now(?)" Alex replied sarcastically and got up and went outside. Although it was even more cold out there than inside she tried not to think of it. Edward followed her out and put his hand on hers; forgetting he was just as cold as the night and it made her flinch.

"Sorry," He took his hand back, "But instead of finding your death out here can you please come back in?"

Alex didn't answer him and looked out to the view of the other mountains, fog and snow, "Why can't I become like you? Then I wouldn't have to sit back and do nothing. I'm completely useless here."

"And you'd be useless on the battlefield. Becoming a vampire takes a few days until the transformation is complete."

"I didn't mean the battle tomorrow. I meant other ones..." She sighed, looking back at Edward.

"Even if you did become one of us, you'd still be useless. Do you think that Carlisle would let you become a part of the war? To let you go out and fight? Not a chance. Plus, you'd be putting him in too much danger. When you do become a vampire then Carlisle will still tell you to stay behind. Otherwise if you went to a battle he'd be worried about you and end up getting killed."

Alex frowned, "But he wouldn't have to be. If I was as strong as you then he wouldn't be worried."

"Yes he would." Edward frowned, "I know exactly where he would be coming from. If it was Bella then I'd be too busy protecting her than actually fighting for myself. Put yourself in Carlisle's shoes. What would you do?"

Alex didn't have to think about it and instantly told him, "I'd let myself fight."

"What if Carlisle was in your shoes then? And you were in his?" Edward had to think of some way to get through to Alex.

"... I wouldn't let him fight either." She said looking defeated.

Edward nodded, "Exactly. Now, please, come inside." He put his arm around her shoulders and directed her back into the tent then put the heater right in front of her so she could warm up.

After an hour or so Alex finally heated up, but not much. It was still cold and she still couldn't fall asleep. Edward had given her a few extra blankets that Bella threw out of her sleeping bag since she was too warm. She gratefully took them and chuckled slightly, "If I was like you then I wouldn't need any of this if I was held back from a battle again." She wagged her eyebrows suggestively at him.

Edward chuckled softly, "Not happening. Not for a long time."

Alex shrugged, "Worth a shot." She sighed and closed her eyes, finally drifting into a lukewarm, dreamless sleep.