Chapter eleven: Hellfire.

It was probably stupid of me. Very, very stupid of me to even consider offering my protection over Renesmee while she was off; due to the current situation we found ourselves in. But, I couldn't allow her to cancel her already made plans. I wouldn't allow her to tiptoe around her life because of the Volturi's doings. She had every right to go to this College, be with her friends and live a normal life. This wasn't the first time the Volturi had interfered with her life, but it would probably be the last. She was doing exactly what I had wanted for her. To move on, to continue her life. Who the hell would I be, would we all be, if we stopped her from doing that?

The look on Edward's face gave me clarification that he was indeed listening to my thoughts, and he was silently agreeing. If not just agreeing, then thanking me also.

Well, could he expect any less? She had been, and still was, extremely in love with her. I wanted what would make her happy, and what was best for her. Judging by the look on everyone else's faces, they too wished the same.

None of the Cullen's questioned my offer, not disagreed. They just sat there in silence, watching me closely. The silence was disturbing, and quite frankly irritable. I didn't like the way they were watching me, observing me. Quite frankly, it seemed as if they were searching for some hidden motive behind this offer.

Did they believe I had an ulterior agenda in protecting the hybrid, other than wanting her safety? Possibly, but I knew there wasn't. I merely wanted to do my job, and move on with this situation.

My offer was completely harmless, if not beneficial alongside stupid. Sure, anyone of us could offer to go along with her. I was sure Felix or Demetri would have jumped at the chance to do such a thing, but truthfully... I personally wanted to watch over her, for then I would know she was safe. That the job was being done correctly. If I didn't, I would no doubt sit there worrying on what she was doing, where she was, and who she was with.

I trusted Demetri and Felix, despite my view of them being morons, but this was something I had to do to ease myself. Perhaps if I saw her interacting with her friends, moving on and living life, I could quite possibly do the same. Be... Truly happy for her. Believing her to be happy with her friends was one thing, but actually seeing it? It could perhaps help me. Ease some things.

Well, I could only hope it did that; right?

"Alec?" Jane frowned as she looked at me. "Are you sure you wish to do that, brother?"

Of course I did! "Yes."

"Is it wise?" She questioned. She clearly didn't care that there were others in the room at this precise moment. Well, if she didn't, then I shouldn't either.

"Probably not, but what else is there to do?"

"Anyone of us could go with her, Instead you." Jane turned to look to Felix and Demetri. They both nodded their head, proving that they would both be willing to accompany her.

"Out of each of us, I am the one who Miss Cullen is more acquainted with and knows."

I heard Renesmee scoff. I probably shouldn't have, and probably should have tried to contain it, but I smiled. Jane's frown only seemed to deepen as she studied my face.

"Besides, sister," I took hold of her hand, very aware of the many eyes on us both. I did my best in removing the smile from my face. "I doubt any of her family would trust any of us anyhow. At least with me, they have a small amount of comfort due to my past investigation with her."

I didn't need to have Edward's ability to know what was running through each of their minds. That investigation had been what began all this, if you were truly to look at it. Lilianna was here for me, she was threatening this coven because of my feelings for Renesmee. If I hadn't of been the one to investigate Renesmee in the first place, if I hadn't of had the opportunity to fall in love with her, there was no doubt in my mind that the Cullen's wouldn't have anything to do with this.

Did it make me feel responsible for Renesmee's safety? Yes. Did it make me regret meeting her, and ultimately falling in love with her? No.

Jane didn't seem to having any of it, however. She was silent for a number of seconds, yes. But I knew exactly what was coming, and it did.

"Fine," She frowned more. "But one of us is to check in on you from time to time. A partner, so to speak."

I knew it was futile, but I gave it a shot. "It would be best if you stay here with the rest of the Cullen's, Jane."

"Alec, there are three of us and eight of them. I'm sure we would be perfectly fine if one of us were to go with you."

By 'one' of them, I presumed she either meant herself, or Felix. As of lately, I was beginning to notice Jane's tolerance for Demetri had at least doubled. Beforehand, she couldn't even look at him without some sort of irritance within her gaze. But now... Now her gaze was almost tolerating when looking towards him. Hell, she even spoke to him when it wasn't needed - which has never happened before.

"But the others are coming here?" Renesmee spoke up, confusion still lingering in those eyes of hers. I presumed she was talking about Aro, alongside the other guard members.

Although that was true, and I expected that our leaders would act rather instantly and take action in coming here straight away; but theres is no guarantee as to how long it would take for them to arrive. It could possibly take at least a few days. Aro was a cunning, smart man. He would no doubt think up a plan before rushing off into action. He will see that we have our own current plan setting into motion and that we have things under control for now; but Aro didn't think in the exact way as I did. He may come up with something completely different.

Until he arrived, we had to play it with the way it is set.

"They are," I nodded, turning my attention to Renesmee completely. "But until then there will only be three members around your family," I stressed the around statement. It was evident that neither parties really wanted to be around one another. I doubt highly doubt the Cullen's would welcome my fellow guard members into their home while this goes on. Jane, Felix and Demetri would be fine with lingering around the house opposed to actually being within it.

"Actually," Edward chipped in. "I may be best if you are within the house. We haven't picked up on anyone watching us recently, but that may change. Would it not be best if you are hidden within our home also?"

Mine, Jane's and practically everyone's eyes turned to look at Edward. He did speak a little sense, but he was forgetting one small thing.

"Perhaps, but if Lilianna does decide to check up on you; which I trust she will given that she is aware we are in the state, it would be best if we continue this as though we do not suspect anything. Play coy and unaware. Continue on as if we don't know you and your family have anything to do with this." I answered, casting a glance across each and every single one of their faces. I seemed to be getting through to them, at least. I couldn't recall a time of this coven being so... Compliant with our wishes, let alone mine.

"Alright,"Said Carlisle. "Though you will be checking in on us, yes?"

I nodded my head rather quickly. "Of course. Our protection will be there at all times. I suggest that before entering this home two of you do a sweep of the land surrounding the estate. If there are any scents Demetri, continue searching around and make your way up towards the Denali's. If anything, it will look as though we are suspecting the Cullen's or the Denali's for these disappearances."

Demetri nodded in agreement.

"But since it's apparent Scott can hide them, only one can enter the house. I'll speak with Delilah on her informing us if Lilianna decides to come here and check up on things."

"Wouldn't I see if she is coming here?" Alice spoke, sounding a lot like a chirping bird.

"... You may. Renesmee won't be here to cloud that I don't believe, thus there shouldn't be any reason as to why you won't be able to see her choices involving your coven." I pondered, a small ghost of a smile on my lips.

She returned with a beaming grin, her arm winding around Jasper tightly as her head nuzzled itself into the crook of his chest.

"And when Aro arrives?" Emmett asked. "What then?"

I let out a small sigh, turning my eyes to Jane. Reflecting back at me was the same answer I had thought of. The moment Aro arrived, the moment his feet would step onto this soil... That would be when everything would begin. That would be when everything will start, and the war would officially be in play. We wouldn't be able to hide ourselves, I wouldn't even consider believing that, the moment he arrived. Despite it being somewhat sordid, and a little terrifying for some, I told them exactly what we all already knew.

"When Aro arrives... The war will begin."

—xXx—

Snap. Crunch. Swallow. Snap. Crunch. Swallow. Flick. Snap. Crunch. Swallow. Flick. Flick. Snap.

She was very aware of the fact Ryan was doing this to keep some humanity inside of him. His little habit. But this was all that she could hear. Currently, he was reading a manga. She wasn't aware of what type it was, for that habit of hers had died a long time ago. She wasn't entirely sure where the others were, truthfully. She could still smell them, so they had to be somewhere within the seemingly smaller growing home.

The more people that she brought in, the smaller the space was growing. It wouldn't be long until she made them move again, Delilah was sure of it. After all, they never stayed in one place for too long. But... They had never been in the same place as the Volturi before, not while this plan was undergoing. Perhaps moving now would be dangerous? Well, they had Scott; so it wasn't as though they could track where they ran too.

"Is Lilianna here?" Delilah asked, breaking the uncontrollable silence lingering around the room they sat in. For whatever reason, no one besides herself and Ryan sat in the main room. Perhaps something had happened in here while they were out hunting? Now come to think of it... Delilah could smell smoke. Delilah must have gotten rid of the ungifted ones already.

It was becoming the norm for them all. You were either gifted or not. No one spoke of the injustice, nor the selfish nature of it. Truth be told, it was probably because of how scared they were. This wasn't a... Family environment anymore. The others were just pieces in Lilianna's game, and they probably knew that. If they did... It would raise the question as to why they were still here and hadn't run off already; but Lilianna could be one scary individual when she wanted to be. Pissing her off could result in some serious consequences. It had already been demonstrated once before, and that once was all they needed to behave. Her acceptance, her rules and her temper were what kept everyone here and under her control beside Damien's 'calming' wave.

"Upstairs. She was cleaning out the attic before she brings in a new bunch. Been up there for a while now." Ryan answered through a mouthful of... Chocolate? He must really enjoy the taste of dirt to continuously be snacking like this!

"I'll go check on her." Delilah mused while standing from her seat. Truthfully, she just wanted to get out of the room where he was eating. She wouldn't stop him, of course not. But she couldn't sit around it twenty four seven. The mere thought of eating human food now made her insides twist and make her believe that she was close to throwing up... If it were possible.

Ryan didn't so much as question her, nor look up from his comic. In fact, he flicked the page over and continued to read on. It was probably best he didn't question her. Lately, she felt as though every word that left her lips were lies towards him... Towards them all.

As Delilah left the room she was able to see why the others hadn't been in the house and had been so silent. They were outside sat in a large circle. Mary, Scott and Damien were there also. All their eyes were closed... And they were barefoot. Mary must've convinced them all to join in her own little fascination.

Delilah continued to climb the stairs and crossed over the corridor. She opened the door at the far side of the house and stepped up the stairs leading to the attic while closing the door behind her. There was a faint mumble coming from up there, and in the darkness; the higher she climbed the brighter it became.

Coming to the top, Delilah was stunned to a stop. Her eyes widening, and her mouth closing into a small 'o' shape.

Sat in the middle of the room, blood stains all around her was Lilianna. Purple ashes were scattered around her; but in a specific way. A large circle around her and candles plotted in different places. If Delilah didn't know any better, which she did, she would have said it was some sort of pentagram. However, the circle was missing the star in the middle.

Lilianna was facing her, her legs crossed and her eyes closed as she mumbled silently. Wait... Hadn't her human life been plagued with witch trials?

"Lily?" Delilah whispered against her better judgement.

Lilianna's eyes snapped open to face her, her silent gibberish mumbles coming to a stop. "What is it?"

"Are you... What're you doing?"

"Praying."

... What? Lilianna didn't seem like the religious type, to be honest and weren't they some kind of abomination to the religious world? Living corpses that fed on the innocent? They were no more, nor no less, than demons, right? So why would someone who had created all these... monsters, turned them into what they were, be praying to 'the holy lord.'

"Why?"

"I'm asking for help."

Delilah couldn't help it. She really couldn't. "You're nuts."

The words came out before she could filter it, or stop herself. She braced herself for the lecture, and probably pain, that was about to follow. But it never did. Instead, Lilianna did something Delilah was positive she had never done before. At least, not in front of her.

She laughed.

"Maybe, but it doesn't hurt to try." Lilianna smiled up towards Delilah, and she couldn't help but picture a halo around this girls head. She truly did look like an angel at that precise moment. Smiling sweetly, having that innocent aura around her. "Come pray with me."

It came out sweetly, and innocently too; but it wasn't a suggestion. It was an order. Perhaps this was why Mary had the others outside going on with that weird grass feet thing? To keep the silence up so that Lilianna had her little praying session go undisturbed.

Rather hesitantly, Delilah moved forward and sat in front of Lilianna. She crossed her legs and mimicked the way the girl sat. Hands on her knees.

"Bow your head." Lilianna ordered.

Delilah did as she was told. But she couldn't help but ask. "Is this circle made out of.."

"Yes." Lilianna said as if it were nothing. "Now close your eyes. I'll do it in English, rather than Latin."

Again, she did as instructed and nodded her head.

There was a three second silence until Lilianna began to speak again, only louder so that Delilah could hear the gibberish she had been speaking.

"I confess to God almighty. To blessed Mary, ever virgin. To the blessed archangel Michael. To the holy apostles, to all the saints."

Delilah wasn't going to lie. She had no idea who any of these people were, other than Mary and God. Religion wasn't really her strong point, but clearly... It had been Lilianna's. Had she been a religious person back when she had been human? Delilah couldn't help but think so. Perhaps she had been forced into it, given all the witch stuff? Delilah could only assume for now, since she knew better than to even consider interrupting Lilianna right now.

"Beata, Mary. You know I was once a righteous one, of my virtue I was justly proud. Beata Mary, you know I'm was much purer than the common, vulgar, weak, licentious crowd."

What the hell did 'beata Mary' mean?

"Then help me, Mary. Why do I still see him there? Why does his smoldering eyes still scorch my empty soul? I feel him, I see him, the sun caught in his eyes and hair is blazing in me out of all control.. This burning desire is turning me to sin."

Turning her to sin? Wasn't she already sining with what she was doing? Lilianna's eyes opened, for she heard Delilah scoff. Here Delilah thought she was being silent.

"It's not my fault, nor am I to blame. It is Alec, the past witch who set this flame by falling in love with that abomination. It must be Gods plan, to prove myself worthy of him. To destroy the hybrid, and all who stand in the way of Alec and I. God himself must have made the devil within me so much stronger than my purity."

Lilianna... Pure? Delilah had to force back the want to laugh.

"Protect us, Mary. Help us, dear Mary. Don't let this girl keep this spell cast upon my darling, the man that I was supposed to be with. If he so chooses her, don't let them succeed. Don't let him come to victory. Don't let his fire sear our flesh and bone. Destroy his temptation and let him taste the fire's of hell..."

Wait, was she praying for Alec's death? Well, both Alec and Renesmee's death really; but still..

"Or else let him be mine, and mine alone."

Ah, so... Death or her. Yep, that was Lilianna for you.

"Hellfire, dark fire, now Alec it's your turn. Choose me or your pyre. Be mine or you will burn. God have mercy on him, God have mercy on me... On us all. But he will be mine or they all will burn."

Delilah stood by her previous statement. Lilianna was without a doubt, completely and utterly, freaking nuts.

—xXx—

The Cullen's escorted us to the door as we made our way to leave. Jane walking beside me, and Corin in front. Demetri and Felix had already made their exist to do a quick search around the premises to make sure we weren't currently being watched. When we got outside, both Demetri and Felix were there; and Demetri shook his head, silently informing us there wasn't anyone in a three mile radius.

That had been probably one of the most eventful conversations I had ever had the pleasure to endure with the Cullen's before. Each of their questions had been valid, each of them having a good point. And now things were set in stone. I was to accompany Renesmee to her College, unseen or seen - depending on the situation. Truthfully, it would be up to Renesmee whether she wished to interact with me or not.

I myself would prefer it if she didn't, but then again, there was a part of me that wanted her to. However, I would not interfere with her activities unless needed; that much I knew for sure.

Despite watching over her, either Jane, Felix or Demetri would drop in to accompany for a while. To a small sweep around the campus and report back to me, and then back to the remaining two guard alongside her family. This was to go on until Renesmee's college trip was over, or until Aro came forth.

"We thank you for the cooperation. You will be hearing from us very soon." Jane nodded towards Carlisle mostly, but to the whole family now standing on the porch. We stood at least four steps away from the stairs leading onto the porch.

"Thank you for informing us of this, despite not needing to. We are grateful." Carlisle said quickly in reply.

Although it was true, and we didn't need to involve them - despite them being some part in this plot Lilianna was conjuring - I didn't do it for them. I didn't convince my sister in coming here to inform the Cullen's for their benefit. I did it for Renesmee, because I knew how much her family meant to her. That was the only reason, and that would forever be the only reason as to why I was doing this. That we were doing this. It was for her, and her alone.

Edward's eyes flicked across my face for the smallest of moments. How many times did I have to warn him to stay the hell out of my head?

Each of us bowed our heads towards Carlisle and his coven and turned. Silently walking down the pathway we had walked up only a few hours prior. At least now we were one step ahead of them all. Being aware of their plans gave us the advantage, and there was no way in hell we were going to ignore that. Of course, the possibility of this being a trap had crossed my mind. But even if it was; we were still playing highly coy of it all.

"Alec." How many times was she going to stop me walking away, exactly? This had happened countless times over the course I knew her. It was as if she knew that despite the situation we were currently in, the predicament that was 'us' I'd never be able to ignore her.

My feet came to a stop, as did my piers. Glancing over my shoulder to see Renesmee walking forward, the Cullen's still standing there; watching... Waiting.

"Alec!"

I peered over my shoulder, lips parting. She was running back to me? She was coming to me? In front of them all? Was she insane!? Did she not see who was here? Jane would see. Jane would see all...

But what the hell did I care. I didn't want to leave under these circumstances. I didn't want to leave her without her hearing me tell her I loved her one last time, and hearing it in return also. I broke the handhold Jane had with me and set on after her.

Jane was hissing out my name, but I ignored her; much like Renesmee was ignoring her families protests. She met me half way, and straight away my hands found her face; cupping each of her cheeks, fingers in her hair. Pulling her to me, my lips crushed to hers in that instant. She was gripping at my cloak, clenching to me for what felt like dear life. I didn't care that they were watching. Any of them. I didn't care as to what they thought about this. All I cared about was her. Her lips tasted like salt, due to her tears but that didn't put me off. I needed to hold her, kiss her, and hear her say she loved me one last time.

I pulled away to brush my thumb across her cheek, ridding of the stray tears.

We both knew that this day would come. But knowing it, and facing it were to different things entirely.

"Please don't leave me," She whispered, another set of tears escaping. I brushed my thumbs over them again, as if it were a race to rid of the salt water. I didn't want to go either, but I had to. I would stay here with her for eternity... If I could. But I couldn't. I pulled her to me, arms wrapping around her tightly. "You said the points.. They could be used for anything I desired." She cried into my chest.

"I did."

"Don't leave me. Stay with me."

Oh, how I wanted too. I wanted to stay with her more than life itself!

"You know I would if I could... But Jane.."

"Then let me come with you. Please?!" Did she have any idea as to what she was saying? She wanted to... Come with me, be with my coven? Although the thought was highly appealing, I wouldn't allow it. "I'll leave my family, I'll leave everything. I need you, Alec... Please."

"You and I both know the VOlturi is not the life for you," for a number of reasons. The biggest one being that we thrived off a diet of human blood. I pulled away from her once more and took hold of her face. "Look at what you have, who you are. I couldn't ask you to leave this for me, Renesmee. It would be a crime."

"I don't care. I want to be with you."

"And you will be... One day."

She sniffed in the most cutest way ever. "Alec..."

"You are my Juliet, Reny." I assured. "There will never be anyone else."

"And you're my Romeo."

"You see? We will be together... Soon. I'd rather die than not be with you. But I am with you... Forever."

"And always."

I nodded, giving her the best smile I could muster in that moment despite the sadness coursing through me. "And always, yes."

"When will I see you again?"

I chuckled, though it was painful. "Fifty five years, we agreed. KEep your points, save them for when we meet again."

She nodded and looked directly into my eyes. "I love you."

"And I love you," I said it loud and clear. I didn't care. I didn't care that Jane heard me, nor any of her family. I didn't care as to what any of them thought. I loved this girl, and I would always love er. I closed in again, pressing our lips together one last time. I made it last, letting out tongues dance the final dance of passion and love. When I pulled away, her eyes were large and saddened, mirroring my own. "Don't cry."

She nodded, but looked as though she was struggling to hold back the sobs. I glanced down to my chest and let my hands find the necklace. Pulling it from my neck, I quickly put it over hers.

"What are you doing?"

"This has been with me my entire existence. It was the only thing I allowed to be close to my heart," I explained while pulling her hair from under it, so that it would sit perfectly. "And that's where it should stay. With my heart... Which you own, and forever will."

Her hand moved up to take hold of the pendant. "You'll get another one?"

I shook my head. "That one is mine. You are a part of me now, Renesmee. Therefor, this is with me in a way."

She smiled and quickly pulled me in closely and tightly. "I'll miss you."

"Hey," I chuckled, leaning down to whisper into her hair. "We always have email.."

'Email sex, should be interesting.' Her voice whispered in my my mind, giving me a small humorsome laugh. Trust Renesme to find something funny to say in this situation.

"Indeed it will. Look at me."

She did. She gazed directly into my eyes. "I will be with you. I promise you that. I'd travel the world to see your face, Renesmee."

"Alec," a hiss from my sister sounded, causing me to peer over my shoulder. Quickly, I warned her to wait a moment in Italian. She didn't look amused and let out a growl, but she said nothing else. I turned my eyes back to Renesmee and sighed deeply.

"Now... I want you to kiss me, tell me you love me and only me, then go back to your family and celebrate that you are allowed to live."

"But.." She gasped, mid sob.

I shook my head once. "No buts. Do you understand me?"

She nodded, letting a final sob exit her lips. Going onto her tiptoes, she kissed my lips deeply; wantonly, lovingly. Giving it her all. All her love for me into this kiss, showing me how much she would miss me, and I did the same. I gave everything I could back, proving to her that my love was real. Everything we didn't wasn't just false, that I meant everything. I pulled away, my eyes still closed as my head rested against hers.

"I love you, Alec. I love you and only you." She whispered. My eyes clenched closed tighter. "Always.

"And forever," I whispered back; finally opening my eyes to look into hers. "Go. Be with your family."

I stepped back, out hands that were linked were the only thing connecting us. Slowly, our fingers separated and I was left backing up alone. Watching her. I gave her a final flash of her 'favorite' smile, turned around and set on towards my waiting, pissed off, sister.

Coming to Jane, I took hold of her hand, despite the fact she was beyond pissed off.

"Don't forget me!" Renesmee's voice called out over the air.

I turned my head, and couldn't help but smile once again.

"I never did." I replied back, loudly enough for her just to hear as a whisper. In that moment, we took off; leaving Forks, the Cullen's behind.

I turned my head to the others around me, also watching closely as the girl made her way towards me. "Go ahead. I shall catch up."

There was hesitance, but the agreed none the less. Turning back to Renesmee, I took a few steps to meet her halfway. The Cullen's must've presumed that the 'go ahead' involved them, for they too left us to have some privacy. The door closed behind Carlisle. Jane, Demetri and Felix took off in one direction while Corin set off in the other to return to Volterra.

"Is there something wrong?" I asked, knowing that the Cullen's would most probably be listening in.

"N-No. I'm just... This College thing..." Renesmee seemed to be stuttering for words. Yet, I had no idea as to why she would seem to nervous. It may sound somewhat crazy, but I don't recall a time where I ever experienced seeing Renesmee remotely nervous. Perhaps she was good at hiding it, extremely good at hiding it; for she was always a sassy... Sarcastic little minx when I had the pleasure of getting to know her when she had been fifteen.

"This College thing..." I pressed more, arching my eyebrow a little towards her.

"Well, it's just... Remember that photo we took?" Of course I remembered. I still possessed mine, alongside the books. I nodded my head as an answer. "Well, some of my friends have seen it and well... They know about you."

The know about me? I could take that in a number of ways, really. My expression must've given off some look of surprise, for she was quick to jump in with some explanation.

"No, no! They don't know about you; but they know you... Not personally, but who you are... Not the vampire thing though..." She became a complete and utter stuttering mess. Looking for the right way to say it, but I was well aware as to what she meant. At least, now I did. Somewhat. I had to fight the urge to smile, or break out into a chuckle. Trust Renesmee to find a way to break the ice, somewhat, between us after everything.

"I understand. They know of our past."

"Yeah! That's exactly it. So... Obviously they know we aren't together anymore, and well... If they see you..."

My hand moved out to rest onto her shoulder gently, giving her a gentle squeeze of reassurance.

"They do not have to see me, if you do not wish it. I will only become visible if you want that, or it is needed for me to be 'out there' so to speak."

Renesmee gazed into my eyes through her wide doe like eyes. I was overrun with the feeling of falling, yet again, but composed myself. I concentrated in trying to figure out what that look meant, really. Though, there wasn't much point. She would end up telling me so eventually. She always did.

"But I do want you to be visible. You can't just... Sit at the side with me not even noticing you there. I'd feel bad-"

"You don't have to feel anything, Renesmee. I'm just doing my job."

"Your job isn't to babysit me."

"Evidently as of now, it is."

She frowned at me and crossed her arms over her chest while I removed my hand from her shoulder.

"But knowing you're there and not seeing you... It's creepy." She decided. I couldn't help but arch my eyebrow in curiosity. I hadn't ever been called... Creepy before. I'd been called many things in the past, but creepy certainly hadn't been one of them. At least, as to what I was aware of.

"Very well," I said. "What do you suggest, if not watching you from a distance?"

Renesmee's lips curved in a small, mischievous little way, and quite frankly... I made my insides twist. But I wasn't sure as to why they were twisting. Excitement because she was smiling in a way I had always loved? Dread because I had no idea why she was smiling like that? Probably a mixture of both, and more.

"What?" I asked, bewildered beyond any point.

"You could come with me? Sign up for it, come with me and stuff?"

I arched an eyebrow. Was that really a good idea? For some odd reason, I was getting deja-vu. This was like her high school all over again, only this time it was she who was instigating that I should come, rather than vies versa. The way she was looking at me made it all the more harder to say no. I wasn't here to enroll in some college experience, or whatever it was she was doing. I was here on a job, and a job only. Not to go running around with the woman I was in love with, but could not be with. It would only make everything a lot harder when it came down to leaving.

"Very well. I will see what I can conduct with my sister. I shall see you tomorrow."

Renesmee grinned shuffled her foot on the floor. "Great! Don't be late!"

"I won't."

Renesmee took off running back to the house, and in that instant the door closed and she was gone. Letting out a sigh, I turned again and began walking after the scent of my sister.

What the hell have I gotten myself into?

A/N:

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Who has the best-est readers in the whole world?! *points thumbs to self* This author!

How the hell did you manage to do it in less than 24 hours is beyond me, but I love you for it.

Honestly, sitting reading through them has me almost tearing up at how.. Lost you are within this story. YOU'RE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME, DON'T WORRY. I was screaming at Alec for not kissing her too; and I'm the ass who wrote it!

But, it's all for a good cause.

As for another challenge; I think I'm gonna give that a rest, since there's obviously not a number you guys won't take on happily.

So, if all goes well; I will upload the next chapter tomorrow, depending on how quickly I can write it out. Then, after that; it will return to it's usual every Saturday routine. However, there will be more challenges out there soon, so keep an eye open for them.

I love you all. So freaking much right now, it hurts.

Take it easy, my lil' CorruptedHeartian's.

-C.H