A/N: Hello, everyone! Here's an earlier update than usual. Writing by hand actually does wonders to my productivity. For one thing, I'm not distracted with the television whenever my grandma is watching. Anyway, I only have to type it which doesn't require a lot of concentration as I have something to copy from.

I might have to keep on doing this. It could help me finish this faster but the story might be different than what I originally planned. Writing works a different part of my brain than actual computers.

Chapter 19 The Capture

Edward explained to me the miniscule details of all his coven's supernatural abilities. Jasper is an empath-he can feel and manipulate everyone's emotions. Alice can see the future depending on people's decisions. And Edward could read minds of everyone around him except for me. I thought that there was a glitch on my brain why he couldn't read my mind.

I was glad he couldn't read my mind however. It meant that he won't know that I wanted to kiss him a lot. That I loved to spend so much time with him at any given moment. I was glad that he couldn't read my mind or I'll be embarrassed.

Edward showed me his meadow. It was a peaceful place. It was his sanctuary-a place he went to so that he could rest from listening to everyone's mind. However, he hated being alone so he brought me there. I was glad. I could enjoy the silence with Edward. There had been too many people around. As an introvert, I needed rest from them myself.

I usually have a book. I stayed there for so long I eventually finished reading. Lately, after the Jane incident, Edward and I found ourselves kissing for hours.

It was a welcomed respite. Most days, we were training to fight with the slayers and Jasper. I didn't realize that he was good at fighting. It must've been why nobody could harm Jasper without capturing Alice first.

Jane was there, still at the interrogation room where she was brought blood from both animal and donated humans. We found out Jane's Motivation for doing what she did. If she didn't do what the Volturi wanted, Alec would die. If Alec didn't do what the Volturi wanted, Jane would.

Jane coped by imagining all of her victims to be Aro, Marcus, and Caius-the leaders of the Volturi. Considering the torture everyone seemed to have endured, she must've really despised the three.

Rosalie and Emmett resumed to the task of calling out for allies which was a good thing. They had the best technical skill among the group. Their trips had been used as an excuse to gather some materials for whatever gadget Edward and Carlisle had in mind.

Esme overwhelmed us with food. It seemed that she had her maternal instinct on full force as she made sure all of us were fed. This was good. Between Jacob, the slayers, and I, we could eat an entire mountain.

Forks was essentially under Carlisle's control. Since he wanted nothing to do with it, the leadership eventually was passed down to Jasper. All of his siblings kept him in check to make sure that he didn't get too much-we're preparing for an eventual confrontation with the Volturi but we're not at full on war yet.

That was when other allies came in. Carlisle had made a lot of friends over the centuries. They were ready to fight at any moment's notice.

With a bunch of vampires around, it made Edward uncomfortable and told me he was ready to take me and leave. I was having none of it. I could take care of myself. Jacob just laughed and explained that vampires were just protective of their mates. I shook my head. Edward might be my boyfriend but he isn't my mate.

Apparently, Jacob was fine with me dating Edward. The irony considering that he's now the leader among the wolves.

I couldn't be a vampire's mate. I don't mate with them, I kill them. Edward could just be a phase. Carlisle was just an anomaly among the vampires.

Anyway, Jacob and the rest of the Quileutes were rebuilding. The old stories that had been passed on, the traditions, everything. It would take at least ten years before his tribe would be whole again. It angered me whenever I thought of that-they were also my family and friends.

Everything was calm until Carlisle's friends from the Denali coven showed up. Their eyes were amber-proof that they hadn't had human blood for a long time. Their leader Tanya seemed to have an eye on Edward. I was immediately on alert. Nobody could take away my man and get away with it.

I never left Edward's side except when I went to the bathroom. Meanwhile, Edward seemed to be uncomfortable with her around.

Despite my anger with the vampires, I knew that some of them would be our allies against the Volturi. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Carlisle also had a rule of not killing people in his territory but they were welcome to get 10 pints of blood from the refrigerator. He had more shipped from the nearby town. Or they could hunt from the nearby town during the vampire hour. That was still in place.

I was surprised that nobody from the Denali coven drank blood. Edward explained that they had foregone drinking human blood in lieu of fulfilling their carnal desires with me. It was easier to do that if they weren't treating their partners as cheeseburgers as well.

That being said, I told everyone that Tanya better not be within ten feet of Edward or she'd have to answer to me. Everyone, from Jasper to Alice, and the entire Cullen coven just laughed at my statement. Did they take it as a joke?

Jacob and I, as well as the slayers, were hunting during the vampire hour. Edward reluctantly agreed despite worrying about my safety. He should know by now that I could take care of myself and that I got backup.

None of their friends hunt in Forks out of respect for Carlisle. Usually, they ran to Seattle during their vampire hour-it was typically announced one week ahead of time but people often forget despite the numerous reminders. Those unfortunate ones like Jessica ended up dying too soon.

Carlisle's friends often try the Cullen diet-hunt wild animals supplemented by donated human blood. Humans who donated were well compensated.

Anyway, there was a vampire roaming around who didn't seem to have gotten the memo. That was who we were after at the moment.

The vampire reminded me of Jane. That was when I realized it was Alec.

"Run!" I shouted. Even vampires were afraid of Alec.

It was too late. None of the slayers could move. Neither could Jacob. Which meant that I was left to fend for myself.

Before I could blink, Alec already had me on a chokehold.

"Where's my sister?" he asked.

"She's alive," I said. Jasper had calmed her as she was being hysterical about her brother. "She's okay."

"You're coming with me," he said.

I didn't really have a choice. Alec gave me the option to come peacefully or my helpless friends die. I chose the former.

End Notes: Alec captured Bella. How do you think Edward would react? My plan for next chapter is to have things seen through Edward's eyes. I haven't done this on this story but it seems to fit the story better. I didn't intend to but he'll explain the situation better.