Taylor Cullen

Edward and I were at our cottage, we were having some alone time after the uproar of Bella and Jacob. Sam said he would call once the Elders decided what they were going to do, Maria was due to attack in the next month and the Volturi have been unnaturally quiet. A very hung over Sita was being watched over by Rose and Edward and I decided to escape. Just when things were getting hot and heavy, a loud banging sounded on the door making both of us growl. Edward moved to get up and I grabbed him and forced him back on top of me, snarling.

He laughed. "They are not going to go away Taylor."

"If you answer the door, of course they aren't." He chuckled and stood up. "Who is it anyway?"

He winced as if he got punched in the gut. Of course it wouldn't have actually hurt him. "Jane."

I scowled. "Seriously? What the hell does she want?"

He shrugged. "I am not sure, she has her mind on other things. Unfortunately."

I grinned, "they wouldn't happen to be about a certain wolf... is it?"

Edward nodded and opened his mouth to speak but Jane beat him to it. "If you do not open this god damn door I will knock it down."

"Ooo, it's the big bad wolf come to eat the two little piggies!" I squealed in amusement.

"Hold your horses." Edward yelled back. A minute later he was leading Jane into the living room and I was wearing, what I hoped to be, my best glare. You know the kinds that make people flinch as if I could actually kill them with the glare.

"What do you want?" I growled in annoyance.

"I don't mean to interrupt you guys." I snorted but Jane ignored me. "I come on be half of Aro." I winced at her master's name. "He is not pleased about my... situation with Seth, but I think he understands it to some extent. Aro has told me that Maria has begged him to let her attack your Coven... er... family without being punished by the guard."

"Why?" I asked. "And why is Aro sending us messages?"

Jane shrugged. "Aro has been alive for a long time Taylor, I personally think he is getting tired of this long life. He has agreed to Maria's terms." I gasped, but she held up her hand to silence me. "He knows that she can not win against your family. Look how many have tried. You always come out on top. She wants Jasper, and knows he won't come willingly with Alice still alive. She intends to kill her first."

"How do you know this?" I asked, Edward being silent through the whole exchange.

"Aro has seen it in her thoughts. Aro respects this woman. She has lived almost as long as he has and has far more experience in dominating the world than Aro does. Not that he wishes to rule the world, more like half. He wants her to be a part of the guard. This was the agreement. If she survived this war then she will join the guard."

"We can not let her live." I said in horror. "The stories Jasper has told me about her, they could destroy the world if they were to get together."

Jane nodded. "Yes, and I actually like the world." She smirked at me. "My blood lust is no higher than the average vampire Taylor. You just don't understand that because you have always known your family's diet."

"I have blurry memories of the Volturi from my human life Jane, I remember all those people walking to their deaths. Their screams." I shut my eyes and shuddered.

"That was not a thirst for blood. At least not the way you are thinking. There are many people in the guard. Then there is the Masters and their wives. Quite a lot of people to feed."

"Did you tell Carlisle of Maria's plan?" Edward spoke up, finally.

"I did. He seemed as nervous as you are." She replied with a sneer. Was that sarcasm?

"If you told Carlisle, why did you have to come tell us?"

Jane shrugged. "I actually like you Taylor."

"Cause that explains everything."

"I could explain in great detail how great your mother is in bed..."Jane smirked at my revolted face.

"Ugh, you can go now you sick, sick girl." I muttered. Edward showed her out and came back with a solemn look on his face. "What is it?"

"The faith Aro has in us surviving this is troubling."

"Why?"

"Aro never does anything unless he can profit from it. So why would he send Maria to her death when she would be a very good ally on their team?"

I rolled my eyes. "Maybe we are more precious to Aro than some bimbo who thinks she can wreck our family."

"Your powers of perception amaze me." Edward smiled at me.

"Trust me, it's not perception, it's just obvious."

Edward laughed, "Perhaps you are right. So where were we when we were so rudely interrupted?"

I pulled him on top of me, his lips inches away from mine. "Right about here..." He crashed his lips to mine and the rest of the world was gone.

A couple hours later Carlisle decided to call us and tell us to come to the house immediately. Thinking we were in danger, we rushed to the house and made it there in record time. When no sign of a threat presented itself, we glared at Carlisle.

"What's going on?" I asked.

"Sorry, should have told you nothing was wrong. You just have an old friend here."

I looked at him confused. "Who?"

"Oh my God Taylor! Is that you?" A woman in her late twenties, early thirties walked into the room. Her long brown hair moving slightly with her excited movements. I am not ashamed to say I stared at her like she lost her mind. "It's me." When I continued to stare at her, she let out a nervous chuckle. "Sonya..."

My eyes widened as the name triggered vague human memories. "Wow, is that really you? I couldn't recognize you at all."

She smiled at me. "It has been awhile. You were right, America is so much better." She pulled a man out from the corner. He was ruggedly handsome, with some dark fuzz on his face and piercing blue eyes. He was well built, almost as big as Emmett. "This is my husband Scott." She beamed. "And this precious thing is my daughter."

I stared wide-eyed at the girl and then I rushed to her, swooping her up into a hug. "I am so happy for you Sonya."

She smiled at me again. "If it wasn't for you, none of this would be possible."

I shrugged. "Don't mention it. So what did you name her?"

Sonya's face turned red. "We named her Taylor."

My mouth fell open in shock. "Really?"

She nodded. "You don't mind, do you?"

"Of course not!" I looked at Scott. "It is nice to meet you."

He nodded. "You too. Sonya has not stopped talking about you."

"Well, what brings you guys here? Last I heard you were in college in California."

"I was. Graduated a couple months back. Perfect timing too. After I got my degree, I went into labour." She laughed. "We came to see if you and Edward would be Godparents."

My mouth fell open once again. "U..us? Really?"

She nodded vigorously, her husband nodding beside her. "We thought it was the best idea."

"Mom!" Sita yelled, walking down the stairs. "Can I go see Leah?"

"Sita, we have company." I chastised.

"Mom?" Sonya looked at me in amazement. "She looks like she is sixteen, how can you be her mom?"

I hesitated. "It's a very complicated story, Sonya. Maybe some other time." I turned back towards my daughter. "No, you may not. Leah told me Jake is still in a foul mood. Best to stay away from the reservation." Sita pouted. "Leah said she would by over later."

"Ok." She jumped onto Emmett's back. "Let's go play, Uncle."

Emmett grinned and bounded out the door. "Ride that steed!" He yelled.

"He is going to realize how wrong that sounds sooner or later." Rosalie muttered.

"I am so confused." Sonya whispered to her husband. He grunted in agreement.

"Can I hold her?" I asked Sonya, staring at her baby.

"Sure." She handed the bundle over to me, and I instantly fell in love with the pink blob with eyes more blue than the sky. "We are moving to Seattle in a couple months, so you will be able to see her whenever you wish."

I grinned at her, "that would be nice." I looked up at Edward, his face unreadable as he watched me with the baby.

Sonya took the baby back and gave me a hug. "We should get going. Things to settle before we move and all that."

I nodded. "Of course, my door is open whenever you like Sonya. It was great seeing you again."

"You too." She smiled, and Carlisle showed them the way out.

"That was way too random to be a coincidence." Edward muttered.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Why would she show up now? It has almost been two years since we heard anything from her, and now she just shows up."

I rolled my eyes. "You are so paranoid. Rose, keep an eye out on Sita will you? We are going to Seattle."

Rose nodded. "Sure."

I grabbed Edward's hand and dragged him to the garage. I jumped into the driver's seat while he, begrudgingly, sat in the passenger seat. "Where are we going Taylor?"

"I am settling your paranoid mind." He rose a brow questionably. "We are going to see if what Sonya said was true you oaf."

He smiled. "Sounds great. Many pit stops along the way."

"For what?" I asked, driving out of the garage and down the long drive onto the highway.

His hand was suddenly between my legs. "Or if you prefer, we can do it while your driving."

I pushed his hand off. "Pit stops it is." He just smirked.

Bella Swan

I took Alice's advice and made my way to Texas. I was halfway there when I got text from Taylor saying Jacob found out and he was not happy. My heart broke for the man I loved, but this was the better course of action. He would find someone to imprint on and I would be a divorced single mother with nothing. I couldn't raise my child in a life like that. Always fearful their dad would leave because of some moronic wolf thing. Tears stung my eyes as I pulled into a shabby motel parking lot. I couldn't think about that right now, these stupid pregnancy hormones are killer. I checked into the motel and found my room quickly. I had a fast shower, threw on some pyjamas and then crawled into the bed. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

I awoke the next morning at dawn, took another shower, got dressed and was back on the road just as the sun was fully in the sky. A sign said Texas was about 200 miles away, I decided to contact Taylor as soon as I reached the state. It took me two and half hours to get there. That was when my stomach decided to remind me I haven't eaten anything in awhile so I pulled into a little diner off the highway.

I found a seat in the back and a woman in her late fifties walked over to me. "Hi honey, would you like a menu and a coffee to start?"

I smiled at her. "Yes to the menu, and if I could just get an orange juice please."

"Coming up." She grinned at me and walked back the way she came. A few minutes later she came back with my drink. "There you are. Figure out what you want?"

I nodded. "I would like your trucker special with a side order of pancakes and extra bacon."

She raised her eyebrow in surprise. "You sure hon? That's a lot of grub. Even the truckers can't eat it all."

"I'm sure. Thanks."

"OK." She grabbed my menu and walked towards the kitchen.

I took this chance to call Taylor. She answered on the fourth ring, her happy hello almost made me burst into tears. "Hey Taylor."

"Bella! I am so happy to hear your voice. I miss you so much."

"I miss you too. How is everything there?" I asked her.

"The wolves aren't too happy you took the baby with you. They told me if you contacted me to tell you if the baby is a boy you are suppose to give it to them."

"I will do no such thing."

She laughed, "I know Bella. You in Texas yet?"

"Yeah, just got in the state about an hour ago. Do you know how big Texas is Taylor? How am I suppose to know where to go?"

I heard her whispering to someone and the phone crackled as it scaped against her hard skin. "Alice says to go to Plainview."

"Plainview? What's there?" I asked, curious.

"Alice won't tell me, but she said it's the best place to start."

"Start what?"

"Your life." Someone yelled on the other end of the phone. "Sorry sis, gotta go. I love you. Call me again when your settled and all that."

"OK." She hung up. Just then the waitress came back with my food. I devoured it in record time, I was pretty sure all the people in the diner were watching me with either fascination or disgust. I didn't really care. I finished, and paid for my bill. Saying thanks to the waitress I made my way back to my car.

"Bella?" I turned sharply to the vaguely familiar voice. "I can not believe it's you. What are you doing here?"

"Caden?" He nodded enthusiastically. "What in the world are you doing here?"

"I should be asking you the same thing." He laughed. "I live up near Dallas."

"Really? That's cool. How are things with girlfriend?"

Caden's face turned dark. "She left me for some biker dude or something."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"'Nuff bout me, what are you doing out here?"

I shrugged. "Kind of running away."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, it's complicated. I am on my way to Plainview."

"Why there? It's mostly a farming town."

I sent a silent prayer to Alice. "I know. It's what I need right now."

"Do you know how to get there?" I shook my head. "I'll show you the best way to get there from here." He pulled out a map and laid it flat on the hood of my car. "Once you get to Dallas head west until you reach Big Spring and then head north for a few hours and your there."

"Thank you Caden. It was great seeing you again." I grinned at him and hopped into my car.

"One more thing." He leaned towards my open window. "This is Texas afterall, so make sure you have a lot of water with you."

I nodded. "Not to worry, I am all set." I pointed to the back seat where it was packed with bottles and jugs of water.

He laughed. "Should have known. See ya Bella."

"Bye." I pulled out of the parking lot and made my long journey to Plainview. A couple hours later I arrived in Dallas and decided to check the map before I moved anymore. Beside the word Plainview was Caden's number and a note saying- coffee? I laughed, checked the map again and was on my way again. Five hours later I finally made it to the town of Plainview. I drew in a deep breath and put my hand gently on my stomach.

"Well sweetie. Here we go, our new home."

A/N: There you have it chapter three. Sorry it took so long to update. I was having just a little trouble writing Bella's part. Hopefully it will be smooth from now on. Coming soon, will be Maria and her drama. Stay tuned. And remember... read and review.

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