Change: Chapter 24 – Riley

Published: September 1, 2010 - By: Nestaron

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  • Point-of-View: Jasper

Chapter 24: Second Chance

We began our journey north to Alaska shortly after the family meeting.  Traveling by foot we covered a great distance in only a few short hours.  Passing through some of the most beautiful scenery I’d laid eyes upon.

Edward ran beside me as we covered the many miles that were now behind us.  With each step we took that brought us closer to Alaska his emotions would become more and more anxious.  He tried to keep a firm grasp on the hope that his brother was alive.  I felt every twist, turn, up and down as Edward’s emotional roller coaster sped through the track.

I tried to help, but his body fought my every attempt to influence his emotions.  His body seemed to do the opposite of my intentions.  A wave of calm feelings would increase his anxiety.  A wave of hope would turn to fear.  I finally let him feel my love for him and that seemed to do the trick.  Edward calmed down and was hopeful again, until we reached Anchorage.
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Change: Chapter 23 – Hope

I tried to lighten the mood by making a joke, “Well darn, there goes that fantasy.”

I could almost see Edward roll his eyes when he saw the image I’d conjured up in my imagination.  “Is one of me not enough to satisfy you?” Edward asked playfully.

“One of you is plenty, love.” I replied.  “Please go on.”

Change: Chapter 22 – Tracking The Tracker

Chapter 22: Tracking the Tracker

“Who’s fucking bright idea was it to lock us up in a tin can for ten fucking hours?” I said as we exited the airport.  It was a rhetorical question.  Edward and Alice were trying not to laugh as they stare at me.

“What?” I asked annoyed.

“It was your idea, Jazz.” Edward grinned.

‘Fuck you, Edward.’ I thought.  I was annoyed, thirsty and horny.  Talk about a fucked up combination of emotions.

We had just gotten off our transatlantic flight from New York to London.  It had taken ten hours from the moment they locked us inside the plane in New York until they let us out in London.  I had never held my breath for so long in my entire existence. (more…)

Change: Chapter 21 – Confidence

Confidence (-noun) belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance.

The last few years have been a difficult time for our family.  Emmett’s encounter with his singer was only the first of several slips.  I felt that our bad luck began the day Maria found out about where we lived.  From that day forward until recently it has been a long and sometimes rocky road for us.

The first to slip after Emmett was Peter.  It had happened on a local hunting trip shortly after we had moved to Hamilton Ontario.  Alice, Peter, Edward and I had all gone hunting for something to hold us over until a more extended hunting trip that was planned for the following week.

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Change: Conflicted

I had been in no hurry to catch up with Afton and Corin after my visit with Carlisle.  I had enjoyed speaking with my old friend.  Carlisle and I have never had the same close relationship he had with Eleazar.  We did speak frequently, but it was rare for me to be able to have a deep conversation or debate with him.  Those that we did have were very enlightening. (more…)

Change: Chapter 20 – Deception

Deception (-noun) something that deceives or is intended to deceive; fraud; artifice.  A ruse; a trick.

War was raging in Europe and Carlisle believed it would only be a matter of time before the United States entered it.  Normally we would not pay much attention to the event of the human world, but this could have an effect on our family.

Five healthy looking young men here on the home front would bring about suspicion.  Many men would be drafted, and nearly as many would likely volunteer if the United States entered the war.  We had already decided that we would move, and go into seclusion after Edward, Rosalie and I completed our degrees.

Thanks to some efforts by Carlisle we had been allowed to take extra classes and complete those degrees early.  Edward, Rosalie and I had graduated at the top of our class in our fields of study.

Now we were preparing to move to Canada where we would spend the next few years.  Carlisle would continue to work as a doctor, but the rest of us were going to be as invisible to the public as possible. (more…)

Change: Maria and The Tracker

Carlos had just returned with a tracker who claims to have found Jasper, and Peter in the north. Carlos believes he’s telling the truth based on the descriptions he was given. I’ve agreed to a meeting with this tracker, and I will learn for myself if he tells the truth.

Jasper Whitlock has eluded me for far too long. I will make him pay for leaving my coven without permission. He is far too valuable to me alive, but he will learn the consequences of defying me. (more…)

Change: Chapter 19 – Laughter

Laughter (-noun) an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement.

We had returned home shortly after two in the morning.  Most of the family was gathered in the parlor where Esme had setup, yet again, one of the most beautiful Christmas tree I had laid eyes upon.  It was the perfect size for the room, and I remember how difficult it had been to find it. (more…)

Change: Chapter 18 – Mending

Mend – verb: to make (something broken, worn, torn, or otherwise damaged) whole, sound, or usable by repairing.

Christmas was nearly upon us, and I looked forward to celebrating another anniversary of the time Edward and I met.  While the anniversary of the first day we met was nearly two weeks ago, I felt it was not the most significant day of our time together in the beginning.  I felt that Christmas Eve was the most important day.  It was the day that I proved capable of this life because of Edward, and it was the night Edward returned home. (more…)

Change: Chapter 17- Fragile

Fragile -Adjective: easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail

Until this moment I had never considered how truly fragile human life can be.  I stand here in the pouring rain watching as the graveyard workers lower the coffin holding my sister’s lifeless body into the ground.

I knew that my sister had lived a full and happy life.  She had no regrets and was at peace with her life.  She had told me that my returning to her life had been the greatest gift that she could ever have received. (more…)

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