Alrighty guys. Sorry about the wait. This story will be updated at irregular times this year, but hopefully more than once aha =S hope you like!

Chase POV

"NO! No! NOO!" I threw open the doors to Aro's chamber, barging in. I had to find him, we had a war to plan.

"ARO!" I yelled. I don't think I had ever been this enraged in all my life. I had never yelled Aro's name is such a way. But they took stole her from me. They would pay for this crime.

Who gave them the right to steal my eternal love from my arms? I would crush them. Bella was supposed to be with me! Why couldn't they accept that? She does not belong with Edward! She was happy and falling in love with me! Edward better hope that I never get my hands around his neck because when, not if, I do, it would not be connected to his body much longer.

"Chase!" Aro was next to me in a second, grabbing onto my hand to see what had happened. It was a good time to appreciate his gift, seeing as I wouldn't have been able to say anything without growling the words out.

"They took her. She is mine," I snarled. He looked into my eyes with an anger I had seen many times before. I had Aro on my side, and from that look, if they were not cooperative, heads would roll. Literally.

"Do not fret, son. Go and get Demetri, Felix, Alec and Jane. Meet me by the cars," with that Aro left to his office.

I walked out of Aro's quarters and began to round up the vampires Aro had asked. As I walked I began to think. What if she loved him more? What if she never really loved me? Oh shit, what if it was that Stockholm Syndrome crap? No. Our feelings were pure, they had to be.

I stopped in front of a door that I didn't know I was heading to. Marcus' room. I walked towards the door and knocked on it once. The door opened almost immediately.

"Chase. What are you doing here?" Marcus asked, opening the door enough for me to enter. I walked into the room, not bothering to sit in the seat that Marcus was pointing to, instead pacing across the room.

"How strong is mine and Bella's relationship? Please, I need to know. They came, Marcus. They came and took her from me, almost like I took Bella from them. Would it be wrong to go and get her? Please, I need help," I begged. It felt as though my knees were going to give out from under me from the fear I was feeling. What if Marcus said that there was not enough love? Would I be selfless enough to let her be with Edward.

Ok, so that was a stupid question. Could I live with myself once I made her love me and come back to me?

"Chase. If they came and took your mate, then I suggest that you go and get her."

I stopped pacing to face Marcus. The look he was giving me was his usual look of indifference.

"You mean... she loves me?" I asked, trying not to build up my hope too much but it was already too late. The hope that she could actually feel just an ounce of the love that I felt for her and have acquired over the last couple of weeks was enough to make my chest hurt from the longing my heart felt.

"Of course. Now go," I definitely didn't need to be told twice. I ran around the castle like a mad man rounding up all my soldiers. Everyone in the castle was furious, the news having spread that fast. It was amazing how much we all loved Bella. She had grown on everyone, finding a place in each of our hearts.

"Jane, Alec, Demitri, Felix. We are going hunting," I snarled as I stalked toward the doors that lead underground, intending on going to the garage which stored our cars; the place which Aro was probably already situated. They were by my side in an instant, ready for a good fight by the look on each of their faces.

"Who and why?" Demitri asked. I didn't look at him as we all continued along the hallway.

"They took her," was all I said. By the silence I received, I assumed that everyone understood.

"I'm going too," a voice called from behind me. I turned to see that it was Heidi. Everyone else walked ahead, through the door that lead to the stairs.

"Why? What do you have to offer to this team?" I asked. I did not want to be looking out for anyone, making sure they did not get hurt, and even though it would thoroughly entertain me to watch Heidi get her assed beat down, I didn't have time to appreciate it at the moment.

"Chase, please. If all of you are fighting, who is going to safely grab Bella and run her away while you are distracted? What if the Cullen's know that we are going to come and call in back up? There are only so many people Jane and Alec can take with their power, same for you, and there are only so many people Felix and Demitri can take on at once. Surely you could use an extra set of hands to be assigned to the safety of Bella."

I had not thought of that before. All I had planned was to go in there, eyes blazing and fists raised and beat down every single culprit of the heinous crime that was committed. The after I was finished I would grab Bella up in my arms and... well... you know how the story goes...

"You're right. But I swear if you turn out to be a liability rather than an asset, I will not be there to help you. It will possibly be hell dangerous, and I am trusting you with Bella's life," I stressed. I could not afford to put the life of the Bella in the wrong hands. I could not live a second longer than necessary if I lost her.

"You are not making a mistake," Heidi simply replied as she walked passed me.

With everyone ready, we left for the airport. The drive was spent discussing tactics and assigning each person a specific job and/or vampire to fight. Though I listened, I did not contribute. My mind was centered on one thought only:

Edward Cullen was mine.

I clenched my fists and stared out the window. Bella would be with me soon.

Bella's POV

"Sh! It's just me!"

"Jacob! Are you trying to give me a heart attack?!" I whisper-yelled at him. I wasn't expecting anyone, least of all him, to come around tonight. Once I got over my initial shock, I hugged him as hard as I could. He responded with equal enthusiasm.

"Oh Jake! I missed you so much!" I whisper/sobbed into his chest. His head was resting on top of mine, breathing me in.

"God Bells, you don't know how much I've missed you. I wasn't sure you were ever gonna come back," he whispered back, sounding as though he was also on the verge of tears.

"How did you know I was back? I was gonna call you in the morning, I promise, its just that I got home late and-"

"Bells, don't worry about it. Don't worry about anything. You're back here. With me. That's all that matters at the moment," he sighed into my hair. It was so relaxing being in his arms again. Like I could breath. He was just what I needed, seeing as this had been a very long day.

"What happened over there? Did they hurt you at all? When that both bloodsuckers came back and you didn't, you can't imagine the panic that I was feeling. I thought she had sold you over for her brother or something. Don't you ever do that for a vampire again! They're not worth it! I think its time that I kidnapped you and took you to a little house on the res. We could live happily ever after being protected by the wolves of La Push. You wouldn't have to worry about anything like this again, ever. In fact, let's start packing. Where do you keep your bags? We can live with Billy for a while until we find our own place. Maybe we'll build one. What d'you reckon?"

I honestly did not know if he was joking or not. I pulled back and looked at him with my eyebrows raised. He looked at me with an eager expression. My God, he really meant it.

"Uh, Jake? As... kind as your offer is, its ridiculous," I stated bluntly. He rolled his eyes and sighed.

"You're probably right, but the offer is always up for grabs whenever you want. All you have to do is say the word and we shall start our own life."

"Thanks again Jake, but no thanks." I pulled away from him completely and sat down on my bed. He joined me soon enough and grabbed my hand, holding it in both if his. I watched how his hands seemed to swallow mine whole.

"Can you please tell me what happened over there?" Jacob asked quietly. I looked up at him to see that he was looking as our hands as if they were the most fascinating things he had ever seen. I started to retell my tale of how when we got there Edward was about to walk in the sunlight as he wanted to make a scene. I told of the things Aro said, of the different guards that were there, such as Jane, Felix and Demitri. Then, I told of Chase.

"He kept me at the castle because he said he felt something for me. I would assume it would kinda be like that of imprinting for a werewolf or something. He said that he just couldn't let me go..." I looked up at Jacob once I realised the bed was starting to vibrate underneath me. He was looking straight ahead with his eyes closed and his fists clenched, breathing heavily.

"Jake? Are you ok?" I asked, not sure what was going on in his head. He abruptly stood, pacing and rubbing his shaking fists into his closed eyes like he was in pain or he was extremely angry.

"No Bella. I am not ok. I just can't win," he didn't look at me at all while he continued his pacing. I was debating whether or not to approach him, seeing as he was likely to phase at any moment. My concern for him won out.

I stood up and walked over to his pacing figure. I reached out and put a hand on his arm.

"Jake? What do you mean?" He stopped pacing as soon as I touched him. In a flash he was grabbing my upper arms and looking intently into my eyes.

"Why not me, Bella? Why does every man have to be dead in order to be with you? Why can't you try be with someone that is alive for once? We could be happy. You can never have kids with a vampire. You don't have to change in order to be with me. You are perfect the way you are," he shook me gently as if trying to make his words sink in.

"Jake... please don't do this. You know how I feel," I whispered. I felt the tears start to form in my eyes as I looked into his face. I really did wish I could love Jacob the way he loved me. Everything would be a lot less complicated if it was me and him.

He sighed and dropped his hands, his shoulders slumping in defeat. His heart break was radiating off him.

"Jake, please. One day you will find your imprint, I promise you. You'll forget about me as fast as a... as a zertec!" (You know the add!!! well... its an Aussie add... not sure if its in other places... if not then you're missin out lol. If you don't know what it is, its hayfever (sp?) relief. Medication of sorts) He laughed a little, which in turn made me smile. I hated that I had to do this to him.

"I hope you're right Bells, but I just have a feeling that you're it for me. I wish I had imprinted on you. You don't know how often I think of the 'if only's" he sighed. Kissing my forehead he turned to face the window, ready to leave. Before he jumped out, he turned his head back to me.

"Just a question. Who are you going to choose? By the sounds of it, you have a sweet spot for this Chase guy," he asked curiously. I opened my mouth to reply when I heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Jake mouthed 'Charlie' and jumped out the window. I quickly pulled back the covers of my bed and jumped in, trying to feign sleep. Just as I settled, Charlie opened the door. I breathed as slowly as I could, though the adrenaline rushing threw my veins was not particularly helping. After a minute or so he shut the door, murmuring to himself about 'hearing things'. I sighed in relief and got more comfortable. I was asleep within minutes.

Edward's POV

"What was that?" asked Emmett as we stared out after Bella's retreating form, Alice just a few steps behind her. I was thinking the same thing myself, but I wanted as abrupt as my brother.

"I... don't know," I answered whilst frowning. Shouldn't she be happy to see us all? To see me? I mean, I thought our love was... well... more intense than that.

I looked over at Carlisle and Esme to see them sharing a frown of both worry and confusion. I listened in to Carlisle's thoughts to see if there was a medical problem he was seeing.

... wrong with Bella? Surely she should be happy to see Edward. What if she was ashamed of something? Perhaps she was raped and is now feeling like she is unworthy? No definitely not. It was only to Edward that she behaved she... unemotionally. Did the Volturi tell her something about Edward that could make her disgusted by him? Or was she threatened to never speak to him again? What if... Stockholm? Hm, its only been a couple of weeks. No surely not, especially with Bella's strong mind. She would never fall for such mind games. What... what if she is confused? What if she is really starting to feel for this other vampire? Oh Bella... what is going on in that mind of yours??

I frowned, well more scowled. I did not like where his thoughts were going at all. I decided that I should probably go find out for myself what was wrong with her. Surely she wouldn't mind if I came in through her window like I always used to do...

"Edward, we should talk about what this means now. Do you think that Chase feels strongly enough for her that he would come here to get her?" Before I could answer, Jasper did.

"Without a doubt. His love for Bella was... strong." Very strong. It almost killed me to have to take her away from him. His love could rival mine and Alice's. There is no doubt in my mind that he will try to get her back. The problem is, who am I hoping will win?

I growled ferociously at his thoughts. Who the hell did he think he was? How could he want Bella to be with that human-killing fiend?

"Edward, I apologise for my thoughts. I didn't mean for you to hear them," Jasper looked rightfully ashamed. The nerve.

"I think I shall go visit Bella now," was all I replied with to Jasper and also the others who were still in the room. I ran down the stairs and was just about to reach for the front door when Alice's voice stopped me.

"I called Jacob to tell him that she was back on my way home. He is there already. Let them be for a little while Edward, he has been worried sick."

I turned to face her, as she was standing behind me.

"And you don't think that I have been worried sick as well?" I seethed.

"Of course you have, but at this very minute, you are not the person she needs to be with. Let them have their time," Alice said with a finality that I knew not to challenge. This was definitely turning out to be a long, hard night.

"Fine. While we are all gathered in the house, let us continue with planning what we shall do when Chase arrives. Could everyone please gather at the dining table?" I asked as politely as I could. I stalked over to the table and sat at the right hand side of the head chair. Everyone was there seconds later. Soon everyone was talking about who to call, whether it would be safe to call nomads such as Peter and Charlotte who were friends of Jasper's from his past. With all the discussion going around, the only thought I could focus on was my own. That being my need for retribution.

Chase would die by my hands. That was a fact that was not up for negotiation.