This chapter will be told in Bella's P.O.V. though it will still be third person.

She stared out of the cars window with a sullen expression on her face. She couldn't believe that she had driven all that way, and had found nothing. Bella had been filled with so much hope when she had gotten the letter. Though maybe it had all been a hoax. Some sick joke that Jazz had played on her, but Bella knew her brother, and she knew he would never harm her in that way. Although he did play jokes on her, they were siblings after all, but she knew he would never do it at this extent. Especially when he knew how exhausted she had become in the recent months. From her mother's sudden illness, and her father having to go to the city more often than not. Isabella Swan had been one busy bee. From running her families ranch/orchard to making sure her mother was well fed, and wouldn't try to get up and help her. A task that had probably been the hardest of them all. Her mother like herself was one stubborn woman, and Bella couldn't help but feel annoyed by it a little. Although she loved her mother dearly. She couldn't help but hope that her mother would stay in bed, and focus more on getting better than helping her around the estate. Especially now that she was gone, but Bella had faith in their steward for keeping her grounded. If anyone could do it Arthur could, and Bella was at peace in knowing that her mother was being looked after.

"Come on Bells we're at the inn," a soft voice spoke beside her, and Bella turned her head with a slight start, and saw her best friend from birth Jacob sitting beside her. Jacob who had always treated her with respect even though she was a woman in a 'mans' world. He had always protected her from everyone. He acted like a big brother to her when Jasper was drafted, and Bella could never ask for a better friend. Although they did go through a slight rough patch when Jake admitted his feelings for her. Which she hadn't taken as well as she should have, but after a couple of days of silence on both parties end. She had decided that she rather talk to her best friend than lose him over something he couldn't control, and they ended up having a long winded conversation on the matter. Bella on her part felt awful about her reaction to the whole situation. She should have handled it more delicately, and she felt guilty that she had hurt Jake in such a way. While on Jacob's end he felt embarrassed about the whole ordeal, and wanted desperately to put it behind them. Though Bella being the stubborn person she was disagreed with the notion immediately. She wanted no needed to let Jake know why she didn't recuperate his feelings, because it had nothing to do with him. Well mostly.

Which was how Bella told Jake that she was gay, and it also caused him to become like a Guardian Angel to her. She had never felt safer than when Jake was beside her. Though that wasn't the only good thing that came out of the whole ordeal. Once Jake learned that her and him could never be together. He turned his attention onto another girl. Who Bella knew he had also loved for a long time, but never knew it. Jake and Angela will be celebrating their second anniversary on August Sixth, and Bella was beyond happy.

Bella focused her gaze back onto Jake, and nodded. She could tell that he was a little worried, but she only smiled softly in reassurance. Which she knew probably wouldn't reassure him, but she knew he would respect her privacy. At least until he absolutely couldn't any more, and she was glad for it, but as they walked towards the inn Jake asked her a question that made her almost trip.

"So what do you think of that Rosalie Hale?"

Bella looked at her best friend with confusion. Before she remembered who Rosalie Hale was, and the blonde goddess appeared like an apparition before her eyes, but Bella pushed it out of her mind. She brought her mind back to the question at hand, and to her best friends inquiring gaze.

"I honestly don't know. She seemed nice enough, but I had only talked to her for a couple of minutes. Her brother as well seemed nice, but again I don't really know them to judge them," Bella responded hoping her voice was nonchalant, but Jake's laugh almost caused her to jump out of her skin.

"Really? From the way I saw it she was eyeing you up and down. Like a wolf finding a fresh piece of meat," he said with a laugh, and Bella slapped his arm at the analogy of her.

"I am no piece of meat, and you must be losing it. Rosalie Hale was not eyeing me up," Bella said with annoyance laced into her tone. Though she knew she couldn't really be mad at Jake. She knew he meant well, but that didn't make her any less annoyed. She just couldn't believe that he actually thought that Rosalie Hale, the temptress of Boston, had been checking her out. The sheer absurdity of it made her want to laugh and never stop.

"Sure whatever you say Bells," Jake said still chuckling, and Bella once again glared at him pointedly, but he either ignored it or didn't see it. The former was probably more likely than the latter. Bella sighed softly to herself as she a Jake entered their room. She saw that Jake, thankfully, got a room with two beds. She immediately went to the washroom, and changed into her sleeping clothes. Once she stepped out she saw that Jake had changed. Most likely when she had been in the bathroom. Bella got into the left bed, and situated herself under the covers. Jake she noted was bent over a letter. Which from what she could see had delicate scrawl written over its surface. She deducted it was most likely from Angela. Which caused Bella to smile softly, but it also caused her to want to read her own letter.

Bella took out the letter, and opened it up gingerly. She wanted to re-read it, although she had done it a million times already, just to make sure she hadn't missed anything. So began to read the last letter Jasper had sent her.

May 24th, 1945

My Dearest Sister Isabelle,

I know by the time this letter is delivered to you. I could have already been in the States for a couple of days now. Though I hope you know that no matter what I will always wait for you. Always. Now I know you might be confused lil' sis, but I hope my brief explanation will help clear things up. (I don't have much time to finish this.)

I have been honorably discharged from the United States Army. For completing my dues this war has brought onto this country. I will leave the base camp at 0700 on May Twenty Fifth. I will then arrive in Boston at 2100 on June Second. I will be waiting every night at the Royal Oak. It's a very popular place I believe in Boston. Although I am not quite sure, but if I'm not there lil' sis then I was 'ambushed' by my army buddies, and I hope you can forgive me for that. You know I don't like it when you're mad at me.

Now that has been taken care of. I hope you are doing okay Isabella, and not overwhelming yourself with work like you normally do. I know you can do a lot of things Isabelle, but there is something called teamwork for a reason, and if I hear you have been overwhelming yourself. You know what will happen. Please tell mom I give her my love, and that I miss her. As well as dad. I will be home soon, and we will get into our old shenanigans. That I promise you.

As always, I love you with all of my heart, and I hope you are staying safe and healthy. (If you're doing anything illegal or bad for you. You know what will happen Isabella Swan.)

Though the most important thing. The you always need to remember.

We are,

Best Friends By Choice. Siblings By Chance.

I love you Isabelle. Always.

Jasper

Bella felt her eyes tear up slightly towards the end. That phrase had been like a motto for them as they grew older. They had always gotten in trouble together, but they never ratted the other out. Bella missed the simple days when her and Jasper could run around the estate like children, but now she knew that even when she was reunited with her brother. Both of them had changed far too much, and as much as that pained her to admit Bella knew it was true. She just hoped Jasper wouldn't have nightmares. Not like her father does, but she knows it's an entirely real and plausible reality. Which caused pain to shoot through her heart. She had seen the night terrors and the sheer pain and panic that it caused her father. Although he always tried to put a brave face on for Jasper and herself, but Bella could always see the ever present sheen in her father's eyes. The sheen of horror. Horror like none she had ever seen before, and Bella didn't want that to happen to her brother.

She didn't want it to happen to Jasper. Not the man that had done everything he could to protect her, but again Bella knew it was a very plausible reality. Though she hoped that God would give her this one miracle. Her brother didn't deserve to be haunted by the lives he had taken. Especially when he had been protecting millions of people while doing so. Bella looked passed Jake and out the window at Boston's shaded street. The only lights illuminating it were the moon and the street lamps. Although they provided not much coverage.

Though as she stared out at Boston. She couldn't help but wonder where her brother was in the bustling city, and if she would ever see him again.

Though Bella supposed it wasn't the question of would or even how, but when, and Bella hoped she would get that answer soon.

Back at The Royal Oak

"Rosie stop obsessing so much," Emmett cajoled softly as he watched his sister in amusement. "I have never seen you so flustered before."

"I am not flustered Emmett. I might be a little on edge, but that doesn't mean I'm flustered," Rosalie snapped as she scrubbed the bar top with a renewed vigor. She was forced to stop however when one of Emmett's large hands covered her own. She turned her head to look at her brother, and saw concern in his eyes. Which caused her to sigh and drop her head slightly.

"What's wrong Rosie?"

Rosalie stared at the emptying bar, and couldn't help but remember Isabella Swan standing in its mist. "I don't know why I can't get Isabella out of my head, and I'm not sure I want to. Which also means that my plan has to work, but what if it doesn't?" Rosalie said in a voice barely above a whisper, but Emmett heard every word, and he felt sympathy shoot through him for his sister. He had never seen her like this, but in some part of him he was glad. Glad that she was finally having feelings for someone. Now he wasn't saying it was love, not even close, but he knew that it could blossom from what his sister was feeling.

So with a comforting hand on his sister's shoulder he spoke. "It's alright to feel this way Rosie, and trust me Isabella Swan won't know what hit her," he said with his best grin, and Rosalie returned it. He saw that she was about to respond when a throat cleared from in front of them. Both siblings turned to see a man standing before them. He was dressed in slacks and a button up shirt, blue. His jet black hair was styled to stay out of his eyes, and his dark brown eyes were boring into them both. Emmett noted that he had perfect posture as if he was disciplined to do so. Which caused Emmett to frown slightly. He opened his mouth the speak but the stranger beat him to it.

"Do you know a Isabella Swan?" The man asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, we do. Why?" Rosalie responded with a slight frown.

"Because, I need to find her do you know where she might be?" The stranger responded. Emmett saw that he was starting to get annoyed, but he had no idea why.

"No, we don't I'm sorry, but she should back here tomorrow night," Emmett said, finally deciding to cut in, and he saw the stranger look at him for a moment before nodding, and heading towards the door. Though Emmett didn't want to let the man go without knowing what was happening. "If I may inquire however why you need her?"

His question caused the man to pause for a moment, and glance back at them. Emmett saw sadness flash across the dark brown orbs for a moment before vanishing, and Emmett got a sinking feeling in his gut. Even before the man spoke.

"I have some news to tell her about her brother, Jasper," he said.

Before he disappeared out the door and into the night. Leaving behind total silence in the bar.

I hope you guys liked the chapter, and I'm sorry about the long wait. I should be done with the next chapter for Frozen Moon soon, but I don't know yet.

Sorry for all the misspelled/missing words.

- The Exiled Queen