Hello, and welcome to my new story Journey of the Brokenhearted :) Obviously, it takes place during New Moon. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns Twilight and its characters.

"No Bella!" a familiar, husky voice called from behind me. I turned to see Jacob running out of the woods.

"Just in time," I said, smiling, as I turned back to the cliff's edge. The wind billowed around me, the salt water stinging my eyes and drenching my hair and clothes.

"Bella, stop!" Jake called as I prepared to jump.

"Why?" I asked him, confused.

"Are you crazy Bella? Look at the water," he said, running to my side and pointing down towards the sea.

"Oh," I murmured quietly as I realized my mistake.

"It's turning into a hurricane out here! You'd drown in there, what were you thinking?" he asked, looking at me like I was crazy.

"Sorry, I was thinking more about the fall than the water, I didn't realize it was so bad. Thanks Jake," I said, realizing he had just saved my life.

"No problem, Bells. Come on, let's get you home, you're probably freezing," he said, wrapping his warm arm around my shoulders.

"Why didn't you wait for me?" Jacob asked. What was I supposed to say? I couldn't wait to hear the voice of the love of my life in my head. That wouldn't go down well.

"I don't know Jake. I just got the idea of cliff diving stuck in my head, and I couldn't wait to try it," I tried to explain. He was still staring at me strangely.

"Bella you weren't…" he trailed off awkwardly. Then it suddenly clicked into place.

"Oh! Oh, no Jake. I wasn't trying to commit suicide! I could never hurt Charlie or you that way," I assured him.

"Ok," he sighed, looking a little relieved.

"So, did you find Victoria?" I asked tentatively, once we were back in my truck.

"No we lost her trail. It led off into the water, that's why I came back here, because I knew you'd be at the beach," he explained.

I let out a sigh of relief. As much as the thought of Victoria finding me scared me, it was nothing compared to how I would feel if Jacob and his brothers were to face her. She just looked so indestructible next to their semi-human forms.

The drive home passed quickly while I was lost in thought and soon enough we were outside of my house.

"Are you going to be alright?" Jacob asked me, his eyebrows pulling together, casting a dark shadow over his eyes.

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Are you right to get home?" I asked. He snorted.

"Of course, see you later Bella," he said.

"See you Jake," I said, and I headed for the door while he headed for the forest.

I unlocked the door using the key above the eve and hung my jacket on the hook.

"That you, Bells?" Charlie called. Of course, who else would it be?

"Yeah, it's me dad. Sorry I'm late, I was out with Jake," I apologized. I hadn't realized it was so late.

"It's okay. I ordered pizza, it's about time you got a night off," I heard him call from in front of the TV.

"Okay, thanks," I said, grabbing a plate and a couple of slices. After I'd eaten and washed the dishes I went upstairs and showered.

I went back downstairs to find Charlie asleep on the couch. I sighed and went over to shake him awake.

"Dad, come on, get up. You can't sleep like that, you'll hurt your neck," I said. I continued to shake Charlie as I heard the jingle for the evening news. I didn't pay it much attention as the news reader rambled on about some law suit involving two big companies, but then he mentioned a name that got my full attention.

"And in other news, Dr Carlisle Cullen has been awarded for his work on blood diseases," the news reader reported. My head snapped up as the screen showed a recording of the award ceremony.

"It is such an honour to receive this award. I have to give a huge thank you to my family who have supported me through my work," Carlisle said as he stood on the stage with his certificate and award.

And there it was; the brief flash that turned my whole world upside down. At the mention of Carlisle's family, the cameras zoomed in on five of the most beautiful people I had ever seen, all smiling proudly up at the stage. They were all there except him. The only explanation for that was that he was off with his 'distractions'.

I turned off the TV and followed Charlie upstairs in a daze. When I got to my room I curled up into a ball, preparing myself for the onslaught that was sure to come.

So, what did you think? Apologies for not updating very much lately, I've been busy with tests and assignments. Thankfully, my work load has subsided somewhat and I will probably be able to update more frequently :) I'm really excited about this story; I think it's quite good. By the way, did anyone catch my little joke with Carlisles award? :D