(Anna's, Willow's and Jasper's outfits).

Chapter Twenty-Seven, Graduation and a Party

I can't believe I'm actually graduating. I had been worried I wouldn't be able to graduate with Jasper, Alice and Dean, dude to having to juggle school work with caring for Willow. But, Jasper was a godsend. Not only was he the most amazing man, fiancé and father to both Willow and I, but when I was struggling he helped me catch up and complete everything. Even the online work we had to complete when Willow was sick which was hard. But I've done it and I couldn't be prouder.

Dad seemed to he on the same wave length today. As when Jasper and I walked downstairs and into the kitchen, Willow in Jasper's arms, Dad teared up when he saw me.
"I can't believe your graduating honey, I am so proud of you." Dad said bringing me into a tight hug.
"Thanks Dad." I smiled relishing the hug.
"I'm sorry about Bella, Charlie." Jasper apologised as he fed Willow, we'd learned awhile ago to feed her in our pjs.
"Thank you Jasper and I appreciate that. Congratulations as well Jasper I'm proud of you too.

But, you don't need to apologise Bella made her bed, and now she has to lie in it. Do you think she's apart of this army?" Dad asked us.
"It's possible Dad from how the guards were killed. She's always hated the idea of getting older. Ever since our sixteenth birthday, she became obsessed with staying young." I explained.
"I thought so." Dad sighed. "Alright, you two go get yourselves and Willow ready, I'll clean up." Dad said once Willow and I had finished.
"Oh, and thank you Charlie." Jasper said before we left the kitchen.

It was a good thing we'd showered and bathed Willow last night as she was in a squirmy mood today.
"Come on baby girl, be good for Mama." I asked while I dressed her in a clean nappy, a bodysuit white frilly top, floral trousers that had a matching headband, white frilly socks, pale blue shoes and a pale pink cardigan. After cleaning her few baby teeth, brushed her hair and placed the headband on, she was ready.
"Oh, don't you look pretty." I cooed picking her up and bouncing her on my hip gently while holding one of her hands as she giggled.

We continued our funny little dance until I heard laughing behind us. Turning around I spotted Jasper leaning casually against the doorframe his arms crossed over his chest laughing at us. He looked very handsome in black trousers, smart black shoes, a white button up shirt and a black tie. He had slightly jelled his curls back, which I was disappointed over as I loved his curls.
"Surely, my two beautiful ladies aren't dancing without me?" Jasper asked in a fake hurt voice, his hand over his heart.
"Maybe." I said sending a wink at Jasper, Willow giggling in my arms watching us intently.

"Well," Jasper drawled walking slowly towards us. "I'll have to think of a way to punish you later darlin'." Jasper said, his last few words punctuated by kissing down my neck. "But for now, you go get ready darling. I'll entertain this lil' lady." Jasper said kissing my sweet spot making me moan before he pulled back a smirk on his face. But I noticed as he took Willow his were darker. Satisfied I wasn't the only one who had been affected I headed into the bathroom, after grabbing my underwear and dressing gown. Completing my morning routine, doing my deodorant before changing into my red lacy underwear and wrapped my dressing gown around me.

Heading back into the bedroom I quickly did my makeup consisting of red lipstick and light grey eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Twisting the sides of my hair pinning them at the back, and leaving the rest to fall down back in curls. Once done I changed into my wine coloured pencil skirt, black mesh top that some cherries at the top, red sandal heels, my Janna necklace that I always wore and red dangling earrings.
"Jazz?" I called entering the nursery smiling at the sight that greeted me. Jasper and Willow playing with her pink oven.
"Yes darlin'?" Jasper asked turning around to face me. "Baby, you look gorgeous." Jasper said softly, his eyes wide and switching from gold to black and back again.

"Thank you." I blushed smiling as Willow climbed into Jasper's lap. "You look very handsome, more so when you're playing with Willow. But, we have to go."
"Thank you darlin'. Come lil' lady." Jasper said picking Willow up and standing up gracefully.
"Ready?" Dad asked as we walked down the stairs, I nodded my head. "Good. I've put the buggy and the changing bag you packed last night, in your car Jasper."
"Thank you." Jasper said gratefully as we left the house and pilled into the car leaving for school for the last time.

Arriving at the school everyone turned to look over at us, especially as Jasper and I got Willow into the buggy.
"Anna." A voice called from behind me as I was hanging the changing bag over the back of the buggy, turning around I saw it was Angela who was walking over to us.
"Hi Angie." I said happily as we hugged each other.
"Oh my gosh! She's gorgeous!" Angela gasped as she spotted Willow playing with the toys attached to the buggy.
"Thank you." Jasper and I said together as he wrapped his arm around my waist.

"I'll see you guys later. I gotta get back." Angela said pointing to where her parents were stood beckoning her. With one last wave she ran off to her parents, just as Alice, Dean, Carlisle and Esme arrived who immediately struck up conversation with Dad after greeting us.
"What's going on Alice?" I asked curiously, as she stood smiling like the Cheshire Cat bouncing on the balls of her feet.
"You'll see." Alice chirped and seconds latter a familiar car pulled into the car park, Sue's car. Once it was parked Sue, Harry and Billy got out and made their way over to us.

"Uncle Billy, uncle Harry, auntie Sue." I cried happily hugging all of them tightly.
"You didn't think we'd miss your graduation did you?" Billy asked with an eyebrow raised. Shaking my head I leaned down and hugged him tightly followed by hugging Harry, Sue and Dad as I know he'd planned this. Not too long after Jasper, Alice, Dean and I had to leave the other to go and get our caps and gowns. Willow did not like that idea. She started crying as soon as Jasper and I kissed her goodbye and it broke our hearts.
"It's alright I've got her." Dad assured as he took her out of the buggy placing her over his shoulder rubbung her back.

"Come on Lyssa, Jasper. She'll be fine." Dean assured tugging on our hands so we started moving. Sighing Jasper and I followed after Alice and Dean our arms around each other.
"It's alright darlin'." Jasper assured kissing my temple lovingly.
"I know." I said kissing his cheek just as lovingly.
Once we had put on our yellow caps and gowns we took seats in the hall. Alice and I sat next to each other, Dean on her other side with his arm around her and Jasper on my other side with his arm around my shoulders.

As we waited for it to start Jasper smiled lovingly at me and kissed my head and I in return smiled lovingly at him and kissed his cheek. As it started Jessica stood at the podium after she was called up to give her speech as valedictorian.
"When we were five, they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up?" Jessica started. "Our answers were things like astronaut, president, or, in my case, a Princess. When we were ten they asked again. We answered rock star, cowboy."

I looked at Jasper wiggling my eyebrows at him a small smirk on my face. Jasper laughed quietly pulling me closer to him kissing my lips sweetly.
"Pay attention." Alice hissed at us, effectively pulling us apart. Jasper and I raised our free hands in surrender, as one of mine was resting on his thigh and his was around my shoulders, and tuned back into the speech.

"...grown up, they want a serious answer. Well, how about this? Who the hell knows? This isn't the time to make hard-and-fast decisions. This is the time to make mistakes. Take the wrong train and get stuck somewhere. Fall in love a lot. Major in philosophy, because there's no way to make a career out of that. Change your mind, and change it again, because nothing's permanent. So make as many mistakes as you can. So one day, when they ask us, what we want to be? We'll know." Jessica finished as the hall erupted into cheers. Once she had retaken her seat they started calling people up to get their diplomas.

When Alice and Dean got called up Jasper, Carlisle, Esme and I and even Dad cheered for them. When Jasper got called up I stood up and cheered loudly for him along with the others and Dad, even Willow shouted 'Dad' which made everyone laugh. When I finally got called up my cheeks tinted red as Jasper whistled and stood up clapping for me along with Dad, Sue, Harry, Billy, the Cullens and Willow shouting 'Mama' was added to applause.
"I am so proud of you." Dad said hugging me tightly when we were finally allowed to leave. "You are my greatest achievement Anna, I only wish I had done better by Bella."

"Dad that's not true," I denied especially the part about Bella as I cuddled Willow who was very interested in the tassel on the cap.
"It is. You and Jasper will understand as Willow gets older." Dad argued as I looked up at Jasper smiling as he looked down at Willow and I smiling at us as he wrapped us in his arms. "Congratulations Jasper." Dad added shaking Jasper's hand.
"Thank you." Jasper said gratefully to not only Dad but to Sue, Harry, Billy, Carlisle and Esme as well when they congratulated him. The process was then repeated with me.
"Congratulations Anna." Sue said hugging me tightly.

"Thank you." I said gratefully to everyone. "Thank you for coming." I said to her, Harry and Billy.
"Of course, we came Anna. We wouldn't miss it for the world." Billy said smiling widely.
"We'll let you head home to get ready for your party. We'll make sure to tell the boys and Leah to behave themselves at the party." Sue promised.
"I bet Seth wanted to come." I laughed.
"Oh, he did." Sue agreed. "But with the alcohol. I wouldn't trust that boy not to try and sneak some. Plus, he hasn't completed his homework so he can't go even if there wasn't alcohol. We'll see you later." Sue said as they bid goodbye, we headed home and Alice, Dean, Carlisle and Esme left to help Rosalie and Emmett set up for the party.

***

Getting home Jasper and I started making dinner for Dad and Willow.
"You don't need to do that." Dad denied coming into the kitchen with Willow. "Go and get ready I can sort Willow out and order myself something."
"It's no trouble Charlie. Really." Jasper insisted.
"We want to Dad. You're looking after Willow, while we go to a party." I said mixing the cooked mince beef with the sauce and mushrooms while the pasta cooked.
"You've both just graduated you can go to a party. And it doesn't hurt to have alone time once in awhile." Dad tried to persuade us.

Seeing we wouldn't be persuaded Dad sat Willow in her high chair and strapped her in, filling her beaker up with milk while he got himself a can of beer while he waited.
"Thank you this looks delicious." Dad said gratefully as he tucked in. Once Willow's was cool enough to eat I fed her, her dinner while Jasper washed up then went to get himself ready.
"I'll bath her later Anna, you just go get yourself ready." Dad insisted drinking the last of his drink, while I fed Willow the last of her dinner and cleaned her up. Instead of going upstairs to get ready I stayed sat in my seat with Willow now in my arms, both of us content with a cuddle.

"Love?" Jasper called coming into the kitchen looking very handsome in black trousers with a brown belt, black shoes and a blue shirt tucked into his trousers and the top two buttons undone. "Go get ready baby. I'll cuddle with Willow." He said holding his arms out for our daughter who was drifting off in my arms. Kissing the top of her head I stood up handing her to Jasper, pressing a kiss to his lips. I was very happy to notice his curls had been left alone and were free around his face.
"You look very handsome." I whispered against his lips nipping them softly and leaving the room smirking as I heard him groan. After a quick shower and changing into my underwear I started getting ready.

Picking out my clothes I changed into a red skater skirt, a black crop top with a plunging v-neckline, black sandal heels, feather dangly earrings, a silver necklace with my Janna one and a red bracelet. Quickly painting my nails white, I heated up the curling tongs while I waited for them to dry. Once my nails and hair were done I finished everything off with red lipstick, a pinkish nude eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Flipping my hair into a left parting, grabbing my red and white handbag I headed downstairs smiling at Dad and Jasper playing on the floor with Willow.

"Wow." Jasper said as soon as he saw me. "You look stunning darlin'."
"Thank you." I smiled softly at him, bending down to hug and kiss Willow then Dad.
"You two have fun." Dad called as we bid him goodbye and left for Esme's.
Arriving at Esme's the party was already in full swing as we walked in, weaving between everyone.
"Would that like this dance Ma'am?" Jasper asked bowing and holding out his hand.
"I would love to Sir." I giggled placing my own into his. Laughing as he twirled me around then back into his arms.

We danced for awhile before we took a break so I could get something to eat and drink. Well, Jasper sat on the only available chair and I sat on his lap. As I was finishing my drink we spotted Leah walking over to us with Jake, Quil and Embry.
"Hey guys." I said happily hoping up and giving them all a hug.
"Hey Anna, we got you something." Leah said pulling out a Charm bracelet that had a wolf charm on it.
"It's beautiful thank you." I exclaimed happily, holding out my wrist so Leah could put it on.
"Jake made it and it goes with the one from Jasper." Embry added.

After thanking Jake I turned around confused staring at Jasper as he pulls two charms out of his pocket, a cowboy hat charm and a silver and pink dummy representing him and Willow.
"Oh Jazz, thank you." I exclaimed happily, wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him after he'd put them on.
"It's a graduation present from all of us." Quil said happily.
"And I have one for Jasper." I said opening my handbag and pulling out a brown leather wallet. "Open it." I said to Jasper. Watching his face as a wide smile spread across it as he saw the picture of Jasper and I with Willow.
"Thank you darlin'." Jasper said slipping it into his pocket and wrapping his arms around me kissing me passionately until someone interrupted us.

Jasper growled at whoever was behind me, who turned out to be Dean.
"Sorry Major. But, Alice had a vision, we all need to go upstairs." Dean apologised, with that we all rushed upstairs. Leah, Jake, Embry and Quil following behind.
"What's going on?" Jake asked as soon as we stepped into Carlisle's office.
"The army is coming, we don't have to go to Seattle anymore." Alice cried alarmed, we had been keeping everyone up to date with the situation in Seattle.
"They'll be here in four days." Alice continued.
"This could turn into a blood bath." Carlisle sighed looking deeply troubled.

"Who's behind it?" Rosalie asked.
"I hardly saw anyone I recognise, only two maybe three." Alice replied looking towards Jasper and I.
"No." I denied shaking my head, Jasper holding me closer.
"I'm sorry Anna. But, the guy your Dad has been looking for; Riley Biers is apart of it but so are Bella and Jackson." Alice apologised.
"I don't think Riley started this." Dean said. "He used to go to school with us, same year group as Rose and Emmett And was the first to go missing."
"Well, whoever did is staying out of the action." Alice argued.

"They must be playing in the blind spots in your vision." Carlisle said soothingly.
"Either way, the army is coming and there isn't enough of us to protect my family and the town." Jasper growled tersely.
"Shh, it's okay Jazz." I hushed turning on his lap and running my fingers through his curls.
"What are they after?" Leah asked.
"They were passing around Anna's scent. A white top. Riley took it out of his pocket." Alice explained which just made Jasper more angry.
"He was the intruder?" Emmett growled.
"Yes." Alice replied softly.
"They're after Anna? What the hell does this mean?" Leah and the boys shouted.
"An ugly fight with lives lost." Carlisle answered.

"Alice were they passing around Willow's scent?" I asked scared of the answer.
"No, Anna." Alice assured, a sigh of relief past through my lips as the knot disappeared from my chest. "But Anna, Jackson and this Riley seemed to be leading the others." Alice said hesitantly, which just made the tension rise within the room.
"We'll help." Jake said simply after sharing a look with the others.
"Jacob, have you and the others thought about this?" Esme asked kindly.
"Anna's our friend, we've all grown up with her so we'll help." Quil insisted.
"Jacob, do you believe Sam would agree to an understanding with the rest of us?" Carlisle asked.

"He will." Embry agreed. "Anna is a little sister to him."
"Jasper?" Carlisle asked as everyone turned to look at us.
"They'll give us the numbers." Jasper said after a moment. "Newborns, won't even know they exists. That'll give us an edge. But, Bella could have told the others about them." Jasper added.
"If she did. What do we do?" Rosalie asked.
"The pack will have to take them by surprise. Come in just after it starts." Jasper said strategically.
"We'll need to coordinate. We'll all need some training. Fighting newborns enquires knowledge that Jasper has. You're welcome to join us." Carlisle said to Leah and the others.

"I can't change your mind. Can I?" I asked looking at Leah, Jake, Embry and Quil.
"No!" They said together. Sighing I nodded my head accepting that all my friends and family are fighting.
"Anna don't worry it's all going to be fine." Jacob assured. "Name the time and place." Jake said to Carlisle.
"Tomorrow in the clearing in the middle of our lands, ten o clock." Jasper ordered. With that everyone left the room and ended the party as no one was really in a party mood anymore, but Jasper and I stayed in Carlisle's office.

"Don't worry darlin' we'll protect you and Willow. I've never broken a promise to you before and I don't intend to start now." Jasper said pulling me as close as possible and kissing my head.
"It's not me I'm worried about." I muttered into his chest.
"I know." Jasper said kissing my head and pulling me closer if that were possible. Neither one of us making to move out of each other's arms anytime soon.