~Willow's POV~

The plan was made. Knowing I was being tracked by my friends, I decided to give Alice and Jasper a hand, so the three of us took Bella south.

I sat in the back so Jasper could sit up front with Alice. Using my magic, I tried to distribute my scent and aura all over the car so he could block out Bella's nasty scent.

The drive was lovely. The scenery was even more lovely. I asked Jasper to take some pics so I could send them to Carlisle. Since he had a steadier hand due to the fast driving. Bella kept trying to talk to me, but Alice told her to leave me alone or she'd get booted from the car. Without it even stopping.

I had to hold back my laugh. As the sun sets on another day across country, I faked falling asleep. Whenever I was under duress, back in my old Avenger days, I could barely sleep without immediately being alert. I guess my body and my mind was afraid of getting hurt again. No one besides my Avenger friends, and Loki, know. I don't exactly know how to tell people. Plus, they'd just try to force me to sleep, which would only make me sleep horribly.

After 3 days of travel, we finally arrive at a hotel. Once Jasper and Alice got us our rooms, I was flashed to a room as I really needed a bathroom. Stepping into the bathroom, I took a quick shower then did my business. As I was using a towel to hand dry my hair, I saw my reflection warbling. Scarlet wants to talk.

"So, you know what Bella has done? By the way you haven't slept a wink since you left Forks." Scarlett asks, my reflection moving all on its own.

"Unfortunately, yes. I was this close letting you out, but decided against it." I answered.

"Darn. I thought I'd finally get to have some fun with her." She pouts which made me chuckle at her dark thoughts.

"I know. But you never know. One day you just might." I said, which made a smirk form on her face.

"It's late. Get some rest. The Cullen's and I will watch over you." Scarlet replies.

"If I fall asleep, what stops you from coming into control and hurting someone?" I ask.

"Would you believe me if I gave you my word?" Scarlet answers with a question.

"Not really. You don't really have the best track record according to Trinity." I state.

"Okay, okay. I won't come out. Just tell the cowboy to watch over you while you sleep so you'll know if I do come out or not." She replied.

Nodding my head, I walked out to see Jasper sitting on the couch.

"Are you okay?" Jasper asks.

"Why wouldn't I be okay?" I answer, with a question, trying not to laugh.

"Sorry. I meant, well, I tried not to listen on your conversation with Scarlet, but after everything these past few days. Are you okay?" Jasper says.

"I'm not scared. That's for sure. I just...I've faced worse than a nomad who is hunting down a not-so-innocent human like a fucking wild animal. That, is something I never thought I'd say." I paused, Jasper was holding back his laughter. "But, I can't help but worry. Who knows what this tracker-bastard is capable of. Could he have a second hidden gift that we don't know about?"

"That's impossible. It's very rare for a Cold One to have more than one gift. If there even was someone like that, they'd be classified as a 'copy cat'. A copy cat can duplication or transfer the gift to themself and it becomes theirs." Jasper explains.

"Wow." I reply before letting out a yawn.

"Go get some sleep on the bed. I'll watch over you then tell Carlisle how you're doing. He'll call in the morning." Jasper says.

"Where's Alice?" I ask.

"In the joining room making sure Bella stays put." Jasper answers.

Another yawn comes out, "Okay then, good night."

Walking over to the bed, I climbed in and found it was really comfy and soft. I fell asleep in no time at all.

~time skip~

Morning came faster than I wanted too. My message was received but no response. I held back my worry, knowing that I was still being tracked and no one knew.

I got dressed and found Jasper still on the couch with a platter of fruit waiting for me.

"Did he call?" I ask nervous.

"Not yet. But he will." He answers as he holds out a cup of caffeine for me.

I graciously took it and downed it, waking myself up.

"How'd you sleep?" He asks.

"Like a soft rock." I answer. "Nothing happened? Right."

"You stayed in bed all night. Bella did try to sneak into the room but Alice playfully caught her, she tried to act innocent but we didn't buy it. She went back to bed." He says.

"That girl doesn't give up." I mutter as I began to nibble on the fruit.

When I finished, we adjourned to the other room to find Bella pacing like a crazy person as Alice rubbed her temples. I put my fingers in my mouth and whistled like a sergeant. Bella jumped and turned my way.

"For the love of God, will you stop! You may not care, but I care that Alice needs some peace from your obnoxious behavior. Not sit on the damn ottoman and shut up!" I shouted.

She hesitantly but thankfully sat down. I walked over to Alice and side hugged her as we turned on the tv for background noise.

"Now, would you care to share why you are being as annoying as a child?" I ask.

"They should have called by now." Bella muttered, but I heard her.

"Renee could never teach you patience." I said, knowing she could hear.

"Don't talk about my mom!" She shouted before standing up.

She didn't take a step towards me as the phone rang. She snatched it off the table and rushed to the bathroom. I shook my head at her, really wishing she'd be the adult, but it looks like I was wrong. She was quiet, which I was grateful for. Alice looked like she went to hell and back.

It wasn't long till she came back, giggly and smug at the same time. My phone soon rang, when I reached for it, so did Bella. Picking it up before her, I glared at her before going to the bedroom. I had to lock the door as she banged on it. Hearing her being dragged away, I smile seeing Carlisle's ID.

"Hi. How's it going?" I ask, connecting the call.

"I am alright, love. But we have bad news." Carlisle says.

"Why am I afraid to ask?" I ask.

"James got away. Victoria is gone. James figured out Edward's trick and is on his way to you." Carlisle says.

"What?!" I whimper.

"When James figured it out, he changed course. Edward, Emmett and I are coming to you guys. Edward is going to take Bella while you are coming with the rest of us. You'll stay in the shadows with Rosalie as the rest of us track James." Carlisle says.

"Wait, I thought Rosalie was going to stay in Forks?" I ask.

"We have an old mutual friend, someone you trust watching over Forks and everyone in it. It's okay." Carlisle answers.

"I do trust you, Carlisle. I just don't want Charlie to get killed over us." I said.

"We already knew this when Alice had her vision of you. We have a plan for your life if you ever want to change anything. Going to college, traveling, we are prepared for it." Carlisle replies.

"Really? You did all that for me?" I ask.

"Of course, my love. I wanted you to be comfortable with us, with me, and with who we are. Besides, I already have a surprise for you when we win this fight." Carlisle answers.

"If we win." I mutter.

"When we win, Willow. I won't let you get hurt." Carlisle says.

I blush as there is a knock at the door.

"I have to go." I reply.

"Okay. Be there soon, stay with the kids." Carlisle says.

"Will do. I love you." I reply then quickly disconnect the call so I didn't let Bella overhear.

I rushed out to see Alice and Jasper flashing back and forth with their bags.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"James changed course, my vision changed as well." Alice answers.

"What changed?" I ask.

"I couldn't see him directly, but I vaguely saw James and another woman in Bella's childhood ballet studio here in Phoenix." She answers.

"That is literally just a few blocks from here. We have to go, now." I said, alert.

"We know. Jasper and I will check out, you and Bella just make sure you get everything then meet us downstairs." Alice replies.

Hugging her quickly, I rushed to my room and gather everything. I ran back and forth from the closet to the bathroom to make absolute sure I didn't miss anything. Moving my bag to the other room, only to find Bella crying.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"James called me. He has my mom. If I don't go to the ballet studio... h-he'll kill h-her." Bella sobbed.

"Bella, don't cry. I'm sure it's a trick." I said trying to calm her down.

"How do you know? I have to save her." Bella replies.

"Bella, we can't just leave. What about Alice and Jasper?" I ask.

"He said to come alone...or my mom dies." Bella answers.

I paced back and forth as I come up with a plan. How do we sneak passed Alice and Jasper, while saving Renee and coming out alive? This could all be a trap, but Bella won't believe it since she's not focused at the moment. I sigh, knowing I had only one option.

"Come on, we have to move quickly." I said.

"What do you mean?" Bella asks.

"We have one chance to sneak pass Alice and Jasper and get to Renee before it's too late. Now, you check the hallway and see if anyone's there while I grab something." I answer.

Once she went out of the door, I pulled out my phone.

|message board|
Spirit Swan: don't stop bella or I from leaving. James + Renee @ ballet studio = trouble. Act like you won't see us, but tail us once we leave.
|end of message|

Once I sent that, I grabbed my self defense keychain with Charlie's pepper spray I put in it.

Sliding it into my pocket, I joined Bella outside as we used the stairs to avoid cameras. But in fact, I smiled knowing that this tight space would collect our scent so the family could track us.
Ushering Bella outside, casually of course, I glanced and found Alice facing the service desk as Jasper caught my eye. I held up my hand, signaling him to stay back. Walking calmly outside, I signaled a cab. Before I knew it, Bella and I were on our way to a trap.

"I was hoping Bella wouldn't be this unresponsive, but she's in shock. Her mom may or may not be baiting us into a trap. She may not my be mom, but she is one of the women I consider a mom figure growing up. If I hadn't had my Avengers training, I'd be the same head space as her. Bella, you're a fucking idiot. Lord, if you can hear my prayers, please, please, help Carlisle get to me in time." I thought to myself.

The cab pulls over, letting Bella and I out. Paying the driver, since I was the only one with a wallet, I watch as Bella made a run for it to the door.

"Bella, please, listen to me." I tried to talk to her, but she just pushed me away and burst inside.

I groan as I was surrounded by mirrors as Bella ran over to a closet. She opened it to find a tv playing. I crossed my arms glaring, knowing I was right. This was a trap. But before I could comment, something was placed on my mouth, then I blacked out.

~Carlisle's POV~

When we all got Willow's text, I was running as fast as I could following her scent. It was getting stronger. Entering the ballet studio, I brought Edward back as he calmed down from his attack on James.

Smelling Bella's blood, I rushed over to see her hemorrhaging. As I got started on treating her, I hear Rosalie cry. Turning my head, I see her holding Willow in her arms.

"Rosalie, what's wrong?" Alice asks.

"I can't find her pulse." Rosalie answers, making me freeze. "SHE'S DEAD!" Alice pushed me over as she took over Bella.

I kneeled next to Rosalie and saw Willow's state. Her skin was a bit pale, her lip busted, her arm severely bruised. But what shocked me, was that her neck was bruised as well.

"What did that bastard do?" Rosalie sobbed.

"I broke the bitches neck." We all turned to see James fighting Emmett and Jasper's hold. "Just like the other human wanted."

"What are you saying?" Rosalie shouted, upset.

"That girl... she was glad that I called. But instead of baiting her with her mother, she wanted to make a deal with me. Wanted me to kill the red head then turn herself, to get all of your attention. To keep you for herself." James laughed.

My mate was dead. Because of him. Rosalie let me hold her as she and Alice gather the floor boards. Before we could tear James limb from limb, I felt Willow's body disappear from my arms.

Panicked, I found James being lifted up out of the boys hold as Willow was behind him with her arms raised. She was alive!

"I never got to tell you, James." Willow said, but her voice was darker. "No one messes with me or my family."

Waving her arms, she slammed him into the ceiling then onto the floor. He cried out as the floor broke underneath him. Willow smirks at his pain as her red mist encircled her body in a cocoon. As it disappeared, she was changed into a new attire. And boy was she hot.
Before

After

"And another thing you've done..." She paused, letting her eyes glow. "You pissed me off."

Just as she said that, something burst in through the ceiling, then landed right by Willow. Standing up, it was a weird suit of armor.

"Bought time you showed up." Willow said.

"You kept moving, had a hard time keeping up with you. Now, who's this asshole?" The suit replied, the voice was digitized.

"The one who threatened Willow's family. Wanna help me teach him a lesson?" Willow asks.

"I thought you'd never ask." The suit answered, slamming a fist into its other hand.

Willow used her powers to levitate James, so the person in the suit could blast James into the wall like he did with Edward.

"Quick, you start the fire, we'll take him apart." Willow instructed.

"Are—are you sure?" Rosalie stammered.

"Hurry!" Willow shouted as she created a barrier around her as James tried to tackle her, but got knocked back.

Going back to Bella, Edward began to suck on her wound to get rid of the venom. As I tied off her leg, Alice and Rosalie made the fire as the boys gather the broke wood pieces.

Glancing at Willow, I couldn't stop watching her. She was so strong and brave, like she's been in battle before. She did tell us about her adventures with the Avengers, but never did tell us in detail about anything. With her magic, she forced James to kneel as the suit pulled his limbs off one by one, before snapping his head off. The pieces floated and were dropped into the fire.

"Thanks for coming." Willow says.

"No need to thank me. I'll see you later." The suit replied before blasting off through the hole in the ceiling.

Once Bella was stabilized, I cautiously walked over to see Willow turning her head to see me.

"Willow, are you okay?" I ask.

Slowly nodding her head, I noticed her breathing was slower. She was tired. Her body goes limp, I caught her just as she passed out. Her costume dematerialized as her other clothes came back.

"Carlisle, we should get them to the hospital." Rosalie said in Emmett's arms.

Nodding my head, I lifted Willow up bridal style as we quickly flashed away from the studio and towards the hospital. I just wish Willow would be alright, but I couldn't help but wonder. How the hell is she alive?

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