CH20: FLEEING

So sorry that this chapter took so long to be posted. I've been really caught up with school and such. Things should be back to normal now, which means updates every 2-3 days. I know I've never really asked before, but now I am. If you read this story and you like it, please comment every once and while :) I have no idea if I'm doing a good job or anything, you know? Now you don't have to write a whole lot, just a "good job, keep writing!" would be ample enough. Also if you guys have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to speak out. With that, here's chapter 20. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THOSE STRUGGLING IN JAPAN. ALL WHO SUFFERED THIS DEVESTATION ARE IN MY PRAYERS.



Alice's POV
We watched Edward's Volvo speed away by the window. When the car was out of sight, everyone left to do their own thing. With Jasper's hand in mine, I led him upstairs to our bedroom.
"Jazz, I think it's time..." I said crawling to the center of our enormous king-sized bed.
"And by time, I'm guessing you don't mean sex, right?" he replied with a sly grin.
"Honey, we can do that later, when the twins are sleeping," I answered back cunningly.
"I have a feeling we're going to find Ivee soon and that means we have to tell everyone. And now that Bella's secret is out, it's only fair that we share ours."
He stared gingerly at me with his amber eyes. I can tell he was deciding. I waited patiently, well as patiently as I could, and as clear as he would've answered aloud I had a vision; Esme and Rosalie buried themselves in designing Ivee's bedroom. As for Edward, I saw him getting upset at the fact I didn't tell him that the Volturi were involved. I'd deal with him later.
"C'mon, c'mon let's go and tell everyone!" I said, tugging on Jasper's shirt. He chuckled and kissed my nose.
"You're so cute," he replied, his lips meeting mine.
"Oh, I know," I answered back.
We were back downstairs in a heartbeat and in that same time I called for everyone to meet in the living room once again. I was already jumping up and down from my excitement.
"What's up, chipmunk?" Emmett asked with Emmie and Rommel on each of his shoulders. I always loathed that nickname he gave me, but nothing could possibly shatter my happiness at the moment.
"Jazz and I have an announcement to make," I started.
I looked to my husband before I continued.
"We're going to adopt!" I exclaimed.
Esme's arms were around me within a blink.
"Oh, Alice! And to think I was going to have 4 grandchildren, but now there'll be 5! I'm so overjoyed." If she were able to cry tears of joy, the house would've been flooded by now. Rosalie was next to claim me while I heard Emmett congratulate Jasper with an "it's about time, bro."
"Alice, was this what you were hiding? You should've told us sooner. Everyone is obviously happy for you and Jazz," she said.
"Yeah, Aunt Alice. Keeping our future cousin a secret is mean," Emmie said with a frown.
"Well the cat's outta the bag now so we can celebrate," Rommel replied with a hug. Oh, how this little boy was growing up exactly to be like his father. Jasper was quick to do the explaining.
"We could've told you all the good news sooner but with this adoption, it's going to be a little challenging."
"Heck yeah, you know how I like a challenge," Emmett answered smugly.
Before his comments got out of hand, I continued.
"About a month ago, I was searching for my and Jasper's future. Seeing Rosalie and Bella so happy with their children made me really want to adopt. It was then that I saw a glimpse of a girl, younger than Rommel and Emmie, crying in the woods somewhere, like she was abandoned. After that I started getting more flashes about her. I saw that she's miserable with her good-for-nothing father. What's worse is that the Volturi are involved."
Rosalie's grip on her twins tightened.
"When we went hunting last night, Alice saw that Aro wants her for her gift. He plans to use it against us," Jasper added.
"Then, what're we waiting for? Let's go and get your daughter," Emmett said rolling his long sleeves up.
"Em, it's not that easy," I replied, allowing myself to be pained a little.
"I haven't seen the decision being made yet. Her father plans to send her to Italy soon. When he decides, I'll find her."
"Alice," Esme said with her motherly tone, "don't be ridiculous. We'll help you find her," she reassured. Rosalie and the rest nodded in agreement.
I smiled in return. I'm glad my family was so supportive.
"My best guess is that Ivee's in Alaska. One of the places I saw her in looked like Anchorage," I mentioned.
"Well in that case, we should give the Denali's a call. I'm sure they'll be glad to help and look out," Rosalie suggested. Emmie lit up at the mention of my daughter's name.
"That name is adorable! I can't wait to meet her, Auntie Alice," she said, her arms wrapping around my waist.
"Me, too, kiddo. Me, too," I sighed, stroking her long blonde hair.

Hours past before we heard the car crunching the gravel on the way to our driveway. I was too engrossed in my thoughts when I saw Bella make the decision to name her son Edward Masen, Eddie for short. After that I replayed and replayed the image of my Ivee. I wanted her beside Jasper and I, safe from Aro's reach. She doesn't belong it Italy; she belongs with us. I distraced myself by thinking of her skin, milky white and her hair a curly fiery red. She also had the sweetest blue hazel eyes...
"Alice," Edward called bursting through the door. I was prepared for his mindless rampage, already waiting on the couch with Jasper's head resting on my lap. Carlisle came in a few moments after, carrying Nessie who was mumbling sleepily.
"Who's Ivee?" he asked with narrowed eyes.
"Who's Eddie?" I asked back, equally callous.
Bella was beside him now and she patted my brother's cheek. Like always, he calmed down with just her mere touch. She must've dropped her shield to explain about Eddie.
"Really? Edward Masen?" he asked her, his whole face full of wonder. She nodded and then turned to me.
"I'm guessing your secret's out now, too?"
I chuckled lightly, "mmhmm."
"Alice," Edward sighed, "I wish you would've told me about you guys wanting to adopt."
"Edward, you have to understand that I was thinking about the safety of Ivee and our family. At that time of my vision, I just knew that the Volturi were involved but not exactly their reason of involvement."
He nodded and sat next to me with Bella following him.
"I'm sorry if I was so hostile earlier. I've had a long day and now a new one is starting," he said shaking his head at the dull light peeking through the living room curtains. "I'm happy for you the both of you, honestly. You'll finally know the feeling of utmost joy and love of having your little miracle." As he said this, he began to rub Bella's growing stomach. Jasper and I smiled.
"Has the decision been made yet? When are you going to get her?" Bella asked.
"No, but I know it's going to be soon. Aro wants her gift. He thinks it will be useful against us in the future." Edward's lips pulled back slightly at my vision I replayed for him.
"Aro just won't stop," he said.
"Exactly! Which is why I need to find her!" I was practically yelling from worry. Just then my line of sight blurred and I was no longer staring at my brother.
Ivee was crying again but instead of crying in the middle of somewhere, she was fleeing. She was fleeing to find us.
I was snapped back to reality. Jasper was still shaking me, begging to tell him what I saw. Thankfully Edward was already way ahead of me.
"Ivee's coming here. We have to go now if we have any chances of finding her before she gets lost or if anyone snatches her," he said.
Esme, Rosalie, Emmett and Carlisle gathered at the living room, hearing his declaration.
"I'm coming with you," Bella said getting up. Edward shook his head, his eyes hard, liquid amber.
"Bella, please stay here with Esme and the children," Edward implored.
"You'll need my shield to protect all of you," she argued. We were quiet, awaiting Edward's response, but I already knew his reluctant decision. Before we left, we called for Jake to help with watching over the children. With Jake, it was only expected for Seth to be included in our future protection details.
We also gave the Denali's a call. Being that Ivee was still considerably young, she can't go that far off and would still be in Alaska's vicinity. Carlisle was quick to get us last minute tickets to Juneau. From there, we would meet up with Kate and Garrett and head for the forest to find my daughter.
Emmett and Rosalie kissed Rommel and Emmie while they were still fast asleep as did Edward and Bella to Nessie. Esme held my face with her hands.
"Be safe. Make sure all of you come back in one piece," she breathed, stroking Jasper's cheek as well.
"We will," he said, his tone riddled with determination.
If only I was as brave as my husband. I couldn't hide the terror underneath my features.
"Alice," he said, pulling me into him. "We will find her..."
"I really hope we do," I said onto his shoulder.
With all the goodbyes done and Jacob and Seth arriving, we left for the airport to Juneau to rescue our daughter.