AU-NM-With Edward gone & the wolves thwarting her every turn, Victoria created her newborn army earlier, rather then later in the saga. After the threat and its creator were expunged, the Guard were mandated to pay the Olympic Coven a little visit and were shocked by their absence, but quickly discovered the Cullens' very human secret. Older Alec/Jane

*~Alec/Bella~*

Lemons & Language (for Zorradesombra)

Post NM: It's Christmas Eve and Peter is off to the Cullens' to spend the holidays. Stopping off in Georgia, our favorite soldier runs into his mate while hunting. Sadly, she isn't all that pleased to make his acquaintance. Will Bella accompany Peter to Christmas once she learns of his family's identity? (1st and sixth chapters mentions self harm. Non-graphic)

*~Peter/Bella~*

"We must be willing to pay a price for freedom."

-H. L. Mencken

Set during/after Ch. 12 Eclipse. Newborns are terrorizing Seattle. The vampires of the Olympic Peninsula are worried that the Volturi will become involved, so they call their closest friends and allies. But when the Denali clan shun Carlisle's request due to Laurent's death, an old friend unexpectedly answers his plea. Will his presence shake up their rock solid foundation?

*~Bella & Garrett~*

"Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences."

— J.K. Rowling

In the process of returning to Forks, Washington, Edward came across a car whose passenger held a familiar, silent mind. Curious by the phenomenon, he followed them and inadvertently witnessed a horrific accident. Compelled by curiosity, Edward found himself immersed in the blood that he'd so desperately tried to shield himself from four years earlier. Overwhelmed by his vampire nature, he allowed the beast within free rein and savored the alluring liquid.

Consumed by the shame of drinking her blood, Edward brought the girl home to his father and hoped Carlisle would save her life, knowing deep in his heart that she was beyond modern medicine. After much deliberation, Edward accepted the inevitable and changed her himself, nearly killing her in the process. With the treaty in shambles and forgiveness hanging in the balance, could Edward forgive himself for imposing such a fate upon a dying girl? Could Bella forgive a vampire who whisked her away from her family and her friends?

~Edward and Bella~