Life Isn't So Simple With Her

'I Love You'

They rush Jasper but 'Bam! Bam! Bam!' Three of them go down, tackled by Esme, Rosalie, Carlisle, Emmett, Diana and Alice.

Out of nowhere lunges Sam, flanked by two wolves. They tear a newborn to pieces and four other wolves dive into the fray. Emmett sprints full-bore into the fight, relishing the battle. The wolves work as a pack, coordinated, deadly. Jasper controls the field, strategy and speed vs strength.

Rosalie fights with icy calm. Diana with dance like moves. Alice with precognition. Esme and Carlisle fight side by side. The newborns are brutal and strong as hell. The vampires and wolves are taking some vicious hits. Jacob charges into the clearing, tackling a newborn, going for it's neck.

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Edward reads Seth's mind, translating for Harley and Bella. "Jacob just got there. He's good." He continues to provide commentary for them. "Jasper – back off – you can't be everywhere at – watch out!"

Harley looks at Edward worriedly." Are they okay? Is Cowboy alright?" Before he can answer, Edward stops, blinks, briefly disoriented as his mind is cut-off from the battlefield. He looks around, finds Seth frozen as well. They share a tense look.

"Someone's hurt?" Bella asks, voice quiet.

"Seth, go." Seth bolts away from the campsite, fast. Harley looks to Edward alarmed.

"What's going on!" Edward doesn't answer, instead whips Harley and Bella behind him against a cliff wall and takes a defensive stance in front of them.

"She's close. I can hear her thoughts. She knew we weren't there, but she caught my scent. She knew you'd be with me."

Bella gulps, fear overcoming her mind. "She found us."

"She's not alone." Which is when Riley steps out of the woods. Bella immediately recognizes him, is taken aback. Harley pulls up her bat, ready to take a swing at him if he comes closer.  Riley watches Edward's every move. As they both carefully position themselves.

"Riley... Listen to me. Victoria's just using you, to distract me. But she knows I'll kill you." Riley hesitates. Surprised to be addressed.

"In fact, she'll be glad she doesn't have to deal with you anymore." Harley wants to say something, but keeps her mouth closed. Victoria emerges from the woods, forming a triangle with Riley. Harley, Bella and Edward at the apex.

"Don't listen, Riley. I told you about their mind tricks."

"I can read her mind, so I know what she thinks of you."

"He's lying."

"She only created you and this army to avenge her true mate, James. It's the only thing she cares about. Not you." Riley's beginning to hesitate. He glances at Victoria.

"There's only you. You know that." Riley focuses back on Edward, positioning himself to attack. Victoria's eyes burrow into Bella's with bloodlust, revenge.

"Think about it. You're from Forks, you know the area. That's the only reason she chose you. She doesn't love you." Riley falters ever so slightly, doubt seeping into his mind. But Victoria's face is convincingly emotional.