Red Star (After Breaking Dawn...)

Chapter 24

Hello my neglected readers!

I'm sorry I haven't uploaded in so long! I have been distracted by a wave of addicting anime, aka. InuYasha and Vampire Knight. But I've pulled myself together long enough to type out a quick chapter! There'll only be around two to three chapters more before this is sadly over...

I also would like to ask if you would please read my story, Paranormal Fate. A Jalice fanfic but it has a large plot consisting of other characters. Please comment/vote on it! Thanks!

Here you are, Chapter 24!

Disclaimer: I do not own The Twilight Saga.

Chapter Twenty-four: Greetings.

Jasper's POV 

It was nearly Saturday, only a couple more hours before the clock officially ticked into a new day.

Alice had notified the family about her guest and we had all sworn to be on our best human-like behavior. That meant no fast movements, no mind reading conversations (Edward), no wrestling (Emmett), no being rude (Rosalie), no PDA (Rosalie, Emmett, Bella, Edward, Jamie, Raphael), no wolf transforming (Jacob), keep emotions in check (me), no accidental skin on skin contact, and be friendly.

Our family was sure in for a stressful day.

First, Raphael had to endure the smell as did the rest of us. Secondly, I had to welcome a human I guiltily despised into our home. And lastly, I had to deal with the newest couple while they were together.

I huffed rather obnoxiously as I rose from my chair in our living room and headed outside to find Emmett in order to stalk up on animal blood. All of us were to be full and controlled.

Raphael was clearly nervous about the human and I didn't need to have my gift to know that. He seemed to be on edge and fidgety as humans usually were when stressed or giddy. So I decided to find him before I went hunting with my bear of a brother.

"Raphael?" I called softly, knowing he'd hear perfectly clear.

"Yeah?" he replied curiously, his tall form appearing in the back doorway.

"I know that you're nervous 'bout tomorrow."

I heard him sigh from behind me but kept my eyes on the soft pale light colouring the heavy clouds above the tips of the trees on the distant horizon. The forest animals were just starting to waken.

"You don't need to be nervous 'bout it. It's nothin' to worry 'bout. Just be on guard, I'll help you," I promised, glancing at him from the corner of my eye.

He smiled softly and nodded. "Thanks Jazz. I appreciate it."

"What are brothers for?"

Raphael's smile stretched into a wide grin which was contagious.

"So, since we're out here havin' serious talks, from man to man. How are you doin' Jazz?"

I sighed as my brother's carefree aura turned serious and concerned. "I'm dealin' with it but it's not easy. Just one day at a time. If you sense that I'm 'bout to fly off the handle tomorrow, please paralyze my leg or somethin' 'cause I don't want to hurt Alice anymore than I already have."

"Of course," Raphael murmured in agreement.

I nodded and exhaled, hearing Emmett coming our way. "Would you like to join Em and I on an early hunt?"

"Sure."

"Oh so Ralphy boy is joining us eh? Well then c'mon!" Emmett called as he raced across the lawn, strategically jumping over the river and disappearing into the trees, Raphael hot on his heels.