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Alice and Colton had left, and Sam delivered a note informing the family of a simple message; Gather as many witnesses as you can before the snow sticks to the ground. That's when they'll come. Anna knew that the others were feeling uneasy about Alice and Colton leaving but the blonde knew what they were doing, she trusted that they would find what they were looking for. Bella and Edward headed to the Denali coven while Anna and Jasper headed to a contact that Grandma Rose had given them. The blonde was sitting in the passenger seat of Jasper's new Camaro, she was watching the trees go by, her mind trailing back to the vision she saw.

"It's gonna be okay," Jasper told his mate after taking notice of the anxiety coming off of her in waves. "I've seen two outcomes, Jas," Anna admitted to him, Jasper furrowed his brows hearing that. "How?" Jasper asked her. The one thing they knew perfectly about Anna's seer ability was the vision was always set in stone, the final outcome of the decisions at play. "I think the outcome is dependent on my choice," Anna answered him, she turned to look at Jasper with a small frown. "I hold the fate of what happens next," Anna added before looking back out the window, she wouldn't tell him what she saw, he knew that; but he was scared, scared for the decision his mate may make.

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Jasper and Anna arrived in Kansas a few days later, they were both unsteady due to the situation and Anna's secretive fate. Jasper checked the two in at a hotel while Anna made a call to Esme who had headed to London alongside Carlisle in search of an old friend as another witness. Anna couldn't see what their friends choice would be, which only made her feel more uneasy than before. When the couple headed to their room, Anna fell back on the bed and closed her eyes before running her fingers through her hair. Jasper leaned against the wall watching his mate as she tried to see more futures in hopes of getting a better answer, however, nothing seemed to flash before her eyes.

"I know you, Anna. I know you want to take the sacrificial route to save everyone but I trust in Edward's plan," Jasper said as Anna opened her eyes, she stared up at the ceiling knowing that Jasper would refuse her plan. "What if it's the better way? Everyone else lives," Anna replied to him as she sat up and looked at Jasper. "Everyone except you, right?" Jasper asked her, Anna looked down at that, she couldn't look Jasper in the eyes. "I am not losing you, Annabeth. So don't even think about it," Jasper said sternly but fear was clear in his eyes, he knew the risks but at the end of the day, he wouldn't lose his mate in this fight; he would grab her and run if he had to.

Anna stayed quiet before she walked over to her suitcase and grabbed out the paper that held the address she needed, Anna looked up at Jasper and sighed. "I'm gonna have a shower, then we'll head to Gram's contact," Anna told him before walking into the bathroom with her bag, Jasper looked down with a frown; the two experiencing their first fight and honestly, he didn't like it. But Jasper had a right to be so protective and possessive over Anna, he waited so long for his mate, and with their Bound Marks, their bond was stronger; he would prioritize her over everyone else, Hell, he'd go insane without her and lose control.

Anna knew it was stupid for her to be more focused on the sacrificial side of her visions, she had seen two outcomes and for some reason, she doubted the other plan more than anything. She wouldn't watch her family die if she had the power to stop it, She knew Jasper wouldn't let her die but it was something he'd had to accept if that was the only way to save everyone. Her grandmother once told her that just because she had the power to do something, doesn't mean she has to do it; but right now, with her family's lives on the line, Anna is willing to accept that her choices are the main component to their survival.

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Anna and Jasper approached the door and knocked, the blonde looked around the quaint neighbourhood as the door opened to reveal a face that Anna hadn't seen in years. "Declan?!" Anna gasped as the man smiled and pulled her into a hug, Jasper watching cautiously. "Annabeth Swan, you look stunning," Declan complimented before turning his head to Jasper, looking him up and down before smirking. "And just who is this delicious man?" Declan asked as he pulled away from Anna who rolled her eyes playfully. "Declan, meet my fiancee, Jasper Hale. Jasper, this is Declan. We grew up together," Anna introduced with a happy glint in her eyes.

"Fiancee? You're engaged and I only learn about it now?" Declan questioned with a faux upset expression that faded to a grin. "Yeah, And Bella's married," Anna told him causing Declan's eyes to widen. "Holy─How?" Declan asked before moving aside to let the couple walk into his home. "She fell in love with someone who saw past her awkward nature," Anna said before remembering that this was her grandmothers contact. "She fell in love with a vampire," Anna added recieving an understanding nod back. "Now that makes sense. Vampires like the shy, awkward ones better," Declan teased before looking up at Jasper, "Except him. He chose you, huh?"

Anna huffed a laugh as she sat down on the couch, Jasper taking the spot next to her as Declan sat down across from them. "So, if you know about the Supernatural, what are you?" Anna asked Declan who grinned as he leaned back comfortably, his arms on the back of the couch. "I am a warlock," Declan answered her, his eyes changing from their normal blue to green cat-like eyes. "Huh, well, I wasn't expecting that," Anna replied as she leaned back in her seat. "Well, your grandmother had me looking after you as you grew up to make sure your power ─ should it show ─ wouldn't be found by those who use it for themselves," Declan explained to her as he conjured mugs.

"Anyway, I'd assume that you are here looking for a witness to that niece of yours," Declan asked with a teasing smirk. "You knew we were coming," Anna stated matter-of-factly. "From the moment you drove into town," Declan teased with a wink. "And? Will you?" Anna inquired as she sipped the mug, raising a brow at Declan as she relished the familiar taste of animal blood. "It's the blood of a cougar," Declan said, Jasper looking at the mug in front of him before reaching for it; they hadn't fed in a while so it wouldn't hurt to have some. "And as for your question, I will happily stand with you," Declan said recieving a smile from Anna before he continued, "However, I suggest you drop that plan of blasting power to kill the Volturi."

Anna cleared her throat at that while Jasper looked from Declan to Anna, the blonde glared at Declan but the warlock was unbothered by her expression. "I have a vested interest in a certain member of the Volturi," Declan said but anyone could see the love and adoration within his eyes. "Who?" Anna asked as she tried to work out who he could love. "Demetri," Declan answered her, he smiled as he looked off into the distance with a dazed expression. "Demetri Volturi is my mate and I'd prefer to have a life with him rather than my childhood friend obliterating him to atoms," Declan expressed but by his tone, he was warning her that he'd stop her if she tried to kill his mate.

With another witness ready to stand with them, Anna and Jasper headed back to the hotel for the night. Jasper watched as Anna sat down on the bed and ran her fingers through her hair, she was clearly stressed out of her mind about the whole situation but he was eased knowing that Anna wouldn't go the sacrificial route to stop the Volturi; she wouldn't take Declan's mate from him. "It's gonna work out, Darling. Trust Alice and Colton," Jasper assured her as he walked over, he knelt down in front of her as she sat up. "And when it does, we'll all be happy and free," Jasper added as he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to the edge of the bed. "I love you, Anna," Jasper whispered looking up at Anna. "I love you, Jasper," Anna whispered back before they kissed.

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Rosemary Speaks

This chapter was shit. I know.
It's more of a short filler and a new OC;
Declan Vermont played by Dane Dehaan

Thoughts on this chapter?

Also... it might be a while till I release the next chapter as I've been motivated to work on my Thorin Oakenshield book "Enchanted" and want to work on it while the spark is alive.

Plus, I'm gonna try and write the final chapters of this book and release them in one go. But I won't promise that. Anyway, feel free to check out my other books in the meantime!

See you in the next chapter!