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Song I listened to for this chapter and inspired this story was “Cowboys and Angels” by Dustin Lynch

(Isabella becomes a fallen angel by saving a vampire from “slipping” and exposing the vampire race. She’s been cast out of Heaven and her once white wings are now black. She now has nowhere to go, but she finds herself with an agonizing pull. Following the pull she meets a blonde Cowboy who happens to be the brother to the vampire she saved. Can he help her find her cowboy and will her cowboy accept his Angel?)

(JPOV)

I was running through the forest hunting as was usual since I came to live with this coven. Alice lead us here under the pretense that I was her mate. She had already seen that I wouldn’t follow her unless she told me I was her mate. I couldn’t really hold it against her. This life is much better than what I had previously been living, but I did miss my brother. I hadn’t seen Peter in a while and I’ve missed him. Normally I wouldn’t let anyone keep me from my family which included Peter and his sister Charlotte, but the Cullen’s didn’t like them all too well because of their diet. They tolerated their visits and seemed friendly enough, but I think everyone could see through the façade.

As my thoughts drifted to my brother I took a deep breath to sigh, but caught the scent of fresh human blood. I couldn’t stop myself from being overcome by my bloodlust. About 5 miles out there was a school group on a camping field trip. There was about 30 of them. I’d have to track down the survivors so I didn’t expose myself, but I could do it. It wasn’t like I hadn’t done it before.

Just as I reached the outskirts of their campsite I saw the most beautiful woman I’d ever seen. She glowed in the morning light. She had the prettiest blue eyes I’d ever seen with long brown hair with red/blonde highlights in it. I noticed something come out of her back and spread out. It was wings! She was an Angel, literally. The wings were the most beautiful white that I had ever seen.

“Jasper, you can’t do this. If you attack this camp you’ll expose yourself, your family and then you’ll be put to death. Please don’t do this. You’re better than this.” The Angel begged and it looked like she had tears in her eyes. They were a silver color and shimmered in the light.

“How do did you know what I was going to do?” I asked her. I needed to know more information on this Angel and how she was able to pull me out of my bloodlust.

“I’m an Angel, Cowboy. I know a lot about the world. I had to sacrifice a lot to be able to come down here and help you. Please go home Cowboy. I’ll come see you again if I can. Please?” The Angel begged again. Her voice was sincere and she had sadness in her eyes. I didn’t want her to be sad. She should never look like that.

“Can I at least get your name?” I pleaded. I didn’t want this magnificent creature to leave without giving me her name. I needed to know it like I needed blood in my body to survive.

“Of course Jasper. My name is Isabella.” She said, but before she could say anymore a flash of pain crossed her face before being masked.

“What’s wrong Angel? What hurts?” I asked as I stepped closer to her. I wanted to make sure she was alright. She just saved my family and myself. I needed her to be alright.

“I have to go Cowboy. I’m sure you’ll see me again.” She sighed as she launched herself into the sky.

I sighed as I watched her disappear from my view. I would stick to what she said and head back towards home so I turned around and started running.

On my way back home I took down a grizzly and three does. I wouldn’t disappoint the Angel that I had met, but I couldn’t help worrying about her. She said she had sacrificed a lot. I don’t know what she meant by that, but I hope it wasn’t too bad. As I reach the backyard of the house I’m thrown into a tree across the lawn.

“What were you thinking Jasper?!? Killing all of those people?” Edward screamed as he crouched down.

“Wait Edward! Look at his eyes.” Alice yelled. She’d gotten a good look at my eyes as they were wide with Edward getting the drop on me. I must have been so lost in my thoughts about Isabella that I didn’t feel him there. That hasn’t happened to me since I was a newborn with Maria.

“How are your eyes still gold?” Rosalie asked.

“I didn’t kill those humans. Someone stopped me. If you don’t believe me I’ll show you the memories Edward.” And with that I opened my mind completely thinking of the beautiful Angel that had stopped me. I couldn’t help but to project my feelings of longing and fear. I truly feared for her safety at this point.

“He’s telling the truth. He saw an honest to God Angel. What did she mean she sacrificed a lot to help you?” Edward asked as he probed deeper to see if I left anything out.

“I don’t know Edward. She didn’t tell me anymore, but it seemed as if she was in pain right before she left. Did you catch that? Almost like she was being forcefully pulled back somewhere. Do you think she could have been being pulled back to Heaven?” I asked as I pondered what this could have meant.

“Maybe we should ask Carlisle when he gets home. He should be here in a little while. An hour at the most.” Alice said as she came out of a vision.

“What was the second part of that vision Alice? It didn’t make sense. It looked like the same Angel that Jasper saw, but her wings were black. Can you run through it again?” Edward asked and as she did I felt his emotions go from curiosity to dread. That wasn’t good.

“What is it Edward? What happened? Why are her wings black?” I asked becoming impatient and pacing. He knew I was the type of person that needed all of the information and quickly.

“I don’t know what happened, but Jasper she looked rundown and she had black wings this time. She’s also with two red eyed vampires. They looked like Peter and Charlotte.” He said as I paced some more.

Why would she be with Peter and Charlotte? How did she get with them? As these questions ran through my mind we heard a car pull up in the front of the house. We all raced to the front to see Carlisle get out of the car.

“Carlisle we need help.” I said, starting to panic.

“What is it Jasper? What has happened?” He asked quickly as he took in my pacing and frazzled state.

“Jasper ran into an Angel that stopped him from slipping and exposing us, but as they were talking some things came up that have us all intrigued and worried for the Angel.” Alice explained as we all walked into the house to sit in the living room. I was the only unmated person in the coven so the others sat with their mates while we tried to figure out what was going on.

“Now, tell me what is going on. Why don’t we start with you Jasper?” Carlisle said. He was looking me over and taking in my motions as I fidgeted on the couch. I wasn’t one to fidget.

“I was hunting when I came across the smell of human blood. Turns out it was a camping field trip of about 30 adults and children. I was completely gone in my bloodlust when Isabella popped out of nowhere with her wings spread blocking my view. She begged me to go back home and not kill the humans. She said I would expose myself and it would kill all of us. She saved all of our lives. While we talked she had a look of pain cross her face and then she abruptly said she had to leave. When I got home Edward attacked me thinking that Alice’s vision had come true until he saw my eyes. I explained everything and showed Edward my memories of the encounter and he noticed the look of pain as well. It was like she was being pulled back somewhere. Alice had another vision right before you came home that showed her looking rundown and she had black wings now instead of the white that I’d original seen her with. Do you know why that could be? Or why she would have been forced back to where she was from?” I asked at the end of recounting what had happened. Most of my family sat there stunned. I was the only one that had seen an Angel before and they couldn’t believe it. I felt their shock and awe through my gift.

“I have some experience with this and yes I know what would cause her to look the way she would in Alice’s second vision, but first let me explain the look of pain across her face and what she meant about sacrifice. You see, an Angel isn’t supposed to directly interfere in the lives of anyone on Earth. This is set in stone by God. An Angel will lose their holy wings and be cast out of Heaven for interfering and going against a direct edict. The look of pain was her being forcefully called back to Heaven. Most likely to answer for her disregard to the edict. Her sacrifice would be her holy life. One question though. Did she have any gold flecks in her wings at all?” He asked. When all I did was nod in the affirmative he continued his explanation.

“This means she was a sister to Gabriel. She’ll be punished even more for going against the edict. This also means she’s very old. She would have to have a very specific reason to come down to Earth to help you Jasper. Now, to explain Alice’s second vision. This was her being cast out of Heaven and becoming a Fallen Angel just like Lucifer. She’ll still be immortal, but she’ll walk the Earth and never be allowed back into Heaven. I’m sure she was given a chance to repent, but since Alice’s vision shows her here on Earth I’m sure she turned it down. She’ll be able to get hurt like we are and essentially she’ll be like us, but warm.” Carlisle explained while looking directly at me. I can’t believe I cost her all this. I didn’t know what to think, but she didn’t just sacrifice herself for me, but my whole coven. Out of the corner of my eye I see Edward nod and then bring Alice closer to him.

“Carlisle, she didn’t just sacrifice for Jasper, but for all of us. She said that our whole family would have been destroyed. What do you think her motivation would have been for coming down to Earth and risking everything?” Edward asked. I think we were all wanting to know.

Carlisle hesitated before answering. “Angels find mates just as vampires do and they will sacrifice anything for their mate just like we would.” He answered.

His answer however caused me to pause in my thinking. She’d risk anything for her mate. Did that mean I was her mate? How could an Angel want a monster like me? Just as I was about to voice my question my phone rang in my pocket. Looking at the caller id I noticed it was Peter.

“What do you want Peter? We’re in the middle of a family meeting.” I answered in a way of a greeting.

“Nice to talk to you too brother. You and your coven need to get down to Texas now. I have a very special creature here that has sacrificed a lot for you and your coven.” And with that he hung up.

It took my mind a minute to understand what was going on and what he said, but as soon as he did I abruptly stood up.

“I’m heading to Texas.” I said and raced upstairs to pack a bag.

“We’re all coming with you Jasper. This Angel sacrificed herself for all of us.” My “twin” sister Rosalie said as I heard her and her mate Emmett race off to their rooms. They were followed by every other couple going to their rooms to get things set up.

I was excited that I would see my Angel again, but would she even want me after everything she’d been through?

(Isabella’s POV after leaving Jasper)

I knew Father was going to be upset. I also knew I was going to lose my existence in Heaven and I would be cast out. What I did not expect was to be cast out far away from my mate. Gabriel was furious that I would do something to endanger my spot in Heaven, but I could not allow my mate to suffer nor could I allow his coven to as well.

So here I sit in a crater with my now black wings wrapped around me. My clothes are torn from my decent to Earth from the Heavens above. I have a very painful pull in my chest that I am assuming is from the mating bond. Angels find their mates similar to Vampires, but it’s stronger. I’ve smelled his scent, I’ve looked into his eyes, but I have yet to touch him. My mating hasn’t been complete and I know Jasper’s won’t be until we consummate the mating, but I’m getting ahead of myself. I have no clue where I am right now. I have to find my way back to Alaska to find him. Just as I am getting ready to get up I hear footsteps approaching. I smell a vampire, but I don’t know if he’s friendly or not. As I sit contemplating what to do a tall, dirty blonde male walks out of the trees. He’s wearing jeans and a black wife beater and has the same scars as my Jasper, but unlike my Jasper’s gold eyes his are red.

“Well hello there Darlin’. Are you alright?” He asks as he cautiously walks forward. The pull that I’ve felt since leaving my Jasper feels like it has been split into two. When I look at the cowboy standing in front of me it lessens slightly, but the majority of the pain is still there.

“I’m fine given the circumstances. Can I ask your name cowboy?” I ask as I continue to try and take in my surroundings. At least I didn’t lose my enhanced senses.

“My name is Peter Whitlock. Can I have your name Darlin’?” He says and is now only about 3 feet in front of me.

“My name is Isabella. I don’t have a last name. We don’t have those where I’m from.” I respond, but before I can say anything else the pain in my chest flares. It can only mean that Jasper has been made aware of what I am to him and he’s accepting it. It makes me giddy.

“What’s the matter Darlin’? Are you in pain?” Peter asks as he reaches for me. Normally I wouldn’t let anyone touch me, but it seems Peter is a second mate to me.

“I have this painful pull in my chest that is only slightly lessened when I came in to contact with you.” My answer seems to surprise him slightly.

“I knew I’d meet my mate out here, but I never thought it would be an Angel.” Peter whispered to himself.

“Can you help me find my other mate? I don’t even know where I am, but I know he is in Alaska. He kind of looks like you except his hair is more blonde. He also has gold eyes and his name is Jasper. He also has the same scars as you.” I stated as I looked Peter over.

“I’ll help you Sugar. Jasper just happens to be my brother and sire. I can call him now if you want. We can have him come down here. He’ll need to bring the rest of the family with him. Why don’t we go back to my house? We can get you a change of clothes. My sister should have something that will fit you. I don’t know how we’re going to hide your wings though.” He explained as he looked over attire.

“That’s fine Cowboy. Let’s go.” And with that he took off with me following behind him. He was fast, but I was just as fast. We reached his house in less than 5 minutes.

“Charlotte!” He called out as soon as we reached the house. In the doorway appeared a blonde vampire with scars similar to Peter and Jasper. She was about 5’3” and had the same red eyes as Peter.

“What is it Peter?” She asked as she looked me up and down. “Oh my God. You’re an Angel! Why are your wings black and what are you doing here on Earth?” She asked as she stepped outside.

“Charlotte, can you get her some clothes? I need to call Jasper and then we’ll see about getting the full story.” Peter said as he pulled out his phone and walked towards what I assumed was the living room. Houses on Earth were on slightly different to those in Heaven.

“C’mon sugar. Let’s get you some clothes.” She said and I followed her upstairs.

(PPOV)

I never thought my mate would be an Angel. What the hell did I do to deserve an Angel as a mate?!? I need to get a hold of Jasper so he can get his ass down here. The fucker never answers his phone before two rings. Damn him!

“What do you want Peter? We’re in the middle of a family meeting.” He answers all pissed off.

“Nice to talk to you too brother. You and your coven need to get down to Texas now. I have a very special creature here that has sacrificed a lot for you and your coven.” And with that I hung up. I really wasn’t in the mood to put up with his attitude.

He hates when I do that, but I also knew it would get him down here faster. My “gift” is telling me they’ll be here in a couple of hours. Seems they’ll be running. I have the uncomfortable pull in my chest since I’m away from my mate, but I know she needs to get changed. As I walk back in the house I hear Isabella’s laughter floating down the stairs.

“Hey Darlin’, Jasper and his coven will be here in a few hours.” I called up the steps.

“Thank you Cowboy. I really appreciate you calling him.” She said as she walked down the steps with Charlotte. She walked right up to me and hugged me around the waist with her wings slightly wrapped around us. I placed a soft kiss on the top of her head.

“It’s no problem Sugar. It’ll be nice to see my brother again.” I explained as I took in what she was wearing. She had on black shorts and a backless top since we hadn’t figured out how to hide her wings yet.

“I need a little time to think. I’m just going to go for a walk.” She said as she headed towards the door. I wasn’t going to stop her, but I’m glad she let me know where she was going. I did worry about her being alone though.

“Alright Angel. We’ll come get you when Jasper and his coven arrive. Just holler if you need anything.” I said as I sat down on the couch to wait for my brother.

“Will do Cowboy.” She laughed and walked out the door.

“Well she’s somethin’ ain’t she?” Char said as she sat down in the chair across from the couch.

“She sure is. What the hell did I do in my life to deserve an Angel for a mate Char? I mean I was in the Southern Wars and did unspeakable things.” I said a little panicked. I didn’t know what to do in this situation.

“It’ll be alright Peter. We just need to wait for Jasper and his coven so we can get the whole story.” She said as we settled back to watch TV and wait for Jasper. I think Char was excited to have another female in the house. It was just her, me and Garrett. Sitting here waiting made me realize just how much I hate waiting on anyone or anything.

To be continued….