Chapter 1

Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own the beautiful Alice Cullen or the others, that privilege goes to one Stephanie Meyers.

Betrayal, out of all the injuries I have sustained over the years that one cut the deepest. When someone you trusted with your life, who you would give up your own life for, turns against you and hurts you in a blink of an eye, no words can describe the pain your heart endures. I have to get out of here, and fast.

I turned around and ran as fast as my legs would take me without any destination in mind, someone shouted my name from behind me but I ignored it, leaving everything behind without hesitation. How dare he? How dare he make me look weak? How dare he make me run away? Anger coursed through my veins as I thought of his crazed eyes looking at me with that superior grin, knowing he's the stronger one. I heard someone chasing after me but I pushed my legs to their fullest, the one thing that I can beat him at is speed.

Running for almost four hours making sure I covered my tracks I slowed down safe in the knowledge that he was no longer following and I was far enough away until I came to a halt under a large beautiful oak tree, with a huff I collapsed on the floor, closed my eyes and rested, just listening to the various forest creatures going about their business and the trees rustling slightly in the cool night breeze calming down my rushing heartbeat. Although I was seething with anger I knew I could do nothing about it, I was the weaker one and the only thing I could do was flee. Unmoving I contemplated my next move, I had to find somewhere to hide knowing he would come after me, I should rent a place in a small town, he wouldn't think to look for me there, I'm too much of a party freak to be somewhere so boring, I shook my head and sighed at this thought, my enemy knows so much to use against me. Now just to find the perfect place…and a very large meal I added when my stomach rumbled in hunger.

With a goal set and my anger slightly under control I forced myself to my feet and ran again, the forest blurring past until I hit a road, I slid to a stop, listened for any approaching traffic and glanced at the road sign 'Forks 5 miles ahead' Well now, that sounds interesting. Rolling my eyes I made my way to the lovely town of Forks thinking that there had better be some bloody good bars or entertainment nearby or I may as well turn my butt around and die back there then slowly fade away from boredom.

I suddenly stumbled like I had tripped over a tree root when I hit the most god awful wall of smell my poor nose had ever endured, it was like I had just stepped into the sewers, I started gagging slightly until I heard quite growls in the distance. Ahh shit. As soon as I heard that I zipped in the opposite direction to avoid conflict but the smell followed me, brilliant, they're fast little buggers, I pushed my legs harder until what felt like a boulder ploughed into the side of me, I rolled over with the momentum and let out a threatening growl baring my teeth which glowed as the moon reflected off them, such a perfect time for a fight.

I snapped my head to the right when I heard a twig snap where I saw three large wolves emerge from the bushes, the middle one which was the biggest had midnight black fur, the wolf to the right of him was russet coloured and the smaller one to the left was dark brown. All of them were hunched ready to pounce and I stood defensively with my back arched and my piercingly yellow eyes narrowed waiting for them to attack, these puppy shifters don't know what they're messing with and I'm in the mood for cracking a few skulls right now.

Suddenly they shot forward going for a head on assault, so cocky and tactless, I jumped and soured over their heads avoiding their snapping teeth, latching my large curled claws into the brown wolfs behind I dragged him down during my landing and slashed his face once he was on the ground but refraining from doing any real damage, I'm just here to teach them a lesson. All of this happened before the other two had even turned around, oh yeah baby I have some major skills, I thought with a grin, the wolf I just slashed howled in pain pawing his face to remove the blood from his eyes. The two wolves barked in anger and ran in opposite directions around me trying to box me in, oh god this is going to turn into some sort of damn cartoon, as they got closer I leaped back slightly and just as I predicted they collided with each other, I couldn't help the laugh that roared out my mouth, this was way too funny to be a serious fight.

"Is that all you've got pups?" I said in my guttural voice as they slowly rose to their feet shaking their heads after the daze of head butting each other, they all wore an expression of confusion once I spoke. "Learn how to fight before you take on unknown enemies, I could have killed you in seconds if I so wished. Give up now before you make me even angrier, I'm no threat to you if you leave me alone, and I have no interest in harming the humans."

The black wolf stepped forward and shifted until a tall, muscular man stood in his place. Oh, and he was naked. I think I threw up a little bit in my mouth, didn't he have the decency to change when in front of other people? When he stayed silent and continued to stare at me, still naked by the way, I decided to snap him out of whatever marathon his mind was running.

"You know, if you could at least put some pants on that would be amazing."

He shook his head slightly to get away from his dreamland and I could see his face flush even though I know he's been seen many times in his birthday suit after he's shifted, he pulled out some baggy black joggers out of the bag around his leg and covered himself, thank you Lord!

"Who are you?" He demanded crossing his arms in front of him with a scowl now replacing the confusion. Aww he thought he was being intimidating, how cute. Fucking men and thinking they're better then everyone I seethed in my mind. I took a deep breath to keep my cool.

"Well don't be too polite now, you'll make me blush with your hospitality." I replied sarcastically.

"Just tell me!"

"And why should I tell you?" I replied calmly in front of the shaking man.

"This is La Push territory and I'm the Alpha of the wolves here!"

This pup was the Alpha? He can barely control his anger and I was being calm about this, heaven forbid what might happen if I took this conversation even remotely seriously.

"Good to know, nice to meet you, I'll just be leaving now."

"You can't just-!"

I stalked up close to him and got in his personal space, he was really starting to piss me off and he'd only said a few words.

"Listen here shifter," I ground out, my calm voice having a hint of steel now. "I didn't know the territory was claimed and you attacked me even before warning me to back off, in fact I was already turning back when I heard your growls. You asked for the fight being the arrogant fucking dog you are and you sorely lost. Now you have no right to demand anything of me, or do you wish for another round pup?" He looked lost for words obviously knowing the truth to my words and knowing I'll beat his ass but still trying to find someway to reclaim his authority especially in front of the two wolves behind him who were growling at my close, threatening proximity to their Alpha.

"I'll be heading off now."

"We don't even know what you are! How do we know you're not a danger?" I grinned at this.

"You don't."

With that I started walking away with my tail in the air in victory; I listened to see if they were following which they weren't so I took off away from their territory. Well now that has cheered me up greatly, now just have to find some grub. I pricked my ears up and listened for any heartbeats then lifted my nose and smelt the air, herd of deer to the left, my stomach seemed to enjoy the thought of that so I took off in full predator mode, I didn't even give them time to think before I pounced on a large buck biting into it's throat and letting the life seep away before I tucked in.

It was already dawn when I licked my lips once I had my fill, surprised with how hungry I actually was as I stared at the bare bones of the buck, with one thing ticked off my list I started for the town to look for lodgings. As I neared the edge of the forest I halted and started taking a human form, I shook out my long brown hair and stretched my long ass frame out after being on four legs for so much time, after some joints popped into place I reached for the bag around my leg for some clothes. Being the extremely smart person that I am this bag also contained my credit card with all the money I've saved over the years, which is a lot, but that comes with living for such a long time. Once I'd changed into my low cut grey jumper, skinny jeans and converses I walked into the land of Forks.

Placing my new clothes on the floor and the groceries on the kitchen counter I started to explore my new temporary home, it was small but cosy and would do me just fine. After being awake for almost 2 days straight I decided a nap was well deserved, I dragged my feet up the stairs into my plain room and flung myself on top of the sheets not even bothering to get changed and went out like a light as soon as my head hit the pillow.

Some idiots honking outside my house jerked me awake, with a groan I rolled out of bed and crawled to the window like a child, whoever said I acted mature? I pulled myself up and leant on the frame looking at the cars passing by and some kids walking with bags on their backs, this made me groan again, I'd have to go to school to avoid suspicion; I hated being stuck in an 18 year olds body. Usually I live in remote areas where no one knows I don't go to school, but occasionally it's good to mingle with humans so that I don't lose touch with my human side, it will also help me blend in and avoid my chaser. Ahh well, I'll call the school later today, but right now I need some breakfast. Running downstairs into the kitchen I poured myself some cereal and turned on the TV and watched some Tom and Jerry, never too old for that in my opinion. With the milk slurped up I picked up the house phone and flipped through the phone book looking for the local high school.

"Hello Forks High Tracy speaking how may I help you?"

"Hello I was wondering if I could enrol myself into your school?"

"Of course, what is your name dear?"

"My name's Isabella Swan."

Hope you enjoyed my first chapter, did I do a good job starting the story and introducing Bella?

By the way, in this story I imagine Bella to look like Sierra Kusterbeck instead of Kirsten Stewart.

It's not that I dislike Kirsten, it's just that whenever I think of her I think of the clumsy, plain looking Bella which is definitely not what I'm projecting her as here.

Becky.