Disclaimer: I own nothing. Stephanie Meyer does. I own the plot and the characters and places you have never seen or heard of.
Note: This Twilight is nothing like the original Twilight books. These are different vampire types that I got from different books [I don't own those either]. Also, this is a Renesmee Cullen story except that Edward and Isabella have not met and had sex. Renesmee, in this story, is Carlie-Justine Mason. She is playing Edward's younger sister. Isabella and Edward have not met yet, be patient my friends. Original Twilight characters will appear as the story gradually comes to life. Edward and Carlie-Justine [Renesmee] are not with the Cullen's; neither is Emmett&Rosalie, Alice&Jasper. You'll see. Also, this story will have sequels…maybe. I don't know. Sorry for the long note, but I have to say this: This story has language and graphic scenes. This story is rated M for mature. The question that is probably in your mind I will answer now: Yes, Carlie-Justine [Renesmee] will get with Jacob, sooner or later. Just wait. Oh and Italian is used in this story, most of the time, use Google translate to translate or just skip over the conversations in Italian. Italian will not be used all the time, though. Have any questions? : PM me or ask in Reviews.
Eterna di Amore
Chapter One: Iridescent
Song: Iridescent by Linkin Park
An annoying sense awakened Carlie. Before she actually separated from the place between reality and dreams, she reached out with her delicate manicured fingers and felt for Brian. The arm she touched was warm and well-muscled. Under her touched his skin was smooth and strong, very pleasing beneath her fingertips. All it took was that, small, feather-like touch for him to wake up.
"Carlie?" His voice was husky with sleep, but it still had that seductive tone to it.
He was seductive.
His black hair clung to his forehead and hung slightly over his light blue eyes. She stared at him, starting from his dark hair to his lips. They looked so warm and inviting that she wanted to lean over and kiss him. He looked tired though. As if a vampire could be tired. His eyes weren't slightly closed, they looked wide awake. The purple-like bruises under his eyes gave away his fatigue. She skipped away from his face to the paleness of his neck, down to the muscular shape of his chest. She couldn't see past his waist because the dark sheets covered his lower half—but that didn't stop her from seeing the perfect v-line that lead to the prize hidden beneath the dark sheets.
"I should feel very pleased that you are checking me out," Brian said with a smile on his face. His fangs, clearly visible, shined even though it was dark in the room. He lifted his hand to stroke Carlie's cheek. She realized that he had his sun bracelet on. It wasn't like a girl bracelet—it was a wristband. Its design had vines interweaving throughout it. Carlie looked down at her own wrist to see her silver bracelet shining. It had a crystal heart dangling from it that her brother, Edward, gave to her for her birthday. Every vampire had different jewelry that let them go out in the sun. "You're still looking at me,"
Carlie glanced at him, staring into his blue eyes. Brian was her long-time boyfriend of many years. She met him at one of the Eternally Damned balls. He was standing with a newborn vampire. It was obvious she was a newborn because she had a red ring around her normal eye color. Carlie only wanted to see her get pissed when she took Brian away. He was wearing a black suit that clashed perfectly with his blue eyes and black hair. The girl had stared with envy when Carlie took him away to dance. Carlie felt wonderful when she touched his hand. Just then it wasn't about getting him away from the newborn—it was just about getting him.
Carlie pulled back into the present when she felt warm lips on her forehead. She watched as Brian stood up and stretched, some things cracking and he groaned with pleasure. The muscles in his back stretched as he raised his hands over his head. He was perfect for her. He was about a foot taller than her, she liked that she had to stand on her tip-toes to kiss him. He was wearing plaid pajama pants that hung low on his waist. She didn't know why she was staring—but she liked view.
That annoying feeling came back just then. She didn't know why she was annoyed…it was just there. She only gets that 'annoyed' feeling when her brother's fiancée, Tanya Denali, is over the house. Carlie never liked Tanya. Her voice sends an irritation vibe throughout her body and it doesn't go away until the strawberry blonde is out of her way. When Edward first brought her home she was so innocent and shy. As time went by and Carlie got to know her—she didn't like her. Sure, she liked Tanya's sisters, but she never really did like Tanya herself. When Edward and Tanya came to Carlie to tell her that they were getting married, Carlie went ballistic. She didn't talk to Edward for two months; she went to stay with Brian during that time period. Brian made her realize that as long as her brother is happy, does it really matter? But that doesn't mean she accepted Tanya. She always thought that Tanya doesn't deserve to be a Mason.
Tanya Mason. Yuck, that thought sent Carlie disturbed images that she wanted to get rid of. That's not the only thing she wanted to get rid of. The more she thought about Tanya the more she sat up in the bed. It went from laying down, to sitting up to her legs swinging over the edge of the bed. She could hear the shower running and people talking downstairs. One voice had her running to the door without even throwing on her robe. Her outfit wasn't that disgraceful. She had on shorts and a white tank top. What she usually wore. Tanya usually said something about modesty, but the things she wears makes all women look bad.
Carlie was downstairs in the kitchen in a flash. She walked in just in time to watch as Tanya reached down her brother's pants. It would have been better if she hadn't learned to block her thoughts around her brother—then maybe he would have heard her coming. Carlie sent Tanya a glare, knowing what she was doing. Edward was her brother for god sakes.
"Good morning," Carlie's soft voice spoke from the kitchen entrance. Her voice was soft but had a certain edge to it. Carlie watched as Edward, gracefully, move back from Tanya. He wiped his mouth and smiled at his little sister. Tanya, who was sitting on the counter, smiled a smug smile. She knew what she was doing. "If you don't mind, we actually eat on that counter. I don't want to tract any diseases."
"Carlie," Edward hissed, running his fingers through his already messed up hair. His hair, unlike his sisters, was bronze. A very unique color with a little bit of red mixed in it. Carlie's hair was a dark brown with a little red. "That was an accident. You shouldn't have seen that,"
"It's not like I don't know what you guys were about to do," Carlie walked around Edward, carefully avoiding Tanya, to the refrigerator. She opened it searching for a bottle that had thick red liquid in it.
"I'm sorry," Tanya's annoying voice spoke up. Carlie could hear her feet hit the ground with a soft thud. "I drank that bottle last night." Carlie's face immediately grew red with irritation. "You were out with Brian last night, Edward said it was okay."
Edward looked at Tanya sharply. "I did not." He defended himself. "I said to ask Carlie and you said that you would refill the bottle when you could," He walked around to stand in front of his fiancée. "Don't blame this on me."
Tanya stood on the tip of her toes, wrapping her arms around Edward's neck. "I am going to refill it."
Carlie stared at Tanya, seeing red. She wanted to rip all that hair out of the girls head. She was just about to lean forward and grab the vampire's hair when a pale hand stopped hers. Brian brought Carlie's hand down to her side, reluctant to let go. He took both of her hands and bonded them together with his hands behind her back.
"Good morning Edward and Tanya," Brian said with his cheerful voice. He took a small step forward, letting go of Carlie's hand to shake Edward's. After the hard handshake his hands went back to Carlie's. "How is the newly engaged couple?"
Tanya giggled. That annoyed Carlie and Brian could sense it, so he moved his grip to her wrists, tightening slightly. "It's just wonderful," Tanya cheerfully turned back to Edward. "I want to go dress shopping today. I am suppose to meet the girls at the dress shop."
Edward nodded. Carlie thought she saw something flash in his eyes, but skipped over it by the sound of Brian's voice. "Why don't you go, Ceejay?" Carlie growled, slightly. She hated nicknames and he using the one her parents called her was a low blow. He was trying to make her angry. "You would enjoy a day out."
Something flashed in Tanya's eyes and Carlie grinned. It looked like…anger? "I would love to go." Carlie got out of Brian's grip to take a step closer to Tanya. Edward moved slightly so that he was standing between them, but on the side. He looked like a referee.
"We are leaving in twenty," Tanya said staring into Carlie's emerald green eyes. Carlie knew what she was seeing. She was seeing Edward's green eyes. That's one of the many things that Tanya disliked about Carlie. That she looked so much like Edward.
We are brother and sister, dumbass.
While the guys stayed downstairs talking, the girls went upstairs to their separate rooms. While Carlie looked through her closet she started thinking that maybe she was a burden on her brother. She was emotionally attached to him and always will be. No matter what—they were brother and sister. They had the same green eyes, the same nose and mostly everything else. She had inherited her father's dark brown hair while he got their mother's bronze hair. Ever since their parents died, Edward has been her rock. Brian just came into the picture. He might understand but he doesn't know. Carlie has the choice of moving out. She probably was going to have too if Tanya and him get married. She couldn't stay in the same house with a married couple. She was dependent on Edward. Sometimes it bothered Edward, Carlie could see that. She was just scared to tell him the truth. The truth being: if he didn't want her around—just say so.
Carlie knew that Tanya was probably going to wear something really fancy. Probably a designer dress with heels to match, trying to out stage Carlie. She always wore things too extravagant for the occasion. Carlie always thought that it was for the public display. Everyone was always awed when she walked by making Carlie roll her eyes. Just to piss Tanya off Carlie picked out an outfit that would put her teeth on edge. She picked out a shirt that Brian had gotten for her. It read: Vampires Suck. The word Vampire was in silver with sparkles and the word Sucks was in red with the effect of blood dripping off of it. Grabbing a pair of white pants and her red flats she smiled to herself. To make Tanya even madder she grabbed a necklace Edward had gotten for her. It was a silver fang necklace.
"You are trying to make Tanya's head blow up," Brian chuckled from the door. Carlie looked at herself in the mirror. She did look like a vampire today and it made her laugh with the irony of her shirt. Her fangs were visible as she fully smiled. She had freckles going across her nose and her green eyes danced with amusement. Brian was behind her in a second, pulling her hair from her face. "I like your hair curly,"
His lips were at her ear and it sent a shiver down her back. "Not now," She spun around and pushed him back lightly, "I have some taunting to do," She kissed him, quickly, before walking out of room.
Forks, Washington has changed over the years. Well…since vampires were discovered and decided to come out of hiding. The Volturi decided that it was time for the 'creatures of the night' to come out and play. That didn't end well because the humans intervened. They had everything ready for the vampires. Some vampires decided that it was just fine for them to blend in with the humans. Every vampire knew that the humans wouldn't last through the war. To give them a fair advantage they retreated only to be put back on the spot. Every murder and crime that happened after that was blamed on the vampires. The vampires, in return, went crazy. The new vampire government issued war on the humans for mistreatment.
What happened next was something no human or vampire was expecting. There was another supernatural living. Werewolves. No one saw them coming. No one expected them to come. They were all over and they were the only things that could stop vampires from ruling. They are what is stopping a vampire from attacking a human. Animal or blood stolen from hospitals are the only things that a vampire is living on right now. Human food is a good replacement but it isn't as satisfying as blood is. Some vampires live off just human food. Some vampires get away with killing a human, some actually kidnap a couple and have them as a supply. Some get killed in the process of biting a human. They get killed by werewolves.
Vampires and werewolves don't really like each other. They are natural enemies. If you have a vampire in the room, you cannot have a werewolf in the same room. Some vampires are very successful in killing werewolves and the wolfs do hold grudges. As do vampires. They both tend to stay away from each other. Humans have sided with the werewolves and they are sticking to their side. Some humans are on the vampire's side—but there are very few. Humans have placed werewolves into law enforcement and protectors of towns and cities.
The most populated place where vampires can be found is Forks, Washington. Forks is a perfect place for a vampire to live, minus the werewolves. They still have to wear their bracelets, to prevent them from burning in the sun and to help the werewolves identify who is who. The vampires find it unfair that they are treated this way. Some werewolves actually work with the vampires but they aren't technically werewolves. They are shape shifters. You can actually tell which animal works with which side. The werewolves work on the good side—helping humans. The other shape shifters, the panthers, work with the vampires.
There are rules in Forks. Humans are to travel in groups. That irritated the vampires, especially Carlie, the most. If there were werewolves stalking every corner, why would a vampire attack? Another rule: A vampire is not allowed to date, bite or change a human. Some humans have the sense that an upcoming war is coming on so they turn to vampires to help. Desperate humans want to be changed. When a vampire is entering a human place they must retract their fangs. They have no choice. Some buildings in Forks, Seattle and Port Angeles are owned by vampires. Humans even go in there to shop—but those stores are usually owned by the vampires that want to be human.
That's where Carlie and Tanya are going. They are going to Port Angeles wedding shop. It's only wedding shop. As they drove down the street—in Tanya's Lamborghini, Carlie objected but Tanya started ranting and wouldn't shut up—and Carlie noticed a lot of humans out on this unusually warm day. Of course they were out. It was warm. No one really paid attention to the expensive silver car speeding down the street. They knew it was a vampire from when it turned the corner. A vampire sends chills down their spine whenever one is near. Carlie noted a lot of teenagers out and about and smiled. They looked so happy. She also noticed some vampires out too, walking ahead of the human group.
Port Angeles didn't have that much stuff. They had a couple of stores and one full mall but nothing else. It was a dreary little town and Carlie wondered why Edward wanted to live here. Carlie noted Tanya's outfit and rolled her eyes. Tanya just liked to show off to humans. To show them that vampires will always be better than them. She was wearing red cocktail dress with black heels. Carlie knew she was trying to ignore her because Tanya wouldn't look at her. Carlie smiled, with smug satisfaction that she pissed off Tanya. The only reason why Carlie was even a bridesmaid was because Edward begged Tanya. Carlie didn't want to be a bridesmaid anyways. She didn't even want to go to the wedding. She would only do it for Edward.
They pulled up to this small wedding shop. Carlie had never been here before because she never had a need too. The place was all white with elegant wedding dresses in the windows. Some humans walked by eying the dresses in awe. Tanya shut the car off and stepped out the car. Carlie prayed that she was wearing underwear. When Tanya stepped out the car and smiled at the humans, they scurried away. Carlie waited a moment before getting out. She hated the feeling she got when she scared humans away. When she stepped out the car there was a crowd of people across the street. They were coming out of a new coffee shop. She immediately retracted her fangs and waved, sending them a small smile. They stood there, in shock that she had actually waved at them. Even though vampires are feared around Forks—they were also worshiped.
At the corner Carlie caught the eye of a werewolf. He glared at her and growled. The growl could be heard all the way down the street. He was huge with dark hair. His eyes had a menacing gold glow to it. It didn't scare Carlie because she bared her teeth and hissed at him. It was like cat versus dog. The humans, sensing something, walked off to wherever they were going before. The werewolf flicked Carlie off and walked away, his head low.
"Stop playing around and c'mon!" Tanya called out from the store doors. She was holding it open for Carlie. Carlie did as she was told and walked around the car on the side walk. Tanya finally acknowledged her outfit and sneered. "You and your irony,"
Carlie ignored her and walked into the store. The inside was even prettier than the outside. They probably worked more on the store itself than on the dresses. There were only a few dresses on display. On one side there were bridesmaids' dresses and on the other side showed the brides dress. They were all types of designs and colors and Carlie wanted to go over and stroke the different dresses. It looked so silky and smooth. When you first walk in there was a white desk that blocks you from going towards the back where more dresses were. A woman with caramel colored hair stood behind the desk. She was clearly a vampire. When she smiled her fangs were clearly visible. Her dark brown eyes lit up with delight as she took in Tanya and Carlie.
"Nice outfit," She commented Carlie. She laughed once before turning to stare at Tanya's serious expression. She sobered up. Tanya looked murderous. Some vampires fight against each other. That usually doesn't turn out well.
"That," Tanya turned around to give Carlie's outfit an once-over, "outfit is not funny." She turned back to the lady behind the counter. The lady behind the counter was clearly older. The older the vampire—the stronger it is. "How dare you even laugh? That is such a disgrace to our kind."
The lady glared at Tanya before turning to me. "Hello and welcome to Elegant Weddings. I am Esme Cullen and will be your host for today." Carlie was pleased. This Esme Cullen clearly didn't like Tanya.
"I am the bride," Tanya told Esme, stepping in front of Carlie. "Sorry about that. I am just so stressed with the wedding plans and all."
Carlie rolled her eyes. Esme smiled at Tanya. Carlie realized that Esme was too forgiving. "It's fine. I get a lot of that when people come in. Humans and vampires,"
Tanya nodded, distracted. "I have a couple more people coming. It's my bridal party," Esme nodded. She asked for the names and Tanya smiled. "Rosalie Hale, Alice Brandon and Kate Denali." She took a quick glance at Carlie before saying, "Carlie-Justine Mason."
"Follow me," Esme walked around the corner to open a small little door so that the girls could walk through. Behind the desk was even more magical. There was another woman behind the desk and she was a human. Her heartbeat stuttered as she took in Carlie and Tanya.
She had black hair, which reminded Carlie of Brian's hair, and dark eyes. Her skin was slightly tan—clearly going to the new tanning salon. Carlie smiled at her while Tanya completely ignored her. Esme started bringing out different wedding dresses. There was one dress that Carlie really did like. It was a long ivory color dress that had a beaded chest piece. It had a long train that looked like it went on for miles with a beads going around the edge of the dress. It was drool worthy and Tanya didn't like it. But she told Esme to leave it out. Piles and piles of brides' dresses were being laid out.
The bridesmaid dresses weren't brought out until everyone else arrived. Alice Brandon was the first to arrive. She had short spikey black hair. She was a foot shorter than Carlie but from her death defying hug—she was a strong one. She wasn't wearing anything too extravagant like Tanya. She just wore a pair of shorts that showed her pale legs and a white silk shirt. Next to arrive was Rosalie Hale. The most beautiful vampire Carlie has ever seen. She was known for her beauty and guys pouted knowing she was off the market now. Some big burly vampire caught her attention. Her long golden blonde hair was hanging down her back. She wasn't overdressed like Tanya was. She just had a pair of jeans on with flip flops and a tank top. Kate Denali came soon after Rosalie. She had pale blonde hair and dark eyes. It made her look deadly. Carlie saw the way the human girl shrank away from Kate. Rosalie smiled at the human girl with her violent eyes while Alice went to hug her too. Her brown eyes were bright with excitement.
Tanya went on modeling the wedding dresses. The bridesmaids were giggling over their boyfriends or boy toys. Carlie sat a little further away from them. She would laugh at some of the things that were said but didn't feel right sitting on the white couch. Each minute was a drag as she waited for Tanya to come out the dressing room. These women were clearly older. They were all probably changed in their twenties and Carlie was only nineteen. Sure that wasn't as young as any other vampire but that didn't matter. She didn't know these people. She did have friends. They just weren't around. Poppy was killed by a werewolf because he thought she was trying to kill a human.
She couldn't have been killing a human. She was saving the human from another vampire. Poppy was kind hearted and never hurt a fly. She was killed out of misjudgment and now she was gone. The closest friend Carlie had was gone. Carlie took it to the Vampire Council but they said they could do nothing about it. The Werewolf Council and the Vampire Council discuss things but never really come to a good conclusion. Bringing Poppy's situation up would only let the werewolves rant about how vampires killed all the time.
"Hey," Alice's soft musical voice brought Carlie out of her thoughts. "Are you okay? It looks like you are having a huge debate with yourself."
Carlie sat up. "I'm fine." Her voice cracked a little and she cleared her throat. "I'm fine," She repeated.
Alice didn't buy it. She reached into her white bag and pulled out a napkin. "I knew I would need this," She handed it to Carlie. She stared at Alice confused. Alice gestured towards her eyes. "You are crying."
Carlie immediately brought the napkin up to her eyes. She wiped her eyes, and looked at the napkin. She had been crying. There were red marks on the napkin to prove it. Vampires can cry. They don't cry tears. They cry blood. "Did Tanya see?"
"I moved before she could turn around." Alice jerked her head back. Carlie peaked around the petite vampire to see Tanya spinning around in a short white dress. "I can see the future. I knew I would need napkins today because I saw you crying." Carlie opened her mouth but Alice shook her head. "I see decisions. Not the future. I see the outcome."
"That's really cool," Carlie breathed. She wiped her eyes once more and sighed. "I really don't want to be here,"
Alice looked confused. Her pretty face twisted up in a funny expression. "Why not? She is your friend, right?"
Carlie laughed out loud. The human sent her a confused but feared expression. Esme smiled at Carlie. Carlie almost forgot that everyone in this store were vampires—they could hear everything. She didn't mind though. She wanted Tanya to hear how she really felt about her. She wasn't scared of her. "She is getting married to my brother,"
"Oh?" Alice questioned.
Carlie nodded. "I don't like it. I never did like her. She has become a complete bitch to me,"
"So, it's not because she is taking away your only life?" Alice asked. Carlie raised an eyebrow, questioning her. Alice scooted a little closer. "I completely understand. Tanya was after my husband before."
Carlie shook her head. It sounded just like Tanya. "Sounds just like her," Carlie smiled at Alice. "I do feel like he is going to leave, but as long as he is happy…I am happy. It doesn't matter if I like Tanya. It matters if he does." Those were the words that Brian had used on her.
"Why are you a bridesmaid anyways?" Alice asked as she glanced back at Tanya who was talking quietly with Rosalie and Kate.
"Edward wants me to get closer to her," Carlie admitted. "Long as he is happy, I don't care."
"Edward?" Alice asked her voice excited. "Edward Mason?" Carlie nodded and Alice squealed. "He is the vampire that wants to become a doctor!"
It was true. Edward Anthony Mason has been plastered all over the news. Everything that a vampire does is all over the news. A vampire wanting to go to college and become a doctor is big news. Some people are against it while others, mostly vampires, are all for it. Edward had stated that he isn't in for the blood. He just wants to help people. He specifically told people that if he was given a second chance than other people should be given a second chance. There was another vampire, two of them to be exact, that were doctors. They had become doctor's way before the vampires were discovered. Carlie doesn't know their names but they are the most respected vampire doctors in the country. Maybe even the world.
"I knew I recognized those green eyes somewhere," Alice mumbled to herself. "This is great. Let Edward know that Jasper and I fully support him," She smiled.
"I will," I stood up and smiled down at her. "I think I am going to go for a walk." Concern etched across Alice's face but before she could say anything, Carlie was out the door.
The warm afternoon breeze waved Carlie's hair back. More humans were out now. She almost smacked herself on her forehead when she realized that the human kids she saw this morning were on their way to school. Now that school was out—they were free to roam around. The more humans in one place the more werewolves there were. Carlie wondered if they got paid to walk around in tight white t-shirts and khaki cargo shorts. Some actually walked around in nothing but shorts. No shoes, no shirt. People didn't mind. But they did mind if a vampire walked around with their fangs out.
Carlie walked around the small town. Port Angeles was only slight bigger than her regular town, Forks. Even though they were basically close together and counted as one. They were practically one town but it got separated by vampires and werewolves. There is a big white house that separated Forks and Port Angeles. That house is where the Vampire Council and the Werewolf Council meet for their rule gatherings. Or if a vampire is convicted of a crime—they go there. But usually they are just executed. If someone had to say—there were more werewolves than vampires. But the Volturi aren't that stupid. They have their own little town in Volterra, Italy. Vampires roam freely without any rules. That's where people want to go but Aro Volturi doesn't really allow that much freedom. There are more vampires overseas than in the United States. Some would rather stay in the United States than travel overseas. Carlie heard they were harsher overseas.
Carlie wasn't watching where she was going. She bumped into something really soft. There was a small little humph as something hit the ground. Carlie looked down to see papers scattered everywhere. Three werewolves that were stationed around the area sprang into action. They were running towards Carlie and the girl she bumped into. Humans stopped what they were doing and watching through class windows. Even Tanya, Rosalie, Kate and Alice ran out of the shop to try and help Carlie. Carlie bent down to help pick up the papers she helped spread around.
The girl she bumped into had big brown eyes. Her brown hair was stuck into a messy bun, her glasses on the edge of her nose. She watched as Carlie picked up all the papers and her books. The werewolves were there staring at Carlie intently—waiting for her to make a mistake.
"I am sorry," The girl gasped as Carlie apologized. "Here you go," Carlie handed over the girls' books and papers and sent her an apologetic smile. She turned to the glaring wolves. "It's fine,"
She started making her way back towards Tanya and her guests. Tanya looked livid but that didn't matter because Carlie heard a small little thank you come from the human girl. She turned around to nod but the wolves were escorting the human girl away.. They crowded around her as if she was the President.
It was silent in the car as Tanya and Carlie drove back home. She didn't yell at Carlie, nor did she have the right too. It was an accident. What was she so pissed about? Carlie got to experience first-hand on how it felt to be watched. It felt like the wolves were watching wherever she went. After the dress shop they all went into this restaurant. Food tasted good but it wasn't as satisfying as blood. Carlie's back was facing the window but she still felt eyes on her back. She just bumped into a human. It wasn't like she pushed the poor girl down and was about to drink her dry. Carlie wasn't even thinking about blood. Most vampires think about blood but Edward taught her better. He taught her to be careful with humans. She may not be liked but as long as you don't show the hurt—they won't hurt you.
When they got home, Tanya went straight to Edward. She told Edward everything. Brian sat downstairs with Carlie on the couch, listening to the conversation upstairs. Carlie told Brian the real version. He believed her. She was getting pissed off; her own brother wouldn't believe her. Edward came down the stairs sighing. Carlie almost got the feeling he was getting forced to talk to her.
"You could have gotten hurt," He told her, calmly. Tanya stood in the back, arms crossed with a smug expression.
"But I didn't get hurt," Carlie told him. "It was an accident. I just had to get away."
"Tanya said that you ruined her day?" His accusation came out more like a question. "Why did you ruin her day?"
"I didn't!" Carlie stood up. Even though Edward's voice sounded bored, it still pissed her off. He was always the judge with the fights that happened with Tanya and Carlie. Brian was more like a referee. He held Carlie back.
"You did!" Tanya came forward, arms still crossed. "Alice wasn't even paying attention to me,"
"Because she was talking to me?" Once again, Edward moved to stand between the two girls. A look of relief crossed his face. He didn't like fighting with Carlie no more than she liked fighting with him. "That's really selfish."
"It was my day!" Tanya growled, her fangs exposed. Carlie hissed at her, fangs coming out too. "I didn't even want you to be my bridesmaid! Edward had to beg me," She looked smug. Why? Carlie didn't know.
"I didn't want to be your bridesmaid anyways," Carlie growled back at her. She took a step forward, only for Brian to grab her arm. "Edward didn't have to do that,"
"I thought you wanted to be one?" Edward turned his green eyed gaze to his sister.
Carlie shook her head, "Not really. I just wanted her to shut up about the wedding."
Tanya growled, "Go away." She took a step forward and Edward grabbed her arm. "Why don't you move out or something? You are a grown woman still living with her brother!"
Carlie growled. Tanya didn't understand anything. Brian spoke for Carlie. "You don't know what you are talking about, Tanya." Tanya didn't say anything to Brian's cool voice. For some reason everyone always listened to Brian—no matter what he said. Carlie always thought it was a gift. "It was all a misunderstanding. How about we just call it early and go to bed?"
Edward sighed. He turned to Tanya, "You lied." Tanya's face wasn't the only one that looked surprised. Carlie almost cursed. She hadn't blocked her thoughts. "The truth is in yours and Carlie's thoughts. Why would you lie?"
Tanya looked like a fish out of water. It was Carlie's turn to look smug. "Yes. Why lie, Tanya?"
Edward shot Carlie a look. In his eyes there was amusement. "Go to bed Carlie," He turned back to Tanya, "Here is the thing. Carlie can stay here as long as he wants. You don't rule anything. Just because we are getting married, doesn't mean anything."
Tanya nodded, mutely. She wasn't used to Edward taking control. Brian started to guide Carlie towards the stairs.
"I love you and all but sometimes you really do irritate me," Carlie and Brian heard Edward mumble as they ascended the steps.
The next morning Carlie went back to Port Angeles. Brian decided to come with her this time. Carlie objected but the look on his face said he didn't want to compromise. As they walked hand-in-hand down the street, girls stared at Brian. It was another warm day in Forks so Brian was wearing black cargo shorts with a white t-shirt. Carlie was wearing jeans and a tank top. She didn't feel like being sarcastic today. When they turned a corner, Carlie saw the girl she bumped into yesterday. Joy filled her body for some reason. She was with another girl. From where Carlie was standing she could see the girl having chocolate brown eyes and dark brown hair. She was almost as pale as a vampire.
Excited, Carlie sprinted forward and started running towards the girls. She didn't run at vampire speed. She kept her speed to a minimum. She reached the two girls with a wide smile on her face. They stared at her with wide eyes. She reached up to check her teeth, making sure her fangs weren't out.
"Hi," She breathed towards the girls. Both of them looked at each other for a moment before turning back to stare at Carlie. "I'm Carlie-Justine Mason." She introduced herself, her smile never faltering. "I never got to introduce myself." She continued. The silence stretched on. She turned around to see Brian making his way toward them. "That's my boyfriend Brian."
"My dad is a cop," The chocolate-eyed girl said. Carlie could hear her heartbeat as it bumped inside her. "He is very good friends with the Alphas dad."
Carlie's face fell. She was hurt. The other girl seeing the hurt in Carlie's eyes stretched out a shaking hand. "I'm Angela Weber." Carlie stared at her hand before shaking it. The girl shivered at Carlie's cold touch. "Thank you for helping me,"
Carlie looked at Angela and at the other girl, her smile back in place. Brian stood behind her, his hands inside his pocket. "It was no problem,"
It was awkward silence before the chocolate-eyed girl spoke. "I'm Bella Swan," She is the Chief's daughter. Isabella Swan. She was on many vampires hit list until the werewolves moved in to protect her. Charlie Swan, her father and chief, was one of the reasons why vampires weren't allowed in places.
"Carlie we have to go," Brian said to her. Bella and Angela's eyes widened as if they just no noticed Brian. They continued to stare at Brian with wide gazes.
"Hey!" A new voice joined their group. Brian and Carlie stiffened. It was a werewolf. All he saw was two vampires talking to two human girls. Both of them staring with wide eyes. "What are you bloodsuckers doing?"
"We are just having a pleasant conversation," Brian told the angry wolf. His voice was soothing and calm. Carlie realized Brian did have a gift. He was using right now.
"You do realize this is the Chief's daughter," He put the emphasis on Chief. As if that would faze Brian and Carlie in scary, warning way.
"She just told us. It was nice to meet you," Carlie smiled at the girl and was surprised that she smiled back.
"It's okay Embry," Bella turned to the werewolf. "Angela and I are fine. We were just having a conversation."
"Then I am staying right here until your conversation is done," Embry crossed his arms. He was tense. But Carlie could see the fear in his eyes. The one thing that werewolves were taught is to never take up a fight with two or more vampires by yourself. 'You will most likely lose,' that's what the Werewolf Council said during one meeting.
Embry was eyeing Brian. He wasn't even paying attention to Carlie and the two other girls. It was as if he was sizing up Brian. Embry was a pretty big guy. He had muscles everywhere. Carlie realized he wasn't wearing a shirt. He was one of those wolfs. The one that doesn't wear anything but shorts. His hair dark hair was cropped short and his black beady eyes were staring at Brian. Brian was a good guy. He was a fighter. He fought in the human wars. He knew what to do when things became physical. Carlie has witnessed him and Edward fighting in the backyard, and even Edward couldn't beat him. Brian was staring right back at him with a smug look. Werewolves hated smug vampires. It just ticked them off even more. Brian wasn't big, but he was muscular. Embry flexed his muscles under his shirt and Brian snorted.
"As much as I like standing here talking to these to young ladies," Brian flashed Bella and Angela a charming smile. "I hate the smell," Carlie smelled it too. The werewolf stunk badly.
"What smell?" Bella asked. "I don't smell anything," She looked silly sniffing the air and the people around her. Carlie and Brian were surprised that she actually sniffed them and wasn't even scared at how close she was to them.
"Bella be careful," Embry warned, his eyes looking at Bella with concern.
"I'm fine Embry," She waved him off. Carlie could sense a new bravery status coming from her. She turned to Carlie and Brian. "See you guys later?"
Carlie was surprised that it was a question. She smiled and nodded. "Yes."
Bella and Angela smiled once more before walking away, leaving Embry to face off with Carlie and Brian. He flexed his muscles again and Brian hissed, showing the wolf his fangs. The both crouched down to fight, but more humans were starting to notice them. It's like they can sense when something was going to happen.
"C'mon," Carlie pulled on Brian's arm. "He isn't worth it."