Chapter 1; N-squared

A/N; Hello people I hope are reading my new fanfic. I'm completely new to this! This is the first fanfic I've ever written which is why I need your help! Please leave me reviews or message me if you like where I'm going with this or you think a few changes could be made, I'd really appreciate it! I'm hoping that you will all enjoy my fanfic and that maybe it could go further then I'm expecting. Thanks guys!

Carlisle's POV

In all of my centuries on the planet I knew pain, death and loss. I saw it every day in my line of work; after all I am a trauma surgeon. But there was something about these children. They had been in an accident, which was not unusual; there had been a lot of unseasonable rain and tonight a gale was definitely blowing. The rain sounded like gunfire as it hit the hospital and the roads surrounding it. The rush of the ward seemed to fade as I made my way to my new patients. They were clutching each other, the boy trying to comfort his twin sister as her eyes darted around, clearly terrified and unaware of her surroundings. They couldn't have been more than 2. I stood before them and smiled my most comforting 'don't worry I'm a doctor and I know what I'm doing' smile. They were beautiful with their smooth caramel skin and big brown eyes, and I fell in love. I knelt down to their level.

"Hello, I'm Dr Cullen. Can you tell me your names and how old you are?" I asked them quietly with an encouraging smile. The boy looked at me and released his sister until they were just holding hands. I hoped this was because he trusted me.

"Nate, my sister Naomi", he said brokenly in his cute voice. He had a slight lisp too, he was just so adorable. '2!' he said proudly. His sister looked intently at me and stuck her little thumb into her mouth.

"Nice to meet you two", I said and shook each of their hands, earning a little chuckle from them. "Can I take a look at you?" They nodded and let me pick them up and sit them on a bed. I did a quick but thorough examination of them and noted that they were both physically fine. As I was finishing their charts another doctor came in to take over as my shift was ending. She approached them with a smile but Naomi let out an ear-shattering scream and buried her face in her brothers chest.

"What baby, what's wrong"' I asked her. My long dead heart ached when she reached for me and I swear it began to beat when she snuggled into my chest and quieted. I knew I'd never let them go.

"Where are their parents?" I asked the other doctor who quietly informed me of their deaths due to the injuries from the accident. "But what will happen to the children?" I wondered, cradling the head of the girl and going to sit by the boy who climbed onto my lap.

"They'll go to a foster home I expect, possibly not even together", she said sadly. The pain and horror I felt sealed it for me. They would be my children.

I called Esme to discuss bringing two human children into our home. We were currently living in busy London with our 5 adopted children Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, Jasper and Edward.

"Hello my love" I said when she answered, smiling at the sleeping forms of the children in my office, "I must discuss something with you."

"Alice already told me!" she said, excitement showing in her voice. "Will you be home soon dear?"

"I have no idea how to get them there, I have no seats with me and I don't want to endanger their lives."

"Of course not, I've already sent Edward with two car seats for you. He should arrive any second."

"Thanks you mi amore(my love), I shall see you soon, and you can meet the new additions to the Cullen clan. Io ti amo(I love you)." As I put the phone down Edward entered my office, dripping rain and grinning from ear to ear. His eyes found the sleeping babies and I could practically see the love pouring from him. He carried Nate and I carried Naomi to my Mercedes. He'd already strapped the seats in and so we carefully put the babies into them, being as gentle as possible as to not wake them. I knew tomorrow would bring the paperwork required to legally adopt them but as a well-regarded doctor and an experienced adoptive parent the hospital board allowed me to take them home to get them settled. Edward got into the passenger seat which explained why he was so wet – he must have run carrying the seats. I drove as fast as I dared eager to get home but equally eager to protect my babies. We arrived at our quiet country home in 20 minutes and I heard my family rush to the lounge so they could meet the children. Nate and Naomi began to stir as Edward and I took them from their seats. Nate woke up and began to panic until he saw Edward carrying him. He smiled and put his hand on Edwards face, exploring it. Edward chuckled and carried him up the steps towards his new family.

Esme's POV

I hadn't felt this much excitement in this house for at least 6 decades. The whole place was buzzing, we couldn't wait for the babies to arrive. I had sent Edward and Alice out with instructions to purchase what we needed for two toddlers. Edward had then run to the hospital with the seats and Alice had come straight home with the rest of the purchases so we could start preparing for the new additions to the Cullen clan. Emmett was upstairs snapping together furniture that they would need; cribs and nappy changing stations. Alice and Rose were decorating and stocking the room with nappies, toys, blankets, mobiles and everything else Alice had found in the children store. Jasper had left to hunt; he had much more control than he gave himself credit for but he was worried and he didn't want to hurt his new siblings so I didn't argue. I was in the kitchen filling the cupboards with follow-on milk and vitamins for babies as well as basic but nutritious foods. I was finally using the fridge which I only put in for decorative purposes.

The whole house stopped when we heard the car making its way up the drive. The babies were here! I heard Jasper rush back through the fields around our house and everyone gathered in the lounge. We watched through the glass as Edward and Carlisle collected the children from their seats in the back. If my heart could beat it would be pounding. I saw the boy studying Edward and watched my husband cradle the baby girl as they made their way up the steps to the front door…

Alice's POV

I couldn't wait any longer! Why was it taking so long to get up the steps?! I rushed to the door and flung it open; the swift action and noise startled the baby boy. I felt guilty as I looked around anxiously but relaxed as he smiled at me. Edward glared at me but I just smiled sweetly back at him and took Nate from him. He let me cuddle him for a while before I felt Esme come up behind me. I passed him over to her and watched as he fell in love with his new mum. It was beautiful to see and I could see Jasper from the corner of my eye becoming slightly overwhelmed by the vast feelings of love in the room. My dad went and stood by my mum, each holding their youngest children and I swore I could feel my heart expanding.

Carlisle's POV

Naomi was beginning to wake up. I could feel her stirring in my arms and counted the seconds before those beautiful brown eyes bore into mine. I got to 37 when her little body stretched in my arms and she blinked her eyes open. I lifted her so she could see everyone around her and she tentatively put her thumb into her mouth.

"She's so cute!" I heard Alice and Rose squeal in unison. Her eyes fell on Jasper and she reached her arms out to him. I knew that out of all of my children he would be the most cautious but I watched as his resolve wavered then crumbled at the sight of my little daughter. He walked towards her and gathered her up into his arms. She laughed and put her hands in his golden hair. I know Jasper was the empath but even without his ability I sure felt the love radiating off him.

We stayed in the lounge for about an hour, with each individual playing with the children and falling in love with them. They even argued over who changed the nappies! It wasn't until they started to yawn that we realised maybe it was getting late. I picked up my son whilst Esme picked up our daughter and we walked up the stairs at a gentle human pace. I entered the previously empty guest room and discovered everything the twins would need. I looked towards Esme with a raised eyebrow and she sheepishly smiled back as she lay Naomi down onto one of the two changing mats and began quickly but carefully taking off her clothes with me following suit. Alice had found these cute little matching onesies, one in blue and one in pink. We made sure their nappies were clean and dry before changing their clothes and gently putting them in their own cribs. They each had their own blankets and they quietly snuggled down into their cribs and drifted off to sleep to the sound of Esme humming them a lullaby.