3rd POV
The Cullen's family Christmas party was in full swing. Even though they were a family of vampires, they still liked to exchange gifts every Christmas. And on this fateful day, Carlise and Esme decided to get their children something… unique.
FLASHBACK
Carlise and Esme had been thinking about what to get their children for Christmas for a while. You would not believe how hard it is to find a gift for vampire children that have seen many, many birthdays and Christmases. They finally had a stroke of genius and came up for the perfect gift for all 5 children.
"Carlise, we need to find the perfect one for them. I don't want to get one that they won't enjoy" Esme said, looking at him in such a loving manner it made Carlise's knees weak.
"I know Esme, that's why I've called Jenks so he can search for us and find the perfect one" Carlise responded "he should be here with our options in just a few minutes."
"Oh Carlise! You think of everything, is that why you insisted on the children going hunting?"
"Of course, I-" he was cut off by the door bell ringing. "That must be him now, come on we have a decision to make!"
They let Jenks in and exchanged pleasantries. They went into the family room to discuss the possibilities.
"Okay" Jenks began, "I have found three that seem to fit your needs. The first is a Lauren Mallory." He handed Carlise and Esme a picture. "She's 18 years old, from Seattle, Washington and seems to be quite popular."
From looking at the picture, the blonde did not seem to be what Esme and Carlise wanted. Carlise spoke his mind "Hmmm I don't know, I don't think she has that air of innocence that we were looking for."
"All right." Jenks said, "Option number 2, we have an Angela Weber, from Port Angeles." He handed them her picture. "Also 18 years old. She's very quiet, well-mannered, often takes care of her younger siblings."
Esme said, "she is definitely a possibility, very cute."
"And last but not least Isabella Swan" Jenks handed the third and final picture.
"Recently moved from Pheonix to Forks to live with her dad. She's 17 years old, quiet, shy, and blushes at the drop of the hat."
Carlise examined the picture and said "She's perfect!"
Esme agreed and responded with "Oh we've found her Carlise! We found the perfect pet for our children!"
END FLASHBACK
Carlise and Esme we're so excited to give their present to the kids. They had already exchanged all of the other presents, and had just this one left.
"Well kids we have one more gift for you, let me go and grab it." Carlise said and ran off to go get it.
Alice and Edward looked at each other curiously, neither one of them saw this coming.
As Carlise grew closer, the kids got more and more confused. Carlise came back in carrying a large box, but that was not the strange thing. There was a heartbeat coming from the box.
All of the kids gathered around the box, and Emmett could not take it anymore. "What is it?! What did ya get us?! Is it a puppy?!" Rosalie slapped him on the back of the head. "Owwwww what was that for?" She responded by saying, "for being an idiot."
"Well come on now open it!" Esme exclaimed.
Emmett did not need to be told twice. He ripped the paper off the box, then took off the lid. All five kids peered into the opening.
"Wow!" they all exclaimed
"We got you a pet!" Carlise and Esme exclaimed together.
And there in the box, was Isabella Marie Swan, absolutely terrified and crying; bound, gagged, and trapped.