WHAT IF, BELLA AND EDWARD ARE BOTH VAMPIRES? WHAT IF, COINCIDENCE ENOUGH, THEY ALREADY MET... SOME YEARS BACK...

I DO NOT OWN THE CULLENS OR ANY OF STEPHENIE MEYER'S CREATION, BUT I DO OWN WILFRED, JEMINA, KEIRA, HAZEL AND ALL THE OTHER CHARACTERS THAT ARE UNFAMILIAR TO YOU. ENJOY...

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First Sight

Bella Swan

I just can't understand it. Why in the world would Wilfred want to move just because he wants to meet the others of our kind?

Our kind, I thought again. The kind humans would have feared. If they only knew it. The world of vampires. Such an interesting thought to go over my head. Especially if your sister can hear things she isn't supposed to hear.

Hazel Arquette probably looked like a picture of perfection. To humans, at least. But to me, it was another one of Hazel's glares.

Wilfred looked in the rearview mirror. "Now, now. What's with all the fuss?"

"Nothing," I replied under my breath. "Why again are we going to Forks, Washington?" I said the place like it was a disease. Unwanted.

Our mother, Keira Arquette, looked at me with an expression every knows as her, "Be nice" look.

But Wilfred stayed compose, ignoring the tone in her voice. "Because, Carlisle Cullen invited me. He reckons it rarely shines there. We could actually live normally there."

Hazel's eyes brightened at the idea of living normally.

"Exactly," Wilfred said, smiling in Jemina's direction.
"And besides," Eldridge and Conner said from behind. Eldridge continued, "I would actually like to breath, now and then."

The ride to the airport wasn't much of a disturbance. Nor was the airplane ride. Even though the male attendant flirted with you. That was natural. For us, anyway. Some humans couldn't really see what we really are. They always thought of us as intimidating, that's for sure.

When the plane landed, Wilfred got a car and then drove us towards the outskirts of Forks. Outside of the town, anyway. The ride was short. Maybe because Wilfred drove too fast. And then suddenly, we stopped.

We swiftly got out of the car. I looked at the house. Well, if you can call it a house. It was a three storey house that has a nice rich brown and gold color. I can sense it was new, but I didn't care about it. If it was new, it was nice enough that I didn't mind. And I also noticed the big white glassy house right next to it.

"That's where they live?" I hissed.

Wilfred nodded, still ignoring my tone. "Yes. They do. But unfortunately, they are out hunting."

Jemina walked towards the door slowly. "Well, I don't know about you guys, but I've got dibs on the bedroom where I can see the forest."

Hazel threw a glance in my direction and then sighed. She followed Jemina towards the house, and soon Eldridge followed her.

Conner stayed and then walked towards me instead. "Just a word of advice, Isabella, try to think before you do things." He proceeded to walk inside then.

I knew what he meant. And I knew I could trust him to tell me the truth. If Hazel can read every thought that passed through everyone's mind, then Conner could sense the future. He can't see it until the actual truth will be revealed. So, he must have seen me doing something I will soon regret. And Hazel will be free to literally kill me.

Wilfred gave me a light pat on the back and Keira kissed me on the forehead. Soon, they went inside with them.

I was left standing alone on the street as I stared towards the house. I sighed and then followed soon after.

I walked slowly, taking my time, not caring what room I'll get. Our bags were still in the car, but nobody cared about that until they wanted to change.

I climbed swiftly this time, not wanting to get the room that smelled bad and was far away from the forest. Luckily, Jemina was sweet enough to get me a room from the top floor. It was in the far end of the long hallway. And to my great grief, it was exactly how I liked it.

Of course, Jemina got the room that was big enough. Actually, there were ten bedrooms. Five on the 2nd floor, five on the 3rd floor. The bedroom I got was the nicest, if I say so myself. There was no bed, obviously. Just a leather sofa. Surprisingly, it was decorated to what I wanted. Like whoever made this house already knew what we liked. Even the music, the color; brown and black and the decorating. Nothing too extravagant. Unlike Jemina's room of course... too much pink can be enough for only one person to endure it in. I was sure of it.

"Wilfred?" I called softly as I descended the stairs.

He was there in a flash, but I didn't notice. "Who made this house? Humans?"

He laughed. "Don't be silly, Isabella. Of course not. Rather, Esme Cullen did this."

"Esme Cullen?" I pressed. Oh please, no.

"Well, she had a little help, but the designs... the floorings... was all her. The furniture, well, it's ours. I just told her what all of you liked."

"And how do you know what we liked?"
Suddenly, Keira came from behind him, her auburn hair tied in a ponytail.

"Well, Bells. It isn't really that hard to figure out. You liked things that remind you of your... past. The sophisticated New York. Eldridge just wants a room, Conner couldn't care less, Hazel... well, she likes the richness around her... and Jemina, well, you know what I mean." She winked.

I sighed. "Well, at least tell them---or her, whatever, that I said thanks."

Wilfred nodded and Keira smiled. "Of course we will, darling."

I climbed up the stairs again and made my way towards Jemina's room. She was looking out the window, where the forest was best at view.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" she said conversationally, unaware of what I was going to ask her.

"Hey, Jem, can I ask you a favor?" I asked her.

She turned around, her expression impassive. "What is it?"

"About these... Cullens or whatever, can you... keep an eye out on them for me? See if their aura truly is good before I fully trust them as Wilfred those."

She nodded, understanding. "Of course, Bella. You know I will."

"Thank you," I said in a gracious tone.

She shrugged, indiffirent. "Anytime. Just promise me you'll think first before you do anything."

It was just like with Conner. Could he have possibly predicted something? So, I just nodded like an obedient girl I was supposed to be. "Of course. You know I always do."

"I know you do," Jemina murmured to herself as she turned back towards the forest. I closed the door behind me as I slowly backed away.

I walked towards my room, ignoring the conversation Wilfred and Conner were having. But then I heard my name and my instincts got the best of me. I opened my bedroom door and shut it softly. I listened intently. They must have thought I wouldn't be listening.

"You should have told her," Wilfred whispired.

"No, I shouldn't," Conner disagreed. "I can't just waltz in and tell her she's going to be inlove. You do know who we're talking about here, Dad. Isabella Swan! She's as stubborn as Hazel Swan will ever be. "

Wilfred shook his head. "Therefore, you should tell her. Soon. And I don't want to know how she takes it."

Conner chuckled darkly. "All I can tell you is, it won't be pretty. It's going to be like living with two Hazel's."

I have heard enough. I don't want to listen anymore.

I threw open the sliding door, where it led me towards a small balcony with a table and two chairs.

I heard a soft knock, but I didn't turn around to see who it was. Eldridge isn't really the one who could surprise me easily.

He cleared his throat uncomfortably. Oh great, did everyone know? Way to keep your mouth shut, Conner. And I thought Hazel was the drama queen.

I heard a familiar hiss behind Eldridge. I turned around to see him with Hazel, Jemina, Keira and Wilfred.

"What are you guys doing here?" I asked in an annoyed tone.

Eldridge looked at Hazel who looked at Jemina who looked at Keira who looked at Wilfred who finally, looked at Conner.

"Bella... we need to talk," Conner said.

"Privately," I added.

Hazel glared. "We should all be in this. We're a family. Or maybe you want to take sides?"

Jemina squeezed Hazel's arm. "Hazel... don't make this harder than it seems."

Hazel grunted, but didn't say anything.

Conner sighed. "Hazel is right you know. We should decide this together. As a family."

I shrugged as I looked at them.

"Downstairs," Keira advised.

We followed her towards the dining room. We sat on the chairs and Conner just stood there, thinking. Staring. He was visualizing.

And then he sighed again. "I have a point of view on your reaction,. Bella. You already know."

I nodded. "I'm not exactly deaf, you know."

Eldridge coughed a laugh. Leave it to him to find this hilarious.

"Anyway... what are you gonna do?" Conner pressed, ignoring Eldridge.

"I don't even know him, Conner. We'll just wait and see."

Conner shook his head, frustration in his eyes. "This is exactly what you are going to say. Bella, I've already seen it happen. I know how much you love this family... but are you prepared to leave us for someone you haven't even met?"

I narrowed my eyes. "I said, let us just wait and see."

Hazel groaned. "Wait and see? Isabella Marie Swan, can't you understand what Conner is trying to tell you? No matter how you resist, you're going to leave. I know one thing and I will hunt you like a dog," she hissed the word, "If you repeat what I'm going to say," she continued.

A pause. She didn't know how to say it.

"And what is that, exactly?" I countered, daring her to speak.

"This family won't be the same without you," she spat, clear annoyance in her voice. And then she cleared her throat. "I mean it."

Jemina nodded. "We're happy you will want to go where your heart desires, but..." She too, paused. "You know us. We love you."

I raised my eyebrows.

Eldridge shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "Well, I do agree with them. Even if you are an annoying twerp," He laughed and then turned serious. "You'll always be our little weirdo. Well, next to Jemina of course."
We laughed at that one as Jemina stuck out her tongue and Conner kissed her on the forehead.
I shook my head, laughing. "Well, of course I'll think first before I make my decisions. You guys know that."

Conner, who has turned stone again, was seeing nothing. And then he breathed deeply. "Well, we should at least unpack."

"Oh yeah..." Jemina said as she dashed towards the car.

"The keys, Jemina! Try to learn how to unlock a car without trying to break it."

I sighed. As soon as we got the luggage out---and there was a lot of them, courtesy of Jemina, of course. Keira made sure we were presentable. She even asked Jemina to help her pick out the clothing for Eldridge and Conner, who seemed embarrassed by the idea. I sat on my sofa-bed wearing what Jemina forced upon me. I already had my hair piled in a ponytail.

Jemina got me to wear the dress she bought me before we went here. A black skirt, a black blazer, a white shirt and knee high boots she gave me as a birthday present when I turned one hundred five. Or, in the human age, seventeen years old. The only thanks I could ever give Carlisle was when he volunteered to register us in the same high school his kids go to. I can go as a junior with Hazel and Jemina, while Eldridge and Conner applied as a senior. Lucky them, they only have a year for school. Although, I know Hazel wanted to apply as a freshman. But she was changed at seventeen, like I was. And her appearance agreed to that. Also, Eldridge was changed at the age of eighteen. Only a few months older than Hazel. Jemina is younger. She was changed when she was sixteen. But of course, she didn't want to apply as a freshman. Or a sophomore. So she just applied as a scholar student who takes advanced lessons. Which, she does. She doesn't like to spend time in school much. She prefers the mall.

Oh, how an odd family we must be. We couldn't pass for a normal family, so we just pretended to be adopted by Keira and Wilfred. Keira with her beautiful auburn locks and Wilfred with his jet black hair. Only Hazel and I can pass of as identical twins. Fraternal, for the most part. She has blonde hair... while I have brown hair. Jemina said Hazel and I have the same beauty and the same appearance even in human eyes. So she got my last name. Swan. Graceful and beautiful. Gag. I couldn't care less on how I look. Much less the opposite from Hazel who cares non stop about her appearance even though she already knows she can truly top anyone. Jemina surely is different from both of us. She's tall for her age. Adorable is what everyone describes her. The face of a child stuck in a teenager's body for support. Eldridge is big. Like a bouncer at a club. While Conner looks like your average kid.
What all of us really love about our life are the imhuman speed. And of course, the extra powers.

As obvious as it might seem, I might as well think about it. Hazel can read everyone's mind. She has a hard time with mine, she she can only hear flickers. Strange. Conner can see the future. Though, it has to be actually precise. Otherwise, he won't bother looking. Jemina can see everyone's aura. You know, if they're good, bad and worse. She sees me as a stubborn person, that's for sure. That's why I asked her to keep an eye on the family coming. Eldridge is the weirdo of the family. He can change appearances. Shape shift. As for me... Well, the second weirdo of the family. A shield. A damn shielf. There's rarely a fight, but Wilfred thinks it is magnificent. And when I hold or even touch a little bit of someone, I can instantly know what they are thinking. Much more complicated than what Hazel can do.

There was a knock.

"What?" I called.

"It's me, Jemina," Her voice rang; sugary and sweet.

"Okay," I replied as she opened the door. She was wearing white pants and a lacy shirt. She tied her curly hair in a twist.

"Umm... I should ask where we're going, but seriously, I don't think I will like the answer."

She nodded. "Yeah, but you have the right to know. They're coming here, naturally. That's why Keira thought we should be presentable. You know she thinks first impressions count."

I rolled my eyes. "Because it does."

She sat down beside me on the sofa. I had to admit, it was bigger than any other sofa. She looked at the sunset as I did. "You know, I should trade. You have a nicer view."

I laughed. "Yeah, right. I like this more than your girly girl themed room."

"Well, it was designed for all of us. I should say thank you," Jemina said, giggling.

There was a shuffling on the trees. I groaned. "They're here."

She nodded, smelling the unfamiliar scent. "It must be them. The scent isn't something I recognize."

"You should go down. I'll catch you up in a minute."

She stuck out her tongue. "Nu-uh. Everyone's in their room."
"Then you should be in your room," I rattled.

"I don't want to."
"Oh, stop being such a priss, Jem."
"Make me."

I just shook my head. "You are so annoying sometimes. You can beat my record anyday."

"I already did. Eldridge just thinks of you as the weirdo."

"Ha-ha. Real funny."

Silence. Wilfred opened the door to let our guests in.

"Carlisle Cullen! You haven't changed a bit," Wilfred said as we heard bodies shuffling.

"Wilfred. You haven't changed a bit yourself." Carlisle chuckled.

I concentrated on anything suspicious... but nothing. Maybe Wilfred is right about this family.

"Ah, Wilfred. I would like to introduce you to Jasper and Alice, Emmett and Rosalie and Edward."

Wilfred nodded. "I'd like to introduce you to my family, but somehow, they are in their rooms."
Carlisle chuckled. "Don't worry. I had a hard time getting a move on with them myself."

Suddenly, there was a knock on my door. Again.

"Come in," I said.

Hazel walked in, pausing slightly. "They are expecting us."
"I know," I said as I stood up. Jemina did the same and we descended down the stairs.

Conner and Eldridge were already there, shaking hands with Carlisle.

I stepped towards Carlisle and offered my hand. "A pleasure to meet you."

He shook my hand. "A pleasure to meet you as well, Isabella."

My eyes flashed at the name. "Bella."

He nodded, understanding. I just heard a glimpse of his thoughts. Ah, how Edward really is...

And that's all. I looked at Jemina meanigfully. She nodded and then shook her head. I sighed. Defeat. Wilfred was right. They were different.

Hazel threw a smug look in my direction as she greeted the guests in the same tone as I did. Couldn't care less.

And then we faced their children. If you can call them that. I know for a fact they are at the same age as us.

I was oldest and it was my responsibility to at least set an example.

Hazel nodded.

Would you stop listening to my thoughts for even just a second?

"Just use your shield," she murmured.

I shrugged. It was boring to use it now and then.

I was just about to say a greeting when one of the Cullens stepped forward. She was small, even for a vampire. Her hair is black, cropped short and pointing in every direction. Her gold eyes seemed warm enough.

"Hi Bella! I'm Alice."

"Uh, hi---" But I couldn't finish my sentence. She gave me a hug instead of a handshake.

I looked at her, surprised.

"It is so nice to finally meet you," she continued, unaffected by my expression.

I narrowed my eyes, but regained the dignity I still have. "You too."

She looked behind her. "This is Emmett and Rosalie, Jasper... and Edward." Each had the same golden eyes, but looked different from each other. And I also noticed how her voice seemed to change when she said the last name. The one named Emmett was as big as Eldridge. Muscled and seems older than us. Rosalie was like a shiny replica of Hazel. Blonde, beautiful. They even have the same flash in those eyes whenever they hear their name or something they don't want to hear. Jasper was blonde. How astonishing. From what I heard, he was supposed to be different from us. He's still new to the whole animal thing. He looked uncomfortable to be in a different house. And the last... what was the name? Edward. Was this the one Conner saw me with? Impossible. This boy can't be it...

He was trying to make it obvious he didn't seem interested, but he was half looking at me in frustration. I got that from Hazel sometimes when she couldn't get what I was thinking.

"Jemina, Hazel, Eldridge and Conner," I said in a tone I knew resembled Hazel's usually dead tone.

"Nice to meet you," I heard them murmur.

Silence. It was an awkward silence. It looked like Alice wanted to say more, but she couldn't. I knew the silence was a little bit too intimidating.

"Umm, so... is there anything we should know about the high school we're attending?" I asked the first thing that came through my mind. Well, it seemed rational enough.

Alice smiled. She was grateful I even have a subject to talk about. "Oh, there wouldn't be a problem with those kind of humans. They're like any other."

I looked at Conner meaningfully, but Alice interrupted.

"Trust me," she said and then she held out her hand. I sighed and then took it slowly. Her hand was warm and seemed friendly. Her thoughts were another story.

She showed me all kinds of things. Kind of like the things Conner used to show me. To make sure I wasn't having another fit like Keira.

The school, the people there... everything. How the teacher seemed intimidated by them, how the students didn't seem to like making eye contact with them and how they just keep to themselves.

I let go of her hand. I've seen enough.

"Fine. I get it, I get it. No need for flashbacks."

She smiled sweetly. Not the kind Hazel always used. The kind Jemina gives me.

"Ah, Alice. Always mischievous." Carlisle chuckled.

I stepped back as she backed away. I didn't like hand contacts with someone I just met. It was an unfamiliar feeling.

Jemina held out her hand and I she showed me a few things to keep me sane. Everyone's auras. How the Rosalie girl seemed to have the same aura as Hazel. Purple with a few splashes of black. Alice has bright pink and yellow colors that seemed as disarray as her hair. Emmett had a blue colored-aura. It meant he was care-free. Jasper was a little bit darker. Earthy brown. And lastly... the last one seemed weird. His color seems lifeless. It meant he didn't like anyone showing his true colors. So that left him... colorless. But, Jemina sensed a few colors spilling in. A few sparks of red. It simply means something rich inside.

"Thanks," I said, quietly.

"Your welcome," she nodded and smiled the same smile Alice gave. If she were only small, she can pass as that girl's fraternal sister.

Wilfred gave a sigh. It was a sigh of relief. It meant everything was going as it seemed. He and Carlisle talked, walking away from the living room, to the backyard. Keira and Esme did the same. That left us standing with them.

Alice smiled and then let go of Jasper's hand. He walked towards Jemina without hesitation and then they walked upstairs, talking in hushed voices and laughing in harmony.

Conner seemed to want to know more about Jasper's southern days so they walked outside in another direction. They shook hands as they walked away.

Emmett wanted to wrestly. Eldridge was clearly dying to fight. Since, well, Hazel didn't want to mess anything about her hair, Conner just seems intent on things, Jemina is too quick and I cheat.

That left me with him. He was staring at me like daring me to speak.

I looked towards the glass door that led towards the backyard. "It's twilight. You want to... see the woods or something?"

He shrugged and then smiled slightly. "Maybe."

We took the quick way out--- the front door.

He was walking farther and farther away from the house. He seemed like he knew the place well enough.

"Where are we going?"
"You'll see," he said simply.

I just followed him, not knowing where we're going. It was a short hike. Five miles, at least. Running seemed... distant with someone I don't know.

And then I heard things. Animals getting out off our way and a light stream of water nearby.

It was a meadow. It seemed beautiful. A quiet, peaceful place. I didn't know why we went here.

He looked into my eyes. "This is where I go when I need to think. I figured this is a nice place to introduce ourselves properly."

I laughed shortly. "Well, this is a nice place. I have to admit that."

He sat down and I did too. He closed his eyes, as if concentrating.

"Bella Swan," he said, not opening his eyes. But he opened them suddenly and then offered his hand. "My name is Edward Cullen."
I looked at his hand, eyeing it slightly. "You do know I can read your mind when I touch even just the tip of your finger?"

"Of course I do," he said. "But I don't mind. I can read minds too."

I shook it. Altough, I didn't hear anything from his mind. Just the picture of my face.

"Really? I didn't know."
"Oh, Carlisle told us all about Wilfred's family. The Arquettes and the Swan twins. How every one of you is different. And how everyone has a different kind of power. We do too, but only Alice, Jasper and I have a power."

"What can Alice and Jasper do?"

"Alice can see the future, but she doesn't have the same kind like Conner's. Her visions are subjective. It flows with the way people think. And Jasper can feel every emotion. Feel it... and control it."

"Oh, that seems nice," I complimented.

He laughed. "I can see you don't enjoy this as much as everyone from your family."
I shrugged. Oh, why not tell him the truth?

"Well, I'm not really into the fact that we're moving here. Nor am I ecstatic that I have to meet a different coven. Like ours, but different," I explained. "I was fine where we live. Even if we have to come out in the dead night or when the sun isn't shining. I'm okay with being alone and just being with my family."
Surprisingly, he didn't laugh or anything. He seemed to be listening and understanding me.

"Oh, I understand what you mean. I have to admit, I wasn't too excited like you. Only Alice seemed happy having another family with a girl like her. Jasper seems uncomfortable because he doesn't want anyone to know his weakness. Rosalie doesn't care and Emmett is just happy someone is as big as he is." He chuckled.

"Well, mine is too," I complained. "Hazel is okay with this. She's happy to come out of the dark. The others feel the same way. I don't know," I shrugged. "I'm different from them. And older than them."

"How old are you, exactly?" He asked.

"Seventeen years old."
"In truth?"

I thought for a moment. Oh, what the hell. "One hundred and two years old."

"Oh, I'm only two years older than you."
"Well, at least I'm not the oldest now."

"Do you appear youngest in the family?" He asked in an omnious tone.

"Oh, no. Jemina is. She was changed when she was sixteen years old. Hazel is changed seventeen years old. I'm just older than her by a month."

He thought his question through. "So, Jemina will be separated from all of us?"

I shook my head. "No, she's taking advance classes. There is no way in hell she'll be separated from us. She's happy with this, but she's not stupid to go through high school alone."

He smiled. "She seems just like Alice."
"Yeah, I can see it. Jemina is just taller."

He looked towards the sky. "It looks like we're knowing a lot about each other."
"No. We're knowing a lot about our family, as it seems."

He smiled in my direction. It wasn't much of a smile. It looked like a polite smile. "It seems you're right."

"Of course I am," I muttered. I sighed and then took off the rubberband that held my hair and shook it out. He watched in a dazed espression.

"Sorry," I apologized. "It's annoying how they force me in these clothes I don't really like. Keira just wanted to show how we can be presentable."

His eyes ran down my clothing. And I looked in his. I got to admit, he isn't as lank as he seemed with Emmett around. And he was also wearing black pants and a white button down shirt.

He chuckled. "Esme too. Well, this is what I always seem to wear when we're hunting. Alice doesn't want us to wear everything twice."

"Damn. Jemina seems to own every clothing I have. She buys our clothes, as a matter of fact."

I took the blazer off as he unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt.

The sun seemed to shine through.

"Whoa. Is it that early already?" I asked gazing up the sky.

He nodded. "As it seems. Shall we?"

He offered me his hand and I took it. We walked towards the front door..

I quickly gave a small wave and then proceeded to walk inside.

It seems this is going to be an interesting day.