I'm anything but new to writing fanfiction, as it has been one of my passions since I was a young girl in 1996 though, of course, it was basically unheard of, back then, compared to now.

Disclaimer: Of course I don't own Twilight. That honor goes to the wonderful and brilliant Stephanie Meyer, though I do own this plot, as well as a few characters and incidents that have yet to be introduced. I hope everyone enjoys this story, as there is much more to come, and please review if you do read it! That prompts me to write a lot more a lot quicker.

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I began to notice things in my life changing, going from bad to worse after the James' incident, up until my infamous 18th birthday party. I was changing, too, though I didn't care to admit it, at the time. But the funny thing in all of this was that the Cullen's, the leeches, for lack of a better term, once they pissed me off, didn't notice my changing, in all of this, as they should've. Only I did. And Charlie, of course, though that took a lot longer for me to figure out.

The real changes didn't take effect until after they'd gone, but even so, they should've noticed something was up with me. It went from mundane things like not being able to sleep a whole night, to a loss of appetite. My throat was sore almost all the time, and no matter how much water I took in, it didn't seem to quench it. Yet I stubbornly refused to see any doctor, even Dr. Cullen, because some of the changes seemed for the better—I was less clumsy and I seemed more durable, on top of that, as well as my hearing and eyesight getting better, since at one time, I was afraid of needing to wear glasses.

All in all, with me still being a human, I wasn't adding it together, since the changes happened sporadically. If they had come all at once, I may have been concerned. And regardless of me seeing through Edward, by now, and his controlling nature (and knowing that I wasn't destined to be mated to him), one thing I had yet to do and wanted to do, while I was still human, he granted me…it was on this night that I discovered, for myself, that almost everything he had told me at one point or another, had been a lie. He wasn't a virgin, for one, and I had to find that out, myself, around midnight on my 18th birthday, long before my dreaded party was to begin.

He gave in way too easily! By now, I had noticed more than I should have, after what I'd been through only months before. He was too calm and collected, while I was just the opposite and, vampire mind reader or not, I doubt he just instinctively knew how to do all of that! Yet, I kept that information to myself. At this point, I was beginning to become a little more confident, and decided that I would have a talk with Carlisle the next day, after my birthday party.

But that was never to happen…at least not the way that I'd hoped.

I already figured out, without any vampires telling me, that bloodlust was a major emotion, emotion being the keyword, and when you have a bleeding human with potent blood in a room full of vampires, and only one of them has no bloodlust, any empath can feel overwhelmed. But when you add the fact that my blood called to one of those vampires, especially, and much stronger than if he'd been in a room full of a hundred bleeding humans, that was just begging for a disaster to occur.

And it did.

Only one vampire's eyes were still golden, when all was said and done. To make matters worse, everyone would've been alright if Edward hadn't thrown me into the table, causing me to cut myself up, even more, which I still don't understand why he'd done that. Honestly, beforehand, the papercut had caused a slight stirring in their eyes, but nobody had tried attacking me, so I don't know what he was thinking. But that sealed the deal. Fate, I guess, had better plans for me, though at that time, I couldn't fathom what they were.

Nineteen days had passed, and I was alone…still! I was feeling horrible, I looked like death, and I just wanted my family back.

After Carlisle stitched me up and drove me home, the only message I got from any of them was an email that came to me a couple days later from Alice, which read:

Bella,

By the time that you read this, we'll be gone. What's worse is that your future has disappeared from me, and it's scary as hell! But my hands are tied. We're doing this for your safety, because Edward believes that you're still his mate, though we both know that isn't true, now, don't we?

He believes that, since you're his supposed mate, that we should listen to him and let him choose of how your life should go, though you should know that not one of us agreed with him—even Rosalie. She vehemently fought on your behalf! But Edward's a stubborn, opinionated, controlling asshole, who threatened us, saying that if we, the Cullen's, went back for his mate, at any time, for anything, that he would go to the Volturi and tell them about you, before he asked for death, himself. I know that he told you a little about the Volturi, so you must know a little of the danger that they pose for us, especially You!

I love you, as we all do, but we have to leave you, for now, even though I know you really need us, though I'm not sure what for! I mean, I know you need us, anyhow, just as we need you, but something is about to pass that could either break you or make you, therefore we are sending for backup and reinforcements, even as I'm typing this letter, up. I'm doing this while Edward's gone, so that he knows nothing of what I'm planning, because we will come back for you, as soon as the time is right.

Whatever you do, you can't let your dad in on the secret, at least not yet, though I see him being introduced, at some point. Right now, you need to take care of yourself, Bella, as much as you can, and know that we will see you, soon.

Now, on the 2nd of October, around 4:00pm, I need you to drive over to our house and wait. By now, you may have noticed that Edward broke into your room and took everything of yours that would remind you of us…it's all under the loose floorboard in your room, along with a key to the front door. I want you to go in there and make yourself at home, because from that day forward, Bella Swan will need to disappear. By that time, maybe we'll all know the real reason why.

I've had several visions, but nothing with any concrete proof. All I know is, you'll need to bring very few belongings with you, but not a lot, or your dad might become suspicious. Money won't be as big an issue—Jasper and I've both set you up a separate account under Isabella Whitlock, which will not be known to Edward, as he has no ties to that name. You'll also have an ID, passport, a birth certificate that's filled out with your information, as well as a blank one (again, I wish I knew why). Whitlock is Jasper's human last name, as well as the name of the two vampires who will arrive at our home on the 2nd. Peter and Charlotte and Jasper's stories will all be told to you, later, but they're family, regardless, so you can trust them. While they do have red eyes, they only drink from criminals and the terminally ill, so you have nothing to fear.

Mine and Jasper's old room will be where you can stay, since it's on the main floor, close to the kitchen and living room, and far away from Ass-ward's room [teeheehee…I thought you might like that one ;-)]. In it, you will find everything that you would normally need, plus a few things that I've seen you needing, but again, I'm not sure, why. Anyways, I've rearranged it, a little, to be more comfortable for you, and added a TV and DVD player, so you won't be bored. Carlisle will also make sure that everything will be turned back on at the beginning of October, so everything will be set when it's time for you to move in. I've also taken the liberty of organizing some books for you to read, so you'll have a shelf full, and the next two gifts you'll fight me on, but…oh well.

A cell phone, which I've programmed all our numbers in, except for Ass-ward's. If it's safe for us to talk, I'll send you a text on the 2nd, around 6:00pm, so please look out for one. The phone will be fully charged in the top drawer of the nightstand, so you'll only have to turn the power on. Everything else is set up, and I'll pay the bill on it, every month, so don't fight me on it

In the garage, I've left you my car, since I have the Ferrari. The keys are also in the nightstand, and this car is for you to keep. I know you don't like extravagant things, but again, you'll need it, so it's yours. Just please be careful and stay to the back roads. I mean it! Bella Swan has to disappear! I hate that it has to happen like this, but you'll know why, by then, even if I don't.

I need to wrap this letter up, quickly, so the next bits may be a bit confusing, but just bear with me. In your room will be a mini-fridge. In it will be six hypodermic steel needles, with a name on each: these are venom, which Peter or Char can administer when the timing is right. For reasons we both know, I didn't leave Edward's. If you still want his venom coursing through you, there is a syringe with his venom in Carlisle's office in the mini-fridge in there, just in case, though I didn't see your mind changing on that matter. Also, I left some bottled water and a bunch of bags of O+ Blood. This is for Also, I left some bottled water and a bunch of bags of O+ Blood, with more in Carlisle's office, if you happen to run out. This is for YOU and NOBODY ELSE! For whatever reason, you're going to need them!

In closing, I just want to let you know that I love you, Bella Whitlock! You are my sister in body, mind and soul, and no matter what Edward tells you when he meets with you after school, tomorrow, you're NOT to believe him! I can't tell you if he still loves you or not, but I know that each and every one of us of the remaining Cullen family, does, and we will be back for you, as soon as it's safe. Maybe then I can tell you of what I saw of what would happen if we didn't leave, so you'll know that we really had no choice. But for now, please don't worry, and again, take care of yourself. We will see you again!

Love you forever and always,

Your sister,

Alice Whitlock Cullen

To be continued…