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A/N: I had no Idea when this story was first posted there was a serious problem. I decided to read it online and in multiple chapters, there were parts missing. Sentences were cut in half and made no sense. I went to the original and it was perfect. I don't know what was happening when i uploaded it, but parts were deleted midsentence. I an so embaressed and hope that you will give it anouther go. I an slowly fixing it. I got the first two chapters fixed, and I added more into them. So please drop me a review, and if you find any more errors, let me know Please.

I was inspired by Breaking Benjamin's music.

I awoke to the sound of the fire alarm. Panic spread quickly as I stumbled in my dark room but the faint light glowing under the door, caused me to freeze. I heard screaming and the sound of my 4 year old brother crying.

"Mom, dad" I screamed.

Still unable to move, I began to cry. I was startled as my father burst into my room.

"I can't get to them, we got to get you out!" he screamed frantically. He ran to my window. He turned at the lock, and pushed with all his might, but it didn't budge. A small oversight when we repainted my room was I had painted them shut. The dried paint was like concrete making it impossible to open. He looked around the room for something to break the window when it happened; an explosion. The release of energy generated by it, forced me through the window and I fell two stories onto the glass patio table. I hit the ground, but I remained awake. Awake long enough to see that my father was caught on the window frame showered in fire. He wasn't moving or screaming, just burning.

Chapter One

Unexpected help

Jaina's P.O.V.

Bella was my dear friend and I was devastated, when she made a decision to live with her dad. She had put her mom first, and journeyed to her new life. She had been gone well over a year but we never lost touch. Weekly phone calls and emails, kept us up to date on each other's lives. She told me she had found her true love. Edward. I had hundreds of emails about him and his family. She told me he was different from other guys. That he was all she could ever dream of and more.

I was excited about visiting after graduation. To meet the boy friend and family that seems to have captivated my friend. My parents promised me as a graduation present to fly me to forks for a two week visit, but it was a gift that they would never be able to fulfill.

I woke up in the hospital and by my side was Bella. She had flown out after her mom found out about the tragedy. She stayed with me though it all. The exams, the bandage clean ups, the emotional rollercoaster that I traveled that had no ending in sight. I missed my family's funerals. I lost everyone. I lost everything. The fire consumed every video and photo of my beloved family. There was nothing left. Bella told me that the wiring failed and caused the fire and a gas leak caused by the heat triggered the explosion. She told me my mother and brother died of smoke inhalation and my father died as a direct result of the fire. A nice way to say he burned to death. I didn't need anyone to tell me that. I saw him engulfed in it.

My father's best friend and business partner Bill took care of all the funeral arrangements. He put the remainder of the insurance money in a trust fund for me; $50,000.00. I would receive it when I turned 18, but I wouldn't be 18 for another 7 more months. I didn't know what I would do till then. I heard Bella and Bill talking about foster homes.

"I know someone in Forks that can foster her. I'll have them fly down and do the necessary paper work." I heard Bella tell Bill. He reluctantly agreed.

"You're her family now Bella. If you think they will take her it would be best. She has nothing left here in Phoenix" I heard Bill whisper with a sorrowful undertone.

Bella's P.O.V.

My best friend from Phoenix lost her family in a tragic house fire. I remember the call, with my mom crying frantically on the other end. I was surprised Alice didn't see it coming, but why would she. Jaina was my friend. I loved her like a sister. I entrusted every secret to her; even the one about the Cullen's. I never told Edward that I entrusted the secret but I had to tell her. I told her everything. I confided in her and she kept it safe. I know she never fully believed me but she entertained me and pretended like she did. I knew the difference. I could hear the doubt in her voice whenever the subject came up. She would always say

"I don't care if he is the devil himself. As long as you love him, he is alright in my book." She said and promised not to tell.

"Yeah I'm going to tell, and they will lock me up in a loony bin. Your secret is always safe in my hands." She would say half laughing.

It was so hard to see her lying on the white sterile hospital bed, hooked up to tubes of antibiotics and medications streaming through the I.V. in her arm. Her body looked so broken. She fractured 6 ribs in the fall and suffered a concussion. Jaina was lucky she didn't damage her spine. No internal bleeding just hundreds of lacerations on her back and arms. She had scrapes all over her face. The doctors worked for hours as they stitched and stapled her wounds closed, and after it all they decided to keep her there for observation, probably to avoid mass infection from all her wounds. She was a mess. They kept her heavily sedated for the first few days, slowly weaning her off. I knew when she got out; she would have nowhere to go. I asked Charlie and he said would take her but I could see his hesitation. Our home was small and he wasn't the nurturing type. He wouldn't know how to handle a 17 year old girl with severe emotional damage. My second option was the Cullen's; a coven of vampires living as humans. Taking in a damage girl seemed almost insane, but they too were my family. I trusted and loved them like I trusted and loved Jaina.

She was going to be a part of my life regardless of my transformation. She was my beloved. She would know for herself the truth when she met them. She would know I wasn't making it up. I knew deep in my heart that she would accept them. My only worry was, would they accept her. I sat beside her bed, looking at her tortured skin. I rubbed my forehead in frustration as I dialed Edwards's phone number on my cell. He waited patiently for me at our hotel. Phoenix was too sunny for him to make any day appearances. I decided to leave the room, so I didn't disturb her with my conversation, as she appeared to have drifted into another unstable sleep. I passed outside her door looking down the empty hall. Bill had left awhile ago to get coffee in the cafeteria. I heard the dial tone then the ring on the other end.

"Bella" he whispered. There was an edge of frustration in his voice. The voice didn't come from the phone. It came from behind me. I spun around to face him. His expression twisted in a disapproving glare.

"What were you thinking?" He demanded. "Alice said that you plan to move this girl into our home. She said you exposed us to this human!" His face turning deadly serious as his low voice scolded me. I coward down, my eyes searched the floor. I could not face him. I felt his anger burn off of him and radiate on my skin.

"I'm sorry. I tell her everything. I just hoped maybe you and your family would take her in till she is 18. She doesn't have anywhere to go. I can't leave her here to rot! She means the world to. I felt the tears spring forward and roll down my cheeks. He sighed and put his arms around my neck and pulled my face to his chest. He rested his head on top of mine.

"You will be the end of me Bella Swan." He said defeated. He pulled me away just enough to search my face. "Can she be trusted, 100% trusted?" he asked.

I shook my head up and down and whispered "Yes, I would trust her with my life" my voice cracked. I wiped the tears away with the back of my hand.

"I'm not going to lie; Jasper and Rosalie are more than pissed. There all coming, they left this morning and called from the airport. I'd expect them anytime now. I hope to God, for your sake that they don't completely lose it!" he spoke sternly. I shook my head and wrapped my hand around his and led him to her room.

Edward P.O.V

Bella led me to a room and the moment I stepped in I was overpowered by an odd smell. It wasn't appetizing in any way. It was bitter and slightly noxious. I realized her scent must have been altered by all the medication. I looked down at this poor creature. Her face was swollen around her forehead. Rows of stitches arched around the left side of her face. Her arms were wrapped in gauze, and the hospital gown looked massive around her small form. I felt overwhelming pity flood through me.

She looked broken. I took two steps closer to her bed and watched as her eyes fluttered open. She seemed to be trying to focus. When she did she looked right at me. I unwillingly took another step closer.

She smiled softly and whispered "Where are your wings?" then her eyes fell closed. It humored me the thought that she mistaken me for an angel; soulful, faithful, human. I knew in my heart I would never deny Bella anything, and seeing this tragic human, I knew Bella would not bend on this. I knew then I would need to convince them.

Not a moment later I heard a knock on the door and Carlisle and Esme entered the room. They greeted us warmly. Right behind them was Alice. She raced to hug Bella. She smiled.

"I told them not to freak and they freak. I told them I saw nothing but good come of this. Jasper and Rose are so intolerant! They keep betting against me. Rose is one thing but Jasper is another. That's what ruined our relationship 40 years ago. I could never spend eternity with a doubter!" She chimed.

Alice walked over to Jaina and kissed her gently on the forehead. "You're a mess! Pretty, but a mess all the same. Time heals all wounds but unfortunately the scars remain." she whispered more to herself then to us. "Where is Jasper and Rose" I asked my voice quick and low.

"In the hall, I told them to wait till Carlisle and Esme came out. Esme walked over to stare at the girl. She smiled and brushed a stray hair from her sleeping face. Carlisle grabbed her chart and began to read it. He set the chart back down and looked to Bella.

"If she is going to stay with us, you need to be sure she understands fully the situation. She has been through a lot. Exposing her to us may get stressful. Can you make time to help her cope?" Bella agreed. She immediately was shaking her head and saying yes at the same time.

"Well then it looks like we now have to convince Jasper and Rosalie." Carlisle said in a semi cheerful tone.

"What about Emmet" Bella asked. Carlisle smiled

"Emmet will be on whatever side Rosalie chooses." He chuckled. Carlisle and Esme took each other's hand and walked out the room.

Jasper and Rosalie came in but before Rosalie could get a word out she stopped dead in her tracks and looked at the girl. Her anger faded immediately, when she saw Jaina's eyes flicker open. The frail girl reach out her bandaged hand and struggled to reach Rosalie. She instinctively stepped forward taking her hand. Jaina's green eyes dilated as she gazed at her.

"I'm afraid, don't go" was all she could breath out. Then her eyes fell closed. Rosalie looked confused and then she smiled.

"I'm not going anywhere little human" was all she whispered.

Jaspers P.O.V

I was flooded with anger. Rosalie and I were feeding off each other's frustration and wrath! I can't believe they were even considering this! I wanted to rant and scream. Violent thoughts and actions flooded my mind. I was furious with Bella! I was infuriated with Alice! They were in serious denial to think this would have anything good attached to it! One human exposed to us, was almost impossible to accept! I did it for the family. It took a lot for me to supported Edward on his choice, granted I now loved Bella very much but this was suicidal! This was beyond insane.

My thirst was almost unbearable. I denied my nature for my family but leaving a lamb to a wolf and asking the wolf not to eat it was crazy. Two lambs would be impossible to resist. I paced the hall waiting for Carlisle and Esme. When they finally did, Rosalie and I were ready to put up our protest to Alice and Edward. When I walked in the room I was dumbfounded. I looked at the girl and my anger was replaced by pity and guilt. Rosalie walked to the bed and she opened her eyes. She held out her hand and I was almost crippled by the emotions rolling off this sorrowful girl.

I was hit with extreme grief and worthlessness along with a mixture of survivor's guilt. I knew at that moment she didn't feel worthy to live. When her eyes closed the emotions shut off like a switch. I felt my stomach knot. I wanted to protest, but my vigilance left me. I was no longer determined to destroy this girl. The feelings that rolled off Rosalie were even more shocking. It was like an instant love. Rosalie was devoting herself to a girl she didn't even know. It was so out of character for her. Maybe she saw a little of herself in the broken girl. All I knew was that I lost the battle with my siblings. This girl was going to be coming home with us, but for some unfathomable reason at that point I really didn't mind.