Author's Note: I would love to hear any thoughts you have about the story. You know the whole disclaimer stuff…in other words I don't own Twilight or its characters, I am merely dabbling in the twilight universe.

Edward's Rebellion

Chapter One "Rebellion":

Year 1927, ten years after my rebirth by Carlisle.

The back of my throat scratched with the pulse that had been my constant companion for the past ten years. One of my first words after the three days that stopped my pulsing heart was "water". It was then that I learned from Carlisle what my thirst actually was. No amount of fluid would quench this thirst, except the fluid that flowed freely in the veins of those who passed by me now, with their human beating hearts.

I stood in an alleyway separated from the main road. The shadows projected from the tall buildings on either side protected my skin from sparkling in the sunlight. Normally I would have stayed inside, or at least away from any public, on a day like this, but I knew that was where Carlisle would be.

I love Carlisle as much as any son loved a father. I probably looked up to him more than I ever had my human father. It is hard to say though, as my vampire memories have tended to melt my human memories into obscurity. Today, however, I picked the sunny center of the busy city to get away from Carlisle and have my thoughts to myself. Only now as I was stuck in the alley did I realize how foolish the idea had been.

"Edward." Instinctively I snapped my head up to the unspoken voice that had called my name in my mind. It was only a non-descript girl with long brown hair and chocolate brown eyes. She was walking by thinking of her newest crush, whom was lucky enough to have my name. It was a bit annoying to have a popular name that was always being thought in someone's mind. Again I focused inwardly to try to block out the voices that constantly crowded on the edge of my consciousness.

It was because of these voices that I was alone today, away from Esme and Carlisle. Too many times I had tapped the dark corners of human's minds whom little good could be said. Too many times I had learned how these dark creatures had preyed on those who were good minded. Many times I had wanted to bring justice to these monsters, but one person stopped me…Carlisle.

Where these minds had been nothing but a shallow pool of greed and lust, Carlisle's mind was a deep ocean of compassion and love. He held hope for men long after I would give up on them. His compassion is what guided me, but now it was wavering. He had perfect sincerity in his vegetarian lifestyle, but I did not.

Why let the monsters go free? I knew their thoughts, what they planned. I could rid the world of their filth, and appease the physical appetite I had forbidden for ten long years. The monster inside of me agreed as a fresh wave of thirst parched my mouth. A slight drop of venom caressed my tongue in anticipation of food.

With a soft breeze the scent of another human passing by the alley reached me. I could taste the venom coming to my mouth. Scouring his thoughts, they were nothing but of himself and his desires. They were boring, but innocent. The sun lowered over the horizon, bathing all in twilight again. It was time for me to go back home and tell Carlisle and Esme what I had decided. Making my way through the forest I headed for the small clearing our home was in. I could hear Esme's thoughts before I saw the house. She was trying to make things perfect for Carlisle as he returned home from the hospital. Her thoughts were happy, which I hoped would help soften the blow for what I planned.

I waited in my room until Carlisle had entered the home before I came to face him.

"Carlisle we need to talk." The strobes of thoughts were immediate. Has there been an accident? Does someone know? Do we need to move? Where's Esme? Esme who could hear the seriousness in my voice from the next room joined us, along with her own strobe of thoughts.

"Our secret is fine, but I can't do it anymore."

Realization sparked in his eyes as the understanding dawned in his mind. "Edward you are just having a rough time. We can go hunting now." He still had hope, but they both knew deep down this was not a passing 'rough time'.

"No Carlisle. I need to leave. I respect your way of life, I really do, but I have been given a gift. Why should I deny the physical appetite when I can bring justice to those who do wrong?"

Esme came and stood by Carlisle placing a hand on his arm. "Do you think this will be justice for these people?" Concern filled her voice. It was torture inside to see the hurt that was coming into her eyes, but I had decided. This was going to be best.

Carlisle's thoughts sprang with the incalculable amount of reason's to live as he did. I would not be taken in again.

"Stop Carlisle. I have thought about this. I am sorry, but this is how it is going to be." Walking to the door I opened it and stood with one hand on the knob. "You have both been like parents to me. I won't forget that." Turning back I sprinted into the now pitch blackness trying to avoid the final thoughts of Carlisle, still one broke through before I could make the required distance.

I love you son.