Chapter One

Not once have I ever set foot in a high school since that untimely event. I've spent most of the past years traveling alone, trying to find a new way to live…until I did. You see, I am a vampire but I don't want to be a monster. In the early 20th century, I was kidnapped from the backyard and turned in the woods nearby. The male who changed me, turned tails and ran away. So when I learnt I could survive on animal blood instead, well let's just say it was a good day for everyone near me. That was before I learnt to control my power…before I even knew I had a power.

So now I'm making my way through the world, rainy city after rainy city. Next stop, Forks Washington. All I had with me where the clothes on my back, a duffle bag with a few other clothes - just in case these got ruined, other important personal items from my human life, my father's old watch that had been passed down through the generations sitting on my wrist and around $100 to my name.

It had been a long time since I last met another of my kind. The last time would have had to been at least 10 years ago, when I crossed paths with three total savages. They did everything that goes against what I was taught. It sickened me deeply. Their names were James, Victoria and Laurent. Laurent wasn't as bad as the others as he had only just joined the coven. But James had it set in his twisted head that I was the perfect mate for him while he had Victoria on the sidelines. That didn't make her happy one bit. It was only after he forced himself on me that I made my power known. A fight broke out which ultimately ended in their deaths. While I felt sick at myself for killing, I knew the knowledge that those sick people wouldn't hurt another person ever again.

My life has been crazy, like a rollercaoster ride. But what i didn't know was that it was about to get turned upside down...

I arrived just after dawn broke. It was indeed a rare day for this little town. A vampire arriving and the sun shinning through? Wow. Unless that happens to be my gift working uncontrolably again....

The closer I got to town, the more my throat started to burn. Changing my mind, I set my course for the forest to go on a quick hunt. I placed my bag in a hallow tree and closed my eyes, listening to the world around me. I could hear tiny heartbeats far to my right. Taking a deep breath I noticed the lingering smell of deer drifting my way. Taking off into a sprint, I herded the mob of deer into a corner against the mountains. Tearing down a few trees I made a holding pen for the animals.

While I dont need to drink this much, it was always nice to not have to run after my food. The chase for small game got tiring and I found this way more efficiant. Just come here whenever and have a few to go. It didn't sound right but it was helpful.

I had just finished packing up and placing my bag back onto my shoulder when I heard a loud crash followed shortly after by booming laughter. I panicked and got into defensive stance. Only one type of creature could make that kind of noice. Smelling the air, I could taste their scent coming steadily closer. Preparing myself mentally, I waited.

Finally, after waiting what seemed like hours, a huge brown haired man was thrown roughly into the clearing followed by two others. A low growl worked its way out of my throat. Loud enough for him and two others too hear though as they all froze. Their heads whipped around to face me and thats when i got a good look at their faces. I couldnt believe my eyes.

"Edward...."