*All characters except Esmerelda are the intellectual property of Stephanie Myer. Esmerelda is the intellectual property of me.*

I awoke with a start and realized that my mother was screaming. I stretched my hands out and gently placed them against her hoping to comfort her. Instead, her screams grew louder. She was hysterical. I felt her moving, perhaps running from something. I couldn't understand what was going on! I was thrown against mom's spine, causing it to snap and her to collapse. I flailed my arms, trying to steady my body. I couldn't hurt my mother! I felt pressure above me and my mother's screams grew louder. Suddenly something was grabbing me and tugging me from the safety of my mother's stomach. I gasped and something cold rushed down my throat, filling my lungs. I coughed at the shock of the cold air and began to cry as I was roughly turned over.

"A girl" A man's voice range out with disgust. I opened my eyes as he threw me to the ground with all of his strength. I closed my eyes as my body impacted with the ground. I began to cry as pain exploded across my back. Through my tear filled eyes I saw that it was dark and I was alone. Momma's body was even gone. I continued to cry, both for my mom and because I was cold.

I had no idea how much time had passed, but at one point I had fallen asleep. I began to awake and realized that something bright was shining on me. I was now warm but uncomfortable due to being stuck in a small hole in the ground. Instead of opening my eyes I stayed still, hoping and praying that I would die quickly.

A branch breaking on the other side of this small clearing awoke me from a fitful nap. I didn't move, only listened. I heard a gasp and felt two cool hands lift me into two small arms. I opened my eyes and saw a small woman with bright golden eyes looking down at me. Her face as stunning and framed by short brown hair. She looked like something out of a fairy tale. With her was a male, who reminded me of the man who killed my mother and left me here. He also had golden eyes, long blond and was standing behind her watching me carefully. I began to cry as the wind began to blow. Without hesitation, the man quickly removed his t-shirt and handed it to the woman who was holding me. She quickly wrapped it around me, drawing me tightly against her.

"You're safe now little one. It's going to be alright." Her voice was calming and I snuggled into her, falling asleep in safety for the first time since I had been born.

I was unsure as to how much time had passed, but I was no longer wrapped in an oversized shirt. I opened my eyes and glanced around myself. I was laying on something very soft and was surrounded by large white objects. I could hear someone talking, well whispering, and most likely hoping that I wouldn't wake. I continued to look around, waiting for that beautiful lady to come back. I took a deep breath and my tummy rumbled. I was starving! I opened my mouth to cry, and there she was.

"Hello little one." She had a huge smile on her face as she moved the blanket from me and scooped me into her arms. I found that I could balance myself with ease and quickly pushed away from her chest to look at her face. I smiled at her in hopes she would keep talking to me. Instead, she reached out and brought an object towards me. She slid it into my mouth and squeezed. The moment the warm red liquid hit my tongue, my throat began to burn. I wrapped my hands around the bottle and began to suck as fast as I could. The lady holding me laughed at my eagerness and rubbed my back up and down as I drank. All too soon it was gone. Frustrated and still hungry, I threw the bottle and began to cry.

"Shhhh its okay, there's plenty more where that came from." She set me back down on the bed, preparing another bottle at lightning speed. She placed it in a bottle heater and smiled, grabbing the first to clean it so it would be ready for later. She disappeared behind a wall and I heard splashing. Sighing, I reached for the objects at the end of my body and began trying to figure out how everything worked.

A click sounded through the room and the door swung open. The man was back! I quickly turned my attention to the door and smiled as he closed it behind him.

"Hello ma'am." He nodded his head in my direction, a smile across his face. The way he spoke sounded different than the lady but I liked it. I reached my arms up, hoping he would hold me. He scooped me up, swinging me around and around. A giggle erupted from my mouth as the room shifted to moving colors. This must be joy! I shrieked and giggled until I felt warm from head to toe.

Suddenly he stopped and handed me to the lady. She leaned towards him and their lips touched. Their eyes were shinning with happiness. She grabbed the second bottle and brought it to me. I grabbed it and began to drink, much slower than the first time.

"I called Carlisle, he has agreed to come meet us. Based on the description I gave him, he thinks her leg broke and healed the wrong way. He wants to fix it as soon as possible." The man sat down on the bed and watched us with intent eyes.

"Of course. Poor little one. If I hadn't of smelled her she would still be out there all alone. Jasper, do you think we should name her?" The man's name was Jasper! His name is just as unique as he is. But whatever did he mean about my leg? I took the bottle and pushed it back into her hand, wiggling to see my leg. I realized that is was wrapped in something that was causing me to be unable to move it. Confusion rang through my mind.

"She's confused Alice." He was at her side in an instant, reaching out to take me. I eagerly went into his arms, inhaling his familiar scent. He looked into my eyes and smiled.

"What don't we call her Emerald? After all her eyes are the most beautiful green I have ever had the honor to lay eye on." He smiled as he watched my reaction. I smiled at the name and was flattered by his words. He really seemed to like me; perhaps he wanted to be my daddy!

"Alice, did you say something?" His eyes flashed to black as he quickly handed me to the lady, Alice and went to the door.

"No, Jasper why?" There was a slight frightened tone to Alice's voice and she held me closer to her. I squirmed and looked at her.

Please let me go!

"Jasper!" Alice gasped and looked down at me than back up at Jasper. "It's her!"

Jasper looked at me with awe as I smiled at him.

Can I call you daddy?

"Alice this is amazing! She can put thoughts into our minds! It seems to be the opposite of Edwards's ability! We must call Eleazer as soon as Carlisle gets here."

His face was alight with ideas and emotion. I was beginning to get frustrated as I did not care that I was doing something different I just wanted an answer! He began to pace the room and he was talking so quickly I couldn't follow him. I glanced at the lady holding me and then opened my mouth and let out a loud screech. They both froze and glanced at me. I smiled and looked at Jasper.

Are you my daddy?

A smile broke out across his face and he took me into his arms. His gently kissed me forehead and then took a slow breath in.

"Of course I'll be your father. The moment Alice, your mother found you, you became my little girl. My little Esmerelda".