"Natalie!" I opened my eyes and smiled. Today was the day I would leave for my new home. I got up of my bed and ran down stairs. Although with much difficulty considering the fact that the hallways were corwaded with other kids. Ages ranging from 3-17. I ran down to the adoption office. I knocked on the office window. Ms. Moore opened the window and looked at me. "Yes, Natalie?"

"I get to go home today!!" I shouted. She smiled and rolled her eyes.

"Yes, I know I called for you. Your mom will be here in an hour. Go get cleaned up and get your bags down here." I nodded and ran back up the room I share with Mindy and Mandy (The evil twins) and Kelly (their leader.). They never like me and they called me all sorts of names because of the way

I looked. Sure they looked like models while I looked like a reject elf. That's what they have called me since we were young. It's true though. I did look like an elf. I have small ears that have a bit of a point to them. I was five even which was rather short for a 16 year old, I was also very, very, pale. But what really made them talk was the fact that I was a brunette in the winter and a blonde in the summer. So at the moment my hair is like a caramel color but in like 2 month it's going to be platinum blonde. On top of that I had mix-match eyes. My left eye was a bright and I mean inhumanly bright blue while the other was black like coal. I had very tiny hands and feet while I had a thin physic. Don't get me wrong I had a nice sized chest and somewhat of a butt. I was ok with the way I looked I just hated when they made fun of me. I walked in the room with caution. I looked around. Coast is clear. I walked over to the closet and grabbed my suitcase. It was old and very vintage but I didn't care. It among my clothes was some of the only positions I owned. All of my clothes were already neatly pack in the suit case. I picked out a white tank top, a purple plaid skirt and my black boots. I made it. Not even little clicks to make fun of me or talk about my clothes. I walked down the hall to the girl's bathroom. I made it to the bathroom, today maybe a good day. I took a shower. When I got out, got dressed and went to the mirror to comb my hair. It was as always wild and unruly. I can see why they always called me an elf. At this moment I really looked like one. I combed my waist length, curly hair, trying to make it seem normal. I put my bangs over the black eye to try and hid it while I put most of my hair on my right shoulder to hide the sliver scar that was on my shoulder. I left the bathroom and went back to the room I stayed in. In the hallway I walked past the grandfather clock. 9:30. 30 more minutes and then I could leave. Never to return to this place. It was easy to say good bye to the orphanage because I've lived here my whole life and I've never felt like I belonged. I was made fun of because of the way I looked and because no knew where I'd come from. One day I opened my eyes and found out I was at an orphanage and had to stay.

I walked in the room. Trying to be very quiet I put my pj's away and picked up my suitcase. I grabbed my jacket. I'm home free now to get down the stairs. I made it half way down the stairs, when that voice that haunted my dream and made nightmares of my reality.

"Hey Freak show!" I turned to Kelly, Mindy and Mandy. They were standing at the top of the stairs in their usual formation. Kelly in front Mindy on the step behind her with Mandy on the step behind her sister. "Where do you think you're going?" Kelly asked walking down to the steps. Her followers in step with her. I put my gaze to my shoes.

"I'm leaving." I whispered.

"And where are you going? You're not eighteen and I'm pretty sure no one adopted you. Running away?" I didn't answer her I just looked at my feet. "Well it's about time." She sighed.

"Natalie! Come on Ms. Call is here early!" I heard Ms. Moore call. I took no time to look at Kelly's reaction but I would bet my life that it was priceless. I met Ms. Moore at the front door. "Ok now dear Ms. Call already has a son. His name is Embry. Embry is here to pick you up with his friend. Please be good. Good luck out there." She gave me a kiss on the cheek and I hugged her back. She opened the door while I put on my jacket. I grabbed my suitcase and walked outside. A spring wind blew past me. My once calm hair sprawled around my face. I tried moving my hair back with my hand. Once the wind stopped I brushed my hair back and caught sight of a boy. He had copper skin and shaggy black hair. The glare of the rising sun made me slightly covered my eyes to block the sun. I squinted to see him better. Then another boy was at my side.

"Hi I'm Embry you must be Natalie." I looked over at him and smiled.

"Yes that's me." I answered.

"Let me get that for you." He said taking my suitcase from my hands.

"Thank you." I replied smiling. We walked over to a little red car.

"Natalie this is my friend Jacob, Jacob this is my sister Natalie."

"I know Em, He's been bragging about getting a new sister since he found out a week ago." I giggled while Jacob smiled at me.

"Hey I'm sick of being an only child." Embry complained.

"You would think that hanging out with Sam, Quill, Paul, Collin, Brady, Jared, Leah, Seth and me, you wouldn't want any more siblings." Jacob said helping me into the car.

"At least she isn't annoying." Embry said getting into the passenger seat.

"Great maybe she'll rub off on you." Jacob said sitting in the driver's seat. For most of the drive they had playful banter. I laughed at them and talked about different things. I really started to like Jacob. After like a three hour drive we pulled up to a little house in a forest. Jacob opened my door and helped me out. It was the most beautiful house I've ever seen and it was my new home.

"It isn't much but its home." Embry said opening the front door.

"No it's perfect." I said. He led me to the back room. Which didn't take long but I don't mind.

"Here is your room." He led me into a small room. It was painted lavender. With a black and green bed spread. There was a blue set of dressers and a door on the other side of the room which I'm guessing was the closet. Right over the bed was a huge window with red curtains that were pinned back.

"I love it." I said smiling. Embry put my bag on the floor and I went to sit on my bed. My Bed...it's so nice to say it. This was my room in my new house. Just a few hours ago I was an orphaned but now I have a family now.

"Jake! Embry! Get out here now!" A girls voice yelled broke me away from my thoughts.

"Oh shit!" Embry said. He looked over at Jacob. "You don't think-"

"I know you're in there!" Jacob and Embry ran out of the room and by the sound of it out the door. I took my jacket off and followed them. "I'm gonna kill you!" The girl's voice said. I walked outside and stood on the porch as a copper skinny girl grabbed Embry by the neck.

"Hey let him go!" I yelled. The girl looked at me.

"Stay out of it, Nymph!" Great I have only been here a couple minutes and I already have a new name.

"Leah leaves him alone it wasn't his fault." Jacob said.

"No he wants to peep show he's gonna have to pay for it." The girl whose name I found out to be Leah.

"Jake!" Embry gasped.

"Nope sorry Em you wanted to watch there is nothing I can do."

"Leah!" A boy looking a lot like her ran up and pulled her away.

"Let me go Seth." Leah said as Seth pulled her away. She kicked and lashed trying to get away.

"Leah calm down." Jacob warned. She fell on the ground and closed her eyes. I tilted my head to the side. That was so odd. In a minute she was on her feet running really fast through trees. Embry turned to me and I'm sure I had a bewildered expression on my face.

"Jake take Natalie over to Emily's. Introduce her to everyone."