AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hi I'm Skye, this is my first fanfic, and I hope you like it. I was writing it for a friend and she loves Twilight so I changed Bella's name to hers Angela, to dedicate the book to her, so I hope you don't mind but Angela IS BELLA not Angela Weber. I hope you like it and I will post very frequently. Please review!!
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Skye
Prologue
On the Olympic Peninsula lies a town called Forks. It's the rainiest city in the continental U.S. In this town there are very few people. In fact, everyone knew everyone. There were no secrets. It was only in this town where a father would know when the school dances were. It was only in this town where everything was a walking distance apart from each other. Finally, it was only in this town where a family called Cullen lived. Who are the Cullen family? In one word to sum it up we were vampires. There was Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, Alice, Edward and me, Angela.
The basic stereotypical vampire is everything we weren't. Instead of fangs, we had razor sharp, venom coated, pearly white teeth. Instead of melting in the sun, we sparkled like diamonds that had a million facets. Instead of weird accents, we had super strength, super speed and super powers. Carlisle had the most compassion. Esme had the most devotion. Rosalie had the most...in one word, tenacity. Emmett was the strongest- not to mention the most boisterous. Jasper had the ability to manipulate emotions. Alice was able to see the future. Edward could read minds and I could create illusions. Carlisle was our father figure and Esme was our mother figure. Carlisle changed all of us but Alice and Jasper. Edward changed me.
Although "family" we were not related. Each of us came from very different backgrounds. Within our family there were pairings. There was Alice and Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie, Carlisle and Esme and finally, Edward and me. Each pairing had a bond, which was love. Although "damned" as Edward put it to eternity we had something that made it all worth while. Altogether our bond could never be broken. It would always be the eight Cullens.
Though most stereotypes were broken there was one we could not avoid. That one was the blood. As I said before though, Carlisle brought his compassion. This is what put us on to animal blood instead of humans. None of us could stand taking and innocent human life. The animal blood turned our eyes a strange colour though. Normal human consuming vampires had red eyes, but we had topaz. It was just something that made us even more unique.
Chapter 1- Flowers
My hair was torn back from my face as I sprinted through the forest with Edward. We had just been hunting. No, not the type with guns, or anything. It was vampire hunting, but for animals. Oddly enough, I find human blood sickening. Edward and the rest of my family are like the "normal" vampires in the sense that human blood appeals to them, that may be the main idea as to how I became a vampire and Edward's wife, but they are determined to be "vegetarian" vampires. They only hunt animals. For that reason we all have strange golden eyes, often described as 'dazzling'.
I couldn't help but smile as I looked at Edward running beside me. I knew he was holding back from running full out, because no one I knew could keep up with him when he really sprinted. His goldish-red hair was also blowing in the wind. As he felt my gaze he turned and grinned at me my favourite crooked smile at me. As vampires, we ran much faster than the normal human, in fact we did everything much faster and typically better than a human. My big 'brother', Emmett, could exert forces of around 60 mph, in pure strength.
"What are you thinking?" Edward asked. Edward could hear minds. He could read just about every person on this earths mind but mine- that is if I let him or not. I was slightly odd in that way. I had the ability to change the frequency of my brain waves. I could allow Edward to hear me or not. Most times I left my brain on the silent frequency. Having Edward hear my thoughts all the time would be quite embarrassing. This was not my only power though, I could create illusions.
"Are you going to answer or are you going to let me hear them?" He always got impatient when I didn't answer; not being able to hear me really bugged him.
"I probably won't let you hear them but yeah I will answer. I was thinking about being a vampire and the change it is from being a human."
"Ahh It isn't too bad being a vampire is it?"
"No! Not at all! It's so easy, especially-"
"Especially what" He was frustrated now. I'd never told anyone how human blood disgusted me- not even Carlisle. It was almost as if saying it out loud would make it more real, almost like I wasn't a true vampire.
"Oh, it's nothing."
"Come on. Tell me. Please?" Edward looked up at me through his eyelashes, with that crooked smile he knew I loved. I could no longer resist. I simply had to tell him. His angel face was eager.
"It's just- well, you know-. Oh, I'll just say it bluntly. Human blood makes me sick. I can't stand the smell of it. It's like I'm not a real vampire or something." I couldn't stand to look at him, I know it makes him unhappy to know that I'm not perfectly happy.
I looked up when I heard him laughing. "What are you laughing at?"
"It's just you're so lucky. And yet, you're unhappy about the fact humans don't appeal to you. I'd give anything to be in your shoes." A grimace flashed across his face. I didn't need to read minds to know he's thinking of how a human smells. It's like that for my entire family, humans appeal to them beyond comparison.
"Not that you have any on right now." He teased. It's true, when we hunt, I tended to like to have bare feet, I can run faster without shoes.
"Oh. Yeah. It's so natural I almost forgot." I said as I looked around the forest. I spotted Emmett.
"Hey, what's Emmett doing?" I pointed at my giant of a brother as he snuck into the forest, looking around him to make sure no one was watching.
Edward started chuckling as he obviously heard what Emmett was thinking.
"Oh come on! No fair! You have to tell me!"
"Come on, lets go surprise him, it'll be better if you hear it from him." He was trying to break away from his hysteria. I grabbed his hand and started to sprint again, marvelling at the speed I can run at. I know it's been 8 months since my transformation in September, but it still amazes me. I doubt anyone could hear our footsteps as we ran lithely over the grass.
"Hey Emmett" I called as I jumped down from a tree I had climbed directly over his head where he had stopped.
"Ahhhh what the-," he looked scared out of his mind, which is saying a lot for Emmett. It takes a LOT to scare him.
"Whatcha doing?"
"Going to break some trees down for, um, fire wood?"
"Why do we need fire wood in May? After all we are vampires and we don't need heat to stay warm?" I challenged. Emmett was a bad liar- just like me.
"Emmett…" Edward had the look that said 'what's-the-point-in-lying-I-already-know-what-you're-actually-doing' on his face.
"Fine, but if you ever bring this up again I'll deny it."
"Alright, I mean, I owe you for beating you so many times in those arm wrestling matches… good times. Good times." When I was a newborn vampire I managed to defeat Emmett in multiple (around 52, more or less, probably more) arm wrestling matches. When you're a newborn you have bright red eyes, from all your blood from when you were human, it gives you extra strength… the memories of beating Emmett still make me laugh to this day. The way he crushed rock after he lost, ah, fun, fun, fun.
Emmett raised his eyebrows at me and gave me the look that reminded me he still wanted a rematch.
"Anyways, I was," he rolled his eyes went on. "Going to pick some flowers for Rosalie, it's our anniversary tomorrow, and she said she wanted flowers and I thought hand picked flowers would be best." He looked away as he spoke.
Edward burst out laughing.
"Aww that is so cute!" I never knew Emmett could be so sensitive.
"And if you ever repeat that to anyone I'll cheerfully throw rocks at you." He honestly looked like he meant it.
"Don't worry Emmett; we won't say anything that would ruin the surprise." Edward promised.
"Well, Edward why don't you help Emmett get some of the flowers for Rose." I knew that Emmett and Edward love to have contests anytime they can, so I left them to it. Besides, I thought I'd go back to the house to visit Alice.
"Okay, see you later." Emmett called as he ran in to the thick of the forest.
"Bye Ang! See you later." Edward called over his shoulder as he sprinted after Emmett.
As I walked back to the house I heard Edward teasing Emmett.
"So Emmett, what flowers do you think go best with my eyes?" He joked
"Oh ha laugh it up. At least I didn't watch Rose sleep. I don't recall taking her to meadows or doing anything of the sort either? All I remember is the cottages Esme built us." Emmett retorted
All I heard afterwards was a loud thump and Edward's hysterical laugh. There was a slight growl from Emmett as well. I couldn't help laughing.
Once they were out of hearing range I started sprinting to the big white house by the river. It was just after twilight and Alice would be flitting around the house putting fresh flowers in each vase. I could hear her talking to Jasper up stairs.
I jumped in through the closest window only to find Alice and Jasper having one of those private moments they had all the time. I would have blushed bright scarlet if I were human.
"Oh. Hey Angela" Alice sang as she broke away from Jasper's gaze.
"Hey Alice, Jasper." I said, looking at the floor.
"So what's up?" Jasper asked.
"Oh not much. Edward's helping Emmett with- a task so I'm bored."
"It's okay Ang; I "saw" what Emmett is doing." She laughed. Alice could see the future. Silly me for not factoring that in. Poor Emmett.
"So Alice, you up for some shopping? Seattle? Olympia?" I asked hopeful. Being a Cullen grew on me. I loved the fancy sports cars and expensive clothes.
"Sorry, its twilight- Flower time. I am going out to get some Freesia and lilac." She said eyeing me with a grin. Apparently while I was human that was my scent.
"Okay, I will help then." I said reluctant.
"Great! By Jazz!" She waved and blew him a kiss and with that we were out the window and over the river in no time.
"Do you mind if we go tease Emmett a little?" I asked sheepish.
She gave me a look that looked like she was saying 'Are you crazy, no duh! I love bugging Emmett!'
Emmett and Edward were nowhere in plain sight so we had to smell for them.
"Their scent is coming from the east." I said, sniffing the air once more.
"You're right. Let's go." She grinned and took off in a run. I was no Edward- But I was still faster then Alice. I beat her to the boys by a good 223 milliseconds. In vampire time that was worth a lot more.
"Hey Emmett!" Alice sang, in her angel voice.
"Ang! I told you not to tell anyone!" Emmett yelled.
"Did you not factor in Alice's visions" I grinned
"Oh! Damn! Alice if you tell ANYBODY- Even Ja-"
"I told Jasper." She grinned.
"Damn! Alice! If you tell Rosalie I will cheerfully throw rocks at you." he warned.
"Ooo scary." Edward teased.
"Just keep your yaps shut and we won't have a problem. So, anyways, Angela, how about an arm wrestling match." He grinned flexing his steel hard muscles.
"Alright, you asked for it." I warned.
From the corner of my eye I saw Alice and Edward having a private conversation. Edward was grinning, so was Alice. I was sure to win that means.
Emmett and I ran to the closest rock and began our childish game.
"1.2.3" Edward counted.
At first Emmett was winning. He almost had me until...Wham! I nailed him down with as much force as I could exert. This would be my best win yet. I looked up at Emmett and grinned. He growled.
"Is there a problem Emmett?" I asked. "I mean, other than you losing…again." I grinned devilishly.
He grinned back and then picked up the rock that was under us a second ago.
"Emmett, I doubt the birds would appreciate the destruction of their homes- again." Edward teased.
"Yeah, one of these days the hawks are going to come and pick up our house and fly away" Alice teased. "But of course I would see it coming."
That gave me an idea. I turned off my silent frequency to let Edward know what I was thinking.
Edward, how would you feel if I created the little illusion that hawks were taking away the house?
He looked at me and nodded. Emmett missed the nod, so he was clueless. Alice caught on automatically.
I exerted the force of my power. All I needed to do was stretch out the field of power to where Emmett was. The force wrapped around him. He didn't notice. My power was subtle.
"Holy crow!" Emmett screamed.
"The birds! The house! Rose and Jasper! Carlisle! Esme! My baseball collection! Half the people who've autographed them are dead!" He shouted. He seemed to need us to urgently understand how important this baseball collection was. He started running toward the house.
I looked at Edward. He nodded again. That was enough for one day. I grinned and let the force release.
"Huh? What the? How? Angela!" Emmett realized what I had done. He ran back to me.
"Nice one little sis. Not too shabby. You actually scared me." He pulled me in to a bear hug.
"I think I more then scared you." I teased. Edward chuckled, as did Alice.
We started walking back to the house at human speed.
Life was good. Being a vampire was more then I expected, no one could take that from me. I grinned as we teased each other some more. As we walked away the twilight was ending and along came night. Emmett and Jasper would be up to their playful fights again and the rest of us would go to watch. I grinned even wider, showing my teeth. I saw Edward smirk at me. Uh oh! I left my frequency on. I automatically switched it back off in my head. Edward was disappointed but he smiled my favourite crooked smile and I grinned back. I took his hand and we gazed in to each others eyes. He was mine, forever. No danger could take that from me. Nothing.
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