Chapter 1
There was a time when I didn't have to hide who I was. But then I thought what fun is that, right? So Carlisle and Esme told me to go out and see the world. Well what kind of world is there? The 40's were not a good time for me. The 60's? All I miss is the dance moves. So what's so great about the 21st century that I need to check out? I was born right after the turn of the 20th century and now I have to live in another one. Great. C'mon world, give me your best shot!
I really shouldn't have said that because boys in the 21st century know how to get around. And I really mean it. I get to school and this guy, Mike Newton, is already trying to be my best friend. Emmett told me that it's been a while since people were chivalrous. Well that explains a lot.
I've been picking around through the police chief's brain lately. Fat a lot of good that did me. All he can think about it his precious daughter coming into town. I'm getting nothing here but Bella this and Bella that. Gosh. I want to meet Bella just so that I can kill her.
I guess that's not very nice. Chief Swan has a lot to offer this town and I'm sure he wouldn't have as much heart if his only daughter was out of his life forever.
Scarlet, what are you doing? Edward asked me, breaking one of my listen ins with Charlie Swan.
I'm just trying to find some dumb criminal that I can bust up. I just need something to punch.
Or bite.
Shut up, Edward. Sometimes even my brother's thoughts could get annoying to me. I was trying to cut back on biting humans.
I mean, I was sort of half non-vampire, but not human. Witches and wizards hardly classified me as human.
Nope. It classifies you as a freak.
I growled at Edward in response. This in hindsight was a bad idea because it sparked Emmett's curiosity.
Ooh. Whose thoughts got you mad this time Scar?
Yeah, not a good idea to involve Emmett in these kinds of things. Ever since he and Edward switched from Spanish over to French it was been crazy. Madame Hench thinks I'm the one who goofs off now.
"Scarlet, would you please conjugate the word voir for the class?"
"Of course Madame. Je vois, tu vois, il voit, nous voyons, vous voyez, ils voient."
"Trésbien. Pay attention class."
Show off, thought Emmett.
Like I had time to listen to that. Actually, I always made time for Emmett. He made my day go along a lot faster and funnier.
Too bad Rosalie is in the way.
Ugh, and then there's Edward.
I'm sorry. I love you little sister.
Sure. But are you forgetting who's older?
Considering I'm seventeen and you're only fifteen…
That doesn't count!
Whatever. I guess the conversation ended there because we both really didn't have anything left to say to each other for the moment.
