Carlisle's Daughter
Chapter 1
Congratulations, it's a Girl!
Its 1801, Carlisle was walking home from the hospital. He was only days away from finishing his fourth year of residency as a doctor. He and his wife, Juliana were packing up and getting ready to move into a bigger house. They were already trying to start a family of their own. Carlisle just finished his shift; it was four in the morning. There wasn't anyone around, it was dark and cold. He walked as fast as he could; his house wasn't too far from the local hospital. He just wanted to cuddle up with his wife in their nice warm bed.
As Carlisle was only twenty feet from his home he couldn't help but feel a strange presence. There was an eerie feeling around him, his instincts told him to run. He never got the chance. It was so fast; he saw nothing but a blur. He saw nothing but did feel agonizing pain. He fell to the ground and passed out. He woke hours later resting against a man he had never met before.
"Aww, look dear brother, sleeping beauty is finally awake."
The two men laughed as Carlisle did his best to sit up. His head was pounding, his body ached, he felt drugged.
"Who are you? What do you want from me?" asked Carlisle slowly.
I have been watching you for awhile now. I think you will be a great addition to our colony.
"Colony? What?" asked Carlisle, trying his best to understand.
"It will all be explained to you in due time my friend. Right now you just need to rest and then we'll get you something to eat."
"Can you at least tell me your name?"
"Yes, where are my manners? My name is Aro and this is my brother Caius."
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Twelve years pass since Carlisle was taken from his home town. He could only remember bits and pieces. He believes he was married but not because he could remember his wife; but because he was wearing a wedding ring. He and Aro had returned to the small town. Aro was in search of others to join his colony of vampires. Carlisle walked near the home where he once lived. He looked at it with familiarity. Something was drawing him inside. He followed his instincts and quietly walked in. He could hear a young girl crying. He followed the sound to the back bedroom where he saw a young girl crying over a woman. He presumed it to be her mother.
"Excuse me dear child," said Carlisle.
The girl was startled but froze as soon as she saw Carlisle's face. There was a presence about him that presented no harm. Carlisle looked at her as if he knew her. He knew her face but he couldn't place where it was he knew her. She was petite and slender. She had long thick blond hair that curled at the ends and big chocolate brown eyes.
"How long ago did she pass?"
"About an hour ago," the girl answered.
"Where is your father?"
"My mother told me that he went missing when she was pregnant with me. They never found his body. People say he was taken by a mountain lion; but, my mom told me that she felt he was still alive. She would pray every night that he would come back home to her."
"I'm so sorry. Do you have any other family?"
Just as the young girl was about to answer Aro walked in.
"There you are! We…" Aro stopped in mid sentence when he saw the girl and her deceased mother.
"Oh my," Aro looked at Carlisle, "can you tell me why it was this house you walked into?"
"No, it was just something about it. Then I heard crying and wanted to see if there was anything I could do to help," answered Carlisle.
Aro looked at the girl, "My child, what is your name?"
"Giselle," she answered softly.
"Giselle, what a beautiful name and how old are you?"
"Twelve."
"Last question, but I want you to whisper it in my ear okay?"
"Okay."
"Did your mother ever tell you what your father's name was?"
Aro stepped close to the girl. Both Aro and Carlisle were impressed by how calm she was, neither of them frightened her. He leaned down and she whispered the name into his ear.
"Mmm, I thought so," Aro looked at Carlisle, "congratulations, it's a girl!"
"What are you talking about Aro?" Carlisle asked dumbfounded.
"Carlisle, the deceased woman in the bed was your wife Juliana. Apparently, when you joined us she was with child. That child being this beautiful girl right here, Giselle."
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