A/N: Hey guys. This is will be the longest A/N probably. I just wanted to let you guys know that this will deviate a lot from canon... especially in the fact that these vampires have blood and are susceptible to silver. The blood is important. It's what my entire idea was based off of. This story will be strictly Bella/ALice with hints and mentions of LeahxOC. In any case, I hope you guys find my changes and imagination enjoyable.

Please forgive any grammar and/or spelling mistakes. I try to proofread.

Prologue

The Book of Hunters, pages 1-4

Humanity is oblivious.

Every human being is oblivious to a world they do not rule – humans don't know about the numerous supernatural creatures that lurk among them. There are governments and orders within their own; these organizations are far more powerful than any human government.

Humans are ignorant to the supernatural. They have stories, novels, shows on television, and movies that entertain the idea of the supernatural. Most of them chalk it up to the imagination, beings that exist within the realm of impossible.

And truthfully, their representation of the supernatural is incomplete and largely accurate.

What they don't know are that vampires do prey on them, draining them of their red blood, both in the daytime and at night. What they don't know are that shapeshifters exist, shifting daily amongst them. What they don't know are that werewolves do shift into ghastly half wolf and half human beings, gain power with the moon's phases, and actively feast on human flesh. They don't know of fairies, skin walkers, or the true witches and warlocks that live amongst them.

Most of these beings, if they don't feed off of or consume human flesh, derive pleasure from terrorizing humans, for playing off their fear of the unknown and what if.

But there's one confirmed supernatural creature that serves to willingly defend humans from those who hurt them excessively.

They are known as the Hunters.

The Book of Hunters, page 6

Hunters, since their formation many centuries ago, have pegged pure blooded werewolves and vampires as the harbingers of death to humans and disorder to the supernatural realm. These creatures live for eternity unless deliberately killed in special ways…

Hunters are repeatedly trained in these special ways…

The Book of Hunters, page 7

… There are a number of tools Hunters have to use against all supernatural creatures, especially vampires and werewolves. For example, silver is a good tool to use against both, though it has different uses. Silver can be used to poison and kill a werewolf in a short period of time. For vampires, silver paralyzes them and slows their healing abilities, but on its own will never kill them…

The Book of Hunters, pages 13-15

Hunters descend from lineages. There are a total of three distinct Hunter lineages; Swan, Warren, and Franklin. Each lineage has a "specialty." The Franklin lineage specializes in hunting creatures of the light such as fairies. Those from the Warren lineage specialize in hunting creatures of the night such as ghouls. Descendants of the Swan lineage specialize in hunting creatures that transform, such as skinwalkers and shapeshifters.

All lineages share the same affinity for hunting vampires.

Lineages can mix, but only one will manifest in a Hunter. Lineages do not determine a specific heading in the Order. All lineages are represented equally. A Hunter does not need to have the last name of a lineage to prove they belong to it; it should manifest in their demeanor and their skills.

The Book of Hunters, pages 20-26

Hunters belong to a supernatural order which is also unknown to the human world. They defend humans from the evils of other supernaturals, utilizing their grueling training and impressive instincts.

The rules of the Order are strict. Simply being born a Hunter is not nearly enough; every three years, the Order announces the Trials. Completing these dangerous Trials are the only way a Hunter may become fully fledged.

The Trials are divided into four phases. Phase one determines natural abilities; lineages mostly help with this determination. Phase two determines a Hunter's weapon proficiency. This is tested through sparring and combat simulation.

During phase two, Hunters are assigned a rank. This rank is used superficially to help determine how good of a Hunter they will be – it strictly measures potential.

Phase three measures a Hunter's ability to hunt alone. Hunters are given multiple various scenarios where they must choose the proper way to take down a target. These decisions must be the Hunter's alone.

Phase four is the final phase. This phase emphasizes cooperation with fellow Hunters and the preservation of life. Hunters must learn how to coordinate. This is the only "live" trial – live meaning that the Hunters are essentially set loose, though a supervisor hovers in the general vicinity.

The Booker of Hunters, page 29

Those who fail their Trials choose between two fates – they can choose to be sentenced to a noble death or given The Wipe and live their lives out as "humans." The Wipe is an ancient spell that wipes a Hunter's genetic memory.

The method of death is determined by the Wise Ones, but is almost always painless. Death is the honorable option.

The Book of Hunters, page 34

Even after passing the Trials, Hunters must follow the core rules of the Order or face grave consequences at the hands of the Wise Ones.

The established rules must be followed at all times. Only under very limited circumstances should they be broken. For if these rules are not followed, then Order might as well not exist; should the Order not exist, Hunters become essentially useless and the supernatural world could fall into a state of perpetual unbalance.

… And more than likely all humans would be wiped out.

The Book of Hunters, page 72

Hunters must never seek the Forbidden Talent, which is immortality. Immortality leads to corruption and the loss of the true meaning of life, as seen with the immortality of vampires and werewolves.

Any Hunters that have sought and completed the Forbidden Talent will be declared as "rogue" and sentenced to death at the hands of fellow Hunters.

The Book of Hunters, page 93

There are many rumors that are spread throughout the Order about "love," and "soulmates." Ideally, a Hunter should not fall in love. However, it is not forbidden for a Hunter to do so.

If a Hunter is convinced they have found their soulmate or "One," then they can be with that person. However, the person must not prove a danger to the Order or its secrets and the relationship must not interfere with a Hunter's duties.

A Hunter's duties and loyalties will always be put forth before their "loved" ones.

There's more to come. :) of course, feedback is appreciated.