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Chapter 1: First Move


Note: This is my very first fanfic. I have been reading fanfictions for a long time and one night I suddenly got the urge to write. So I started a personal plot bunny which is a random idea, quite AU, but trying to be realistic to characters. I need to know whether or not to continue with this story so please review.
I try to stay true to Meyer's characters but as every writer does, I probably put a little of my own spin on them as well. For example, Edward seems so perfect he's almost boring in one or two of the books so I tried to make him more realistic (yes, a realistic vampire :P ) Also, I know Bella is friendly but I don't think she would completely trust someone until she heard their past, after all she has been through and the Cullens' strange reaction.

CHAPTER ONE
She stood waiting. Breathe in and out, in and out—or rather make the motions of breathing. She curved her lips. She hadn't breathed in a long time.

The warrior stood waiting. Watching. Hoping what she was about to do would save, not condemn, those she loved. With no other options, she was coming out of the shadows and into the harsh sunlight. To make sure that sun didn't burn everyone under it.

With her hands covered in flames, the vampire darted towards the Cullens' mansion.

Alice jerked up from the chess board she and Edward had been studying for two minutes, scattering all of her pieces apart from the solitary queen. Jasper leaped up and was by her side in a moment, eyes narrowed. The rest of the family watched—Rosalie and Emmett from the carpet where they had been wrestling happily, Bella instantly dropping the phone where she had been discussing Renesmese with Jacob, who was looking after her for the weekend, and Carlisle and Esme calmly waiting.

"Phoenix," Alice gasped, "she's here."