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Chapter 1:
The woods were greener than usual.
They were the vibrant color of pine green, because it was spring, and the water was a deep shade of turquoise.
I was standing on the ship's deck, looking at the shore of Washington state. I was a sailor, and a good one at that.
I knew how to mend nets, reel them in, and set the bate. I was now sixteen years of age, and looked like a woman in every way.
I had short dirty blond hair, and deep brown eyes.
I remembered how I had left home when I was little.
I was twelve when I left. You may say that that is a little young to be leaving home, but I was an orphan, and had nowhere else to go, so I went to the docks.
The only thing I had, was a white teardrop necklace, which had a circular symbol on it. I had no idea what it meant, just that it linked me to my family.
I went looking for work. There was a sailor, who was packing boxes, who noticed me. He walked up to me and smiled.
"What is a girl like you, doing in a place like this?" he asked. I sighed. "I'm looking for work, sir." I said.
The sailor laughed. "Don't your parents feed you?" he asked. I sighed. "My parents are dead sir, and the orphanage kicked me out." I said.
The sailor sighed. "You're twelve, why would they kick you out?" he asked. I sighed. "I shouldn't bother you with that." I said. The man chuckled.
"Toby's the name." he said as he stuck out his hand to me. I smiled and took his hand. "I'm Alessandra." I said. "But you can call me Alessa." I said.
The sailor stopped. "Well, Alessa, that's a very pretty name, what does it mean." He asked. I smiled. "It means defender of mankind." I said.
Toby smiled. "Well, Alessa, I would really like to know, why the orphanage kicked you out." he said. I sighed. " Toby seemed trustworthy enought.
I guess I could trust him, plus, he was my only hope to get a job and get out of Italy, for good. "I scaired the kids." I said.
Toby laughed. "I'm sure you did a little more than that, to get kicked out." he said. I sighed.
"I...um...I started to hear things in the whole house, like everyone's voices, when they were in other rooms, and I would be able to smell things a mile away.
I once tracked down a lost child, by smell." I said. Toby didn't say anything, he just listened to me wiht wide eyes, so I continued.
"I also was able to run really fast, so fast, that one minuet I was there, and the next, I wasn't." I said. Toby stopped suddenly.
"Sounds to me like I need to help you out then, little girl." he said. I smiled. "Really, Toby, you would do that for me?" I asked.
Toby smiled. I looked into his grey eyes. His blond hair, swooshing into his face. I sighed. "I can do more than that." he said.
I smiled. "What else?" I asked. Toby sighed. "I can adopt you as my little sister, and take you to a place, that I know you can get help." he said.
I sighed. "You would do that for me?" I asked. Toby sighed. "Haven't we been through this?" he asked. I smiled. "Thanks Toby." I said.
We got up and headed to the drawbridge, but were stopped suddenly, when a hand reached and grabbed mine.
"Looks like I finally found you." he said. I gasped. "Who are you?" I asked the very pale man. He had black hair, down to his shoulders, and red eyes.
I had never seen red eyes before. Toby came over to me and put his hand on my shoulder. "Is this man bothering you, Alessa?" he asked. I sighed.
"No, we were just talking." said the man. "My name is Aro, and I would like a word with miss Alessa, before she leaves." he said.
I nodded to Toby who spoke. "I'll wait right over there for you." he said. I nodded and turned back to Aro. It was getting dark, and the ship would be leaving soon.
"What do you want?" I asked. Aro smiled. "I wanted to take a look at you. I've been searching for you for twelve years." he said. I gasped.
"Who are you really?" I asked. Aro smiled and I could have sworn I saw fangs. "My name is Aro, the leader of the Volturi." he said.
"What is the Volturi?" I asked. Aro spoke. "We are the leaders of the vampire race." he said. I gasped. Was that even possible?
I heard of these old wives tales, but never thought it was actually true. "I thought vampires didn't exist?" I asked.
"Oh, but they do, and so do werewolves, such as yourself." he said. I studied Aro for a moment.
"I'm not a werewolf." I said. Aro stopped. "Well, not yet, you're not." he said. "You haven't phased yet, but you will in three days" he said.
I rolled my eyes. "Toby! I'm ready to go now." I said.
I turned around to see Toby lying on the ground dead.
There was a woman standing over him, drinking his blood. I gasped.
"Toby!" I yelled. I had just met Toby today, but still, he was a good guy.
"Why have you done this?" I asked. "Because child, you belong with me, and I will have you." he said.
I growled. Did I just growl? I bolted toward the ship that was now taking off. I jumped off the cock and swam to the ship.
When I got on, I looked to the dock that was now far away to see Aro smiling like a fool. I walked to the captain's quarters, and explained what happened, leaving the details about the vampires out.
"I'm here to take Toby's place." I said. the captain looked at me with a questioning look. "And where is Toby?" he asked. I sighed. "My friend is dead sir, he was murdered." I said.
The captain sighed. "I just saw him yesterday, but I need your extra hands to take his place. I can give you food, pay, and a chance to sail the seas." he said.
I smiled. "That's just what I'm looking for." I replied. The captain placed a contract in front of me.
"This here contract says that you will sail with me for four years, from today." he said. I sighed.
"Well, it's better than nothing." I said and signed the papers. The captain smiled.
"Now you go to bed." he said. I did as I was told. Over the years, the crew, figured out that I was different. It was too obvious.
I was young, and didn't know how to hide it too well, but over the years, I learned all too well.
When I was around the crew, was the only time I didn't have to hide who I was.
We were a family and family always protected each other.
My thoughts came back to reality. It had been four years since that day.
My contract was up, and I would be getting off at this next port. It was Port Angeles, Washington.
I had not spent any money in the whole four years I had been working. Thanks to the captain, I now had my American citizenship and my papers of Emancipation, which allowed me to be an adult at my age.
I also got a social security card, so I was all set.
I however, did not have my driver's license, so I was going to have to learn and get one, but that could wait for later.
I had gotten my GED and was ready to get a job. I stepped off the boat with my sea bag, and placed it ont he dock.
"Can I help you with that miss?" asked a guy who was standing nearby. The crew snickered making the guy give them questioning gazes.
"I'm Mike Newton, but you can call me Mike." he said, sticking his hand out, for me to shake. I did, and felt his hand flinch at the warmth of mine.
"I'm Alessa." I said. "Well, I was just sitting here on the dock and thought you could use some help. You looked a little lost." he said.
Again with the snickers from the crew.
We all knew he was hitting on me. I sighed.
"I'm fine Mike, I can get on by myelf, I just got off this boat, and my term is up, so I'm starting fresh here, in a small town, in the middle of nowhere." I said.
Mike sighed. "So, you are a sailor?" he asked. I nodded. "You've seen the world, and now you want to settle down here." he said pointing to the ground.
"Yea, I just need to find a job, and a place to live." I said. Mike smiled. "I know the perfect place to go.
"Forks, it's just a little south of here, I can drive you if you like, unless you want to drive yourself." he said.
I sighed. "I don't have my license, and I don't know how to drive, so a ride would be greatly appreciated." I said.
Mike smiled. "So, do you always take rides with strangers?" he asked. I smiled.
"No, but you look to be trustworthy, and my crew members saw your face, so if I wind up dead, they'll know and come get you." I said.
Mike gulped and the crew members burst out laughing. I laughed along with them.
"I'm kidding, relax, let's go." I said. Mike shakily shook his head and I followed him to his car. "So, where do you want to go?" he asked.
I sighed. "Is there a diner anywhere?" I asked. Mike smiled. "I know one. It's right outside the reservation." he said. I smiled.
"Thanks, that would be great for you to drop me off there." I said.
Mike looked hurt, but the look soon disapeared. I guess he was hoping to get a date, but I was not going to let that happen. He wasn't my type. We got to the diner, and I got out of the car.
"Thanks for the ride." I said. "How much do I owe you?" I asked. Mike smiled.
"How bout a date?" he asked. I rolled my eyes. "How bout no, and how much should I pay you?" I asked.
Mike frowned. "Don't worry about it, take this ride as a welcome to Forks gift." he said and spun off.
I shrugged my shoulders and went inside. As I entered, there was a horrible stench. I didn't know what it was so I shook it off. I sat at a table and a woman came to take my order.
"What can I get you?" she asked. I looked at the waitress. "What's good here?" I asked. The woman stopped and studdied me. "I'm Bella." She said. "You knew here?" she asked.
I smiled. "Yes I am." I said. "Well, I think the pie's good." she said. I smiled and nodded. "Sounds good? How much?" I asked. "It's on the house." she said. I smiled.
"Thanks so much." I said. Bella walked away, and started to get my order. I looked out the window, and watched the horizion. Within minuets, the door opened and chimed.
I looked to the open door to find a bunch of hit muscled guys were walking in the door. I had to shake myself out of it.
knock it off, you can't fall in love, you're different and you need to find out why, now google at a guy. I got my pie and started to eat it.
I was so hungry, I ate the whole piece. Bella must have known I was hungry, because she came out with a big plate of spagetti with meat balls.
I was in heaven.