This is my very first time writing, so please be gentle! I thought what better way to start, than with my favourite story and characters, Twilight.

Chapter 1

Bella

"Dammit!"

"What's up Bells?" asked Alice.

"Hospital called...they want me to go back in tonight at 8."

I am an ER nurse at Forks Hospital. Why Forks you might ask? Okay, so I know it's not New York, but the sun hardly shines which suits my condition.

"Oh that sucks! I was hoping we could catch that new zombie movie tonight - always good for a laugh!"

"Raincheck hun?"

Alice nodded in reply, already distracted by the new dress she was sketching for her next clothing line. Alice and I are sisters, best friends and vampires. We moved to Forks nearly two years ago as we had already outstayed our welcome at the last town we were in. It is kinda obvious when you don't age. Forks is a quiet little town, albeit full of nosy parkers, but we managed to find a gorgeous house on the edge of town that allows us our privacy. I love being a nurse, and Alice assures me that there is plenty of scope for the imagination in this picturesque part of the country to inspire her new designs. Although I don't really know why she needs inspiration from her surroundings, when her designs are reminiscent of the 1940's, the decade we were both turned.

I shouldn't really complain about the extra shift - it's not like l'm tired, because being vampire, I don't need sleep. And my enhanced senses have on countless occasions saved the lives of many patients. I was just looking forward to spending the night chillaxing with Alice.

I quickly shower, change into my scrubs, and say goodbye to Alice. Even though it's only 6pm, I like to stop for a 'snack' before my shift to help ease the discomfort my thirst sometimes brings. So I decide to swing by my usual spot to quench my appetitite, The Falcon Bar. No judgements please! I'm not one of these do-gooders who only drink animal blood. You haven't tried it, so you don't know how utterly vile it is! And I'm not off to the local Pre-School to get my fix! I figure that the Bar has it's share of town drunks that will neither remember, or protest my fangs. And if they do, I can always make them forget with a Sweep - another vamp perk - I can erase any human's memories of my presence.

The stars are exceptionally beautiful tonight I think to myself as I speed through the forest. Like we're all connected - vampire and human - under this one brilliant sky of diamonds. I can smell the bar before I reach it, the stench makes my nose screw up in protest. I head to the back alley where the dumpsters are. Sure enough, Teddy Muller is there, relieving himself against the brick wall, swaying violently in the process. I silently glide up from behind and gently ease my fangs into his jugular. Warm, salty goodness enters my mouth. Unfortunately it is marinated with cheap Bourbon, but satiating nonetheless. When I'm finished, I seal up the wound with my tongue and blur away before he even notices I was there.

The bright lights of Forks Hospital comes into view and I can see that the ER waiting room is already full of patients. Good. A busy night.

"Hey Bella", one of the night security guards calls out.

I smile and give him a wave as I head through the double doors of the Emergency Department. I head to my locker to put away my bag and as I walk past the mirror, I notice a drop of blood at the corner of my mouth. Shit. Hope no one noticed. I'm usually more careful than that! I pull a loose strand of my long auburn hair back into the messy bun on top of my head and head to the nurses station.

"Bella - so glad you could make it tonight. Thank you soooo much! It is chaos out there, did you see? Not to mention the number of ambulances we've had in today. I've spent the last six hours chasing my tail! Are you all good to go? I have plenty for you to do!"

Nancy, my boss. Doesn't stop for breath. I feel like I have to raise my hand if I want to talk! She is a real gem though, hardworking, organised and an excellent team leader. She's also a proud Grandma with pictures and crafts made by her grandkids adorning her work station. We have a fantastic working relationship and am so glad that she is on this busy night shift, to keep the ship sailing smoothly.

"Hi Nance", I reply. "Happy to help. Yes it certainly looks crazy out there tonight. Full moon?"

Nancy chuckled. "No doubt! Always brings out the feral in folk!"

"Where can I start?"

"We've just got a call to say there's an ambulance on the way - five minutes tops. Can I have you there for when it arrives?"

"Of course, no problems. Do we know what it is?"

"Male. 30. Found unconcious on the 101 out by Calbot's Farm. Appears to have suffered major blood loss and has multiple lacerations."

"What? Just on the side of the highway?" I asked shocked.

"Apparently so."

Geez! We have our fair share of car and hunting accidents, but I've never seen anything that I'd class as suspicious in this sleepy little town.

"Bella Swan - Re-sus 1 please".

I hear my name being paged, and head over to the Resuscitation Cubical and help the other nurses prepare for our incoming patient. As the Paramedics arrive, they wheel our patient into the bay and the ER doctor starts his assessment.

"Bella, can you assist me please?"

"Yes Doctor Michaels".

As I walk over to the trolley, I freeze. Our patient is vampire.