Never Gonna Be Alone

"I don't really understand why Aro insists that we go live with an American Coven." my younger sister, Ell, said with a frown as her fingers flew across the keys on her electronic guitar.

"Aro said he wanted us to experience the rest of our 'human' lives before fully taking on the vampire world." I explained as I beat the corresponding drum color on the drum set in front of me.

"If I wanted to continue being human, I would have left a long time ago." she said sourly.

"It's not like Aro, Marcus, or Caius would have let you. They're way too protective." I reminded her as the song came to an end.

We hit the last few notes and finished our game before Ell stood up and unnecessarily stretched. Her long dirty ginger-blonde hair swaying behind her. She was only 5 foot tall and extremely pale, even for a vampire. We both were, actually.

"I'm gonna go to my room and chill for a while. Wanna go hunting later?" she asked as she rubbed one of her honey gold eyes.

"Sure. I'm gonna go talk to the others for a while, just call when you're ready." I told her as I headed for my bathroom which I really had no use for.

"Okay, bye." Ell said as walked out of my room.

I sighed as I looked in the mirror. My chestnut hair was a tangled mess, I brushed it out as I looked over myself. I was a few inches taller than my sister, about three I think. I examined my eyes and was always thankful that they were gold and not red. Drinking from animals had it's advantages. Even if my vampire family chose to drink from humans. They were the royal vampire family, they could do whatever they want. I remember when Aro tried to get us to drink from humans…

"As vampires, you will have the constant urge for blood. It will never go away." the old vampire explained, Aro was his name.

I looked at my sister but she was expressionless. Ell was just standing there taking everything in. We had been vampires for about a week, and had yet to 'hunt' as Aro had called it. I was a little more at ease with being a vampire. Ell…not so much.

"Now, we are going to try this method of feeding first…if it doesn't work…then we have things to discuss." Aro said as he touched our shoulders. He concentrated for a moment before frowning. He quickly wiped the frown away and led us into a large room. It had three thrones at the far end of the room, Marcus and Caius, Aro's brothers, were sitting in two of them. It was complete concrete, and there were a few other vampires scattered here and there. We had only met Aro, Marcus, and Caius.

There were also two very scared humans in the middle of the room. They were being held by two large vampires who were grinning expectantly. I took a breath and was instantly overcome by flames licking at my throat. I stiffened and willed myself not to move any farther as I stopped my breathing. I glanced at my sister, her face mirrored my own frantic expression. She was fighting the urge like me, but she had always had more strength.

"I know you girls are hungry…go ahead." Caius said from his place on the throne, his tone was teasing.

The humans, both of them were young men, probably in their early twenties, were horrified. I think they were going to pee themselves. I took another cautious breath…but it did me in. An animalistic growl ripped out from somewhere deep inside me and I lunged for the boy on the right. I barely heard my sister scream 'NO!'. I was surprised by how quick I was, but that was the last thing on my mind. I wanted blood. NOW. All my senses had gone crazy, I was in a haze. I just wanted the sweet smelling blood.

But before I could latch onto the neck of the terrified boy, I slammed into something, hard. I flew back and slid across the ground. I snarled as I stood, angry at what had stopped me. Everyone was looking around trying to find what I had hit. Before I could find out, my anger boiled over and I sent something flying out from inside me into the invisible wall. I looked around me and saw everyone looking around the boys. Except my sister, she was glaring furiously at me.

"What?" I hissed at her.

"Are you a fucking animal? Those are HUMANS!" she screamed at me with her teeth bared. "They are living beings! You want their lives taken away like ours?"

I stopped snarling and stared at her. Her eyes were pitch black and she looked like she was restraining herself from lunging at me. We continued to stare at each other before Aro broke the silence.

"Elizabeth…did you stop Isabella from killing the humans?" he asked, his eyes sparkling excitedly.

Ell looked at him, I could tell she was debating on telling him.

"Yes." she said not looking at him.

"How?" Caius asked with a hard face.

She glared at him before answering. "I don't know. I knew taking their lives was wrong and when Bella leaped at him, I wanted to stop her. Next thing I knew I somehow threw something in front of them. Once she hit it…she sent something into my…shield?" she said the last sentence as a question, not really sure what had happened.

Aro laughed gleefully as he clapped his hands. "I knew you two were strong and talented! I must call Eleazar!"

My sister and I found out that we were in fact talented. When Aro touches people, he should be able to read people's every thought and memories. But when he touches Ell and me, he can't because we both have a mental shield. However, I can use mine to cover anybodies mind within a 10 mile range. Ell can only use hers for one other person, but she has to be touching them. Since we both have mind shields, we can read just each others minds. We also have shields. Ell can manipulate and stretch her shield within a 10 mile radius. My shield is a lot smaller. I can only send my shield forward about 10 feet. I can't twist it and shield anyone like Ell can.

We were a deadly team, but then again we always have been. Even before…I stopped myself right there. I closed my eyes tight, willing all the bad thoughts away. When I opened them, I noticed they were a few shades darker. I should go talk to Aro before I hunt.

I walked out of the bathroom and into my closet. It was rather large, I have a lot of clothes despite my many protests. But Heidi just doesn't listen. I changed out of my white sundress and into a pair of some comfy navy blue Soffee shorts and a grey t-shirt with dark green stripes. I put my long hair into a ponytail so it wouldn't get in my way as I hunted. I slipped on a pair of blue socks and my favorite worn out pair of white Nikes. They weren't really white anymore, they were covered in dirt…and blood.

I walked out of my room and closed the door. I made my way down the hallway and wasn't surprised when I heard music coming from Ell's room. She was always listening to music. As I walked down the long hallway I couldn't help wondering what exactly Aro had planned for us. He said he wanted us to live with a Coven he was good friends with. They drank from animals, and interacted with humans on a daily bases. The leader was actually a doctor. They sounded as though they all had great control. Before I knew it, I was standing in front of Aro's ornate office door. I knocked once before walking in, even though they had already heard me.

"Hello everyone." I said pleasantly, Aro, Caius, Marcus, Alec, Jane, Felix, and Demetri were in the office.

"Hell Bella!" Aro said cheerfully. Marcus and Caius smiled happily at me before returning back to their paperwork.

"Good afternoon Bells," Felix said as he patted me on the head before walking out of the office. Demetri did the same and I playfully swatted away his hand away making him laugh.

Alec waved his hand in acknowledgement and I returned it, he was engrossed in some files on the computer.

"Bella, would you mind if I tampered with your computer? I have a few new updates I want to try." Jane said as she walked out of the office.

"Sure!" I called to her, even though she would have done it anyways. Most people were afraid of Jane, but I liked her…Ell doesn't, but I do.

"Did you need to talk Bella?" Marcus asked as he scribbled furiously.

"Oh," I said remembering the reason for me coming here, "I was just stopping by before I went hunting with Ell."

"Okay, be careful." Caius said giving me a stern look.

I rolled my eyes and chuckled, "As we have proved many times, we can take care of ourselves."

"Yes, but you never know when you will encounter someone who can deflect you." Marcus reminded me.

"Okay, okay." I said with a dismissive wave of my hand.

"Ready Bells?" Ell asked from the doorway.

We all jumped in shock. Yes, most vampires can hear someone coming, but Ell has always been extra quiet and light footed. She can sneak up on anything or anyone. It could get really annoying. I looked up at her trying to regain my composure. She was in some old black sweatpants with pockets, and a white hair-dye stained t-shirt that has our old human school insignia on it, it was a Wildcat. She was also wearing a pair of beat up red converse.

"Let's go!" I said as I hopped up from my seat.

Hey,

So this is my new story, this was a kind of short chapter…but I thought it was a good introduction. So, review, and keep reading my other story 'I Love Bronze-Haired Beauties and Boarding School' as well.

Love,
Kelsey.