Crescent:
All original character belong to the ever talented Stephenie Meyer. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGMENT INTENDED.
The girl walked through the brightly lit foyer. It was as if she appeared out of thin air. She was small, slight, the hint of curves just beginning to develop on her wiry frame. She had long luxurious copper hair that fell in soft waves past her shoulder blades, big bright emerald eyes and deathly pale with a look of apprehension on her face. I could not blame her. I could only imagine the horror of the scene in front of her. Seven vampires that although had sworn off human blood could be terrifying in there own right. Humans were often ill at ease with the Cullens' although they could never quite put a finger on it. I appeared to be the one exception to the rule. I wondered briefly how she'd managed to come this far from the town. Nothing surprised Alice. I glanced at the psychic in question but her eyes were empty. My own personal miracle stiffened at the sight of the girl. I almost giggled. I felt sympathy for the girl. She would be ever so perplexed when Emmett would suddenly pick her up and run her miles away in the blink of an eye but Emmett looked dead to the world – shocked. I glanced around the room. Esme and Carlisle looked anxious. Rosalie's drop dead gorgeous face looked stunned and Jasper looked thirsty as always. I saved Edward's expression for last knowing that he would probably leave me winded. His expression did take my breath away but for all the wrong reasons. Pure unadulterated hatred dawned his flawless features. His stance instantaneous became protective – guarded. Like he was about to rip the girl to shreds.
Why was this child making them act so?
"Well, not exactly the salutation I was anticipating. I expected better of you Carlisle." The girl murmured in celestial tones breaking the silence. Her emerald eyes flickered around the room and as she turned to me I was hit over the head with beauty that rivaled Rosalie's. It was almost painful to look towards such flawlessness. She had the face of Miss Universe, pale, clear skin with not a blemish in sight, wide eyes and full slightly pouted lips. Her highly arched eyebrows gave her a constant expression of surprise. Adorable. If she had been any sweeter I'm sure even Edward's diamond hard and venom covered teeth would be prone to cavities. The seconds ticked by slowly nobody daring to speak a word. Realization clicked in my mind - A vampire and by the look of the others reactions a vampire with no reserve on my safety or health. I shuddered involuntary. I felt Edward's hand snake around by waist. "Now now," the girl cooed "I knew you wouldn't be rapturous to see me but you ought to offer some hospitality. Shall I assume you invited me warmly into your living room?" The girl shot me a beautiful smile. I was afraid to look away, afraid the illusion of her perfection would disappear, that the perfect porcelain doll in front of me would shatter if I missed a second of her gaze.
"Eileen. Eileen stop." The voice sounded faintly like Carlisle it rang with authority that only a coven leader could manage. I was woozy. The walls spun in the same fashion as when I came face to face with flowing blood. I blinked a few times and realized I was on the floor. How had that happened? I didn't remember falling. Edward was crouched over me teeth bared and a low growling sound erupted from deep within his chest. I tried to not be afraid. Green eyes. Not red. Not crimson. Not ruby. Green. Green. Green. I chanted this over and over in my head. The color difference had to mean something didn't it?
"Oops. Silly me," the girl who I assumed to be Eileen giggled. "I really can't help it you know, I haven't been around a human in such a very long time." She stressed the word human and a felt a tremor of fear wash over me. Even as she said it her emerald eyes darkened. The affect was shocking against her alabaster skin. "But alas, I must abstain for the time being I'm afraid. You see Carlisle I mean your coven no harm and I would hate to disrupt this charming little domestic abode… unless it is absolutely necessary of course." The girl paused as she glanced around the room no doubt taking in the cheery environment although even I could feel the tension. I hated to imagine what Jasper was currently feeling. "Although of course I full out admit this is not purely a social visit." She finished.
"No harm? Your thoughts speak else wise." Edward spoke for the first time or more accurately, snarled. His protective stance never lifted. The tendons in his arm stood out. His fury also reminded me of the first time I met him. I had cowered away from such a stare. Eileen however seemed to meet it full on. Her sweet tone turned harsh. As harsh as satin could sound.
"The girl isn't part of the coven. But you can relax for the time being Edward. You're behaving like an animal. Do you honestly think I have no self control at all? I have been able to contain my bloodlust when needed for centuries. My knowledge on our species is far superior to yours or anyone in your family. In comparison I make Carlisle look like an infant." I had to laugh at the comparison. Especially when the girl did not look like she was a day over twelve. Her brow furrowed in concentration and it all went black.
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Mainly this was just me testing the waters in the world of fanfiction. I have read it for ages and ages. But I have never felt confident enough with my English skills to post anything. By the way, I would really appreciate if you would be able to tell me if there are any major gaps in my English. I really want to get better but it is not helpful when you go to a French Immersion school. Anyways, this is currently a plotless start to a story that I may continue to help with my impatience to the countdown of Eclipse. What do you think? Any comments would be appreciated!
- Emidra