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Summary: All Human. Hidden amongst us are people with magical like qualities. For there own protection most choose to stay hidden, some blending with society while others stay away, pretending not to exist. Bella has not really existed for the last sixteen years, after a disastrous first attempt at being in public she meets the Cullen's can they help protect her before the Volturi find her and try to kidnap her and the other other gifted Cullen children?
Sometimes, children are born into this world with unexplainable, strange and mysterious gifts. Unfortunately, like all things unique, and rare these special children became pray to power hungry, greedy, questionable people. At first, parents would boast about how special their precious, gifted child was, showing off their child's powers to anyone who would watch. While some kidnappings have always happened, just like with normal children, thirty years ago or so more than normal gifted children started to disappear into the night, vanishing without a trace. No clues, no trails, it was as if they had never existed to begin with. Clearly someone was targeting these children, At first there was speculation, every kidnapping had something in common, a few months before the kidnapping, a man would show up, expressing interest in a child, stating that they had a child with a gift and wanted to find more people in common, they would become close friends as this man wooed his way into the family. Once he had lulled them into a false set of security he would suggest he take their child back with him to Volterra to visit his gifted child. It was then, when a parent refused that they found there child missing in the night. Nobody from the town would remember they had a child, not a scrap of evidence in the house would suggest they had a child, the parents were only ever left with their memories. The lucky parents who agreed to let there child go were often treated well and kept in the dark that there offspring was being used as pawns, they would receive letters detailing a wonderful paradise where they were learning wonders about their ability and how life was treating them well. When in reality they were living in cages, locked in a dungeon like basement and blackmailed into writing those letters, if you wanted the basic necessities you complied with The Volturi families every whim.
Eventually though, parents wised up and started to keep there special children hidden, some would move to secluded places, home school there children, not completely secluding them just enough to appear to be overly protective but not enough to appear suspicious, some would act as though they never had a child, and others would drill into there children that their "powers" were not to be used and tried to blend in. They all had one thing in common, no loving, caring parent of a gifted child wanted it known they had a child with magical abilities. Of course some parents, just as greedy as the Volturi sought them out, practically selling their children to them to profit from their extraordinary spawn.
Isabella Swan was one of the hiders. She had never set foot off of her parents property in the woods of Washington. She didn't even know what town they lived in. She never met anyone besides her father, Charlie, and her mother Renee. Charlie worked as the Chief of Police in a town called Forks and Renee stayed at home with Isabella, or Bella as her parents called her.
At just six months of age Renee had walked into the nursery only to discover young Bella giggling in her crib with toys swirling above her, floating in mid air. Renee was all well to versed in what with meant, for her own mother had had a similar gift. Poor Renee was beside her self, all of her mothers warnings about the dangers of her gift surfacing in her memories. Her mother, Cecilia had been killed when Renee was just a teen protecting herself from the Volturi. Renee did not hesitate to lock her daughter and herself away in their home from that day on, trying to buy as much time as possible for her precious daughter.
Despite Bella never seeing another person, never experiencing hundreds of things most sixteen year old take for granted such as driving or walking over to a friends house, playing tag or going to school, she knew exactly why she did not get to have the luxury of those simple everyday joys of life. Her parents had explained to her from a young age she was different from everyone else. They explained that almost nobody else in the world could move or block things with their mind like she could. They proceeded to tell her about all the bad people in the world that would take her away from her parents if they found out about her special talent. When she was old enough Renee relived the horrible day she watched her mother murder as she hid in the coat closet, trying to make Bella understand why hiding was necessary until she could learn complete control. Bella was only ever allowed to use her gift in her own room. A practice the Swans had hope would help her when she was old enough to go out into the world by herself. They didn't want an accidentally slip up and felt as though this would help her remember to never use her powers anywhere else.
What Charlie and his wife had not anticipated was when that fateful day came, when they finally allowed their precious Bella to go to a neighboring town with Renee, she would be so nervous, and anxious that she would have absolutely no control over what her body and mind did. It was a day that was doomed from the start. A day that would force the elder Swans to make a sacrifice that would be hard on any parent to make.
In the neighboring town of Port Angles, just on the outskirts of town where the trees start to thicken there is a quite large house hidden in the shadows, one would never think the gravel drive would lead to such a spectacular home, which made it all the more perfect for the Cullen family. They had arrived just a week ago in hopes to escape an organization that had been after their adopted children for the past ten years. Dr Carlisle Cullen and his wife Esme were the doting parents to five, rambunctious, mischievous and gifted children. Unlike the Swans, however, they believed that their children should learn to blend into a normal life. Some would say their endeavors were in vain since they have been forced to flee several homes in the middle of the night to protect the kids, blending in wasn't exactly easy when their children used their powers for mischief and mayhem. But never the less they insisted that if Emmett, Rosalie, Edward, Jasper and Alice were ever going to make it in this world, safe from harm, they needed to learn how to be as normal as possible, and that included being around ordinary people, in every possible ordinary setting.
Esme was all to familiar with the magical life, and the mischief one could easily cause when they are gifted, her little sister Endora held the power of hallucinations, she could make people believe there were seeing anything she wanted. She had fallen in love with a man at a young age, the wrong man, who also had a gift. He would walk into Endora's mind at night filling her head with false words of love until he had bedded her. At the tender age of sixteen she had become pregnant with young Emmett, and was whisked off to Volutri with the man she thought had loved her. It was all just a ploy to have two more powerful pawns for the organizations evil doings. No one knows what made Endora come to her sense but one night two year old Emmett was found alone on Esme and Carlisle's door with a note attached to his backpack begging them to hide her son and to care for him. She didn't explain however that Emmett had his own powers. No, Carlisle discovered that two years later their car got stuck in mud and the little boy lifted the car all by himself. Earning the nickname superman from that day on.
Saturday morning found the Cullen family, packing themselves into Esme's SUV ready to go into town to fetch some supplies for the children's new school and for the house. The plan was for the girls to hit a few of the local clothing stores while the boys did their own shopping. What teenage boy really wants to be seen with their mother picking up underwear and such.
"Emmett please tone your voice down, we are in a confined space, there is hardly any cause for yelling." Esme scolded her eldest son who was belting horribly out of tune lyrics to the song on the radio.
Emmett gave is mother a loving smirking before continuing to sing even louder, earning an arm smack from his mother and a head whack from his adopted sister Rosalie. Who, unbeknown to this mother, he had just had a steamy make out session with before the car ride.
It isn't as if they had grown up as siblings, Rosalie had joined the family almost a year ago. She had the extraordinary gift of fire starting and the Volturi, had taken a great interest in her. Going as far as breaking into her home and killing her family to get to her. Emmett had been walking home that evening when he heard the terrified scream of the blond headed goddess. Emmett had the one of the most unusual gifts for their kind, while most gifted children show special mental abilities, Emmett's were physical, not only could he lift over ten times his own weight, he could run faster than a cheetah, a fact that had never been proven despite the boys pleas. It had only ever been tested with a radar gun. He had run into the Hale's home at lightening speed to find Mr. and Mrs. Hale dead on the dining room floor and a fire burning bright all the way up the stairs. Running through the flames and singeing his leg hairs in the process he followed the screams to room that could only be described as a princesses room from hell.
Rose had been the apple of her parents eye and had grown up as a very girlie girl, a beauty queen with full on princess puffy dresses and a room fit for a queen, she had no wants or desires and could quite clearly be labeled spoiled. Her beautiful lavishly decorated room however was, at that moment, decorated with mini fires burning all of her worldly possessions as she fought with three burly men. As each one advanced on her she would scream and throw her arms towards them trying in vain to hit them with a fire ball. They would only dodge out of the way, laugh and come a little closer effectively backing her up into a corner. Emmett had seen enough, in the split second he had arrived in her door way, to know what these men intended to do. With little thought, he quickly snuck up behind the men and hit them one by one with all of his strength in the back of the head, effectively knock them each out cold, possibly killing them, he really didn't stop to check. Rosalie cried in shock not knowing how to react. Not two seconds before she was fighting for her life, and then this hero had come to her rescue, just like in her fairy tale stories. But she wasn't naïve and she wasn't sure what to make of this new person standing in her burning home. Was he here to kidnap her as well. Emmett didn't wait for her to think anything through, he swooped her up like a true super hero and fled the house, not stopping or caring who saw him until he had reached the safety of his home. It had taken several days and many talks with Carlisle and Esme before Rosalie would come out of the room she had been given. She would talk to no one but the parents and even then it was only to answer their questions, always short and simple. Emmett would sneak into her room at night, already falling in love with the goddess that could put Aphrodite to shame. He would talk about random things, never once bring up either one of their gifts or talking about that horrid night. She would never talk or answer him though. He didn't care, he kept at it for another month and then one night as he was ready to leave he turned to her, stared at her long and hard before marching over and uttered his feelings.
"I don't care how long it takes, but one of these days you're going to talk to me, because I don't even know you and I already love you. One of these days you're going to see that you love me too and I will always protect you." With that he leaned in and kissed her with all he had. The next night, she snuck into his room before he even had a chance.
While Emmett continued to sing off key, and Rosalie had gone back to fiddling with her phone, Jasper was busy sending waves of calm to his irritated mother. Jasper was an empath and one of the most subdued Cullen, he had come to live with them three years ago, along with his beloved Alice. He was just fourteen at the time and was living on the streets. Alice had found him a year before that when she was only twelve. She had run away from her home as a hider. She had the gift of seeing, but her gift only extended to the future she could see all the possibilities of peoples choices but never what their past had entailed. She had seen Jasper getting bullied and beaten in an alley in Dallas, Texas. She lived in Louisiana but that didn't stop her from sneaking out of her house one early morning and hopping on a bus, a task that wouldn't normally be easy for such a young girl, but with Alice's power she had no problems at all. She never looked back at her decision with regret. She and Jasper had been together ever since and looked out for each other as hid from authorities, for fear of being found on the streets and separated. Jasper never revealed why he lived this way and Alice never pried, it only ever mattered to her that they found each other. One day after Jasper had gone to locate some food for the two, Alice had a vision of Carlisle, his wife and their two gifted sons packing quickly and running for their car. Carlisle was berating his oldest son for being so irresponsible and then Alice saw herself and Jasper walking up the drive both of them wearing their tattered backpacks. She knew in that moment they needed to find them and quickly, that they were all destined to be a family. By this time Jasper had learned to never bet against his Alice and with no reluctance followed her to the Cullen's home. It took some time, but sure enough they walked up the drive just as four people were loading up a mini van.
" We want to come with you." Alice said to them, walking up to Carlisle like she had known him her whole life. " We're just like they are, I see things and Jazz, well he can change peoples moods."
A shocked Carlisle and Esme stood with there mouths gaping, trying to make sense of what was happening. Emmett stood with his arms crossed and a frown on his face. Edward, the other son who was fourteen as well furrowed his brow in frustration as he tried to filter through all the voices in his head. Carlisle, Esme and Emmett all had one basic question, was this little girl no more than thirteen with the torn jeans and dingy shirt for real. Was this some sort of trapped sent by the Volturi. Alice had another vision at that moment, it was of all of them together sitting and laughing around a big table as Edward stated that it wasn't fair playing poker with a nosy little brat who saw the future, and her countering it was just as unfair playing with a mind reader.
He didn't know what to make of it but turned to his father, "I didn't see anything bad, I think she is telling the truth." he stated warily, he didn't trust easy, although it was hard to deceive him, most people who are no good usually say what they want people to believe while thinking their sinister plans in there head. He didn't detect any of that with these two and was pretty sure they were harmless. Esme tried to ask them where their family was but the only answer she got was from Edward sternly saying
" We need to leave now, they are less than 2 miles away."
" Go, take the boys and head towards Phoenix, I'll call you in 5 minutes to discuss where we can stop." Carlisle said to his wife as he gave her a quick hug. He turned to Jasper and Alice, "You two in my car now, we will continue this discussion there. From there on out the Cullen family had gotten larger.
" Okay ladies, we will get your school supplies first and then look around for some clothes, how does that sound?" Esme asked as she turned in her sit.
"Oh can we redo our rooms to Mom? Please! My room is such a nasty green color, and I could really use new bedding, mine is so old!" Alice begged giving her mother her effective puppy eyes.
"You just got your bedding 3 months ago Alice," Rosalie pointed out with an eye roll, "But I have to agree, the color in my room is horrendous too Esme."
"How about we all meet at the Ace hardware in three hours and you can all pick out new colors for your room," replied Esme with an excited tone, she did love to decorate and had been bursting at the seams to start several projects on their new home.
"I don't care as long as I can go check out some new games for my Xbox," was Emmett's reply. Jasper and Edward, being the quietest of the bunch just nodded there head and opened the doors to get out.
"Boys behave yourself, please for the love of god don't find anymore trouble, I rather like it here," Esme called to them as they started to walk down the sidewalk looking at the stores.
The girls were half way done with their shopping when Alice stopped mid step and started to stare.
"Not again," mutter Rosalie as she inspected her nails, "Esme, could we get a mani, pedi when the gypsy is done looking at the future."
"Rosalie!" Esme shushed looking around cautiously to make sure no one had heard "Alice honey, are you ok," Esme asked as she touched her daughters shoulder.
"Mom, we have to go to the hardware store now!" Alice said as she took off in that direction of the store, her hand already attached to her phone as she furiously texted a message to Jasper. "Call dad he has to get there as quick as he can!" she hollered behind her.
Upon entering the store Alice stopped and stared at the chaos ensuing inside. Nails were flying around as if someone was throwing them, paint cans were flying off the shelf, the shopkeeper was ducking for cover under the counter and there in the middle of it was a scared looking brown haired girl, brown eyes as wide as can be as her mother yelled at her to stop moving her hands and to calm down. Rosalie and Esme has caught up to Alice by now and the boys were just opening the door, all of them staring in shock as the girl burst into tears and more merchandise flew off the shelf. Emmett being the sensitive person he is burst into laughter but abruptly stopped as his father opened the door and assessed the situation. Carlisle, being a man of action, walked passed his family and straight up to the frightened girl with her terrified mother who was protectively holding onto her shoulders.
"Please don't be frightened," He said in a calming voice, "My family is like yours, I only wish to help, I need you to breath my dear, we need to leave quickly," seeing the panic cross the young girls face and her mothers he quickly amended his statement, "To the park across the street, a lot less flying things that can cause damage over there." He said it with a smile, trying to make light of the situation, but it only cause poor Isabella to cry even harder, this time a pile of two by fours came crashing off the shelves. Renee looked around and nodded, quickly pushing Bella towards the door, causing the Cullen's to part like the Red sea. Emmet and Jasper went out first followed by Bella and her mother, Edward and Rosalie came out next and quickly walked to their side while Esme and Alice came next making a box around the Swan woman. Carlisle gave the clerk his phone information and asked he be contacted when they had figured out the damage done to the store, he expressed his apologies quickly and took off after his family. Aside from Rosalie and Emmett's gifts, it was relatively easy to hide the kids talents. It was clear this strange girl had powers and it was clear she didn't have good control. Carlisle feared for the girl and her family, if the Volturi was after great power they would stop at nothing for hers, just like Rosalie and Emmett's, If they were to catch wind of what happened today they would soon be in the town he had just moved his family to quicker than you can wink. He tried to gather his thoughts as he approached the group, everyone was talking quietly to each other and the girl, trying to calm her down, her sobs at turn to slow hiccups as she repeatedly apologized to her mother, both of them were pale as a ghost and shaking. Edward notice his approach first, and frowned at him, shaking his head in frustration before leaning over and whispering.
"I can't hear a damn thing from her, I don't like it. But the mother is loud and clear, quite a short attention span too! Nothing bad though."
Carlisle cleared his throat, gaining the attention of all of them.
"My name is Dr Carlisle Cullen, this is my family, Esme, my wife, Emmett, my oldest, Rosalie, Edward, Jasper and Alice, like I said earlier, we are a family like yours, we would like to help you."
Sensing the mother becoming anxious and more scared Jasper shot his father an alarmed look before sending calm waves towards the two, no doubt he had helped Bella calm down a little already. Edward whispered again, "she thinks you want to abduct her daughter and experiment on her."
"Let me explain," Carlisle said quickly realizing his mistake, you tell a terrified mother you want to help her child, who can mentally move things, that you are a doctor and want to help of course she would think crazy thoughts. "Two of my children have more prominent abilities, that have gotten them in to quite a bit of trouble. It's taken work, but they are slowly getting control over their powers, I only wish to help, I promise you."
"Dr. Cullen, please understand, I don't know you, if you are who you say you are, then you must understand my reluctance to accept your kind offer. Thank you for your help but I need to get my daughter home, this has been a trying day for her." Renee stated defensively but as politely as possible.
"I understand Ms…." Carlisle said offering a comforting smile.
"Swan, again, thank you for your help, good-bye." Renee said helping her daughter up and pulling her along side her, they hadn't made it but a few steps when Carlisle stopped them again.
"Please, take my card, we are new in town and it would be nice for my kids to have someone to take to, who can relate, I am sure it would be helpful to your daughter as well. If you ever need anything we would be more than happy to help you." Carlisle said as he reached a business card out, "this has my cell and work line on it," he quickly retracted his hand before Renee could grab the card she hesitantly looked at, "and this is our home number, please call anytime." He stated jotting down a number before handing the card back over.
"Thank you, but I'm sure this wont be necessary." Renee reluctantly took the business card before she gave her daughter another tug and the two quickly walked away.
"Emmett, follow them, find out where they live," Edward said quietly but sternly while he pinched the bridge of his nose causing the Cullen's to look at him with confusion.
"Now why would I do that little brother? Last time I checked it was my job to boss you around, not the other way around." Emmett said giving his brother a playful smirk
"Because pea brain, I can't hear her, nothing she is completely blocked off, she's working for someone, she has to be, who can have that much control to have a blank mind and act like they have no control over there powers and cause a scene and mess like that!"
Emmett said nothing but looked at his father, when he nodded his head, agreeing he should check it out. Shaking his head, and quickly looking around to see if anyone was watching, he took off in a run after the car that had just left its parking spot.
"I know you couldn't read her Edward, but I didn't get that kind of vibe off of her, she was scared man, absolutely terrified." Jasper chimed in.
"Well nothing is going to get solved right now, lets just wait for Emmett to get home before we decide anything, I think it's safe to say that the shopping trip is over, its safest if we just head home," Esme, always the peace maker tried to reason with everyone. They nodded in agreement as they all quietly and somberly headed home.
If she was working for Volturi that meant either another move or hiding at the house hoping that they weren't currently being followed. And if she isn't working for them, that meant that the Cullen's had another person to look out for whether she wanted it or not. Because if another instants like this happened and the Volturi found out, both of their families could be in danger. Alice had another vision as they were driving back home, Edward saw it too and looked at his sister with what he hoped was a disgusted look.
"Bella," Alice said to no one in particular, "Her name is Bella." Much to Edwards joy and despite the patronizing smile she gave him as she turned to look at him she did not reveal anything else out loud about her vision.