Bella's POV.
We, the Cullen's were sat at odd angles around the ornately carved table, looking at the vampire before them with varying degrees of enthusiasm. My end of the scale was a very positive one. I admired this new vampires 'talent', and was even a little jealous. Carlisle was on the same page as me too, although his excitement was a little more pronounced.
'And you say you can manipulate any-ones appearance and thought process?' He asked, a look of wonder in his eyes. Carlisle's friend nodded, stepping forward whilst clearing his throat softly.
'Indeed, I can, it's only a matter of concentration and a willing subject,' he half glanced at me, but he did it so quickly I couldn't be certain, before speaking again. 'Actually, I would be willing to perform my talent now, if you wish.' I sat up, like a bolt of electricity had coursed through my body. I felt Edward stiffen besides me, he still didn't trust Kyle, even though he could read his thoughts.
'May I?' Kyle asked, stepping towards me and beckoning for my hand. I grinned, this would be fun! Before i took a step, Edward had a strong grasp on my arm. I twisted round in annoyance, before shaking his restraining hand off.
'Relax Edward,' I said smiling through gritted teeth. It was perfectly safe, I thought to myself, as a wave of diluted, weak anger passed through my body. I turned back to face Kyle, an apologetic look across my face. I held my finger up, signaling for him to give me a moment. I closed my eyes and concentrated on removing my mind shield. Though it had been 20 years since I had first tried this, it was still difficult and required a lot of my concentration. Once I was sure it would hold, I opened my eyes and nodded at Kyle. He shrugged, and then took my hand. His face scrunched up iwith the sheer concentration, while energy coursed through my body, causing my spine to jolt while my mind whirred at an incomprehensible speed. The sensation that was flowing through my body felt similar to that of a tight rubber glove being squeezed over a too big hand, compressing my thoughts, constricting my bodily feeling until I felt tight and uncomfortable. My thought process slowed, my comprehension of things reduced dramatically. I felt tired, and emotionally drained, I wanted my mother! What on earth?
'Mom?' I asked, confusion colouring my tone. Wait! That didn't sound like my voice. Gradually, all facts I had known and understood before this talent had altered me were wiped from my brain, leaving me as a child. Realising that my mother was no where near, I looked upwards, towards the adults towering above me, then took a breath, as their stunning beauty made me breathless. A sudden sensation of de ja vu overtook me, momentarily stunning me. I could of sworn I'd never seen these people before, yet I felt as if I knew them. Especially the bronze haired boy. He was so pretty!