Hey thanks to all those who are reading my other story, Bella's Twilight Twist. This came to me and I had a great feeling about this so I decided to write it. Please read on. It explains everything later on. Thank you!

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APOV

Hello, my name is Arisa and I am adopted. I don't know why, but this is my story. I don't know my mother, I never have. I don't know where she lives. I only know that I have a sister named Isabella and that my mother's name is Renee. That is it. I have dark skin, as I am part Native American, and dark brown hair and eyes. I am what you might call beautiful. At least, that is what I am told. My adopted mother's name is Alicia and my adopted father's name is Johnathon. This is my family. I have been with them since I was born but as most adopted children, I am curious about who my parent's were and why they gave me up. All I know is their names.

Today was the last day of my sophomore year and already I was anxious. Soon it will be summer and I will be free to search for my parents. Alicia and Johnathon don't mind, for they too were adopted and understand the curiousity. Alicia is pregnant with a child and I know that I will be missed if I can find them. I was sad to leave Phoenix, but I knew that it would only be for the summer. I had looked her up online and found that she lives in florida now.

As I walked to my next class, I began to ponder. Should I leave Phoenix in search of my mother only to come up on her doorstep if she doesn't want me? What if she doesn't want me? My heart would probably shatter. If I am correct, Bella and I share the same birthday. September 13. I am seventeen going on eighteen soon. I could look her up. I think my safest bet is to go find Bella. It was decided then, I would go find Bella.

My next class was english and we were saying our goodbyes for the summer. Lunch was boring as I said goodbye. All my friends knew I was adopted and they knew that I was in search of my family. Alicia and Johnathon had given me parental consent to go off on my own and live on my own. I was going to Forks, Washington. If I could not find Bella, then I would stay there and search more. I would spend my whole college fund to find her if I had to.

The bell finally rang the end of the school day and I jumped into my small car and booked it. Forks here I come! I thought as I headed to my house to pack. I would be leaving soon and I figured there was no time to waste.

As soon as I got home, I grabbed everything I could. My laptop and book collection were already packed and in my car. I packed all my clothing that I could fit in my four suitcases and decided I could call a moving van to pick up the furniture I wanted. I already had a house there and I was excited to go. All I know is that I dreamt of going there and now I am going. I consider this my dream quest. Whenever I have dreams like this, I find that I should follow them and go where they take me. I packed all my stuff into my car and went upstairs to the study to say goodbye to Alicia and Johnathon. They were in there and I was glad that I could say goodbye properly to them both. It was sure to be a tearful experience.

"You know I love you guys, and I always have. I see you as mom and dad but I've got to know." I said through the tears that threatened to blind me. " I love you both and I thank you for taking care of me all my life and I will email and call every chance I get."

Alicia smiled at me through her own tears and gave me a hug. "Dear, you know we love you and we wish you luck. I hope you find your sister and I wish you well. Email me whenever you can. I already registered you at Forks High. Follow your dreams and be safe." That was the longest speech she had said in a long time and I knew she was right. I felt like a fool to leave, but I couldn't seem to stop myself.

Johnathon cleared his throat and said in his booming voice. "Be safe kiddo and follow your dreams. If you don't email us at least twice a day, then I will not hesitate come over there and kick your butt." he smiled and I retorted playfully.

"Hey whatever you say old man." I smiled and stuck my tongue out at him.

"If I'm an old man, then what does that make you? Hey look I see a gray hair!" He said while still laughing.

"Haha very funny." I rolled my eyes at him and mock punched him in the shoulder. "Well I better go. I love you."

"Love you too Ari-chan" Alicia and Johnathon said in synchronization. That was one thing they were masters at. Bugging the hell out of me while being sincere. I grabbed my last bag and turned to leave, but not before Johnathon grabbed my arm and held it there.

"Hold on kiddo. You didn't think we would let you leave without giving you something. I want to give you this. Your mother left it with us when she gave you to us." In his hand was a white gold locket. I opened it up and in there, I saw a faded picture of Renee, Bella, and me sitting in front of an old house here in Phoenix. Alicia turned me around and put it on me, clasping it gently for me. On the other side from the picture, there was an inscription in French. It said something about 'more than my own life'. My eyes started to tear up and I hugged them both once more before I started to leave again.

"I love you both and I will email you everyday. Goodbye!" I said wishing for the first time that I did not have to leave. But I did and I felt it was not fair. I went to take my key off the key ring and Alicia stopped me.

"For when you want to come home. We will always be here for you." She said with a watery smile. I smiled and returned the key to the ring. 'Thank you' I mouthed to her and left, feeling their gazes on my back as I got in my car and started the long drive West.