Esme's Pov
As I lay on my never used bed, I couldn't help but think of my life so far.
My name is Esme Platt and I am a vampire in Forks, Washington. I was born in 1895, Columbus Ohio. I was the only child of my parents, whose names have become lost in my memory, who were very strict and demanding. In 1917 I was married to a man named Charles Evenson who was a cruel and evil man. He would rape and beat me every night for 4 years until I found out I was pregnant. I ran as far away as I could, I couldn't raise a child in Charles's home. I wouldn't last a year. Eventually I arrived in Ashland, where I stayed with a cousin, until my beautiful baby boy was born.
He died 3 days later.
2 days later, so did I.
I remember feeling the pain and grief of the death of my son and I just wanted to be with him again, in heaven. So I threw myself of Ashland cliffs and waited for death to swallow me. Pain found me first.
3 days later I awoke a vampire alone and confused. I ran for miles and miles, across the country side and across rivers and over mountains, until my thirst become too much. But I was repulsed in even thinking about drinking human blood, how I. Innocent people with lives, dreams, families and futures. I didn't give in.
One night I thought finally I was going to die of starvation, when a herd of dear passed my hiding place. I lost every bit of control left. I killed and drank all of them felling my strength claiming my body once more and that moment on, I lived off animals, sparing the lives of innocent humans.
My thoughts were shattered with a frightened gasp of my youngest daughter.
I was off my bed, down the stairs and in the living room before a human could blink.
Alice was my youngest 'daughter' you could say. I found her all alone and frightened after she was abandoned by her creator. I took her in along with my 2 other daughters, Bella and Rosalie.
"Alice what happened? Are you alright?" I asked my eyes scanning her body for any harm.
She eyes were still glazed over which happens when ever she had visions. Alice and Bella were both talented with 'abilities', as my kind called them. Alice can see into the future, but can't see into the past. It comes in handy when ever there are other vampires passing by and we can intercept them so I can n warm them of our diet and rules.
Bella also has an ability of a metal shield. If any vampire has a mental ability like mind reading or illusions she is immune to them all. And, if the ability was threatening, she can put a dome around may people at a time.
Suddenly her eyes blinked a couple of times before they focused back on me.
"Yes, Mum I'm fine. I saw another coven moving into the area. They are all male." She said, slightly wary.
"Are they a threat" I asked, going into leader mode.
By that time Bella and Rose had gathered with us curious and wary to my question.
"No, I don't so. I don't think they know we're here. They..." she drifted off us her eyes glazed over again. We waited in silence, for her to come away from her own world.
"They... I can't believe it" she murmured in amazement, her eyes still glazed over
"What is it, Alice?" Rose asked moving to stand next to me. I almost smiled, despite the situation. Rosalie could be a leader any day, being my eldest.
"No, they... they drink from animals as well" she said, a grin lurking on to her face.
I sighed in relief and amazement. In my many years I have never met any other vampire with our diet, I had always been alone.
Suddenly Alice's eyes glazed over again, but only for a few seconds. A smug, excited and happy smile came into view then, which made me worried.
"Alice..." I said, stepping forward to put a hand on her shoulder.
But she just giggled and shook her head," It's nothing Esme, you'll see" she said with another giggled before flying off the ground and faced Bella, who had been silent on the couch, next to Rose, reading a book. She lifted her head only a few inches, her eyes still on the page.
"Let's go shopping!" she squealed, clapping her hands and jumping up and down on the spot.
Bella moaned and started to object but didn't get far. Alice had grabbed her hand and, literally, hurled her out the door. Rosalie followed behind them. Rosalie turned around to face me, halfway out the door.
"See you later, Esme" she said before disappearing out the door.
I couldn't help but laugh. They may be the craziest group of people you will ever meet, but they were my family.
I drifted off towards my study and started a plan for Alice's extended wardrobe, but my mind was only half focusing on the drafts. I couldn't help was wonder what exactly did this new coven tend to do to our lives?