The Vanishing Girl by AndiCullen104
Author's note- So here's my newest idea that begged to be written... Yes I do realize that I just don't like Bella being anything but supernatural hence my stories, but at least she is sort of human. :) Enjoy!
Disclaimer- I do not own Twilight or any of its characters in any way, SM does!
Prologue
Bella's POV
I was alone. I was getting all wet from the rain. I could still hear the screaming of my father in my head. I hugged my knees to my chest as I laid on the ground under the big tree. The monsters were still out there, and they were going to come for me. That much I knew. Tears ran down my face mixing with the rain. Help me, was the last thought I had before sleep claimed me.
Charlie's POV
I was in the woods as morning light shone through the thickness of the trees. My team and I were hunting for the animals that have been killing people. Five people have already died from these attacks. I wandered away from the other hunters leaving them behind. Then suddenly, I felt this urge to turn and walk away from the marked trail. I continued trekking through the muddy forest floor from last night's rainfall.
About twenty minutes later I saw a small figure lying on the ground. I was still too far away to see who or what it was, but I hurriedly made my way toward it. I gasped when I came to it and saw that "it" was a little girl that looked like she was three years old. She was fast asleep and had mud caked all over her. The little one had long wavy brown hair that had a twig tangled in it. Her skin was so very pale the lightest I've ever seen, but her cheeks were flushed. I didn't know what to do. What was this girl doing in the middle of the forest?
"Hello," I said as I crouched down. There was no response, her eyelids remained closed. I picked her up cradling her in my arms, and began to walk back from where I had just come.
"Where?" Her soft bell like voice asked.
"You're in Forks. What's your name, kid?" I asked and felt her hand fist the leather of my jacket.
"Bella," she answered and yawned.
"Do you know where your parents are?" I asked her gently.
"Gone." I looked down into her brown eyes and could see the tears form in them.
"It's gonna be alright Bella, I'll make sure your safe." I promised her. I knew that if what she was saying was true that she was an orphan... I would take her in. I had always wanted to be a father but Renee had never wanted to be a mom. She had always said that all kids do is tie you down and keep you from exploring the opportunities that you have. I sighed Renee had always been flighty, especially after our divorce.
I was down at the station with the phone to my ear as I had called the department of children services to give Bella's information to. The little girl was huddled under a blanket and was sitting on the bench by the door. She was oddly quiet, and her eyes held the maturity of someone way older than what she appeared to be. Cheryl, our secretary, had offered some of her lunch to Bella, but she simply shook her at this. When Cheryl turned away, I saw Bella wrinkle her nose in distaste. I would never admit this out loud, but that was the most adorable thing I had ever seen.
"Chief Swan?" The woman on the other line asked as she had taken me off hold.
"Do you have any information regarding Bella?" I questioned as I rubbed the back of my neck.
"No Chief. There are no reports of a missing child that matches her description anywhere. I could have one of our agents come down to the station to collect her. And then she can be put in one of our foster homes." She replied in a bored but professional tone.
I shifted uneasily as I thought of Bella in a foster home. Some of them were not "safe" homes, they could be abusive. I didn't want to risk the chance and I did promise her that I would make sure she was safe. The idea of being a parent was as frightening as it was welcoming. Though I had come to the conclusion that I would take care of her.
"Chief?" The lady asked and I realized I had been silent for too long.
I pulled some strings and got permission to bring Bella home.
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