Summary: I'm going to wizz through all the 'Twilight' Books, but with a difference: Bella is a shape shifter. I know this concept has been done before, but this is a little different. How will Bella fare against all the supernatural when she herself is a supernatural being? Could be EdwardXBella or JacobXBella. It hasn't been decided yet ;)
A.N: Mutator formarum is 'Shape Shifter' in Latin.
I do not own Twilight.
No Sound but the Wind.
Chapter One: Twilight Part One.
I had been at Charlie's for nearly a week, just lying around not really doing much -the school semester doesn't start until next week. My room was basically the same as it was when I was a child, except I had a small double bed dominating the room and the curtains were yellowing- I needed to get some new ones.
I should say I felt bad for leaving Renee-my mother- in Phoenix, but there was no place to run in phoenix. It was a brimming industrialised city and Forks had a forest right outside my front door, it whispered to me in the night, tempting me every single second that I was here.
Renee and Charlie knew of course- knew about me. I was born this way, and starting becoming what I am from birth. I could change into any animal I wanted just by thinking it. I was from a long line of Mutator formarum's; I was the last in my family, since my great Uncle Aaron died. When I was much younger I couldn't control it- it was hell for my parents, they had to be careful of every mouse and cockroach in case they stepped on me! They were brilliant though, and kept the family secret. I have been home schooled for most of my life, but now I can control it…well Renee feels I need to make friends.
I start at Forks High school on Monday, and essentially I'm looking forward to it, but the truth is I've never learned how to interact with people. Hanging out with kids can be a hazard when you might accidentally morph into a bear or something.
'Hey Bell's! Get down here!' Charlie called.
I sighed, I was just getting settled. I clambered down off my bed, and shoved my feet in some boots.
'What's up dad?' I called as I made my way down the stairs.
'Out here Bella' Charlie called again.
He was out front, admiring a huge red Chevy truck, with...Billy and Jacob!
'Hey Bella, you remember Billy Black, and Jacob?' he gestured to the two men.
I blinked and then replied 'Of course I do! Hey!' I swooped in for a hug with Billy, who was in a wheelchair.
I hadn't been back to Forks in a few years, Renee saying it was too 'risky' I think it was more to do with keeping me away from my dad to be spiteful after they divorced when I was much younger. Jacob black was one of the only friends I did have when I was here.
'Jacob! It has been too long' I gave him a brilliant smile, and we embraced.
'Yeah Bella, it has, how's phoenix?' he smiled back, gosh he's grown up!
'Too Hot.' I laughed.
Dad interrupted us. 'So Bella what do you think?' he gestured to the truck.
'Wow …for me?' The truck looked sturdy. I liked it.
'Hmm…How much though?' I said after musing for a moment.
'No charge Bells, I bought it as a homecoming gift.' And Charlie flashed me an affectionate grin that made me believe that coming to Forks was a great idea.
'Thanks Dad'.
'Wanna take it for a spin?' Jacob smiled mischievously.
'Hey not right now Jake, we gotta get back to the rez.' Billy said. Billy obviously meant the Indian reservation at La Push beach, a few miles down the road.
'We should get back;' he added to Charlie 'it's good to have you back Bella! Comon Jake…'
'See you at school Jake' I said to him.
'Ah...sorry Bells, I go to school on the reservation.' He looked genuinely sad.
The disappointment must have showed on my face. It would have been nice to know one person.
'You can come down to the rez anytime though' and he hugged me again.
Charlie and I watched them go.
'Dad, I'm gonna go for a run...' I said quietly, once the blacks had disappeared down the road.
'Uh...okay Bella but please be careful...' he looked doubtful.
'Dad, don't worry, I'll make something nice for dinner when I get back' I smiled reassuringly at him.
'Ok, don't be long then'
And with that I crossed the road and darted into the forest. I quickly removed all my clothes, quietly grateful I wasn't on my period and stowed them under a bush nearby.
I had done this again and again, but it never ceased to give me an adrenalin rush. The wind picked up, and it blew around my naked skin. I felt my body mould into four legs, and fur shoot up, shielding me from the cold. The fur was a rich gold colour, with black spots; I had turned into a cheetah. The change was never painful; this was me...who I am. When I changed I kept my mind, but all my senses changed. Everything became sharp, the sounds of the forest became quieter as if they knew a predator was in its midst.
I have never met another person like me, only my Great Uncle.
The cheetah was one of my favourite forms, especially to run in. The speed was exhilarating. My Uncle always talked about leaving the human world forever, to live among the animals. I always understood why.
I ran through the trees, always aware of everything, aware of the life that was around. The delicate eco system was my haven.
I must have been running for nearly an hour when I saw it. I flash of brilliant white, and a scent I had never smelled. It was fast. I backed off and swiftly changed into a rabbit. I didn't want to draw attention to myself yet, if I needed to defend myself I could change quickly.
'Did you smell that Edward?' someone said.
A graceful and hugely muscular man came through the shrubbery.
'I could've sworn I smelled a big cat.' His head darted around at an impossible speed.
'Just a rabbit.'
He moved away, I followed him at a slow pace. What the hell was this guy? I followed him through the underbrush, but he was gone. Strange. I changed into a bloodhound and picked up the scent quickly. It was a sickly sweet smell, like too much candy floss.
I would follow the scent another time, Charlie would be expecting me. I changed back to a cheetah and quickly made my way home.