NB ... SO this is fanfiction which means it is FAKE :) (Which I love)
So this entire story is AU aka everybody's human and it will step away from the original storyline. I know that Edward is originally older that Jacob (obvi) But in this story it's the other way around and there's only 1 year gap. Also, Edward, Alice, Rosalie, Jasper and Emmett are not siblings in this one. So I hope you don't get confused with that.
I own nothing ... this is purely fictional :) Happy reading
P.S. I got this idea after I read something and I kind of took the treatment of Edward from 'Harry Potter.' (It's what happens when you simultaneously read twilight and harry potter ... the story's are fusing themselves in my head) so I can't won't and do not take credit for the entire storyline but most of it will be mine ... the plot bunnies are working.
CHAPTER I
New Beginnings
Esme Cullen sat at her husband's desk looking through the report of the boy that her husband had just examined. Young Edward Masen came in for a check up having 'fallen down the stairs' but Doctor Cullen and Esme could see that the boy was lying as he did every time he came into the office. He held many other injuries that proved that not only did he and the stairs disagree this time but they must of had a rocky relationship for a long while.
Doctor Carlisle Cullen walked into his office and seeing his wife's face he could sense her distress. It was not the first time she had gone through the boy's file.
"What's wrong Esme?" Carlisle asked gently, already knowing the answer.
"I want you to go and check on Edward for me." Esme said, getting up and allowing her husband to take his rightful seat behind his desk.
"The boy is fine. He probably busy sun tanning with a bunch of his friends right now." Carlisle said, but even he didn't believe his words.
"Well still!" Esme insisted, "I want you to go there and make sure the boy is okay."
Carlisle sighed. "Why not just call child protective services. Let them do their job."
"Please Carlisle. We both know how long child protective services take to investigate a claim. You don't actually have to make contact with the boy. Just make sure he's not in danger."
"And if the boy is in danger, am I to remove him?" Carlisle asked.
"I don't know. I just have a feeling that he's not safe there." Esme said, frown lines appearing on the gentle woman's face.
"I'll go check on him." Carlisle said know it was the only way to get his wife to stop worrying.
Carlisle had no desire to travel to Port Angeles and check on Edward, afraid that he wouldn't be able to help no matter what he finds. However, his wife had attained a soft spot when it came to the boy so if only to appease her he would make the little drive in town.
***positively unexpected***
Edward was sitting in bed staring out the window of his tiny bedroom. He had been locked up in the bedroom except when let out to do chores; what a summer. He had half hoped the doctor would realize something was wrong and that he was lying and helped him to get away from this hell hole but his dreams had been crushed when he was given the okay to go home.
He heard the locks on the door rattling and the door bang open. "Get up you lazy piece of shit and get downstairs and make breakfast for us now."
Edward scrambled to his feet, his body aching from the bruised ribs. "Yes Father."
As he ran past his father, Edward Senior, kicked him hard in the ass. "And if you burn any of the food again I promise no food for the next week."
Edward ran downstairs into the kitchen where he started to make breakfast. The last time he had burnt some of the eggs because his mother, Elizabeth, had demanded he help her change the television channel and he had been gone when he needed to turn the eggs. His father had pummeled him so bad all of his ribs were a mass of bruises.
His mother looked up from her tea. "Get ready, we've been waiting."
Edward wanted to say something about the fact that he couldn't of come anyway due to the fact that he was locked up like a stray dog but he bit back his tongue. "Yes mother."
Although he tried to keep his face neutral his let his emotions slip and he father saw which earned him a slap to the head. He continued making breakfast without a sound. He managed to make breakfast without burning it and his only thank you was being permitted a glass of water and the end of a loaf of bread.
His father shoved him a copy of his chores for the day. "Have these done before I come back from work boy or else you regret it."
Edward took the list and walked towards the door to start on his long list of impossible chores. He went outside where he had to go to the back shed and repaint it (even though he repainted it last week). Then he was to move on to painting the fence and then the kitchen door as well as mowing the lawn and washing all the windows.
The sun apparently had no compassion for the boy because it was one of the hottest days he had ever experienced. "BOY!" his mother shouted, coming to the back door. "Get your lunch or you won't eat for a week."
Edward rushed to the door to find a plate with the other crust of bread and a glass of water. "Thank you mother."
He sat down outside and ate the piece of bread but saved his water for he knew it was the only amount he was getting for the day.
He was still outside painting the back fence when his Father came home, earlier than he usually does. "What is this!" his Father's menacing voice rang out to him. "You're not even done with half your chores."
Edward stuttered. "Father, I'm sorry. You arrived just a little bit earlier than usual. I swear I was trying to complete it."
Edward Senior reached out and slammed his fist into Edward who felt as if his cheekbone shattered and he could feel the blood pool in his mouth.
"Don't talk back to me boy!" Edward Senior yelled as he delivered another punch.
Edward shrunk away from his father and into himself but his father grabbed him by the collar and dragged him back into the shed. Edward curled into a ball and waited for the beating he knew was coming but it never came.
***positively unexpected***
Carlisle arrived in the afternoon in the suburban looking area and hid himself among the hedges so that no one would see him. He saw the back door unlocked and ignoring all the moral fiber in his body he sneaked in. He passed the woman who was too busy drinking to notice his presence and moved upstairs. He noticed a room with books and video games even a piano but it had no bed so he doubted it was Edward's room. Probably an entertainment room. He saw another room whose door was reinforced with more locks than you could imagine but that room was completely bare so he ignored it. He looked around a little more but couldn't find Edward so figured the boy must be out with friends.
He was about to leave when he noticed Elizabeth standing at the door of the kitchen, nursing her drink and glaring outside. He went to look as well and to his shock Edward was there painting a fence that so obviously did not need repainting. He thought it odd that the boy looked skinnier than when he had last seen him and it looked like he was ready to drop. He stayed and watched.
'A little bit of chores won't kill the boy. I'm sure he's doing it willingly.' Carlisle said trying to convince himself but still he stayed and observed.
Then he saw Edward Senior come home and watched in shock as he saw with his two eyes the man grab Edward and punch him. Not know what else to do he took out his phone to record as Edward Senior's fist connected with the boy's face with a resounding crack.
Edward was whimpering and Carlisle heard "I'm sorry Father."
All sense left Carlisle as he ran down to Edward's aid. He followed as the man dragged Edward into the shed and did the only thing he could, he grabbed Edward Senior by the arm as the man went to hit Edward. Edward Senior whirled around and found himself face to face with the blond doctor.
"You freak. What are you doing here? This is breaking and entering! Get out of my house!" Edward Senior yelled.
Although Carlisle was usually a peaceful man this time he growled "I'm not going to allow you to pummel your son like this."
Edward Senior snarled. "Why do you care? I have to care for the useless wimp and I shall deal with him as I see fit."
Carlisle was not sure what he was going to do but he knew he sure as hell couldn't leave Edward here. Without really thinking it through the doctor delivered a well aimed punch that Edward Senior did not expect. Pushing past the now semi conscious man he scooped up Edward, who had passed out, and walked out of the shed.
"Damn! I can't take him to child protective services, they might send him back." Carlisle said to himself knowing the only solid proof he had was the one minute video he had gotten by breaking into the Masen's home and he doubted that would stick in court.
He knew he shouldn't be doing this but he also knew that his wife cared and this boy obviously needed someone who did. Not having any other choice he placed Edward in the back seat of his car and drove back to Forks. His home was concealed within the forestry of Forks and few people actually knew how to find it.
***positively unexpected***
Edward groaned as he came to. He was not sure where he was and the last thing he remembered was being dragged into the shed by his dad to be beaten; a beating that never came. Even so, he had still passed out from pain and fear. The only thing he knew was that right now he was laying in what felt like a soft bed.
A pair of soft hands touched his and her turned to see that he wasn't alone in the room and he gasped. "Doctor Cullen!?"
The man and his wife was sitting at the edge of the bed. "So it seems Mr. Masen that my wife was right about her hunches. How long has it been going on?"
Edward was visibly shaken. Although he wished on several occasions the doctor would figure it out now that it was happening he wasn't to sure. Edward didn't want to go to a home or worse yet back to his. He knew how these cases turned out. So he did what he does best; lie "Nothing's going on doc. Nothing happened."
Esme shook her head. "Edward, Carlisle found you about to be beaten by your father. Plus we've seen you hospital records and although your stories could match no one's that clumsy. Tell us the truth."
Edward was fighting back tears. He was 17 years old for crying out loud. This shouldn't be happening to him. "It doesn't matter." He said "You're just going to send me back there."
Esme was reminded of her own past with being abused. "Edward, you're not going back there. Now tell us why you haven't told anyone about this before?"
Edward shrugged. "I told Mr. Greene, the school principle, but he thought I was making it up to get attention. Said there's no way someone with such good grades and positive attitude could be abused. Gave me detention for lying."
Esme's heart broke. That was the worst part. Worse than any of the beatings one could ever receive. Trying to tell someone, trying to get out and have no one believe you. No wonder the boy didn't try to tell anyone else.
"Where am I going to go now? Are you going to send me to an agency?" Edward asked in a small voice.
Carlisle shook his head. "As your doctor it's my job to ensure you are healthy and it's obvious at that house you are anything but. You will stay here with me ."
Edward was almost speechless. "With you? I mean ... can you even do that? Isn't that kidnapping?"
Esme smiled "Do you WANT to go back?"
"No!" Edward replied almost immediately.
"Well then it's settled." Carlisle responded. You will stay here. There will be rules to follow of course but you are welcomed."
Edward smiled a bit. Even staying with a doctor who he only saw in his frequent trips to the hospital and his wife was better than going back home. "Are you sure? I mean I would hate to be a burden to you and you're wife."
Esme nodded. "You are not a burden. There will be rules, and chores but I promise you there will be no abuse."
"Here take these." Carlisle said, handing Edward to pain relievers and a glass of water, knowing that he was still in pain. "You may rest now."
Edward was completely grateful he had a place to stay, at least for the night but he couldn't help himself from stopping the couple as they exited the room to ask one more question.
"Why are you helping me?"
Esme sighed. "I know what it's like. My husband before Carlisle, Charles, use to beat me senseless. I hate seeing children go through that and I know I can't help everyone but we all have to start somewhere right."
Edward was amazed with how open Esme seem to be with him, event though they had only now officially met (he had seen her around Carlisle's office).
"So what's going to happen now?" Edward asked.
Carlisle just motioned for Edward to lay back and rest. "We will discuss the rules and everything when you are well rested and feeling better. For now you need to sleep."
Carlisle sighed as he followed Esme out of the room. The boy was in obvious need of an actual parental figure. He knew that Edward was exceptionally bright but he was still flunking his classes and acting up in school. Of course all the teachers thought that it was just Edward's way of looking for attention but Carlisle now realized it was the boy's home life that was affecting him so much. He knew once the boy's father alerted someone that he was taken there would be held to pay but for now he knew he had some time and he would concentrate on getting the boy back to health.
"Esme." He called after his wife. "If the boy wakes look after him. I will not be gone long."
Carlisle sighed and move to return to Port Angeles so that he could collect Edward's school things and whatever clothes the boy had. He was lucky that when he arrived at the small suburban house no one was home but the door was unlocked so it was easy for Carlisle to slip in. He was shocked to learn but it was explainable now that the door's with the locks had been Edward's and except for his school things and one bag of clothes there was nothing to collect.
So that's chapter one people. Comment your views and thanks for reading :) Will update soon.