A/N: Hi! This is my first ever published fanfic! This is just the exposition, background informaton. I don't want to call it a preface because it's different then Stephenie Meyers' beginnings. I don't like confusing people. You should have some questions and such, that's the whole reason why I wrote this. If it's boring, don't worry, the first chapter will be first person point of view. The last paragraph is telling you something, so read it carefully. Plus, it's really short, I appologise. It looks longer on paper. I should have the first chapter up under the exposition this weekend (Dec. 1-3) (with my short story!). Okay, reading time. Please review! Mrs. Meyer owns the wonderful Cullens - sadly not me.

Exposition: Emergency

"I wonder what is taking him so long?" the young man sighed, turning back to his companion. "He's usually faster than this."

"Maybe he got stuck talking to a patient." The girl smiled and took the boy's hand. She turned to the hallway and said, "There he is!"

The doctor walked to them. "I'm sorry. Mr. Harper kept me talking. Let's go."

Just as they were about to reach the exit, they heard an ambulance siren. They cleared the path and a strether came rushing in. "Dr. Cullen, sorry to bother you on your break, but I need you to examine this boy" a nurse told the doctor.

He nodded and turned to his company. "I have to handle this. I'll meet you at the resturaunt." He turned on his heel and left to wash up.

The girl looked at the stretcher and started to sob. The boy grabbed her and pulled her to his chest.

"Oh, Bella! It's okay." he murmured soothingly into her ear.

She pulled away and said "Oh Edward! It reminds me of . . ." He pulled her back to him before she could finish.

When she stopped sobbing, they left, without tears on her face or a stain on his shirt.



A/N: Firstly, thank for for the reviews! I'm glad many people enjoyed my exposition. I really made people think. I'm just warning you, but all the secrets aren't pouring out all at once. It's going to go by, slowly. Just so you don't get confused (or myself sometimes) I am going to keep chapter 1 as number 1. Some things you should know before and while reading the chapter: Bella is a vampire. The whole Edward and Bella argument in the car is just Edward getting really protective and using his instincts, that's all. Bella was just curious. (I had to put that part in if I want to add something into the plot.) Also, the Bella slapping Edward thing is perfectly pictured in my mind and awkward on paper. Sorry. Finally, this story is told in 1st person point of view of Stephen Cullen. I'll try to answer some questions next chapter. This is really long, so I'll stop.(All Cullens except Stephen (whom I'd like to keep) are Mrs. Meyer's.)

Chapter 1: Departure

I went to my room to grab a few items before we left.

"Steve! Hurry up. We're going to go!" I heard Jasper shout. Then, I heard Esme sigh and tell him to relax.

I quickly grabbed my two favorite shirts, my favorite book of short stories, and the baseball teddy bear Bella gave me when I was in the hospital . . . before I was changed into a . . .

"Come on!" Edward caught me by surprise. That's strange, because of our heightened senses. I must have really been wrapped up in my thoughts. I have a strange feeling about the place we are moving to next.

Edward picked me up and carried me downstairs, because he knew I would take forever. Out of my three brothers, Edward is my favorite. He already knows this. Thank goodness he is the only one of them who can read minds.

Edward threw me into the backseat of the car, while Bella got into the passenger's side. Less than a second later, Edward was in his seat, car started. I let out a low whistle. I'm faster than the average person, but I'm not as fast as he. He turned his head to look at me and flashed a grin.

I heard everyone else get into their car. This was when I realized that I had no idea where we were headed.

"Where are we going?" I asked, already aware that Edward knew the question and was prepared with an answer.

"Forks, Washington." He replied.

Forks?, I thought to myself, why are we going to a place named after a utensil?!

Bella smiled. She could also hear my thoughts, but in a different way. A more complicated way.

"Forks is a very important place to us, Steve. It's where Edward and I met." Bella explained as Edward took her hand and kissed it. He dropped his hand, with hers in twined in it.

"Oh" I breathed. Maybe that's where I got the feeling from. That's my power. I get feelings and slight visions - about the future, places, people and emotions. Not as strong as Alice's or Jasper's powers, though. I can also tell if people are telling the truth, and if they are not - I know what the truth is.

Just because I knew where we are going, doesn't mean I'm satisfied. "Why are we moving to Forks?" I asked, hoping for the information I desired.

Edward grinned. "We decided it was time to go back."

Bella turned to smile at me. "Forks is a nice place. We think you will like it there."

I nodded and sighed. She turned back to face forward and I look out the window.

A while later, Bella turned to the window and sighed. It wasn't a bored sigh. It was a curious one.

A few minutes later, I heard Edward's chest rumble. "Dammit Bella!" he roared as he threw his hands up in the air. "I know what that face means. He's dead, they don't live like us, you know." The air was tense.

Finally, he calmed. He knew if he didn't, his next words would hurt her even more if he was angry. I wondered what he was going to say, then he took a deep breath.

"Look, Bella, even if he was still alive, he wouldn't want to see you . . . because of what you've become." He was telling the truth. He turned to look out the window.

"I . . . know." She said after a few minutes.

Edward stopped the car and I realized we were at the airport. He unlocked the door and I gathered my things. Meanwhile, he took Bella's face in his hands and kissed her. I groaned, jokingly, and Edward threw me a playful dirty look.

We stepped out into the night and saw Esme and Carlisle.

"We're still waiting for the others." Esme said. As soon as she finished speaking, Jasper's black Corvette sped into the spot next to us. Soon, Emmett's Mustang was in the spot next to the Corvette. I could have sworn I head Emmett mutter something about being fourth.

We walked into Logan Airport in silence. Once we boarded the plane, Edward sat down next to me.

"Aren't you sitting next to Bella?" I asked.

"Nope. She dumped me for Alice." He grinned. "She got sick of me in the car ride." He winked.

"Oh. Well it's a good thing you two are going to be together for eternity." I grinned back.

"Well, if she ever does feel that way, the Volturi won't mind another visit from me" he said half-joking, half-serious.

I heard Bella growl from behind him and saw her peeking at us from over Edward's seat. Alice was looking through the crack between Edward and my seat. Then, Bella slapped the top of his head. Firm, but gentle.

"Hey!" he said and Alice giggled. The girls turned back to each other and chatted away.

"I don't have Alice's power, but even I could see that coming!" I said, holding back a laugh. Bella doesn't like when Edward mentions the Volturi.

They've told me this story before. Edward was told Bella had died, so he ran off to Volterra, Italy to be killed. Bella saved him, but they promised the Volturi they would change Bella. Edward told me he might have changed her even if the whole Volturi-thing didn't happen, but I'm not sure. I'm glad Bella was there for me when I was in the hospital. She's been an awesome sister.

Edward's voice distracted me from the past. "So, you want us to try and 'fit in' at Forks?" he asked. I sighed. I was the only member of the Cullen/Hale clan that tried to make friends at school. I think it would be good for them - for everyone.

"Yes," I said, "I mean, you don't have to lose your 'mysterious edge' if you talk to people once in a while."

Bella and Alice suddenly burst out laughing. I must be very funny today.

"But isn't it hard for you? I mean, you're still quite young . . . in that way." He was curious. I smiled.

"Not really. It might be because I was popular in my mortal life. But, I mean, if one of my friends gets injured and their blood starts squirting out like crazy, I might not be able to control myself." I shrugged.

Edward chuckled. "I think Carlisle is the only one who could control himself in that situation." Carlisle wasn't immune to human blood, but he was a doctor. I think it would be really cool to go to medical school, but I don't look old enough. I don't exactly hate being young as a vampire, but it does have some disadvantages.

"I'll try this time" he said with sincerity. I really hoped he did.

The plane started to land and I realized we were in Washington, across the country.

"We're almost there" Edward said.

"Almost there," I repeated. Almost there.