Something Meaningful

Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight; just borrowing the characters.

RPOV

"… Bella is going to be one of us!" Alice stated excitedly. "That's not all… there is something coming that will affect the whole town; it may already be here." We all glanced at each other trying to fathom what this change could be.

"Now now, students… lunch period is over. Please hurry along to your next class," bellowed Principal Greene as he approached our table.

"Of course, Mr. Greene; my siblings and I will be heading for class immediately," Edward responded with a smile.

Glaring at Alice, I said, "What do you mean she is going to be one of us?"

Edward got up out of his chair. "I believe it would be best if we continue this conversation tonight at the house. I will call Carlisle and let him know we need to have a family meeting tonight to discuss Alice's vision," he said.

I bit my lower lip, hesitatingly agreeing to postpone the discussion and briskly left the table heading toward my next class.

For the rest of the day, I couldn't stop thinking about Bella and what Alice's vision of her becoming one of us meant for me and my family. I felt completely frustrated not knowing why or how this human would become a Vampire. What exactly did Alice mean by 'one of us'? Also, what change was coming that would affect not only my family but the town, as well? Would Bella become a member of our family or just another Vampire in the town of Forks? Was there another Vampire that was going to descend on Forks and turn her? I just couldn't shake the feeling that this change coming somehow posed a danger to me and my family.

BPOV

On the drive home, I couldn't stop thinking about that girl, Rosalie; how her golden eyes seemed to penetrate to my very core. Why does this girl unnerve me so? Sure, her beauty is off the charts but what's up with the unusual eye color and extreme pale skin tone? I can't say that I have ever had a crush on a girl or a boy for that matter… wait… did I just use the word 'crush' in the same thought with the word 'girl'? Oh God… what's happening to me?

Well, I can't say that the feelings she evokes in me are unpleasant. On the contrary, I feel exhilarated just thinking about her beautiful hypnotizing gaze. Could I really be crushing on this girl? But I don't even know her. Sure, I know her name and some of her family history with being adopted by the Cullen family and all but I really don't know her. I wondered what she thought about me…

By the time I reached Charlie's house, I was feeling rather restless. The forest surrounding the house is so majestic. I smelled the scent of the evergreens; feeling the urge to explore its shadowy depth. But I reminded myself that I should get started on my homework right away before Charlie gets home.

Making my way into the kitchen, I noticed that Charlie had left me a note attached to the refrigerator door. The note mentioned that he would be home late due to the Forks Police Dept. working with the State Police Dept. in investigating a series of disappearances occurring in Forks and the surrounding towns. My heart skipped a beat with excitement knowing I could postpone doing my homework and take a stroll in the woods, after all…

RPOV

Edward drove the Volvo into the garage. When we entered the house, Carlisle and Esme were sitting on the couch waiting for us. Carlisle nodded to each of us and motioned with his hand for us to take a seat in the living room. Esme smiled as she greeted us, "Welcome home, children."

Everyone proceeded to take a seat, except me. I chose to stand against the wall with my arms crossed facing everyone. I wanted to be standing to meet head on whatever might be coming this way.

Edward was the first to speak; no surprise there… "Carlisle, as I mentioned to you over the phone, Alice, had a vision today regarding the new girl at school, Bella Swan-"

"Yes, Chief Swan's daughter. I overheard a couple of the staff talking about it at the hospital today," he said.

Edward continued, "according to Alice's vision, Bella, is going to become one of us; whatever that may mean."

"I see," Carlisle said as he placed his fingers on his chin as if pondering this new development. "Alice, could you tell us exactly what you saw in your vision?"

Alice sat up a bit in her seat, excitement showing in her face and voice as she spoke, "Well, we were all just sitting at our usual table in the school cafeteria, each of us immersed in our own thoughts, when all of a sudden I received the vision of the girl, Bella, and…" then Alice paused, looked up at me hesitating, then proceeded to say cautiously, "I saw Bella and Rosalie walking together arm in arm; Bella's eyes were bright red and her skin tone was as pale as ours."

As can be expected after such a revelation, everyone in the room snapped their heads up, looking over at me with expressions of surprise and disbelief. Of course, I immediately went on the defensive: "That is absurd!" I yelled. "Why on Earth would I be walking with a human, much less, turn an insignificant girl?"

Emmett chose this moment to bring his brand of comic relief to the tense situation by bellowing, "Babe, why didn't you tell me you wanted to spice our marriage up by bringing a girl into our-"

"Shut up, Emmett! This is no time for your stupid jokes," I said irritably.

"Alright everyone, let's keep our cool over the situation, shall we?" Carlisle said. Easy for him to say; he's not the one being accused of traipsing around with and turning a human girl.

"Carlisle, there is another change coming," Alice stated, "besides Bella's transformation into a Vampire, that will affect the whole town. In fact, whatever this change is may already be here in Forks but the vision is still hazy, as though, it were still crystallizing into form. Whatever is coming are dark and, possibly, more monstrous than a Vampire." Everyone went silent for a moment contemplating Alice's words.

"I certainly can appreciate the complexity of your vision, Alice. But we still don't know how this future event of Rosalie walking arm in arm with Bella and Bella being turned occurs either," he stated. He turned to face me, "Rosalie, have you had any contact with Bella prior to Alice's vision?"

"Absolutely not!" I stated vehemently.

Then Edward decided to pipe in with his two cents, "You know, Rosalie's thoughts prior to Alice's vision were centered on questioning what is meaningful in her life…"

Emmett immediately looked over to me, his questioning eyes focusing intently on mine. I looked away facing toward Edward, "Edward, I have repeatedly told you to STOP invading my private thoughts. Whatever I may or may not have been thinking prior to Alice's vision has nothing to do with me in some future time walking arm in arm with this human girl who means nothing to me. Capiche? So, for crying out loud let it go!"

"But Rosalie…" Oh great… now Jasper, the emotional wonder boy, has decided to jump into the fray… what is this, open season on attacking Rosalie Day? "… I could feel your strong emotions toward the girl. You were feeling intense attraction…"

"Enough! My thoughts and feelings are my own damn business. I am sick and tired of you people invading my private thoughts and feelings. I don't care in the slightest that your abilities are considered a GIFT in the Vampire world! It's just plain rude to intrude on others privacy. I, for one, am done with this charade of a meeting where I am being crucified for no substantial reason, other than for your enjoyment."

"Rosalie, crucifying you, as you have so aptly put it, is not our intent here," Carlisle said. "Rather, we seek to find answers to this most puzzling mystery that Alice's vision presents us with."

"Fine, but you will have to figure it out without me. I am going hunting," I said as I stalked out of the room at Vampire speed; too embarrassed to look directly at Emmett who was bending over with his head in his hands.

A/N - Unbeknownst to Rosalie, at that time, Alice had another vision after she left the house where Bella's future went dark and fuzzy… Alice's visions are subjective based on one's latest decision… whose decision on the future had changed, Rosalie's or Bella's?

Next chapter, Rosalie and Bella's lives intersect at a crossroads…