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Chapter One – Discovered

I glanced over my shoulder nervously for the hundredth time. Calm down, I told myself. They're never back this quick, so why would they start now? Then again, why wouldn't the start now. I had to make this quick. Just a glance at all their bedrooms to satisfy my curiosity, then I would leave. They wouldn't know a thing. I opened the last door. There was large black and gold bed in the middle of the room that looked like it had never been used. One the walls, there were shelves and shelves of music. I wondered briefly how they were organised, before returning to my observations. The back wall was made completely of glass, just like the other rooms. I smiled. I could see the river from here.

Closing the door softly, I sighed. If only I could stay longer. Maybe even catch a glimpse of everyone just doing whatever they did when at home. I was never near enough to see them, but I could always here them. That's how I spent my time, listening in on their lives, without being able to interfere. Sometimes it was a blessing, other times it was a curse. I descended the steps to the second floor, brushing each door with my fingertips as I passed, committing the feel to my overly large memory. As I reached the next set of stairs, I thought I heard voices. I cocked my head, but heard nothing. I was paranoid, and I could feel myself starting to panic again. I stood for a moment, breathing deeply, until I was sure I was safe from sight again. I went down the stairs one at a time, keeping my eyes on my feet until I hit the bottom step. I looked up and froze.

Entering the house through the front door were eight unbelievably beautiful people. I'd never seen them up close before, and their looks stunned me for a moment. Emmet came first, followed by a giggling Rosalie. Alice and Jasper, joined by their hands followed them in and stood behind the lounge which Emmet was occupying. Bella and Edward were next. Bella narrowed her eyes at Emmet, who let out a booming laugh and sat up so she could sit down also. Lastly Carlisle and Esme came in and laughed at the sight before them. Emmet was on the lounge, with Rosalie in his lap, and Bella beside him. Edward was on the floor in front of Bella, his head resting on her knees. Alice and jasper were behind the couch, smiling at their siblings.

And I couldn't move.

I should have run, before my fright got the better of me. I could feel it coming on again, and new that I would soon be fully visible. If I tried to move they'd here me, and then see me. And if they saw me...I shuddered at the thought. I liked my river. Water was by far my favourite element. And I wasn't ready to change. My breath started to turn into gasps as the panic set in. What was I going to do? I had to move. I had to move, but without a sound. I slowly slid my foot across the step, trying to find the edge. Emmet laughed and I jumped startled. My foot slipped, and crashed down onto the floor, making a loud thump as I landed on backside. My eyes darted upwards, only to find eight golden orbs - make those slits – glaring at me.

Alice was hissing, and Emmet had crouched protectively in front of Rosalie . Edward was crouched in front of Bella. I would have laughed at the similarity between him and his brother had it not been so terrified. Esme was looking shocked, as was Carlisle who had grabbed him hand tightly. Jasper was closest to me, ready to spring at me at any sign of movement. But I wasn't going anywhere. I was frozen, pushed up against the wall as hard as I could, my breathing ragged and my heart rate through the roof. My eyes darted between theirs. I couldn't decide who the bigger threat was at the moment. Alice was still snarling at me, and Emmet was hissing under his breath. But jasper was closest, and he looked ready to kill, so he was where my eyes came to rest.

I stared at him, not blinking not moving. His face started to change, it went from anger, to confusion, to realisation in a matter of seconds. He stared at me, shocked now, and straightened up the slightest bit. I flinched as he took a step closer. He stopped an arm's length away from me, cautioning me with his eyes. Agonizingly slow, he reached his hand out to my, palm up, and looked at me expectantly. I felt my brow furrow as I glanced at his hand and back up to his face, he gave me a small smile, so I hesitantly reached my hand out to meet his. When my hand met his shockingly cold skin, I gasped and my eyes snapped shut. My body was quivering and my hand closed tightly around his. I heard a growl, but it sounded distant.

I was leaning against a tree when I came too. My shoulder was stinging, and I saw a deep cut on it, which was already starting to heal. Blinking, I looked around, and came face to face with a pair of blood red eyes. I gasped, but didn't move. There was an extraordinarily beautiful man in front of me. He had blonde hair that looked windblown, as though he'd been running, and his skin was deathly pale. He smiled at me, but it came out more like a pained grimace. I noticed his hand was outstretched towards me, so it took it and gasped. His hand was as cold as ice.

He pulled me up and set me on my feet. I smiled at him still unsure of where I was or what I was doing here. I certainly wasn't in Italy anymore. I would never find my way back from here. I took in my surroundings. We were standing in a clearing, and I could hear running water. I thanked the heavens that I wouldn't have to go too far to find another energy source. I realised then that I was still grasping the man's hand, and he was still staring at me. I let go and looked down, suddenly shy.

"I'm jasper", I heard him say. His voice was like honey, a sound that I was sure I would never forget. I looked at him apologetically. He was obviously looking for a response, one that I couldn't give him. At least not verbally. I hesitated, deciding. Then I took his hand in mine and gave him an answer.

'Thank you. You saved me.' He looked at me, shocked. I laughed sadly. Of course he would be shocked. It's not every day you come across a telepath. I dropped his hand and sprinted off into the forest. He would most likely forget me soon. I thought of something then: Why didn't I disappear. He was a human and if they saw us, I didn't want to think of the consequences. Yet, I was still here. He must have been the exception to the rule.

My eyes snapped open and I stared avidly at Jasper. He had a worried look on his face, concern lacing his eyes. I looked at him in awe, my head tilting slightly. It couldn't be. My jasper, the jasper I'd watched for the past three years, couldn't be the same one as in the memory. And yet, he was. His looks matched perfectly, as did his skin. Everything except his eyes was the same. So it must have been him. I hadn't known about vampires back then. There had been me, the only mythical creature that wasn't a myth, and that was it. I tried to communicate with him.

Jasper? I asked. He gasped and held my hand tighter for a moment, but then a broad grin lit up his face. He chuckled, and Alice stared at him gobsmacked. I couldn't believe it either to be honest. He lowered his voice and came in closer to me.

"So it is you," he stated. Then he pulled me up onto my feet, just like before. I don't really know why I did what I did next. I launched myself at him, knocking him to the ground and hugging him around the waist. The next thing I knew, I was being held up roughly by my throat by Alice, being pushed back into the glass back wall. My hands clawed at hers around my throat and I struggled for air. I could hear shouting, but I was hardly able to breathe, black spots clouding my vision. I hit the floor with a thud, gasping for air and feeling immensely relieved with my lungs were full once more. Alice was on the other side of the room, rubbing her arm, and Jaspers hands were on my shoulders. I looked at him, panicking again. My fight or flight instinct kicked in and I darted to the river, diving in and leaving jasper kneeling on the floor, staring after me. I stayed under for a few more moments, overcoming the shock, adrenaline coursing through my veins. I was going to have to stay hidden for the next few days while it wore off. I let my head breach the surface of the water, listening hard. I could hear jasper trying to explain things to everyone.

"Just know that I'm guessing here, alright?" he asked. His voice was strained. "I think I met her before, when I was working for Maria. We went on a raid in Italy for more recruits, and we found her in a river. We took her, but I realised she wasn't human. Jonathon – my partner – he wanted to kill, her, but I wouldn't let him. I couldn't" His voice was trailing off, reminiscing now. AS he spoke, I remembered those few days I spent in the camp, always fearful for my life, and easily seen by both of them.

"He attacked me one night, and I destroyed him and took her into the forest." Jasper continued. "She was asleep, but she was influencing the water in the air unconsciously. Her shoulder had a cut in it, and the water healed it. When she woke up, I introduced myself. All she said was thank you, and then she left." I cringed. I should have explained to him. He was probably formulating answers about the water bending. I hadn't realised I'd started healing myself as I slept, though it made sense now. It probably scared him half to death.

"What does that have to do with anything, jasper?" Alice spat. She sounded put out at him for some reason. "It still doesn't explain why you stopped me from killing her after she attacked you."

"She didn't attack me Alice, it was a hug. She only just realised who I was and was probably happy to see me. I don't think anyone else she's met would have lived this long, long enough for her to see them again. That's why I was surprised to see her. I mean, I knew she wasn't human, but I didn't expect her to be immortal." Jasper sighed. This was hard on him. He was still trying to get his head around things, yet he was being asked questions he didn't have the answer to.

"So, what is she anyway?" asked Emmet. I listened harder. I could only hope he guessed wrong. If he got it right, it meant death for me. No one other than our own species was allowed to name us. It was our only protection, and a sacrifice we had to make in order to stay safe.

"Again I'm guessing," Jasper started. I got out of the water, ready to run in if needs be. I had to be prepared. "But I think she's a ny-". I had my hand over his mouth before he could utter the word. I stared at him, pleading with my eyes for him to stop. He nodded, obviously understanding, and I lowered my hand. I went to pull away, but he grasped my hand in his to stop me from moving. I glanced around the room, paying special attention to Alice. She glared at jasper hand on mine and stormed upstairs.

I heard jasper sigh, and looked up at him. His eyes were on the top of the stairs where Alice had disappeared. He looked back down at me and spoke again.

"So, what can I tell them?" he asked me. I looked around the room again. Edward was looking at me curiously, so I looked away again. Lyra. My name is Lyra I told jasper.

"Thankyou", he whispered to me. "She told me her name is Lyra. I can't tell you what she is, because I think it may put her in mortal danger?" The last part came out a as question. I snorted, but nodded at him, trying to tug my hand away. I was getting extremely uncomfortable at all the staring I could feel, and I needed to get in the water. Can I go? Please? I asked him, tugging again.

He looked down at me and nodded.

"We need to get Lyra back to the water. I'm going with her, I'll sort things out, and then I'll get back to you. Please don't come out, she's frightened enough as it is," He told the family. Then he let me lead the way back to the river. I dropped his hand and sprinted back, diving in once I was there. The water re-energised me, letting me get my senses. Jasper sat on the bank, and I stayed under the water, unsure about what to do next. Jasper made up my mind for me.

"You know, I'm not leaving until I get answers. I've got eternity, and apparently so do you," He stated. I came up and sat next to him. I felt oddly calm in his presence. The silence stretched on as I waited for him to say something.

"So, Lyra. Long time, no see".

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