Chapter 2 Choices

Bella POV

I watched as their faces went from happy to shock to concern and finally sadness. A wave of sadness overwhelmed me, but I pushed it away, not wanting to feel it. The tall blond male looked shocked again. What was that about?

"Do you really not remember anything?" the little black-haired girl said in a melancholy tone. I shook my head slowly. I felt sorry for them since they seemed to know me. They felt familiar, but I couldn't remember anything at all.

"What do you remember?" the male asked.

"Nothing actually. I don't remember a thing," I said quietly. They looked at each other. They were both thinking about something, and the girl shook her head almost imperceptibly at the male before they turned back to me.

"Well for starters, your name is Isabella Marie Swan, but you prefer Bella, and you are a vampire." I stared blankly at them, not wanting to comprehend the last part.

"Oh, and we're vampires, too. I'm Alice, and this is my husband Jasper," Alice said, gesturing to her husband with a smile on her face. Jasper smiled at me too and looked lovingly at Alice in his lap.

"Okay, so what am I doing here? And where is here? What happened to me? And how do you know me?" I asked looking around the small beautiful meadow we were in.

"We are just outside of Forks, Washington, where you live. We lived here for a while and went to school with you. You were attacked by a vampire named Laurent, and we got here in time to stop him from killing you but couldn't stop him from changing you," Alice replied.

"Changing me?"

"From a human into a vampire. The process is quite painful, and Jasper and I looked after you for three days while you were changing." Alice continued on while I listened intently to her explanation about the dynamics of being a vampire, including the blood drinking, heightened senses, speed, strength, impeccable memories, and special gifts. She told me about her and Jasper's gifts and their theories about my gift. She also told me all about their family in Alaska and about their way of life. She even told me about the ruling coven, the Volturi, in Italy. It was hours until she finished the retelling of her family's history and her description of the family.

Alice said very little about one of her brothers for some reason. I think his name was Edward. Along with his name came a pain in my chest for what reason, I didn't know. She ended asking me if I wanted to join their family and become a Cullen.

I was hesitant at first, thinking it over. Something inside of me felt that I could trust them completely. I certainly did not want to live off humans for the rest of my existence since I couldn't bear the thought of killing someone. I didn't like the idea of being on my own forever either. Also, I already felt at home with them as I listened to Alice's descriptions. I was curious, too, about this brother of hers that would always set off a pain in my heart. I finally came to a decision.

"Yes, I would love to join your family." As soon as I said this, I had to cover my ears since Alice let out a rather loud squeal and engulfed me in a hug that felt more like a death-grip. She was jumping up and down not bothering to conceal her happiness while Jasper shook his head, smiling at her the whole time.

"Come on, let's hunt. Then we can go shopping, oh, but we have to work on your thirst. Oh, I might have to leave my car..." Alice started speaking incredibly fast for someone so small. I had to strain to hear her but then stopped and chuckled at her antics. Eventually she stopped talking and looked thoughtful until she grabbed my arm and dragged me into the forest to hunt with Jasper trailing behind.

Alice POV

I was shocked. What happened? Bella doesn't remember me? I was overcome by sadness. But what about the others? Did she forget only me? Ugh! I hate not being able to see her!

"Do you really not remember anything?" I asked sadly. She shook her head. I was too lost in my grief to respond anymore. Thankfully, Jasper had more control over his emotions than I did.

"What do you remember?" he asked.

"Nothing actually. I don't remember a thing."

I looked at Jasper. What do we tell her? I thought to myself. Apparently Jasper was thinking the same thing since I saw that he was going to explain to her how we knew her and our connections to her. I shook my head at him, thinking that now was not the time to tell her about her human life or Edward. Who knows what will happen if she hears about Edward at this time? Even if she doesn't remember her broken heart. I do not want to cause her more pain. She is still my best friend, and I want to make her happy.

"Well for starters, your name is Isabella Marie Swan, but you prefer Bella, and you are a vampire," I started to tell her. I paused, letting the news sink in. I was being blunt, I know, but she took it well the first time!

"Oh, and we're vampires, too. I'm Alice, and this is my husband Jasper," I added excitedly, thinking that Bella might come back with us. Even if Edward doesn't come back, Bella still belongs with our family, and I intend to get her to come back with us either way. Jasper smiled at me, obviously sensing my excitement and determination. He knew that I, as well as the rest of the family, wanted Bella back in our lives.

"Okay, so what am I doing here? And where is here? What happened to me? And how do you know me?"

"We are just outside of Forks, Washington, where you live. We lived here for a while and went to school with you. You were attacked by a vampire named Laurent, and we got here in time to stop him from killing you but couldn't stop him from changing you," I said, skipping many of the details.

"Changing me?"

"From a human into a vampire. The process is quite painful, and Jasper and I looked after you for three days while you were changing." I continued to explain everything that she would need to know now that she is a vampire and also proceeded to tell her all about the family. She listened, very interested in what I was saying, but I made sure to not mention Edward too much. I could tell that even his name still caused her pain even though she didn't remember him. Stupid Edward and his stupid actions! He shouldn't have left her in the first place! He's just being ridiculous, hurting everyone in the process!

Finally, I got to the dreaded question. Her answer would make me very happy or cause me to plead with her until she would come with us. I asked her if she wanted to join us and the family back in Denali. She thought it over, taking too long in my opinion. I still couldn't see what she would say no matter how hard I tried, and her silence was only fueling my apprehension.

"Yes, I would love to join your family," she answered. I let out a huge squeal and jumped on her, giving her the tightest hug I could give. I was so excited to have her join the family that I couldn't stop bouncing. Jasper smiled at me, happy that I was happy. I wanted to reunite her with the family as soon as possible.

"Come on, let's hunt. Then we can go shopping, oh, but we have to work on your thirst. Oh, I might have to leave my car..." I trailed off, worried about bringing Bella near the human population but still wanting to go shopping for her. She has a great figure and no wardrobe! She would look great in so many things! I can go all out now! But that will have to wait. I didn't want to leave my car behind or leave her alone with Jasper to go and have it sent to Denali in case she couldn't control her thirst while we were driving to Denali. And if she spilled blood, then Jasper might lose control, too. My thoughts were racing trying to find a way to get her to the family without endangering anyone. I finally figured that we should just run the whole way there, staying in the forests to hunt and be away from any humans.

I dragged Bella into the forest to hunt with Jasper. We taught her how to hunt animals and Jasper watched her carefully for any signs of losing control while I texted Esme the news and to get Bella's room ready. Good thing we knew her or else we couldn't decorate her room properly with everything that she'd love. I so want to see her reaction to her room! I know she'll love it even though I can't see it!

I just hit 'send' when I smelled a human nearby.

A/N: I know not a lot happens in this chapter, but I couldn't think of anything to write without revealing too much. I wanted to put Jasper's POV in here but I figured that redoing a scene from two POVs is enough. Review please!