Chapter 2

Rosalie pov

Today the family had decided on a family hunting trip. I left them and ran through the forest; Emmet well was being, Emmet and was too busy having his fun attacking a grizzly bear.

As I ran further I heard a tiny cry in the distance. A gave no other thought to it, only that a child may be in need. Mentally I told Edward "I'm going to go check it out tell the family."

My thoughts raced, Why was there a child in the woods?

Why was it scared?

I knew Edward was behind, as I heard his footsteps follow at a distance. Knowing he was in pursuit gave me comfort; I wouldn't be alone.

As I neared an opening through the trees tiny whimpers were heard. I saw a vampire with dirty blond hair, crouched that was now hissing at me. By the red in his eyes I knew he was a human drinker.

As I heard a quite sob I looked behind the vampire and gasped. There standing was a tiny little child with wavy-curly brown hair with tints of gold and red, her skin was a healthy ivory and features were perfect. She looked even more beautiful than a vampire if possible but her eyes were closed to the world. I did not know if she was hurt but I hoped not.

The red eyed vampire noticed my distraction and in a proud voice said "She's my snack, I would like you to leave us alone."

As the little angel heard this, her head snapped up and opened her eyed revealing the most beautiful blue eyes. I was gaping at her. How was she this beautiful? A pang of envy raced through me before it was replaced with protectiveness.

As our gazes locked I knew I had become more. I was no longer only Rosalie Hale but her protector and I knew sure as hell I wouldn't let anything happen to this angel.

"Edward hurry up" I thought.

Where is he when I needed him most?

The vampire looked at me expectedly waiting for me to back down as he wished. I simply answered "over my pile of ashes will you be able to get near her" and crouched.

He simply laughed and answered with a cocky "so be it."

"Damn Edward hurry up" I thought.

Edward pov

As I heard Rosalie's thoughts "I'm going to go check it out tell the family" my phone started ringing sure enough it was Alice.

I answered and panic was evident in her voice "Edward, why do I see you and Rosalie disappearing? Are you all okay, what happened? Where are you? Damn Edward answer me!"

"Alice be quite, now listen Rosalie ran off somewhere, she heard crying and I'm following her trail, follow my scent, and how am I supposed to know why we disappeared."

I pinched the bridge of my nose trying to calm down and ignored my brothers' thoughts as they started running after me.

I relied solely on instinct to follow Rosalie's scent.

Why did she have to go "check it out"?

Now I was nervous.

Even though Rose and I didn't get along to well, she was my family and I couldn't help but to worry. We had always relied on Alice and now she saw nothing. Nothing.

Rosalie then thought "Damn Edward hurry up" I wanted to tell her "I'm coming" but couldn't so I concentrated on her thoughts. I saw a vampire in front of her crouched and by his thoughts Rosalie was too. I tried listening to Rose thoughts' but they were going a mile per second. All I could decipher from the buzz was "protect her".

As soon as the male saw me he stood up in a fluid motion and thought "he probably is her mate but I can take him."

In a calm voice I had learned from Carlisle I said "what's the problem."

Both the male and Rosalie's thoughts showed an image of a true young beauty. I knew now Rosalie was attached to her. I didn't bother to look at the young girl. Their thoughts showed her to me but only briefly as they were focused on battle strategies.

I knew I had to keep all my concentration focused on the male. Giving him a glare, I said "it is best if you leave we don't want any problems."

His thoughts showed disbelief and one word "mine."

I knew he had killed the girls' parents and had planned the same for her but something happened I couldn't quite tell his thoughts jumped between the current situation and his coven.

As Rosalie tried to take a step towards the girl I saw the male think about pouncing on her but I was faster and met him halfway. Grabbing his shirt I threw him towards some trees. As I got ready to fight I heard Emmett's' loud thoughts "Rosie better be okay or else" before he arrived to our destination and saw the male stand up and ready to pounce again.

The male stood up and thought "there too many, I'll have to track her later, after I join Laurent and Victoria." He simply said in cold annoyed voice "I surrender" and ran away like a coward.

Emmett boisterous laugh sounded and he hollered "that's right run way you bastard."

Just as he was saying this, the rest of the family came to view. All of their thoughts were in a buzz and confused. Jasper was nervous and anxious because Alice didn't see anything. Alice was also worried for her gift and felt slightly helpless. Esme was simply worried for her family and Carlisle remained calm but his thoughts were wondering "What happened?"

When they all saw Rosalie near the little girl they gasped before their thoughts turned into a frenzy.

Rose pov

Everyone was still standing after seeing the angel but no one said anything.

The little girl asked me in a whisper "are you gonna hurt me?" I shook my head no and started walking up to her. I told her "sweetie it's all right the man left." I raised my hands in sign of surrender and comfort.

She stared at me before tears started rolling down her cheeks.

I picked her up and rocked her back and forth while murmuring "it's okay, I'm here don't cry."

Her cries subdued and her piercing blue eyes stared at me while little hiccups and cries escaped her.

While nuzzling her head in my neck she said "the monster hurt my daddy and mommy they weren't moving" and continued to cry.

How could someone bring this angel pain? What could I tell her? Your parents are- he drank their blood? So I settled to rocking her back and forth.

I thought to Edward "what is she thinking?" but he said in a whisper "I cannot seem to read her mind" looking dazed. The whole family seemed more shocked if possible. I simply decided to concentrate on that later.

The little angel then said something that shocked me "my granny looked like that too one time, but daddy told me not to cry he said she didn't move because, she was going to heaven and would always look after me."

She then kept crying and asked me in a tiny voice "are my mommy and daddy going to heaven too." I nodded and answered "yes there in heaven with your granny." She nodded and told me "I wish they could have waited but it's okay their angels now, my angels and now I have you."

A quiet sob came from my throat; this little girl was strong but already depended on me.

She then told me "my mommy is gone- can you be my new mommy Barbie I feel safe with you."

Now sobs were escaping my throat I finally got the chance to be a mother but at the angels expense.

The angel misinterpreted my words and stuttered through the sentence finally saying "it's okay you don't have to." I shook my head and cleared my throat "no angel I would love to." With innocence only a child had, she hugged my neck before kissing my cheek and whispering a small "thank you."

I decided to ask her "what is your name angel."

In a tiny voice she answered "Isabella- Isabella Swan but my parents called me Bella."

Bella- beautiful.

Bella my daughter.