Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story.

N/A: This is a bit long, i know. But i have to explain things so it won't be confusing. I had to introduce most of the characters so please bear with me. Sigh. Please read on.

Chapter 1

BPOV

"Are you ready, Miss?" Luna asked as she entered my room and sprawled unceremoniously on my bed.

"In a moment," I answered. "And it's Bella, okay?"

I was already dressed. My school bag sat beside me as I stared into my reflection in the mirror. Nothing has changed much, perks of immortality. My hair is still a curious shade of brown, smooth, long and shiny, with streaks of gold when hit by sunlight. I have pulled it into a simple ponytail today. My skin is as pale as ever but smooth and soft.

I don't bother applying any make up on. My cheeks already have a faint natural pinkish glow and my full lips red, though today, I totally look like ― well, there's no any other word for it ― a total geek. (N/A no offense, ayt?)

I'm wearing a very thick pair of glasses that magnified my already big eyes, blurring their warm chocolate brown color and thick long lashes. I'm also wearing a sweatshirt and a very old pair of faded jeans to complete the look, though even if given the choice I won't wear sleeveless tops and shorts here in Forks. What with the cold and the never ending rain, I shivered.

We've just arrived yesterday in this wet and ever so green town of Forks, Washington. My two-hour research came up with this town and it suited me perfectly: small, rainy, inconspicuous and surrounded by forest in every side. In short, the best place to hide. I know Luna is having a hard time adjusting with the new surroundings. We lived in sunny Phoenix for more than six years and even I felt saddened and irritated by the abrupt departure.

Three days ago, we received an anonymous note telling us that the enemy found me at last. We needed to escape immediately. Whether the note was from somebody friendly or otherwise I did not even pause. It is obvious that our cover was blown.

We, though it's more proper to say that I, have been on the run from the Scourge. I shudder to think of the foul, filthy, rotting creatures that the Lich King created out of corpses ― the undead ― prowling the streets, looking for me. Though these are merely his pawns. He also prided in his lieutenants that are almost as powerful as us, the Sentinels.

At the thought of the life that I was forced to leave behind, my expression clouded. We have no idea what happened to the city after that dreadful night. Nobody has ever tried to communicate with us yet so I know that the battle is still raging.

I tried to pull myself together and finally turned to Luna. She grimaced as she took in my appearance.

"Is that really necessary?" she asked.

"Luna, we've been through this many times already," I said, turning back to pick my bag. "I need to disguise myself as you very well know. It was so foolish running around Phoenix without wearing dark sunglasses at the very least." I so loved, and missed, the sun.

"But not this way," she said, wringing her hands in exasperation. "What's with the geek thing?"

I rolled my eyes and walked towards the front door. I heard her sigh and follow. I waited in my newly bought, though very old, red truck as she closed and locked the door.

"Anyway," she continued as she climbed into the truck as well, wincing slightly and failing to hide the disgust in her face, "you're just prohibited to use magic. It doesn't necessarily mean that you're deprived of your fashion sense."

"Please, Luna, we're not having this conversation again," I said, impatience coloring my tone. "You remember what happened back when we were in Phoenix and I was all pretty? Ugh, I could have cursed those boys if I could do magic just to stop them from following me around. And those insecure girls are equally annoying."

"But we're in Forks!" she argued. "There are hardly any people here and ―"

"Exactly," I cut her off, starting the engine. The truck groaned loudly. "I don't want to draw attention to myself especially in a place where everybody is sure to notice the 'new girls in town'" I quoted with one hand, the other still on the steering wheel as we made our way to school.

I glanced at her. She looked almost exactly like me, with the pale skin and unmistakably inhuman looks. The only difference is she's much smaller and slimmer than me ― a pixie. Her hair is also the same shade as mine though very short and sticking in different directions. Her fashion sense improved dramatically since we've been together. What with my knack of dressing her up and shopping every other day. Who would know she was one of my sentries? Though now, my one and only best friend in the world.

I smiled. We rode in silence. I know she's thinking of another argument about my chosen disguise.

"Why are you even bothered?" I asked as she opened her mouth to say something. "You look amazing. I haven't even forced you to dress as I do or something. Mind you," I added as I carefully parked my truck, we live just two blocks away from the school, "I might change my mind if you don't stop noting how I look."

This effectively shut her up.

EPOV

I felt the car stop, heard the door open and slam as Jasper got off, but I didn't open my eyes.

I feigned sleep and was already decided to skive the first day of school but a heavy blow in my left shoulder forced my eyes open. I growled and turned to see Emmet grinning at me outside my door.

"Come on, Ed," he said pulling me effortlessly out of the car. "It's the first day, it'll be fun."

I rolled my eyes. "Really Emmet," I said pulling myself from him and straightening my shirt, "what's so exciting about coming to school for the nth time?"

"Now, now, Ed," Jasper said, and I immediately felt calm wash over me, "it's not that bad. Anyway, dad's gonna throw a fit if he learned you're skiving off lessons the very first day."

"Yeah right, Jas," I said as we went inside one of the three buildings of Forks High. "Carlisle always lets us have our way. I'm just coming to this boring school to humor Esme."

"And to get away from Tanya," Emmet added with a guffaw.

"As if," I rolled my eyes again. "Nothing ever stops her if she wants to be with me."

"Yeah," Jasper nodded. "I heard she's going to enroll first thing after she comes back from her hunting trip with Rose. Girls," he muttered and then stopped as a girl with short, cropped hair materialized in front of us. Alice, my twin ― sort of.

"Ready Jas?" she asked and without waiting for an answer, she pulled him by the hand and they went their way for their first lesson. Cool it, Ed, she added in her head and I grimaced.

So Tanya would follow me here, I thought glumly. We met her and her clan a month ago in one of our hunting trips. Like us, they're one of the few vampires ― yes, we are vampires (N/A big surprise!) ― who are immune to the scent of human blood.

It's not as if she bothers me or something, I'm just so used to hanging out with my guy friends and she never leaves me alone ― except in glorious times like this that she had to go hunt. I didn't dare try to be frank with her though, it would break Esme's heart. She became instantly close to Tanya's mom that very first time we met them. I'm not surprised, she must have been so bored all this centuries having only us for company, and we rarely stay at home.

Carlisle is a doctor and in a town this small, you can't imagine how everybody seems to need him at the hospital, almost everyday. Rose and Emmet stay at home though they're not much as company, keeping to themselves most of the time. Alice is a shopping freak so you can't expect her to hang around when at least one of her favorite boutiques are open. Jasper and I have human friends and hang out with them as humans do. Carlisle wants us to blend in.

Emmet and I have Literature together so we made our way to Mr. Mason's classroom just as the bell rang.

I've been attending Forks High for two years now but still girls sigh every time we enter the classroom, or any room for that matter. Emmet snickered and I tried to tune off the thoughts that now mostly concern me ― I can hear thoughts, by the way.

As we sat at the very back of the room, a girl with blonde hair turned in her seat and smiled at me. I winked at her and she giggled before turning back to face her friends.

"Player," Emmet whispered. I shrugged. It's not my fault they're so dazzled by me.

Just then, the door opened and a gust of wind swept the classroom as two girls entered. I froze when the wind hit me in the face and a scent like no other burned in my throat and a low growl escaped my lips.

N/A: So there, they finally met..^^

A bit hanging right? Who is Haji? What is his role in Bella's life? Who was the note from? Hmm..

But guys, how would it be if you tell me how you feel about the story? Is it boring? Do i write more? Is it worth continuing?

My Edward here is, well, a bit different. As well as Bella. I know a had made a lot of changes, but i think it will suit perfectly with my plot.

Please please..review.. it will be very much appreciated.

Des^^