Yeah, I haven't been on in a while again, but I finally got the urge to write. I really like how this chapter came out, and I hope you all will like and review this new version of The Porcelain Doll. I just got the Breaking Dawns on Special Edition and got inspired.

I don't own Twilight, unfortunately. If I did, though, that'd be pretty awesome.

"The Merchant of Venice? You've read that one four times now, Sera."

I looked up from my favorite book and smiled, "I know, I know, but it's my favorite." I closed the small book and set it on my pillow, "It never really gets old, Jane." Jane rolled her eyes and walked up to sit beside me, an amused look on her face, "You haven't even touched the other books on your shelf." Jane and her twin brother, Alec, were the closest things that I had to family. They were given the task of taking care of me after my mother died giving birth to me and, though I was fully grown, attended to me. But it was only with me that they'd show any signs of caring. I knew they loved me, even if they never said it.

"I have yet to…grow interested.." I admitted with a sheepish grin. Lifting myself up, I turned to face her, ignoring the ever present thoughts in my head. There was so much I wanted to ask her, but part of me knew she wouldn't, yet the other part wanted to keep asking.

She noticed my hesitance and raised a perfect eyebrow, "Sera?" Biting my lip, I sighed and looked down at my hands before building up the courage to ask her once again, "What's it like being a vampire?"

"Serafina," She sighed, "I told you-"

"I know, but, I-I just really want to know. Father's been talking about turning me-"

The look of sheer anger on her face was enough to terrify me, "He what?" She spoke through gritted teeth. It surprised me that she didn't know. I nodded slowly, "Y-Yeah…he-he said-" Before I had time to finish, she was on her feet, pacing back and forth at a sped I could barely keep up with. "How could he?! You're vampire enough! How could Caius-" She started speaking too fast for me to hear, so I gave up.

"Jane…Jane...JANE!" I shouted, finally gaining her attention, "He hasn't picked a date yet- he just said he didn't want me to be weak."

"That's no excuse," She growled, "Does he not realize the pain he'll put you through? I don't want you to have this life, Sera, I would never wish this on you." She turned to glare at the floor, and, if she were human, I'm sure she'd be crying. I'd never seen Jane so upset about anything, and it made my heart break. I stood and walked over to her, pulling her into my embrace, "I'll still be me, Jane." I tried to reason.

"You'd be Serafina. But you'd be different. The constant thirst…it'll corrupt you." I only held her tighter, not knowing what to say. It'll corrupt you… Would it? Would becoming a vampire truly corrupt me? It wasn't until Jane moved away from me that it dawned on me that we had company.

Alec stood by the open door, something white draped over his arm, "It appears I've missed a very touching moment." He smirked, to which I rolled my eyes. He stepped into the room and lay the white item on my bed before turning to me, "You have a party to attend tonight, remember?"

I winced, "I got so carried up in my book.."

"Yes, I figured you would," Alec teased, "Nevertheless, now you know, so I suggest you get ready before your father comes to retrieve you." His teasing smile was gone as he spoke, now serious. Alec was the more serious of the twins. I'd grown used to how fast he could change that around, but he'd only do it when it suited him.

I nodded and watched him turn to leave, but he stopped and smiled at me, "Oh, and, Princess, happy birthday."

Short chapter, I know. The next one will be longer and I'll introduce Edward too. What do you guys think about Jane and Alec? I like protective Jane :] Anyway, don't forget to alert and review. I dunno why, but reviews mean the world to me lol.