A/N: Thanks for all the reviews! So far I've gotten a positive response for this story, so I decided to go ahead and post the next chapter! I usually don't redo chapters in different points of view because it can get too repetitive sometimes, but this information was important. So, here's chapter 2. Let me know what you think.

Disclaimer: If I didn't own Twilight last chapter, what makes you think I'd own it this chapter? That's right, I do not own Twilight.

Chapter 2

Alice's POV

I could hear the conversation perfectly but my thoughts weren't focused on their voices. Although I had no problem concentrating on multiple things at once, I tuned the voices out to make the visions more clear. I was desperately scanning the future for whatever surprises this girl may have brought with her. It was obvious that Edward was having a strong reaction to her and I was trying to determine if she was safe. The cafeteria surroundings dimmed and were replaced by the parking lot outside. Edward growled ferociously, his eyes black with thirst and devoid of rational thought. Bella gazed at him with fearful eyes and backed away slowly. Within seconds Edward lunged, his body a dangerous blur as it neared Bella's cowering form.

I cringed internally but the future shifted before anything happened. Bella was smiling, her happiness radiating off of her in waves. She stared at whatever was in front of her with adoration. The viewpoint circled around and I was looking at Edward mirroring Bella's look but with more intensity. I didn't understand what they were looking at and before I was able to examine the situation more clearly the vision changed again. I was looking at Bella but her skin was paler, her eyes blood-red. Then suddenly she was human again, but torn and broken. She was sitting alone in the dark, rocking back and forth, crying. The future was changing faster than it ever had before. Bella was dead, a vampire, human. She was happy, afraid, depressed.

Her future was too unpredictable so I tried searching Edward's instead. His was exactly the same way. One moment he was volatile and dangerous, murdering Bella. The next he was safe and calm. Then he was gone. For some reason, he had left forks. I didn't understand why the future couldn't stand still.

Admitting defeat I zoomed back into the conversation.

"Think about killing me!" Our stranger whispered.

My head snapped up toward her automatically while everyone else turned to Edward to see what he made of the situation. The girl looked frightened; her momentary confidence wavered as she finally understood the complications of what she had just done. It was Isabella Swan, the new girl.

"Bella," Edward whispered automatically, correcting me on the girl's name at a speed too fast for humans to hear.

It was a mistake, because now he would have to breathe. He glanced around casually and took a deep breath. His face froze in anger, his black eyes hardening and his body tense and rigid. I immediately searched the future and saw that Bella was dead again. Edward held hear lifeless body in his hands staring at what he had done with tortured eyes.

I could see Bella's horrified facial expression as he moved to get out of his seat. She reacted faster than I expected, sensing harm in the situation that would appear harmless to most. There was something odd about her but my visions weren't able to fill me in on the mystery. She darted behind me, almost as if she knew I could protect her. How odd. I smiled up at her, in order to ease her fears.

"Edward!" I warned at vampire speed as he imagined killing her in another way. "What's wrong with you?"

"Her blood," his strained voice mumbled back just as quiet and fast. "It's strong. I can't handle it. And she's human…but I can't read her mind. Look at her. It's almost like she can read ours!"

I turned to stare at the newcomer. Yes, that would make sense.

Can you hear us? I mentally asked her.

Bella gave a slight nod. Interesting. What could give a human such an extraordinary talent? Bell shrugged in response then blushed as she realized she had answered a thought instead of a question. I could see that she felt intrusive. I just smiled at her again to let her know it was okay before turning my thoughts back to the situation. I had to find a way to get Edward away from her. I wasn't sure how restrained he could be. He was thinking about killing her now, so the future looked okay. But he could make split second decision that I might not see in time.

A sudden thought occurred to me.

Bella?

Bella turned reflexively toward the sound of her voice.

Can Edward refrain from hurting you for a few minutes?

She glanced at him and tilted her head to the side, considering. She nodded.

You sure?

"He's cut off your voices and is listening to the thoughts of others instead; trying to distract himself. He doesn't want to hurt me and he's pretty sure he can stop himself as long as I don't get to close," she whispered as quiet as her human voice could. I heard her, as did the rest of us at the table; except for Edward who was distracted. I studied his tortured expression and felt a twinge of guilt.

Sensing my thoughts, Bella interrupted the awkward silence with a feeble apology.

"Uh….yeah. I'm sorry. I am really really sorry. I didn't know that…well that this would bother you so much. I thought…that-that you didn't….well that human's didn't really bother you. I'm sorry," She rambled on. "I would leave, because I think that would be for the best. But I- I'm kind of afraid that he might follow me…" she trailed off at the end and we all understood the implications.

Well, she was smart. Edward could handle himself better if he knew we could stop him. If she was alone, he might be too tempted. Bella shuddered.

We need to talk to her I told Edward. We need to find out why she can read minds and why her blood has such a powerful effect on you.

He glanced at her once and nodded.

"Okay, Bella," I said as calmly as I could, smiling to make her feel more comfortable. "How about we skip class? I think we all need to talk."

"I-I don't know. I don't want to get in trouble. It's my first day."

"Pretend you're sick or something," Emmett suggested. Then added in a teasing tone, "You're almost as pale as us; I bet you could pull it off."

Bella hesitated.

Please Bella? I pleaded.

She looked at me for a moment and sighed. "Well…I guess. Alright."

Satisfied I turned toward Edward.

Edward, Bella can ride with me and Emmett and Rose. You and Jasper can ride together because you too are having the hardest time with this. We'll leave first. Give us a few minutes to get Bella away and then follow. We'll meet back at home. And don't worry I can see that this will work out.

Edward nodded and I explained the plan to everyone else, purposely leaving the part about Jasper having trouble out. He hated it when I was overprotective and looking out for him. That's why I told Edward the plan through thoughts. All the details could be included.

"Okay, were going to leave now Bella. You'll ride with me, Emmett and Rosalie," I instructed, pointing to people as she said their names.

I guess I really didn't need to say anything but it seemed like a good idea to clarify things.

Bella nodded. "I am really sorry about this," She mumbled.

I shook my head. "It's okay. It seems we have a lot to learn about each other. It's good that this happened."

"You don't have to lie to me," Bella whispered. "In case you didn't notice, I can hear your thoughts."

I paused. Oops. I had forgotten that part. I would have to be more careful.

"Yeah, I noticed," I agreed. "But don't worry about it. We'll talk about all this later and we'll work things out."

Bella nodded weakly and then glanced at Edward, who stiffened as her scent hit him. It only took him a minute to compose himself and I took that chance to hurry Bella out the door. Luckily, Emmett had driven his jeep to school today instead of driving with Edward like he usually did. We all settled into the jeep and within seconds were speeding down the road.

"Okay Bella," I said after a moment of silence. "Spill."