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Chapter 2 - Legends

I could see his brows furrowed in concentration he was concentrating hard on something. We slowed down to a clearing ahead and jumped across a river landing in a yard of sorts. A large white house nestled comfortably in the middle. The house looked about 90 years old. It was stunningly beautiful. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face and I turned towards Edward who still had a look of concentration. It took me a moment before I felt a little tingle in the front of my forehead. I smiled as I realised why Edward was struggling internally. "Mind reader"

His eyes widened. "How did you...Why can't I hear you?"

I shrugged "It's a gift" and turned my attention back towards the house. I walked at a human pace, taking in my surroundings. Edwards scent lingered around the house as well as 6 others. It was quite the large gathering. Most vampires tend to keep to themselves or their mates.

I tilt my head towards the door while looking at Edward who was still standing by the river. He shook his head, clearing his thoughts before meeting me at the door and opened it for me. I smiled in thanks and walked in. The interior was modern, unlike the exterior. It was large and open, various shades of white covered almost every surface.

6 vampires stood before me, they were all immortally beautiful. A stunning blonde woman who would stand out in a catwalk was in the arms of a big bruit of a man who was covered in muscle and had dark curly hair. A small woman with short black hair that pointed in all different directions stood smiling with a blonde male. he was shorter than Edward and was covered in scars, a soldier. The all looked slightly older than Edward maybe 18 or 19 except for the last two vampires that looked to both be in their mid-20's. Another blonde haired man and a short caramel haired woman who both had welcoming smiles on their faces. Edward grabbed my attention "Bella, this is my family. Rosalie and Emmett" - the model and muscle, "Alice and Jasper" - the pixie and soldier, "and my parents Carlisle and Esme. Everyone this is Bella, we came across each other while I was hunting."

Carlisle stepped forward offering a hand in welcome, I gladly took it. "Welcome to our home Bella" he shook my hand before letting it drop to my side.

"Thank you Carlisle, it is a beautiful home."

Esme smiled "thank you dear. Please come in." She gestured to the living room and I followed Edward as he took a seat on one of the lounges his family doing the same.

Carlisle was looking at me curiously, I noticed his eyes were on mine a lot. Probably thinking about the colour. "What brings you to Forks?" he asked.

So that's what this place was called. "I was just travelling through, I spent a couple of days in Canada and I was travelling south when I came across Edward here. I must say I am genuinely intrigued by your lifestyle."

Carlisle smiled and nodded "Yes, you wouldn't be the first vampire we've come across that was curious. My family and I value human life, we try to blend in and live like the human's. Esme and I work while everyone else goes to the local school to keep up appearances."

"Wow" I breathed "Is there any other vampires that share your lifestyle?"

"Yes, we have a cousin family in Denali actually. So another 5 vampires."

"Such large groups." I murmured

He nodded "It seems that the animal blood makes it easier for us to live together compared to those that feed off of humans. Forgive me for asking, but I am curious much life yourself, but what do you feed off? Your blue eyes are very interesting."

I considered my options and decided to be truthful with my answers. "I do not need to feed, therefore my eyes are blue the same colour they were when I was born." There was a lot of astonished faces at my admission.

"Do you not need sustenance?" Carlisle's voice wasn't suspicious like a lot of others when they has asked that question, more curious.

"No, my body does not crave blood like yours. I do not need blood or any other food to stay strong."

"That is remarkable Bella" I smiled towards Carlisle. "Not even when you were a newborn?" Uhh now was when the conversation would be getting a bit more interesting. If they thought they were shocked before, it was nothing compared to what they were about to be.

"No Carlisle. I was never a newborn. I was a vampire when my mother gave birth to me. I grew rapidly until my body stopped growing when I reached this size."

Their faces were amusing. Carlisle seemed to be deep in thought before he gasped getting the rooms attention. Edwards eyes grew wider a moment later as he turned to me no doubt his father had guessed who I was and Edward heard his thoughts. "Forgive me Bella for asking but is Bella short for Isabella?" Carlisle asked. He looked almost nervous but excited by the prospect all at once.

The room was deafeningly quiet while he waited my answer. Everyone was looking between Carlisle and I. They must have not have heard the stories, except for Edward who was looking at me in awe. I gave him a smile before turning back to Carlisle. "Yes, Carlisle. But please do not fear, like I said I'm merely here out of curiosity, nothing more. If you wish me to leave, I will do so."

"No" Edward spoke his face serious.

Carlisle gave him a fatherly smile before turning back to me. "No, please stay Bella. I am honoured that you are in our home." I smiled there was no trace of fear in his eyes only wonder.

"Thank you, I'd much like to see more of this life you have built for yourself and your family."

"Excuse me for interrupting but what is going on? Do you know Bella?" The soldier Jasper asked Carlisle. He looked at me in question and I shrugged, I didn't mind if they knew who I was.

Carlisle stood up from the lounge and walked towards the large back windows he turned to face the room. "I have never told you of the legends of how vampire's came to be. There are different assumptions made on the topic. I have some books that mention the existence of a woman who gave birth to a child. The mother died shortly after the birth. The child was intellectual above all else, and grew at a quick rate. The child's flesh was white as snow and harder than stone, at full grown the child stopped aging."

"The legend says she could move faster than the wind, jump higher than the tallest trees. After many years without her mother the lonely child, bit a human. After 3 days of fire the human changed into a vampire. He was not as strong as the child, or as fast but he was still immortal. Years went on, and more vampires were changed. The child couldn't take the deaths that were a product of her so she became the ruler. She killed those who were cruel and insatiable in their thirst and kept those alive who promised to keep their existence a secret and hunt inconspicuously. The child did not feed from blood like her children, instead she needed nothing to keep from dying. Eventually, vampire's tried to over throw her rule but lost in battle at her hands. Over the years other vampires have ruled. They say that the child was killed but others say that she still lives among us. The child is known only by one name." He looked into my eyes as he said the last part "Isabella."

Gasps sounded through the room. Their frozen faces were amusing and I couldn't help a small giggle. Jasper was on his feet and crouching in front of Alice, Emmett had his arms around Rosalie and was pulling her behind him. Esme sat wide eyed and Edward looked like he was fighting a smile at his siblings actions. "Please, do not be alarmed. Yes, I am the child your father speaks of. My name is Isabella. But do not fret, I do not hurt those that are innocent. Please take some time to consider but if you will all agree I wish to stay in the area for a while. It has been a long time since I've been around other vampires in a civilized manner. I am truly in awe of you all. I would like to get to know you all a bit better and perhaps one day, we can persuade others of our kind to choose a lifestyle much like your own. I will go for a walk while you decide. This area is simply stunning and I wish to see more of it."

Edward beamed at my words. "Of course Bella, shall I come find you soon?"

"Yes, thank you Edward I won't stray too far." I gave them all a warm smile before taking off.

I ran for a few minutes until I hit the town, when no one was watching I walked out of the trees. The overcast weather here was perfect for a vampire. It's no wonder Carlisle has chosen this place to live. You could tell it was a small community, everyone greeted each other by name as they passed by or stopped to have a quick chat. Their heads turned when I walked passed and the low whispers started.

"Who is she?"

"Maybe she's just travelling through"

"She's hot" Someone else said to a friend down the road.

"Wow" A man muttered under his breathe inside a shop.

"She looks awfully young to be by herself." It was nothing new so I just smiled politely to people that caught my eye as I walked past.

I stopped when I see a sign hanging announcing 'Forks Library' and turned into the store. The air inside was thick with the scent of old books. An older woman greeted me as I entered and I waved before walking further towards the books, down one of the isle's. It was a rather small shop and it was unfortunate. My fingers traced the binders of the books. Words popping into my head as I read each label. I had read most of them, and the rest were stories I had no intention of reading.

The door opened than closed. The elder lady at the counter greeted Edward "Hello Edward, can I help you with something?"

"No thank you Mrs Foster I'm just here to see a friend." He walked to my side "See anything interesting?"

"Not really, I was hoping to find something I hadn't already got my hands on. There's only so much I can do to pass time when you are as old as me."

Edward nodded in understanding and a smile grew on his face "I think I might be able to find something you haven't read Bella."

"Oh?"

"Come on I'll show you."

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