I tried not to see myself in any mirrors, so we hurried out the door into the morning air. Conveniently, there was a huge canyon beside the complex. We ran across the street with exhilarating speed and hop the fence that blocked us from our kill.

"Hey Jira, what's today?"

"Monday, your idea worked…" He stared at me through the thicket of brush, opening his mouth, and then closing it after a few seconds. He repeated this process three times before he spoke, confusion lacing his every word, "What are you doing?"

It was then my turn to be confused. I stared back at him unsure of what he meant. "Trying to read your expression, why do you look so confused?

He gazed a little while longer before speaking, "your only minutes old, and you're READING MY FACE…" I stifled a laugh as his melodic voice jumped through three octaves. "It may have been your claim for no human blood…" He trailed off, deep in thought, murmuring to himself. "I have to tell them."

The speed of my new mind realized who he was referring to, "The Voltori."

It wasn't a question but still he answered, "Yes."

Instinct told me to stop him, or run, but having time to think, I found a beautiful solution. I knew with so many vampires around the world, I couldn't truly be "special", so the answer to both my problems was to not be a vampire at all.

He saw the fear in my transform into a wicked smile and he grew leery. "Did I miss something?"

"Not yet, but you might miss me, that is if you remember me." The imagination of my new mind had no bounds as I started the reconstruction of my life. "My mother was a werewolf and my father a vampire when I was conceived. (I know that sounds impossible, but a back-story in chapter 7 will explain how this happened. Back to the story) the course of my life with my friends starting in middle school will not change. I have vampire powers of future sight, and mental barriers." (Alice and Bella's powers combinedJ.) As I spoke, Jira grew mortified of what was happening. With each proclamation, the changes were instant. My new life was about to begin, be a few loose ends needed to be cut. "My three best friends will remember the old me, as will my human cousins. My wolf side can turn people into were animals, my venom only makes "vegetarian" vampires, and I start this life now. Jira is far away and remembers nothing about me."

Jira then departed, disappearing into thin air. Finally alone, I made my last change, "I don't know that I can alter my life with words." The memories were swiped instantly and so, I started my first hunt. Similar hunts from my "past" flooded my mind and aided me to tame my thirst quickly. After draining four coyotes, I trudged back through the moist soil back home.

I was ready for school an hour early, so I set at my keyboard and play a few random cords. I unintentionally composed a song and began to sing. It was the "first" time I had heard my voice; I jumped and glanced around, looking for someone in the room. I had expected the bell type tone in my voice, but it was coupled with deeper rings, harmonizing perfectly. I searched through my "memories" of why this was happening. The theory was: both my supernatural sides were talking at once.

I finished my ballet before it was time to leave, so I headed out the door and jogged down the stairs at a too fast pace. I stopped short on the last step; something was tickling my ear so I reached back to find a head full of onyx hair that flowed to my shoulder. The sun crept towards me and I cautiously stuck out a finger. Nothing, a slight shine that could have been passed as lotion. I waited on the bottom step for my normal ride with Kiara and decided to fix my hair. I quickly corn rowed (braids that are attached to your head for those that don't know) it into quarter inch braids, finishing just as she pulled up. I tried again at human speed with greater success and got in, putting my bag in the back

She stared at my arm for a long time, and after a while, I looked too. Maybe the sun did reflect off my skin. It looked almost the same tone as before, but thinner skin and one other difference.

"Did you shave your arms?"

I shook my head no and then she noticed my hair. She drove off, mumbling something about black people and weaves. When we got to school the first bell had already rang and we separated to our first classes.

Thankfully she didn't ask more questions, yet. After first period, which passed by much too quickly for my liking, I headed to biology, were Ara, Alex and Judas all shared the same class. Already at his desk, two seats behind mine, Alex was preparing for class. Swiftly, I walked past him, waving to hide my voice. I hadn't needed it in Ara's car and I hoped the rest of the day would be the same. I can't think of a time where I've been more wrong in my life.

He forcefully shoved himself in front of my desk and stared intently. I kept my eyes down to avoid his gaze. I heard Kiara and Judas walking in, of course, discussing Ara's assessment of me this morning. They joined Alex in tracing my new features with their eyes, comparing it to Friday's memory. Had it really only been two days?

As always, Jude was bold and asked our teacher if we could go outside and talk five minutes before class ended. Hearing the concern in his voice, Ms. KK (Murky pond reference) complied.

All too soon the P.E. shower bell rang, signaling five minutes left in class and no more time for me. I trail behind them as we walked outside to our usual spot. I kept my eyes closed, head down, waiting for the interrogation to begin.

"So…" Alex began; did you have a good weekend?"

My only response was a nod, hoping to hide my voice as long as possible.

"Ya wanna tell us what happened to you?" chimed in Kiara.

I was forced to speak, the charade was over, but still I played dumb. "What do you mean?"

I froze when I heard their hearts stop. After what seemed like an eternity, they inhaled deeply. Ara was first to speak, "D, your voice… It's… It's beautiful."

I had nothing more I was willing to say or show, I smiled, still keeping my head down. Judas pulled out his guitar and played as he normally did. Realizing the questions were done for now, I pulled out a deck and started dealing.

A few turns had gone by when Alex he wanted to talk alone. I rose, averting my eyes from their sight, and walked to the opposite side of the hall.

Back against the wall, eyes glued to the floor, I faced him. I knew the others were watching; I needed to be careful of what I did. He wasted no time and jumped right into it. "You're not going to tell us what happened to you." It wasn't a question, but I still shook my head no. "So I guess I'll just have to guess then."

I looked up from the speck of dust I was staring at, eyes wide with shock. My heart fluttered to the point of stopping, then it restarted after a minute or too. I gave up all hope of hiding my voice; I encouraged him, "Good luck." Hesitantly, he started his investigation. Despite my new gifts, my ignorance of use them allowed Alex to peek at my unseen eyes.

He took a step back in surprise then leaned forward, "Those aren't contacts." Once again, not a question but I was starting to enjoy the melody of my voice; I answered anyway, "No, they're not."

That's when it happened, what I had feared would happen if I ever looked at anyone directly. The true reason I avoided their gaze. I had imprinted…ish.

It crept up slowly; I guessed that was because of the vampire blood, and it was as intense as expected. I turned to the side, a line of curses flowing from my mouth, and paced in front, stopping every other pass to look at him. Too soon for my liking, he slammed his arm against the wall and blocked my path. I walked next to it and leaned into the wall. Quickly removing his hand, he gazed at it a while, then at me.

Hesitantly, he reached for my arm. I was immobilized by the infatuation I felt for him; I couldn't stop him. He inspected my forearms as he nonchalantly spoke "Where did you get these muscles from?"

"I've been working out" I said quietly.

"You got these", pointing to my triceps (you can't fake those), "in three days?" He waited but saw that was my only response and moved on. "What's up with your voice?"

I stuttered, trying to hide the bell tone, "I…um… have a cold?" It came out more like a question, a detail he did not miss.

"Um…false. Ya wanna try again?"

I looked at him and couldn't help but smile. I had no pack and I was bound by no rules. Plus, technically, I had imprinted. I was allowed to tell him, but before I had the chance, his questioning resumed, "Did you bleach your teeth?"

This confused me; I had forgotten about that. My venom destroyed all the former discoloration. So I took the easy way out, I answer, "yes."

"You know D, if you're gonna lie like this, there's no need for us to talk." I caught his arm as he turned to walk away.

"Fine", I said, "I'll tell you, but only if you do whatever it is your thinking about doing."

His eyes flashed wide in shock, and then he smiled, "Deal".

I glanced over to the others who were still watching with growing interest. Even the music had stopped a while back.

Not fully knowing how to use my future sight, I guessed what I saw was my decision. Hoping it wasn't just my desire, I returned my attention to Alex. He rocked back on his heels before lunging forward, eliminating the space between us. He grabbed a fistful of brain ends and pushed our heads together. When our lips touched, a spark ignited, sending a fire the ripped through my whole body.

Begrudgingly, I yanked him by his locks off of me. At a semi-human pace, I ran out of the closest hallway door. After the six deep breathes it took to calm my tremors, I walked back in to assess the damage. Alex stood there, frozen where I left him. As I passed, I whispered, "I'll be back to talk to you." Looking forward towards Kiara's gaping mouth and Jude's bugged eyes, I thought of what to say.

"Hey guys, did you see that?" The only response was a nod. Sheepishly, I asked, "Are you mad?

Both looking at me, Kiara answered first, "No, it's good this happened. He'll be happy. Hopefully you'll be happy, and maybe I'll have a chance to be happy soon too", giving a meaningful glance to Judas.

"Okay, thanks. I'll see you guys tonight." I left them to ponder my parting words and skipped happily over to MY Alexander. He was mine now and that meant he could know everything. I hoped no one got the wrong idea, but I grabbed him by the arm and led him to the bathroom.

I inhaled deeply before explaining to him what happened just days before. The disbelief in his face told me proof was necessary. Ignoring his words to stop, I started to strip off my garments.

From the opposite side of the hall, I heard Ara's concerned voice, "Oh. My. God. What is he doing? Once bare, I concentrated on the tremors coming from my spine. My diamond skin ripping sounded like shattering glass and less than a second later, I stood a nearly 7foot Bengal tiger.

Screaming from the singht, Alex fell back unconscious. I had my clothes on neatly and was prepared to catch his limp body before he hit the tile. I carried him to Judas and asked if he would take him to the nurse. I quickly jotted a note and asked Ara to give it to Alex when he woke up.

"Where are you going?" Judas asked confused.

"To talk with my mother. I'll see you tonight." I strolled out toe door into the bright sun, disappearing into the light.

A/U: Wooooot chapter 3 is finally typedJ. I hope you guys are liking this story. As always, reviews are appreciated. Chapter 4 is written so it should be up soon.

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