Previously:

I tap into the roaring in my mind and my vision changes. Everything but a single cylinder shape is the normal color, but the cylinder is a deep oceanic blue. I focus on that and make it move through the air to the cup. It plunks itself inside and Headmistress Johnson whispers, "Remarkable."

NOW:

It has been six months since my supposedly remarkable powers were uncovered. I've made a bunch of friends at Briarwood School for Girls, and I've discovered what we're there for. We're here because we have special powers.

Mine is (obviously) water. I can manipulate it, boil or freeze it, and even turn into a mermaid underwater. Nyx can control wind, and can grow wings and fly. I also learned our eye colors had to do with the strength of our powers. Those with black eyes were most powerful, ones with brown eyes were second most, then blue, then green, and so on. Because my eyes are nearly black, I am one of the most powerful.

It's a Wednesday and I'm walking to Spanish with Nyx and Ariel (one of the Black Wing girls that's clairvoyant) when Ariel stops in her tracks. She grabs Nyx for support, and begins breathing heavily as the vision hits her. When she comes to, Ariel grins brightly and says, "There's going to be a package waiting in your room after school, Bells!"

I nod, confused as to why I would have a package. Maybe it's from Charlie! My outlook brightens and I drag the other two along to Spanish. I can't wait until 4 o'clock!

When the last bell finally rings, I'm off like a shot to my room. I make the long trek across the school in ten minutes because I'm running so fast. When I bust inside, a moderate-sized package is sitting innocently on my bed. I grab the knife from my bedside table and hack the box open. Inside is a black organizer box with metal on the corners. I quickly pull the top off and there's a small envelope in it, with my name written on it in spiky handwriting. I tear open the envelope and read the letter.

Dear Bella,
Thought you might like these! I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to contact you; it's been horrible to keep away just because Edward has this ridiculous idea you'd be better off without us. Bella, no matter what he said WE LOVE YOU! All of us, even Rosalie. I hope you're well. There's something weird about that school, but I hope it's not bad. I love you, Bells. Hope to see you soon. Please e-mail me!
Lots of love,
Alice

I blink twice and re-read the note. The wording is Alice through-and-through, so I know that it's not anyone pranking me. I drop the note and look at the contents of the box. Inside are pictures, and the gifts I recieved on my 18th birthday. I feel a pang run through me, and sobs threaten to escape.

I can recognize a white envelope that contains two plane tickets, from Esme and Carlisle. I see the small box with silver wrappings that was from him. A moderate-sized box wrapped in bright purple is from Alice. And there's the bracelet box from Rosalie. I manage a small, watery smile as I remember the truck stereo Emmett and Jasper got me.

I pull out the purple box and gently tug open the wrapping. Inside is a small box with fine sapphire velvet on it, and I pop it open to reveal a bottle of perfume. I set that on the bed and see a bit of silver ribbon poking out from the edge. I gently pull out the tissue that the perfume was on, and discover a choker exactly like Alice's. Tears spill over as I fasten on the necklace. Then I toss aside the box and open up Rosalie's gift.

It's a delicate silver bracelet! The pattern is floral, and it has a lobster clasp. The silver is so finely crafted, I handle it carefully for fear of breaking it.

I move on to the small silver box and tear it open, revealing a ring box. Tears threaten to spill over once again, as I pull it open. There's a note folded into a neat square, so I read it.

My dearest Bella;
Unless something has happened, you will be reading this on your birthday. I love you more than anything. You're the best part of my existence. My sweet Bella, I hope you will accept this. Marry me, and make me the happiest man to ever walk the Earth. No matter your choice, I love you.
Love Forever,
Edward

My tears flow over and I whisper to my silent room, "Yes!"

I then toss aside the note and look at the ring. It's obviously the most beautiful piece of jewelery I've ever seen, but so simple. The primary stone is blue topaz, and there's a scattering of diamonds along the front of the band. I think the band's white gold, but it might be silver.

I run across the room and then back to my bed, holding a long chain. I slide the ring on the chain and fasten it so it sits under the ribbon choker. Suddenly there's a banging on my door and I toss everything in the box before throwing it under the bed. I drop the wrapping paper in the bin, smooth out my wild hair, and open my bedroom door. It's Ariel standing there, black eyes probing mine. I'm so glad she's not a mind-reader, but it feels like she can see into my very soul. She asks innocently, "What's in the package, Bella?"

I say, "Oh, not much. Just some old photos and stuff from Charlie."

I give a convincing smile and Ariel returns it, but there's a hint of ice underneath the innocense. Ariel replies, "Great! Hope that it lived up to your expectations!"

She then flounces away from my door and out the hall. I sigh in relief and shut the door. I know that I haven't been found out yet, but there's no telling how long it will take for Ariel to see what's going on. She knows something is weird with me and probably wants to find out. I don't want her to know what's going on. Not until I'm ready.

Okay, yay it's done. Now, I hope you liked the little twist! Now, I'll have links posted for A) Bella's outfit, B) the bracelet, and C) the ring. You know what Alice's choker looks like (silver ribbon crossed in the front with the Cullen crest on it) so you know what Bella's necklace looks like. Please review!

XOXOXO
The Writer Child