My name is Isabella Swan; I'm over three millennia old, though I look like a young adult. I live on the Isle of Mann, A little known island in the heart of Great Britain. The Isle of Man is Small Island that stems from Celtic backgrounds and has myths and legends that the some of the locals take as a joke and mock them. However, among that group of People there are those that believe the Islands folk tales and live to protect the locals from what they believe to be legends yet we know they are true.
We call ourselves the Guardians of Mann, because we follow the ways of the founder of the island, the Celtic God named Mannanin Mac Lir. We train from the age of for and some of us are sent around the world to protect other countries from these mythical creatures that most believe to be myths and legends.
Anyway, as I was saying before My name is Isabella, though I prefer to be called Bella, I'm one of the Guardians that live on the island. For the past two centuries, I have worked to train young Guardians to protect lands over sea and have fought against many creatures that have tried to wreak havoc on this small island. I am one of the oldest Guardians left and I have the most experience.
Through experience and age, we gain certain powers, these powers then manifest into a variety of powers throughout the course of the guardian's' life. Unfortunately, a few centuries ago, the locals got word that some people had mysterious powers and then scoured across the island in search of these people (Guardians) and tortured them until they died.
It was early morning; I was going through the basic training of guardians when I became intrigued in what my students were saying.
"Bella, Is it true? Are there really Vampires in the world?" Lily, who was only 6 years old asked.
"Lily, you know as well as I that world isn't all it appears to be, there may very well be vampires in the world, yet I have never in all my years seen a vampire come to this island." I told her
"But Mommy said that there was. She tolded me that there was a clam of Vegetable vampires in the United States" Lily replied.
"Lily, do you mean vegetarian vampires? A Clan of vegetarian vampires? In America?" I asked, I was bewildered, never in my time on earth had I heard of a vegetarian vampire, maybe what Lily had told me had been lost in translation.
"Yeah! That's what I mean ! Is there really?" Lily asked her excitement clear on her face.
"It may be possible Lily; I would have to see myself before I believe it though." I told her, it wasn't a bad idea, seeing for myself if there were vampires, it could be possible.
"Anyway back to training, what are the three most important rules a Guardian must follow?" I asked the class.
"Always stay near your charge; never turn your back to the enemy. Protect your charge at all costs, they come first." My class chorused.
"Well done everyone, now time for some archery practice, go see Josh in the clearing and remember to be safe" I told them.
Josh was one of the other Guardians that helped with the training of young Guardians, though he didn't originate from the Isle of Mann. I came across Josh when I was working in Italy, together we worked to vanquish a daughter of the night as we called them, and however to you they would be knows as dark Faeries.
There are two types of Faeries, Dark Faeries and Light Faeries. Dark Faeries are Light Faeries that have been persuaded by Arawn, the God of the Underworld to cause Chaos on the world.
Light faeries are helpers of the Goddess Creiddylan the goddess of flowers and love; Light Faeries are pure creatures and are often helpers of all of the Celtic Goddess' that symbolise purity and fertility. The only way these Light Faeries can be turned is when a Light Faery kills an innocent soul on purpose. There aren't many Dark Faeries around, because Light Faeries tend to be loving and kind and don't usually bring harm to other innocent beings.
Josh and I met up in Rome; we were to work together to vanquish these Dark Faeries from destroying Italy. We were there for several months, in that time we had become close friends, if not best friends. Then one night the Dark Faeries attacked with our power together, it wasn't enough to take on the small group of powerful beings that were created from the very source of power itself.
Anyway, long story short, Josh saved my life. I will always be eternally grateful for what he has done, without him I wouldn't be working and Mannanin Mac Lir's Academy.
I had just finished clearing up my classroom when another fellow Guardian had knocked on the door
"Bella the All Father would like a word." Tami said
"Thank you, Tami" I replied.
The all Father was the Ruler of the Guardians, he was like a king and the closest we have come to see an actual Deity. The All Father was the one that decided what Assignment you do and where you are placed; he is also the one who decides what creatures are threats to the human race. Whatever, the All Father's orders were, they were impossible to disobey.
I made my way to where the All Father is based at the heart of the Island, a short walk from the academy. Throughout my short walk through the academy to where the All Father was based, I pondered why the All Father would want to see me. I hadn't done anything other than my job for the last century. I only ever fight when I'm called for, and that hadn't been for the last two or three decades.
As I entered the glen where he was based, I knelt at his Alter with my left fist clenched over my heart as a sign of respect.
"All Father, you wished to see me." I spoke softly to him, knowing that he could hear me
"My daughter Isabella," He started "It has come to my attention that you wish to know more about certain creatures in the world"
"Yes Father, I am intrigued that there is such creatures that I have not come across." I replied
"My Dear, My gift of foresight has told me that there is danger ahead to a family in Forks, Washington. Though I cannot see which."
"It is my duty to protect innocents. I will gladly go if you so wish me to," I Replied,
"Yes my dear Isabella, that is indeed why I called you here today. I would like you to go to Forks and protect this family, The best place for you to start is in the high school. You look young enough that you could pass for a high school student, maybe eighteen? A senior perhaps. Anyway something tells me this family is going to be valuable to you." He told me with a knowing look.
I was confused at what he was saying, how could one family be so important to me?
"Thank you for giving me this assignment, I will do everything in my power to make sure they are safe."
"You're welcome Isabella, everything you need is in the office at the house you are going to be staying at in Forks. Do not bother with packing, the necessities that you need are already at the house." Said the All Father
" Thank you, All Father" I replied. I was truly grateful for this opportunity, it had been awhile since I had last had an assignment, and I had a feeling this was going to be one of the hardest assignments I am going to face.
A/N: I know there isn't a lot of character development for Bella in this Chapter however there should be in the next chapter. This story is currently not Beta'd. I would appreciate it if someone did Beta this story as I don't want to have a lot of Mistakes.
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Kira
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