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This chapter is from Carlisle's point of view. Thank you to the eight of you who reviewed on chapter three as well as those of you who added my story to alerts and favorites. Also I apologize that it is slightly shorter then the two previous chapters.

Chapter Four

Vampires

The meeting with Dr. Wong went well, she went over the exercises she would be doing with Isabella, and how each of them will help in her recovery and approximately how long she would need to continue therapy depending on how her body reacted to the treatment. When the appointment was over I had of course offered to take her back to her room personally, however just as we reached her room Isabella had a request.

"Carlisle, do you think we could maybe go outside for a bit." She turned her head towards me cocking it to the side so she was looking directly at me. She smiled, her eyes shining hopefully. "Please. I could really do with some fresh air."

I couldn't have said no to that beautiful face even if I had wanted to.

"I suppose a quick stroll around the courtyard would be okay."

The hospital had a lovely little patio area off the east wing, complete with a wishing fountain, a flower garden, and several stone benches. It was quite picturesque.

I pulled her chair next to an iron bench, which I then sat in. "You know it would be nice to see the sun once in a while." She gave a long sigh, her beautiful eyes scanning the cloudy horizon.

I agreed with her completely. But that would quite impossible, and least while in her company or that of any other human.

"You must miss Phoenix, then?"

She gave a small laugh as she nodded. "I do, though I will happily admit, having you around has certainly improved my feeling towards Forks."

The feeling was quite mutual.

Reaching over I placed my hand softly upon her own. "I agree with you sentiment completely." Almost automatically my thumb rolled to the palm of her hand where it began to rub circles on her soft, pink, skin.

"Carlisle." She said my name in a whisper, her eyes closed, her mouth parted just slightly. Oh how sexy that looked. How I longed to place my cold mouth upon her warm one. Instead I release her hand placing mine in my coat pocket.

"It's getting late, we should probably get you back inside."

She sighed, showing her reluctance to leave and ruin the moment. "Must we?"

Chuckling, I nodded. "I'm afraid so, I don't believe Nurse Rose would think very kindly of me if I kept you out of bed all afternoon." Standing from than bench I took a hold of her chair and began to wheel her back towards her room.

"Do you think you could take me for another stroll, tomorrow?"

That was a very easy question to answer.

"I would love to."

Three hours later my shift ended and I headed home. I was actually quite thirsty and in desperate need to hunt, however before I even reached the top of my driveway the unique scent of my kind drift though the air. As they came into view, they just stood there, three red-eyed nomadic vampires, two men and a woman, looking at me quite curiously as I exited my car.

"Hello." The dark-skinned man greeted me in his thick French accent.

"Hello." I replied curtly.

"My name is Laurent, he introduced himself, "and his is Victoria and James". He motioned to the red-headed woman on the right and the other man on his left.

"I'm Carlisle."

"Yes, you…live here?" Laurent motioned to my home.

"I do."

The other man who had been introduced as James cocked his head, his face was blank, near unreadable. "Your eyes…they are gold."

"It is because I drink animal blood, not human."

There response was to laugh, which didn't surprise me, it was usually the reaction I received when others of my kind hear of my lifestyle.

"Why?" The woman, Victoria asked, a small laugh still lingering in her throat.

"I always have. When I was changed I was not among people and turned to the only source of nutrition that I could, a deer; I have craved animal blood ever since."

It was the usual story I tell any nomads I come across, it avoids confrontation, this way they simply see me as some sort of odd ball and leave, normally anyway. In truth I had been near humans, but chose to resist the natural impulse to attack. Eventually the burning in my throat became unbearable and took to feed upon a deer that was wondering nearby. My desire for human blood, after centuries of resisting it, was now none existent.

"That's quite…interesting." James replied.

"It is an unusual lifestyle, but it works for me. I assume you will be moving on soon. I do not wish to draw any unwanted attention." I was of course referring to the security guard that was attacked at Grishim Mill, and by the look in their blood red eyes they understood completely.

"We do apologize for…inconveniencing you; until this moment we were not aware the territory had been claimed. You have no need to worry, we will happily move on." Laurent explained.

"I appreciate that."

I gave the faintest smile and nod and the three vampires glided away from me and back into the thick trees of the forest. I silently prayed they kept their word. I enjoyed living in Forks, especially more in recent weeks, and I would hate to have to leave for their sins.

As it so happened the small coven of three were not the only vampires that visited me that day, it was just before midnight when my doorbell rang.

"Alice, Jasper, what a wonderful surprise."

The short, spiky haired girl, who I saw as a niece, greeted me with a tight hug, her mate Jasper firmly shook my hand. I had met the pair about thirty years ago; they had shown up on my doorstep wanting to learn more of my 'vegetarian' lifestyle. At first I thought perhaps that they had run into another vampire that had met me and somehow I came up in topic, I was quite surprised to find Alice could see the future. Jasper wasn't without his gifts and could sense and affect moods and emotions.

They were quite a pair.

They spent much of their time traveling the world, seeing its wonders; occasionally they would play the part of college students or spend a year or two with me or with the Danili Coven, another group of Vampires that refuses to feed on humans.

"So," Alice grinned, a slight giggle escaping, "tell us about Isabella."

I groaned. Of course she knew. That's why they are here. She had a vision.

Wonderful.

"Alice…I don't think-

"No excuses Carlisle. You've finally found your mate and we want to hear all about her. Isn't that's right Jasper?" She looked to her husband as she slid her hand into his.

Jasper simply smirked and nodded.

Sighing I shook my head. This was not good, with Alice involved…oh Lord, knowing her she wouldn't leave until she saw her vision come to pass.

"Alice, she's too young, and a human. No matter my feelings…it just wouldn't work." Running my hands through my hair I leaned back into the cushions of the couch.

"Yes it will, I've seen it."

"Alice maybe you shouldn't push this." Jasper softly suggested.

"I'm not pushing anything. It's fate."

"Your visions are subjective Alice, you know that." I made sure to point out the a point she herself so often reminded me of, hoping it with dissuade her in some way.

It didn't.

"Only if you refuse to follow your heart."

Letting out a grunt of annoyance I shook my head. My heart. Ha! What heart, the dead one that sits frozen inside my chest.

"She deserves better." Sighing, my gaze dropped to my lap. I couldn't have a relationship with Isabella, despite my almost overwhelming feelings for her; it would only end up in disaster.

Alice sighed, the leather on the couch squeaked as she scooted to the edge of her seat. "We just want to see you happy, Carlisle. You have been alone too long. You deserve this."

Raising my head I could see the deep concern lying within in her golden eyes.

"She's human, Alice. A fragile, already damaged, much too young, human."

"Yes…now."

Now? What exactly was that supposed to mean.

"Excuse me?"

"I've seen it Carlisle. She will be one of us, you will change her and she will be your mate."

Alice was ginning madly, and in all the visions she had relayed to me she never looked so…confident in the outcome.

"She' s quite positive of it." Jasper added in. "It's why I suggested we visit, she wouldn't stop going on about it."

"See." Alice laughed as she jumped up from the couch. "Oh and she and I will become great friends as well. Like sisters. Jasper and I will be attending Fork's High by the way, starting next fall."

Jasper groaned. "That I tied desperately to talk her out of."

I didn't even bother attempting to argue, when Alice sets her mind to something there's simply no stopping her. So starting the following fall, my 'cousin' Alice Cullen and old family friend Jasper Whitlock will be enrolled as seniors at Forks High School, and Alice has assured me that it will be the best year of all of our lives.

A/N: Hello, all. I do apologize for the delay but life's been a bear. I do hope you enjoyed the chapter, and please do review.