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Bella's POV

I am so confused. I don't understand it. Ever since I first met Alice's Eyes in the car park I have felt this draw to her. I always want to be near her and when I am not, I feel bereft. Like I could float away as she is the one keeping me grounded. She's fun, intelligent, adorable, witty, gorgeous and sexy. Did you see her when Emmett messed up her hair, OMG; I only just managed to stop myself from ravaging her. But it was not me in control at the time. It was like my instincts had taken control and I was just supposed to sit back and relax. Thank god I got under control though, what a scene that would have made in front of the school.

What is it vampires have. Mates? 2 people that are drawn together from the first time they lay eyes on each other, two people that are destined to be together for eternity. I wonder if I have something like that. I know I am one of a kind so I am not 100% positive if I have someone in this world that will make eternity seem less lonely and long. If this is the 'mates' draw I feel, then does she feel the same? Maybe I am doomed to an eternity of being the outcast. Urgh, what a depressing thought. Since when did I become such a pessimist? Hello? voice of reason? Why do you choose to shut up when i need you?

Deep breaths. I just need to put this out of my mind for the moment and concentrate on the meeting I am about to have with the Cullen's. It was not just their scent I smelt in the woods this morning and considering it smelt like wet dog, I think we may have some pups on our hands, known to be aggressive and easily angered. Lovely, just what I need. Not.

As I drive around the corner behind the Cullen's on an overgrown track, a beautiful house, well more like a mansion is revealed, one whole side of it is practically covered in glass.

I step out of the car and notice 2 older looking vampires are stood in front of the house. This must be Carlisle and Esme; I suppose I should get the greetings over with so we can move on. "You have a beautiful home here" I say not looking at anyone as I am still gazing at the house.

Esme beams with pride at that comment and say "Thank you, it is one of my favourite pieces I have done" I look up to her and grin.

"You are very talented Esme" I then walk up to her at vampire pace with my hand extended "I am Isabella Swan, though I prefer Bella". She ignores the hand and goes for the hug which I return after a moment's hesitation.

"I would begin introductions but it seems like you already know everyone". When she lets go I turn to Carlisle who is staring at me like a new science project.

I understand that he is a very curious being with a need to understand everything, but it is still unnerving considering my past. You should probably do something before he starts questioning you about what you are. It is too soon to reveal that. I know, I know, don't get your knickers in a twist. Don't you mean yours hehe. "I would appreciate it Carlisle if you stop looking at me like that, I am here to discuss the other super naturals in this area, which, if I am correct, are shape shifters. Not what I am and I am not about to tell you either. I have already given my word that I mean know harm, so please stop staring at me like some science project." I know that came out harsher than I intended, but it brings back memories from that time, I may have started out there of my own will and remained strong throughout it all, but there were times were I wished death from my own illness than being under the knives of scientists.

Carlisle looked a little sheepish apologizing profusely and I caught Esme's reprimanding look she sent him.

I look around and notice the Cullen children behind me all stood like statues watching the interaction and I can't help but let my gaze drift to Alice. I snap out of it quickly and turn to Carlisle "I am sorry Carlisle, I did not mean for that to come out the way it did, you just unnerve me when you go into your little Scientist mode" I say with a little cheek.

"Well now that that's been established, maybe we should all head to the living room for this meeting" says Esme kindly, subtly glancing at me then Alice when Alice moved to my side.

We all moved into the living room at Vampire pace were everyone took what seemed to be their usual places, well except Edward, he keeps creeping me out with his staring and seems desperate to sit next to me. Just kill him; he keeps glaring at Alice like he wants her gone… Just grrrr protect what is ours My eyes flash White for a moment as I look at Edwards glare directed at Alice again and have to restrain myself from ripping him to shreds. Wait what is ours? Alice? When did I get such possessive thoughts?

Carlisle and Esme are sat on the sofa with Emmett and Rosalie curled up on the love seat. Jasper is stood in the corner and when I go to take my seat opposite Carlisle on the other sofa, I notice Edward has already seated himself to one side and looking at me expectantly. Eww. Alice is sat on the other side of the sofa. If they think I am sitting next to that creep they have another thing coming.

After one final glance around the room I try and subtly squeeze myself in BETWEEN Alice and the arm rest, so I don't have to sit next to Fuckward.

When he releases a growl so loud that it Echo's off the walls and his eyes blacken at Alice. That is when my instincts take over before I can stop and end up pulling Alice onto my lap into the protective circle of my arms and say "Back off".

I had not realised that I used my other voice, the part of me which is most powerful and controlled by my inner instincts and ended up saying the words with nothing but raw power. No one says anything for a few minutes and Alice does not move from her position, but I don't think she can anyway. He's too close, if he doesn't move soon, I will kill him. I am still not in control of my actions and I presume that my eyes must still be white as that is what everyone is looking at.

Carlisle seems to catch on and says "Edward I think you should leave, she will not calm down otherwise and I fear she may kill you".

"WHAT! She will not kill me, I am her MATE, she cannot attack her MATE and that little bitch" he says pointing at Alice "keeps thinking things about what is MINE!" Edward booms standing on his feet and I just about lose my last part of self-control.

How dare he say that we are HIS! We belong to Alice not him. To think he had the Nerve to call us his Mate and then insult Alice and make her feel threatened. He needs to DIE! My inner self roared.

My aura has now been fully released to the extent that everyone feels fear at the killing intent coming from me, all of those except Alice and Edward.

Alice has turned in my grasp touching my cheek trying to calm me but I can't take my eyes away from Edward. The gentle touch does manage to bring some of myself back, but I suppose that Edward must have taken a disliking to one of Alice's thoughts (well now I know he is a mind reader) and made to attack her.

Faster than even a vampire could see I moved Alice away to safety and grabbed Edward by the throat, dragging him outside. Well I couldn't rightly damage Esme's furniture now could I?

Once I have dragged his scrawny little ass outside the front of the Cullen house I throw him to the ground in front of me hard enough that it leaves an Edward shaped imprint. "Now you listen here Edward and you listen well." I say with all the power I posses projecting my voice that it rattles everyone to their core. "I am in no way your mate" I practically spit the words. "and if you dare to insinuate such things again I will rip your balls off and shove them so far up your ass that you will be eating them for lunch" I growl out.

I am fully aware that the entire Cullen family are behind me now watching the interaction with mixed emotions but I could care less about that right now, this little pompous needs to be taught a lesson for his attitude towards Alice.

Edward has now stood up and is facing me with fear in his eyes, cowering slightly like the little bitch he is. "and if you ever speak of Alice like that ever again, then I will do a hell of a lot more than just castrate you" I say with a dark smirk. If it was possible, I would say that Edwards face just got paler. The air practically crackles with the power I am emitting.

I then feel a small hand placed on my shoulder and turn to see Alice looking up at me with concern. "Bella?" she asks with uncertainty. Who else would it be? Have I scared her so much that she thinks I have been replaced by some monster? Does she not accept this side of me? Will you just stop? You are over thinking things again Bella, just calm down. Fine!

As I look into Alice's eye's, I can feel myself calming down and know instantly that my eyes have changed back to their original electric blue and I reel in my power for added measure.

Out of my peripherals I can see the rest of the family sigh in relief. As much as I am certain I had my actions under control, I know that I may have overreacted slightly, but his anger towards Alice was enough to bring both me and my beastly side in agreement about the little bastard.

Alice's eyes look lighter now with just a hint of mirth as she reaches her hand up to my face. "Calmed down a bit now?" she asks teasingly.

I just roll my eyes at her and am about to respond when asshole decides to growl again. It seems that me returning to my original state and Alice talking to me has made him conveniently forget my threat. I turn to look at him and see his eyes pitch black. "You are MINE Isabella; you are just too blind to see it! Now Alice, STOP TOUCHING MY MATE" he roars at us.

I can feel Alice growling beside me and I can just imagine her eyes black with anger, but all my attention is focused on Edward right not. I can hear Esme's intake of breath as she is sensing disaster afoot but the rest of the family stay rooted to the spot.

Now that I have my more basic animalistic tendencies under wraps, I know I can approach this situation with a slightly more level head, but it does not mean that my more human side is not just as angry and pissed off as my beastly side.

Faster than anyone could see I disappeared into the house looking for something and run straight back out before running circles around Edward, almost like a twister.

The rest of the family have begun moving trying to stop me as they fear the worst but as I am going too fast, they are unsuccessful, nor can they see what I am actually doing.

I quickly stop and move to stand right back next to Alice causing her to jump slightly, putting the pen lid back on the permanent marker I found and admire my handy work.

Edward was left standing their looking completely confused and slightly dizzy not quite realising what has happened. As you glance down you will notice all his clothes are missing and written in pen is an arrow pointing from his special place saying 'consider tiny castrated'. On his chest is an arrow pointing from his hair saying 'what do you think of my birds nest?' As if on cue all of the Cullen's laugh even Carlisle and Esme as they look upon my handy work.

Alice is literally on the floor holding her sides she is laughing so much and I can see that Emmett is not far behind. I can't help but feel rather smug.

Edward realising he has no clothes turns around to look for them exposing his back which says 'I 'heart' the L-word' which just increases everyone's laughter. It is about this time Edward gives up and runs off somewhere to brood.

"Dude that was AWESOME" says Emmett coming over to give me a high five before enveloping me in a giant bear hug, I just chuckle and return it.

"So now that we took the trash out, can we please get on with this meeting?" I ask politely. We all then made our way back into the house resuming our places minus Edward.

Carlisle looks like he really wants to start questioning me about what I am, but I ignore his silent plea and get down to business. "So if my assumptions are correct you live next door to some local shifters and have established a treaty with them" I begin.

They all look pretty shocked and Emmett says "how did you figure that out?"

I just laugh saying "well, I came across the treaty line while I was out running with a very prominent scent of dog on one side and the sweet scent of vampire on the other, it was not hard to put 2 and 2 together."

Carlisle then asks "you are mistaken, they are werewolves not, what you say... shifters?" The others nod in agreement.

"No, I am afraid that you are the one who is incorrect with your assumptions Carlisle, a werewolf's changing periods revolve around the moon's cycle and roam the earth for eternity craving lives of the innocent as bestowed there punishment from the gods, they, on the other hand, are nothing more than humans who shift into giant wolves whenever they so chose, usually controlled by their anger, they are in no means as intelligent or strong as a regular child of the moon." I finish leaving the rest of the room stunned.

"How would you know th..." I cut him off before we got sidetracked "so what are the terms of the treaty? If you don't mind me asking of course" I added for good measure.

"Of course not dear" said Esme before Carlisle continued "We are each not allowed to cross over into each other's territory nor are we able to feed or bite another human or a war between us may arise."

I mulled over this information for a few moments. "You being natural enemies must cause for a degree of hostility, these being fairly new pups I can imagine the treaty not holding for much longer and these shifters being built for the sole purpose of killing vampires, I can't imagine the Cullen's coming out favourably" not fully realising I am thinking out loud until I here Emmett's snort, I turn to him with a raised eyebrow.

"You may be able to take on 1 by yourself Emmett, but shifters work in packs and communicate to each other telepathically and therefore, having the upper hand on you, whereas you would lose complete control and rational thought should your mate be in any danger causing you to charge in without a second thought, that's what you do when the love of your life is in danger" I say softly.

Jasper was nodding in agreement with my observation and looking at me curiously, probably wondering why I am good with warfare. Emmett just sighs in defeat as Rosalie rubs his back comfortingly.

I then look to Alice and notice a sad look across her face at the possible danger they are in. "Carlisle can you do me a favour and set up a meeting with me and the pack" I ask politely and notice everyone look up in shock.

"NO Bella, you know that they are temperamental and may lose control, it is not safe" says Alice with alarm.

"I am more than capable of looking after myself Alice, you are very aware of that" I say softly.

"Yes but not against an entire pack, you yourself has just said how dangerous they are, if one loses control and fights you, the others will join in as well".

"Carlisle please contact the pack, I believe the sooner I speak with them the better, do not fear Alice, I am perfectly capable of handling this."


It was not long after that I found myself walking towards the treaty line to meet the pack, leaving behind a very worried Alice as well as a concerned Cullen family, they really don't seem to realise my full capabilities, I chuckle to myself quietly.

Just as I reach the treaty line, 4 large wolves break the tree line and a very muscular man steps out in nothing but a pair of denim shorts. Typical, I mentally role my eyes.


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