The pain had finally ceased. The burning that had seemed to go on forever. Dr. Cullen had spoken to me throughout the entire thing, I could recall nothing but his voice. He should be waking anytime now.... Dr. Cullen's voice penetrates my thoughts.

"Edward, can you sit up for me?" The doctor asked quietly as I fluttered my eyes, taken aback by the brightness of everything around me. Stretching my hands slowly, I braced them against the cot, expecting torturous the effort which it had taken to sit up what felt like ages ago. Astonished at how little effort to do something that had been so difficult for the past weeks. "How are you Edward?" Dr. Cullen asked.

"Fine." I whispered. Cringing back sightly wondering absently way he felt the need to talk so loudly... I watching the man carefully. Unsure of what my next move was meant to be. The burning that held in the back of my throat demanding to be sated. "My throat..." I asked slowly. Not having to finish my question before he jumped up. '

"Oh, of course! Come Edward." He answered. Looking almost embarrassed, like he had forgotten something vitally important in my treatment. How could I have forgotten about the boy's thirst? That should have been the first thing I did before even thinking about asking him any questions- oh goodness, the boy's looking at me like I am insane. He said quietly. I watched him as he 'spoke' in wonder. He did so while barely moving his lips.

"I am still here you know." I growled. Annoyance at the fact he was referring to me as the 'boy' with my standing directly in front of me.

Dr. Cullen looked surprised at my statement, "Of course my boy." He said with a confused smile. What in earth is he talking about? He continued.

"That!" I all but yelled. "Talking as though I am not standing directly in front of you!" I growled. Confusing myself, I had heard him, right?

"Edward...What on earth are you talking about? I'm afraid...That I have no idea what you are talking about." Is he alright?

"Yes, I am alright." I sighed. Maybe you're just going insane. A voice whispered.

"Wh...Edward, what did you just say?" He asked. His face surprised, but not angry.

"You were wondering whether or not I was well." I murmured. Just as confused as the man in front of me. "That's what you said." I whispered.

"Edward, I didn't say that." He whispered. There's no way, but there's no other way... He must have Aro's abilities, but so much stronger.

"Who is Aro?" I asked slowly. Getting the idea of what this man was thinking I could do. Ignoring my question, he looked into my eyes sternly. Can you hear me? He ordered. Bracing his hands against my arms. "Yes." I whispered. Slightly panicked.

"Absolutely fascinating..." He murmured.

"Dr. Cullen...?" Please call me Carlisle, Edward, there is no need for such formality in my home. I nodded slowly. "Carlisle, what do you mean?" I asked slowly. Feeling foolish by just asking the question, I knew what he meant, I just needed him to say it, to make it possible.

"Edward, there are many things that I have to explain to you in the next several hours, one of them being that some of us, have an...extra ability. We just discovered yours." He whispered. Hesitating before continuing, "Mind reading."

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