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Ch.4

(Jacob's POV)

Not cool. The two bloodsuckers are talking to Vera right now, undoubtedly attempting to turn her into one of them. UGH! The thoughts swirling rapidly through my mind frustrated me to no end! Are they trying to turn her against me? What are they saying? Normally I would listen through the door but one of the idiotic leeches is blocking it. Damn mind reading. Damn him and his arms around Bella. Damn everything!

God, I hope Vera's okay. I hope they're not traumatizing her anymore than she already is. They'd better not be---

"Stop worrying." Edward griped in annoyance. "Geez, I'm not even trying to read your thoughts, but they're so loud and repetitive they're very difficult to ignore."

I simply glared at the horrid monster rather than snapping back at him. There was no use in arguing. I suddenly heard the knob turn on the motel door, and I swiveled around hoping it might be Vera coming out or the leeches leaving. However, it was only the tiny female, Alice I think.

"Edward, Carlisle wants you to take Bella to Charlie's and stay there with her. We don't know if the vampire who turned Vera is near, so Emmett is going to drop by and see if he can get a scent while scouting the area.",Alice said this all in one breath before gracefully turning to me.

"She says she wants to talk to you.", the bloodsucker said this with no emotion in her voice. I could see in her almost black eyes ,though how disgusted she was by my presence.

I simply nodded and strolled into the room without another word. Seeing me, Carlisle politely walked out and shut the door carefully. Vera was no longer laying on the bed, but instead sitting on the edge, hands in her lap looking up at me.

"Thank you." she spoke almost inaudibly.

"Oh, no problem! All I did was call Bella and---"

"That's not what I was talking about." she interrupted looking at her now folded hands, fidgeting a little.

I was completely lost. What is she talking about?

"When Carlisle and I were talking he-- well he said that you saved me." She paused for a moment trying to fit words together, "He said you saved me from becoming a monster. Carlisle told me that as a new vampire, if you hadn't have found me I could have gone on a killing rampage...and well thanks. I wouldn't ever be able to live with myself if I killed anyone." The gratefulness behind her voice shined through with every word she said.

"Um...er, your welcome I guess." I said this sheepishly while looking down at my feet.

Vera heaved a great sigh and stood up. "Well, I guess I should get going."

Now that she was standing I could see her full height. She came up to just a little above my shoulders. Then what she had just said clicked in my mind. "You're going?!"

"Yes. The Cullens have offered to let me stay with them." She stated this calmly, yet I could see the excitement shining in her auburn eyes.

"Oh," I was instantly disappointed. So she is becoming one of them.

Vera must have noticed the disappointment and sheer sadness on my face and quickly added, "But that doesn't mean that we can't stay in touch! I still want us to be friends, I mean, I owe you my life and sanity."

"Sure. Well I guess I'll see you around." I just stood there awkwardly, not sure what to say next.

Without another word she turned and left. I wanted to stop her, tell her to stay, tell her to do anything but live with the Cullens, but all I did was stand in the doorway watching her leave with them. As she turned the corner without looking back, sadness and longing to see her beautiful face again washed over me.

(Vera's POV)

I felt kind of weird just leaving Jake there all by himself. Judging by his facial expressions I could tell he wasn't happy with the decision I made, but what did he expect me to do? I mean, I couldn't very well continue staying in the motel, and also I couldn't stay with him either. I was a danger to him. He was a werewolf and I was a vampire. Two very different types of beings. Carlisle explained to me about the Cullen/Quilute situation and I didn't want to cause any problems, so I decided it would be best if I stayed with the Cullens. Besides, they could help me adjust more to being a vampire, I mean, no offense to werewolves or Jacob, but I don't think they know how to take care of vampires. It was the best decision.

So now, here I am. Sitting in Emmett Cullen's overly large red Jeep. Alice and Carlisle had introduced us earlier, and when I saw him I instantly pictured a ginormous teddy bear.

'Four down, three more to go.' I thought, anxiously waiting to meet the rest of the kind family.

"We're here!" Alice exclaimed giddily. "Come on! Let me show you the house." she said practically dragging me to the door. "Now, Esme, Rosalie, and Jasper are all out hunting, but they'll be coming back later tonight, and-" She cut herself off when she noticed I had become rooted to the ground.

She turned and stared at me. I was just standing in the doorway in awe. The house was beautiful. "Woah."

"Yeah," she replied. "It can be a little overwhelming at first, but come on! I wanna take your to your room!"

"Um. Alice, do you mind if I take a shower first?" I asked awkwardly. I was excited to be in such a nice and extravagant place, but at the same time I really needed a shower after the horrible experiences of my turning.

"Oh! Of course!" she led me to the bathroom. "I'm afraid you won't be able to fit into any of my clothes," I laughed, I was at least half a foot taller than her, if not more. "I think you might be able to fit into Rosalie's clothes..."

"You don't need to--" Before I could finish my sentence Alice shoved me roughly into the bathroom.

After Alice had quickly shoved Vera into the bathroom, she instantly made a bee line for Carlisle's office. They had some important matters to discuss.

She stepped into the office and plunked herself down on the chair. "So, care to discuss the situation?" she began.

Carlisle looked up from a medical book he was skimming through. "Situation?"

"Yes." Alice said impatiently. "Don't you think it's weird that this supposedly newly turned vampire isn't completely savage?"

"Well, I must admit it is very odd, but not entirely impossible." he finished. "And besides, I was wanting to put her under a test."

"A test?"

"Yes, like I said before she is very odd, but I'd like to study her case more. Her amazing amounts of self control baffles me. I have absolutely no worries about exposing her to humans." he finished calmly.

Alice looked at him skeptically, "Are you sure it's completely safe to expose her to human this early?"

Carlisle nodded, looking her directly in the eye, "I'm quite positive she would do nothing to harm them. It's amazing and completely unbelievable that she has such a resistance to human blood, and to be quite honest it completely puzzles me." Carlisle trailed off deep in thought.

Alice nodded and spoke, "Yes, she is quite puzzling isn't she?" Alice mused, fiddling with a loose string on her shirt. "It still kind of bugs me that I can't see her future..."

Carlisle thought for a moment, "Can Edward read her thoughts?" he inquired.

"As clear as a bell." Alice replied promptly.

"How peculiar..." Carlisle said under his breath.

Ignoring the last comment Carlisle made, Alice stood up preparing to leave his office. "So it's set then? You're going to let her out in public as a test?"

"Yes," the male vampire said heaving a great sigh, "I'm quite positive nothing will happen, but just in case one of us will be with her."

Alice studied Carlisle for a moment, then walked out of his his office, slightly worried.

(Back with Vera)

I looked around examining the delicate fixtures, tiles, glass, it was all so amazing and decorated perfectly! Soon, I found the towels, and the soaps. I went over to the shower and turned it on 'hot'. As soon as I saw steam rising I undressed and stepped in. 'Ahhhhh' I thought relaxed. It felt nice to get into a warm shower after such a long time, but at the same I was disgusted at all the dirt and blood that was washing off of me. It made a nasty brownish-red stream at my feet, and trailed quickly drained away.

Being under the warm water was just what I needed to unwind and think. But all I could think about was what if the other Cullens didn't like me? Carlisle was nice, and so was Alice, but she seemed a little too overzealous for my liking. Emmett was just...well, I'm not sure...he was just Emmett. He seemed nice enough. I didn't know much about Edward, or the 'Bella' girl he was with. And then there was Jacob. He had his own different category in my mind. I didn't really 'think' about him, I just pictured his face. How it looked when I became conscious, or when I said something funny, or when he was serious, but the expression that continued surfacing the most was the one he wore when I told him of my decision to stay with the Cullens. He looked as though someone had just told him his entire family had died.

After I while I decided to step out of the shower and get dried off. On the sink counter were folded clothes and a note from Alice. I quickly dried off and examined the clothes. They were definitely not my type of wardrobe I would ever choose. The top was pink, skin tight, and had way too much lace on it for my liking. The pants were ok, they were just regular jeans, but they were a little too long on me. I got dressed then examined the small pink the note which caused me to groan when I read through it.

Dear Vera,

Please don't be mad, but I have to go to check up on Bella and Edward(I don't know if you remember them). Carlisle and I have arranged for Rosalie to take you shopping for some clothes that will fit you better. Feel free to go crazy and out of hand :) By the way your room is three doors from the bathroom, make yourself at home!

Alice.

I trudged out of the bathroom and headed towards the room, running my fingers through my hair, trying to comb it. When I reached the door I stopped. I took a shaky deep breath in and turned the knob slowly. Inside was a made up bed, a large flat screen tv, stereo, wardrobe, drawers, and large mirrors. It felt so empty though. I sat on the bed and and looked around. 'I don't belong here', I thought to myself wistfully.

Just at that moment someone opened the door. My jaw instantly hit the floor. I could have sworn a supermodel had just walked out of a magazine and into my room! Either that or an angel. She was every teenage guy's dream. Tall, blond, slender, and absolutely beautiful. I immediately felt inferior as she entered the bedroom. Followed by the unnamed goddess was Carlisle, who held a very large thermos in his hands.

"Hello Vera, very nice to see you clean and comfortable." Carlisle said kindly, tagging on his trademark soft smile. I turned to look at the blond woman, who for some odd reason frowned unhappily when she heard my name. "This is Rosalie. I'm afraid you'll have to put up with her for today. Alice, is busy with Edward and Bella.", Carlisle explained.

I nodded in response to show that I understood.

He continued. "This," he said gesturing to the thermos, "Is for you too drink. It won't fill you up, but it'll tide you over for a couple of days until we can take you hunting."

Most of the things he mentioned flew right over my head. But I took the thermos when he handed it to me. Obviously he saw the skepticism in my actions so he explained what was in the thermos. "Don't worry it's only deer blood, and some vitamins." he said reassuringly.

Cautiously I sniffed it. The substance smelled heavenly, and I instantly felt an intense burning sensation in my throat. I lifted the container to my lips and tasted it timidly, hoping it might aid in stopping the fire in my throat. It was sweet, thick, and tasted wonderful. Soon, I had gulped it all down. Carlisle smiled and pointed to a mirror. Confused I looked at my reflection. I gasped when I saw my eyes. They were almost a brownish color! Earlier, Carlisle had explained to me that my eyes would be red for about a year because I was a newborn. The more animal blood I consumed, the quicker they would turn golden...I just hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

Again Carlisle smiled. "That's how you know when you're full." The girl, Rosalie, looked bored and unimpressed by my fascinating discovery.

"Ok, well I guess I should leave you two to go shopping."

Inwardly I groaned. I could instantly tell this was going to be a long day.

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