I raced through the forest towards the spot I told the Cullen's to meet me at. I left a little early so I can make sure I have an exit route in case things start to take a turn for the worst, I want to be prepared for anything. I was feeling conflicted about this meet, on one hand I did not want to go through with it I just wanted to pack my things and leave, but on the other hand I was kind of curious about these vampires and their weird eyes. I was most curious about the boy with the reddish brown hair; I wanted to learn his name and his story. As I sat there thinking about that Cullen boy I wondered why I couldn't get him out of my head. Everything about him stuck with me, the way his voice affected me, the way he looked at me with those unusual golden eye, his hair. It was something about him that made me want to get to know him and him get to know me. Never in my years have I ever wanted to get to know another vampire or spend any amount of time with one, unless there was something I can gain from it. It was very strange. While I was thinking about that boy I started to pick up on the sound of the Cullen's running, all seven of them showed up. I couldn't help but fall into a defensive crouch; I don't trust this coven who knows what they have planned for me. The youngest Cullen boy that I couldn't get out of my head was the first to arrive. We had a few seconds of a stare down before the rest of the Cullen's raced into the clearing. When I saw that I was not in danger yet, I straighten out of my crouch and looked at these strange vampires.
They were about forty feet back, giving me enough space to run if I need to. I was thankful for that. I took a few minutes to size up the seven of them. I looked at the big one with the curly hair, he may be a problem, I'm sure he has strength but not as fast as me. I looked to the pretty blond next to him and I couldn't help but glare at her, I didn't like her at all. The small female was next to her, she didn't look too dangerous but I was sure she has some sort of gift; I would have to keep an eye on her. The war veteran was next to her, I was sure he was my biggest treat by the looks of his scars and how any he had, he spent a long amount of time in the south, and he no doubt knows how to fight. I quickly moved on to the boy looking him up and down.
He really is beautiful, but what is it about him that keeps my mind on him?
I finally moved on to the two unknown faces, the leader and his mate. The female was pretty with caramel hair and a kind face. She was an easy target; I could take her down in two seconds. I looked to the leader; he was handsome with blond hair and also a kind face. I finished sizing them up and waited for the leader to speak. I certainly wasn't going to be the first to talk. They were invading into my territory; they needed to convince me why they should be able to stay.
The doctor step up clearing his throat, I knew he was ready to begin.
"Hello, my name is Carlisle Cullen and this is my family." He said as he gestured to the 6 standing behind him
"This is my wife Esme and my daughter Rosalie"
I couldn't help but let out a little growl when he said he name, she in returned hissed at me. I was already starting to fall into a crouch when I felt the calm feeling start to take over my body once again. This time I welcomed it, knowing I shouldn't let my temper get the best of me.
I straightened out of my crouch and gestured for Carlisle to continue.
"And next to Rosalie is her husband Emmett." Emmett gave me a big goofy smile, it was somewhat amusing but instead of returning his smile, I gave him a glare. I am not here to make friends.
Carlisle pointed to the short female and introduced her.
"This is Alice and her husband Jasper" I nodded to the pair never taking my eyes off of Jasper; he was after all my biggest treat. I needed to keep him in my vision at all times.
Finally Carlisle came to the last member of his "family" the one I was most interested in.
"Last but not least this is Edward"
Edward and I stared at each other for a while; he had a look on his face like he was trying to solve a big problem. He was kind of glaring at me. I didn't like the way he was staring at me, it was making me feel nerves. So I decided to glare right back at him and added a little hiss. That surprised him and he straightened up his face.
I looked to Carlisle waiting for him to speak again.
"Might you tell us your name?"
Oh right it's my turn for introductions. I have forgotten my manners.
"I am Isabella, Bella for short" there that is all they are getting out of me.
"Very well than Bella it is a pleasure to meet you, I have to say it is quite unusual to meet another of our kind who keeps a permanent residents. Would you mind telling me how you keep up with you diet without exposure?" Carlisle asked me tilting his head to the side. He looks genuinely curious about how I lived among the humans.
"I don't hunt in Forks, I usually go to Port A or Seattle sometimes I go as far as Portland, the people of Forks is safe. At least they were safe. How do you maintain a permanent resident with so many in your coven without exposure?" I just had to know how they did it surly their diet is the same as mine.
"We do not hunt humans, we hunt animals. So we live in places with a heavy forest and is mostly over cased"
That was a shock; I did not expect him to say that. Is it really possible to hunt animals and keep your strength? It can't be very appetizing and how do they get past the smell? Hunting animals? That is the craziest thing I have ever heard! I couldn't help wondering if they were insane. How do they survive on only animals? I had so many questions but I really didn't want to prolong this meeting but I just had to know how they did it.
Is it possible I could learn their way and stop hunting humans? Do I want to stop hunting humans?
"How do you do it? How can you live off of animals and keep you strength? I don't understand. I have been a vampire for a long time and never have I heard of hunting anything but humans." I just had to know I couldn't help but question Carlisle on their methods.
"If you like you can accompany us to our home not far from here and ill share with you on how I started hunting animals"
I was curious but did I really want to put myself in danger going to their home? I had so many questions plus I wanted to spend a little more time around Edward. I looked at the Cullen's and wade my options, they haven't done anything to make me feel threaten. I am still not comfortable around them and they are a big coven. Maybe I can go but stay close to the door just in case I have to make a quick exit. With that thought I made my decision
"Okay I will follow you to your home but be warned I am lethal and I am prepared to fight if I have to, do not take my small size for granted. I spent years in the wars so I have no problem fighting out numbered. If I feel threatened at all I will not hesitate to go into attack." While I said that I looked directly into Rosalie's eyes then I looked to Jasper. I wanted them to know that I am not bluffing.
"I can assure you that no one in this coven is a threat to you" Carlisle replied and he looked genuine enough so I had no reason to doubt him.
"Alright after you"
With that Carlisle took off followed by Esme than Rosalie and Emmett, than Alice. Jasper and Edward stayed back waiting for me to start running.
I guess they will be accompany me on this run, of course they won't leave their coven at a disadvantage with me in the back
I threw a smirk their way and took off running, keeping a safe distance between me and them. I didn't know what was in store for me when I got to their home. I know this isn't a good idea, every instinct in my body was telling me to turn around and run away. But I just couldn't do it, I had to learn more about their way of life.
