A/N – 'Ello! Thanks for reading. You left off on Emily's…flashback. Throughout the story I would put names of songs in asterisks. That just means that song is perfect for that moment. Enjoy!

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It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood.

William Shakespeare

I gasped, playing the event over and over again in my head. I don't remember it being that detailed…

Maybe I should just forget.

Forget all the pain…all the unfortunate mishaps…my mother, my father...they were holding me back. Scaring me. Hurting me.

I closed my eyes; although I didn't know my way around this place, I could follow Edward's, Alice's, Esme's, and Rosalie's scents. They were distinctive against the husky, woodsy smell of the trees. All I needed to do was run and think.

I was different from anyone I've ever met. Any vampire I've ever met. I was lethal. I could control people. Without touching them, or even talking to them, I could make them do anything I wanted. Without trying that hard. Mind control, basically. And that was dangerous. I don't know how to control it; all I need to do is want and it will be done. Subconsciously.

I was careful right now. I was careful not to wish for anything.

We slowed in front of a white building. I could hardly call it just a house. It was too elegant, too graceful, and too timeless to be called anything but a palace. I felt out of place here. More like a pauper than a princess.

Edward's POV

I smiled when I saw Emily's astonished expression. She was speechless. Even her thoughts were blank.

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I liked it better when she wasn't wallowing in her sorrows. She sounded so broken; so hurt. Surprisingly enough, she was "gifted". She could control people. Manipulate them into her own personal servants and she chooses not to. Rosalie would. I have to make sure to keep them away from each other.

We met Emmett, Jasper, and Carlisle at the door. Emmett had a big grin on his face; he was happy to have someone around who might actually beat him in arm wrestling. Jasper was smiling, but he was concentrating on keeping everyone's mood in check. Carlisle's smile was apologetic; he was apologizing for telling on me.

Emily felt a wave of calm. She gasped quietly, confused by this sudden emotion. Then she smiled, a warm, genuine smile.

"Hello," she chirped.

"Hello, Emily." Carlisle said slowly, almost as if he was as confused as Emily at her out-of-the-blue mood swing. "I'm Carlisle. This is Jasper," He said, motioning to Jasper. "And Emmett."

"Hello," she repeated.

Alice was a little too happy. Her thoughts were a parade.

...Oh, and we could go shopping together, and compare clothes, and trick Rosalie! I wonder if she's ever seen a movie...She would love one! Maybe we could even...

I tried to block her out and listen to Emily's reactions to what Carlisle was telling her.

"…We're sort of a vegetarian breed of vampire," he explained. "If you want to stay with us, you have to agree to this lifestyle." Carlisle eyed her warily. He wanted her to stay.

Emily hesitated, then nodded slowly. I'll try, she thought. I have to.

Yay! Yes! Alice was ecstatic that it was official. She was already having visions of her and Emily in the mall.

Emmett was excited that he would have someone to fight with.

Jasper was pleased that he didn't have to be the one who adapted to the lifestyle last.

I was happy, too, but a little scared. I wondered if we'll ever be able to repair a girl so damaged.

Emily Cullen. Esme thought, dwelling on it.

Thanks for reading! There weren't any songs in this chapter, but there will be soon, I promise. Thanks again, and please review!