Rewritten.


The Cullens entered the building after Venus, looking around in interest as they did so. After a second, all eyes focused on Zoey, who was stood apart and in front of the others.

"You must be Carlisle."

Carlisle nodded and stepped towards her, holding out a hand. She shook it briefly.

"And you are?" He asked politely.

"Zoey Redbird. I'm in training as the High Priestess of this House of Night, as well as the wielder of the element Spirit, under the Goddess Nyx's guidance."

"Ah, yes," Carlisle murmured, eyes alight. "I've heard all about you. And so these must be…" He trailed off as he looked behind her.

"The Dark Daughters and Sons of Tulsa- or, for a shorter way to say it, Children of the Moon. Stevie Rae, with Earth. Damien Maslin, with Air. Shaunee Cole, with Fire, and her unbiological twin, Erin Bates, with Water." One by one, they nodded at the Cullens, perfectly still and closed off. The Cullens, at this point, were torn between admiration and slight fear of the powers the teenagers held. Then there was Tanya, who was openly scornful.

Zoey continued. "Our Son of Erebus warrior, Darius. Jack and Erik, two close and extremely talented friends, both of which have been blessed by Nyx. And the unbiological triplets." The group parted. The Cullens shifted as the atmosphere grew tense and full of electricity. Zoey continued in a smooth yet strangely powerful tone. "Aphrodite, our Prophet. Venus, Red Fledgling and emotion manipulator… and Isabella Davis, the group Healer."

The reaction was instantaneous. Edward snapped his jaw closed and stumbled back as Tanya leaned forward, hissing. Esme and Alice gasped and stumbled towards Izzie as if to embrace her, but caught themselves after a step. Carlisle went paler than before, as did Emmett, and Jasper and Rosalie's eyes went huge.

The fledglings, however, didn't move. Positioned so the Cullens had a clear view of the three blondes at the back, they gazed at the vampires, seemingly unconcerned at the effect they were having.

"Bella-"

"Izzie." Aphrodite was having trouble hiding her contempt for the Cullens- not that she was trying, Zoey guessed.

Carlisle faltered. "..Izzie," He repeated quietly, not taking his eyes off of Izzie, who was gazing at him with dark, expressionless eyes.

Tanya was radiating hostility. Apparently she wasn't pleased with the competition; Bella Swan, the gawky teenager, had disappeared. The ugly duckling had transformed and Izzie Davis was an elegant swan in a short pleated skirt, fitted black blouse, black high heeled pumps and shining white hair with deep blue tips. Her dark eyes turned to Tanya and her eyebrow jerked up.

Tanya took another step forward.

Zoey intervened, stepping in front of the three expressionless girls. As if on cue, the group reformed to hide Izzie, faces carefully blank. Zoey spoke softly.

"Your temporary room is in the teacher's wing; Darius will escort you there until you've decided where you would like to stay on a regular basis. The room will have everything you require, and animal blood is being held for your convenience. You can expect one of us to come and see you in about an hour, after which Lenobia will be available to meet with you. I sincerely hope you enjoy your stay here at the Tulsa House of Night and if you have any queries, don't hesitate to ask."

With that, she turned and glided to the door leading outside, followed by her equally elegant and graceful group. They formed to surround Izzie as they passed, leaving no way for the Cullens to catch another glimpse. Darius beckoned to the Cullens and began leading them up the stairs.

"Follow me to your rooms," He said. "You must be… tired."