Author's Note: This chapter is dedicated to CutiesAreForHumans for listening to all my ramblings ^-^ I hope you're feeling better.

The days at Denali passed slower than any others of my life. The days and nights were just a continuous loop with no breaks where I would usually sleep. I had no idea how I was going to get used to this – never sleeping and staying awake all night, every night, for the rest of eternity.

I spent most of my time watching TV and being avoided. Esme and Carlisle spent a lot of time sitting with me, and Eleazar came over to talk about life as a vampire, and Garrett was cool – making really cheesy jokes to try and make me laugh (which I did for the sheer awfulness of the jokes). But everybody else was determined not to come into contact with me, as though I had the plague or something.

I was relieved, for the lightening of the heavy atmosphere if nothing else, when the rest of the Cullens arrived. Emmett and Rosalie arrived on our third day in Denali, and Edward, Alice and Jasper on our fourth. Jasper's gift (which I was starting to quite enjoy) was an immense help to the awkwardness that hung in the air, and with Emmett's contagious laughter, I started to feel a lot better. The only thing which really worried me (apart from the obvious 'I am a vampire' thing) was Bella's absence. The rest of the family had made it here, so why hadn't she? But, as nobody else seemed to be worrying, I decided to let that thought go.

It was ten o'clock and we were all seated in the living room around the TV. But for once it was switched off. Instead we were having a discussion about whose gift was best. Well, technically everybody else was having a discussion and I was listening quietly.

"No way, it would suck to see the future, you would never get any surprises." Emmett looked pointedly at Alice.

"It's not my fault! The visions just come!" Alice insisted, crossing her arms and resembling a three year old. Jasper laughed at her and stroked her spiky hair.

"Of course they do, Alice." And he managed to say it without a hint of sarcasm. I was impressed.

"Mind reading is definitely not the best ability," Edward told us.

"I think it would be cool to find out things people are trying to hide from you." Garrett said, his eyes flickering to Cate. She rolled her eyes.

"And believe me, nothing is worth hearing inside Emmett and Rosalie's heads when they're having some 'alone time'." Edward added, earning him a thump from Emmett.

"If you don't want to hear what's in my head then stay out of it!" I laughed along with everybody else. Jasper turned to me curiously.

"Hey Eleazar, does Sophie have an ability?" he asked. All eyes were on me now. Eleazar frowned in concentration for a second and then smiled.

"Yes" he said. I had an ability? Cool!

"So, um, what is it?" I asked quietly, but knowing he would hear.

"I already know!" Alice squealed, and Esme frowned at her to be quiet.

"You have a level four physical ability. Abnormal amounts of static energy are stored in your body and should be able to release it at will, causing an electric shock. It is similar to Cate's, but there are some slight differences." Eleazar explained. Cate seemed to take offence at the comparison, but chose to keep quiet.

"Show us," Emmett yelled and then added, "Uh, please."

"I don't really know how to," I stated. Which was true, I had no idea.

"Just let go of the energy, it should come naturally," Edward explained, "You probably won't be able to control it for a while, but don't worry you'll get it eventually." So I decided to give it a go.

"Any volunteers?" I asked, realising I didn't have anyone to practice on. Emmett grinned and stood up. I took a deep, unneeded, breath and put my hand on his (really muscley) arm.

3,2,1... I tried to let go of the energy, but I wasn't really sure of what to do. Nothing happened.

"Is that all you've got, I didn't feel a thing!" Emmett laughed, angering me slightly.

"Can I try again?" I asked as sweetly as possible. He nodded and I got ready to have another go.

3,2,1... Again, nothing happened. And again, Emmett laughed at me. I was frustrated and angry now and pretty sure that Eleazar had made a mistake.

"Please, stop hurting me," Emmett mocked. I saw Alice start giggling and whisper something to Jasper that only he could hear. He smiled and immediately I felt myself get even more angry. Now they were all laughing at me.

Determined to do it right this time, I asked Emmett, "One more time?"

"Well okay, but go easy on me, I don't know if I can take any more of this torture." That was it!

3,2,1...All of a sudden, the most wonderful energy flowing through me, it made me tingle all over, but it didn't hurt. Me. Emmett however was another story – his eyes opened wide in shock and he yelled out in pain.

And then the energy was gone and I was quite drained. But still, I felt amazing! I had to breathe hard, but I managed to laugh at Emmett along with everybody else.

"Serves you right, Em!" Alice giggled, giving Jasper a high five, "Nicely done Jazz, the touch of paranoia made all the difference."

"So anger makes you electrocute people? Damn, never get on the wrong side of little Sparky here!" Emmett laughed, ruffling my hair. Hmm, Sparky? I like it.

"So it's eleven." Garrett hinted after a while. I got the message – it was time for everyone to disappear.

"Night all." I said as they started to leave.

"Goodnight." Came six replies.

Edward and I settled down on the sofa for another night of absolute crap on TV. And soon, as soon as Bella returned in fact, I would be completely on my own.

"Turn up the TV please," Edward grimaced, "And you won't be completely alone, we'll work something out."

Sure you will Edward, sure you will.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. It was either this or wait another week for a longer one. Renesmee is in the next chapter.