Edward was running at almost full speed. He was just as interested as I was, to find out what Carlisle had to say. I could barely see the trees around me as Edward flew through the woods. It was a different path this time. It was probably because we were coming from our meadow to the Cullen's home this time. Edward slowed his pace. The white mansion finally came into view. Edward set me down.

"Do you think he knows what is wrong now?" I asked.

"I don't know."

We came inside quietly. Edward led me into the living room.

"He may not be here yet." Edward furrowed his eyebrows. "Excuse me a moment."

I nodded.

Edward disappeared out the window.

I sat down on the sofa and waited. I looked down at my hands. Whatever Carlisle had to say, I had a feeling it was finally, the answer.

I looked up. Carlisle was in the room. I jumped.

"Hello Bella."

"Hi Carlisle…"

I started to feel that terrible feeling in my chest again.

"Is he going to be Okay?"

"It's alright Bella."

"I just wish I knew what's wrong?" I was trying to read Carlisle's golden eyes, as if I could read his mind like Edward could.

"I am going to try to explain what I believe is happening." He smiled. "Edward is coming."

Edward was suddenly in the room. He came near me. Edward was looking at Carlisle intently.

They met each other's eyes. Edward looked slightly irritated almost frustrated. Carlisle's expression turned solemn.

"I don't have any idea what you're going to say." Edward said in a matter of fact tone.

His words confused me.

Carlisle looked at Edward understanding the problem. They started speaking quickly. I caught some of what they said.

"I have ….noticed some things"…..

"I may have an explanation."

"Do you have any impression?"

"I know you wish to speak with us, and that there is no one else in the house."

Didn't Edward know what Carlisle was thinking?

Then I realized. Edward can't read Carlisle's mind. He said that he heard static and that People's thoughts were fuzzy.

Edward looked at me then Carlisle.

"He has something he wants to say to us." Edward said calmly.

Edward sat on the sofa next to me. Edward looked like he was concentrating, with a faraway look in his eye. He was trying to find his thoughts, read his mind.

"I have a theory."

Carlisle met our eyes. Carlisle's expression was one I had never seen on him before.

"I think I have an idea what is happening to you Edward." "Bella.'' He nodded in my direction.

We both looked at him. I waited with baited breath.

"I believe Edward is transforming into a human!"

I felt my heart stop. Carlisle's face was gentle and sincere. He seemed to be sure of what he said, with no doubt in his mind. I stared at Edward. Edward looked at Carlisle then me, my shocked expression reflected in his black eyes. In spite of the surprise he didn't seem doubtful.

"What could have possible caused something like this. "How is this even possible?" Edward asked.

"I can feel confident that it was the rain that began the change. As for the how ore even if it's possible… I am at a loss to understand or explain it. In all the years I've lived, I have never heard of a vampire changing back into a human… or of the transformation of becoming a vampire reversing itself! I am certain there is no account of a vampire's humanity being restored."

"Yes… After the storm I felt a miniscule difference. I couldn't put my finger on it until a few weeks ago."

I squeezed my hand around his at the memory. He let me tangle his cold fingers through mine.

"I admit. I have felt as if, I have been experiencing a change. "I do not feel sick, yet…I feel different, uncomfortably so."

"It is just a theory. At this point it is pure speculation."

I'm sure my heart was beating differently. Edward must hear it. Could it be true? Is Edward turning into a human?

Edwards's fingers unconsciously played with mine.

"Can a vampire turn human?" I asked Carlisle.

"We don't know, if it possible to turn human?" He looked at Edward. "If it is possible, then that would mean that there still is human DNA, in you."

Carlisle's eyes shifted towards me. "If there is some human in him, there is human material in all of us. Something caused a chain reaction. If it was indeed yellow rain, it unleashed something to go backwards. It caused the vampire transformation to reverse itself."

"You are turning back into a human." I said in shock.

"He appears to be…" Carlisle replied.

My hand unconsciously squeezed Edward's.

"If you're not becoming a human being, I am positive you are still experiencing a change, into somethingother than a vampire."

"Yes! It matches my symptoms of what I have been feeling. The human hypothesis is the most reasonable explanation."

"I am going to run some test, unfortunately as of now your test have been fruitless. If the process continues, we may have more results. It would be best if I could run test on something of a tangible nature."

"We have just now, returned from the meadow. I have a variety of samples."

"Yes the samples. I need those."

Edward held up a flask. "I retrieved material from different spots of the meadow. We took samples of soil, plant and water."

I took my little flask from my pocket.

"I'm sure the current moisture is way past its use." Edward placed them together on the table.

"Any information we can acquire is pertinent to the situation."

"What is happening Carlisle? Is my…" Edward paused "….. Physical form changing?"

"It is a gradual change. You seem to be regenerating into another kind of existence, a transformation of sorts."

"What caused it?"

"I have no idea. I am going to visit someone in Italy who might be able to give us answers."

"Is there a time limit on this?" Edward asked with consideration.

Carlisle eyes darkened.

"No. I believe it will be gradual until you are physically changed. Never the less it may become severe….one day you will be completely different, as your new form."

Edward nodded. His expression dark, He seemed to be concentrating, trying to consider every possibility.

"How is everything else Edward?"

"When we came in, I could not understand your thoughts in a reasonable order. Even now, a fraze or word here or there is all I hear."

"It is possible you may lose your gifts Edward."

I realized Carlisle meant more than just his mind reading ability. Edward seemed impassive to Carlisle's observations.

I was quiet and worried. What would happen if Edward turned into a human? Would Edward not be a vampire anymore? He would change. Would the actual change be bad for him? How would Edward feel about not being able to do things? He was sick all the time.

My mind was buzzing. Then it hit me…. Edward wasn't sick! He was just becoming like a human, turning into a man. Humans can't do the things vampires can. Humans don't hunt and jump off cliffs. Humans don't run faster than anything else that lives. They're not strong like vampires. People don't smell things the way vampires do. It all fits... everything fits. What we thought was Edward being sick. Was Edward being less like a vampire?

"Italy?" Edward asked skeptically.

Carlisle eyes met Edward's. Then he blinked. Carlisle always met Edward's eyes if he wanted to tell him something without speaking. Edward had noticed too. It was a habit that was hard for even vampires to break.

"I am going to travel to a location far away from the Volturi. Perhaps somewhere remote, I have already written a letter."

"What is the Volturi?" I asked them.

"It's the vampires I showed you in the painting, remember."

"Oh... Yea, I remember."

Edward looked at me, and brought me closer in a protective hold."

Carlisle didn't say more about it. I had a feeling they were keeping something from me again.

"I will see someone who might be able to give us answers."

"Someone?"

"Yes a vampire?"

"He is someone who claims, he understands every kind of illness that has ever existed. He wrote a book in the 14th century. The Volturi banned it. I was looking through it yesterday, and strangely enough it contains a chapter on vampires. Even stranger he describes an affliction associated with water."

"Water? Vampires don't bear illness, much less brought on by water?" Edward's interest was piqued.

"I would have dismissed it under ordinary circumstances. He describes how some places bore water that affected the senses of a vampire. 'Our sense' he wrote. He feared humans would use it to detour us from a location."

"Like holy water!"

Edward and Carlisle looked at me in shock. I said it without thinking, but could it be why the legend of holy water and vampires merged. I could tell they were thinking the same thing.

"Whatever the cause, I am going to speak to him personally, to ascertain his version of his claims."

"May I accompany you Carlisle?"

"That would be wise. I will speak with him first of course to arrange a meeting. "It is unfortunate your sense has been affected, but anything gained from the meeting should be to your benefit."

"Spectacular timing." Edward said cynically.

There was thunder outside.

Edward rolled his eyes. "More rain."

"I should take Bella home; it has been hours after school. Charlie will wonder where she is."

"Of course! Edward, do not forget that we must continue to monitor your progress closely."

"All the more now… We will speak about this tomorrow and I will be here for the meeting."

"I want to be here." I crossed my arms.

"We will come back tomorrow."

Edward looked up at Carlisle.

"I can still hear that.''

Carlisle smirked.

"I am at peace Edward, to know you will not be lost to us."

I shivered at Carlisle's words.

"This will all be resolved, whatever the outcome may be." Carlisle said with conviction.

Edward did not reply.

…

Edward closed the door behind us. Edward walked by my side without saying a word or looking at me. We walked to his car slowly. I didn't know what to say. My head was spinning with unease. Edward opened the door of his Volvo for me. He didn't meet eyes with me. He let me in, and closed it. He walked to his side at regular speed. He got in picked up his keys and put them in the ignition. Then he looked right at me. He looked into my eyes for a long moment, his black eyes expressionless. Then he grinned.