Bella's POV

I was in his arms again. The only place I ever felt untouchable, loved and protected. When I became what I am I first felt whole, like I was finally alive, finally me, but I had no love, no home and no safe place. I had me, I found myself, but not my place. My place is with Edward - I knew that, even when I ran.

I remember my first thoughts once seeing him. I felt his defensiveness and aggression, even fear and...wonder. Then one of the male vampires spoke, but I had no idea what he was talking about. When they said her I wondered if they had some how noticed me. Then the supposed velvety voice of Edward rang out, confirming my suspicions and fears. I didn't want to hurt them like the witch did. I looked towards the voices, the place I'd refused to look at a few moments ago. I was threatened by these vampires, yet as I looked into the dark eyes of the bronze haired one a shock went through me. I realized three things, he was a mind reader - I could sense it, they were vegetarian vampires and he was...good. I hid my devilish eyes. I wasn't good. I sensed it now, a mind reader, future seer and an emotion manipulator. The the velvet voice supposedly belonging to Edward defended me. He lied for me. He knew it had to of been me, but he lied. When I looked back I realized it was the one I originally saw. He had the most gorgeous bronze hair that I was dying to run my hands through and hungry black eyes. he was lankier than the other males, but well defined and hansom and boyish. I didn't feel threatened and I was far enough away for my eyes to go back to normal. He looked me up and down as if he liked what he saw and the emotions that pulsed through me were so strange, so knew and so good. I felt light, good, pretty and joyful. I held back a giggle once he finished.

Then the blond got his attention again and I felt slightly dejected and...jealous, but it was just about the threat - me. He kept lying to Rose as he called her. Then the original voice told him to get his emotions under control. The original voice ended up being Jasper - according to the unnamed pixie who saw the future. She got them to settle down, but it made me feel horrible. I would've killed them if they attacked. Apparently the Edward vampire boy couldn't stay away and I had to laugh at that, but it made me feel so good! I asked Jessica about them before lunch finished and learned there were six in the coven, Esme and Carlisle the 'parents' and the pixie and big guy were named Alice and Emmett. Better, Edward was single - not that I thought he'd be interested in me.

Then in Biology I sent him an apologetic glance and he seemed to understand. I learned I was his singer and that meant he was my mate. I was shocked that we both resisted attacking each other, but very glad. I left to meditate and learn - I refused to kill the mostly harmless vampires. Then we talked and he admitted what he was - though we both knew I knew already and I in turn admitted what I might be. Afraid of his disapproval I fled after that, but then the next day he saved me and showed no disapproval. I saw him go crazy for my blood, but was strong enough to simply paralyzed him. I wondered how we could ever be together, knowing he deserved so much more than me, but when I saw his guilt, all I could do was kiss it away.

Then I was safe, I was his! He would protect me. I met his adopting father Carlisle and I felt so welcome. Rose attacked when we got back and I attacked her. Edward came after me when I fell apart, he was there and he held me just like he is now. He made me feel safe and I let the witch hurt him!

"What if she hurts you again?"I voiced my fear out loud and shifted me in his lap to where he could face me properly. I looked down, but he tilted my head back up. He kissed me gently once more before answering.

"We'll face it together,"He insisted,"We're in this together, do you understand?"I nodded woodenly as I looked in his loving black eyes.

"You need to hunt Edward,"I pet his cheek.

"You need to sleep,"He grinned - he was right.

"I'm scared to,"I sighed.

"The witch only visits you at midnight and midday - I won't let you see her,"He reassured me and with a sigh I closed my eyes.

"I love you Edward,"I mumble my mind goes blank and as I enter the free world of memories and dreams I hold onto that love.

Edward's POV

She was here! I finally had her and now I would never let her go again. Her blood called to me, just like on the first day, but with her in my arms, I knew I would never harm her.

She dreamed of her childhood and I enjoyed watching it - learning about her. She was always so mature, it was strange truly, but I loved her for it. She and her mother livid with her grandmother for a while, but later her mother settled in Phoenix with her. Bella never had many friends and she quickly took on all the house chores. In her spare time she simply read or went for a walk on the shore.

Then the memories began to quickly pass and she was turning seventeen. Bella didn't have many friends and she hated birthdays so Rene - her mom - turned them into her own parties. A bunch of her friends would come over and drink a bit, but just a little. This birthday Bella seemed to get sick, she really did seem hung over - Renee was concerned. Bella actually barfed, but it was blood! That's when Renee finally realized Bella hadn't drank something she wasn't supposed to and it was serious. She called an ambulance and they picked her up. Bella's skin had become pale and hard - she looked dead to be honest, and her heart beat grew to faint for human ears as her breaths became few - this was her hibernation mode as I called it. They tried to shock her to life, but nothing happened - no sign of life. As they continued there attempt at reviving her, her claws grew out, cutting through her own skin. I was slightly surprised to realize she had claws on her feet as well and ruined her shoes. I'd never seen them and the grew slower than her top claws. The People barely noticed. Then something truly terrifying happened, I could hear the snapping of her two legs where they connected to her hips and they began to move up, then they reconnected, but now her bottom half was built like a cats. It was still human, but deformed.

While all this went down, Bella stayed silent, but I knew she had to be in pain and I hated that! The people rushed her into the emergency room, but they were sure she was dead - until she opened her eyes, bloody red snake eyes. They were as red as a new born's and blood like tears dripped from her eyes - I doubt she could really see a thing. They first thing she did was his and sniff the air, finding nothing interesting.

I heard the witch's repulsive voice echo through Bella's head,'Not yet my kitten, you must wait till you are free off the public's eye. Just wait.'Bella relaxed again and the witch told her to close her eyes. I realized something was burning into her skin, a bunch of color glowing on her wrist and more shining under her and her palm's. These were her tattoo's!

'I know it hurts child, but you've done very good - better than most. You are my precocious kitty, my strong kitty and soon you will be my best kitty. The child of the lost one, but I will have you and you will be mine. Despite your unfortunate placement in upbringing. Now shut your eyes kitten.'The witch chanted and Bella obeyed, still the red tears leaked through. Finally twelve hit and she arrived in living darkness and it slowly recoiled to form a path a grayish light, leading to a white floating orb and the shadow witch behind it.

Okay, I'm very new to all of this and was wondering if some one could explain what a beta is and how to get one please.