Sorry about not updating – my internet has been down for the majority of Monday so I couldn't get round to posting.

Chapter 6

Emmett POV

1936

One year... One measly year since I last saw my sister. I've had an amazing year, I won't deny that, but I always thought that I would be spending it with Cathy.

The family I'm with are fantastic – Carlisle aka Papa Fangs. He's near blood all the time, how on earth he does it, I will never know. Esme, my mother for cover, she is just as caring as Ma. Rosie – my baby. Eddie – his mind reading thing annoys me, but he's all alone, so I have to cut him some slack. I heard Eddie growl from downstairs. Don't you know that it's rude to eavesdrop, Eddie boy? I love this lot to pieces but they can't fill the Cathy-shaped hole that feels so empty.

There are times when I just want to lead a normal life, but this spy lifestyle is so fun. We have to live a double life really, keeping everything a secret, which just makes it that much better. I always wanted to be a spy – now I am.

The pranking is fun too; I never run out of resources. Cathy would be in heaven, I am in heaven, or hell, whichever way you perceive this life. It will be so much fun when I go to school – so many new people to annoy. At the moment, I stay at home, formulating new pranks, whilst everyone else is working. Now all I need are new victims to test them out on.

"So long as it doesn't end up with anything broken, Esme would kill you." I turned around to Eddie boy standing in the doorway, "Oh, and my name is NOT Eddie boy."

"Okay, Ed. What do you want anyway?"

"I'm going hunting; I just wanted to know -"

I cut him off, "Of course I'm coming. Irritable grizzlies are my speciality." Ed shook his head in exasperation.

We raced outside and through the forest together before splitting up to hunt, but not before a game had been created.

"Okay, how about whoever catches the most amount of food wins," I said, trying to get Eddie into the spirit.

"Emmett, I just want to hunt and you've been talking nonstop since we left the house. I'm wondering why Rosalie puts up with you." Well, that was nice of him.

"You're just jealous because you are all alone with no one to love you. Anyway, how about whoever can catch the biggest wins?"

"Fine," Ed exclaimed, raising his hands in defeat.

He sped off, probably to get as far away from me as possible. Ah well, I'm used to it. With that, I began my search.

After probably 15 minutes, I found my food – a big grizzly bear, and it was beyond irritated. Bingo.

I crept up behind it, prodded it hard on the back and then ran silently round the front. It looked behind itself. I burst out laughing. Animals were more stupid than me at times. It stared straight at me, beginning to prowl forward. I did the same, walking round and round in circles, easily dodging its attempts to hit me with a swipe of its paw. However, I quickly became bored and drained it.

Eddie emerged out of the bushes, clapping sarcastically, a mountain lion around his shoulders, "You win."

I jumped up and down on the spot before picking up the bear and waltzing with it through the trees. My booming laugh soon joined the soft chuckle of Edward's as Babs and I moved swiftly.

"Ready to head back?" Ed asked.

"Sure," I said, dropping the bear. "Sorry, Babs, but Rosie is a much better dancing partner than you."

"Emmett. Stop with the fantasies in your mind."

"You shouldn't be so nosy then," I retorted. Edward growled, and then ran off towards the house.

I looked at the bear on the ground – one of these had cost Cathy her brother. I needed to see her, even if it is just from a distance. I need to see if she is alright.

I ran home to check my plans with Carlisle. I wanted to make sure that Cathy would be safe if I went. I wasn't going to put her in danger because of what I am. Eddie was waiting for me on the step – of course he would know my plan. He smiled encouragingly; at least he was with me. "Carlisle is in his study."

I nodded my thanks and headed up to Carlisle.

I knocked on the door and awaited a reply, "Come in." I entered. "What can I do for you, Emmett?" Carlisle said, smiling.

I sat down, "I wanted to know whether you think Cathy would be in danger if I saw her. I just need to know if she's alright."

"She is your sister; I think she'd be safe. Just make sure you hunt well beforehand and take Edward with you."

"Of course I will. Thank you, Carlisle."

I went to leave but Carlisle spoke, "When do plan on leaving?"

"In a few weeks," I wanted to see her near our birthday.

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Two weeks later and we were ready to leave. Edward and I had been hunting the previous day and would also hunt on the way to Gatlinburg. My emotions were all over the place – I was going to see my little sister again. I checked my pockets for Cathy's present before saying goodbye to Rose.

Not many words were exchanged between us as we kissed. Every time was still so magical, it made me forget everything around me. A soft cough from Esme caused us to stop. I kept an arm around Rose's waist as I hugged Esme and then Carlisle goodbye.

"Take care," Esme said to us.

"We will, Mom," Eddie replied.

After one final kiss from Rosalie, we were on our way.

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The house stood at the end of the long track, invisible to a human's meagre sight. I turned to Edward. I need to do this alone, I thought.

He nodded, "I'll be close by."

Thanks.

I walked at a leisurely pace, stopping when the house stood directly before me. It looked exactly the same as I remembered it. Although my human memories were cloudy, I remember this.

I ran at vampire speed to Cathy's window to avoid being seen. Sitting on the ledge, I looked in at my sister. She was facing the other way, her shoulders shaking. I sniffed the air cautiously. My worries were confirmed – a salty smell hung in the room. She was crying. I noticed she was holding something in her hands and shifted to see it.

It was a picture of us together.

An onslaught of emotions ripped through me; I had caused her so much pain.

"Happy Birthday, Em." I froze. Did she know I was here?

I looked at her, she was still facing the other way but she had placed the frame by her bed. I breathed out, silently.

She walked out of the room. I waited, then, hearing the bath running, entered her room. I placed the parcel and letter by the photo – she would find them there. I climbed back outside, found a comfortable spot on the roof and waited.

She eventually came back; her scent hit me like a ton of bricks but I didn't act. I couldn't. She was my sister. I heard her gasp; she must have found my present. "Emmett," she murmured. I bit my tongue to stop myself from replying. The sound of rustling paper reached my ears. I chanced a glance through the window; tears were rolling down her cheeks as she picked up the bracelet that I had given her. It was engraved with the same wording as the locket that still hung round my neck. I would give it back to her in time, at the moment; it was all I had of her.

After struggling to put the bracelet on by herself, she picked up the letter.

"Cathy," she read, "Happy Birthday, my little sister. I'm sorry for leaving you this past year. I would have come but it was too dangerous and I could never endanger you. I need you to know that I will never stop loving you. You will become a beautiful woman, I can assure you that, and I will be forever proud to call you my sister. Your locket is safe – you will have it back when I see you again, as promised. I am safe. Take good care of yourself and never forget me.

I love you,

Emmett."

More tears trickled down her cheeks as she read. She walked towards the window, "I love you Emmett."

I smiled broadly. That was all I needed to hear – she didn't hate me for leaving her.

As she turned around, I took off to find Eddie and return to Appalachia.

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Cathy POV

"I love you Emmett," I said into the wind. He was alive – that was all I needed to know.