Me: I'm really really sorry! The 'rents are so hard to predict…
Edward: How could you do this to your family, Raven?
Me: -sniff sniff- Oh Edward! You do care! -hugs him-
Edward: Um…someone get her off me…-pries me off him-
Me: humph. -hugs Alexander Sterling instead-
Edward: Where did he come from?
Me: Vampire. Duh.
Edward: -smacks his forehead-
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. I do own my discussions. I do not own Alexander Sterling. But I do own my candy…which is MINE!
Author's POV
It was the same dingy building, in the same low part of town that contained Alexander. He was used to the sparkly lady with red eyes, and the brown-haired man that was nice to him when the others had their backs turned. The only one he cringed away from was the man with the blond hair. He was a scary man who, do doubt, had plans for Alexander's future.
"Mmgh…," Alexander gurgled.
"How old is this kid?" Marie asked.
"Hmph. Should be one today I think." John muttered.
"Happy birthday, Alexander," Todd whispered.
"Don't encourage him!" John yelled.
Alexander's eyes filled up with tears, and the wailing began. Marie picked him up and consoled him, but he reached for Todd.
"He wants you, Mother Hen," Marie sniggered tossing Alexander the ten feet to Todd.
"It seems he uses you as a replacement for his mother," John said watching the baby sail through the air.
Todd caught him with gloves around his hands. He didn't want to hurt the baby too much. He just wanted to get the baby back to his mother safe and unharmed.
Alexander giggled, and clapped his hands together.
Todd smiled reflexively, and Alexander reached up, grabbing hold of his nose.
"Um...You can let go now," Todd whispered.
Alexander peered up at him, and smacked him in the side of the face. This kid's smack hurt! He gazed at the child, wondering if it was some half-breed freak. Alexander began drooling. He crossed and uncrossed his eyes then clapped his hands.
"Hm," Todd murmured, rocking Alexander back and forth.
Alexander yawned, and was asleep within moments.
Todd smiled at Alexander and glanced over at the others.
If I could just get alone with the kid, then I could call his mom and let her know he is alright.
"The kid needs food, John," Todd called.
"Do I look like I care? Go get him some food at the store then." John said, dismissing him with his hand.
Todd's POV
I grabbed a carrier, and placed the kid inside. I stepped out into the dark, and began walking to the store. Once I was sure that Marie and John couldn't hear me, I dialed the girl's number. What was her name? Swan. Isabella, I believe.
"Hello?" A girl asked.
"Is this Isabella?" I asked.
"Bella, but yes. Who is this?" She asked.
"My name is Todd."
"Todd? With Marie and John?" She asked, her voice taking on another octave.
"Your son is alive and well, Ms. Bella. He is still human, so don't you fret. He has a friend in this hellhole, Bella. Trust me because he does."
"Is he…is he with you?"
"Yes, Ms. Bella, but he is sleeping right now."
"Tell him I love him…and happy birthday…please do that for me when he wakes up." She was crying now. Great.
"Don't cry please. He's in good hands. Marie and John can't handle him, so they give him to me. Tell Carlisle that I forgive him. We didn't start the immortal children. Thank you."
With that note said, I hung up. I placed my cell phone back in my pocket, and looked down at Alexander. He was gazing up at me through his chocolate eyes.
"Your mother loves you. She told me to tell you that. Also, a happy birthday to you." I said, smiling at him.
He responded by gurgling, and I took that as a thank you.
Bella's POV
By the time I hung up the phone, my crying increased tenfold. Alexander was alive…and safe, in a sense. I wanted to tell the Cullen's what had happened, but I was sure they had their own things to worry about.
Not too long later, a knock came at my door. I wiped my eyes, opened it, and looked up at Edward. He smiled down on me; a smile that used to take my breath away. Of course, now all I could think about was Alexander.
"Alice had a vision of you crying alone, so I thought I would keep you company," He said stepped inside.
"Yes, but it's happy crying. Did she not tell you that?"
"Happy crying?" He asked, surprised.
"I just got a call…from Todd. He said that Alexander was still human and that he has a friend there. Marie and John don't much like him, so they give Alexander to Todd. He's okay Edward. My baby is okay."
He smiled at me again, his eyes crinkling a bit at the corners.
"That's wonderful, Bella, but please tell me something. I would like to hear more about Alexander's father." He said.
I froze, and he seemed to sense my distress.
"Of course if you don't want to," He rushed in.
"No. I want to. I think it's time I finally told you what Alexander's father told me the day he died."
Author's POV
"Todd. Get over here." Marie growled.
Todd casually walked over, still holding Alexander's carrier.
"This kid…he isn't just human. I can smell it." John said.
"Is he one of them freak half-breeds?" Todd asked.
"Yes, but what?" Marie asked.
John's eyes snapped open, and he growled menacingly.
"I know what he is because of how he smells, and I know what we must do with him. Half-breeds are against the Volturi's rules. Marie! Get the girl. She's coming with us on a beautiful trip to Italy. One she must be dying to take." John laughed.
Me: There it is! The long awaited chapter seven! I really am sorry.
Edward: Sure you are.
Me: No, really I am. It's just I'm busy with this project I'm doing -cough-with a cute boy -cough-…
Bella: -laughs- Alright!
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