A/N: I see some who give each other jewelries on the neck, it's beautiful but still, they are only rocks. Rocks that trick you… I much more enjoy you loving me without spending your money. Fake things, golden cages. You, when you hold me tight, it's like a treasure, and that is worth gold. – By Zazie

Has anyone checked out the song on my profile? Oh yeah, there's also this new album Miley Cyrus is doing. It's called, I can't be tamed, I think. The pictures from the video show that if it were Pink, Lady Gaga, or Britney Spears, it would be okay, but I think Miley is trying too hard to grow up.

Credit for characters goes to SM. 31 reviews! Yay!

Chapter 6-

Edward's POV-

What did that mean? Her life just became more interesting? Bella Swan was one peculiar little being. She had me confused, curious and enthralled. With every new little bit of information, I just wanted to know more and more.

Eleazer's troubled mind brought my attention to the fact that Bella had yet to give any sign of thirst. She just looked awed, confused, and… happy? It was hard to tell because she was shaking her head. When Carlisle described the kind of pain she should be going through right now, Bella clutched at her throat as her ruby eyes widened in horror. I felt something go through me, regret maybe? She was starting to see what being a vampire really meant.

I want to see her smile, I thought as me and Alice trailed after Carlisle and Bella. When we entered the living room, Carlisle made quick introductions. I saw Bella try and smile at everyone, but it came out as more of a grimace. She cupped her neck with her hand and I saw that she was uncomfortable. I didn't want her to feel any more pain so I squeezed her shoulder. She looked at me gratefully and I mentally cheered. I moved my hand down to the small of her back and steered her towards the door.

Her body was soft, smooth and curvy underneath my hand. I urged her gently towards the large spruce trees lined up a few feet away from the sidewalk as Carlisle, Alice, Emmett and Tanya followed close behind. Now was when I caught a taste of what everyone was thinking about Bella. Alice was planning numerous shopping and vacation trips for the future with Bella, hoping she would let Alice doll her up every now and again. Rosalie was both piteous and jealous toward the new Cullen.

She was jealous because Bella was very, very beautiful. Rosalie beautiful as Alice had put it. She might be vain but Rose was a good person. Rosalie thought that she could very well relate to Bella's transformation because of her own past. I wouldn't think of that. Carlisle remembered her with her pants on. (Foreshadowing) But that didn't mean that she wasn't touched. I quickly hopped to another mind to keep my own out of that treacherous gutter.

Emmett was awaiting a wrestling match (I can't help keep my own mind out of the gutter at times, wink, wink, nudge, nudge ), Jasper was glad that there was finally someone who had less control when it came to blood than he did. Irina, Kate, and Tanya were all questioning my seemingly casual touches to Bella. Tanya has always been somewhat… obsessed with me. She didn't truly love me, oh no, that's not it at all. Tanya was like a succubus, she was. She loved to toy with men and had never found one that defied her 'love' until I came along (Single men). I had turned her down countless times, and though they knew it was never meant to be, Kate and Irina always were a bit annoyed with their sister's failure. Why? I really didn't have much of a clue. It was some strange logic that they had. But I did know that they all meant well and were good vampires.

Kate and Irina watched Tanya stand up gracefully from her spot on the sofa and follow behind us, trying to decipher the situation. I ignored her and found Esme, Eleazer, and Carmen staring at us through the window of the bedroom where we left them as we walked out onto the front lawn. Esme was mentally jumping for joy and trying desperately to hold her triumphant smile in. She believed that I'd finally met my match. I mentally shook my head. But there was a hint of an entity agreeing with her.

Carmen and Eleazer were just curious as to how the hunt would go. Carlisle was here to analyze Bella's movements just in case for future references.

When we reached two male mountain lions fighting in a clearing, I instructed Bella to follow her instincts. She leaped up into the air, baring her teeth and sank them into the smaller now confused feline. Carlisle mentally asked if it was all right to take the other down since he hadn't hunted in a while.

I nodded to him and resumed watching Bella to find her drink the lion dry in a matter of seconds. She took a glance at us and I saw her perk up a little as a herd of deer passed by 3 miles from here. She took off in their direction and Carlisle and me followed her, leaving the others to hunt for themselves.

She ran just a tiny bit faster than I did. Okay, maybe a mile longer per hour than I did. Either way, it would wear off eventually. Nevertheless, I had to admit that pursuing Bella was exhilarating; finally, a challenge. But that wasn't all. Chasing Bella wasn't only a challenge and it didn't only make me feel like a true teenager again, it made me feel like I was after an angel.

The dim sunlight coming from up ahead outlined her feminine form and made red and golden highlights in her mahogany hair. They made her skin sparkle momentarily and emphasized the pale blue of her shirt and made it almost as white as the skinny pants she was wearing. To top it all off, she had a radiant smile that shed rainbows. I saved the image mentally, hoping to paint it to make it more physical someday.

Carlisle didn't miss the angel in front of us either and smiled a warm and happy smile because his newest daughter seemed so elated. She effortlessly attacked and drained two deer and finally seemed satiated as she looked sheepishly down at their bodies.

Bella looked… sexy. Her hair was wild making it look like she just woke up in an appealing way. The blood dripping down her mouth and onto her shirt created a dangerous feel. So beautiful. Now I'm not saying I've never noticed women's beauty before, I did. But Bella seemed so natural yet unbelievable at the same time. I could stare at her for the rest of forever.

Carlisle spoke first, "Good job, Bella. But after you're done, you must bury the bodies afterwards." She nodded in understanding and made quick progress. After burying the mountain lions she and Carlisle drained, we headed back to the house.

Bella looked a lot more comfortable now than before and started firing off questions again.

"So, has anyone ever tried to make an animal a vampire?" I raised my eyebrows a little and Carlisle chuckled slightly.

"No actually, at least, of my knowledge." She cocked her head and said,

"Would you ever try Carlisle?" He was silent for a moment.

"Yes, I would, but only if that animal is in serious need of help." She nodded her head in understanding and said, "Is that why you changed the other Cullens?" I looked at her in surprise; she was quick.

"Yes, it was." Carlisle was thinking the same that I was. Bella bit her lip and my eyes followed the movement.

"Could you guys tell me what happens when you are a vampire? Like what changes, besides the whole bloodthirsty concept?" How curious. Her questions were taking off in a whole other direction.

"Well, all of your senses from your human life are enhanced. Such as, sight, smell, hearing and your strength and speed too." She nodded. "I believe that everyone has a sixth sense of sorts as well," Bella furrowed her eyebrows in confusion, "like Edward here." He was going to tell her of my mind reading. The scenario of her running away and screaming once again entered my head.

"Edward?" Bella looked surprised.

"Yes, you see, I think that when Edward was human, he could read people very well – their thoughts specifically. I believe that is why he can read minds now." Bella looked up at me in awe, pity and horror.

"What?" I asked defensively.

"Can you read my mind now?" I sighed.

"No, actually I can't read your mind at all."

"You can't?" She looked real happy about it and I'm pretty sure my facial expression indicated that I wasn't.

"No. Maybe you can tell me why, though. What sixth sense did you have when you were human?" She looked thoughtful.

"I'm not entirely sure. I was stubborn, I guess." She shrugged her shoulders.

"Maybe Eleazer can get an idea of what your power is."

"Eleazer?"

"Yeah, his power can tell what kind of power you have. But I don't think he's ever tried it on a newborn."

"Newborn?" she furrowed her brows.

"The term we use for new vampires." Carlisle explained.

She nodded her head. "So do you have a power Carlisle?"

He chucked and shook his head no.

"Not physically he doesn't," I explained, "I think that compassion is his sixth sense. Did you know that he was a doctor?"

"Really? But how can you stand to be around human blood all the time?" She stared at him in awe and respect.

"300 years of training dear," he smiled.

"Wow, 300 hundred years." Bella took in a shuddering breath and blew it heavily back out. We gave her silence to process the information.

"Wait, back up, so does anyone else have any… powers?"

"Jasper is empathic, he can feel others emotions and make others feel emotions." Carlisle said.

"Alice can see the future. But it changes from time to time based on a person's decision." I added.

"`The future isn't always set in stone,'" Bella quoted and I smiled at her. Her eyes clouded over somewhat but she quickly shook herself awake.

"Can she… see me?"

"Yes, she can." We were all quiet for the moment,

"Kate has the power to inflict pain onto others." Bella laughed. The sound was music to my ears and contagious too.

"I guess she was a real do-gooder when she was human then, huh?" She was still chuckling as we stepped onto the sidewalk.

"So how old are you Edward?" I looked at her with a serene face, trying to hide my nervousness.

"Around a hundred." I squinted into the mist that had now surrounded us, avoiding eye contact. She was quiet as we walked over the porch steps. I looked down at her quickly and saw her face calculating something. I really wish I could read her mind.

Mostly everyone was at the house. Eleazer, Carmen, and Esme came downstairs as soon as we entered.

"Eleazer?" Carlisle asked, "Can you get a reading on Bella, now?" I looked at him hopefully; maybe he had the answer to Bella's mute mind. He looked at her for a moment and shook his head. Our shoulders slumped in disappointment, "Maybe we just have to give it some time," he suggested.

"Come on Bella," Alice chirped, bounding up to us, " you have to see your room!" We chuckled as Alice practically dragged Bella upstairs.

"Why don't you go with them Edward?" Esme said hopefully. I looked at her with mock hurt and shook my head in amusement, rolling my eyes but I obliged. I wanted to anyway. I followed them up to Bella's room that was next to mine on the end of the hallway of the third floor. Her room was similar to everyone else's – large, spacious with sliding windows that led to a balcony. Bella head straight for the balcony and took in the view of the backyard. I came up behind her as Alice pretended to work on the bed, adjusting the pillows and sheets.

"Esme is planning on making a garden," I told her.

"I could help with that," she said, twisting around to look up at me.

"You've gardened before?" She didn't look like the kind of the girl.

"Not really," she admitted, "but I'm willing to try." I could see that there was something else on her mind. But I didn't know what it was sadly.

"Bella!" Alice bounded up to the balcony and tugged Bella towards the bathroom, "You have to change. You don't want to be seen like that all day, do you?" She didn't wait for a reply and shut the door.

"Clothes are on the counter," Alice yelled through the door.

"You don't have to shout Alice," I said annoyed that she took Bella from me.

"Old habits die hard," then she turned to me with sparkling eyes.

You like her don't you? She thought to me.

My eyes widened and I said aloud, "Is it that obvious?" She squealed and threw her arms around me. When she pulled back, she said to me through her mind, how much do you like her?

"It isn't that much yet, but I feel this strange pull to her," I admitted in a low voice so that Bella wouldn't hear.

Awww, you don't have to be a fortuneteller to know that it will turn into love! Had I still been human, I would've been as red as a tomato. I was going to retaliate just as Bella opened the bathroom door and appeared in a marvelous navy blue sweater and black skinny jeans that accentuated her curves.

I'm pretty sure my jaw unhinged somewhat. She looked at me for a second, smiling in amusement.

"Close the barn door Edward, you'll let flies in," she giggled. I could hear Emmett laughing downstairs too. I shut my mouth closed and said, "You look amazing."

She gave me a tender expression. Alice was watching our exchange with eager eyes going back and forth between us. Bella's expression suddenly changed to grim. She looked at the two of us and said, "I need to talk to Carlisle about something. Privately."

Cliffhanger! You remember that song from that show they show on channel 13 – between the lions? I used to love it. Anyways, reviews please and thank you!!