A/N: I just want to take a second and thank EVERYBODY who has read this story and my others. It makes me feel so good to hear from you and know that you are enjoying it. So here's the next chapter and i hope that you enjoy it. Oh and don't worry, the story isn't done yet!


"You must be thirsty" Edward said

"I bit" I admitted, there was a scratchy feeling at the back of my throat that was becoming increasingly irritating. "Will you tech me to hunt?"

"Of course" he said smiling.

I handed the girls to Esme and Rosalie, and we headed for the door. Despite the obvious 'ew' factor, I was excited. I shot out of the room and down the stairs before I'd even realized it. It was the most amazing feeling and no longer plagued by motion sickness I was thoroughly enjoying it. He took my hand and we ran together into the forest.

"Ugh" I said, pinching my nose "What's that smell?"

He inhaled deeply "A human passed this way about a day ago, they were injured and bleeding" he said

"Yuck" I said

"Seriously?" he asked

"Yeah, it still smells like rust and salt to me." I said

"Interesting" he said "Do you smell anything that does apeal to you?"

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. There was something that smelt a little bit better, but I didn't know what it was. I nodded to him and he motioned for me to lead the way "Let your senses lead you to it" he said

I did as he said. I was running deeper into the forest and Edward remained at my side the entire time. I came to a sudden halt in a small clearing in the trees. In front of me was a very large deer. Edward nodded to me and I pounced, landing gracefully on it's back and sinking my teeth into his neck. As the blood rushed down my throat, the scratching eased. It wasn't as bad as I was expecting, it actually tasted OK. I still got a faint taste of salt, but that was something I'd just have to get used to.

Edward came over to me and kissed me passionately.

"Well?" he asked when he was finished

"That was fun." I said "But it still tastes kinda salty. I think I'm going to have to get used to it."

He chuckled "You'll just have to find your favourite." He assured me

"Maybe" I agreed "So do I get to see know?"

"See what?" he asked

"You hunt" I said "Remember I asked once and you said it was too dangerous. Well it isn't anymore"

"I do" he smirked "Was that not the say before our first trip to the meadow?"

"Yup" I said

"Well, I guess today is your lucky day" he said

"For more then one reason" I assured him.

The next thing I knew he'd shot off in the other direction. I followed and watched as he stalked another deer. The way he moved was breathtaking and he really did resemble a lion. A moment later he'd pierced it's neck with his teeth and was drinking deeply. When he finished he came and stood beside me.

"You really do look like a lion when you hunt" I laughed

He laughed to and said "Shall we head back"

"Sure" I said and we ran in the direction of the house

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When we got back everybody was in the living room, waiting for us to return. As soon as we came in the door, Alice bounded toward me and pulled me into a hug. It was such a good feeling to be able to hug my sister without worrying. Everybody was much more at ease, not that they were overly tense before, now that there was no chance that they could do me any harm. Even Rosalie came over and hugged me tightly. She kissed my cheek and whispered "Welcome to the family" in my ear.

"It seems that Bella is still completely repulsed by human blood" Edward told them.

"Really?" Esme asked

"Yes, she says it smells to much like rust and salt" he laughed

"Well now, you are a very strange vampire" Alice laughed.

"Oh, like your not." I laughed "Little miss fashion diva vegetarian"

"Very true" she laughed

Then I remembered something and I looked at Edward with a smile and thought "Time to Arm-wrestle"

"Brilliant, love."

"Hey Emmett" I said

"Yeah?"

"How 'bout and arm wrestle?" I asked

For the first time he looked scared and when he didn't answer right away I asked "What's the matter? Scared?"

"No" he said defensively "Let's do it"

I knelt in front of the coffee table and he did the same. We clasped hands and got ready. Alice placed her hands over ours.

"On the count of three" she smiled "One…..two…..three"

As soon as she released our hands I slammed his into the table. Everybody was laughing hysterically, at the fact that I'd beat him so quickly and the look on his face.

"No fair" he said "I wasn't ready"

"Rematch?" I asked and he nodded

This time when Alice released our hands I didn't apply as much pressure and our hands barely moved an inch in either direction. I waited, but still nothing.

"Come on Emmett, remember I can't break now?" I said

He grunted and I suddenly realized that he was shaking in the attempt to move my hand. He was using all the force he had and it wasn't working. Everybody was howling with laughter at the look of useless determination on his face. I giggled before twitching a muscle and slamming his hand into the table.

He sat pouting and we all laughed. Then I jumped into his lap and squeezed him into a bear hug that very nearly matched his. "Your not mad at me are you?" I asked in the saddest voice I could manage looking up at him with puppy dog eyes.

He laughed "Of course not" he said as he ruffled my glossy hair "You just wait a year or so and we'll see who wins."

We both laughed at that. I got up and bounced in delight over to Esme. Gently I took the twins from her. Slowly, well human paced, I walked over to Jasper and handed him Elizabeth and I situated Annabelle on my hip. He took her, looking at me curiously.

"Time to keep that promise." I said with a smile

He laughed and pulled me into a one armed hug.

"Of course" he said, in French "Shall we?" he said motioning to the stairs

"But of course" I answered with a giggle, still so glad that I could be even closer to him now.

As we headed for the stairs Edward asked "What promise?"

"Oh, that's for us to know" Jasper said slily

"And you to only wonder." I said.

We both laughed at the look of confusion and frustration on his face and headed up the stairs.


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