DISCLAIMER: Some of the text and characters are from Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, which I do not own. Only the characters & text that were not in the original series are mine.

I was relieved to be at school, after seeing just how much lovey dovey stuff goes on at Jacob and Nessie's place. Jacob explained to me that he had imprinted on Nessie, so it was like she was his whole world…I still say he could have tried a little harder to keep the lovey dovey to a minimal!

Hiro was waiting for me as I got, happily, out of the Rabbit. He asked; confused, "Where's your, Dad? It's not sunny today." Yes, it was raining again, it's Forks.

"My family went on a long camping trip this time around. They didn't want me to miss any more school," I answered, somewhat truthfully.

Hiro seemed to know I was holding something back, "What else happened?"

I sighed, "They asked me if I still wanted to live with them."

"What?" Hiro exclaimed, looking horrified, "But you can't leave! You…"

I cut him off, "I'm staying! I would never leave my family!"

He sighed in relief, "Good, because I would miss you."

"We're best friends," I said casually, hiding how touched I was, "I couldn't leave you behind."

Hiro beamed, "Yep! Now we really should head in."

Now that we were drenched, we dashed into the school and slipped into our seats just before the bell could ring and before Mr. Banner had turned around to see who had cut the time so close. Hiro and I tried to look as innocent as possible, but Mr. Banner still gave us a hard stare, probably because we were the only ones who were sopping wet.

School flew by, probably because I wanted to see my family, including my annoying siblings, Edward and Alice. Hiro commented as I fast walked towards the exit, "I never thought I'd see you so happy to be going home."

"I never thought I'd be this excited either," I answered, pushing the door open and walking out into the rain.

Just as we got to the curb a silver Volvo pulled up and Hiro slid into the backseat, while I took shotgun, hugging Edward as soon as I was in my seat.

Edward, who had been about to ask how my weekend had been, was temporarily speechless as he drove out of the school parking lot towards Hiro's house.

When we arrived at Hiro's house, Edward had still not said a word; Hiro gave me a look that asked silently "What did you do?" Before he waved and darted into his house, without tripping, amazingly!

As we pulled out of the driveway, Edward finally said, "Did you have fun at Renesmee's?"

"Yeah," I answered, "I could have done without all the lovey dovey stuff though."

He smiled, "I suppose that would get annoying."

"Beyond annoying," I muttered. I decided to add, "When they were walking on the beach, I went up to a cliff to watch the waves…" Edward scowled, and I knew that meant he didn't approve of me climbing up a cliff, but he kept silent, "I met a boy, who I assume, was Quileute, and we talked, but I didn't catch his name before he left."

"And he didn't ask yours," Edward finished, reading my mind. My annoyance with him was slowly starting to come back.

"No…but it seemed odd that he had to leave as soon as Jacob arrived," I commented.

Edward nodded, "That does seem strange, but I wouldn't dwell on it too much."

I nodded in agreement. A small silence spanned between us, but I soon broke it, "Is Dad home?"

"Of course…granted, I wouldn't tackle him with a hug like you did me…your smell will hit him harder today since he's been away from you for several days," he said, uneasily.

"I knew that already," I said, trying to hide that I had forgotten the fact that Carlisle would be more tempted to drink my blood since we had been separated for two, almost three, days. Edward grinned triumphantly as he read my mind, I scowled, now officially, annoyed.

It was only a few minutes before Edward parked his Volvo in the garage. I calmly walked to the house, containing my excitement, eager to see the rest of my family.

When I opened the door, Emmett pulled me into one of his bone crushing hugs, making me gasp when he finally released me. Rosalie was gentler, giving me a fond embrace before getting out of the way, dragging Emmett with her. Alice hugged me quickly before letting Jasper give me a hug as well. Bella stepped forward, hugged me briefly, and then kissed Edward, before they stepped aside to let Esme through. Esme wrapped me into one of her loving hugs and kissed my forehead, before she glanced behind her at Carlisle, who had seemed to appear out of thin air. I gently pulled away from Esme and walked slowly up to Carlisle, who seemed a bit wary, I hugged him, and he seemed to relax, as he hugged me back, but I noticed his breaths were more shallow then usual. I hoped that he wouldn't be like this for too long.

Carlisle asked, stepping away from me, "Have you decided about whether you want to stay or not?" Everyone seemed to hold their breath waiting for my answer.

I walked forward, hugging him again, making him intake sharply, "You're my family, and I could never leave here!"

Everyone seemed to breathe again, and Carlisle cautiously placed a kiss on my forehead, whispering, "By tomorrow I should be better; your smell is just hitting me harder today."

"I know, Dad," I kissed his cheek, and he smiled, pulling me closer.

He commented, "Then again, I might be just as fine in a few minutes." I couldn't help smiling; it was great to have my family back.

Esme scooted around us and walked into the kitchen saying over her shoulder, "I'll think I'll make pizza tonight!" Today was going perfectly!

Carlisle moved over to the couch and sat down, and I sat down next to him, cuddling against his chest, he laughed softly as he placed his arm around me, "I'm definitely going to be used to your scent again if you keep this up."

"But that's good, right?" I questioned.

He nodded, "Yes, it is good." He turned his gaze to the TV and his expression darkened, "Turn up the volume, Emmett."

Emmett quickly grabbed the remote and raised the volume so the news was louder: "In Georgia today, another victim was found. Though gangs are suspected, police are no closer to finding the killer or killers, as the police are beginning to believe."

Jasper said, "It looks like the Southern vampires are getting bold again with creating newborns."

"That's what I was thinking," Carlisle murmured, looking uneasy.

Emmett said, "At least they're on the other side of the country rather then here."

"Yes," Carlisle said, relief sounding slightly in his voice, "At least they're not near here." He pulled me closer to his side, and I had a feeling that the murders in Georgia had him very worried.

I asked, "What's so bad about newborns?"

Everyone looked at Jasper, who said, "I'll explain once you've eaten." Now I was a little worried.

Once I had finished eating, Jasper, Carlisle, and Esme were the only ones in the living room. Carlisle and Esme were seated on the couch, while Jasper stood in the center of the room. I made my way over to the couch and sat down in between my parents.

Jasper started by rolling up his right sleeve and saying, "Newborn vampires, unlike adults, are driven more by their thirst then anything else for their first few years. They are also much stronger then a more matured vampire, but can easily be outmaneuvered. Meeting up with one though can still have its consequences." He moved his right arm under a lamp, and at first, I wasn't sure what he was showing me. A gasp escaped my mouth when I saw the very faint traces of crescent shaped scars covering his arm.

"A vampire's venom will always leave marks like that, even on other vampires," he continued. I didn't want to imagine how many vampires could have done that to my brother. "If you ever do happen to come across a newborn, as I said earlier, they're stronger, and faster, but they are not smart, you'll just have to outmaneuver them. Zigzagging would be a good method for you since you're a good runner." I nodded, though I could understand the danger, the thought of newborns being anywhere near Forks, Washington seemed almost laughable…almost.

Even though Jasper couldn't read my mind, he seemed to agree with my thoughts, "It's doubtful that you'll ever have to do that, but it's better to be prepared versus unprepared." I nodded again, and Jasper left, seeming to feel that he was no longer needed.

Esme said, "We want you to remember what Jasper just told you, just in case something ever does happen, and we're not nearby…we can't bear the thought of losing you."

"I know it seems unlikely that there will ever be newborns in the area, but stranger things have happened," Carlisle said, "And like your mother said, we don't want to lose you."

I took their words to heart, knowing that they wouldn't have had Jasper tell me about newborns if they didn't think it was something that could one day be a threat. I repeated Jasper's advice in my head: "They're stronger, and faster, but they are not smart, you'll just have to outmaneuver them…"