Bella Pov
I sprint through the snow and squeal. I hear the cruching behind me still, and I know Edward, Emmett, Jasper, Rosalie, and Alice are coming. We got the day off school because of the weather, so we're hiking. I spin around to see my older siblings coming up behind me, their skin sparkling in the sun.
They're all so pretty. I let out a burst of laughter, and Edward grins. He's really protective of me, but it's okay. That's what older brothers are for, to look after you. They all have golden eyes, unless they're thirsty. Then they turn black and look really scary. But I know they'd never hurt me. Edward won't let that happen. He's too caring, and he would never fogive himself if I got hurt.
" Edward, can we run? Please?" I ask. But I don't say it out loud. Edward can hear me even if I don't talk. He reads minds and it is wicked cool! Edward nods and pulls me into his arms as if I'm weightless and takes off running. I snuggle my head into his shoulder and sigh. I love it when my big brother holds me like this, and I owe him everything. Had he not heard me crying that night, I would have frozen to death.
We reach a small, snowless clearing. Wild flowers are growing rapidly here, and the trees provide a sweet looking fruit and shade. I smile. It's so pretty here. I grin and look up to my big brother, who has stopped running and is gazing back down at me. I smile widely and burrow my head into his shoulder.
" I love you Edward." I say. He stands in the middle of a small clearing, the sun trickling down onto his face. His eyes travel my face, and he gently kisses my cheek. I feel my skin warming up, and my heart racing.
" Red looks good on you, Bella" he teases. I hit him on the shoulder, and he sets me down to play while we wait for our siblings to track us down. I run around the field and pick wildflowers for Mom. She loves flowers, especially the red ones. I make a really big boquet for on the table, and make my sisters flower crowns.
" There you two are! What the hell was that Edward? One minute your with us and the next your kidnapping the only innocent one in the family!" Rose cries.
I laugh. Edward looks at me and sighs, like he doesn't care what our sisters have to say as long as I'm happy. And believe me, I am. They all take such good care of me, and I don't know what I did to deserve them. But they don't care if I don't deserve their kindness, because they love me, and I love them.
" Rose! Alice! I made you something!" I say, running to them with the crowns in my hands. They smile and put the crowns on, and I smile. Alice pats my head and smiles back. Her pretty eyes and dark hair look so pretty on her, even though her skin is really really pale.
" They're beautiful Bella, thank you." Rose says with a smile. I smile back and wrap my arms around her legs. She wraps her arms around me and squeezes back. My ear rests on her leg, and I sigh. I never wanna leave my beloved sisters behind.
Suddenly, she lets go and spins around, glaring into the trees. I start to shake, knowing it means something, or someone, is out there. Emmett growls and hides me between him and Edward. A man emerges from the trees. He has long black hair, red eyes, and sparkling skin, that kind of reminds me of an onion. He looks like he's about forty.
" Aro. To what do we owe the pleasure?" Edward asks, sounding respectful, like when he talks to Mom or Dad. I tremble as the man smiles and his gaze sweeps the trees, landing directly on me.
" We were told by an anonymous source that a human child has been exposed to our kind. I volunteered to see what all the fuss is about," The man, Aro, replies. I shiver and shake, knowing he means me. I'm not supposed to know about vampires. I'd never tell on them or hurt them though. They've never hurt me. Why would I have any right to hurt them?
" I know you're there mortal. Don't hide from me." He orders. I look up to Edward and he nods. I step out from behind him, and his gaze peirces me like a knife.
" This is what all of the fuss is about? What is your name, child?" Aro asks. I shake a bit. Fear courses through my body, and Jaspers talent hasn't kicked in yet.
" M-my name is Bella." I mumble softly. I know he heard me though. Vampires have really good hearing. He smiles, and it really looks real, but I can't tell. Suddenly, a wave of calm washes over me, and I know Jaspers gift is at work.
" Hello, Bella. It is lovely to meet Carlisle's newest daughter. I am Aro of the Volturi. Do you know what that is?" He says. I nod. Dad taught me all about them and what they do.
" Yes. You keep other vampires from exposing themselves to humans, to keep your kind safe from harm. You are like a vampire police force," I reply. Aro smiles, like he just heard something funny.
" Yes. But do you see why you are an issue then? You are mortal, and therefore you shouldn't know about us. I will make you a deal. You can walk away with your life today, but in say, thirteen years? I will come back, and I hope to see that you've turned. Does that sound fair to you?" He asks. I nod, and once again, he smiles.
" Wonderful! I will see you again within the next thirteen years!" he says, before running off.