Roaming this land alone, isn't as bad as one might think. It can be lonely, but I would rather be alone then controlled. The others I have met along my journey are some of the most volatile creatures I have ever encountered.

Though I longed to belong to a coven I haven't com across any willing to give up the human blood, as I have chosen. I could not bare to destroy a human life like that, taking them away from their family, or taking their life. I tried when I was a newborn, my creator said it was our way of life, I just couldn't bring myself to do such a thing. Needless to say, my creator met his demise long ago.

Now I lay in this Field, thinking over my existence, and how I could be more productive. If only I had a gift that could help me, sure I had a little something special about me, but nothing that could help in an everyday life.

I thought back to when I first discovered my talent, that is why I couldn't take human life. One touch to my palm from them and I could see everything in their minds eye. Every thing they had, wanted, and were going to get. Past, present, and future. I could not take away from them when I could see how much they had left to live in this world, I was not that kind of selfish monster.

The clouds started to roll in, and grow dark. Still I layed here, mulling things over. There was no need to run anywhere, I had nowhere to run to. Time had passed rather quickly this day, I could have easily been in this same spot for days and not have known the difference. Of course I had just finished hunting so I knew that was not so but still I layed here.

I herd a thunderous crack from the sky, Gods way of warning us of the storm that was brewing. I loved the way the world smelled during a storm. everything smelled so peacefully in the rain, you knew that this was the time that everything, everyone, was resting, waiting out the storm.

Another thunderous crack sounded, only this sound was not from God. Though a human would not be able to tell, my sensitive ears could pick out that it was others, like myself.

I perked my ears and tilted my head just a bit, to listen. Wondering how far away they were, and if they were a danger to myself. Also a little curious as to why they would make such noise. Probably a fight.

I lept up from my place in the middle of this beautiful field, for another day I would visit. I started toward the south, following the noise that started again. After a few miles I could make out the voices. The sounds they made, led me to believe it was a fight. As I got closer I could hear that, they were having... fun. I could make out the laughter, and some angry words that obviously meant no true harm.

A few more miles and I could make out every word, every breath. Sure enough they were vampires, and a large group from the sounds of it.

As I came closer to a clearing, their voices stopped, their laughter stopped, so I stopped. Peering through a small space at them, they were frozen, tasting the air. They could smell me they could sense me, my muscles started to tense. I felt suddenly uneasy, and alert.

I could make out at least five figures through this bush. Two males, one with a slim figure and blond hair, the other Large bulky body with black curls. And three females, A slim brunette with a heart shaped face, a small pixie of a thing with black spiky hair, and the other rather gorgeous tall blond, who took a protective stance next to, who I assumed was her mate. Still tasting the air, I started to debate weather to flee or come out of hiding. I didn't care for a confrontation, but I longed for some form of conversation.

Almost as if they could read my thoughts, one of the males, slim and blond started to speak.

"We won't hurt you, Nomad." He called out in no direction.

I knew I could handle my own, if not fight them off, at least run faster. I began to straighten from my stance, deciding to come out of hiding, I couldn't sense any sort of lies, or hostility.

Just as I started to head out of the last bit of forest, I spotted two more males. They had been just out of my line of sight by a foot. Both about the same height, one with blond hair as the other two but had more of a stocky build then the other, who had bronze hair and was rather toned. I hesitated for a short moment, still knowing I could out run them if needed.

"Please, we are not of a hostile nature." the brunette female smiled.

Her smile made me feel welcome in a world that had shun me. I took the last few steps necessary to be fully seen by this large group of Vampires. I didn't expect to see what I saw...

"Hello, Nomad... What brings you here?" The slim blond man asked.

I searched they're face, seeing confusion written all over the bronze haired male, and concentration on the other blond male next to him. I felt a wave of peace come over me and instantly relaxed some of my muscles, straightening my back more I answered. "I heard you a few miles away." I tried to smile friendly, but still conscious of how many surrounded me. "I was curious."

"Your a vegetarian I see." He stated with a smile.

"As are you..." I scanned there eyes, the same as mine. "And your coven."

The others around started to relax, I took a step closer. "What were those sounds I herd?" I asked.

"My family and I were playing a game, would you like to join?" He asked pleasantly.

I did not miss that he said family instead of coven. How strange, to be called a family. As if we were human... What a pleasant thought.

The little pixie cleared her throat. My eyes met with hers immediately, she had a friendly smile. "What is your name?"

"Isabella." I raised my eyebrow as she moved closer to me.

Suddenly the blond male I had not noticed till entering the clearing came to her side, his quick movements made me tense. The pixie held up her hand. "My name is Alice, this is my husband Jasper."

I knew my face was showing my confusion, I was beyond confused. Husband?... my eyes scanned their faces again, and I tasted the air, I was certain of their Vampiric nature.. but Husband...

"How strange..." I finally managed. I looked at the male that seamed to be the head of this family expectantly.

"I am Carlisle, this.." He gestured to the brunette woman next to him. "is Esme... My children." He pointed each one out. "Rosalie, Emmett, and Edward. And obviously, Alice and Jasper." He smiled.

I shook my head to clear it, how strange this family was. Husbands, wives, children... Maybe I should leave these crazy creatures.

The one called Alice started to laugh, a magical laugh, while the bronze haired male, who still had a look of confusion smirked. "I assure you we are not crazy."

"Are you sure?" I asked, only half joking.

"Of course... We were human once can't we still have the same values?" She giggled.

"I suppose..." I smiled. The idea had never occurred to me, though I had not met any other vegetarians so peaceful ether. "Your the first vegetarians I've met."

"Yes not many of our kind chooses the alternative path." Carlisle smiled, his eyes flickered to the one he called Edward.

Edward shook his head slightly, looking at me intently. I assumed they thought I was a threat. "I assure you I am not of a hostile nature ether." My eyes going from Edward to Carlisle.

"I did not think you were, my dear." Carlisle smiled.

"I have a gift... that dose not seem to work on you.." Edward spoke for the first time.

I looked at him, wearing the same confusion. "What kind of gift." I started to get angry, my brow creasing.

How dare they use their gifts on me, who's to say they could not harm me, if they aren't hostile why try such things... "I can read minds." He tried to smile friendly.

"My family is very gifted." Alice jumped in. "I can see that you have a gift yourself."

"Why don't we continue this at our home?" Esme smiled, stepping forward.

I started to feel frustration overcome me, I looked at Carlisle, deciding the only way to know exactly what was going on was to reach out. I stepped over to his side and grabbed his wrist, all but Alice and Edward took a defending stance.

A flash went through both our minds, and obviously the mind reader Edwards. I saw that he was a peaceful man by nature, and how he came to be, his family, how they moved around and he worked in a hospital, I saw his children attended high school, I saw the love he had for them all, and I saw all the wonders of his future.

Gasping for air I released him and stepped away. Carlisle was also gasping. "Wow" Edward gasped.

"I'm sorry... I had to... See your... truth.." I gasped, shaking my head.

"Does that... happen every time?" Carlisle asked, returning to normal.

"No... Just the first." I straightened out, glancing around. The rest of his family were still in a defensive stance though more confused then before.

"She didn't mean any harm." Carlisle told his family. "It seams her gift is close to Edward's and Alice's.." He smiled.

"Aro's as well." I stated, seeing that he knew Aro a long time ago.

"Nice." Alice grinned. "We should get you cleaned up..."

I smiled, my eyes wondering over the seven vampires, and then to the woods. I had been out in the wilderness for so long I can't remember what a real bath would feel like. I glanced down at my ragged cloths, a pair of small shorts I found in a bin at a church I was passing and a rag I managed to tie around my upper torso to cover my breasts. I usually bathed in rivers I passed by, but after so long my cloths were worn.

"I'm sure we have much to talk about." Carlisle nodded.

Alice stepped forward, holding out her hand. I shook my head at her and her face fell. "I'm sorry I need a moment before I do that again.." I smiled shyly.

"Oh." Her face lit up, dropping her hand. "I understand."

We started to run towards the east, I kept my pace slow to match with Carlisle's and Esme's. I was intrigued by this family of gifted vampires. I wondered how it was that Aro had not yet tried to claim them as his own.

Aro had claimed many, his guard was large and powerful. I had never ran into him personally but many i have made contact with have and witnessed this first hand.

I wondered for a brief moment what would happen next, if only I could grab my own wrist and see my future. Of course I already know my past, and present, this family would surly help me find my way... I hoped...

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It's been a while sense I tried to write, I'm disapionted with myself and my last story, I didn't put nearly enough thought into it, though it's still in progress I'll try to finish it soon... As for this story well I put alot of thought into it and I hope you guys like it, I also hope that you'll forgive me for my last story.. which was lame... lol well enjoy and please R&R I love the feed back you guys give, it helps me alot to know if I should continue a story or just delete it and start fresh...

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