AN:This work was inspired by other fics where Bella is a transgenic. I decided to write my version. Hope you will like it.

Also... I'm a little uncomfortable asking for this, but I might need help with this, later. Any of you interested in becoming co-author of this story?

Seattle, Terminal City, 2004.

Bella's POV.

"Are you sure, Bella?" My sister in all, but blood, Max Guevara aka X5-452 asked the same question for that seemed like a millionth time.

"Yes, Max, I'm sure," I replied with a sigh, repeating my answer once more. I knew she just worried about my safety and well being, but it was tiring.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Isabella, though I prefer Bella (my friends and siblings also call me that). I have dark brown hair, chocolate eyes, pale complexion and average height. I am a transgenic: a genetically-created human with animal DNA (feline to be specific) of X5 series, my designation is 913. I was created by secret government facility called Manticore to be a perfect soldier, and when I was a kid, I was placed in a unit that became like family to me, gave me name, and where I met Max and my other siblings: Syl, Krit, Tinga, Brin, Ben, Zack (also our CO) and few others.

We couldn't live in this hellhole, desiring freedom, and by the time we turned nine (me six), we attempted to escape, which was successful; twelve of us escaped and parted ways, so we wouldn't be found.

The next ten years, I spent on streets. It was hard, but I managed to survive. Once I turned sixteen, I moved to Seattle where I reunited with Max, later Ben, Zack and others. That year was spent in time with Max and her friends, for errands for Logan Cale aka Eyes Only, avoidance of capture by Lydecker.

But that year wasn't without tragedies: we lost Tinga, Brin was captured as well as Max, and Zack sacrificed himself for Max.

For half a year or more, Ben, Logan, OC and I worried about Max. But she escaped, blowing Manticore up, freeing all creations, and revealing its' existence in the process. We also discovered what Ben had identical twin with designation X5-494, who Max named Alec, because of his smart ass remarks. He joined us shortly after. He annoyed most of our company at first, but now, he was a good friend and brother.

This year was crazy just like the previous one: we helped fellow transgenics and transhumans, fought against White, Familiars, began to live in Terminal City (Max became the leader of our kind), survived its siege, everything in-between and other things and events.

But now, everything was over. Our kind was accepted by the society, nobody hunted us, and Max and Logan, having gotten rid of the virus, got back together to our great relief, because we've gotten tired of this 'angst and soap opera' as Alec put it.

And I, after everything was said and done, decided to leave Seattle, even though all my friends and siblings were here. I wanted a quiet and peaceful life, which Seattle couldn't give me, considering something happened every day, and the last two years since I had arrived, had been anything, but peaceful.

And today, I told Max this. She wasn't happy about it, but hopefully she would understand, and let me go.

"Maxie," Ben, who along with Alec, and most of our company was here, when I told my decision, spoke up." If you worried about Bella's safety, we can go with her."

"You don't have to-"I tried to protest.

"We want to, "My brother told me gently, interrupting me.

"Besides it'll be nice to change the scenery, "Alec added with a grin, agreeing with his brother.

I sighed in defeat, knowing I couldn't change their minds; the twins were too stubborn for that.

"Well, "Max said slowly, considering Ben's offer. "If Ben and Alec are coming with you, then I suppose you can go. Just be careful and call as often as you can, okay?"

"Of course, Max," I promised my sister with a smile, and she calmed down slightly, part of her worry fading away at knowing I wasn't going alone, and was going to keep my promises.

After that, the twins and I decided to get going. After we said goodbye to our friends, we gathered our things, and were about to depart for the town I chose.

"So, where are we going?" Ben asked as he and Alec climbed their motorcycles, helmets on, and I sat behind the younger McDowell twin, arms around his waist for comfort.

"A town called Forks, "I said. "It's a few hours from Seattle. "This was one of the reasons I chose Forks: so I could visit Seattle to see my loved ones anytime I wanted.

Alec snorted at the town's name. "Forks? Really? Are there town called Spoons or something along these lines by any chance? "

"Not what I'm aware of," I replied, amused by his reaction.

My brothers laughed and started the engines, driving away from Seattle.

Forks, here we come.

End Bella's POV.

Forks, Cullens' house.

Edward's POV.

I glanced at Alice with suspicion from where I sat on couch with a book as the little pixie hummed a tune, dancing around the living room. What she was up to? Usually, if she was getting like that, it meant she was planning something, something big what would involve all of us, regardless of our wishes. Or saw a vision what would bring a change to our family. Good one, it seemed, judging by her behavior.

I tried to read her mind, but she was blocking me, thinking of fashion.

"What did you see, Alice?" I asked, frustrated what she was blocking me. What did she see, why it was so important that she decided hide it from me? I was curious and annoyed at the same time.

"Won't tell~, "she said in sing-song tone of voice. "It's a surprise."

"Can I at least get a hint? It involves me after all, judging by your behavior and why you hide your true thoughts, "I pointed out.

Alice sighed. "Well, since you asked so nicely… Let's just say, in a few days, you will meet someone who will change your life."

"Who?" I asked, but Alice left the living room, before I could ask more questions.

I couldn't help but wonder; what Alice meant by 'I will meet someone who will change my life'? Since Alice wouldn't tell me more, I guess I just had to wait and see what next days would bring.

End Edward's POV.