Nina's P.O.V.

What's going on? The day before my birthday and still no word from My siblings. Riley and I were back with the others we went back on the seventeenth. And today I'm being dragged by Alice and Victoria with Jane helping them. Leah was in a car and once I was in the car Victoria backed off leaving me with Alice, Leah, and Jane. They refused to tell me anything. We pulled up to a hotel in the city and a nice one Alice left the car and dragged me out as Jane and Leah went to park the car. I was lead inside and it was really nice inside no wonder why I was forced into a nice outfit it was just a sweater dress with boots, but I felt like I didn't belong here in this hotel as I am flawed and everyone here is flawless. Alice went to the desk and waited for the desk attendant I didn't even notice that her and Jane had contact lenses in.

"The room should be under Nina Whitlock "Alice said and the woman behind the desk looked on her computer before handing over keys to the room. Before I could say anything, I was pushed towards the elevator. I was getting annoyed no one was telling me what this was about, but they all knew what was going on even the ones at home. Riley was perfectly okay with me being dragged off the day before my birthday and no one mentioned anythin' about a party. But why are we in the city?

Alice smiled at me, and I noticed that both she and Jane recently fed like this mornin' recently. But I found it odd that they were listenin' to a lot of KISS lately they were doing that before Valentine's Day. Since KISS was having a concert in the city tomorrow. But I was quite sure I wasn't going to that since it was my birthday and I never mentioned it to anyone.

Alice showed me four different outfits for tomorrow night. One was red, one was blue, one was purple, and the last one was green. I was also told I wasn't doing my own makeup tomorrow night. I was extremely confused. But Alice ordered room service for Leah and myself. Jane and Alice found a movie to watch after Leah went to bed. They picked one of my favourites. It was called Robin Hood: Men in Tights. After the movie I felt tired, so I went to sleep. The bed was soft Jasper, and I eventually went against the family jewellery idea but I thought we should have something in common it would be a pop culture thing so it would look like we just belonged to the same friend group instead of a family.

When I woke up that morning Alice already had clothes picked out for me. It was a brown long-sleeved shirt and black leggings with brown ankle boots. Jane answered the phone when it rang and told the man at the front desk that we would be down shortly. My phone went off and I picked up to hear my friends from L.A. singing happy birthday to me. "Sorry Nina, we know Trixie is up early but when she was just really excited to call you." Chloe explained and I found it nice that she was excited, so I said that it wasn't a problem. It was nine- thirty in the morning for me, so it wasn't too early for Trixie to be up since I'm only three hours ahead of them right now. If I was still in Sidney, then we would have a problem it would be two in the morning the next day for me which means she would have to have been up late last night to call me.

After a short conversation, my friends from L.A. hung up saying that Trixie needed to get ready for school and Ella need to get to the airport. Something about a boyfriend she never talks about meeting her there then taking her somewhere for a late Valentine's date. Once we got out of the hotel though I was looking at something I didn't expect. There was a Limousine there for us. I was forced into it, and we were driven to a place for breakfast. We ate then we were back in the limo and being driven to a spa. "Nina Whitlock, Alice Brandon, Leah Clearwater, and Jane Summers." I told the woman at the front desk who asked for our names I looked bored and annoyed at the girls for bringing me here.

We were led to the back and were given lockers before being given robes to wear in distinct colors. Alice had a bubble-gum pink robe, Leah's was a mute green, Jane got a burgundy one, and mine was sea blue. The only thing they had in common was that they had the spa's logo on them. "So, Nina have you decided what outfit you're going to wear tonight?" Alice asked me already knowing my answer. I just responded with the Purple one then Alice pouted claiming she wanted that one. We got into a hot tub to relax, and it felt nice to relax after everything that's been happening.

We spent the entire day getting pampered we even had lunch at the spa when I went to pay for it, I was told it was all paid for by my friends in L.A. we got our clothes back on and we were driven to dinner well Leah and I were. This was also paid for then we went back to the hotel for our night out. Alice and Jane were in the middle of a romcom, so I didn't mind intruding. Jane went with the green outfit I kind of expected her to go with the red one, Leah went to get dressed into the red one though leaving Alice with the blue one. When Alice said it was makeup time I was confused out of my mind since she didn't let me look in a mirror when I was done, and we were back in the limo headed somewhere else I didn't even see Alice grab something from the front door. When we got where we were going, I was blindfolded and told nothing. Then I my mouth dropped as soon as my eyes were uncovered. We were at the concert that I made sure not to mention so how did this happen. "Happy birthday Nina. We all chipped in on something today the limo, the dinner, the hotel, this. Today was your birthday present." Jane explained then explained how they found out about this months ago. Jasper read my emotions every time the ads were on, they went from excitement to upset so they planed it all. We went inside and I was greeted by two familiar faces Jane paled and started stuttering.

"Nina!!!! Happy Birthday now come here and give me a hug." Ella said running towards me looking ready for a hug. I looked behind her to see why Jane was paler than normal. Ella was being followed by none other than Marcus Volturi, so this was the boyfriend, and this was the date. I bit my lip and Jane avoided eye contact. they must have met up at the airport a few hours after she and the others called me this morning.

"Ms. Whitlock happy birthday. Jane good to see you again I trust things are well now that my brother isn't ordering your brother, Dimitri, Felix, and yourself around anymore." Marcus said smiling as Ella was hugging me and I frowned remembering Peter and Charlotte as well as Bella and Emmett. I hugged Ella back and pushed the thoughts out of my mind tonight was not one for me to be upset but to enjoy myself.

The concert started and it was amazin' it defo got my mind off things. It was loud, entertaining, and just overall great. There were pyrotechnics, fire breathing and a few other things that I won't say. I sang along to every song even if it was just lip syncing. Then after the show Alice, Leah, and I left Jane with Marcus and Ella because she said she wanted to explain somethings to him before meeting up with us and we went backstage. This was too much for me I couldn't believe Jasper was okay with this. Alice looked at me and reminded me that Jasper wasn't Peter and would let me do anything within reason. I nodded my head and we enjoyed ourselves. The band was pretty chill, we got some souvenirs and were back at the limo on the way back to the hotel.

When we got back to the hotel there were a few things waiting for me in my room I went to get changed but was jumped. "Happy birthday Neens, did you have a good day?" I heard Carmen ask me as she spun me around. I also noticed sounds coming from the bathroom. I also just realized that the window was open. I quickly changed into somethin' else and closed the window.

"Graham Calloway come out of the dam bathroom and bring whoever is in there with ya." I demanded before making myself comfortable only to find he had Jasper, Rosalie, Player, Sheena, Dimitri, and Riley following him out how big was that bathroom and how did they get here. Sheena, Player, and Dimitri left the room to give me space with my siblings and our significant others.

"Player insisted on coming with us something about having family in the city. But that wouldn't make sense since his mom has the last name Bouchard and is still in Niagara. And Shadowsan has officially retired to a peaceful life with his brother." Carmen told me and I started thinking. If Marcus Volturi was Player's father and Marcus just hid player from Aro. Not that I blame him Player was smart and a good hacker. The six of us talked for a bit before being called into the main room by Jane.

Ella and Marcus were in the main room with everyone else. Player was in the form of an eight-year-old sitting in Marcus' lap talking to him and I must say that this was the most I have ever seen Marcus smile. "Thank you for bringing this to my attention my son. I'm glad you and your friends were able to put a stop to Aro's money scheme. I would have never thought that he would have been so desperate as to call on Maria to solve his problem. Or would have I guessed that the other Whitlock sister was the one ruining his plans. You made true friends and I couldn't have been happier." Marcus said to Player before messing up his hair. Carmen looks surprised and well fuck my life I made friends with both the son and the girlfriend of one of the leaders of the vampire world.

"Well, I'll be looks like we can let Ella in on our secret now two." I said gettin' everybody's attention. Ella of course looked confused she thought I was merely twenty-four today not over one hundred. I looked at Player who jumped off his father's lap and changed his appearance to a teen. Ella started drinkin' sure why not I don't blame her at all if things like this didn't happen everyday for me, I would be as well.

"First of all, Carmen, Nina, my apologises on the loss of your brother Peter, your sister Charlotte, your friend Emmett, and as well as your friend Isabella. Jane and Player were telling me about them, and Leah here was helpful when neither of them were present. I can't believe Aro broke our laws on three separate accounts. Which almost costed Nina her life twice. Secondly Nina how do you know Ella?" Marcus spoke and I bowed to him explainin' my trip a few years ago to L.A. where I got a job temporarily helpin' the lawyers in the L.A.P.D., singin' in a night club, and babysittin' for a detective. How occasionally I would be dragged to crime scenes when they needed some of my special help, but I often talked to Ella in her lab when she got back.

"I remember Peter he was very over controlling of Nina." Ella said and I ran a hand through my hair since that was my fault I might have ran off when I was six then again when I was sixteen then a third time a few years ago. I sighed before pinching the bridge of my nose. "Your other two siblings were better than he was though, but I forgot their names." Ella added which caused Carmen and Jasper to laugh from behind me. They introduced themselves to Ella and explained that they had no idea that Peter was so hard on me.

"Now what secret can I know about? You aren't in a cult, right?" Ella asked and I sighed some people actually called being vampires a cult. But most of the time we aren't brainwashed into it we are forced off the deep end. Then we aren't recruiting we're just trying to survive. I looked at Marcus and we got everyone else out of the main room. Leaving just the three of us in the room.

"No Ella we're not in a cult. Ella there's no easy way to say this but…" I started when my phone went off with a text from Victoria and one from Carlisle the one from Carlisle was warning me that Marcus was in town and the one from Victoria was saying that she bit Charlie. I responded to Victoria with it's about time and to Carlisle with I'm talkin' with him and a friend now, Player eased a lot of tension in the room somehow. I laughed and told Marcus about Carlisle's warning and said that he was a bit late.

"We're Vampires Ella." Marcus finished for me. She looked at me to tell the truth and I nodded. Ella took the news better than we thought she would. She asked questions of course for the most part I only clarify and confirm things Marcus said. Every once in awhile there would be one that Marcus would have no clue how to answer so I would since they would be about why my eyes change colors, I was hopin' she wouldn't notice that. I could hear Carmen and Graham talking and well apparently on their trip they dug into his family tree. Not only were he and Riley related through some distant relatives, but I didn't get to hear the last bit I went back to focusing on Ella and explaining things.

We explained things until Ella called it a Night and I used the time to have a hot bath. My mind wondered off sure I remember more than my siblings about our human life. But I think I forgot about something I remember getting lost when I was six, then I kept going to a house in the woods after that when I was old enough to ride alone and needed time. But I didn't remember how I found out about the house. I remember running there again when I was sixteen. I kept hearing five names in my head. The names were: Jesse, Miles, Winnie, Mae, and Angus. I had no idea why these names kept runnin' through my head, but I believed that they were connected to that house my mind was showing me. I got out of the bath and went to bed where Riley was waiting for me, he was reading a book. I looked at the title and smiled.

"The Phantom of the Opera?" I asked him raising an eyebrow and he handed me my birthday present. "You didn't have to get me anything, today was too much." He rolled his eyes at my comment and told me to open it. Inside was one of those books kids would make at school for Mother's or Father's Day. You know the ones free twenty second hug, free kiss or do dishes things like that. But in this one it was all dates or things that were for me specifically like trip to hot topic, movie night, trip to the theater, or vacation for two. That was so sweet of him I loved it. I kissed him and listened to him read.

In the morning we gathered in the main room with Ella. "Ella, we are giving you time to prosses everythin' we already have two newborns at home we can manage a third, but we are tryin' to keep things low profile. Marcus thought it best if he returns with you to L.A. to keep you safe until you tell him you are ready to be changed then you two will join us up north or you can stay at our place outside of forks if you want." Jasper explained and I was distracted about things Gray, and Riley noticed this and led me outside to talk privately.

"Thorn, we know you know about our distant relatives more than your siblings. What do you know about Miles, Jesse, Mae, Angus, and Winnie Tuck?" Gray asked me once we were out of hearing range of the others. Riley looked excited to know what I did, and I guess Winnie and Jesse got married at some point. Don't get me wrong they were my oldest friends, but they knew human Nina not how I am now. Would I want to see the Tucks again? Sure, I would but they probably think I'm dead. They aren't wrong though I'm technically dead sometimes being undead sucks pun unintended even if it's only partly undead.

I took a breath and started talking. I watched Riley soke in every word I said while Gray looked like he was ready to go looking for them. "Look this stays between the three of us Carmen and the others can't know." I pleaded with them, and they nodded before asking questions. I happily answered their questions. I heard my phone go off and I looked a text from Alice it was an address for a place near by telling me to take the boys there. "You boys hungry?" I asked and they laughed at me but followed me. We went to the address Alice sent me and it was a pizza place. We sat in a booth and played the waiting game.

I had a drink and a slice of pizza while the boys had their drinks but were talking with pizza on their plates to blend in. the boys went quiet when we heard a motorcycle pull into a space followed by a car, The driver of the motorcycle helped the passenger off as three more people got out of the car. The two from the motorcycle took their helmets off and there was Winnie and Jesse. They saw me through the window talking to Graham and Riley who got me another slice of pizza.

"So that's them?" Riley asked me smiling looking like he was about to run out the door to greet them. I nodded, grabbing his hand to stop him from making a scene. Graham was smiling and his eyes went blue for a second while they were blue, he shocked me and Riley. He apologized and explained he was still learning how to control his power. The blue faded away until it was just a ring and flakes in his gold eyes. To a human they appeared green Ella actually brought that to my attention so that was interesting.

We didn't interact with the Tucks both Riley and Graham decided that they weren't ready to meet them, and I wasn't going to force them to do anything. We left after I finished the pizza, but Miles followed us out. Just before we were going to head back, I heard Miles clear his throat. "Well, why were you three staring at my family and me?" Miles questioned and I sighed. I was going to say something but then I remembered that he hasn't seen me since I was sixteen and human. I was thankful when Gray stepped in.

"Your family look like some old friends of hers that she was telling us about from her hometown. When the other two of us did some family back trackin' turned out we are related to them. I'm Graham Calloway, my friends are Riley Biers and Nina Stevenson- Wilde." I waved when Gray used my made-up name from when we first met. Unfortunately, Miles didn't by the name.

"My family are very private people we haven't had a friend for some time. Now leave us alone." He warned before going back to his family. He looked like he found love again but it was ripped away from him a second time poor Miles I'm sure he will be happy eventually. Gray and Riley started heading back I stayed behind a while longer telling them I would meet them at home. I received a text from Ella saying that her and Marcus made it back to L.A. okay, but Lucifer already doesn't like him.

I want back into the Pizza place as it started to rain for appearances. I ordered more food and sat in the corner looking out the window. My phone went off again it was Alice saying that she and Dimitri were on their way here with Jane. I didn't wait long but I was tapping the melody to Mae's music box on my thigh. They sat next to me, and I was worried that something was going to happen since things were going so well recently. Alice was quiet but looked at me as if trying to convince me otherwise. I ate and we left not without thinking about flipping Miles off though, but I can't say how I know them. So, I can't go up to them and go who hurt ya this time Miles? No because Nina Whitlock is supposed to be dead and other than Winnie the only person who knew the Tucks by name was me.

The ride home was quiet I was humming the melody from the music box until we got home, and I pretended everything was fine. Julia was worried about becoming a vampire, but Carlisle told her that we would help her through it. I heard Jasper singing in his room, but I sat on the couch hoping the worse was over.