Ok, this chapter is longer to make up for my other shorter chapters. A fair bit happens in this chapter, and yes there is a small time jump after the thing with Alura. I won't say anymore cause I don't want to spoil it! And thankyou everyone for your reviews!

Disclaimer: Twilight is not mine, neither are the characters, but Olivia and Alura are. Blah blah blah, and so on. Does anyone even read these disclaimers? Hmm, I wonder.

Chapter Six-A Gifted Baby

Bella's POV

Edward was holding my hand as we walked. I was leaving hospital. I was aloud to go home the next morning, considering that I was over at Edward's house everyday and I had Carlisle to watch up on me.

We were going to see this vampire, Alura. I needed to thank her. I held my baby close to me, and Edward held me close to him. We were going to the meadow. I wasn't surprised when we got there.

The strange woman from my dream appeared. "Hello", she seemed to sing. "H-hello", I stuttered. Edward wasn't sure what to say or do. I felt him shift in obvious discomfort. "Thankyou", I blurted suddenly.

Alura seemed pleased, for some reason. "You two deserve it", she said. Again, the strangely beautiful voice. "May I see the baby"? I was surprised by the question.

I hesitantly left Edward's side to hand the baby to Alura. At first I was a bit worried, but I calmed once she smiled.

"She is a beautiful baby", Alura commented. There was a strange, almost longing tone to her voice. "We have you to thank that she is even here", I said tensely. Alura whispered a few words that I couldn't quite catch, and then leaned down kissed Olivia's tiny hand. A silvery-white mark in the shape of a star was left behind.

"Take good care of her. She is a very special child", Alura told me. I nodded as she handed Olivia back. What was all that about? I stared at the star on my baby's hand. And I thought I understood vampires. As Alura turned to walk away, I remembered something Carlisle had told me. About when Alura had been human.

"Alura, do you know my sister"? It came out in a rush. It was a stupid question. What were the chances? But Alura nodded and smiled. "She is my adoptive niece", she said, and then she was gone. That just left me confused and stunned. "Oh", I said.

That definitely wasn't how I thought they would know each other. Even though it should have meant a big deal to me, it didn't.

I should have wanted to find my sister after that. But I didn't. It was the first time I had even thought about my sister or half sister anyway, since the thing with my mum.

I felt at ease just knowing that I had a small connection to my sister. "What was her name"! I shouted into the empty forest. There was a happy, musical laugh that echoed through the forest. "Melanie", the word echoed even louder. I sighed. That was all I wanted to know. "Let's go", I said over my shoulder to Edward.

(At the Cullen's, a week later)

"She's so cute", Alice giggled as Olivia gave a little yawn. "She is", I agreed. I don't think I could have hoped for a better baby. Olivia opened her eyes a little. Alice gasped. They were a beautiful sapphire blue. "Where did she get blue eyes from"? Alice asked. I just shrugged.

Edward peeked through the slightly open door. "What is it"? He asked. I motioned for him to come over. He was there before I even finished the sentence. "Look at her eyes", I instructed. "What about them"? Edward seemed confused. "Weren't they green yesterday"? I asked.

"No, brown"! Came Esme's pretty voice. "No, I'm sure they were green", I called. "They were brown two days ago"! Esme replied. So she already had a gift. "Neat gift", Alice told Olivia. Olivia's big puppy dog eyes went even wider. She blinked and in a flash her eyes were silver. A little smile spread across her little pink lips.

"Hey, Ed, can you read her thoughts"? Alice wondered aloud. Edward was surprised; he looked down at the baby and frowned in concentration. "Nope", he said after a moment. "Peek-A-Boo"! Alice covered her eyes. I know this sounds strange, but I swear I saw a glint of amusement in Olivia's bright eyes.

She was wearing a tiny pink jumpsuit, and her pudgy little fingers and arms were wrapped around a purple teddy bear that Esme had given her. "Hey Alice, why did you tell us that it was going to be a boy"? I asked.

She flashed a wicked smile. "Because I love it when Edward thinks he's right, and then I get to watch the look on his face when he finds out he wasn't", she looked at Edward when she said this. Edward glared at her.

"Evil sisters", he muttered. I laughed. "Right, that's it, I don't love you anymore", I teased Edward. He gave me his impish grin. "No way, lady with a baby here", I glared. He crouched and let out a small growl. "I'm delicate you know"! I screamed, laughing as Edward scooped me into his arms.

Alice quickly took Olivia off me before he did. "No"! I wailed as Edward spun around faster than humanly possible. "I feel sick", I groaned. He laughed and spun faster. The next thing I knew Edward was covered in my breakfast, and he looked at me apologetically.

"Serves you right for not listening to me", I grumbled. He quickly lay me down on the couch. "I'm sorry. Please forgive me", he pleaded. It sounds weak, but how could I say no to a face like that?

"I need a shower", I said. Then I smelt him. "You could use one too", I added. "Thanks", Edward grumbled. I rolled my eyes. "C'mon, you're stinking up your house", I said.

I made my way up the stairs dizzily, and Edward followed. "Must you embarrass me in front of my family"? He demanded playfully. I considered for a moment. "Yes".

"Why"? He asked. I glanced over my shoulder. "Because that's what girlfriends are for. Besides, as if you don't do your fare share of…", I was cut off because I tripped on the stairs.

Once again I waited for Edward's steely arms to grasp me as they always did. But I was falling fast and still no arms. I realised he must have been leaving me for embarrassing him. "Sorry"! I yelped as my face was a centimetre from the floor. I realised I was no longer falling.

Edward pulled me to his chest. "You almost let me fall"! I accused him. "Almost", he pointed out. He was smirking. "Did you have something to say"? He asked. "Sorry", I muttered, scuffing my feet like a five year old who had gotten caught with stealing a cookie from the jar.

He laughed. "I was joking". He planted a kiss on my cheek and frowned. "I think I need a shower more than you", he said. I shook my head. "No way. I carried your baby for all that time for you, and you can't pay me back by letting me have first shower"? I asked.

"No", Edward stood firm.

"Why"?

"Because you said yourself, I'm stinking up the house. I'm doing you a favour so you don't have to smell me".

"I smell too! Isn't it ruining my 'lovely floral smell'"? I quoted. Edward's eye lit up. "You know, neither of us has to go first or last, we could both go…"

"Don't even think about it"! I cried in horror. Edward roared with laughter. "Hmph", I stomped to the shower. But Edward beat me. The door closed in my face.

"I'm the guest"! I kicked the door. "And I'm the full time resident", Edward laughed. "Join me if you want", he offered. "Perv", I grumbled.

I heard the running water and frowned. I crossed my legs and stubbornly sat right in front of the door. I leant my head against it and closed my eyes for what seemed like hours. I suddenly realised the water had stopped.

The door opened, and I nearly fainted. Edward was standing directly in front of me, a towel wrapped around his waist. I looked up at him with an innocent smile. He raised an eyebrow.

"Uh…hi"? I grinned innocently. It was more of a question than a greeting. Edward rolled his eyes. "And you say I'm the perv", he stated. I blushed. I quickly ran into the bathroom. "Hey Edward"? I asked, undressing and getting into the shower. "Yeah"? Came his reply. "When will you change me"? I asked.

I didn't need to see him to know I had caught him off guard. "You know I can't", he said sourly. "It's going to be hard for you to explain that your wife and daughter died of old age when you're only eighteen", I pointed out. I heard him huff.

"You've caught me out on that one", he said. "I know", I grinned. "So does that mean you'll change me"? I waited patiently for the response as the warm water rushed over me. "I guess", came the defeated voice. I slammed the taps off and wrapped a towel around myself.

I flung the door open and into Edward's arms. He kissed my head. "How could I ever say no to you"? He asked, sighing. "I don't care how, all that matters is you didn't"! I cried. Then he kissed my lips strongly Alice appeared suddenly and yelped in surprise. She turned away quickly and covered Olivia's eyes.

"Get a room! Or at least put some proper clothes on"! She squealed. "There are young, uneducated persons in this household and they don't need to be informed before necessary"! I laughed. "Edward is going to change me"! I shouted with joy. How could this day get anymore perfect?

Ok, so this is kinda rushed again. But I really want to finish it so I can start on the sequel and my other stories I have in mind. Please review! And I just ordered my copy of New Moon, and I also just bought the real book of Twilight, for those of you who care. I'm soooooooo happy!