Edward carried the man up the stairs into the house as he was closely followed by Zafrina, Jacob, and Seth. Sensing the man's unease Jasper had begun suppressing his emotions.
As they entered the living room Edward noted that Emmett stood at the bottom of the stairs, ready to fight if the mysterious man tried anything. Carlisle had set up a chair in the middle of the room, Edward carefully set the man in the chair. Carlisle handed him a roll of duct tape as he crouched down to secure the man's arms and legs. It wouldn't hold him long but it would give the coven time to disarm him if he tried anything. Zafrina stood behind the chair, guaranteeing that he was trapped within the tresses of her imaginary world. Seth and Jacob both stood near the stairs leading towards the bottom of the house, ready to attack if he made a run for it.
"Where does he think he is?" Emmett asked.
"The beach," Zafrina responded.
Emmett chuckled as he crossed his arms.
With a pat Edward secured the last of the duct tape, setting the roll down on the coffee table he glanced at Alice for guidance.
Alice closed her eyes, "I don't think he means any harm."
Edward nodded his head as he moved to stand next to Carlisle, "Zafrina you can let down your mirage, Jasper keep him calm."
Jasper nodded his head, keeping a steady gaze on the man.
Zafrina nodded and within seconds the man's eyes popped open as he yelped. Pulling on the restraints he looked around the room with fear.
"Jasper.," Edward said through his teeth.
As suddenly as the man had startled back to life he became sentient, his eyes drooping at the feeling.
Carlisle moved forward to crouch in front of the chair, "I know you must be disoriented. My coven had to take some safety measures to guarantee you weren't a threat. What is your name my boy?"
Benjamin looked up, "It's Benjamin sir."
"Benjamin…" Carlisle tried the name on his tongue, it was simple, he had a feeling that it was not the name his Brazilian parents had given him. "What brought you to my family's home?" Carlisle couldn't help but look at the man's radiant violet eyes with wonder.
"Uh….uh… vision sir," Benjamin tapped his feet, Jasper could sense that even with his highest dose of serotonin the boy was still anxious in this environment.
Alice's eyebrows rose as she glanced at the man, she had never heard of another vampire with her gift. Jasper grabbed her hand, comforting her.
"A vision?" Carlisle raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. One of my gifts. My visions… they guide my future… tell me where I am supposed to be." Benjamin began shaking looking around the room in a panic, swallowing he continued, "My visions led me to you."
"Do you know why Benjamin?"
"No sir… I just felt that it was urgent. That you needed something from me."
Rose awoke with a start finding herself in her bed, rolling over she was confused to find Emmett's side of the bed empty and cold although she sensed someone else in the room. Lifting herself she was surprised to find Bella sitting at the end of the bed, she was reading one of the baby books Esme had left on the side table.
"Bella, what are you?" She blinked her sleepy eyes, readjusting to the world. Having not slept in decades it was taking her time to adjust to the drastic difference between consciences. She had forgotten the confusion of acclimating back to the world of the living. Rosalie had considered asking Carlisle if she would be able to drink a little bit of coffee, she craved the liquid stimulant of her first life and wondered if the effects could hurt her extraordinary children. Her hand slipped down to her ever-growing bump and she smiled.
Bella quickly set the book down and sprung to her feet, grabbing the cup of elk blood she handed it to Rosalie urging her to drink. Rosalie happily accepted the cup, sucking down each drop with fervor. Bella was sure she would need another soon. As her thirst lessened Rosalie's ears jerked up at the commotion coming from downstairs.
"Bella…" She lifted her eyebrow, clutching the styrofoam cup in her hand.
Bella laid her hand on Rosalie's thigh, "We have a guest, Alice doesn't think they will harm anyone but Edward and Emmett wanted to be cautious."
Rosalie sighed. She closed her eyes, listening to the conversation happening downstairs, "He's young… what does Alice know?"
Bella paused, considering if she should tell Rose about the legends of the boy, she knew Rose would immediately have a million questions about the boy's origins that she wasn't prepared to answer. Quickly she came to the conclusion to distract Rose the best way she knew how. Edward had already told her the news of the twins, but she wanted to hear it from Rosalie herself.
"She doesn't know much but I'm sure Emmett and Carlisle will come up soon with answers… Rose? Why do I hear two heartbeats?"
Rose smiled, setting the cup down on the side table, "Well… Carlisle confirmed this morning that we are expecting twins."
Bella's jaw dropped at the revelation, "Twins!" She embraced Rosalie.
"I know you don't want to know… but do you have a preference?" Bella raised her eyebrow, urging Rosalie on.
Rose laughed, she was sure Bella knew how much she wanted a baby boy, "I'm sure Emmett wants two boys to outnumber me."
Bella laughed, grabbing Rosalie's hand, "I think you'd be surprised what Emmett wants."
"Really?"
Bella giggled and started telling Rosalie all about the thoughts Edward had overheard over the years with Renesmee. As the girls laughed they didn't notice the situation in the living room escalating below them.
Sorry for the late update... tons of chapters coming tonight and tomorrow!
What other powers do you think Benjamin has?
