Carlisle stayed crouched in front of the boy, "Benjamin, we have a feeling as to what your importance to our family is…" he chose his words carefully not wanting to startle the boy, quickly he glanced at Jasper who nodded his head in understanding. Clearing his throat Carlisle continued, "To understand we need you to be very truthful with us about who you are, we need to know everything and I think you should know before you say anything that a member of our family has his own… gift."

Benjamin's eyes went wide as he looked around the room.

"Jasper…" Carlisle looked at the Texan as he stared Benjamin down.

"Some call it a truth serum, but most don't want to find out." Jasper let his voice draw.

Benjamin swallowed before looking back at Carlisle, closing his eyes he began.

"I was born Benison Sanje Santos in 1970 just outside of Rio De Janeiro, my parents were both cold ones, vampires, they called me their milagre or miracle."

Edward could hear Emmett's thoughts loud and clear, he had a million questions about his development, his parents, his diet. Edward had to shoot his brother a look, they would have time for that later, for now, Benjamin couldn't know about the twins.

"My upbringing was relatively normal, I grew quickly and my parents kept me hidden from the world. I began having visions at a very young age… during my 25th year I had a vision that would change my life."

The boy looked up at Carlisle, afraid what the man may say once he knew his secret. Carlisle nodded his head, urging the boy on.

"I had a vision... the Volturi they were coming for my family and I knew I couldn't protect them. I saw vividly how Aro would torture and then kill my parents to get to me and I knew that the only way to protect them was to do it myself."

Alice placed her hand over her mouth, imagining the horror the boy must have endured.

"It was the hardest thing I've ever done but I couldn't watch my parent's demise, not like that. I told them before, I explained the vision, how no matter what path we took it ended in fire and fury. They knew with my gifts that I could protect myself and they wanted the best for me."

"Gifts?" Carlisle asked, threading his eyebrows together in confusion. It was rare for vampires to have even one gift, let alone multiple.

Benjamin nodded his head and within a blink of the eye, it was no longer Benjamin who was sitting in the middle of the room but Edward. Emmett jumped back in surprise turning his head to the real Edward standing in the front of the room. Edward's eyes were as wide as saucers as he stared at the young man. Within seconds, Benjamin transformed once again, this time into Esme, Esme gaped at the boy. Finally, he transformed back into the Benjamin they had met.

Jasper sent calm across the room.

"This is how I hid from the Volturi. My parents knew that between my visions and transformation. Aro and his followers may never be able to find me."

"Are there any other… gifts?"

As suddenly as Benjamin had shifted from form to form his eyes glazed over, blinking, his eyes grew wide with shock.

"Where are they?"

I am so sorry for the hiatus, life got really busy! But I have so many chapters lined up and I can't wait for you to see what comes next.