A/N: So this is the longer awaited story of Roxanne. First, I hope you guys don't think it's stupid because I wanted something a little different for her. I didn't want to repeat any of the Cullens' stories. Plus, I wanted to give Roxanne the challenge of learning how to trust the Cullens. To avoid any confusion that may arise, the chapter is going to switch between Roxanne narrating the story to flashbacks. Also, Roxanne hasn't been formally introduced to anyone but Bella yet. However, she knows who they all are by name. I know it sounds confusing now but you'll understand at the end. So I hope you'll like it.

ROXANNE

"One for anther time." Dr. Cullen said. "Roxanne, why don't you tell us yours."

I looked ar each one of their faces. I saw a burning curiousity in all of their eyes, except Alice's and Edward's. Alice was radiating pure happiness. My guess was that she already saw what was going to happen. That made me feel slightly better. Edward looked like he was in some kind of pain. I knew he could read my mind but did my thoughts about Kyle really affect him that much. I locked eyes with him for half a second and he nodded.

I didn't know where to begin. I didn't even think they would believe what I had to say. They'd probably tell me it was impossible for me to have survived as long as I did in Kyle's "care." I wasn't even sure how I survived all that time with him. I was on the verge of one of my vampire panic attacks. I wasn't sure I could do this. Suddenly, I felt a strong sense of calm wash over me. I looked to Jasper who smiled and winked at me. I nodded my thanks. Taking a deep breath, I delved back into the worst memories of my human life.

"I didn't have a very happy childhood. My memories of my biological parents are almost non existant. All I can remember are the horrible things the did to me. They don't even have faces anymore. It didn't start bad but when I was five, my mother confessed to my father that she had an affair around the time she got pregnant with me. She said she made a mistake marrying him and wanted a divorce. My father was furious but refused to sign the papers. That was his way of punishing her for hurting him. Neither was happy in the marriage anymore and the both started drinking. My dad refused to get a paternity test done claiming he knew in his heart that I was his child but he contradicted himself when he started hitting me. My mom stopped caring. The only thing she did was try to keep people from finding out. "

I was surprised at how much I did remember from then. Not only were they from my human life but my memories were just starting then. I guess everything I heard from others like me was true. The bad memories are the ones that don't fade. I just tried to repress them. Maybe finally talking about them would help.

"When I was ten, a teacher noticed the terrible sewing of a deep gash in my arm. The night before, I spilled my dad's beer on the living room carpet. He was already drunk. He used his hunting knife to teach me to be more careful. My mom, who was also drunk, grabbed a needle and thread and fixed it. When the teacher asked me about, I told her everything. She took me to the hospital and called the police. My parents were arrested and I was put in foster care."

I heard the trembling of my own voice and has to stop for a second. I didn't know it would be so hard to remember all of this. I wished I could cry about it. I felt Jasper's continued attempts to keep me calm. I was grateful to have him in the room. I took a deep breath and continued.

"I spent a year bouncing from family to family until the Martins adopted. Kathy and David were the best parents a kid could ask for. They had a biological son, Mark. He was a wonderful big brother. He treated me like I was really his sister. He even got into a fist fight with a guy once because the guy tried to trick me into going to a party with him just so they could laugh at me later. I wasn't very popular in school. To tell the truth, Mark was my only friend. It seemed that everyone knew about my past and thought I was a nutcase because of it. Nobody wanted to talk to me and everyone laughed at me. I was very lonely. Things started looking better when I met Kyle. We were vacationing in a cabin in the woods near the Rocky Mountains.

FLASHBACK

I was sitting in my favorite spot. It was a clearing about fifteen miles into the woods. I loved it because it was so quiet and peaceful. I could just put my life behind me and get lost in a book. Today's book of choice was Inkheart by: Cornelia Funke (A/N: Amazing book series, I highly recommend it.). I just loved to read about how someone could read their greatest dreams or worst fears out of a story book. They could make friends with all kinds of amazing characters. I wished I had the ability to do that. I was convinced it'd be the only way for me to make any friends and stop the damn lonliness.

I was so caught up in the book, I barely registered the fact that there was someone standing behind me. At first, I thought it was Mark trying to scare me and ignored it. Then I heard a deep resounding growl and jumped a foot. I spun around quickly to see a boy standing there. He looked around sixteen (A/N: A year older than Roxanne.). He had brown hair the fell into his eyes. I noticed they were black. That scared me a little but not as much as his expression did.

He looked like my biological father right before he would beat me. I was frozen on the ground in fear. We stared at each other for a long time. I was waiting for him to hit me or something but he just stared. His expression went from an angry grimace to a smile as he sat down a good five feet from me. My survival instincts told me to run but something else was holding me there. For some reason, I got the feeling that he needed me as much as I needed him.

"Hello," he said. His voice was the most wonderful thing I've ever heard. "I'm sorry. I didn't know anyone came here."

"It's alright." I said. I was just slightly confused but I liked how friendly he was being. "I'm Roxanne."

"I'm Kyle." he replied. He sounded like he was trying to talk without breathing.

END FLASHBACK

"We talked until I had to go back to the cabin for dinner. He turned up at our door the next day. I was confused at how he knew where it was. I didn't ask questions because I finally had a friend. Thinking back now, I know I should've. It would've saved my life. We spent the rest of my vacation together and he followed me home. Still, I didn't ask about how his parents felt about it or anything. I was just so happy someone other than family cared about me that much."

My voice was still trembling. I felt my whole body shaking. I had had to get a hold of myself. I hadn't even talked about the worst stuff yet. I felt someone lay there hand on time of mine. Looking up, I saw Bella giving me an encouraging smiled. She I imagined she squeezed my hand too but I couldn't feel it. I smiled back at her. Maybe this could work out. Maybe I could find a way to trust them. I took another calming breath.

"He soon became my best friend. He still did odd little things that I never questioned. I never failed to noticed how his eyes would be red for a couple days then go back to black. I didn't say anything because I was worried he'd leave me. Which was strange because I trusted him with my life. I never introduced him to my family. I knew they'd ask the questions that would make him leave. Once again, it was something that could've saved me. We'd known each other for six months before I realized that I was falling in love with me. A month later, he asked me to be his girlfriend. Everything was perfect after that. He was the best boyfriend a girl could hope for."

I stopped trying to push back the dry sobs that were threatening to escape. I didn't know how I was going to get through the next bit. Even Jasper's powers weren't working right now.

"You don't have to tell us everything now. You could get some frsh air and calm down a little, if you want." Edward told me.

I was very grateful for his powers at the moment. It was more of a comfort than Jasper's. Yes, Jasper felt my pain but Edward could see exactly where it came from. He knew, more than any of them, how hard this was. He could see the thoughts of Kyle flashing through my mind as I spoke them. He really knew and understood how I was feeling about doing this.

My eyes locked with his again. This time I saw sympathy in his eyes. That was an emotion that I wasn't used to. Most vampires who know what happened to me looked at me with pity. It felt like the blamed me for the outcome of things even though they felt bad for me. I smiled at him and he returned it.

"No." I said. "If I stop now, I won't be able to start again." He nodded. "We dated for around three months before things came crashing down. I wasn't sure how long I'd been sleeping that night before I was being roughly shaken awake."

FLASHBACK

"Roxy, wake up!" I heard a familiar voice growl in my ear.

I opened my eyes to see Kyle standing over me. His eyes were red today. That was strange, they were black when I left him a couple hours ago. It was usually a couple days between color changes. The look on his face scared the hell out of me. He looked like a monster.

"Get up! We're leaving." he said as he grabbed a bag.

I watched confused as he shoved clothes and things in it. I didn't know what he was talking about.

"Let's go!" He growled.

He looked so dangerous that I didn't make him tell me again. I got up and through some clothes on. I wanted to leave a note for my parents but he told me it wasn't necessary. Once I was dressed, we climbed out the window. I was amazed at his agility. He went to the garage and opened the door of me mom's car.

"Kyle, we can't steal my mom's car. She'll know." I pleaded.

"Trust me. She's not gonna find out." Kyle said.

"How is she not gonna find out?" I asked.

"Just get in the car and shut the fuck up." he growled.

I was terrified and did what he say.

END FLASHBACK

"I should've put two and two together then but it was like two in the morning and I was exhausted. I just thought he wanted to take me away so we could be together without having to worry about everything else. But as I was wrong. We drove for a little over twenty four hours. I slept through twelve of it. I spent the other twelve wondering if my mom was looking for me and the call. I kept my cell phone clasped in my head but no one called. I found that odd. Kyle told me I shouldn't call. He told me it would only worry them."

I was talking pretty fast now. Like pulling a band aid off your skin. If you do it quick, it'll hurt less. I hoped Bella wasn't having any problems keeping up. I looked at her. It didn't look like she was in the least bit confused so I continued,

"It wasn't until we pulled into a hotel room and he left to get me something to eat that I discovered the real reason behind his not wanting me to call home."

FLASHBACK

I sat on the bed in the hotel room, fidgeting with my phone. I needed to call them if only to tell them that I was safe. I wouldn't tell them where we were. Hell, I didn't even know where we were. I knew my mom would want to know that I was okay. I dialed my mom's cell but all I got was her voicemail. The same thing when I called my dad, my brother, and the house.

That was strange, someone always answered somewhere. I didn't think on it too much. I just figured they were busy. I knew they'd call back once they realized that I was trying to get a hold of them. I flipped on the T.V. to pass some the time until Kyle came back.

The news was on so I decided to get caught up on current events. It took me a minute to realize the house behind the reporter who was talking was mine. When I did, I quickly turned up the volume.

"We are standing in front of the home of Kathy and David Martin. The couple along with their biological son, Mark, were discovered by Kathy's mother, Evelyn Taylor, dead in their living room shortly before ten o'clock this morning.." the reporter stated.

My breath hitched. This had to be a mistake. They couldn't be dead.

"This has been the oddest case of murder the police have seen in years." the reporter continued. "The three bodies were completely drained of their blood and there wasn't even a drop on the floor. The police are baffled because the only indication of an attack was the crescent shaped marks on each of their necks."

I wanted to throw up as the said this. My brain started to click into overdrive as I started putting everything together. I shook my head because it was so unbelieveable. All of the questions I've had in the past year were suddenly being answered. There was no other logical explanantion for it. Kyle was a vampire and he killed my parents for a meal. (A/N: I'm not gonna make you guys sit through the clicking thoughts when you already know what they are. I hope it sounds okay.)

A picture of me came up on the screen. I tuned back into the reporter.

"If anyone has any information about Roxanne Martin. Please call your local authorities. She was missing from the home this morning. It is believed that she was kidnapped by the murderer. However, she could have been an accomplice."

The report ended and I was left with my thoughts. I was still having trouble believing what I saw and the conclusions I came to. I didn't want to be that things like vampires existed and that I was dating one. I couldn't bring myself to believe that just yet. However, there was no doubt in my mind that Kyle had murdered my parents. I didn't know why but it didn't matter. I had to get as far away from him as possible.

I grabbed my bag that I hadn't even unpacked yet and threw it over my shoulder before running out the door. I went downstairs in the elveator. Thankfully, no one was in the lobby. They might have stopped me but I just had to get out. I ran out the door not really paying attention just running. I ran headlong into something cold and hard. I looked up and found myself staring into Kyle's red eyes. He had a smile on his face. I tried to back away from him and go around but he was too fast for me. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me to his body.

"Going somewhere?" he whispered.

I felt chills running down my spine. I struggled for a minute but it didn't do any good.

"We're going to go up stairs and we're going to talk. You aren't going to attract any attention. Do you understand?" he whispered. I nodded. "Good. Now, move."

He released me. I was still shaking through the elvator ride back upstairs. When we got in the room, I sat on the bed and curled myself into a ball as tightly as I could. I heard the lock on the door click and Kyle walked over to sit right next to me.

"Now, what's wrong love?" he asked in a sickeningly sweet voice.

He tried to wipe the tears off mt face but I pulled away.

"Don't touch me." I said. I didn't want the hands of the thing that killed my family touching me. "You know very well what's wrong." I nodded in the direction of the T.V.


They were replaying the report.

"I see." he said. "I didn't want you to find out like that. I was going to tell you myself when I was sure you wouldn't leave me."

"And you'd think I'd stay with you after finding that out?" I stated was he serious.

"I know you would've." he replied with an evil grin. I wanted to puke. "You won't get away from me. I'll always find you."

A shiver ran down my spine. I knew he was right but I had to try. I stood up and darted for the door. He was faster than me and was in front of it before I could grab the knob.

"Now, we can do this the easy way or the hard way." he said.

I spat on him. He backhanded me. The wasn't enough force to do any damage but enough to put me in place. Which was on the floor, apparently.

"I assume if you've seen the report then you've figured out what I am."

He leaned down and grabbed me by my hair. He yanked back until I was staring him in this face. I was so scared all I could do was nod.

"Then you know what I'm capable of?" he questioned. I nodded again. "Then I'd be a good little pet and do everything I tell you."

He released my hair shoving my head back to the floor. I continued to lay there as I heard him walk to the bed and sit again. I started to sob on the floor. I couldn't beluieve that I had been so stupid. Why didn't I question all his inhuman characteristics when I had the chance? I didn't have to be in this mess. Kyle simply turned the T.V. up to drowned out my sobs.

I wasn't sure how long I cried before I got the courage to speak.

"Why?" I asked him.

I was too scared to look directly at him. He chuckled lightly and turned the volume down.

"Why what, love?" I heard the smirk in his voice as he said this.

"Why me? Of all the humans in the god damned world! Why me?" I was suddenly angry.

"Because I could tell how vulnerable and gullible you were since day one." he said. "That day in the woods when we first met. I planned on having you for dinner but when you looked at me, I saw all the possibilities. All I need was your trust."

"What possibilities?" I questioned.

I heard his footsteps as he walked back to me. He crouched down to where I was. I stared at him with what I hoped was defiance not fear.

"I've been around for over a century and life as a vampire gets boring." He was talking like we were planning a trip to the mall. "We'll when it gets to boring, I find myself a human to play with. One who is easily reeled in. I recognized you as just they kind of girl I like to play with. Now, you're stuck with me until I get bored."

I found myself crying again. He kicked me in the stomach and laguhed.

"Get some sleep. I'm taking you to your new home tomorrow." he said before going back to the television.

END FLASHBACK

I was met by silence as I finished that part of the story. Edward was the first face I looked to. He looked torn. I had a feeling he wanted to hug me but wasn't sure I'd be comfortable with a guy doing it. Thankfully, Bella seemed to know him well enough to know what he wanted to do. She leaned over and wrapped her arms around me. I returned the hug and felt her wet cheek against my neck. I felt horrible. I didn't want to make the human cry. Edward just shook his head. I assumed that meant I shouldn't worry about it.

When she pulled away, I smiled my thanks. She simply nodded. I took a deep breath to finish.

"The next day he dragged me out to my mom's car, tied me up, and blindfolded me. He made be lay face down on the floor in the back. The windows were tinted so he didn't have to worry about anyone seeing me. We drove for an endless amount of time. I slept on and off the whole time. He would stop once every couple hours and let me go to the bathroom. Once we finally stopped for good, he pulled me out of the car by by hair. I was still blindfolded and had no idea where I was. I heard him open a door and shove me inside. I could smell old blood the minute we stepped inside. (A/N: Remember, she's like Bella when it comes to blood.) He then untied me but I heard chains rattling. He clapped manacles were the ropes were. Finally he took the blindfold off, I looked around. There was dried blood all over the walls. The room we were standing in was empty except for some old machines that haven't been used in years. I assumed it was an abandonned warehouse. However, I liked to think of it as my own personal hell."

I took a couple of deep breaths. I had to keep reminding myself that it was almost over.

"I bacame his human toy. He would beat and rape me every chance he got. Sometimes he'd even have his meals in front of me. Which is another reason I think I can't bring myself to feed on humans. I honestly can't say how I survived it. I always told myself that a part of him had to love me. That's the only logical explanation for why he never went all out. I was there for about six months. I can't remember much about my the night he changed me. Just that I said something that finally made him snap. He beat me so bad, I knew I was going to die. I remember losing conciousness after he hit my head against a wall then I just remembered burning pain."

Everyone in the room flinched when I mentioned the transformation. Bella's reaction confused me. I knew she probably heard about it from the Cullens but it was completely different to experience it. Was it possible that she experienced it but something stoppe it? Edward nodded to that thought. I gave him a confused look. He just smiled and shrugged. We had a lot to talk about later. He nodded.

"When the pain finally stopped and I came out of it, I was alone. I don't think he wanted to find out what I'd do if he was there. The first thing I did was hunt. For animals, of course. Then found out where I was and tried to find other vampires. I didn't know much about what I could do. Only the things I saw Kyle do. I did this best I could to adapt and be a part of this world. I found many cavens and spent time with each of them. Yet, I still couldn't find a place I belong. Then I heard about you guys and came looking. I was here a several months ago but you weren't. So I moved on and tried to find others like you. I ended in Denali and found your friends. They told me that you unexpectedly came back here. I've been back for nearly a month. I've trying to get the courage to talk to you. I thought it would be easier to watch you interact with others and each other first. That's how I found out what you can do and how close Bella is to all of you. I decided that if I didn't approach you tonight, then I'd never do it."

I finished the story and felt better than I had in awhile. It felt fantastic to finally be able to talk to people about it all. I took in all of their shocked faces. How I wished for Edward's powers. I looked to him for an idea of what they were thinking. He smiled and I knew it was all good. After a few minutes, everyone looked to Edward. He smiled.

"Alice since your dying to say it, tel her." he said.

Alice stood up and bounced over to me.

"My family and I would like to invite you to join us." she said with a smile.

I smiled back at her unable to form words. I was so grateful that I wouldn't have to be lonely anymore. Alice threw her arms around me and I hugged her back. Rosalie was next.

"We need to talk sometime." she whispered before she pulled away.

Esme hugged me. It was the first maternal hug, I recieved since I was fifteen. It made me feel good. Then came Bella. She had tears in her eys but she was smiling through them. The boys respected my space by shaking my hand or patting me on the shoudler. They had no idea how grateful I was for that.

Edward looked at his watch after the welcoming was finshed.

"Bed time for the human." he stated.

"But I want to stay up and get to know my new sister." Bella whined.

"I know." Edward said. "But you have an exam tomorrow. I'm sure Roxanne you don't want Roxanne to feel responsible if you fail."

"I suppose not." Bella replied.

"I'll call Jacob and let him now you're staying here." he stated.

"Thanks." Bella replied.

She sighed and trudged up the stairs. The family, my family, laughed at poor Bella. I found myself laughing too. I forgot how easy it was. I was sure I finally found a place to belong.

Edward smiled at me and I smiled back. I was just realizing how cute he was. Maybe he would be the one to help me get over what Kyle did. I hoped he would be. I broke eye contact with him. I was slightly embarrassed by the fact that he probably heard all that. He didn't say anything to that.

"Okay," Carlisle said once Bella was upstairs. "Their are some things we need to discuss. Somethings you need to know before you become one of us."

I knew from watching exactly what he was talking about. I would need to sign the treaty with the werewolves. I allowed Carlisle to tell the story so I understood the reasons behind the treaty. He finished the story and I, of course, agreed to sign it.

Just as he reached for his phone to call the pack leader, Bella's scream pierced the near silence.

A/N: I'm sorry this chapter took so long to get out. I get very emotional involved in my stories. This being such a sad chapter, I had to keep stopping and collecting myself. I can't take credit for the whole story. I somehow ended up thinking about the movie Vampire Clan (Good movie with Drew Fuller) and I used that story for part of it. The movie is about the real life story of Rod Farell who killed Heather Wendorf's parents to get her away from them. I thought that would be perfect for Kyle and Roxanne. And for the record, I'm not saying that what happened was funny or interesting in anyway. All I'm saying is that it helped move my plot along. I hope you like it. Please Review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

P.S. Special hugs for anyone who can guess why Bella's screaming.