Chapter 3: Halloween

Hailey's POV

Renesmee was such a sweet little girl. It had been nearly a week since she came into my life. I could honestly say that I already cared about her and loved her as much as I would've loved my own daughter. She was so sweet and innocent. It broke my heart to know exactly what she was going through and would continue to go through until her family was found.

I took a deep breath. As much as I loved her I could never replace her real mother. Her real mother must be insane with worry right now looking for her. I couldn't even imagine the pain and worry her parents must be going through right now.

Yet, I was still at a loss of what to do. Announcing to the whole human world that Nessie was a missing child would bring a massive amount of unwanted attention to her and I didn't even want to imagine what would happen if the vampire world was exposed. There had to be another way. If only there was some supernatural communication network that I could use.

The sound of crying and the smell of salty tears pulled me out of my thoughts. I instantly ran to Nessie's room to find out what was wrong. She was crying softly into her pillow. Something was clenched in her fist.

"What's wrong Nessie?" I asked as I sat on her bed and brought her closer to me.

"My tooth,"

"What's wrong with your tooth?"

"It fell out!" she cried. She showed me the fallen tooth. "It fell out that must mean there is something wrong with me!"

"Shhh sweetie. Baby. There is nothing wrong with you. It's completely normal. It happens to all kids. It's not surprising since physically you're about five maybe even six years old now," Nessie has aged over the week. She had grown at least half a foot and she looked slightly older then she did when I found her.

"It is?"

"Yes all of your baby teeth are going to come out but don't worry they'll be replaced by stronger adult teeth,"

"My teeth are already strong,"

"Yes but if you're anything like me your teeth will be as strong as vampire teeth now and maybe you'll be venomous like me,"

"What does that mean? Venomous?"

"You'll be able to turn a human into a vampire if you wanted to. Or maybe you'll even be able to reverse the process like me,"

She looked confused.

"I mean turn a vampire into a human,"

"You could do that?" she asked, shocked.

"It's the only way I can defend myself against full vampires,"

"Have you done it before?"

"Yes but I don't want to talk about that," It was a part of my past that I wanted to keep secret. I turned a human into a vampire once. More often than not I've done the exact opposite. Vampire pass through Lexington occasionally and most are curious about me but eventually leave me in peace. There are some, however, that seem to believe that I'm a lesser being . Something to be tested and experimented on. They'll try to attack me. With their speed and strength escape is nearly impossible until I bite them. I turn them human and afterwards I don't leave them alive.

"Are you okay Hailey?" Nessie asked.

I smiled. "I'm fine Nessie. Just thinking that's all,"

"So when will I get my new tooth?" she asked.

"It'll probably grow in by tonight,"

"Okay so when does trick or treating start?" she asked excitedly. Ever since I had explained the concept of Halloween and candy she's been beyond excited.

"Not until tonight Nessie,"

"Aww but I want to dress up already and eat candy,"

"Well you can put on your costume already but it's a little to early to eat candy,"

Her face lit up like a child on Christmas morning except it's Halloween. She eagerly ran to the closet and pulled out the Supergirl costume I had gotten for her. I got her to watch one episode of Supergirl on Netflix and she fell in love with the show and binge watched the first two seasons in two days. Since then she's been idolizing Kara.

After she got dressed I took some pictures of her. I had decided to document her time with me in case they wanted to see everything they'd missed out on. In this case a smiley girl with a tooth missing dressed up as Supergirl on Halloween.

After breakfast we decided we baked some pumpkin shaped cookies and cupcakes. We chased Dexter around the house when he suddenly grabbed the bowl of cookie batter and ran off with it. I couldn't even really be mad at the mess he made because it made Nessie laugh. Whatever made her laugh and kept her happy right now while she was missing her family was alright by me.

After cleaning up the mess we were able to make another batch of cookie batter and successfully kept Dexter away from it.

Around 1pm we decided to go to the fair that had arrived in town just a few days prior. It was Nessie's first time getting on any rides but she wasn't scared. In fact she loved it and seemed to be enjoying herself!

They were also having contests for the kids. Nessie one the 'cutest costume' one and was given a bag full of chocolate goodies.

Most of the parents were not happy that their kids hadn't won. I had always been labeled 'the freak of the town', 'abnormal', 'weird', and I've even been called 'creepy'. I've successfully ignored the insults over the years. However, today was different. I had introduced Nessie as my niece who had just moved in with me. So they started labeling her the same way they labeled me.

"Freaks," one woman said.

"They're obvious not normal I mean just look at them," another one said.

"I guess creepiness runs in their family,"

Nessie was on the verge of tears. I couldn't contain myself any longer.

"Why don't you just shut the hell up already!" I roared as I made my way over to them.

"What did you say?!"

"Wow grown ass adults picking on a little girl just because she won a contest and your kid didn't. Must make you feel really grow up ha?!"

"Now listen here you-"

"No you listen!" I shouted. "Look I don't know what problem you have with me and I really don't care. I've listened to your petty insults for years but I draw the line when it comes to messing with a child. Whatever your problem is with me you better leave my niece out of it or else,"

Damned I think shocked not only them but myself. Good! Hopefully they'd all leave Nessie alone now.

"Come on Nessie lets get out of here,"

"Why are they so mean?" she asked.

"I don't know Nessie but just don't let people like that get to you,"

"You're really nice,"

"Why thank you Nessie,"

Thankfully the whole incident seemed to be forgotten by the time we got home. We ate dinner and got ready for trick or treating. Nessie seemed happy as we went house to house collecting delicious treats. Most of the people looked at me in disgust for some reason but at least they were nice to Nessie.

I never understood why people treated me differently. I think deep down inside they knew I was different and maybe they were just scared but I couldn't say for sure. All I did know as I sure as hell would not let them treat Nessie the way they've treated me.

By the time we were done Nessie had filled up two buckets of candy. She'd probably have enough to last until Christmas.

As soon as we got home I caught a familiar scent on the wind. Vampire. Nessie got a little scared but I assured her that she was safe. I knew this vampire.

"Ben?"

"Hailey,"

"Ben what are you doing here?"

"Checking in on my best friend. You know I worry about you since you're alone out here but it seems you're not alone anymore. Who's this?"

"This is Renesmee. She likes to go by Nessie though,"

"Is she your daughter?"

"No Ben she isn't. It's a long story actually,"

"Well I've got time,"

I shook my head. Ben was the only friend that I had. He'd been human when we first met. He was also the only vampire I had ever created. He would've died as the result of a car accident had I not done anything to save him. Ben preferred the nomadic lifestyle but he still checked in every now and then. After Ben I never turned another human into a vampire I've only turned vampires into humans. My ultimate weapon, my ultimate gift.

We went inside and took a seat.

"I found her. She was taken from her family like I was,"

Nessie sobbed a little and I rubbed her back soothingly.

"Do you know who her family is?"

"No. Hey Ben," I said as an idea came to me. "Can I ask you for a huge favor?"

"Sure anything,"

"Tell people about Nessie. Spread the message about her being here. Tell others to spread the message as well. Maybe that way it'll get back to her family and they can know where she's at,"

"You know most vampires don't even know your kind exist, right?"

"I know that but I've got to try something. Just start a crazy rumor about a half vampire child that goes by the name Nessie living in Louisville, Kentucky. It might not work but then again it might,"

"I'll try Hailey. I'll promise you that,"

"That's all I ask,"

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