Part 1 - Chapter 6: Newcomers

I walked up to my new home using my super speed. The Denali clan had obviously already arrived. I smelt them even stronger here. I crept cautiously into the house when I spotted the trail of blonde women and two brunette men. I recognized Tanya, Carmen, and Kate, but the others I'd not seen yet. It seemed that I was the only one not present at the introductions. Carlisle heard me come in and grabbed my hand before pulling me over.

"This is the newest addition to the family. You've met Tanya, Carmen, and Kate, but you don't know the rest. This is Carmen's mate, Eleazar," he was more clean-cut and put-together, "and Kate's mate, Garrett." He had a guitar across his back and long, shaggy hair. "This is..." The awkwardness in the room was obvious so I interjected. "I don't remember my past life so I'm going by Silver thanks to Emmett. Just until we can unlock my memories."

They all nodded in comprehension. The newcomers had yet to explain themselves. "So why are they here?" It was rude, of course, but what did I have to lose? Rosalie rolled her eyes where she stood beside Tanya. "Did you not hear the memo about Diomedes?" I had completely forgotten about that. After all, I'd been the one to paint the picture. Edward read my mind quite literally. I hated him for that sometimes. "Silver painted a portrait of Diomedes, Tanya."

The whole Denali clan jerked their heads toward me. I shrugged and retrieved the painting as if it were nothing more than a simple piece of paper. I nonchalantly placed myself on the couch as they feigned over my work. Eleazar was the first to break the murmur, "Do you see the future as Alice does?" I shrugged again. They were getting on my nerves a bit. Finally, Esme rebutted with, "She has some special powers. Show them your eye trick."

Inwardly groaning before hearing Edward chuckle a bit, I got up and went over to the hoard of guests. My crimson eyes glanced at all of them once before I attempted my new trick. One eye turned green and the other blue. Several gasps from both covens resounded throughout the living room. "Remarkable," Carmen stated. Again, I shrugged being like problem child I was. I heard Edward stifle a giggle once again at my snide comment about myself. I hated him sometimes.

"Hate you too." I jerked my head around. It was most definitely Edward's voice, but I'd been looking at him and he hadn't moved his lips. Was that you, Edward? I thought. He narrowed his eyes and pulled me into the useless kitchen. "What do you mean?" I rubbed my eyes and explained, "When I said I hated you in my head, I got a response back from your voice replying. Is this a sick joke?" But I could tell from the strain in his jaw and the uncertainty in his voice that it was not.

"Carlisle, Silver's got a new problem." All thoughts of our guests were abandoned as the host came in hurriedly and checked me out. There was an unknown odor in the area. I was the only one who seemed concerned as they all glanced at me wearily. My eyes were darting everywhere. It was too late for any action when I glimpsed the dark-skinned women standing in the doorway as I caught the full whiff of their untamed scent. Only then did I hit the floor.