Neville woke up in what he could only imagine was a soft cloud. He thought about the chain of events that happened the night before. It all seemed a little too good to be true. He still isn't exactly sure how he appeared in the Cullen's backyard, but he is happy that he did. Neville knew that he and Luna were different than most. He knew that Luna was a witch and Neville was a wizard, but he would never admit that out loud. The last time he made that mistake he ended up getting the paddle. It was just a part of his life he learned that he would have to give up.
Neville always dreamed that he would be saved from the children's home, but he never thought he would find safety from a coven of vampires. He was nervous at first, but they have already done so much to help Luna and him. They helped make Luna better, they cleaned them and washed their clothes, and they even cooked for them. It wasn't much. Just some rice and veggies, but Dr. Carlisle said that they would eventually be ready for more flavorful food. Neville just wasn't sure how long this would last. Eventually they would get tired of them and throw them out. Maybe when Luna was fully better. Neville just had to make sure that they didn't try to send them back. That one vampire Rosalie promised that they wouldn't, but Neville knows that grown-ups can't be trusted. Luna is a little more optimistic, but Luna is a lot more trusting than Neville. She says that these vampires are good guys and that they didn't have to worry about them, but Neville still had to look after her and him.
Neville got out of the comfortable bed and quickly made his way to the room where Luna was staying. Her room was only down the hall from Neville's so it did not take him long to reach it. However when he opened the door he was shocked to see that Luna wasn't there. The bed was made and there was no sign of Luna. Neville felt his heart stop for a second. What did they do to her? Neville felt himself start to hyperventilate. He usually did this if he didn't know where Luna was. She was the closest thing to family that he has and he doesn't want to lose her like he lost the rest of his family. Tears began to run down his face as he thought about those vampires sinking their fangs into Luna as they drained her and threw her remains in the yard. Was that why they were being so nice? He knew it was too good to be true, even when Luna told him that they could be trusted.
"Neville what's wrong?" he heard a soft, female voice say. It was that one vampire Rosalie. Rosalie was extra nice to Neville last night. She rarely left his size. He must be reserved for her. Neville jumped and backed away from him.
"Stay away from me...y-y-y-ou m-monster," he wheezed.
Rosalie's face dropped. She looked as if she wanted to cry, but Neville didn't notice. He was too busy trying to catch his breath. He was starting to see spots.
"Carlisle come quick!" Rosalie called out. Carlisle was in the room in a second. He noticed that Neville was shaking and having trouble breathing.
He started to approach Neville, but Neville fell backwards and shook his head quickly. He could no longer speak through his gasping breath.
"Neville it is going to be ok. We aren't going to hurt you. Think about your breath. Take deep, slow breaths," Carlisle said calmly. He didn't take a step closer to Neville.
"Neville!" squeaked a young female voice. Luna had just entered the room with Bella to see what the commotion was. When Neville saw her his breathing slowed down, but the tears were still falling.
"Luna you're alive," he sobbed rushing over to her and embracing her.
"Of course I'm alive. Bella made me cheerios with bananas down stairs. Come have some," Luna said dreamily. Her voice soothed Neville. Neville wiped his eyes as the tears stopped and silently followed Luna out of the room, blushing in embarrassment.
Bella followed the kids out of the room. Rosalie didn't even move. She was staring off with hurt in her eyes.
"Are you coming Rosalie?" Carlisle asked.
"He called me a monster," Rosalie said.
"I'm sure he didn't mean it. He was probably upset because he couldn't find Luna. They are obviously very close," Carlisle explained.
Rosalie turned to face Carlisle who embraced her into a fatherly hug.
"He thought we hurt her. I would never hurt a child. I've never even fed on a human, much less a child," Rosalie explained.
"I know, but he doesn't. Remember that they have been through a lot and we are new to them," Carlisle said.
"I never want the two of them to feel pain again. I know we've just met them, but I feel that they were brought here for a reason. I've wanted nothing more in life than to be a mother and I never thought it would be possible, but now this might be my chance. Their scent doesn't tempt us and they need a family. We can be that family," Rosalie said.
Carlisle smiled.
"I couldn't agree more which is why I plan to travel to London later this week to start the process adopt them," he said.
It was all happening so fast, but Rosalie couldn't be happier.
Meanwhile downstairs Neville was sitting with Luna, Bella, Esme, Edward, Jasper, Emmett and Alice. Bella made Neville a bowl of Cheerios with banana slices.
"I don't deserve this. I'm a horrible person," Neville sighed.
"Why would you say that?" Bella asked. Neville looked down embarrassed thinking of what he said to Rosalie. He called her a monster. That is the same thing that the bullies back at the home would call him and Luna because they were different. Rosalie, and the rest of the Cullens have been nothing, but kind, but Neville had to ruin it. Once everyone finds out, they will probably kick him out for being so rotten. He hoped that they would keep Luna though. She deserved to be safe and taken care of.
"You are not rotten. You didn't mean what you said. I'm sure she understands that. And no we do not plan on kicking you out," Edward said with a small smile.
Neville's eyes grew wide. He almost forgot that Edward could read minds. He told them that his and Luna's minds were a little bit harder to read, but because they were still pretty weak from the orphanage that he could make out what they were thinking, but as they built up their strength and got healthier it would become harder.
"Why not? I'm no good," Neville said.
"Don't you ever say that. You are good Neville. You and Luna are very special," Bella said hurt that this little boy would say such things.
"She is right. In fact I actually was hoping that after we take you shopping for some new clothes that you would help me tend to my garden. I was thinking of planting some vegetables now that there are two people here to eat them," Esme said lightly putting her hand on Neville's shoulder. Neville's eyes grew wide. He hasn't been near a plant since he accidently brought those dead lilies to life at the orphanage. He has been afraid of someone seeing it and hurting him. He vaguely remembers playing in his grandmother's yard as a baby and missed it.
"You really mean it?" he asked.
"Of course, but you can't do any of this on an empty stomach. Eat your breakfast and then Carlisle will help you get cleaned up for our trip to the mall," Esme smiled.
Neville slowly took a small spoonful of his cereal and bananas and took a bite. The banana tasted so amazing that he found himself picking out the bananas and eating them all.
"I am so excited to take you guys shopping. I have so many ideas of what would look good on you both," Alice beamed.
"I've never had those before," Luna said quietly.
"Had what?" Alice asked.
"New clothes," she said.
"Well today you are going to get many new clothes and maybe some toys too so you guys have something to do," Alice said.
"This is all really too much," Luna said.
"Yeah you don't have to do this," Neville said. He was just happy that he was away from the orphanage. He didn't need new things.
"Don't ruin my fun. This is a dream for me," Alice beamed.
"We can't pay you. We don't have money," Luna sulked.
"Pish posh we're taking care of it. We never get to do this and I am too excited," Alice clapped.
"Simmer down Alice. You're making them uncomfortable with your excitement," Rosalie said as she entered the kitchen with Carlisle. Her spirits seemed to be up since hearing Carlisle's news.
When Neville saw Rosalie he looked down in embarrassment. She must hate him after what he did. To his surprise she sat down next to him.
"If you think I'm scary you should see Alice shopping. It is terrifying," Rosalie smiled softly.
Neville bit his lip.
"I'm sorry," he whispered so quietly that it took vampire hearing to hear him.
"Its in the past," Rosalie smiled as she softly put her arm around the young boy. Nobody had ever seen Rosalie seem so motherly. Emmett, Jasper, Alice, and Bella were looking at each other in confusion. Edward, Esme, and Carlisle were smiling knowingly.
This was the day that Rosalie officially became a mother.
I know that not much happened in this chapter, but it shows you a little preview of Neville and Rosalie's relationship in the future. In the next chapter the kids will finally meet some of the werewolves! Stay tuned!