Chapter 2: Forks, Washington
Still Vivian's POV
"This is Forks?!" Domenica questioned her subdued honey eyes wide with excitement.
"Are you smiling?" Amelia giggled.
"Yes I am! This place is just precious it's so small, quiet, a little moist but that is why anti-frizz serum was created. Hey Vivian how are you holding up?" Domenica grinned, peering over her shoulder to me.
"It hurts a little but certainly nothing I cannot manage, you are right this town is precious. Please remember that we are not in our own territory so do not let your guard down" I instructed. "Amelia where is the car?"
"There." she pointed to a faded grey 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, "Before we head out you need to be familiar with our back story a few of the locals already know that we are visiting. If we blow our cover over something as frugal as the back story we are not as good as we claim."
"There is no need for a story our plans are changing." I informed sternly ending the conversation stepping towards the vehicle.
"That is NOT a good idea! Do you remember what happened early? Father nearly broke your cheek bone simply for questioning his motives if you do this and return without her then you will receive much worse and put us in jeopardy. I am not risking my life for some target!" the coldness and cruelty dripped from her voice stopping me in my tracks, her onyx eyes borring holes into mine.
"Are you serious!" Domenica questioned, "we are not talking about tracking a new partner down for father to discuss things with instead we are talking about a child!" she said with a small hiss, her eyes were quickly changing color.
"Not here!" I snapped, "what is the story Amelia?"
"We are all friends here supporting Vivian while she tries to find her past. The man I spoke with to arrange everything is a Billy Black he lives fifteen minutes away in La Push he wants to meet us or well you." Amelia explained her jaw tightly locked.
"What?!" I whispered, the rain was beginning to fall lightly the cold droplets felt luscious against my bronze skin.
"It was the only appropriate excuse to give since it is the truth. You are unsure of where you originate from it is the same exc.…."
Amelia's voice faded into the distance as my senses invaded my surroundings, every cell tingling, the drops of rain felt as if they were sizzling against my scorching flesh. There were four of them just to the northwest by the silver Volvo. I can feel them watching, their aromas blistering my nostrils and assaulting my throat giving the sensation of rawness. They were all men, a tall slender blonde I get a father like sensation from him, there was a curly haired one to the far left with another tall more leaner golden haired man. To the right of the father type was a big brawny man. He looks more like a bear than a man all of their eyes were peering into mine piercing through my senses.
"What is it? Is it father." Domenica questioned.
"Go to the car, take Amelia with you." I instructed maintaining eye contract with the small group as they began moving towards us.
"That seems a little too late." Amelia added as the group moved in one fluid motion heading in our direction.
The situation was like that of an old western showdown as we came face to face with the men theirs eyes were very odd. While I knew they were vampires the golden pigment of their eyes were a new development to me. The vampire eyes that I typically peered into so many times were a crimson red lusting after one thing.
"We rely only on animal blood." the slender statuesque man explain.
"Then you are the family we have heard so many rumors about I am quite impressed with your choice. As intrigued as I am about your choice of nutrition this is not place to have such a confrontation. May we go somewhere more private away from the general public?" I asked, it would be wise to play the diplomat for the moment at least until I knew they were not going to kill us.
"You did not come here to discuss dining preferences you came to steal my daughter!" One of the men growled through his teeth.
"Edward not here please. I am Carlisle Cullen these are my sons Edward, Jasper and Emmett. I agree with your suggestion, we came to escort you to our home to discuss matters in more detail. Please know that we do not intend harm against you or your respective group but if you betray this offering and attempt anything we will not hesitate." Carlisle explained his kind tone was comforting even with the threat.
"Your sons are lucky to have a father who knows compassion and I respect your stance on the current situation. Know that I feel the same towards your family we do not intend harm against you or your family." I smiled, "Since this now involves your family I believe that you need to be properly informed on the current situation and my future plans to make sure this never happens again."
Carlisle looked to Edward who seemed to be calming slightly, "very well then I suggest we be on our way."
"I agree." I nodded.
"My son Emmett will drive you to the house we will meet you there shortly." Carlisle motioned to him.
The man loomed over us much to the pleasure of Domenica.
"Key please." he demanded holding out his bear claw hand.
Domenica winked as she dropped the keys into his claw, "after you handsome."
She stepped aside allowing him to pass fanning herself as she followed, "there must be something in the critters here." she smirked.
"Domenica behave yourself we are guests remember." I stated reminding them to not do anything we may regret.
"Yeah, yeah. I apologize if I have made you feel uncomfortable Emmett." Domenica said in a monochromatic tone.
Emmett laughed a little before clearing his throat "you did not make me feel uncomfortable unless you are here to take my niece away."
"If I have my way your niece will stay in the loving arms of her protective family." she smiled kindly.
"Good that means I will not need to kill you." Emmett replied, "let us all get through the next few minutes before we act too friendly shall we?"
"Agreed, besides I would want to rip your head off as well if you were trying to take one of my family members." Domenica stated tying the belt of her long black pea coat as she moved to the passenger door.
Emmett reached out pulling the door open for my sister.
"Grazi il mio cara!" Domenica smiled.
"La vostra signora graziosa benvenuta." Emmett replied leaving my sister stunned.
I laughed slightly tugging Amelia as we went to the passenger side with Emmett behind us within seconds to offer the same courtesy as he had Domenica. We each climbed into the old car I felt terrible for Emmett who seemed a compacted into the drivers seat. The drive did not take long as he quickly followed the silver Volvo through the winding roads of Forks. I watched as the scenery passed before my eyes, the lusciousness of the thick green forest seemed to beckon my spirit. There was something about this small town that felt as if it were calling me sending my entire body and soul into a relaxed state. We pulled into a gravel drive hidden behind a wall of deep brown tree trunks with their canopy silently protecting all that stood beneath.
"This is beautiful." I whispered as the car came to a stop in front of the white mansion.
"Thank you remember to tell Esme that." Emmett said killing the engine, "leave your things here and follow me."
My sisters and I climbed from the car the fresh musty air filling my body, it smelled good to me until I smelled dog.
"Do you smell that?" Amelia chimed in.
"There is a pack surrounding the perimeter of the house in case we try to take the child." Domenica pointed out casually climbing the steps to the front porch her stiletto boots making a clunking sound with each step.
Emmett opened the door stepping aside allowing us to walk inside, the home was deafening silent the only thing breaking the slight ringing in my ears was a low growl.
"You!" a woman's voice concealed inside of the growl yelped.
I saw the woman from the corner of my eye just before she flew at me knocking me hard on the floor the air rushing from my body. The woman sat on top of me with pressing down with all of her weight "You cannot have her!" the woman screamed into my ear wrapping her cold dead hands around my dark hair slamming my head to the floor.
"Please God do not let me bleed!" I thought trying to stay as still as possible attempting to find my breath again.
I would not fight back.