Oh my word I am so sorry I didn't realize I left off at such a suspenseful part Well I decided to take a break from my German class to update so YAY. Lol sorry for not updating but life got in the way as did my health issues - -' ANYWAYS I'm doing this thing called Tri-Deca-Thon with my friend and its where you write one short story everyday for thirty days in December. The site won't completely be done until either the last day of November or December first, hopefully before November is done lol. ANYWAYS I thought that would be a good time for me to write down new chapters to Halflings or maybe a few short horror stories that have been scratching at the back of my head. Anyways for anyone interested, it's free fun and all for you! Tri-Deca-Thon is to help you write basically here's the link for anyone who's interested. ALRIGHT NOW ON TO THE FANFICTION! Finally…

Chapter Nine: You must have been hearing things…

Edward blinked. "What do you mean?"

Carlisle sighed and sat down rubbing his face. "Edward…Mira is a Halfling."

He just continued to blink, not sure what so say. He sat down as well. "I'm listening."

"You never know what abilities Halflings have because each one is different. But for the majority of them, one of those abilities is immunization to vampire poison." Carlisle seemed slightly distracted.

"But…how do you know she's a Halfling? Is it something in her blood?"

"Halflings carry a few specific genes that can be identified yes. But that's not why I know she's a Halfling. I didn't have to test her blood…" Edward waited, not wanting to interrupt. "Mira's mother…was a very persistent scientist. Unfortunately, she fell in love with me. She was a brilliant woman, very calculating." He sighed. "When I continued to reject her love she decided that if she couldn't have my heart, she would still have my child. I was foolish enough to continue to see her. I thought it would be suspicious to just break off contact all together." He rubbed his neck. "Apparently, there is a drug that vampires are susceptible to. I don't know what it is or how her mother knew it would work. I just know it does. One day I was having coffee with her somewhere and the next thing I remember I'm in my office with a clipboard on my lap and a note." He shook his head. "I guess she somehow extracted some of my sperm and had a doctor impregnate her."

Edward blinked once more. "But how is that possible? Sperm can only survive at a certain temperature…"

"That is true, but remember that our bodies have grown cold. I didn't think we were cold enough to preserve anything but I suppose I was wrong."

"So…what happened? I mean to Mira's mother…"

"Well, in every case where a Halfling has been born, the mother has died. Halflings are more common right after a vampire has been created which as you already know would be rare."

Edward nodded. "So…does she know?"

Carlisle shook his head. "I don't plan on telling her. I want Mira to have a normal life, at least as normal as can be expected."

"But…don't you think she'll want to know who her father is? Don't you think she wants to meet you?"

Carlisle rubbed his head. "I know she does. But the most I can do is provide her with what she needs. Although I do regret getting her that blasted motorcycle. "

"She almost ran me over with that thing…"

Carlisle blinked and looked at Edward. "Excuse me?"

Edward coughed slightly and looked at his hands. "Oh…um nothing."

Carlisle looked in at Mira who was looking back at him. He sighed. "Don't get me wrong, I may not know her, but I love her. She is still my child."

Edward started remembering the day. "No one deserves to be alone…" he said softly hanging his head and looking at his hands. "I suppose it is none of my business. But I think you should tell her that you are her father at least. How can she have a normal life when she has no parents, I'm guessing lives alone when you're part vampire and already showing some of those traits and know your father is around but does not ever show himself to you? In my opinion that is not normal at all. I just thought I would mention it…" Edward walked back into Mira's room and sat down beside her. "Earlier…when you said it feels like fire. What did you mean?"

Mira's eyes widened and she blushed slightly, immediately trying to regain composure. "I-I don't know what you're talking about."

He smiled softly. "Alright then." Carlisle came into the room and gave Edward a look before smiling at Mira. Edward sighed. "I have to go…but I'll come and see you soon." He stood up and paused a moment upon hearing one of Carlisle's thoughts. I mean it Edward, I want Mira to have a normal life. Do NOT talk to her. Edward sighed and walked out of the room.

Mira looked at Carlisle after Edward left. "I heard some of what you guys were saying…"

He blinked and looked at her. "Oh?" he sat down at the foot of her bed.

She nodded. "I have sensitive ears."

He sighed. "Exactly what did you hear?"

"Only a little…a sentence or two…my head is still swimming from earlier…"

"Well get some rest then." He smiled.

She nodded. "Are…are you really my father? Are you the Carlisle who keeps leaving me those notes?"

He sighed and rubbed his head. "I'm sorry…but I think you must have been hearing things…"

END OF CHAPTER NINE! OMG IT'S FINALLY UP AHHHH –fan girl squeal- lol yeah sorry for the long wait : ( but there's just been soooo much to do anyways, kind of a short chapter but still hope you liked it. :D Will most likely have the next one up before the month is over.