(A/N: Gonna get more interesting, we will learn about her past, and Krystle and Seth will get to know each other… but when will he find out that SHE was the one who committed the killings, and how will that affect his feelings towards her?)

S POV

Leah was going to freak at this… she still hated vampires… and she'd never REALLY liked Renesmee… I was worried, but not for my own safety, I was worried about Krystle…

Then there was my mom…

I would protect her from both of them; they'd never touch her….

Krystle was now talking with Carlisle, I could tell she was still a bit uneasy, but she was slowly relaxing. I was glad; I wanted her to trust them like I did.

"I've only met like, two vampires in my life… and both of them had red eyes…" Krystle was now asking. "Why are you, and your family's, all golden?"

Carlisle seemed happy to answer that question. "We aren't like other vampires Krystle. We don't want to feed off humans, so we chose to feed off of animals instead, with makes our eyes a different color," he replied simply.

Krystle's eyes widened and I realized something. She probably fed off of humans… or maybe she ate human food… but my mind just offered that as a deterrent to the real fact that was right in front of me.

"Shit." I cursed mentally; this wasn't going to help Leah's reaction at all. She was still pacing near the river, waiting for me to return. I could almost feel the anxiety oozing out of her from here.

Edward glanced at me, a concerned look in his eyes. He'd obviously heard me cuss. I grinned sheepishly at him before looking back at Krystle. I decided to explain to him why I'd cussed.

"She probably feeds off of humans…" I said mentally. "Leah's gonna hate her…."

Carlisle had seen the uncomfortable look in Krystle's eyes and said. "I understand if you feed off of humans… You do, don't you?"

Krystle looked at the floor, nodding. She seemed ashamed.

Carlisle also nodded to himself. Esme came closer and placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to sooth her. She tensed a bit at her touch, but then relaxed again.

"We aren't going to judge you for it honey," Esme soothed. "We understand."

"But," Carlisle said, "we'd appreciate it if you didn't hunt here in town. We need to remain inconspicuous…"

Krystle nodded, looking up at him. "Of course," she whispered.

Just then, Jake and Renesmee came in through the front door. Renesmee had wanted to hunt and, as always, Jake went with her. They'd been laughing as they came in, but Jake stopped when he saw Krystle staring at Renesmee.

She started to get up, a confused look in her eyes…

Instantly, everyone reacted. I didn't think she was hungry, but everyone else did. Bella was instantly over there and had Renesmee in her arms, Jake stood protectively in front of them. Carlisle grabbed one of Krystle's arms and she hissed at him.

Edward rolled his eyes. "She's not thirsty, and, don't worry she wasn't going to eat her. She wants to talk with her, she's curious."

I stepped closer to her as Carlisle released her. "I'm sorry," he apologized.

Krystle looked at bit shaken, she obviously didn't like being taken by surprise (for Carlisle's reaction had shocked her), but she replied saying, "Its okay… I understand," in a soft voice.

Bella slowly and gently pushed Jacob out of the way, then smiled at Renesmee. "Sweetie, this is Krystle. She's like you, she's half-human, half-vampire."

K POV

Renesmee smiled at me from her mother's arms. She looked so sweet and innocent…

I wished I was like her instantly… I wish I'd had a family to raise me, people to look after me, adore me… and HELP me… She'd gotten all of that all her life… and she didn't even know how lucky she was! If I'd grown up even with a father… I may have turned out different… It may have been worse than what I am now… but it would have been under supervision and support….

And love…

Edward sighed sadly in the background, and I knew he'd heard my thoughts. I scowled at him mentally before returning my focus to Renesmee.

Renesmee patted Bella's neck, and that's when I felt the… SIGNALS… coming off of her. She was powerful.

I winced, trying to control the dam buzzing that was building up and barely managed too, but I did.

Seth had stepped unconsciously closer whenever he'd seen the look on my face. I looked up at him when I noticed this and he smiled sheepishly at me, mouthing "Sorry."

I smiled at him and then looked back at Renesmee. Bella had set her down and she'd walked over to me and plopped down next to me on the couch.

"So you're like me?" was the first thing she asked and I couldn't help but smile.

"Yeah, I guess so," I laughed.

Renesmee smiled and held out her hand. "I know you already know this, but I'm Renesmee."

I shook her hand. "And I'm Krystle," I replied. Renesmee beamed.

S POV

Krystle and Renesmee began to chat, they laughed together at a story Krystle was telling her…

I decided that now was a good a time as ever to go tell Leah… but I didn't want to leave her.

I slowly headed towards the door and Krystle looked up at me. "I'll be back," I mouthed to her. I saw her sigh, but she nodded. Then I slipped out the door.

I headed back into the woods and went through my routine of shifting. Soon I was running through the woods towards Leah… who was now intently reading my thoughts.

"WHAT?" she exclaimed, but held in her temper… at first. She'd felt my thoughts and realized I'd imprinted.

That wasn't half of it.

"You don't even know her!" she exclaimed. "You're younger than me! I'll kill her if she dare tries anything!" Leah's thoughts were filled with pure fury, and I knew she'd do exactly what she'd said. I growled at her though.

"You won't touch her," I snapped.

Leah froze, shocked. I'd never spoke with her that way…

That's when she heard what Krystle was… I'd tried not to think about it… but when she'd mentioned hurting her, I'd slipped.

Leah lunged forward, loud, fury filled growls erupting from her throat. "She's a what?"

I growled right back and jumped in front of her. I bared my teeth at her, not wanting to fight, but knowing I would if she dared try and get past me to get to her.

"Seth, she eats humans!" Leah exclaimed, still a bit hurt by my betrayal, but her teeth were bared like mine. "I should forbid you to see her because of what she IS!"

My eyes widened and I winced at the idea… I tried not to think about it… give her any ideas… but she COULD do that… since she was the second-in-command.

Leah's eyes widened too as she also realized this. The thought crossed her mind and she considered it. I had to shift, get away before she could command me to do anything.

"Stay!" Leah snapped and I froze. I was doomed, trapped. Only Jake could help me at this point… but I was sure THAT wasn't going to happen. He was just as upset about this as she was… maybe a little less… but still…

E POV

I was watching Krystle and Renesmee talking, smiling the whole time, glad to know that my daughter was happy, when a loud thought interrupted my focus.

"Seth, she eats humans!I should forbid you to see her because of what she IS!" Leah shouted at Seth (mentally of course).

The kid was in trouble, and I could tell. I hear the thought flash through his mind…

"She's going to force me not to see her…" I could hear the depression and desperation in his thoughts, begging anyone to save him. He thought about shifting to escape any command Leah could give when Leah shouted.

"Stay!"

Seth froze.

I had to help him.

"Jacob!" I shouted. Jacob instantly looked up, alert. He was also confused though. I quickly pointed at the forest. "Seth needs you. RIGHT NOW! It's Leah."

Jacob's eyes widened and he was instantly out the door. I hear the possibilities of what could be going on passing through his head. I felt a bit bad for him… but at least Seth would probably be okay now…

Bella looked at me in a strange way. She was about to ask when Krystle thought loudly. "What's going on? Is he hurt?"

"It's nothing," I answered both of them, Bella's unspoken question… and Krystle's mental question. "Seth's not in any danger… it's just Leah."

Bella nodded, understanding, but Krystle didn't look quite as relaxed as she continued to talk with Renesmee. Her thoughts were stressed.

"He'll be fine…" I said, softly, one more time before trying to hear Jacob's thoughts. Hoping it would be true, for her sake… and his.

S POV

I was sure that I'd never be able to see her again… at least, not without Leah killing her first. I didn't even get a chance to know her…

"Someone help me…" I thought randomly, almost as a prayer.

Then, my prayer was answered.

"What the hell is going on?"

Jake joined us.

Leah's thoughts exploded. "He can't be with her! She's not like them! She could hurt him!"

I instantly turned defensive. "You're just jealous because YOU haven't imprinted! You have no one to love who will love you back! She'd never hurt anyone!"

I knew I was hitting below the belt, but I was already sick of her smart-mouthing Krystle. I wanted to attack her so bad.

Jake drew nearer, and as he did he spoke, hearing what Leah had planned.

"You can't do that do him," Jake said in a low, harsh voice.

Leah was about to interrupt when Jake cut back in.

"You don't know how it feels!" he snapped. "It's the worst pain in the world to be away from the person of whom you imprinted on! It's like trying to live without oxygen! It's near impossible! You'd ruin his life and I won't let you do that!"

Leah was completely quite. I knew Jake had also hit below the belt with his words, but I was too happy at the fact that I could go see Krystle again to truly care…

I slowly began to back towards the house. "Thank you Jake…" I thought softly.

Jake looked at me and nodded. Then I turned and ran back towards the house.