A/N: Alrighty then, so here is chapter numero 4. In case you didn't know, I actually just started another Twilight story today. I didn't intend to get in to two stories at once, since that makes it difficult to update both frequently, but I'm doing alright. So read, reivew, enjoy, and check out my other story Full Moon!

Bella POV

The pixie-like girl, who Edward said is Alice, was right about the storm, as we reached the clearing the first crack of thunder echoed through the forest. The family circled up around the more mature looking male called Carlisle- he seemed to be the one who the group looked up to. I hesitantly sat down with the others, and Edward pulled me close to him as if sensing my unease.

"Alright everyone, we're here to help Bella learn, not to show off our own talents. If the storm lasts long enough then you may play amongst yourselves, but for now let's take it easy okay?" Everyone nodded and mumbled in agreement except for the stunning one-Rosalie. She seemed withdrawn, almost as if this exercise wasn't worth her time. "Edward, since Bella seems the most comfortable with you, why don't you go first. Have Bella attack you a few times and then you show her some tricks." Edward smiled encouragingly and I followed him a few paces away from the group. I focused on his eyes and suddenly his voice started running through my head, but his lips never moved.

'Alright, since she's new at this she'll probably try to run right through me.' Shows how much he knows. I flashed towards him, but stopped last instant as he thought about jumping. He flew upwards as I halted, and I grabbed his legs and pulled him to the ground. I heard a few members of the family chuckle as his body hit with a loud clash. He looked towards me in awe. 'How did she know that I was going to jump?'

"Edward," I said nervously. He sat up and leaned towards me.

"Yes love?" He asked earnestly.

"I knew you were going to jump because when we started to fight I could read your mind. It's like I absorb the power you can use and instead use it on you," I said trying to figure out how it had happened. Edward's eyes opened wider in shock.

"That's incredible," he replied. "We have to tell the others." He rushed over to the group dragging me behind him. They all appeared to be equally fascinated by this gift. Carlisle decided that we should test out the powers that the others in the group had. Alice was the most eager, so she got to go next. We separated ourselves from the group again, and I decided to pounce and pin her down. As I ran towards her a flash came before my eyes and I saw her stepping to the left while I was in the air. I jumped upwards, and then switched my landing point to the left at the last minute. Alice fell under me with a loud boom, but she was up in an instant.

"Did you see me move before I did?" she asked excitedly. I laughed and nodded. She squealed. "This is so cool Bella!!" We walked back once more and I was forced to perform the task with the others. We found that not only was it special gifts that I could mimic, but also strength in Emmett's case, and speed in Rosalie's. Esme hugged me tightly and said that I was something special. All the while, I couldn't help but notice that Edward's previous excitement turned to a darker emotion as the night wore on.

Finally, when we arrived back home I had a moment alone with him. I was sitting on the piano bench next to him and he was playing a song he had written for Esme long ago.

"Edward, why are you upset with me now?" I hoped I hadn't done anything to offend him. He smiled and stopped playing for a moment, cupping my cheek with his hand; I leaned in to the soft touch.

"I could never be upset with you Bella, don't you realize that?" His words were sweet, but there was still something off in his usually happy gaze.

"Yes, but if you're not upset with me then why were you looking so down when I was testing my power?" Worry spread through Edward's expression and I knew that something was up.

"It's nothing really. Carlisle just had a thought that made me a bit nervous, that's all," he soothed. I could tell he was hiding something, and I didn't feel like being patronized tonight.

"That's not true," I said in a firmer tone. "It is something, and I want to know what." He seemed surprised at my persuasiveness, but gave in.

"Okay, I'll tell you. Do you remember the Volturi?" I thought about this. I remembered Jane making Edward fall to the floor in pain. I remember Aro explaining his power and how he wanted Edward to be with them. I remember that they said I must be changed. I nodded and waited for Edward to continue. "Well, Aro likes to have a solid team of vampires with unique abilities working for him. Carlisle was remembering the intent Aro had in sparing your life. He…" Edward paused and cringed. I raised my hand and ran in along his cheek in support. "Aro wanted me to change you because he wants you for himself. Since you weren't affected by our powers when you were mortal, he thought that you'd have a special ability once transformed. Carlisle was worried, because he was right about that. You have a power nobody has seen before. You absorb the power that your opponent has before it affects you and then use it on them."

I was speechless for a moment, upon processing his words. Aro wanted me, and chances were he'd be checking in on me soon enough to see if the Cullens followed through with their end of the deal. I couldn't bear to picture myself working with them. They all used their powers to inflict harm against others. On top of that, they aren't the gentle animal-eating type of vampires like my new family. They drank human blood, and if I joined I would be forced to do the same. Edward sensed all the turmoil that was racing through my mind and pulled me towards him. I leaned in to his toned chest and tried to ease my mind as his strong arms laced themselves around my back.

"I won't let them take you Bella, no matter what happens." His statement slightly allayed my unspoken fears. I allowed myself to settle in to Edward's grasp and I trusted him to keep me safe.