Heartless

Chapter 3

Arrival of an uninvited guest

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I do not own Twilight

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Edward's POV 6:00pm

Everyone was sitting in the living room now, waiting for our uninvited guest. Rose, Alice, and Nessie had returned from shopping; Jasper and Emmett stopped playing baby games; Bella and I had agreed to complete our 'activities' another time; and Carlisle and Esme were always prepared.

Alice tensed as she received a vision. I watched on with her.

The female vampire ran through the forest. She had long, straight black hair, that blew as she ran. Her red eyes glowed with anticipation. She wasn't far. The sun was just about set. In her vision, it was about 6:15.

Alice's vision ended.

"She has great taste in shoes. Oh and she'll be here in 15 minutes", Alice informed everyone.

I rarely invade my family's privacy by purposely peeking into their minds, but this was one of those moments I couldn't pass up. I was sitting on the couch with Bella on my left -Reneseme on her lap-and Rosalie on my right. Emmett was next to Rose and Alice sat on Jasper's lap in the loveseat. Esme sat in the seat next to them and Carlisle sat on the arm of the chair.

I started on my left with Rose.

I wish this woman would just hurry up and get here. I wonder if she's prettier than me. Of course. So conceited.

Then Emmett

Lets have some fun ,this beat is sick. I wanna take a ride on your disco stick.

Emmett's just an idiot.

Next Alice.

Shopping, shopping, shopping. I wonder if she likes shopping. I hope she's friendly. Maybe she could be another ally and shopping partner. Shop-a-holic.

Then Jasper

Let's play a love game. Play a love game do you want love or you want fame are you- DAMN YOU EMMETT!!!! Stupid song won't get out of my head. A victim of Emmett's….Emmett-ness.

Esme

I hope she's friendly. I don't want anyone harming my family. The caring mother.

Carlisle

I will be the one to greet her at the door. I can only hope her visit is for peaceful reasons. Always the leader.

Last, Renesemee

I like the color pink today! Flower's are pink and some internal organs are pink. I wonder if mommy and daddy will let me get a pet. If it's a dog I can name it Jacob. She's an angel.

Trying to read Bella's mind would be stupid. Suddenly someone else's thoughts entered my head, followed by a horrible scent and a pound on our door.

Time for a visit with my favorite bloodsuckers. I wonder what's on this tape?

"Oh great. The dog", Rosalie said as she covered her nose.

Esme got up to open the door for Jacob. He came in holding a dirty tape.

"Hey guys and Blondie", he greeted, glaring at Rose. "Does anyone know what this is? It says 'Emmett and Jasper's punishment'".

He held up the dirt covered tape. Esme reached and took it from him.

"JACOB NOOOOOO", Emmett and Jasper cried together.

"Thank you, Jake. It seems Emmett and Jasper stole this from under my nose. We will be watching this tape later", she announced.

"No problem. So what are we waiting for?", Jacob asked.

"There is a vampire coming to visit us soon", Carlisle told him. "We don't know what type of threat she will pose".

"Great. Another Bloodsucker", Jacob replied. He was completely sarcastic.

"You know, you love us", Bella joked.

"Yeah whatever, Bells".

Jacob took a seat on the floor and Nessie got down from Bella's lap to sit next to him. She had her hand to his face, showing him all of the dresses Alice and Rose bought her. He pretended to be interested in them for her sake.

Then Emmett's mental voice came booming into my head.

Edward, I know you're reading my thoughts so guess what. I want to bang Rose. I want to bang her so hard! I want to-

I blocked him out as much as I could. Then I turned to him and glared.

At 6:15 the doorbell rang. All of us-excluding Jacob and Nessie- tensed up and stopped breathing like statues.

"You guys are so weird", Jacob remarked.

Carlisle got up and went to the door. He opened it and reveled the raven haired vampire.

Alice's POV

"Hello", Carlisle greeted the woman.

"Hello, my name is Valentine. You must be Carlisle. I have heard stories of your family. You all live off of animals instead of humans. I have come to experience that myself. I refuse to be a monster any longer. May I join your golden eyed covern", she replied with a heavy French accent.

From where I was sitting I couldn't see her. All I could see was Carlisle's back. He seemed to be nodding, as if he was assuring her that he understood.

"Why don't you come in", Carlisle suggested. He stepped aside to let her in.

She stepped into the living room and looked around at all of us.

She had long, straight black hair and ruby red eyes. Her hair came down to her hips and it was shiny and healthy. She had on a red tank top that had straps around her shoulders. A white miniskirt complimented her hips and legs. She wore a white French barrette on her head that matched her skin tone. On her feet were beautiful red pumps that I was in love with. She also had on red hoop earrings and several red and white bangles.

She was beautiful. She was even prettier than Rose! It was making me angry for some reason.

I looked over at Rosalie. She looked angry, jealous, insecure. My poor Jazz. He looked identical to Rosalie. Her emotions were so strong, they were overcoming his own.

I looked back at Valentine. She had obviously come from France or somewhere around it. At least she had great sense of style.

Why was I judging her so quickly? I'll give her a chance. Who knows? Maybe she would be sweet and caring.

I got up from Jasper's lap and went over to greet her. "Hi, I'm Alice". I shook her hand. I noticed her nails were also painted blood red. Definitely another fashion queen. Yay!!!

Edward was shaking his head at my thoughts. "I don't think I can handle another Alice", he muttered.

Carlisle came in and stood next to Valentine and me.

"Valentine, this is my family. I see you've already met Alice", he said. He started pointing to different members of our odd family. "This is Edward and his mate, Bella; that's Emmett and his mate, Rosalie; Jasper is Alice's mate; Esme is my mate; that is Renesemee. She's Edward and Bella's daughter and next to her is Jacob. He's a close friend of the family".

Everyone gave her a smile, a nod, or a wave.

"Hello everyone. I have come to ask to join your family", she replied.

"Why don't you tell us about yourself, dear", Esme requested.

"Well, there's not much to tell", she began. "I was born August 20th, 1951 in Paris, France. My human memories are a little murky, but I can try to remember them. It was June 1968 and I was Valentine Du Mere. I remember running away from home, but I don't remember why I was leaving my parents and family behind. I was running down a dark forest path when suddenly someone grabbed me. They threw me against the trunk of a tree with great force and strength.

It was a man with blonde hair and freighting red eyes. He bit me and almost drained my entire body of blood. Then another vampire came up behind him. This vampire was different. He had gold eyes instead of red. He fought the vampire off of me and stayed during my transformation. But on the third day he was attacked by someone who I believe was in a covern with the blonde vampire that changed me. When I awakened I was afraid and alone. It was nighttime.

I didn't want to attack humans, but I killed the first one I saw. I thought it was the only way to survive. Later, I heard stories of you all. I don't want to be a monster anymore. I don't want to kill innocent people anymore. Please accept me and teach me your way of life", she finished.

Everyone looked to Carlisle.

Carlisle looked at Valentine. I looked at Valentine also, but she only stared at Carlisle. Suddenly her eyes changed from red to purple.

Edward's POV

Suddenly, Carlisle's mind went blank. What caused him to be dazed like that?

Valentine seemed truthful and kind. Her mind held nothing evil or treacherous. She would fit right in.

"Of course we'll accept you, Valentine", Carlisle answered her after a few seconds.

That was odd. I can't believe he just accepted her like that. Don't get me wrong, she was nice and sweet; but usually Carlisle would ask me if her mind was okay. He didn't know if she was being sincere. He usually he would ask Jasper about her emotions, also.

Maybe he could just tell she was okay. It was probably nothing.

Stupid vampire. I'll never except her. Something's not right, Rosalie thought.

I'm so happy to be accepted. Now I'm member of the Cullen family, Valentine thought.

She seemed good.

Renesemee's POV

I'm so happy. Now I have another family member. I guess she would be an aunt. Auntie Valentine. I can't wait to 'talk' to her. I love showing my gift to people.

" I think Renesemee would like to greet you in her own special way", daddy told Valentine. YAY!! Thank you daddy.

I got up and walked to aunt Valentine. I put my hand on her cheek. At first she was confused, but as I played images of my family she understood my gift.

She smiled as I showed 'Welcome Aunt Valentine' at the end.

"Thank You, Renesemee", she said. I took my hand from her face and gave her an unexpected hug. She tensed, but soon she hugged back.

I'm going to like her.

Emmett's POV

I got up off of the couch to greet my new sister, when suddenly a pale arm pushed me back down from the side.

Rosie gave me a glare that told me to sit down. I pouted and pleaded.

"Please, Rosie. She seems nice".

"Whatever", she snapped as she got up and stomped upstairs.

I walked over to Valentine. At the moment Esme was hugging her.

"Welcome ,dear", she said rubbing her back.

I gave Valentine a big bear hug. "You're a Cullen now, Val".

Valentine was way too long to say on an everyday basis.

"Val?", Bella questioned from behind me. She and Edward had gotten up to greet the new family member, also.

"Valentine is too long", I explained.

"I like it", Val announced as I put her down.

Bella and Edward welcomed and hugged her and Jasper shook hands with her. For some reason Jacob refused to say anything to her. He just stared at her, glaring like Rose. I wonder what's wrong with him.

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AN: So the Cullens accepted Valentine. Poor Cullens. We know Rose feels threatened because she is no longer the prettiest, but what's Jacob's problem?

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