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EMMETT: Say IT…

ME (bound to a chair): NEVER!

EMMETT (cocks gun): I really don't want to do this…

ME (sighs in defeat/frustration): It's not like you NEED it.

EMMETT: What did you say?!

ME: I don't own Twilight or anything else.

LAST TIME:

The cafeteria doors burst open simultaneously and I gasped.

Oh shit.

How had they found us? After so long don't you think they would give us some space?

Ashley turned to me. "I know the past you guys have had, but she's changed. So grin and bear it. For me? Please??"

I sighed. I wouldn't win this round and Ash knew it. She gave me a happy smile and waved them over.

"Joc," Ash said as they got over here. "These are some old friends of ours, the Davenports."

Joc looked down, suddenly quiet again. I reached out to see what she was feeling: nervous, excited, and shy. Well, I guess if I were surrounded by seven stunning vampires for the first time, I would be feeling that way too.

Nonetheless, I sent out a wave of calm so she would relax a bit; she was making me feel a bit tense.

"This is Alex, Anthony, Lucas, Elaine, and Victoria." Ash gestured to each of them she spoke.

"Hi," Joc said, a bit more confident now. "Those girls are really pretty." She mumbled under her breath as an after-thought.

You mean pretty odd, I thought to myself wryly. Not a lot of beautiful people are mythical creatures like us.

Alex has light brown hair and is really buff. He has light brown skin like Ash (though he swore it was black as a crayon when he was human) and is more of a serious person than a tough guy. Actually, he's one of Ash's brothers, but they all separate for a decade or so before meeting up again.

Anthony, Ash's other bro, looks like Alex (they're actually twins) but is lankier. He loves extreme sports and will be the first one to challenge. He's also quite funny.

Nobody is as funny as Lucas though. Lucas has dirty blond, curly hair and, in strength, is between Alex and Anthony. Ash likes him and, the last time we were all together, I accidentally saw a glance that Lucas threw at Ash when he thought no one was looking. It was so filled with love and devotion. Kinda like how he used to look at me...

Anyways, Ash says that she realized that she's liked him ever since 1873, but she refuses to believe the EMPATH when I tell her he feels the same.

The two girls, Elaine and Victoria, aren't so bad once you get to know them. Elaine is Alex's mate. They've been together for centuries (literally). She has blond hair and isn't exactly the tallest in height if you get my drift. When I was changed, I grew to be 5'7, but Elaine is 5'2. She's fun though. She likes shopping and stuff too.

Finally there's Victoria, the newest edition to the Davenport clan. If you're thinking Hey! That chick's got the same name as that bitch who tried to kill you when you were human, then CONGRATS! You just won a prize!

Yes, Victoria did try to kill me when I was human and, after she changed me, she explained why.

"When I meant 'kill'," she explained when I was done changing. "I was going for change, because for some people it's the same."

"So why did you do it?" I was confused.

"Don't you understand?" Victoria gave a bitter laugh. "That day, I only helped track you with James because he was my mate. I would have done anything for him. Even if it meant killing innocent humans; I would have followed him to the ends of the earth."

I stared in shock. "So you're not…" I trailed off suggestively

"Going to kill you? No." she chuckled now. "When I saw how broken you were, are," she corrected herself. "It reminded me of myself after I lost James."

"So…what now?" we stood up.

"I would do this myself, but I wouldn't be the best example. I have to leave you with a friend of mine for a while, but when I have my diet changed and can handle being around humans better, I'll come and find you. I promise"

Then she gestured to the trees and Ashley stepped out and smiled at me, golden eyes sparkling with happiness.

Now, 45 years later, Victoria stood in front of me keeping her promise.

I quickly probed their minds. Hmm, apparently Victoria and Anthony are together now.

They sat down and Victoria smiled tentatively at me. I have to admit, the topaz eyes make her look even more stunning.

Joc smiled and said, "I'm Jocelyn Lowry, but you can call me Joc."

"It's very nice to meet you Joc," Elaine and Joc shook hands. "You can call me Elle"

"And me Vicky," Victoria smiled at her.

I could get used to the Nice-Victoria.

Ashley and Alex started talking about what they had been doing the past twenty years while Elle, Victoria- I mean Vicky, and Joc started talking about clothes and shopping.

I turned and looked at Lucas and Anthony, who were smiling at me. Big.

"So what's going on between you and Vicky?" I asked Anthony who looked down, embarrassed.

"We've been together for a couple of years now. We all helped her get through her rough faze." Translation for slow humans: we helped her contain her thirst for human blood.

"What about you?" I turned to Lucas. "Made any moves on you-know-who yet?" On you-know-who, I tilted my head slightly in Ashley's direction.

Lucas got a sparkle in his eye. "You'll see soon enough."

"So," Anthony said, trying to change the topic. "You going today? It's been snowing all week thanks to you."

"Yeah," Lucas added. "We brought ours and I know you've got a trunk full of yours. Besides, you're wearing The Hat."

My hand went p to my head where the DC hat was slanted sideways. Then I considered it. I hadn't been in a while and now would be the best time since its fresh.

"Okay, I'll go."

"But…" Lucas always knew there was a but.

"I get to go first." I sat back smugly.

"WHAT!" Anthony let out a string of prophanities.

"Oh come on," Lucas rolled his eyes. "You had to know this was coming. It's the 'yes, but no' thing. Either we let her go first-"

"Or I'mnot going and the snow turns to rain." I finished, even smugger now.

"Fine," Anthony mumbled.

Suddenly, Ashley stood up in her chair mumbling, "How did this happen? They decided they weren't going to so why are they here."

I stood up and touched her arm trying to open our connection but she was blocking me out. There was something she didn't want me to see…

"Come on," Ashley yanked on my arm and pulled me away from the table to the cafeteria doors.

"What's going on?" I was panicking now; the artificial heart in my chest banging uncontrollably.

She didn't answer, just pulled me to the doors.

"NO!" She let go of my arm and tried to stop the door from opening, but it was no use. The door was opening and right there, five pairs of topaz eyes stared back at me in shock.

It's them.

Not who you expected, was it? And what do you think Bella, Anthony, and Lucas were talking about? Let me know. So, I actually had a really fun time writing this chapter. Things just kind of spilled out and I didn't have time to map it out or anything. I thought it turned out pretty well in the end though.

Recommended Book: this is a book I just finished reading and I loved it! It's called Generation Dead by Daniel Waters. If you read it check out

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