I'm sorry that it is short. I just wanted this chapter to be about the trade center. The next chapter will be about how the newcomers settle in! Also I'm sorry for any grammer mistakes or anything! I don't have a beta! Enjoy! (and sorry that it took a while to upload)

~Twilightluvergirlii~

Chapter 4- The Trade Center

Today was the day. The day where Carlisle, Edward, Rosalie, Alice, and I were going to the human trade center. Jasper and Emmett went to Florida to find Renee and Phil. We would have them under our protection to. Charlie felt more secure under the Quileute's supervision. According to the new law, each vampire has to own at least one slave. To all the other vampires –mainly the volturi- we were actually enslaving some humans. But to our family these humans would be under our security.

We walked through the big white doors and gaped. There were different rooms that organized the humans. There was an orange color for all males of any age. Humans wearing white gowns to show if they were 'pure'. Red gowns for 'tainted' women. And Green gowns for the elderly. I was sickened. More than sickened. This place was revolting. The thing that bothered me most was that this was my fault. If I hadn't troubled the volturi then the humans would not have to suffer on my account. Why did the volturi just decide to change their laws after probably thousands of years enforcing them?

I didn't want to be separated from Edward, so I tagged along when Carlisle and he went to the white gown section. I didn't know where Rosalie and Alice went.

The little room was dirty. I could see Carlisle scrutinize the health conditions of the room. Humans were treated like the dirt that surrounded the corners of the room. Girls between the ages of three to nineteen were handcuffed to the walls of the room. It was if they were being showcased.

"Welcome to the trade center. See anything you like?" A female vampire with black hair spoke. She spoke as if she worked at a clothing store. She looked at Edward adoringly. I growled at her before she could speak. She led us to a door to enter the room.

"Take a look around and then tell me when you find one you like." All three of us walked slowly into the room. The humans looked frightened. I wanted to take them all. My heart shattered at the sight of the little three year old girl's tears. Carlisle noticed the one I saw. He knelt down so he was almost at her height.

"My name is Carlisle. I won't hurt you. Will you tell me your name?" He spoke with such a warm, calming voice so she would trust him.

"Ashley. My momma said that she will come back for me. I don't know where she went."

"What does she look like? I'll find her for you." It was Edward who spoke now. I hoped he would find her mom.

"She's tall and has blond hair like me." She answered. Good thing Edward was a mind reader or we would never find her mom.

"I'll get her mom," Edward ran off before we could answer. Carlisle and I looked at each other and back at the girl. One of us was going to have to buy her. Like she was a worthless piece of property. I wanted to kill the volturi. No one deserved to be treated like this.

"I'll take her" Carlisle said. Yes, good idea. I didn't want to scare the child. Now it was my turn. I glanced around the room. Each glare from the girls cut through me. I could picture how they saw me. I didn't like it. My eyes rested on a familiar girl. I saw her before. Brown hair, brown eyes, glasses….Angela! I had to get her!

"Angela," I spoke, trying to sound and appear as harmless as I felt. She looked up at me and smiled softly. Oh how I missed her!

"Bella? Is that you?" I nodded so I wouldn't alarm her with me new voice. "You're gorgeous! Do you know if Ben is here too? Oh I need to find him Bella! I miss-

"Angela, My family will keep you and Ben safe and secure. Don't worry. You can trust us." Her smile went away when she thought she would be our slaves. "I'll explain later. 'Kay?"

About an hour later, Carlisle, Edward, Alice, Rosalie, and I returned with a person to protect. Carlisle had Ashley. Edward had her mom, Alice found Ben. Rosalie found herself a child. I vowed to protect Angela, my human best friend.

There was only one step left to do- one that we were going to hate. Especially Carlisle. There was one room where the humans would be cleaned and their hair cut. And get a tattoo with a number. They would also get drugged with steroids by a 'doctor'. Carlisle was enraged even with his seemingly calm expression.

"Hello, I'm Doctor Christopher. I assume you are the Cullens. Finally turning your viewpoint around? Nice to finally meet you Dr. Cullen. I heard about your….er…situation with the volturi. Anyway, so how many steroids-

"None, please…..Doctor Christopher, I would like to go home." Carlisle interrupted. I couldn't agree more with his statement. I could also sense his disapproval with the faux doctor.

We all hurried out of the center and I could hear the humans breathe in relief for the fresh air.

When we reached the big white house- all I could say was one thing. The only thing that would make them comfortable more on an equal status with the rest of us. Make them feel comfortable and then explain the situation. If they want to stay- then they can stay. But for now,

"Welcome home,"

I know it was probably too fast- paced and probably jumped from one place to another but i want the next chapter to have all the explanations and see how everyone gets comfortable. Rate and Review! It makes my day and makes me happy!