A/N: So what does everyone think about my last chapter? I personally found the cliffy very amusing at the end, but then a gain, I wrote it…

haha! Anyway…

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Quote of the Chapter: "A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out."

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Chapter Nineteen:

Welcome to the Family

Creesia POV:

I know I've seen that guy before, but sadly I don't remember where… I disentangled myself from my mother's arms to walk closer to the vampire whose face I vaguely recognized.

He stared into my eyes, and I did likewise. I searched my messed up mind and finally found my answer. "Ma Chris, je vous ai manqués tellement!"

He was my best friend until he left for college. I loved him so much, and he knew it. We started dating about a week before he left for college, but I hadn't heard from him since. I knew me loved me too when he replied, "Je vous ai manqués aussi Creesia. Je vous aime." I ran into his open arms, and he kissed me softly. After a second, he pulled away, and gave me a tight hug. I swear I felt my mother and aunts' confusion when thy witnessed this.

Bella cleared her throat. "Excuse me Creesia. I hate to interrupt, but we're all kinda in the dark here…" Chris released all of me but left an arm around my waist, and I turned to face my mother.

Bella, this is Chris. He was my best friend before he left for college. I haven't heard from him since, and I guess that's why… I told my mother, she nodded in acceptance and replied.

I see. why don't you introduce us? And I didn't know you knew French! I smiled.

"Chris, this is my mother Bella, my aunt Alice, and my other aunt Rosalie. Guys, this is my Chris." My mother smiled when I put possession into my answer, I knew my dad did it too. The difference was that he added it to make a point, whereas I added it out of ha

Alice spoke first. "Well Chris, welcome to the family. I assume you won't be leaving Creesia anytime soon?" She turned the last statement into a question, cringed, but looked up at Chris.

"You're right Alice, you assume right. I'd explain why I neglected to talk to Creesia, but I have this slight feeling I'll have to do it before meeting the rest of your family, so if you would excuse my rudeness for now, I'll answer all of your questions later." I hid a giggle as I watched Alice smolder with awe at his way of speech I did it all the time.

COS

COS

COS

COS

Back home, however, things weren't going well for Chris. I couldn't believe the fuss Edward was kicking up. I felt bad for my Uncle Jasper, since he had to feel this animosity too.

My mother and father were in the next suite (Alice and family's) talking, but the whole family heard them loud and clear from where we were in my parent's suite.

"I WILL NOT LET A TEENAGE GUY LIVE WITH US AND MY DAUGHTER! IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION BELLA, SO DON'T GO THERE." That was Edward, loud and obnoxious as usual. My mother however, handled it better.

"Need I remind you, my dear, of the nights too many to count when you snuck in through my bedroom window to sleep next to me? I think its wonderful Creesia found someone like the rest of us did, and you should too. Edward dear, be reasonable, you can hear his thoughts remember? Besides, we can't sleep, so you can listen 24/7 if you want!!!"

Oh joy, here we go… I thought. It was entertaining really, the whole family minus Edward thought Chris living with us was a good thing. Leave it to my dad to see it another way.

The next second, I proved myself right. "ISABELLA MARIE SWAN CULLEN! YOU WERE 17! CREESIA'S ONLY 14, IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION! AND EVEN I WANT SOME TIME WITHOUT VOICES RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD!"

This is the time where my mother gets irate. I already knew she was pretty miffed, but Edward calling her by her whole name, or anyone for that matter (minus Esme of course) was the absolute fastest way to succeed in pissing her off. As soon as I heard her speak, I knew she was.

"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, don't you dare pull that shit with me. You know as well as I that you were the ripe old age of 110 when you spent your nights with me. So don't pull that hypocrisy stuff on me, and you have no right to take that tone with me. I am being reasonable at least, you my dear, are making overreaction being an understatement!"

And so it went on like that for another ten minutes. After ten minutes were up, I dissected myself from Chris's grasp, and ran down the hall to the elevator. I took the elevator to the lobby level and ran outside. Eventually I came across my favorite fountain in the Clock Tower's square (note the resemblance). I sat o the ledge for a while staring at the water, when I heard a voice behind me.

"Creesia, sweetie, it'll be okay. Trust me. My brother can overreact quickly, but he cools down just as fast. I know you want Chris to stay, and you have the whole family behind you 100. Alice told me what Bella went through that month before her filming was over, and I don't want you to go through that too. We all love you Creesia Cullen, don't you ever forget that." It was Emmett, and right then I cursed his vampire speed.

"Emmett, I can't stand yelling. I know all of you hate it 'cause your hearing super sharp, but I hate it because that creep used to yell at me as he beat me. I love my family, but I couldn't bear it if Edward forced Chris to leave." He held me tight as I said this.

"Creesia, you'll be okay, Edward will cool off, and I swear to you that you will never be separated from Chris unwillingly as long as I am your uncle. Do you believe me?" his voice was muffled in my hair. I started crying then, and we didn't move for about 15 minutes, because my phone was vibrating in my pocket.

It was a text from Rose.

Creesia, I'm sorry about my brother, but I was worried about you when you left. I would've followed you myself, but I had to stay and reason with Edward. He really fought with Bella today, but he caved. Chris can stay, and I promise I won't let my idiotic brother send him away. I sent Emmett after you, but he volunteered to go. We all love you Creesia, and we always will.

I flipped my enV open to the keyboard part to text her back.

Rose, thanks for sending someone after me. Emmett basically told me the same thing you did like three minutes ago. Please tell Chris I'm fine and I'll be back soon. I love you too Rose, and I always will.

Next, I turned to Emmett. "Emmett, thanks or the ego boost. I love you too, and I think its time to go face my family. Can I hitch a ride?" He smiled down at me.

"Sure my little niece, with pleasure." In minutes we were back at the suite, and my dad was in the same room with the rest of the family, looking incredibly repentant.

"Creesia, I'm so sorry I went off like that. I'm glad you're okay, as I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you weren't. Since we all know that the male is the head of the house and the female is the neck, giving her full power to turn the head anyway she wants to, I think you can ascertain that Chris could stay here with us, but more importantly, with you." My dad told me, looking utterly embarrassed. I ran over to him, giving him a kiss on he cheek and my infamous bear hug. He knew without reading my mind I was grateful.

"Guys, I'm sorry to say this, but I'm so tired right now. I think I'm going to go to bed." I said, looking at my Chris with a question in my eyes.

Chris POV:

I knew what she wanted as soon as she looked at me. I turned to Edward, respectfully, I might add, and asked permission un-vocally.

Is that okay with you? He nodded, and I went to follow Creesia to her room. I opened her door for her and turned to close the door. I sat patiently in the chair next to the bed when Creesia retired to the bathroom to shower and change. In about ten minutes, she resurfaced, and I knew I was smiling a wickedly large cat-like grin.

"Come on Chris. Remember what you think my dad can hear. And I'll bet you a twenty he's listening to your thoughts as we speak." She told me, grinning. Little did she know I can block my thoughts at will, and I think that will come in handy if I'm going to spend my nights in bed (A/N: no pun intended) with her.

I used sign language to reply. I knew she would understand since I was the one who taught her in the first place. I told her that I could block my thoughts, and it was time for her to sleep.

She gave me a martyr look, which I pretended not to notice, and unwillingly got into bed. I pulled the comforter around her, and then lay next to her, pulling her close to me.

She relaxed, but I could tell she was fighting sleep. I kissed her hair once, than began to sing her lullaby softly in her ear.

From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on

From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on

I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on

You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on

My little angel was asleep halfway through the song, but I had to keep singing it to her, or else she'd complain in the morning. I don't know how, but she always knew if I stopped singing it when she fell asleep. I have been singing this song to her for years. I wrote it about three years ago, and she loves it. I was so engrossed in singing that I didn't even notice Bella enter the room ntil she was sitting in the chair across from me.

I started to speak, but she held up a finger. I think it would be best if we talked in our thoughts, don't you? I don't want Creesia to get up.

I replied, I agree Mrs. Cullen, I take it you heard me serenade your daughter?

Call me Bella, and yes, I did. Edward sang me to sleep when I was human too, although technically, it was Clair de Lune that sung me to sleep. I know your feelings for my daughter, and don't deny it because its written all over your face. Spill my little friend, spill.

I sighed. Bella then, I've loved your daughter longer than she has known. It hurt me so much when I was turned, and it took me forever to track her down. I hated hurting her like that, but I had to controll my thirst, or so I thought, before I could chance seeing her again. I still haven't mastered it, but rest assured, I can resist it perfectly now.

You see Bella, my power is strange. If I touch another vampire I get their power. I got my control when I shook Carlisle's hand. So now I smell nothing, and this is the way I like it. This may sound strange, but can I shake your hand Bella? I'd like your power of mind speech, it would make my life easier to talk to your daughter without your husband killing me.

She smiled small. I have more than just this power Chris, and I'm afraid I can't give them to you.

Ahh, Bella, that is where my talent comes in. If a vampire has more than one power and I touch them to obtain it, I can select the power I wish to have.

She replied. Then I guess it's okay. Take my hand.

So I did, and I selected the power I wanted form her. All I wanted was the mind speech, so I took it easily. Thank-you Bella.

You don't have to tell me that you need a way to talk to her without Edward knowing, trust me, I've been there.

I chuckled softly. We can talk without Edward knowing, I taught her sign language years ago! But mind speech is cooler, but I think you know that already. But I feel bad for Edward, not being able to turn the voices off. Do you think he'd like that?

Bella looked startled. Yes, but that's impossible.

My dear Bella, anything is possible for us. Since I can take a copy of other vampire's powers, I can modify them too. Like if I casually bumped Edward, I could modify his gift so he can control it better.

Chris, I think you've found a way to brown nose Creesia's dad. I'll talk to him, but it can wait until tomorrow. For now, spend some time with Creesia girl, I know she'd like that. I followed Bella's advice, and soon I felt myself drift off into a deep sleep.

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A/N: oooooo! Another cliffy!!! But I know what you're thinking: "But Chris is a vampire! He can't sleep!" That my friends is where you wrong. He is a vampire, but he can sleep.

G1: Who ever guesses how he did that gets the next chapter!!!!

A/N: I know it doesn't make a lot of sense to why I introduced two new characters, but they play a key role in upcoming powers. Since yours truly is the author, I can 'omit' certain things frm the equation, for example: I mentoned several things Chris can do. So far he can:

1. copy powers from other vampires and make them his own

2. select these powers is a vampire has more than one

3. modify a vampire's power to help (or hinder) them

I will say this though: Chris isn't a spy, nor is he a bad character. He is a GOOD GUY! We got to the bad guys later… +evil laughs+ I'll update as soon as I find more time!!!

A/N: G2: thee who guesses the song title and author gets a chappy too!

Before I forget, in case you didn't catch the kind of phone Creesia got, it's th enV. I want that phone SOO bad!!! But anyway, I didn't pick the chocolate b/c I personally hate it, likewise the Razor. Currenty I have the LG8300 in my possession, and I WANT THE enV NEXT!!! (p.s. – I will get it too!)

bis nacht

\\amy\\