Rosalie has taken a long time off school to make sure Alexis heals fine. Rosalie even took Alexis out of school while she heals. Esme and Rosalie both have been home schooling her so she wouldn't fall behind.
Edward, Rosalie's brother has been disappearing at night to where, Rosalie has no idea, nor does she care as long as it doesn't affect Alexis in any way.
"What!" Rosalie shouts. It's been a month since she and Alexis have both been out of their schools.
Watching Alexis look up from the coffee table where she is doing homework that Esme has given her.
"Sweet!" Emmett smirks before Alexis gently hits him with her fist, "What?" Emmett looks to the little human girl in front of him.
"Behave." Alexis grins as Emmett groans.
"Listen to her, Em." Rosalie glares at her husband.
"Yes, mom." Emmett mocks. Hearing Alexis growl in her adorable little way along with glaring at Emmett, Rosalie can't help but smile at how cute she is.
"So this person that Edward likes is coming here?" Alexis jumps in amused.
"Yes." Esme nods smiling.
"Okay. But why?"
"She and Edward like each other."
"Like you and Carlisle? Or Rose and Emmett?"
"Yes. And you forgot about Alice and Jasper."
"They're weird." Emmett speaks before Rosalie speeds over and smacks him in the head. Hearing the smack without seeing it, Alexis giggles. Getting up, Alexis goes around the couch before getting Rosalie to pick her up. Kissing her mom's cheek, Rosalie immediately returns it.
"When is the person coming?"
"Soon. Let's get you dressed." Rosalie answers.
"Okay." Alexis agrees before closing her eyes. Feeling herself get placed on her bed, Alexis opens her eyes as Rosalie gets her a pair of jeans, socks, t-shirt and a zip-up sweater.
"Would you like to have a shower?"
Alexis looks confused before nodding. Getting her underwear, Rosalie gently takes Alexis's hand before taking her into the bathroom.
"Come in with me?" Alexis whispers. Rosalie knows that Alexis may never get over the fear of water, so she agrees. Getting her own clothes for the day, Rosalie lifts her naked daughter into the tub. Stepping in with her when ready, Rosalie has a chair for the tub for Alexis. Gently washing her daughter's hair, Alexis has her eyes closed letting the shampoo and warm water run out of her hair.
Wiping her eyes after Rosalie kisses her cheek, Alexis opens her eyes. Carlisle took her sling away and when she has showers, a little bag to cover her cast, which is what she is wearing. Letting Rosalie wash her own hair, Alexis soapy washes before slowly standing. Stepping carefully under the water, Alexis lets herself get soaked. Wiping the soap away, Alexis then sits back down kicking the water at her feet as Rosalie rinses off.
Once Rosalie turns off the water and steps out, she quickly wraps a towel around her body before lifting Alexis out. Rosalie still growls softly and angrily seeing the cuts and burns on her daughter's body from her past. Alexis still refuses to tell her how she got each one. All she says is 'from bad people'.
Soon dressed and dried off, Rosalie hears a second heartbeat followed by an engine come down the driveway.
"They're here!" Alexis jumps hearing Alice's excited voice. Putting Alexis's hair in a ponytail, Rosalie kisses her hair.
"Ready to meet Edward's lover?" Rosalie teases her daughter who rolls her eyes.
"I guess. Have you met her?" Alexis asks curiously.
"No. Not that I know of." Rosalie shrugs as the engine turns off and Edward and the girl get out of the car, "Let's head on down."
"Okay." Leading the way, Alexis reaches the stairs as the door opens, "Edward!" Alexis calls excitedly.
Laughing, Rosalie picks her up and carries her down to the kitchen to meet the girl and Edward.
Reaching the kitchen, Alexis and Rosalie listen to the radio as Esme cooks Alexis's lunch.
"Hey, everyone." Edward greets entering the room with a shy girl behind him. Carefully turning around on the stool, Alexis smiles seeing the girl.
"She's pretty." Alexis states as Jasper and Alice appear through the open window, "Don't scare her." Alexis warns Alice, making her aunt laugh.
"No worries, cutie. She and I will be great friends." Alice gives the girl a hug.
"I didn't know you have a little girl living with you." The girl speaks looking to Edward.
"That's my sister's daughter." Edward smirks, "Right, little one."
"I'm not little." Alexis glares making the girl laugh, "Just because I'm four, does not mean I'm little."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Emmett chuckles taking the grilled cheese sandwiches off the stove, "You are the tinier version of Al."
"She's older than me!"
"She's pixie size."
"I am not!" Alice jumps in rolling her eyes. Getting looks from everyone but Alexis, Alice pouts, "Okay, I'm short."
Rolling her own eyes, Alexis looks back at the human in front of her.
"How old are you?"
"Seventeen." She answers, "So you are four?"
"Yes." Alexis nods, "What is your name?"
"Bella. What about you?"
"Alexis. Rosalie is my mom." Alexis states happily.
"Really? Wow, that's amazing." Bella looks to Rosalie who is smug.
"I know. Never expected that a rude person would adopt a little girl?" Rosalie comments.
"Rose, you are not rude." Alexis sighs, "We have been through this."
"Stop acting like you are older than you are, honey." Rosalie chuckles kissing Alexis's cheek. Alexis grins wrapping her good arm around Rosalie's neck. Picking her up, Rosalie sits down on the stool with Alexis on her lap.
"I'll show you around." Edward offers Bella.
"Sure." Bella agrees.
"Are you hungry?" Esme asks.
"She already ate." Edward states, "Where is Carlisle?"
"Working late." Giving them a silent nod, Edward gently takes Bella's hand and takes her out of the room. After lunch, Alexis is outside with Emmett in the backyard. Rosalie is sitting on the deck watching them play. Jasper and Alice have joined them while Esme is cleaning up. Bella and Edward are upstairs in Edward's room talking about music.
"Mom!" Alexis shouts running over with Emmett chasing her slowly. Carefully climbing up the steps, Alexis takes cover behind her, hugging her from behind.
"Awe, you cheated." Emmett pouts as Alice and Jasper laugh. They were playing tag and Emmett was the person who was it.
"No, I didn't." Alexis says quietly making Rosalie giggle. Reaching around his wife, Emmett feels Alexis bite him gently.
"OW!" Emmett whines pulling back and rubs his hand, "She bit me!"
"Alexis, what have I said about biting?" Rosalie asks turning to face her daughter.
"Sorry." Alexis frowns.
"Let's go inside. You are in trouble and on timeout for now." Nodding, Alexis forces back tears as memories appear in her mind. Letting Rosalie pick her up, Alexis hides her face as tears fall.
Taking Alexis up to their bedroom, Rosalie sets Alexis on her bed.
"Honey, why did you bite Emmett?" Rosalie questions softly. Going to wipe Alexis's tears, she pulls back and curls into a ball.
"Are you going to hit me?" Alexis whimpers, "They always did."
"Honey, I'm not going to hit you."
"Why? I deserve it."
"Honey, you don't deserve it. You are just a little girl playing around. Yes, it was mean to bite Emmett. But you are just a little girl who is a child."
Peeking up, Alexis takes a few calming breaths before reaching out to her mom. Picking Alexis up, Rosalie kicks off her shoes before removing Alexis's coat and shoes. Laying them on the bed, Alexis cuddles up to Rosalie.
"I'm sorry." Alexis whispers as tears continue to fall.
"I know. You have no reason to be. Emmett was just being him. It didn't actually hurt."
"Really?"
"I'm sure." Feeling Alexis relax against her, they both hear footsteps from next door to them. Edward's room. Hearing Alexis yawn, Rosalie starts to play with her hair to sooth her. Closing her eyes, Alexis wipes her eyes to get rid of the tears. Slipping herself up on top of Rosalie, Alexis rests her head on her chest and holds onto her like a lifeline.
Three days after meeting Bella, Rosalie gets a phone call from Children's Services telling her they are on the way to meet Alexis and interview her. Informing Alexis of that, Alexis gets scared and locks herself in their bedroom.
Sighing, Rosalie knows Alexis is just scared. Sitting on the stairs, Rosalie is silent. She is just listening to Alexis's heartbeat and panicky breathing.
"Mom." Alexis whimpers as the vampires hear the car's engine from down the driveway.
Making her way to their room, Rosalie opening the unlocked door.
"Mom! Don't let them take me!" Alexis panics hearing the car for herself as it approaches the house.
"You're not going anywhere." Rosalie whispers to her daughter, "Even if it did happen, I will come and get you."
"Really?"
"I promise." Letting Alexis cry into her pant legs, Rosalie gently lifts her up. Holding her close, the doorbell rings.
Tucking her face into Rosalie's shoulder, Alexis wipes her eyes. Hearing Carlisle answer the door, Rosalie slowly walks down the stairs with her daughter in her arms. Holding onto the railing, pretending she needs it, Rosalie spots the unknown man and woman.
"Hello, you must be Rosalie Hale." The man smiles.
"Yes I am, sir. How are you today?" Rosalie greets with a smile, a fake smile to be exact. Knowing she is afraid, afraid of losing Alexis, Alexis's fear overpowers her's. She knows Alexis needs her more than she needs to focus on herself.
"I am very well. Is this Alexis?"
"Yes. She's very shy." Rosalie warns him.
"I bet. Hi, Alexis. I'm Erik." Erik greets looking to the young girl in Rosalie's arms. Peeking out at him, Alexis immediately goes back to hiding, "Miss Hale, may I interview you then Alexis? Apart?"
"Uhm, I guess. I'm more worried about Alexis though." Rosalie reveals.
"How so?"
"Well, she took a couple of weeks to warm up to everyone. It took her a while to accept me. She's a very timid young girl."
"Well, may we try? Maybe someone could watch her as we speak?"
"I'll take her." Not surprised to hear Alice come down the stairs, Rosalie turns to her sister.
"May I ask you your name?" Erik wonders.
"I'm Alice Cullen. Rosalie's foster sister." Alice smiles kindly.
"It's nice to meet you, Miss Cullen."
"You as well, sir." Alice keeps Erik talking to her, as Rosalie speaks quietly to Alexis. Feeling Alexis nod against her, Rosalie turns to Alice, "Will Alexis let me watch her for a bit?"
"She says yes." Rosalie concludes.
"Perfect." Erik smiles at Alexis as she lets Alice take her into her arms, "Wait, what happened to her wrist?"
"She was hurt before I took her in. Her wrist did not heal right so when she got hurt at school, my foster mom, Esme Cullen and I took her to the hospital. My foster dad, Carlisle Cullen, took her to x-rays. He had to re-break her wrist and set it right." Rosalie answers sadly.
"She got a lot of sugar that day." Alice jumps in, "I was so jealous!"
"You don't need sugar, sweetie." Esme jokes gently stroking Alexis's hair after she walked over to Alice and Rosalie.
Whispering in Alice's ear, Alexis bites her lip after.
"Rosalie, Alexis is wondering if she could have some candy after this meeting if she answers all of the questions." Alice asks for Alexis, even though they know Rosalie and all of the vampires heard her.
"I don't see why not." Rosalie chuckles, "Where would you like to do the interview?"
"How about the living room? Would it be alright if Miss Cullen could take Alexis somewhere for privacy?" Erik questions.
"Of course. Alice?" Rosalie looks at her sister.
"We'll be in the kitchen." Alice concludes nodding. Taking Esme, Carlisle and little Alexis to the kitchen, Esme closes the door as Rosalie politely takes the woman and Erik to the couches.
After around an hour of an interview, Rosalie walks into the kitchen looking emotionless.
"Alexis, honey?" Rosalie speaks seeing Alexis colouring.
"Mom!" Carefully sliding off the stool, Alexis hugs her.
"Hey, ready?" Feeling Alexis hug her tighter, she nods scared. Gently taking Rosalie's hand, Rosalie takes her over to the caseworkers. Getting lifted onto the couch, Rosalie kisses her forehead before promising to return when they are finished. Leaving, Alexis watches Rosalie, helplessly.
"Alexis?" The woman smiles making Alexis look at her, "I'm Emma."
"Hello." Alexis looks at Emma curiously.
"May we ask you a few questions?"
"Sure?" Alexis shrugs her shoulders before looking down at her lap, "Will you be taking me away?" Alexis asks as tears fill her brown eyes.
"Do you like it here?" Erik questions before Emma could tell her if they may need to or not.
"Yes."
"What is Rosalie Hale like?"
"She's better and nicer than my old mommy and daddy were." Alexis states.
"Did Rosalie tell you to say that?"
"No. Why?" Alexis looks at him surprised.
"What is your schedule during the weekend like?"
"Huh?" Alexis looks confused.
"He means, what do you do on weekends?" Emma clarifies.
"Oh, it changes. We play, colour, do homework, Esme lets me help her cook. I learn a lot. And read on sleepy times. Emmett, Rose's boyfriend, is teaching me to play games." Alexis says excitedly.
"It seems like they are very nice." Erik forces a smile.
"Yes."
"Do you know what Mrs. And Mr. Cullen do for a living?"
"He means work." Emma explains when seeing Alexis's confused look.
"Carlisle is a doctor. He gave me this to help make my hand feel better." Alexis sighs, "Esme, she is a," Alexis squints her eyes thinking of the right word, "She colours and draws on special paper. Rose told me she helps make houses and stuff."
"A designer for houses?" Emma questions to get a better idea.
"Yeah, I think that's it."
"Do you think Rosalie and her family will keep you healthy?" Erik speaks.
"Yeah. Why?" Alexis fires back sweetly. Seeing Emma fight a smile, Alexis keeps her eyes on Erik.
"Hmm," Erik nods, "Do you think Rosalie took you in for money?" Alexis narrows her eyes, pretending to be confused, but she is actually glaring.
"He's wondering if Rosalie is taking care of you." Emma jumps in.
"Yes. She is taking care of me. What kind of question is that?" Alexis looking down at her lap, "She helps me and cares for me. Something my old mommy and daddy didn't do a lot."
"Do you want to go to a new home?" Erik asks.
"NO!" Alexis shouts, "I want Rose!" As tears build in her eyes, they quickly start to fall.
"She's too attached." Erik murmurs to Emma. Hearing the front door open, Alexis looks up with the caseworkers to see Edward.
"Hello." Edward greets closing the door behind him. Taking one look at Alexis's state, Edward bites back a growl, "Alexis, what is wrong?"
"They," Alexis stutters starting to sob.
"Rosalie." Edward calls loudly, walking over to pick Alexis up. Hearing the kitchen door open, Alexis looks through her blurry eyes.
"What happened?" Alexis hears Rosalie's voice. Leaning out of Edward's arms, Alexis holds her arms out to Rosalie. Immediately feeling Rosalie's hands take her from Edward, Rosalie holds her close, "What happened?" Rosalie asks again.
"We think," Erik starts but Emma cuts him off.
"Erik here thinks that Alexis is too attached to you and your family." Emma sighs.
"What are you saying?" Edward questions.
"We think it is best for some time to be apart. So if anything happens, Alexis won't get hurt so much." Erik states. Rosalie's mouth drops open.
"I want to speak to your boss." Rosalie orders knowing Erik wants to take Alexis away from her.
"Erik, Alexis is perfectly safe here." Emma frowns, narrowing her eyes getting angry. Hearing Alexis's sobs get louder, Rosalie starts to rock her body from side to side.
"What is her life like at school?" Erik asks glaring.
"She's getting home schooled right now." Esme states walking through the open room to Rosalie.
"Why?"
"She got hurt at school." Esme answers.
"What happened?"
"Someone sprained her wrist while grabbing her. It hurt her so much that we took her to the hospital." Rosalie frowns.
"Who was it?" Emma interrupts.
"Her teacher at the time."
"Why?"
"I don't know." Rosalie looks to her daughter who is still shaking.
"What happened that caused you to get hurt, Alexis?" Erik orders. Flinching, Alexis whimpers and tucks herself further into Rosalie's embrace.
"She was abused at her old home, sir. She's afraid right now." Rosalie clarifies.
"Is she getting help that she needs?"
"Right now we are getting her used to us before we take that step." Esme frowns herself, "We know that she is too on edge right now."
"Do you know anything of her past?"
"No. Just the fact that her family was killed and the abuse she has received."
"Hmm." Nodding Erik gets to his feet, "She's coming with us."
"Erik!" Emma shakes her head, "This is your third week on the job. You clearly can't see the fact that Miss Hale and her family are perfect for Alexis."
"Give her to me." Erik orders walking over to Rosalie.
"Erik! Stop!" Emma roars, furiously.
"I want to speak to your boss." Rosalie growls, "You can't take her until you call."
"He's on vacation." Erik states.
"Erik." Emma shakes her head.
"She's coming with us and that is that!" Erik shouts glaring at Emma, "I might be new, but I am higher up than you are, Emma. Take her and let's go." Storming out of the house, Erik slams the door.
"I'm sorry, Miss Hale." Emma closes her eyes before looking at Rosalie, "Does she have anything?"
"She has lots of stuff." Esme answers sadly with her voice shaking.
"Could you pack a few things?"
"Of course." Heading upstairs with Edward, Rosalie shakes holding back her anger.
"I'm so sorry, Miss Hale." Emma apologizes again, "I know you are a perfect parent for Alexis. But I don't know what Erik caught that has caused this to happen."
"Is there any way to get her back?" Rosalie breathes.
"I will tell you about it." Starting to tell Rosalie the process to over change Erik's ruling, Rosalie listens closely. Absorbing everything, Esme comes back down as the family comes out to say goodbye to Alexis. Sobbing, Alexis is passed from vampire to vampire who hug her tightly.
"NO!" Alexis screams as Emma carries her out of the house. As the door closes, Rosalie starts to sob in Emmett's arms.