Chapter 5
The pain in my limbs and body ceased and full consciousness returned. My head ached liked someone had beaten me with a stick in my sleep.
I was different, my eyes picked up faster movements, I felt like I was moving in slow motion and I didn't feel so clumsy.
"Are you OK" Edward asked checking out my whole body for any damage.
"Do I look like I feel ok." I snapped back. Edward smiled and continued to scan my arms.
"Sorry, I'm just nerve wracked and my head kills me" I told him rubbing my temples. Edward brought his hands to my face and placed his hands on my forehead. His hands were warm.
I pulled his hands from my face and looked them over suspiciously.
"Your hands are warm..er." I announced.
"You feel colder to me." He tried to cover a smile, but he failed.
"You'll get used to it" He reassured me.
Everything was so different, there were new senses, new sights and new feelings I could not ignore. I was hungry.
Edward seemed to understand my situation, he helped me up from his bed following closely behind me as I walked to the door.
"You don't have to worry about me, I feel fine."
"Old habits are hard to break" He stepped forward to get the door. I could hear voices on the other side of the door, they were quiet, but I could still hear them.
Edward swung open the door and I was swamped with hugs and kisses and affection from everyone, everyone that is, except Rosalie. Rosalie forced a smile and then turned and walked away.
My head was throbbing and I was still hungry.
Carlisle took me aside and into his study, the same study that I had visited with Edward a long time ago. Carlisle walked gracefully to his desk, he pulled out a chair and asked me to sit down. He pulled up on from the side desk and seated himself.
He intertwined his fingers and looked up at me, understanding. "I'm sure your curious about many things."
"You have no idea" He cocked his head to the side and smirked. I see where Edward gets it.
"Well hit me" He smiled throwing his arms open, ready for an attack.
"Where to start? Oh, am I stronger than Edward, if so for how long?" I flashed an evil grin.
"At the moment you are, and it will last for about a year, possibly a little longer."
"When will I get my special vampire powers, like Edwards mind reading." I was excited now.
"I'm not sure, but you will know when you get them." He smiled back, probably thing of his special vampire powers. "Anything else?"
"Nope, I'm good."
"There is one other, over the next few days your urge to...to eat... will get stronger. For the first few you will be safe enough to travel, but you will be on edge. So for your safety and others, Edward will be taking you to Alaska. That is, until he feels you are safe enough to come home."
"Great" I was ecstatic, some one on one time with Edward.
"You are so fun to be around, and as for your head aches, they will disappear in a few hours. Its kind of a internal warning. Nothing to worry about." He stood up and walked me to the door.
"Oh, and welcome to the family." He scooted me through the door and watched me rejoin the group.
Alice was still ecstatic, Jasper and Emmett too. Edward was reserved still subconscious about his decision to change me. I ran to him, faster than usual (this was going to be fun). He caught me in a bear hug, pulling me to his face.
"I love being a vampire" I whispered in his ear. I couldn't see his smile, but I could feel his spirit lift. He spun me around in his arms. And I was happy.
"Here's your stuff" Alice barged in, "Not trying to push you out the door or anything, but I though you might want it."
Edward set me down and I took my suitcase from Alice. It was strangely light, I could lift it with ease, but Edward took it from me and handed it to Emmett. Emmett stalked off down the stairs.
Alice pulled my hand and I ran with her, this time able to keep up. She took the stairs, but I froze at the top of the stairs, my eyes glued on the hand rail.
"Go for it" Alice encouraged climbing onto the rail herself half way down the stairs already. I grabbed the rail and sat on it, Edward was at my side.
"I can do it" I told him.
"I know, old habits" I slid down the banister, for once not falling off. I was graceful like Alice. Edward caught me at the bottom and carried me out the door.
Esme, Emmett, Jasper, Carlisle and Alice waved to me as I buckled my seat belt in the silver Volvo. Rosalie was in the window still sulking.
The Volvo stirred to life and Edward pulled out of the front circle. I waved goodbye and watched the house shrink in the distance. Edward was looking at me,
"What"
"Nothing" He grinned wickedly. I looked away embarrassed, "With a grin like that, I think it is possible that you have no soul."
He laughed his throaty laugh, and reached to put an arm around he. He was doing 120mph but it seemed slow.
"I'm going to have to get used to this." I smiled and watched the trees wiz past.
We arrived at the airport in record time, for me. We were right on time though, the pilot was warming the engine. We walked hand in hand to the small seaplane. Edward talked to the pilot, and I walked around the small craft.
The wind shifted and I caught wind of the fat, sweaty man. My hair raised on end and I shivered with uncontrollable fear. My eyes were red, and wide. Edward ducked under the plane and grabbed my shoulders. The wind shifted again and Edward held me as I regained my own self control.
"Ya'll ready." The large man asked.
"Yes sir." Edward managed through clenched teeth. The pilot flashed an awkward look at us and then shook it off. He opened the door and Edward helped me into the cab, cautious to keep me from the potential victim.
The man closed and locked the door, Edward whispered words in my ear, something about staying calm, but I wasn't listening.
The pilot climbed into his door, and pulled it shut with a click.
"Here we go" He announced as he revved the engine, and guided the small plane onto the equally small runway.
The plane went up with no problems and soon the steady sounds of the engine soothed my nerves. Still Edward kept protective hands on me. The whole ride the man tried to start a conversation.
"So what are ya'll folks planning to do up in Ketchikan Alaska?"
"Hike"
"Oh" Was his surprised answer. "Be careful, lots of bears."
Edward smiled at that.
"And you little lady? Afraid of bears?" No answer. "Is she OK?"
He stared back at me in the small mirror.
"Ya, she's just afraid of heights. Really bad, she concentrating." Edward lied.
Twenty minutes later the pilot pointed out the window, "Welcome to Ketchikan."
He circled, preparing to land. Edward kissed my head, "Almost there." He turned back to his window and pulled me closed to his chest.
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