Chapter Four:

I took a breath and tried to think of how to go about telling him everything. "I'm not quite sure where to start." I told him with a sigh. Why was this so difficult? Ok, I told myself. Lets start at the beginning.

"OK, there's not just shifters in the world. I mean, shifters aren't the only mythological creatures I guess you could say even though you and I both know they are real. There's also vampires and werewolves, or children of the moon and who knows what else there might be out there." I told him, deciding that would be a good start.

"I know about vampires and all that stuff, there are a few that live here actually. Don't worry they wont harm anyone their what we call vegetarian vampires, only drink the blood of animals." He told me. "Don't worry, you're safe around the Cullens." He added, probably having seen the worried look on my face.

"Wait, you know the Cullens? They live here?"

"Ya. How do you know about them. How do you know about all this stuff?"

I knew I had to be blunt and straight forward about everything, had to tell him everything as quick as possible then have him take me to the Cullens.

"Ok. I'm just gonna be blunt about this and try to be quick." I took a deep breath before starting. "You know about vampires and all that stuff so you probably know about the Volturi. Right?" When he nodded I continued. " Well Aro, the head of the Volturi is my biological father. Don't freak out thinking I'm anything like him, just listen. He found a tribe of shifters like yours but they shifted into tigers. He managed to get one of the shifters from that tribe pregnant and that's where I came in. My mother lived through it and had my aunt took me away, hid me from the Volturi. When Aro found out that my mother hadn't died giving birth he had her killed. I was three days old the last time that I saw my mother. I aged faster than humans which scared my aunt. I was five years old when Aros coven found me. They killed my aunt and took me back with them. Aro had tried to convince me to join them and when I refused he had me locked in a basement room of some sort. Aro had created me to help him kill off some of the Cullens and take others into his coven but I rebelled. I didn't want to be like him, didn't want to be a killer. I managed to escape many years later and was found by children of the moon. I told them everything and they took me in. Just before I came here the Volturi found us and killed them. I was sent away during the fight and that's when I ended up here. Now, I understand if you want nothing to do with me. But please at least take me to the Cullens. I need to tell them Aros plans for killing them. Then, if you want me gone I'll leave." I finished and looked down at my hands, hoping he wouldn't leave but at the same time expecting him to.

But instead he pulled me into his arms, holding me tight against him. "I could never want you to leave." He kissed my forehead then stood and held out his hand towards me. "Come on, lets get you to the Cullens. Their gonna want to know this."

I gave a small nod and took his hand. We walked in silence back to the beach. It didn't take us as long to get back as it had to get out there. When we got to the parking lot Seth opened the passenger side door to what I was guessing was his car. I slid in and he shut the door behind me.

Even though Seth had said that I would be safe around the Cullens I still worried the entire way there. I wouldn't blame them if they hated me and wanted me to die. I was created by a power hungry monster so why should they think I was any different? I nervously drummed my fingers on my lap. I felt the car slow and watched as we pulled into a driveway that led to a large house.

I looked over at Seth, the worry obvious on my face. By the time I looked back at the house there was Two men standing on the front porch. Seth pulled the car to a stop and got out. He ran around to my side and opened the door for me. "Don't worry, their not going to hurt you. I promise."

Deciding to trust him on this I got out of the car. He shut the door behind me and took me hand. "Edward, Carlisle." Seth said, squeezing my hand a little. "This is Alexis."Seth introduced.

I knew which one was Carlisle from a painting that hung in a hallway in what I liked to call my fathers Lair. The one who must be Edward smiled a little but for what reason I had no clue.

"Alexis, it's a pleasure to meet you." Carlisle said, a welcoming smile on his face. "Please, come in." He took a step to the side, giving me and Seth room to enter the house. I was tense, not wanting to relax around these vampires who I didn't know. Espically not since they had every right to hate me.

Seth led me to the living room and sat on one of the couches, pulling me down next to him. "Where is everyone else?" Seth asked.

"Hunting. Other that Nessie. She's with Jake." Edward informed Seth before turning to me. " I understand that you have something to tell us." I gave a small, very tense nod.

I thought for a minute, thinking of how to explain everything to him without making him mad. I knew from experience that it was a bad idea to piss off a vampire. Espically Jane. I nervously played with the edge of my shirt.

After about two minutes of silence Edward spoke. It's ok. We wont hurt you like Jane." I looked up at him, confusion clear on my face. " Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. You're thoughts are just strangely loud. It's hard to block them out."

"You can hear my thoughts?" I asked, though I already knew the answer. Aro could also read thoughts, though he had to touch you to do that. He could also hear your past thoughts and he could see your past with just one touch.

"So that's why he wants you. He wants your power." I stated, talking mostly to myself.

Carlisle looked at Edward, questioning what was going on. "Aro is creating hybrids to use against us. Alexis was created by Aro and a shifter. She was an 'experiment' of Aros. She seems to have traits from both vampires and from shifters. Shes unique, one of a kind as far as I know. "

Seth cleared his throat and Edward looked at me apologetically. "I apologize, I don't mean to offend you by talking about you with you in the room."

"It's ok. I don't mind. I lived with Aro and his coven for years, you can't get worse than that." I gave him a reassuring smile.

A woman walked into the room, a smile on her face. "Seth, you didn't tell me you were bringing someone over." She said, walking over to us. "I'm Esme." She held out a hand. I shook it, smiling up at her. She seemed caring, motherly.

"I'm Alexis. But my friends call me Lexi." I introduced.

"Would you like to join me in the kitchen? I have a feeling these three are going to be talking a while."

I nodded and followed her. "Thanks." I told her as we entered the kitchen.

"Anytime dear. I'm making chicken alfredo, would you like to help?" She asked with a kind smile."

"I'd love to."

She decided to have me cut the chicken into two inch strips. But just before I was about to start my phone buzzed. I quickly pulled it out of my pocket. Not many people had my number and I knew it wasn't Seth since he was here with me.

I looked at the screen which was lit up with Ryans name written across it. My heart dropped. I quickly answered. "Ryan? Where are you? Are you ok?" I asked quickly.

"I'm ok. Not many of us survived. But I need your help." He sounded tired, like he hadn't gotten much sleep. He also sounded sacred, worried.

"Anything. What do you need?"

"Where are you?"

"I'm in Forks Washington. "

"I'm on my way. Kassie had her baby while the volturi were attacking. She had me take the baby and run. We lost Kassie but I need someone to take care of the baby and keep her safe. I'm only in Port Angeles. I can be there in fourty-five minutes. I'll call you when I get there."

The phone went dead. My heart was racing and aching at the same time. I was sad about all those that we had lost but I was glad that Ryan was ok. I knew he would be on the run for a while.

"Esme. Can I ask you a favor? Can you take me into town? I'll explain on the way there." I whispered, not wanting Seth to hear. I didn't want him to worry.

"Sure. Let me go grab my purse."

"Thanks."

I walked back to the living room and the guys seemed to be deep in conversation. "Esme and I are gonna run out for a bit." I informed them. I silently told Edward not to let Seth know what was going on.

Seth stood and took my hand. "Ok, lets go." He said with that goofy grin on his face.

I pulled my hand away slowly. "actually I was hoping you would stay. I need some girl time. Sorry. "

"It's ok. I'll see you in a little bit." Seth said kissing my cheek then sitting back down. Esme walked in and linked her arm with mine, leading me outside to her car.

Sorry it took so long. Please read and review.

~Sammy