Sorry, I was going to have it up yesterday but fell asleep proof reading lol. Enjoy.
My head snapped towards the cafeteria doors just as 5 figures began to enter.
The first to enter was a stunning blonde at least 5ft 9 that could put models to shame holding onto the arm of one of the most intimidating muscle bound man (and I use the term man loosely), he was about 6ft 4 and had short curly brown hair
A honey blonde male 6ft 2 entered covered with silvery scars not that the normal human eye would see being tugged along by a tiny 5ft 4 little black haired girl who looked as though she was nearly bouncing with excitement.
The last to enter was another tall male about 6ft 2 with the most unusual shade of bronze hair he wasn't as muscular as the muscle man but you could tell he was well defined under the fitted black sweater he was wearing.
They were all dressed in designer clothes, pale complexion (I mean even paler than me) and moved gracefully towards the lunch line.
I felt my family stiffen around me taking in the sight of the 5 vampires casually moving in the lunch line in a cafeteria full of humans that were more likely to be lunch than the food they moved toward.
"Move now." I whispered hurriedly
"Bella are they here for us?" Sasha whispered worriedly. I grabbed Mixie's hand and gently pulled her up hearing my family follow we head towards the doors, I didn't remove my eyes from their figures as we passed with as much distance between us as possible.
"Vampires" I heard Connor breathe his eyes wide and anxious.
Max quickly placed a hand over Connors mouth putting and the other going to his shoulder hand on his shoulder, quickening his pace to the exit but it was to late, as soon as the word escaped his lips 5 heads snapped in our direction confused expressions painted on each of there faces.
As soon as we got clear of the cafeteria we ran for the forest barely watching our speed. We went into the forest moving so that we could no longer see school and making sure we were out of hearing range of the vampires.
I checked the immediate area before turning my attention back to my family Connor looked horrified while Sasha's mouth was just closed as she stared off into the distance Max was fiddling with his lighter as Darnel watched as if transfixed. Mixie seemed surprisingly calm.
I broke the silence "We have to leave now"
"No" Mixie stated "They don't know us they were just as shocked as we were"
I gaped at Mix, how could she say that they're Vampires, the same creatures that tormented and helped keep us locked us for years.
"Honest Bella they don't want to hurt us can we at least give it a chance." There was nothing but serenity lining Mixie's tone.
I knelt down and looking Mixie straight in the eye.
"Swear to me baby girl that this isn't just 'cause you want to stay here."
She looked offended but I couldn't risk feeling guilty I had a family to protect.
"I promise Bells, they've been here a year you remember the records and they were in a school full of humans." Mixie used my nickname to let me know she was serious.
"She's right not one of them even seemed tempted and they truly looked as shocked as we were." Sasha exclaimed a small smile gracing her features. "Please Bella we just settled, can we just try it for a little while longer."
I looked around at my family. Taking in each of their expressions trying to figure out the best course of action
" We take a vote, it's the fairest way Bella." My head snapped to Max taking in his serious but determined expression. "Raise your hands if you think we should stay."
As expected 4 hands rose, Connor still looked shaken and guilty.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say it I know it risky but I really want to stay I'm tired off running I just want to stay still for a while you know." His voice was barely above a whisper.
I walked over to him and just held him. "I know buddy you know my luck it was bound to happen. Can't stay out of trouble for more than 5 minutes hey." I nudged him playfully to be rewarded by a smile.
"Okay seeing as were staying and my bad luck has finally caught up to us." I could already here the groans building. "New rules and patrolling but for now get back to school I'm gonna skip and work something out."
"Please be careful anything happens scream if you can't text." I pleaded with them.
After quick goodbyes and assurances they made their way back to school leaving Max and me standing facing each other.
"I don't like this Bella." His stated simply his smoky eyes piercing the depth of my own brown eyes.
"I know but their kids Max they don't want to run any more. It's not fair to make them, if something happens we can move then."
"All we can do is try, if it fails we run." I said in a hushed tone knowing he of all people would understand.
"I'll see you after school Bella but I warn you I'm not taking first look out" he smirked slightly before turning his back following the path of the other, I couldn't help but laugh at his statement.
I listened as he walked back towards school slowly leaning against the tree letting myself slide to the ground, silently relishing in the freedom. It's been four years since we escaped but we all still cherished the simple things even the fact of just being out side with out a tranquilliser gun aimed at you.
I was so lost in thought I nearly missed the snap of the twig from the tree lines; my reaction was instant. In less than a second I was up on my feet muscles tensed and my eye's frantically searching for the source of the noise.
I barely caught the flash of movement before my hands were secured behind my back and cold arm wrapped around my neck. I was pressed against a cold body in an ironclad grip using all my force to try and break the grip holding me.
"Stop struggling you'll only hurt yourself" The soft velvet voice was not what I was expecting his breath was cold against me ear sending goose bumps down my spice. Shock stilled my movements as I carefully moved my head to glimpse the bronze hair of my captor.
I forced myself not to scream knowing my family wouldn't think twice about using their 'gifts' to help me which is one thing we didn't need them to know about, instead I relied on another power of mine. Sarcasm.
"And here I thought I avoided the Welcome committee." I sneered out my jaw clenched tightly quickly scanning the area for the rest of his coven; if they were here I wouldn't have a choice but to use my telekinesis and in the process revealing myself.
"Who are you and what do you know about my family?" He snarled at me venom very clear in his voice. I could feel a growl building up in his chest and I could imagine his coal black eyes glaring at my head.
"I'm Bella Brown a new student and I don't know a God damn thing about you or your family so take your filthy hands off of me!" My tone was deadly as my temper finally got the best of me leaving me to fight for the little control I had left
He pushed me away abruptly and a I span quickly around to face him monetarily stunned by his closeness even with his face torn with rage he was still beautiful but all of his kind were.
"I asked you a question." I could tell he was trying hard to calm his tone.
I lifted my head finally looking into his eyes only to be shocked further. Instead of the black or even crimson eyed I was expecting, his deep golden/topaz eyes burning with curiosity captured me.
I shook my head slightly and returned his gaze.
"I answered your question now if you'd excuse me I have to get back." It took everything in me to turn my back on him fighting my very instincts to take me eyes off him, not only because he was a potential enemy but also for some reason I really didn't want to look away form him there was just something about him.
"Who are you running from?" He spoke softly as if knowing I would hear him no matter what.
I couldn't help it my body froze tensing up again instantly focusing all my senses on high alert waiting for James to appear with his troop.
I moved off again slowly not relaxing my guard determined not to acknowledge him pushing my way through the trees, I was just on the edge of the parking lot with the large grey depressing building looming in front of me, when I caught his voice like a whisper in the wind.
"I'll find out your secrets Bella."
I ran quickly through the sea of cars heading for the office, I took a deep breath before opening the heavy double doors. I approached the front desk to a frowning Mrs Cope, I quickly adjusted my features to form a sorrowful expression just before for reached her.
"Isabella, don't you have biology now?" She asked disapprovingly, so she was to blame for people calling me Isabella.
"I'm really sorry Mrs Cope but the social worker called during lunch and she's at the house now." I may have used my gift slightly just to make sure she wouldn't check to see if our car had gone.
She blinked a couple time trying to clear her head.
"Yes course dear it's not a problem, I'll let your teachers know for you." She replied smiling sweetly again.
"Thank you." I called already reaching for the door handle. As soon as I reached the Minivan I climbed in the front seat locking it behind me, I suddenly felt so tired I could barely keep my eyes open so I rested my head on the headrest willing this day to be over.
EPOV
I was sat in my room stereo blasting trying to block out the thoughts of family members as they passed the time by.
Carlisle was at the hospital pulling double shifts again not that it affected him seeing as he didn't exactly require sleep, Jasper and Emmett were having a battle of the brawn playing some wrestling game on the play station 3, Emmett was losing.
While Esme was trying to get the muddy footprints Emmett dragged through the living room thinking if taking his games away from him would make him more cautious in the future. My sisters on the other hand took the opportunity for some last minute hunting but were due back any time now.
I got up from my couch grabbed the clothes Alice had laid out for me before she left and headed into the shower turning the heat on full blast preparing myself for the school day ahead. The heat was soothing on my cold skin almost making me feel as if I we're human again, I took my time just allowing myself to relax and clear my mind.
After about an hour I finally got out changing at vampire speed into some tailored jeans, white T-shirt and black cashmere sweater. I stepped out of my bathroom casting my mind out to see if Rosalie and Alice were back yet only to be greeted by.
Alice's soprano voice singing;
I've got a lovely bunch of coconutsWhat the hell Alice.
"Alice is there something you'd care to tell me?" I asked in a normal tone knowing the little Pixie could hear me. Sure enough she appeared right in front of me a moment later with her golden eyes widened innocently.
"Why brother I don't know what you mean." Like I was going to fall for that I knew she's either up to something or she's seen something that she doesn't want to share, those are the only reasons she ever blocks me from her mind.
"So then why do you feel the need to sing Lion kings songs in your head." I couldn't help but cringe at the mere thought of what her devious little mind could be coming up with.
"Because dear brother I just saw some of the new students that start today and I don't want to spoil the surprise." She smiled sweetly showing off her pearly white lethal teeth. "Now do grab your bag and put your shoes on were leaving soon,"
"Okay Ali but if you want to block me can you at least choose some decent music" I patted her spiky black hair ignoring her huff of annoyance turning on the spot running back to my room.
Twenty minutes later my siblings and I waved goodbye to Esme and clambered into my silver Volvo, Alice sitting shotgun practically vibrating in her seat as Jasper tried to calm her slightly but to no effect, of course his response was to smile and shake his head affectionately at his wife while Emmett's bulky frame held the door open kissing her sweetly on the cheek before allowing Rosalie to slide into the middle seat between him and Jasper.
I sped quickly down our drive hitting an easy 70 mph arriving at school with minutes to spare. Alice and me were acting, as juniors while Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett were seniors. The town easily accepted our cover story when we moved here a year ago.
The morning passed swiftly with all my classmates' minds focusing on the new students already spreading gossip. So far I had found out that they were all orphans and living on the edge of town on there own which sounded a bit unusual to me.
The eldest Bella had already made an impression on the males of this population entering many of their teenage fantasies especially Mike who from his mind had a rather abrupt encounter with her during his first period which I had to admit even caused me to laugh quietly, even though it didn't seem to have deterred him from trying to pursue her.
Finally the lunch bell rang and I swiftly left my classroom to meet my family at the lockers, it took longer than usual thanks to Rose having to go to the bathroom to check her make-up.
After ten minutes had passed Rose was finally happy and we made our way into the large cafeteria with Alice babbling excitedly relieved that she would now see the 6 new students that everyone had been talking about.
I tried to block my mind further knowing that it was about to get a lot louder now that I was about to enter a room swarming with children of all ages. We had just joined the lunch line to collect our 'food' when we heard it.
"Vampires"
My head snapped immediately to the source as did my siblings, I spotted a tall muscular man with short black hair about 16 years old cover the mouth of a boy with honey blonde messy hair who couldn't be older than 10, my eyes quickly scanned the table to notice that six pairs of eyes were staring at us intently.
They were moving towards the cafeteria doors leaving behind 6 plates of food that had hardly been touched. I watched them leave before turning to my family each with a mask of confusion on their faces.
Jaspers brain automatically thought out a battle plan should they be a threat, which obviously they might be. In one look these people had figured out a secret we have kept from this town for over a year it shouldn't be possible unless they were here looking for us. Although they looked surprised to see us.
"I'll follow them find out what they know, don't make a move until we talk to Carlisle." I told them quickly. "Alice can you see anything that might help?"
I'm sorry Edward but all I'm getting is glimpses, they don't even know what they're doing but please be careful.
I nodded quickly turning on my heel and running after them. I picked up an unusual scent as soon as I got out side hearing movement among the trees. I followed them silently not even daring to breathe. I didn't make a sound as I approached them climbing up the nearest tree keeping them in sight.
They were arguing about leaving the youngest of the group wanted to stay trying to convince a girl who looked about my age, she had long brown hair reaching all the way to her waist, I couldn't see any more of her features as she had her back to me but from what I could tell from people minds earlier in the day her name was Bella, which the youngest one confirmed for me.
Bella knelt down to talk to her in earnest.
"I promise Bells, they've been here a year already you remember the records and they're in a school full of humans." How did they get a hold of the school records? At least I've confirmed that they defiantly know what we are which unfortunately wasn't what I wanted to hear.
I could barely read any of there minds only catching glimpses or phrases, which wasn't helping matters.
Just then the other female with a lighter shade of brown hair and electric blue eyes spoke up again seeming to argue her desire to stay.
The conversation was confusing me, how do they know about our kind let alone identify us with a single glance, my thought process was interrupted when the tall male spoke about taking a vote.
Four of them voted to stay, from the blonde boys speech it seems as though they were hiding from something and someone, he looked pretty shaken and my curiosity flared. Bella tried to comfort him and lighten the mood before sending them back to school not without informing them that new rules would be in place.
Soon it was only the two oldest left, Max and Bella from what I gathered from the small glimpses into their minds. Max soon left leaving Bella on her own.
At that moment I decided I needed to talk to her, maybe if I got closer I would be able hear her mind clearly although distance hand never been a factor before.
I jumped lithely from the tree cursing my luck as a twig snapped under my weight. I moved at full speed as Bella jumped up from her crouched position her head snapping to the place I had been only moments ago.
I took the opportunity and ran at full speed pinning her wrists together behind her back while my other arm wound around her throat her reaction was immediate. As soon as I had my grip she started thrashing wildly against my hands forcing me to pull her against my chest using nearly all my strength to hold her in place.
"Stop struggling you'll only hurt yourself" I whispered against her earlobe taking a breath only to be assaulted by her fragrant aroma, I mentally braced myself for the roaring monster to rise up in me only to find that it didn't seem to even phase me.
Her movements stilled and she seemed to deliberate for a moment before answering me, I tried to listen to her mind only to find that I couldn't hear a word not even a flash like her family had given me.
"And here I thought I avoided the Welcome committee." Her voice was soothing and sounded like music to my ears. I could tell she was trying to keep calm even though her body was tense and her heart was pounding erratically.
I couldn't help the anger building up in me from the silence of her mind and the possible threat to the only family in the world I care about so the venom slipped easily into my voice.
"Who are you and what do you know about my family?" I had to suppress the growl building in my chest. The silence of her mind was infuriating, any one else and I could have picked it easily form their mind but not this mysterious girl.
"I'm Bella Brown a new student and I don't know a God damn thing about you or your family so take your filthy hands off of me!" Her tone was deadly I couldn't understand if she knew my family are vampires how could she stand there and threaten me. I pushed her quickly away from my body confident that I could catch her again if needed.
She span around quickly and faced me, even through my rage I could help but take in the beautiful sight before me, she looked like a Goddess of war with her features tense and ready. I quickly regained my composure.
"I asked you a question." I levelled my tone trying not to anger her more.
At that moment her eyes flicked to mine and I was lost, drowning the depths of her brown eyes picking out he unusual flecks of gold so like our own mixed within.
"I answered your question now if you'd excuse me I have to get back." She finally answered me, her voice barely above a whisper and with out a word turned her back on me walking purposefully back towards the school.
"Who are you running from?" My voice sounded breathless but I couldn't help the question escaping my lips. She froze mid stride her whole body tensed impossibly further as she seemed to focus straining herself. I could almost imagine the look of concentration gracing her heart shaped face.
After a moment she relaxed minutely and began walking again. At that moment I was determined to find out everything about Bella and her strange family.
"I'll find out your secrets Bella." I was talking more to myself than anyone but for some reason I felt she heard it.
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