A/N: Well this has been a while. I'm sorry for taking so long to upload, but I've had some serious issues to deal with before I could even think about writing, so for that I'm sorry, but it's here now!

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Also, if you haven't already seen it, I uploaded an outtake of what Alice's vision of Bella and Carlisle in the clearing was like for them, read if you want :3

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Chapter 7

BPOV

"We should be heading back; no doubt the others are worrying," Dad murmured softly, as though not to disturb the peacefulness we had barricaded ourselves in.

"Yeah, we should. How long have we been here?" I asked, my voice coming out unnaturally shaky.

"If I had to guess I'd say about a week. Oops," Dad smiled.

"Oh it isn't as if Alice hasn't seen this, eh?" I winked at him, trying to keep the atmosphere light and pleasant for our return to the family. It worked greatly to say the least.

"It wouldn't surprise me, Sweetheart, it wouldn't surprise me," he said before taking me by the hand and leading me into a slow walk into the forest; leading me towards my home, my new home with my old father and new relations. Gosh, isn't that a mouthful?

We walked slowly together, chatting aimlessly; normally it would be awkward to have a conversation with the father you lost over 300 years ago, but not with my dad. No, it was as if nothing had ever happened; as though he had been there for me as I grew into my 17 year olds body. We talked about the family, about all their quirky little traits; like how Emmett deemed himself the 'jokester'... though everyone else deemed him the 'prat'. Don't tell Emmett that though.

Dad also made sure to tell me to grow a little 'Alice resistance'. He must have seen my confused face as he went on to explain that if I wanted to live with Alice for any length of time I needed some resistance against her so she wouldn't walk all over me. Well, that won't be happening. Watch out Pix.

We grew into a comfortable silence as we approached the house. I knew Alice would have seen when we were returning and would have alerted the others, so to be honest I'm a little scared of the reaction we will get for being away so long. I wonder what they told the school...

Much to my surprise, there was no welcoming committee waiting for us; no heartfelt reunions in the driveway. We walked up the porch steps and quickly entered the miniature mansion, still pondering the silence that filled the house. No sounds of fighting, no yelling, no Esme taking charge, no Alice bossing people around. It was strange... Too strange.

"Where do you think they are?" I asked dad, though he didn't answer me straight away. Instead he lifted his nose higher into the air, taking deep sniffs of the atmosphere. The scent of them lingered in the air so they had been here recently. I almost wanted to get on all fours and start sniffing them out, but I restrained myself; I am a lady after all.

Dad started eying the place suspiciously; I don't blame him. Emmett lives here after all.

To say that the front door slamming shocked us was a complete understatement. Once silent, the house now filled with laughter and jest. Emmett's booming laughter reached my ears. Groans from his fellow siblings came next; no doubt from some crude joke he was telling. A resounding smack and a grumble brought a smile to my face, knowing that he had been reprimanded for his behavior.

"What are we still in the hall for? They're back!" Alice's high but beautiful voice called. I only just heard her voice before her small body slammed into my own. I wasn't ready for her force; I ended up flat on my back on the floor with Alice straddling my waist- her arms still wrapped around my torso. I couldn't move my arms enough to move her so naturally I looked up for assistance. Instead of assistance I was met with 4 laughing frames and 2 gaping jaws.

Emmett, Rosalie, Dad and Esme were laughing too much to offer me any help; Jasper and Edward? They're jaws were practically hanging on the floor. I didn't realize why until Alice started giggling, saying something about 'dirty minds'.

"Dude... this is awesome," Jasper whispered, though we could hear him perfectly. I saw Edward simply nod in response.

"Hey Ali? Want to get off me?" I said, wiggling a little trying to shake her off. It didn't work.

"DUDE, this just gets better" Jasper whisper-yelled.

"Alright, stop perving on my daughters!" Dad yelled. Jasper and Edwards jaws locked shut as they ran to the stairs claiming the need for a shower. That got Alice and I laughing, so the tension in the room dissipated immediately.

We spent the next 20 minutes being welcomed by our family- minus Edward and Jasper. I felt so stupid when I realised that today was Monday, so obviously everyone had been at school. Esme had been out buying a replacement mirror Emmett had broken in our absence.

Edward and Jasper finally rejoined us, muttering apologies at the 'inappropriate' behavior. Jasper got away with it scotch free; Edward? Not so much. Dad glared at him, probably warning him mentally to watch himself.

I would have been embarrassed but I felt Edward needed to 'sweat' it out a bit. He shouldn't have stared like an imbecile.

The rest of the night passed smoothly and before I knew it the sun was rising, meaning I needed to go get ready for school. I got up from my seat in the living room and was about to leave everyone when Alice shouted for me to wait up. I shot a look to my dad and he nodded his head firmly, telling me to set Alice straight.

"Bella, I'm going to choose your outfit!" Alice shouted.

"No, you're not Alice," I replied, not so unaware of the gasps of shock coming from our family.

"But… Bella…," Alice pouted, making her eyes wide. I stood my ground and stared into her eyes, shaking my head firmly.

"Nope, I'm wearing what I want today Ali," I said before walking past her and up the stairs.

I showered quickly and left my hair to air dry once I was finished. I ran back to my room with all my new clothes. Somehow in the sea of frocks and mini skirts I managed to find some jeans and tops. I pulled out a pair of black skinny jeans and red converse. I couldn't find a plain enough top so I ran to Edwards' room which was conveniently across the hall. I knew he wasn't in there; I could smell his delicious scent downstairs. From his dresser I stole a Linkin Park band top and threw it on. It was baggy on me so once back in my room I tied the sides with a bobble, making it smaller. Perfect. I added the smallest amount of mascara and eyeliner possible before throwing on a green hoody. Done. In ten minutes. It took Alice that amount of time to choose what she wears.

I still had no bag seeing as all my belongings were in the locker at school so I ran back downstairs. Everyone but Rosalie and Alice sat on the couches, ready for the new day. I smiled at them and joined them on the couches. They complimented me for my own style and if I were human I would have been blushing.

Alice and Rosalie finally ventured down the stairs 20 minutes after me, both dolled up to the nines. Both wore shorts and tights with some branded tops. High heels covered their feet and even as I vampire with unnatural grace I couldn't stand the things. I'm so glad I chose what to wear. Alice however, wasn't.

"What. Are. You. Wearing." She spoke in an eerily calm voice, letting me know shit would hit the fan depending on my answer.

"I think they're called clothes Alice. You know, comfy clothes?" dear God, me and my sarcastic mouth. Her golden eyes thundered, her small frame shook. I took that as my clue to leave.

"Well I'm going now," I said before running for the door. I felt Edwards presence next to me, so I looked to my side. I saw him in all his perfect glory, leaving me speechless. In the corner of my eye I saw Jasper holding Alice, soothing her with his gift. Emmett, bless him couldn't stop the laughter, leaving a new wave of anger to enter Alice. This time Jasper did nothing to stop her.

As Edward and I walked towards is Volvo I heard a booming clap; like stone hitting stone.

Edward held the door for me to the passenger side of his car. I smiled at him gratefully and seated myself on his plush leather seats. In a nanosecond he was next to me and starting the car.

"I'm guessing we aren't waiting for the others?" I asked.

"If you want to escape Alice then I'd suggest not," he smirked back at me.

"Why are we still here? Go damnit, before she catches up," I laughed. A thought came to me suddenly. "Hey Edward? What did you tell people as to why I wasn't at school?"

"You're with the Cullens. No one dares to ask were you were," he replied, smiling haughtily. And damn if it didn't suit him.

Our day passed quickly so in what seemed like no time at all we were all back at the house laughing and joking. Then it happened. It happened after 200 years; I honestly thought I had control of my gifts! I can't be letting them free now! Not after what happened last time.

I was in no place to stop the vision rom taking place, I was too far under.

Vision

I stood in the background watching my vision self interact with my vision family. We all looked so happy; like nothing could bring us down.

I looked at us through the impenetrable shield that blocked myself from my vision self, watching as Emmett exploded with laughter and as the rest of us groaned in response. I saw myself under Edwards arm, being held protectively.

I looked in on them, trying to find out whose desire I was watching.

I examined the scene again, taking in every detail; listing them in my head:

Everyone was happy beyond belief

I was hugged to Edwards side; whoever this is must want us together

Rosalie's eyes held a brand new light to them

The calendar on the wall stated the date was a year today; hmm so they want it in a year

A blue bassinet in the center of the room, everybody's eyes fixed upon it

I felt my unneeded breathing increase as I realised that this person in my family was desiring a child; human or vampire. I judged the light in vision Rosalie's eyes, seeing a protectiveness and love that was never there before.

I snapped back to reality with a gasp; Rosalie. She desired a child. Damn it, of course she did; it's all she ever wanted from her human life! I wondered if I'd be able to do it; would I be able to give Rosalie her desire?

"Bella? Bella what happened?" Edwards voice penetrated my daze, his eyes boring into mine. I shook my head a tiny bit, still wondering what I could do.

"Bella? Come on, sit down," he continued, worry clear in his voice. How very human; sitting down. It wouldn't matter if I stayed stood, but I may as well humor them. I let Edward lead me to the couch, enjoying the feel of his arm wrapped around my waist.

I saw everyone, including my dad and Esme crowding around me. Someone must have called dad if he was here; he doesn't normally finish at the hospital for another hour or so.

"Bella, what happened over there?" Dad spoke softly to me, gripping my shoulders lightly.

"Remember I told you I had gifts?" I responded. Everyone nodded eagerly, wanting to find out what happened to me.

"Well, I haven't used them in over 200 years but it seems that one of them just had to make itself known to me," I told them all.

"Bella dear, what do you mean?" Esme said softly, her voice floating to me.

"One of my gifts if being able to see what people desire the most," I told them, watching as the shock registered on their faces. Dad recovered first and with a squeeze to my shoulder he asked me to explain what happens when I see these desires.

"Well, it's like I'm seeing the future, except it depends on me to come true or not. No pressure there eh? I'm always a spectator in them; there's like this wall that blocks me from the visions inhabitants," I told them.

"And what did you see just then Bells?" Rosalie asked.

"It was one of someone in this rooms desire. I saw us all sat in this very room; we all looked so happy. Apparently this person wants Edward and I to be together and the date was a year from now. The main thing though was the blue bassinet in the middle of the room," I spoke confidently, though I wanted to crawl into a hole when I mentioned Edward and I.

No one spoke for a while, leaving the room to stir in its silence.

"Who's desire?" Emmett asked in a soft whisper, his usual childlike behavior gone; a serious expression in its place. I paused before answering.

"Rosalie's,"

"You said it depends on you whether it happens or not… What does that mean?" Jasper asked from his spot beside Alice.

"It means, basically, that I have the power to give someone what they desire the most. In this case, I could give Rosalie a child,"

"You could do that?" Rosalie asked, her voice tentative, yet void of emotion, as if not to get her hopes up.

"It would exhaust me because it's a big desire, but yes I would be able to give you a child," I answered her softly, begging her with my eyes to believe me. Her own eyes gained some of the light I saw in my vision, letting me know she believed me. She ran and hugged me in my seat, whispering thank you's in my ear, dry sobbing on my shoulder. I hugged her slender shoulders and shh'd her, calming her in the only way I could. After a while she pulled back and whispered a final thank you to me.

"Wait wait wait wait, how is that possible? Her body is frozen, she has no blood, how could she conceive?" dad asked thoughtfully. He wasn't being malicious, just inquisitive.

"With my power I give the people what they desire. If they desire a child then I would give them the means to have a child. In this case Rosalie's skin would still be impenetrable, yet malleable and the blood that would be needed to support the child would come from when she hunts," I answered.

Edward hugged me into his chest and pressed a kiss to my temple.

"You're amazing, and I'm sure everyone here agrees,"

A/N: There we go, longer than the last chapter, hopefully it will make up for the very, very late update!

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