Sorry....I don't know why this one is taking me so long. I was all happy about it at first but now.....huh.....have to get to the serious stuff.

Carlisle's POV

I had no idea what I was doing inside Bella's house in the middle of the night. I had only wondered what she would look like with the moonlight on her face, and I suddenly found myself right next to her bed. I moved some hair out of her eyes and I felt myself smile. She truly was lovely. She could do so much better than a three hundred year old vampire, but she wanted me and I will be with her for however long she wants me. Although if she were to be believed I will never have to worry about her leaving me, because she wanted forever as I do.

Shaking my head I silently kissed Bella and turned to leave when she said, "You know this could be considered stalking?"

"Or absolutely romantic," I reminded her and she giggled. I smiled and asked, "How long have you been awake?"

"A few minutes," She replied sitting up and moving over. She patted the bed and said, "I love having your eyes on me. It makes me feel beautiful."

I smiled and sat next to her. She cuddled up to me with her blanket in-between and she said, "I think Edward is depressed."

"I know he is," I replied with a sigh, "He hasn't reprimanded me for my dirty thoughts in days." Oh, no….

"You have dirty thoughts?" Bella asked and I could hear the smirk in her voice. Jokingly she said, "They better be about me."

"Don't worry," I replied lying next to her and pulling her close, "They are."

"Oh?" She purred and started to stork my arm, and I could feel myself grow, "And what are we doing?"

I swallowed the lump in my throat and said, "That my dear is for me…." But Bella cut me off when she stuck her tongue down my throat. She brought her knee up to my groin and gently ground them together. I all almost bit her when an electric shock jolted through me. I pulled away and was on the other side of the room in seconds. Bella was panting, but she had a pleased smile on her face. Softly she said, "And here I thought Jacob was easy, but it turns out you are the one that's cheap."

I glared at her and said, "I believe I should go home."

Bella just grinned and said, "Serves you right for stalking, and waking me up from an amazing dream."

"Oh really," I said one leg out the window, "And what was that dream about?"

She gave me a little grin and said in a sultry voice, "I just gave you a preview didn't I," I gaped and she acquired a thoughtful look and said, "Although it was James Marsters as Spike with me instead of you." I glared at you and she looked at me innocently, "What? He's blonde on the show, it's not like he's not my type."

Suddenly I laughed and shook my head, "I'm leaving."

"No wait," Bella said in-between giggles, "Come back. I promise not to glomp you again."

"You better not," I replied and then I seriously added, "Next time warn me in some way. I almost bit you."

"Liked that did you?" Bella asked rather smugly. I refused to answer. She did not notice, "I'll make note of that for future reference. Your boyfriend might want to know."

"My boyfriend?" What was Bella on about now?

"Jacob is quite taken with you," Bella replied primly, "I refuse to share you, but I don't think I'd win if Jacob and I were to fight. He is bigger than me.
I laughed and said, "You two are terrible. What made you bet him a dollar to do that?"

"I overheard the "I'd kiss you if I leaned that way" comment and I wondered what he would do if he had you two were face to face," Bella replied with a shrug, "Be glad Emmett wasn't there. He would have had bet Jacob that he wouldn't kiss you, and I think Emmett would have lost."

I shuddered and said, "Don't you dare give him that idea."

Bella just smiled and put her head on my shoulder, "I love you."

"I love you too," I replied cuddling Bella close to me. Finally she said, "I want to sit Edward up with Angela. She rather likes him and I think that she would be good for him. Although he could hear everything she thinks," Bella sighed and said, "No dice."

"Actually Angela is immune to his gift as well," I replied, "So it would be prudent to try. I do not like seeing Edward unhappy."

"I know," Bella replied with a yawn, "He is such a downer."

I laughed and watched as Bella fell asleep. She was beautiful when her hair was messy. I smiled and gently stood up and left. I felt that Edward's life was about to get interesting.

Nobody's POV

Harvey stood on the dock in the early morning getting his boat ready for another day of fishing. He was retired and had nothing else to do, and his wife was always telling him to leave her alone. She said she rather liked her peace and quiet. He thought she was having an affair with the mailman.

Therefore, he was sitting there minding his own business when he suddenly found a man sitting in his boat. He was tall with long black hair that was tied in dreadlocks, inky black skin, with a coat that was open in the front, black pants and no shoes. The stranger was sitting in his boat and when Harvey looked into his eyes, he noticed they were red.

"Good morning," the strange man said, "Isn't it a pleasant day?"

Harvey just gurgled before he felt two sets of hands on him from behind. He saw the bodies, one longhaired blonde man, and one red curly haired woman. They fell on him like hyenas and the black man just smiled. Harvey screamed and then knew no more.

Bella's POV

I woke up the next day refreshed and smiling. I loved messing with my vampire's mind. He was so funny when he was flustered, although he could have really hurt me when I surprised him with my knee. I shouldn't do that anytime soon. Maybe let it slide up slowly so he could brace himself. I giggled to myself and stood up. I thought about my dream that Carlisle woke me up from and I sighed regretfully. Two years left before I gradate. I would have to wait two years before Carlisle would make love to me. Because there was no way Carlisle would make love to me before marriage, and there was no way he would marry me before I graduated. Damn perfect vampire.

I walked into the bathroom and leaned against the wall. That dream had really been something, and it still made me a little hot. I shook myself and got into the shower. I closed my heads and imagined briefly that my Carlisle was with me kissing my neck and shoulders, rubbing my body down with his perfect, skilled, long fingers. I groaned and made sure I took a cold shower. Thus would be my life for two very long years.

I walked into the school and was about to make my way to the Cullen's when Alice all but mowed me over.

"What's wrong?" I asked grabbing her shoulder. She looked unsteady and I was worried. Could vampires get sick?

"I can't get a hold of Carlisle," If a vampire could hyperventilate Alice was about to. There was only one thing that can scare her this badly.

"What did you see?" I whispered, putting my hands on her shoulder and steering her toward the parking lot.

"Vampires," Alice whispered fearfully, "They do not go by ours laws and have already killed a man….I saw them do it."

I forced down a swallow and said, "I'll try and get a hold of Carlisle. You keep looking. Go to the bathroom or something."

"I'm going home," Alice replied with a forced smile, "Emmett, Rosaline, and Jasper are already at home. They did not want to come in today. Edward and I are the only one that did; we did not want to abandon you. He is going to stay with you. He'll need a ride home."

"Oh course," I replied with a smile. I tried not to spend too much time with Edward. I was afraid he still had a thing for me and I did not want to deal with that. Smiling at Alice I said, "Go….I'll get a hold of Carlisle."

Alice nodded and left, telling me to remember Edward. I snorted, how could I forget?"

Carlisle's POV

As soon as I walked into the Hospital I was dragged back out by an irate Charlie Swan. I tried to question him about his date with Esme, for she was not forth coming. All she had done was smile like a loon, but he ignored every advance, blurting that someone was dead and he thought it was murder. He looked incensed that someone would dare commit murder in his town. Esme had made a good choice and I wondered again how I could have possibly thought we were destined. Charlie and I were nothing alike.

"You have to check," Charlie replied, "I've already talked with the hospital head. It's okay if I barrow you."

I nodded and clutched my bag handle tighter in my hand. I was not unlike Charlie in my assessment of murders. For once Charlie broke every law of the road and we were at the river in twenty minutes. The first thing I smelt was blood.

I do not smell blood anymore, not unless there was a lot of it, and there was. It seemed that whoever killed the man was incensed with fury. Blood was all over the boat, the dock, the dead man. Blood had seeped into the river turning the otherwise crystal blue water into rusty red. It was nasty, horrible, and disgusting. I kneeled beside the dead man, and slipped on my gloves. The first thing I checked was his pulse, just in case. What I found was startling. His throat was ripped out, and by the jagged edges it had been teeth that had done so….vampire teeth. I sighed and looked at the rest of the body…sure enough there was bit marks and ripped pieces of flesh everywhere. If I had been human I would have hurled. Stepping away and walked back to Charlie and lied. He could not know…not about this.

"It was not murder," I replied with a sigh, "It was a wild animal."

"But he doesn't looked eaten," Charlie replied looking at the body. I motioned for Charlie to follow me and I showed him. Charlie sighed in relief.

"It was probably a bear or mountain lion," I replied with a sigh, "You should have the rangers be on their guard. Maybe make a statement to the public about being on the lookout for wild animals. But I wouldn't worry about a crazed killer."

"Thanks Carlisle," Charlie replied with a sad smile. He looked down at Harvey and said, "He was an old friend of mine."
I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed. Charlie wiped at his eyes and then motioned for me to follow him back to the car. It was then that I remembered my cell phone. I had charged it the night before and had forgotten to turn it back on. Frowning I turned it on to find that I had ten messages. Most were from Alice except the last few. Those were from Bella….I frowned and called Alice.

"Carlisle oh thank god," Alice cried and she sounded worried, "I had a vision. I really bad vision."

"What is wrong Alice?" I asked puzzled, "And why are you not at school?"

"Carlisle I had a vision that three vampires killed a man," Alice replied upset, "What are we going to do?"

"Nothing for now," I replied with a sigh. This was bad, very bad. I was going to have to inform the reservation and then start a search for them. Not to mention that I would have to guard both Charlie and Bella. Why couldn't vampires just stay away from Forks?"

"We will talk about this when I get home," I replied looking at Charlie I could tell he was worried, "You just get some rest. Good-bye."

I shut my phone and sighed. I hated lying, but I had to for now, "The kids are at home. Apparently they decided to prank Alice and now she doesn't feel well. I could kill those kids."

"I hope my Bella wasn't in on it," Charlie replied with a chuckle, "That could be awkward."

"No kidding," I replied faintly. Things had looked so good the night before when Bella had been in my arms. Now it looked like the next few days were going to…for lack of a better word….suck.

Bella's POV

I never did get a hold of Carlisle, but he did send me a text message.

Don not worry we have everything under control. Stay close to Edward and call me when you get home. Love Carlisle.

Needless to say I did worry, and I kept close to Edward. To keep my mind off of the killer vampires I decided to enact my plan. Maybe Edward wouldn't notice until it was too late and he was in love with Angela.

It didn't work out that way.

In fact Edward was rude as hell, and Angela had decided that she was no longer taken with him. In fact she seemed rather hostile towards him. Edward was not much better, and lunch had ended with Angela and Edward yelling at each other. I was then jerked up and dragged out of the lunch. Edward was swearing under his breath and I wanted my arm back because the pain was an uncomfortable experience I did not wish to have.

"What the hell Edward?" I asked as he dragged me outside.

"Don't even think about sitting me up again," Edward growled glaring at me.

"How did….damn it Carlisle," I muttered, did he have to think about everything?

"Just stay out of my love life," Edward snarled.

"I was worried about you," I supplied with a sigh, "You don't seem happy."

"I'm not," Edward growled, "Haven't been for a while. I could have been if you hadn't found my father more pleasing then me."

"I'm sorry I hurt you," I supplied, "But I'm not sorry about my relationship with Carlisle."

"As it should be," Edward replied sagely, "I am not mad anymore. I understand…you are soul mates. I am just stating fact. Now we should get to Biology."

I sighed as I watched him go back inside and followed him. He was so depressing.

Carlisle's POV

"Emmett and Jasper I want you out hunting for the vampires," I said while pacing up and down our living room, "Esme I want you to go to the Swan's and relieve Edward. I want him to meet me at the treaty line. Make sure you tell Bella what we know. Stay there until I call you. Rosline stay with Alice while she looks in her mind. She may need protect. I will call Billy and Sam to meet me at the treaty line. We have to hurry. I do not want any more lives lost because of this trio."

My family nodded and scurried to do my biding. I grabbed the phone and dialed Billy's number. This was going to be oh so much fun.

"Billy this is Carlisle Cullen," I said as soon as the man said hello.

"What do you want Cullen?" Billy spat, although I did hear an air of humor in his voice.

"Bring Sam to the treaty line," I replied in my no nonsense voice, "We have a huge problem."

"What?" Billy asked worriedly.

"Vampires…and they have already killed someone," I replied my voice tight; "I lied and told Charlie to pass it off as a wild animal mauling. It would not do to have them hunting the offenders down."

"We will be there," Billy replied with a groan, "Highway 20?"

"Of course," I replied with a smirk, "I need you there."

Billy made a noise in his throat and hung up. I glared at the phone; he could do with a listen in manners. No one is ever too older to learn after all.

Esme's POV

I, as Emmett would say, hauled ass towards Charlie's house. I could hardly keep my mind off all the possibilities that was running through my mind. I did not want either of them hurt, especially my Charlie. I was certain that he was my soul mate, and I did not want to have to turn him before I explained what we were. Make no mistake I would turn him if I had to. I knew Bella would not want me to do anything else.

I pulled into the drive and jumped out of the car. I smoothed down my skirt and fixed my hair. I tried not to appear anxious and I knew I succeeded. I knocked on the door and Charlie opened it. He looked annoyed, "Esme….what a pleasant surprise."

I was suddenly self-conscious and said, "Is it okay I dropped by? I wanted to see you and Bella, and besides Carlisle wants Edward home. I was to give him the car, as I was going to stay, "I bit my lip, "Is that okay?" I repeated.

"That's fine," Charlie said giving the living room a dark look, "I am glad you are here." Suddenly the annoyed look was gone and was replaced with an embarrassed yet pleased look, "I had fun last night."

"I did as well," I whispered, looking away. Charlie smiled and gently took my hand. He treated me as if I were glass, and I loved it,

"Could you do me a favor?" Charlie asked uncertainly.

"Sure," I replied with a bright smile.

"Get Edward out of here, he is driving me crazy," Charlie replied with a groan. Edward hollered, "I heard that!"

Charlie growled in his throat.

"What is he doing now?" I asked sounding every bit the mother.

"He keeps questioning my intentions towards you," Charlie bit out, "And for some reason Bella is annoyed by him as well. She keeps mumbling something about depression. I don't know. I am sure he is a nice kid. He just needs to go."

I snorted a little in laughter and followed Charlie into the living room, "Edward Carlisle wants you." I threw him the keys and Edward deftly caught it. I heard Bella mumble about damn perfect vampires.

"Take the car," I finished with a smile, "I am going to stay her for a while. I'll call Carlisle when I have over stayed my welcome."

"That won't happen," Charlie mumbled and Edwards smirked. Bella did not hear him, and I knew that if I were alive I would have blushed. Charlie was so sweet; I just wanted to kiss him. He had been too much of a gentlemen to kiss me anywhere but the cheek last night. I was a little disappointed.

"I'll see you later then mom," Edward said kissing my cheek. He respectfully said his good-byes and left. Charlie breathed a sigh of relief.

Before anyone could say anything Bella jumped up and grabbed my hand. Grinning I allowed her to pull me towards the stairs as Bella said, "I need to talk to you about something."

"Bella whatever it is you can talk about it in front of me," Charlie said with an eye roll.

Bella gave him a defiant look and said, "Really? You want to hear about girl stuff?"

Charlie's eyes widened and he shook his head. Heading to the kitchen and pretending he did not hear what Bella just said.

I chuckled, followed Bella to her room, and shut the door. Spinning around fast enough that I was afraid she would lose her balance she asked, "What is going on?"

I quickly told her what Carlisle told us and Bella frowned.

"Huh…what does Carlisle need Billy and Sam for?" Bella asked. I sighed and patted Bella's bed. She sat down next to me.

"I cannot tell you that," I replied with a sigh, "Carlisle has begged us to keep silent about certain matters."

"He's keeping things from me?" Bella asked in a deathly whisper.

"No," I replied my voice full of certainly, "He wants to be the one to tell you about the tribe. Do not worry about it. I will remind him and he will tell you.'

Bella nodded. I knew she trusted me to remind Carlisle. I hoped she would not snoop for information that could be dangerous.

"So…do you think these vampires will attack us?" Bella asked and I could tell she was frightened.

"No," I replied, "Not now anyway, but if they ever find out that a clan of vampires has two human "pets" they may see that as a challenge."

"Great…." Bella groaned and flopped down on the bed, "Just perfect," She sighed and sat up. Looking at me she said, "Not a word to dad right?"

"Right," I replied nodding my head. I may believe that Charlie was my soul mate, but I knew that he would need some convincing. Smiling I stood and went to find Charlie, I really needed his support, even if he did not know he was lending me his strength.

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