NOTE: Im really sorry this chapter took so long. I got sidetracked with life and I was thinking about stuff thats going to happen in a few chapters and just never got arround to finishing or posting. so sorry. Its not that long but it answers some questions. please keep reading and reviewing! thanks. Megan Cullen

Chapter 11

I was back at the Cullen house putting the huge pile of clothes Alice and I had bought away. I was contemplating paying her back but I knew I wouldn't have enough to cover it all. My mind wondered to other things as I quickly finished with the purchases. With vampire speed things were often done before you wanted. I wonder what Edward is doing and why he hasn't come to talk to me. I shook my head so that I would think of other things. Why won't Alice tell me her vision yet? Is something bad going to happen? Alice had said she would tell me the vision later and when I had asked why she just said we needed to get home. I could hear Esme and Edward talking downstairs; I guessed they were in the kitchen.

"Honey I really think you should introduce Bella and Gill," Esme told Edward. Well I could go for that. She seems really interesting. Why not Edward?

"Bella will be jealous and it's not safe," Edward told her. Safe! I'm not safe? I don't hunt humans. I wasn't the one who bit anyone. Well I have hunted humans but that's before I took up the new diet.

"Edward I think Gill is trustworthy. I know how you hate to keep secrets from Bella; I think it would be good." I could picture them, Edward exasperated and Esme with her warm face.

"Fine, I'll introduce them." I pictured Esme smile at him. "But I won't yet. I just want to prepare Bella, and talk to Gill." I think this pleased Esme because I heard her leave the kitchen with Edward. Well I'm going to meet his girlfriend, this will be interesting. I went down the hall to see if Carlisle was around, I was headed for his study. Rosalie was just coming up the stairs from who knows where.

"Alice took you shopping?" She questioned.

"Yep." If you can call talking at her house for almost the whole time shopping I did. Rosalie snorted and we exchanged glances. I headed on to the study.

I just barley hit the door when Carlisle replied, "Come in." I stepped into the room; it was probably my favorite in the house. "Gill! Good to see you. Would you like to have that talk now?"

"I think so." Carlisle sat back in his chair and I sat in one facing him.

"I'll start with your ability. There is really nothing I can do to help you control it. It's something you have to figure out. I've never had such power and really don't know what you can do. You must be careful what you do with it, it is very powerful and could be dangerous." I nodded; I knew my gift could be dangerous. I just wish he could help… with everything. "As for the diet we can just do what we planned earlier. You can stay with us and we will help you cope."

"I think that sounds perfect." It's the only way. And I NEED to know what happened with Edward.

"I forgot to mention earlier that you shouldn't go down to La Push." I raised my eyebrows. "La Push is home to a pack of werewolves, young ones. I'm surprised they didn't attack you on your way here."

"Werewolves? How do you manage to live so close to them?" I've never really gotten too close to them. I know they are enemies of vampires but I don't get why.

"A treaty was written up years ago. The land is divided and as long as we don't bite any humans we stay out of each other's hair and off each other's land." Well I guess that makes sense, I do want to meet them though. "I also didn't tell you that there is a vampire on the loose in Forks."

"A vampire? One who is trying to hurt your family?" Shit that's not good.

"Well our family, you are part of it. Her name is Victoria and she has been killing people here in Forks. She is trying to get revenge on Edward." For what? Victoria, I wonder what she looks like. I met a Victoria once.

"She wants revenge? Exactly what is she after? How would I recognize her?"

"Yes revenge. She has bright red hair, you'll know her when you see her. She's after Edward's mate." I knew he was talking about Bella but I knew he wouldn't say so or say anything about her. He looked surprised that I didn't press further about Edward's mate but he seemed happy that I didn't.

I decided to ask about the werewolves. "How big is the pack of werewolves? Are they young and dangerous or can they control themselves?" I didn't know very much about werewolves and hadn't really ever seen one. I knew that when they were young they were much more dangerous because they couldn't control themselves. I was quite interested to see how everything worked.

"The pack has been growing recently actually. There are a few new werewolves actually. The leader is very good at control and has been a werewolf for a while, but some of the newer ones are having trouble. You shouldn't have any problems with them as long as you stick to the diet and don't go onto their land."

"That's very interesting." I wrapped my hand around the arm of the chair. I managed to ask, "Can I look around in here for a minute?"

"Of course, but I have to go soon." I stood and realized I wasn't wearing shoes. I hated wearing shoes; it was an extra thing that I just didn't like. I could feel the carpet on my feet and between my toes. The little bristles sunk with my weight and felt good to walk on. I could feel Carlisle's eyes follow me as I went to one of the bookcases. I wanted to use my gift and stop him very badly. What's the point anyway? I know it's just a random impulse, there's no point. I had to tell myself this to stop it. The shelf I had approached was the one of the oldest, most worn, and most interesting looking books. Old things, especially books, had always attracted me, even as a human. I didn't know why. There was a mysterious beauty behind them; they held secrets of the past and they could show them to me. I examined the spines of the books, many of them were so worn the title was no longer visible. In the corner of my eye I could see some scrolls. They looked important and they most likely weren't in English. I knew Carlisle was very old and that he had connections with some very old and powerful vampires so I assumed that he got them through the connections. I opened a few books and read some, I could read very fast. The first few did not interest me and as I was starting another Carlisle rose and spoke, "You like books I see." I nodded though it wasn't much of a question. "It's taken me many years to gather all these. Some were incredibly hard to get," He stopped and stared off for a minute, probably remembering how he got some. "I have to go. I trust you to stay in here but be careful with the older things." With that he quickly and gracefully left the room and soon the house. He trusts me. I stood there for a few moments wondering what to do. I finished reading the first couple chapters of the book I had and took it to a seat to finish. The seat was warm and cozy; I got comfortable with my legs up to my chest and my feet on the chair. It was a good book which I finished in a little over 30 minutes (not including the chapter I read before Carlisle left).

With the book finished I had nothing to do. I carefully put it back in place and left the study. At the doorway I paused for a moment looking at the painting of the Vultri, then shut the door quietly. I sighed because being in there made me a bit uneasy. I thought of what to do next. Edward said he would come see me, but he's taking so long. I wonder if he's home. I breathed deep. I have to go see him.