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patz13: Fight at school? It will happen, but not in this chapter, sorry! Maddie does not have a death wish (Carlisle would throttle her if she got in trouble again after a weekend like that)!

:-D

Maddie and Edward listened to some music while driving home, neither saying a word. What was there to talk about anyways? School? Ha.

Carlisle was still at work, therefore Edward picked his sister up from school this afternoon. Before they reached Forks however, Edward turned the music down and said, "I don't think they will allow it."

"In case you didn't know: I don't like it when you read my thoughts," Maddie snapped at him and turned the music up again.

Edward turned the music down again. "I apologise, but your idea is still stupid."

She turned slightly to look at him, eyes wide. "What? Why? It's brilliant and perfect and the best idea I have ever had!"

"Sorry to deceive your hopes, but it is not. Just accept what Carlisle told you and -"

"Fuck no!" she stated petulantly.

"All right, but don't be disappointed if it doesn't work. And let me give you a word of advice: Try to keep the cussing to a minimum."

She glared at him.

He shrugged. "Well, it is your backside, not mine."

"None of your damn business," Maddie murmured and turned the music up again.

Maddie waited more or less patiently until her father came home from the hospital. She had such a good idea in mind and she wanted to tell him so badly; there was no reason whatsoever for him to say 'No' to her after he heard what she had come up with. She hurried down the stairs just in time to see Carlisle enter his office. Before he could close the door behind himself, Maddie darted into the room and came to a halt right in front of him. No need to say he looked more than just a little surprised.

"Maddie, dear, what -," he started to say.

"Uh, Daddy! I have an idea!" She was so bubbly when excited.

"Yes, sweetie?" Carlisle asked and put his briefcase on the desk.

"I promise I'll be good and I won't cause any trouble whatsoever."

"That sounds fantastic." He nodded approvingly.

"And Jasper and I won't argue at all," she added.

"It's getting better and better."

"And you don't have to worry about a single thing. Everything here will run smoothly," she told him with a big smile on her face.

"I'm curious, Madeline, now tell me," Carlisle said and leaned against his mahogany desk, crossing his arms over his chest.

"Well, how about I stay with Tanya and the others for the week?" she asked, giddy with excitement.

He immediately shook his head. "No, no, no, no, no. You have school to attend to."

"So? It is just one week. Please, Dad! That would be awesome, we could -"

In case she got carried away with her 'idea', Carlisle interrupted her immediately. "No I said. You will stay here like I told you."

"But that's not fair! You and Mom get to go away, why not me? I wanna go to Tanya's!" she whined.

"It is not possible, please accept that."

"No!" she yelled and stomped her foot like a five-year-old throwing a tantrum.

He watched that display, then pointed a warning finger at her. "Madeline, behave. You will stay here and that is final."

With clenched fists, Maddie shouted, "Like hell I will!"

Carlisle just looked at his daughter with raised eyebrows and said nothing - he waited for her to calm down.

Then she said - indeed calmer than before - but with narrowed eyes, "I'm gonna ask Mom."

Maddie wanted to stomp out of the room, but didn't even make it to the door when her Dad stopped her by saying, "Madeline, Esme and I agreed on this. You'll stay here in Forks. Now stop these antics, all right?" Carlisle hoped she would just accept what he just told her and not argue any further. Otherwise it was just a matter of time until she would cuss and break something, then Carlisle would have to step in and put Maddie in her place and the rest of the day would be ruined, for both of them.

"Every time I make a suggestion you don't even consider it and just say no! I never get to have a say in anything!" Maddie was fuming.

"That is not true," Carlisle replied calmly, hoping his calmness would defuse the situation. But - too bad! - it didn't work.

"For fuck's sake, it is more than true!" Oh dear, that outburst got her two well-aimed blows to her behind from her father; he was fed up.

Maddie scowled while rubbing at her smarting bum - maybe she should have stopped when he warned her, but she always struggled controlling her temper, especially when she was that angry.

"We are done discussing that matter," he said with finality.

"I wanna stay at Tanya's," Maddie retorted with finality.

"Madeline." Carlisle sighed. "As far as I know Tanya and the family are in Russia travelling around right now. They are not home. So one way or the other, you cannot visit."

Her jaw dropped. "That is not true! She would have told me! She would have taken me with her!" Madeline was angry all over again; either with her Dad in case he was lying, or with Tanya for not telling her about the trip.

"Hush, Madeline. That is why she did not tell you, you would have wanted to join them no matter your obligations. You can travel during your school breaks, Tanya is already planning something nice for you, I am sure."

"I don't wanna talk anymore." She felt betrayed. She had lived with Tanya and her family for nearly two years! How could they not tell her when they left the country? She had spent more time with them than with the Cullens, for heaven's sake!

"Don't be upset, Maddie. Everything is -," Carlisle tried.

"I don't wanna talk anymore! ... I want Rose," She added the last part in a small voice.

"Yes, of course, honey." Carlisle instantly knew that Maddie was deeply hurt. She was such a tough cookie and did not like to share her feelings with anyone. But when she asked for Rose, then she couldn't pretend to not mind anymore. Moments like these painfully reminded him that maybe she had been too young to be changed, especially with the human life she used to have.

Carlisle stood up and guided his daughter with his hand on her back out of his office and over to Rose and Emmett's room. He knocked, and a moment later the door opened. Rose looked at Carlisle first, then at Maddie and her eyes slightly widened. She put a hand on Maddie's shoulder and pulled the girl into the room - she already knew moments like this. Her sister's spirit could be up one minute - down the next. She nodded towards her father and closed the door. Then she led Maddie over to the king-sized bed, which was standing in the middle of the room, and together they sat down.

"What is it, Maddie? What happened?" she asked, her voice thick with concern.

Madeline just stared at the floor, then whispered, "No, it's all right, I just overreacted." She made to stand up, but Rose seized her by the forearm and held her in place.

"Is it because Carlisle disciplined you? I heard it happening."

Maddie shook her head no.

"Then what is upsetting you? And don't you tell me you'll be fine. I know this behaviour, you are going to bottle up what is bothering you right now along other things and then you get frustrated and someone gets hurt. Now tell me what is going on." Someone gets hurt, yes, that was usually Maddie herself.

"They left. They left and didn't even bother telling me," Maddie answered in a voice barely above a whisper.

"Who are you talking about?" Rose was obviously not following.

"Tanya and the others," Maddie said a bit louder.

"You have to give me a bit more than that." Rose was obviously still not following.

Maddie sighed. "Carlisle said they left for Russia, travelling around or something. They didn't tell me."

"But that is nothing to be upset about, Maddie! Carlisle and Esme are leaving next week, and they wouldn't necessarily inform them about it!"

"Still ... "

"Oh. You think they didn't tell you, because they did not want to take you with them?" Rose knew her so well.

Maddie just looked at her with sad eyes.

"Tut-tut, sweetie. You came back to us a couple of months ago! You have school to go to and tell me: Why did Tanya bring you back to us?"

Maddie rolled her eyes at Rosalie.

"I said: Tell me." Ugh, Rose could be so bossy.

"She said, I should get to know everyone better since we are family."

"That's right. Did you know she actually wanted you to stay with them for good?"

Maddie shook her head no, confusion written all over her face. "No. She never said so."

"Of course she didn't! She knew we are your family, Carlisle and Esme your parents! It would have been selfish to make you stay!" Rose explained to her.

"Why? They are family, too! You said so yourself!"

"They are. I wouldn't have trusted anyone else to take care of you but them. We consider them extended family, of course."

"Like aunts and cousins, right?"

"Exactly." Rose nodded her head, then queried, "What else is bothering you, hm?"

"I don't want Jasper being in charge," Maddie murmured sulkily.

"Are you talking about when Esme and Carlisle are away on their vacation?"

"Yes. Carlisle left Jasper in charge and not you or Emmett, and I think it sucks."

Rosalie laughed heartily, it sounded light and cheerful.

"What?" Maddie asked loudly, but a small smile played on her lips; Rose's rare laughter was infectious.

"It doesn't matter who's in charge! We'll all be here," Rose told her sister, but without the 'Duh'.

Maddie made a face. "But he's mean."

"No, he is not mean. You just think he is," Rosalie corrected.

"No difference."

Maddie got patted on the head at that response.

"If you have the feeling that he is doing you injustice, come to me."

"Okay," Maddie said. Now, that will definitely happen a lot during the next week.

A minute passed until Rosalie asked, sounding slightly confused, "I'm sorry for asking, but ... how are Tanya travelling and Jasper being in charge connected?"

"I wanted to stay at Tanya's while Esme and Carlisle are visiting Paris," Maddie explained and pouted.

"That is the reason you were arguing mere minutes ago?" Rosalie looked stunned.

"Uh-huh." It was a damn good reason!

"You have been disciplined twice during the last two days and still dare to be disrespectful? No sense of self-preservation whatsoever." Rosalie sighed and shook her head lightly.

"It was worth a shot." Maddie shrugged and leaned against Rose.

After a couple of minutes Rose loosened the embrace and asked, "All better now?"

Maddie nodded.

"Good. Then let's drive to the store, you silly girl, I'll get you something nice."

"Yaaay!" Maddie cheered, then stopped abruptly. "Esme has your car keys, you silly girl," she mocked and giggled, which got her the look, so she stopped.

Rosalie thought for a moment. "Emmett loves to drive, come!"

So, the rest of the day was spent peacefully by the whole family. Emmett and the girls were at the store and bought games and make-up (Alice insisted on joining them, after she saw the horrible black eyeshadow Maddie would be choosing), Edward and Jasper went hunting and so Carlisle and Esme had the house to themselves for some alone time.

TBC...

Ok, I just realized that by mentioning Tanya I might have confused you.

I always forget that I know more about Maddie than you do, ha!

(Warning, very short summary): After her change, Maddie spent about two months with the Cullens, but it didn't work out. So she lived with the Denalis instead for the next two years until they decided to try again. :-) Hahaha, the summary sucks!

There are some chapters I've written a while ago about Maddie's past and how she became a vampire and stuff on my laptop. If you are interested, tell me, and I'll post them.

REVIEW and let me know what you think!