Author's Note: I am SOOOO sorry I haven't updated recently. It was because I had my other story I needed to get caught up on and I had way more stuff to do last week than any one human can physically do. Anyway, i have in no way abandoned this story, and I should be back to my normal updating of once every three days now. I also want to thank my AWESOME reviewers: ShadowsDaughter, Forever-Aurelie, Sarah Lynn 86, Brindalyn, evwannab3, VampireKa-Lyrra, The.Lion's.Only.Lamb, MoonTears8, AliceCrookshanks24, PurpleBookWorm, jlyric, twilight4ever19, and sanglin! Also special thanks to K.C.4evr! Your review prompted me to update again! Again, I am really sorry about not updating sooner! Here is the next chapter!

Disclaimer: Twilight is not mine, there I said it.

Previously:

He looked shocked. Obviously no normal person questioned him when he used that voice, "What reason would I have to lie? If we were going to kill you we would force you to come with us. You have a choice." He told me.

I nodded, "Alright, I will check on Jessica and meet you back here in about ten minutes."

They agreed, so I ran off at vampire speed back to Jessica. I knew she would be fine, I wasn't so sure about myself.

Stories

The next ten minutes passed in a blur as I went back to the school. Even with my memory, which was equal to that of a vampire, I had problems concentrating; my thoughts kept traveling to the vampire coven that was waiting for me.

I had entered the school to find a still unconscious Jessica laying in the hallway. From there I had run straight to the nurse at vampire speed, being careful that I wasn't being watched by wandering humans.

Once at her office, I explained my rehearsed story to the gullible nurse. As soon as her short, stubby form had gone bustling to find Jessica, I had prepared myself to meet with the vampires.

I had run at a human pace back to the designated meeting spot in the forest, postponing the inevitable conversation that was to take place.

Sure enough, I had arrived at the same clearing to find the five vampires, along with two new additions, waiting patiently for my arrival. I assumed the extra people were the parent figures they were speaking of.

Both of the mysterious vampires had kind faces. The woman had carmel-colored hair and a motherly-looking expression. The other was a blonde vampire, who looked to be in his mid-twenties. The wise look on his face seemed to have been formed over many years; I assumed he was the oldest and the head of the coven.

It seemed they had been talking in hushed tones until I had arrived, though now the sole focus of their combined attention was me.

The "father" stepped forward slowly, I assumed it was meant to show that they meant no harm to me. Of course, Edward had already said that. "Hello, my name is Carlisle and this is my wife, Esme. You are Bella, I presume."

I was happy he was making an effort to be kind to me; I hoped it meant that he believed that I wasn't a threat to him or his family. "You are correct." I told him with a small smile.

He seem genuinely relieved that I was being friendly. "Good," He motioned for us to sit down, and without hesitation I plopped down cross-legged onto the grass. "Now then, since introductions are over with, I will get to the point. My children here have just told me an interesting story involving you."

The five vampires from school had scowled at the word "children." I had to fight the urge to laugh, to have such control I knew they had to be at least double the age they appeared. Try as I might, I could not help from allowing myself to smile at the comment. However, when Carlisle had reached the part about the story, I had immediately tensed up.

Noticing my reaction, Carlisle spoke, "I would like to thank you, by the way." Okay, now I was really confused. At least by this strange revelation. The leader continued, "You saved us from what was potentially a large problem with Jessica. And more than that, you saved my son from the immense guilt he would have felt afterward."

I chanced a glance at Jasper, who was sitting next to Alice on my left, through the corner of my eye. Sure enough, his head was bowed in remorse. If he had killed Jessica he would have been devastated, it seemed.

I relaxed and turned back to Carlisle before speaking, "Well, your welcome. I couldn't have simply sat and watched Jessica get hurt. No matter what it meant for me later..." I had trailed off and turned so I wasn't looking at any of them at this point. I don't think anything they said could truly reassure me of their intentions. I knew all of the stories, vampires were almost...animal-like.

They were controlled by their instincts. Though, granted, I had never heard stories of vegetarian covens, only the fact that a few vampires that fed on animals existed. At one time during Lyla's rule, all vampires had lived off of animals, but no longer. In fact, other than my book and the few eyewitnesses from that time period, no one knew of that time. All of the records had been burned, thanks in large part to the Volturi. Through legends, however, some still knew of Lyla. In short, I didn't trust them, yet.

I noticed Esme and Carlisle's faces both displayed the same emotion, shock. Carlisle's next statement explained their reactions. "Wait, you had no clue who we were, yet you knew exactly what we were and still you put yourself in harm's way for Jessica?" His voice proved his incredulity. I decided to peak into their thoughts again.

Though using my powers physically exhausted me, especially using them of creatures who had more than human strength, I needed to know what their intentions were. And why were they so shocked, anyway?

Focusing, I released the power. A buzz of voices entered my consciousness,

"Why would she do something so selfless?" Carlisle was pondering my actions. It occurred to me that most humans were selfish creatures. Though, again, I wasn't most humans. Once I had my answer, I tuned out the thoughts filling my mind other than my own. It seemed I was looking over my shoulder at every minute, though they truly meant me no harm.

I decided to answer Carisle's earlier question, "Yes, I did. I knew you were vampires, but I also knew that Jasper couldn't have hurt me, at least not while he was so far gone from his senses."

The same look of shame had appeared on Jasper's face. I felt pity toward him; he was struggling with all of his might to fight his instincts so he wouldn't kill humans. Yet, he still had lost control.

I noticed that no one had seemed phased when I mentioned Jasper could not have hurt me. Obviously they had figured that while I was gone.

"How is that?" It was Edward speaking now. I turned to my right to face the gorgeous bronze-haired vampire. He spoke softly, his head tilted to the side examining me with his honey-golden eyes. "And how is it that your scent isn't like a normal humans, either?"

Lyla had warned me my scent would be different in her book, but I had no clue as to the reason. I assumed it was because of what I was. I was a blend of many creatures, so my scent would be a blend as well.

I hesitated on what to say to them. In the end, I decided they deserved the truth. With a sigh, I spoke, "I think it is time you know." I looked at them all with a piercing gaze and continued, "I am telling you these things because you have so far shown that you aren't going to harm me. A deeper part of me seems to trust you as well, because of your choice of diet. It proves to me that you have the same goal as I do- to protect humans." Though I didn't mention it to them, the part of my power that knew if someone was lying, proved their truthfulness as well. So far, they had only stated the truth.

"So your saying you aren't human?" Emmett asked like a curious child.

"Emmett don't interrupt!" Alice said sharply. I watched them with my eyebrows raised. I had never encountered vampires, but after the stories of the Volturi, I would never have expected them to be so..normal. Alice spoke to me now, "Continue."

I smiled her and decided the best way to approach what I was about to say was to start with answering Emmett's question. "Well, Emmett, the answer to your question is somewhat..complicated...I guess." It looked like the burly vampire was going to interrupt again, but I held up a hand to cut him off. "You see, I am a mortal. Well, at least for now."

I couldn't utter another word, for Rosalie had spoken, "What do you mean 'for now?'" She spoke scathingly; we obviously were not going to be the best of friends.

I rolled my eyes, "I meant exactly what I said. I was born mortal, and am a mortal. For now. However, that will change my eighteenth birthday." At least it would if I survived until my eighteenth birthday.

The family looked at me questioningly; I decided it was time to tell them everything. Taking a deep breath, I began. "You see, up until my sixteenth birthday I believed I was just a normal human, but everything changed at midnight about a year and a half ago." My thoughts went back to that fateful day as I spoke, "When the clock hit 12:01, signifying I was exactly sixteen years old, I received a letter. Well, more like a scroll, but it was a letter all the same." I closed my eyes at this point. "In the letter I was told about who, or rather what I was. That night, I discovered the truth." I took a deep breath, and spoke again, this time posing a question to Carlisle. "Carlisle, as you are the oldest, you may know of the person whom the letter was written by." I paused before finishing my sentence. I had never revealed this secret, and here I was, blabbing about it to a coven of vampires. I continued, "Have you ever heard of Lyla Vangonent?"

I opened my eyes to see his reaction. His eyes were bulging out of his head; he was stunned to say the least. "Your Lyla's heir?" His voice shook as he spoke. He had put the pieces together.

I nodded my head in response as I spoke softly, "Yes, I am the new protector."

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