Author's Note: Okay guys, so I have a poll up to decided how often I update and what the chapters are like. This chapter is shorter to give you all an example of about how long they would be if yall want me to update more often, with shorter chapters..I am REALLY sorry about not updating, but I am a cheerleader, and we had homecoming (which the cheerleaders are in charge of) so I was REALLY busy! Sorry! But that is over, so I will try to update this weekend!! Thanks to all my reviewers! Unfortunately, they changed the setup of my account, so I cant access all of the reviewers! But thanks to all of you, you know who you are :-) Enjoy the chapter!

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Previously:

Eventually, Jasper spoke softly, "So, since an heir has been chosen to take Lyla's place, does that mean there is a war on its way?"

Everyone's eyes flashed to me, waiting for my response.

I faltered, wondering what I could possibly say in this instance. I settled on the truth. "Yes, it does."

Yes, I Am

The Cullen's faces pondered my statement like the old philosophers of Greek times. Carlisle seemed to have checked out of this world, preferring to rift through memories and encounters to discover the source of the looming war.

Presently, I grew tired of the monotonous silence, and stood up. The Cullen's immediately shook out of their trances. For the moment, I didn't really want to talk about inevitable wars. I had already disclosed more information than I had in my entire life, and was actually starting to feel tired from the ordeal, and I didn't need very much sleep.

I guess I had carried around the burden so long, it had put me through an emotional roller coaster to open up.I glanced around, trying to avoid the golden eyes boring holes into me.

Still, I caught glimpses of their faces. They all could tell that I had done enough talking for today. By the cautious looks on their faces it seemed they did not want to talk about a war, either.

"Well, I think I better get going." I said, cuing them that the intense discussion was over. I dusted off my jeans, trying to conceal any evidence I had been in the woods. Charlie would certainly freak out.

At once Alice got a blank look on her face; Jasper almost instinctively huddled protectively next to her.

I allowed her to keep the vision to herself. It wasn't my job to interfere, so I wouldn't. Though I had the power to invade her mind, and watch the vision unfold myself, I squared my shoulders and waited like the others. Just because I had power, didn't mean I would use it. That, I realized, was what set me apart from the Volturi. I smiled at the thought.

The other members of the Cullen family watched the unmoving figure carefully, before the vampire girl rejoined the present.

As she opened her eyes, she smiled broadly, "School is over!" she announced happily, practically jumping up and down. I had a feeling that very little would upset the girl.

"Well then, dear, why don't you come to our house?" Esme turned and asked me, courteously.

For a moment, I thought seriously about the offer. I would love to pour through the books in Carlisle's library, for the book had not told me everything about the vampire world, simply the parts I needed to know.

Edward must have seen the look of hesitation on my face, for he realized what was wrong, "Your dad." he said matter-of-factly, a crooked grin on his face again.

I nodded, affirming his guess. His smile grew wider, happy he had guessed right.

Alice smiled again, "Don't worry, we will call him and say you have made some friends and are over at our house."

I raised my eyebrows, would Charlie really believe me, Isabella Swan, had made friends so quickly? I was the shyest girl to ever walk this planet.

Again, Alice had an answer, "He will believe me, I know." At this, she tapped her head smugly, while I rolled my eyes. Seriously? Did she ever not get her way?

"Alright then, lets go." I said with a smile.

"Race ya Edward!" I heard Emmett yell, as he took off. Edward followed soon after, determined to beat his brother.

In a flash, the rest of us set off running toward their house, though I had to travel considerable slower than my normal pace.

I wondered what would have happened, had I known when I was 15 that in just a little over 2 years, my best friends would be vampires.

I stopped short at the epiphany. Was that the Cullen family was? My best friends? It seemed so.

"Hey are you coming?" Jasper asked, looking at me concerned.

I smiled at him, showing my emotions. I would guess it was hard to not be able to use your power on a person, so I was trying to do everything I could to relieve it. Short than removing the block, of course. I had become so comfortable with containing everything in myself, I didn't think I was ready to let anyone in.

But I was getting better.

In Phoenix, after discovering what I was, I had begun avoiding everyone for their own safety. Many friends became angry, others sad, but over time, they were no longer considered my friends.

I had shut myself out from the world for so long, I was happy to finally be normal again. I thought that word again- normal. No, I would never be normal. But it seemed, among the Cullens I felt normal. Like I wasn't such a freak, scared that I was going to end up hurting someone because of what I was. I felt...truly happy. Eventually, I looked up and answered Jasper's question, "Yes, yes I am."

Author's Note: Yea! An update! Please review! I needed a chapter to get them all to the Cullen house, so there it is! So tell me what you think! I love hearing your suggestions and advice! Oh and vote on the poll!

Farewell for now,

~Dreams of Bubbles~