Nessie

I bounded down the stairs just in time to see my Jakey walk through the door. I'd always loved Jake like a brother, but lately he had been acting really strange around me.

I couldn't put my finger on it, but it seemed like he stared at me an awful lot. My Mom said it was because he felt like family, and adored me.

Whatever the case, I was happy to see him. "Jake!" I exclaimed, running to him. "I missed you. Where were you all day?"

"Nessie please." He said as he placed his hand up to stop me in my tracks. "Where's Carlisle?"

I couldn't help the pout that began to form on my face. Now what was wrong with him? Sometimes I felt like I didn't know this man who had been in my life since birth.

"Grandpa!" I shouted, sitting on the couch.

Jake sat on the chair by the piano, fidgeting with his hands. He looked worried.

Grandpa walked into the room and smiled when he saw me and Jake, but immediately changed his facial expression when he noticed Jake's worrisome state.

"Jake is everything alright?" He asked genuinely concerned.

I noticed Jake open his mouth and then shut it, like he wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words.

He got up and walked to the corner near the kitchen, "Carlisle can I speak with you in private?"

"Sure Jake."

I could sense the tension in the room, picking up on the fact that my presence was not needed at that current moment.

"Um, I'll be upstairs if someone needs me." I eyed them suspiciously.

I hated being left out of things. My entire family treated me like a baby, although I carried myself with as much grace and maturity as my mother and father.

Carlisle smiled and Jake diverted his stare to the floor. Something was definitely not right.

I stomped up the stairs making sure that it was noticed. One of these days I was going to make them treat me like an adult.

If I couldn't hear what they were talking about it probably had something to do with me. Maybe Jake was discussing why he had been acting so strangely around me lately.

Whatever it was I believed I should know. Being half vampire meant my hearing was considerably better than the average humans.

I stood at the top of the stair, making sure to slam my bedroom door so they'd think I was in my room and listened.

I caught Jake saying something about somebody named Bill and Sookie from Bon Temps, vampires, and…

Did I hear correct? My Mom and Dad?

He was rambling about a bright light and mom and dad disappearing. He couldn't find them and he was worried because these two people were standing where they had vanished into thin air.

I heard someone open the front door and muffled voices.

I had heard enough. I ran down the stairs, and outside. A tall dark-haired man and a pretty blonde were standing awkwardly next to Grandpa. They looked really confused.

I would not be left out of the loop, "What's going on?" I shouted, losing my temper. "Where are Mom and Dad?"

Jake looked like he wanted to cry and the blonde girl moved slightly behind the man.

"Nessie dear, this is Bill and Sookie," Grandpa said, pulling me to his side. "Bill, Sookie, this is my granddaughter Nessie."

Sookie smiled, "Hello Nessie."

The man stayed planted in front of her, but managed a hello.

He was very pale and I noticed that he kept staring at me. I felt very uncomfortable.

I smiled politely, keeping my eyes on Bill. "Ok now tell me, where's Mom and Dad Grandpa?

"Nessie honey, something's happened. We don't know where Bella and Edward are, but don't worry. Everything's going to be alright." Something told me things were not alright.

I turned and ran back into the house. I was calling my aunties Alice and Rose. If Jake and Grandpa wanted to sit there and not do something then I would.

I was going to find my Mom and Dad. And I'd bet a month's worth of allowance that Bill and Sookie knew something. Why else would they be here?

I was going to find out one way or another.