A/N: Here's the next chapter. Sorry for delay, been quite busy and this is in Viola's POV, also it's a day or two after the last chapter. Read and review!

DISCLAIMER: Its Stephenie Meyer's, not mine.

Gaining an Ally:

Viola scanned her textbook collection. It was full of all kinds of things, from Ancient Greek Mythology to Calculus. She wasn't particularly happy to keep studying math, but she knew she ought to. Sighing, she picked up the Calculus textbook and began to look through it. Numbers jumped out at her, making her head spin. She'd never been good at math, and she didn't feel like looking at it at that moment. She quickly lifted the book up—with her mind—and put it properly back onto the shelf.

She had been practicing her talent and it seemed she was improving. Her movements in the air were more accurate and precise. Also she found she could do it for longer lengths of time each time she practiced.

Suddenly there was a sharp knock on her door. "Come in," she called, still alarmed at how magnificent her voice was.

Bella walked in, smiling kindly. "Do you think you can handle yourself to another… human? Seth really wants to meet you," she told Viola.

"Oh, sure," she answered cheerily. Seth had been quite kind the last time she saw him, though she'd only talked to him for a few seconds.

"You don't have to if you don't want to… I mean, if you're not up for it, I don't want you to hurt yourself or…"

Viola knew what or meant. It meant that she might hurt someone else. Horrified, Viola took a deep breath. She couldn't possibly hurt someone, could she? She didn't want to be a monster, who was kept in her room for bad behavior, meaning killing people. She shuddered at that thought.

"No, no," Viola replied slightly boldly. "I don't want to be shut up in my room every time we have a visitor. I might as well try now… and don't worry about my self control because I refuse to injure another human, even if they smell irresistible."

Bella seemed to catch Viola's sincerity because she nodded and said, "Alright, if you put it that way." She paused. "You know, you remind me of me when I was first turned. I had about the same self control as you. Now come on."

Then she gestured for Viola to follow her downstairs. The two women sauntered—at human speed—to grand staircase and descended them. Viola noticed that only Seth and Edward were present in the room and they seemed to be quarreling. The pair immediately stopped when they caught sight of the women.

Viola looked at them suspiciously, yet neither gave the impression that they were angry with each other. Seth smiled at her and held out his hand. "I'm Seth. Sorry for the abrupt departure a couple days ago."

Viola shook his hand and smiled back at him. She could've sworn his heart beat increased, but she ignored the knowledge.

"It's okay. I don't mind… must've been an important meeting," she answered.

He nodded, scratching the back of his head. That's when she caught his scent, and it wasn't very pleasant though it was still blood. She shuddered, again, frowning at the thought of hurting him.

"Are you okay?" Seth asked, looking at her with a concerned face. She smiled.

"Just thought of something distasteful," she replied, wincing.

"Oh…" then he broke into a grin. " I don't smell that great, do I? As Rosalie so kindly puts it I smell like a disgusting, undesirable dog."

Viola laughed. "I suppose that's one way to put it but you don't smell too bad."

"Now, you're just lying."

"Well, if you can stand my red eyes then I guess I can stand your dog… aroma."

Seth nodded then he began to laugh. She joined him before starting another conversation. Viola found it surprisingly easy to talk to Seth, they just seemed to click. Seth was funny and nice, and she found him intriguing. He was the only person she knew who could turn into a wolf, which was pretty amazing in its self.

"So how come I haven't seen you around Forks? I mean, you must have had a human life before becoming a vampire," Seth asked curiously.

Viola's eyes darkened, the smile fading from her lips. Images flashed before her, none of them pleasant. Her father's face appeared before her eyes, and she almost let a bloodcurdling scream. She didn't though. Her hands began to tremble as she tried not to remember her human life, failing instantaneously.

Noticing her trembling hands, Seth reached out and took them. She felt a rush of relief to be connected with someone and not look like an utter mania. He looked at her with concern and said softly, "You don't have to tell me… Just forget I said anything."

Viola nodded. Seth still held her hands and as he realized this he let go, a small blush appearing on his cheeks.

She shook her head, clearing her sullen thoughts. Then she smiled at Seth, as if telling him she was just fine. He gave her a slightly skeptical look before breaking into a smile of his own. For the first time, Viola realized he actually was very good-looking. His tanned skin and deep brown eyes, which seemed to look through the soul, fit perfectly onto his angular face.

"What's it like to be a wolf? Is it anything like being human?" Viola changed the subject. He narrowed his eyes doubtfully but answered anyway.

"It's pretty much the same, but…" then Seth went into a description of how exactly it feels to be a wolf. Viola liked his view on things, and he always phrased things differently then most people.

By the time the two were finished talking it was nearly nightfall. It was when Seth was cut off by a large yawn that Viola realized he probably should go, though she could've talked to him all night.

"I better get going, Viola," he said, standing from the couch, another yawn slipping through his lips. "I'll see you later. It was really nice meeting you."

Then he left, leaving Viola with a lot to think about. She'd gained another friend, the best news… and she also realized that she couldn't hold onto her dark past forever. Soon it would be time for the story to pass her lips… she hoped that time wasn't soon.

A/N: Kinda short, I know. Anyway, read and review. Next chapter will be eventful that's all I can say. :)