I am so sorry for not updating for some time! I had such a hectic week! Anyway, can you please review? I had my birthday a while ago, so as a late birthday present? Please.

BPOV

I was panicking. He can't know! Layne changed me completely! Wait... I grabbed a stand of my hair. Surely enough, Layne didn't surrender me to the enemy. Don't think like that! He might still love you! Might, Bella. Might. That's all it is, just guesses. I was about to dance with joy when I touched a soft blond and not to mention perfect lock of hair. Yes! It's attached to my head! I stifled a laugh. I couldn't believe I had thought that! This is the first and only time I am going to be happy about being a sexy blond goddess, Layne. Be cheerful while you can I tried silently communicating with my best friend but she didn't seem to notice. I couldn't weave my thoughts into peoples head like April could.

Someone coughed, not because of a cold though. The person wanted someone, anyone to say something. Well however coughed is being a chicken for not speaking up first. Aren't vampires supposed to be fearless? Especially the ones that work for the Volturi?

"How did you know my name?" Edward demanded.

That's it? Thank goodness! I was about to go into the extremes, worrying. I even thought that he recognized my voice, my vampire voice. I was about to answer his question, but strange enough I didn't know how to explain myself. The Cullen's were waiting not so patiently. I had to answer fast or else they would become suspicious. I smiled and managed to laugh.

"Oh that! Aro told me you guys were coming! He told me somethings about your coven and well..."

I said, or more like muttered, hoping he would figurre out his own answer to the question.

It was strange for me to say the word "coven" about the Cullen's. My definition: Vampire coven- a group of vampires that live together because of convenience. The members have no feeling to the others with the exception of mates. Because of this, covens usually are very small. And the last but not least fact is: the members of these kind of covens can leave when another part of the group is in danger. So, the Cullen's are not a coven. None of these facts stand for the people in front of me. Yes, people. I truly believe that the Cullen's are people. My definition of people- individuals that live in a society. They may differ from each other, but in a good way. People are beings that live helping others and our nation. They strive to make themselves useful in a world where criminals lurk in very corner. They, sometimes have to sacrifice themselves for a bigger purpose. And the next part of the definition is a part that only affects vampires. They don't drink a humans blood no matter how delicious the smell is, because instead of satisfying their own thirst, they think of the human first. They don't want to destroy the human, which will destroy the family in the end. They don't think the humans as a food source. They think a human is someone with feelings. Because of them, my prey are animals. I've managed to convince others to our "special" diet, not everyone, but a lot. On the other hand if it wasn't for the Cullen's, I wouldn't have to drink animal blood. I would eat human food, like junk food. Or porridge, considering my old age. I would've been a grumpy granny by now. But I didn't blame the family that was standing mere feet in front of me. Actually 5 feet and 4 inches to be exact. I blamed myself. I asked for it, literally, although in different circumstances and for other reasons. And anyway, I am a danger magnet. Just because Edward saved me from my other near death situations, doesn't mean that I wasn't going to die someday. It didn't mean that I was going to die from boring old death. I shuddered at that thought. Age was always a big thing to me. Truthfully, my time was up at my first day at Biology... I didn't want to remember the details. That was when it all started.

Another word that describes my former family popped into my mind all of a sudden. Family. My definition: Is a group of people that are closely attached to each other. They don't have to be attached as in blood relatives. The attachment means the feelings they harbor toward each other, as in love and trust. Family members care deeply for each other. It would devastate them if one was hurt. Because of this they are willing to endure the pain themselves. Family will never leave a loved one in danger even if the rest would end up dying. And my favorite part: Family will forgive each other no matter what .Hmm... I guess this means I will have to forgive them for leaving me. Someday... I thought reluctantly.

Suddenly a brilliant plan formulated in my mind. It was time to start it. I hoped it would work.

"Well, you know... Aro told me that all of you are mates except for one, you. Right? Your alone. And it's pretty obvious that the others are together" I said, trying to sound and look like I was uncomfortable.

I was careful not to make any more mistakes. Esme and Carlisle introduced themselves to me. Alice, Jasper, Rosalie and Emmett didn't.

"Those two are standing holding hands" I said pointing at Rosalie and Emmett.

They did look like they couldn't keep away from each other, even if they tried. Emmett grinned from ear to ear at my comment, but Rosalie glared. She doesn't like real me or the Bex me. Since I was in another's body, I decided to do something that I normally wouldn't do. I sweetly smiled at her and mouthed "Prettier" pointing at myself. She understood, nobody else saw though. Rosalie started fuming silently. All though the quiet didn't last long. Her hands balled into fists and she growled at me. I played the astounded and innocent look, putting my hand on my chest. This acting thing is fun. Even if I'm no good.

I turned back to the rest of the family and my eye caught on my next pair of "victims".

"And you two keep staring at each other" I said, smiling.

"Taking turns" I added.

It wasn't hard to see that Alice was mad at Jasper . She was shooting Jasper looks of scorn whenever he looked at me. Jasper was trying to communicate with Alice. And probably trying to calm her, I felt it. Well good luck. Alice can be very stubborn, just like Edward I thought sincerely. I felt sad for him, but I couldn't help but wonder what their argument was about(If you didn't understand what the deal with Alice and Jasper is, I'll add this from BPOV, she didn't think it though!: Little did I know Jasper was caught staring at me with a little bit of longing in his eyes. He would never cheat on Alice though, I was 100% sure. I hope that helped!).

Looks like I helped them though because they glanced at each other. Then they stared deep into each others eyes. I could see that everything was forgiven. I could even feel their love, thanks to Jasper. I looked away, feeling as if I just bared in on something privet, a moment so special that I can't even compare it to anything. Or maybe that is just my lack of imagination. Nope, I am pretty sure I have good imagining skills. On the other hand, when Edward left, I had the same dream over and over again... I winced internally. I couldn't live a day, not remembering them.

"And Carlisle and Esme, the parents of this fa- coven" I finished, looking pointedly at Edward.

Mentally, I was cursing myself of almost making another mistake. I almost said family, which would have brought up another round of, from my perspective, unnecessary questions.

Edward was staring at me intently, and frowning. He wasn't convinced? I even convinced myself, that Aro was the one who told me! He grumbled. And shut his eyes. He started massaging his head. It felt like a minute had passed when he finally dropped his hands back to his sides. He looked around and rested his staring at Mandy. I finally understood. I considered dropping my shield down and mentally yelling "CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?" but considered against it. That would be to childish of me, besides I wouldn't be able to protect Layne's and Mandy's thoughts then. Who knew what they were thinking about? It would be unfair not to give them a warning. Once again, I thought of how cool it would be to have April's power. A little voice shrieked in my head, as it often did when I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings or forgetting something important. Hello? Are you S-L-O-W? You can use her power! She is in the same room as you! But my voice didn't mention that I actually couldn't right now. I would have to lower my mental wall to be able to consume April's power. That was the exact thing I was trying to avoid.

Jasper POV

I can't take it! I can't take her! I was taking about Bex. Of course I was grateful for helping me win Alice back, but she was making me crazy. All of these intense feelings were that were complete opposites. From hating us, to loving Edward! How could that be? She just met him, she doesn't know anything about him. Or does she? I couldn't help but think that. There was something wrong with that girl, I didn't believe her. I became even more suspicious when she called Edward by name. Before he introduced himself. What is nagging me? I couldn't put my finger on it. To my surprise nobody but Edward and I felt strange around this "Rebbecca". This is killing me! Her love was as strong as mine and Alice's and we have been together for decades! I am going to find out your secret Rebbecca, I promise you. If it is the last thing I do. I don't like being kept in the dark, especially if the person plans to become a part of the family... I decided to warn Edward about the vampire first though. He was to absorbed in his own thought to listen to other's. I called him. Edward! He froze. I knew I had his attention, he was listening. Bex has the hots for you! He winced. Oh if he only knew how much more it was. Much much more. He wasn't going to get rid of her that easily. From the corner of my eye I saw Rebbecca spin around. She was glaring daggers. At me! I realized with a start. I felt a sinking feeling go down to my toes. My mind was telling me that I was just being stupid, that this was just a self-absorbed beauty princess, which was used to getting what she wanted. But my heart was telling me another story... She is more dangerous than I gave her credit for...

Bella POV

I heard Jasper gasp. He must have not noticed himself though, because he was staring at me with wide eyes. That makes two. Oh wait, Edward is looking at Mandy at the moment. Alice started glaring at him and taking quick short breaths. She started snorting like a horse. Jasper was oblivious to the world around him. But she stopped and looked at him with a new emotion, terror, then Alice grabbed Jasper's hand and squeezed it. He didn't move once. I noticed the way he was looking at me. I wasn't sure, I wasn't good at this kind of thing, but I guessed he was alarmed and... what? Was it wonder? Anger? Or something else completely?

A light bulb clicked on above my head. Oh no I moaned. This was bad, no horrible. I forgot all about his power! Dang! I thought it might not work on me since my change,I was wrong. I should have been prepared. But I only thought Edward as a danger. But Jasper is too, so is Alice. He must have felt my intentionstoward his brother. Jasper is going to tell Edward that I deeply care for him. And Edward will run like a startled fawn, I couldn't let that happen. At least not yet...

Edward quit trying to uncover the secrets that were being locked away in Mandy's mind. There is no way he is going to crash through that wall I thought with a smile. I sincerely hoped that he wouldn't try for awhile. Please pay attention to Jasper, forget everyone else in the room. Please I begged. I slowly lowered my shield from my two close friends, closely watching Edward for any reactions. I sighed in relief, not finding anything out of place. I concentrated on him, feeling all the love pulsing through my veins, you don't have blood anymore I thought sourly. It's just a saying I retorted to my other self, the one who knew her facts and was keeping to the books. I wasn't sure how the mind reading power worked, I didn't know how to consume it. There was first time for everything I reminded myself, willing me not to be scared. I was afraid of looking into other peoples sacred places. The mind was created so people could make decisions and such without anyone knowing. I felt like I was breaking the law. I shuddered, not wanting to know dirty little secrets. How could Edward take it knowing he can't leave someones brain forever? At least you can I repeatedly reminded myself. If it becomes to much, you'll just leave out the door, the door that connects a world of thoughts and words. The worlds that desperately fight each other for domination. I wasn't trying to sound like a nerd or a weirdo, it was true. You sometimes you have thoughts that you try to let people know but can't, and the other way around. Now or never.

Nice. B is just standing there clutching her head like a jerk. Won't she do something? Layne thought. How interesting, everybody but my friends can say something nice these were my own thoughts. But she was right, I was clutching my head, faking a vampire migraine. That was probably what the other vampires suspected. But my head was actually going dizzy. My super vampire mind was bombarded with so many thoughts, that I couldn't do anything. I figured out how to make them temporarily quieter. I had to concentrate on one mind. I concentrated on Mandy's next. I didn't want her thinking something that would put more knowledge into Edward's head. I should have been surprised with her thoughts. If anyone would understand, it would be Mads. She was on the ready. Mom! Are you okay? She was concerned for me. How does she know things? I wish I could notice things so clearly.

I probed for my other friend, the one who didn't know the position I was in. Big guy+ Blondy, Pixie+ Weird one, mother+ father, Just like Bella said! So it leaves the guy all alone, poor guy. Maybe I could help him... Show him around, there are many deserted places here... Yummy. He is cute thought Ava. I glanced at Edward, he didn't hear Ava mention the name Bella. I turned my attention back to a certain friend with the wicked thoughts. She was getting carried away, I didn't want to listen to that. Mandy noticed the "Eww. Don't think about him like that! Only I can do that!" look on my face and rushed to help. Mandy whispered something to Ava too quietly, in case of spying ears across the room. So I didn't hear anything. Her method seemed to work though. I was amazed when Ava hung her head down, not catching my eyes. I swear, if Ava was a still a human, she would be as read as when I was a human. And it was very hard to make her embarrassed. Luckily for me, she stopped thinking about Edward in a inappropriate way. Instead her thoughts started repeating themselves like a broken CD Oh my god! If I only knew... Oh my god! If I on... She continued to examine the very interesting floor. I noticed it too, with a frown. Nobody told me, but I knew why they had marble on the floor. It was obvious, how could people think that I was that stupid? I was a vampire after all. I argued on the fact of changing it to a carpet but no avail, Caius didn't allow it and Aro kept thinking up excuses. One excuse actually. "Marble is very cold, like us. We feel more comfortable walking on it" Liar I thought angrily afterwards. They don't walk barefoot! He might as well have said "Marble is easier clean up after our mess. Carpet leaves stains". Yeah they eat dinner quite sloppily. Who would want red stains on the carpet now? Especially when I would notice. I was a little suspicious of the Volturi when I left for one of my longer "expeditions". I thought that were cheating, but I didn't have any proof. When I came back everything was back to normal. The vampires eyes weren't red and nobody would say anything. I tried to talk to Mads, Layne, Ava and Jane but all of them said that I was thinking pure nonsense. I forgot about it. It hurt me to much to think that they'd killed humans. I felt deserted when I thought about that. I didn't ask those questions anymore. Although I tried to talk to the receptionist, but she was being annoying, not saying anything. I was ashamed when I caught myself thinking Why couldn't they have ate her this time? I always felt bad afterwards, nobody deserved this kind of fate. How could she stand sitting at that desk, knowing she could die any time? Knowing no human comes out that door alive? I shuddered. I wouldn't be able to do it. Even as a vampire. Was she tough? Or just stupid? Did she have no idea that she would get rid of?

Bex has got the hots for you! Jasper thought. My nostrils flared. Ugh! How could he say that! I was very pissed off. Jasper only had two options: a) Tell Edward that I adore him or, b) Tell Edward nothing. Jasper shouldn't have chose c) Lie. I really wanted to ask him what his problem was. But I couldn't without revealing my cover. I turned away from him on the balls of my feet. I looked at Edward, my grimace automatically wiping off my face. I didn't even have to try. I couldn't look at Edward that way, no matter that he left me with a hole in my chest.

I couldn't find his mind. Not surprising, really. I had a feeling it would be like that. Since I took his power that didn't work on me, it wouldn't work on him. That was the bad thing about my second power. It sometimes worked like that. For example, I couldn't loosen Chelsea's bonds, make Heidi see illusions, see Mandy's past, know if Lex is lying, make Rose do what I want, can inflict pain through my mind to Jane and communicate with Lex, although Lex could communicate with me(you will find out how later in the story). But if I used Jasper's or Alice's power then I would be able to use it on them. My powers couldn't be perfect. Although, I think being a vampire is right for me. I have never fit in with humans, but now, with vampires I feel at home. I don't stand out, well... in a bad way I don't. It is completely opposite. Everyone is usually jealous of me. They think my life is perfect. I have awesome powers, two powers, and I practically rule the vampire world. But they are wrong, my life is everything but perfect, but nobody knew, until know that is...

I stood rigidly, waiting. Thats what you always have to do while going after an enemy. You have to wait and see. You have to wait for the right time when the enemy is unprepared. In my case I stood waiting for a change in his pose that would differ my future. What will he pick me or me? Of course I meant Bex or Bella. A flicker of hope ran through me. I saw disgust on his face. He was quick to cover it up, but it was there. He didn't like this news. I extinguished my happiness. I couldn't know for certain yet. That was just a sign. He might not like Bex. It could be as easy as that. I was sure that I didn't make a good impression of her, the way I stormed in screaming at Aro and pointing at his family like they were a piece of dirt. I didn't want to do that. I just can't control myself when I am mad. And the Cullen family was nice enough to not mention that episode. I thought on the bright side. I do look great. So maybe he does still like me. Or maybe he just likes plain people. Bex sure isn't plain. I was making myself sad. I had to stop thinking about that. I just had to wait and see.

I wasn't the only one who noticed Edward's flash of expression. And I didn't only notice Edward, much to Jasper's luck. Jasper, who informed me to the "boss", smirked. He knew that I didn't have a chance. He bore his gaze on me and thought Good luck. Little did he know, that I had a key to his mind. I felt rage boil inside me because of his sarcastic comment. Calm down, take deep breaths, we don't want an accident here My logical inside voice told me. It took all my power to do what the voice told me. But I still had to give Jasper a comeback.

"Won't need it" I sneered in his direction.

I stomped away in pleasure, seeing his baffled and shocked look. Better be afraid Jasper, very afraid. I'll prove you wrong. Edward wasn't the only one with "sidekicks", I had Layne, Mandy, even Ava and Jane hot on my yellow fashionable heels.

How do you like my definitions? I'm not trying to brag, but personally I loved them! I didn't use a dictionary at all. In fact, at first I wanted to name this chapter "Definitions", but I sticked with "Meanings". You might say that that is the same thing, but actually "Meanings" is a mush broader subject. Oh, and do you have any idea why when Bella came back from one of her longer "expeditions" she couldn't find any proof that Aro had a human "feast"? I want to know if you guessed it right! So review!