Ok... i'm sure if you've been reading the story properly (1st chapter, then 2nd chapter, etc.) then it will be clear to you I don't own anyone but Viola and the rest of the Goodwins. Why? Because unfortunately my name is not Stephanie Meyer... Otherwise I'd be rich and not working as a casual, would i?

~~~~Still~~~~Bella's~~~~POV~~~~

As we watched Viola interact during the day I was surprised by her child-like innocence which was carefully watched by Freddie's parent-like eye. Emmet commented that it reminded him of Edward watching me when I was human, which caused all of us to laugh and Edward to hit him. It seemed obvious that Freddie would protect Viola no matter what. That was…until we learnt 'The Rule'.

It started with Jake Adamson and Paul Simons trying to ask Audrey and Virginia out to a movie.

"No thanks." It was the third time this answer had been repeated and the boys still didn't seem to be getting the idea, pushing the girls up against their lockers. Fredrick finally intervened.

"Guys, they said no…" Only to be knocked to the ground at Viola's feet. Viola looked up. Something about her had changed; the other students edged away, Archie whispering, "Oh no…" under his breath, as she stepped forward.

"Uh hum, did you just knock my brother to the ground?" The two boys turned around seeming extremely tall compared to the small Viola. She continued, her questions obviously rhetorical, "After he tried to prevent you from harassing my sisters further?" There was definitely a dangerous edge to her voice. The boys looked over her shoulders at her brothers who were giving them definite 'You-have-no-hope' looks. Virginia and Audrey slipped out from behind the boys as the boys stepped back until their backs against the lockers. The air fairly shimmered with heat as Viola took another step forward, only to be held back by the three boys.

"Viola…" Archie's voice was stern and the girl sighed before stepping back.

"Ok, ok. Can I at least tell them the rule?" the boys nodded, Archie and Freddie removing their arms so Ted, obviously the strongest, was the only one holding Viola; evidently for precautions.

Paul evidently thought this meant the danger was over because he boldly asked, "What rules?"

"THE Rule, you half-wit," Viola glared at him. Jake, the more perceptive of the two, fearfully asked what this rule was.

"The Rule goes something like this." She folded her arms, more to stop them from clenching then actual anger, "DO NOT mess with my family. I don't think anyone's ever benefitted from making me cross and I sincerely doubt you two shall be the first." With this she turned to walk away, however she saw Fredrick, who was now sporting the beginnings of a black eye, and turned back.

"Also, it may be wise to remember if you ever hurt my brother again, I have fallen down the stairs enough times to know how to make it look like an accident." She began to smile softly as she walked over to Fredrick.

"Come on Freddie-boy; let's get you over to the nurse." She began to pull him down the stairs after her, stopping a few steps down before leaping back to the top. She walked over to us.

"Would you like to come too?" Her invitation seemed to include all of us, "I find large crowds rather stuffy myself." The entire hallway seemed to watch as we all filed down the stairs. It was very quiet for once.

~~~~Woah!~~~~What~~~~Just~~~~Happened~~~~

We sat in silence in the waiting room until Virginia tentatively crossed the room and knelt in front of Viola.

"Hey Vi, about back there…"

Viola looked up and smiled weakly, "I know, I know. I shouldn't lose my temper. But harassing you and then hitting Freddie… I just couldn't help it." She made a pleading unhappy face that caused a small smile to erupt on Virginia's face.

"Actually I wanted to thank you." Viola looked surprised, causing the twins to burst out laughing.

"Yeah you rocked. Those boys were white as sheets." Viola blushed at Ted's compliment as Fredrick and Audrey ,who had received a few minor bruises in the tussle, walked into the room.

"A blushing Mae-flower? Now what's going on here?" He pulled her up and hugged her. "How are you, slugger?"

"Good."She nuzzled his chest, "You're not upset?" He laughed.

"Upset about what you did? No."

"So I didn't undermine your manliness or anything?"

"No. Manliness perfectly intact, thank you."

Virginia pulled Audrey close. "Are you ok?"

"Fine… Just a little battered." They hugged for a few minutes before we all began to head out.

"Hey…" I called out suddenly as the Goodwins started to get into their car. "Would you like to drive home with us?"

The group looked surprised, then they nodded.

"We'll follow you and call Sarah on the way there." Audrey called out as they all piled into the red Saab.

We were nearly home and both Emmett and Jasper were clearly amused by the antics of those in the car behind us. The twins had exited in town because they had to 'pick something up' so it was just Freddie driving with the three girls in the back bopping to music. Even Edward tried not to laugh as Audrey and Virginia randomly burst into a rendition of 'Lollipop'.

We first gave the Goodwins a tour of the house. It took bit of time to explain the lack of beds, although fortunately Nessie entered at that moment, Jacob following her.

"They're hidden in the walls, they fold out." Everyone seemed happy with that answer although slightly intimidated by my daughter and her extremely tall boyfriend except Viola, who rushed forward, shook their hands, and began the introductions.

"Hey, would you like to play a game with us? I play a mean twister." She raised her eyebrows and grinned.

Virginia scoffed, "You came second the last THREE times. To me I might add." Viola hit her gently, but Virginia leapt back slightly. We'd noticed over the course of the tour that everyone except Fredrick seemed slightly wary of Viola this afternoon, though it still wasn't clear why.

"Yes but you also cheated the last FOUR times. So HA! I'm still Twister Queen!" Jacob seemed amused by this conversation.

"You cheated and she still won?"

Ted nodded, "She would have one the second time too had it not been for the arrow mysteriously moving from red to blue." Nessie laughed.

"Well then Miss Twister Queen, I'd very much like to take you on." She smiled and hooked her arm through the one Viola offered. "Although I do warn you, we Cullens are highly competitive."

Viola smiled, "Good… I need a new challenge." She glanced pointedly at her siblings who all rolled their eyes.