Chapter 5

"Alright I was born sometime about a thousand years ago." I started but was interrupted by Emmett.

"Damn, you old," Emmett joked and started laughing, but my glare probably told him 'shut up before I hurt you'. It worked because he stopped laughing.

"Anyways, time wasn't kept very well back then so I am not sure what year it was. Now my mother and father were named Charlie and Renee Swan they both were deeply in love. Much the same as you guys are now," I gestured towards all the couples in the room; Carlisle and Esme, Emmett and Rosalie, and Jasper and Alice before continuing, "My parents loved me very much and I was an only child.

"One day I was going for a walk in the fields when I was attacked by a vampire who was very thirsty. When the wind blew my scent away from him he had enough control to stop. He stayed with me throughout my whole transformation. When I was done he told me what I was and left without another word.

"I was repulsed at what I was and refused to drink the blood of humans. So I wandered around aimlessly trying to find my purpose in life. Eventually I became too thirsty and weak and came across a herd of deer. My resolve was practically nothing by then so I attacked without another thought. It was then I realized the alternative to this lifestyle we have all grown accustomed to. From then on I only hunted animals and tried to make myself immune to human blood.

"When I was over the bloodlust humans gave me, I went to learn how to be a doctor even though I could only be a nurse because of the time period. Eventually, after about 100 years alone I came across others of our kind.

"They were the Amazonians, Zafrina and Kachira were the only ones there at the time so I befriended them. They helped me learn more about my original power a shield. I was immune to Zafrina's power and I learned how to take my shield away so I wasn't. Needless to say I never did that again around her, but…live and learn right." Alright here is the tough part, could I trust them. They have been nothing but nice so I think I can. I looked at each of them and saw Jasper's confusion at my hesitation. He sent me a wave of reassurance. I smiled my thanks.

"When I left them something very strange happened and I went to France. I have always loved France and the language so I learned it. One night I was out near the Eiffel Tower and my scar, where I was bitten those 100 years ago, started to hurt. It wasn't like when I was bitten, no it was a numbing pain." I stopped for a moment to let them process this, I noted that Carlisle looked very intrigued at this.

"At first I ignored it but then it got worse at certain points in the country. Eventually I started gaining new powers. My first ones in France were my physical shield, elemental control, and telekinesis oh and weather control. I was intrigued at first and learned to control each new power I got, but it almost felt as if I knew what to do with the power right away.

"Getting back to the pain in my arm I had an epiphany that if maybe I followed where the pain got stronger it would go away. So I followed it and what I found there would most likely change your point of view on many things," I glanced around wondering if I should spare this family this horrid news. No, they should know the truth.

"When I found the place the pain was at its strongest I was shocked. I saw a vampire torturing a human," with that I broke into sobs at the horrible memory. Alice who was sitting on my left wrapped me in a hug telling me it was okay if I didn't want to share more.

"Bella you have shared a lot with us so far, would you like to stop?" Carlisle asked.

"No, no, I have come this far I must finish now."

"If you're sure," Carlisle said uncertain.

"Positive. Now, with what I saw I just acted on instinct, I used my powers to destroy him he was dead and burning in under a minute. I went to the human to make sure they were okay and make sure they wouldn't tell anyone what happened. They agreed unafraid of me. I carried her to the hospital and explained what had happened leaving out the part where I had attacked her kidnapper and saying I found her in an old cabin.

"After I made sure she was okay I left, but soon after that I collapsed," Carlisle was on the edge of his seat listening to my story with such interest along with the other Cullen's, "When I awoke I realized I had gained the power of the vampire I had destroyed. I gained my power to duplicate myself. I was very intrigued with this power and went to the Irish coven for help 50 years later. In between the that time I had gained at least ten more powers one is the one you are witnessing as we speak, where my eyes change color due to the emotion am feeling. They Irish Coven helped with the power I gained from that evil vampire's death.

"When I had learned enough I left again to wander off in search of another coven or person like myself, like you. Several other times throughout my existence I had that numbing feeling again, but this time I knew what to expect and I went off in search of that person I was to protect. That was my purpose in life to protect people. Mind you the last time I felt that feeling was over 200 years ago, but…

"Adding to that numbing feeling in my scar, once I was out in Italy and I got it again. The feeling brought me closer and closer to Volterra, but I knew if I was to go in there with only 35 powers I would lose, no matter how powerful my abilities were. So I left Italy trying to get more powerful so I could fulfill my duty of destroying the Volturi. I have gained at least 25 more powers most of which I have forgotten about, but I remember now and again certain powers.

"Since those many 200 years ago I had stopped looking so much for power and more for a family. I have been alone for almost 1,000 years and it was heartbreaking to find all those happy non-vegetarian vampires. So I set off hearing of two covens that drank the blood of animals. And here you are sitting right in front of me now." I concluded and looked to each member of the Cullen family. Each one had a look of shock on their faces. I glanced at the clock and saw we had an hour until school. Edward looked at the clock then also and jumped slightly.

"Ummm…" I trailed off unsure as what to say.

Carlisle seemed to compose himself the fastest, "Well that was…wow…umm we should probably get ready for the day now don't want people to get suspicious of anything, right?"

"Right you are Carlisle. It was a pleasure meeting all of you but I really should be getting back-"

"Oh Bella let me dress you and you can ride with us today. Please please please," Alice begged me. I was prepared to decline her offer, but she put on the best damn puppy face I had ever seen. I looked to the others who would ride with us and they all looked as hopeful as Alice.

I sighed, "Alright Ali."

Alice squealed and dragged me up the stairs to find me some clothes. She settled for black knee high boots, dark wash jeans, and a light purple almost lilac shirt. I smiled at myself in the mirror, I had to admit it, this pixie was good, "Thanks so much Ali, I love it," I gushed giving her a hug.

She laughed, "You're welcome." We then made our way downstairs. Time for a new day of school I thought to myself as we made driving arrangements.