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Bella POV
I leapt from shadow to shadow, trailing the two with ease. Even having to move furtively like I did, it was effortless for me to keep up. I could feel the joy radiating from the pair, the pure delight in being able to soar through the woodland at night, no chains to hold you down, no worry weighting you down, no thoughts but the ground moving rapidly under your feet.
I loved the feeling as well as any other vampire, the adrenaline flashing through your body like guiltless blood. It was heightened by the rain streaking down my face, like the innocent tears I can never shed. I think my emotions were shared by the two vampires I was following, as young as they were. However, the feeling couldn't last forever, eventually I had to stop as the two Cullens reached their hunting spot.
Never realising that I was there, Edward dropped to all fours and gave Alice a euphoric grin. He quickly shot away, Alice in hot pursuit. I keep pace with Edward, watching as he slowed down, then halted completely, gazing intently into the clearing ahead of him.
I could see his prey, a mountain lion crouching above a deer, ready to leap and kill. Edward and the mountain lion tensed their muscles, prepared to spring, and 'bang!', a split-second later Edward had ripped the throat open of his food, relishing the hot flow of the blood. Alice leapt for the unfortunate deer, and was soon copying Edward.
I saw Edwards face as his body was warmed with the animals' doomed life-blood, his intense expression of pure ecstasy. His eyes opened, and I saw them change from a callous black to vehement gold in front of my eyes. I inched a step closer, entranced by the magic of his topaz orbs and heard a 'snap!' at my feet. Too soft for human ears to detect amongst the sound of the forest at night, it was very loud for my sensitive ears and loud enough for Alice and Edward to flinch at. Damn!
Within a second I had two vampires with bloodlust fling themselves at me, although it was too dark among the trees for them to see me clearly, even with their improved vision. I raised my arms and caught the two of them without difficulty, holding their struggling bodies around the necks.
I grinned at them and slowly walked toward the clearing in which their food lay dead. I may as well be polite to them. In a civil tone I greeted them, "Edward, Alice, it's nice to see you again. Is there any food left for me?" The scent of blood was strong in the air, making the back of my throat tingle with anticipation.
I could sense their growing shock as they gradually realized who I was. How could the feeble little new girl be a vampire, and a lot stronger than they themselves were? Of course, doubts still lingered, but they were easy enough to annihilate. I cheerfully stepped out into the moonlight, turning so it illuminated my face. The light dancing aroud my scintillating skin, but I was still clearly visible.
A variety of emotions crossed Edwards face: shock, horror, disbelief, astonishment and confusion. The same range was displayed on Alice's face. Seeing their discomfort, I released my hold slightly, and let them put their feet on the ground. I let Edward slump to his knees, gazing up at me.
He murmured, exhausted, "But, how?"
I released Alice, who helped Edward up to his feet. She turned to me with questioning, speculative look. Edward was still staring at me, wide-eyed. Alice followed my gaze. "He'll be alright; he's just in a temporary state of utter shock," she deadpanned. I offered a half-grin and picked him up easily off the ground.
"Do you want to carry him, or will you let me?" I asked, genuinely caring about Alice's opinion. Of course, strong as she was, Alice would be slowed down noticeably if she had to carry Edward. I could carry the two of them and be quicker than they could move alone, but there was no need to let Alice know.
Edward stirred in my arms, then shot upright, or at least as much as he could in the cold prison of my arms. I immediately threw him over to Alice, who put him on his feet. He had enough sense not to try to dash off. I looked around, knowing that we should start moving back to Forks. I looked over at Alice, who was thinking the same thing.
"I won't hurt your family, Alice. Would it be alright if I meet them?" I asked gently. Alice appeared hesitant; my display of strength worried her. She decided that Carlisle would know what to do, and gave me a slight nod.
Edward took Alice by the shoulder and whispered in her ear. "Alice, we can't lead her to the house! What if she kills all of us? She's stronger than Carlisle, possibly stronger than all of us put together!" Alice gave Edward a thought in reply, not knowing that she was sending it to me too.
We have to take that risk Edward. Do you think that she could find them if she wanted to? She followed us here; she can find them without our help. Anyway, look at her eyes, she's like us. Maybe she wants to be a new addition to our family. Just co-operate with me, okay?
Edward whispered a grim, "Fine."
It looked like I was going to meet the rest of the Cullens.
I wonder what will happen…R&R please!
Ninja Spork
