Chapter 16

BPOV

We were on a clear room he paced in front of me explaining for the last time what I would have to endure. I nodded. He explained one last time exactly what I should do after and exactly how I was supposed to act finally saying it was necessary, that I would have to go through it if we wanted to spend and eternity together. I nodded once more assuring him that I was okay with it. And then I felt a sharp pain on my neck, slicing through my skin and flesh, I knew what expected me after. He made sure to tell me exactly what was going to happen. Exactly what I would become. Something inside me warned me told me to be careful, but yet I couldn´t fear him, he granted me a gift beyond imagination, and even knowing it would be painful I gladly accepted it.

"I am sorry sweet heart." Henry laid a gentle kiss on my forehead.

"I know it will hurt, but I must leave you now." I sobbed, I didn´t want him to leave me. "You will be fine, I promise." He gently caught my face between his hands. "I will come back for you in no time. Be a nice girl ok?" He grinned. That for me was enough, his promise would have to be enough. I obeyed and stood there, very quiet, not moving, my eyes closed.

I was in the darkness for far too long, I tried to search for a way out but I couldn´t. My body felt heavy and I couldn´t hear anything but my heart beats. The hours dragged and I felt more drained, there was no energy in me. I knew I had to get out but I didn´t know how. I stood there quiet for a long time, finally something changed, I felt a burning right where he bit me, as the venom started to spread through my body things started to get somewhat clearer. I knew what was happening to me, I knew soon enough I would change.

"Bella?" The familiar sweet voice dragged some light into my darkness. I opened my eyes

The moment I saw his face everything that happened was just a blur far too distant for me to care.

"Edward" I smiled and the burning reached my face, the smile turned and all I could do now was scream.

"Oh, Bella, I am so sorry…" Another scream. I blinked for one last time and saw his eyes full of guilty and concern I knew then I would have to be strong, I would have to be strong for him.

I took a deep breath and felt the burning reaching my lungs, I put all my effort into controlling myself. Once again it was dark, I was still, very still, I focused on my heart beats, and just let myself go. I had to endure this for him.

More time passed and I was already getting used to the burning through my body. I was able to think clearer and when I thought it was finally getting to an end the burning reached my heart, spreading a whole new meaning of pain through my entire body. My heart pounded frantically and I was fighting not to scream afraid that any kind of movement would only make the pain worse.

EPOV

Alistair tracked them back to a house that seemed abandoned. As we got in we noticed that he already left, I thought for a second that he would take Bella with him, but her smell was strong inside the house. Proof that she was still there. We quickly scanned the house and found her lying very still on a bed. Her heart beats sounded week, I moved close to her. She seemed a bit pale but nothing that would be motive for concern.

"Bella" I exhaled in relief. She slowly opened her eyes

"Edward" She smiled. And then out of nowhere her smile turned into a frown and a loud scream escaped her lips, as she contorted and screamed I saw the wound on her neck. I was too late. She was already changing.

"Oh, Bella, I am so sorry…" Another scream. I knew how much pain she would go through now. She took a deep breath and it was silent.

Two days already passed she didn't move or scream anymore, she was still and her breath was even. I was absolutely sure that there was something wrong, there was no way someone could simply endure that pain, but Carlisle reassured me she was fine.

"Listen to her heart son, she will be fine." He said patting my right shoulder

I stood there waiting for her, as soon as this was over I would get a chance to redeem myself. I still had to hunt that monster down. How could he let her alone in this state? She was so frail, so sweet… how could he submit her to such pain? How dare he take her soul like that?

Seven days passed and there wasn't a change, she was still very quiet, only her breathing and heart giving signs that she was still alive. I was pacing around the room when finally I notice a change. Her heart started pounding faster and her breathing became uneven and after a minute it was gone. Complete silence took over the room, I called for Carlisle who appeared in no time.

"It's time he said." I nodded and we took a step back to let her take in her new life.

Another minute passed and small thudding sound came from her I looked at Carlisle confused. Her heart… restarted? Before a word could be said she blinked. She stood there still without moving and just sucked in a huge gush of air. I was anxious, was she alright? What had just happened? I had so many questions, so many things to confess… Carlisle was the first one who spoke.

"Bella?" He said taking a step to her direction. She looked at him and in inhuman speed she bounced from the bed swirling in the air falling to a crouch on the floor. She was hissing at him. Amazing!

"Calm down Bella." He said throwing both of his hands in front of him signing that we meant no harm to her.

"Who are you?" a small growl escaped her lips. She didn't recognize Carlisle.

She must be confused. Carlisle thought.

"I am Carlisle Cullen" he introduced himself. She stood up in a fraction of a second to a less threatening but still defensive position.

"How do you know my name?" She took her hands to her mouth covering her lips, shock crossed her eyes. It was normal, a simple thing could startle us while we still got used to our new life.

Carlisle explained to her that we were friends and that we were sent to help her. She cocked her head to the side in the cutest way. She then looked at me, noticing I was staring at her, she… she blushed? Ha that was… weird. Maybe it was just my imagination, Bella would easily blush whenever I did certain things as stare at her, it was probably just a reflex of my memories. Carlisle immediately noticed the change and rushed to introduce me.

"This is my son, Edward" he said, as soon as my name was said her entire posture changed, her eyes were confused and she threw her arms around her body and embraced it with much force.

"Son, I think it would be best if you left us." How could he ask me that? I wanted nothing more than to be with her. Not too many days ago I thought I lost her forever and now I was here with her again as safe as she could be. It was nearly impossible for me to leave. "Please Edward. You are distressing her, she still new to this we don't know how she could react we know how unpredictable we can be." I nodded and left.

I kept tabs on Carlisle's thoughts accessing all of her new features that fitted her perfectly, Carlisle noticed some strange things about her as well, though she was definitely one of us now her heart was still beating, at a very slow and calm pace, but still it was beating, and with that we came to her skin tone, it was about two tones paler than her usual skin, but she still had that cream tone that I loved and she did blush! What unusual, but what did intrigued me the most were her eyes, if I ever consider changing her I thought those deep brown eyes would be forever lost, but they were still there. Bella was a unique human and most definite an unusual vampire, even Carlisle with his vast knowledge couldn't understand the situation and that of course made his curiosity burn inside him.

"You understand what happened to you?" He asked I could see her through his mind. She nodded once and then asked.

"You are one too right?"

"Yes. If you understand what happened to you and what you are you must understand your needs have changed too." He said and again she nodded

"You must be thirst then?" He asked her, but no reaction came, she seemed to ponder for a bit but just stated no with her head.

"Hungry?" He asked again and again she answered no.

"I… I do feel a bit tired" She answered causing humor in both me and Carlisle. Would she be the first vampire to need sleep?

"Well, Bella, if you want to, we can arrange you a room in our house." I was very pleased with Carlisle's offer, I know we are not supposed to pressure her but I wanted to stay by her side so bad.

"I'm not sure…" No, don't say no.

"We can help you through this Bella, we have all been there. Believe me, it's much easier when there is someone there to help you." She thought for a minute and then nodded. I would have to thank Carlisle for this later.

"Let us go then. The entire family is very excited about you." I heard them pacing out of the room.

"We live not far, and soon enough you will be resting in a bed." She laughed, her laugh was so angelic it made my heart inflate.

"I don't need to sleep" She stated. Carlisle didn't answer her so she continued

"Can you please take me to somewhere where there are people?" Carlisle was more confused than I was.

She explained again.

"Someone said to me, before… you know… that I wouldn't be exactly like others of our kind. Unlike you I don't feed with blood but I do need human's energy to keep functional." Carlisle nodded, he felt apprehensive, it was now understandable what happened to Bella and why she entered that Zombie state. She was still very perceptive.

"Don't worry, more humans there are in a place less they will feel a difference, if we go to a mall for example there will be enough for me to recuperate and it won't affect them as well. The only thing that I might cause is some exhaustion that can be easily cured by going to bed early. I was taught not to expose myself too." She giggled. I was astonished, I know I have explained some of it to her a long time ago, but she seemed to know even more than we did. Now my curiosity was burning.

BPOV

We were already in their car, heading to their house after we stopped at a mall so I could feed. The three men stood there amazed almost like something impossible was happening, I figured as mythical creatures they should know, almost everything is possible. I guess I must be something new for them. I did remember someone explaining that I would be different that besides us there were no other vampires that fed or looked like us. I could remember it was a man, but the memories I had of him was so blurry, they seemed more of a dream than reality.

I often noticed the bronze haired man staring at me, almost expecting me to react to him. His face was familiar but I couldn't remember why, his name also caused unexpected reactions to my body. The memories from my human life seemed so blurry now, and there was a great deal that seemed to be missing. Maybe he reminded me someone I met on my previous life.

The ride was overall silent, the one called Carlisle would every now and then ask the one who was driving, Alistair, about his life back in England. He texted someone, I assumed he sent a text to warn the family I was arriving it was easy to surrender to Carlisle's kindness, even thought he was a complete stranger I felt like I could trust him. I looked at my side and saw his son struggling almost holding a battle within him. Maybe he wasn't comfortable with the idea of a stranger staying in their house, I should have thought about this. Carlisle seemed kind enough and it when he insisted that I would stay in his home I forgot to consider that his family might not be as welcoming as he was. I thought for a minute and decided to talk to him when we arrived at his home.

Not long after the car pulled to a driveway and came to a stop. I analyzed the house the seemed pretty welcoming and left the car. Alistair was not staying at the Cullen's house, he already arranged to go back England, he had unfinished business that required his immediate attention. Edward was already inside and Carlisle waited for my reaction. I was debating if I should go or if it would be rude for me to just bid farewell here.

"Come Bella, there is nothing to be afraid of." Carlisle said holding the door open for me giving me a reassuring smile. I went inside.

When I came in I saw the group of vampires gathered at the bottom of the stairs. I was not sure how I was supposed to feel, even though they were all smiling welcoming me I felt a bit threatened. Not by the tall muscular one, but the one that had several bite marks covering his body. The sound of the door shutting startled me and I immediately took a defensive position. The men shifted almost in the same second, now they were in front of the women.

"Don't worry she won't harm us will you Bella?" Carlisle said now moving to the side of his mate I guessed. I moved from my position and put my hands in front of me a bit ashamed for my reaction. Carlisle laughed.

"You don't need to be embarrassed Bella. It's completely normal for us to react that way when we are newborns. They were just concerned about their family." I nodded

"Bella this is my family, This is Esme my wife, Rosalie and Emmet, Alice and Jasper and you already met Edward earlier today."

"It's nice to meet all of you. I am Bella" I said giving out a little smile. Oddly enough I felt I was in the right place, I thought about saying good bye and taking my way but they standing there together made me feel like I belonged.

The short pixie one, Alice, danced getting close to me. Unlike others she didn't seem worried or apprehensive and the happy smile on her face made me feel at ease with her.

"Oh wow Bella. You are certainly very different." She mused I just blushed and dropped my eyes. "Don't take it the wrong way, you are also completely stunning. But I have a hard time understanding…" Carlisle interrupted her.

"Edward, why don't you show Bella her room? I am sure Bella need some time for herself." I appreciated that. I still didn't have time to think about what happened to me and a little time alone would be good.

Yes, I know it´s crappy but Edward didn´t get to change her.

Yes, She is a different kind of vampire.

And yes she does have human reactions.

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