Chapter 4 – Early Impressions

Bella's POV

After Lucy had left with Carlisle and Esme for her first animal hunt, we all sat down to talk about our new arrival, Lucy. I for one was eager to hear the others take on her.

"I like her," Emmett said immediately.

"You know, I think we might have figured that out already." I commented dryly.

"Alright, alright, keep your hairnet on!" he laughed, throwing his hands up in mock-surrender. I rolled my eyes; sometimes I wondered if he could ever take anything seriously.

"Anyway, back to the matter in hand," called Edward, "What are your first impressions of her Bella?" He sank into the sofa and I moved to sit next to him.

"She seemed confused; her emotions were all over the place. I could tell that by her reactions. Right Jazz?"

"Hell, yeah! One minute she was angry, the next curious. A second later she was very upset. Although throughout, I did get an overwhelming sense that she felt she was to blame for something terrible. There was also an overriding bitterness."

"She definitely hates this life," agreed Edward, "and you're right about the blame she's putting on herself. When she was upset, all I could get from her was 'It's my fault, all my fault!' "

"What about after she became visible again? Did you learn anymore then?" Alice asked eagerly.

"Nope. She became very focused on each topic of conversation. She knew I could read minds then so I think she may have been doing it purposely."

"You think she's trying to hide something from us?" I interjected incredulously.

"Yes, I believe so. But she is entitled to what privacy we can give her and what she can gain form her ability." He replied

Alice piped up: "You realise her power nullifies most of ours in one! Edward can't hear her when she's invisible, nor can jasper affect her emotions."

"Especially as it's physical, so I can't see her either." I added.

"And once again I can't see anything. That's ne more person who I can't see!"

Alice sounded incredibly frustrated, but Emmett laughed at the unintended pun, though he was silenced immediately by a look from Rosalie. Now wasn't the time for jokes.

I didn't blame Alice one bit for her frustration. I wouldn't feel particularly happy if it was me in the same situation. Especially as it was only the over the past six or so years that she knew that she even had gaps in her vision. Werewolves, half-vampires and now a disappearing vampire.

"Her ability would suggest why you didn't see her coming. But it probably only when she does her disappearing act that you can't see her." Said Jasper bracingly.

I went over to her and hugged her, hard.

"Come on Alice, it's not so bad; maybe you weren't concentrating on anyone coming, which is why you didn't see her."

"I suppose so," she muttered. But I didn't need Edward to tell me what she was thinking. She normally kept an eye on the comings and going of vampires to Forks, to protect the population. I decided it was time to change the subject.

"Anyway," I said brightly, "have you heard what Renesmee wants to do now?"

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