Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, just my original character Lucy.
AN: Such a bad evening, almost lost my laptop to this weird lightning flash dance it was doing i.e. the screen kept going white and I couldn't access anything. Finally got the system running and backed everything up then it wouldn't connect to the internet. I swear I have the worst luck with laptops :( ~ Zyii
Kindly Edited by: Mione Boleyn
FOUR
Lucy felt trapped yet comfortable and safe. It was a haunting feeling and not one she was comfortable with. She was so used to fending for herself and keeping herself safe from others yet here was a family willing to look after her and treat her like one of their own.
Carlisle was right in his talk with Rosalie. Lucy had formed a bond with her, she hadn't meant to form a bond with her, it had just happened. However, she had seen the pain in Rosalie's eyes and realised that there was a past of hidden pain that she had no right in knowing. Though this did not stop Lucy from wishing Rosalie were her Mother. Maybe it was the way she looked or how she acted around Lucy in school or the way she'd treated Lucy since they found her but Lucy knew she'd never get her wish.
'You're thinking pretty hard there' came her voice as she walked into the room.
'Yeah' replied Lucy, 'lots to think about'.
'You want to talk about it?' asked Rosalie.
'You ever wanted something you knew you couldn't have?' she asked, already knowing the answer.
'Yes' replied Rosalie sadly, 'what do you want that you cannot have?'
'A Mother' replied Lucy.
'Esme would love to have that role' replied Rosalie.
'I don't want Esme' said Lucy, 'I want you' she added quietly.
Rosalie looked shocked, 'I don't think I can be that' she said.
'I know' replied Lucy, 'because I'm not yours and you crave a child of your own above all else'.
'How do you know that?!' asked Rosalie.
'Because I see it on your face when you care for me. It's instinct but it's bittersweet because you believe that you'll never have your own child' said Lucy.
'I'm a vampire, I will never have my own child now' said Rosalie.
'You will, just not yet' replied Lucy cryptically.
Rosalie seemed stumped by Lucy's response.
'I won't pester you to be my Mother because that's not the right thing to do. In my mind you're the only one for the job but I'll have to get over that' said Lucy.
'I'm sorry' said Rosalie, 'it's nothing against you'.
Lucy smiled sadly, 'it is but that's ok. No one wants a broken toy' she said walking away.
Being vampires, the whole household had heard the conversation but wisely chose to keep away from Lucy at this time.
Lucy slowly began to walk outside, she was almost healed but still stiff in places. She sighed, coming back was never going to be easy but somehow she wished for a different turn of events. Surely fate had wanted her to learn something by bringing her back via this course. Her powers were slowly coming back along with her memory but it would be a slow recovery, she could feel her spirit fixing but her soul still remained cracked.
She made her way from the back of the house to the front and was greeted with the spectacular sights of a full wolf tribe. The grin that stretched across her face could power a city for generations. She bowed formally before them and watched as they all lent their front paws forwards, their heads bent down in their own bow.
'Rise please' she said before the vampire family came running.
'Lucy be careful' said Rosalie, her eyes alight with concern despite their earlier conversation.
'It's alright, they're just here to pay their respects' she replied.
'To who?' Edward asked.
'To me' Lucy replied.
She turned from the vampire family to the tribe of wolves. She smiled as she looked over each one.
'It brings warmth and happiness to my heart to see this tribe still going. You are such a strong pack and I'm sure you already have many stories to tell. I hope you don't resent what you have become too much, everything has a downside but you are more fortunate than others, you have imprinting. You were the first wolf tribe I created and you will always have a special place in my heart' she said.
Several wolves barked in annoyance and anger and she felt the Cullen's own shock at her words.
'Please' she begged, 'I know you have questions but I cannot answer them at this time, my mind is still far from completion'. A strange gold light rose up from her shoulders forming the image of an extravagant bird above her head before disappearing, she chuckled, 'My spirit is free from the shackles that once held it, it is restored. Other parts still suffer, but I feel I will find help here' she said.
The leader of the wolf pack – Sam – disappeared into the forest and came back in his human form.
'My Queen' he stated formally, 'your story has been told through countless generations of my people. We had faith that you would someday return and we offer you our help in any way possible' he said.
Lucy smiled, 'Thank you Sam, you have my eternal gratitude'.
'Before we return to our boarders my second in command requires a word with you and the vampires' he said distastefully.
'Sam' she warned, 'the differences are what make us stronger, don't turn away those that have the same goal. You will learn eventually'.
He nodded stiffly. Then he looked behind him at the young man coming to stand by him. Lucy noticed the young man standing before her used to be the wolf with the deep chocolate eyes.
'Our Queen' he said formally before bowing.
He allowed himself to be lead closer to the vampire family but not out of reach or sight of his own pack – very wise.
'I have information on Bella Swan' he began.
'What?!' cried Edward.
'Edward, calm yourself please' said Carlisle.
'We heard what she did to you our Queen. I thought you should know of her past and what she is capable of' he said.
'Bella is a sweet and clumsy girl, her behaviour towards Lucy was a mere lapse in judgement based on her jealous tendencies' defended Edward.
The man ignored him, 'My name is Jacob, I used to hang out with Bella when she visited her Father during the summer holidays and she has always been very adept in getting her own way. I never would have realised it had she not been playing both Edward and myself since she arrived here to stay. It took a while for me to realise it, for ages I believed that she felt something towards me and I was unwilling to let it go but it was all fake. She just enjoyed the attention of two men fighting over her. Ultimately though, she was always going to choose Edward for despite his resounding no, she believes he will make her a vampire' he paused.
'After I realised her true personality and what she was really up to I did a little digging into her past. She wasn't as 'unknown' as she told everyone when she moved and there were plenty of guys interested in her at her old school. She had the reputation of being a bitch and knocking anyone over to get what she wanted. She seemed to always go after the guy who was unattainable in some way, always getting bored when she finally got the guy and moving on to another. She never got bored of the chase, destroying relationships, friendships and practically everything along the way. No one seemed good enough for her and she always wanted more attention' he said.
'She didn't move here because she wanted to give her Mother time with Phil, she moved here because she wanted a fresh start. In her old school despite the bitchiness, she was popular. One time there was a party. She went with some people she considered friends. Apparently there was a disagreement of sorts with her and another girl I do not know the full story behind that, all I do know is that her and a couple of friends got into the car to drive home and they were all incredibly drunk. The driver swerved thinking he'd seen something, the car lost balance, flipped over twice landed, and drove into a tree. There was only one survivor, the driver, Bella'.
'Billy doesn't know any of this, Bella's Mother never mentioned it because Bella changed, she was still manipulative and cruel but it was under the guise of being clumsy and shy so no one really saw it. Her Mother saw Fork's as a new chance for Bella, a second chance. I know she was horrible bullying you in school and I know she was much of the reason for your disappearance. I just thought you'd want to know what she's capable of because none of us would believe it if she left you alone. You now stand in the way of what she apparently craves; immortality' Jacob finished.
While the Cullen's – especially Edward – stood stock still and shocked, Lucy pondered over what she had been told. If she was brutally honest, she could see the vicious side of Bella even now. It was like there was a demon inside her willing her to do his bidding, of course that was impossible but you should never underestimate a person's drive for something they crave. As it stood, Bella was Lucy's greatest enemy. Till she reconnected with the Volturi.
'Hey Lucy' said Emmett.
She turned around to face him.
'Let's go in, I want to cook you something' he said cheekily.
Lucy smiled, paying her respects to the wolf pack and promising to visit them soon, she followed Emmett back into the house. He was already in the kitchen when she arrived, getting out ingredients.
'We're making pancakes' he said wistfully.
'Do you miss it?' she asked.
'What?' he replied.
'Eating, do you miss food?' she asked.
'Sometimes. Like if I could eat it now it would make keeping up appearances easier but it just tastes like dirt' he said.
'Hmm' she said.
'You know I heard the conversation you had with Rosalie. I'm sorry she's so stubborn' he said.
'It doesn't matter, it was wrong of me to ask' she replied.
'I think she was scared actually. I mean she's wanted a child for so long and you come straight out and offer her the chance. I know it's not the same as having a real daughter but she wouldn't treat you any differently' he said.
'I know but I think it was unfair of me to ask her' replied Lucy.
He chuckled as he started to make the pancakes in the pan.
'You know' he said, 'I've always wanted to be a Father'.
'I don't think you'd be a Father, I think you'd be a Dad, or a Daddy' she replied.
'You know if you want you could call me Dad' he said nervously.
She looked at him quietly.
'I know you didn't ask me and you don't have to if you don't want to but I would like a chance to take on the role. I feel protective of you as a Father would, I want to be able to keep you safe and spoil you rotten at the same time. I know I'm not the ideal candidate being a vampire and all but apparently you're a Queen so maybe it could work' he said looking up from the pancakes to Lucy's face.
Lucy had felt such emotion at his words, that someone so unique and amazing could be offering her this chance; willingly. She'd be a fool not to grasp it with both hands and not let go.
'I would be honoured' she said, 'Dad' she added.
She was rewarded with a massive grin.
'Now eat your pancakes' he demanded.
'Only if you eat some as well' she replied.
'I told you food tastes like dirt to me now' he said.
'Just try it, please' she begged.
'Fine' he said, 'but only because you asked so nicely'.
He took a bite of the freshly made pancakes, his faces scrunched up in preparation for the dirt taste to fill his mouth but he was completely shocked and surprised to find that the actual taste he was tasting was pancake.
'How did you do that?' he asked after swallowing.
'A little bit of magic' she replied.
'Why?' he asked.
'A good deed deserves a good reward' she replied.
'I didn't want to become your Dad to get a reward' he said.
'I know but I wanted to give something back. You all have been so kind to me. Kindness deserves a reward. I know first-hand that true kindness is hard to find' she said.
He nodded slowly, 'so everyone else can now taste food like a human?' he asked.
She nodded in response.
'Let this be our little secret, we can prank them later' he said grinning mischievously.
She grinned back at him, 'whatever you say Daddy'.