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The Cullens

Seattle, Washington

Aro should watch the weather channel more, or at least pay attention to time zones, not to mentioned the estimated time he gave me was totally off, it was bright and sunny out, and at least noon, making me have to wait at least five hours until the sun set to go anywhere. It was so strange walking out of the air port, humans were everywhere, and I mean everywhere I had to hold my breath to control it all. I couldn't find the Cullen's anywhere, so I assumed they didn't know I was coming. I walked out and tried to stay clear of the window, noticing all these humans walking around.

When I arrived in Seattle, it was bright and sunny out, I heard a number of English conversions, but I had a harder time understanding than I thought it would be. I learned English from Carlisle, back in the 1720s, which was enough to understand Alec and Jane's conversions with one another, but this kind of English was very strange to me. I walked passed some humans, observing them greet one another as they went on and off the plane. One of the first things I notice walking out of the terminal, was how many humans greeted each other. These humans were very strange, some bowled towards one another, I notice some females walk to each other in this strange cat-like manner wearing dresses that looked like undergarments and hugged each other jumping up in down.

Then I notice these two males, who looked like brothers come up to each other and clutch each other's hand, making an up and down motion, then touch each other's shoulders. It was so strange, to see family so...distant. It was like they were more business partners than family, it seemed they were scared to go near one another, which I found very odd. It was noon, so it would be about five or six hours before I could leave the airport without revealing myself. Then I would have to figure out how to get to Forks and find the Cullens house.

I walked through hearing this strange English phases such as a man saying 'Have a good one, give me a call when you get to The Big Apple' . Alright, how big can an apple be that you have to fly a plane to get there, and even I can't hear what humans were saying on the ground blow, I doubt you can? I also heard 'text me on the plane'. How are they going to open up the window and throw down a rather large school book and throw it down. Another was 'I'll be sure to give you a ring.' How can you give someone a sound of a bell? Another was 'Hey, y'all, wuz up ready to go?" I wasn't even going to try and comprehend what that meant.

"Wait a minute, need to see your pass port." The man said stopping me to look at it. "Where are you headed off too?" He asked.

"My head is on my neck." I explained to him, it wasn't off me. He gave me a strange look and pressed something on it, then I went through to get my two suitcases. I then went to find a bench and go through to make sure my luggage was organized. I got the strangest looks from people as they passed me; it was as if they never saw anyone going through their luggage before. I found some things, a letter to Bella form Sulpicia. I put it with the brown envelop addressed to Carlisle, then went though and refolded my clothes. They again kept staying at me, you think they would stare at the girl walking around in a mini skirt and tang-top. But, no, all their heads term passing me for simply repacking my suit case, or the people in rip jeans, you think they take some sewing lessons or something, I wondered if Seattle had a lot of bushes or something that caused their jeans to be so ripped. I was found to find other things, a picture of Marco Tardelli from Alec, a hacky sack for Sanargo, and an autograph of Sir Garry Sobers, as well as a sepia picture of Demetri and I standing next each other with our hands in the pocket, the first time we got our picture taken. I finished reorganizing, and walked around the air port observing the humans, I really haven't paid much attention them. I figured, I better get caught up in their behavior, since I am going to be reproducing with one soon.

Humans were very strange, I notice that walking around. I saw this one woman with tears I took a walk around the air port. I couldn't help notice how strange humans can be. I notice a girl embracing a guy wearing a dark blue suit hugging and embracing each other, the girl was crying. She looked sad. Then later I notice two old ladies crying and hugging, yet they looked happy. They were both crying, except one group was happy while the other group was sadden. I then found a café right in the air port. I never been to a café, Heidi was the only one I knew who saw the point in going to one. There was not one hint of sunlight in that room. It would be a good place to wait while I waited for the sun to sit. I walked in, and sat for the longest time when a woman in an apron came up to me.

"May I get you anything?" She asked me kindly.

"Like what?" I asked confused. What could she, a human could give me a vampire? Then I thought of my task, but it couldn't happen with this woman. She had purple hair and a metal thing caught in her eyebrow. I wouldn't want a child with purple hair and a metal eyebrow.

"Something to drink?" She suggested. I was shocked how self-sacrificing she was. How could the Cullens live their lifestyle when humans around here where this willing to give them their lives for their feeding.

"No, thank you." I explained, she obviously knew, so I explained it to her. "I'm trying to be a vegetarian. So do you mind leaving me alone, your making it difficult." She gave me a strange and left. I then looked up stunned….they had a television watched the news on a nearby television. Since when did they put televisions in restraints were people are suppose to be eating.

"We now receive some breaking news on the wanted Cale Jacklet, Cale Jacklet who is believed to be running an underground crime spree of thirteen million dollars. He is wanted for possession of heroin, cocaine, and LSD along with thirteen counts of murder, including five police officers. He is the leader of the Jacklet gang that has been members in over forty states. They have committed crimes such as murder, assault, adduction, possession, arson, grand-theft auto, burglary, identity theft, prostitution, and even vandalism at his orders. He was last seen leaving his Las Vegas home in Nevada. The Mexican borders are carefully checking every car in till he is found."

They then showed a picture of a man in an expensive black suit and red tie. He had rosy white cheeks, and sleeked back brown hair and bright green eyes. I didn't understand how a human could be so dangerous, but I was hoping they would catch him.

I left the air port in the middle of the down pour; it was my only chance to get out. When I left people looked at me as if I was mad. I didn't have money for a taxi, so I was forced to walk right through getting myself soaking wet and pulled my bag through the rain. I traveled at human speed through the city, I was always amazed by American cities everything seemed so…new. It was as if the city was build out of metal and they were racing to the sky.

As I walked, I started to try and figure a way out of the city, I wondered into a strange neighborhood when the rain stopped. It was dark then, so I was safe. It was a very strange neighborhood filled with broken glass on the sidewalks, men roaming around in beards talking to themselves, girls in tiny skirts and large earrings with puffed hair who kept asking if I wanted a date, they were way too ugly for my taste. I then came to a dark alley alone, this was where I would climb up a building and travel regular speed till I get to Forks.

I was deep in the ally when a human in a mask jumped out of nowhere. "Give me your suitcase" he said pointing a gun at me. "I swear, or I'll shoot."

"No," I said. What makes him think I'll give him my suitcase?

"Give it to me, or I'll shoot." He seemed serious. I know Aro told me not to kill, but this human was threatening me, so I took him down then and there. I didn't drink his blood those, despite my dyeing thirst, I couldn't go to the Cullens all red eyed, it would look bad. As soon as I got to the roof, I pulled out a map some man in a tie-dye shirt give me for free while I explored the air port.

~X~

I found Forks, it was a tiny dot, not at big as Port Angles which was not far from Forks. I traveled from there, escaping the eyes of humans, I hunted as soon as I left the city. Taking the life of some Elk doe I found gazing in the grass, and ran to Forks.

Forks was so much different from Seattle, it was dark and lifeless. I then notice some light, it was a small light trapped on the highway. I saw two cars crushed against each other, along with two ambulances with blinking lights, and another car with blinking lights. I took my bag, jumped up in the trees to hide. I notice two men in blue uniforms come out. One of them, the one with a shiny badge reminded me of Bella Cullen when she was a human. He seemed to be in charge, he was taking to the younger man in the car, while the RN took an injured man form the other car.

"Would you mind walking straight for me, Newton?" He asked him. The younger man obeyed, I couldn't help but chuckle as he struggled at it. It was so strange, he just walked with wiggling, barely able to stand straight.

"That's it I'm going to have to take you down to the station, don't worry, Mike, I'm sure your father will find you a good lawyer." Then I heard him listing some rights. I was listening to the RNs working on the other man.

"Chief Swan, what do you want us to report to the hospital?" The RN asked.

Chief Swan then looked in the car came out stunned. "He is not innocent in this either, his car was going ninety miles an hour. Tell Dr. Cullen as soon as he is well enough to talk, he needs to make a report. Did you get any ID?"

"No, we'll have to wait until he is conscious enough to talk." The RN explained as Chief Swan spotted the light on his face. He was so disfigured humans couldn't recognized him, but I did. He looked exactly like that Jacklet man the humans were after. I followed the ambulance back to a large brick building with shiny lights. I then notice Carlisle in his car, I snuck in the back seat. He was too busy on his cell phone to even notice me.

"If they are only sending one, then we'll be able to handle it." Carlisle said as I listened closely. "I doubt the Volturi changed their minds." He seemed very worried as I listen closely. "Whatever reason they send him for, we'll be able to defend ourselves. Just make it clear he is not welcome, inform the wolf pack if you have to. Listen, I was called for an emergency, I have to go." He then hung up and left.

I was stunned, it all made sense now. Alice did see me coming, but she didn't see why I was coming. I realized we hadn't exactly made a good impression on the Cullens the last three encounters the Volturi had with them. They are feeling threaten by me, I couldn't just walk right in and expect the warm and friendly welcome. I needed to be part of the Olympic Coven for this mission. I needed their permission, and the best way to become part of any vampire coven was to suck up to their leader, Carlisle. I then tried to remember everything I heard about this particular coven. They consider Carlisle their father, so I would have to refer to him as father when I would ask him. I then notice the ambulance come up rushing Jacklet right in the hospital.

It was cloudy, so I walked across the parking lot to the hospital. It smelled a lot like human blood, being a member of the Voltari, I learned to control my thirst and not make myself noticeable. I came in slowly as the nurses and doctors rushed around. I then notice a woman with blackish blond hair and a green scrub setting at a desk and eating a rice cake.

"Hello, I'm here to see Dr. Cullen," I informed her.

"He just went into surgery," the woman answered without looking. "He'll be busy for a few hours. Why do you wish to see him?"

"He's my father, miss" I answered shaking as she looked up at me, hoping she wouldn't tell I was lying.

"He told me to report anytime his family calls today, always assuming my job revolves around him. Which one are you, anyway?" she then stared at him.

"Felix," I answered as she gave me a strange look. "That's funny, I went to your older brother's wedding and I don't remember seeing you, of course, I don't keep track of all the Cullen kids, don't worry, I'll tell him you came by. What's your name again?"

"Felix," I answered, I then notice she had black painted finger nails and dark blue eye lids. They were similar to the way Heidi did her nails when we were in uniform.

"Spell it," She then pulled out a pack of post-its.

"F-e-l-i-x" I answered for her, then she wrote down 'Cullen' followed by a '4 Dr. C'.

"I'll be sure to give it to him." She answered.

"Thank you, miss" I said politely.

"No problem, sweetie" She smiled again.

I then went to the waiting room and flipped through a magazine, I waited for Carlisle to come out. The desk lady then answered the phone. "Dr. Cullen is in surgery…." she then gave me a strange look. "Yes, I'll tell him you called." She then hung up the phone and muttered something about doctor's wives. It was around noon when Carlisle finally came out with a face mask under his chin and went to the desk lady who was answering the phone.

"Chief Swan wants an update." the desk lady said.

"Let me take the phone," Carlisle said firmly. "He is out of surgery and still in anesthesia. I think I know who he is…he's Cale Jacklet." Carlisle answered. "Yes, I am sure….he's out for a couple hours...He won't be awake when they get here." Carlisle hung up.

"Chief Swan is going to contact the Feds." Carlisle explained. "I need to check up on Angela Weber and see how she is holding up after that nasty fall she had, yesterday, while hiking. Then I have to check up on Mrs. Yorkie, I'm covering for Dr. Snow, again, so that gives me seven more patients, and I need to see how the Mallory's baby is doing, make sure he's progressing, oh, yeah and the x-ray is broken, so can you call for it get fix. Now, do I have any messages, that I can't answer."

"Yeah, a doctor's wife called and wants you to pick up dippers for the twins." the desk lady answered.

"Cassie, how many times do we have to go over this?" Carlisle said slowly. "When a doctor's wife calls, you write down the specific doctor she is married, too."

"You ask an awful lot." She pointed out.

"Sorry, your job of taking messages is too much." Carlisle pointed out. "Now have a mental note for Dr. Hasler, any other messages?"

"Yes, I think you had around five." She answered. "One is from one of your daughters, but I don't know which one, and I forget the second one, the third I wrote down, a name begins with the letter 'E'."

"Why am I not surprise that you don't take time to at least write down the second letter?" Carlisle asked her. "The others?"

"I don't know" She answered.

"You are the worst sectary I have ever had." Carlisle pointed out to Cassie as she shrugged.

"Hey, I actually got a whole message for you" She defended herself holding up the post-it.

"Really?" He smiled surprised.

"Yes" She then held up the paper. "Your son, Felix Cullen came in and asked for you. Politest boy, he has been waiting for you all day." I stood up then; he looked over and then just stared into my new amber eyes.

"What?" Carlisle asked.

"He's right over there" She pointed to me, I took off my sunglasses reveling my new golden pupils.

"Cassie, what time is my lunch break?" He asked.

"I am today" Carlisle answered as he glared at me.

"Fine" She took the clip board. "Now.

"Felix, come with me," Carlisle said as I nodded and obeyed. Heading to Carlisle's office was the most uncomfortable walk of my life. Something was very awkward about it. I didn't know what he would say, but it felt like I was in trouble for simply showing up. He did have a nice office though, it was made of freshly painted light blue walls with a calming white trim, and dark blue carpet. In the center of his office was an oak desk cluttered with papers. Off to the right was a Dell lab top that he quickly shut closed up as soon as I walked in. I notice he had a bunch of picture frames surrounding his desk that made it even more cluttered. I wondered if they were pictures of his family, but I was careful not to pry. I didn't want to give him any reason to send me away, but I would if he asked me. I was just unsure where I would go.

"Take a seat," Carlisle said solemnly as I sat across from him. He quickly straightened out his desk up, this was where I had to convince him to let me stay. I had not thought of a single thing to say, but I had to say something. "Now, tell me, what brings you here?"

"I need to stop killing humans," I blurted out silently so only he could hear. I wasn't going to tell the whole truth quite yet.

"I see," Carlisle gave me a strange look. I could tell he knew that I was hiding something, but he wasn't going to ask why. Carlisle had always intimated me; maybe it was because I knew he was smarter than me. That was clear the first time I saw him. It was Marcus who convinced Aro for him to stay, and Athenodora who convinced Caius he was needed. Marcus pointed out the guard will no longer have authority over these new vampires if they were educated and we were not. I didn't agree with Marcus, but I didn't say anything. The only Volturi members besides those three along with Alec and Jane who knew English at that time was Anthenodora, Caius taught her through Shakespeare Sonnets. Carlisle showed up, not a new born, but still obviously new and wanted to go to medical school. He had no way of paying for tuition. Aro made him an offer that seemed impossible, but Aro figured him becoming a doctor was impossible, but he was still willing to give it a try. We were all frustrated to work with, but Carlisle was able to teach the entire Volturi guard and the two wives how to read and write, then how to speak different languages, and later he taught us math, by the time he left we were learning geography. We all made bets on when he would give in, each member started pressuring him to give this diet up as the time pasted, he moved out once he found out about the bet. Anyway, I knew first from firsthand experience Carlisle is the smartest vampire I ever come across.

"What makes you want to come here?" Carlisle asked me.

"This seemed like a good place." I answered.

"And the Volturi?" Carlisle asked.

"They have no problem with me leaving," I answered, unsure whether or not to mention they asked me to leave.

"And the reason you left?" He was really pushing for an answer.

"Just needed to leave," I answered shaking.

"I see," He gave me a strange look, I think he was debating on whether or not I was telling the truth. "What makes you think you can just commit yourself to the human world? I have to ask if you are dedicated enough. This lifestyle does not work unless you are one hundred percent committed."

"I'm pretty committed." I answered. Aro had asked me, so I knew I was committed, but I didn't want to tell Carlisle why I was so sure I wouldn't slip up. I might be coming to live with the Cullens temporarily, but I still planned on going back home, and disobeying Aro was not going to help that effort at all. Not to mention my strength went beyond physical.

"Aro told me to give this to you." I finally handed him the brown envelop. He opened it up, and went through some papers before placing the stack on his desk, shocked.

"Aro made sure you didn't leave unprepared," Carlisle said shaking his head.

"What is it?" I asked.

"A birth certificate, and social security card." Carlisle answered. "You are seventeen years old, and we are your parents." I was speechless, even though I didn't know what to be speechless about- my almost too young age reducing three years to what I was as a human, or that Aro would just pass me off like that, or Sulpicia would let him.

"Dr. Cullen!" Cassie's voice chimed in.

"What is it, Cassie?" Carlisle asked, pressing the intercom.

"Some FBI guys are here to see you." Cassie answered casually. "I think it might be important."

"You think?" Carlisle asked her.

"I don't know, you could just be going to jail or something. Which would really suck, because then I don't get the extra lunch break to have a smoke." Cassie explained.

"It's most likely about Jacklet." Carlisle sighed, and then turned to me. "Be back in a minute. Stay here."

I obeyed, unsure of what was going on next, wondering what the hell I was doing here, and very unsure what was going to happened next. After what seemed like hours, I decided to risk going to see what was taking so long. The hospital smelled of blood, it was very hard for me to not run into the emergency room. Yet, I remembered coming here for a purpose, and that alone gave me the strength to find Carlisle.

"He is just waking up from amnesia," Carlisle explained, as I peeked around a corner to see him talking to large man and a tiny women, both of them wearing brown suits. "I am going to have him stay overnight; he will be released in your custody tomorrow."

"Good, good, but that's not what we wanted to talk to you about." I heard a woman's voice. She was a strong confident woman, I could tell by her voice. "You do know Jacklet had gang members everywhere?"

"Do you think he might have some here?" I heard Officer Swan say, shocked.

"We are unsure. He was probably just passing thought when Newton ran into him." I heard another man talking. "We don't know who he is going to blame for being turned in. We are just here to warn you, be careful."

"And we will be returning," the woman said. "To do an investigation."

"Thanks for the warning, I'll keep an eye out for anything strange," Officer Swan assured them.

"Good," the man said. "For now, we're going to place two security guards in front of his room, and make sure it is impossible for him to escape. He is to have no visitors."

"Good, just keep this place safe." Carlisle said, before turning to walk down the hall. He spotted me just as his phone rang. "I just text Esme, and she's on her way. She doesn't know yet, as this is something I plan to tell her in person."

"I can stay?" I asked.

"Well, seeing your eyes, and watching you control yourself better than most of my family in this place, I can tell you're committed. And as such I am willing to give you a chance." I smiled, as he continued. "You must promise two things, though."

"What?" I asked, knowing I would already do it.

"You will cooperate with the rest of my family." Carlisle looked at me.

"I promise." I answered.

"And you won't do anything to risk exposure in front of humans, nor to cause humans any harm." Carlisle requested of me.

"Promise." I answered again.

"Good. Esme should be here any minute. I have to check on another patient. Please return to my office for now." He left again.

~X~

It was strange sitting in his office; I was getting ready to have Esme's approval now. I knew Aro won't even invite a new guard member unless Sulpicia feels comfortable around him or her, and Aro was in charge of the entire coven. I knew Caius was in charge of the finances, but he would never disapprove or approve of a new parches if Anthenodora was against his decision.

I had gotten to their leader, now I needed to seek the approval of second in command- the leader's mate. In every coven I had ever seen, he or she was second in charge. I knew nothing about Esme. I had heard what she brought in from her human life similar to Anthenodora brought in, but that could easily be a rumor. If it wasn't a rumor, and she was anything at all like the other female coven leaders, I was a goner. I doubted I could go home, and face Sulpicia's unending hope. I could try to go on my own. Carlisle came back in as the intercom turned on.

"Dr. Cullen, I think your wife's here." Cassie's voice blared through.

"Check her ID," Carlisle asked her.

"You don't know who your own wife is?"

"Do you know who my wife is? Because once you called me down for the most random women who you thought to be my wife and she was waiting for someone else." Carlisle asked.

"For gosh sakes, I only called you down on the wrong woman twice this month." She grumbled to herself.

"And it's the fifth day." Carlisle answered.

"Fine," She said snottily. "May I see your ID, because there are so many of you I can't keep track of them all."

"I would tell you to be polite about it, but you would just be ruder." Carlisle mumbled to himself as we heard the purse clinking.

"Looks like you are married to Dr. Hottie. I hate you." I don't think she knew we could hear her, Carlisle let out a little chuckle as Cassie's voice came back on.

"Despite this woman's intelligent appearance her ID says Esme Cullen, which means she is probably married you, for some unfathomable reason. Is that your wife, or is there another Cullen I don't know about?" Cassie asked in a sarcastic voice.

"Tell her I'm on my way, and be nice." Carlisle asked.

"Whatever," Cassie's voice went back so only vampires could hear. "And you can take me too, sexy."

Esme walked in about two minutes later with Carlisle. I tried hard not to show my nervousness. If I had to convince her to let me stay by telling her my ability, I would. She certainly could use it for her advantage. Esme didn't seem upset with Carlisle for already agreeing to let me stay, but she didn't look thrilled to see me ether. Yet, she wasn't terrified of me, like the last two times I saw her.

"Hello, Felix." Esme put out her hand. "Carlisle was right, you do look less intimidating with your new eyes."

"Thank you and its very nice to meet you properly." I said shaking her hand and looking over towards Carlisle. I didn't want to mention Corin thought that Esme was intimidating, but of course Corin finds everyone intimidating.

"So," She started. "What made you want to come here?"

"Looking for a change, and your lifestyle actually seemed quite intresting." I answered. That was the answer that won over Carlisle.

"I can see." She smiled. "While any vampire choosing to live our lifestyle is welcomed, I was just wondering."

I had problems believing that, but it looked like she was going to let me stay. I was relived enough with that alone.

"Did you bring anything with you?" Esme asked.

"Yes, I already put my suitcase in Carlisle's car." I answered as she nodded.

"When did you do this?" Carlisle asked.

"When you were on the phone." I answered.

"Oh, Felix, you do know you can't just break into people's cars?" Esme started. "Humans do have rules. I'll explain them on the way home."

"Home?" I questioned.

"Yes, you know, our house." Esme answered. "You can have Edward's old room."

"Come, you better get going before the police come." Carlisle said to me as I stood there confused.

"Sure," I said then looked at both of them, unsure what were my next suprises in this new country.

~X~

The Cullen house was much more modern than the Volturi's tower. It looked like it had a lot of rooms, I saw all four of them from the window. Rosalie and Alice stayed inside, and Jasper came out with Emmett in a protective manner. They both had serious expressions on their faces.

"What is this?" Jasper snarled towards me. "Why have you come here?"

"Felix has asked to live with us, and he was civilized about it." Esme explained. "So Carlisle and I said yes."

"Like hell he's living with us! Box him up and send him back to Italy!" Emmett yelled.

"Emmett," Esme said in a calm manner. "Felix left the Volturi, and gave up humans."

"What makes you believe that?" Jasper asked looking like he was about to attack me, I was sure I could take him.

"I just know, look at his eyes." Esme said looking towards me. "He gave us his word, he will stop harming humans."

"I won't cause harm to anyone, I promise." I ensured them as I stood there, more nervous than ever. I could tell they didn't believe me, as if they knew I was hiding something.

"Sorry, that's not enough," Emmett looked towards me. They would have attacked me if Esme hadn't stepped between us.

"Go back, Felix." Rosalie came out, followed by Alice. They both looked concerned, and I was picking up my bags when Esme grabbed my shoulder.

"No, Felix, stay. Carlisle and I had already made the decision, and any vampire that is willing to live our lifestyle is welcome here." Esme spoke strongly.

"And we have no say on that?" Jasper asked.

"Yes, you do, and I say give him a chance." Esme said strongly. She then looked at Alice. "Alice, do you see him causing any harm?"

"No," Alice answered sternly, she then shot me a hateful look. She clearly disapproved of this, and trying to find a reason for it.

"Good, now show your new brother inside." They all shot her a dirty look.

"I can carry my own," I said trying to break the peace, I rolled my suit case into the yard. All four of them just watched me with untrusting eyes. We all walked into the house, and I got a nervous feeling. I was suddenly terrified of them. I don't know why I was scared, I just felt this fear as Jasper glared at me.

"Jasper, stop that." Esme started towards him as the fear went away. I looked around, seeing they had a beautiful house. It was very comforting. It was also strange it was made of glass walls instead of the stone cottages in Italy.

"So, where is our new guest of honor staying?" Rosalie asked snottily to Esme as Emmett let out a little laugh.

"Well, Rosalie, we deiced to give him Edward's old room." Esme answered.

"I bet he'll just love that." I overheard Emmett.

"I don't see why he would care?" Esme pointed out. I was silent, awkwardly listing as they continued on as if I wasn't even in the room.

"What are you planning on telling people?" Rosalie then asked. "What excuse do you got for this little Frankenstein?" I couldn't help but wonder who was Frankenstein.

"Esme, do you mind showing me my room?" I asked her politely, trying to figure out ways to get them to like me. They all just shot me hard stone disapproving stares.

"Of course, Felix." Esme answered kindly. "I'll show you."

They took me to an empty room, with large glass walls and a window leading to the outside.

"It's sort of empty, but tomorrow I'll get you some things to make it your own." Esme suggested. "I should call Edward and Bella and break the news to them. Do you need help?"

"No," I answered firmly. It was clear they were a tight coven, I underestimated how strong it would be to break in with them. I tried to imagine the number of times a new vampire had tried to break in with one of the Volturi families. I was missing them terribly at this point, it would be a bad idea to call them. I wished I had an excuse to call them.

It was late evening there, Heidi's favorite time to shop. I got a text from her. It was a nice shiny red convertible with white leather seats with the words: 'Look at my new baby.' She has been trying to convince Caius to get her a car for years. Looks like he finally gave in, which seemed impossible, but then again, Heidi never gave up even when it took decades.

I unpacked my suitcase, taking the time to look at frame Corin had given me. Only she would send something sweet like this.

The frame was in four sections. The left side was one large picture, then two the right there was three smaller photos. The top one was of Aro and Sulipica, along with Jane, Alec, and of course myself. The second one was of Marcus and the three daughters created by Didyme when she was alive Corin, Renata, and Chelsea who was standing next to Afton, as he had been created by Marcus at Chelsea's request. Then near the bottom was Caius and Anthenodora who were in the centre, and the right of Caius was Santiago and Demetri while on the left was Heidi next to Anthenodora. The biggest photo on the left side was all of us, the three separate families who formed one coven. I put the frame back in my suit case and unpacked my other things. The Cullens weremy family now, orat least, I thought they were.