- Now would be the best time to recover the bracelet Bella had forgotten at Jacob's house in early morning. The werewolves' may now distinguish that Emelia is a vampire but that doesn't mean they can immediately find her. Her scent isn't strong enough for it disappears in the wind while she rides her bike down to the Black residence undetected. Once finally getting there, Emelia knocks on the door praying the two don't presently know her situation. Billy's voice is stifled by the thick wooden door but Emelia can hear he is in the back of the house and rolling up. The defiant yet optimistic man opens the door, his expression becoming polite.
"Can I help you?"
"Umm, I'm Bella's friend, she asked me to pick up her bracelet?" Emelia's nervous tone gives reason to Billy's small suspicious feelings but he never-the-less shows the teenager the direction of Jacob's shed. The old man watches while the blonde hastily runs in human speed in the direction of the garage then wheels himself back inside.
Emelia nervously glances behind her shoulder, her body rigid and tight. She swiftly begins the search by scanning Jacob's space. As more moments tick by Emelia's anxious feelings worsen. She wants to find that bracelet fast and get out.
"Fancy seeing you here." Jacob's voice freezes Emelia and her heart stops. "Don't worry, I'm not gonn'a kill you."
Emelia remains silent with her back facing the werewolf. Jacob smirks and enters his garage which results in Emelia sinking further into it.
"So word is you're kind'a a vampire. How does that work? I mean, you seemed human enough when we first met." Jacob's tone is light but meaningful however Emelia doesn't move an inch from her position. The next words from Jake's mouth are true and sincere.
"Trust me when I say I won't hurt you. I'm merely curious, that's all." Emelia slowly turns her body to Jacob however doesn't meet his gaze. -
Edward's POV
I didn't think Bella would come here. I thought she may have retained the information regarding Emelia living with my family and I, otherwise she would not have been inconsiderate. My appreciation to God for Emelia is not present. If she were, it would cause her more unhappiness. As Bella passes in, I in fact think about Emelia's happiness. My half-sister-whom I thought would never find peace in her condition-has become joyful because of these people. Perhaps some agreement with the werewolves' could be reached.
"I'm sure you have a lot to ask." I say once Bella and I have seated.
"Edward, what's going on? How is this possible? I saw her, Edward, she tossed Paul like it was nothing! What is she?"
"Well, if you wish to comprehend completely I must tell you from the beginning."
- "I was back home and alone when I was attacked by vampires. I was bitten but they didn't kill me. For the first day, I didn't know what was happening to me but god it was painful." Emelia unconsciously traces her clothed left forearm. Jacob's eyes follow the movement.
"I just wanted it to stop." -
"Carlisle eventually found her halfway through the transformation. She was lying at the end of a hill a few miles from civilization. He said Emelia had been walking to a friend's house twenty minutes away. But Carlisle couldn't bear the thought of killing her even though that was what she was screaming for, even though that was what rang throughout his mind. Too young, he said, she was just a child, a child who hadn't yet even lived. Eventually he couldn't accept it any longer and snapped her neck." Bella flinches at Edward's words.
-"I only remember darkness after that, but at least it ended the pain I suppose." Emelia attempts a small smile and shrugs her shoulders. Jacob mirrors her smile with trouble filled eyes.
"Anyway, not long afterwards I woke up. Carlisle decided it was best for me to live with his family after sorting out my...unique situation. At first, it felt like I was a guinea pig. Always being watched. And just living with strangers is bad enough." Emelia's tenor becomes brighter and more humorous as her memories grow less horrific. This too shows in Jacob.
"That still doesn't explain how your part vamp." Jake smiles. -
"Carlisle thinks because the transformation was already halfway completed there was enough venom in her system to heal Emelia. But the conversion was interrupted, so she is only half vampire."
"But isn't that impossible?" Bella asks greedily.
"Something about her genes results it probable. We're not sure what it is that makes it so." Bella pauses then her eyes grow wide.
"That's why Rosalie hates her so much? Because Emelia's got it both ways?"
"Yes." My mind flickers to Rosalie's, the vile, attitude for Emelia. Bella frowns and turns her gaze down.
"Where is Emelia? Can she hear everything you've said?" a small grin passes my lips.
"No, she's not here." I had been thinking about the treaty's restrictions. The law states that no vampire shall cross their lands; Emelia is half human. The only true time she is not otherwise is when she uses her vampire assets; speed, strength, feeding. Otherwise she is as human any another. "She should be with Jacob now."
Bella's expression becomes confused. "She's with Jake? I thought vampires weren't allowed, because of the treaty."
"I don't think that applies for half vampires."
- "Well, that's confused the crap outt'a us for sure." Jake responds resulting in a laughing Emelia. Her laugh brings a big smile to his lips. "None of us thought about that. Hmph, it could work."
Both Emelia and Jacob have relaxed postures, clearly comfortable in each other's presence.
"Well, it doesn't have to for long. I'm only here to pick up Bella's bracelet." A frown appears on Jacob's face.
"You mean you're not gonn'a come back here? I thought we were friends." Emelia grins happily.
"Sure we are. But I prefer not to risk my life by being on werewolf territory. Paul now he loathes me even more than before." Emelia still hasn't looked Jacob in the face, still gazing for the bracelet.
"Well, maybe we cooould meet up sometime, sssomewhere else?" deep brown eyes are hopeful and light-hearted. Emelia beams but tilts her head down further.
"I would like that...but I have to ask, why would you want to?" Jacob barely pauses with his next words.
"Well I have ta say, you are fascinating to me." -