Chapter 3
It takes us two days to get to the Cullen's. Kebi refuses to show up in the middle of the night, for fear of startling them.
As we near the house, someone runs up and stops in front of us, forcing us to stop. The person is a pixie-like girl with hair to match and is about my height. She walks up to me and looks at me from all sides.
"I know the perfect outfit for you!" she says. She takes my hand and tries to pull me away.
"Alice, she's a newborn. You won't get anywhere," a man with honey blonde hair and a Texas accent walks up and she let's go of me.
"She won't hurt me. We're going to be great friends!" Alice says.
"Now, now, Alice, don't scare her," a blonde man says.
"A newborn? Let's see who's stronger," a man with short black hair and muscles as big as my head challenges.
"We all know you lost to Bella, you ready to lose again?" the man Benjamin warned me about says. I snarl and Benjamin pulls me closer to him.
"Jacob, leave!" the blonde demands.
Jacob's stench reaches me and I snarl again.
"Jacob!" the blonde and a woman with curly black hair say.
He starts to leave but not soon enough. I break free of Benjamin's grip and run towards him. The honey blonde catches me. I try to escape but his hold is too strong. Jacob runs away.
"Jasper, he's far enough away, let her go," the blonde says.
He does and Benjamin grabs my hand.
"Just another day in the Cullen household," the black haired man mumbles.
"I'm sorry about that, Nanu," the curly black haired woman apologizes.
"I'm Carlisle and that's Esme and Emmett. Rosalie, Edward, Bella, and Renesmee are out hunting, they'll be back later," the blonde explains.
"Nice to meet you," I say.
"Sorry for being rough, I meant no harm," Jasper says.
"None done," I say.
"Nanu, let me show you that outfit, you'll love it," Alice says.
"Alice can see the future," Benjamin explains.
"Thanks," I murmur.
"So, up for an arm wrestle?" Emmett asks.
"You lose," Alice says.
"Shut up," Emmett whines.
"Suck it up," Alice laughs.
"If you're so sure I'll win, sure," I accept.
"Not again," Esme shakes her head.
Carlisle walks beside me and murmurs, "If you were wondering, they're always like this. We live in a house full of kids."
"So, you're Nanu?" Emmett asks.
"Yep."
"Good, cuz Alice hasn't shut up about you for the past month. What took you so long to get here?" he asks.
"We were waiting for the perfect opportunity," Amun answers.
"Where do we put our bags?" Kebi asks. We all had book bags full of clothes and that's all we had. We left everything we had in Egypt to get away for the Volturi.
"I'll show you your rooms," Jasper says and takes us up to the fourth floor, "These two," he points to two of the doors and then looks at me, "unless you need a third?"
"Two's fine," I say.
"Make yourself at home. I'm sure Carlisle will let you stay as long as you want," Jasper says and leaves.
Amun and Kebi get the first room and Benjamin and I get the second.
Our room is small, with a queen bed and a dresser. I'm not sure why there's a bed, but it could be useful. We unpack and head back outside.
Emmett is standing in front of a rock about half my height and twice my weight.
"You don't have to do this," Benjamin whispers.
"I don't mind," I whisper back.
I stand on the other side of the rock and take Emmett's hand.
"3…2…1. Go!" Jasper counts off.
At first, it's hard to keep my hand steady. Emmett uses too much energy in the beginning and starts to grow weak. I take advantage of his weakness and slam his hand onto the rock. The rock cracks and a chunk falls off.
"Bet you couldn't beat Jasper," Emmett grunts.
I look at Jasper.
"Why not," he shrugs. He slips his jacket off and hangs it on a tree. His arms are covered in white scars. Bite marks. He stands across from me and takes my hand.
"Esme, count off," Jasper says.
"3…2…1. Go!" she says.
Jasper's stronger than he looks. It's harder to keep my hand steady. At the last second, I shove his hand onto the rock.
"Nice job. You put up a good fight," Jasper complements.
"Thanks."
"Could it not have waited?" a new voice asks. It's a girl with golden curly hair.
"Are you Renesmee?" I ask.
"Yeah," she answers, "Has it been explained to you yet?"
"Yes, it has."
She walks over to Alice and puts her hand on her face. After a few seconds, Alice nods.
"Bella, Edward, Rosalie, this is Nanu," Carlisle introduces.
We say our hellos and Rosalie looks me over.
"That outfit wouldn't work. It would contrast with her hair too much," Rosalie says.
My hair is a dark reddish-brown and only looked good with dark colors or white.
"How does the mall sound?" Rosalie asks me.
"No. Too many humans," Benjamin answers for me.
Bella pulls Renesmee closer to her and looks at Alice.
"She won't hurt her," Alice comforts.
We go back inside and everyone's power is explained. Edward is a mind reader, Bella is a shield, Renesmee can give you her memories through touch, Jasper can feel and effect feelings, and Alice can tell the future, although it's not definite.
Bella opens her shield to Edward and they leave, while Alice smirks and shakes her head.
Renesmee places her palm on Carlisle's cheek, he tells her to be careful, and she leaves.
Alice walks up to Benjamin and asks, "Have you told her about her power?"
"I don't know what it is. I can only tell from how she acted as a human that she'll get one," Benjamin answers.
"Can I tell her?"
"Sure."
"Mind control. You'll be able to control people and objects," she tells me.
"When do I get it?" I ask.
"You have it now. It just needs a little help to show up."