Chapter VIV Back to the Roots

Forks had grown. It was about 4x the size it was before and the high school was located in a very chic skyscraper like building.

First day Junior in Forks. Deja-vu much?

I already got one of the seats up front. I was listening to music. (Xandria Save my life at the moment, yeah I was mostly stuck on early 21st or older music)

I was openly studying everybody around me.

That is when she walked in. Alice Cullen. And I mean walked she no longer had the walk that looked like dancing. She looked at me half shocked. Behind her came in Jasper. Not looking quite as pained anymore.

So my dreams were right. It was time. Time for little bit revenge. I had my game plan all laid out. Now just had to make it work.

I closed my eyes and inhaled lowering my heartbeat and concentrating on how the how the song now playing made me feel. I concentrated on how I would dance to this song. And how it would make me feel sexy and confident. I held on to that feeling and let it fill my being. It was now firmly in place. Jasper will now be able to feel only that.

I opened my eyes. And looked straight at Alice and Jasper they were staring at me in shock. I turned off my music and smiled in a non committing friendly polite way.

"Hi, can I help you with something." I was looking at them with my 70 Year old eyes. And damn was Jasper always so fine. It appears Edward had been quite a distraction. He looked a bit younger then I remembered. And was Alice always so shaggable. I concentrated on the feeling of lust, and I let the lust to escape the confinements of my shield and to be added to the sexy and confident.

Jasper looked at me not only shocked now but also highly irritated.

Then the teacher came in.

„Welcome to your junior year in high school. Please settle down. I want everyone to come up front and introduce themselves as I call your name. I am Mr Williams your English and homeroom teacher."

Jasper and Alice seated themselves on my right. My desk was pretty much right in front of the teacher.

And it began:

Arkin, Kevin

….

Cullen, Alice

She danced. yes danced up front and dazzled the whole class and teacher with a dazzling Alice patented smile. I snickered. At the expression on everybodys faces. And then I looked at Jasper he looked lividly at some of the guys. I giggled. He looked at me and I just rolled my eyes and inclined my head up front. So he would pay attention to Alice.

Hi I am Alice and I am the foster child of Dr. Carlisle Cullen my parents died when I was very young. I like music, dancing and most of all Shopping. I love fashion it is my greatest hobby and I want to become a designer one day. Oh and the blonde sitting right there (she pointed at Jasper ) is my boyfriend. Hands off girls, all of you. (now she looked at every girl just psychotically I will kill you painfully if you don't leave him alone ) I met her eyes and just raised an eyebrow amusedly. She frowned but sat down.

Camden, Hilary

….

Hale, Jasper

My Name is Jasper Hale and I was adopted by my mother's younger sister Esme Cullen and her Husband Dr. Carlisle Cullen. I like history. And Alice is my girl. Don't even think about touching her. (Cliché but with him it worked and again glaring at all the boys and then even at me, because well the lust I pushed outside my shield earlier) every guy had a stricken look on their face and looked away quickly. I withstood his glance and when it got ridiculous I childishly just stuck my tongue out. At this he smiled. And also sat back down.

The tension disolved quickly and went on.

Jones, Rachel

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McCleod, Ellanore

I got up. I wore designer Black Jeans designer 4 inch heals, a tight white designer Peasant blouse with flaring sleeves. (Curtesy of the annoying Amanda)I had never cut my hair much so it was now at knee length and well maintained. I wore light make up just enough to underline my natural beauty and make me look gorgeous. My fingers were finely manicured but short. In short I looked sexy as hell and at the same time innocent and corruptible. This made me of course even sexier.

I used my theatre training and as soon as I turned around the room was mine each and every one even the teacher were most attentively listening.

My Name is Ellanore McCleod but please call me Ella. (I said it with a slightly Scottish intonation) my father just moved here on business I was born in Dunblane Scotland. My Mother died in a car accident when I was 2. My father has had to move around a lot. He inherited a chain of antiquity stores from his Father. But he also started an own business. He owns several martial art dojos. He trained me, so boys (I flirted with every male including jasper and winked at them ) Don't get any ideas I am a black belt and nearly a brown belt in several more martial arts. I work out doing a mixture of routines. Otherwise I like music. I have a very eclectic taste. I also like reading a lot. My favorite is Wuthering Heights and many other classics. And little women is of course a favorite too. I hate shopping ( I smiled at Alice, she frowned ) but I enjoy eating. I may not look it but I am a passionate eater my favorite is fresh hot chocolate fudge brownies with Chocolate choclate chip ice cream.

I looked at the teacher. He nodded towards me and smiled. I returned to my seat.

Neill, Jane

…

The teacher left with the instruction that we were supposed to get to know each other and we all had a chance to talk to each other. And by behaving like 'Adam' taught me I was immediately adored by all but at the same time respected. I remembered everybody's name and particulars. Alice and Jasper just watched. They were slightly amazed if I wasn't mistaken.

The teacher came back and said he hoped we had acquainted us with each other. And here where all schedules.

I took mine. And Alice just grabbed it and compared it to her own. "Oy" I protested slightly annoyed.

She jumped up and down energetically and squealed. And hugged me and gave me back my schedule.

I looked at her amused and slightly with a "whats her deal feeling ". I knew of course but I did only let my current personality's feelings out.

"We have all classes together. Ellanore isn't this great. We will be the best of friends!" She cocked her head. And added uncertainly "I think "

Oh right I guess the werewolf-pelt and my favorite sword were doing their job in shielding me from her. Course my mind would still be protected and I could even block out Jasper entirely if I wanted to.

"Tell you what Alice I'll be your friend if you never ever call me Ellanore again."

"Yay. Its history next lets go. Although Jasper always gets annoyed easily."

Jasper trailed behind us while we talked hair. She asked me about it. Where I got the colour and what I used to maintain it etc. The colour, I explained was mine. And I maintained it using a variety of shampoos, rinse, and conditioner.

I could tell Jasper was trying to figure me out but I did not let anything slip past my shield.

We entered the classroom and sat down. We talked about my outfit. I told her where I had all bought it. Keeping up my slightly scottish accent. Suddenly I felt a quickening. A strong one I stiffened and readied myself. And looked at the door. And good old uncle Adam came in he only twinkled his eyes at me. But that was it.

As Mr Matthews ( it was what he went by now apparently ) called for attention. He talked with the class explaining the deal. And also at the same time making him one of the popular and respected teachers.

He even snagged Alice and Jasper with his Methos patented you are gonna love me charm.

Then lunch. We arrived first. I got a giant portion of spaghetti and several chocolate pies.

Alice looked at me with wide eyes. ( True I never ate that much as Bella )

"What?" I asked defensively. " I have a very fast metabolism." Very true my Immortal body burned through a lot.

And we sat down. Rosalie and Emmet joined us and both looked at me shocked.

I swallowed what I was chewing and asked " What is it ? Why do you look like you've seen a ghost?" ( Of course I knew this was pretty close to what was really happening, to them at least )

Alice introduced us to each other.

Emmet got fast and came round and hugged me enthusiastically laughed and then sat me back down and got back to his place. I just blinked and looked at him. "What the bloody hell was that?"

"Nothing just glad to meet my new little sis"

"Pardon?" I must have looked confused.

Rosalie leaned in and stroked my cheek. I knew it would be cold so I didn't shy away. But I was even more confused. Rosalie always hated me. Was my letter that good? Had I reached them all?

"Give up Ella you are one of us now you have been officially adopted by us. And our broody brother will just have to deal with it."

I looked at her curious. I knew of course who she meant. I just shrugged and continued eating.

My plate of spaghetti was decimated quickly. I drank a sip of the tea I had brought with me in a thermos.

I then went for the pies.

They all looked at me fascinated it seemed to me. Ah well they were always like that about me eating.

Alice suddenly got excited: " here he comes " she looked over my shoulder I turned my head.

There he was.

Edward.

My Edward.