Chapter 2: Accepting the Change.

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15 YEARS LATER

Bella's POV:

I sighed as I placed the last dish into the cabinet, I was finally finished unpacking the kitchen. I glanced around the room, finally relaxed after 4 four days of unpacking. This was the third time we have moved for Edward's job in the last 15 years. Life had been so hectic since the Supers were forced into hiding. Edward had to find a new means of income and his job caused us to have to move around more than I liked. I hated uprooting are kids from their lives every few years and I can tell the stress of his job.

These last 15 years have been good to us though. Edward didn't want me working after we got married and I told him I was pregnant. Edward was so shocked but still very happy. Catalina Harriett Cullen was born on June 7th and it was one of the best days of Edward and my lives. Then, just 4 years later I learned I was pregnant, again. Chase Alexander was born on November 19th and Edward was over joyed. But, having children did create a problem. With the new laws on super, we had to explain to them since they were 4 years old that when they got their powers they cannot use them in public or let anyone but Mommy and Daddy, and who we say, see them. Both Catalina and Chase got their powers when they turned 7. Thankfully, Catalina got hers while she was on break from school. Chase wasn't so lucky. He got his during School and we had to come and get him, very quickly. Both kids had wonderful gifts and it was so sad to watch them have to suppress them. Lina got telekinesis; she could move things with her mind and she had inherited Edward's super speed. Chase was very gifted, in my mind anyway. He had invisibility and could fly, just like me. Edward and I had to constantly drill into their heads that they couldn't use their powers outside of the home.

The kids were not happy about having to move again though. They hated leaving their friends behind but we had to do it so Edward could keep his job. Thank goodness though that we never had to leave the Chicago area. Edward hated his job but he knew he had to do it so we could pay our bills. I told him he could quit and while he looked for a new one I would go back to work. He quickly shoot me down saying that he wouldn't that to me, that he knew I loved being there when the kids get off the bus and helping them with homework. It's an argument we often have.

Glancing at the clock I noticed that the kids would be home any minute now and started making them an after school snack of celery and peanut butter. 10 minutes later I herd the front door slam shut and the kids arguing back in forth. As they walked into the kitchen I got the jist of what the fight was about.

"I told you that you shouldn't have done that!" Lina screamed at her little brother.

"It wasn't any of your business anyhow! It didn't affect you!" Chase screamed back.

Lina looked very much like her father. She had his same dark red hair, but her's was wavy and she had his beautiful green eyes, but both kids had my pale skin. Lina was very much her father. Her temper was horrible and she always acted like she needed to be the boss of everything. If Lina was Edward, then Chase was very much me. He had my dark brown hair but he had cut it to a buzz cut, and my dark brown eyes. He had a lot of freckles. He had a wild streak and was very enthusiastic. He hated having to hide his powers and it broke my heart to force him to.

The kids were getting louder and louder and I finally snapped.

"Enough!" I shouted, effectively shutting them up. "Now, tell me what happened this time?" I placed my hands on my hips, giving the 'mom' look. Both kids were talking on top of each and I couldn't understand them so I held up my hand, shutting them up.

"One at a time." I said, "Lina, you first." Chase scowled but didn't say anything as Lina started talking.

"Well, I found Chase being yelled at by another student because Chase had supposedly taken something from him. I got the other boy calmed down and when I got Chase alone," She shot him a glare, "he told me had used his invisibility to steel it."

"He took it from me first!" Chase shouted, "I just didn't want to get caught." I shot him my best 'mom' glare.

"Chase Alexander Cullen." I stated, giving him a disapproving look, "You used your powers in public? You know the laws. If you had got caught, you would have put this family in a lot of trouble. Did you even think of that?" He looked down, ashamed.

"No, Mom, I didn't. I'm sorry." I nodded.

"You're going to be the one to tell your father when he gets home." Chase's eyes grew big and he started sputtering, but before he could reply I added, "Not a word. Both of you go to your rooms and start your homework. I don't want to hear a peep." Both kids pouted but went to their rooms anyway.

A hour and a half later dinner was in the oven and I heard Edward's car pull up. I let out a breath and prepared for the explosion that would be Edward's temper.

"Chase!" I called, "You're father's home. Come here!" I heard Chase's door open and close and him walking towards the kitchen at the same time I heard the front door open and close. Edward and Chase both entered the kitchen at the same time. I saw Chase tense and went over to Edward, gave him a kiss and took his coat. He sat down at the table and I nodded to Chase while hanging up Edward's coat. "Edward, your son has something to tell you." Edward raised his brow at me before turning to Chase.

"Dad… uh…well…" Chase stammered out his story and by the end, Edward was livid.

"YOU DID WHAT?!" He shouted, his anger rolling off him in waves. "Do you understand how utterly dangerous that is?! Why would you do that?! Has nothing your mother and I told you sunk in?!" Edward continued screaming and when I saw Chase about to cry I stepped in.

"Edward, I think he gets it now. Chase, you're grounded for 3 months. No TV, no video games, no internet and no going out except to school." He nodded and ran to his room as fast as he could. I rubbed Edward's back as he tried to calm down.

"What would possess him to something so utterly dangerous? Have we taught him nothing?" He said, glancing at me.

"Maybe it's because we never let him use his power." I said gently, hoping he doesn't get angry, but off course that wouldn't happen.

"We have to!" He snapped at me. "You know the laws! If he exposes himself our entire family will be locked away." I nodded, knowing he was right, but that doesn't mean I agree with it. But I guess that's just part of accepting the change.

Hey guys, so this isn't exactly how I pictured this chapter but I knew I owed you guy something. Okay, so the next chapter won't come out until I get 5 new reviews, helpful ones or not. Thanks for all the support guys!

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