This. Is. Amazing.
Who would have thought that being mauled by a bear would be the best thing that's ever happened to me. The things I can now are just phenomenal.
I can jump from one tree top to the other. I can grab a bolder and throw it across the forest. I can dive into the deepest water and stay under without drowning myself. I can pinch rocks between my fingers and turn them to dust. The possibilities are endless. I'm never tired, I'm never hurt, and I'm never weak.
And as if the strength isn't enough, this family that found me is wonderful too. Edward was the first one to join the man who created us. Edward was changed at seventeen year old and has this crazy ability to read minds. It's wild. He knows exactly what everyone around him is thinking. Esme is the wife of the leader. She is the true meaning of motherly. The leader is the ultimate father figure. He has a level head, knows more than anyone I've ever met before, and can do something more amazing than read minds or have extraordinary strength.
He can control himself around human blood so well that he can work in a hospital.
A hospital. Of all places where he could work, he chooses a hospital. For what we are, for vampires, that's pretty incredible.
The word 'vampire' still makes me grin like a madman. I thought they were mythical creatures that were talked about to scare children. I never thought in a million years that I would become one. But here I am, paler and stronger than ever.
I have my beautiful bride Rosalie to thank for that. She's downright stunning. I don't know how, but she found me in the woods. The bear got startled and left me for dead when Rosalie came up towards us. I don't remember a lot because I was in so much pain, but I remember looking up at her and fighting to stay conscious so I could keep looking at her. I thought she was an angel coming to take me to heaven.
She didn't take me to heaven, but she took me to the next best place. She took me to Carlisle and he changed me. I thought he was God and wondered how I was being taken to heaven. I mean, God must have seen how many girls I took to Joe's barn. But I wasn't taken to heaven or God. I was taken to the Cullen home.
They welcomed me with open arms. Well, kind of. Edward had an attitude, but he's come along and opened up.
I love this new life. It is amazing and I love this new family, but my human family is still lingering in my mind.
The three day change was painful and took a lot of my human memories, but I do remember some. I remember my Dad being angry at me over something. I remember my brother and sister being scared. I know my Mom is alive, but I can't remember why she wasn't in the house. And I remember that when my family ate meat, it was because I went hunting.
My human family wasn't in a good spot when I was changed. I must have been hunting to bring food home.
Carlisle has these rules for us. We don't feed on the humans. Instead, we feed off of animals. It doesn't satisfy our hunger completely, but it's better than killing people. I've made mistakes, though, and there's been some casualties which has forced us to move to different towns. But I've gotten better. I trust myself enough now that I could do one last thing to make sure my family is okay.
I wonder through the Cullen house. It's a large three bedroom home, but with these vampire ears we can still hear everything anyone says in here. And with Edward's mind reading skills, I'm sure he already knows what I'm about to ask. I still make my way to his room.
"Hey, bro," I say and lean against the door frame. He gives me an agitated look before returning his attention to one of Carlisle's old journals. His angry red eyes could scare anyone away. Anyone who isn't family, that is.
"No," He growls. I don't let it bother me. His eyes explain his mood. Usually they're golden, but Edward had a slip-up and drank from a human on a hunting trip we took with Carlisle. That's why we're in this new house.
"Just hear me out, man." I say. "Listen, my human family is struggling."
"Why do you care?" He murmurs.
"I don't have enough money of my own to help them out and I don't feel right asking Carlisle for any more."
"So you come to me? Why don't you ask your wife for some cash?" He scoffs.
"She spends all hers." I explain. "Listen, I have half of it. If you could just match me-"
"Why are you concerned about them? Your father didn't care for you."
I pause and eye him suspiciously. I know something was off with my family, but what does Edward know that I don't?
Edward sighs and drops his chin to his chest.
"Listen, I'm sorry. How much do you need? I'll make sure to get it."
I watch as Carlisle sets the cloth bag at the front door of my parents house. He raps his knuckles on the door once before taking off and running back up the hill where I stand.
My Dad comes out and looks around for someone, but then his eyes drop to the bag. He bends down cautiously. After he peers in, he gasps and yanks it inside. I can see him and my Mom's silhouettes in the window. He opens the bag and holds it out to her. She grabs some of the money and let's it fall from her fingers back into the bag.
"That was a good idea, Emmett." Carlisle says and puts his hand on my shoulder.
"Thanks. I don't have to worry about them now." I tell him. "But Edward's the reason they got so much. He loaned me a lot more than I asked for."
Carlisle nods, but doesn't say anything. We just keep watching my old house. My parents set at a table and start counting the money.
"Do you know something about my parents that I don't?" I ask Carlisle. This time, he sighs.
"I don't think you want to know, Emmett."
"Edward said my father never cared for me. What did he mean by that?"
"Family matters are always complicated," Carlisle sighs this time. "But does it really matter now?"
I keep my eyes glued on the window and mull over Carlisle's question. Does it really matter now?
"It doesn't." I answer. "I don't care what was going on. I just care that they're okay now. But how did you guys know about my family?"
"It's a small town, Emmett. Word spreads like wild fire."
"Edward was told not to mention it, wasn't he? That's why he gave me so much more than I asked for, right?"
Carlisle nods. I smile and playfully elbow his side.
"Hey, I'm getting good at this. I knew you must have scolded him or something. You know, mentally of course. I can read everyone's actions now. I'll be fitting in in no time."
"You already fit in, Emmett." He says with a smile. I smile and shrug back. I still have a lot to learn in this new family, but I'm going to be fine here.
We watch my family a little while longer. Between the cash I had saved that Carlisle gave me and the loan that Edward gave me, my Mom and Dad shouldn't have to worry about money for a long, long time. They're obviously pleased with it, and part of me wishes I could go down there and let them know I'm still taking care of them, but I know it's not necessary. As much as I love them, I have a new family now.
"Can we head home?" I ask Carlisle. "My throat is starting to burn."
"Of course, son."
I smile and Carlisle leads the way back home. It's quiet a few towns over, but that's no problem. We're there in no time. I'm still smiling like an idiot, though. Carlisle calling me son felt good. And he's right. I already fit in.
Hi everyone! So I know I said this was going to be a one-shot, but I read on that in the Official Illustrated Guide to the Twilight Saga, Emmett leaves a small fortune on his human family's porch. I thought this would be a fun scene to write and add on to the one-shot. I hope you enjoyed it! Please review!