A/N: Hey guys, I really appreciate all those who have read, favourite and followed this story so. Do try to leave some reviews if you can, I would like to know if people like this story or hate, if something should changed here or improved. Anyways, enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything from Twilight
Chapter 3: Seeing The Cullens
Two days have passed since the Swan Coven heard the news, and they carried on unaffected. Of course, no one has easily forgotten the news and a few times one of the hybrids would subtly hint to their mom about the option of moving away, but Bella remained adamant. They were going to stay and carry on with their lives. Jake, Seth, Leah and Embry were told about the news and they were not happy about it either. Though they wanted to be there for them, the new wolves still needed training so they couldn't leave yet. They did give their full support for whatever Bella wanted to do. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the time came when the kids have to face the Cullens.
Bella got breakfast prepared as usual and the kids came for breakfast, all feeling a bit anxious for school. Bella then noticed Mason was not there. "Has anyone seen Mason?" She asked.
"Well, remember, when MJ kept EJ back on his race with Lilly and Nessie two days ago?" Allie asked. Bella nodded. (A/N: See last chapter) "Well, EJ decided to get his revenge right now. He lured Mason to the cliff, turned into a goat and rammed him off the cliff. Mason is currently swimming to land while EJs' on his way back." She answered, using her mental link.
"Couldn't Mason just use telekinesis to get himself out of there?" AJ asked.
"He could, but he's not one to use his brains." Lilly answered, looking at her nails which Nessie painted last night.
EJ then flew in through the open window. "Hey, guys."
Bella turned to her oldest son and crossed her arms. "Really EJ?"
Knowing she was talking pushing his brother off a cliff, EJ just shrugged. "Mason was talking about wanting to go cliff-diving again so I just did him a favour." He said sitting down.
A few minutes later, Mason came into the house all soaking wet. Mia stood at the door, waiting for him with two towels. She wrapped a towel around her mate and then put one on his chair. He thanked her with a kiss.
Bella then noticed her kids were being unusually quiet today. She then realised why. "Look guys, everything's going to be okay. Remember, you don't have to let them know who you guys are. I don't want you guys to feel pressured."
"What if they somehow manage to figure it out?" Nessie asked.
"If they figure it out, then we can handle it. And by "handle it" I don't mean have Lilly handle it." Bella said, looking at her oldest daughter, referring to her ability. Lilly internally sighed in dismay. "Remember what I said, you guys are to leave them alone. No funny business. I mean it. Promise me?"
"We promise." Her kids said in unison.
"You too, Mia. No loopholes." Bella said.
"I promise." Mia said.
"And don't make Des do anything against them either."
"I'm not comfortable with her being with them, as it is." AJ said.
"Okay then, time to go to school." Bella said. The kids got up and put their plates in the sink and headed out. Each of them hugged their mom and grabbed their bags before they left.
"Stay strong." Mia whispered to Bella, giving her a hug.
"I will be." Bella whispered.
And they went off, dreading to see the Cullens.
'Remember guys, don't talk to them unless you have no choice, don't mention mom and don't give away anything that could make them suspicious.' EJ said to everyone.
'No need to tell us twice.' Allison said.
'You know, I just realised that we have absolutely no idea what they look like.' Mason piped in.
'They have topaz or black eye color, pale skin and they will attract everyones' attention. Not so hard to miss.' AJ said.
'Not that it matters.' Lilly added.
'Here we are.' Mia said as they reached the school.
'Allie, give Mia a heartbeat.' EJ said.
'On it.'
A few seconds later, the hybrids could hear a soft heartbeat from Mia. Luckily for them, they already decided at the beginning of the school to disguise Mias' topaz eyes by Nessies' illusion to make her blend in more. They were light brown, they colour they use to be when Mia was still human.
They then reached their school parking lot. It was easy for them to spot the Cullens as everyone was gathered around one area. The hybrids parked in a space far away from the Cullen vehicles, which lucky for them was free.
Just as they were about to leave the car, Renesmee spotted the Cullen kids walked to their school and widened her eyes.
'Guys, wait!' She exclaimed.
'What is it?' Lilly asked.
'I can tell which one of the guys is our biological dad.' Nessie said.
'What?' The others asked.
'Look at the Cullen kids.'
The others did so and realised what she was talking about.
'Whoa! EJ's a miniature version of him.' Mason said.
'We don't look that much alike!' EJ denied.
'Now's not the time to be in denial, E. They will definitely notice this.' Lilly said.
'Now what?' AJ asked.
'I got an idea. Mason, come to my window.' EJ ordered.
Mason was confused, but complied. EJ rolled his window and gestured for his brother to come closer and as soon as he did so, EJ tried to snatch his cap!
"Hey!" Mason exclaimed. His reflexes were fast enough to get the other end of the cap right after EJ snatched it.
"I need something to cover my hair, and you're the only one who has a cap. Now give it!" EJ said, pulling at the cap.
"No way! This is my favourite cap!" MJ retorted, pulling it back.
"Come on, Mason. Would you rather sacrifice your cap or let the Cullens stare at us all day." Lilly said.
Reluctantly, Mason let go of his cap, allowing EJ to put it on his head. "After today, you get your own cap." Mason said.
"Fine." EJ agreed getting out of the car. They then made went to school where they were joined by Des.
"Hey, did you see the Cullens?" She asked. "One of the guys looked like-"
"Please don't say it." EJ begged. "I look nothing like him."
"Uh, I was going to say one of the guys looked like he lives in the gym but..." That made the others laugh, knowing Des was referring to the big, muscular guy of the group. "Isn't that Masons' cap?" Des asked, pointing to the cap EJ was wearing.
"It definitely is." Mason grumbled, walking away from the group. Mia went after him.
"He'll be fine." AJ assured his girlfriend. He gave her a kiss and then went after Mason to their class.
The others also separated, leaving Des, Lilly and Allie to go to their class. "So how are you guys holding up?" Des asked the two girls, referring to the situation.
"Honestly, not happy about this at all, but we'll manage it." Lilly answered.
"The less contact we have, the better." Allie added, as they took their seats.
She spoke way too soon because once everyone settled in class and the teacher came in, the door opened again and in came two girls; beautiful blonde supermodel and an equally beautiful, short girl.
'Oh boy.' Lilly thought to Allie.
"Hi, Mr. Turner?" The shorter girl asked. The teacher nodded.
"Hi, you must be the two new girls." Mr. Turner said.
"Yep, my name is Alice Cullen and this is my adopted sister Rosalie Hale." The pixie-like girl said.
"Okay, there are two seats in the back row you two can take." The teacher said.
The two girls nodded and made their way to the back of the class. The boys in the class were openly staring at the two girls beauty while the girls, except for three of them, were looking at them with envy. Lilly silently scoffed, looking unimpressed while Allie and Des ignored the two new girls. The teacher then continued on explaining the new math concept.
'Do you think the others also have classes with the rest of the Cullens?' Allie asked Lilly.
'Let's see.' Lilly answered. They then mentally contacted the others.
'Guys! We have Rosalie and Alice in our class. Is anyone in the same class with the other Cullens?' Lilly asked.
'MJ and I don't have anyone in our class.' AJ said.
'I have Emmett in my class. And he is looking at me with suspicion.' Mia reported.
'He can't be suspicious. Not with Nessie and my illusions.' Allie reassured.
'Still, be careful Mia.' Mason warned.
'Nessie and I have a class with Jasper and him. And I think they know something is up.' EJ said.
'What?!' The others said.
'How can you tell?' Lilly asked.
'EJ and I can hear what they are saying. He has been listening to peoples' thoughts on how he resembles EJ so much that they look like brothers.' Nessie said.'They are also talking about how I look very familiar.'
'You are a spitting image of mom. Maybe they are talking about her.' Allie suggested.
'They better not be saying anything bad about her!' Lilly said.
"Lillian!" A voice called, breaking the communication. Lilly snapped up and saw her teacher looking at her. "Maybe you would like to try to solve this equation?"
Lilly looked up at the board and saw that her teacher had written down an equation that may look tough in a human's eyes, but for Lilly she could do it in her sleep.
Lilly plastered a smile on her face. "Of course." She said, getting up.
She looked at the equation longer than necessary. "Wow that looks like a tough one." She admitted, though she was lying.
"Well, try your best." Her teacher encouraged.
Lilly grabbed the chalk and, and after pausing for a few seconds just for show, she quickly solved the equation perfectly.
'Quick! Look at Mr. Turners' face! I want to see his reaction.' Mason pleaded.
Lilly decided to do so and was met with her teachers' shocked reaction as he tried to take in what she did.
'Hah! Priceless! That never gets old!' Mason said, mentally snickering.
'Mason, get your mind back to your own class.' Lilly said.
'But it's so boring in here!' Mason complained.
'Too bad.' With that Lilly shut her mind off from her brother, much to her brothers' dismay. Out of curiosity, Lilly decided to go back to Masons' mind to see if he was actually focusing on the lesson. Masons' mind was still open to her, so she was able to look in and hear her brother mentally singing the song 'Shut Up and Dance' by Walk the Moon. (A/N: I don't own that song or the band).
Mentally shaking her head, she left Masons' mind and turned her attention back to her teacher. "Looks like it wasn't as difficult as I thought it was." Lilly said to her teacher, as she placed the chalk back before returning to her seat. Her teacher was still staring at the blackboard trying to find a mistake in there, but no luck. While Lilly sat back down, she heard some boys whispering about her being "both beautiful and smart". She sighed in annoyance and rolled her eyes discreet enough so a full human wouldn't notice. If only Embry was here with her. She sighed as she touched the chain of her necklace, which had her wedding ring on it to avoid attention and gossip.
'Everyone, keep an eye and ear out for the Cullens. I think they might be starting to get suspicious of us, at least of me and Nessie.' EJ warned his siblings.
'Got it!' The others replied.
Soon lunchtime came and the hybrids, Des and Mia grabbed their lunch and joined their other friends at their usual tables. Because of their lack of thirst for human blood, or perfect control of in Mia's case, the Swan kids like to make friends with normal humans whenever they start in a new high school so that they could blend in more.
They were having their usual conversations until the doors to the cafeteria opened and in walked the five Cullen kids. All conversations stopped and all eyes were on the five mysterious and beautiful new kids. Immediately the whispering began and the Cullens walked in the room nonchalantly.
The only ones who were staring at them in awe were the Swan kids and Des. Unfortunately for them, they had to put up with their less-knowing friends gushing about the Cullens "Wow! Is it even possible to be that insanely gorgeous?" Kylie sighed.
"Is there anything about them that's not perfect?" Andrea wondered.
'There's a lot.' EJ thought to himself mentally. He refused to look at them, because he knew that if he did he would give a deadly glare to them which will draw even more attention to him and his family.
The Cullens quickly got their food (obviously for show) and sat down at a table far away from everyone.
"Be right back." Mia said picking up her tray. Like the Cullens, she too was not touching her food, but thanks to Nessies' illusions, it looked like she ate everything on her tray and enjoyed it. She went to throw her food in the trash-can which was near the Cullens. She set her tray and turned to rejoin her table, when she bumped into a pixie-haired girl.
"Oh, I am so sorry about that." Alice said.
Shocked, Mia quickly regained her composure and faked a smile. "No it's fine. I wasn't looking."
Alice then offered her hand. "My name is Alice Cullen. And you are?"
Mia shook her hand. "Amelia Parker. But call me Mia." When they moved here, the Swan Coven decided to have different last names. For their cover story, Bella, Allie, Nessie and Mason are the Taylor siblings who lost their parents in a tragedy. In the orphanage, they met the Parker siblings, EJ, Lilly, AJ and Mia where the two groups bonded. Soon the time came when Bella turned the legal age where she could take herself and her siblings out of the orphanage, but they decided to take the Parker siblings with them as well, due to their closeness and because Mia and Mason started dating. They moved to Port Angeles where they met Jake, Embry, Leah and Seth.
"It was nice meeting you Alice but I should be heading back to my table now." Mia said, walking away before Alice could say anything else.
As soon as she came to the table, she was bombarded with her other human friends.
"We saw you talking to one of them. What did she say?"
"What is she like? Is she friendly?"
"Is she single?"
"Hey!" Mason said, getting everyone at their tables' attention. "As you guys just witnessed, they only talked for a few seconds. There's no way Mia could've gotten a lot of information in that time, so leave her alone!" He said.
"Yeah, he's right. I didn't get that much information." Mia said.
The other kids were dismayed, but let it go and continued to talk about the new kids, unaware that they are easily heard.
'Mia, Alice bumped into you on purpose. She saw you walking to the trash-can, got up and walked straight at you.' Mason said, getting worried.
'They can't be suspicious of me can they?' Mia wondered.
'They shouldn't, because with Allie and Nessies' illusion, you look like a normal human. We just need to keep an eye on them.'Mason said. Mia nodded.
'Well, even if it was a set-up, the jokes on them because I now have the ability to see the future.' Mia said feeling triumph.
'That's good. That can definitely help us.' Mason said.
And so the Swan Coven continued on the rest of the day keeping an eye and ear out for the Cullens. Finally school ended and they went back home. Des went back to her place to get ready for dinner with her parents and their friends.
Mason dropped onto the couch. "Whew. We actually survived that." He then remembered something. "I want my cap back!" EJ took off the cap and tossed it at MJ before he sat on another sofa as well.
"That was the most exhausting thing I have ever done." He said.
Mason then noticed Mia staring off into space. "Is something wrong Mia?" He asked.
"I'm trying to use my new power I got from Alice and look for our future, but my visions look blurry." Mia asked.
"Is there something wrong with the ability?" AJ asked.
"I don't think that's possible. That's never happened with Mia before." Lilly said. "Maybe you should talk about this with mom. She may know more about Alice's ability."
"Too bad that the one person who would know about this is the one person we can't ask." Renesmee said, referring to the psychic herself, Alice Cullen.
"You know what? I think we need something to get our minds off this situation." Allie suggested. "How about a movie marathon night when mom comes back?"
Everyone perked up at that. "Great idea!" Renesmee said, taking the car keys from Lillian. "I'll go get the snacks and movies."
"Get some pizza as well." Lillian said, before Nessie left.
"I'll come with you." AJ said, getting up.
"I'll text mom." Allie said, getting out her phone.
"I am going to prepare some lasagne." Mia said going to the kitchen.
"Love you!" Mason exclaimed, knowing how delicious Mias' lasagne are.
The kids were all getting comfortable and excited for their movie marathon night, until EJ sensed something that made him stiffen.
"Guys." He said, getting everyones' attention. He jerked his head towards the door leading to the forest. The others were confused until they sensed it.
There were seven vampires walking towards their house, and the Swan kids had a good idea who they were.