Aleatha

I had just pulled up outside the Cullen house. It was a beautiful home, but I was nervous. There were others inside the house as well. Another clan. I could sense them. I feared how this would go. I stepped out of the truck and fiddled with my keys.

I can't do this. I can't put them in any danger. Especially not Renesmee. She's been through enough.

I turned back to the truck, "Aleatha!"

I froze in place.

Dammit.

I couldn't ignore Renesmee. I turned towards the house and smiled. Renesmee jumped into my arms.

"Aleatha! I'm so happy you came!" Alice was smiling at me.

That's unfair Alice.

She laughed, "come on in Aleatha."

I kept Renesmee in my arms and walked up to the house.

"Can we do something together," I smiled at Renesmee, "of course. After the adults and I talk. You go play with Jacob, okay?"

She looked a little sad, "hey don't be sad. You'll have all the time in the world to play with me."

She smiled and kissed my cheek. She jumped out of my arms and ran through the house.

Such a beautiful little girl. I hope this works out.

I smiled at Alice. She went to hook arms with me. I pulled away.

"It is fine," she linked her arm with mine, "I do not mind if you mimic my gift. It means I am not the only one who can see things they rather wouldn't."

I smiled. She did a good job of lightening the mood. She led me into the living room and I froze. I recognized Jasper, Rosalie, and then Edward from Renesmee's vision. That was it. I didn't recognize any of the others. I could sense that a few of them had gifts. Alice stepped away and towards Jasper. I smiled at everyone.

"I'm Aleatha, it's a pleasure to meet you all. Thank you for welcoming me into your home." I glanced over all the vampires.

"The pleasure is ours," a brunette haired vampire smiled at me, "I'm Esme. It's nice to meet you dear."

Mom.

"I'm Carlisle. The leader of one of the covens here," definitely Dad, "you've already met Rosalie, Alice, and Jasper. These are my other two sons. Emmett and Edward."

I looked at Emmett and then locked eyes with Edward. He looked skeptical of me. I wanted to knock some sense into that thick skull of his and I hadn't even heard him speak.

"It's nice to meet you, and the other coven?" I turned to the five vampires who hadn't introduced themselves.

A blonde haired female with curly hair stood up, "I am Tanya. I am the leader of this coven. My sister Kate and her mate Garrett," the other blonde and the brunette with gold eyes stood up, "then Carmen and Eleazar who are mates. We are the Denali coven."

I smiled, "it's a pleasure."

"What is your purpose here?" I knew that voice.

I looked up at Edward, "why did you voice your concerns about my daughter? What business do you have?"

He moved so he was right in front of me, "what do you want with my daughter and my family?"

He was angry, but he was also hurting. I could feel that. I used Jasper's gift to calm him down.

"Stop it Jasper! I am allowed to feel my anger," I smirked, "who said it was Jasper?"

Edward glanced down at me, "what the hell does that mean?"

He narrowed his eyes at me. I felt the warmth that came with gaining a new ability.

I can't hear her thoughts, just like I couldn't Bella's. Why?

A shield? They are rare.

I stepped back, "I'm a shield, among other things. I have met only one in my long life as a vampire. If your Bella wasn't affected by a vampires gifts then she to was a shield."

I heard every vampire besides a few suck in a breath.

Oh no. She really shouldn't have brought up Bella. It's still a sore subject for Edward.

I met Edwards gaze.

You bitch, "pain."

Edward was on his knees.

I hate Jane's gift.

I backed away. I closed my eyes and then Edward had me by the throat.

You bitch! Butting into my daughters life. Bringing my family into this decision! Putting Renesmee in danger! You should just die!

I gasped as I heard something crash.

An open field covered by snow. A group in black robes on one side, and me all alone on the other.

I shoved Edward away, "tell Renesmee I'm sorry that I couldn't play today. I won't bring that danger to your covens. They want me, not any of you."

I'm sorry Renesmee.

I ran out the door. I abandoned the truck and ran.