This is a fan fiction of Twilight and is focused on the P.O.V of Alice Cullen, I have been wanting to do this for a while but being in my last year of secondary school means I'm quite busy :( I will upload as often as I can.
All the brilliant characters and basic plot belong to the wonderful Stephenie Meyer! I have written this by using guidance from Twilight and Midnight Sun and have tried to make it match as much as I can. I do not take any credit for the plot except for my own little twists and Alice's P.O.V :)
P.S : I know the chapter is long, but I'm trying to write this proper book (or short story) size guys! so PLEASE COMMENT, I need YOU to keep me writing this story and tell me what I need to improve!
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CHAPTER 1: First Sight
High School.
The ultimate obligation in human life. More important than work or even those utteringly small things they called children. Without school, humans go nowhere. So why does it seem so unimportant to me? Probably because I've done it more times that I can be bothered to think about. But still, I try to make the best of it. I know my enthusiasm annoys the others on a regular basis, but, if life can't be fun, what was the point of it? I uttered a low sigh and took a fleeting glance at my family. Rose, vapid. Jasper, thirsty. Emmet, agitated. And Edward, well, was down right gloomy.
Edward, I knew, didn't share my opinion, it was clear. His face was taut, lips turned down slightly, a small frown evident on his face, but I knew the humans would mistake it for absentmindedness. Not that he would prefer it any other way, but it was sad to see him so unconcerned. He was too wrapped up in his own self-loathing to care about much else, let alone the small excitement that had gripped Forks.
Bella Swan.
It took so little to work them up, a trivial new member to the community. I sighed. I must have met thousands of people in my lifetime, all relatively the same, I didn't come to expect much. But place one human in a town such as this and they flocked to it like bees to honey. I pitied them, they didn't know real excitement.
I heard their voices gabble around the cafeteria all in one form or another talking about the new addition.
"Look at them! Already snapped her up by the looks of it"
"I mean come on, what chance do you have with her, really?"
"Oh my gosh you really haven't seen her yet!?"
"She's over there, the middle table, naturally."
I looked over at Rose, wondering whether she was listening to any of this, but her eyes were glazed, a faraway look dancing around the edges. At a normal, human pace I clicked my fingers in front of her face and she immediately focused on me.
"Earth to Rose," I giggled and she gave a curt smile
"Sorry." she shrugged her shoulders,
"Penny for your thoughts?" I chirped.
Her eyebrows creased a little, forming a pucker in the middle. I raised my eyebrows in expectation, genuinely interested. Only her eyes moved to Edward and back. My mouth formed a small circle and I glanced at him myself. He took no notice of anyone and I could bet his mind wasn't even in the room right now. I looked back at her now tense face and understood. Bella Swan was on the mind of every human male right now, no doubt she would feel jealous, and I doubt she wouldn't want our brother in tune to that right now. But I couldn't help but feel there was something deeper she needed to get off her mind. I sucked in breath to ask her when she shot me a glare, one of those 'don't you dare or it will be the last thing you ever do' glares. I closed my mouth and pouted in mock defeat. I was determined to ask her later though. Rose rolled her eyes and tuned away, but she couldn't stop the small snigger at my expression.
Emmet glanced at her and smiled warmly, clearly pleased she had laughed for the first time today. Rose could be so hard to please sometimes, it was a relief when she did show signs of enjoying herself. Emmet bent down to embrace her and I looked away, it still felt a bit weird watching their flagrant flaunting of their relationship, even after some 60 years. I turned to Jasper, expecting him looking on with quiet amusement, but he was paying no notice to me or the couple. His head was bent down, long honey locks flopping into his eyes. I couldn't see his exact expression but it was easy to see he was distressed and I panicked slightly. All previous thoughts forgotten.
Edward? I called his name softly in my head, I saw him twitch an almost indefinable amount. I knew he heard, though he reacted in a way as to not tip off the others. After all I knew they wouldn't take too kindly too us speaking behind their backs as it were.
How is he holding up? I glanced discreetly at my husband. Jasper's eyes were strained lightly, almost quivering. His eyes almost black, and I knew that was a bad sign. Mine were dulling into a murky brown and I hardly felt thirsty. However I knew Jasper's limits were not as high as mine, and I felt a stab of guilt for not noticing sooner.
Edward frowned and I panicked,
Is there any danger? I kept my eyes on Edward but not waiting for an answer, I delved into my own mind, searching through the smoke that was the future. Images flitted through my eyes as I gently tried to focus on both Edward's and Jasper's future at once.
Jasper was more than tempted, that's for sure. Subconsciously I tensed my muscles, instincts reacting before I could catch up. Ready to act at a second's notice if Jasper should do anything rash. I didn't like hurting him, hated it in fact, but I wasn't afraid to restrain him should the time ever come. I knew Jasper would rather me hurt him physically, then allow him to become a murderer, even of just one human. He still had respect for humans , as I did, even after all this time being apart from them. After all, it had been about 5 years now since his last slip up, a record I knew he would rather stay clean. An image suddenly invaded my mind, like the jab of a sword, thrusting all others out of sight. Little Whitney Marsh, I recognised her from my English class, her sandy hair being gently pushed aside as Jasper lent down, as if to whisper sweet secrets into her ear, instead he allowed his teeth to caress her throat, sinking deeper and deeper as glistening ruby droplets slipped gently down his throat.
I gave a small whimper and shuddered violently away from the image.
Edward slowly turned his head away from me then sighed and went back to his previous position. He was saying no. I was more than relived, I trusted his judgement better then mine. Out of all of us, he was better acquainted with humanity, hearing the thoughts of man every single day. I mean, I could see how a person could end up, but I didn't know how it came about, what decisions affected them.
My peripheral vision still lingered on my partner. Wary, despite Edward's reassurance.
Let me know if it gets too bad. He moved his eyes to the ceiling and lowered them back down.
Thanks for doing this. I knew he didn't exactly enjoy seeing into the minds of others. There were no surprises for him. I hated asking him to delve into people's minds for me, who was I to burden him further? At least I had Jasper, Em' had Rose. Who was there to comfort him at the end of the day? Even I don't understand him as well as I used to, and we have a bond none of the others could understand. We were freaks in the world of freaks. Gifts like ours only came around every few millenniums. And when they did, they rarely come in contact with each other, let alone be in the same coven together. We protected each other. That's something no one could take away from us.
All of a sudden, Edward's expression turned to one of pure scolding and I felt his leg rush past me to come in to contact with Jasper's chair. I jumped a little, as did Em' and Rose, both straightening up out of their close position. Jasper looked up startled, straight into Edward's eyes. I looked from one to the other, feeling Jasper's shame pressing down on me as he realised what he did wrong.
"Sorry," he muttered looking down again. I couldn't stand him being like this. I wrapped my hand around his underneath the table and he squeezed back gently.
"You weren't going to do anything," I soothed, "I could see that." sometimes lying was necessary, but I could sense Edward's disapproval burning a hole through my head. I speeded up a little, desperate to get my point across. "It helps a little if you think of them as people," I gushed, "Her name is Whitney. She has a baby sister she adores. Her mother invited Esme to that garden party, do you remember?"
"I know who she is." He turned away from me and released my hand, clearly just wanting space to think. I was hurt a little, but not surprised. I wasn't going to push him to talk when he just wanted to be left alone. I sighed and gave a small glare to Edward and got up. Taking my untouched food with me. As I headed to the bins I took the chance to steal a glimpse at the main subject of the human day. Bella Swan.
What I saw intrigued me,
She was in the centre table, perched between Jessica Stanley and Mike Newton. Both had clearly placed a claim on her before she had the chance to reject one. Her tiny shoulders were hunched up, in shyness, afraid of a rebuff. I could see the effort it took her to sit in a room full of strangers and be social. Carlisle, my father in so many ways, had often reminded me that people may not always be as confident as our family, and that I should respect that. This only made me sense her discomfort more. Her arms were crossed close to her body and her teeth were gently grazing into her lip. It was only then I looked at her eyes, mahogany hair gently intruding their space. But that could not hide the fact that her deep chocolate eyes, so full of uncertainty, were boring right into mine. I quickly turned and dumped the whole tray into the bin. It wasn't wrong of her to observe me, in fact I was flattered. However, the more differences she saw between our kind and hers, the more dangerous it was for us.
I walked out through the back doors and was stumped on where to go, I still had 5 more minutes to go before class started. I barely noticed the faint mist of rain that clung to my clothes, stuck to my skin. Rain didn't bother me. Besides, it was comforting to be outside in the fresh air, away from the allure of blood, the forest breeze washing me from the inside- out. I was almost tempted to take a short run through the trees before class started, but that would be reckless, something our kind could not afford. Before I realised it, I was walking over to a bench a few feet away and I sat down, knowing there world be a wet patch but, quite frankly I didn't care. The clothes would be given to some kind of charity tomorrow. I chuckled.
I needed a shopping trip, and fast. Rose would probably come, and perhaps the Denali sisters if they weren't too busy seducing some other witless male. I laughed again, loving the freedom it gave. Gavin Knowles, who was walking past at that moment, looked at me strangely and I returned the favour. It was not a crime to laugh to yourself sometimes. He turned away but not before staring at me for a second, a look of longing on his face. Lust perhaps?
I glared my eyes and put my bag down on the space next to me. I knew I was beautiful, insanely so to them, but what vampire wasn't? Didn't these guys realise the fact that I was attached? If I wanted one of them, it would take me a matter of a few minutes to secure them. What I wouldn't give to see the look on their face if I told them me and Jasper were married. That would certainly put them off. The plan was maddengily tempting, but playing seventeen in this town hampered that idea. After all, I could have decided to be nineteen if I wanted to, but that meant leaving school that much easier.
I pouted. Guess I would have to put up with the stares for now. One problem solved. However, something else was on my mind and it irked me.
Something was bothering me ever since I looked into Bella Swan's eyes. There was a mystery there I couldn't quite place, something off about the way she looked at me. I lifted my legs up onto the bench and rested my head on my knees. Not able to justify my actions, I slipped into the haze that allowed me to see humans more easily,
You shouldn't be doing this you know, My subconscious chirped, She's none of our concern.
"Oh shush, you know I'm curious." I whispered to myself. relaxing myself to try and see through the haze that clouded my vision. But her future, was strange, nothing set in stone. It was like trying to hold smoke, every time I got close to seeing, it slipped out of my grasp. Ugh, why did humans have to be so damn confusing!
I opened my eyes slowly, frustrated that I had not been able to conclude one single answer about the future of Bella Swan.
I heard the scraping of cafeteria chairs and hastily said goodbye's as the pupils of Forks High School hurried to class. I hadn't even realised the bell rung I was that distracted, what was wrong with me today?
I scooped my bag onto my shoulder and hurried to class, I wasn't sure how late how I was. My thoughts wandered to Jasper, English would give me the chance to keep an eye on him. There was only a lecture today, nothing I didn't already know. I'm sure the other students were well used to my blank stares by now.
I was disappointed to find myself being the first there. Again.
"Ah, Miss Cullen. Punctual as always I see." Mr Goddard beamed at me,
"You know me too well Sir," I gave him a wide smile and sat down.
"Not enough it seems," He chuckled. "How is your family? I hear your father got promoted."
"Yes, he's been wanting the job for a while," Lie "And the rest of the family are doing great," Lie "I'll be sure to give them your regards." Another lie.
Yet lies were part of our way of life. It stopped people getting more hurt then they needed to be. And helped keep our secret. That was just the way it was.
Everyone else started to file in then, so Mr Goddard was forced to turn his attention away from me. I was the only one on my table so I was free to keep my eye on Jasper. I was so absorbed, I didn't even know what the lecture was about, let alone if any notice was paid to me.
Before I knew it the class was over and the students were filing out of the classroom. I blinked a little to clear my head and picked up my books. Jasper was still strained but under control, I was happy Rose was in the same class and able to keep an eye on him. I glanced at Mr Goddard to see him questioning me with his eyes. I hurried out of my seat and gave him a quick nod as I headed out of the door, Cullen's didn't dawdle, especially at the last bell.
When I got to the car Jasper, the others were already there.
"Hey girl what took you so long? Me and Jasper have a date with a rematch!" Emmett scolded. I slid into the passenger seat and he punched me playfully on the arm, I giggled.
"You leave my husband alone or I'll beat you up myself." I smirked at him and closed the door.
"Wanna try it?" He wiggled his fingers in my face and I slapped them away.
"Without my powers? But I'm your little sister." I whined sarcastically. Emmett's resounding laugh shook the whole car.
"All the more reason too." He snickered. I rolled my eyes but then had a brainwave.
"I've got it!" I gushed "Girls against boys, how 'bout it?" Silence was my only response. "Rose?" I turned to my sister who smiled and nodded, her blonde curls bouncing slightly,
"Don't see why not." I was about to ask Emmett when I felt a cool hand wrap around mine.
"Could we do it tomorrow?" Jasper murmured, "Please?" He looked at me with pleading eyes and I didn't need Edwards powers too see the pain he was in.
"Okay then, that's a plan." I squeezed his hand to show I understood. "Hunt then tonight, yes?" Jasper and Rose both nodded but Emmett glared at me agitated. He was about to retort but all of a sudden I heard the door slam. I jumped a little in my seat and heard Rose give a sharp hiss behind me. I was clearly not the only one to be ignoring her senses.
I looked around to see Edward panting heavily, his chest rising and falling at a rate no human could achieve. I gasped, "Edward?" he shook his head and started the car, still gulping for breath.
"What the hell happened to you?" Emmett demanded.
Edward didn't answer but instead was already speeding of the parking lot at an alarming rate. What was with him?
Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper all stared at me for answers but I shrugged. Edward was the mind reader not me, I could only see what was coming. As if in tune to my thoughts my mind delved into his future, seeking answers. A snow covered highway, travelled by us many times before. Carlisle's car is racing away from something I couldn't pin-point, Edward at the wheel.
"You're leaving?" I whispered. Edwards gaze hardened as he saw the image in my head.
"Am I?" He hissed. I recoiled as his future wavered and another image spun into focus. A face I had seen many times before today, Bella Swan. Dead. In my brothers arms she lay, his eyes were of the monster he never wanted to be again, blood red. Grief follows, her mothers, her fathers.. ours. We move away from this town and start all over again...
"Oh," I whispered. I understood now, but that did not stop my curiosity from dragging out the details.
Edward watched from inside Chief Swan's house. Bella Swan in the kitchen making her and her father's meal. From the darkest corners Edward followed her, until finally, letting the monster inside overwhelm him...
I heard Edward groan, "Stop!" his hands clenched tighter around the steering wheel.
"Sorry." I murmured. I did seem to forget he could see my visions sometimes.
The highway flashed in front of my eyes again, covered in snow. I didn't know which future was more probable, but that human didn't deserve to die. I didn't want my brother becoming more depressed then he already was.
I stared at my brother with pleading eyes, "I'll miss you, no matter how short a time you're gone." No matter what he decided, we had a bond that could never be broken. I needed him.
I looked out of the window and saw the long dirt driveway of our home, "Drop us here, you should tell Carlisle yourself," I instructed.
He slowly stopped the car and Rosalie and Emmett left immediately. Jasper placed a small hand on my shoulder before following in silence. He knew I would tell him later. I watched as they disappeared into the trees, moving silently as the wind, as soon as they were out of earshot I shifted closer to Edward. I didn't move until he finally looked at me.
"You will do the right thing," I emphasised every word to try and get through to him,
"She's Charlie Swan's only family. It would kill him too." I had seen in my vision the impact her death would have on her father, he had lost her mother once, how could he cope with losing his daughter as well?
"Yes." Was his only reply. I decided not to press him further, he needed to make this decision himself, I could only influence his as much as any sister could. I slid out of the car and ran to follow my family.
I had just reached the edge of the trees when I heard the squealing of tires. My head whipped round to see the last traces of the silver Volvo turn the corner and out of sight. I stayed there until I could hear it no more, silently praying that Edward would not return home, eyes glowing crimson. The face of a monster...