New Neighbors

A/N

Ok I know the title sucks, but I can't think of one right now sorry guys. Thanks for all the reviews everyone.


Bella arrived to a big hug from Esme. “Oh Bella, you are such a darling. I'm so glad you found Anna Belle.” She gushed as she hugged Bella tightly.

“It wasn't a problem.” Bella squeezed out, while trying to hug her back just as hard.

“Esme. Bella's human, remember? Breakable.” Carlisle couldn't hold in the laugh as he watched Esme loosen her hold on the girl, keeping it somewhat tight. “Thank you for coming, Bella. I hate to say this, but helping Esme with Anna Belle's room isn't the only reason why we called to see if you could stay with us.”

“Would it have anything to do with Edward's over-protectiveness?” Belle smiled at Carlisle as Esme stopped hugging her and simply held her against her, as she turned to look at her husband.

Carlisle sighed softly. “No, it's ours, all of us. Alexander--Anna Belle's creator for all intents and purposes--came by earlier. He wasn't very happy about what happened. Edward thought just us watching the house would be enough, but I thought you staying here until everyone else is back, was a better idea.”

“Yes, and this way, we get you all to ourselves. We hardly ever get any alone time with you.” Esme giggled softly, almost like a school girl. “You can sleep in Edward's room of course, as always.”

“Esme, I think it's time we introduced her to our other guest.” Carlisle reminded Esme.

“Oh, that's right. Come, we have someone you will love to meet.” Esme grabbed Bella's hand, pulling her behind her as she made her way into the living room with Carlisle following behind them. “Blaine, this is Bella, Edward's girlfriend, and the one who has brought Anna Belle into our lives so to speak. She is Chief Swan's daughter.”Blaine stood up the moment Esme and Bella walked in. “It's a great pleasure to meet you, Bella. I am glad that you found Anna Belle.” He smiled at her, happy to know Anna Belle also had a friend.

“I'm glad I was able to help. She looked so lost when I saw her the other night. Then we had such a great time after school the next day. But when she suddenly didn't come to back to school, I thought I had done something wrong to get her into major trouble.” Bella felt sorry for that. “I may have. After all, it was me who asked her to join my friends and go out after school, and kept her out late.”

“Bella, it wasn't your fault. Not at all. Alexander is a sadistic bastard who has done this to Anna Belle for years. It just happens to be that this time he pushed too far and her body rebelled. I can only be glad that you knew her and was able to help her in her time of need.” Blaine smiled at Bella wanting to make her feel better. “I knew Anna Belle when she was human, she was like a daughter to me then and even now. I hope you two will become good friends.”

“I think we will be, Blaine.” Bella smiled at him.

“Well, I should get going. I have some unpacking to do at my own home. Give me a call when you want to work on Anna Belle's room. I don't think her taste in some things has changed much.” Blaine smiled at Esme.

“Thank you Blaine, you and Bella will be a great help to me for this project.” Esme smiled happily at the two of them.

“It will be my pleasure. Good night.” Blaine smiled at everyone as he took his leave of the house.

Bella then stifled a yawn. “Oh, bedtime for our little human.” Carlisle smiled, as Bella groaned.

“Why does everyone need to make me feel like the family pet by calling me 'the little human'?” Bella shook her head while both Esme and Carlisle looked sorry and guilty. “Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you two feel bad.”

“No, it's our fault. We should know better than to do that. We should have known it would make you feel like some kind of pet. We should have put a stop to it a long time ago.” Esme nodded, her face looking serious.

“I really don't hate it, Esme. At times, it's cute. It really doesn't bother me that much.” Bella tried to make them feel better.

“We'll try to stop calling you that as much, how's that?” Carlisle suggested. “After all, Esme and I shouldn't call you that at all. Of course, we can't help it at times. You are 'our little human' and it's time for all good little humans to go to bed.” Carlisle said, laughing. “Edward's room is waiting for you. If you would rather sleep in a guest room, it's quite all right. You know the way.”

“Edward's room will be fine. Good night, and thank you both.” Bella hugged both Esme and Carlisle good night before heading up to Edward's room. Once inside, she quickly changed into her night clothes. Then a bee-line for his CD player, she put in the CD of her lullaby to listen to before she laid down on the couch. She slowly drifted to sleep, listening to the music and smelling his scent all around her.

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After several hours of driving, the jeep and car pulled up to a small cabin in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Faster than a flash, Rosalie was out of the Jeep with Emmett following closely behind her. “Rosie, honey come on. Don't be like this.” He called as everyone else got out of the car. Without a single word, Rosalie grabbed Anna Belle's hand, leading her into the forest to hunt before she went to sleep.

Once Rosalie was out of site, Edward decided to speak. “Man, you really pissed her off.”

“I didn't mean to, I was simply being truthful. Esme is going to be Anna Belle's mother. Who knew her mothering instincts would come out like this?” Emmett explained.

“She's shocked us all with her reactions the last few days. But after all, look at Anna Belle. She's somewhat of a child because of what has happened to her.” Jasper pointed out the fact to Emmett who shrugged. “Lets go hunt ourselves. After all, after tonight we will have to focus on Anna Belle feeding for the next few days.”

Soon enough all of the Cullens were in the woods, hunting down their meals. Rosalie stuck close to Anna Belle, much like a mother would a child. She turned to take down a moose, when she turned back around, she froze. “Anna Belle?” She called out softly. When there was no response at all, fear gripped her. “Anna Belle!” She yelled loudly. Once the others heard Rosalie, they all made their way towards her. Each arriving one after another. “Anna Belle's gone. I turned around for a minute to take the moose down, and she disappeared.”

Emmett moved up to her to hold her. “She couldn't have gone far.” While everyone turned to Edward who was trying to pick up on her thoughts.

Alice gasped. “She will be surrounded by bears. Oh, god. Can she fight off bears?” She turned to Jasper who shrugged.

Without a word, Edward took off, the others following him. They knew the area well so they didn't worry about getting lost. “The valley.” He explained as they all put in an extra burst of energy. They soon came upon the valley, Edward slowing them down as they entered it. The sight in front of them left them shocked. “What the...?”

Anna Belle was happily sitting on the back of a grizzly bear, who was for all anyone could tell, giving her a bear back ride while two others waited, watching. Anna Belle was all smiles as the bear walked around in a circle, coming back to the others.

Jasper read the bears emotions. “Amazing.” The others looked to him. “They are tame, like animals at the circus, but it's not normal or natural. Their wild sides are within them, just being held back.”

“How?” Rosalie asked, amazed at what they were looking at.

“It's Anna Belle's talent. Of course! How else could human blood drinking vampires live in such close quarters to humans? Earlier, when she fed off of the elk I was holding, he was desperate to get away. That is, until she looked at him. He calmed down more than what I could get him to. Her ability, it must be to tame the animalistic side people or animals.” Jasper looked on, amazed even more. “This is truly amazing to watch.”

“He's right. They have no desire to harm Anna Belle right now. Just like an animal at the circus doesn't want to harm their keeper.” Edward watched as Anna Belle looked up smiling. “Yes, Anna Belle, It's time to go. You're suppose to be feeding, not playing.” He responded to her.

Anna Belle nodded as the bear started towards the others. A few feet away, he stopped and laid down on his stomach so that she could slide off. After a kiss to the head, she bounced over by the others. She waved at them before they took off back through the woods.

Alice grabbed Anna Belle's hand and smiled. “That was great to watch, really great.” She gushed while they made their way back to the moose, so that Anna Belle could feed before heading to the cabin.

Once she was done feeding, they headed back to the cabin where the wolf cub sat, waiting for them to return. “He will have to stay indoors with us while we are here. He is still a cub, and shouldn't be outside. The area is not known to him.” Edward stated, while Rosalie led Anna Belle into the house.

“Fine. The dog can stay inside with us.” Rosalie gave in, as they entered the cabin. Within minutes, Emmett and Jasper had the generator running and the lights were on. The cabin had rooms for everyone, not as large as at home, but it was good enough for them out here in the wilderness. Rosalie lead Anna Belle to a spare bedroom. “You can use this room. It's kind of reserved for Bella when she comes up here, but it's the only room in the house that has a bed.”

Anna Belle smiled as she looked around the room. The entire cabin had that warm 'home like' feeling to it. All of the furniture was made of wood and such. It was perfect in its simplicity. The room she was staying in, was painted cream with a dresser, bed, and closet.

Alice handed her a bag with clothes in it. “Here, you can wear these while we are here.” She smiled at her.

“I'm sure, once we get back, Esme will take you shopping for your own stuff.” Rosalie smiled while Anna Belle walked in.

“She says thank you for everything. But she's tired and wants to get some sleep.” Edward relayed her message with ease. Everyone had to get use to Anna Belle's weaknesses until she was fully better, that was for sure.

“Of course. Don't worry, we will hunt more tomorrow night. Good night.” Rosalie hugged Anna Belle tightly, before backing off so that Alice could to do the same.

Soon, Anna Belle was in the room by herself. Well, except for the wolf cub, who took up residence in a corner and was right now, fast asleep. She quickly emptied the bag of clothes into the dresser, before pulling on a pink night gown that was sleeveless. In the light of the room, the silver scars upon her arms were very apparent, but she had long ago learned to ignore them as she sat down on the bed with her music box. She wound up the bottom before putting it on the night stand to open it. The minuet played and she smiled, tucking herself into the bed. Holding her bear tightly, she found a peaceful sleep.