New Neighbors

Once the car was more or less out of the more occupied part of town, Carlisle hit the gas, causing them to get to the house quickly. Even before Carlisle said a word, Rosalie's door was swung open and she was already gathering the girl up herself and getting out of the car. Leaving everyone in the car, gawking at her in shock.

“Did she just do what I think she just did?” Jasper asked as they stared at Rosalie, who was cradling the girl as if she were a baby.

“Um, yes. I think she did.” Emmett said getting out of the car with the others, joining Rosalie on the porch. He stood next to Rosalie, holding his arms out expecting her to dump the girl in to them. Instead, she turned away from him holding her tighter.

Just as Carlisle got the door open, the phone started ringing inside of the house. Esme rushed to go answer it while the others entered the house. “Take her up to the room I set up as an exam room for Bella. We need to look at her throat after what happened.” Carlisle stated instantly. Rosalie was up the stairs without another thought.

“Do you think she will be all right, Carlisle?” Jasper asked concerned.

“I don't know.” Carlisle replied. Esme walked in--worry written upon her face. “What is it, love?”

Esme looked to Carlisle “That was Edward. Alice had another vision about the mystery man from last night. She saw him coming to our home. Looking for Anna Belle.”

Carlisle wrapped his arms around Esme. “Was he here to harm her, or help her?”

“She couldn't tell. All she knows is, he's coming here and will be here shortly.” Esme looked up at her husband. “We can't let that girl go.”

“We won't, Esme. I promise. Right now though, I need to go see the newest damage to Anna Belle, due to all of this. With her passed out, putting a scope down her throat will be much easier.” Carlisle said as he raced up the stairs and opened the door to the make-shift exam room. Anna Belle was laid down upon the table, Rosalie standing next to her. “Please make sure she doesn't shift while I raise the bed.” Carlisle smiled to Rosalie--who nodded--as he hit the buttons to make the bed raise. Once he knew he was at a good angle, he washed his hands and got the throat scope out. Soon enough, Carlisle had the scope down Anna Belle's throat and was looking at the damage. He sighed heavily as he pulled the scope out and started to clean it off. “Take her someplace comfortable to rest please, Rosalie. I will be down in a few minutes.” Carlisle didn't look at Rosalie who scooped up Anna Belle and left the room.

Carlisle stood by the cabinet just staring at the wall. How could he tell them the truth of what he just found? After several minutes he left the room to head down stairs.

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Rosalie took Anna Belle to her and Emmett's room and placed her onto the unusually large couch. Rushing to a hall closet, she came back with a blanket to tuck the girl in with. She smiled as she noticed the girl snuggling down, happy and content. She left the room quietly, closing the door softly behind her, as she made her way down the stairs. Just before Carlisle came down, Rosalie joined Emmett across the room.

Esma was instantly at his side. “Well, what's the damage?” She instantly asked.

Carlisle sighed softly. “We all know that venom is some nasty stuff. Truly nasty. Well, when we swallow it down, it's not always good. It burns a little bit going down, but our bodies can repair the damage very quickly. The venom--coming up as it did--did more damage than her body can quickly repair, and the fact that she is in such a weakened state, doesn't help matters. What we have on our hands now, is bad.” Carlisle took a deep breath to finish his words. “Her throat is badly eroded, but that isn't the worse of the damage. Her vocal cords and voice box are damaged as well. Badly. I don't think when she awakens that she will be able to speak.”

“Will she ever be able to talk again?” Esme looked up, unable to believe this was true and happening.

“I don't know. She might, but I can't promise anything. I don't truly know how bad the damage is--or if she will have her voice--until she wakes up and speaks. We may need to have Edward stay home as well. We will need someone who will be able to help, if that's the case. We will need someone to tell us what she is trying to say or thinking.” Carlisle was planning for the worst. “We will take her hunting the moment she wakes up. Then see if she can or can't talk, then we will........” Everyone in the house turned towards the front door. A car just pulled into the driveway.

With vampire speed, they were waiting on the porch for the visitor. Emmett was ready to fight, if needed, they all were. The car drove up the driveway. It car looked exactly like Anna Belle's, which made no sense, since her car looked like it was one of a kind. “It couldn't be Alice or Edward.” Jasper watched as the car pulled to a screeching stop. They all stared as the person got out of the car. His hair was wild and had black feathers weaved into several parts. His eyes were covered by large black sunglasses as he turned to look at the people on the porch of the house.

“I want to see Anna Belle.” His demand was made with no introductions or anything.

“Um, No.” Rosalie snapped back at him her eyes narrowed at the stranger.

“Rosalie, manners! I must apologize. You have startled us. My name is Carlisle Cullen, this is my wife Esme, and three of our adopted children Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper. To whom are we speaking to?” Carlisle tried to smooth things over from Rosalie's rude behavior.

“My name is Blaine. I would like to see Anna Belle, right now.” Blaine stated as he pulled off his sunglasses to reveal his golden eyes, shocking everyone.

Soon enough, everyone was inside sitting down and talking. Rosalie had reluctantly taken Blaine up to see Anna Belle. He walked over to the sleeping girl and looked down at her, before turning and leaving the room with Rosalie. Now they were all waiting for his explanation of why he was there.

“What brings you to Forks, Blaine?” Esme smiled at the man as she sat next to Carlisle on a love seat, held in his arms.

“Anna Belle brings me here. Which begs the question--how did you get her away from Alexander?” He looked at the other vampires curiously.

Carlisle narrowed his eyes. “I'm guessing Alexander was the one holding her and doing what he did to her? The local police helped. My son Edward's girlfriend, Bella, her father is the Chief of police. Bella and the school got worried since she suddenly wasn't in school after her first day. The chief went over to check and didn't like what he saw. He asked that I examine the girl--this morning--when she went to school. After the exam, I told him we would be more than happy to take the girl in.” He said to Blaine, who nodded. “If you don't mind me asking, how do you know Anna Belle. She seems to be a sheltered girl, but yet, you know her.”

Blaine sighed softly. “I knew her when she was human. She was such a sweet girl, and a tom boy too. Her father was a mechanic, a very good one. He could tell what was wrong with a car, Just by listening to it---even from a ways away. Her mother was a typical housewife and mother. Anna Belle was a cross between the two. Her father didn't regret not having a boy because he loved his little girl. She was his princess, and he taught her everything she knows about cars. Something I'm glad she remembered. She was a proper young lady when needed to be and a grease monkey in her fathers repair shop. Her family and I became friends due to car customizing. He got into it---and needed an extra hand---so I came to work for him. I saw the girl as a daughter. Not long after that, something came to the small Chicago neighborhood I didn't like. I soon found out it was Alexander, and he had eyes for Anna Belle. I tried as hard as I could, I honestly did. In the end, I couldn't save her from him. She went missing suddenly, but I knew that he had her and by the time I found her, she wasn't my Anna Belle anymore. She was cold and distant. So very much not like herself. I have encountered that Anna Belle a few times and I don't like her like that. It isn't her.” He stated as he sighed.

“Well, that behavior is what prompted the chief to do this.” Carlisle stated as he looked up towards the second floor. “Unfortunately though, she isn't going to be normal for a while. She threw up a combination of venom and blood, mostly venom, and it has damaged her vocal cords and her voice box. She won't be able to talk, probably for a while. We won't know until later.”

Blaine sighed softly at the news. “But, she will be safe with you. I know she will be safe and happy.”

“Wait, you don't want to take her for yourself?” Rosalie asked, surprised at this information. She thought for sure he would demand to take the girl away.

“Anna Belle needs a stable family right now. A solid one. From what I can see here, you people are it.” Blaine smiled. “But it won't be easy. Alexander won't forgive this. He will want Anna Belle back, I can promise you that.” His smile disappeared as he spoke. “I hope you won't mind my moving in on your territory.”

“No, not at all. Just stay off of the reservation, we have a peace treaty with tribe there. It's a long story. We would be happy to have anyone who is family to Anna Belle around.” Esme smiled, before Jasper made a sound.

“Um, I think someone is awake and very upset right now.” He announced just before everyone turned to look upstairs.

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Edward, Alice, and Bella sat at the lunch table alone, not really speaking to one another. Especially not Edward and Bella, who had spent much of the day in a fight---due her being banned from the house for a while. She wasn't happy about that. Alice looked at Bella and gave her a small smile. “It will be alright, you will be able to come by once she's better. I'm sure of it.” She smiled trying to lighten the mood at the table.

“I know, but I just want to see her and make sure she's safe.” Bella sighed. Suddenly, Edwards phone went off. Edward was up and out of the lunch room--at human speed--answering it. Bella leaned forward towards Alice. “Can you see anything?”

“No. For once, I can't see anything. It's not normal I tell you.” Alice's voice was filled with worry. She was so use to being able to rely upon her abilities that it wasn't hard to not be able to. “I'm sure things are going to be fine.” She smiled at Bella before Edward returned to the lunch room. He knelt down between the two women.

“I have to go home. They need me for something. Alice, make sure you get Bella home after school. Bella, please stay in the house. No unexpected trips out, all right?” Edward asked watching her.

“Sure, Edward. Is everything all right?” Bella's voice was full of worry.

“I will explain later. I have to get going now, Bella. I'm sorry.” He said, just before the bell rang. He made his way to the door to leave.

Bella turned to Alice who shook her head as they stood up and left the lunch room.

A/N
***EDITED***
I am so sorry for no update last night. I got so busy with some other stuff that I forgot to work on this. This chapter was harder to finish writing today, I think because I am so tired from staying up all night last night. I hope you all like it. Nothing exciting just the addition of a new cool character. Please watch for a link to a Photo Bucket album where I will be posting photo's of celebrities who look like my characters, and a persons photo too. Till next time, enjoy