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Ellory sat on the cliff with a sketchbook in her lap, the waves below her crashed against the rocky mountainside as she stared blankly at the white page staring back at her. She had been glad to hear that Bella was okay but she couldn't bring herself to return back home, she decided to stay hidden in the woods until she knew for certain that she wouldn't harm anyone. Ellory closed her eyes, gasping at she saw the same terrified look in her brothers eyes causing her eyes to shoot open. She had never seen that look in Edward's eyes before, the genuine fear in his eyes made her fear herself.

Light steps gained her attention, she turned her gaze to see a young girl standing in the evening breeze. "So stupid... over protective, annoying brothers," She rambled passionately before groaning out in irritation, turning her head to lock eyes with Ellory. "You okay?" Ellory asked her. "Just dealing with my brothers..." The girl replied with a sigh, she rolled her head back. "I wanted to go on a run by myself but they still treat me like some fragile twelve-year-old when I'm almost seventeen now!" She exclaimed with a growl.

"Shifter?" Ellory asked, she picked up on the wet dog smell. The girl turned to her and narrowed her gaze before tilting her head, "How'd you know?" Ellory smiled, "New pup, I'd assume. Never encountered a Cold One, have you?" The shifter narrowed her eyes at that, "You look and smell human." Ellory nodded, "Part of my gift. I can mimic humans if I wish. This is what I would look like if I was mortal." The shifter hummed in understanding before chewing on her bottom lip, "The elders say the Cullens are tolerant but... my brothers warn me to stay away from them." Ellory shrugged, "I mean no harm to Shifters. I think they're beautiful."

"Well... there's only two female shifters..." The girl replied with a frown. "That makes you special, you know. Female shifters are natural born leaders, strongest in the pack due to their rarity... at least that was what my uncle Peter always told me," Ellory informed the female shifter who perked up at that. "Yeah, they are," The girl replied with a grin on her face before she moved closer to the Ellory. "The name's Nicola Lahote, but I prefer Nik," Nicola introduced with a smile. "I'm Ellory Cullen, it's a pleasure to meet you, Nik," Ellory introduced back. "You mentioned a gift," Nicola spoke before noticing Ellory's expression, "It's just, I've heard about gifted Cold Ones before."

Ellory smiled slightly, "You can use the term vampire, Cold One makes it sound menacing." Nicola laughed at that before nodding, "Wolf works for me." Ellory nodded before sighing, "Some Vampires are either blessed or cursed with gifts after transitioning. It's based off of the person and their traits most of the time." Nicola leaned in closer to listen, she was fascinated by this. "And for others, it's their trauma that mold their abilities," Ellory added with a frown. "For example, my brother Jasper is an empath. He can project and manipulate emotions to ease someone or he can weaponise it to create fear or rage," Ellory explained to Nicola.

"But there are some like the Volturi Kings, Witch Twins whose powers were created by the trauma they suffered in their human lives," Ellory continued, she remembered the stories that Carlisle told her about the twins; the pain they suffered in their mortal lives. "And your gift?" Nicola asked in curiosity and awe. "The best way to describe it is that I'm a mimic. I can use the gifts of others to an extent and time limit or I can alter my own features to appear human, dead or even change my features enough to hide in plain sight," Ellory informed her with a shrug, "But it comes with its bad side such as higher risk of frenzy."

Nicola furrowed her brows and sat back, her head tilted reminding Ellory of a Labrador puppy. "Wolves have frenzies... its like a rampage where they lose their temper and kill anything in its path. We have to put them down, no saving them from the rabid creature they become," Nicola expressed before frowning, her eyes filling with sorrow, "It's why the pack is so careful with my brother's rage. Paul has... troubles controlling his anger." Ellory sent Nicola a sympathetic smile, "He isn't alone. He has the pack and he has you, always remind him of that and he won't lose his way."

"Thanks. I needed to hear that," Nicola said to her with a small smile before chewing on her bottom lip, "So then, what is a frenzy for a vampire." Ellory fiddled with her bracelets and looked out to the ocean below, "It's similar to a shifters, except that its pure uncontrolled bloodlust. A vampire frenzy would wipe out an entire country in less than a month before it could be stopped." Nicola frowned at the fear in her new friend's eyes, she didn't like seeing the terrified expression. "You're not alone. I won't let it happen to you," Nicola promised her, Ellory smiled up at the brunette. And in that moment, the first Cold One and Shifter had formed a bond that no one had expected. And that was just the beginning of a new era for the Supernaturals.

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After spending time with Nicola, they traded numbers and then the blonde finally headed home with a new spark of confidence in her heart. Upon reaching the Cullen residence, she was immediately embraced in Esme's arms, the woman held her daughter tight and kissed her head. "Oh, my daughter, I've been so worried about you," Esme told her before pulling back, her hands resting on Ellory's shoulders, "Have you fed? Are you hurt? Are you feeling alright?" Ellory smiled before pulling her mother back into a hug, the motherly hold helped her feel better. "Oh, princess, mama's got you," Esme whispered, combing her fingers through Ellory's golden hair.

The two women made their way into the house after a moment of hugging, the younger Cullen was pulled into a tight, rough embrace that immediately told her it was Emmett. "Don't disappear like that, little lion," Emmett scolded with a smile, Ellory laughed and shook her head while hugging him back. "I'll do my best, Emmy," Ellory teased as she escaped his embrace to hug Rosalie who kissed her temple. "Feeling better?" Rosalie asked sweetly. "A lot better," Ellory assured her, Rosalie gave her a relieved smile hearing that. Alice's grin made Ellory grin back, the blonde moved forward to hug her sister before embracing Jasper who showed his joy with his gift.

Carlisle stood by the door watching with a fond smile of his own, this was all he wanted in his immortal life; it was these moments that made him glad that he left the Volturi Kings. However, the joy in the room turned somber upon Edward walking into the room, his eyes landed on the blonde and he instantly became tense as he remembered the primal acts he witnessed from his sunshine sister. "Hey Eddie..." Ellory greeted, she rubbed her left arm with her right, anxiety biting at her chest. "Ellory," Edward replied, short and bland. "Edward," Rosalie scolded seeing the closed off act that Edward was giving Ellory.

"It's okay, Rose... Edward witnessed the part of me I never wanted any of you to see," Ellory told her sister, only Carlisle and Jasper had witnessed her act so savagely in the past; they had been the ones to pull her back because they understood it better than anyone in their home. "And I'm sorry you witnessed it, Edward. But please don't shut me out because of it. Don't act like you've never been in my shoes, that you wouldn't have done the same thing I did," Ellory said as stepped forward, stopping as Edward stepped back slightly. "It's okay, Edward. I understand," Ellory spoke up, her tone showing confidence but the sorrow was evident to Jasper.

"You can't be around Bella," Edward said sternly. "You mean, you can't trust her around Bella, isn't it?" Jasper growled as he stepped forward, he wasn't liking the way Edward was acting. "Stay out of this, Jasper," Edward warned him. "So not only am I watched like a hawk, you're gonna treat Ellory the same way?" Jasper snapped with a hardened glare on his face. "I'm looking out for her!" Edward sneered at Jasper. "No! You're looking out for you and your pet!" Jasper shouted back causing Edward to lunge at him. Ellory pushed Jasper aside and took the hit, both flying out of the balcony door onto the dirt.

"Don't take it out on him, take it out on me. It's our fight!" Ellory snapped at her brother, she was in a crouched position opposite to Edward. "Tell me the truth!" Ellory snapped, her eyes black as night looking into Edward's, her tone seemed to take a strange effect on Edward. "I don't trust you around Bella. I'd rather her safe from a monster like you," Edward answered her in a monotone voice causing the whole family to stop and freeze -- Edward included. Ellory's eyes returned to their golden-ocher colour, her face fell into a broken expression that made her look like a sad little girl. "I... understand..." Ellory nodded before she turned and took off into the night.

"What have you done?" Rosalie asked with a glare on her face, she had to fight back the urge to beat up her own brother. Emmett shook his head at Edward, grabbing Rosalie's hand before walking back into the home, he couldn't look at Edward anymore. Alice grabbed Jasper who was fuming and the two took off after Ellory, Victoria was still out there and the nomad knew that Ellory was responsible for James' death. Esme lowered her eyes and followed after Emmett and Rosalie while Edward looked up at Carlisle who was frowning, the look in his eyes made Edward feel small. "I'm disappointed in you, Edward," Carlisle said before he turned and walked away leaving Edward feeling shame and guilt.

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Rosemary Speaks

Ooooo, Edward, you fucked up, boy!
And so my semi-dislike for Edward shows in my writing and my love for Jasper prevails, but I'm liking this honestly!

Nicola has been introduced!
She is gonna be so fun to write!

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Also, heads up, like Soulbound, Bree Tanner will live in this book and I will be pairing her with Seth, cause they cute!

AND early information/spolier, Jacob will Imprint of Renesmee but STRICTLY AS AN UNCLE/GODFATHER. They will not have any romance!!!!!!

And no pregnancy trope, obviously.
(Except for the natural script aka Bella's)
Unless...? Y'all want one?

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What do y'all think of Edward's words?

How do we feel about Nicola so far?

How about Jasper's protective nature over Ellory, how do we feel 'bout it?

Any questions, suggestions or thoughts?
And How are you feeling? Are you well?

See you in the next chapter!