Interesting...

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  '“Oh, I don't know about that.  Being able to anticipate your opponents move is handy when playing chess, but it’s not much use in combat if you're rolling around clutching your stomach.”  I could only assume that Edward was trying to make Fred feel less threatened.'        Who would say, Edward knows how to be diplomatic.        :-]

  Seriously, things would have gone more smoothly with Fred if it was Edward there instead of Jasper.  I know he wasn't available, but it would.

  'Damn, those two were going to be a pain to live with.'        Oh, you will get used to it.        ;)

  'Alice's horrified shriek the first time I tried on a skirt will be with me forever.  The sound brought Jasper and Emmett barreling into her bedroom only to discover that the blood-curdling scream was a result of witnessing the hair growing on my legs.'        You are right, Lizzy, it is just like her.        X-}

  “I don't get it, why would she let them torture her like that?”        “Dude, you don't know much about women do you?  Let’s take that walk, and I'll educate you.”(...)        “I just don't understand this whole marry her and keep her human nonsense.  Why doesn't he just drain her or change her?  She's not a bottle of wine, I doubt if she will improve with age.”        Geez, I bet this kid remembers zero from his human life!        :-P

  'I heard the heartbeat first.(...)        As the stench hit me I knew who, or rather what, the heartbeat belonged to.(..)  Seconds later the sandy wolf appeared through the trees, stopping about fifteen feet away.'        Seth and Bree?  That will be an interesting talk.  Wouldn't it be a blast if he and she became friends?        :)

  From a staying of just three days to weeks and weeks.  Looks like the Cullens are not that hard to live with, huh?        ^_^

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Poor Fred.  He's a vampire.  It's not his choice, but it's what he is and he accepts it. He's also spent longer in Riley's basements, so his humanity is a distant memory.  His attachment to Bree is slowly bringing it back and she's the reason he is still with the Cullens.

 

  '“I know she's not keen on the wolves.”  There was another pause, then sounding very unsure she added.   “I'm sure they wouldn't attack her, but she would feel safer if she had someone with her.”  Ooh she was clever, playing on his protective instincts.'     HAHAHAHAAAHH!  Good one!  Oh, I love that pixie!     X-D

  'As I climbed the stairs I wondered why Edward wasn't here.  Why hadn't he just come home when Bella had gone to sleep?  What did he do while she slept?  Did he just watch her?  No, he wouldn't just watch her sleeping; that would be kinda weird.'        Er, well, huh, you know... 

  'The first voice we heard was Rosalie’s.  “I want this; everything’s not always about you!”  She was practically screaming.        “That’s rich, coming from someone who spends the whole of her existence rarely thinking of anyone but herself.”'         My intuition says Edward didn't like the news.  As expected.        :)

  I'm glad that Fred and Bree are thinking about staying a while.  Too bad they want to keep their hunting habits, but I suppose this is natural for them (yikes!), and the Cullens can't force the issue.  I'm very curious how things will go with Bella.

  You are portraying everybody very well.  Keep it up, Lizzy!       ^_^

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Edward's not too happy about having 2 newborns around, but he also knows that Rosalie has Bree's future all planned out.  His thoughts are in line with Jasper's.  He and Rosalie are not that close, but he doesn't want to see her get hurt.  He was just advising her to step back a bit.  Unfortunately Rosalie wants what Rosalie wants and doesn't want advise from anyone right now.

  'The second the words left his mouth I knew I didn't want to leave without him.  He had given me a way out, but I didn't want it.  I wanted a family, but I wanted to be with Fred too.  I didn't know why, we weren't that close really; we had barely spoken before today.  I just needed to know that he was okay.'        In other circunstances, I would think he is her mate.  But, since Jasper didn't feel the corresponding vibes between them, I will stick with the friendship option, until proven otherwise.  Probably her first real friend.

  “There's something not right about this coven.  I know Jasper said Carlisle didn't change him, but he changed the others.  Don't you think they're all a bit odd?  I mean we don't know what sort of doctor this Carlisle is.  Maybe he's a psychiatric doctor and he's changing his patients.  That could explain their reaction to my comment to Alice.”        A psy...?  Heheh!!  I will grant Fred that, he has imagination.  His theory is completely off the mark, of course, but makes sense.        :-]

  “Hi, Bree.”  The trill, bubbly voice came through the receiver.  “Could I have a quick word with Fred?”        Oh, Liz!  A cliffie!  That was mean.  Now we will be on the edge till next update, eager to know what the pixie is up to.  ACK!!        :-P

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You've caught on to how I see Bree.  It's not unusual for children that grow up in an abusuve home to not have close friends.  She also longs for what seems on the surface to be a 'proper' family.  She feels she has a chance to have both.

Fred just thinks they're all a bit odd and is trying to find a logical reason for the way they choose to live.

Not too long 'til the next update.  Alice is not very patient.

 

 'Alice took a moment then replied.  “Well, a good sound system and headphones should alleviate most of her embarrassment.”  She paused, and then scrunched up her face.  “Eww, and stay out of her room.”'        *chuckles*

  '“Jazz can behave for a short while.”  Rosalie responded, giving me her death stare.  When did it all become my fault?'        Huh...  Rhetorical question?        :-P

  '“I don’t know, Rose.  We may not get along.  He’s kinda rude and I could do without feeling permanently queasy.”        “Don't knock it, Em, the nausea would definitely solve your problem with restraint.” Alice giggled, winking at him as she spoke.        “That only works if I consider it a problem, which I don't,” he replied, with a wide grin.'        Heheheeehh!!

    'Alice and Rosalie joined us, but Rosalie was reluctant to put any more distance between herself and the girl.'(...)        “Rosalie's right, she better off with us.  This guy obviously wants to protect her, but what if it's him she needs protecting from?”(...)        “I'm with you, Rose.  If it's what Bree wants, we'll have Esme find us a new home.  We can even leave before the wedding if Edward has a problem with her.  As long as we're there for the ceremony.”  Em sighed again.  “If we have to, we'll take the freaky guy with us too.”'      

  Rose and Emmett's attachment to Bree is quite endearing, but Jazz is right.  They will be devastated if she decides to leave them.  Sooo, it is up to you now, Liz.  Don't put a sad face on those two.        ;)

  That will be interesting...

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Bree is a vampire.  A human blood drinking vampire.  It's going to take a bit of time before she is ready to make a permanent choice.  She is also very attached to Fred, another human blood drinking vampire.  For me it's a big obstacle.  For Rosalie no obstacle is too big when she wants what she wants.

Very interesting.  I have a hard time seeing Em & Rose taking on 2 newborns

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Well, Fred is almost a year old.  Just kidding.  Rose has no intention of taking on 2 newborns.  

  'I didn't care for computer games that much, but they were expensive.  Why would they just give them to me?'        Heheh!  Why indeed?        :)

  “That's much better.  Rose will err... distract him somewhat.”        *snickers*

  'Emmett staggered to his feet, still holding his stomach.  “Dude, you gotta lay off that crap.  I haven't felt that bad since St. Patrick's Day 1975,” he moaned, as he trudged into the house.'        1975?  That must be some story...

  '“I'll thank you not to interrupt my wife.”  Jasper hissed.  We all felt the wave of anger that shot out into the room and the chorus of hisses and snarls were followed by a wave of nausea.'        Tsk!  Jasper is so touchy lately...  I think he is better at fighting newborns than at being diplomatic with them.        :)

  “What's the matter with you? She's just a kid, why would you do something like that?  Even Riley wasn't that cruel.”        Whoa!  Cruel?  I wasn't expecting that.        :-|

  They are walking on eggshells here.  I just hope this talk doesn't degenerate in a fight.        :-[

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They all need to calm down a bit.  Fred feels slightly threatened and is as much in the dark about vampires as Bree.  Jasper will get to have his say, but Fred needs to dig himself out of a hole first.

Hi! I realy like this story. Iv been looking for a Bree story for a while and couldnt find one. Then I was just looking around for a new story to read and i saw this one! Im looking forwerd to reading more. :)

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I know Bree is not a very central character, but like Stephenie I felt she had a bit more to say.  I hope you continue to enjoy reading the story.

 

  '“I can see the future.  Outcomes mainly, depending on what decisions are made.” (...) Could anyone really see the future?  Then I remembered the conversation I had overheard between Victoria and Riley.  Her apparent indecisiveness suddenly made sense.        “Victoria knew, didn't she?”'        Smart girl.  But, then again, she already was in the book.        ;)

  '“Seventy years!” I shrieked.  “Jeez, how old are you?”'        I liked this part.  Stresses how young she is, even in human time.        :-]

  'Rosalie began to stroke my hair.  It was odd, as her touch should have startled me, but it actually felt quite soothing.'        I imagine that, if Bree stays with them a while, she, Rosalie and Emmet will be good friends.

   “You mean they're dating?”  I'm sure my face showed my disgust.  I couldn't have hid it if I tried.  “I thought the brother and sister being married thing was gross, but this��‘ isn't it like dating a hamburger?”        HAHAHAHAHAAAAH!!!  Oh my, so young...        X-D

  Well, that was informative for them.  I wonder what will Carlisle say about the Wolves.  I mean, she already knows they exist.  Is there really a point in not telling her?  In fact, not knowing could be dangerous...        :-|

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Bree's a smart girl.  How could anyone not like Emmett?  More on the wolves in the next chapter, and more on Rosalie later on.

  'Looking down I realized I was seated on top of the deer, and I had almost drained it dry.  Eww, gross, why did I do that?'        Considering her habits, I guess she was very hungry.

  '“Oh for goodness sake.”        “Edward?”  Carlisle’s voice held concern.        
 “She won’t go into the house because she thinks there is a possibility you are running a brothel and trading sex slaves,” he explained.        Carlisle turned and looked at me. He said nothing, but the horrified look on his face spoke volumes.'        *snickers*

  'Did he do that all the time?  “Do you have to do that?”  I snapped back at him.  “Can’t you stay out of my head?”'        A very popular question.        :-]

  It's funny to see Bree, unknowing as she is about the vampire world, making wild guesses, from the sex slave trade to the marrying siblings, and getting all wrong.  I can't see yet where this is going.      :)