Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

The Differences Between Us Make Us Special

By Midnight Dreamer

Chapter 05:Nothing can come between us.

It has been three years since Edward and Isabella’s stay with the Duvall’s. It seems that little mishap may have put the nail in the coffin so to speak for them to get adopted. Not that they seemed to mind. They felt at home in the orphanage with Vicky and Mrs. Tanner.  They were about to celebrate Isabella’s 11^th birthday.

Vicky, Edward and Mrs. Tanner have been trying their best to keep the party they have planned a secret. With the help of the other children there it seems to have worked. They were waiting for Isabella to return home from school. Edward being the older of the two got out of school an hour earlier. They waited with baited breath for her to enter the cafeteria in the orphanage where everything was decorated in the many shades of blues and greens that Isabella seemed to favor.

She once had told Edward of her dislike of the color pink, saying that is was an overused color when it came to girls and she always did march to the beat of a different drum. Soon enough they heard her shoes clacking against the linoleum floors.

Entering the cafeteria where they would always meet up to do homework together, Isabella was met by the many choruses of Happy Birthday and surprise. Tears sprang to her eyes as she hugged and kissed everyone while at the same time thanking them. Edward could feel her happiness through their link. He knew she hadn’t expected any of this. She soon found her way to the three who orchestrated this party and threw herself at them.

“She says she is thankful to everyone who helped put this together, and that she will never forgive the three of us for surprising her like this.” Edward recited as he chuckled.

He knew she was joking as did the others. Isabella wasn’t one for attention, but never passed up the chance to party. She was usually the one planning it. Every birthday, holiday or special occasion was celebrated by a Isabella planned party. Everyone felt like a part of the family.

Out in the hallway lining the walls was now several cork boards adorned with letters and postcards updating them about anyone who has ever passed through these halls. Whether they were here for days, weeks, or even years, they knew they were doing well. Isabella found the time each night to reply to any new letters sent. She kept in touch with everyone. Her notebook by her bed was filled with addresses of their friends or as she calls them their orphan family. Beside each address is an updated photo.

It actually feels like they are their family, they just moved on with their own lives. Today was special though. Isabella was turning 11. Supper was served as usual, homework was completed. Then the cake and ice cream was served.

A few of the other kids made birthday cards for her because they didn’t have money, or they drew her pictures. She was happy with all that she got. Vicky got her a new note book for her to keep track of “the Family”. Mrs. Tanner got her some new books and pencils.

Edward has been working at the school on occasion, making a few dollars here and there so he could get her a gift. Mrs. Tanner and Vicky suggested that he do this so he was in the habit of working. It would look good on college apps as well when the time came. After all the festivities were done, Edward and Isabella retired to their room. Isabella enter her bedroom to place her new books on her shelf and the notebook beside her bed. Edward knocked on her open door to get her attention. She waved him in and he sat on the bed.

“Isabella I hope you don’t think I forgot to get you a gift?”

“Why would I ever think that Edward. I knew you would want to wait until it was just us.”

“You’re correct as always.”

“So what is it you have for me?”

Edward reached into his pocket and took out a shiny silver chain with a locket hanging from it. It was shaped in a heart but the doors to the locket looked like wings. Isabella gasped and smiled.

“Edward you didn’t have to…how did you get the money for this anyway?”

“I have been working at the school, helping out at lunch and study periods.”

“You didn’t have to do this Edward. You earned that money, you should not have spent it on me.”

“But I wanted to. Open it and read what it says.”

Isabella opened the tiny wings and tears appeared in her eyes as she read the inscription.

You never know how far you can fly

if you never spread your wings and try.

With love Edward.

Isabella pulled Edward into a hug.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“You know that nothing will ever come between us don’t you Edward”

“I know that Bella but like it says you need to spread your wings and fly. I will always be there to catch you, but you have to do something’s on your own.”

“I know Eddie.” she smiled using the nickname only she can use for him.

A knock on the outer door brought them out of the bubble they usually find themselves in when it is just the two of them. Edward got up and went to answer the door. Vicky stood there holding a small box.

“Isabella this box is for you.”

“Who is it from?” Edward asked for Isabella.

“I don’t know there isn’t an address on it.”

Edward suddenly got a worried expression on his face. Isabella wandered over and set the box on the floor in front of them. Closing the door behind Vicky so she was in the room with them but where no one else could see. Isabella opened the box. Both Vicky and Isabella gasped as they saw what was in the box. Edward grabbed the box and going to the back widow of their room opened it, leaned out and took aim. He made the shot he was hoping for. Landing the box in the dumpster three floors below.

“Who would send you such a thing?”

Edward and Isabella looked at each other once and then to Vicky.

“James!”

The three sat in silence for a while before another knock at the door brought them out of their thoughts. Mrs. Tanner opened the door slowly carrying the mailbag reserved for the incoming mail.

“Isabella I believe these are for you.” she smiled.

When Isabella first brought the idea up to Mrs. Tanner she was leery about it. But when Edward and Isabella would pitch the idea to perspective parents they were happy to know that the kids they were adopting were well loved and cared for that they agreed to supply addresses so the kids could keep in touch. Then after a few weeks it seems the word had spread to other kids who had been adopted out. Letters and post cards came flooding in. Even Ellie sent one with a new school picture and one of her new family. Isabella asked Vicky to purchase the cork boards so that new potential parents could see how happy other children were here. Because of this they have had more adopted kids than any other orphanage in the city.

Isabella rushed over and grabbed the bag. Hugging Mrs. Tanner in the process. The three others knew from this point on Isabella would be unreachable until she finished returning information to all who had written. Then she would take the many envelopes place them in the mailbag and put them outside Mrs. Tanners door. Mrs. Tanner would then have the tedious job of placing stamps on all the letters that were to be sent out. It’s a good thing the mailman admired what Isabella was doing. She just had this way about her. After her drop off of the bag she would then proceed to take all the older postcards down and place them on a different cork board down the hall. Opening the one directly across from Mrs. Tanner’s office for all the new ones. Once she finished her task she would then come back to the room, shower, kiss Vicky, Mrs. Tanner, and Edward goodnight and go to bed.

(E&B)

It has been a few weeks since Isabella’s birthday. Edward has started to notice a few things different about her. It seems that the weather outside seemed to match Isabella’s moods. She also seemed to be able to get anyone to do as she asked with just a simple smile. Edward wondered if she had developed another gift in regard to the link they shared. Edward had also notice several changes in himself. He seemed to have picked up speed. In gym class he was being clocked for physical fitness testing and each time was better than the last. His gym coach started working him harder in the gym. More pushups, more sit ups, more sprints. Edward had never been the sporty type but it seems that he excels at it as well as academics. He wondered if Isabella was the same. Just as he decided to ask her she came in the room.

“Yes Edward I too have noticed the changes.” she thought to him.

“I haven’t really got much faster, but stronger and more agile yes.”

“What about the weather thing did you notice that too?” he asked her.

“No what about it?”

“I just seems that the weather changes with your mood. The happier you are the sunnier it is. If you’re sad it’s gloomy out. If you cry it rains.”

“It does. I haven’t really noticed. I figured the weather was just weird.” she shrugged.

“I have also noticed that you seem to get your way a lot.”

“How so?”

“Well you ask for something and smile and it seems you always get what you want.”

“Huh…never really noticed. I just thought that if you asked politely then you are more likely to get what you’re asking for then if you demand it. You know more flies with honey then lemon and all that jazz.”

“Bella sometimes I swear you’re older then you really are. Where did you hear that?”

“My English teacher was posting frequently used quotes on the board today and that was one that sounded silly so it kinda stuck with me.”

“Okay. Let’s try something.”

“What?”

“I wanna see if the weather thing is true. Think of something sad. Being as it is sunny today I hope the clouds will cover and it will get gloomy.”

“So you wanna make me sad just so you can test out a theory? I’m not a lab rat you know!”

“I know this Bella I was just wondering. We don’t have to if you don’t want to.”

“No alright let’s try it. Help me out.”

“Alright think of those animals from the ASPCA commercial. You know the one. The one with the really sad song and those sad looking animals.”

Isabella began to think of that commercial. The first time she had seen those poor animals she had cried her eyes out. It was so painful to see them like that. How could anyone be so cruel? Isabella knew what it felt like to be abandoned by someone who was supposed to love you unconditionally. After that day they started collecting funds to help the local pet shelter. She even started posting pictures of the pets up for adoption in the hall where perspective parents could see them. She hoped that by doing so that they would not only adopt the child they always wanted but complete their family with a pet to love as well.

Edward watched as Isabella became lost in her memories. Nothing seemed to be happening at first but then very slowly the sunlight streaming in the window started to dim. He glanced out the window to see small gray clouds drifting in and blocking out the sun. Not able to tell if it was just the weather or Isabella affecting the change he grabbed her and started tickling her. Breaking her out of her depressing memories she began squirming under his fingertips. He could hear her laughter ring through his mind. It was a sound he didn’t ever want to live without. Just as the clouds came in, they left; leaving the sun to shine brightly. Edward had his answer. Isabella’s moods affected the weather.

(E&B)

One sunny Saturday afternoon the pair where outside in the yard. Edward was pushing Isabella on the swing set. Vicky came out into the yard and looked sadly over at the pair. Edward’s head snapped in her direction causing him to stop pushing Isabella. This getting Isabella’s attention she too looked in Vicky’s direction. She sent them a sad smile and then walked to them.

“I could do this the normal way but as there are others around I feel it appropriate to speak verbally. You understand.”

Both children nodded.

“We just received word that your father has passed. He was in an accident, drinking and driving the report said.”

Edward and Isabella stood stunned for a moment. The only flesh and blood relative they had left was gone. Or so they thought…