"Hello, this is Carlisle."

"Carlisle? Hi, It's Maggie from the Irish Nomads."

"Maggie! What can I do for you m'dear?"

"I need a favor from ya, Carlisle. I've got a kid here who appears to be like Nes."

"Get some animal blood in her so she isn't tempted on the way over. How old do you think she is?"

"She looks about 3 or 4."

"How did you find her?"

"She stumbled onto us a few days ago."

"Alright, we will be ready for her. What do you think time wise?"

"We will all come up for a visit and bring her. Give us a full 24 hours?"

"We will see you then. Thank you Maggie."

"No, thank you Carlisle. This youngin needs you."

*The next day, Carlisle POV

"Carlisle! Alice says 5 minutes!" Edward yells up the stairs to me. My entire family was downstairs awaiting the arrival of our newest addition. I ran down to stand with the Cullens, Hales, and a few of the wolves. Jacob guarded a 9 year old version of the girl that everyone knew was barely 2 as Bella stood on her other side, Rose and Esme nearby. Jasper stood the separate but still in the vicinity while Emmett bounced from next to the door to the kitchen and back. Edward and Alice stood next to me, whispering amongst themselves.

"They are here! Emmett said excitedly. He bounded to the door and then away again, making Nessie giggle and touch Bella's face as Rose reached out and smacked Emmett's head. I leaned forward and opened the front door to see Maggie, Siobhan, Liam, and a stranger who I know is the reason the Irish coven is here at all.

"Come in." I used my hands to welcome them inside.

"How have you all been?" Siobhan asked with a smile.

"We have been well, and you?"

"Lads, Siobhan and I need to hunt before anything else, so if you would excuse us, we remember the boundaries." Liam's eyes and the bruises underneath allow us to nod and not take offense to their running off.

"Well that was weird…"Jacob says.

"Sorry, they've been weird all trip. This is Aoife." Maggie introduces us to the stranger standing in the doorway.

"Eefa?" Emmett asks. The girl nods.

"It's Irish." She says.

"Well, Aoife, you are welcome to stay here if you abide by our practices."

"What are your practices?" Her voice is soft but curious, and her green eyes stared at each of us hard.

"We drink blood from animals only, we do not go onto the reservation lands, we leave alone wolves, and we work as a family." Aoife looks to Maggie, who nods encouragingly. The girl's hair is long, curly, and a deep red that looked extremely similar to Maggie's.

"I will follow these practices."

Nobody's POV

"Aoife, what happened to your mother?" Alice asked.

"She died givin' birth ta me. My father left before I was born."

"How did you survive?" Rose asks, shocked.

"I met a nice vampire lady who helped me learn what to do. Her name was Charlotte, and she traveled with her mate, Peter. They say they know yous, and they told me where to find Maggie."

"Maggie, what is the gift?" Edward asks. Aoife looks confused and slightly hurt.

"She can persuade anyone of anything, and get into their mind to pull what she needs to do it." Maggie tries to hide the shiver that is sent down her spine at the memory.

Maggie and Aoife stand awkwardly as the Cullen/Hales look at one another, but most stayed quite. Nessie walked gracefully to Maggie and touched her hand, undoubtedly showing her images and thoughts. Maggie smiled and nodded before turning to Aoife.

"Aoife, this is Nessie. She is a half-breed, like you." The Cullens/Hales all watched, curious of what would happen.

"May I show you?" Nessie asks. Aoife nods slowly and cautiously. Nessie reaches out and holds Aoife's hand, and the others watch nervously as Aoife's eyes glaze over. After a few moments, Nessie lets go, and Aoife blinks twice before looking at the individuals around her.

"I think I will like it very much here."

"I hate to do this to ya, but I've got ta catch up with the others, we are due in Greenland by tomorrow morn." Maggie says. She hugs everyone and then turns and runs.

Aoife is pronounced Ee-fa, like Eva with an f.

Aoife's POV

"So you know Peter?" A blond male asks me. I nod.

"He and Charlotte practically raised me until I could survive on my own enough to find Maggie. I'm lucky they found me."

"Wow."

"Um…I don't mean to sound weird, but could you all introduce yourselves please?" I scratched the back of my head feeling uncomfortable.

"Oh dear! I'm Esme, and this is my husband Carlisle." A woman with soft features and caramel colored hair smiled at me kindly, as did Carlisle, whose face was more angular but still kind, and his blond hair made him challenge a movie star.

"I am Rosalie, and this is my husband Emmett. He's an idiot though, so you don't have to worry about listening to him." Rosalie was very pretty, with long blonde hair that curled at the ends and a curvy figure. I smiled at her shyly and watched as her husband, Emmett, pouted.

Nessie touched my face to tell me that her father is the male with bronze hair and his name is Edward and that her mother is Bella, the vampire with long brown hair and kind eyes. Her Uncle Jasper is the male with blond hair that knows Peter, and Aunt Alice is the one everyone calls a Pixie, with dark hair and a small frame.

"I am very tired." I yawned and rubbed my eye. "Will I be able to live with you forever? Are we a family now?"

"Of course, darling." Rosalie said.

"Good, I've always wanted a family." I smile as Rosalie, Emmett, Esme, Edward, and Alice all exchanged looks. Alice got a faraway look and Edward smiled.

"Well, for tonight, I'm sure you can sleep in Rose's room. We will get everything figured out tomorrow." Esme says. Bella smiles at me and Rosalie takes my hand as she leads me up the stairs to her room.

"I share the room with Emmett, but we don't actually sleep, so the bed is just for decoration."

"Nessie showed me that she lives with her parents separately. Why don't you and Emmett have a house separate too?" Rosalie smiles at Alice as she hands her clothing.

"Well Bella and Edward have a house because they just got married and because of Nessie. They are a little family within a larger one. Emmett and I don't have any kids so we just live in the main house." I yawn as she helps me undress and get into pj's, picking me up and carrying me to the bed.

"Do you want a family like Nessie has?" I ask her. Rosalie lies down next to me and plays with my hair.

"Of course I do, but I can't have children. That's why I was so happy when Nessie joined us. Even though I'm just her aunt, it's the closest I can get to being a mom."

I was drifting off to sleep, but I scooted closer to Rosalie and curled up against her. "I wish I had a mommy. Will you be my mommy?" I yawned and fell asleep to Rosalie kissing my forehead.

"Of course. Of course I will."

I woke up to sunshine poking through the window. When I rolled over and stretched, I saw Rosalie lying there, watching me with a soft smile.

"Good morning princess." She said.

"Did you mean it last night? Will you really be my mommy?" I whispered. If vampires could cry, I'm pretty sure she would be crying.

"Of course, princess. I will give you everything you can ever dream for."

"I just always dreamed of a mommy and a daddy. Both of mine left me." Rosalie moved forward and hugged me.

"First thing first, let's get some food into that belly!" she picked me up and raced downstairs at inhuman speed. She set me down at the table and Esme gave me a plate filled with cinnamon buns and a glace of milk.

"Thank you."

"Bella, could you watch Aoife for a second for me?" Bella nods and comes to sit next to me. Rosalie calls Emmett over to Esme and Carlisle as they have a hushed discussion.

"So, how do you like it here?" Bella asks me.

"Well, I haven't been awake for much, but what I've experienced is amazing. Nessie is really smart, and her power is really cool."

"I bet you could be pretty smart too. You haven't had the same advantages as Nessie. She was surrounded by people who wanted to teach her and had the materials to do so. You're still young, I'm sure if we start you now, you could catch up in no time. Plus, I think you have a thing for languages. Your accent is already fading." Bella smiles at me and I take another bite of the cinnamon role.

"Oh, here come the wolves. The leader was my best friend when I was human, and he imprinted on Nessie, which just means they're mates. He and his pack protect our land and Nessie, and now you, from harm. But they eat a lot." I smile as I take another bite and a sip of milk. The door suddenly busts open as 5 large men with russet skin and dark hair along with a woman with the same appearance walk in and sit at the table. Esme smiles at them as she brings them all plates overflowing with food.

Rosalie was still in a conversation with the others when Nessie ran and jumped onto the tallest man.

"Jakey!" she squealed.

"Who's the new one?" the man named Jake asked.

"That's Aoife. She's like me. Aoife! This is Jacob, Leah, Seth, Embry, Quill, and Collin." I smile at the boys and each one chimes a hello, except for the one Nessie called Seth, who just keeps giving me a weird look. I look at Bella who is smirking and Nessie starts to giggle.

Edward came over as Jacob was forcing Seth out of the house. He raised an eyebrow before calling to Rosalie.

"Hey, Rose! Come here real quick!" Edward said. Rosalie is there in no time.

"What's up?"

"Seth imprinted." Edward was trying to hide his smirk as Rosalie's face grew angry.

"Can't any of them just keep it in their pants?!" she yells. Esme comes over with Emmett and Carlisle.

"Let's focus on one thing at a time, shall we?" Carlisle says. The wolves stuff their faces with food so fast I worry they will choke.

"What is the plan?"

"Rose and Emmett are going to use J to get papers for Aoife. She will be a Cullen. Additionally, Alice has been working on a house for Emmett, Rose, and Aoife for some time now. She saw it." Carlisle laughs before continuing. "Aoife, how do you feel about Emmett and Rose being your Dad and Mom?" My answering smile was all they needed before Emmett picked me up into a bear hug and Rosalie joined in.

"Does that mean I can call you Mom and Dad now?" I asked. Emmett's answering laugh boomed throughout the house as Rosalie nodded her head.