"Are we there yet?"

Nick King looked at the rear view mirror in the car, looking at his twelve year old daughter, Amber. He smiled before seeing a sign that read Forks was fifteen miles away. "Almost, Gem." Nick King was in his middle thirties, he had dark blonde hair and blue eyes.

Marian King turned around to her daughter, smiling, "When we get there we can go for a walk in the woods, stretch our legs. How about it?" Marian was just a year younger than her husband, Nick. She had long, light blonde hair and honey brown eyes.

Amber looked over to her mother and smiled, nodding softly, "Sounds good. I can bring my new camera." Amber King had just turned 12 a few days ago on April 12. She had wanted to go up to their vacation home in Forks so they took off for a weekend. Amber had shoulder length dirty blonde hair and warm brown eyes like her mother. Her facial features took more after her father with her natural arched eyebrows, full lips and almond shaped eyes.

Nick looked down at the radio as Amber's favorite song came on. He grinned and turned up the dial before hearing a sharp gasp from his wife. Nick looked up quickly to see a deer just crossing into their lane. It turned and froze as it stared right at them. Nick quickly tried to swerve but the road was still wet from the recent storm. The car hydroplaned and slid across the other lane and into the guard rail, flipping over the ditch and landing upside down. Nick hadn't had his seat belt on at the time and was sent through the windshield upon impact with the guard rail. Marian had her seat belt on but when the car landed on its top it crushed her, snapping her neck. Both adults died instantly.

Amber's seat belt was tight on her from locking earlier on in the trip. When the car flipped her head had slammed forwards, hitting the driver's seat in front of her before hitting back on her seat, her neck aching horribly from the whiplash. Amber slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she realized was she was upside down and the seat belt was digging into her shoulder from holding her against the seat. She looked up to where the front of the car was but she couldn't see her father. Her mother was there but she wasn't moving. Her head was at an awkward angle and there was blood beginning to pool underneath her head. Amber sniffled softly and tried to call out her name but all that came out was a strangled cry. She winced as even the effort to talk hurt her throat. She struggled for a bit before she heard a police siren approaching. She sniffled as she looked away from her mothers body. She didn't know where her father was but she hoped he was out already.

A man bent down to look into the backseat where she was. He had short brown hair and brown eyes. He had a mustache and a bit of stubble around his jaw. He was wearing a cop's uniform from what Amber could see. "Hey there, are you alright?"

Amber sniffled and shook her head, motioning to her throat as she mouthed no to him.

The man frowned before he grabbed his radio, speaking into it, "We need backup, a child is trapped in the car." He looked up at her as dispatch told him the ambulances were only two minutes away. "See, they'll be here soon. I'm Chief Swan."

Amber frowned and nodded softly before pointing to the driver's seat, trying to look curious.

Chief Swan frowned and looked at the empty seat before back to her, just shaking his head. He found the body when he approached the vehicle. The man had landed on the pavement and hit his head upon impact. There wasn't a pulse when he checked him. He looked up when he heard the ambulance sirens, soon parking on the road. The chief smiled at the girl and gently held her hand, "We're going to get you out of here now."

{X}

Amber shot up from her bed and gasped as she looked around. She slowly began to calm down when she realized it all had just been a nightmare. It had been four year since the accident but she still got the occasional nightmare.. She looked around the room and smiled softly. Charlie really did go all out to make sure she was comfortable in her new room. It had changed slightly over the years she had lived with him but it's still as beautiful. Charlie and Amber painted her walls a coffee brown color. The carpet was already a light tan color so it worked well together. Amber put up some of her favorite paintings and posters about books and their movies. There was a dream catcher that Charlie's friend, Billy, gave her for her birthday one year. There were a few photos of her parents, one of Amber and her parents when she was little, a couple of Amber and Charlie, finally there was a frame on her nightstand that had Amber and Bella smiling up at the camera. Amber looked at the time on the clock and yawned as she stretched, it was time to get ready for school. Amber got up and dug through her closet before putting on a black and gray plaid shirt over a black undershirt. She pulled on some jeans and slipped on her combat boots.

"Amber, breakfast is ready!"

Amber turned when she heard Charlie call out. She quickly brushed her hair and pinned half of it back. She grabbed her bag, slipping her phone into her pocket. She sat her bag by the door before walking into the kitchen to see Charlie placing a piece of toast on both of their plates. Amber walked up to him and gently hugged him from the side before sitting down.

Charlie smiled at her as he sat down, sipping at his coffee, "Morning Amber."

Amber smiled and ate quietly. When she finished she took both their plates and sat them in the sink, looking at her watch. She gently tapped Charlie on the shoulder, pointing to her watch.

Charlie looked over, sipping at his coffee before getting up and setting the cup in the sink, running water in it. "Alright kiddo, let's get going." He smiled before grabbing his keys and walking outside to his police car.

Amber smiled and grabbed her bag, locking the door behind her. She walked over to her car, a birthday present from Charlie and half from her late parents. They has used some of the money she collected from them and insurance. It was a black 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Charlie wanted her to be able to get home from her hiking trips okay so a tough vehicle was necessary. Amber looked over at him, half in her car and half still standing on the carport.

Charlie looked up at her and smiled, "Are you going to go hiking again today?"

Amber shrugged as she looked up at the sky. It might rain and she didn't mind the mud but she was just wanting a good run for once. She looked back at him and tilted her head at him, signing that he needed to be careful.

Charlie nodded softly, patting the roof of his car, "You too, have a good day at school!"

Amber watched as Charlie got in his car before she got in hers. She buckled herself in and turned the radio up a little. She backed up and waited on Charlie to back out as well. Amber watched as he drove ahead of her, following behind him. For about ten minutes she drove behind him before taking a right to her high school. She drove for about two more minutes before pulling into the school's parking lot. The parking lot was almost full now but no one liked to park near her, being the chief's daughter had a couple of perks. Amber grabbed her bag from the back and slipped out, locking the door behind her. She turned to see a silver Jeep pull in, parking two spaces down from her. She tilted her head as she saw a young woman step out, someone she had never seen before. Amber turned around and walked into the school, she didn't like when people stared at her so she wouldn't stare at others either.

{X}

Amber looked up from writing down notes in her notebook when the teacher paused. Her first period teacher, Mr. Adam, was a middle age man with black hair and brown eyes. He always wore a colorful button up shirt and slacks every day, rain or shine. He was one of her favorites though, he taught literature. He always made the class fun and explained everything in a way they all understood.

Mr. Adam turned to the door as two new students walked in, one of them being the woman Amber saw earlier. The woman was a little under average height. She had dark brown hair, light golden eyes and was very beautiful. The man beside her was quite tall with curly, honey blonde hair and honey like eyes. Amber heard the whispers going on about them and felt bad for them, not too long ago that was her, though the kids were meaner to her then..

"Oh yes. Class, these are our new students Alice and Jasper. Please make them feel welcome.." He scanned the class before shrugging, "You may sit wherever you like, you can get the notes from someone at the end of class." He turned around and continued going over his power point.

Amber watched as Alice sat down at a table in the back, beside hers. Jasper sat beside Alice, the furthest from Amber. Amber saw Alice smile at her, waving slightly from her desk. Amber smiled and waved slightly back before going back to writing down notes. Amber soon heard the bell ring and sighed softly as she put her stuff up, grabbing her bag. She saw Alice walk over to her, stopping a comfortable distance from her.

Alice smiled at her and grinned, holding out her hand, "Hello, I'm Alice Cullen. What classes do you have after this?"

Amber saw Jasper staying back but still watching them quietly. She turned to Alice and held up a finger, signaling to wait. She grabbed her calendar out of her bag, turning to where her schedule was taped to the back page. She held it out to Alice, smiling softly.

Alice thanked her as she held her calendar, comparing it to her and Jasper's schedules. She hummed softly. They had the next class together, history. Jasper and Amber had math as well as study hall together. Alice smiled up at her and gave her back her calendar, "We have the next class together...?"

Amber smiled softly, happy she had a class with her before she frowned. She gently held out her calendar to the front where her name was written in sharpie.

Alice read it, acting like it was the first time she saw her name, "Amber.. Okay. Nice to meet you Amber!"

Amber smiled and motioned to Jasper, tilting her head. Did he know where his class was? She didn't mind to show him.

Alice turned to him, "Jasper has biology next, with Mrs. Reynolds."

Amber bounced on her heel slightly, she had that class but for third period. She pointed down the hallway and to the left. She watched as Jasper smiled tightly before leaving quickly.

Alice turned to her, taking her hand and walking down the hallway to their next class, "Sorry. Jasper just takes a while to warm up to people.."

Amber nodded as she watched the people staring at them. She sighed before smiling at Alice, receiving a happy grin in return.

{X}

Amber was sitting at her table during lunch, by her table she meant the corner table in the back, by the windows to the outside. She didn't really have any friends and she didn't mind. As a plus she got to read without interruptions during lunch.

"Amber?"

Amber held her book down to keep its place and looked up to see Alice standing there with a tray.

Alice smiled at her and motioned to one of the other seats at the table, "May I sit with you?"

Amber nodded, placing her bookmark in the book before closing it. She saw Alice sit down, looking across from her at someone. Amber turned slightly and saw Jasper sitting with three other people. Jasper was staring at Alice but then looked over at her. He tilted his head before he turned back to the people at his table. The only woman at the table turned her head and looked her over. She had long blonde hair and the same honey like eyes Jasper had. The man sitting beside her was tall and muscular with brown hair and the same eyes. He grinned at the woman and pulled her into a side hug, kissing her cheek. Amber smiled and averted her eyes, letting them have their privacy.

Alice watched her and smiled, "That's my family.. We just moved to Forks."

Amber nodded softly, signing that she was new as well. She then froze before she looked up at Alice warily, she didn't even know if the woman knew sign language or not.

Alice smiled and signed back, asking how long she had been living in Forks.

Amber let out the breath she had been holding before smiling, at least someone else here knew sign language. I've lived here for four years in September.

Are you related to the Chief of Police? I noticed you had the same last name.

Amber sighed as she drummed her fingers on the table. She was his daughter and he was her father. They loved each other very much but she didn't really want to have to explain to Alice what happened.. Amber looked up to see Alice touching her hand, her hand was cold but comforting at the same time.

Alice looked at her sadly, she could feel Jasper change her emotions to she assumed Amber's. She felt nervousness, sadness, pain and bits of love all at once. Alice shook her head as she patted her hand before moving her hand back. You don't have to answer that Amber. I'm sorry for bringing up a painful subject.

Amber shrugged as she placed her book in her bag. It's okay. I should be used to it by now.. She looked at the time and sighed softly. I'm sorry but I better get to my next class. I'll see you later, Alice. Amber smiled slightly at her before she quickly walked out the back entrance of the cafeteria. She stopped when she was far enough away from the cafeteria, leaning back against the brick building. She looked up at the sky, rubbing her necklace as she tried to calm down. She kept seeing flashes of her parents, the accident and then moving in with Charlie. She still had triggers and avoiding them has been fine until now. She grabbed her phone out and texted Charlie. Dad, I need to get out of here. Can you call the school? Amber began walking to the parking lot, leaning against her Jeep. She felt her pocket buzz and pulled out her phone.

I already did, you can go. Do you need me to come home early? I don't mind, kiddo.

Amber sighed, glad he wasn't mad at her. She rubbed her neck as she looked around, no one was around. She looked at her phone, texting him back. You don't have too, I'm going to go for a run. I'll text you when I get ready to head home.

Okay. Be careful.

Amber opened the back of her Jeep and pulled her duffel bag closer to her. She pulled out her running shoes and switched them out. She threw her combat boots in the back before placing her backpack in the back. Amber closed the back and turned only to see Jasper and Alice walking in her direction. Amber looked at Alice and saw that she was looking at her worriedly.

Alice jogged up to her, looking graceful as she did, "Amber, are you okay?"

Amber looked at her before seeing Jasper staring at her intently. She turned back to Alice and frowned softly. No she wasn't okay right now but she didn't want to worry Alice. Family emergency, sorry. Amber tried her best to smile but was sure it turned out to be more of a grimace. She got into her Jeep, watching as Jasper and Alice walked over to the Jeep down from her. Alice frowned before she backed up and drove off ahead of them. She drove towards her usual starting point on one of the rougher jogging trails. She parked her Jeep and got out, seeing Alice's Jeep go past her. She rubbed her arms before she locked her jeep, placing her pepper spray in her pockets before starting to run down the trail.

{X}

Alice saw Amber run down the trail and frowned as she turned to Jasper. "What happened?"

Jasper drove down the road before making a U-turn, going back to where Amber parked. "She was trying to calm down but something you said triggered her. She has been relieving something painful since then.." Jasper parked beside her Jeep, turning to Alice.

Alice frowned as she looked over at Amber's Jeep and then where she ran off to. "This is not how I thought this would work out."

Jasper chuckled softly, "Becoming someone's best friend takes time, you two weren't going to be like that right away.."

Alice sighed softly, "I know, I was just excited.. Let's go home."

{X}

Charlie was on his way home, finally done with his shift when he heard his radio come to life from dispatch. "This is Charlie, What's up?"

"Sir, It's Amber. Before you freak out, she's fine. She drove herself to the hospital. Thomas was there and saw her."

Charlie sighed as he made a sharp right, driving towards the hospital now. "Thank you." He let the radio go as he sped up. Of course Amber wanted to try and hide this from him. She hated being made a fuss over and always felt like she was a bother to him or Bella.

{X}

Amber sat on one of the beds, getting more flashbacks of when she was here four years ago. She shuddered before she heard footsteps approaching her section. A tall man with blonde hair and honey eyes appeared in front of her, wearing a long white lab coat. She had seen a lot of those eyes today, maybe they were all related..

The man smiled at her, looking at his chart before back at her, "Amber Swan, you must be the chief's daughter I've heard so much about."

Amber looked up at him and smiled lightly, not really feeling up to keeping up a front at the moment. Her wrist was aching and was a little swollen. She hadn't been paying attention and tripped, spraining her wrist as she fell. She wouldn't have bothered coming in but she was worried it was broken and not just sprained.

The man smiled brighter at her, his cheerful disposition helping a little to cheer her up. "I'm Doctor Cullen, but you can call me Carlisle." He gently lifted up her wrist, his hands just as cold as Alice's. "Your wrist was sprained and the swelling is from that." He pulled out brace from a pocket in his coat and gently slipped it on her arm, tightening it around her arm slightly. He smiled at her when he was finished, "Just keep this on for about three days, use ice if it hurts too much. If it doesn't start improving after three days you should come back and we'll figure something out."

Amber flexed her hand and nodded, the brace feeling comforting on her injured wrist. She tilted her head before signing, with a bit of difficulty, Are you related to Alice Cullen?

Carlisle smiled at her and nodded, "Yes. I'm her adopted father. My five children all go to school with you. We just moved here not too long ago."

Amber smiled softly and nodded, mouthing a thank you at him. She was surprised both Alice and Carlisle knew sign language, maybe they had a family member that was mute or deaf.

Carlisle smiled and patted her knee, "I'll sign the release papers, just sit here for a bit until it's all done."

Amber nodded and looked down at the brace as Carlisle walked off. She heard heavy boot steps walk through the main doors and looked up.

Charlie was standing there. He looked around before making eye contact with her. He hurried over to her and looked her brace over before hugging her gently. "Are you alright?"

Amber nodded, gently hugging him back. She was fine, her wrist was a little sore but it was getting better.

Charlie leaned back and sighed as he smoothed her hair down, "I'm glad you're okay, but please, next time just tell me if you're hurt.."

Amber smiled lightly before slowly nodding, she would try her best.

Charlie sat on the bed beside her and ran a hand through his own hair, "Are you able to drive home?"

"I'd advise her not to for tonight. Just rest your wrist today, tomorrow if it's fine you can resume normal activity with the brace on." Amber looked up to see Carlisle standing at the foot of her bed. Carlisle smiled at the two before Charlie started talking to Carlisle about some things. Amber sighed softly and looked down at her wrist.

"Are you ready to go?"

Amber looked up to see Charlie and Carlisle standing beside her bed. Amber nodded and got up, smiling at Carlisle softly.

Charlie patted her on the shoulder, "Carlisle said that one of his children offered to bring your car over tomorrow morning so you don't have to worry about it."

Amber hadn't thought about her Jeep. She nodded and handed Carlisle a spare key from her bag. She went to ask another question when Carlisle was paged over the speaker system in the room. She saw Carlisle smile apologetically at them before leaving in a rush. Amber turned to Charlie and walked with him outside, going to her Jeep which Charlie had parked next too. She grabbed her bag out of the back and her shoes, putting them in the trunk of Charlie's car.

Charlie walked over to her and sighed as he opened the passenger door for her, "Let's get you home so you can rest."

Amber looked up at him and huffed, signing she was fine. The brace was just a precaution. She shook her head before sitting down.

Charlie shut the door, getting in on his side, starting to drive home once they were both buckled in. "I just thought... You were upset and you drove and I assumed you were in an accident.." He looked over at her briefly before looking back at the road. "You're as much my daughter as Bella is and I was worried.. I know it's nothing serious this time, but something could happen.. I just don't want to see you hurt."

Amber frowned as she listened to him. She gently placed her hand over his. She smiled at him when he looked over at him. I'm not going anywhere dad.

Charlie laughed, trying not to cry. Amber rarely called him dad or father but it mattered when she did. He nodded at her, pulling into the driveway. "Alright, enough sappiness. Let's go watch a horror movie."

Amber grinned and nodded, getting out and grabbing her stuff.