Prologue

It watched and waited for the perfect time. It was actually the cause for the urban legends. Roanoke, the Mary Celeste, various villages throughout the world where there wasn't a trace; it took them. Every person, every pet. They were its to consume.

Now it watched two little towns in the Pacific Northwest. They were small; Forks' population was just over 300 while La Push was nearly 200. Five hundred souls to feed from. It waited in anticipation.

It watched to choose his perfect host, someone to begin the reign. Ah. There he is.

List of Characters:

Charlie & Bella Swan Geoffrey & Helen Swan

Billy & Jacob Black Ephraim Black

Sue, Leah & Seth Clearwater Joshua, Allison & Sam Uley

Gregory & Paul Lahote Jared Cameron

Carlisle & Esme Cullen Edward & Alice Cullen

Jasper & Peter Whitlock Rosalie & Charlotte Hale

Quil Ateara III Quil IV, Joy & Quil V Ateara

Emmett McCarty Tiffany & Embry Call