A/N: Alrighty, so I've been thinking of this story for a while, and it took me a while to think of a title, but I was listening to my music and The Answer to Our Lives by the Backstreet Boys came on and it fits perfectly with this story!! Except I had to change the 'lives' part obviously lol. Anyway I hope you like this story! Jasper's one of my favorite Twilight characters so its fun to write this.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or its characters. Just Serafina.

The Answer to Our Existence

Bella's POV

Edward was by my side again. He touched Alice's arm, and she surrendered me to him.

Aro started to laugh. "Ha, ha, ha," he chuckled. "This is wonderful!"

Jane hissed in frustration, leaning forward like she was preparing to spring.

"Don't be put out, dear one," Aro said in a comforting tone, placing a powder-light hand on her shoulder. "She confounds us all." He seemed to have a thought then, and Edward's arm tightened around me as he tensed. Aro smiled. "Serafina?" he called.

Serafina's POV

My name is Serafina. I was born in Italy on April 13th, 1223. When I was 17, my village was attacked by monsters-at least that's what I thought at the time. A few of them came into my house, and killed my parents and brothers and sisters. I was the only one left. The one in the front looked the nicest, and he walked forward a little more so he was closer to me. He told me his name was Aro, and not to be afraid, that he was going to make me stronger, and give me a new family that cared about me. After that, he had walked to me, and bit me.

After three days of excruciating pain, and feeling like I was on fire, the monsters explained to me what happened and what I was. And now I've stayed with them ever since. I think of Aro as my big brother, since I feel a connection to him because he changed me. His venom is in my veins, so I feel like we're related.

I had been sitting at the back of the room with Caius and Marcus. I didn't think of them the same as I did Aro. I kind of get along with them, but I just care more about Aro. When Edward and the human Bella came in, my brother talked to them. I didn't really listen, I was talking with Alec. Him, Jane, and me were sort of like best friends. I wasn't as sadistic as Jane though, so I got along more with Alec than her.

When Aro called my name, I looked up, smiled, and gracefully flitted over to him. "Yes brother?" I asked smiling.

"Serafina, this is Bella Swan." He smiled gesturing to the human girl who was clinging to the vampire I knew to be Edward. I knew what Aro wanted me to do. It was almost like I could read his mind.

I smiled and looked at Bella. "Hi Bella!" I stared at her, as she stared back, and Edward's grip tightened on her and he tensed. I was using my power to its fullest on the girl, but apparently something was wrong. Immediately Edward sighed with relief, though he didn't loosen his grip. My smile dropped a little, and I turned to my brother. "Nothing."

Aro laughed. "How fascinating! I'm curious, what were you trying to get her to do?"

"I was trying to make her kill herself, but it wasn't working." I said smiling and looking back at Bella. I had never been not able to use my power on someone before. I had a very strange power. Aro said he wishes he had my power, instead of his. If I look someone in the eyes, I could make them do whatever I want them too. Its kind of like mind control, but instead of them not remembering anything they do, they know exactly what they're doing, when they do it. Aro says its because when I was human, I was able to get people to do what I want. I don't remember much from my human days though.

Bella gasped as her eyes widened, and she leaned into Edward more. Edward continued to glare at me and I just stared back smiling slightly, not at all daunted that I was just trying to kill his girlfriend. I was normally a pretty happy person, and easy to get along with. Of course I knew why he was angry with me, but it still bothered me. I wasn't used to people not liking me. My brother spoke with them for a while longer, trying to convince them to stay. Caius was angry, and said that Bella should be killed for knowing about our kind when she was a human. And Aro slightly agreed. But after Alice touched his hand, showing him something apparently, he changed his mind, saying that Bella was going to become one of us eventually. This made Edward tense, and I was confused by that.

Unfortunately the conversation was cut short as Edward said they had to leave. I could smell the humans from the hallway, and realized why he wanted to leave. I guess that probably wasn't something he wanted Bella to see. So Aro said goodbye to them as Heidi was coming in.

I watched them walk away, interested. They're eyes were a golden color, and I remembered Edward's 'father' Carlisle. He used to be with us, but he left to continue his life feeding on animals instead of humans. I didn't understand how he did that, but it fascinated me. I sort of wanted to try it, but I didn't know what the others would say. I looked up at Aro as he sighed longingly.

"What I wouldn't give to have young Edward and Alice at my side, just like you my dear Fina." That was his nickname for me, which I didn't mind. And I knew why he wanted those two. Aro was a collector of sorts. He loved having things that were unique, and I knew he was jealous of his old friend, because Carlisle had things that he wanted.

I smiled up at him. "You never know. Maybe someday they will join you. I could make them if you wanted."

Aro chuckled quietly. "Ah my dear, that would be possible I suppose. But I wish those two to be at my side by their own will, not by force." He looked at the humans who were now screaming and being bitten still smiling. "Now, shall we eat?" He glided away, towards the humans as I watched, thinking about what he said, before noticing the venom that had risen in my throat, and followed after him.

I walked into the room, slightly nervous. I was afraid how this would turn out. I'm sure they wouldn't like what I was about to tell them. I walked over to stand in front of Aro, Caius, and Marcus. "Brother?"

Aro looked up and smiled. "Ah, Fina! Is there something you need?"

I smiled and nodded, sort of nervously. "Kind of. I was wondering….well….." I didn't know how to put this. I was sure they would be angry.

"Go on my dear." Aro urged me politely.

I took a deep breath, and decided on an easier way to do this, without angering them all at once. I smiled at my brother, holding out my hand. Aro smiled and immediately took it without question. I watched-along with Caius and Marcus-as his expression changed. At first he looked confused, then slightly angry and annoyed, then back to confusion. The whole while-even while he was angry-he kept the smile on his face-which made it slightly more frightening.

Aro released my hand and stared at me. "You want to live with Carlisle?"

Caius's eyes narrowed, Marcus looked just as bored as ever, and Aro just merely continued to smile, though he still looked confused.

"Yes. I think its interesting the way they feed on only animals, and live with humans. I'd like to try it out!" I smiled, trying to hide my nervousness. I wondered if he could see through it…..

"Well…." Aro started contemplating.

"You're not actually going to consider this?!" Caius asked angrily. "Its ridiculous!"

"Wait a moment brother." Aro said, as an unreadable expression came to his face before he turned to smile at me. "I think this will be a good idea."

"What?!" Caius said angrily.

"If Fina would like to try out a different living style, and live with our dear friend Carlisle, then she is more than welcome to."

I smiled, relieved that they weren't angry-well, at least not Aro. Marcus, well, it was always hard to tell what he was feeling. "Really? You mean it??" Aro nodded and I ran up and hugged him. "Thank you so much big brother!!"

Aro chuckled. "I do hope you have a good time. And let us know how living like that is."

I nodded quickly then left, to get ready to pack. Though as I walked to my room, I couldn't help thinking about Aro's unreadable expression before he agreed. He must have thought about something, and it seemed like whatever it was made up his mind about letting me go. But I pushed it to the back of my mind, deciding to worry about it later, and just be excited that I was going to be starting a new life!!

I watched as Serafina ran out of the room happily. I couldn't believe Aro agreed to such a ridiculous plan! Letting her go to live with Carlisle, after how jealous Aro was of him……..it made no sense! Now Carlisle would have one more thing Aro wants. I looked over at the said vampire and saw his thoughtful expression. "What are you thinking?" I asked angrily. "How could you just let her go to them?!"

"Relax dear brother." Aro said politely. It sometimes annoyed me with how nice he was all the time. I continued to watch his expression, which was unreadable. Though I could tell he was thinking about something. It was then I realized what he had said.

"You have another reason for letting her go." I said remembering when he said it would be a 'good idea' for her to go.

Aro smiled at me. "Fina will be able to keep an eye on them, and young Bella of course. You don't forget their promise of changing her into one of us do you?"

He was right. Alice had said they would change her, and with Serafina there, we would know if they didn't hold onto that promise. I smirked. Now I remembered why Aro was our leader.

A/N:Well, review please and let me know what you think!! I only have a few chapters of this written but if you guys like it then I'll keep writing!! :)