Seraph

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On the next visit, Serafina had no expectations for Rosalie being the one to open the door and begrudgingly made her way up to the front door to knock with a deep frown on her face. As soon as she knocked, the door swung open to reveal the giant toddler with a large smile. Serafina didn't even change her face, nor did the large man.

"Why, good morning, Miss Hart! What a surprise to see you here today!" He leaned against the door frame again, looking down at her, "so, how have you been?" he asked her, gesturing with his hand encouraging her to answer.

"Fine," Serafina answered perfunctorily.

"Anything new?" he continued.

"Since yesterday? No," Serafina responded. Her eyes began to narrow at how he kept speaking to her. She hadn't even felt Rosalie come for her yet. She figured this must be some test, so she tried to remain calm.

"Okay, enough of that. Let's cut to the chase," Emmett said seriously, "they make you sound like your ability is different from others that make fire. I haven't even seen someone who could make fire. That's pretty neat. So please show me. Now. And what makes you different? Do you turn into fire or something? Because that would be so fun to see, and I would very much like to see it," Emmett began rambling.

"Maybe I'll show you later," she answered.

Emmett made a face that looked as though he would begin arguing.

"Maybe I'll show you later today if you let me in." Serafina corrected.

"Deal!" Emmett moved, allowing her to enter.

"Where is everyone?" Serafina asked him.

"Don't pretend. You don't care where anyone else is," she heard a voice from the living room she had been in before calling out. She thought it was Edward, "glad you remember me," he answered her thought.

"Rosalie is in the kitchen with Esme and Carlisle," Alice happily chirped.

"Don't be embarrassed, Miss Hart," Jasper began. She could hear the joking in his voice, and it began to annoy her.

"I didn't even need to hear your thoughts to know," Edward finished.

"Everyone leave Serafina alone. You're only brave now because you know she won't do anything to you," Esme said exasperatedly.

"Just because she won't, doesn't mean she can't. And Rosalie won't want to hold her back if you all deserve it. So, it would be best if you didn't aggravate her. You should try to make her like you." Carlisle warned as he sidestepped Emmett and Serafina and left the kitchen. He gave them both a nod of acknowledgment before going out the door to head to work.

"She won't do anything to us; she's our new sister!" Emmett said. Casually slinging his arm over Serafina's shoulder as they entered the kitchen.