PROLOGUE

Chapter 1

Soundtrack : We are Family

Author's note: hey everybody, thank you for reading my story. I'm sorry for the previous goofup. I keep posting the wrong documents at the wrong places so please forgive me. Anyway I hope you like the story. And please please please REVIEW! and oh yh, I'm going to upload on a weekly basis like a chapter each sunday. My exams are around the corner but ill try and upload it as much as i can.

I smiled to myself as my home came into view. I remember ever so well the days I spent here, where I grew up surrounded by people who would give their lives for me in a second and who would kill for me even faster. It was here that I learnt to accept things that could not always be explained. It was here that I met the man I would love for all of eternity and that eternity for me really did mean forever. It was here I realized that I lived the fairytale that most people could only dream of. My name is Renesmee Cullen Black and this is my story.

It was a snowy night and the house was already covered with icy snowflakes. I could see each and every one of them so clearly. The entire place resembled a fairyland and here I was in the arms of my very own prince.

"Put me down Jacob! I'm pregnant not dying!" I protested as my husband ignored my protests for the hundredth time. In his mind it was very clear, I was 6 months pregnant so I must be treated like glass. And that was not fun. I deliberately conjured up a mental picture of me kneeing him in a place that would make him howl like the werewolf he was. Once the picture was vicious enough for my satisfaction, I placed a hand my hand gently against his cheek with a very ungentle smirk on my face.

He winced when he saw the image but bravely kept moving forward. I decided to concede the battle and snuggled up closer to him, something that was very very enjoyable to me lately. And anyway we were within walking distance of my house and I just couldn't resist making an entrance.

We could hear their voices already. Uncle Emmett was guffawing at something, presumably my mother. I rolled my eyes and giggled. This was so typical! What could I say, they just loved each other.

"Seriously! Have you ever heard of a vampire breaking her foot? Trust you Bella!" I looked at Jacob with raised eyebrows as he shook his head and snickered. This was going to be interesting.

"Hey! Its not my fault! Edward was the one who suggested playing football with one of those big boulders at the back. I just kicked one at the wrong angle. It could happen to anybody!" my mother protest defensively.

" But that's just it! That's what I keep saying. Girls should never play football." Uncle Emm proclaimed in wise voice. I swear i could almost see Uncle Jasper and my dad nod their heads solemly in agreement. His voice was instantly drowned out by a loud chorus of boos, my aunts and mother I think. Jacob got another another pointed stare from me as he too nodded in agreement with Emmett. He was so lucky that I couldn't hit him right now! Smart guy that he was, he pulled my hand away from his cheek and kissed it before I could express my displeasure…graphically.

But whatever I was going to say was forgotten because just then my Uncle Emmette said, "But Bella you have to agree. You are a klutz of the first order."

"Better a klutz than a wimp. I remember a certain arm wrestling incident that took place a long while ago…" my mother shot back and was supported by a cheer from the girls side. I would have clapped too but my hands were otherwise occupied. And anyway, Jacob was just about to knock on the door. But before doing thst that, he leaned down and gave me a long lengthy sweet kiss, making those adorable growling sounds in his throat. I very enthusiastically returned the favor, savoring the warmth of his lips against mine. The tender kiss spun out as our lips moved against each other. i ran my fingers through his thick hair, relishing his reaction. The kiss soon became very steamy but a "Nessie stop with the PDA and come in!" and my father's subsequent , "Alice please! Did you have to say that? And think about something else quickly! I think I've just been scarred for life!" broke us apart. I gave Jacob a rueful smile as my aunt Alice opened the door, beaming at us.

My heart swelled up with joy as I took in her familiar beautiful face. She looked my age, with her tiny dancer's body and short black hair. Her amber eyes were literally glowing with joy as she danced out to hug me. Now had we been humans, it would have been really awkward but then vampires were never awkward. Even my mother.

I hugged her back happily, laughing at the disgusted faces on Jacob and her face as they hugged each other. They really couldn't stand each other's smell but I guessed I was so lucky because both of them smelt wonderful to me. She turned back to me and once again I felt that tug of connection to her. Both of us had gifts of vision and that bonded us deeply. She held one of my hands in her cool grip and led us into the house.

It was as beautiful as ever but then again with my grandmother Esme's taste it could be nothing else. The décor was white on white, made vibrant by my grandfather Carlisle's beautiful paintings and my Aunt Rosalie's rugs. There was a piano in the corner where my father played his famous tunes. It was there, I was told that he created the world famous Bella's Lullaby, inspired by mother days after he had met her. She had been human at that time. I sighed as I thought of their story, the romance of it.

My gaze swept over the room as I took in the faces of my family. I saw my parents sitting on one end of the sofa, my father's head in my mother's lap. The two of them could not have looked more perfect together, my father with his bronze haired, chiseled feathers and my mother with her delicate dark beauty. They were like marble statues of perfection but the love that they felt for each other was something that could never be frozen.

My aunt Rosalie was sitting on the floor, with her head resting against my grandmother's lap. My grandfather was sitting next to grandma, their hands entwined as he read one of his precious books. Aunt Rose and Grandpa had beautiful blonde looks while my grandma resembled a dark thirties movie star. Next to aunt Rose, my uncle Emmett was playing video games with my Uncle Jasper. Uncle Emmett was big and had some solid muscles but he still moved with grace. Uncle Jasper on the other hand was blonde and towards the slender side. His face was always lit up with inner sensitivity.

Once again, I felt my heart swell with love as I took in the sight of my family as they rushed to meet me. I felt that unfamiliar prickle in my eye and before I could stop it, tears started gliding down my face. I just couldn't help it! They all looked so wonderful! I looked up at Jacob who was staring at me with a worried expression in his beautiful dark eyes.

"Nessie, please don't cry. They'll kill me before you can say Jacob Black!" he teased, trying to lighten the mood. But his loving voice brought on a fresh spurt of waterworks which greatly amused my uncle Emmett. "Boy, those pregnancy hormones really do work huh!"

I gave him a watery smile as he was loudly hushed by Aunt Rose. Jacob placed me gently on my feet, before wrapping his arms around my expanded waist from behind me. My father was the first to reach me. He gave me a tight if distant hug before patting Jacob on the back in some weird male ritual. I swear that if vampires could cry, my father would have been sobbing by now. He just kept patting my swollen stomach and fiddling with my hair, a heartbreakingly tender expression on his handsome face. The waterworks had barely stopped before they started again. My scared father was now hurriedly pushed out of the way by my aunt Rose.

She came up by my side and hugged me so she wasn't hampered by my stomach like my father was. I swear females are so much smarter! She laid a gentle hand on my stomach before placing her ear on it. She gave me a tender smile of wonder as she heard the baby's heartbeat. This was probably going to be the first werewolf –part vampire –part human baby in the history of time but I couldn't have been happier. The Volturi were much more tolerant now and they had already paid me a visit to see the child and had even gifted me with a beautiful ruby necklace. I stared at Aunt Rose as she gently caressed my stomach. She had always wanted a baby of her own and had been so against the idea of mom becoming a vampire. Even now, it was hard for me to not feel sad at the yearning in her eyes. I placed my hand against her cheek and flashed her all the images of the baby's growth till now. Her eyes became bright with joy and she hugged me once more before she was pushed away by Uncle Emmett.

He lumbered over to me side and hugged me before I knocked fists with him, something I had been doing since I was a baby. He looked me over once and reported in an approving voice, "Good. You're looking strong and healthy. Working out?"

"Just a little bit of exercise and chasing Jacob around the house with my demands." I replied with a cheeky smile. He gave his big booming laugh that shook the house.

Uncle Jasper came next, and something inside me softened when I saw the way he looked at Aunt Alice. The two of them were not as flamboyant about their relationship as Aunt Rose and Uncle Emm or even Mom and Dad but their love was still so obvious to see. He gave me a gentle smile and hug and placed a hand on my stomach. The heartbeat he heard there made him smile and the atmosphere in the room, if it was possible became even lighter.

"Don't worry. The baby will be fine." And just like that all my concerns about the baby melted away. He was an empath and had automatically sensed my concern over the baby. But his reassurance calmed me. He exchanged a soft glance with Aunt Alice before joining Emmett who was talking to Jacob about some car mechanics.

My grandparents came next, giving me a hug from each side. My grandmother gently stroked my hair as Carlisle talked to Jacob about my behavior and medical check ups. My mother came last and this time, I felt that fist clench tighter around my heart. If there was anyone I loved more in the world, apart from Jacob and if I'm a teensy bit honest, even more than my dad, it was my mom.

There was no one I respected or admired more than her. She looked my age but she had far more patience and courage than I could ever have. She gave birth to me when she was human and from the moment I was conceived, she and I shared a bond that was deeper than anything else, apart from my bond with Jacob. I placed my hand against her cheek and just closed my eyes as I rested my head on her shoulde, as i had when i was a baby. She supported me comfortably now as she had then, even with her injured leg. I showed her all the memories of my baby, and all the doubts, worries, concerns I ever had, the visit from the Volturi, everything. By the end of it, she was hugging me tightly and we just stood there for seconds before she placed her ear against my stomach and then gently patted it. She gave me one more tight hug before moving on to hug Jacob and the two of them smiled at each other before hugging tightly.

I felt my heart grow inside my chest. I was so lucky to have a husband who got along so well with my family. Of course, my mother was Jacob's best friend.I wasn't jealous of them. True, I had been once, but then I realized that Mom and Jacob were only best friends and that Jacob could not even think of anyone but me. I relished his love and guarded it fiercely. I had to after all that we had gone through. But that was a story for another time. I saw my mother move back into my father's embrace almost sub consciously, smiling at each other. I realized that if Jacob and I could even be half as happy as them, then we would be very very lucky.

The party moved into the living room and soon everyone was once again sprawled in their previous places, except that I had my head in Jacob's lap and my feet propped up on the sofa end. My parents had shifted to the other sofa and Aunt Alice was cuddled up next to Uncle Jasper. The fire was warm but nobody really cared because hey, if you're a vampire, small things like cold and food and other human functions didn't bother you. I was lucky that I had inherited my father's vampire genes in those areas. I was an odd mix but here I fit right in…as usual.

I was content as i saw the snow falling gently outside, Jacob running his fingers through my hair. The night seened perfect for stories. I was writing a book and i thought who better inspiration than my family? So I asked them all permission and they promised me they would tell me their stories. I reminded them of their promise now, like a child asking for a bed time a story. Everybody seemed in the mood for one and we decided that we should start according to order. I didn't bother with a pen or paper because my memory was excellent and I settled back comfortably into Jacob's lap. One of his hands was entwined with mine near my heart and the other was placed on my stomach, over my other hand. His grasp tightened instinctively and i leaned back to recieve his gently kiss.I felt contentment wash over me as Grandpa started his story.