Prologue

Nahuel POV

Bella and Edward gathered with their family and friends back at the Cullen house, celebrating their victory, thanks to me. I sat with my aunt in a near by corner observing the large family.

Renesmees' quiet, little, form sleeping in her mothers arms. The newcomers bewitch by her charms, reluctant to take their eyes away from her. She was like a dream, a very beautiful child. Full, vibrant, and alive, much like myself, but one small fact remained. She had a mother, and all I could feel was envy, and complete emptiness. My mother should have lived, but instead, she loved me, and all she got was death in return.

I watched the family very closely, watching the little ones every twitch. He could hear her parents' conversation.

Edwards voice a little above a whisper, "I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed with Jacob." huhhh… The dog she's so attached to. They spoke of him as if he were a part of the family.

"Why's that?" she asked him.

"Not once has Jacob thought about the fact that according to Nahuel…" My body jerked at the sound of my own name. They. Know. I'm. Listening. Edwards voice drowning out my thoughts, "Nessie will be fully mature in less than 7 years."

The thought had accord to me. She would probably grow up to be a spoiled brat-butt ugly to. The way these people treated her, seems like she'd get away with murder. All she'd have to do was bat her little eyes, and smile. They'd be eating out of the palm of her hand.

The one they call Bella, the surviving mother of the half vampire child smiled, "He doesn't see her that way, and I'm glad. No ones in a hurry for my baby to grow up." She said, cuddling her child closer to her chest. She had so much love for her child. She reminded him of his own mother, if he'd only had the opportunity to get to know her. All my fault!

I watched them get up, and swiftly walk through the living room whispering soft goodbyes to their family, and remaining guests.

"We have seven years before we have to think about it." I could hear the relief in her voice as she leaned into her husbands side.

"When the time comes looks like Jacobs gonna have some competition to worry about." Edward nodded his head in my directions. I could feel his eyes on me, and I refused to look away. Why did he have to say things like that? I watched painfully as her face turned in my direction.

"I noticed. I'm really grateful to him. He saved all our lives, but ever since he got here, I don't know how to explain it. He stares a lot. I like right now, his eyes are burning a hole right through us. It's kind of creepy. I don't care if she is the only other half vampire that he isn't related to. She's still my baby, and they can't have her. Not yet at least."

He chuckled, "No worries love. Lets take this little angel home. She's had quite enough excitement for one day."

I moved over towards the window watching as their bodies disappeared through the forest. I sat there for what felt like hours watching the changing of the sky.

"Nahuel!" Alice called from the next room.

Barreling around the corner, she spotted me. "There you are. I fix up your room, so when ever you're ready just let me know." I nodded my head not knowing what really to make of her actions. She'd always been a mystery, ever since the first moment I'd met her.

"You o.k.?" She asked, completely curious as always.

"I'm fine." My shoulders slumped, and I began again. "Aunt Huilen says we must return home tomorrow." My eyes always giving me away. She knew I didn't want to leave, but I thought it would be for the best.

"I wish you would stay. We have more than enough room here." Her eyes pleading me to agree.

"No! We must go home. Back to our lives, but…" I watched her face light up. "You must promise to come visit."

"I promise. I'm glad I did find you. You saved my family." She wrapped me up in a strong hug.

"It was nothing." I said clinging to her, not wanting to let go.

"It was everything, and you know it." She said, pulling away from me so I could see her expression. "Plus I think maybe one day we could all be like family."

"What are you talking about?" I was totally confused.

"Oh nothing." She said, smiling to herself. "Lets go check out your room. You look like you could use some sleep." She reached her hand out for me to grab. I didn't know it before, but now I do. I have a FRIEND.

"Yes, please." I said taking the offered hand in mine.