Notice: I do not own Twilight. I am merely a fan whom wishes the last book was not the end. So I continue it here with Perihelion. I still show different points of view throughout the chapters, so please acknowledge the changes. So I begin this fan fiction with the first chapter. Enjoy!

Perihelion

Chapter 1: Unexpected Confrontation

EDWARD POV:

I never thought that any person was capable of the loving anyone like the love I hold for my wife, Bella. That is until she gave life to the other most important woman of my existence, Renesmee, our daughter. They are more precious than life itself to me, even eternal life.

When I first met Bella I had no intention of this ever occurring. However, the power she holds over me is irreversibly and wholly my purpose for existence. She once said that she didn't 'deserve' me. On the contrary, for I feel as though I never deserved the angel that she is. She gave her life to me, and my daughter so that we may live forever together. And for that gift I will do anything in my power, out of my power, anything possible, or impossible for her.

There was a time when I thought that the best for her was my absence in her life. Pulling myself from her side for those months was my Aphelion. For Bella is my sun, she is the light which guides me through the days; without her I am nothing.

Forks remains our home, and for that all of us are grateful. Renessme is two years old and appears to be around six. Every day she grows physically and intellectually she is very advanced, however, she is still only a child. We should have been entering our Junior year at Berkley, instead everyone except for the Werewolves, Charlie, and Sue think the Cullen's are dispersed throughout the country seeking further education.

Carlisle continues his work at the hospital, however the women whom adore him are regularly stunned by his beauty and apparent retention to aging. Thankfully, Alice saw a TV show on stage makeup and she now enhances Carlisle's age every morning before work. Her bathroom counter is consistently over flowing with ample amounts of products. I had to say though, Alice was doing a pretty nice job of making Carlisle look older. Emmett found the final product hilarious; it saddened me for at first. Of course everyone in their right mind wants to be young forever. But, for the few of us who have eternal youth dream of growing older with the one we love. After all, the grass is always greener on the other side.

Rosalie, Emmett, Alice, and Jasper reside in the large windowed home that we have created so many memories in these years with Carlisle and Esme. Bella, Renessme, and I still live in our little cottage in the woods beside the main residence, and it has served us well these last few years. Jacob comes and goes from both homes. Billy still encourages him to return home every once in a while, but it seems to be too hard for him to leave Renesmee despite the occasion. Jacob still holds his own pack outside of Sam's which keeps watch over the closest vicinity towards the Cullen residence. Sam's patrols the outer regions to ensure nothing ever intrudes. All of their precautions put all of us at ease considering the trouble magnet attached to the two most important women of my life.

The mornings often began as Bella and I lay in bed, obviously not sleeping, but just loving each other in all ways possible. The cottage is warm because of summer now. The sun's rays streaked through the open windows of our bed room and danced gracefully over the glittering satin skin of Bella's bare shoulders. At the moment I reached out to her I heard Renessme in the other room; her thoughts had shifted. They began replaying a scene from the past in which Volturi had confronted the Cullen family and the gathering of supporting vampires witnessing our miracle child, and ensuring our families future. She watched her mother and I from the back of a large dog.

"Renesmee is dreaming of the Volturi again…" I repeated for Bella

"Should this make us concerned? This is the 3rd time this week!"

"There is nothing to worry about regarding them. They know how strong our bonds are, and they would never try to claim that Renessme is dangerous, they don't want to have to cross us again. " For now. I thought.

The Volturi had found motivation to disintegrate the Cullen coven. We rival their very existence in talent and popularity. They did come to eliminate Renesmee but also gain members with exceptional gifts. They had their heart set on Alice who can tell the future, Benjamin whom can modify Earth, Wind, and Fire. Zafrina can manipulate minds, and of course my wife whom can protect others from any mental intrusion. I am not so concerned with the Volturi yet because it has been such a short time period for another visit. Considering the almost humiliation that would have befallen them during our last encounter they remain threatened by us. Two years in Vampire time is equivalent to about one hour to a Human. Hopefully we would not hear from them for a long extended amount of time.

"I suppose your right, but as long as we remain a threat in their eyes I cannot rest easy"

"Rest my love," I replied trying to ease her. "For now we are safe, and together. Leave the worry, let's not ruin this perfect morning." I explained as I traced my fingers across her ivory shoulders. Renesmee's thoughts took a turn as I kissed my wife. Seconds later our beautiful daughter came striding into our bedroom. Her mahogany and bronze locks bouncing as she leapt into our bed.

"Good morning sunshine!" Bella cooed

"Mornin' Mommy, Daddy!" exclaimed Nessie

I reached up and swept our six year old into my arms and began pretend biting her. Her giggles filled the room as Bella joined in kissing Renesmee's rosy cheeks.

"Stop! Stop!" Renessme squealed as we 'assaulted' her.

"okay okay," I said as I stopped eating her. "I guess your right, I need to save some for later." I winked at Nessie as her mouth curled up into a smile.

"Okay honey" Bella said, as she began combing Nessie's hair with her long elegant fingers. "What would you like for breakfast? Eggs mixed with veggies? Or maybe some fluffy pancakes?!" she recited.

"EWWWWW!"

"Come on honey." I encouraged, "It's not so bad!"

"Then you guys have to eat it with me!!"

At the moment the words came out of her mouth Bella turned to look at me. However, after reading Nessie's thoughts before she spoke I was already ready to meet her gaze. She and I both knew what that meant. Vampires do not eat human food like Nessie can. However, if we have no choice we can choke it down, and then choke it up later. Which Bella and I were not very fond of.

"Why don't you want any human food Nessie?" I questioned.

"It gross! Can't Jay take me out for breakfast?!"

"Honey, you know Jacob can't always do what you want to do. He has responsibilities and can't be glued to you all the time."

It seemed as soon as Jacob heard Nessie recite his nickname he was on alert, I heard his thoughts and estimated him about seven hundred feet away and closing.

"Should we head north? The stags were pretty docile last time, Nessie would rather them be more challenging. I wonder if Bells & Eddy are going to be angry Nessie requested me again. I know she is only two but I can't help the urgency to be with her!" Jacob beguiled

"He's on his way" I whispered to Bella almost wordlessly.

"Listen Renesmee" Bella kneeled in front of our daughter, "Your Father and I want nothing but the absolute best for you. We love Jake just as much as you, and I know you would prefer to have blood instead of solids, but you cannot ignore your human side."

"Your mothers right darling, you need to balance your nutrition. You had a stag a few days ago. This means its time for some human food, and Jacob is part human too so I'm sure he wouldn't mind eating some of it with you," I explained.

"Okay," Nessie caved.

Bang, Bang. Jacob. Nessie flew to the door as Jacob simultaneously emerged into the living room. " Nessie!" he swept her up onto his shoulders.

"Jay!" Nessie roared.

After breakfast Bella, Renessme, and I made our way towards the main house, and Jacob went to meet the 'troops' towards the West.

As we crossed the threshold I knew what was ahead, but it was still shocking to me. Rose stormed from the stairs with Emmet trailing behind her.

"How COULD YOU?!" Rose exclaimed targeting her aggression towards Emmet. She reached the piano and pivoted to face her husband. Vicious and hurtful thoughts blazed through my mind. I raced towards her and put myself between her and my piano. I knew what would have become of it had I not been there to put myself between her and my other 'baby'.

My obvious protective stature did not sway Rose from her goal of beating Emmett with something. Before she made a thought for me to interpret she had my piano's bench in her hands and hurled it in the direction of Emmet's head. Emmet's reaction was slower than average. He was probably distracted that the love of his existence was enraged at him.

BELLA POV:

We entered our family's communal room with an eruption of drama. Rosalie and Emmett usually got into arguments. Who doesn't argue with their significant other? They have been together for longer than I would be in Human years or even longer perhaps. After that amount of time there were bound to be problems. However, my intuition told me that Rose was reacting far worse than normal. As the piano bench splintered into multiple pieces after intercepting Emmet's face the look on Emmet's face said it all; hurt, shocked, confused, and worried. I could feel a difference in Rose's spark as I expanded my shield around her examining her aura seeking for an answer.

The animosity I felt surging from Rosalie's spark felt bitter in my mouth. I held onto Renesmee's hand slightly tighter as I pulled her onto my hip. I instinctively recoiled my shield as the pain radiated from Emmett's spark turned into a fire within my throat that was nothing related to the thirst. Emmett looked paler than I had known to be possible.

He lunged for her to put her in his arms and hold onto her as he usually did being the largest Vampire in our family. Suddenly the bitterness roared, and I felt Rose break her self control, Edward must have heard her thoughts like I interpreted her emotion. As Rose lunged towards Emmett and Edward jumped between the couple, and I knew Rose wouldn't stop. There was something in her that craved for his pain.

Fear for my husband and my equal surged through me I felt a sudden Hardening of my invisible band and I knew something had changed. Suddenly I felt a film cover my body with almost the sensation of pop rocks erupting across my skin. It expanded from my sides and enveloped Edward and sheltered my brother. The film appeared to be a shimmering version of Reynolds Wrap, and within a millisecond Rose slammed into it with immense force and it repel her across the room. All eyes were suddenly on me as my Wrap re-absorbed into my skin. No one spoke for it seemed like eternity until Rose re-entered the spotlight.

"Its over." She spoke coolly towards Emmett. She pivoted towards the door her blonde locks cascading down her shoulder, her coat was suddenly buttoned as she fled from the scene. My muscles stiffened reddening the leap towards Rose's scent but Edward spoke.

"Let her go," Edward replied to everyone in the room.

"What was that about?!" I shot towards Emmet.

"Mommy what was that?!" Nessie exclaimed patting my shoulders.

As if on cue Carlisle and Esme entered from down the stairs. Hand in hand as always. Carlisle glided towards Renesmee looking down at her lovingly.

"Renesmee, would you mind?" he motioned for her to touch his check and transmit the entirety of the last four seconds with entire detail.

After Renessme finished Carlisle looked towards Emmett. The compassion I felt from him tasted like sparkling cider. He walked towards Emmett who slumped down onto the ground dumbfounded.

"Did that just happen?" Emmett mumbled.

"What did you do?!" Edward inquired

"Don't worry Emmet, she will be back… she loves you!" Esme encouraged.

"Son," Carlisle spoke, "what sparked this?"

"Well, we were talking about adopting again…" Emmet explained, it seemed like it was almost repeating the story for the twentieth time. "It was like it has always been in that discussion, but this time… she just erupted. Suddenly without warning. I don't know what's happened, my Rose would never have reacted like that."

"Don't worry she'll come around." I explained, "It's probably just some variation of PMS for vampires!"

Emmett chucked, as he regained a bit of humor while trying to believe what I had said.

Carlisle then turned toward me with curiosity radiating. "Do that again," he requested.