I thought that Consequences would be the last of the Renesmee's Choice Series, but I guess I was wrong. I couldn't help but add another story, so here you have Rosalie's Choice. I hope you enjoy and a big thanks to Ebony-Rosez for her help.
Chapter 1
Emmett and Rosalie were racing through the forest enjoying the high speeds during a hunt. It had been over a year since the battle with Cayden and his army and all of the Cullens were thankful to get back to a sense of normalcy. Carlisle and Esme went on their vacation to Isle Esme and were surprised to come home to a house that was still intact. After so much turmoil and chaos, everyone decided to do whatever they could to keep the peace and spent most of their time close to home.
Emmett was stalking a deer, trying to make the chase a bit more interesting, and Rosalie decided to leave him to his fun while she roamed the forest feeling satisfied after quenching her thirst. She closed her eyes listening to the sounds surrounding her. The beating heart of a cougar in the brush miles away, a black bear picking at a huckleberry bush on a mountain slope, an Olympic chipmunk gathering seeds on the forest floor, and the sound a falcon swooping in on its prey all meshed together creating a harmonious melody in her mind, but it stopped abruptly. The wind stopped swirling around her, the sounds of the forest ceased, and she quickly opened her eyes wondering what caused the sudden silence.
"Hello Rosalie," said a soft female voice and Rosalie crouched defensively when she spun around to see a woman in a light gray cloak.
"Who are you," asked Rosalie and the woman gave her a kind smile as she took off her hood revealing her beautiful face. Her eyes were light gray matching her hair and cloak. Her features were smooth and soft.
"Do not fear me. I am a friend, not a foe."
"And how do I know that?" The woman took a step closer to her.
"I suppose you have no reason to trust me. You have seen many adversaries in your time, but I assure you I am here to give you something no one ever has."
"You still didn't answer my question. Who are you," asked Rosalie again as she slowly stood up from her defensive position. Her instincts did not sense danger, but she was still cautious.
"I am someone who is here to give you a choice, something you have never been given before," revealed the woman and Rosalie observed her surrounding to see that the forest around them was blurry, barely visible.
"Did you cause this, the silence, the…."
"The two of us are in a dome of sorts, nothing can get in or out until I finish explaining to you why I am here. Think of it as a bubble, protected and private."
"This makes no sense, a choice and this bubble, what is going on? Are you with the Volturi?" The woman smiled as she shook her head.
"I am above them. Surely now Rosalie, you do not believe that only vampires and shape shifters exist now do you? I am not a vampire or any being that you have ever encountered, but this is not about me. It is about you and I believe you will be pleased with what I have to say." Rosalie crossed her arms and slowly nodded.
"Alright so let's say that I believe you and do not see you as a threat. That still does not explain what you want with me."
"Like I said, I am here to give you a choice. I have powers like nothing you have never seen before. I know your desires, your needs in this existence, and also of your past. You were never given a choice, ever, even during your life. Your parents chose Royce, Royce chose to end your life, and Carlisle chose to change you. Never once were you able to decide, but that changes today."
"How, what is done is done?"
"Not necessarily, I can give you what you have always wanted, a child," she confessed and Rosalie stopped breathing. Her throat tightened. A dull ache in the pit of her stomach made her wince at the words and the woman continued.
"I can make you human again Rosalie." Rosalie shook her head as a broken sob escaped her body.
"That is not true."
"Yes it is. I can give you another chance at life and the child you have always desired, but there are stipulations." Rosalie smirked.
"Of course, what is the catch? There always is one."
"You would stay human, never be a vampire again, which also means you could never see Emmett or your family for the rest of eternity. You would be left with your memories of them, but never be able to come in contact. They would not be able to track you."
"What, that's not fair," yelled Rosalie and the woman gave a small smile.
"That is the choice you must make. I never said it would be an easy one. You must choose to be human and have the child you have always wanted or to stay a vampire and exist for eternity with your family and Emmett. You will have twelve hours to decide. Once the sun begins to peak over the horizon, I will return for your answer." The woman turned to leave.
"Wait," yelled Rosalie and the woman turned back to her. "Twelve hours, you put me in this bubble and give me this ultimatum that I have twelve hours to decide? That is ridiculous!"
"Twelve hours is enough time. No one will be able to influence you based on their gifts. Jasper will not manipulate your emotions. Edward will not read your thoughts and Alice will not be able to see your future. Only you will be able to make this decision, but I do recommend telling the others. One more thing, do not try to find a loophole. There is not one. I know your tenacity. You will try to get everything that you want without sacrificing, but that is not possible in this situation. Once you choose, it is done and you will always be left with your memories of this decision."
"Why are you doing this? I don't even know you."
"True, but I know you. Out of every member of your family, you are the one still left with a desire that can never be filled by their love. It is a void stronger than any I have ever seen. Your need for a child has followed you throughout the years and I am able to fulfill that desire."
"How do I know this is not a trick and that you are not dangerous?"
"Because deep down you know you can trust me and that if I were going to harm you I would have done it by now. I am here to give you what no one else did, a choice. How you use that is up to you. In twelve hours, I will return, starting now," she revealed and before Rosalie could ask another question, the woman faded away. The sounds of the forest returned and the breeze swirled around her as the bubble disappeared. For a moment, she was in shock and the sound of Emmett calling her name brought her out of her daze.
"Rose, are you alright? Who was that woman?" Rosalie inhaled taking the first breath she had in minutes.
"You….you saw her too?"
"Of course I did, I saw you talking to her and tried to get to you, but couldn't. It was like some shield or something was keeping me from you. What did she want? Are you alright?"
"We need to go home," she mumbled and he slowly nodded knowing his wife was frazzled. She raced home with him right beside her staying close to his mate protectively. They arrived at the house and Rosalie entered searching for Alice.
"I'm blank," screamed Alice from the living room and Rosalie ran in along with Emmett, Jasper, Edward, and Bella.
"Alice, what is it," asked Jasper and she rubbed her temples as she squeezed her eyes shut.
"What is going on? I can't see anything!"
"Like when wolves are around," asked Edward but she shook her head.
"No, this is different. Something is wrong," panicked Alice and Edward suddenly frowned before looking at Rosalie.
"Rose, why can't I hear your thoughts," he asked and Rosalie gulped.
"You can't….you can't read my mind?"
"No, I can read everyone's but yours and Bella's. Love, are you blocking Rosalie from me," he asked and Bella shook her head.
"No, can you read my thoughts now," Bella asked as she put down her shield and he nodded before looking at Rosalie again.
"Correction, everyone's but yours, Rose. What is happening," questioned Edward and Rosalie looked at the grandfather clock in the corner of the room. It was ten minutes passed six o'clock.
"I guess I have less than twelve hours to choose my destiny," she whispered and everyone looked at her feeling puzzled by the comment.
An hour later, everyone was in the living room. Rosalie gathered the whole family to explain what the woman told her about the choice she needed to make and everyone was bewildered by the news. Seth and Kaya were sitting on the couch with Renesmee and Nahuel. Carlisle was searching through every book he could find for answers while Esme rubbed his shoulders. Edward, Bella, Alice, and Jasper were standing behind Carlisle peaking over his shoulder to look at the book and Emmett just stared out the window in shock. Rosalie walked over to her husband.
"Emmett, say something please. You haven't spoken a word since I told you," she said and he looked into her eyes showing all the confusion and sadness he felt.
"You would leave me," he asked and she winced at the words.
"This woman is giving me a choice that I never got to make. I at least owe it to myself to consider it."
"And what about us, what about me, you would just leave me behind, your mate?"
"I…..I don't know what to say," she whispered and he slowly nodded.
"I guess that makes two of us then," he said before looking back out the window. Carlisle closed another book before shaking his head.
"Nothing, there is nothing in these books that speaks of a cloaked woman who grants wishes," informed Carlisle and Seth frowned.
"So what does that mean? This woman obviously has some kind of power if she can make Rose immune to Edward, Alice, and Jasper. What is she, some kind of fairy God mother," asked Seth and Kaya tried to hide her smile.
"That is make believe Seth," informed Kaya and he smirked.
"Yea well so are vampires and werewolves but look at us," he said crossing his arms with a scowl and Kaya stroked his hair knowing he was upset about the situation. Esme looked around the room at her family and cleared her throat getting their attention.
"Seth is right, just because we do not know of this woman does not mean she does not truly exist. We did not know of half humans and vampires before Renesmee and yet they existed. I am not certain what kind of creature she is but all we can do is assume that what the woman said is true and she is giving Rosalie a chance to be human," she explained and they all looked at Rosalie again. Emmett took a step closer to her.
"The question is, are you going to leave all of us just so that can happen," he asked and Rosalie couldn't bear looking into his eyes.
"I need time to think," she confessed and Emmett scoffed.
"What is there to think about? Who cares if this woman can make you human, you are my mate and a member of this family for eternity right…."
"Emmett…" She tried but he cut her off.
"Right," he asked again and she slowly shook her head.
"This isn't something I can just dismiss. I love you, but….."
"The fact that you have to even consider this shows me exactly how much you love me. Have a nice human life," he mumbled before storming out of the house and she placed her face in her hands. She wanted to go after him and console him knowing he was hurting, but she didn't know what to say to him. It was an appealing choice and while she wished she could deny the desire to have a child and be human, she couldn't. She didn't want to regret her decision for eternity. Alice walked over to her and pulled Rosalie's hands down so she could look into her eyes.
"You can't just do this. It affects all of us. Rose, please," begged Alice and Esme gave a sympathetic smile as she approached her two daughters.
"Alice, I am sure this decision is not easy for Rose," she explained and Edward rolled his eyes.
"Yes, but it doesn't seem like she is thinking about anyone but herself in this situation. It might be her decision, but what she chooses will change all of us," argued Edward and Rosalie smirked.
"And you are so sure you know what I will choose," challenged Rosalie and Edward nodded.
"I might not be able to read your mind, but I have read it for decades. You have always wanted a child and I believe you would do anything to get it, even leave your mate and family," he informed and Rosalie glared at him.
"What you think you know and what I feel are two different things. You can look into my mind all you want, but you will never know how I truly feel Edward," she shouted and Jasper took a step forward.
"She is right Edward. Hearing thoughts but not knowing the emotions that drive them is quite limiting just like feeling the emotions but not knowing why they feel that way is limiting to me. It isn't fair to judge her and assume we know what she will do," defended Jasper and Rosalie smiled at him in thanks. Out of her brothers, Jasper always understood her the most.
"Then what should we do," asked Edward and Esme placed her hand on his shoulder trying to soothe her son.
"It is not our decision to make. Edward, this is her choice, not ours. That is the whole point. We cannot pressure her into choosing us. It would be best if we all gave her some time to think," explained Esme and Carlisle stood up from his chair.
"She is right. We should leave Rosalie alone with her thoughts. If this woman is who she says she is then by dawn she will be back for Rosalie's decision," announced Carlisle and the others reluctantly nodded before leaving the room. Rosalie looked at her father and gave a small smile.
"Thank you Carlisle," she whispered and he slowly nodded.
"It is your choice and I mean that. Rosalie…I….." He was silent for a moment searching for the words to say and she waited patiently for them to come to him.
"I know you did not choose this existence, but I hope you at least gained some happiness from it with Emmett and all of us. I want you to stay, but if this is what you need to be happy then that is what I want for you," he informed before leaving and she stood by the window trying to gather her thoughts.
It all seemed surreal. Hours ago she was spending time with her husband relishing in the excitement of a hunt, but her world was suddenly turned upside down. She had come to accept that she would never have a normal life or a child, but having the possibility dangled in front of her was enthralling, yet frightening. She needed time to evaluate the situation and decided to go for a walk to clear her mind.
Alice stomped into her bedroom with Jasper right behind her. He sent her a wave of calm and her tense shoulders relaxed for a moment, but she shook her head.
"It isn't going to work Jazz. I am furious. I can't believe that Carlisle and Esme are just going to stand by to let this happen," she whispered allowing only him to hear her.
"Alice, Rosalie has much to think about and it wouldn't be fair for us to bombard her," whispered Jasper.
"Fair, you know what isn't fair? Losing a sister, daughter, aunt, and mate is not fair Jasper. I wish I could see the future. This is infuriating. I have to know what her options are."
"Why, so you can pressure her? Alice, this is not a situation that you can manipulate. I believe that is why the woman blocked your ability in the first place. You do not get to influence Rosalie's decision and it must be hers, not ours. I want her to stay as well, you know that, but making her stay when she truly didn't want to would be a mistake. She would regret it and eternity is a long time to feel that type of sorrow. I, for one, would not want to feel those waves of emotion forever as well." Alice looked down feeling helpless and he pulled her into his arms.
"I just want to know what will happen so we can brace ourselves. I wish Edward could at least read her thoughts. I want to know what is going through her head right now." Jasper kissed his wife's forehead.
"This is a difficult decision, one that puts her in a compromising position. I know she is conflicted, we all do, and I am sure Edward is just as frustrated as you." Alice pulled him closer needing to be comforted by her mate and he stroked her hair.
Edward paced back and forth in his and Bella's cottage. He held the bridge of his nose in frustration and Bella reached out for her husband's hand. She kissed it before leaning her forehead against his.
"Edward, you have to calm down," she soothed, but he shook his head.
"How can I calm down when I am completely in the dark? Her mind is blank to me at a time when I need to know what she is thinking."
"Rose will let us know when she is ready to."
"How can you stand here and be so calm," he asked in shock and she gave a small smile.
"Because I am not a mind reader, I am used to waiting on people to tell me what they are thinking, unlike you."
"I just feel so helpless and out of my element. If I could just read her thoughts….."
"There is nothing that you would be able to do either way. You can't persuade her to stay and would you really want to if she wanted to go?"
"Yes because there are more people involved than just Rosalie." She nodded and ran her hands through his hair.
"I know that and so does she," informed Bella.
"What about Renesmee? You know how close she is to Rose. I don't know how she would react if her aunt left. This would change everything Bella and I thought we were all happy now, including Rose."
"Rosalie has wanted a child since she was a human girl. That is a long time to desire something and as a mother, I can't fault her for considering this," she confessed and his eyes widened.
"How can you say that when you know the consequences?"
"Because while I was willing to give up the chance at having a child before, we were still blessed with Renesmee and I realized how amazing it is to be a mother. I would never want to take that from Rose and that is why this decision has to be made by her, not us. I want her to stay. I would miss my sister dearly, but she never had a choice. It would be best if she actually did for once." Edward gave a small smile.
"You are wise beyond your years Bella Cullen and I love you. Thank you for talking me down." She winked and gave him a hug.
"I love you too and I am worried as well, especially about Emmett. At least Renesmee would not be losing her mate even though I know this is hard on her. Maybe we should go speak with her."
"And say what love, we are all in the same boat this time waiting for Rosalie's decision. Besides, you are right she has Nahuel and I know he can comfort her while we wait for Rose to reveal her choice." Bella nodded and kissed her husband knowing only Rosalie could decide what happened to their family at the moment.
Renesmee was nestled in Nahuel's arms with her face buried in chest as they lay in bed. She didn't want to think about the possibility that she would never get to see her aunt again, but the very thought made her body tremble with sobs. Nahuel pulled her closer and sighed.
"My love, please do not think the worst yet. We do not know what Rosalie will choose."
"She wants a child Nahuel. It is something she has always wanted."
"Yes, but she loves this family. She stood beside the family in several life threatening situations and you know her love for you is a great love."
"A child is what she always wanted though and none of us can give her that." He looked down and rested his cheek against her forehead.
"Renesmee, do you ever wish we could have children?" She shook her head.
"No, I am happy with my life and you. Do you ever regret not being with someone who could…"
"Now you are speaking absurdly. You are everything to me. I waited for you and hoped that you could one day love me as I love you. When we first kissed, I vowed that I would do whatever I had to in order to make you happy forever. This is all I want. Our family is big enough in my opinion." She giggled.
"Yes with all the additions and…..Seth. Oh Seth, he is going to take it so hard if she leaves."
"Kaya will be there for him when he needs her just like I will always be here for you no matter what." She looked into his eyes and ran a hand through his silky hair with a smile.
"I love you and being with you forever is what makes me happy." He leaned in to tenderly kiss her lips before placing sweet kisses on her cheeks and forehead. They held one another and let their minds wander about Rosalie.
The silence was deafening at Seth and Kaya's cottage. She wanted to discuss what was happening, but Seth refused to. Instead, he fumed as he sat on the porch pouting and she sat beside him waiting patiently for her husband to open up to her.
"This is so stupid. Everything was fine. Who does this woman think she is? She can't just come in here and start giving people choices to make, ultimatums! Carlisle and Esme should forbid Rose from leaving," he grumbled and Kaya sighed.
"That isn't even realistic. Rose will do what is best for her….."
"And what about us, this family, Emmett…..me?" He stood up and started to pace as he clenched his jaw in frustration.
"She doesn't give a damn about me…."
"Seth," warned Kaya as he started to shake with anger.
"All I am is some burden that she puts up with," he yelled and Kaya swiftly tackled him to ground before he could even blink. His eyes widened when he realized his wife was above him and before he could say a word she kissed him passionately. His thought process ceased and his brain stopped functioning for a moment as he kissed her with just as much vigor. She slowly pulled away allowing him to breathe and she looked into his eyes.
"You almost lost control of your anger," she informed as he looked at her curiously, but realization dawned on him.
"Oh Kaya, I am so sorry…."
"Think nothing of it, I wasn't in danger. I just never want to see you so out of control that you phase. You don't speak rationally when you are that angry." He sighed and slowly sat up keeping her in his lap.
"I am scared that she will leave," he confessed as he rested his head on her shoulder and she nodded.
"I know you are, but before we jump to conclusions, let's see what her decision is…..or at least let her speak to you," she said as she stood up and he looked at her confused. Rosalie emerged from the forest and Seth stumbled to his feet as she walked over to him. Kaya gave them each a small smile before going inside and they stood in awkward silence for a moment before Rosalie spoke.
"Hey," she said in a low voice and he stuffed his hands in his pockets.
"Hey Rose, what are you doing here? I thought you needed to think."
"I do but I also wanted to see how you are doing. This is a lot to process."
"That is one way of putting it," he smirked and looked down drawing a circle in the dirt with one of his feet.
"You are upset, so please at least tell me how you are feeling," she urged and he sighed.
"Look, I guess this is the part where I am supposed to say it is your choice and all but I can't because you mean too much to me to just let you leave…"
"Seth…"
"Rose, I want you to stay. I know you want to be a mother, but did you ever stop to think that you already are? You are a mother to me Rose even if you don't feel that way, I do." Rosalie wrapped him in her arms for a hug and he closed his eyes trying not to tear up.
"I love you Seth Clearwater. You are the sweetest wolf I have ever met."
"Is that supposed to be a compliment? Besides Leah, I am the only wolf you like." She giggled.
"You always make me laugh even in tense situations like this and you remind me of Emmett in that way. If it were ever possible to create a son, I would want him to be like you, sweet, adorable, funny, and with such an open mind about people. You mean so much to me, more than you know. I have to make this decision alone, but never think for a second that you aren't being kept in mind." He slowly nodded and kissed her cheek.
"This sucks, I mean yea for you it doesn't but for me…."
"It sucks. Ultimatums always do, but I want to make sure that I have thought it out. I only have one chance and dismissing it so easily without even taking time to think about it just wouldn't be right to me. It doesn't mean I am choosing it."
"But doesn't mean you aren't either, right?"
"Right, so for now just trust me and know that I love you with all my heart, even if it is cold and hard in my chest."
"I love you too," he said and she kissed his cheek before disappearing into the forest again. Kaya walked outside and wrapped her arms around her husband.
"At least she knows how you feel now," she said and he nodded.
"I just hope it is enough." She kissed him and he pulled her in for a hug needing his mate more than ever.
The house was eerily silent as Esme walked up the stairs to her bedroom. No one seemed to want to speak too loudly fearing that it would cause the tension to burst at the seams. She entered her room to see Carlisle standing by the window motionless and not breathing. She closed the door and went over to her husband wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. They stood in silence until he finally found his voice.
"Maybe I have been fooling myself thinking that all of this was enough for her," he confessed and she turned him around in her arms seeing his pained face.
"Carlisle, there is only so much that can be done. We are a family, but our pasts are different, some more painful than others. Rosalie was a tortured soul before she found Emmett and not even he could mend her heart completely."
"I wish she could have everything she wanted. Why must she choose?"
"I do not know and I wish I could speak with this woman to know her true intentions, but all we can do is hope that Rosalie knows she is loved by us all." He nodded and took in his wife's scent. It always calmed him.
"I will never regret it though, saving her," he confessed.
"You have nothing to regret. This is not about her hating this family. It is about a chance that she was never given. If she leaves though, Emmett would not survive it. We would not be able to stop him if he lost his mate."
"I know and we will deal with the situation if it occurs. The fact that Emmett would kill himself if she left is actually something that leans in our favor," he explained and she frowned.
"How so?"
"Because Rosalie knows that as well and her love for him is the strongest bond she has to any of us. I believe in their love and it gives me hope for her decision." Esme hugged him tightly and he engulfed his wife in his arms clinching onto her in their moment of need.
Rosalie raced through the forest tracking Emmett's scent. It was time to face him and she followed his potent scent past the small pond behind the house and to a cliff overlooking the ocean. The moon hung high in the night sky and its reflection bounced off of the water illuminating everything around it with a dim white light. Emmett stood at the edge looking up at the stars. His demeanor was rigid and unlike him in every way. She slowly crept toward him and his deep voice broke the silence around them.
"I always knew there were more beings out there than just us or the wolves. It wouldn't make sense for us to be the only creatures besides humans. I just figured when we would stumble across one, it would be an adventure and a good thing. I never thought that it would pull us apart," he confessed and she slipped her hand into his causing him to look down at her ring finger before kissing it.
"Emmett, I love you. You saved me in more ways than you know. I might have saved you from the bear but you saved me from insanity. You don't know how much this is tearing me apart. I would never want to hurt you, ever," she sobbed and he winced at the sound, but shook his head.
"I can't pretend like this is alright. I need you Rose. I can't exist without you so if you go, understand that you are killing me when you do. I'll go to the Volturi…."
"Stop it…."
"I won't let Felix do it though. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of…."
"Stop," she yelled and he looked away.
"So I don't even get to plead my case before you leave?"
"You think you already know my decision?"
"I know your desires and that while I always fooled myself into believing that I was enough, I never was. I can't give you a child. I wish I could. I would do anything to give that to you if there was a way for us to stay together and have one. I am asking you to stay though Rose. I know you might go, but I need you to stay. Choose me. I promised you my love forever and I will always give it to you until the day I no longer exist." He wrapped her in his strong arms and she melted into them letting their warmth spread through her. He rested his cheek on the top of her head trying to think of the words to make her stay with him. Nothing seemed good enough and instead he tilted her chin up to capture her lips in a passionate kiss. She moaned as he hungrily kissed her and she returned his need for her with just as much intensity. He pulled her down into the soft grass and hovered over her looking into her eyes. Rosalie ran her hands through his curly mane seeing all the love and devotion he conveyed.
"Saying the words is not enough. Let me show you how much I need you," he whispered huskily before crashing their lips together. The world around them faded away and they made love expressing their need for one another.
They explored one another passionately for hours before snuggling into each other's arms, him holding on for dear life and her trying to gather her thoughts about her decision. The sky was a dark blue turning lighter as the dawn slowly arrived. Rosalie and Emmett got dressed in silence stealing glances at one another while he tried to read her expression seeing if it would reveal her choice. The sound of crunching leaves broke their trance and they looked up to see Esme appear. She gave them sympathetic smiles and pointed at the horizon.
"If the woman is returning, it will be soon. May I speak with Rosalie for a moment," she asked and Emmett nodded as he looked into his mate's eyes.
"I'll be at home. Please angel, remember us before you choose, please," he pleaded and she nodded. He tenderly kissed her lips before disappearing into the forest and Esme looked out at the ocean.
"It took quite a bit of convincing to make Alice stay at home. She hates being out of control and not knowing what will happen so she is determined to get you to tell her your decision now, but I managed to keep her away," explained Esme and Rosalie smiled at her mother.
"You always know what I need, even when I don't. Thank you for being so understanding."
"I know how you feel. You aren't the only one to yearn for a child Rose, you know that." Rosalie looked down.
"Are you upset that the woman didn't visit you instead of me?"
"No, I would never want this option and I know what I would choose. I came to terms with this existence years ago. I have Carlisle and all of my wonderful, yet different children. I am a mother even if not biologically."
"I am so confused. I have two different thought processes leading in two different directions. How do I choose between them?"
"Take away every factor except your love and heart. You were given a choice that you didn't have before. Now you have to decide if you want it. I will not act like I will not be saddened if you leave. I would be losing a child, but at least I would have peace of mind knowing that it was something you chose in life. I want you to be happy Rose. I am happy and I love you and this family."
"I love you too," sobbed Rosalie and Esme hugged her as she rubbed her back.
"Come on, it is time for you to make your decision," whispered Esme and Rosalie slowly nodded before following her back to the house. They walked instead of ran giving Rosalie the extra time needed to consider every option. As expected, the others were on the porch when they arrived and Rosalie looked to the east to see a sliver of orange creeping above the horizon. She stood beside Emmett who slid his hand into hers as he looked into her eyes.
"I love you," she whispered before kissing his lips.
"I love you too, so much angel," he whispered back. They broke apart and waited in silence with the others as the sounds of the birds chirping besieged them. Suddenly the sounds dissipated and the cloaked woman appeared out of thin air in the yard. Carlisle's eyes widened in awe as she gracefully strolled toward the porch and she smiled at him.
"Could not find me in one of your books could you Carlisle," she asked and he shook his head.
"No, you are a mysterious being," he informed and she nodded.
"With good reason, Rosalie it is time," she said and Rosalie looked down.
"I am just supposed to tell you right now and you snap your fingers or something," she asked and the woman shook her head.
"Not quite and Seth, your theory is incorrect. I am not a fairy God mother, good try though," she explained and Seth crossed his arms as he glared at her.
"Just get on with it," he growled and she nodded.
"I suppose I deserve your hostility, but let's wait for Rosalie's decision before you make up your mind about me. Rosalie, I gave you a choice. You can be human again like you have wanted for so long and have a child or you can stay with your family, as is, for eternity. What is your choice?" Everyone looked at Rosalie and her body shook with silent sobs as she wrapped an arm around her stomach.
"I have wanted a child for so long. I was so sure that this life was not for me because I did not ask for it, not once. Your option has made me question so much, but I can't accept it," she cried and Emmett's eyes widened as he pulled her into his arms.
"Rose, are you saying what I think you are saying," he asked hopefully and she nodded.
"I have vowed to be yours forever and even if we can't conceive a child through our love, at least I will have you." She looked at Seth who was smiling at her. "At least I will have all of you, so I choose to stay."
"And you are sure, once you have decided there is no going back," asked the woman and Rosalie nodded.
"This is my family and I need them more than I need a child," she confessed and Alice jumped on her causing Rosalie to stumble back into Emmett's arms as he showered her with kisses. Jasper smiled at his wife who was hugging Rosalie happily.
"I knew it! I knew you would choose us," she giggled and Rosalie rolled her eyes.
"Okay Alice, get off, you are strong for a tiny pixie," she informed and Alice smiled as she unraveled her body from around Rosalie. Emmett looked at the woman and glared at her.
"You got your answer, now leave," he called as he held his wife close, but the woman smiled even more.
"I certainly have and now you will be rewarded," she confessed and Rosalie looked at her confused.
"I chose them, I refused to take your option," she informed.
"You chose and made a sacrifice. Your whole life, you have been told that you are selfish, vain, and you too believed that, but you have just proven that when tested you will perform a truly selfless act giving up a chance to have the one thing you have desired since the beginning. I believe that should be rewarded and so it will be done." The woman clasped her hands before rubbing them together. A white light glowed from them and everyone looked at her warily.
"Fear not, Rosalie your love for your family and for Emmett is a bond that should not be taken lightly. Emmett, your devotion to your wife is stronger than any amount of strength you are capable of physically. Rosalie's decision revealed that bond and now I will let it create what you two deserve, a child," she confessed and Rosalie gasped as the white light pulsed into her stomach. Emmett was about to lunge toward the woman in fear that his mate was being hurt, but Alice grabbed his arm. He looked down at her to see her eyes glazed over, entranced with a vision. The light faded and the woman giggled seeing Rosalie's bewildered look.
"Let me explain, I came to you with a choice but with that came a chance to see how deeply your love ran for Emmett. If you would have chosen the child and left your family, I would have obliged but ultimately you would end up feeling at a loss because you were not with your mate even if you did have the human life and child you always desired. I understand the sacrifice that was bestowed upon you without your consent and while yes for most vampires conceiving a child is impossible, my power is beyond your world. You proved that you truly understand what it means to love unconditionally by loving Emmett and your family enough to make a sacrifice so I am pleased to be able to give back what was taken from you." Rosalie looked down at her stomach before shaking her head.
"How…..my baby will be an immortal child, it is forbidden by the Volturi," she informed and the woman slowly nodded.
"Immortal children are forbidden because they do not learn. Your child will be different, not a child turned into a vampire, but born as one. Like Renesmee, the child will grow rapidly, even faster than she did. It will be able to comprehend values and the difference between right and wrong. Your child is not to be feared and will stop growing in a few years just as Renesmee did. I am sure Alice and Edward will explain the rest. All powers have been restored to Edward, Jasper, and Alice. Until we meet again Cullens, fare thee well," she explained before disappearing. Rosalie stood there for a moment in staggering silence before a movement caused her to jump. She grabbed her stomach and Alice squealed with excitement as she jumped up and down.
"It's a boy! Rose, you are having a baby boy," she shouted happily and Edward's eyes widened. He knelt down in front of Rosalie catching her off guard and she quickly stepped back. He smiled sheepishly.
"Sorry, I read Alice's thoughts and his," he informed and Emmett frowned.
"Um, you read what," he asked and Alice sighed happily.
"Your baby of course, oh I have to get a nursery ready. Edward, ask him if he likes blue," said Alice and Rosalie stood there with her jaw slackened before snapping out of her daze.
"I'm….I'm…..but….what," she asked looking to Carlisle for answers. It was her first instinct and his eyes widened when he looked down at her stomach. Esme had a look of awe on her face as she pointed to Rosalie's midsection.
"Rose, you're pregnant," whispered Esme in astonishment and Rosalie looked down to see a small baby bump already appearing on her stomach. Bella smiled brightly at her sister's face and Alice skipped around naming off tasks she needed to do before the baby arrived. Edward looked up at Rosalie again.
"May I," he asked and she nodded giving him a curious look. He pressed his ear to her stomach and gave a crooked grin as he listened.
"His voice is faint, but I can already hear him. He is hungry," informed Edward and Rosalie gulped.
"I suppose that explains why my throat is suddenly burning." Carlisle rubbed his neck in confusion.
"Edward, Alice, please tell us you know what is happening," said Carlisle and Alice nodded with a smile.
"I've seen it! The woman somehow was able to create a child inside Rose. He will look so much like Emmett and Rosalie, just adorable! He is a vampire, but not an immortal child. He will learn and grow even faster than Renesmee did and Edward can already read his thoughts. I wonder what his ability will be, Edward you still didn't ask him if blue will be a color he likes," she said getting frustrated with her brother and he rolled his eyes.
"Alice, everyone just found out that Rosalie is pregnant with a vampire child because some mysterious woman decided she was worthy. I don't think the baby liking blue is the biggest issue right now," he said and Alice smiled.
"Oh good so he does like blue," she asked and Seth scratched his head in confusion.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, so are you telling me that Rosalie is pregnant," he asked in shock and Alice giggled.
"Way to keep up Seth, yes, so congratulations you are going to be a big brother," she said ruffling his hair and Carlisle looked at Rosalie's stomach with intrigue.
"This is remarkable. I never imagined that there could be beings that could have more powers than anything we have ever known. That woman appeared from nowhere, her powers are beyond me or any book I have read. I….well I suppose she created this child for the two of you through her own abilities. I do not know how it will work however," he explained trying to find the logic and Alice jumped up and down waving her hand.
"Oh I know! Rose will deliver him in three weeks. He is already growing at a rate I would have never thought possible," she informed and Edward nodded.
"The woman spoke to me through her mind. It was quite strange really. I couldn't read her thoughts freely but she seemed to be picking and choosing what I could decipher. In five years, he will stop growing and reach adulthood as a vampire. Just by hearing his thoughts I believe his brain will develop faster than Renesmee's did," said Edward and Carlisle was speechless. Emmett looked into Rosalie's eyes seeing if she was able to process the unexpected events. She looked down at her stomach rubbing the baby bump that was already starting to swell even more and a euphoric smile crept onto her lips.
"I'm pregnant," she whispered feeling astounded. Alice skipped into the house with Jasper right behind her as she spoke of things she would need for the nursery. Renesmee, Nahuel, and Kaya began speaking about their births and development trying to figure out how it would compare to the child's while Seth stood there stunned. Carlisle went up to his study ready to pull out every file he had on Renesmee's growth as Esme followed him beaming with happiness. Bella and Edward whispered back and forth as he explained about the baby's thoughts, but Rosalie and Emmett just stood on the porch completely flabbergasted. It took them a moment to process everything being thrown at them before he pumped his fist.
"I'm going to be a dad," he bellowed and the sound echoed through the forest causing the animals to flee. Rosalie laughed at the announcement and he smiled adoringly at his wife.
"You chose me," he said pulling her into his arms and pressing their foreheads together.
"I love you Em. Even if I were human and was able to have a child it would mean nothing without you with me."
"I can't believe this is all happening. It still seems random. Why now after all these years did she come? Why….."
"Em, for once let's just be happy with what we have been blessed with. We have each other and now we also have a child, a baby boy according to Alice and Edward." He smiled at the words and nodded.
"A baby boy, I like the sound of that," he said and hugged her feeling relieved that she not only chose him, but was pregnant with his child as well.
By midnight, the house was buzzing with excitement over the child. The women were already making plans for the baby's arrival, Carlisle was upstairs studying his notes, and Emmett sat beside his wife on the couch rubbing her stomach while she told Leah the good news over the phone.
"Congratulations," said Leah and Rosalie frowned.
"Wait, I just tell you that a woman randomly appeared in the forest, gave me an ultimatum, I chose Emmett and the family over a child, but got one anyways and all you can say is congratulations?"
"What, am I supposed to be shocked? My husband and I are wolves, my best friend is a vampire, my brother is a wolf but married to a half human, half vampire, and my husband's ex just so happens to be one as well. What about any of this is out of the norm?"
"Aw, I am your best friend?"
"Shut up and I didn't say that," grumbled Leah and Rosalie smirked.
"Oh so you met another vampire who can tolerate your moody behavior long enough to befriend you," challenged Rosalie.
"Fine, you're my best friend, shut up and no teasing." Rosalie giggled and Leah gasped at the sound.
"Now I know you are pregnant because even over the phone I can tell how giddy you are. So how will it work, I hope the birth isn't as messy as Renesmee's?"
"I hope not as well but Carlisle is confident that since I am already a vampire and giving birth to one it will be like a regular pregnancy."
"Regular pregnancy and vampire do not go in the same sentence. Are you already getting fat?" Rosalie gasped.
"How dare you say that to me!"
"What, Bella's pregnancy didn't last very long and her stomach swelled up pretty fast."
"That does not mean I am fat! Sometimes I wonder why we are friends!"
"Just the hormones talking," teased Leah and Rosalie rolled her eyes.
"Anyways, my stomach is growing already. Alice says it will be a quick pregnancy, around three weeks but she won't know the exact time or day until he chooses."
"He, you already know it is a boy?"
"Edward can hear his thoughts."
"Oh good then you can name him after Jacob, your favorite person in the world," teased Leah and Rosalie smirked.
"The mutt isn't around is he?"
"No, in the shower, it is just me and Joshua right now."
"Make sure he uses extra flea powder in there," mumbled Rosalie and Leah giggled.
"Now is that any way to speak about Jacob? Remember Seth and I are wolves too."
"Which is why I bite my tongue and don't insult Jacob more," informed Rosalie and it was Leah's turn to smirk.
"Wow, I guess that makes us lucky. Seriously though, I am really happy for you Rose. I know how much you have wanted this. Try to keep Emmett's influence on the boy as little as possible. The last thing we need is another Emmett running around."
"Hey," yelled Emmett and Leah laughed.
"Sorry Em, forgot about the super hearing even on the phone thing," called Leah and Emmett chuckled. Rosalie rested against her husband's chest and smiled.
"Your brother is here. Would you like to speak with him?"
"Might as well," teased Leah and Rosalie giggled.
"Seth," she called knowing he was in the kitchen with Kaya eating dinner. He ran into the room and Rosalie handed him the phone. He gave a small smile before walking out.
"Hello," he asked and Leah sighed.
"Nice to hear from you too little bro, what's with the mood," she asked and he walked outside to speak with her in private.
"Hey Leah, how is Jake and my little nephew?"
"They are good, driving me crazy, but good. How are you taking the news?"
"I'm…I'm fine why?"
"Because you don't sound fine, you know this is a good thing right? I know Rose is buzzing with happiness right now."
"Yea, it is a great thing for Rose and Em."
"But not you," questioned Leah and he was silent.
"Come to see me soon. It will be nice to see you and Kaya again, maybe talk about what is bothering you?"
"Yea, sure, I'll talk to Kaya about it. We could use a trip."
"I love you Seth, see you soon."
"Love you too sis, bye." He hung up the phone and looked down as he sighed. Everyone was delighted with the news of Rosalie's pregnancy, but Seth was the total opposite. If anything, it would bring changes and he was happy before with how their lives were. He knew it would take time to cope with, but he couldn't help but be hesitant about the changes that would be ahead.
