AN:

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-- VV READ!

Edwards Point of View EPOV;

I hugged my Bella and my Renesmee tight in my arms.

"Both of you mean the world to me, and you know it," I told them quietly.

Renesmee mumbled something to Bella, and she pressed her fiery hand to my cheek. Memories of the confrontation with the Voultri zoomed through my head, slide after slide of Aro and Carlisle, Bella using her shield, Irina's sacrifice…

"That's over now, Nessie," I whispered, shaking my head of the memories. "You don't have to worry about that anymore. They won't bother us."

"Who knows?" Bella said coldly. "Never trust the Voultri."

"But we won't have to worry mama, daddy said so," Renesmee's high-pitched voice sang. My daughter reminded me so much of my sister, Alice, and her bell-like voice. Bella grunted, and I held her tighter. "I'm not letting you go."

"What?" she asked, disoriented. She stared deeply into my eyes. I stared into hers, looking into the light golden liquid ice. A stab of guilt hit me – I missed her refulgent chocolate brown eyes, and her scarlet blush. Her skin would be icy, and pale forever. However, she was still Bella, the love of my life. It was only Renesmee who could blush a light pink and who held Bella's beautiful human eyes. I kissed Renesmee on the cheek, and I released my grip on the two of them.

Nessie bounced down the hallway towards her room, while her cherubic curls bounced behind her. Bella walked over to the fridge without looking at me. Instead, she released her shield and spoke to me through her mind.

What do you think Nessie would like? Chicken or Beef?

Nessie regularly ate human food, but sometimes we would bring her hunting with us. Deer and Elk weren't her favorite type of blood, but it was "better than human food," as she said so herself.

"We could all go hunting instead," I suggested willingly. Bella's lips puckered as she stared at me. She walked forward a couple of steps, and back again. "Why?"

"Why not?"

"We just went hunting not long ago, I don't see the need to. And Nessie had her full share of elk."

Suddenly, the doorbell rang. I ran quickly; it only took about half a second; and opened the door. Jacob Black stood casually, smiling. He was wearing dark blue jeans and a white t-shirt. "Hey, Edward."

"Hello, Jacob. Here to see Nessie?"

"Not completely. I'm here to see Bella too, ya know."

After he came in, I shut the door behind him, sending a cool breeze into the warm cottage.

Renesmee popped her head out from her room, her curls swinging back and forth. Her eyes were ominous with happiness.

"Jacob!" she shouted. She skipped down the hallway, and buried her face into Jacobs's arms.

"Well," Bella said reluctantly, "I guess we could go hunting now that Jacob's here." She looked at me, and frowned.

"Sure, sure." Jacob didn't really care whether we went hunting or not – he just needed Nessie in his arms and he was complete.

It's okay pops. I'll look after her.

I snarled. "You better."

"Hush. Behave, both of you. We all know that Jacob is perfectly capable of taking care of Nessie," Bella lectured us. She looked at me and raised an eyebrow. Then she slowly turned her head to Jacob. "And we all know that anything can happen. So watch her carefully, Jake."

Jacob nodded two times and his nose scrunched up. A big smile grew on his face.

I'm still not used to Bella's bloodsucking scent.

What is he saying now? Bella thought right after. I just shook my head, grabbed Bella by the waist, and I ran out the front door.

BPOV

Edward let me go when we were in the grassland, and I ran. I ran as fast as I could. Two deer from a couple of days ago wasn't enough to satisfy my bloodthirsty stomach - I wanted more. Being around Jacob all the time didn't help although I'd gotten used to controlling my need for blood. Renesmee wasn't that bad because she was my daughter, and that fact took away all of my need for her blood. Her blood was my blood from when I was human.

Edward was falling behind as I ran faster. "Wait up," he silently said.

No, you. I said in my mind. He laughed.

In a sudden second, and cloud of smoke appeared in front of me, and there was Edward, looking back at me and smiling his crooked smile. I raised an eyebrow as I attempted to run faster. I couldn't match his experienced century of racing.

Filling my famished stomach with a lion, I sat down against an oak tree while Edward finished his share of the lion. I closed my eyes for a few seconds, but a warm touch startled me. Edward leaned in on me, and his lips crushed against mine, moving in synchronization. I hugged him tight, kissing him back. I loved Edward, there was no doubt about that; and nobody could say otherwise. He slowly pulled way when his cell phone started ringing. I listened as he talked.

"Hello?" He said mono-toned. His face was so beautiful, his jaw was so defined, his hair a messy bronze.

"Alice? What's wrong?" There was a dead silence, as he stared in the distance. He was listening intently.

"What? What do you mean…? "

I closed my eyes, still listening.

"I'll be over tonight." He closed his phone. It made a clicking sound. Then, he scooped me up in his arms, and started running.

"What happened?" I breathed. He didn't look at me. He ignored me.

"Owch, rejected." Still not reply from him.

"What's wrong? I want to know," I said again, a little louder.

"The Voultri."

"HAH!" I couldn't help but laugh. "I told you so."

"But this is different, love." He looked at me, still running. "There's some important business I have to settle. And no, it isn't bad. Just some of the Voultri members remained taciturn after the confrontation; not much of a big deal, really."

"Huh," I scoffed. "So, you have to go to France?"

"Yes."

"I'm coming with you."

"No."

"Why not?"

"Renesmee. You'll have to watch her."

"Renesmee has Jacob," I retorted.

"Although Jacob loves Nessie, you can't expect him to always be there for her sweetheart. He has responsibilities in his pack too, since Sam and Jacob are getting reacquainted."

I sighed out my nose and held my breath. That was true. And I loved my daughter, and I would stay with her until Edward came back.

"Where are we going now?" I asked him. If only I could read his mind.

"Where do you want to go?" He smiled.

"The meadow." The place that brought back vague human memories was still vivid in my mind. I still remembered the trees and the smell of dandelions and the fresh smell of the rain dropped air. The sun shined on this spot the most, and the dew glistened on the bright green leaves that filled with life and energy.

This was the place that Edward took me, when he showed me that he was truly a vampire. I never forgot this spot, and I never will.

"Wow," Edward sighed. He picked up my hand and held it between in his warm hands. "We haven't been to that place in forever."

"I know," I told him. "That's why I want to go there. So relaxing and romantic." I leaned forward and gave him a big hug. "I love you," I quietly said. I heard him chuckle and his hand started stroking my hair. "As do I."

The meadow was different today. Gray, sad clouds hung over the horizon. An icy cold drizzle sprinkled over the grass, and the light wind fought the trees. Edward danced over the grass ever so lightly it almost looked like he hovered over it. I smiled, even though today was a strange day to come to the most beautiful place in the world. I called Edward over, and he held my hand as we walked along the side of the meadow, enjoying the view.

"Edward?" I asked. He was looking down at his feet. He blinked twice and looked up at me with curious eyes.

"Yes?"

"What do you think Renesmee's future will be like?" My voice softened and I looked away, afraid to see his reaction.

"What do you mean?"

"Like, when she grows up. I'm not into this whole motherhood thing. I was the one who took care of Renee most of the time, and –"

"If you took care of Renee most of the time then you'll be an excellent mother, like you already are." He stared intently at my eyes, trying to read my mind. I shielded myself from his power, afraid he'd read something I didn't want to let him know about.

"She's growing so fast," I replied. "Three years from now, when she's four, she'll mature into the size of a nine year old."

"Of course, love," Edward said softly. "And that's okay. She's still your daughter, and, what difference does it make?"

"Everything!" I jumped back, my hands up in the air. "If Charlie keeps on visiting regularly like he already is, he'll probably notice the dramatic change in Nessie's appearance!"

"Then we'll move."

"What?"

"We'll move, Bella."

My mind swayed back and forth. I'd already gotten so use to Forks, and I couldn't move. This was my home now, and if I went anywhere else, what would happen to Jacob's pack?

"What about Jacob?"

"It's his choice in the matter if he wants to come."

"Why are you making this so hard?" I moaned. I dropped, and sat down in the grass. I laid down and stared at the sad sky. Edward paced back and forth around me, his eyes full of worry.

"Or, we don't have to move if you do not want to," he suggested. I stood up quickly, pointing a finger at him.

"But what about Charlie?"

"Like I said, we could move."

"I don't want to," I confessed. "Forks is my home, and I can't afford to move. This is a small, subtle town where everyone knows everyone, and I know everyone. I can't stand it when there's too much people in my life – too many problems. Too many temptations."

"If you already gotten used to the blood around here, we could possibly let you –"

"Why don't we just talk about this later, Edward. It's pretty late already." I stared at the mood in the midnight sky, dark blue and rich with other creamy colors.

"Yes," Edward agreed. "Jacob must be getting tired. And I would have to leave as soon as possible."

We picked up Renesmee and Jacob from the cottage, and quickly ran to the Cullen's house. Along the way, Renesmee fell asleep on Jacobs back. When we got to the house, I quietly set her on Edward's bed. Renesmee pulled her hair up and tied it with a pink ribbon. I told her I'd be back soon, and walked downstairs.

"…and you're just going to leave Bella, while the rest of us go half way around the world?"

"No." Edward's voice was cold, but direct.

"She'll be with Renesmee and Jacob. The Voultri cannot be involved with Nessi nor Bella anymore, and I won't risk conflict. "

No one said anything, except Esme.

"Are you sure?" she asked, touching her son's shoulder. He nodded, and she could see the pain in his eyes from being away from his wife and daughter. My mouth went dry.

"How long will we be gone?" Alice's voice sang. She seemed optimistic.

"Two weeks."

"That long?" I protested. I was still on the stairs, now proceeding down. All heads turned in my direction.

"It's not that long," Alice pointed out. "You'll be fine."

"And how do you know that?" Rosalie said. Her eyes narrowed. Obviously, she loved Renesmee as much as I loved her too, and the thought of keeping Nessie here with Jacob and I wasn't enough to satisfy her needs and love of a lost motherhood.

"Well, I don't know. I'm just guessing," her head moved to Jacob. "I can't really see when Jake's around."

Jacob snorted. "We'll be fine, jeez."

Edward seemed content. He patted Jacob's back.

"Take care of my girls," Edward whispered in his ear. Jacob puckered his lips. "Sure, sure."

Then he approached me swiftly. "Let's go upstairs. I need to say goodbye to you and Renesmee."

I held Edward's hand as we walked up the stairs. As we entered his room where Renesmee was sleeping, she mumbled and woke up, her eyes fixed on Edward and me. Her eyes shined in the dim yellow light.

"Mommy, daddy."

Edward chuckled and sat on the foot of her bed.

"Nessie," He started. He looked deep into her chocolate brown eyes. My eyes.

"I have to go for a while." Edward's voice soft said. "I have to go to France."

Renesmee's eyes grew wider, but her head suddenly went down.

"You and mommy?"

"No," he said. "You're staying with mommy. Daddy just has to go for a while, and I'll be back if you need me. Now, I want you to stay with Jake and mommy at all times, you hear me? Don't ever leave them."

"I know that daddy. Don't worry, I'll take care of mommy too."

I smiled as I looked at my daughter. She was absolutely beautiful, absolutely perfect in every way.

Edward gave Nessie a kiss on her forehead, and Nessie returned her affection by kissing him on the cheek. "Go back to sleep, honey," I told her. She nodded and laid on her bed, waiting to close her eyes until we exited the room.

As Edward and I walked out, he pulled me against his chest. "Take care," he told me. I smiled and kissed him. "I will. You take care, too."

"I will."

He held me for a minute, and let me go. We walked downstairs, where I said my goodbyes to the rest of the Cullens. They all exited out the front door, and ran as fast as they could. For a moment, I thought I saw Alice look back, terror in her eyes.