Title: To Conquer A Memory

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from the Twilight Saga. All rights go to Stephenie Meyer.

AU

All pairings are the same as in the book, E/B, Em/R, A/J, Carlisle/Esme and Jacob imprinting with Renesmee.

Summary: The day after her birth baby Renesmee, is kidnapped from her family. What will happen to the little hyrbid? What will happen to her family? Will Bella ever get to lay her new eyes on her baby girl?

She was alive - I just knew it. Edward had told me that our Renesmee, my baby, was gone. In my heart I knew she was out there alone with no memory of who or what she was. Did she even remember us?

Prologue: A Slip in Time

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Bella's POV

I was so happy went I found out that I was pregnant with Edward's child. Edward had the opposite reaction. He wanted to kill it, but with Rosalie and Esme's help I had managed to protect her. I knew that she had never meant to hurt me but she had no choice; it had been so snug inside.

However, Edward slowly started to fall in love with my little nudger right alongside me. The very minute that he realized that our baby loved me I could see some of his hate leaving him. The night of Renesmee's birthday is a little bit of a blur, but I remembered seeing her and knowing that she was real. Edward laid her warm little body on my chest and I knew that my whole world was complete.

As long as I had Edward and Renesmee in my life nothing else would matter to me. All of those thoughts disappeared as pain rocked through my body. The warmth that I knew belonged to my Renesmee was gone; for some unexplained reason Edward had taken her away from me.

I could vaguely hear Edward's voice.

"No, Renesmee. No, we don't do that."

Jacob's voice was next, he was pleading with me.

"You stay with me Bella! You promised! You promised that you would keep your heart beating!"

I wanted to answer him, tell him I was trying too. I'm going to keep it beating; for you, for Edward, for my little Renesmee. My body started to feel heavy and darkness was closing in around me.

I wanted to fight but I just didn't know how. I had been trying to keep up with everyone, how would it be possible for me to do it now? I was just a human. I could have slapped myself. If I left now I would hurt my family. Edward, Jacob, Alice, Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, Emmett, Renesmee…even Rosalie. They all would be hurting if I left them. I had to stay - I had to fight.

After what felt like hours (or was it days?) I found my heart again. Though how I wish I hadn't; it was so hot and getting hotter…I didn't know if I could bear it. The fire spread from my heart and lungs out to my arms. Minutes later the parts that hadn't been able to feel anything were now on fire too. I wanted to scream, to get away, but my body felt heavy, like it had concrete poured over it.

My mind kept telling me that it was a bad idea to scream, but I couldn't remember why. I wished that someone would just kill me and get it over with. Then it came back to me, the reason I couldn't scream or flinch in any way…Edward. He was the reason I kept my tongue tied; I didn't want to cause him any more pain.

The flames consuming me clouded my thoughts. I did my best to remain silent in my pain, for Edward. He was the reason I was doing this. I wanted to be with him forever, and now I had a beautiful daughter to live for too.

Time seemed to slow as I burned in silence. Rosalie said there was no point in screaming, I was determined to be as silent as Carlisle had been, he had the mind to do it; I could too.

I felt the fire die down in my limbs; my arms and legs didn't burn any more. I knew that I was getting closer to seeing Edward and Renesmee. The calm feeling was short lived as I realized that the fire was pooling in the center of my chest, in my heart. The heat of the flames seemed to build more strength as they pulled energy from the fire in other parts of my body.

I realized how clear my hearing was; there were voices in the room with me. I sifted through my thoughts trying to place them. One belonged to Edward; I had been counting his breaths moments ago. Now he was speaking to someone.

"Bella, love can you hear me? Can you squeeze my hand?"

"Has there been any change, Edward?"

"No, not yet. Maybe I did something wrong. Carlisle, what if I was too late? She's been so quiet."

"Listen to her heart, Edward. It's stronger than even Emmett's was. I've never heard anything so vital. She'll be perfect. It will be over very soon."

"She must be in agony."

Carlisle didn't agree with Edward, "We don't know that. She had so much morphine in her system. We don't know the effect that will have on her experience."

I couldn't help but agree with Edward; however I never planned on telling them that. I did my best to keep my focus on what they were saying and not the pain.

"How is Jacob?"

"He's resting, though he wanted to go after them right away."

"What about Rosalie? Is she all right?"

"She's fine, though she is very angry at herself right now."

"I was so focused on Bella that I didn't even notice their thoughts until it was too late. How could I have let that happen? What kind of fa…"

"Stop, Edward. You are going to be a very good father. We are all at fault; Alice is very upset that she didn't see their plan. Jacob said it wasn't anyone from the reservation."

"Then who Carlisle? Why come after us…why take…"

"I wish I knew son. We will find them and we will fix this."

I could hear Carlisle put his hand on Edward's shoulder and the sound of his hand scraping across the fabric. Their conservation confused me. How long was I out, and who were they looking for?

"Listen, Edward! Do you hear that? It won't be long; Bella should be waking up soon. I'll go get the rest of the family."

I heard Carlisle slip out of the room. I did my best to go back to counting Edward's breaths, but I couldn't focus due to the rapid hammering of my heart. It managed to startle me causing me to gasp suddenly, just as the rest of my new family walked through the door.

I was aware of was the different scents in the air now. The first scent I smelled belonged to Edward; the smell of honey, lilac and sun. There were six new scents; first the smell of pine, chocolate, and raspberry which I soon learned belonged to Emmett. Leather, sweet grass, and vanilla belonged to Jasper; it was a strange combination but seemed right. Next I was hit by the smell of cinnamon, moss, and apples. I wasn't really sure why but something told me that was Carlisle, simply because the scent comforted me. Then there was the scent of roses accompanied by the smell of grapes and rain that made me think of Rosalie right away. I was assaulted by the smells of daisies, pears, and wind followed by the smell of the ocean, rising bread and hyacinth telling me that Alice and Esme were here as well.

My suspicions were confirmed when I heard Alice's high pitched giggle.

"Oh Edward, what did I tell you? She's going to be dazzling."

The rapid hammering of my heart was at last coming to a slow stop; the fire dying down. My eyes snapped open suddenly as I felt something warm squeeze my hand, causing me to tense and recoil. I was surprised by the sudden growl that escaped from my throat as I sprang up from the bed and I lowered myself down into a couch.

As I slowly took in my surroundings I realized just how clear I was seeing everything. I could see the specks of dust floating in the stream of sunlight that was filtering into the room. My eyes darted nervously through the room as I took in the faces of my family. Each one of them were stunning different from what they had looked to my dull human eyes. They all were even more beautiful now to my new eyes; than what my human eyes had ever been able to see.

Jasper and Emmett were standing in front of everyone. The smell of leather, sweet grass and the light scent of vanilla was indeed, coming from Jasper. So it seemed I had been correct about everyone's scents. Their posture around the others spoke of danger, so where was it. My eyes soon flicked to where Edward was standing; his right hand and arm were stretched across the bed toward me.

"Bella love, you're safe here. No one here is going to hurt you. You can come away from the wall now."

I understood why Jasper and Emmett were posed for a fight they were afraid of me; I was the danger now. I slowly started to lift myself out of my couch; as Edward slowly made his way around the bed toward me.

"Be careful Edward, you don't want to startle her more then you already have."

I cocked my head to the side as I took in the sound of Carlisle's voice. I then realized that the warm thing that I had felt touch my hand had been Edward's. It would make sense that he wouldn't feel cold to me anymore, it had surprised me. My eyes quickly shifted back to look at Edward once more; he was closer to me now with his hands held out in front of him. I turned my head as if thinking before I spoke.

"Edward?"

He then gave me that lop-sided grin that I knew all too well.

"That's right Bella, it's me."

Once I had confirmed it I threw myself at him laying my head against his chest; as I wrapped my arms around him.

"Ow…easy there love I'm a little more breakable then you are at the moment."

I let him go quickly as if he had burned me, before giving him a sheepish look.

"Oh, sorry I forgot about that."

I then felt Edward's smooth warm hand brush over my cheek.

"It's ok Bella, no real harm done. You just have to remember to be careful."

I then nodded my head.

"Right, I got it."

Edward then tilted my chin up as he placed his lips against mine. I was thrilled by the intense warmth that filled me from the mere touch of his lips. I hadn't expected to feel like this yet. I then felt Edward put his hands on my shoulder and gently pull me away. I tried not to look hurt by his action.

"Bella there is something I need to tell you. While you were changing, Jacob seemed to imprint on Renesmee."

I saw Jasper stiffen and take a step forward. He could feel my anger building; seeing how upset he looked I quickly doused it pushing it down until it was almost gone.

"It's okay Jasper, I've got it I'm not going to go crazy on you I promise; I've got it under control now."

"It's amazing; I've never seen anything like it before. Her anger was so intense like a raging fire and then she was able to control it; no newborn should be able to do that."

Edward seemed to notice the hurt look on my face, for he suddenly growled at Jasper before looking back at me.

"It's not a bad thing, in fact it's a good thing really. Jasper is just a little upset with himself is all. He's not mad at you, you are just surprising him with the amount of control you have. The newborns he has seen had no control. In fact you're even doing better than I did."

Something else came to mind - something important. Renesmee.

"Edward, do you think maybe after I've hunted…could I maybe see Renesmee? Not hold her, but be able to see her?"

Edward was silent. His non-responsiveness was starting to scare me. He was keeping something from me. I had thought that Edward and I were through with secrets. What was he was having trouble telling me? I slowly took a step away from him.

"Edward, what is it? What aren't you telling me?"

I saw Edward tense. I could hear a rapid heartbeat that I knew must belong to Jacob. Renesmee was half mortal, shouldn't she have a heartbeat?

If I still had a heart it would be hammering out of my chest. I slowly took another step back.

"Edward, you're starting to scare me. Tell me what's going on. Where is Renesmee?"

My breath hitched inside my throat as Edward gave me a look of defeat.

"Bella, there is no easy way for me to say this. Renesmee is gone."

I felt someone grab my arms and hold me back. A low growl escaped as I whipped my head to see Jasper and Emmett holding me back. I was in hysterics as they struggled to hold on to me.

"What do you mean she's gone? Did she die? She seemed fine the last time I saw her. I know that was three days ago, but…"

I wanted to cry but I didn't know how in this new body. I felt Edward's hand stroke my cheek. As I looked up at Edward I saw the pain in his glorious topaz eyes; all the air whooshed out of me.

"It happened so fast… none of us saw it coming. Alice can't see Renesmee in her visions, and I was so concerned with you and your transformation…I didn't sense any thoughts that didn't belong here."

I thought of someone, and he was downstairs. The smell of wet dog and forest wasn't that bad. However, I knew once I made it down stairs the smell would overwhelm me. I didn't care.

A deep growl and a hiss escaped my lips. I snapped my teeth at Emmett, causing him to loosen his grip in surprise. The attack caught Jasper by surprise, allowing me to throw him into the wall with a crunch.

I didn't stop to see who was following me; I didn't even bother using the stairs. I jumped over the railing and landed gracefully on my feet. I barely registered what Alice was saying to Edward.

"She's going after Jacob, Edward."

Through my red vision I could make out Jacob's form lying on the couch. I sprang at him, lifting him up as if he were a doll and shoving him against the glass doors.

"Hey there, Bells. I guess Edward told you what happened."

"How could you Jacob Black? You imprinted on my daughter, and then you let her get taken? How could you let that happen? Why are you still here? Shouldn't you be looking for her, or curling up into a ball and dying?"

I heard the sound of cracking glass, but didn't pay it much mind until Jacob winced. I hadn't noticed the two wolves that had busted down the door and were now standing in front of him. As if waking from a dream I let go of Jacob and slumped to the floor. I wasn't sure if Jacob was even looking at me as I heard Edward's velvet voice from a distance.

"Bella love, it's all right. We'll find her. I promise you."

The corners of my eyes started to sting. I realized that I was crying for the beautiful little girl that I only had blurry human memories of. A sob found its way free, the sound was much different than when I had been human. It was almost the straggled cry of an animal; the stinging in my eyes continued.

I felt Edward wrap his arms around am, soothing me the only way he knew how.

"You can't promise that Edward, you don't know that."

For the first time in my life I wished I could cry, and I couldn't.

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Hours later I was still slumped on the floor. I had refused to move from where I had fallen earlier. Leah continued to give me dirty looks as she and Seth left to take Jacob home. Seth whined at me, but still I didn't move.

I heard Edward and smelled his sweet scent of honey and lilac as he came back into the room.

"Bella love, please come hunt with me. You're only making this harder on yourself. If you don't feed soon you'll end up hurting someone you love."

I winced and lifted my head up look at him. The pain in his eyes mirrored the pain I was feeling.

There was only one way to heal the hurt I was feeling, and that was to find my daughter.

My perfect little Renesmee.

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A/N: Opening chapter please review and let me know what you think.

TDIS