This is the continuing story of "The Forgotten Child." If you've not read it, you'll be completely lost attempting to read this story.
Preface:
Hello Reader. Surprised that I'm back… since 'Christopher's' story is complete. Well, there's actually more. It all started after Christopher's memory barrier wall was finally destroyed…this caused the Volturi to remember Alexandria, the ancient vampire prophetess.
It was Alexandria's prophesy that set a catalyst that would cause the Volturi to keep a careful watch upon the Cullen's.
This was her prophesy: "Beware the Cullen's, for from them will spring a 'daughter of Eve' who will be the downfall of all vampires. However, their 'son of Adam' will be the salvation of vampire kind."
This prophecy confused the Volturi because the literal interpretation would mean that a human daughter of the Cullen's would eventually destroy vampires, while a human son would somehow save the vampire species.
This was thought impossible since vampires could not give birth to human children. The closest thing to a human child was Carlisle's Minstrel son, Christopher. And Christopher had been dead for years. It was a very puzzling prophesy.
The Child Castaways – Chapter 1
Rosalie walked into her room, sat on her bed then shut her eyes and sighed. She had several different things weighing deeply on her mind. Once again the Cullen family were preparing to leave Forks since they were beginning to become conspicuous to humans here. Edward and Bella were preparing to visit Renesmee and Jacob in Canada, while the remainder of the family would move across country to live in Portland, Main.
Another problem was Carlisle. He had been in one of his somber moods lately. This particular day marked the ten-year mark in which Christopher had died. Rosalie knew that Carlisle's vampire mind still remembered Christopher as if it were only yesterday when he died.
Of course Carlisle had loved his son more than the rest of the family…but Rosalie also felt a pang of remorse when she thought of Christopher. Perhaps it would do Carlisle some good to get away from Forks and the things that reminded him of Christopher.
Rosalie got up, and went downstairs, then walked outside into the twilight evening. Rosalie's walked to a shady bench, near the now empty coy pond. She had just sat down on the bench when Rose heard a voice that she recognized greet her.
"Greetings Rosalie," said the soft voice. Rosalie quickly turned around and recognized the face of Arvil, the Minstrel.
"What are you doing here, Arvil?" demanded Rosalie, "And what do you want?"
Arvil smiled and flashed his violet eyes at Rose and said, "I've come to make you an offer Rosalie…. an offer I don't think you will be able to refuse."
Rosalie thought carefully about this offer. She was aware that Arvil was extremely powerful. A part of her was also extremely fearful of Arvil…he had taken Emmett's life force many years ago…although he had returned it almost immediately, thanks to the prodding of Bennett. Rose felt she could trust Arvil, but she also knew everything was always on his own terms.
"What could you honestly give me that I would possibly want?" Rosalie asked the crafty violet-eyed Minstrel.
"Why… Rosalie…I would help you attain the one thing you have desired all your immortal life. With the use of my knowledge…I know how you could become a mother…giving birth to your own child," declared Arvil.
Rosalie knew he had her over a barrel. If Rosalie could possibly become human and have a child, she'd give up anything to attain this…anything including her family…and even Emmett himself.
Arvil just smiled at her…for he knew that he had already won the game.
Later that night Emmett came in from hunting with Edward and Jasper. Of course Edward had dragged along Bella. They had been to Goat Canyon again…one of the men's favorite places to hunt. Esme and Alice were in the family room where Alice was showing off her latest designs to an enthralled Esme.
Nobody really knew exactly where Carlisle was. Perhaps he was still in the meadow wishing for just one more precious second to spend with Christopher…and knowing that this desire could never be fulfilled.
Carlisle had become a better person since Christopher had entered his life. He had become a more loving and forgiving person, knowing and being aware of his past sins. Carlisle had done much evil in his remote past, but he had ultimately chosen the light, thanks to Christopher. Unfortunately, Carlisle felt like a piece of himself was missing after Christopher's death…and sometimes he would go in search of this 'missing piece' even though he was well aware that he'd never find it.
Emmett rushed up the stairs in a nanosecond and found his beautiful wife crocheting a beautiful multi-colored afghan. Emmett smiled at Rosalie, then he opened the door to their bathroom.
He immediately began removing his clothes and asked her, "Rose-Baby…Feel like sharing a shower?"
Rose looked at her husband…he had that sexy look in his eyes and the silly smirk on his face when he was always amorous.
"No," Rosalie replied with a wink, "But after you finish, I want to talk to you about something."
"Okay… no prob," Emmet answered with chagrin.
Rosalie knew he was wanting a shower partner, but Emmett was going to be shocked out of his mind when she filled-in her husband about her new plans.