MONSTERS RETURN.

It had been two decades since the Volturi had confronted us, on the pretence of punishing us for creating the taboo immortal child. But we had won that battle when it was proven that my beautiful daughter Renesmee was neither an immortal child nor a threat to our secret. So why had Alice seen them decide to come back. What was their reasoning this time? We have lived inconspicuously, moving on when the time came, keeping those around us in the dark as to what we are. How to explain to my father my friends why after twenty years Renesmee was not ageing, or how Jacob had not aged, not to mention Edward, myself and the other Cullen's. Charlie and Sue had married ten years back, and I was happy in the knowledge that he was safe and loved, how could he not be safe married to a werewolf's mom. Life was great Renesmee and Jacob had married, I was soon to become a Grandmother, so why, why were the Volturi returning now. Edward and the others, like me, had no idea what would possibly draw them back.

Maybe they had decided to pick us off one by one, just as Edward had predicted two decades ago, that they would. Could their defeat have really shattered their egos that badly? I knew the answer to that before I thought the question, Yes, Yes it would. They thought of themselves as powerful, the ruling royals of our kind. So of course they would be devastated when we had not stepped down and I had thwarted the attempts of their most powerful defences. Jane, oh how I despised that, that, I had no words to describe the child like monster, I had not forgiven her for harming Edward all those years ago while I stood there defenceless, human, unable to stop her, to stop my love from being harmed with her mind.

I was aware that Edward was watching me with intent eyes, it still frustrated him that he could not read my mind, although I had perfected my gifts.
I could stretch my shield out without any effort these days, and on some days I pushed it out from my mind and watch with elation as Edward become aware he could read my mind, however I only let him in on the things I wanted him to hear. And this was not one of them times. Carlisle had been busy on the phone since Alice had seen them make their decision to visit us again. He was rounding up all the vampires that had stood as our witness so many years before. We would stand together again, although this time it would be different. The Volturi had to be brought down this time, they could not just be free to wreak havoc on those they were jealous of. That meant my family.

Aro, just the thought of him filled my mouth with venom, wants so desperately to obtain four members of my family. Edward for his gift of reading minds, Alice for her ability of foretelling the future, my daughter, so he can study her, and me for my shield. Well he wasn't getting any of us, we would fight and we would win, because things had changed with my gifts. I was stronger, it was stronger, I could now make it a solid around us, it took concentration but it was worth it, because trying to get through it was like trying to get through diamond. And I could fight, Emmett had taught me what I needed to know, so I was ready to fight. I wouldn't be a burden on my family, I would stand beside them and I would fight, the desire burned deep in me, the desire to take Felix down.

I looked at Edwards's curiously frustrated face sighing with appreciation. I still could not believe after all the years he still wanted me like I wanted him. I saw him nod once slightly and wondered which of my family's mind he had heard. I glanced around and saw Alice look away. What had she seen or said? I looked at Edward again,

"What's going on? What did Alice see?"

He looked at me for a long second then motioned me to follow him. He took my hand and led me outside, I wondered what was so important that he took me from the house to tell me. We walked in silence, and then he turned to me his eyes liquid topaz burning into mine.

"Alice is not sure what they are coming for, they keep changing the reasoning behind it. At a stage they were using Renesmee's and Jacobs's unborn child as an excuse, but Aro reminded Caisus that the child would prove to be of no harm to our secret." he said with hatred layered thick in his voice.

I stared at Edward, venom filling my mouth my temper barely controlled.

"They were going to use our grandchild as an excuse to attack us?" I hissed through my teeth.

He nodded and I could feel the disgust and anger radiating from him as it would be from me.

"Do we warn them then, do we put our daughter and Jacob into hiding?" I asked suddenly concerned for their safety.

"I don't think that will be necessary, Jacobs pack will defend if that's what it comes to, and Carlisle has most of our friends coming back. But as I said before, Alice saw them change from that excuse, but they are using the holes in her visions with their indecision."

"We don't really know what they are planning Bella, but please love, relax it will be fine" he said in his velvety smooth voice.

I knew him well enough to know that he would say this to keep me calm, even if the problem was bigger than he let me know.

"I do hope that they all get here before the Volturi, I don't want them getting picked off along the way. We need to stand together and defend our rights." I said, trying to sound just as positive as Edward had.

"Don't worry Bella its going to be fine love" he assured me.

We walked back into the house and Carlisle was still on the phone. Esme was sitting on the couch talking with Rosalie, discussing a hunting trip. I knew that this would be essential, we would need all the strength we could get. Jasper walked in the room and must have sensed my tension at the thought of the inevitable fight, because a sudden wave of calm washed over me and I enjoyed it whilst it lasted. I looked around for Alice, I wanted to talk to her, I knew it was of no use, she couldn't see Renesmee's and Jacobs's fate, but I had to try didn't I? I found her with her slender arms wrapped around her knees hugging them to her while she rocked back and forth, concentrating so hard that she did not hear me approach her.

"Alice" I murmured not wanting to disturb her, but needing some kind of assurance.

"Yes Bella?" she whispered back in her wind chime voice.

"I need to know what you see, I need to know my daughter, my son in-law, my grandchild will be safe. "

Alice opened her eyes and they were full of sorrow.

"You know I can't foresee their future Bella, I know this must be difficult for you, I am worried for them as well, but I am certain that Aro will not follow that path."

Well there was some relief, Alice whom I would never bet against was certain they would be safe. I walked away leaving her to see things that would help us, back to my Edward.

"I think we should ring the kids and warn them, at least if they are aware they can be careful." Edward didn't say anything he just nod in agreement.

I pulled out the silver cell and dialled the familiar number.

"Renesmee, its mom, your father and I need to talk with you and Jacob, it's kind of important, yes honey that will be fine, 15 minutes? We'll be waiting, I love you too darling". I flipped the phone shut and sat down with Edward awaiting our daughter's arrival.