It was about 5 years after Renesmee's birth and my change. Stories had been spread throughout the town of the collages that Edward, I and the rest of his siblings had left to attend. But as much as we should have, I couldn't bring myself to leave Forks. Edward of corse wouldn't leave me and his family stayed with him. So we all stayed but only Esme and Carlisle were ever seen by the general population.

Nessie was so grown up. She looked to be about the same age as Edward physically -or a year or two younger- and she had fallen in love with Jacob just like we knew she would. But their relationship had been strained for the last couple weeks. Alice had, had a vision predicting the volturi were coming for a visit and the werewolves were not happy about this at all. Sam and Jacob had been getting ready for the arrival of more vampires. Day and night they were training and waiting-because of the werewolves involvement in the whole thing, Alice didn't know when exactly they would arrive, only that it would be soon. Jacob hasn't had a full nights rest in so long and Nessie was beginning to miss him. He never got to spend much time with her anymore, and it was hurting both of them.

It was early one Saturday morning, and the Cullens were all in the living room. No one was speaking. The television was droning on in the background but no one was paying attention to that. Alice was sitting by the window, staring out at the front yard, not focusing on anything

in particular, trying hopelessly to see the future. The werewolves were so involved in our lives now, she felt useless being unable to see the future clearly. Jasper was sitting next to her, his hand resting on her shoulder, comforting her with a wave of calm.

Emmett and Rosalie were sitting on the white sofa near the middle of the large room. Emmett was sulking. There was supposed to be a thunderstorm tonight and he wanted to have a game of baseball, but because of the threat of the incoming visitors that was impossible. Carlisle was reading some giant book in the corner of the room, and Esme was wandering aimlessly around the room with a dust rag, cleaning off random objects that already appeared to be perfectly clean. Nessie was asleep in Edward's old bedroom. I could hear her steady breathing, it was comforting, peaceful. The only peaceful part about this house at the moment. Although no one was speaking almost everyone was tensed and uneasy.

Edward had his hand around my waist. I turned around to kiss him on the cheek. I let him into my mind for a second to tell him I was going to check on Renesme without breaking the silence.

He nodded and released me. The stress plane on his face.

Alice had assured us all that the vulturi's visit was meant to be completely peaceful and friendly. But not even she seemed to believe her words. The vulturi had always brought pain and trouble with them whenever we had met in the past, and no matter what proof we had that this

time would be different, none of us could believe it.

I glided gracefully and swiftly to the stairs-it was amazing how my clumsiness had disappeared when I was changed- and began to climb them..But I stopped dead when I heard a knock at the door. I felt like my dead heart had dropped down into my feet. I froze, could this be them?

"ugh," Rosalie let out a groan, "What's the mutt doing here, he just left."

I took in a deep breath and my body slowly relaxed as Edward opened the door and let Jacob in and greeted him with a simple, "Hello."

"Nessie is still sleeping, so you can go home now." Rosalie said harshly not even bothering to turn to look at him.

"I know that." He said quietly. He looked sad and that hurt me probably more than it should. "I wanted to talk to Bella."

"Okay, talk." I said, I heard the acid in my voice and immediately regretted it when I saw the hurt in his eyes.

"Alone?" he asked

I took one glance at Edward who looked like he was concentrating very hard. Probably just reading Jacobs thoughts. I sighed and followed him outside. He walked just far enough away from the house that no one would be able to hear us.

I looked around cautiously, half expecting to see Aro or Jane. When I didn't I turned to Jacob. "What's do you need Jake?" again the acid in my words was there even though I didn't mean it to be.

He took a deep breath and stared at his feet. "I love her, Bella," He said almost to quietly for me too hear. "I love her, I will always love her. But I'm afraid she won't always love me." he sighed sadly.

I sighed with him. "She loves you too you know." I tried to comfort him by placing my hand on him shoulder, but he only cringed away from my cold skin. Reflex.

"For now. She's mad at me for not being around. I know she is. I can't help it. You know that!" As he spoke he got louder until he was almost yelling.

"I know, I know." I said trying to calm him down. I didn't know what to say. Jake and I hardly ever talked about anything serious anymore. And we almost never spent time alone. I paused before I spoke again. "Why are you telling me this?"

He looked up and met my eyes. "Could you maybe..." he trailed off incoherently.

I made a face. "Excuse me?"

"This is kinda embarrassing." he admitted

"Spit it out Jake." I said seriously.

"Could you maybe..."he hesitated. "talk me up a little."

I was genuinely confused and he could see it on my face so he continued.

"You know. Like say good things about me when she around."

I let out a single laugh and he glared at me.

"I'm being serious Bells."

I tried to hide my smile without success. "Of corse I will." I leaned toward him and whispered in his ear "Don't tell Edward but I think you and Renesmee are really cute together, I'd hate it if you guys didn't work out." My life was everything I wanted. I got to be with Edward forever and I still got to be friends with Jacob. If Nessie didn't want him anymore I would miss him. Plus I would hate for him to have his heart broken...again. Edward didn't feel the same way. He thought Nessie and Jacob were moving to fast, getting to serious too soon. He would never say it but I know he wouldn't mind if Nessie didn't need him anymore.

He smiled weakly. "Thanks. I have to get back but tell Nessie I said 'hi' when she wakes up, Kay?"

I nodded and he walked away slowly. He looked so tired, I felt sad for him. I ran back to the house in a effortless flash. Edward had the door open for me before I was up the stairs. The room was the same no one had moved except for Alice. She was now standing at my side. Her eyes were wide and almost shocked. Edward was staring at her his eyes tight with some emotion I couldn't name.

Alice grabbed my arm and spoke slowly. "They'll be here tonight."

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