So, here it is. The very beginning of "Spin-Off". I hope you all love it, and it turns out as well as I hope. :)
Part of this caper will be in 3rd pov. Only a little bit to explain whats happening. Trust me, I never do that because I hate both writing and reading 3rd pov.
Disclaimer:
Stephenie Meyer owns...boo her.
*Wicked, Twisted Road*
#3rd POV#
Volterra Italy: November 24th, Thanksgiving:
Renesmee was right handed, Alec, left. They sat at a desk in the library, each writing out long handwritten, meaningful paragraphs like it was a third grade sentence. They held hands while writing, showing their love to no one. Each envelope was sealed with their initials and both their clans Family Crests. Each stamp licked. The letters were sent all over the world: America, Ireland, South America, Egypt, and everywhere in between. Their love was in each envelope and handwritten word. And now, everyone would know it.
Forks, Washington: Late Evening:
The Cullen family sits dispersed, doing their daily activities as if it were early afternoon. Carlisle and Esme were nowhere to be found. Alice sat on the bottom stair with Jasper's head resting in her lap. Bella sat atop the piano while Edward played her and Renesmee's lullaby on an endless loop. Rosalie sat in her closet, re organizing her shoes by color for the umpteenth time.
It had been about two years since that day in Volterra Italy when Renesmee put some 5,000 miles between her and her family for her love, Alec. There had been a handful of letters and a few long distance calls per month between the daughter of Edward and Bella, but that didn't replace the empty recliner in the Cullen's living room that Renesmee occupied. Even a few visits, meeting at the Cullen home or halfway between, but never in Volturi Territory. It was late December, and the snow slowly fell slowly from the sky in the Cullen's pathway out to the main driveway. Emmett could be found outside shoveling snow from the porch in lightning speed.
Alice quickly got up, alarmed for only a fraction of a second before replacing the anxiety with calm and nonchalance on her face. "Emmett." she spoke at a normal level, knowing very well he could hear her. "Will you please bring the mail into us? I have a feeling there is something we would all like to see."
Emmett came through the door just moments later, and the piano cut off, as Edward left the piano to sit on the loveseat with Bella. The remainder of the family gathered in as Alice sifted through the mail for her goal. "Ah hah! Found it!" She showed the newest formal seal to each and every member of the family. Bella got all weepy eyed as her daughters name swirled with the Volturi Crest.
As Alice popped the seal, she pulled out the thick, pressed card stock paper, reading it off with great joy.
Somewhere is South America:
Nahuel read aloud to his aunt and sisters.
"Renesmee Carlie Cullen and Alekzandr Lazarus Pereux"
Somewhere in Ireland:
Maggie intercepted the mail, she loved the feel of the fancy seals, and hearing them tear open. She read with great excitement to herself since her parents were away, hunting.
"Request the honor of your presence,"
Forks, Washington:
"at their wedding!" Alice squealed. "February thirteenth. In Volterra Italy..."
"They're getting married?" Bella asked below her breath to herself. "Edward. Our baby is getting married."
"I can't believe she kept this from us..." Edward sighed.
"Really, you can't? I mean, it is Renesmee." Emmett patted Rosalie's knee, trying to lighten the mood.
Everyone was excited, don't get them wrong. The youngest member of their family was finally getting married. But it was who. Everyone agreed they would deal with Alec while they dated, but nobody suspected they would get married. And what was the rush? They had an eternity to live together, why so soon?
"Wait everyone. She sent a note with it too."
It read:
"Hello everyone.
I know you are all probably upset I didn't tell you I was ever engaged. But, I wanted it to be a surprise, so...Surprise! Look, I know it will be hard. You haven't been to Volturi territory in years, but it would mean the world to me to come for the wedding.
Daddy, you have to walk me down the isle. Who else would do it? I would sooner walk alone than with anyone but you.
Yes. I sent an invitation to Charlie. It too had a personal letter, but it also included two plane tickets. I had a conversation with Aro. He agreed all of his guard would hunt the day before, and would leave well enough alone with all the vampire/werewolf talk.
I sent and invitation to the Clearwaters, Billy, and Jake. Please, try and talk them into coming, Mom. I don't know if I would get married without Jake there. Please. Just do everything you can.
I love you and I hope to see you in a two months. Merry Christmas. You all better come, because I have your presents here and I'm not mailing them. I win.
-Love always
-Renesmee Carlie Cullen."
Inside, there was an RSVP card. It was filled out, and in the mail that night, headed for Volterra.
That actually went better than I thought it would. So please review, suggest names, tell me what you love/hate. Sorry this chapter was so short. But the next one will be much longer. Promise. Love Always. TWT
