SEASONS OF CHANGE
By: Sonja Cullens
(Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight Series, created and owns the names and character profiles in my story. I will be adding some new characters as the story progresses.)
CHAPTER 1 - THE MOVE
NESSIE'S POV
My family was moving for the third time since I was born and felt a small amount of remorse for their latest upheaval from Rogers Pass, Montana. We were moving because of my sudden physical growth of looking like a 10 year old to now 14 years of age overnight; though technically I was only 5 human years old now. For those of you that do not know, my name is Renesmee Cullen, daughter of Edward and Bella Cullen. I am half vampire and half human. The rest of my family includes my over doting grandparents, Carlisle and Esme Cullen and, of course, Charlie Swan, Forks Chief of Police. My favorite aunts and uncles; Rosalie and Emmett and Alice and Jasper live with us, as well. I know you thought I forgot to mention my best "lifetime" friend, Jacob Black. Who could possibly forget about "dreamy" Jacob? Yes, I am going through the hormonal teenage part of my life. But anyone ever meeting Jacob would never forget him for the fact that he stands 79 inches tall, has beautiful russet skin, deep chocolate eyes, black spiked hair and six pack abs that body builders would die to have. Oh, I also forgot to mention that Jacob is shape-shifter who can transform into a wolf when angered or to protect those around him and is the alpha, the decedent of Ephriam Black. My Jacob unfortunately could not move with us just yet because he was summoned by the Quileute tribal elders to return to Forks for a few months to spend time with his father, Billy. Though it may seem selfish, I am already feeling loneliness from our separation. But as my parents reminded me, I had to not be selfish, Billy just returned home from the hospital after having another heart-attack and stroke. The doctors diagnosed that Billy only had a few weeks left to live and Jacob wanted to be with his father for the remainder of his living days before moving on to Camden, Maine to be with his "Nessie".
Carlisle and Esme, my grandparents, went home searching over a month ago to find a new suitable place for us to relocate to and to find a hospital for my grandpa to work at that would continue to utilize his skills as a doctor. Within a week of their departure, we received an e-mail from grandpa providing us with pictures of a few homes they were considering to purchase for us to live in. Our family overwhelmingly voted heads down on a home in Maine. To be more exact, we all chose Foxhill, Maine's premiere estate in Camden, Maine. It had a breath-taking view of Penobscot Bay and was surrounded by woods in every direction. Our new home was more awe inspiring than any of our previous homes. The house was a 1902 manor consisting of 10 bedrooms, formal and casual rooms, large decks and porches. A bonus for my parents and aunts and uncles was that there were three huge guest houses, as well as, an office building and game-room and collections building. Of course it has an in-ground pool and massive heated garage for 6+ cars. And, more importantly, the house and cottages were equipped with security systems. As you know, my family was always on the alert for possible attacks from the Volturi family, royal vampire family that live in Italy that tried to kill me when I was a baby.
As much as Carlisle worried, our family had no doubt of Carlisle picking up a position at the local hospital. Carlisle looks to be in his mid twenties, stands 74 inches tall, has a slender but muscular build with blonde hair and perfect skin; definitely a GQ model. He has an unparalleled gift of compassion which allows him to perfect his lifestyle as a "vegetarian" among vampires, to the point that he is able to completely resist the temptation of human blood. Carlisle, son of an Anglican pastor, was born in the 1640s in London, England during a time of religious upheaval. His father and other pastors haunted creatures such as witches, werewolves, and vampires. often mistaking humans for them. As his father grew older, Carlisle assumed his role. One night, he was attacked by vampire and left to die on the streets. Knowing he would be rejected by society, he hid himself and silently endured the painful transformation, emerging as a vampire. Horrified by what he had become, he tried killing himself many different ways, but all failed due to his power. One night, unable to endure hunger any longer, he fed on some passing deer. Subsequently realizing he could avoid feeding on humans, he committed himself to resisting his bloodlust and becoming a doctor. For a short time, Carlisle lived with the Volturi, though he eventually left and traveled to the New World. While treating patients with the Spanish Influenza, he met an ill woman begged him to save her dying son. Out of loneliness, Carlisle transformed Edward into a vampire, and Edward became his companion. Soon after, in 1921, Carlisle moved to Wisconsin where he treated Esme after her failed suicide attempt brought on by her infant son's death. Carlisle felt compelled to save her and transformed her into a vampire, subsequently falling in love with her, and later marrying her. Carlisle then transformed Rosalie Hale, a young woman nearly killed by her drunken fiance and his friends in Rochester, New York, and left in the street to die. Later, while hunting, Rosalie found a young man named Emmett who has been mauled by bear, and carried him over 100 miles to Carlisle. Carlisle then transformed Emmett, since Rosalie was unwilling to do it herself; fearing her blood lust would overwhelm her. After Carlisle changed Emmett, Carlisle and his family moved to Hoquiam, Washington where the Quileute Native American tribe offered the Cullens a treaty: the Quileutes would leave them alone if the Cullen family never attacked any humans or trespassed on Quileute land. Alice and Jasper joined the Cullen family when they moved to Forks. Carlisle compassion to heal the sick led him to become a practicing doctor late 1800s, early 1900s. With the level of training and education that Carlisle has received over the course of years and the vaste knowledge he can supply when submitting a resume to any hospital obviously resulted him always landing a senior position. So, with that said, there was not a second hesitation by the board of directors for Penobscot Bay Medical Center to hire Carlisle Cullen. The board was so overjoyed by his experience that they elected to hire Carlisle for the Clinical Director position. He was to begin work in two weeks.
Our trip from Montana to Maine took less than three days thanks to my dad's driving skills and ability to stay awake 24-hours a day. We pulled into the driveway of our new home at 6 o'clock in the evening. As we were driving down the tree lined driveway, Aunt Alice began jumping up and down in the car like a small kid eager to open presents on Christmas day. As the car came to a stop, Aunt Alice opened the door and leaped out, pulling Uncle Jasper with her. She spread her arms wide and twirled in front of Uncle Jasper while expressing her happiness of her new surroundings. Uncle Jasper smiled and feeling the lust the Aunt Alice was radiating, picked her up bridal style and ran to the cottage that was located about 500 yards away from the main house. My mom and dad looked at each other and began to chuckle out load at the excited state and quick exit of my aunt and uncle. My grandma and grandpa and Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Emmett came out the front door as they heard our car pull up in the driveway to greet everyone. The car was already in park as they stepped onto the stamped concrete driveway and happened to look to their left as they watched the horny vampire couple running to their cottage. My relatives shook their heads knowing what the couple was up to and continued walking out to the circular driveway to greet the rest of the us. Like Alice and Jasper, I was just as excited to depart the car. I ran up to my grandparents and Aunt and Uncle who I had not seen in several weeks. As I approached them, all four surrounded me and began smothering me with hugs and kisses. I must say I felt complete having my family all together again, if only my Jacob was here as well.
Right after the thought of thinking "if only my Jacob was here" I slipped out of my family's group hug, stepped to the side of where they were standing, pulled my Blackberry from my purse and pushed the number one to speed dial Jacob. Jacob must have read my thoughts because he picked up the phone on the first ring. Jacob has been in my memories since I was in my mother's womb; hearing his voice even then I knew that this person belonged to me. Jacob started off as my babysitter (yes, even changed my diapers, bathed me and even slept near me to ensure I was always safe), bed time story teller (often telling me about his families legends), big brother (protecting over me, guiding me to make good decisions, and always the one to take me hunting to ensure both sides of my hunger were fed), best friend (I could tell Jacob anything and trust they he would always keep my secrets safe with him), and now (don't tell my dad *** I have been encrypting my thoughts about Jacob from my mind reading father *** and mom) prince charming. I don't think that Jacob knows that I am crushing on him. He still sees me as his little sister. But a girl will take whatever is being offered to spend time with Jacob Black.
My heart did a flip flop in my chest when I heard Jacob's husky voice answer his phone stating, "Nessie, baby, are you okay? I didn't think I would hear from you so soon. Your dad must have driving at the speed of light for you guys to have arrived in Maine already." I replied to Jacob, "Yes Jacob, I am fine ... I am just missing you a lot." I wish you were here to help me get settled into our new home. You should see this place, it is larger than our home in Forks and there is plenty of woods for us to run, hunt and play in. When do you think you can break away to visit here?" The phone went silent for a few second, but felt like eternity before Jacob responded to my question.
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Jacob POV
I was so relieved when Nessie called. My heart and soul was aching because this was longest that we had been separated. Her voice was so light and musical and always seemed to warm my heart even when I was having a really bad day. Even knowing that my father was dying, deep down I really wished to be with my imprint. My dad knows how the whole imprint thing works and tried encouraging me to leave him to be with Nessie but I wouldn't hear of it. I belonged with my father and should be the one he is with when he passes on to the next chapter of his life. But hearing Nessie's voice now was making it hard for me to stick with the decision I made. Especially since my father was rushed back to the hospital today. He was admitted to ICU about 4 hours ago. I was waiting for him to come out of anesthesia. I didn't call Nessie yet to tell her about my dad because I didn't want to worry her. I had just returned from the hospital to shower and pack Billy some comfortable clothing, magazines, and see if Charlie and Sue could stop by this evening to spend time with Billy. I was hoping that I didn't have to speak to Nessie until I knew more about Billy's progress.
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I have read so many other writers view of how Book 5 should be written and enjoyed each variation unfold before my eyes. I am just now getting up the courage to write my own story. My first chapter is a little short but hope with the help of you I can grow my own story into something everyone will enjoy reading. I am working on chapter 2 now. Chapter 2 is called Manor and Grounds. In this chapter I will be writing about Nessie's adventures in and around her new home, new characters introduced into the story that are caught peaking into Alice and Jasper's cottage as they are in their bodies are intertwined from earth shattering sexual intercourse.
Please leave me feedback to let me know how I am doing and ideas for building onto my story.
All my best until next time
CHAPTER 2 - MANOR AND GROUNDS - Look for it to be posted nlt October 11.
