This is the sequel to 'Breaking Dawn Continued'. Although you could get away with reading this without reading breaking Dawn Continued, parts may not make sense so I reccommend you read that first. This picks up a few days after Breaking Dawn continued, on the morning of the day Bella goes to visit Charlie and Edward goes off to hunt. Please tell me what you think, and suggest some ideas.
Bella's PoV
All of our family sat in the living room; Rosalie and Emmett on the love seat, Carlisle on the edge of the armchair where Esme sat, Alice in Jasper's lap on the recliner and Edward and I on the couch. Renesmee lay sleeping on my lap. We had decided it was time to tell Jacob about our trip to the Amazon. Edward and I had explained to Renesmee how when we all go to South America for a few days at the end of the week, Jacob should stay behind with his pack.
We feared that she might not be able to be away from him for that long, but she had, after a few minutes, agreed that it would be fine for Jacob to stay home with his pack, and that when she came back she would be able to spend lots of time with him again. Our family had agreed that it would be better to tell Jacob sooner rather than later, and as Edward, Emmett and Jasper were due to leave for a hunting trip sometime this morning, we should tell him before we leave.
As we waited for Jacob to arrive, everyone broke off into their own activities. Emmett and Rosalie had turned the 64" plasma screen TV onto a football game, though they kept it muted, as not to wake Renesmee. Carlisle was reading over Esme's shoulder, occasionally commenting on the book she held; 'Growing fruit and vegetables in your own home garden'. Carlisle has told us that Renesmee should be eating some regular food to get her body all the nutrients and vitamins she doesn't receive from blood.
Alice was curled up in Jasper's lap, her fingers running gently over his rarely exposed neck, his fingers doing the same to her cheek. My head was curled into the crook of Edward's neck, one hand wrapped around Renesmee, the holding onto Edward's hand. Apart from the nine sets of steady breathing and the thrumming of Renesmee's heart, the room was quite.
"Jacob's almost here" Edward's musical voice whispered softly into my ear, though everyone in the room would have heard him. Rosalie made a disgusted noise and left the room. The sound of paws padding against the forest floor grew louder as Jacob's wolf form ran closer. I slight change in breeze flew through the window as he changed back into his human form.
The atmosphere in the room became slightly tense as we considered how to tell Jacob about our trip. "What's up guys?" he asked in a cheerful voice, glancing around the room "Where's Blondie?" a hiss came from upstairs, followed by Edward's sigh next to me. He noticed our silence and anxious forms, his eyes immediately shot to Nessie in my lap "Is everything okay? Is something wrong with Nessie? What happened?" Jacob's voice grew more edgy by the second.
A calming wave was sent over the room, and I silently thanked Jasper. "Nessie's absolutely fine, Jake" Edward broke the silence, phrasing his words carefully, as not to get him too anxious. "Come sit down". Jacob relaxed a bit and took a seat next to me, leaning forward so he could see Edward. "What's all this about then?" he asked Edward and I, but keeping his eyes on Renesmee.
"Jacob" Carlisle addressed him "Do you remember the trip we were planning to the Amazon, before we found out about Nahuel?" Jacob nodded, and replied, his voice rather wary, as if he knew something was up "Yeah. But that's not really necessary now is it? We found out about her future from that other half vampire that came. Or are you not telling me something" his voice turned accusing.
"Jake, Nessie is absolutely fine. If we had any more information about her growth, you would be one of the first people to tell" I kept my tone light and casual, watching as Jacob slumped back into the couch. "Jake, I know we don't have to take the trip, but our family was thinking of going anyway, and I'm sure Nessie wants to see Zafrina again. We don't want you to have to suffer…" another hiss from upstairs disagreed "but if we are only gone for a few days, do you think you would be fine to stay here?"
His face looked at Renesmee longingly "Why can't I come?" he demanded to Edward, but his tone was soft, pleading almost. "Because we want some time without you, dog" Rosalie sneered, descending the staircase to sit back beside Emmett. "Rosalie" Esme scolded gently, before turning back to Jacob "Jacob, I'm hoping it won't be too hard for you, but you do have obligations here. You know none of us would let any harm come to Nessie"
Jacob took a deep breath through his nose, his eyes closing "I know" he agreed, opening his eyes again "I guess I'll survive a few days" his tone was sad, a calm mask on his face trying not to show how he felt. "Jake, believe it or not, I know exactly how you feel" Edward told him "And we will only be gone for a few days. We'll even take a cell phone with us so you can talk to Nessie everyday if you want". The idea seemed to make him less reluctant to stay behind.
After a long minute of silence, his eyes shot to Nessie's face again "What about her, is she okay with it?" his tone panicked. Edward and I exchanged a glance. Of course we had already checked it with Nessie, and she was fine with it as long as Jacob was happy here with his pack. "She's fine with it Jacob, she knows it will only be a few days and then when you get home Nessie will be overjoyed to see you again. Believe me Jacob; I wouldn't go if it would cause her pain. But I know that she will be fine for 3 days, and you will be too" Edward reassured him, and he nodded in agreement.
"So it's settled then" Emmett spoke up for the first time "Jacob's fine with it, Nessie will be okay, so can we go hunt now?" Emmett's impatience made us al laugh, they tense environment completely gone. "Oh" Jacob started "Where are you going?" sounding genuinely interested. "Northern California. They have mountain lions galore. And plenty of bears as well" Emmett said excitedly, sounding like a child who just got given a block of chocolate.
Edward and Jasper rolled their eyes, though I could tell they were appreciative. Jasper and Alice said a quick goodbye, followed by Emmett and Rosalie's fervent but quick kiss. "Come on, Edward" Emmett called from the door beside Jasper. He turned to face me, pulling me to my feet. Edward embraced me tightly, kissing me passionately. "Are you sure you can survive one night?" Emmett teased as we finally broke apart. I rolled my eyes, reaching up on my toes to kiss him quickly on the cheek again. He reached down to kiss Nessie in my arms as well before catching up to Edward at the door.
Edward looked back at me like he wanted to stay; I waved confidently, hoping my smile would reassure him. Apparently it did and he took off into the forest with a last glance at me and Nessie. I went back to the couch, and seconds later Renesmee squirmed in my arms. She looked around the room, her face becoming confused, then sad. She placed her hand against my cheek. Images of Edward, Jasper and Emmett flashed into my head, settling on Edward's face. Where? She asked.
"Daddy left to go hunting few minutes ago, Nessie" her face dropped ever so slightly, but lit back up when she saw Jacob. She jumped off my lap and over into his arms, pressing her hand against his neck. "Yea I think we'll be fine without each other for a few days" Jacob said to her, obviously referring to the Amazon trip we were taking. "Come on Nessie" Alice chimed "Let's go get you something to wear to Charlie's". She took Renesmee from Jacob and headed upstairs, followed by Rosalie.
A few minutes later she came downstairs wearing a beautiful ruffled creamy-white dress, only a few shades lighter than her skin. "Ready to go Nessie?" I asked her as she skipped over to my side and jumped up into my arms. A howl sounded from outside. "Damn" Jacob cursed "Guess I'll go see what they want. You'll be fine without me at Charlie's, wont you Ness?" he asked. She nodded at him, kissing his cheek before he sprinted outside to phase.
"Mind if I come?" Alice asked, flitting over to my side. "Sure" I agreed, walking towards the garage. Alice followed in soon after, dancing immediately towards her Porsche and climbing in the driver side. I rolled my eyes, getting in the other side and pulling Renesmee onto my lap. "Are you trying to give Charlie a heart attack?" I asked her jokingly, thinking of his face if Alice pulls up to his house in the Porsche.
She laughed along with Nessie, pulling out of the garage and winding down the twisted driveway too fast, zooming onto the familiar road to Charlie's house. I never imagined being able to have Charlie in my life before I was changed into a vampire. I always believed I would be too wild and bloodthirsty to be allowed near any humans. I guess I'm not as unlucky as I though I was. I smiled, thinking of how perfect things had turned out for me as we turned onto Charlie's street.
I plan to continue this ASAP, so please tell me what you think in a review or PM.