Author's Notes: Take place during one of Bella's transformation days. I swear, I just put on Bella's lullaby and put it on repeat. I don't know how, but it gets me sitting and writing for a couple of hours.
Chapter One: Perfectly
It was still hard to believe. The fact that I had produced a child, and Bella would wake up in a few short days, alive after giving birth to our bundle of joy. Our baby was already like her mother in so many ways. The curls, the brown eyes, the heart shaped face, all Bella's features. But she possessed my bronze hair and crooked smile, they made my dead heart ache with happiness every time she looked up at me with it on. It was moments like this, that it was just me and her, no one, not my family not even the mutt, that made me wonder why I even thought of killing my beautiful child. The child of both myself and my lover, my soul, my mate, my Bella.
Our daughter, Renesemee, was asleep in my arms now, dreaming of right after her birth most likely. It was what she had been dreaming of for the past couple of sleeps now, I was sure it what she was dreaming of now. All could she think was of her mother and myself, holding her, caring for her, even before she was born. She adored Bella, of course, the one who fought to keep her alive. I was almost sure she was going to hate me, despise me even. But when she heard my voice, oh the happiness that flew through her little head. She loved me, she actually loved me.
And as I held her in my room, the family and Jacob left on some errands and hunting, it seemed as though it was just us. Which was good for a changed, I was sure there wouldn't be much of these, little Renesemee had already stolen our hearts with her charm. I hoped for my sake she would be a daddy's girl, always looking for my attention. But I already knew that it would be a close tie between myself and Bella.
A soft smile grew on the lips of my sleeping child and my abilities allowed me to see into her dream. It was of myself and Bella, in our new house built by my family as a wedding present. I was playing piano and Bella was holding her. I was playing a tune, one I had been working on, it would be Renesemee's lullaby. She seemed to enjoy it very much, even if it was still unfinished. I would definitely work on this now, finishing it soon, for my little angel. She really seemed to enjoy the piano, I'm sure she would be a quick learner, her ability up to Rosalie's and my standards in no time. I wanted her to experience every human experience before she became a full vampire. Myself and Carlisle believe she will one day become full, no longer half and half. Until then, I would make sure she would experience every human thing possible, like learning to ride a bike, dancing, birthdays, going to high school, proms and graduation. She wouldn't be able to go to anything below high school, due to her growth. In the past two days she looked to be four months, it was incredible. Hard to believe if you couldn't see it for yourself.
I would try my best to deal with Jacob. Of course, of all the people to imprint on, he imprints on my daughter. I can't blame him though, even for being so young, she is amazing, you can tell already how beautiful she is going to be. But Jacob? Was there something about my family he liked? I thought he hated vampires, but he just seemed to fight harder for them. First Bella, who would be mine anyways, even if I did have my doubts sometimes. And now my daughter? It was like he was trying to provoke me into killing him. But I wouldn't, because I could see the bond between him and my daughter already, which was sicken. He assured me every time when I glared at him with disgust that he didn't have feeling of love for her yet (which sickened me even more thinking about later on), it was just this uncontrollable urge to be near her all the time. I was surprised he was able to be this far away from him, probably because Alice insisted he needed a new wardrobe, and even the small pixie was stronger then the wolf.
That's when I heard the moan of pain from the other room. I looked down at my daughter who had just woken up, looking up at me with a puzzled expression. "It's okay darling, its just Mommy." I reassured her. She lifted a small hand up towards my cheek and I lowered my face down, helping her. A moment later a flash flew into my head. Although I didn't need her help to see into her mind, her soft hand was always there to calm me down. It was the only memory she had of her mother, lying in bed, aching of pain because she had bit her. It had made Bella crazy, even though Renesemee had no venom what so ever, it set her off, nearly killing her. Luckily I had gotten my venom, just as she ordered, into her before she was gone for good. Her hand lifted off my face and Renesemee looked up at me, wondering if she was right. I nodded my head, and she looked worried.
"Don't worry, she is going to be fine in a few days." I soothed my child, her face forming a crooked smile. I could see how easily I dazzled Bella now with this smile, it memorized me sometimes.
I had to check on my wife, to make sure she wasn't waking up. I had decided that I wanted to be the first thing she see's when she woke up, her new senses would be frightening to her at first, as they did the rest of us. I stood in the doorway, not wanting to get too close, nervous that she might attack our daughter due to her thirst. It just seemed to be more burning though, he hands were in fists. I bit my lower lip, a habit I had taken from her, but I stopped when my daughter reached up for my cheek again, showing me the moment that just passed when I assured her that Bella would be fine in a few days. I sighed in relief, forgetting for a moment and lowered my icy lips to my child's forehead, who giggled at my cold lips. I smiled crookedly down at her, her melodious laugh filling the room.
"I'm going to guess your hungry aren't you my child?" I asked her, heading down the stairs, but looking over my shoulder at my aching wife, who's fists were unclenched now, and another wave of relief passed through me. The burning would soon be over, she would be in my arms again in no time. Renesemee nodded, lifting her hand to my cheek again to show me she wanted some blood and not the formula. I laughed, a smile grew on her face at my lush voice.
"I never thought you would like the formula anyhow, human food it gross, isn't it?" I laughed again as she nodded, not finding the human food appealing one bit. "I'm sure once you try some more interesting food, like eggs and chicken and such, once your teeth grow it, you'll find you like it." I told her trying to reassure her. But she still didn't seem convinced, and pointed to the fridge, where the blood rested.
I opened it up and reached for a container on the lower shelf, but Renesemee protested immediately with a soft cry. "No Renesemee. You will have animal blood if you are going to have any at all." I told her letting her know her cries wouldn't work on me like the dog. She cried again as I put it into a bottle and into the microwave to warm up, but as soon as I got it into her mouth, she stopped and sucked happily. I grinned and headed into the living room, looking down at my daughter's eyes, which were showing flecks of gold in them now due to the animal blood.
The human blood was there for when Bella was pregnant still, and of course our daughter took a liking to human blood while she was still inside. It would take a few months, hopefully, to get her to like animal blood and stop crying for some of the human stuff. Carlisle would have to return the stuff as soon as possible. One thing I did like was the fact that Renesemee, out of all the animals we hunted to get animal blood for her, like mountain lions the best. My favorite. I wondered for a moment what Bella's favorite would be when I was pulled out of my day dream by the door opening. I was completely oblivious to the sounds of the car pulling up the driveway, and I was not pleased to find out who was at the door.
Jacob Black closed the door behind him, smiling towards me. I knew it wasn't for me though, it was for my daughter. She finished the bottle of blood and I put it on the coffee table as she began to clap at the sight of Jacob.
"Hey there Nessie! Did you miss me?" he asked, smiling wolfish as he walked over towards the both of us.
"You know Jacob, when Bella finds out this new nickname for our daughter, she is not going to be pleased." I reminded him, again. She wasn't pleased when I had said it was kind of lengthy, but she was set on it, and if she was, of course I was behind her one hundred percent of the way.
"Ah, I'm sure Bella won't be too mad, right Nessie?" he said, smiling at her. I tried to keep the disgusted look of my face, with little success.
"Mind if I hold her?" Jacob asked, looking up at me for the first time since he entered the house. Yes, I rather you not be near my daughter. I thought, to myself, but handed her over, since she seemed to want to go anyways. I couldn't stop what my daughter wanted.
You know, you should really lighten up leech, I'm sure Bella is going to be behind me on this one. She was the one who said she wanted me to be apart of her family. Jacob thought to me. We have been having these sorts of conversations for awhile now, so people couldn't interfere with them, and so we won't upset Ness– Renesemee. Ugh, the nickname was getting to me. Even my whole family started calling her that, and it was hard when it surrounded my head all the time.
"Yes, like a brother Jacob. I'm sure she is going to be just as thrilled as myself to one day call you 'son'." I growled lightly. Renesemee looked up at me with a confused look and I smiled down at her.
Ahh, she will be thrilled. You know it. Jacob smiled, letting Renesemee chew on his finger.
"Yes Jacob, so thrilled she'll scream at you, saying she never wants to see you face again and beat you all the way to Timbuktu." I said, a grinned formed on my face. Jacob growled and Renesemee gasped. We both quickly moved our hands to her head to stroke her head, I moved mine away at his boiling touched. Renesemee didn't seem to mind, she enjoyed it. I growled lightly and folded my arms across my chest. After a minute, Jacob sighed and looked at me.
Look Edward, you are going to have to come to context with this. In the end, Nessie is going to choose me. Why wouldn't she? It's like I was made for her, to be perfect for her. You of all people should know this. Bella must tell you your perfect right? I nodded my head, remembering the many times she had told me so, but my face was still unamused.. I've seen you two together, you guys fit perfectly together. I never stood a chance when we competed for her. Like he stood a chance anyways, I thought to myself. The best thing she ever did was coming to Forks and meeting you, you really should know this now.
There are some people in this world that fit together perfect, soul mates. Imprinting is just that, finding your soul mate. But we just don't have any doubt about it. This set me off. I growled louder. I was furious.
"You think I had ever any doubt about being with Bella?" I snarled, forgetting about my baby in his arms.
You did leave her for eight months. He smirked right at me, knowing the hurt that was about to hit. Just to set me off more, he sent the picture of when Sam had found Bella in the forest, all the months ago. It was almost a year now since I had left her, and it still hit me hard. I collapsed onthe couch beside me, my head running with mostly pain, pain of all the images he was sending to me, how he saw her all tore up about my departure.
I was thankfully for when then stopped, Renesemee had begun to cry and he was tending to her. She was crying for him to stop, to stop hurting her daddy. He thanked his daughter for that, giving him a moment to compose himself.
"Jacob, you know why I left. It is all said and done now, everything is back to normal. I left to protect her, left to make sure she would be safe. I am dangerous, I couldn't bare the thought of my family, especially myself, hurting her. But I came back so I could protect her, to make her feel safe, and most importantly so I could love her again. Without her, it felt as thought my dead heart had taken away from me. Bella is my--" I was cut off by his thought.
Everything. He thought simply, looking down at me.
"That's why I'm here. Renesemee has become my everything now." he said out loud now. Renesemee looked up at him now, smiling up at him. "I'm here to protect her, to make her feel safe, be a best friend when she needs one, and when the time comes, perhaps something more then friends." Jacob said calmly, still looking up at me. I could tell he meant every word he had just said, I could see the compassion in his eyes now when he looked down at my daughter. I sighed.
"I still don't like the idea." I told him simply.
"Maybe it will grow on you some day." Jacob shrugged, laughing gently.
I laughed with him. "Maybe."
Just then the rest of the family poured into the house, carrying bags and such with them. All for Renesemee no doubt, Rosalie and Alice most likely had a field day in one of the baby shops in Port Angeles. I stood up and greeted my family, but Rosalie and Alice rushed over to Renesemee who greeted them with her warm hand, acknowledging them. Carlisle placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Amazing, just like her father." he said in a quiet tone, proudly.
"And her mother." I added, smiling at my father. Carlisle returned the smile and walked over to Esme who was just heading over to see her granddaughter. I looked to Jacob as he smiled. A couple of months ago he couldn't stand any vampires, and now he was surrounded by them, not even bother anymore. Jacob had surely changed since Renesemee, and it was defiantly for the best. But I still didn't like the idea.
Just that moment, a shriek came from upstairs, everyone turned to me, but I was looking upstairs. I turned to Carlisle who was beaming at me.
"Four days do pass quickly don't they?" he smiled at me. It took me a moment to register it, that this was the end of the burning. I looked to upstairs then to my family and then upstairs again before I found myself rushing at vampire speed to get to my Bella, with the rest of my family right behind me. I stopped at the banister and looked down at my daughter who was looking up at me. She thought of her mother again and I nodded, a crooked smile on my face. She thought of her dream then, with me playing piano as Bella held her in her arms and the two of them watched and listened to me play.
"Soon my angel, soon this will all be a reality." I whispered softly, knowing well she would hear me. The rest of the family probably wouldn't, too excited to see Bella. She sent me a crooked smile and nodded in Jacob's arms. I moved from the banister and made my way to the side of the bed where my sleeping beauty laid. My soon, everything we could every dream of, us together, both vampires, a lovely house and a perfect baby girl, would all come together. Perfectly.
Author's Notes: Meh, I did this for something to do one day. Not very good, I know, but this is the first fan fiction I've done really.
EDIT: Well, since a few people have shown interest in this story, I'm going to make it a series. I already have a few plans up my sleeves, idea's I've been throwing around for ages.
