I took a breath as I looked up to the sky. The clouds moving slowly and the tops of the trees far above me, leaves rustling in the wind. The smell of flowers in the meadow, just starting to bloom. This is perfect, I thought, but soon I was pulled from my daze by the sound of familiar footsteps headed towards me. I looked up at the tall man, and he smiled his warm smile. I smiled back and he spoke, "Wake up Rene."
I woke with a start to find myself back in my dark bedroom. "Come on Rene, wake up!" So I got up and walked along the cold floor, until I opened the door to find a much stressed but still smiling face. "I'm awake. Happy?" I said making sure to scowl.
"That's the spirit! Ok, this is import—"
"What does he want?"
"He wants to see you right away, he said it's urgent."
"Ugh, I hate when he says that. Ok, tell him 15 minutes. Thanks Isaac."
"Anytime." He said with a smile before heading off. I went back to my room and got dressed. As I looked in the mirror I examined myself carefully; my brown eyes, the way my eyelashes frame them just-so, and my reddish-brown hair hitting just below my collarbone. I thought I was pretty, at least somewhat, though I would never compare to my mother. No, I couldn't think about her. About them. About him. So I just looked at my reflection, and ask the same question I'd asked a thousand times before. How, Renesmee, did you possibly end up here? I hated myself for it still, for running away. Leaving my family behind to wonder where I was, if was hurt, or dead. I loved them so dearly but I had to do it, there is such a thing as too much protection. I was so heavily guarded from the world that I couldn't take it anymore. I had to escape, so I did. And never looked back. I decided to find others of my kind, to reach out to them, and let them know they weren't alone. That's how I met Isaac. He was from a small village in Brazil, and it was by chance that I found him when he was young, only months old and dealing with grief that he killed his mother. His aunt was caring for him and asked me to take him with me on my travels, so I could teach him about this kind of life. I did so and promised to keep him safe. That was 6 years-ago, and we've been friends ever since. I pulled myself from my thoughts and put on the black cape that was my uniform, and then walked to the main chambers. They were waiting, all three sets of deep crimson eyes staring into mine. I still got an eerie feeling whenever in the presence of the Volturi.
"Hello Renesmee," Aro spoke, "how pleasant to see you."
"Hello Aro. Marcus, Caius." I gave a small bow before Aro spoke again.
"It has come to my attention that you wanted to make request to us?"
"Yes."
"Ah, yes. Do proceed."
"Thank you." I took a deep breath out of nervousness, and then finally said "For the last 8 years, I have served you without question. I came of my own freewill and swore to uphold your law. I am proud of the work I was able to do in locating hybrids, and I am grateful that you accepted Isaac here. But I'm starting to want to see my family and friends. I miss them. And I was cruel to leave them without any explanation, or letter, or anything. So I would like to ask to go home."
I stood silently as they looked back and forth to one another, and then gave an agreeing nod. I wasn't sure when my knees had started to shake but I could tell they noticed it as well.
"We have come to a decision…"
I couldn't breathe, or feel anything.
"We decided that since you came of your own freewill that you may leave the same way."
"So I can go?"
"I admit I will miss your talents, but yes you may go."
"Wow…I…Thank you."
Aro simply nodded which I took as dismissal and started to leave.
"Oh, and Renesmee… Don't forget you are always welcome to return if you wish."
"I'll remember." And then I left them alone. I walked back smiling, thinking of my parents, my family, and him. I still couldn't think his name just yet.
And I smiled, thinking of home.
