This story takes place a year after Breaking Dawn ends. It's essentially a Jacob/Reneesme story, but it will mainly have multiple point of views--mainly Jacob, Reneesme, Bella, and Edward. It will deal with the obstacles of the years to come, including friendships, romances, angst, happiness, laughter, loss, anger, and fears. I wont tell you anymore then that, except that the characters are as canon as can be.

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Blue Moon

When twilight drops her curtain down

And pins it with a star

Remember that you have a friend

Though she may wander far.

--Anne of Green Gables:

Chapter XVII--A New Interest in Life

Chapter 1: Ding Dong The Witch is Dead (Part One)

Jacob's POV--

Sitting in the rocking chair in Nessie's room at the cottage, I watched her tiny form sleep. Her thrumming heart pitched and I saw a tiny smile take form on her lips.

Standing up, I made my way to her bed and kneeled next to her. Brushing a stray bronze curl from her pale peaches and cream face, I smiled down at my Reneesme.

It had been nearly a year since our lucky escape from the Volturi bloodsuckers clutches. It was now November and Nessie was just over a year old, though she looked to be seven years old.

I remembered that at this time last year we were all terrified about her accelerated growth. We didn't know if it would just all of a sudden slow down or speed up even more. We all thought she would be a wrinkly old woman by the time she was fifteen.

No one, besides Bella and Edward, could even understand the relief I felt when the other half-vamp from the south declared that her aging would be complete when she was roughly seven years old and still appear young.

Even with the threat of the red-eyed Italian leeches not even fifty yards away could stymie my enthusiasm to that news.

A patch of light filtered over Nessie and me, removing me from my thoughts. Looking over towards the door, I saw Bella silhouetted in the light.

"Jake," Bella greeted me, "We have to go across the river to Carlisle's."

"Why?" I demanded in a whisper, being careful not to wake Nessie though she slept like the dead. "Did Alice have a vision or something?" I unconsciously stood, hovering over Nessie, protectively.

Was she in danger again?

Bella sighed at my overly dramatic conclusion. "No, Jake. Alice didn't have a vision. Well…I don't think so anyway. All I know is that we've been called for a family meeting." She crossed the room and pulled Nessie out of bed without even jostling her. Nessie made no indication that she knew she was being moved.

"And why do I have to be there too? I could easily just watch Nessie," I replied, keeping my eyes on the tiny little girl.

"I don't know, Jacob, but Carlisle asked me to bring you over there," she replied with slight annoyance.

Groaning as I stretched, I blinked, trying to wake myself up more. I had been planning to go home and go to bed as soon as Bella and Edward got to the cottage, but now I knew it would be a lost cause.

"Jeez, Bella," I commented, "Why do you guys always have to do this sort of thing in the middle of the night? Staying true to form, huh?" I flashed her a wicked grin before she narrowed her eyes at me and stomped on my foot.

"Ow!" I exclaimed as I reached down to readjust my big toe. I already felt the healing ache.

The quiet laughter of bells chiming echoed throughout the forest.

"Freaky, Bella," I said as we crossed the river to Carlisle's house, which I had dubbed 'The White House.'

Glancing at Bella I saw a satisfied look across her face. Though Bella has been a vampire for over a year, I still felt shocked every time I saw her. She was still Bella, only different.

Her hair was the same, though somehow shinier and she was the same height. She still had the same flaw in her lips, though I don't think it was ever a flaw. Back when I was in love with her I had found that her misshapen lips to be immensely attractive. Bella's face was practically the same, except more beautiful, which was odd. The shape of her eyes were also the same and when she talked and laughed I could sometimes hear her original voice underlying the bell chimes.

Bella's differences were high in number too. Though her eyes were the same the color wasn't. It was way freaky when I first saw her with those brilliant red eyes, but after a year they had cooled down to a somewhat normal golden color. Other then the eyes, she was very pale and immensely beautiful. Weirdly enough she had a slightly curvier body which I could only guess resulted because of her pregnancy. Thought the pregnancy was everything but normal her body did change to accommodate Reneesme. Bella was also overly dramatic now and smelly.

But all and all she was still the same Bella I knew and loved under all her stony skin.

Walking into The White House the smell of vampire stink burned my nose but I ignored it. After spending most of my time the last year around the stench it was now very easily ignored. I was almost immune to it now.

Wow, if I heard someone tell me that one day I'd get used to vampire stink a year ago I would have punched them and then told them to go smoke another joint.

Life is indeed strange.

Looking around, I saw that the front room was empty. Where were all the bloodsuckers? But after a quick sniff and a wince I realized they were all in the dining room.

Watching Bella lay Nessie on the couch with a kiss, I followed her to the dining room.

Just as I thought, they were all sitting around the huge oval table with Carlisle at the head.

The good news here was that I didn't find some poor human hog-tied on the table. Who knew if they were going to celebrate Thanksgiving early?

Smirking, I saw Edward roll his eyes at the ceiling, obviously overhearing my thoughts.

Taking a seat next to Alice and Bella, I looked up to the head of the table at Carlisle and said, "What's going on, Doc?"

Carlisle stood up and sighed. "Our time her in Forks is nearly over. It's time to move on." He looked into each of our faces as he said this and placed a hand on Esme's shoulder.

My eyes nearly bugged out of my head at this statement. Jumping out of my chair, I began to shake in frustration and grief. Turning to glare at Edward, I growled. "You're taking Nessie away from me!" I roared.

"What do you expect dog. She'll be a lot better off being away from you and your fleas," Sounded Blondie's indignant voice.

Swiftly turning towards her, I growled, saying, "Shut up, Blondie! I wasn't talking to you!"

Carlisle and Edward both materialized at my side, both laying a hand on my arm.

"Jacob, calm down," Carlisle advised and then suddenly I was calm. I glared at Jasper who was also standing now. I knew he was using his freakish power and influencing my body. Gradually, I stopped shaking.

Peering over at Edward, I more calmly asked, "Are you taking her way from me, Edward?"

"That will be entirely up to you, Jacob," he answered. Glancing past Edward to Bella I saw she was smiling so I knew he was being serious.

Taking a deep breath and sighing, I leaned against the wall, crossing my arms. Carlisle and Edward both backed off, but Jasper still looked alert as if he may have to spring into action at a moments notice.

"Where?" I asked Carlisle. A million questions popped up in my mind. Where? When? How? Why?

"Well, Jacob, we've been thinking about moving on to New Hampshire," Carlisle replied serenely.

I closed my eyes tightly. "Why so for away?"

This time Edward answered me. "Bella's already enrolled at Dartmouth and we already have houses there and I feel Bella is ready to join in normal activities again."

"When?" I growled.

"After the holidays," Carlisle replied.

Eyes flying open, I stared at the Doc in disbelief. "Why so soon?" I demanded with a groan.

"Jacob," Carlisle reasoned, "We've already out stayed Forks. We've been here for over five years. I'm already telling the hospital that I'm thirty-four when I look exactly like the age I was turned, twenty-three. People are growing suspicious. None of us are aging except for Reneesme and even then she can't go out in public because of her growth."

Though I didn't want to see reason, I did. Everything he said was absolutely true. The Cullen's should have left a year ago if I hadn't intervened. They were pushing their luck and to be honest Carlisle was right in saying that I wasn't aging either. In a few years I'd guess, people would be talking about the freakishly gigantic boys in La Push not aging. There were so many wolves in the area that within five to ten years there would probably be talk about us. Right now there was no talk about not aging because we were all still growing somewhat--well the younger members were--but with seventeen wolves in one area, someday we could expect a backlash. Even Sam, the oldest, would take years to even begin to control not phasing thus being able to age again.

And then there was Reneesme who really couldn't live and function in this area. Everyone knew the Cullen's here and Nessie grew so quickly. No one besides us, the Packs, Billy, Sue, the other imprints, and Charlie knew about her. But if the Cullen's moved to a bigger area she could have a somewhat normal childhood. Nessie has only been alive for over a year and the only places she's been allowed to go is La Push, First Beach, Charlie's, her homes and the surrounding forest. Nessie's never been to the park or a restaurant or a mall or a museum. She may be only one but she's physically seven and mentally way above that. She's bound to get antsy and curious and then someday even angry that she can't be like everyone else. She deserves to be in a place where she can come and go without any suspicion.

I nodded, saying, "I understand."

Carlisle exhaled loudly. "Good. Now to the details," he said. "First we should discuss the living arrangements. As you know we wont need much of a cover story when we move to New Hampshire. Some will be attending school. I will be working at the hospital and the rest of you can do as you please."

"Bella and I already have a house near campus. I purchased it after graduation, so we can live there with Reneesme," Edward said, but then he turned to Bella worriedly before adding, "That is if you want to?"

Bella took his hand and smiled warmly at him. "I want to."

Blondie spoke up next. "Emmett and I won't be joining everyone in New Hampshire right away. We're taking a holiday to travel Asia, but when we get back we'll find a place for ourselves." Though I expected Blondie to be happy to get away from me--from what I heard they traveled a lot--I saw that her expression was wary.

Ah…that was sweet, she was going to miss me, I sarcastically thought.

Edward let out a soft chuckle at my thoughts and everyone turned to look at him but he waved them off.

Glancing at Emmett when I heard him chuckle, I saw that he was looking at Blondie with a twinkle in his eyes. Obviously this wasn't so much a vacation as another honeymoon.

"Jasper and I will live with you and Esme," Alice piped up in her wind chime voice and Jasper silently nodded.

Carlisle smiled. "Okay. Very well, that's settled."

Wait! What? Where am I going to live? Lightly snorting, I shook my head. It figures though. Invite me along and then kick me to the curb.

"Now that that is settled, we can flesh out the details later. Can everyone leave the room besides Jacob, Edward, Bella, and Esme?" Carlisle inquired.

The ones that weren't named flitted out of the room to pursue their activities.

Sighing, I took a seat at the table again and gazed at the kind doctor expectantly. Edward and Bella moved closer to Carlisle and Esme and also sat down.

Carlisle gazed intently at me before asking, "Will you be moving with us, Jacob?"

I pulled a hand through my shaggy overlong hair. "Yes. I think I have to. I couldn't stand being away from Nessie for so long."

Carlisle nodded. "We understand that, but you should speak to your father and both packs before you truly decide."

"I've already decided, Doc."

"Either way just talk to them. You have many ties and responsibilities here unlike most of us," he commented.

At that statement, I glanced over at Bella to see a sadness on her face. I almost forgot that she had many ties here too. She had to say good-bye to Charlie and she did have many bonds with people, especially in my pack. This was hard for her too.

But unlike her, I had responsibilities here. I had my pack. What was I going to do about Seth, Embry, and Quil? Leah, my Second, wasn't even here anymore. She was attending college in San Francisco, so I couldn't leave her in charge. And what about Billy? He finally got Rachel home and now I'd be leaving him. Could I count on Rachel taking care of him? Would he understand why I was leaving?

Of course, he understood the bonds of imprinting and he adored Nessie, but could her understand why I'd move across the country with a bunch of vamps?

Either way, I'm going wherever Nessie's going.

"I'm still going," I stubbornly countered.

"Well, once you do speak to Billy, I'd like you to bring him here so we could speak to him about the details," Carlisle replied. "Now I'd like to discuss the living arrangements."

"Okay."

Esme smiled brilliantly and said, "We'd love for you to live with us once we move. You'll get your own bedroom and you can design it anyway you'd like."

Esme sounded so enthusiastic, I couldn't help but smile back at her. Through the past year I couldn't help but get close to her. She was so oddly warm and nurturing and I couldn't help but being reminded of my own mom. However, I still couldn't understand how vampires could have dimples.

"However," Carlisle continued for Esme, "If you live with us, you must finish high school and go to college."

"Yes," Edward voiced, "I'm not going to let my daughter be with a high school drop out."

Bella glared disapprovingly at her husband and smacked him in the chest.

"Hey! I'm not dropping out of anything. I'm in school and I'm all caught up on what I missed last fall. What do you think I was doing in summer school, knitting lil' booties?" I interjected.

"You're absolutely right, Jacob," Bella voiced. "You've been working so hard this past year. You've been going to school everyday now, keeping up your grades along with patrols and visiting us and taking care of Billy. I don't even know when you sleep." She eyed me worriedly. Probably looking for circles under my eyes.

"I'm fine," I told her, although I stifled a yawn.

Carlisle also eyed me critically. "This wont take much longer Jacob and then you can go home and sleep."

Glancing out the window, I saw that the sky was already lightening for dawn. "No need, Doc. I have school today. Wont have time to sleep. Go on."

"Very well. If you live with us you'll be our adoptive ward which means we need to procure illegal documents for you. We'll ship everything you own to New Hampshire and purchase the rest. And then since you'll be part of the family you'll have access to all of our bank accounts."

"Wait! What?" I demanded. "I don't want nor need your money. I can get a job."

Carlisle held up a finger. "Either way, it's yours."

"Jacob," Esme reasoned, "We want you to be as comfortable and happy as possible living with us. You shouldn't be burdened with a job. We have more then enough money to share with you. We actually have more then enough petty cash stashed away in this house for a family to live comfortably for at least a hundred years." Esme stood up and came over to hug me. "You're part of this family, Jacob. You'll have everything we have."

I hugged Esme back for a minute until Edward coughed lightly. Letting her go, I looked at Edward expectantly.

"Also, Jacob, you'll be free to come and go anytime. You can visit anyone, anytime as long as it doesn't interfere with anything else."

To be honest, I was a little touched by everyone's offer, though I didn't express any of it. Instead I gruffly said, "Er, thanks."

"When are you going to speak to your father?" Carlisle inquired.

I sighed. "Before school. Now, I guess. I shouldn't push this off."

"Well, you should go. Bring Billy here after school so we can talk to him."

"Sure, sure," I replied, standing up and walking to the living room. Going to where Nessie was sleeping on the sofa, I kneeled next to her, kissing her forehead, before making my way to the door. I was dead on my feet, but before I could get outside Bella had caught up to me.

Turning around, Bella caught me in a hug, saying, "You really are part of this family, Jake. Most of us feel that way. You're my best friend, my son. I love you." She reached up and pecked me on the cheek.

Kissing the top of her head, I said, "Thanks, Bells, honey. I'll see you later."

"Bye," she called as I left The White House.

Striding into the forest, I stripped off my sweats, tied them to the leather thong around my ankle and then I phased.

Thank you all for reading, I hoped you enjoyed the first installment of my first chapter. Please read and review! I don't know how long it will take me to get each chapter uploaded, because I'm mostly doing this for fun and to improve my writing skills--can you say rut?--and I'm also writing my own novel. Some chapters will take longer to upload then others. If you like the story so far, stay tuned and please be patient. Thank you!