CPOV

I smiled as Esme slid out from under the covers, keeping her body hidden. She was still as much a lady as the day I first met her many years ago. My heart sang as she began to hum while dressing for the day. With a sigh, I lay back on the bed and stared at the ceiling. My family was all okay and no threats seemed to be in the near future for us.

It seemed as if it had taken an eternity for us to get here. Each of my children had found their mates and were happy. I had been given a grandchild, something I had never expected. Then another when Alice's vision's had led her to my sweet Elle. She was her father's daughter but adored me almost as much. She was happily on her honey moon with her mate and she had even called this morning to tell me how they were doing.

A gentle rap on the bedroom door pulled me from my thoughts.

"Yes?" I sat up making sure the covers never moved. Alice popped her head around the corner and smiled at me.

"Just wanted to let you and Esme know that we are all going hunting. We shouldn't be too long." I nodded and she gently closed the door. A grin grew across my face and I slide from under the sheet. Opening the bathroom door, I gazed upon Esme's beautiful body. She was combing out her long beautiful hair and didn't notice me enter.

I slide my arms around her body and placed a kiss on her shoulder. She squealed and slapped me away.

"Carlisle Cullen! Can't a lady get ready in peace?!" The smile on her face told me that her stern tone was not sincere.

"Yes mam but we have the house all to ourselves." I reached out and tucked her hair behind her ear allowing her entire face to be seen. I leaned down and kissed her, allowing myself to be lost in my love for her.

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EPOV

Bella ran ahead with Alice as they laughed and talked. It seemed as if they never ran out of conversation although they had now been sisters for over fifty years. I couldn't help but smile at the joy that Bella just seemed to be surrounded by. While it had never been my intention to turn my mate, I can't lie and say that I am not happy that she is here with me forever. I hear a herd of deer in the distance and follow slowly as Bella breaks away and heads towards them. I wait behind a group of tree's for the noise of Bella's kill yet it never comes. I slowly creep forward and see her watching a doe and her babies.

She is still my beautiful and kind Bella. I slip am arm around her waist and kiss her shoulder.

"Aren't they beautiful Edward?" Her voice rings gently through the woods and is the most beautiful sound in the world to me.

"Yes Bella. Almost as beautiful as seeing you and Nessie together." I feel her smile as she leans into me.

"I think deer is off the list for today. I could never take a parent from their children." She slips her hand into mine and we silently watch this family until the sun begins to fade.

Suddenly Bella turns towards me and presses herself against me. Her lips crash into mine and she runs her hands through my hair.

"Oh Edward I love you so much." I pull her closer to myself and we lose ourselves within our passions.

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Edward!

I spring to my feet glancing around. Alice sounds frantic.

Get….Car…le…..

We must be a ways off but I get the gist. Without explaining to Bella, I grab her hand and run for home. The door is locked so without hesitation I throw myself through the glass window. Carlisle appears at the top of the stairs in pajama bottoms with a look of fear and shock on his face.

"Edward what the…"

"Carlisle, Alice needs you. Please follow me."

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CPOV

I sat down in my office chair to begin going over several new articles that have come out about surgery recently. While I rarely choose to be a surgeon, I feel that I must stay on top to best be able to treat my patients. Computers have made this so much easier than when I first started down this path. I open the first folder and begin reading.

A loud crash and shatter rips me from the article. I run to the top of the stairs to see Edward land where our front window used to be. Surprised by this as Edward is always the careful one I am also suddenly afraid.

"Edward! What the…" I don't even get the entire sentence out before the look on Edwards face stops me.

"Carlisle, Alice needs you. Please follow me." Without hesitation I am behind my son, and out the broken window. I took a deep breath and could not pick out the trail that Alice had taken this time. I glanced at Edward and saw a look of concentration on his face. Alice must be just outside of his range which was quite a distance now. I glanced behind me and saw Esme and Bella following us side by side. Neither spoke a word as they knew that this could potentially be a very serious situation.

Edward suddenly veered to the left and I quickly followed.

"Any word son?" The wind sucked my words away but I knew that Edward would hear my thoughts as well.

"Something about a civilian in danger. She is panicking and I believe fighting." I gasped in shock that my children had gotten themselves into a situation that could potentially out us to this town.

"Not that Carlisle, she says there is another vampire threatening her. They are trying to protect her." I nodded and tried to move faster. If Alice felt that this was the right thing to do, then I trusted her.

It took us another ten minutes to find the path that Alice had described to Edward. We slowed our pace and suddenly we were under a thunder storm. It seemed to have risen out of nowhere. I heard a crack that could only be one of my children colliding with something else very solid. I took off without a hesitation and froze when they all came into view.

I saw Alice and Rose in front of a very pregnant young lady. They were talking quickly and had their hands held forward as if in surrender. Emmet and Jasper were in a semi-circle around a male vampire who was snarling and growling. They kept lunging towards him, attempting to keep him at bay but every few seconds one of them would go flying. I moved towards them and was caught off guard as Rose slammed into me, tossing us both into a nearby tree. I grabbed her by the hand and helped her to her feet. She smiled at me and then took off back to Alice's side. I saw that Esme had gone over to the girl yet she seemed unable to move past a certain point. I knew that they had each other's back's so I turned my attention to my sons. I quickly moved to Jasper's open side and crouched. I watched as they threatened him. I turned to growl at him and pulled up in surprise. His eyes were golden.

"Jasper! Emmet! Stop!" The grove became silent as everyone turned to face me.

"Oh Thank Goddess." I heard a new voice gasp out. I didn't turn away I just stared. The face seemed familiar.

"Carlisle?" I heard Jasper question me and I turned to my newest son.

"Son look at his eyes." Jasper eyes flickered across my face then glanced towards the new comer. I saw fear flicker across his face.

"I'm sorry Carlisle. I just assumed." He stepped back and let his hands fall lifelessly to his side. I set my hand on his shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze. I then turned towards the stranger.

He was tall with a chiselled chin, sharp cheek bones and shaggy black hair. His eyes were a very bright gold and his eyes seemed to smile. His face rang through my memory yet I had no idea who he was. He cautiously walked around us all and went the young woman's side. He wrapped one arm behind her back and set his other hand on her swollen stomach. I heard Esme gasp and Bella growl.

Edward shouted and leapt towards the vampire. He seemed to slam into an invisible wall and was pinned to the ground by nothing. I turned my head and saw that Bella had been thrown into a tree clear across the open space.

A hearty laugh drew my attention back to this strange couple. The lady seemed to be having no difficulties carrying this child. Was she the exemption to the rule? I heard Bella scream in frustration as Rose and Esme held her back.

I stepped forward allowing them to realize that I was the leader of this clan.

"Hello. My name is Carlisle and this is my family. We mean you no harm. I believe there had just been a misunderstanding. If you would be so kind as to let go of my son, sir, perhaps we can then begin to talk." His laugh echoed through the clearing yet again.

"You will have to ask the Misses Carlisle. She is the one keeping your offspring at bay." His smile grew as he leaned down and kissed the top of her head.

"Your wife?" Shock ran through my body as I realised that she wasn't human, she couldn't be.

"Yes sir. My gifts are rather different than hers." He smiled and pulled her closer. She leaned her head against his chest.

"Well then if you wouldn't mind, could you let my son go?" I looked at her and she nodded. Edward was suddenly able to stand and it was almost as if nothing had happened. "May I introduce my son Edward and his mate Bella. My son Emmet and his mate Rose. My last son Jasper and his mate Alice. This is my mate Esme. I am afraid that my children assumed that you were a rogue vampire intent on drinking this lady for supper. I can promise that had they known she was your mate they never would have interfered."

"It's alright Carlisle. My name is Marjorie and this is my mate, Michel. We just moved here into a cabin up the mountain actually. It is nice to see a family looking out for those that cannot always look after themselves. No harm was done Carlisle so do not fret. No hard feelings are left." She smiled at me and offered her hand. I took it in mine and brought it to my lips. Her name has not been used for many years, so to me and only me, this alone spoke of her age.

"Welcome to the area. Would you like to come over to our home to get to know me and my family?" I felt Esme slid her hand into mine as she came to my side. I gently squeezed her hand and anxiously awaited their answer.

They looked at each other and then Marjorie nodded her head. She stood on her tip toes and kissed Michel on the lips then turned and began walking towards our home. Esme quickly followed her.

"Carlisle, before you invite me into your home it is only fair that you know who I am." He seemed hesitant yet determined to tell me. He looked around the clearing and waited until the rest of my family had left. He stepped closer to me and then looked at the ground as if summoning the courage.

"Michel there is no one that I would not want in my home who lives the same way me and my family do. Please do not fear." I again offered him my hand and he simply shook his head.

"What I have done Carlisle is unforgiveable. I just ask that you hear me out before you lay judgment." I nodded and waited, knowing that this man could never do anything that would make me want to end his life.

"Carlisle, I am your creator."