Hope you like it. This chapter's been buzzing around my head for months. It's good to finally write it all down.
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Notify me if you think any facts are wrong. By facts, I mean stuff Mrs. Meyer actually wrote.
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Chapter One
Bella's POV
Years felt like minutes, minutes felt like seconds and seconds didn't seem to exist. I was positive, even thought my heart hadn't moved for the past two years, that it was thudding erratically. My breath came in deep gasps and I felt shivers up and down my spine from the cold. For one moment, I thought that I was becoming human again. I heard Edward move towards the controls as he prepared to land the plane. He glanced at me, confusion lining his perfect face; I just shook my head and concentrated on being still. I felt the gentle hit of tires to cement as we touched down. I heard my daughter's delighted squeal as she jumped out of her seat to grab her luggage. I tasted Jacob's joy in the air as he caught sight of his pack- his brothers and sister, his friends and his family. Lastly, I smelt them, the rest of my vampire family. I went over their faces, voices and personalities in my mind. I finally felt excitement. I was back in the tiny, rainy, sunless, dormant town of Forks. I was back home.
"Are you ready?" Edwards anxious voice asked as he pressed the button to lower the stairs on our jet.
I took a deep, steadying breath. I hadn't felt this human for years. "You bet,"
I opened the door in the cockpit that opened into the seating area. Nessie flashed me a smile, excitement dominant in her features, along with other emotions of. I looked at Jacob who was handing Nessie her luggage from the extra seats where we had placed our belongings. As I waited for him to pass me the rest I eyed the jet, I had only been in this area for a few seconds before I joined Edward in the front, just hours ago. Hours ago which I had still been in Boston saying goodbye to the sun, not that I could go out in the sun in public, my skin sparkled like diamonds in its rays. It was still nice to feel its gentle heat on my skin when we were by ourselves. The jet was small seating only eight people at the back and two in the cabin. The seats were comfortable enough; they were grouped in pairs facing each other with a table in between. I gathered that they were spacious and good to sit in from Jacob's relived sigh when he sunk into one. I barley recognised the difference between comfort and discomfort that humans felt. The floor was covered in a cream carpet and the walls were a baby blue, like the sky on a cloudless day. Windows were spaced evenly along the sides with white plastic covering them.
I only noticed that Jacob was talking to me when Renesmee sent an impatient vision to my brain. Nessie's gift, being able to project selected thoughts to your brain had developed into something more powerful. No longer did she have to be touching someone for her to 'show' you, she could be standing miles away and project just as easily. She also had discovered away to send separate senses to you. Nessie would pick out a sense that she wanted to convey and show you without an image to appear with it. It worked with any other sense, sight, touch and emotions. It amazed me how my daughter, this wonderful person had come from me, not just someone as superb as Edwards. I grabbed a suitcase realising that must have been what Jacob had wanted me to do. I was close to the door leading to the stairs so I opened it and immediately sunlight streamed in, a rare thing in Forks. I glanced behind me suddenly nervous and found Edwards face, the sight stunned me for a second, then I took confidence from him and stepped onto the first stair.
As I walked down I heard the delighted sounds coming from our waiting audience. I searched each and every face of both vampires and werewolves. I was surprised that there were two more additions to the wolves, both teenagers but closer to young adults. I frowned again, there were three new males if you included the boy who stood with the women. It didn't look like he was part of the pack, which relieved me, he looked too young.
I studied each face and I was sure their expressions of love and happiness were echoed upon mine as they also recommitted my face to memory. Or should I say our faces, as Edward has joined me once I had climbed down the stairs. I switched the suitcase I was pulling along to one hand so I could carry it (I had no problem due to my vampire strength) and with the other hand I grabbed Edward's. I was only vaguely aware of Jacob coming down the stairs backwards while talking to Nessie.
I heard him say "Careful you don't fall down the stairs Ness," teasingly with a husky chuckle and Nessie's delighted, angelic laugh as she descended the stairs.
My eyes now returned again to the La Push residents faces, when I looked again at the young boy, I realised he was human. Shock ran through me, did he know about vampires and wolves? If he didn't what would he think of how our skin glinted like diamonds in the sun .I threw my mental shield off myself (something that was almost as easy as shielding others) and asked Edward.
"No," he whispered in my ear, distracting me for a second with the coolness of his breath, "They are careful to block his view." I then saw the careful yet casual formation the pack stood, the ones who didn't know, were indeed shielded from view.
I snapped my barrier back, and returned to looking at the faces. I heard the gasps as Renesmee came into view, it had been only a year since we'd left (just after Renesmee had turned one) and she had rapidly grown from what looked like a six year old to a ten year old. She was still so beautiful, the more she aged the more pronounced each perfect feature became. Jacob was going to have competition when she was older. I winced mentally at the thought; I wasn't going to worry about that for another five years.
"What if they don't like me?" Nessie's uncertain whisper echoed in our heads as we reached our vampire family
Jasper sensing her uncertainty gave Nessie a confident smile and I could see she took comfort in that.
Edward and I stood holding hands in front of the Cullens with Renesmee and Jacob stopping behind us. I smiled broadly at each face, excitement pouring out of me. Turned to see how far Jacob and Ness were and found them sharing a look. It seemed like he was asking her permission to go over to the his family. She frowned and looked at him as if he was an idiot, of course you can go she seemed to be saying. Jake smiled and ran off. He never did anything without her permission. Well, most things.
Nessie came in between Edward and I. We stood for a long time, neither of us knowing how to break the silence.
Suddenly Esme stepped forward and scooped Nessie off the ground, hugging her can crooning her name. That woke everyone up. Nessie was passed off to Rosalie who hugged her gently and murmured about how much she had grown. Rosalie then turned to greet me after Esme was finished. Alice, only inches taller than Renesmee, hugged her excitedly then stood back and gripped her shoulders.
"I have a whole new wardrobe for you!" she squealed excitedly before turning her criticising eyes on me. "Bella, you've never understood fashion,"
The whole time I was watching Nessie out of the corner of my eye.
Jasper hugged her quickly giving her a look that said 'See? Of course we love you.'
Emmet, being Emmet, ruffled the top of her head and then picked her up off the ground into a bear hug. Both laughing he set her down and Carlisle bent down to peck her on the cheek.
"I've missed you, Renesmee," he said
Yes, I agreed silently, we all have.
Sam's POV
I watched warily as Jacob, after greeting us quickly, rushed over to where the Cullens were standing. He grabbed Renesmee's hand and puller her along to where we were.
"Oh yeah., this is her," he told us, trying to sound apathetic as he brought her to a stop next to him.
It was hard not to see the how proud he was of her, how we wanted to show her off a little.
It was silent, awkward. We didn't know what to do, what to think of this half-breed that had completed Jacob's life. We wanted to hate her (as a natural enemy) but we couldn't.
"Uh, hello," she said breaking the pause in a quiet voice. She looked uncomfortable and bit her lip. Then she wrinkled her nose.
We all relaxed and laughed. It was hard not to like this girl, even if she was part vampire. Everything seemed so comical.
I swear I heard Edward Cullen speak, "Now you know how I feel,"
I ignored this comment.
A few things surprised me. Embry and Quil, both buzzing with excitement as their best friend was back, bent down to hug her. Seth Clearwater, who was already pulling back from a hug and talking happily, had beaten them. We started in outrage for a second as he talked chatted ignoring us.
"Wow, you look a lot like Edward, huh?"
She shrugged, "I guess. Sometimes I wonder if that's a good thing," she sounded so mature, like an adult, it shocked us.
"Why's that?" Seth laughed
"It's hard. I mean, it's not common for your niece to look the same as you,"
"Yeah, I guess. Well at least Bella's eyes aren't red anymore. That's better right?"
I soft growl emitted from Paul. They both looked up at the same time. Seth rolled his eyes and Nessie looked guilty. Jacob was already in a protective stance in front of the girl.
"Jeez, Paul, no-one said you had to listen," Seth muttered
It surprised me that Renesmee didn't even look scared.
Bella and Edward seemed to think it was an appropriate time to join us.
"Hey Edward! Hey Bella!" Seth said giving each of them a hug as well
Jake didn't relax his stance.
"Jacob?" Edward said
Jacob looked at Paul. It stunned us to see how angry he was at Paul.
"Cool it man," Paul said looking sheepish
"Just another overreaction," I cut in before things got to serious
Nessie laughed. We stared. Why was she laughing?
Jacob seeing her laugh, relaxed and laughed with her, about to ruffle her head but she dodged. It was such a quick movement, so startling, a few of us growled.
"Renesmee," Bella said warningly
"It's not like they haven't seen it before," Nessie muttered
I heard Emily come towards our separate little group. It was astonishing that she didn't seem the least bit uncomfortable around Renesmee as she did with the other Cullens. Then again, she had this aura around her that drew people in. She also didn't seem to spell like a vampire
It was there but it wasn't so sickening sweet, more subdued and human like. She reminded me of perfume.
Rachel and Kim copied Emily, each smiling politely at Edward and Bella, but hugging Jake and Nessie.
"You are even more beautiful than I remember," Emily said
Before the separate Cullens had left, Jacob had spent more and more time at La Push. Since he didn't like leaving Nessie, he had taken her down with him most of the time. Here she had made connections with most of the residents. Well most of the ones who knew what she was, anyway.
"Quil!" an excited voice said
We turned and found little Claire, who had just celebrated her sixth birthday running towards Quil.
"Hey princess," he called and she giggled
"I'm not a princess, I'm the queen,"
We broke into laughter. Surprised at the new comers Claire looked at them, stopping to stare at Renesmee
"It's not polite to stare," Quil whispered in her ear
"But, she's beautiful,"
Renesmee looked down; I sensed she didn't like being complimented on her looks.
Quil looked apologetic, but Claire walked over to Nessie and asked very clearly,
"Are you a fairy?"
Nessie laughed, and bent down
"No, but are you?"
"You mustn't tell anyone, but I'm the fair queen," she said proudly
Renesmee flashed a smile. It seemed harmless, enough but Quil stiffened. We all saw how her teeth glinted in the sun, ready to rip through flesh.
I didn't even notice Luke standing next to Emily looking confused at the beautiful (and inhuman) faces, until Jacob looked at him and then to me.
"This is Luke, my brother's son. He's come down for the wedding,"
"I didn't know you had a brother, Sam," Jacob said
"Neither did I, until a month ago. It's my half brother," I replied
'Well nice to meet you Luke," Bella said suddenly smiling and bending slightly to shake his hand
"Go say hello," Emily whispered in his ear pushing him forward gently
"Um, hi," he said shyly. That was unusual for him, he reminded me of Seth, never stopped talking.
"I'm Edward and this is my…," here he glanced up at me.
So quickly that a human would notice he mouthed, "Does he know?"
I shook my head quickly
"My girlfriend," the word didn't seem right
Jacob snorted, Luke looked up confused but Jacob just shook his head.
"I'm Jacob," he said grinning
Luke looked more confident, I guess it was easier to talk to him. It was hard to feel comfortable, despite how welcoming they were.
"And I'm Nessie," she piped up smiling angelically
Luke blushed and looked away. Nessie laughed. I was aware of the Cullens starting to move towards their cars.
"Nessie," the short one called impatiently
Nessie skipped off to her aunt. A strange look came across Edward's face, a mix of amusement and disgust. Bella stared at him, frowning. We all were confused. Until we hear the short one speak again.
"I've been thinking about going down to Victoria Secrets and buying some lingerie for you," she said very serious
Nessie looked startled, eyes wide, eyebrows raised.
"Lingerie? Alice I'm ten!" she said shaking her head
"Oh. But you looked thirteen," Alice frowned
"Alice! Even if I was thirteen, there would be no way I'm getting lingerie,"
Before Alice could force her will the doctor spoke up, "That's interesting topic,"
Nessie looked dumbfounded
"Your age," he added quickly, "We've got new equipment up at the hospital that tests your body clock. I was thinking of bringing it home and testing it on you,"
"Cool. When can we try it?" Nessie said looking ecstatic
I was glad they were too far away for Luke to hear what they were talking about.
'I guess we should be going too," Bella said, "Bye,"
"We'll probably see you before the wedding," Emily said, smiling
"Yes of course. We appreciate you inviting us," Edward told us
Why when you wanted to hate them, they were so polite? They started towards the rest of the Cullens.
Jacob looked torn between both.
"Jacob, be with you family," Edward said without turning around
A wide smile stretched across Jake's face.
"So what did I miss?" he asked
