Edward had me on his lap, whispering words of comfort in my ear. The rest of the Cullen's were spread out across the room. Renesmee was playing jenga with Emmett in the corner. Every one seemed anxious.

Everyone except Carlisle. He was the only one genuinely calm. Of corse Jasper was using his gift to make everyone else calm to but Carlisle was positive that this was a friendly visit. Alice could see that only Aro, Marcus, Jane, Felix and Demitri were coming. If they were planning a fight they were being stupid about it. We out numbered there small party nine to five, they obviously had other motives.

We didn't go out to meet them, we just waited in the Cullen's mansion just outside of Forks for them to come "visit". Weird.

It was after dark when they knocked on the door. It was one of the strangest sights I had ever seen. Five of the members of the royal vampire family waiting on the porch step for Carlisle to invite them in. I would have laughed if it hadn't been so scary at the same time. We were

all seated when they entered.

"Hello old friend." Aro's voice filled the room. He was smiling very brightly, showing off his perfect white teeth.

Carlisle smiled and returned the greeting, then offered they all have a seat. Only Aro and Marcus excepted. The other three guests stood against the wall behind there leaders.

I noticed Jane staring at me. Almost glaring. She looked angry like my mere presences in the room personally offended her.

Aro laughed and then turned to Edward. "So how is that daughter of yours. I don't see her here." his smile didn't cease as he scanned the room looking at everyone's face searching for Renesmee.

She was at mine and Edward's cottage with Esme and Jacob. Just incase something started.

"That's because she isn't here," Edward said coldly "And she's just fine."

An expression of mock hurt crossed Aro's face. "Now, now, Edward. No need to be like that. You should know we are here on friendly terms." he glanced at Alice and I saw Jasper tense a little bit out of the corner of my eye.

"Speaking of. Would you mind telling us why you are here?" Carlisle asked kindly. There was no edge to his tone. He was only asking out of pure curiosity.

Marcus folded his arms and leaned back in his chair. He looked utterly bored, like he couldn't be bothered to be here but was dragged against his will anyway.

"We"-Marcus rolled his eyes at the word-"were just wondering," Aro began, "if you have changed your minds." he looked first and Edward and then at Alice. His eyes lingered on her for a second then went back to Edward.

"No." Edward said simply understanding exactly what Aro had meant.

Alice didn't speak she just shook her head from side to side with exaggerated slowness. Jasper put his arm around her shoulders, holding her hand with his free hand.

Aro looked disappointed. "I thought as much. But it was worth a try." he smiled again.

I saw Jane out of the corner of my eye. She was still glaring at me. I turned to her and she squinted her eyes slightly.

Edward turned his head towards her lightning fast and glared at her a snarl escaping his lips.

Jane grinned and took a step back raising her hands slightly in surrender. "I was just checking. That shield is truly amazing Bella." she smiled evilly.

"Jane,"Aro warned in a commanding tone. Her grin vanished. Aro turned back to me. "Bella dear, how have you been since I saw you last."

He stared at me with his bright red eyes. "Good." I answered simply. Trying to mimic the ice cold tone Edward had used.

He stood abruptly. "I can see we aren't welcome here." he smiled disappointed now.

Carlisle sighed, Edward stood too.

"If you ever change your mind..." he looked at Alice.

"You will be the first to know." She answered. "good-bye."

Carlisle opened the door for them, and they left one by one taking off into the woods. Carlisle closed the door behinds them and waited until they were all out of hearing distance then he turned to us. "It's nice to see how polite you all can be to visitors." he said sarcastically, trying-and failing- to hide his smile.

After they were long gone, Edward and I ran back to our cottage in the woods to see Nessie. It was late so she was probably asleep already but I needed to see her just to know she was safe. (I was still shaken from the Volturi's visit.)

When we got there Esme was sitting alone in the living room with a book on her lap.

Edward looked around the room the second we were inside with the door shut behind us,"Where is Jacob?" he asked. The way he said Jacobs name I thought he might be looking for a fight. But I knew he wouldn't do that.

Esme sighed. "I sent him home to sleep. Poor dear, he looked so tired." The pity was as obvious on her face as it was in her words.

Edward nodded then followed me to Renesmee's room to check on her. I opened the door and looking in on my sleeping daughter. She was sound asleep, sprawled across her bed. She looked uncomfortable. I could hear her heart beating faster than normal, there was a frown across her face and she was tossing and turning.

I turned to Edward, he was focusing on something far away. I was automatically filled with concern.

"Is she okay?"

He turned to me and smiled weakly. "Yeah, she's just having a nightmare."

"Oh, what about?"

"Wolves." he said simply, then he walked out into the living room. I followed him closing the door softly behind me.

"What do you mean?" I asked watching him as he sat down on the couch. I leaned against the door frame. "Is she alright? Should we wake her?"

"No. She'll be fine. It's only a bad dream." He smiled my smile, trying to calm me down as I came over to sit on the couch next to him. He put his arm around me.

Esme stood up and walked towards the door. She stopped with her hand on the door nob and turned back towards Edward. "It went well then? With the...visitors?" she asked casually trying to seem calm.

"They were only there for a little while," He answered not taking his eyes of me "Just checking up on us."

Esme nodded and started to open the door.

I suddenly felt guilty. "Esme, your welcome to stay if you like."

"No that's fine, I'll leave you too alone." she smiled "I miss Carlisle anyway."

"Okay." I said. We said goodnight. Then Edward and I had the rest of the night to ourselves.

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