||(+)~Dawning Bell~(+)||

by: Akane Cullen
Original StoryLine by: Stephenie Meyer (c)

NOTE: I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT NOR AM I AFFLIATED WITH THE AUTHOR, STEPHENIE MEYER.
IN OTHER WORDS, I HAVE NOT MET THE AUTHOR AND I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT. IT ALL BELONGS
TO STEPHENIE MEYER. THANKS FOR MAKING SUCH A GREAT BOOK! ^_^

This fanfiction takes place after Breaking Dawn, the fourth book of the Twilight Saga.
Unfortunately, I didn't want Twilight to end. So I thought of making a "sequel" of my own.
It's not perfect like Stephenie Meyer's writing, but I tried. =)

Hope you like it!! Please Review!! ^-^

[The first few chapters might be short. Warning: The next chapters might be extremely long!]


1. Home

"Isle Esme was nicer." I commented. I leaned back on the headrest of the first class leather seat and sighed.

"I thought you would enjoy Vegas better." Edward replied. He smiled and held my hand.

"I was thinking of a nice, calm honeymoon, not a bar full of noisy humans."

I wriggled away from his grasp and turned my head to the window and watched as the plane departed.

"I just want to go home and rest in our cottage. With you." I looked away once we lost sight of the airport and reached out for my husband. "And Nessie."

He embraced me and kissed my hair gently. "So you're glad our anniversary was over?"

"Not glad…Just not what I had expected." I said. I brought up his smooth, hard hand- some what warm to me-, and played with his fingers. I ran my fingertips down to his ring finger and touched his shiny ring. I matched his ring with mine and closed my eyes.

"I love you." I whispered.

"I love you, too." he replied. "Remember,"

"We'll always be together," I continued. "Me, you…Our beautiful daughter."

"Forever." We said in unison.

"Just don't tell Charlie." I said afterwards and laughed. He didn't.

"You know, Bella," he began to say. "He'll have to find out some time. We can't be like this forever- Keeping secrets from your father."

My eyes flashed open and I sat up, pushing his arms away. "What do you mean?"

"Bella, you're not a human anymore." he said firmly. "He's not immortal like us…And…"

"And what?" I demanded. "What are you saying? We can keep this secret!"

"This isn't right!" he scowled at me.

I swallowed and calmed down, realizing what I had just said. He sighed and said smoothly, "Sorry, love. It's just…"

His voice trailed off and we never spoke of the subject again.

I realized he did have some point but I forgot about it once I had closed my eyes. But the thought would come back once my eye lids folded up.

"Edward…" I whispered hours later. We were still in the plane.

He glanced down at me, taking his eyes of his book. He closed it shut and waited.

"Yes, love?"

"I can't sleep." I frowned.

"You're not supposed to, remember?" he chuckled. "Now what's really wrong? You miss Nessie?"

I shrugged and looked out the window, not knowing how I could tell him.

Luckily, he was able to read my mind. When I allowed him too, that is.

"Don't worry about that." he assured me. He touched my cheek with his smooth fingers and moved closer to me. He pressed his lips smoothly on my forehead and continued to feel my cheeks. Just then, I realized I was crying. I inhaled and let out a shaky breath.

I closed my eyes and concentrated. I let out another thought and sent it to him, this time without much effort. I decided I would tell him.

I opened my eyes once again and turned to see if anyone was around us. No one, I remembered. Esme had given us a private plane for our second anniversary.

"When should I tell Charlie?" I said out loud in a low voice; a firm whisper.

"I should have never brought up the subject," he sighed. "Listen, Bella," he held my face with both of his hands and forced a smile. "Don't worry-"

"What do you mean, 'don't worry'?" I demanded again. "Pretend like this subject never happened? Edward, we can't- You said it yourself!" I hissed.

"PMS," he muttered under his breath.

"Edward!" I growled. "I'm serious."

"So am I." he chuckled. "Bella, I was just trying to humor you."

"Yeah, right. I miss Nessie." I sighed and closed my eyes once more. I knew I couldn't sleep but it wouldn't hurt to try. I pretended to dream, as if I was still human.

To tell you the truth, I kind of missed being human. But at least I didn't have to worry about appearance. For two reasons; one, my skin was perfectly smooth. And two, my husband loved me no matter what. I trusted him…He would love me- forever.

"Bella, love, we're here." Edward's voice sang in my ear. I 'awoke' from my deep thoughts and slowly opened my eyes. I smiled as I felt his soft, cool breath trickle down my neck.

When we arrived at the airport, I stuck onto Edward, my arms shaking.

"Calm down, Bella." He grinned. "It's only Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Rosalie, Carlisle and Esme. Basically everyone. And some one else very special."

"It's not that." I replied, even my voice trembling. I squeezed Edward's arm tighter and tried to clench my chattering teeth. "So many…Humans." I looked around, loosening my grip.

My throat suddenly felt dry and my mouth started to water. I looked away and tried to control my hunger.

"Oh," was all he could say. "Bella, relax."

I kept my eyes tightly shut and tried to ignore the strong stench of humans. I knew this would happen, but I also felt confident. I just had to hold in my hunger, that was all. I would hunt with Emmett and Rosalie later, I kept telling myself. I would get some grub later and be with Renesmee; Control your hunger Bella, I told myself.

"Bella!" A high squeal broke my concentration. I opened my eyes and met with Alice, her tight hugs keeping my mind off my hunger. I greeted the others and closed my eyes again.

"Can we please…Go home?" I whispered to Alice as she hugged my arm. My voice was a little strained- I knew she understood.

"Mama, are you okay?" a voice sang quietly next to me. When I opened my eyes, I froze with shock and amazement. She was beautiful…And she grew. Another couple of inches.

"…Nessie." I gasped quietly as I met up with my one year old daughter who was already as tall as a kindergartener. "You grew."

I stopped for a moment and attempted to carry her and brought her up to my side. "I missed you." I crooned. "I missed you so much! I love you, Nessie."

"I love you too, Momma." she replied. She rested her head softly on my chest and fell asleep. I envied her.

"As you might have noticed," Carlisle said as we all sat comfortably in the new minivan he bought a couple months back. "Little Renesmee has grown quite a bit."

I nodded and ran my fingers gently through Nessie's hair as she snored softly.

"More than a bit," I laughed. "What has she been eating? I thought her growth would stabilize a couple of weeks after her first birthday."

"Well, it depends." Carlisle said, starting the van. "They're all different. And when I mean 'all', I mean Nessie, Nahuel and every other human vampire mix out there." He explained.

Remembering Nahuel gave me slight chills, but I knew he was happy.

Strangely, I never actually remembered riding with Carlisle in the same vehicle. It wasn't at all like the way Edward drove- He drove smoothly, actually like a human.

Carlisle stopped when he had too, unlike the way Emmett would probably over speed. I grinned at the thought and decided I would challenge him again. Maybe he did some training while Edward and I were gone.

"Bella, you should rest first." Alice interrupted my thoughts. I chuckled.

A few minutes later, the scents around us started to change and the clouds started to change to a dull grey.

"Another rainy day in Forks." I sighed. Home, sweet home.

Emmett took our luggage from the wide trunk and brought them next to our private cottage. He had a wide grin that spread from ear to ear as he showed off his 'strength'. I laughed and stopped him from behind.

"Hey," I said. I wasn't impressed a bit. "Show off. Slow down." I shoved my fist at his chest without giving off any strength or effort.

"Heh," he hid his wince. He brought the bags to his shoulders and 'walked' to the pile of other luggage. "Then where would the fun in that be? And what are in these bags? Geez, Bella…You were only gone for two weeks, not two years."

I whipped my leg his way and snickered under my breath. "Thanks, Emmett. I guess I owe you a challenge, don't I?"

I walked back to the van and searched for Edward. He was gone.

Rosalie had Renesmee in her arms, her soft voice humming a tune to calm her down. I smiled every time I saw Rosalie caring for my daughter. It was like Rosalie was her mother…Her love for Nessie was strong. It always made me happy when I saw that rare shape her lips made when she was with Nessie; A beautiful smile.

I turned and left the two close aunt and niece be together while I searched for Edward.

I walked into the Cullen's home and found a familiar smelling canine going through the fridge. I grinned. "Hey you." I called from the living room.

The furry werewolf turned to me and gave me a familiar smile back. He barked and galloped towards me, his huge paws creating a small stampede. I hugged him back as he jumped up to my chest, sniffing me carefully with his tongue out and his mouth drooling of dog saliva that dripped on my sweater. I laughed and shook him off.

"Missed me, Jacob?" I laughed, wiping my neck. "What have you been up to lately?" He walked back to the fridge and closed it with his muzzle.

"Nothing much," he barked back. "Been taking care of Nessie and Billy. Feels like I'm a nanny." He commented.

"Thanks." I laughed. "Hey…You seen Edward?" I asked, glancing behind me. "I was just with him in the van."

"Can't say." Jacob replied, his rusty voice chuckling. I glared at him.

"Why not?" I demanded.

He crept slowly away from me and jumped on Esme's leather sofa. "Just can't." He switched on the television by clawing the remote and watched the flashy screen of cartoons.

"For Pete's sake, Jacob, you still watch this?" I switched the television off and pushed Jacob away from the sofa and sat down next to him. "Now tell me where Edward is."

He laughed again.

I grabbed his fur coat forcefully and brought his muzzle up to meet with my blazing eyes.

"Hey. Your eye color changed." he complimented. I ignored him. So old yet still an immature jerk. "Matches Nessie's."

"Quit changing the subject, Jake! Where did Edward go?" I tugged on his fur.

"Fine, fine. Just let go of me! Geez, Bella…Your vampire breath worsens each day! Try mouth wash once in a while." He coughed. I glared at him again.

I shoved his heavy furry body back down onto the sofa and waited for an answer. He continued to stall.

"I wonder where Billy went. Probably back at Charlie's. Hey, did you know it's basketball season again? Boy, time goes by fast. I really missed..." His voice trailed off. I calmed down but still had an urge to hurt him. I waited as the seconds ticked by, then he cleared his throat.

"Bella…Your husband went over to Charlie's." he cringed at the word. He shook it off and jumped off the sofa. "He didn't want me telling you but there you go. He's at Charlie's. See you later, Bells." he said.

I sighed. "Sorry Jake."

"Alright." He raised his paw and walked out.

I pursed my lips and made my way out the door, too. I replayed what Jacob had said, over and over again; why did Edward leave to Charlie's, I questioned myself. I then realized I was had been so stupid in not remembering the reason.

Edward had gone to Charlie…To tell him everything, to reveal to him what was really going on. Why I had acted to strange when I had Renesmee in and out of me; why I had to wear contacts just to hide my changed eye color. Why I acted so strange when he was near me right when I had just become a newborn.

"No. Edward…" I said to myself. "Not now." I changed my pace and raced down the curved road to stop Edward. My father wasn't ready. I didn't know when he would be.

He probably would never be ready to accept the truth. But I couldn't keep living like this…I life full of secrets. I would be with my loved ones forever, but I would also be keeping secrets from my own flesh and blood.

I took a couple slower steps towards Charlie's front porch, and then knocked on his door.

"Dad?" I called. "Edward?"

The door was opened slowly and I was given a warm but shaky greeting.

It was Sue Clearwater.

She gave me a worried look, then I heard Charlie's voice boom.

"What?! Damn you, Cullens!" I heard him swear.

I unintentionally pushed Sue to the side and run into the kitchen, finding Charlie with his rifle. He had it aimed at Edward. I swallowed.

"Dad! No!" I shrieked. I ran towards Charlie and took his hand. "Dad, don't do this!"

"Bella! I can't believe…" He scowled at both Edward and I. He pushed me aside but I didn't budge. I glared back at him, but in a begging way. I whimpered for his mercy. I didn't know it would come to this.

"Mr. Swan, let me explain." Edward's voice cut in. I looked back at him and moved over to him. I watched him carefully; I scanned his eyes, his face, his emotion. What was Edward thinking? Why had he done this so suddenly?

"Shut your mouth, you monster!" Charlie charged. He loaded his gun and fired a bullet. I cringed at the sound but turned to face him the instant the explosion sounded. I stretched out my arm and concentrated carefully. I pushed my shield around us and felt the bullet push against my palm. I reached out for it and kept it in my hand, clenching my fist tightly. I didn't let go.

"…Bella!" Charlie exclaimed. "How?"

I flashed my eyes open and broke my focus. I looked at the amazed human who still had his rifle pointed at us but trembled each breath he took.

I walked towards him with my hand reaching over, trying to calm him down.

"Dad," I said kindly. "It's alright. Put the gun down and we'll explain." I reached out to give him the bullet but ended up freezing him up with shock for a longer period of time. I placed it down on the counter and touched his arm carefully and pulled it down slowly.

He winced.

"No!" he shouted, frightened. He backed away, reaching down for his dropped weapon. "Get back! You…Monsters! You're not Bella! Not the Bella I know." He said, full of fear.

I hated to see my father like this. I walked one step forward, another inch closer to him.

"Dad! It's me! Bella! Your daughter! Charlie, I love you! Dad!" I shouted.

His breathing slowed down but his face didn't change. His eyes still bulged out and his teeth still chattered.

Sue walked carefully next to Charlie and tried to comfort him. "I think it would be best for you to leave." she said firmly.

"No. Dad! It's me, old Bells! Dad, it's me…" I whispered. Edward crept up behind me and held my shoulders. He pulled me back and nodded slowly.

"Bella, let's go." he said. "Mr. Swan. I'm sorry."

"Get out, you demons!" Charlie shouted back.

I cried slowly, my tears trickling down my cheek. Edward embraced me tightly and walked me out of Charlie's home.

I continued to whimper and followed Edward into my old truck. I trembled like a human, as if I was cold from the pouring rain. But it wasn't the weather or the temperature. It was what my dad said; His strong, frightened words pierced my ears then down to my heart.

"Get out, you demons!"

My dad thought of me as a demon. A monster.

He hated me now. He thought of me as a monster.

Now part of my life was gone, my only human memory that was kept in my heart.