Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer.

Author/Note: This is an alternative ending of the Twilight Saga. The story starts one month after the disappearance of Jacob Black (after Bella's wedding was announced). This is a Bella/Jacob and Bella/Edward story with all the normal pairings.

Translation to English of O Nosso Amanhecer 1.

This translation was a request by harrypassion.

I'm not a native English speaker so I'm sorry for my grammar and spelling. Thank you for reading.

Our Dawn

Part I

Bella Swan

2. Family

The lasagne was almost ready when Charlie got home. He sniffed the air and smiled at me. I guess my cooking skills were improving each day. Not that it would be useful to me in the future. I guess I just wanted to see my father happy for now, especially since after the wedding he would have to go back eating the crappy food he ate before I'd come to live in Forks with him. I instantly felt guilty for abandoning him. My mother had Phil and a few friends in Jacksonville but Charlie was alone and his best friend was Billy who was always depending on Jacob or Sue to have decent meals. Maybe I could persuade Charlie to date someone before I got married. After all he would need a date, right?

I loved Charlie, more than anyone could imagine but the Volturi's threats were still fresh in my mind and I kept on dreaming that they would come to Forks and feed on its population if I wasn't turned into a vampire soon. I couldn't put the life of those I loved in danger even if that meant I wouldn't see them again.

I tried to think about more positive things while I was cleaning the living room to receive my mother and Phil. I had made a general cleaning to the house the day before but living with a single man meant that there was always something out of place every five minutes of the day. When I finished the living room I went to all the other rooms to check if everything was alright. The bathroom was shining and my bedroom was impeccable. After my last encounter with other vampires, namely Victoria and her new-borns, my closet was almost empty. They had taken several of my clothes to be able to find me and that was the reason why I was able to keep my bedroom so tidy. I had almost nothing to wear. Alice had been trying to convince me to go with her to Seattle to shop but I wasn't in the mood. I knew that she would get me the clothes no matter what.

I took a quick shower and then I started to get ready for dinner. Edward arrived at six o'clock sharp. He knew I was stressed so he volunteered to set the table which made Charlie roll his eyes. Edward chuckled when he read my father's mind.

"Your father is hilarious. He thinks either I'm a sissy because I want to help you in the kitchen or I'm trying to play the nice guy to impress him."

I glared at my father but he was watching TV and didn't pay attention to me.

"I just wish he would approve us once and for all." I said.

"He will…" Edward reassured me, kissing my forehead.

It was almost seven and Phil and Renée would arrive soon. I noticed that Charlie was constantly watching the window to see if there was any movement outside. I was nervous too. Edward kept his eyes on me while he was carefully putting the plates on the table. I wish I had his skills.

"Will I be clumsy when I become like you?" I asked.

"You're not clumsy, Bella." he said. But to prove that even the perfect guy isn't always right, a knife slipped through my fingers and hit the floor.

I looked at him with a "I told-you-so" look and he laughed briefly.

"I don't know why you think that my clumsiness is so appealing Edward." I stated grabbing the knife again.

"It's just cute…that's all. But you'll be graceful like us after…you know…"

"Good because I really hate to trip on my own feet."

In that moment we all heard a car pulling over. Phil and Renée were finally there. Hell would break loose in less than five minutes. Charlie got up from the couch and opened the door. He gave Phil a steady handshake and then welcomed my mother. I was surprised to see them acting so polite with each other but the night was still young.

Renée ran into the kitchen to hug me and then did the same to Edward flinching slightly due to his coldness. Fortunately she didn't ask why Edward was so cold even when he was inside the kitchen. I wasn't so sure if Edward would be able to find a good excuse for that fact. Phil congratulated us for the wedding and a few minutes later we were all having dinner. Charlie kept his attention on the news and let my mother talk to us enthusiastically. Phil agreed with all that Renée was saying before turning his attention to the Sports Channel and engaging in a fierce conversation about the American baseball teams with my father.

"Esme would be really happy to invite you for dinner next time you're in Forks." Edward said with a sincere smile.

My mother was delighted with his good manners.

"It's too bad Phil needs to be back the day after tomorrow. I really want to meet your mother Edward."

"Esme feels the same."

"Mum, there's plenty of time to meet the other Cullens." I stated. I knew she wanted to overrate the advantage that Charlie had over her. My father knew all the Cullens and she had only met Edward, Carlisle and Alice.

"Come on honey, I want to meet your future husband's family. Is that so bad?"

"Of course not. Unless you're just trying to see if they're really as rich as they say…"

Renée blushed slightly and Edward laughed.

"I'm only worried for both of you. That's all. When I got married…"

Charlie and Phil looked at her intensively but Renée kept talking.

"I mean the first time I got married…you have no idea how hard it was for me and your father. I had no job and my parents didn't help us. We came to this hell hole in the middle of nowhere and your father was jobless for almost a year until joining the police…"

"My parents are going to support us Renée." Edward assured. "Besides I still have some properties in Illinois that I can sell, if I need to."

My mother was clearly overreacting. Thank the Lord she didn't know anything about vampires and werewolves otherwise she would simply freak out.

After dinner, Renée and I took the dishes to the kitchen and Edward joined Charlie and Phil in the living room. It was the classic mother and daughter time.

"Bella I know you already told me on the phone but…you're not pregnant are you?"

"Oh God mum…of course not."

Edward was laughing in the living room and I had a pretty good feeling why. He really enjoyed watching me being embarrassed.

"I just wanted to be sure. I wouldn't be angry if you were…it's just that to get married only because you have to take responsibilities isn't always a good choice."

"I know that mum."

"You really love this boy, don't you?"

"Absolutely." I said that in a louder tone so that Edward could hear it clearly.

"I think you make a very cute couple."

"Thanks."

"What do you think I should wear when I meet the Cullens the next time?"

"They don't pay much attention to that."

"Cleary. After all they accepted you in their family."

"Thanks a lot mum." I complained. She really knew how to embarrass me.

"So…Alice and Jasper…Rosalie and Emmett…Carlisle and Esme. Right?"

"Yes."

"I really want to meet them."

"You know…you don't have to compete with dad about that. The Cullens are very reserved people and they don't hang around that often. Actually dad only sees Carlisle in the Hospital and he hardly meets the others."

Renée focused her eyes on me for a while. Did she really think I couldn't see right through her? She was my mother for crying out loud. I knew her better than anyone else. Definitely better than Phil or even Charlie.

"So…how did your father react when you told him?" she asked changing the subject.

"He didn't speak much but I think he wasn't angry." I was lying but at that point there was no need to tell my mother that Charlie hadn't spoken to me or Edward for a week after we told him we were getting married.

"Really?"

I nodded.

"I'm surprised. I never thought he would take it so well. You're his little girl after all."

"Well Charlie's a good father."

Renée looked at me as if I'd grown two heads but I was being honest. Charlie would never win the Best Father's Award but he was a good father and a good person. I was proud to be his daughter and it was hard to know that soon I would be leaving him all alone again.

"You're going to be such a beautiful bride."

"Thanks mum."

"Do you think Alice can handle everything?"

"I'm sure about that. Alice is a professional. Trust me."

We went back to the living room where Charlie, Phil and Edward were watching some TV show about polar bears. After a few more minutes Edward announced that he was going home.

"You know Charlie and Phil have a lot in common." he said when I followed him outside. "Everything went really well…don't you think?"

"Yes."

"Your parents look quite calm. I'm sure you'll be able to handle things until tomorrow."

"Well nothing is going to happen until you're gone. They wouldn't risk having an argument in front of you."

"I believe that won't happen. Don't worry Bella." Edward planted a soft kiss on my lips and entered the black Mercedes. "I really enjoyed the evening. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"

I didn't have much of a choice. Tonight Edward wouldn't be able to stay with me so I dragged myself inside again and I waited patiently. Phil was feeling tired so I took him to my room. My bed wasn't much but he could rest there. He fell asleep shortly after and then Renée and Charlie began talking about the wedding.

I knew this would happen. My father accused Renée of encouraging me into that madness. Renée defended herself saying that my happiness was more important than his suspicions about Edward not being the right person to marry me. I was watching them at the bottom of the stairs. It was quite amusing actually. They were trying to blame each other without even realising that I had already made my decision. When they finally shut up I tried to understand the motives of that stupid argument. This time I was leaving both of them and they had to find a way to blame it on one another. It was that simple because my family had never been too good at showing emotions. They knew they were about to lose me and wanted someone to blame. They were both idiots.

I didn't sleep at night. The couch wasn't very comfortable. My mother came to keep me company and we talked about the old times and my childhood for hours. Then we talked about Charlie and the Cullens. When she fell asleep beside me I felt this strange feeling of guilt and pain. I didn't have much time to spend with my parents. After my transformation I wouldn't be able to see them for quite a while. One year, maybe more. I would have to try hard to resist the blood lust. I had to be different from that girl, Bree…that was the only way to see my parents from time to time. For now I was going to try to show them how much I loved them. I hoped that would be enough.