RENESMEE'S POV

My jaw was yielded but my head was spinning around as memories of the dreadful encounter with the Volturi and how everything shifted the moment Alice got back from her trip to Brazil, and bringing in the one other person that's of my kind, the one person that basically sealed the deal that our 'species' aren't harmful to human life. The one person who truly saved my family…

Nahuel…

I gasped out.

His mouth unhitched, however, his eyes seemed a bit muddled.

"Good day Madam, is this the Cullen residence?" He spoke in a beautifully clear, warm tone of voice. His accent seemed to have faded away completely from the last time I met him, or maybe I wasn't paying attention before.

He didn't seem to recognize me though.

I hadn't noticed I was completely silent and unresponsive until I heard a clear of the throat.

"Nahuel?" my voice was weak, overwhelmed lacking a better word.

His eyebrows ceased at the mention of his name, probably thinking how this random person recognized him but then it shifted slightly as he got a better look.

"Renesmee?" he replied, his voice now in pure shock as he practically did a double take.

I laughed and nodded my head.

Before I could utter any words, Carlisle appeared with Edward following on his tail with their signature welcomelatory smiles.

"Nahuel!" Carlisle greeted amiably, as he extended his hand.

Nahuel drew his eyes reluctantly from mine, to take Carlisle's hand in a tightened shake.

"Great to see you, Carlisle," Nahuel replied truthfully.

"What brings you here?" Edward smiled when it was his turn to greet him, inviting him in.

"Well…I was around the country for a sort of 'business trip', so I thought I'd stop by. It's great to finally see you all again." Nahuel pointed out as we reached the living room where I left Jacob, however, he wasn't there.

"We feel the same way, dear friend." Carlisle replied, giving him his gentle smile. "Please, have a seat."

Whilst I everyone took their places, I took a seat right next to Nahuel, who seemed quite excited that he was around us, I think.

We suddenly heard the high-pitched sound of the pixy, other known as Alice. My crazy psychic aunt, followed by her husband Jasper. His role would sort of be, the unpredictable uncle. His ability to twiddle with people's emotions, sort of makes us ponder on our feelings. Emmett however would probably share the title of 'Unpredictable uncle' because he's just so sidesplittingly frantic, you don't know what to expect which is entertaining on bad days.

"Oh Nahuel! I didn't expect to see you here." Alice crooned with her arms stretched out wide.

The entire group chuckled.

"Alice, I think the whole house knows you saw him coming." I teased.

Alice shook her head vigorously at the accusation.

"No." She replied. "I mean yes, I have been able to see my visions clearly around you and the wolves –through other people's eyes – but this time since you two are both around, it was a little harder." She smiled, pulling Nahuel into her favorite pixy-bear hug –though it looked odd since Nahuel towered her 4ft10 frame.

"Alice."

"E tao grande se reunir novamente, meu amigo. Quanto voce foi perdido," Alice greeted, throughout the hug before pulling away.

"Obrigado, meu amigo." Nahuel replied.

My eyes were widespread at their surprising exchange. I was stunned. When did Alice have the time to learn a new language when she's not busy reinventing our closets.

"When did you learn Portuguese, Alice?" I questioned my aunt.

"When I spent my time in Brazil that is, I needed to brush up on the language." Alice giggled.

"Fine seeing you here again," Jasper pressed, giving Nahuel a firm greeting. "How have you been keeping?"

Nahuel took his place after all the embrace. "Well, I've been quite great actually. I've been travelling around the world; you can't be in one place longer than you should. I'm guessing you all experience that."

We all laughed at how truthful his statement was.

"That's great. We're happy that you found happiness." Esme said, squeezed by Carlisle's side after she and Rosalie emerged.

Where do they all come from?

"And your aunt, Huilen? How is she holding up?" Edward asked.

"She's well. She's found herself a mate; he's a nomad from Chile. They're doing fine, from what I know. I haven't seen her in over half a year, since I decided to let the lovebirds be, however, I did speak to her though."

"Oh! I just love love!" Alice squeaked, her eyes all dewy and glistening with joy.

Nahuel sniggered –along with some of the family members – and took a lengthy glance at me. I curved my lips into a slight smile.

"That's incredible that she was able to find love." Carlisle said. "We're happy for her." Esme added.

The conversation soon continued on to how Nahuel was and what he's been up to these past six and a half years. He also let us in on his past, what it was like growing up hidden from the world because of fear.

Although I was interested in all his stories, I wasn't fully engrossed in it as I kept wondering where my mother, Bella and Jacob wandered off to. I knew that Emmett was too busy enjoying the superbowl so he probably didn't notice the guest was being fully accommodated in our house. And since he and his wife are pretty much inseparable, Rosalie was probably with him.

As if on cue, Bella and Jacob popped into the room from upstairs. They looked to have been together and talking. I rolled my eyes.

Best friend stuff, I guessed.

My father chuckled at my thoughts.

The moment Bella emerged; Nahuel automatically got up from his seat and began feeling out of place.

"I heard our guest arrived." Bella stated as she grinned widely at Nahuel who smiled back nervously, his jaw slightly dropping.

"Mrs. Isabella Cullen," He mused respectively, as he extended his hand.

My mom widened her topaz eyes. "Oh…wow! No one's ever received me so kindly and formally that way before. Everyone, take notes!"

Edward smiled at his wife whilst the rest just laughed.

Mother took his returned the greeting. "By the way, the full name card isn't advisable. My husband tends to get a little carried away and uses it for the whole week until I can't take it anymore."

"Ha ha," He mocked. "Don't listen to my wife. She doesn't know what she's saying."

"Oh don't start!" Bella glared playfully.

"Okay! Couples counselling," I retorted, waving my hands at the two bickerers.

Mom rolled her eyes.

Nahuel couldn't help but smile sadly at the exchange between the three of us.

Bella moved aside so Jacob could greet him.

I beamed the moment I saw him and he just winked at me before turning his head back to Nahuel.

It was weird seeing them together in the same light because they were both so lanky and huge. Although, Nahuel was two inches shorter than Jacob but he was close.

"Sup dude," Jake said with his signature smile, giving Nahuel a firm grip.

Nahuel nodded. "You're the pet dog, right?"

Edward chuckled and I could hear Emmett's laugh, echoing from upstairs.

Jacob smiled. "And you're the life sucking demon child, right?"

I gasped.

That was rude!

Nahuel shrugged it off though, giving him a sly grin.

"Touché," He replied, like a cool sport.

"Nahuel came in from his round trip around the country. He thought he'd visit the coven he encountered less than seven years ago." Edward smiled as he held Bella tightly by the waist as she situated herself on his lap.

Jacob nodded, still eying Nahuel steadily. "Oh,"

"I think the correction to coven is family." Alice replied.

Nahuel and Jacob were the only ones still standing and took their time taking their seats, still eying each other off.

"Sit," Esme scolded and the two men obliged.

"Oh yeah, I forgot…you're the mind reader." Nahuel pointed out, taking his focus over to Edward.

Dad gave him a salute whilst my mom fiddled with his bronze locks that were identical to mine.

"So let me just refresh my memory…so Alice is obviously the fortune teller/psychic, Jasper's ability Pathokinesis, the rest don't have abilities, am I right?" Nahuel pointed out. We all nodded our heads. "So where does that leave you?" He added, pointing towards my mother –who apparently he took a liking to.

Bella was pretty stellar gorgeous. I always thought of my mom as an angel however now, she reminds me of an actual goddess.

"I feel the same way, sweetheart." Edward mouthed back to my thoughts.

I smiled back.

"Well…technically I'm known as 'The Shield'. My alter ego!" Bella chuckled.

"So basically you have power over the mind?" Nahuel questioned, glancing at me then back at my mom.

Bella nodded. "My mind,"

"Right." He said. "And you're able to protect others with your shield."

"Yes." Bella replied. Nahuel seemed quite fascinated by her.

"Well yes, she's also immune to a few abilities…as far as we know; she's not immune to abilities such as Alice's, Jasper's and Renesmee's," Edward elaborated.

I got up from the couch and waltzed over to where Jacob was seated on the arm-chair next to Nahuel's side. He smiled up at me as I took my place on his lap, throwing my legs over the edge of the arm.

"So basically, you can't get into her head?" Nahuel asked.

Everyone chuckled.

"But he has full entry in ours." Jacob sighed with an eye roll, I giggled.

Nahuel had a frown on his face in the current position Jacob and I was in but hid it away before turning back to Edward.

"After years and years of practices…well actually just months, I got the hang of my ability and I can switch my ability off temporarily, so I'm not immune to other abilities. So I've technically joined the club, Jacob." Bella replied.

The group laughed.

"Would you like anything to eat or drink?" Esme asked motherly.

Nahuel thought. "I think something to drink would suffice…water. Thanks."

Esme smiled at him, before leaving the room.

"I've got some O negative blood bags in my office, if you'd like?" Carlisle brought up.

"Actually…I've taken up your diet." Nahuel informed us.

Everyone's eyes widened and gasps came along.

"Oh wow!" Alice commented.

"That's great. How were you able to flip the feeding?" Jasper questioned, seeming pretty intrigued.

"It wasn't easy. But I've noticed your way of living the last time I was here and found it quite interesting. It's been almost a year now, I get tempted by human blood though, but animal blood is quite satisfying, especially tigers." Nahuel chuckled.

"Shame on you, your name was inspired by the jungle cat!" Alice teased. He laughed.

"That's why I keep laughing at the irony." He said. "Anyway, so at first I had to bile it out. Animals are so different from human blood."

I cringed at the mention of human blood. I couldn't imagine taking the life of a human let alone sucking the blood out of it. I knew I had it in my system though, since I drank it as an infant but I tried not to dwell on it so much.

As if Jacob knew how I was feeling, he rubbed my arm comfortingly. I smiled.

"So your ability," Nahuel's voice drew me away. "Has it grown?"

I smiled, stretching my hand to his face and placed my palm on his cheek.

Nope, I sent my thoughts to his.

He widened his eyes.

"Wow, it's like your voice echoes in my head." He laughed. I nodded. "A little weird though."

"I find it just beautiful." Jacob chipped in.

I rolled my eyes.

"I find it pretty interesting though, you need to show me more." Nahuel grinned, staring into my eyes.

I gnawed my bottom lip and projected another thought.

There,

He smiled.

After about an hour of talking, some of the family members spread off doing their own thing whilst Edward, Bella, Jacob, Nahuel and I stayed together. Esme was preparing a meal for all the 'humans' whilst Carlisle had to run to the hospital. Alice and Rosalie went to run some errands while Jasper sulked down with Emmett, continuing the superbowl game.

I dressed into something modest for the evening and then came back to a change in topic.

"Do you watch the superbowl games?" Bella asked.

"What is that?" He asked.

"It's the huge game for footballers. Basically, it's like the Olympics but for football." I replied, taking my seat back on Jacob.

I wasn't really a football fan; I was more on the Hockey and Volleyball side. NHL represents!

Nahuel nodded understandingly.

"Nessie here hates the sport." Jake teased.

"I don't hate it. I just don't like seeing sweaty, buff guys on steroids getting demolished by other sweaty, buff guys on steroids." I said.

He just stuck his tongue out, mocking me. I rolled my eyes then turned to my affectionate parents.

"Mom, you freaking stole my top!" I shot up.

She frowned and stared at her outfit.

"What do you mean? Alice bought this for me." I gasped and ran up to her, feeling the fabric of it.

"Are you accusing my wife of stealing?" Edward played along.

"Silky smooth quality," I murmured to myself and gasped. "Mom! You totally stole my outfit,"

"Honey, I swear I didn't. Even if I did, then why is it so bad? We'd be twinsies!"

I widened my eyes. "You did not just say that mother!"

She laughed, twirling the tips of my hair.

"Oh honey, I just did." Bella replied. "Oh by the way, you need to get rid of your Mona Lisa poster. Seriously, I think she looks through my soul!"

"What you need to do is stop snooping around my closet. That's what you need to do." I laughed, making my way back to Jake.

"Um…may I use your bathroom?" Nahuel asked.

"Yeah sure, straight down the hall and turn left." Bella replied.

He nodded and walked off.

"What was that about?"

Edward sighed.

"He looks at you with us and thinks about how that could've been him with his parents. He looks at Bella of how his mother would've been." Edward said.

"So sad," Jake said.

I frowned, staring at the non-existent space he left on his side of the couch then back at the empty air he left, heading to the bathroom. I felt bad for him…

After he returned, I pulled him aside. Jacob frowned at me, but Edward just shook his head at him and he sighed.

"I'm just going to show Nahuel around, okay?" I informed my family. Dad nodded his head approvingly, but he seemed reluctant though.

The moment Nahuel and I stepped out of the house, I shut the door and we began descending the porch steps.

"Sorry about that." I told him as I folded my arms.

"Sorry about what?" He mentioned confusion in his voice. I raised an eyebrow at him. "Seriously, what is it?"

I sighed. "I know about your mother."

He got it quite quickly and heaved a sigh.

"Don't worry about it." He smiled sweetly as we walked through the woods.

"No." I said firmly. "I may not know how you're feeling, because I haven't been in your shoes. But I do know what it's like to feel like you could've killed her. When I was in my mom's womb, I knew I was draining the life out of her and in other ways; I lost my mother too…if my dad wasn't quick enough. He could've lost her too so, I know."

He smiled. "I've grown to accept the fact that she's gone. It's just, I don't feel it's fair though that an innocent life was taken away. And the fact that I lost something that could've been…"

I listened to him intently.

"Every time I look at you with your mother, I ponder on what could've been with her. How beautiful she could've been. Since I was born in the 1850s, I couldn't exactly get a clear picture of Pire as opposed to the advanced times." Nahuel chuckled.

My lips curved slightly.

"Whoa, I just realized, since you were born in the 1850s, you're older than my dad! Heck you're older than Carlisle…I think." I frowned. He laughed. "And I think you're still able to see her. You know what I used to do as an infant when my mom was still essentially 'dead' –which wasn't so long ago. I envisioned how she was when she was human, didn't you at least get a glimpse of her after you were born."

"I don't remember. All I remember was being held by Huilen then everything blacked out after I bit her. I thought she was my mom."

I stared at the gravel ground, kicking a stone to the curve.

"Look. It's not as bad as it looks. Huilen technically is my mother, and she was Pire's sister so at least I have that part of her."

"Bittersweet I guess." I smiled. He smiled back.

"So how's it like being a teenager?" He asked. "I remember how it was like…confusing."

I smiled. "Well it's not that special though. I don't consider myself a teenager too, I just…I know my life isn't going to be normal but I try to make it that way but…yeah, it is confusing."

He shook his head.

"So, your dog…Jacob?" He questioned. I nodded. "He's interesting."

"He's not a dog by the way. But he's great."

"What is he to you? You're not like…together right?" He asked.

My eyes bulged.

"No he's not, that'd practically be incestuous. Jacob's like my brother/best friend/protect/uncle. It seems like he plays a role in every category of my life but nothing in that sense."

Nahuel's eyes seemed strangely hopeful as he nodded his head understanding as we trotted out feet, reaching the river stream and walking over the log.

"Brother huh," He muttered, mostly to himself.

"Why do they call you Nessie?" He asked.

"That's my well…nickname so to speak. I grew up with it."

"Sounds like torture." He said. I gasped and tried pushing him away. "I'm serious, why would your parents name you after a monster? If I'm correct,"

"Jacob actually came up with it. He thought my name was too much of a mouthful so he thought of it."

"Well let me think of one for you…how about, Rennie? Or Nesmee?" it was weird how he was so modernized since he was born in the 19th century.

"Pretty confusing, I like Nessie better than anything else." I told him. He nodded understandingly.

I smiled until I tripped over a rock and began tumbling over, but then I felt strong arms holding me up quickly. I looked up to see Nahuel's dark eyes, staring down at mine, breathing heavily through his nose. I grinned up at him.

"Great reflexes for a hybrid." I laughed drifting my eyes away.

"You're quite clumsy for a hybrid." He stated, still holding me up until I regained my balance before stepping away and placing his arms behind his back.

"Yeah thanks." I giggled. "I get that from my mother. Her human side was a walking time-bomb."

"So you have sisters?" I asked.

"Yep,"

"How was it like finding out that you were not the only one of your kind?" I asked.

"It was soothing to know that I had family. I actually found out about it from my biological father, Joham but I learned later that he wasn't exactly doing it for my benefit. More like he wanted me to join his 'coven' so he could form like a super hybrid clan." He told me.

"So you decided to not get involved?"

"I didn't like his way of living but I still wanted to be close to my sisters." He replied.

"You have three sisters right?"

"Yeah, Maysun, Serena and baby Jenni!" He chuckled. "Jennifer is the youngest so naturally she's the most vulnerable."

"Do they have any special abilities?" I asked.

"Serena and Maysun do…Jennifer and I weren't so lucky in that department." He replied.

"Girl power!" I pointed out.

He chuckled.

"I don't know if I had siblings. Sounds great though," I told him. I gasped. "Did I just say that?"

"Trust me, it's not that great. You're the only male and the oldest, so obviously they'll be bothersome." He said as we reached the clearing.

"I don't know. They seem cute, especially on TV." I told him.

He rolled his eyes.

"The power of visual recreation," He said, turning to me, staring deep into my chocolate brown eyes.

"You cut your hair?" I said at the noticeable difference from his long hair. He chopped it off up until his shoulder.

"Yeah, I needed to look different." He smiled and nodded his head.

His eyes were like lightning, you never know when they'd pop up. But this time, he stared longer, longer than he did before. He seemed intrigued and enticed.

I sort of found it uncomfortable.

"You're so beautiful…" He said slowly.

My cheeks turned scarlet, then I hid my eyes away from his gaze and he soon released a soft awkward chuckle.

"Sorry about that," He apologized. I shook my head, pulling my head to the side as I felt the texture of the plant.

"Forks, seems like a good town." He told me.

"It is! I can't wait to visit here again." I replied.

His eyebrows crumpled up and his eyes rutted, in confusion.

"What do you mean 'visit here again'?" He questioned.

I stared up at him. "Oh yeah, my family and I are relocating soon."

"As in leaving your home?" he asked.

I nodded my head. "Yep,"

As if on cue, my phone buzzed from my pocket. I reached for it in my back pocket and pulled it out to see a text from my dad telling me to return home.

I rolled my eyes.

Of course…

"We better get going." I told Nahuel. "Race ya,"

He laughed.

… …

After saying goodbye to Nahuel, informing us on his departure but promising he'd return or visit us whenever we're around, I ran up to my bedroom to continue with the boxes.

"Hey," Jacob's voice reached my ears. I spun around and gave him a small smile.

"Hey there chief,"

"Once is enough, Ness." He sighed. I laughed. "You're finishing up?" I nodded.

"I'm almost done." I said turning to face him, catching him staring directly at me. I smiled self-consciously and wandered my eyes. "What?"

He shook his head.

"So I'll be heading out, pack meeting before I start packing myself." He laughed.

I sighed.

"You don't have to do this, you know." I told him.

"No. it won't be long, I'll just call up a meeting with my pack, and Sam's pack as well and tell him about my plans. Easy. You'll have me back in no time." He stated, I laughed punching his chest lightly. I loved how Jacob joked around, his wit is quite infectious. He's basically the only one who can cure me from a yearlong funk just by making me laugh.

"No, I mean…" I paused. "I mean everything else. You don't have to move with us. You've got your pack here, your life is here, and your dad needs you as well. I don't get why you just want to throw that away for some vampire family." I tried to reason with him.

He just scoffed, stretching his fingers to curl the tips of my hair. He smiled.

"I wish I could tell you…" He trailed off for a second, drifting into thought maybe. "But actually, I enjoy spending time with your bloodsucking clan."

I widened my eyes.

"If you tell anyone, I'll tickle you to death." He whispered up close. I giggled.

"Aww…we love you too Jakey-Wakey-Pakey!" Emmett exclaimed from downstairs, using my signature nickname I gave him when I turned two –technical.

Jacob sighed, closing his fists together and shutting his eyes.

"I won't exactly enjoy the eavesdropping though." Jake replied, in a gruff tone of voice.

"Sorry buddy!" Emmett replied.

I suddenly slammed myself against Jacob's hard chest and draped my arms around him in a tightened embrace.

"Good thing you're coming with because I don't know what I'd do without you in my life." I murmured against his warm body.

He reciprocated the embrace by wrapping his arms around my neck, pulling close to his body.

"That world is unthinkable, Nessie." He told me.

I smiled. "Good."

"Can I steal her from you, Jakey?" Mom teased, standing by the door frame.

Jacob and I stood that way for a couple more seconds before Jacob reluctantly made the departure.

"If you must," Jake sighed.

I smiled.

He planted his lips on my forehead before pulling away and heading for the door.

"Bye mommy," He teased Bella.

"Just go chew a bone!" She scolded, hitting his back and he groaned, flicking her hair before making a run for it.

I laughed.

My mom and Jake had the most iconic friendship you could ever find, I found it intriguing.

Bella smiled at me, before entering the room and standing next to me, helping my pack my essentials in the boxes.

"Are you excited for the big move?" She asked.

"Yeah of course…" I replied. "It's just bittersweet because, well this is the only home I could ever remember and now we're heading to a whole different place."

"Yeah, I get that. It's hard for me too. So many memories were in this town."

"Like the first time you met dad." I smiled.

"The firsts of everything, you know. If it wasn't for this small town, I probably would've been still getting sunburn in Arizona." She laughed. I nodded.

"I can never imagine you tan mom. Please don't even try!"

"Hey, I might wear that for the next Halloween party." She stated. I gasped.

"No!" I exclaimed. She giggled uncontrollably. "Alice better not let you. Or I'll legit sue mom. I'll sue!"

She smiled, and then gasped when she caught something.

"Oh," She cooed, staring down at the picture frame of us on a hunting trip. "Your dad looks so dazed in this picture."

"Well he has you as a wife, so of course he should feel that way."

She rolled her eyes at me. "Sweet,"

I smiled back. "This was my first hunting trip with you guys."

"Our first hunting trip as a family…and Jacob," She joked. "Oh there were some good times. I remember your first kill, you cried the whole night."

"Well I felt guilty that I had to drain that adorable deer. It was brutal mom. It was like his eyes spoke to my heart. Telling me to think twice,"

She smiled. "You always had a soft affectionate side for animals, one of the qualities that made you extra marvelous."

I loved the fact that I was able to be so different with my mom. It wasn't always a mother and daughter bond all the time, we had moments where you'd swear we were sisters. Our bond would be best described as "unbroken sisterhood|".

"You know what your Grandpa Charlie use to say to me. He always told me that he's achieved a few things in his life but I was always his greatest accomplishment." Bella told me. "Now I fully understand it once you were born. You're my greatest accomplishment Nessie,"

I smiled, trying to stop the tears from welling.

"So keep this and your locket close to you in case anything happens to your dad and I. We love you Renesmee, always and forever."

"I love you too." I replied.

We gave each other a warming hug before we continued on packing.

… ….

The next day we were finishing up for the big move. Although we're vampires we'd be done in a flash, we took our time on this since this was where our memories lied.

Most of the Cullen's would leave before any of the others could. My parents would be visiting my granddad, Charlie for a dinner evening, so that's going to be pretty emotional too.

We pulled up the familiar driveway of the Swan household, parking my dad's Volvo next to Charlie's cruiser. Charlie slipped out of the house almost immediately after we pulled up, with a grin so wide you'd swear he was born that way.

Sue Clearwater followed behind him soon after. I smiled.

We all slipped out my dad's car and shut our sides of the door, unhurriedly. I, however, began making my way towards my grandfather a little too eagerly than I should and found myself in the comforting arms that reminded me so much of my mothers.

"Hey there, tiger," Charlie snorted, his face towering over my head.

I smiled, my head placed on his warm chest. I breathed in his scent, so tempting.

Charlie was the first human I encountered, the first human I craved for. Although, Jacob's blood was satisfying –biting him as a toddler felt nice – Charlie was by far the person I found appealing.

But obviously I grew up to understand that I shouldn't harm humans, especially those that mean so much to my family and I.

Charlie was still on the 'need to know' basis, in terms of the vampirism part of the supernatural world. We do occasionally reveal certain aspects to him, but still manage to contain our secret. Like how he found out I was actually the daughter of Bella and Edward, and that I am 'special', thus, my speeding growth, mental capacity, and how I am able to project my thoughts.

And incident occurred about three years ago when I accidently projected my thoughts through him. He freaked out –obviously – so we had to twist the truth a bit. He didn't want to know more because he understood the dangers.

Overall, he's been a true sportsman with everything. We saw him almost once or twice a week, so that's good. Mom was afraid he'd be lonely once she'd left the nest, but seemed like Sue Clearwater kept him occupied. I am happy that he has somebody that can take care of him because according to Bella, he's a lost cause when it came to food.

As we pulled away, I looked up and smiled at him. He returned the gesture.

"Hey dad," Bella's voice came from behind and she came and gave granddad a hug.

"Bella, my lovely child," He greeted warmly.

"I'm your only child." Bella replied with a chuckle and moved over to greet Sue. "Sue, it's great to see you again."

"Same here Bella." She replied.

"Grandma Sue!" I squealed, running up to her and pulling her into a hug. She was stunned for a second.

"Ooh, Renesmee!" she giggled. "Glad to see you're still energetic even though you're growing way too fast."

"I know right." Charlie gasped. "It was just yesterday she was that small girl who loved piggyback rides. Now she's a full grown woman."

I blushed.

"I'm pretty sure she's not too old for those, sir." Edward mentioned. Charlie beamed up when he saw his son in law.

"Edward, how are you doing my son?" Charlie exclaimed, ignoring his hand gesture and pulling him into a fatherly hug.

"I'm great and you, sir?" Dad asked politely as they pulled away.

"Please son. Don't make me feel older than I already am." Charlie stated.

"You're not old Dad." Mom replied. He smiled.

"And Jacob!" Charlie retorted when Jake appeared from behind me, I grinned as I watched my granddad and best friend embrace.

"The food smells great!" Mom said.

I scoffed. Yeah right!

Dad chuckled at my thoughts. I rolled my eyes.

"There's food? Thank god! I'm starving." Jacob commented.

We all laughed.

After being invited into the house, sitting down the dinner table and talking, Sue dished out for us. Of course the people who weren't vampires ate and it wasn't that many so the food didn't go to waste.

We were having full on discussions, sometimes random topics popped up.

After breaking the news to Charlie that the family would be leaving soon, he took it kind of rough but he understood because we were meant to move at some point.

"Need to know, I guess." He laughed. "You'll visit though? The door is always open for a return."

"Of course dad," Bella stated, as if he were crazy to make up that assumption.

"We'll actually be back for the summer and we'll swing by to check on the house now and then so we'll definitely stop by." Edward assured him.

I gave Granddad a smile as reassurance. He exhaled a sigh and nodded his head.

"Alright, I'll miss you guys though. Don't be strangers." He told us. We smiled.

We weren't planning on it.

Before we headed back to the house, Jacob and I stopped by Billy's house for a small pack meeting.

Jacob was now standing in the center about to make the announcement. The elders, Sam's pack and his all in united front.

"As you may all know, the Cullen's have decided it's time to depart from Forks. And given a few circumstances that occurred a few years ago, I think it's safe to say we need some time out from vampires." He joked. I smiled whilst everyone agreed. "Since I've gotten to know the family for quite some time now, I've decided I'd tag along with them."

Half of the people gasped, though, the Elders and pack members didn't seem quite shocked by what he said, instead, they nodded their heads as if they expected much. They darted their heads at me, and I kind of felt confused at that moment.

I didn't understand why Jacob was doing all of this, where he has a huge responsibility. I couldn't make sense of it either. I'd rather him stay here and protect the town then hang out with my vampire family all day.

Although, it'll pain me to not be around my best friend –no, it'll be unbearable, the most terrible feeling of my life. But I knew the difference between responsibilities and will. His will was to leave his hometown but his responsibility is to stay.

I can't help but feel guilty that I'm depriving him from his family, his friends…his life.

"I know. There's so much to do, and it won't be easy just leaving you all this way. If I had any other choice, I would but I don't." Jake said. "In my absence though, I'd like to leave my main beta in charge. Leah Clearwater, will be temporary alpha whilst I'm gone. So, I'm expecting you'll all follow her orders."

Leah looked embarrassed though as all the guys chuckled.

"Seth would be acting beta so…" He continued on but I just tuned him out as I got up from my seat on the log and made my way into the house.

I could hear another heartbeat following behind me, and the shrilling sound of the wheels drew my attention. I spun around to see the eyes that were so identical to Jake's.

"Oh, hey Billy," I smiled weakly with my arms crossed. He returned the smile.

Billy was a sweet guy, at first I found him intimidating but he sort of grew on more or the other way around. He reminded me of an older, wiser Jacob and I enjoyed his company. He always gave me life lessons, and he taught me how to make a mean beef jerky so you'd consider him a pretty cool person.

"You okay? You seemed a little off." Billy told me.

"I'm fine, it's just…" I paused, turning my head to see the gang laughing at what Jake mentioned. "I don't know why he's doing this, putting his entire life on hold, just for a family of vampires."

"He's not just doing it for your family, Ness." He told me. There was a deep meaning behind what he said though.

I frowned. "Who else is he doing it for?"

"Look, all I'm saying is. He made a decision which his sticking by with. I think we all need to respect that." Billy asserted, straying away from the main topic.

I nodded my head.

"How are you dealing with this? Losing your only son to a bunch of vampires?" I questioned.

He chuckled, though, it seemed questionable.

"I'm certainly not celebrating profusely. But Jacob's a mature young man, and he'll have to make mature decisions. He was meant to leave the nest at some point, so I was prepared." He smiled.

"At least you've still got Rachel." I shrugged.

"And Paul, though I'm not entirely thrilled about him filching all my food." He sighed. I giggled.

"I guess you'll have to deal with the imprint as well. Good thing he's the only one claiming your child through an imprint." I laughed, staring at the picture of Rachel and Paul on the fridge door.

Billy waited a while to answer.

"If only you truly knew," He mumbled inaudibly, although with my vampire side, I could hear perfectly.

What did he mean?

A familiar scent reached my nostrils; I tilted my head to see Jacob standing by the door grinning at me. I smiled back.

Billy wheeled away, patting Jacob on the shoulder, before leaving.

Jake sighed.

"You ready?" Jake asked.

I nodded my head.

Ready as I'll ever be…

… …

Today was any other day, normal as it'll ever be, and although this time we'll be in a different state. I woke up this morning with a new feeling…a new start.

I stared at my childhood home, my childhood hometown, before the final shut of the door.

Everyone slipped into the various cars and we headed over to the airport. When we reached there, we dropped the cars in storage.

My mind was spiraling; I didn't know things have shifted until I found myself seated on the airplane seat.

The flight California state while commence shortly, all passengers fasten your seatbelts… the flight attendant stated through the megaphone.

I knew then that the moment was real. Things were real.

This was real…

"You're not nervous are you?" Jacob asked in concern as he fastened his seatbelt beside me.

I smiled. "No."

"Good." He replied.

It wasn't a full lie. I was excited for this venture. I was determined to make the most of it. I was determined to live a normal life as a teenager.

Starting with getting through high school…

This was going to be a great year!

Or was it…

… …

A/N: Hey lovely readers! Wow! Um…I haven't updated in over a year – that I'm aware of – but that is because I had a massive case of the year writers' block. I have been taking a yearlong break from my twilight stories to venture in other avenues of writing, and something else that contributed was my busy schedule e.g. school finals, college etc. but things are shaping up.

Stephanie finally decided to write another story however, I'm not quite thrilled. Although I like the thought of gender swapping, I'd much rather read that on fanfiction and have her continue Midnight Sun or continue on Renesmee's story. That's what everyone really wants!

Back to the chapter: Thoughts? The Cullen's moving? Nahuel and Renesmee? Jacob and Renesmee? Who do y'all like better? Review!

Will be updating this story more if I can but I won't take another hiatus Lol.

So anyway, back to the business, tell me what you think of this chapter by reviewing and follow and favorite if you'd like me to continue!