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Characters based on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga.

(Bella POV)

Just as I started setting up the table, I heard Edward enter the living room, followed by two more figures, Jacob and Seth. I didn't expect Leah to come as she never liked being surrounded by vampires. I hope one day she'll come around.

"Renesmee!" Rosalie exclaimed as she got up and grabbed her from Edward. I'm sure Jacob would have grabbed Renesmee as soon as he sees her, but I know he wouldn't dare if it was me or Edward carrying her.

"Aunt Rose, where's momma?" I heard my daughter looking for me.

I popped out of the kitchen and showed myself to her, "Good morning, angel." She started leaning my direction, trying to get out of Rosalie's arms.

"You don't want Aunt Rose anymore? I'm hurt," Rosalie grumbled as she started walking towards me.

Renesmee put her hand on Rosalie's face and she lit up, "Okay, I understand. I'll give you to your mom."

Edward walked on my side and kissed me on the neck, "Renesmee missed you and got worried when you weren't there when she woke up. After yesterday's event, you can't blame her." Sometimes I wish that Renesmee would just say out loud what she's thinking rather than using her gift by touching someone's face to show them her thoughts. Times like this make me appreciate my husband's mind reading ability.

I extended my arm so that Renesmee could hug me right away, "I cooked for you, angel."

"Great! I'm starving," Jacob exclaimed as he headed to the kitchen. Seth followed.

"When are you not starving, dog?" Rosalie growled.

"Omelet and bacon, I may never leave!" Seth said as he started to grab plateful of food.

"I'm not sure Leah would like that," Edward said as I grab some of the omelet to feed Renesmee.

Jacob was making faces and Renesmee laughed. I sighed. How am I even going to start telling him that we might move to New Hampshire? How is he going to react?

I saw Edward walking towards me. I know my weariness did not escape his notice. "What is it, love?"

"I'll feed her," Rosalie took Renesmee. She might have noticed the change of my mood as well.

I kissed Renesmee on her forehead, "I'll be just in the other room, okay? Aunt Rose will feed you." She just nodded and leaned towards Rosalie as she grabbed her from my arms.

Edward and I walked towards the living room. We sat down the sofa; I closed my eyes, letting my shield down.

"Is that what's been bothering you?"

"Edward, you talk as if it's that simple. I am a newborn and I could be dangerous. Not to mention," I pointed my head towards the dining room, "how are we going to deal with that?"

"Bella, you've already thought of an option for them. It's up to him if he'll go with us or not, but like you said, she's our daughter."

"WAIT!" Alice startled us. "Bella already told you?" She looked at Edward. "I didn't hear her say anything."

"I read it in her thoughts," Edward answered smugly.

"Read her thoughts? Ha ha, very funny Edward. She's a shield, you can't read her mind."

"Actually Alice, Zafrina thought me how to let my shield down. She said that I just need to concentrate on it and try to reverse it. I can't hold it down for long, but it's enough for about a minute," I explained to Alice.

At this point, everyone was staring at me in disbelief. Rosalie stepped out from the dining room after she handed Renesmee to Jacob. She wasn't sure if she heard me right, "Did you just say that you can let your shield down and Edward can read your mind when you do that?"

I started to feel uncomfortable and suddenly lost for words so I just nodded.

"I can't believe you didn't tell us right away," Alice exclaimed as she walked towards us. Jasper followed closely, I think he started to feel Alice's frustration.

"Alice, calm down," Edward talked for me, "we just found out last night. It's the first time she tried it."

"I'm sorry, Alice. I had something else in my mind that I forgot to mention it." I bit my lip, human mannerism when I'm nervous.

"I'm sorry, Bella. I don't know why I reacted that way. I understand," she came over and hugged me. I felt a little relieved but it seems like her hug is not what it used to be, or maybe I'm just over thinking things.

Jacob and Seth are now with us, Jacob carrying Renesmee. Esme walked toward him to get her granddaughter. She doesn't get to spend so much time with her with Jacob and Rosalie always fighting over Renesmee.

"So what's the agenda for today? Obviously no practice fighting since there's no one to fight," Jacob asked.

"Wanna wrestle?" Emmett dared to ask. "Ow," Rosalie smacked his head, "I was just kidding."

"Of course you were," Rosalie glared.

Everyone laughed, but Edward and I just looked at each other. I nodded as I let him read my thoughts again.

Edward got up and stood beside Jacob, "Jacob, I need you to go back to La Push to bring Leah, Billy and Sue later. Charlie needs to be here too, but we'll call him ourselves."

"Why?"

"We'll talk when everyone's here."

Jacob nodded, signaled Seth and headed to Renesmee. He kissed her on her forehead, "I'll see you later, Nessie."

"Her name is Renesmee," I said automatically, always correcting anyone who calls her Nessie.

"Whatever. I know you're starting to like it," Jake grinned as he headed out the door.

"Thanks for the delicious breakfast Bella," Seth said as he followed Jacob.

As soon as they left, Rosalie asked, "Can somebody please tell me what this is all about?" She looked at me then Edward.

"I told Jacob we'll talk when everyone's here, and since not everyone's here yet, then there's nothing to talk about," Edward simply replied.

"Bella?" Emmett asked, hoping I will tell him what the meeting will be about.

"Later, Emmett, later," I told him.

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The day dragged on as we wait for everyone to arrive. Rosalie get even with me by not letting me hold my daughter. She and Esme were playing dress up with Renesmee.

Renesmee seemed to be enjoying it, until Rosalie remembered to pull out the measuring tape. Renesmee got really tired of being measured. "Just once today, angel," I told her so she would stop fidgeting and we can get the measurement already.

Alice had been pacing back and forth the house. I tried to ask Edward what's going on with her, but Edward said she's blocking her off. She's been signing the national anthem of different countries in her head.

Jasper and Emmett went from playing chess to wrestling to watching TV to what other activities they can think of. Esme just made sure that unless they are going to watch TV, whatever they are going to do, they have to do it outside.

Edward and I sat together. I had been practicing how to put my shield down longer. The longest I managed was about 3 minutes and it's starting to give me a headache. After hours of practice, I decided it was time to stop and I started cooking dinner for our guests.

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First to arrive was Charlie. I waited for him at the door as soon as Alice said that he'll be arriving in about ten minutes, "Hi, Dad!" I concentrate smelling the surroundings so that I won't focus on my father's human scent. I am still nervous around my dad. I felt Jasper using his ability to ease my nerves.

"Bells!" my father hugged me, "how are you, and how's my granddaughter?" He looked around and nodded his head to everyone as a greeting.

Esme walked towards him. Renesmee is sleeping on her arms. After playing dress up for hours, it finally worn her down. "Would you like to hold her?" Esme offered him.

"Better not. She might wake up."

"Don't worry, she sleeps deep." Esme handed Renesmee to Charlie.

It's a picture perfect moment. Charlie totally adores his granddaughter, although I know that all this is still a bit weird for him. Another person to think about; my dad just got the news that he has a granddaughter then in a few minutes or so, I'll tell him that I'm taking her away. I'm starting to doubt my decision.

Not long after Charlie's arrival, I heard Carlisle's car. Edward headed out, probably to talk to him about the family meeting.

Soon, Jacob's Pack arrived with Billy and Sue. Leah didn't look too happy being here, but she needs to be here, "This better be important," she grumbled.

Everyone assembled in the living room as it is the biggest room in the house. Everyone looked at me and Edward as everyone started to settle down. Charlie laid Renesmee of the sofa before settling himself beside her. Jacob sat on the other side of Renesmee. Billy rolled his wheelchair beside Charlie.

"You might have been anxious all day to know what this meeting is about," Edward started as he held my hands in his.

"That's an understatement," Rosalie said, rolling her eyes.

Edward glared at her before he continued, "Please let us finish what we have to say before you react and state your opinion. Bella and I decided to attend Dartmouth this coming March for Spring Quarter."

I dared to look around to see how everyone reacted to the news. I shouldn't have; all their mouths were open, well except for Alice and Jasper.

Edward continued, "We already missed our first chance last September due to her," he paused, thinking of a better way to say that I technically almost died and then turned to a vampire, "illness."

"Renesmee, being our daughter, will be coming with us. Alice already told Bella that she and Jasper will come with us."

He looked at Jacob, "I know she's your imprint. I don't know how strong imprinting is but must you decide to come with us in New Hampshire, that's fine with us. Bella thought that you could attend an adult school there so that you won't get bored doing nothing. Don't worry about the expenses; since we are dragging you all the way to the other side of the country, it's the least we can do."

"What's an imprint?" I heard Charlie whisper to Billy. "It's a werewolf thing, I'll explain it to you later," Billy simply replied.

Edward then turned to Seth and Leah, "Being members of Jacob's pack, you are free to join him if he decided to come with us. We have a house there that you can stay in as we will need a bigger place should the whole family come with us." Edward turned to me to continue.

"Billy, Sue," I looked at them, "You are their parents and we thought that you must be a part of the decision making. Our family promise you that we will treat them as part of our own if they decide to come with us." I took a deep breath and continued, "Every break that we have in school, we will go back here in Forks so that they could spend time with you," I looked at my dad, "and so I could see you, too, dad."

"Thank you," Charlie whispered but loud enough for everyone to hear.

"We will go around and ask each of you what your decision will be." Edward looked at Rosalie.

"I am her 'godmother' so to speak so I am going with you. Besides, if you are going to school at night, who will watch her?" Rosalie answered.

"Same here," Emmett simply answered.

Carlisle held Esme's hand, "We are going with you. It's easier to track Renesmee's growth if we are with her. Besides, I am not aging and the hospital might start to get suspicious."

"Jacob?" Edward turned his head towards him.

Jacob closed his eyes, thinking hard. He opened his eyes and looked at me and Edward, "Imprinting is strong. I don't know how long I will last being separated with her. I'm not sure about your idea of adult school, but it's worth a shot."

Jacob turned to Billy, but before he could say anything, Billy said, "Rachel is with me now so don't you worry. Besides, they said you'll be here during breaks."

Jacob nodded and turned to his pack, "You don't have to come with me. Stay in La Push. Stay with Sue. You can join..."

Leah cut him off, "We are your pack; I'm not going back to Sam's. We go where our Alpha goes."

I was shocked, I didn't expect that Leah will even consider going, but it seemed like she already made up her mind.

"Besides, who will watch your back?" Leah glared at my family.

"Leah, don't be like that," Seth defended us. "But she's right Jacob; we go where our Alpha goes. Don't worry about mom, she'll be taken care of," he nodded his head towards Charlie. Everyone smiled as Sue and Charlie blushed.

"Then it is settled," Carlisle announced, "we are leaving next month to get everyone settled before the quarter starts."

"Can we eat now?" Jacob asked. "I've been smelling the steak since we got here and I'm starving."

"What a surprise," Rosalie said as she walked towards the sofa to cradle Renesmee in her arms.

Everyone laughed.

--

We said our goodbyes to our guests and head back towards the house. I noticed that Alice stayed on the porch. She had been quiet the whole meeting.

"We need to talk to Alice," Edward whispered. I nodded.

"You want to tell us something?" Edward asked her.

"I'm sorry, but we're not going to New Hampshire," Alice answered looking down on her hand.

I was shocked, "But you said this afternoon…" I couldn't continue.

"I know, but that was before we knew about your shield. I…I want to expand my ability, too." Alice explained, but I still didn't understand.

"She wants to know if there's any way for her to see Renesmee in her visions," Edward said when neither me nor Alice said anything.

"I want to talk to Zafrina. Maybe she can help me enhance my vision," Alice finally looked at me. "I want to help our family."

"But Alice you are a big help!" I protested.

"Bella, I don't see Renesmee or the wolves and every time they are involved. I want to help more. I want to know if there's any way I could maybe work on seeing them in my visions as well. It gave me headache when you were pregnant because I couldn't see you then. What if there's a way to work around it?"

"But Alice, we're supposed to be together," I started to sob. "Renesmee will be fine, Edward can read her mind."

"She's my niece; I want to protect her from any bad things that might happen. If I can't see her, how can I do that?" Alice hugged me and I hugged her back.

"Alice, please don't leave," this time both Edward and I pleaded with her.

"I have too," the three of us are now hugging each other. "Jasper will come with me so you don't have to worry about me being by myself. We'll come back as soon as I start to learn how to enhance my gift."

"But how can you practice, there's no half-breed or werewolves in the Amazon?" I asked, still hoping she would change her mind.

"No half-breed or shape-shifters, but there are still real werewolves lurking around there. I can practice on them." Alice replied. "You guys, I know it feels like I'm leaving you again, but at least this time you know where I'm going. Besides, I will be here on September while you're here for summer break whether or not there's any progress. I have Renesmee's first birthday to plan," she said, trying to light up the mood. It didn't work.

"Regardless, we will still miss you," Edward kissed her on her forehead and we all headed back inside. This is news that the family will not like.

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A/N: I'm not sure if Dartmouth is in semester or quarter system, but I just put in as quarter system so it will work well with my story.