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"You will all cease this in two seconds!" She was vision girl so she was correct. It was mainly because we were shocked that someone so small could make such a loud fuss. But we all knew how Alice could be. Full of surprises. Full of surprises. Damn.

"Bella, it is time you know what is in store for your future. Your surprise-filled future. Well, surprise-filled for you." Alice was grinning wildly. This wasn't good. No one would interrupt her now. But I would try…

"Alice-" I began in a begging voice- only to be cut short by both Renesmee and Alice stating simply:

"You will not have a choice."


3. Group Hugs and "Surprise"

"Whoa, now that sounds ominous…" Of course Emmett would be the one to state the absolute obvious. He would also be the one to see my troubles as his form of entertainment. This was proven true when the house- once again- shook with the force from his booming laugh. He still wasn't over the fact that I had won every arm wrestling match with him throughout the past year.

"I don't know how many times I have to say it, but this is NOT funny! And just because your strength is wimpy compared to mine, it doesn't mean that you can just use my torture to your advantage!" I knew that the last part of that was a low blow. It was worse because I actually hissed at Emmett. I started to feel really guilty about it and then…

"Bella, you don't have to feel guilty-"Jasper felt the guilt radiating from me, and began to try and console me at the same time that Edward started trying, too.

"Love, Jasper is right. The guilt radiating from you and into his mind is overwhelming to us both. Besides, Bella, Emmett knows that what you said is true-"

He couldn't finish because Emmett needed to have his say.

"Bella, I will take you right here, right now. Bring it on."

"Wait, Bella, your strength from being a newborn is still with you? It should have started to fade by now…"

It was only when Carlisle was telling me this that I realized that I had slipped on my secret. Along with my shielding ability becoming stronger- my body wasn't losing the strength that comes from being a newborn. In fact, I was becoming stronger… But none of them knew this. I had started to take extra care and precaution since I learned that there was more to my gift than just being able to shield.

Whenever I planned to practice on pushing my ability, I couldn't really plan it. Alice would see that coming. I had to change my mind constantly. If I were still human, this would be impossible, but my vampire abilities helped to shield some of my plans and thoughts…That was a small part of my ability…

It wasn't always that way…

In the beginnings of my vampire life- I was the same as any other vampire in regard to the way Alice's visions worked. But now, I could use a small portion of my shield only in my brain. This part of my shield I trained to do one purpose: block my future from those who would see it- Alice. But I couldn't shield my whole future, Alice would be suspicious. So I narrowed the shielding of my future to only those that involved my practice times.

Another obstacle was Edward. I had to find a way to "get away"- I hated thinking of it that way- long enough to practice- without him getting suspicious. It was not easy at first to get my alone time. Edward would always insist on coming with me for my "alone time". I explained that the reason it was "alone time" was that I would be alone. He didn't understand why I wanted this time to myself every night, but he caved when I told him that it would be used to get used to this life. I told him that there were still some things that I needed to see for myself- alone.

Which wasn't a lie.

He told me that he understood my reasons, and that he loved me. He made sure I knew he loved me before I left… Every night.

It did break me to be away from him for the three hours every night- it was almost unbearable, but it was necessary. I needed to explore what was happening to me.

I remember the first time I realized that my ability was more than I thought it was…

But I couldn't think of that time- the turning point of myself, and the beginning of my secrecy. I hated the fact that I had to lie to everyone: Edward, Carlisle, Jasper, Alice… Especially Alice.

They would be the ones that needed to know the most, though everyone else would need to know as well.

But they couldn't know. They just couldn't.

It troubled me so much. I should tell them. But, no I shouldn't. I was so torn all the time- wondering if keeping this from them all was what was best.

But it had to be that way. It just had to be.

"Oh, Carlisle, my strength started fading a couple of weeks ago. I just didn't want Emmett to know that he could take me on now and win." It was a lie. It was a very big lie. He seemed to accept it, though. He had no reason not to believe me.

This made me go overboard with the guilt again- which Jasper felt all the heat of- and he misinterpreted what it was directed towards.

"Bella, it is okay. Emmett will not hold it against you."

"Yeah, Bells, no harm, no foul." I noticed his insinuation that I could no longer cause him harm, but I ignore the protest I felt.

No one can know…

Though I caught myself thinking why not?

My family could help me through this. Carlisle and Edward could tell me what was happening to me. They could help me practice. Alice would tell me what effect this had on my future. Jasper could make sure my emotions stayed in check and that my practices weren't affecting my emotional state. Everyone else could be there for moral support. My family helped me through everything. This time wouldn't be any different…

But I still found myself thinking that it was better they not know.

Like I had done so many times today- I looked to Alice.

Her expression was unreadable. And yet, I could see all of the hidden emotions there. It was like she was reading my mind. We shared a look.

I had suspected that there was something going on since the moment we got here. But now I was positive that there was something. And Alice knew- in this moment of sharing a look with each other- that I knew she had something going on.

And it was bigger than just a "surprise".

She turned her look into one that said "I will tell you later".

I decided to let it go for now. Alice would tell me later. Probably today. I could wait and do this on her terms- just as long as it was soon.

I had a quick thought that maybe she knew. Maybe there was a hole that I didn't feel in my shield. Maybe she knew what was happening with me. And maybe it wouldn't be such an awful thing if she knew. I was getting desperate. This whole lying-all-the-time-thing was getting frustrating. Someone needed to know. And Alice would be the best person for that.

Then I had the thought that always comes along when I think of telling someone:

No one needs to know. It is better that they not know. Especially Alice…Especially Alice.

Then I realized that I would have known if that part of my shield wasn't working. I would have felt it. I was using a small portion of my shield for the purpose of keeping Alice out of my practices and my secrets, but that was because I had I portion to spare. I felt so much power all the time. It was not hard at all to keep it up to perfection.

"Okay, so what are we going to do today everyone?" Renesmee wanted us all to get along. She likes keeping the peace.

"Well, honey, I was going to work on re-designing the house if you-"

Esme was cut short by Renesmee's excited shouting.

"Oh let me help! I want to help you! Oh please, please, please, Nana Esme!"

"Well I was going to ask you to anyway-"

"Oh thank you, thank you, and thank you again!"

Renesmee pranced over to her grandmother and took her in a very large bear-hug. Then she planted a very cute kiss on Esme's cheek. Esme gave her one as well.

"Group hug!" Emmett shouted. "Get over here, Bella!"

I lost all remembrance of our earlier quarrel. I just couldn't pass up Emmett.

"Oh, give me a hug, you big grizzly!" I yelled back.

Sooner than humans could possibly see, we were all hugging. This is one of those tender moments that we will remember forever- literally. We were so cute. All of us: Renesmee, Jacob, Esme, Carlisle, Jasper, Alice, Emmett, Rosalie- as far away from Jake as possible, Edward, and I were just standing in the middle of the large living room in a nice embrace.

Suddenly, the door opened- the softest that it had been opened all day- and in came Seth and Leah Clearwater.

The moment Seth saw our little group hug, he joined in- he stood beside Edward on the other side of me. Leah was debating whether to join or not. She was always rejecting the family. She doesn't like vampires much. But we accepted her anyways, especially Esme…

"Come on, Leah dear, there is plenty of room for you."

Leah seemed to debate for a moment more before going to stand between Jacob-who was beside Renesmee- and Seth.

We all stayed in this position for a few more moments, until we heard Charlie's police cruiser pulling into the long driveway.

Charlie walked in the door about a minute later, and he immediately went over to Renesmee and gave her a kiss on each cheek.

"Grampa Charlie!"

"Nessie, it sure is good to see you, hon."

"I missed you. You haven't been over in a while-"

"I am so sorry, Renesmee, things have been crazy over at the station-"

"Oh it's okay. I am just glad you came to see me finally." She grinned at him. Charlie, of course, couldn't refuse giving her a grin back.

Charlie doesn't know that the Cullens are vampires, though he knows about the werewolves- thanks to a stunt that Jake pulled last year. He also doesn't know that Renesmee is half human and half vampire, but he knows that she is not like other children. He has seen her rapid growth throughout the past year just like everyone else has.

Charlie stayed over for another hour and talked to everyone. I had never heard him talk so long. It was just about casual stuff. Carlisle and Esme were glad he was here. They had a special "grandparents" bond. Too soon, it seemed, it was time for Dad to leave:

"Well, I really want to stay here longer, but I promised-"Dad was cut short by Renesmee's reassurances.

"Oh, go on, Grampa, and tell Billy that I said hello. Catch a fish for me. Esme and I are going to talk about changes for the house."

"I will tell Billy you thought of him, Kiddo, and I will see you later." He gave her one more kiss on the cheek and then came to see me as Esme and Renesmee headed to the kitchen to discuss renovations for the house.

"Hey, Bells. How are you? Everything going okay?" He was always worried about me nowadays. My being married and all. It seemed like he asked if I was okay a million times today.

"Dad, I am doing well, and everything is just fine. How are you? Are you getting enough good food?" Charlie is an awful cook. And I was curious to know if he and Sue Clearwater were any closer…

"Yeah, Bells, Sue has been fixing me dinner two of the five days in the workweek. She is making sure I eat. Don't worry about me." He laughed.

"Soooo… Are you and Sue…?" I let the question hang there. Let him make of it what he would.

"Sue and I are just friends, Bell." But by the end of his sentence he was blushing. I knew he would leave soon- just to spare his embarrassment. I knew there was something going on there…

"Well I need to get going, Bells. I will see you later. Hello, Edward. Are you keeping my girl safe?"

As if Charlie couldn't see I was alive and well. I knew he just wanted to talk to Edward some more. Throughout the past year, Charlie had come to really like Edward.

"As I always do, Charlie." Edward smiled. "Though I think she can take care of herself." They both laughed at the last part. I smiled. I liked that they were so close now. Charlie hadn't always liked Edward this much.

"Well I really do need to go. I am already late. Billy will start without me. See you all later. Jake, do you want me to tell Billy you are here?"

"Oh, no, Charlie, he knows I'm here." Jake smiled back. Charlie didn't know about the imprint between Jake and Renesmee. I think that that would be a little too much information for him.

"Alright, well I will see you all later. Bye. Bye, Renesmee!" He yelled through the house.

"Bye, Grampa!"

Then, Charlie headed out the door.

We all went on to our business then. Rosalie and Emmett were going to work on Emmett's jeep because it had died the night before. Carlisle was just sent an urgent page so he was going to work. Jacob, Leah, and Seth decided to go for a quick morning run in their wolf forms…

"Bella, can we take a walk so I can tell you about your surprise?!" Alice was shining with her excitement again. I didn't know if it was for real or for show. I figured it was for real because she practically tripped me while pulling me out the door- all the while bouncing with excitement.

"Jasper, you and Edward need something to preoccupy your time while I talk to Bella!" She squeaked. I was officially scared. This excitement was for real. So she had the BIG surprise to tell me about and the serious "surprise". I was starting to get confused about the "surprises". Do I need to be frightened because she is so happy? Or frightened because something is honestly wrong?

Edward ran outside quickly and caught me in a breathtaking kiss. Good thing I don't need to breathe. After we finished our kiss he told me goodbye:

"Don't worry, love, you will survive Alice. You have to so that you can come back to me. I love you."

"I love you, too, Edward. Hopefully this isn't our last goodbye…"

"You will live, Bella, now come on!" Alice was becoming impatient fast.

"See you later, Edward."

We shared one last kiss and he went back into the house to find Jasper.

"Come on, Bella!" Alice squealed.

And so it began…

Alice pulled me through the forest so far that I knew no one would hear us. That was her plan, no doubt.

After a few more minutes, Alice spun around, and I got a good look at her face.

She was a pure ball of extreme excitement. But at the same time her eyes looked sort of worried. Her excitement dominated her features, though, and I knew that she had something scary in store for me. I wasn't expecting the way she began her "surprise" speech, however. It didn't fit her features of excitement- or her eyes full of worry- at all. Her voice was nervous and a little afraid. She was unstable. Her face, her eyes, and her voice all showed something different. Something was wrong with Alice.

And I was about to find out what it was.

"Bella, we need to talk."

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