Chapter 4
Renesmee
I could tell something was wrong, it was in their eyes. Mommy wasn't as into playing tag as she usually was. When I got bored with running and not being chased, she brought me back inside and I picked out a book to read. It was very big and bright red. She smiled and shook her head, replacing it. "If you would like a book to read, we have many at home. You wouldn't understand these books Nessie!" Mommy whispered. She picked me up again and ran me home to pick out a book. I ended up bringing Cinderella, Goldie Locks, and Snow White. Everyone was talking in the Living room, so, naturally, I sat down in the middle of their loose circle. No one smiled or laughed. Feeling frustrated and annoyed, I followed mommy upstairs to Daddy's old bedroom. We sat on his couch and began to read. I noticed mommy strayed from the actual words on the paper. A lot. Finally, I closed the book and let her tell her own version of Cinderella. This moment in my life, this little choice changed everything. Her version was so much better than the book, yet so alike. My mother, Cinderella Modern. To begin, mommy told me about meeting daddy, and then that he left her. I didn't understand why he would leave her if he loved her, but I didn't want to interrupt.
"Then we got married and left for our honeymoon! A few months later, you came along and we finally had our own happily ever after." She finished and we sat there, me in her arms. For once she felt like stone or, dare I say it, a corpse. Her arms felt like bars keeping me from freedom. I wanted to meet the man who would be my Prince Charming, who would sweep me off my feet and take me to a beautiful new life like my daddy had. To rid myself of the things holding me back, I squirmed. Mommy woke from her daze and let me go, watching as I skipped out of the room. Down the stairs, out the door, I almost made it. A tug on my heart made me turn and glance once more at my family. I was surprised my daddy hadn't come to stop me yet. Maybe he's too busy thinking up a plan. I thought hopefully. Another thought crept into my mind; he didn't stop me because he didn't care. No, they all loved me very much, especially Jake. Jake, who treated me like a baby. They all did. I shook my head and continued on into the forest, jumping across the river.
When it got dark I sat down under a big tree and watched the deserted area around me. Of course, being half vampire, all animals would run away from me. Instincts. I listened for any panicky voices, but heard none. It was so hard and cold on the ground that for a split second I thought of getting up and walking to the cottage. Then I remembered the way mommy's eyes sparkled with love when she talked about daddy. That love was going to be mine, and I would find it. I got up and brushed the leaves off my blue skirt. The white slippers Auntie Alice had put on me were ruined. It didn't matter now. I gathered my surroundings and walked on. A while later, I entered a familiar clearing. The scents there were all mingled and foreign. As I stepped into the moon light, a figure appeared. He was pale white, like my family, and wearing a black cloak. It was those red eyes that sparked the memory of last year. He had been here, with many other vampires. They had been talking to my family and friends. I whimpered and backed away, suddenly feeling very alone. The vampire smiled kindly and bent down, spreading him arms wide open. He seemed welcoming enough, but after what I had witnessed last year, I didn't want to find out the truth. I backed into something that felt odd. Whipping around, I realized I was cornered by other vampires. They smiled greedily, unlike the first one. Someone picked me up with strong arms. More prison bars.
"Let me go! I have to find him!" My voice cracked from lack of usage. The others just laughed and took me to the Red eyed vampire.
"She's a feisty one, Sir. Are you sure we will be able to handle her until they come?" The one holding me spoke.
"Of course! Little Renesmee is only a child, very tame. She will warm up to us sooner or later." Mr. too happy said. He set me down and held my hand. Together we walked back into the trees on the other side of the clearing. Once inside, we took off running. When he finally put me down, I was standing before a large golden tent. My captor walked up to it and held the curtain open for me. Inside, the tent was furnished with a rug, a few chairs, and a small table. Two other vampires, like the first, were sitting in chairs. I remained where I was, twirling one of the chocolate brown curls that rested on my shoulder.
"Aro, how did you get her here?" The blonde one asked. He was gazing intently at me with blood red eyes.
"She wanted play Cinderella and go on a walk" Aro replied smiling weirdly. "I simply intercepted her when she came too close to camp. Now, Renesmee dear, would you like something to eat?" How they had food, I had no idea. Weren't vampires only supposed to drink blood? I didn't move, didn't even nod. The curtain beside me swung open and a girl about six years older than me walked in, saving me from further questions.
"Master Aro, Demetri has scented the Cullens in the forest. They are coming. Would you like Alec to stop them?" The girl asked. She had blonde hair, tied up in a bun, and wore a black cloak like the rest. All of them began discussing attacks and plans, but I did not listen. My family was coming to get me! So they cared. I suddenly felt guilty for thinking they didn't and then leaving them when it was important to stay. This was all my fault…now; they would all come to their deaths. I couldn't imagine my strong dad and Em lying crumpled on the ground. Too late to stop them, I thought, because shouting erupted from outside the tent. My captors rose very slowly and processed out into the open….slowly. It was like watching shadows creep up a wall, or in Aro's case, a predator pouncing on its prey. I followed them, craning my neck to see my mother. They were all being held firmly by many vampires. Mommy had the fires of fury in her eyes as she glared at the three leaders. Daddy had found me and was gazing at me with clouded eyes. Everyone was there; Daddy, Mommy, Em, Rose, Aunt Alice, Jasper, Esme, and Carlisle. In the forest I could see the faint outlines of ten wolves. They were all here for me….and we would all die. Then I noticed a thin square in the grass at my mother's feet. It was a book, and when I looked closer, I saw it was Cinderella.