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"It was great, don't let her tell you otherwise. She even admitted she had fun", Alice added jokingly. "So, do you want to discuss tomorrow now?"

I sighed. "Fine, let's get this over with."

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The Party

"Get this over with", Alice muttered to herself in disbelief.

Edward took my hand as Alice led us into the dining room. A gasp escaped my lips as I stepped over the threshold. Not one inch of the enormous wooden table could be seen; it was entirely covered with party materials. What looked like sketches of the family room covered in pink decorations littered the table top with their pink life-size counterparts piled next to them. The remainder of the wood supported a dozen pink wrapped packages.

Edward who was unsurprised by all of this glanced at my shocked face and chuckled. "You did allow her to plan this, remember." Then added with a severe look on his angel face, "and Alice does tend to take that position extremely seriously".

"Trust me, I believe that." Visions of a crowded dance floor, and a floor length white dress along with feelings of terror and disbelief from my memories of Alice's past parties crossed my mind.

"Okay, so do you want to know what the plan is for tomorrow?", Alice asked.

"Well, I already know the plan, and you know how much Bella loves surprises", Edward answered with a wink in my direction.

"Ha Ha", I replied. "But Alice, I really think I can live without it, I'm sure everything will be perfect, and Renesmee will love it!"

"Fine, whatever you want", Alice responded dissapointed. Then she brightened, her excitement growing, "But you have to see the cake first, I worked hard on it." She pouted.

I was nervous. Alice had made another cake. Who knew what could be on this deathtrap. Well she would never give Nessie something that could get her sick....I hope. At least the pack will eat it. They eat anything and everything. Alice led us into the kitchen and my mental worrying was interrupted by marble hard hands suddenly covering my eyes.

"What's going on? It's just a cake, right?", I asked startled.

"Sorry, love", Edward answered. "Alice made me do it".

"I'm sure she did. You know, I don't really see what the big deal is. A cake is a cake. Let me-", I ranted until my head was released and the sight before my eyes shocked me into silence. Sitting on top of the granite counter was the most spectacular cake I had ever seen. It had three levels of enormous frosting covered cylinders. The bottom layer was coated in baby pink frosting with a beautiful pink trim around the edges. The middle layer was an elegant white with delicate sugar flowers decorating the bottom two layers. The words Happy Birthday Renesmee adorned each level in gold extravagant script. But most of all it was the uppermost level that grabbed my focus because it attracted another one of my senses. The top layer was entirely covered in blood red icing. An even darker red trim around the edges made me wish I was human again for the first time, just so that I could eat that cake. It took me a while to realize that this feeling was completely ridiculous. I was a vampire, why would I want to eat a cake? About three seconds had passed before the truth had finally dawned on me.

Blood. I could smell blood. Human blood, and it was setting my senses ablaze. I stood standing there speechless while trying to form a coherent sentence though in a state of utter disbelief and someone finally spoke up.

"Alice enjoys pushing tasks to the point of being overdone most of the time". It was Edward, trying to explain Alice's marvelous monstrosity of a cake.

"Overdone!", Alice injected, irritated. "It's perfect. Renesmee will be enthralled to eat disgusting human food for once, the top is hers of course. And the boys will finish off the rest in about ten seconds. I'm sure I baked it right, but I can't test it so it'll have to do." She added, satisfied.

"Alice, you're a genius. She is going to love it. Thank You so much", I told my favorite sister. "I love you!"

"Oh, You too Bella! I am so relieved you approve!"

"How could I not love it? Everything you touch turns to perfection."

"Thanks Bella, I try. I'll keep your outfit till tomorrow as a surprise since you like them so much", Alice added mischievously.

"Oh gosh, now I'm scared. I hope you have one for Nessie too; We wouldn't want to leave her out", I told the shopping addict.

"Of course I do, and I thought I had made a breakthrough with you, Silly me", she replied disappointed.

Thankfully Edward stepped in before another shopping trip could be planned. "Okay you two, if this little meeting is done, Bella and I need to go wrap our gift." I looked up at him gratefully and he smiled crookedly back at me.

"Yes, I suppose we're done here, you're free to go," Alice responded in a secretarial manner.

Edward and I left quickly. "Wow", I stated simply. "I feel like I'm being dismissed from a court case". But I was still impressed with everything Alice had done.

"Yes, Well I'm sure she could have the jury running away in terror in a matter of minutes." I could picture little Alice standing in a court room ranting on about the juries clothing, with everyone cowering in fear. I laughed to myself. "So...", Edward began after a minute. I could tell that there had been something he had been patiently waiting to say since I had returned home, but being the perfect gentlemen, he let Alice have her torture session first. How thoughtful of him. I looked up into my husband's pale face and simply smiled, inviting him to continue. "Well, I have your surprise waiting for whenever you wish to receive it", he told me nonchalantly as if he were discussing the weather entirely unfocused on the conversation.

"Oh right, I was supposed to have something special when I got home, wasn't I", I replied dismissively knowing that my avoidance of his question could quite possibly drive him to near insanity. I blinked out of habit and he had his face less than an inch away from mine by the time my eyes had reopened. I could feel him radiating energy. There was a tangible feeling of unity and longing just waiting for me to succumb to it. Sparks were flying erratically around our heads as I heard my breathing quicken. My vision was clouding and I started to feel faint. How was that possible? I wasn't going to last. Where did he get this control over me? He couldn't win this fight again.

Some particle in my being somehow found the strength to close my eyes. As my lids sealed off one of my senses my body became utterly surrounded by the most wonderful aroma of honey and sunshine. My brainwaves started to calm and I could feel awareness and consciousness flooding back to me. My thoughts started to come back to me. A victorious grin began to creep into my countenance as I relished in my triumph.

Warm breath grazed my ear and deep portion of my mind felt the intense urge to shiver. "You don't want to play games with me, Isabella", a deep velvety smooth voice whispered. My former confidence in the situation dwindled. My need was growing-exponentially, craving to be satisfied. All of a sudden my feet flew out from under me and my body was being whirled past air at vampiric speed; my eyes snapped opened and I observed rapid glances of forestry.

The next moment I was being supported by my own legs and the cloud of befuddling emotions had disappeared. My vampiric senses seized control, searching for another presence, my other half. Silence in the forest. The chirp of a bird. A pack of elk drinking from stream about one hundred feet away. Three hundred feet away a mountain lion was prowling in the dark; the deadly carnivore's fragrance brought a flow of venom into my mouth. I hadn't realized how thirsty I was, but now I was ravenous. My instincts brought me sprinting lithely through the trees focusing on the animal with lustrous red liquid pulsing so rousingly through its body. In mere milliseconds the unlucky beast was trapped in my gaze. I leaped agiley into the branches above for an aerial attack. It stepped directly into my landing site as I prepared to spring.

Out of nowhere a massive being crashed into my side sending us tumbling onto the earthy forest floor. Rolling on the ground, caged in his arms I couldn't believe that this had happened. I was so entirely focused on the hunt that I hadn't noticed this marvelous creature stalking me through the woods. And now he had beaten me. But worse, was that I was still terribly craving for blood, I'd let it seep into my senses and now there was a horrible ache coursing through my whole self.

My brain then registered was was on top of me as he whispered in the same voice I had heard just moments ago. "If you wanted to go hunting, all you had to do was ask." Another crooked smile.

But the dazzling wasn't going to work this time. "Sure, sounds like fun", I returned trying to sound flustered. "The lion's mine!", I added as I disentangled myself and began racing through the trees once again. He was unprepared for my suddenness so I had the lead. But he was faster now and I needed to find the game quick to win the prize. The feeling was exhilarating, I kept all senses open as I searched; I could practically feel adrenaline in me giving extra jolts of energy.

Sooner than expected my eyes zeroed in on the predator stalking a herd of elk. I had it within my grasp and began draining without a moment's notice. A chuckled sounded from above me. "It seems you have won this round", he sighed. "I'm going to excite a herd of elk, be back soon." He was gone in a flash. As I finished, the absorption settled in, I smiled and a strange sound started up nearby. It was getting closer, the pattering of several hooves thundering towards me. Time for the second course. Venom gushed to my teeth once again in anticipation.

They reached my clearing soon enough and I immediately rushed a large buck. A human-like shape had just taken down the animal at the lead and was drinking graciously, without dirtying his spotless shirt of course. This continued for about three minutes as we exulted in our un-human nature.

We had unconsciously drifted toward our beautiful little cottage and I remembered the reason I had gotten into the forest in the first place. The question floated to my lips before I could stop it. "So... What's my surprise?", I asked elated from our recent excursion.

Edward was taken aback. "Bella wishes to receive her surprise? Well this is quite a first. I never thought I'd see the day. If even the Ferrari-"

"Edward", I whined "What is it?".

"Oh, not much. You just get a perfect night alone with me", he told me with a mischievous look in his eye.

That was most definitely something I would enjoy thoroughly, but could we really? I wanted it bad yet I couldn't help looking for something that would prevent us. "What about Nessie?", I questioned, We couldn't ignore her. And hadn't he said alone?

"Shes perfectly safe at the house, I believe being tortured (cough), I mean tutored by Rose", he stated. I held back a laugh. Rose had taken to stealing Renesmee away for private "educational" sessions; she claimed she was only fulfilling Nessie's desire to be taught and what could ever be wrong with that? With Rose I knew a multitude of possibilities that were indeed very wrong. But Alice had been looking into this for me and hadn't come back with any unpleasant reviews (which made me wonder what types of subjects were being covered...) But this meant Nessie was completely taken care of for tonight.

"What about-", I attempted to question further but was hindered because of a finger being pressed gently to my lips.

"Hardly, there's no where to run, you're trapped". He smiled hugely and threateningly.

"like a lamb with a lion", I agreed simply.

Then to my astonishment he vanished leaving behind only a, "Meet me inside."

Much too eager I could only have been a half-second behind him, but as I entered there was no movement in sight. There was an unfamiliar glow of light. I quickly checked Nessie's room and had found nothing when I noticed a new delightful scent filling the air, it was almost radiating from our bedroom. When I peered in I was struck by a most wonderful sight. The silky white bed was covered with the reddest rose petals. Hundreds of candles of all sizes were shining all around the room. Vases were scattered containing the most divine roses I had ever laid eyes on. The fashion in which everything was displayed was exceptionally unique and utterly dazzling.

Edward was standing statuesque in the corner, his bronze hair glistening from the light rainfall, delicately holding a long-stemmed blood-red rose. I felt my insides melt inside me. "Happy Birthday Bella".

***

Edward and I raced to the big house at precisely eight o'clock just as Alice had instructed Edward silently. He beat me by less than a second, so I thought I did pretty good but that didn't stop him from bragging of course.

"I win again!", he cheered mockingly. "What should my prize be? Oh I know..." He unexpectedly leaned in to kiss me passionately. After a minute we broke apart.

"I thought you were supposed to let me win", I pouted.

"When did that become a rule?", he asked innocently

"When I started to lose my newbornness and you started winning", I teased. He laughed and then his face hardened in response to something I couldn't hear. "What is it now?"

"Alice is being annoying again, We have exactly 3.5 seconds to get inside or we're in trouble"

Unsurprised, I laughed and replied, "Well let's not be late then. I can only imagine what sort of punishments Alice could come up with."

"I agree completely." He said gravely. then added quietly, "speaking from experience" with a shudder.

We sprinted into the living room to find it completely transformed. It was an explosion of pink, there was no other way to put it. Streamers flew across the ceiling in complex patterns. Balloons were tied to every surface. It was the exact scene from the picture I had viewed yesterday. It was perfect. Even though I had seen Alice's master work multiple times I was stunned.

"Wow Alice, nice job", Edward told her as the approval she must have been waiting for.

"Thanks guys! And thanks for finally getting here." I rolled my eyes at Edward. "Nessie will wake up in one minute so I want party hats on."

Party hats, really? Well I might as well go along with it. I was far from any mood to bring down the party atmosphere. I grabbed one and placed it on my head. Edward chuckled. "It suits you". He smiled and wrapped his arms around my waist. The tingling feeling spread throughout my again.

Jasper appeared next to the stairs. "Wow Bella, turn it down please", he asked while inching towards Alice. I must have been projecting my ecstasy from last night still. Edward sniggered quietly and left my side to pick up his own ridiculous party hat. Everyone had wandered into the main room just as Alice announced, "Three, Two, one..."

Renesmee emerged from the stairs and we echoed a loud chorus of Happy Birthday. Her whole face brightened immediately at the sight of all of us. She realized what was happening and was overjoyed. "Yaaaay Party!", she squealed and clapped. It warmed my heart to see her so happy.

The party progressed with many games, which led to some arguments that were quickly silenced by evil glances from Alice. We, Cullens were quite a competitive bunch and I was sure Emmett and Jasper would be settling some of the outcomes later. Nessie opened all of the presents with glee and almost teared up when she opened her gift from Edward and me. It was a long silver chain Edward had inherited from his mother. Hanging on it was a little heart shaped diamond that matched my own. We had added a sterling silver heart-shaped locket head with our family picture. it was quite beautiful. Edward handled it delicately, swung it around Renesmee's neck, and clasped it at the back.

She looked up at him with her gorgeous chocolate brown eyes and then at me. "Thank You Daddy. Thank's Mommy!" She smiled widely.

At noon some of the pack showed up including Jake of course and Seth. Whether it was a coincidence that this was right before cake time I wasn't sure but watching their reactions was very entertaining. Nessie jumped up and down and squealed, "Yummy!" Seth gasped with wide eyes. Jake stared practically drooling. It took them all of ten minutes to finish the enormous confection. I had never seen my little girl eat so much. The rest of us had just been sitting around the table as footsteps were heard walking up to the front of the house.

I looked at Edward who was focused on something distant. I wasn't expecting anyone else and Edward's look frightened me.

The front door opened and out-stepped a person I never expected to see.

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