Chapter Three

Black Curtains and Baseball

The moon was up high in the sky as Annabelle and Alexander opened the Cullen's front door. The door was locked so Alexander used his nails to open the door. When they walked in Annabelle shook her head "this will not do. We need curtains" she proclaimed. Alexander ran out the front door as Annabelle lay on the couch. She looked up at the roof "this house smells a bit human" she commented. The moonlight sparkled on her eyes.

When she closed her eyes and opened them everything was dark "you finally got the curtains" she sat up watching Alexander as he put up the last of the black curtains. Alexander finished the curtains within minute.

Alexander rushed to Annabelle's side when he could smell something foul "what is that smell?" Annabelle wandered.

Alexander frowned "shape shifters."

"Why do they stink?" Alexander and Annabelle swiftly ran to the door and opened it "why are you here?" Annabelle questioned.

Jacob stood there "Bella, who's that?"

"What? Who are you?"

"Jacob…Black…What's up with you? Wait you just don't want me to be with Nessie, well you can't stop me from imprinting on her."

Annabelle frowned in confusion "Nessie?"

"Renesme, whatever I just came to see where she is because she was meant to see me at two o'clock-" he looked passed Annabelle where a clock hung "and if I can tell time correctly it's been five hours and I haven't seen her. If she's locked up in her room, could I see her for a second?"

"No" Annabelle replied. Alexander shut the door.

Jacob looked at the door "what the heck was that. Who is that guy anyways?" he thought aloud to himself. He turned around and walked in the direction of the forest. He jumped up on a branch and then swung himself on another higher branch. He kept on getting higher till he got to Renesme's window. He shook his head when he saw the black curtain, not remembering them being there before. He closed his eyes then opened them to see the black curtain still there. "Why are there curtains?" he sighed.

"Why do you guys have to love baseball?" Renesme sighed.

Bella grinned "this is mine and your first time playing baseball."

Renesme groaned "I have to play too."

Edward looked back "why do you think you're here?"

"So I can be your shadow."

"I told you it's hard to be my shadow" he taunted.

Alice was the pitcher and Esme was the first batter. In the field were Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle. The ball went far into the forest of trees. Esme was quick but not quick enough to get on home base. On her way to home Jasper threw the ball towards Rosalie who was the catcher.

Bella was up next. Alice bowled the ball; it was so fast- it was hard to see. As the ball came closer Bella got ready to hit the ball. Bella swung the bat, causing it to go flying into the forest; Rosalie caught the ball and Bella walked towards Edward in shame.

Edward walked up and took another bat. He got ready for Alice to throw the bowl. "Why are you here?" he questioned Renesme who was standing on his left hand side.

"Didn't I tell you I would be your shadow; anyways it's not normal to play baseball at night."

"Well if you haven't noticed, you're half human and half vampire. You're not really what I'd call normal."

She put her hands on her hips "did you just say something's wrong with me?"

Edward swung and hit the ball. Jasper and Carlisle ran after the ball as Edward ran around. Renesme was on his trail. Unexpectedly the ball was flying in the thin air to Rosalie. Just before Edward could get to home base Rosalie got him out. "Ha! Edward" Emmett cheered.

"Edward did you just notice that you got out" Bella pointed out.

Edward faintly smiled "it's just a game."

"Not that. Renesme was watching the ball the entire time. Do you think she's found her gift?"

Edward shrugged "I don't know, let's ask her."

"Renesme, what did you just do?" Edward asked.

She grinned "I think I got my wish" she held out a hand towards the bat that was on the back of Emmett's Jeep. The bat started to float in the air, and came her way. "Yes, I have that telekinesis power, awesome."

"Renesme cheated" Edward whined.

"Edward just hates to loose" Emmett joked.

Renesme poked her tongue out at Edward as he turned around.

Alice suddenly looked distant. Her eyes had no irises and she was looking straight ahead blankly. Jasper was at Alice's side "What do you see?" he whispered into her ear.

Her eyes went back to normal "something's wrong at the house."

"That was the house?" Edward wandered.

Alice nodded.

"Maybe Jacob's just at the house."

"Jacob" Renesme beamed.

Alice shook her head "it's something else. I just don't know."

"I'll go back and check up on the house" Edward announced.

Bella agreed "I'll come too."

They drove off in the black 4WD that was beside Emmett's Jeep. Renesme watched as they got the car started "thanks Mum and Dad. You guys are such good parents leaving me here" she said sarcastically. She glared at them "I can't believe you're really going to leave me here" she sighed. She ran at the car and opened the back seat and slid in and put on her seat belt.

Edward who was driving looked back "why are you coming?"

Renesme crossed her arms "I told you, as long as we're in Alaska, I will be your shadow. I'm such a good shadow, don't you think" she replied.

Bella grinned "at least we know she won't be getting into any trouble."

Renesme lay down on the chairs "goodnight, I'm really tired" she yawned.

"Goodnight" Bella murmured.