Chapter 4

A week later, the Cullens were adjusting to Seth and Kaya's relationship. Nahuel could see how happy his sister was and he was ecstatic that she finally seemed complete. Kaya always wanted more than the existence she had and she found that in Seth. They spent all their time together and their relationship just grew stronger. They told each other everything about their lives. Kaya was only two years older than Seth, so they were both on the same level when it came to experience.

Rosalie was still having issues with the couple though. She didn't like the fact that even though Kaya had her own room, she spent her time in Seth's. Even when Seth needed his rest, Kaya would be by his side no matter what. Rosalie was watching the two of them from the window in her room as they talked outside in a tree. Emmett came behind her and wrapped her in his big arms.

"Are you still watching them like a hawk," he asked and Rosalie crossed her arms.

"I know I should just accept that they are together but….."

"There is no but about it Rose. Angel, don't you want to see Seth happy?" She slowly nodded and he kissed her cheek.

"They do look happy," she said as she watched Seth and Kaya laugh. Emmett nodded.

"They kind of remind me of us. Kaya is independent and strong like you are and Seth is the handsome, ridiculously good looking gentleman that swept her off her feet," he smiled and she smirked as she looked at him.

"Swept me off my feet huh," she teased and he nodded. "I was the one who saved you from the bear." He scoffed.

"Oh angel, I knew you were there the whole time. I let the bear get me so you could turn me. It was all part of my plan," he laughed and she rolled her eyes before kissing him.

"What am I going to do with you," she asked and he smirked.

"I have a few ideas," he smiled brightly and she kissed him again.

Seth and Kaya were talking outside and he stood up with a smile as he took her hand in his.

"I figured we could go for a walk and….." Before he could finish, Alice skipped out into the backyard.

"Sorry Seth, but I am stealing Kaya for a couple of hours to go shopping. She needs some new clothes! You two love birds can continue this after we return." Seth sighed and Kaya looked at him.

"I don't want to go shopping," she whined and he gave her a kiss.

"Trust me, just go along with it. Either way she would get you to do what she wants so just play along," he chuckled and she looked over at Alice who was nodding. Kaya sighed and gave him a kiss.

"See you when I get back," she smiled and walked over to Alice. They walked to her car and Seth waved as they took off.

Bella and Edward were in their cottage and he smiled at her.

"Alice took Kaya shopping. I think she is going to fit in well here although I admit I never imagined the family growing so much. When Carlisle turned me and then Esme I figured we had the family he wanted. Then after Rosalie, he seemed to be finished with turning people…." Bella cut him off.

"And then Rosalie wanted Emmett and Jasper and Alice pretty much decided they were in the family so I bet you all thought that would be it right," she asked smiling and he nodded as he pulled her closer.

"Yes, I never expected to find you and definitely didn't expect for you to turn our world upside down," he laughed and she slapped his shoulder.

"Hey," she frowned and he kissed her.

"But in a good way love, you changed everything not only for me but the whole family. We were able to bring Renesmee into the world and Jacob tagged along which made room for Seth. Of course Nahuel had to come into the picture for Renesmee and now his sister has won Seth's heart. I don't think anyone expected this to happen especially since the family includes half vampire and half humans plus a werewolf," he smiled and she nodded.

"Do you think they will work out? The last time a vampire and a werewolf tried to get together…."

"That was different and it was a different situation. She chose Seth just as much as he chose her. I am happy for them and yes their relationship is new but that is half the fun. I will admit that telling Leah and Jacob will be interesting," he said and Bella nodded.

"I can tell Seth is procrastinating but I think that is for the best. With Leah just now giving birth to her son, I am sure the last thing they want is for that type of stress. Seth said he would go see them soon and I think he is going to want us to come too," said Bella and Edward chuckled.

"He is going to force us to. He has already decided that going alone or going with just Kaya wouldn't be a good idea so he wants us all to go to Wyoming. It will be fun to hunt in Yellowstone Park though," he smiled and she kissed him.

"Well I am in no hurry to tell them and I think Seth has the right idea," she giggled. Edward nodded and kissed his wife.

Alice smiled at Kaya as she handed her a red outfit. They were in Seattle and Kaya just nodded and did whatever Alice wanted which Alice loved.

"You are making this way easier than Bella ever has. You must love Seth because I know you are not a fan of shopping and are only doing this to get on my good side," said Alice and Kaya smiled at her.

"It's not so bad and at least I know you like me if you are willing to do all this for me." Alice rolled her eyes.

"You really shouldn't let Rosalie get to you. Rose is…complicated. There are things about her that…."

"Seth told me what happened to her. He told me all of your pasts and I told him all of my family's pasts as well. I know she is protective over him."

"Trust me, Seth means a lot to her and Leah trusted Rosalie and Emmett with him. Sure we all are there for Seth but he has always been closer with Rose and Em. Rosalie will come around. You just have to show her that you are in love with Seth and he means a lot to you." Kaya nodded.

"He does mean a lot to me and I do love him. I always thought my brother was crazy for falling in love with Renesmee so quickly but now I know how he did. I am in love with Seth and I know I want to spend forever with him." Alice smiled and nodded.

"Well you two will be just fine. I knew that the moment he saw you. I saw this vision, you and me shopping like this." Kaya smiled at her.

"It must be nice having such an amazing ability. I wish I could have that kind of power."

"At times it can be frustrating but also helpful. I love my ability because without it I would have never found Jasper. There are days when I wish I never had it but I just remember the first vision I ever had of him and it makes it all worth it." Kaya sighed.

"Seth told me how you two met and I think it is so romantic. I think all of your stories are romantic in their own ways. I wish Rosalie would warm up to me because I know how much she means to Seth. He really cares about her and Emmett." Alice gave a knowing smile and winked at Kaya but didn't say a word. Kaya looked at her confused.

"What is it," she asked and Alice shrugged.

"Nothing, I just having a…..feeling," she giggled and Kaya slowly nodded.

Two hours later, Alice finally was finished shopping with Kaya. By the time they got back to the house, Seth was waiting on the porch for them. Kaya ran over to him and gave him a huge hug. He smiled at Alice.

"Did you take it easy on her," he asked and Alice winked at him.

"We had a good time and now she has plenty of clothes. It was fun being able to….." Suddenly Alice stopped and her eyes glazed over. Jasper quickly ran outside and picked her up into his arms. Seth and Kaya followed him inside and he placed Alice on the couch.

"Alice," asked Jasper softly and she grabbed his hand. Seth looked at Kaya.

"Will you go get Edward, Bella, Renesmee and Nahuel," he asked and Kaya quickly left. He called for the others and they quickly were at Alice's side. Moments seemed to pass too slowly and Edward ran over to Alice's side when he arrived. He read her thoughts and gasped before gritting his teeth.

"The Volturi," he said in disbelief. Carlisle walked over to Edward.

"What do they want Edward?"

"Us, like usual, but it is different from last time. Aro is coming and bringing Jane and it looks like Alec, Demitri and Felix. He isn't looking for a fight. Her visions keep showing him trying to touch one of us. He wants information. He wants to collect information so he can be prepared for us," said Edward and Alice slowly sat up.

"They'll be here tomorrow night," she said and Jasper nodded.

"Then we will prepare for them just like before except this time we will just make sure he doesn't get the information he wants," said Jasper and Kaya looked at them confused.

"Aro…..isn't he the one that can read our minds," she asked and Edward nodded.

"But only through contact, if he doesn't touch you he can't read anything. That's one of the reasons he wants me to join his army. He knows I can work more efficiently than he can." Kaya slowly nodded and Seth looked at her.

"You should go, this doesn't involve you and you shouldn't be here for it." She shook her head.

"If you really think I am leaving your side during any of this then you are mistaken," she said but Nahuel walked over to her.

"Seth is right and I think it is best for you to leave now before they come," he said and she crossed her arms. She looked at Seth.

"I am not leaving you so whatever army they are bringing, they will have to deal with me too. I can't believe you would think I would leave you." Seth hugged her and Rosalie walked over to them.

"I understand that you are worried about Seth and you want to stay with him, which is why I think you should both leave," said Rosalie and Seth shook his head.

"They were afraid of our pack last time as well. There is no way I am leaving you Rose," he protested and Jasper nodded.

"While I don't like the fact that Seth is involved it would be smart. Aro doesn't know that the pack isn't nearby anymore and by having Seth with us, it makes it seem like he can call them at anytime to fight," advised Jasper and Seth smiled.

"Then I am staying," he said and Rosalie shook her head.

"Edward just said that they aren't looking for a fight. I can't let you stay Seth. This isn't your battle," she said and he crossed his arms.

"So you don't think of me like family," he asked and she quickly shook her head.

"You know that is not what this is about….."

"Rosalie, I am staying. I make my own decisions and I choose to stand beside you. You are my family so get used to having me around," he said and she crossed her arms. She thought for a moment and slowly nodded.

"Fine, but you do as we say, got it," she asked and he nodded with a smile. She looked at Kaya. "There really isn't a reason for you to stay and put yourself in danger. I am sure you know who the Volturi are." Kaya nodded.

"They are the rulers of the vampire world and feared by all that face them. I know who they are but I don't care." Nahuel spoke up.

"Look Kaya…" Kaya cut him off.

"You came to rescue Renesmee from them before you even knew who she was. How can you expect me to leave Seth knowing that I love him," she asked her brother and he looked down. She looked at Emmett and then Rosalie. "If they asked you to leave Emmett and let him stand alone, would you? No, because you love him and can't be without him. That is how I feel about Seth so why can't you understand that," she asked Rosalie and everyone was quiet. Kaya hugged Seth and Rosalie looked at the others.

"I guess everyone is staying so we better get our strategy ready so we can deal with these Italian bastards," she said and Emmett pumped his fist.

"Just one fight Rose, please, just let me take out Demitri or Felix," he begged and Rosalie rolled her eyes. Carlisle looked at Jasper.

"Do you have a plan," he asked him and Jasper nodded.

"This isn't a war. It is a subtle mind game that he wants to win. Aro isn't coming to fight. He wants to collect as much information as possible in order to prepare for another attack later on. That is if we don't join his army which he knows we won't. The main goal is to stay as far from him as possible. Do not make contact and Aro is sly so he will try to be subtle about it. There is one thing that I worry about though." Edward nodded after reading his thoughts.

"I agree, Aro isn't going to stop until we are his or dead. We are the biggest family now and our bond scares him even more. Not to mention the fact that we can get fighters at anytime," said Edward and Carlisle sighed.

"Should we contact the others and ask them to come tomorrow," he asked and Edward shook his head.

"Aro would find a way to use that against us. We have to play this card right," said Edward and he started to think. Bella grabbed his hand.

"What is it," she asked and he shook his head.

"It's just every time I am around Aro I feel him trying to block me out but not from everything. It is like he doesn't want me to know he is blocking me out. I can hear his thoughts but there is something he guards with his life. There is a secret he fears and doesn't want me to know. If I could find out that secret then I know I can use it as leverage." Carlisle looked at his son confused.

"Why didn't you mention it before?"

"Because I was too distracted before but the more I think about the past times I was around him, I know there is something there." Jasper slowly nodded.

"Then we will plan accordingly. Renesmee and Bella should be by Edward when we meet them. Bella will use her shield of course and Renesmee can do something they aren't aware of. She can communicate with Edward through their touch. Renesmee would you feel comfortable with that," asked Jasper and Nahuel crossed his arms. Renesmee pulled her husband closer to her.

"I know you will be right by my side and if this can help us with the Volturi then let's figure out how to do this," she said and Nahuel nodded. Jasper looked at everyone around the room.

"Alright then, let's start planning." They all nodded and tried to figure out a way to keep the Volturi out of their lives.