Chapter 4

The next evening, Emmett and Rosalie were in their bedroom getting dressed for the evening festivities. It was a clear night and the moon hung high above the island as Didyme, Alice, and Esme put the finishing touches on their impromptu party. The island was abuzz as guards and guests from all around started to arrive and Rosalie finished tying Emmett's red tie. He thanked her with a kiss.

"Why is Alice's way of dealing with issues throwing a party? I understand that she is stressed about not being able to see her visions about Natalie, but deciding to throw a summer bash as she calls it is just ridiculous. This isn't even our island," exclaimed Emmett and Rosalie giggled as she slipped on her red heels.

"Didyme enjoys parties as well and when has Alice ever needed a reason? I am just happy Natalie has decided to head back to the island with us tomorrow. Josh would have been so heartbroken if she wouldn't have."

"Come on, babe, we both knew she was coming back with us. Asa's vision was clear and that was definitely Natalie," whispered Emmett.

"I know. I just didn't expect to see her so soon. Zach and Josh are so young. I can't believe they already found their mates. In a few months, our baby boy is getting married. I don't think I am ready for all of this."

"Uh oh, is mama bear coming back out," he teased and she playfully glared at him.

"Aren't you even a bit sad that our baby boy is no longer a baby? He is a young man now."

"Aw, angel, he will always be our baby boy. You know that. You are acting like he actually plans on leaving us or something. His idea of leaving the nest is having his own cottage. I don't consider that an earth shattering move. Besides, all of this is fate, so I know I have nothing to worry about."

"I know his future is bright but…."

"Not his future, I am talking about right now. Everything that has happened and will happen is part of the grand scheme of things. When it comes to Zach, nothing has been by chance. He is friends with Josh for a reason. Allie is his mate for a reason. I mean seriously, she loves video games, rides motorcycles, and reads comic books. She was made for him. I wasn't even really worried when Zach, Josh, and Allie were having issues because I knew they were made to be in each other's lives. Natalie is no different."

"How so?"

"She is already becoming close with Allie and Zach. That isn't luck or chance. Asa said that Zach was destined for greatness and we have seen that. We also know that he is going to need his family and friends through all of it, so it is very fitting that the four of them are already getting along so well. It is destiny. Our baby boy is meant for greatness, so stop worrying." She slowly nodded as he pulled her into his arms.

"I just miss the days when he was small enough to pick up and carry around. I miss when he needed us for everything."

"Yea, but those days made it hard for me to need you for everything," he said as he waggled his eyebrows and she laughed. He kissed her tenderly, but they were interrupted by a loud knock on the door.

"Mom, I don't know which vest to wear," called Zach and Emmett groaned.

"You were saying," he asked and Rosalie winked at him. She opened the door and Zach showed her a black vest and a red vest.

"Since Aunt Alice is freaking out enough as it is, I didn't want to ask her and Allie is helping Natalie get ready. Black or red," he asked and she kissed his cheek.

"Black, just pick one of your red ties to go with it," she answered, which made him groan.

"Aunt Alice bought me too many, so which one? There is cherry red, apple red, cardinal red, burgundy, crimson…."

"Okay, I will come over and help you pick one out," she assured and he grinned dimply at her.

"That is all I ask. Oh and shoes, I don't know why she told me to pack so many shoes! Hi dad, see you in a bit. Come on, mom," he said as he grabbed her hand and pulled her out of the room.

"That's fine. I'll just be here. Getting dressed like a grown up, something you should learn to do," bellowed Emmett as he opened the closet. His looked at the different vests and suit jackets he had to choose from and frowned.

"Um, Rose," he called and her tinkling laughter echoed through the house as she left with Zach.

Allie smiled as she watched Renesmee and Kaya help Natalie with her hair. The four of them were in Alice's villa getting ready and Alice clapped happily.

"Charlie and Sue are here," she announced as she entered the bedroom.

"Did you see them," asked Kaya and Alice glared at her.

"Must you mock me? No, they left a message on my phone, but thank you for reminding me of my disability."

"I don't think disability is the right word," said Renesmee and Alice rolled her eyes.

"I had an ability and now it is gone. It is a disability. Anyways Allie, Sue was asking for you."

"Okay, I will be back in a bit," said Allie before heading outside. She spotted Sue and Charlie greeting Edward, Bella, Carlisle, and Esme and hurried over to them. Sue pulled her in for a warm embrace.

"Oh Allison, you look more and more beautiful every time I see you. You are positively glowing now that Zach has put that ring on your finger," said Sue and Allie beamed with happiness.

"Thank you and you will be happy to know that we set a date…."

"October 1, your mother called to tell me. I had a feeling it would be sometime this year. I know how much you love him," assured Sue as she wrapped an arm around her. The two of them headed toward the tents where guests were starting to mingle.

"So I hear that my grandson has found his mate. Leah has mixed feelings about the whole thing, but what do you think? Do we approve," asked Sue and Allie giggled.

"Yes, we didn't get off on the right foot, but I actually think they will be good for each other."

"Good, all I want is his happiness and yours as well. I never expected for the two of you to find that happiness with vampires, but it is clear to me that you are where you belong. I just hope this woman knows how lucky she is to have him."

"She does," assured Allie.

"Then I suppose I will have two weddings to look forward to in the near future," said Sue and Allie hugged her.

By the time the party started, the island was buzzing with guests. Allie was ecstatic when she saw her parents and spent time filling them in on Josh's imprint. Leah and Jacob joined them and Leah glared at Sam as he smiled smugly at her.

"A 34-year-old vampire that shapeshifts, they sound like a perfect match. How are you holding up," teased Sam and Leah smirked at him.

"Well I won't be reinstating any treaty lines if that is what you mean," she quipped and Jacob kissed his wife.

"Touché," he chuckled and Emily smiled sympathetically at her husband.

"That was a good one," admitted Emily as she and Leah high-fived. Sam rolled his eyes.

"Yea, yea, you got me there," he grumbled.

Natalie giggled as she and Josh twirled around the dance floor. More guests started to arrive and join the festivities for the night, which was becoming quite a sizable event.

"Wow, you are an amazing dancer. I am impressed," said Natalie and Josh winked at her.

"Years of practice," he assured.

"And great dance partners, like me," said a voice behind them and Josh's eyes widened when he saw Tesla standing there with a knowing smile.

"Well, Joshua, it looks like you moved on just fine," she teased and he blushed. Zach and Allie came over to greet Tesla and Josh glanced over at Alice.

"A heads up would have been nice," he whispered to Alice as she and Jasper danced by.

"Don't blame me. Blame your mate," whispered Alice and he laughed nervously as Tesla held her hand out to Natalie.

"We haven't been properly introduced. I am Tesla, but you can call me Tess."

"I am Natalie. Are you a friend of the family," she asked as they shook hands and Josh kept a close eye trained on their interaction. Tesla smirked and Josh groaned.

"Tess," he warned, but she ignored him.

"Friend of the family, ex-girlfriend, all the same," said Tesla.

"What," shrieked Zach and Allie. Josh placed his face in his hands.

"Where is Benjamin when I need him? Please let the earth swallow me whole," he whined. Tesla giggled, but Zach frowned in confusion.

"Tess, why would you introduce yourself as his ex-girlfriend? You two never dated," said Zach and Natalie crossed her arms.

"Nina and Callista, you never mentioned a Tess," said Natalie and Tesla scoffed.

"Wow, he promises me the world in Venice and then forgets I ever existed when I turn him down. Glad to know I left an impression," said Tesla and Josh tugged at the collar of his dress shirt.

"Is it hot or just me," he asked.

"You are 108 degrees. It is you, now start talking. You tried to hook up with Tess? That's what you were doing in Venice after you imprinted on Natalie," shrieked Zach and Allie arched an eyebrow at her mate.

"Why does that even matter? You have a mate. Why are you worried about Tess," challenged Allie.

"Oh don't look at me like that, nayeli. It is Tess! It is weird!"

"I don't know if I should take that as an insult or compliment," mumbled Tesla and Allie smirked.

"Let me help you with that. Since Zach had a crush on you before, apparently that means no one else can ever like you," informed Allie and Tesla grinned at Zach.

"Oh really," she asked and Zach groaned.

"That is not the point. The point is that Josh should have told me about Venice. What happened in Venice, J," asked Zach and Josh gulped as he glanced at Natalie.

"Um, can we not talk about this here, in front of my mate….and the rest of the partygoers," asked Josh and Natalie shook her head.

"Actually, I think I would like to hear this. What happened in Venice and did he say this happened after you imprinted on me," asked Natalie and Josh threw his arms up in exasperation.

"Fine, I freaked out after I imprinted and ran to Venice to see Tess. I tried to get her to be with me so I wouldn't have to deal with my love for you. She said no and used her power to make me come back here…..so not cool to manipulate me by the way, Tess…and that is it, okay? I admit it, so are there any other people that want to embarrass me in front of my girlfriend? Maybe we can call Callista and Nina to see if they can show up," exclaimed Josh.

"Actually, Nina wouldn't be allowed to come here, so you don't have to worry about her, but…."

"Shut up, Z," said Josh and Zach chuckled. Natalie slowly nodded as she processed the information.

"So you had a crush on Tess as well?"

"Yes, okay, yes, news flash for those playing at home, I am attracted to vampire women. The one human I dated was a failed attempt at normalcy. Since we are putting it all out there, I also had crushes on Kate and Tanya when I was a kid. Would the two of you like to chime in and embarrass me as well," asked Josh as he looked at them across the dance floor. Tanya giggled as Kate thought about it.

"Well, since you are offering….." Started Kate, but Tanya covered her sister's mouth.

"No, Josh, we are not here to embarrass you," said Tanya and he sighed in relief.

"Good, so Natalie, now you know my entire failed history to find my mate. I tried a human, various vampire women, and none of it worked. I am sure my family and so-called friends have scared you off now, so you are free to go," grumbled Josh. Natalie shook her head with a giggle before tenderly kissing him and Josh was stunned by her response.

"Okay, it is official. I don't understand women," he mumbled and she sighed happily.

"Thank you for telling me all of that. It is nice to know I am not the only one that freaked out after we met. I am sorry I made you go all the way to Venice over it though. Come on, let's go for a walk," she suggested and he happily held her hand as they exited the dance floor. Tesla gave an impressed nod.

"I like her. She can roll with the punches, unlike Allie," said Tesla and Allie huffed.

"Hey, I was a human trying to compete with vampire women!"

"You almost got me dismembered by his mother," accused Tesla and Rosalie smirked as she sauntered by with Emmett.

"I am still thinking about it," sang Rosalie and Emmett chuckled. Tesla shuddered and Zach gave her a hug.

"Don't worry. She isn't going to dismember you. She knows I consider you a very good friend. After all, if it wasn't for you, I would have never found Allie. That love charm definitely works." Allie smiled lovingly at her mate.

"Yes, it does. Thank you, Tess," conceded Allie and Tesla smiled at them.

"Glad to help. He deserves nothing but the best," assured Tesla.

Natalie giggled at Josh as he shook his head and strolled down the beach with her. He loosened his tie and pulled her into his arms.

"You make me crazy, you know that right," he asked and she nodded as she ran a hand through his hair.

"Lucky for you, you make me pretty crazy too. I don't have a long list of exes like you do…."

"It isn't that long…."

"Longer than mine, but it doesn't matter either way because the truth is that I am in love with you, Josh, and I don't say those words easily. I can't believe how much I love you. I need you in my life and I will go wherever you are because that is where my heart will be," she confessed and he leaned his forehead against hers.

"Even a tiny little town called La Push," he challenged and she happily nodded.

"Or an island north of it, wherever you call home."

"My home is with you, but I also happen to have a couple that you might want to see."

"Oh, good answer," she giggled before tenderly kissing him and melting into his arms. An ear piercing squeal of delight made them pull apart and suddenly Alice blurred over to them. She jumped into Natalie's arms and hugged her tightly.

"I can see! You did it. You finally did it," squealed Alice and Jasper chuckled at his mate's exuberance as he peeled her off of Natalie.

"Um, darlin', I think they were in the middle of a moment," said Jasper and Alice smiled sheepishly.

"Oh, right, I knew that. Actually, I saw that, thanks to you. Carry on, we will finish this celebration later," assured Alice before returning to the party and Josh shook his head.

"Apparently I can't take any of them anywhere these days. Sorry about that," said Josh and Natalie shook her head.

"It is going to take me some time to get used to her."

"Don't worry, we have plenty of time," he assured before kissing her again, knowing that it was the first of many nights of happiness they would share.

AN: The end….for now! I hope you enjoyed and feel free to leave me a message or review with your thoughts on Natalie. Also, I would love to know what other characters you want to see more of. Need more Edward/Bella, Carlisle/Esme, Denalis, other characters? Let me know in a review or PM.