A/N: Sorry its up a little later than I'd have liked it to be.

Summary: When Edward leaves Bella pregnant, nobody knows. Renesmee is taken in by the Volturi, but what will happen when she finally encounters her family after all these years.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight.

Phenomenon

Chapter Three

Explanations And Forced Goodbyes

WhisperedPromises.x

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As I stepped into Sam's house behind Billy and Jake I could instantly feel all eyes on me. I blushed from the attention I was receiving, I hated to be the centre of attention. It only got worse as I sat down, nobody's eyes left me and the room was bathed in uncomfortable silence,

I shifted nervously and Billy Black cleared his throat loudly, directing everybody's attention back toward him. I breathed a sigh of relief and Jake - who was sitting next to me - squeezed my shoulder comfortingly. I gave him a thankful smile.

I droned out Billy Black's words as I went around and counted the people in the room. I could spot Sam Uley easily. He was the tallest, with his copper coloured skin, black, cropped hair and deep brown eyes it was easy to see why Emily adored him. If the fact that she was lovingly gazing up to him wasn't enough. As I looked at Emily, I shuddered a little upon seeing her scars. I did wonder what happened to her. The story was that a bear had mauled her, I'd believed this story up until now but there was something in the air that just screamed everybody in this room was keeping a secret from me.

There were a few others in the room which I recognized from Jacob's description of them. Quil Ateara, Embry Call and Paul - I couldn't remember his second name -. The others I'd seen once or twice but didn't know their names. I started to count the number of people gathered in the room. I only reached five when Billy spoke to me, breaking my concentration.

"Bella, there's something we need to tell you. Something you need to know," Billy said in an authorative tone, looking directly at me and immediately everybody's eyes fell on me.

"Hmm?" I questioned a little shakily.

"We're - well we're werewolves," Billy explained.

I could feel my mouth open wide, and my facial expression must have been a picture. My mouth opened and closed repeatedly, trying to form some intelligent sentences, or even words, but none came out. It was only a whining noise. I expected somebody to jump out and say 'Gotcha!' but nobody did. Their faces remained as sombre as ever.

"You're what?" I breathed. "Please tell me your joking."

"You would of thought you'd be more open to the idea, considering you hang about with vampires," Sam sneered.

I fisted my hands in anger. "Just what is your problem?" I blurted out. I could feel all eyes on me. It wasn't like me to act like that. Maybe it was the pregnancy hormones.

"You're my problem! If you hadn't been so stupid there wouldn't be so many boys phasing! The whole reservation wouldn't be at risk from the unknown. You're carrying that leeches' thing!" Sam retorted, his body starting to shake violently.

"You're pregnant!" Somebody I didn't know the name of called out.

I decided to ignore that for now. "How did you know? Only Jake, Billy and my father know!" I snapped, then turning to glare at both Billy and Jake in turn. They book shook their heads fiercely, answering my unspoken question.

"I can smell it off you. To be blunt you reek! So sickly sweet, like sugar. It makes me want to barf!" Sam growled then made a retching noise as he wrinkled his nose and turned his head to the side to avoid looking at me.

"So that's what that smell was?" The same person as before wondered idly.

Emily made eye contact with me at that point and she shot me a sympathetic smile. Then she started talking softly to Sam in hushed tones.

"Y-you brought her onto this land? Sh-she's carrying a Cullen! It breaks the treaty. You've endangered us all!" I quickly turned to see who was speaking, mostly out of shock. Me? Little clumsy, human Bella who was a danger to herself. Now was responsible for putting others in danger. I thought about it again and shrugged. It was me, it could happen.

I was looking at Paul, the one who had said that. He was shaking with what I presumed was anger. I noticed everybody in the room had their eyes trained on him and there was now tension hanging thick in the air. Sam shifted suddenly, so Emily was now behind him. Jacob left my side and in two to three strides he was standing in front of his father. Jacob truly was an imposing figure, I hadn't realised how much he'd grew. He'd filled out and now stood at over six foot, but of course, so did most of the other young boys in the room. What did they do in La Push? Feed these teenagers growth pills.

"Paul calm down." Embry said in a wary voice, standing close to the enraged boy. I hadn't seen him move.

"Yeah buddy. Deep breathes." Quil said uneasily.

A shudder rippled through Paul's body as he clenched his fists at his side and bit his lip hard. It looked like he was shivering from the cold.

"It's ok Paul," Another boy said -Jared, I think his name was.-

"It's not ok!" Paul screamed, pointing an accusing finger at me. "She's endangering us all! She's carrying that bloodsuckers thing! Who knows what it will turn out to be? IT'S NOT OK!" Another shudder racked the boys body as he struggled to control something.

"Get him outside!" Sam screamed. My eyes widened, I'd never heard Sam sounding so worried.

Then a more violent shudder travelled down Paul's body and he started to fall forward, his body vibrating violently.

"NO PHASING IN THE HOUSE!" Emily yelled, but it was hopeless.

Just as I though Paul was going to collide with the coffee table a low growl ripped from his chest and I froze. His growl was so similar, yet so different to the Cullen's. I winced at the memory of James, the Cullen's body's all shaking with growls as they fought James, all for me. I may have been infected by venom at that point but I could still hear sounds around me.

Paul bared his teeth, looking directly in my direction and then he just exploded. That was the only word I could use to describe it. I heard the distinguishable ripping of clothing then numerous people shouting the convulsing boys name. The coffee table I had worried may have injured Paul a few moments prior then exploded, sending glass shards everywhere as a large bear like creature landed on it, just where Paul was a few moments earlier.

There in Paul's place stood a creature as large as a bear with dark silver fur, about five times the size that Paul used to be. Paul's eyes seemed to focus on me and I -foolishly- stared straight back at him. Ignoring the throbbing in my forearms where the shards of glass had struck me. Paul's lips pulled back over his teeth and another ferocious snarl ripped from his throat. The beast settled into a crouch, a large monster, prepared to spring.

I heard myself cry out in terror and at once I saw Jacob leap up into the air, a great tremor racking through his body, just like the ones that had previously shaken Paul's. If I blinked, I was sure I'd of missed it. One moment it was Jake in the air, the next there was a popping and a ripping sound as Jacobs clothes were ripped apart by the sheer power of the transformation. In the place of Jacob was a large russet wolf, it landed poised and ready to spring. It's own lips curled over its teeth.

As I looked around I realised everybody had gathered on the far end of the room by me. All watching the fight from afar. Apart from me, Emily was the only one who looked remotely scared, Billy Black just looked a little apprehensive, as if he expected it. I saw the great Russet wolf incline his head toward the door and out of the corner of my eye I saw Sam start to lead Emily and the others away. What I noticed the most was that whatever way they turned, Sam would always place his body in front of Emily's. Maybe he wasn't so cruel and cold as I thought.

I hadn't moved since the whole confrontation started. I was still rooted to the couch. I heard somebody whisper my name in hushed tones as if they weren't trying to catch the attention of the two wolves, who were now furiously snarling at each other. Then before I knew what was happening I was flying, well I thought I was until I felt somebody's hard shoulder underneath my stomach. Somebody had lifted me and threw me over their shoulders like a sack of potatoes. Judging by the hair and body it was Embry,

Embry placed me down in the kitchen and I stumbled around, mostly from motion sickness. I hadn't moved that fast since the Cullen's -. I stopped myself there and wrapped two arms around my midsection, trying to hold myself together. Just then a loud crash, followed by the sound of glass smashing, then the whole house trembling shook the small house to it's core. I looked at Billy and he was shaking his head.

"Not the window. Couldn't they have just used the door?" Emily questioned nobody in particular. I guess she just didn't like getting her living room used as a boxing arena for a bunch of temperamental wolves, not that I could blame her.

Then I noticed Sam kicking off his shoes and making to run after the boys, but not before placing a chaste kiss on Emily's lips. I turned away as pink flooded my cheeks. I felt like I was disturbing a very private moment. When I turned back Sam was gone, leaving behind an anxious looking Emily.

I started to become angry as Quil, Jared and Embry started to joke and bet on who would win the fight. I stomped my foot, gaining everybody's attention. "Aren't you three going too? What if they get hurt?" I asked irritably.

I was sure the whole house shook as the three wolves laughed.

"What?" I snapped.

"It's a wolf thing. They'll be back soon." Embry assured me softly.

Then Emily added, "And fixing that window while they're at it. No phasing in the house. That's all I ask." She grumbled, then set to work starting to prepare some food.

Billy Black then wheeled himself over to the small dining table then motioning me to take a seat opposite him. I did so, albeit a little nervously.

"Well, that went differently than what I would have hoped, but now what I would have expected. Paul's always had a problem with his temper." Billy Black said in what I hoped was an apologetic way.

"Well then. Where were we? Yes, as you know now. Sam, Jacob, Embry, Paul, Jared and Quil are all werewolves. Legend claims that the Quileute tribe are descended from wolves and even now the wolves are still our brothers. It's goes against our tribal laws to kill them. You know very well about our natural enemy The Cold Ones - Vampires,"

"My own grandfather made a deal with the Cullen's," I winced at the mention of the name, something that didn't go unnoticed by the others as they shook their heads sadly. "A treaty. The Cullen's explained to us that they weren't like normal vampires. That they were 'vegetarians,'" I couldn't help but note Billy scoff at the word, like there was no such thing.

"My grandfather of course was wary, so in the interests of his people drew up the treaty stating that the Cullen's could stay but promise never to come onto Quileute land. The treaty said that if a Cullen had to ever bite a human, the werewolves would be under oath to attack them. Also, we're forbidden to kill another vampire on Cullen land."

"But, Vampires are so strong. They said it would take tearing them apart and burning the pieces just to kill them, and even then you have to get every single little bit. No offence but werewolves against Vampires?" I protested, avoiding saying his name for fear of the agonizing hole in my chest.

Another throaty laugh rang out, even the corners of Billy Blacks usually tight lipped frown turned up.

"Werewolves are the Cold Ones natural enemy for a reason. Apart from another Vampire, we're the only ones who can kill them. Now, you're probably wondering why we're choosing to tell you all of this now. The truth is, in an ideal world we wouldn't to. Wouldn't need to. It goes against the rules, but we can't avoid it. You're pregnant Bella. It's only been two weeks since he's gone. You're only about three weeks pregnant, yet you look about six months. It's an unknown Bella. That's why so many boys are starting to phase. It's for protection. A few phased when the Cullen's were here, but now there are an alarmingly amount phasing. Leah and Seth Clearwater phased just the other day, a girl. That's a first for us. Harry is in a bad way in hospital, heart attack, he saw Seth phase. Bella, the baby's half vampire. We can't take the risk," Billy said in a soft voice.

My world was spinning, just from the explanation of the werewolves. How could my own Jacob Black, the boy I'd grew up with be something that was usually associated with corny Hollywood movies and something out of a child's nightmare.

I fought the urge to scream, not really listening to Billy. Ok, well maybe I blocked him out.

At the back of my mind I could hear a voice telling me to snap out of it. I'd already accepted the existence of Vampires, why would werewolves be any different? Just another thing to prove that I'm a walking, talking danger magnet. Then my head snapped back to Billy, my eyes narrowing into a dangerous scowl.

"Please don't tell me you're saying what I think you are?" I said in a low, chillingly calm voice.

Billy nodded solemnly. "Yes Bella. We can't let it live. It's too much of a risk, an unknown as it is. What if it comes out just like The Cold Ones, thirsty for blood? What if it bites someone, that would break the treaty. As it stands the treaty is already being broken by you being on La Push land. Since you're carrying a Cullen, you're classed as one. You're not supposed to be here. Especially with that thing in you're belly. I mean look at you Bella. Your skin is pale white, you're so weak, you're practically anaemic. All the signs point to the same thing, that things going to come out a blood sucker."

"You're not killing my baby," I stated simply. "And he's not an it. His name is Mason."

I was surprised at myself for just pulling that name out of nowhere. I'd always been convinced it was a boy I was having anyway, but when I thought of that name I just knew it was right for my son. Mason, yes I liked it. He would never know his father, so a different take on his father's old last name, would be good for my sons first name.

"Then you can't stay in Forks Bella. It's too risky," Billy said simply.

I heard a sharp intake of breath from round about me. Everybody looked shocked. I wondered what I looked like, I knew for a fact I wouldn't look any better than the ones standing gaping at Billy. I guess nobody expected Billy to practically run his best friends daughter out of town.

"Y-you're kicking me out of town?" I said slowly, the whole idea was ludicrous. I subconsciously rested a hand on my ever growing bump. Rubbing soothing circles into my swollen stomach. I sank back into the chair, going into a state of deep thinking. Then I was jolted by something kicking my stomach hard. I gasped, looking down at my stomach and then continuing to rub more circles. The baby kicked, Mason just kicked. "He just kicked." I whispered adoringly.

I noticed that Emily looked like she wanted to come over and say something, but she bit her lip and turned away. Leaving me to look in awe at my stomach in front of a full kitchen.

I then stood up, making the chair screech along the floor. I noticed the boys wincing, the werewolves must have super hearing too, I realised. "It's settled then," I said simply. "If you promise to look after Charlie for me. I'll leave with Mason. You're not killing my baby, he's all I've got left." I said in a whisper before turning on my heel and walking out of the house.

Nobody even tried to stop me.

After all, who wants to stop an extremely hormonal woman who had her mind set on something.

Nobody did.

Just as I exited over the border line I caught sight of Sam, Jacob and Paul coming back from wherever they were duking it out. From the noise my truck was making, it was hard to miss me. I was surprised at first, Paul and Jacob were punching each other softly, in a friendly sort of way whilst Sam was just supervising, laughing occasionally.

They all caught sight of me and all had looks of confusion on their faces. I smiled softly to all three of them.

Jacob went to intercept the car but Sam put a soft but restraining hand on his shoulder and nodded once to me, like he understood my decision. The nod he gave me was not hostile, nor was it a nod that said he was glad to see the back of me. It was like he was understanding me. Like we finally understood each other. He was saying all those cruel things to me because he wanted to protect his family, just like I wanted to protect mine. We shared one last look before I turned the corner disappearing from sight.

I heard Jacobs anguished scream as I guessed that Sam told him I was leaving.

Now for the hardest decision of my life, leaving Forks, Charlie and my memories behind. In a way I hoped that Charlie was still unconscious. I was a coward really, if I left him a note I didn't have to face him. I just didn't want to see his face crumple as I told him I was leaving, that he wouldn't see his grandchild because his own flesh and blood could end up eating him.

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I pulled up into the drive, choosing to linger a few moments longer than necessary in my truck. I rested my head against the steering wheel and sighed, a million thoughts running through my head. I was getting so big, it was almost impossible for me to drive.

I was a little scared, the baby would be half vampire, half human. What would that mean? Would that mean that craving I had been getting ever since I found out I was pregnant meant I needed to drink blood like a vampire did? I knew it was impossible to stay here anyway. I couldn't be selfish. I couldn't put the whole Forks community in danger of an unknown.

Sighing I opened the truck door and stepped out, walking into my house. I didn't bother to lock the door, I would be back in my truck before I knew it. As I stepped into the house, I couldn't hear Charlie or see him, so he was probably still unconscious. I rushed upstairs and pulled my case out then threw in all my clothes, not bothering to keep them neat. In the spare cupboard I pulled out a box I'd always knew was in there. It was my baby clothes. I grabbed the clothes that were white, so they would look good on a boy then ran down the stairs, only tripping once, pulling my case behind me.

I pulled a rucksack out of the cupboard under the stairs and opened the fridge then began filling my bag with everything in the fridge. I knew I wouldn't be able to go to Renee and Phil either, I couldn't endanger them. It would just be me and my child, me and little Mason.

There were a few letters on the kitchen table and out of curiosity I sifted through them. Most where for Charlie. Bills, Advertisements and his pay check. Then the last letter I came to was addressed to me, it was written in neat, elegant script that looked too perfect to be human. I knew it wasn't Edwards, but my heart couldn't help but leap at the prospect of the impossible.

I ripped open the envelope, tearing it in my haste. Then began to read. A small smile spread across my face as I realised it was from Alice.

Dear Bella,

I know you probably don't want anything to do with us right now, not that I'd blame you. We left without saying goodbye. I don't want you to hate my brother but I have to tell you, we tried. Everyone of us tried, Esme, Carlisle, Jasper even Rosalie tried. Emmett and I were considering coming back for you, but Esme said it wasn't our business to interfere with.

I know you're sad Bella, I saw that day where you almost committed suicide. I was almost on the next plane out there, even though I knew it would be too late. The full family was worried. We haven't seen Edward in two weeks, he just comes and goes these days. I guess congratulations are in order, I saw you take that test. I'm glad you're happy Bella. Who's the lucky guy? You can't keep the gossip from me.

Something is worrying me though, have you found a way to block me out? Every time I try to tune into you as the days progress it gets harder and harder. It's like I'm watching tv with a bad reception, Bella what's going on? I'm not supposed to look for visions of you, but I do it when I can and it only gets worse as time passes.

Emmett says 'Hi'. He's the only one who knows I'm writing to you, if it wasn't for the rest of the family, we would be down there on the first plane. Edwards called us a few times, before he hangs up he keeps reminding us not to interfere. That' we'd done enough damage to your life.

God Bella, we all miss you so much. The house is dead, everybody just carries on with their life, they don't live. Even Rosalie isn't the same, Jasper keeps blaming himself and Carlisle isn't as enthusiastic about his work. Esme misses you terribly, as do we. We miss you so much Bella and we're sorry if this upsets you, but this was the only way to contact you without him knowing. He has a habbit of phoning up our phone companies just to check we haven't been in contact with you.

We love you Bella,

You'll always be our little sister.

Please write back to us, we want to know all about your baby.

Love always,

Alice and Emmett

Xox

P.S if you don't want to write back to us, I understand. When I had those visions I was just so scared, and when I told Emmett he wasn't any better. We're sorry we can't give you an address to definitely send the letter on, if you choose, but if you drop it off at the address below, they'll forward it to us. Take care.

I blinked back tears as I read the letter then reread it again. They gave no indication of where they were, not that I'd expected it, but it would have been nice to go live with them, especially when I was expecting one of my own. Then I froze, they thought some human had gotten me pregnant?

At least they still loved me, and missed me. It wasn't their choice to leave, that at least came me some reassurance.

I rummaged through the drawers until I found a pen and paper and sat down at the table, then began to write.

Dear Alice and Emmett,

I'd never think that, I never want to lose touch with you. I don't want to hurt you but it tore me apart when you left. It still hurts now to even think about it. It wasn't just because Edward left, it was because you were all my family. I loved Carlisle and Esme as another set of parents, they were so loving and kind. I miss Esme's cold embraces that were filled with so much love, and I miss Carlisle's reassurance. I miss Rosalie and Jasper, even though I never got to know them that well. Rosalie hated me, I know that, but I still miss her like I would a sister. I never got to know Jasper that well, but I don't blame him. I've been told numerous times how good I smell to you. I don't blame him for what happened at my birthday either. It was my fault for being so clumsy. Tell him to get over himself! It wasn't his fault. If he continues to blame himself, if I ever see you all again, I will make him eat human food!

Other than him, you two are the ones I miss the most.

Alice, you were my best friend - are my best friend. You were everything I could ask for and I miss you like crazy. Even though I don't miss the shopping trips. Emmett you were the big brother I never had, I miss your jokes and your taunting and when you scare of Newton. Though to be fair, since you all left I've become a bit of a recluse. I think Mike still thinks that if he tries to hit on me, you'll round the corner and beat him to a pulp. You were my other protector.

Alice, I know you couldn't see me clearly, and I think I know why. I haven't been with anybody else but him. It's his child I'm carrying. I think that's why you can't see me clearly, it's halfbreed. The Quileute tribe confirmed it. I'm only three weeks pregnant, yet I look about six or seven months. That's another thing, the Quileute tribe have started to phase again, as they call it. I have to leave town, so I'm going to Renee's. I'm not allowed to stay in Forks, it's too dangerous, says Billy Black, but I wouldn't stay anyway. Not if it meant Charlie would be in danger.

You're going to be an Auntie Alice, you're going to be an Uncle Emmett.

This will probably be the last time you hear from me. I'm going to be busy raising a half vampire baby aren't I. I know you're not supposed to be writing to me, but if they find out. Tell everybody I love them so much. Especially you two.

Goodbye, I love you all so much,

Bella and Little Mason.

Xox.

I signed off the letter with my name, then labelled an envelope and slid the letter inside. I could hear Charlie start to stir as I blinked back even more tears, damn these hormones. Sighing I slung the backpack over my shoulder, grabbed my case and headed out the door, but not before leaving a note for Charlie, saying I was going to Renee's. Of course, I never would make it there. I wouldn't even head in that direction. I couldn't. From here on out, it was just me and Mason against the world.

I didn't even know where I was going, I was driving on auto. So it came as a surprise to me when I realised I was pulling up the Cullen's drive. I was about to drive away again, for fear of the pain in my chest, but it wasn't there. Instead there was a strong kick that had me wincing. Mason was keeping me together.

I would stay here, for now.

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A/N: Originally I wasn't going to put that letter in from Alice, but I figured Alice would have gotten a vision about Bella anyway. Since in New Moon she did get that Vision of Bella jumping. Anyway, read and review please. x