A/N: Another chapter I'm proud of… I hope all of you are enjoying this sequel… comments are encouraged… let me know how I'm doing and once again thank you for reading and following my Jake and Nessie story.

3. Reoccurring Nightmare

"Happy Birthday to Masen and Anna-Bella, Happy Birthday to you" Masen and Anna-Bella clapped their hands with joy at the candles on their cake flickered around. They both looked at each other.

"Ready 1, 2, 3" they said in unison as they both leaned forward and blew out the candles. When they didn't go out they looked at each other and counted down again. Jacob had his arms wrapped tightly around me and we both watched them in laughter.

"Mommy these candles are broked" Anna-Bella said crossing her arms. I heard laughter from the guests as Masen was still trying to get the candles out.

"Anna you are not helping" he pleaded. She laughed really loud for a minute she must have seen what the candles really were.

"You tricked us, these are trick candles" she looked up at us.

"It was Uncle Emmett's idea" I pointed toward him and he pretended he wasn't paying any attention.

"Uncle Emmett" they both whined.

"Who's that?" he asked them. They both sighed heavily and turned back to their cake and tried to blow the candles out again. When the candles finally decided to die everyone clapped for them.

After that the kids tore through the presents it was like watching a marathon of who could open the gifts the fastest. I barley had time to write down who got what for the kids so that I could write out some thank you cards. I would say that the night went flawlessly besides the little incident with Anna-Bella. Once everyone had cleared out for the night we decided it was time to give the kids out gifts. Aunt Alice and Uncle Jasper were going to stay the night again to keep an eye out for whoever was out to get them.

The way Anna's face lit up when we brought her into the living room after the party was priceless. Somehow she managed not to see her gift that we had gotten for her. I don't think that she saw any of the gifts anyone got her besides what my Dad had gotten them. They both had gotten bike's from my parents and Anna had seen that weeks ago, but for some reason she either chose not to see the gift or just didn't. Her eyes widened and her smile grew as she entered the living room to see a black grand piano in the corner next to the hallway that led to the rooms.

"Is that for me?" she looked back at us not sure what to think. Both Jacob and I nodded. Jacob had Masen in his arms he had fallen asleep until Anna's commotion woke him up.

"Oh-my-God" she screamed out. We both laughed and she ran to the piano, she lifted the lid and ran her hands on the keyboard. She began to play the lullaby she learned.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you" she screamed out as she continued to play. I looked over at Jacob who was smiling out of control, then at Masen.

"Hey buddy, why don't you check out your room there is something new in there" Jacob said. He rubbed his sleepy eyes as he put him on the ground and slowly waddled to his room. We both followed him because we knew his reaction would be calmer then Anna's. Jacob said that Masen reminded him of himself when he was younger, he was shy yet very smart. We walked into the room when his mouth dropped open. Against the window was a computer desk with a desktop computer, next to the desk was a shelf of books that we bought for him and learning computer games. He looked over at it and then back at us.

"For me?" he questioned. We nodded. He ran over to his and wrapped his arms around us both.

"Thank you so much" he happily ran to the computer knowing exactly how to turn it on and picked out a game about Dinosaurs that taught you the types there were and where they were from. I felt him squeeze me tighter as we watched Masen's eyes stay glued to the computer with excitement, and we heard beautiful music coming from Anna in the living room. Jacob and I had really been blessed to have the two most wonderful kids in the world.

Jacob and I had been letting Anna and Masen sleep with us in our room. We kept them in the middle of us so that they felt safe. Aunt Alice and Uncle Jasper were outside keeping watch on the house still while the two of us slept.

"No MASEN!" I woke up to hear Anna screaming her head off. Jacob and I both turned on the lights next to our bed at the same time and turned to her, Masen had grabbed onto Jacob and was watching his sister toss around on the bed. I grabbed her arms and spoke her name.

"Anna-Bella, Anna sweetie wake up" I shook her a little to get her to wake up and when she finally did another set of tears streamed from her eyes. She wrapped her arms around me and sobbed. Masen looked worried and confused.

"Baby you need to tell me what you saw" I rocked her back and forth.

"Masen…. Wolf…. Not strong enough" she said in a choppy voice. I looked down at her and ran my hands through her messy hair.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"Masen is a wolf" she looked up at me and the tears kept coming. I looked up at Jacob and he watched Masen.

The kids knew a little bit as to what everyone was, they knew about vampires, werewolves were a bit on the sketchy side. We hadn't really talked about it and Jacob didn't want to bring it up so that Masen wouldn't have to worry about what he may be someday. They knew werewolves existed and I knew they both had a feeling that their Father was one.

"Can you please tell me exactly what you saw?" I questioned her. She took a deep breath and looked at Masen and then at myself.

"Masen went BAM! And turned into a wolf" she said using her arms to show me.

"Was Masen older" she shook her head "no".

"I don't know anymore Mommy" she cried. I pulled her into a hug and didn't interrogate her anymore then I had to.

"Mommy, Daddy can I ask you something?" she had calmed down a bit and it only had taken her a few moments before she spoke again.

"Of course you can" I told her as I pushed her curly hair behind her small ears.

"Is Daddy a werewolf?" she looked at me and then over at him. I watched as Masen eyed his Father with suspicion.

"Don't lie because I can see you" she said sternly. I watched Jacob as his eyes became scared, we were hoping that our kids could just live a normal life until the day that they became what they were.

"Yes honey I'm" he looked at her with no expression on his face. I noticed tears falling from Masen's dark eyes.

"Daddy Am I going to be one too?" he questioned.

"I don't know son, there is a major possibility" he said to him.

"When?" he questioned.

"I didn't change until I was 17" he told him.

"But Daddy I know I'm different I feel it, even Great Grandpa Carlisle says I'm different and that he's not sure how I'm going to grow up. He didn't tell me why, he just said that he was unsure of what I would become" he sounded very mature for his age as he spoke very sincerely to us.

"He's right Masen, your Mom is half vampire and human, and I'm part werewolf and human, there is no telling but right now we do know that you have basically taken after me and Anna has taken after Mom, things can change Masen. We expect that you are going to be scared but we don't want you to feel alone, both Mommy and I are here for you and will always be you also have a big Family who will always be watching out for you. Same for you Anna although you are the first two born from what we are you are not alone" Jacob told them.

"I'm scared" Anna said.

"What are you scared of baby girl?" I questioned.

"Why do I see things?" she questioned. I sighed deeply.

"As a vampire everyone has talents" I tried to make it simple for her although I knew both of them could understand as if they were adults already.

"I'm just able to show people things but you Anna you have a real talent one that is just as great as Aunt Alice, but we believe your talent is even stronger then hers and once you can understand what you see your power will be very useful" I said to her.

"I don't want a talent, I want to be a normal kid" she said to me.

"I know sweetie it's what I wanted my whole life but I was 17 in 6 1\2 years" I explained to her.

"But remember we are who we are we can't change that just be glad that you have a great big Family who loves you and will always protect you and no matter who you are we won't judge you" I said to her.

"Can Daddy hurt us?" she questioned.

"No sweetie" I told her. Masen had his arms wrapped tightly around Jacob with his head in his chest. I watched as Jacob just looked down at him and watched him. He kissed the top of his head and then looked at me with water in his eyes.

Once the two of them had finally went back to sleep, Jacob and I were in no rush to sleep. With the two of them still in the middle of us he still managed to place his arm around my shoulders and keep me close. There was a small question that I had in mind, one thing was how I found it odd that Aunt Alice couldn't see Jacob because he's a wolf and him and I for some reason block her visions, but Anna she can see everything no matter who they are or what it is she sees it all.

"Is it possible for a kid to phase?" I looked over at him.

"I don't know everyone seemed to turn when they were teens" he ran his hands through Masen's hair as he slept with a light snore.

"What if it happens earlier for him? What can we do?" I questioned. He looked at me and I felt him rub my arm.

"Baby I don't know I'm scared for him I'm, I don't know when he will phase but everyday I watch him change, he's beginning to look more and more like he's going on 8 or 9 rather than 5. I honestly think he has some of you in him and it's what might cause the change to happen early" I had never thought of it like that but Jacob was most likely right, no vampire or werewolf has ever been through this before and as Grandpa Carlisle had said, after me anything was possible.

The next morning I woke up to the sound of the newest musician in our Family playing the piano. Next to me Jacob and Anna were gone but Masen still was fast asleep curled up in a ball.

"Okay Anna now B flat" I heard my Father say. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the alarm clock it read 11:00am. I slept past almost the whole morning and hadn't realized it, even Masen was extremely tired, he never slept this late. He must have been up longer then we had thought. I re-covered him with the blankets and put on my green bathrobe and fuzzy slippers. I left the door open and walked into the living room where my Mother and Father and Anna were. Mom looked up from her book she was reading, and Dad waved while making sure Anna hit every right note.

"What are you guys doing here?" I questioned.

"Jacob had to go to work so we decided to come over and see our Grandkids" Mom said shutting the book she was reading and placed it on the couch next to her.

"Mommy I don't feel so good" I turned back to see Masen holding his stuffed wolf and before I knew it there was a mess on the floor to clean up. Luckily I wasn't human in that way and the smell nor the sight made me sick. My Father kept Anna occupied. Mom cleaned up the mess for me while I placed Masen gently on the couch with a bucket by his side and a fleece blanket.

"Do you have a thermometer?" Mom questioned.

"Yeah we got one when the babies were born it's in the bathroom cabinet" I told her. A few minutes later she was back with a thermometer.

"Masen you have to be good for me keep this under your tongue" I told him as I pushed his hair back from his face. He nodded. When I heard the beep I took it out of his mouth and looked at the temperature, it wasn't too bad 100.2 but it still needed to be kept under watch.

"I'll call your Grandfather and see if he can come over to check on Masen" Mom said. I nodded and she walked into the kitchen to make the call.

"Could you two keep it down a notch sick kid on the couch" I noted.

"Anna why don't we call it for the day and I'll teach you how to ride your two wheeler" Dad said. She had the biggest smile on her face and she jumped off the seat and ran to her room to get her shoes.

"How's he doing?" he came over to where Masen and I were on the couch and touched his head, he shivered at the touch.

"Dad your cold remember?" I questioned. He pulled his hand away and smiled.

"Grandpa Edward I'm ready" Anna stated all dressed and ready to go outside.

"Be careful and don't forget to wear your helmet" I told her.

"Yeah, yeah" she said tossing her hand. I shot her a glance and she smiled.

"Yes Mommy" she replied.

"That's better" I smiled, she laughed and My Father picked her up and carried her outside.

"He'll be over in a little bit"

"You do realize I'm a doctor too Mom?" I told her.

"I know, but you know how he is, he needs to know everything going on" she reminded me.

"Your right it's better if he comes to check on him" I said.

"Mommy…." I heard the sound of vomit coming back up his throat and I leaned him toward the bucket and let him finish his business. Mom grabbed the bucket when he was finished and rinsed it out in the bathroom. I turned on the T.V. leaving on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for him. I didn't once move from his side I stayed next to him running my fingers through his hair making sure he was okay. Even when Grandpa came to check up on him I stayed right next to him.

"Didn't Jacob get sick before you know" he said to me closing up the medical box he brought over.

"I don't know…" I looked at Mom.

"Yeah, I remember those few days all to well but I don't think it was this kind of sick, because that's what I had, Jacob well he had something way different" she said. I looked at her and then back at Grandpa.

"Just keep an eye on him, I'm sure it's just a virus and it will pass, if anything please don't hesitate to call. Ness I'm pretty sure with your experience you can handle taking care of him"

"Of course I can. Thank you so much for coming to see him" I said.

Once he had left Masen fell fast asleep his head rested on my lap and I still kept my hands running through his hair. Aunt Alice and Mom made diner for Jacob and the kids while I kept an eye on Masen. I offered to help but they told me to stay put and they would make diner. It was dark when Anna and Dad came in from outside.

"Mommy guess what?" she yelled. I placed my pointer finger to my lips to quiet her.

"Mommy guess what" she said in a whisper this time, I smiled at her.

"What's that?" I questioned her. She looked at me.

"I didn't fall not once, and Grandpa didn't have to hold me" she said proudly.

"That's great sweetie, maybe one day Daddy will take you out on a real bike" I whispered. She smiled and I placed my hands on her face and showed her exactly what I had meant last night about my talent. I showed her the time in the garage with her Father and the motorbike ride he took me on.

"But shh, don't tell Grandpa he can't know" she nodded and winked at me.

"Don't think I don't know what she just thought" My Father said. I looked at him with a smile.

"Don't know what you are talking about" I told him. He rolled his eyes and sat in the recliner.

"Full house tonight huh?" Jacob had finally come home from a long day he had gone to the shop for work and then went to his Father's house to discuss Masen. I didn't tell him that Masen was sick because I didn't want it to ruin his day. When he saw Masen and me on the couch he rushed to our side.

"Why is he sleeping, and why is there a puke bucket here?" he eyed me with a bit of anger.

"He's sick Jacob" I said.

"Why did no one call me?" he questioned.

"Jake we wanted you to not have to come home, it's not a big deal really everything is fine" I told him.

"Everything is not fine" he looked at me and then back at Masen.

"What do you mean everything is not fine?" I questioned.

"What's his temperature?" he questioned.

"It's at a steady 100.2, why what's going on Jake?" I questioned.

"When did you check last?" he questioned.

"10 minutes ago why?"

"I don't know if your Mom informed you but this is how I was right before" he looked at me and everyone in both rooms became silent. I looked down at Masen and felt tears forming in my eyes. He looked down at me and then kneeled down in front of me.

"Look I'm sorry I've been having a rough day, My Dad said the phasing age isn't set in stone" he closed his eyes and then once they were open again they were watery.

"So your telling me he's going to turn sooner then we thought and because of that, he'll basically stay this young forever" I looked at him.

"I don't know Ness I don't know" he said to me.

"My Baby, he doesn't deserve that, he deserves to grow, he deserves a better life…" tears began to pour out of my eyes at this point, I heard everyone trying to distract Anna so that she would finish her diner.

"Nessie look at me" Jacob said placing his hands under my chin. I tilted my hand as his warm hands rubbed against my cheek.

"No matter what happens these kids will have a great life because of us Nessie, we won't let some stupid legend get in the way of him living a normal life do you hear me, we aren't giving up okay everything will work out just fine you have to believe me Ness please believe me" he let a few tears escape from his eyes.

"Oh Jake" I cried he stood up a bit and wrapped his arms around me being careful not to squish Masen. He began to rub my back as I cried. I saw my Mom pick up Masen in the corner of my eyes so that Jacob could comfort me.

"Trust me Ness, everything will be fine" he sat down where Masen was lying and I wrapped my arms around him and just held him. I heard Masen vomiting once again in the bucket as my Mom helped him. Jacob ran to his side and helped Mom out. Once he was done Mom put him back on the couch next to me, Aunt Alice brought over some toast and ginger-ale for him. We had him sit up and eat what he could, only to have him throw it all up again.

My son did not ask for this life, I wish things could be simple I wish we could live a normal life without vampires and werewolves. I just wanted my kids to grow up like every kid should, but it looks like my dream for them was shattered and we'd have to face reality and what was next to come.