The McCarty's New Beginning

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---Chapter 8---

The family trio spent the whole day down at the lake playing games, eating lunch—though Domanic was the only one who actually ate, and going for a swim. Rosalie looked down at a note pad she had slipped into her purse when they decided to take Domanic out for the day.

She had scribbled down a couple more ideas for the three of them to do before they left, like going on a treasure hunt, or exploring the area. She glanced up at her husband and child currently wrestling in the grass ahead of her.

A smile played at her lips. 'At this rate Dom's going to be wiped out before we can get any of these up and running,' she thought, giggling softly as Domanic pinned Emmett. "Way to go, honey!"

Domanic grinned and waved at her. Emmett just chuckled and took the opportunity to free himself, picking up Domanic and holding him upside down.

"Now, what's the lesson here Dom?" he asked, winking at Rosalie.

Domanic struggled in his father's grasp, letting out a soft growl once he was unsuccessful. "I dunno, Dad. The blood is rushing to my head. Can you put me down?"

Emmett smiled, setting him on his feet. "Sorry, bud," he said, tousling the dark curls that were doused in sweat. "I can't believe how strong you're getting. You really had me there."

"Mom says I might be as strong as you once I'm all grown up," the young McCarty grinned proudly.

Rosalie walked over to them, hugging her son. "Oh, you're all sweaty!"

Emmett roared with laughter at his wife. "Really, that still bugs you? It's just sweat, totally natural; especially for a little boy!"

"Yeah, well you don't sweat," Rosalie retorted, handing Domanic a towel to dry himself off, "and thank the heavens because you'd smell like a beast if you did."

Emmett shook his head, chuckling. "Yeah, probably, but you would still love me."

Domanic walked over to the jeep while his parents were talking, hoping to find warmer—and drier—clothes in his back pack. He opened the back doors, climbing in. As he dug through his bag, a silver vehicle caught his attention.

Looking up he noticed the familiar bronze sheen of his uncle's hair.

Domanic's POV

I grabbed out some clothes, ducking in the car to change quickly after seeing that my uncle had arrived near us. 'I wonder if my parents know he's here. Did Aunt Alice see something and tell him to come?'

I hopped out of the jeep, deciding to walk over. My parents were preoccupied… with some conversation about my bodily functions, or whatever it had turned into.

I heard the engine cut off as I approached the driver's side. Uncle Edward stepped out; he had a pleasant smile on his face. It was a good sign… sometimes when he looked at me he had a frown, or looked annoyed at me—though I never know why.

I waved quickly, "Hey Uncle Edward." He let out a soft chuckle, if I didn't have the extra vampire hearing it would have gone unnoticed.

"You know you may call me Edward," he pushed his hands in his pockets as he spoke to me calmly, "or even Ed, like your dad does."

I scratched the back of my head. "Maybe one day I will… It's weird to call you your name without the title." I confessed, sending a half smile his way.

I know he could hear my thoughts most of the time, especially now that Aunt Bella… Bella, wasn't around to shield them.

Hey, she's not with him… Whoa that's weird. I looked up at Edward who hadn't said a word, or made a sound since he last spoke up. I tilted my head.

"What… are you doing here?" I asked hesitantly, not sure if I wanted to know the answer.

His golden eyes met my green ones a second after the words had passed my lips. His eyebrows were furrowed… He looked like he was in deep thought.

Finally, he gave a sigh. My body tensed at the sound, which made him look at me. 'Really you could hear that? Come on!' I thought remembering that he could still hear me no matter if I opened my mouth or not when he chuckled.

"Relax Domanic," he leaned against his car casually, so I let my stance loosen up. "I know… sometimes I've given you the wrong impression. Tell me if you don't understand anything I'm saying."

I just nodded so he could continue.

"You've surprised me greatly, in the time it has taken you to mature thus far. I guess I just assumed that you were going to be the spitting image of your father. Don't get me wrong I love your dad and all, but he and I just don't always see eye to eye on things," he continued his speech, checking to make sure I was following him.

I gave him a shrug, but still nodded. "I hear what you are saying… but I don't know why or what you're talking about."

I watched him inhale a large breath of air. He pinched the bridge of his nose, which I've seen him do plenty of times. I still have no clue what he's doing here… or why he wants to talk to me.

"Domanic, you like Nessie don't you?" was his next question. It caught me off guard. I know I had been talking to my parents about it earlier. Has he been here that long?

He was now watching me as he listened to my thoughts. His features had softened; he looked a little amused by me.

I frowned. "Um, yeah, she's my friend." I decided to go the safe route, since I really don't know any other routes right now.

"I know she's your friend, but that's not what I meant," he glanced over at my parents who had seen us talking by now. "You told them that you think Nessie is your mate, didn't you?"

I looked over my shoulder, catching my mom's expression. She looked as confused as I felt. My dad had a brow raised too. 'Good I'm not the only one…' "How did you know that?" I turned my attention back to Edward.

Edward brought his eyes back to mine. "A couple of ways: 1) I heard it in your thoughts, 2) Alice saw you telling your parents in a vision, and 3) I wasn't far off when you confessed it to your mom and dad earlier. I know I have acted strange about that subject before, but your father and I had a heart to heart about it. I'm just not sure that he's told you that."

I let the information he was telling me sink in. For only being five-years-old physically my brain was much more mature, though I'm not sure how I am able to process a lot of things children don't.

"So, you're saying that you know Nessie and I could be mates one day," I started off by seeing if I was correct in my assumption. He nodded, so I went on. "Why does that bring you here? You followed us. I don't get it, if you already saw it in Alice's vision… Wait why would Alice have a vision of that?"

Edward chuckled as I scratched my head. "Whoa, calm down there tiger. This is why: Alice had a vision because they are based on decisions. You decided that Nessie is your mate. Guess what? Nessie has made that decision also. And since you finally made up your mind, Alice saw the future. Even though it can change, I wanted to talk to you personally."

"So what are you saying? Still not following the logic… Ed." I chuckled a little. 'Sometimes you're way too clear and others… not so much.'

Edward smirked at my thoughts. "You know I don't need the side commentary," he replied and all I could do was grin. "Listen, I just want you to be aware that I… am going to be okay with you and Nessie being together. I know it's not going to happen right now or anything but… it's coming. And you have my blessing."

"Blessing? Like you're saying its okay?" I gaped at him, a little surprised at the turn of events. I know my dad and mom had said that he was upset that I liked Nessie. But here he was… I wonder what Alice saw in her vision. Do I really end up with Nessie?

My parents made their way over to us after I asked my last question. I think that they were probably listening the whole time, finding out what their brother was doing here anyway, and talking to me of all people.

"Yeah, Eddy, are you saying its okay?" My dad intercepted our conversation, which made me laugh.

My mom came over and hugged me from the side, I leaned against her. Edward didn't seem phased that they were around, but he kept looking at me.

"Yes, it's… okay. You have a few years to go anyway," he smiled at me, the friendliest smile I had ever received from him. "You'll be good to her."

I smiled, glancing up at my mom who kissed my forehead. "Thank you Edward," I allowed myself to call him by his first name, letting the title fall off. "I won't let you down."

He reached out and tousled my hair, like my dad does. "I know you won't, which is why I know you're the right one for her. She's waiting to see you once you get home."

My dad tapped me on the shoulder, "Do you want to go back with Ed?" he asked as he sent Edward a wink.

'I saw that.' I thought to Edward, who clapped his hand to my other shoulder. "Can I go home with you?"

"Sure you can, go grab your stuff," he said, giving me a gentle push.

I grinned as I ran to the car. I could hear my parents talking with him quietly, now that I was away from them. I think they thought I was out of hearing range.


"Ed, what are you doing?" My mom demanded, tapping him in the chest with pointer finger. "You better have meant all of that. What did you see in Alice's vision?"

She sounded suspicious… Was he lying to me?

My dad was right beside her, his arms folded across his chest. "If you just gave my son hope and you take it away, you and I are going to have a long talk with my fist."

"Relax! Both of you are being insane. I didn't tell him that and not mean what I said. Why would I do that? I know you're feeling protective, and so am I with Nessie but… I talked with Carlisle for a while. He brought something to my attention. By the time they truly become mates they will be adults. We wouldn't stop an adult from being with the love of their life, and even though our children aren't that old, they will still have the will to choose. I did see Alice's vision and it's of the kids when they are fully grown… which is amazing to see by the way. Don't worry. I just want to have some one-on-one time with Domanic." Edward held his hands up to them.

My dad eyed him for a moment, but finally relaxed. I guess he took his words to be true. If my parents believe him, I can too. My mom also relaxed, leaning against my dad.

"Thank you Ed, you'll be a good role model for him. It will be good for you to get to know your son-in-law to be," she winked at my dad, seeing me watching them. "He's waiting for you."

Edward beckoned me over. I threw my back pack over my shoulder and shuffled over. My mom hugged me, kissing my cheek.

"Be good for Eddie, Dom," My dad gave me a hug. I nodded up at him.

I slid in the passenger side of Edward's Volvo. I could already smell Renesmee's scent from the backseat where she normally would sit; it made me smile. Edward followed suit, starting the car. He turned the car around and I waved to my parents as we sped off.

I looked over at him, "Why are you so afraid for Nessie to grow up?"

I think I took him by surprise, the car swerved to the side briefly, but he gained control within seconds. He looked straight at me. "What makes you say that, Domanic?"

"You said my parents were feeling protective of me, aren't you feeling protective of Nessie too? You've had her a little bit longer before I came along, no immediate worries about boys. Is that what's making you afraid?" I asked.

He stared at me for a moment, collecting his thoughts, before he answered me. "You are extremely insightful for being so young Domanic. I… yes, you're right. It is difficult to see my daughter grow up, especially when having a child of our kind. You and Renesmee are two very unique kids. You grow up at a faster rate than human children, so we have to watch your lives fly by quicker. The memories we have are short, but are more prominent in our mind. Does that make sense?"

I looked over at him, finally understanding everything he was saying. I saw it in my parents eyes anytime I did anything from waking up to going to sleep. Renesmee and I did have full lives, but all the beginning stuff was learned so fast. I could see how they felt. Grandpa Carlisle told me all about the background of the family. My mom had wanted a baby but then she had been turned after her tragic experience.

They hadn't known that it was possible to have children until Bella got pregnant before Edward turned her, which makes Nessie all the more important to him. And it makes me all the more important to my mother, and father. I know my dad really wanted a child as well.

"It makes perfect sense, Ed." I replied, smiling with a new insight into my uncle's head. It was nice being on this end. "Nessie and I have time. It's not like I'm going to take her and run away now that you said that you're okay with us being mates."

Edward chuckled, pulling into the garage of the Cullen home. "You do have your dad's sarcasm. Come on, let's go inside bud. Nessie hasn't stopped asking about you since we got to the house and found out you were out with your family."

I grinned as I hopped out of the car. I followed him inside, winding through the kitchen. We heard shuffling upstairs and light footsteps heading to the stairwell. Edward stepped out of my way, whispering, "Incoming, Dom."

Next thing I knew Nessie had tackled me to the floor in a bear hug. It took me by surprise, but I was actually okay with it. "Hey Ness, you missed me huh?" I asked in a teasing tone.

Renesmee sat up smiling sheepishly at me, "Hi Dom, I missed you," she said softly, "Just a little bit."

I picked myself up off the floor, helping her stand up with me. I dragged her upstairs to play, glad that I wouldn't have Uncle Edward hovering over us. I think that this is going to be the beginning of a whole different life. Nessie isn't even aware of it yet.

I was actually kind of relieved at that. I mean, I am maturing… and I was really glad to have told my parents and Uncle Edward about liking Nessie. I know the news would spread through the chain of adults in our family.

But I know that I'm not ready to tell Nessie about it, confess my… love? I guess that's what I'm supposed to call it. Wow, that's too strong of a word. I am just a little boy after all. I'm not afraid of cooties or anything but the lovey-dovey crap makes me want to throw up. Nessie's just my best friend, that's how I want it to stay.

Dad says that when the time comes, once I've reached… puberty, whatever that is, that everything will click. My feelings will make sense and I will like Nessie in a totally different way.

I still don't know what he meant when he said it, but I guess I still have some maturing to do. Grandpa has a time chart telling us how long it would take until we were adults, Nessie and I. Last time I looked at it, Grandpa pointed out that I have less than four years.

Then I will have reached full growth.

It's kind of weird to think about, being an adult. I will be about the same age physically as my parents, aunts, and uncles with my grandparents only a few years above us. I'm sure it will all seem normal to me then.

Who knows; maybe, by that time, Nessie will have figured all this out as well. I think that Edward said she likes me. We might be mates one day. I'm really looking forward to growing up with Nessie and my family.

We have many memories to experience yet. I smiled at Renesmee as she sat next to me, telling me about her day.

She caught my expression, "What's with you goofball? You seem in a daze… Have you heard anything that I've said?" she asked with accusation in her voice.

"I heard you, Ness," I chuckled pushing a curl of her hair out of her face. "Sounds like you had a great day with your mom and dad."

Renesmee rested her head on my shoulder. "Where did my dad go? He told my mom something, left the mall, and didn't come back until you two walked in the garage."

I nodded, "He came to talk to me and pick me up. He said you wanted to hang out with me. I spent the whole day with my parents and you got to spend time with yours, so it was all good."

She touched my cheek, showing me a picture of us at the moment: comfortable and at ease in the living room, curled up on the couch. It made me smile. I hope we are always this content being together.


A/n: Well, here we go. I'm almost completely finished with this story. This is the second to last… I'm trying not to rush the ending. But I do have Domanic and Renesmee's story ready to post once this is complete.

I wanted to show this through Domanic's eyes, letting him bond with Edward, seeing as he is going to be his son-in-law one day. ;) Next and final chapter will be up shortly. I hope you enjoyed!

Thank you so much to my readers and loyal reviewers. I'm hoping to end this with a bang I want to know what you think.

A special thanks to my beta, TwilightGuru09!

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Ebony-Rosez