It seemed impossible to believe we were getting ready for our departure. Edward and I had everything packed. We were dressed in average clothes, since, thanks to Alice, we had to take the normal way home. We didn't want to leave, but we missed our family dearly, and Charlie was getting concerned.
"It was wonderful to get to know you" Edward told Nahuel and Huilen "Thank you, for everything"
Nahuel and Huilen smiled at Edward and me. We smiled back. They came over to hug both of us.
"Thank you; for being our friends" Nahuel told us.
As they stepped back, Nahuel leaned down so he was Renesmee's height.
"It was an honor seeing you again." He told her. "Young child, you will grow to be a marvelous woman" She smiled at him.
"I want to give you something" Nahuel said as he pulled something out of his pocket. He pulled out a small, golden anklet that had a gold heart on it. There was an inscription in Portuguese on it. "I found this at a Ticuna shop. This inscription means "heart beats fast". And that's how your heart beats."
Renesmee grinned "Thank you" She whispered. She gave him a hug. Jacob sighed. Edward and I laughed.
"Okay, that's enough learning for one weekend" Jacob said, and pulled Renesmee into his arms.
We waved and ran into the forest.
The ride home was short and uninteresting. I'd rather take the cool way home. Renesmee and Jacob slept throughout the plane ride, as did everyone else on the plane, so it was just Edward and I. He wrapped his arm around me as we watched everyone sleep, but it was just sad that this plane didn't provide any beds.
"How are you planning to talk to your mother when we get home?" Edward asked, whispering.
"I don't know" I sighed. "I don't think she'll be able to face the truth" Our eyes flickered to our sleeping daughter.
"Bella, you have to see her again, sometime. You're her daughter. Imagine how you would feel if Renesmee ignored us. That's how she feels"
"You're right. But what if she can't keep the secret? That I've changed?"
He sighed. "She has to. If it was for your safety, I'm sure she'll comply with it"
"But will she comply if she has a granddaughter?"
Edward had no answer. He just stroked my hair and closed his eyes. I did the same.
Charlie gave us a ride home from the airport. He just left his first day back at the station since Niagara Falls. He exaggerated about it on the way home.
"Had to be there, Bells" He started. "It was the most beautiful waterfall in the world. Better than these ones down here in the Peninsula. At night, these neon lights came on; it was amazing. Sue and I had a really great time"
"I'm glad you enjoyed it" I told him "You and Sue really deserved that trip."
He smiled. "Thanks, Bells. Hey, how was LA?
I was instantly reminded of our excuse.
"It was…different" I stuttered "I haven't been to a place with decent weather in a long time. It was great"
"Did you find a good camping spot?"
"Y-yeah. There was no camping allowed on the mountain, so we had to sleep in the middle of the forest"
"Oh well. You know, kid, there's nothing more amazing than the beauty of nature"
"Definitely" I agreed.
Luckily, we were at the Cullen house in no time. Our family waited by the stairs. Renesmee ran right into Rosalie arms. Carlisle, Esme, and Alice stepped down to greet us.
"How was it?" Carlisle asked.
"It was great" Edward answered. "We learned a lot."
Carlisle and Esme smiled. Alice glared at me
"What?!" I groaned.
"You owe me an apology" She said.
"I already gave you one!"
Alice rolled her eyes "Bella, sometimes you can be so melodramatic. An apology is not complete until there's a hug"
I smiled and gave her a hug.
"Wait, didn't I give you a hug on the plane?"
"Yeah; but I wanted another one."
I laughed. She winked.
Emmett and Jasper jumped out of the window.
"Bella, we want you to do something for us" Emmett told me.
"If it's another arm wrestling match, count me out"
"Not exactly" Jasper said "We want you to shield us"
"Ugh, man! Are you serious?!" Edward whined to them. "Really?"
"You're just afraid you're gonna lose. Cheater!" Emmett accused him.
"Why do you want me to shield you?" I asked, worriedly. I took Edward's hand. I didn't want this to involve him being harmed.
"We want to see if we can beat Edward at chess, without him reading our minds" Emmett says "You gotta admit, it's a fair challenge"
"Edward?"
"Oh, no fair. Just let us try, please Bella?" Jasper asked.
"Okay, fine."
Emmett and Jasper wooed. We all dated onto the table on the porch upstairs where a chess table was set up. Edward and Jasper sat down, already prepared to play.
"Okay, I play the winner!" Emmett confirmed.
"Let's get this over with" Edward muttered.
"You're such a crybaby" Jasper told him, teasingly.
"Don't get your hopes up, Jasper. I've never lost a game of chess in my life."
"On the count of three" Carlisle said. This stressed me out. I was still practicing projecting my shield
"One…two…THREE"
The shield burst away from me to cover Jasper. I can tell by Edward's expression that he could not read his mind. The played the game faster than taking money out of an ATM. They dashed their way though the game. Jasper hadn't got what he wanted. Edward cheered and came to give Renesmee and me, Carlisle and Esme a hug.
"Impressive, Edward. Though I wouldn't be so enthusiastic to verse Emmett" Jasper warned him. Alice wrapped her hands around his arm.
"Uh, actually, I changed my mind" Emmett confessed. "But I would like to see Bella play Edward"
I decisively disagreed. "No way!"
"I'd be up for it" Edward said "But only if you really want to"
Emmett scoffed "C'mon"
I sighed "Fine"
I sat down across from Edward at the table.
"May the best player win" Edward teased. He winked. I shook my head.
"One. Two..." Carlisle counted "Three!"
Once again, this game was a total adrenaline rush. I darted my way though the game. I was surprisingly good at chess, although I'd only played it on my honeymoon, in which I lost. Edward's eyes showed fear at my game. It was only a minute later when I'd realized I won.
Emmett and Jasper wooed. Renesmee and Jacob clapped. I pushed the chess game of the table. Emmett and Jasper put their arms around me. Renesmee hugged Edward's leg.
"Who's the shield?!" I said, pumped. "Yeah!" Everyone started laughing. I went over and hugged Jacob.
"Wow, Bella" He complimented me. "You've got game"
"I've been working on it" I teased. We laughed.
Edward came over to us.
"That had to be the worst game I've ever played" He confessed. "But it was worth seeing you win"
Everyone starting aw-ing. I looked down.
"Sorry I kinda ruined your talent" I teased with a big grin.
Edward laughed "Come here" He kissed me with intense passion and desire. Renesmee came over and hugged both of us.
Then, all of a sudden, the sun came out between the trees, and we all sparkled. Renesmee's skin glowed. We all smiled at each other and gazed into the sun as it set.
It was good to be home.
