A/N: I had to think this chapter through before I posted it. I didn't want to rush this one.I read through it a few times and I think it sounds pretty good :)
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Nessie POV
Today was the day we were leaving.
I wasn't ready.
But I had to be, because it was for my safety, my family, my love of my life.
Us leaving would give everyone one less stress and would make Jake happy. I knew he was itching to get me out of here. He wanted me out of the danger zone.
Nahuel and Aliana left this morning. They were going to stay with the Egyptian Coven for awhile. A few old friends came earlier this morning, all coming to help convince the Volturi to leave in peace. More were on their way.
It was about 2 in the afternoon. Time was flying by.
My mind was in a daze. I couldn't really believe that all of this was happening in just a short period of time, or so it felt like it. It was very overwhelming for me. I needed to take a breather.
I fell backwards on the bed and stared at the ceiling. I lay there for awhile, eventually curling up in a ball with my head against the pillow, letting my eyes droop. I was going to need a lot of sleep for the trip. I let my mind go blank and tried to relax myself.
I must of slept for a few good hours, because the sun was already starting to set when Jacob woke me.
"Hey, Ness, love we are going to leave in about 2 hours. Let's go hang with the family before we go."
He was leaning against his arm next to me on the bed, his brown eyes boring down intensely into mine. I gave him a weak "ok" and we went to go meet up with the family.
My parents along with Alice, Jasper, and Carlisle were in the living room. My father, Carlisle, and Jasper were on the computer, probably looking up anything that might help us with the Volturi. My mother ran over and pulled my hands into hers.
"Renesmee, sweetie, are you hungry? Esme and I are making some for you two and Quil and Embry before you guys leave."
I thought that I might as well have some to eat now before I got hungry later. The trip to Canada was going to be long, and I was sure that Jacob wouldn't want to take any stops unless absolutely needed.
"Sure." I replied softly.
She gave me a weak, sad smile. I was sure that she was trying to hide the stress that was really supposed to be on her face, knowing that her daughter had to escape to another country with her boyfriend in order to keep herself alive from a death threat was no joking matter.
I saw my father from the corner of my eye, staring at me. The same, sad expression on his face as my mother. His expression was more alert though, and he seemed pretty tense.
I looked back at him and sighed. I tried putting on a smile for him. I was tough. I'll survive. What really made me run around mentally screaming out of my mind was exactly when the Volturi would arrive.
How would they react when they knew I was gone?
That Jacob was gone with me?
What would they do to my family?
I flinched at the thought and took Jacob's hand in mine.
***
Jacob POV
It was about six in the evening and we were about to head out in two hours. I knew Nessie was not ready for this. She tried to put on a good attitude today, I could tell, but deep down inside I knew she was scared……very scared.
We were going to run across the border to Vancouver, Canada, and then run all the way along the border to Toronto, which was pretty far, but far enough for her to be safe…for now.
Embry and Quil soon came over and we ate, stuffing our faces as much as was possible because I did not want to take any stops.
Renesmee was quiet, though she did eat more than she usually ate, which was good. She took her time, eating slowly and staring at the table pretty much the whole time. I didn't want her to be sad, but this was for the best, and it was worth it.
We took our plates to the sink and went upstairs to get our things ready. We only had a big Nike sports bag to carry.
I kept looking at Ness. I really wanted to wipe that expression off her face. I walked around the bed to her and gave her a strong, passionate kiss.
We kissed until we were out of breath. I rested my forehead on hers.
"I don't want you to be sad, but it's for the best. I know you're worried."
She sighed. "Jacob…I love you. You make me feel safe, protected. If I didn't have you right here with me right now I'd probably go insane."
I held her in my arms, holding her tight, her head against my chest and my head leaning on hers.
"I love you too, Ness. You are the love of my life. I will never let anything happen to you. They will have to get through me first."
I felt her tense up. "Oh Jake, don't say that. What if they…..catch us?"
I didn't have a completely honest answer for that. "They won't. I'm sure of it."
***
Nessie POV
We were all outside now, saying our final goodbyes. I didn't hold the tears back. They were going to come for this eventually.
I hugged my father. "I love you, dad. Be careful."
"Whatever happens Renesmee, know that I will always love you. This is hard for me too. I never wanted this to happen. I hate letting you go like this, not knowing what's going to happen."
He had a pained expression on his face. I was sure if he was able to cry he would.
I heard quiet sobs coming from my mother. I hugged her tight. "I love you, be careful, and know that you are always in my heart. Dad too."
"Oh, Renesmee, you're strong. You will get through this. We will get through this. Be positive. Think positive, even when the future doesn't look very bright."
I cried harder. "I'll keep those words in mind."
I made my round of goodbyes with Jacob. It took about an hour. I said goodbye to the pack soon after they arrived, and soon we got prepared to leave.
Jacob went to go phase. I stood there, staring at everyone. My family. This was my last time to get a good look at all of them.
What if there was someone I would never see again?
I closed my eyes. Keeping that mental picture of my family locked in my head.
Jacob soon came back. Even in his wolf form, I could see the despair in his eyes.
I touched his face, showing him in my mind that soon we would be reunited with the people we were leaving behind, a happy scene. I wanted to keep him positive.
I hopped on his back and rested my head between his shoulder blades, looking out to everyone. Jacob and I said our final goodbye, picked up our stuff and started walking towards the edge of the forest with Quil and Embry.
Leaves ruffled in the trees across from us, and a tall figure in a dark red cloak came towards us.
"Going somewhere?"
