Disclaimer: Twilight belongs to Stephenie Meyer.

Author/Note: This is an alternative ending of the Twilight Saga. The story starts one month after the disappearance of Jacob Black (after Bella's wedding was announced). This is a Bella/Jacob and Bella/Edward story with all the normal pairings.

Translation to English of O Nosso Amanhecer 1.

This translation was a request by harrypassion.

I'm not a native English speaker so I'm sorry for my grammar and spelling. Thank you for reading.

Our Dawn

Part I

Bella Swan

12. Alive

-He's still alive. – Edward said suddenly.

I was in shock when I heard him but I wasn't going to ask him to repeat it. I was too scared it could be just a dream. I tried to get closer but the blood smell didn't allow me. I was sure that Jacob looked like someone who had been hit by a train. He was still bleeding and I honestly couldn't see his state.

-We need to take him to the hospital. – I said.

Edward had covered Jacob with his jacket and he was watching him attentively.

-I'd never seen someone survive this kind of injuries.

Leah was walking anxiously in circles around Jacob and Edward.

-We have to go to Carlisle. He'll know what to do. – Edward announced.

Leah growled.

-I know. But I'm taking Jacob even if Sam doesn't like it. He needs help. – Edward insisted.

-We're going to warn Carlisle that you're coming. – Alice said. She left with Rosalie without another word.

-Grab his legs Jasper. – Edward ordered.

-I'll take Bella. – Emmett said holding me.

-Thanks Emmett. – Edward agreed.

We left immediately with Leah running with us. I never thought she cared about Jacob so much. A few seconds later more wolves joined us. They had abandoned Irina's pursuit after knowing Jake was still alive.

-I don't know. Jacob's unconscious so I can't read his mind. – Edward said answering someone's thoughts.

-Are you cold Bella? Do you need my jacket? - I heard Emmett.

-No. Thank you…

-You know when I was attacked by that bear I was pretty bad too. I was in a worse state than Jacob. He'll be fine…

I knew Emmett was just trying to be nice. A bear couldn't possibly be compared to a vampire.

-I don't know Quil. But Carlisle will try to help. – I heard Edward talking again. I was hoping that Carlisle's knowledge would be enough to save Jake's life.

When we arrived at the Cullen's house Carlisle was waiting for us in the living room. Jasper and Edward put Jacob on the couch and the brownish carpet turned red as Jacob's blood started dripping. Carlisle studied Jacob's condition and then he faced us.

-Call Billy Black. – he ordered. Alice went to phone and then Sam and Seth walked in with a worried expression. They took a few seconds looking at Jacob's body. Seth started to shake a little but when Sam touched his arm he calmed down.

-His injuries are fatal. He has a punctured lung, several broken ribs and his liver was smashed probably when he hit something hard.

-But he'll heal, right? – Seth asked.

-Maybe…but until then he'll bleed to death.

-What can you do? – Seth insisted.

-We have to talk to his father first. I may be able to help him but I'm not sure if he'll allow me to do it.

I watched Jacob's body in the couch and he could hardly breathe. We couldn't wait.

-Bella. Come with me. – Edward pulled me up the stairs and took me to Alice's bedroom.

-Edward I want to be downstairs. – I said.

-I know. Just change into something more comfortable and then meet us in the living room, ok? – he suggested. I nodded in agreement. I was still wearing my wedding dress and my hair was a mess. I picked up a pair of jeans and a blue t-shirt and changed clothes quickly.

After a few minutes I joined the Cullens. I noticed Jacob was wearing a pair of shorts now. Probably Emmett's. The I watched as Esme was trying to clean the blood from Jacob's face. She had my first aid kit with her and I thought that had to be a lame joke. I mean Jake was bleeding to death and they wanted to treat him with a first aid kit?

I was going to talk when I felt Edward's arms around me.

-How is he? – I asked.

-Pretty bad. – Edward answered. – I not going to lie to you. Jacob's lucky to be alive.

-He won't stay alive for too long if we stay around doing nothing. – I stated.

-Carlisle is still talking to Billy. – he announced. I wondered why he was asking Billy's permission to save his son's life.

-Why? – I asked.

-He's going to try something that has never been done before.

I arched my brows waiting for a better explanation.

-Our venom is sort of toxic. When a human is bitten usually turns into a vampire. If that human is dying, like Rosalie for example, the venom allowed her to heal and she was given a second life.

-Right…and? – I was a bit lost.

-If a werewolf is bitten he may die if the venom is enough but Jacob is not a werewolf. He's a shape shifter. He's not like the other werewolves.

-And what does that mean? – I asked feeling really stupid.

-It means we can use our venom to heal him like Carlisle did with Rose or even me. – Edward finished. I was still confused but I hoped Carlisle could fill me in soon.

-Billy gave me permission to try but he said that Sam and the pack have to agree as well. – Carlisle said after talking to Billy on the phone.

Sam and Seth exchanged a look and none of them spoke. They just stood there looking at Jacob.

I was ready to beg if I had to. Sam had never liked the Cullens. His nature didn't allow him to trust the vampires completely and I could understand why. If the Cullens had moved out of Forks a while ago, Sam and the others wouldn't have to morph into giant wolves and their lives would've never changed radically. Before I could say a word Seth spoke.

-I know they're vampires and I know we are their natural enemies but we're talking about saving someone's life. – he said. – I want Jake to live.

I wouldn't call that a speech but Sam seemed to relax after hearing Seth's words.

-I'm going to talk to the others. – Sam announced and left with his head down. I was worried. What if they didn't accept? What if they would rather see Jacob dead than letting a vampire bite him?

I couldn't let that happen. I turned to Edward and saw that he was paying attention to what was being discussed outside. We could hear a few howls as Sam was explaining the situation.

-Edward…if they say no…would you do it anyways? For me? – I asked in a whisper.

-I told you I would do everything in my power to save his life and I'll keep my promise.

I couldn't ask for more.

-But Sam made up his mind already. – Edward added. – It'll be alright.

Through the window I could see some of the wolves leaving and then Sam returned.

-You have our permission too. – he said. – But I need to know…is it going to work?

Carlisle sighed deeply.

-I have no idea. He's too injured and there's a possibility that our venom won't work at all. Jacob's a wolf and as far as I know no one ever tried this. The venom can make him heal or kill him instantly.

-And if it heals him…will he be alright? Will he be the same Jacob? – Sam asked.

-I don't know. He won't turn into a vampire if that's what you're asking. But he can become unstable…just like a newborn. The side effects are unpredictable. – Carlisle explained. – It's your call…

Seth touched Sam's arm and then he finally agreed.

-Ok. I guess we don't really have a choice. – Sam said. – I'm going back to La Push to talk to the Council. You can stay here Seth.

-Ok.

-What about the others? – I asked Sam. – Why did they leave?

-Not everyone agrees with this plan. But they'll come around. – Sam's voice was hurt and dark. I knew things had changed in the pack but I didn't know what.

As soon as he left Rosalie, Esme and Alice stepped back and the men circled the couch.

-Let me do it. – Edward asked his father.

-Are you sure? – Carlisle questioned.

-Yes. I owe him this much. Besides it'll hurt me more than him.

I didn't know what he meant by that.

-A werewolf's blood is too repulsive for us. – Alice answered my curiosity. – It smells horribly and the taste…ugh…I don't even want to think about it.

Rosalie and Esme nodded looking really disgusted at the thought. I watched as Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle hold Jacob down while Edward was biting his wrist.

-Why are they holding him? – I asked.

-Because the venom hurts like hell. Don't you remember? – Alice questioned.

I did remember.

-But Jake's unconscious.

-You'll see…

Alice was right because a few seconds later Jake started to move although he hadn't regained his conscience. But at least he was still breathing.

Edward had to inject a lot of venom because his injuries were too serious. When he finished Jacob's breathing was erratic and Carlisle didn't know if he was going to live.

-If his injuries stop bleeding he'll be alright.

He had a lot of bruises and cuts still bleeding. I knew the most serious injuries were internal and unfortunately I couldn't possibly know if he was already healing.

-We have to wait a few hours. – Carlisle announced. – He'll be in a lot of pain for a while. Maybe you shouldn't stay here.

-No. I can handle it. – I assured. What kind of a friend would I be if I couldn't stay with Jake when he was fighting for his life in the Cullen's couch?

-We're sorry about this mess. – Seth said pointing to the bloody couch and the carpet.

-It's fine. I'll clean everything later. – Esme said with a smile.

-I think we have to burn it. – Rosalie declared covering her nose again. – It stinks.

I approached Edward slowly and thanked him for trying to save Jacob's life. He really didn't have to do it but he had managed to put the past behind and that made me feel really happy because I knew now that Edward didn't actually hate Jacob.

I kneeled down and took Jacob's hand in mine. He was a bit cold but Carlisle told me it was normal because he had lost too much blood. Then I noticed his cuts healing.

-Look! – I half yelled. – He's going to be ok, right?

-Probably. But his internal injuries will take time to heal properly. – Carlisle said.

I nodded and I tried to pray but I couldn't remember the right words. I saw Alice looking at me with a curious face and then she squeezed Jasper's hand. Edward looked at her too and then he kissed my forehead.

-I'm glad you're happy Bella. – he whispered.

-Is everything ok? – I asked watching both Edward and Alice.

-Everything is fine. – she assured me.

I heard the phone ringing. After a few minutes Carlisle came back and he was worried.

-Carmen and the others are in La Push. They couldn't find Irina and they think the wolves killed her.

-The wolves didn't catch her. – Edward said.

-They don't believe them. Billy said Sam's losing control…we might have a war in our hands. He asked us to go there.

-The Denali's are our friends. What are we going to do? – Rosalie asked.

-We have to convince them that the wolves didn't kill Irina. – Edward answered.

-They are four experienced vampires. They can kill Billy and a few wolves if we don't go there. – Carlisle announced.

-I guess we should go. They'll think twice if they see all of us and my power can be useful. – Jasper said.

-I'm sure it will be. – Alice pulled Jasper and they left with Emmett and Rosalie right behind them.

-You better stay here. – Edward told me and I nodded.

-You too Seth. – Carlisle added. – Bella won't be able to hold Jacob down when he starts moving.

Seth agreed and sat down on the couch on my left.

-Tell Billy, Jake's going to be fine. – Seth asked.

-I will. – Carlisle took Esme's hand and left.

I wanted to talk to Edward about so many things but right now there wasn't time.

-Are you going to be ok? – I asked him. I didn't know if he was angry about the wedding and about saving Jacob's life.

-Of course I'll be alright…as long as you're here.

I got up and hugged him tightly. He bent down and kissed me passionately.

-I'll see you soon. – he said before leaving.