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

13. Farewell

It was a miracle that Jacob was alive. I was actually happy that I hadn't seen his fight with Irina. I knew he was strong but I had always this feeling that he was too young and too reckless to understand the dangers of fighting vampires. I had seen Seth and Riley's battle and I was still a bit surprised that the young Clearwater had actually won.

Jacob's breathing was normal again and Seth and I were both watching him carefully. Carlisle said he would be in pain due to the venom. I just hoped he could take the pain better than I did when James bit me.

-I'm sorry we couldn't convince him to come home sooner. – Seth said. Edward was right about him. He was too nice to be true.

-It's ok Seth. It's not your fault.

-My sister kept on teasing Jacob about you choosing Edward over him. He was really…hurt. But Leah never meant this to happen. I promise.

-You don't need to apologise for her. She's also hurt. I understand.

I wasn't being totally honest. There were a few things I didn't understand about Leah's attitudes but right now I was too worried about Jacob to think about her. I couldn't wait to see Jacob waking up and walking around again. It was horrible to see him lying there.

-Jake…come back to us. – I whispered squeezing his hand a little. – We need you.

I was about to start crying when Seth got up suddenly. He started pacing back and forth anxiously.

-What's up Seth? – I questioned.

-I don't know. I feel weird.

He was a werewolf. It was normal to feel weird, right?

-It's going to be ok, Seth. The Denali clan won't try anything as long as the Cullens are in La Push. I'm sure Carlisle will be able to convince them to go home besides Jasper can control their emotions…

-I think you should go Bella.

I was surprised by his words.

-What?

-Run. Irina's here. Run now! – he was shaking already but I didn't know what to do.

I didn't have time to move. All I saw was a shadow coming inside the house and before Seth could actually phase I watched with horror while Irina's arm went through Seth's chest leaving a hole bleeding badly.

I tried to scream but my voice didn't come out. I tried to run but my feet didn't move. I stood there watching Irina coming closer to me, unable to move a muscle.

-One's down…This is being too easy. – her cold voice made my body shiver. She was intimidating. Tall, slim and beautiful she looked like a Greek goddess.

She had killed Seth right in front of me and now she was going to finish the job with Jake and maybe she would kill me too. I needed help but I was alone. If I tried to run for the phone Irina would certainly kill me.

-So…you must be Bella…Edward's wife. You should choose your friends better. These…dogs can give you rabies. – she laughed and then she reached the couch where Jake was lying.

-No, please! – I begged putting myself between Jake and her. – You almost killed him.

-I know. That's why I'm here. Almost isn't good enough for me.

-Please.

-I thought you were a vampire's lover, Bella. Edward will be disappointed.

-I know you blame them for what happened to Laurent, but it wasn't their fault.

Irina's eyes were burning now. She didn't expect me to mention Laurent's name.

-It was my fault. Laurent was going to kill me and they came to rescue me.

I knew my only chance was to buy some time.

-Really? So Laurent died because of you?

I nodded.

-Then I guess I'll have to kill you too. You see…I'm not allowed to kill humans and I really don't want any troubles with the Cullens. So I'll finish the dog with my bare hands and you…I think I can forge a little accident. I heard you're kind of clumsy isn't that right, Bella?

She moved quickly to the wall on the right and took the spear Esme had bought for Carlisle months ago.

-They shouldn't keep these dangerous objects here…especially when you're around. - she smiled. – But first…I need to finish the dog…

Irina was right next to me in a flash and she grabbed Jacob's massive body by the neck with only one hand. I tried to reach her to stop her from hurting him but she put the spear near my throat. I could feel it grasping my skin. It was in that moment that I knew we were both dead. Irina was going to kill us.

But then something big came in through the window and Irina jumped back to avoid being hit. She let go of Jacob's body that fell into the ground. I saw a grey wolf standing right in front of the beautiful vampire. The wolf watched Seth's mangled body and howled in pain. I knew it was Leah. If she was there the others would arrive soon. Maybe we still had a chance.

Although Leah was smaller than her pack brothers she was having a hard time moving around in the living room. She was trying not to hurt me, Jacob and Seth. Irina was taking advantage of that. I saw Leah being launched against the wall and I wished she was alright because right now she was our only hope.

I crawled over to Seth but the blood was too much for me to see if he was still alive. I felt my tears flooding as I realised that Seth Clearwater didn't deserve to die like that. Then I heard another broken window and I saw Leah and Irina fighting vigorously. I couldn't say who was wining but I had the feeling Leah wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer. I crawled again to check on Jacob. He was breathing slowly on the ground. He was still healing from the previous attack and I couldn't let Irina kill him. Not after Edward's efforts to keep him alive.

Irina launched herself at Leah again and I saw the grey wolf avoid being grabbed by just a few inches. Leah managed to corner Irina but the vampire was really sly and Leah's teeth didn't catch her.

Then I saw Leah flying again and hitting the already broken window. Since Leah was now outside, Irina made her way back to me and Jacob. I held him close to me and begged her to spare him. I hoped Leah was still alive.

-Please, don't hurt Jacob! He didn't do anything wrong! Please!

Irina wasn't moved by my words. She wanted revenge and no one would stop her.

-They killed Laurent. – she stated coldly.

-Don't kill him. Please.

-Let him go and I'll spare you Bella. You'll be able to live your fairytales' life with Edward…

-I can't. Please just leave us alone. – I knew she wouldn't flinch. She had made up her mind about killing all the werewolves. She didn't care if Laurent had tried to kill me or not. She was just like Victoria. A cold blooded killer. I felt her cold fingers around my neck and she tossed me against the glass door. My body ached when I hit the floor hard and from the cuts.

Without noticing I started yelling. She was going to kill Jake and I was watching.

-Stop! Stop! Don't kill him! Kill me! It's all my fault! – I yelled at her.

She looked at me with her cold eyes and tossed Jacob's body into the ground again.

-Will you shut up? You're getting on my nerves! – she said coming closer. – Maybe I should kill you first.

I watched her picking up the spear from the floor and then she grabbed my hair lifting my head from the floor. I felt the blade underneath my chin and while my flesh was being cut I saw Leah charging again against Irina.

She let me go but I was already bleeding. I put my hand on my throat and I felt the hot blood coming out. I couldn't speak, I couldn't move and I couldn't breathe. I was dying. I heard Leah howling in pain and then I tried to see Jacob but he had disappeared. His body was gone. I closed my eyes for an instant and heard a piercing and agonizing scream. Irina's voice was still on my ears when I felt my body being raised from the floor. I felt warm and then cold.

-Bella? – someone was calling out my name. – Wake up! Bella!

I opened my eyes and saw Jacob. He was crying and I tried to smile. He was alright. Edward's venom had saved him. Even though I was starting to feel numb I was happy. I was afraid that I was having a dream but I could feel his heart beating while he was holding me.

-I'm cold. – I managed to say.

-I know. – he kept crying. – I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry.

I wanted to tell him that it was ok. I didn't mind dying as long as everyone else was alright.

-We don't have much time. – I heard Edward's beautiful voice.

-I know that leech. – Jacob said. – I guess this is our farewell…I will always love you Bells.

I felt Jacob's lips on mine and then he handed me over to Edward.

-Thank you Jacob. – Edward whispered.

I was starting to drift away. Alice was applying some pressure into my wound and I saw a blurry vision of Carlisle kneeled near Seth whose body was being held by a naked and tearful Leah. Esme was covering her body with a blanket and then I heard Edward talking to me and I tried to understand what he was saying.

-You're going to be ok, Bella. I promise. – his voice was muffled with pain.

-She's bleeding too much. Do it now. - Alice said.

I felt Jacob's warmth disappearing as Edward's teeth found my skin. I understood immediately what was about to happen. I was dying and now Edward would have to turn me into one of them.

-I love you Bella and I'm sorry.

Those were the last words I heard from Edward before the pain started. It was worse than before. I actually thought that it would be better if Edward couldn't stop. The pain was too strong and I was beginning to hallucinate. I thought I was hearing my mother and father and I had visions of Carlisle and Seth. Then I felt someone taking me away. I just wanted the pain to stop.

I had no idea how long I felt that excruciating pain but for a while I felt safe. Someone was holding my hand and I knew it was Edward. He kept telling me he loved me. He kept telling me to wake up but I wasn't ready yet and then I blacked out.