Chapter 14 Boiling Point

Nahuel POV

Tuesday 4:19 AM

My eyes fell into disbelief; they were the last people I would have expected to see. I didn't know what emotion I was feeling, but confusion conquered me.

"Oh what a wonderful find!" Aro's voice said enthusiastically. Too many things were running through my mind…how did he know I was here? Had he gotten to Forks already…had my sister beat them to the punch? So many questions I wanted to ask but couldn't.

"Jane…what is her name again?" Aro said out of the blue.

"Neatra" she stated coldly.

"Yes…Neatra that is it" he smiled walking closer to me "Hmm…" he walked to the other side of me I was unable to see him now.

"Well…I see you didn't follow through with Renesmee Cullen, oh excuse me Renesmee Black… it saddens me deeply…I believe we had a deal"

I wanted to explain…I needed to ask where Hulien was…I was dying with burning questions that I could not articulate.

"You are lucky though" his feet slowly walked in front of me. I was able to move my neck slightly. It was hard to be excited about my new mobility with Aro hovering directly over me. "I have decided we will not discipline you on the matter…but it all depends on where your loyalties lie"

I had absolutely no clue what he was talking about…if this still involved me hurting Nessie in anyway then he could stop speaking now…he would be wasting his time and energy.

I waited for him to continue as I was slightly able to move my finger…relief was starting to take over my body, but I couldn't enjoy the feeling of almost being free…what was going on in Aro's head…why was he here?

"Contrary to belief …we do abide by our set rules" Aro said wistfully. "…and we shall not punish anyone unless they have broken any of those rules"

I still had no clue what he was referring to, but I listened carefully.

"I should just get right to the point shouldn't I" he smiled.

"We've come to a new conclusion…that I am sure you wouldn't object to" Aro stared contemplatively.

Renesmee POV

Thursday 2:16 PM (Two Days after Nahuel's POV)

"Did they say when they'd be back?" I asked grandma Esme two days earlier. I remember her sighing before she spoke.

"Nahuel is pretty bad; your grandfather doesn't want to move him until they can stabilize him"

I remember taking in what she said, I so badly wanted to hug Nahuel then yell at him for being so stupid…for risking his life for me.

"How…" I paused "…how bad is he? Did grandpa say?"

Her eyes were soft and warm but definitely full of regret. "Ness…your grandfather is doing everything he can do to save…" she paused "…to help Nahuel" she continued.

What was going on in South Africa was on my mind along with the constant carousel of things plaguing my life. The Volturi were coming, Nahuel's sister was out for revenge and I had no clue if Nahuel would survive. We had a small space of time to prepare for everything.

Two days have gone by since I'd had that conversation with my grandmother and I knew that grandpa Carlisle and Uncle Emmett could be back any day now…any hour now…but the question was would Nahuel be coming back with them.

I exhaled trying to come back to the present day.

I stood in my grandparents living room with Jakey in my arms; I looked at Jakey in the eyes…he was not happy at all.

"He will fight you tooth and nail about eating, so you have to pretty much trick him" I whispered to my grandma Esme as I handed Jakey to her. "He will cry and try to spit it out…but eventually he will cave and eat it" I kissed his cheek softly.

Grandma Esme nodded as she patted his little back. He frowned at the accusation reaching for my hand.

"Jakey…you and Edellah are going to have so much fun this weekend at Isle Esme" I smiled. He was just like his sister he could sense the underlining distress in my tone… he knew I was trying to cover up my pain with a smile, they both knew entirely too much about this life…about this situation.

It's been five days since Aunt Alice had her last vision-which had given us a few days to prepare-... I remember going into Jakey's room he was much healthier and grandpa Carlisle -before he left for South Africa-took all of the monitors off of Jakey saying he was strong enough to breathe on his own…that he was going to be better than fine.

I remember picking him up, his beautiful eyes-identical to Jacobs eyes- starred intently back into mine. He placed his small hand on my chin and that's when I first saw it…that's when shock embodied me…

He had the same ability as me. My mouth gaped open as I absorbed what he was showing me.

He projected dark glib colors depicting how frightened he'd been, blacks and grays conquered his emotions…he showed me Edellah…he loved her so much, the colors turned bright intertwining together delicately, with vibrant oranges and pinks and greens. He showed Jacob and I… a ribbon of color shot across a brilliant blue sky an array of many effervescent colors mingling along side one another…he was showing how much he loved us.

I was astounded. Pure amazement possessed me….my son carried this from me…I was more apart of him then I thought was possible. We shared this special ability; we would be able to communicate without the senselessness of words. I could see into his heart and soul…he would be able to see into mine.

I remembered crying profusely but the tears were a mixture of fear and hope. I was happy at the possibility of life with my children and husband…but also darkened by the possibility of everything being taken away. Fear and hope were an odd combination but completely prevalent in my current state of mind.

Jakey looked up at my tears and just like his sister had done before… he began to cry…he sensed my pain…he didn't want me to hurt…he didn't want me to cry… I projected to him that I was fine…that I was happy and that I loved him and his sister more than anything in the entire world.

Now, I stood here five days later almost incapable of walking away…I wanted to wrap my arms protectively around my children and just stay like that forever, but I couldn't …we had a war on our hands.

We waited and waited not knowing when someone was coming… not knowing who would come first. Everything was determined to ruin my life…ruin my family. The only choice, the only option the only conclusion would be to fight …to fight until everything was back to normal…no matter how realistic or unrealistic it seemed.

Jakey's eyes were sad as he reached for my hand again; I let him hold on to my finger. Where in a glimpse I was able to see how upset he was…that he didn't want to go to Isle Esme without Jacob and I…he didn't want to be gone…forever. It broke my heart. Then he quickly added that Edellah had been pulling his hair when we were not looking and that if Jacob and I are not there she will continue to do it.

"Jakey…you will only be there for a few days…not forever ok?" I whispered to him "…and I'll tell Edellah not to pull your hair anymore"

He smiled slightly then buried his face in grandma Esme's shoulder. I inhaled slowly trying my hardest not to cry…I didn't want to cry in front of them they harbored my emotions way too closely, I didn't want them more upset than they already were.

I turned towards the kitchen where Jacob was talking to Edellah. Edellah was very aware of everything that was going on…she could sense it…she was upset…very upset. She was in Jacob's arms with a scowl on her face, looking as if she were ignoring everything Jacob was saying.

I saw so much of my self in her visually and mentally that it was frightening. She had all of my features aside from the fact her skin was darker and her hair was black.

Edellah wanted to help my father told me; she didn't think it was fair that she and her brother had to leave.

She was so much like me that I couldn't help but smile at her logic.

I walked over to the kitchen and stood beside Jacob and Edellah.

"She's a little mad" Jacob said lowly as Edellah turned to me with pure anger in her eyes.

"Edellah I know you want to help…but you can't you're too young"

She shook her head back and forth violently her many ringlets whipping back and forth lightly brushing Jacob's face in the process.

"Edellah" I sighed reaching for her. I kissed Jacob on the cheek as I took Edellah from him; I watched Jacob walk over to grandma Esme and grab Jakey from her. He sat on the floor with him. Jakey's smile was bright as he listened to whatever his father was saying to him.

Jacob picked up Jakey and whispered something in his ear, and at that same moment Jakey wrapped his arms around Jacob's neck tightly. It took everything in my power to fight back my tears.

Jacob and I are still newlyweds…we have two beautiful babies and a wonderful family but we couldn't enjoy one second of it. The thief of happiness once again was allowed to sneak up on my family…forcing us to be apart, forcing us to not enjoy the simple moments…like the one I just witnessed between Jacob and Jakey.

I was still staring as Jakey's eyes darted up towards my direction; I smiled but he did not return the smile…in fact he was not looking at me at all. I turned faced Edellah as I held her securely in my arms and her eyes were locked on Jakey's face. I turned back to Jakey with a confused look on my face. They stared at each other intently it was almost as if they were communicating.

I turned back to Edellah…I wanted to try and explain- as best I could- that she and her brother would have a great time on Isle Esme and to not worry about anything that will be happening here in Forks while they are gone.

"Edellah" I said lowly, but she acted as if she didn't hear me at all "Sweetie" I said a little louder. No response. "Edellah" I said loudly trying to break her trance, everyone in the room faced me.

Her eyes were locked on her brothers for a second longer then she looked at me as if nothing ever happened.

"You didn't hear me saying your name?" I asked quizzically.

She just smiled and laid her head on my shoulder. I turned faced Jakey and he was smiling as well, roughly slamming his head on Jacob's shoulder, then Edellah started to laugh hysterically. She wasn't even looking in Jakey's direction…

Something was going on… I walked over to Jacob, and he immediately read my facial expression.

"Ness, are you ok?" he stood up with Jakey in his arms. An amazed smile crept up on my features.

"What…?" Jacob asked anxiously.

"Jake…I think…no I am pretty sure Edellah and Jakey are reading each other's thoughts" my words were in astonishment.

Jacob's faced mirrored mine and I couldn't help but laugh.

"How do you know?" grandma Esme asked a smile lifted from her face.

"I can feel it" I knew my reasoning wasn't concrete but I knew what I'd just seen.

"Wouldn't your dad have seen it by now?" Jacob said with the same expression on his face still.

Jacob had a point…if my theory was correct my father would have seen it…well heard it…right?…he would have told us…there had to be some logical explanation.

"Dad…!" I called out loudly; he was by my side in seconds.

"Can you read the twins thoughts?" I asked as soon as he came into the room.

"Yes of course why do you ask?" he looked at me befuddled…then he smiled confusingly obviously reading my thoughts

"She thinks the twins are reading each others thoughts" Jacob said anyways as he sat down on the couch with Jakey. Edellah started pulling my hair and laughing, I could hear Jakey laughing lowly. There was an explanation I knew they were communicating somehow.

"Really?" my father contemplated "I am sorry but I haven't heard any indication that they would be able to do that"

I sighed… sitting beside Jacob on the couch with Edellah in my arms. The room was quiet as I went over in my mind again and again …there had to be away they were communicating. My children were very smart and already sneaky maybe they didn't want us to know maybe they had somehow figured out how to hide the fact that they are communicating.

"What if…" I said, I decided I would talk my idea out and figure it out as I go "Dad…what if somehow they are letting you read their thoughts…when they want?"

Everyone just stared at me as if I was insane, but I was determined to figure this out. My children were up to something…I knew it…and they both knew that I knew it.

"What if they are reading each others mind and they don't want us to know they can?" Edellah buried her face further in my hair, Jakey had a smirk on his face…looking identical to his father. "So Dad, when you come around…"

"Like Bella…?" grandma Esme interrupted. We all faced her, and there it was it totally made sense. What if one or both of them had the same ability as my mom? What if they were so smart that they were capable of throwing up there shield to communicate with one another and to allow there grandpa to hear there thoughts as if nothing were wrong.

"Yes grandma!" I said excitedly. I held Edellah faced me; she had a mischievous smirk on her face. That was all the evidence I needed.

"We are right aren't we?" I said softly to her. Sometimes it was easy to forget that these were newborn infants, it was easy to forget that they had only been on this earth less than a month but knew so much, they were scarily advanced.

"I am little skeptical about your conclusion Nessie" my dad said as he walked towards us on the couch.

"It does seem to make complete sense but do you think at this age they are capable of keeping this a secret…neither one of them ever having a single thought in there head indicating there ability…that would take extreme mental restraint"

My father had a point but I knew my conclusion was right. "Dad, they are capable of anything…they are two of a kind…I wouldn't put anything past them"

He smiled serenely, leaning down to kiss my forehead "You should tell your mother…I am sure she will be happy to know the twins took after her in this area"

I smiled then looked over to Jacob, he still had that amazed look on his face…it was so adorable.

I let this feeling of happiness linger for a moment before I had to float back to the surface…return to reality. The twins were about to leave for Isle Esme with Grandma Esme and Aunt Rosalie.

I was already being torn away from my children before we could really experience being a family. It hurt so deeply, I hated that though I was trying to remain confident in my family and the wolf pack…I had no idea how this would end…what if we lost…I would never see my children again.

It was too late before the tears escaped my eyes I quickly sat Edellah next to Jacob on the couch and jumped up nearly running out of the door.

"Ness…" I heard Jacob call out.

"Let her go…she needs some air…she needs to think" I heard my father say. I was out of the door running full speed in no particular direction. I finally stopped; falling to the moist dirt of the forest bed. I cried and cried until I thought it would be impossible to continue but I kept crying I had to let these emotions out. I'd been strong in front of my children but I was finally at my boiling point…

I wanted nothing more than to just be with my children and my husband and my family… and have Nahuel around and healthy but I couldn't have that now…for some reason I wasn't allowed.

Nahuel POV

Tuesday 3:57 PM (Two days before Renesmee POV)

I was able to finally speak but only barely …my voice was raspy and sharp.

Aro told me what he planned to do…what they planned to do. There wasn't really anything I could say…I didn't know if I could or wanted to object.

My sister wanted to kill Nessie she'd paralyzed me and probably wouldn't care if I died or not. She is my sister and even through her evil eyes…her evil heart…I still loved her. I had an unspoken allegiance to her.

But there was a line that needed to be drawn…allegiance would be null and void during situations like that. Pondering over what Aro said…I felt sick, I felt like I would be allowing this…that I would know and not try and stop it…but had Neatra cared about me? Did she care about the people I cared about?

No

I didn't hold a responsibility towards her…not anymore at least. I had to view Neatra for the evil person that she is. That would be the only way to deal with this. Whether if it were right or wrong…it would keep Nessie and her family safe.

I didn't have to be involved and honestly I didn't know why Aro even told me of his plans only to leave me here still immobile on Neatra's floor…it felt like a game…like the Volturi were actually enjoying this.

I wondered if he thought I would object…offer to help with Nessie if I spared my sisters life...or her freedom rather… but I gave no indication. I had to detach myself mentally from the thought of wanting to protect Neatra…she'd entered this game and I couldn't be or feel responsible for her if she lost… not after what she'd done…what she planned to do…

The Volturi left me here…their destination Forks, Washington. But not for the reasons I feared.

My thoughts raced at a rapid pace…..what if Aro lied what if everything he said was all apart of his game… would he actually go through this much trouble to show how powerful they are? Were the Volturi really that petty and self appreciating?

Everyone in the vampire world viewed Renesmee Cullen –now Black- as the golden child…truly the one of a kind…her life style, still having both of her parents… meshing with the outside world as any other human would...and her beauty her undeniable grace that was only heightened because she didn't even know she possessed it. They looked at her as a prize…

Would they let that go so easily…?

Suddenly my head started to pound…a throbbing sensation swam through my body. I was freezing cold…it felt like thorns of ice were forming on my limbs. I started to breathe rapidly as my body started to shake uncontrollably. The pain was a crescendo in my chest as it traveled sporadically through each corner of my body. I screamed out in agony, I felt like the dark gates of death were creeping up beside me.

I was dying.

My body banged violently on the floor…my eyes unable to stay open. I was fading…I was drifting close to either unconsciousness or death …

"He's in here" a voice yelled out. I quickly felt a set of cold hands on my body.

"Nahuel can you hear me?" a different voice asked. I somehow was able to open my eyes slightly and was shocked to see Carlisle hovering over me. I wanted to smile but that function seemed nearly impossible to conger up.

I felt a sharp prick jam into my arm; probably a needle…the pain was minimal compared to what I was feeling right now.

"What ever she gave him; was a lethal amount…I think his venom is trying to fight the drug which is causing him to go into shock" I heard Carlisle say.

I saw the darkness coming closer and closer…I was trying to fight it but it tugged at me vigorously.

I was only seconds away from succumbing to its call…

As I drifted deeper into its black hole…I only had one thought…only one consistent memory that hovered openly in my mind.

Renesmee

I could only see her face…feel her breath…breathe in her scent…feel her soft warm lips pressed gently and unguardedly against my lips.

Renesmee POV

Thursday 2:59 PM (Two days after Nahuel POV)

Everything was bottled up and deciding to come out all at once. Having a child, not knowing I was having twins…Jakey nearly dying, the Volturi, Nahuel's sister, not knowing if Nahuel would be ok… it was all too much…too much that I would take on…that I had to take on to protect my family.

I sobbed into the forest bed hysterically… I couldn't find composure if I wanted to…

"Nessie…its ok" I heard a familiar voice say almost in shock; I felt arms wrapped around me protectively as the person knelt in the mud next to me. Immediately I turned in their direction.

"Nahuel" I exhaled in complete shock-knees still buried in the mud- I wrapped my arms around his neck tightly. I couldn't believe that he was here that he was ok.

I was sobbing loudly burying my face in his neck.

"Shhh, Ness its ok…I've missed you so much" he whispered in my hair.

"Nahuel…you're here? You're alive?" I said in disbelief. I'd let my bad luck take over my reasoning, when grandpa called and said how bad Nahuel was I truly thought that he would die. It seemed like that would be the only logical thing to happen because of how horrible everything has been… why wouldn't the thief of happiness want to take away my closest friend?

"I'm here" he said lowly his voice was raspy…not his voice at all. I laid my head on his shoulder, really trying to absorb the fact that he was physically here…alive and breathing…

"When did you guys get back… why didn't you call…what…"

"We just got back" he interrupted "I didn't want to call I wanted to surprise you…all of you…I didn't expect to see you out here though."

I didn't say anything; I was already embarrassed that he'd seen me in the midst of my mental break down.

"Your grandpa and uncle are probably already back at the house"

I still didn't speak…I was just embracing this moment…words could not depict what it felt like to know he was ok.

"Hey you've lost a lot of weight" his voice was teasing but still distressed. "Congratulations" he continued.

I lifted my head with a beaming smile on my tear streaked face; the mention of my children could always somehow brighten up my demeanor.

"Did my grandpa tell you?" I questioned…now facing him.

"Yes…twins…its amazing Ness" he smiled genuinely.

"Nahuel they are amazing …they…I can't wait for you to meet them" tears were still streaming down my face. We just stared at each other for a moment. All of the horrible scenarios that I'd had were now shown as not plausible…because he was here.

Nahuel had easily become my best friend over these last few weeks. He'd been there for me and my entire family…he'd risked his life trying to protect me from the Volturi and his sister…I owed him so much.

"Your sister…" I began to say. His eyes were pained.

"Nessie I am so sorry…I tried and it was completely my fault I shouldn't have believed her when…"

"Nahuel…no…you did nothing wrong" I interrupted "You tried to protect me…you didn't have to do that…you didn't have to risk…"

"No" he interrupted "I did have to do that" he looked intently in my eyes.

"Nessie…I am so happy for you and I respect Jacob and…" he stopped speaking looking away from me, I was confused. I grabbed his hand and tried to sustain eye contact again.

"Nahuel what's wrong?"

"Ness…I said I was ok with us as friends…but when I was in South Africa lying on that floor unable to move…only being left with my thoughts…when I thought I was going to die…do you know what I was thinking about…do you know the last thing I saw before I blacked out?"

I didn't have time to answer before he continued.

"You… Nessie…all I thought about was you…every single memory we've ever had good or bad…every thought always ended up back to you…your face…your scent"

He shook his head and closed his eyes, like he was in deep concentration. He opened his eyes slowly.

"Renesmee I love you…so much…" his eyes were red looking as if he were about to cry "I love you so much that after everything …after all of it is over and done and I know that you and your family are safe; I cannot stay here…I cannot be around this…I cannot be around you…the feelings I have for you I cannot get rid of…I've tried and trust me I wish it would go away because you are so happy and you have everything you want but I don't have …anything… I want… because the only thing I want is you and I cannot have you" his words were rushed but full of meaning.

I didn't know what to say…I didn't know how to respond. Nahuel knew I loved him but I didn't love him enough to throw all of this away. I wished he could be happy…I wanted him to have somebody in his life that made him feel the way Jacob makes me feel. I couldn't be that person for him…and though I have no regrets or indecision in the fact that I married Jacob, I still felt bad that I couldn't be that person for Nahuel.

I released his hand slowly still not saying a single word; we were both still knelt in the forest bed. I needed somewhere to begin.

"I…" nothing else came out I couldn't conger up a single sentence. There was no proper way in breaking the heart of a person that means so much to you.

"Ness, I didn't tell you this so you would feel guilty or have to respond…but its no point in ignoring it...once all of this passes…"

"You will leave…" I interrupted my voice was sad and detached. It was just one more thing to add to the list of things that wouldn't go right in my life.

He nodded slightly.

"You…you know you're sort of my best friend right?" I tried to smile but it was a weak imitation as I wiped away my tears.

He smiled slightly "and you are mine"

I didn't want him to go… every fiber in me wanted to beg him to stay…we'd grown so close we talked about so much…he understood so much, we were both one of the same half human half vampire trying to fit in with the human world…we'd connected on a separate level that no one else would ever understand…

I couldn't let him just walk out of my life out of my families lives…but it would be selfish to ask him to stay to subject him to this pain everyday…he was hurting while I would be happy and perfectly content with my life…with my family.

"If I …"

"No need for that" he said overriding my voice. I exhaled as a single tear streamed down my cheek. His face was pained as he wiped away my tear with his thumb.

Off pure reflex I wrapped my arms around his neck again, my tears falling heavily on his shirt.

"I'm so sorry" I whispered "…so sorry" almost completely inaudible. He didn't say anything…at first.

"Ness…I have to tell you something…about the Volturi…"

My arms were still wrapped around his neck but before I could respond I heard an unfamiliar voice.

"Wow, and you said you didn't love her anymore…such a liar"

The woman's voice boomed from behind Nahuel…we both jumped up. I didn't recognize the girl. She was tall and slender long black hair and a rich chocolate complexion. She was stunningly beautiful. She was most definitely a half vampire …she was most definitely ….

"Neatra…you do not want to do this" Nahuel's voice was dark and morbid as he emphasized every word.

"Oh little brother…but I do! So badly in fact"

I stood there…in complete shock. I was not able to move a single centimeter from where I was; my hand was tightly squeezed around Nahuel's hand. The only thing I could think about was the fact that my children were still here. She was not supposed to be here…not yet.

"Hello…I don't believe we've met" she directed towards me "…I am Neatra, Nahuel's sister…and you must be Nessie the woman who got our father killed" her voice was bitter; she extended her hand.

I didn't respond or reach for her hand my mind running rapid as different scenarios plagued my thoughts.

My eyes quickly darted around the forest looking for the half immortals Aunt Alice had seen.

"Oh…your wondering where my friends are…aren't you?" she questioned sarcastically.

"Neatra…please…you are not thinking clearly …if you leave now nothing will happen to you …just trust…" Nahuel began to say but was interrupted by Neatra. Her eyes still fixed on me it was as if she hadn't heard a single word Nahuel said.

"…my friends are not with me now because they are already heading to your house…surprise" she said excitedly. "I wanted you and my brother for myself…let the half immortals handle the hard work"

The immortals were on their way to my house…with my children...

I was no longer frightened … I was pissed…I was furious… I wanted to kill her with my own two hands. I was sick with rage…

"If you so much as lay a finger on my children…" my voice boomed louder than I thought it was capable of.

She was silent for a moment…almost contemplative…before she finally spoke…

"You know…the plan was to kill you…your children can grow up with out a parent…they can experience what it feels like to have one or both of their parents snatched away from them unexpectedly"

She walked in closer.

"But you raise a good point…I don't want to teach your children a lesson …I want to teach you a lesson…so I wont kill you"

She wasn't making sense; I could feel the anger and pure animosity boiling inside of me. Nahuel had my hand gripped tight as my anger grew stronger… and more evident…I'd never felt this way in my entire life…I felt like I would explode with fury…I felt like a… vampire…

"You should know how it feels to lose someone you love…" she smiled wickedly. "…so I'll spare your life… but your children…"

Before she could finish her sentence… before I could even acknowledge my actions… before I knew what was actually happening…I was lunging for her …my hands landing tightly around her neck…