As the sun set, we gathered again in the living room. Aunt Rose and Uncle Emmett hugged their children, Aunt Alice and Uncle Jasper said goodnight to Valentine and left her in the hands of Kylie. Mom and dad said goodbye to Masen and I. Then I went over to Jacob.
"Hey… Make sure that you come home tonight…" I whispered as I hugged him. He nodded.
"Of course, Nessie… Just stay here and stay safe." He said, looking down at me. I nodded.
"I have to, Jacob… Mom won't allow me to come no matter how much I beg... Besides, I have to take care of my cousins and my brother back here." I reminded him. He nodded again.
"I agree with her. I don't want you in danger." I echoed his nod, knowing that he would agree.
"Stay safe." I told him.
"I will. I have to go gather the pack." He told me. He hurried out of the front door, phasing into a wolf as he jumped off the porch. I turned around. Leah was just leaving from saying goodbye to Ian to follow Jacob. Seth got up from the couch where he was sitting beside Kylie and hurried after his sister. He phased into a wolf and lied down on the porch. He was still upset about staying with us instead of joining the battle, but he was willing to do it.
"Renesmee?" I turned around again as Aunt Alice spoke my name. She walked over to hug me.
"I know that you will, but just take care of Valentine, please?" She asked without pulling out of the hug. I nodded into her neck.
"Of course I will, Aunt Alice…" I assured her. She finally pulled away, kissing me on the cheek as she did.
"Okay… Thank you." She whispered.
"We need to go now." Grandpa Carlisle said from the door. Mom gave me another hug as she passed me.
"Let's go." Mom said in agreement, nodding her head. Aunt Alice, Uncle Jasper, mom, dad, Aunt Rose, Uncle Emmett, Grandpa Carlisle, Grandma Esme and Hal all hurried out and disappeared into the darkening night. I walked out to the porch and kneeled down next to Seth. I placed my hand on his fur. They'll be fine. I thought at him. He looked up at me with big eyes. Yeah I know I'm trying to convince myself. Masen and Ian sat down beside me and we let our legs dangle over the side of the porch. A minute later Kylie came out, holding Valentine, and sat down on the other side of Seth with Valentine sitting on her lap. We heard howls coming from the forest. I closed my eyes and whispered what I said next.
"It's starting."