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25. PREPARATIONS

Bella Swan

I flexed my neck, rolling it. The venom inside of my mouth was raging as I tried to control myself from killing the vampire in front of me. Of course, I couldn't kill my - our - tutor. Jasper was tensed but it seems that he's calm. I couldn't understand his actions. It must be because he has the gift of controlling emotions around him, even himself. I wasn't one of the people that are good when it comes to fighting. Thank God, I'm a vampire now so that my balance is not that really clumsy and I could keep my stance. I took a deep breath, closing my eyes. When I reopen my eyes, I crouched and snarled at Jasper. Jasper didn't crouch, instead he just stood there.

"Bella," He warned me, using the 'disagreeing' tone for the upteenth time. "I told you that you shouldn't crouch because your balance isn't that right yet."

I stood up and groaned, hearing Emmett chuckling beside me. "Okay, okay. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I apologized, running a hand through my tangled dark brown hair.

We were at the clearing - the clearing where the Cullens used to play baseball and it was the same place as James and his coven found us. It was almost twilight and Renesmee was still in at Charlie's, I think. She truly hated the fact that she was rejected from the plans and meetings. Of course, I know that she wants to help but helping us won't really help us. It's because she's a half human. She can be easily harmed and hurt, not like us, full vampires. I'm not saying that my daughter is very fragile, she sticks up to her grains but. . . I don't want her to get hurt in the process.

I didn't notice that Jasper was calling my attention. I snapped out of it, shaking my head and looking at him, blinking. Before I could say anything, Emmett cut in.

"You know what," Emmett started. Alice rolled her eyes. The rest of the wolves were getting bored at watching me. I mean, it has been twenty minutes and I bet that they really want to fight, not sit there and watch. That's what they're here for - to learn so that they will be able to protect the people. "I think Edward should be your enemy for now." Then Rosalie glared at him, her white fist smacked the back of Emmett's head. If Emmett was a human, he would be taken to the hospital right now. I also glared at Emmett. I had the urge to not stare at Edward since I know if I looked at him, and the didn't notice he was actually looking at me too - that would be embarrassing as hell. What the hell was the man thinking? Does he really mean that? No, he doesn't mean that. He's Emmett. Emmett always joke around and doesn't mean - or know - what he is saying for heaven sakes.

"What," Emmett complained, rubbing the back of his head. It must have hurt since Emmett was so big and so muscular that Rosalie Hale just gave him a smack then he was in hurting right now. "I was just suggesting."

Then I focused my attention to fight but was distracted when I saw Jasper looking at Edward. Edward cocked his head to the side, looking at the awfully bored - well, except for Seth Clearwater, who was the only one standing - wolves. Jasper nodded and stared at us with an annoyed look on his face.

"I think we should get going." Jasper urged, then he started grinning. I raised an eyebrow. Oh shit, this isn't good. "And yeah, how about you and Edward could do the routine for me? So that I could see it for myself." He said, grinning like a Chesire cat. My mouth almost popped open. What the hell is everyone thinking? Then I saw the Jacob wolf form scoffed at what Jasper said. Emmett smiled, connecting his fist to Jasper's fist as they both grin. I was sure they are planning this to happen. I saw Edward glare at Jasper and Emmett. Then I remembered something. Edward could have known this since he's a mind reader and all. Why didn't he try to warn Jasper in this first place? What the?

Carlisle was sitting right next to Alice on the rock. Esme was left at home since she told us that she can't stand us being violent. Carlisle stood up and glared at us. "Please, we are not the only ones here in the field too." He said, gesturing towards the wolves. Jasper grinned but nodded and got back to work. My eyes widened as Edward took a step, only three to four feet from me. Were they serious?

"Okay, Bella," Jasper said, getting back to what it's done. "And Edward," He added, his voice amused at the thought of us fighting together. "Do what I told you to do a moment ago and Edward. . . well, you already know." Jasper shrugged, smiling at Edward who was staring intently at my face. I tried to ignore him and succeeded. Emmett chuckled.

"Now this would be entertaining," Emmett remarked. "Since Edward can't read Bella's mind." Alice snorted but Edward rolled his golden eyes impassively at his big, burly, irritating brother.

"Emmett," Rosalie hissed. "Can you please be quiet?" She snapped at her annoying as hell husband. Emmett nodded but kept smiling, looking comfortable. I narrowed my eyes at him and tried to recall what Jasper told me a moment ago. Edward was standing, his stance careful as he eyed me. The thought of him eyeing me made my stomach full of butterflies. I cleared my throat, clearing my emotions. I wanted so badly to sit right next to Jacob or Alice right now. Why would I always be the one who gets stuck at the lessons like this? I can't even walk straight!

I took a deep breath and started to run behind him but Edward was already in front of me and I groaned inside. What the hell? Before he could pounce or do something to me, I quickly shifted my foot to the other side and went to his other side. But when I went to the other side so that I could pin him to the ground, he had his hand wrapped around my arm and put his other hand on my arm so that he was both holding my two arms behind my back like he was a police officer getting me arrested.

But I smiled. Wrong move, I thought. I've seen Renesmee doing karate's when she was young. And I always watch her performances and fight. Renesmee even got a two black belts and even taught a few for me. Well, why haven't I tried and thought using that before? Since Edward can't read my mind, I twisted my arms and my body so that I was facing him, while twisting my arms, I managed to untangle his hands on me. His skin was still electrical to me as it made contact to my skin. I went to his back before he could react and tangled my hands on his, I was like mimicking the position that he had on me a moment ago.

I heard Edward chuckled, signaling that he gave up. Emmett snorted while Alice and Carlisle clapped.

"Yay!" Alice exclaimed. "Go Team Bella!" She said, grinning.

Jasper had a frown on his face. I bet Emmett and Jasper was betting on each other again before we 'fought'. "That was incredible Bella." Jasper remarked, clapping slowly. "I know it's not part of the things to get to the newborns but how did you learn to do that?"

I shrugged, quickly letting go of Edward's arms and going to Alice's side. I felt a little shock when the same feeling returned to me. The feeling of touching Edward for the first time in the meadow. "Renesmee took karate classes when she was young. She taught me a few moves since she had two black belts." I didn't mean to brag, but my daughter likes me saying this to other people. She felt that it was because she knew that she did something successful and she's proud of herself.

"Whoa. . . two black belts?" Emmett was amazed. "The kid's good."

"I know she is." I whispered, thinking about Renesmee. I know that she would be extremely mad at me - at us - for disapproving of her choice to fight with us.

"Okay," Jasper declared, looking at the wolves. "Since you already saw and gained information, I would like for you guys to be the next." Then Seth Clearwater wiggled his tail in enthusiasm. I chuckled at Seth, and also Alice.

And the so-called fight continued in the clearing.

After twenty minutes of practicing with the wolves, I heard Alice sigh and said, "Oh, Bella." She said in awe and hugged her small, but strong, little arms around me. I froze. I was waiting if Alice got the message but didn't react or let go of me. Oh well. She is Alice. "I miss you so much." Alice said. From the corner of my eye, I saw Edward's head tilt reflexively in our direction. I was getting uncomfortable and decided to get it over with. I wrapped my arms around Alice, but not too tight like what she's doing to me, and tok a deep breath.

"Me too, Alice." I replied, hoping she would let go now. But some part of me doesn't want her to let go. Because that part misses and needs Alice. The part was her best friend, the one who cares for it even though it's getting crazy.

Then, finally, Alice let go of me. She sighed in relief then held my hand.

"Wow, I can't believe you let me hug you." Alice started, giggling a little.

I rolled my eyes. "Yeah," I muttered. "You would alrealdy know that since you're a psychic."

"Based on what people decides." She added, chuckling. I laughed with her. Same ol' Alice.

"So," She started again. "Where did you guys went when you. . . you know. . . left Alaska?" Alice asked, shrugging but was looking away from my direction. I could tell that she was pretending that she was interested on the practice.

I sighed. "You don't wanna know," I muttered, hoping that Alice wouldn't be so stubborn tonight and ask further. But instead of being annoying, she just nodded.

"I still can't believe that we're here." She said again, trying to make conversation. "You know, it was really unexpected to find Renesmee. . . and the mutt on our doorstep a couple of days ago." She said the word in a disgusted voice. I was only half listening but I picked up the words 'Renesmee' and 'mutt'.

I looked at Alice, narrowing my eyes. "What?" I half-whispered, half-hissed.

Alice didn't recoil but she looked at me like I don't know what's the answer of the most basic question in the world. "What do you mean Renesmee. . . and the mutt?" I asked again, more information this time.

Then surprsise and understanding crossed her face. "Oh," Alice said, "Yeah, the wolf. . . Jacob? That's his name, right? He was with Renesmee when she went to get us in Rochester."

I closed my eyes and clenched my fists, urging not to pounce myself on Jacob. What the hell? So, is it really true that Jacob went with Renesmee? This is absurd and so. . . disturbing. How could Jacob do such a thing? I know that Jacob. . . imprinted on her but I didn't even consider him stalking her! Then I remembered Jacob greeting Renesmee this afternoon, calling her 'Nessie'. How dare he call my daughter from a Loch Ness Monster. I glared at Jacob and he was staring at me. Ah, he must have been listening. Well, he already knew and he's going to deserve what he did later. Jake looked at me with a pleading glance. But I still glared at him. How could he?! Jake whined from ten meters away from us and I still continued to glare at him. I could see Alice looking at us both with a confuse expression on her face. I would just tell her later.

"Um. . ." Alice muttered. "Is something going on?" She whispered. I'm sure that half of the wolves and vampires here are listening to us, and especially since Edward can read minds, I covered Alice to shield her from Edward seeking her thoughts.

I shook my head, not tearing my glare on Jacob. I stood up and brushed the dirt on the back of my thighs.

"Bella, where are you going?" Alice asked. I ignored her and I could feel her eyes boring to my back. My shield snapped away from Alice, uncovering her thoughts and letting Edward to reac her mind now. I marched up to Jacob and looked behind me. "Can I talk to you. . . ?" I asked. Jacob rolled his big dark eyes but didn't respond. Then I looked around. "Alone." I added. Jacob bobbed his big head and disappeared, jumping off into the woods. He was probably changing from wolf form to human form.

I went at the different direction where Jacob disappeared and I know that Jacob would find me. I ran until I know I was out of ear-shot. . . unless someone followed me but that doesn't count anymore. I heard fast breathing and turned around to see Jacob. I quickly covered my shield

"How could you---" I started, feeling betrayed and angry at Jacob for doing this.

"How could I?" Jacob said sarcastically. I raised an eyebrow at him, crossing my arms tightly around my chest. "Bella. . . have you been listening to what I said almost a week ago? Can you even recall?"

"Yes," I said coldly. "I have been listening and I can recall, Jacob Black. You imprinted on my daughter."

Jacob narrowed his eyes on me. "Yes, I did. But can't you recall what I said to you?"

"That what?" I retorted, annoyed at him not asking my questions. Instead, he was asking me. "I only recall you telling me that you imprinted on Renesmee and you said it was involuntary. I kicked you out of the house before you can say anything."

Jacob froze. Ha! "Oh. . . kay. I think I haven't told you about this."

I shifted uncomfortably at where I was standing. "What do you mean?"

Jacob sighed and hung his head. "Just, Bella. Please hear me out, okay? I'm begging you."

I snorted, rolling my eyes. "Yes, whatever. Just tell me Jacob. My patience is getting out of control here."

Jacob took a deep breath before answering my question. "Imprinting is not just a love at first sight, Bella. It means that if I imprinted on someone, it means that I have to keep her happy, safe and would do anything for her." He said. "Like what I just did to Renesmee. If you understand about Imprinting Bella, you would know the reason why I followed Renesmee. I was keeping her safe, Bella."

I didn't say anything. I was really in shock. Maybe. . . I should cool it down for a bit. I sat on the ground and wrapped my arms around my knees, resting my head on my knees. My head is aching. I have so many predicaments right now. First, my ex-boyfriend, who was also the father of my only child is here and I am chickening out. Second, the vampire who's sending an army to destroy me and my family for revenge on her mate's death and third, my best friend imprinting and stalking on my daughter. Couldn't this be more worse?

"When are you going to tell her?" I whispered against my knees.

I could imagine Jacob looking away and into the dark trees. "I don't know. . . Someday. . . When she's ready for it. It would be awkward for her that she only just met me and I would be saying that we're bound to be forever."

I chuckled. I may have heard that line before. Then, finally, I looked up but not to Jacob. "I'm still not accepting you would be. . ."

"I know, I know." Jacob responded. "Gah. . . I don't even know how tell her that."

"I think. . . you should just wait for a moment, Jake." I half-whispered, half-muttered.

Renesmee Masen

3 days later. . .

I heard the sound of people talking downstairs. It has been three days since the Cullens stayed with us. Grandpa Charlie doesn't know that the Cullens are with us, which is a good thing since I don't know - or Mom doesn't know - what to say if he finds out.

I was still persistent that I should be fighting and helping too but they seemed to turn me down. I also noticed that Edward and mom are talking to each other - as in seriously, they're finally talking - I don't know who's the first thing that made their guts do what they want to do but I'm liking it. No, screw that, I'm loving it.

I closed my eyes and remembered the scenes where I saw Mom and Dad were talking.

Two days ago, the family just got back form the clearing. I went out of the porch and stopped when I saw Mom and Dad close to each other. Well, not that really close but they were a few feet away from each other. My jaw had fell when I saw that, I can't believe it. Then I heard their muffled words but I couldn't make the words out of it. Then Dad stopped when he saw me and I have to blink, telling them that I was going out for fresh air.

I had asked them. "Are you guys. . . talking to each other?" I teased, giggling a little. I think the two were blushing if they were human, but no one could deny what's happening now.

"Yes. . . we are." Mom said uncomfortably, shifting her weight.

"About plans." Edward said at the same time.

I grinned mischeviously at them. "Okay? So. . . uh. . . I think I'll be walking around." And with that, I left. Feeling hope in my heart as I walk.

But it's a little sad since they only exchange a few words then mom would leave dad. Yeah, I know. It's a kill joy. I groaned and opened my eyes, the clear sun passed through the windows. Who the hell opened the curtains? I sat up and rubbed my hand on my face, yawning. I still need sleep, though. I'm kind of tired of persuading everyone to qualify me in fighting.

We only have four days left and I felt a little nervous. The Cullens and the wolves were very confident about what's going to turn on but I have an odd feeling about this. I looked at the alarm clock on the desk beside me and notice it was seven in the morning. Why would mornings be so dreadful?

I decided that I should go up so that I could do more things today, and more planning on what kind of strategy will I use now to talk them into me fighting with them. I went to the mirror and examined myself. I look thinner, I noticed. Of course, I rolled my eyes. It's because of my concern for my family. I haven't been eating properly since. And I noticed the dark lines under my eyes. I groaned and grabbed my black brush on the desk and brushed my hair through my distastrous hair as I tried to untangle the strands of my reddish brown hair.

When I looked presentable, I put the brush down and went downstairs, skipping and hungry for breakfast. Alice, Jasper and I went hunting last night. It was fun hanging and hunting with them. Not that hunting with my Mom is boring, it's because I'm really, really used to it. Now, I had spend my night with my relatives and I was thinking that my next hunt would be with the others. And I'm really looking forward for my plan of Edward, Mom and me on a hunt. Well, that should be fun.

I went downstairs, and immediately smelled the air. It was Jacob's scent. I have to admit, for all of those days I've spent with Jacob. . . I'm use to his smell now. And probably a little attracted to it. Oh just shut up Renesmee. I continued to walk down the stairs when I saw Emmett, Alice and Rosalie. I bet that the others were at the other room, figuring out things to do.

"Hey guys," I greeted groggily. My voice still thick of sleep. They looked at their backs and smiled but didn't greet. Before I could sit right next to Alice, I heard footsteps coming behind me.

Rosalie made a disgusted noise but didn't look what made her do that. And I immediately knew who was behind me now. The scent was strong though and the only one who can irritate Rosalie, aside from the others, is Jacob. I whirled around and saw that it was indeed Jacob. He was wearing a plain red shirt and blue pants.

"Yo Ness," He greeted, grinning at me. I smiled back at him and was so glad that I cleaned myself before going down. Because if Jacob saw me like a storm just run over me, then that would be really embarrassing.

"Hi Jake," I greeted back. Jacob was a miracle, because when I was out with Charlie, he already explained to Mom about him calling me Nessie and all the strange tension between us.

Then I saw a black shadow walk beside me. Alice. She was smiling like an angel and was looking back at Jake and me.

"Um. . . Alice?" I asked uncomfortably. She doesn't want to be called Aunt Alice because, just like Esme, she doesn't want to feel old even though she's chronologically one hundred years old.

"Nothing," Alice said quickly. Too quickly, I suppose. She knows something is going on.

I rolled my eyes and nodded.

~*~*~*~

Tomorrow.

Now, I'm getting nervous about tomorrow. They said that it will only be a week but. . . it felt hours.

My family and Jacob's brothers are going to fight tomorrow.

I played with my fingers nervously as I sat at the empty dining table. Alice convinced me that she will stay with me but I told her to go since the last lesson will be important.

What if something happens tomorrow? What if someone made a mistake? What if. . . someone gets hurt?

No. No one will get hurt. I got to stay positive and be optimistic. Everything will turn out okay. I thought.

I have been trying to convince them that I should fight and have seen no response or positive reply about my request. Why would they reject me? I'm a fighter. I have two black belts in karate for heaven's sake! I don't think they should leave me here, though. What if. . . this vampire girl Victoria knows me and follows my scent? Surely, she would capture me and will send a letter or something to Mom that she has me.

Oh, God.

I buried my head on my face, rubbing it. This is so not good. I should have thought about this earlier. I groaned when I heard the front door open. I yelped, surprised, sensing a fight. But when I sniffed the air, it was only the Cullens.

"Renesmee." I heard Mom shout, concern in her silky voice. "Are you okay? Where are you?"

"In here," I muttered though I know she could hear me.

"What's wrong?" She asked as she sat right next to me. I sighed. Jasper and the others were going inside the kitchen, wondering what has happened to me.

"Gosh," I groaned again. "I'm fine. Why the hell is everyone assuring that I'm okay?" I said angrily.

"What's wrong, Renesmee Carlie?" Mom said again, narrowing her eyes. "And don't use that tone ever again. Is something bothering you?"

"As a matter of fact - yes." I told her.

"Then what is it?" Edward asked this time, concern too. I rolled my eyes.

"I just. . . Haven't you guys consider that this. . . Victoria knows me? What if she knows me? Haven't you guys thought about her coming after me if I wasn't in that clearing too?" I asked, standing up.

They were all shock.

I guess they have never consider this before.

"Renesmee," Mom started. "Can you please go to your room?"

I rolled my eyes again, not saying anything and went upstairs to my room.

~*~*~*~

I climbed down the balcony, going straight to the woods. I know that it would be only a few seconds that they will know I'm not in the house anymore. I don't know where I'm going to go. I don't want to be in there. I just want to release the tension inside of me. Things were not this. . . tensed when I was a kid. Now that things are falling into pieces, things are getting worse.

I didn't notice that my feet took me to the Cullen house. I still remember where the direction is, since the Cullens moved in again there. The Cullens are always at our house, and never theirs. On the second day when the Cullens went here, Esme and the others tidied their house up so that they could move in there again. They lived with us for only a shot period of time before going out on their own.

I opened the front door of the Cullen house and looked around. I went to the room where Dad's new piano is and sat at the chair. I know a little in playing the piano but at least, I know how. Music is my life. I don't know if Dad would allow me to play some of it. Instead of opening the lid, I put my elbows on it and rested my head. Man, I'm so tired.

Then I heard footsteps inside the room and my head snapped to the direction of the sound. My eyes widened when I saw Edward leaning against the doorframe.

I blinked. "Uh. . . "

Edward held up a hand. "It's okay." Then he was beside me, sitting right next to me. I wasn't shock though, I'm used to these things.

"Do you play?" He asked.

I shook my head. "Not much." Then Edward opened the lid and touched the keys with his fingers. "Can you play a song for me. . . Dad?" Man this is so uncomfortable calling you Dad. . . No offense though. I'm not just used to it.

Edward smiled but nodded. "What do you like?"

I shrugged. "I don't know." Then before I could even think, I blurted out, "Mom's lullaby?"

Edward froze and looked at me curiously, searching for an answer. I sighed. I accidentally stuck my foot on the floorboards of Mom's old bedroom and found a bunch of pictures and a CD. By the way, that reminds me. . . Do you have any idea why did those things ended up there?

Edward closed his eyes, still in his frozen form. "I did it. I placed them all under the floorboards."

My eyebrows shot up. "Why would you do that?"

Edward didn't answer but instead, he asked, "How do you know that your Mom's lullaby is in the CD?"

"I didn't tell you that," I replied.

"Yes, but you thought of it."

Did I? "Well, Esme told me. She found out that I was listening to the CD that you gave Mom and she kinda' told me that the first one on the CD is Mom's lullaby." I explained to him, shrugging. Edward nodded but didn't say anything.

Oh, come on. Work with me here! It's not like I'm the only one who was a mouth and voice here. I thought while rolling my eyes. Edward chuckled. So are you gonna play Mom's lullaby or what? I demanded, half-joked when he stalled.

"You know. . . I sometimes wonder where you got that attitude." He complimented, starting the song.

"Shh. . . " I said, trying to listen to the song. Actually, I have already listened to the song in the CD but I want to listen to it right now. The reality and the original one.

Bella Swan

I sighed, looking at their faces as they concluded the small 'meeting' we have started over twenty minutes. It has been twenty minutes since Renesmee started debating and started demanding things about Victoria knowing her and following her. It has also been twenty minutes since I sent her to her room.

We decided that Renesmee would be in the clearing but not in the clearing.

"But. . . We can't leave Renesmee in the forest by herself." Esme said, concern. Her forehead creased as those words came out of her mouth.

Then I thought of something. "She's going to be fine, Esme. Jacob's going to be with her." I told them.

"That mutt?" Rosalie complained, standing up from the chair. "What the heck are you thinking, Bella? You can't let her stay with that dog."

"And why not, Rosalie?" Alice snapped at her sister. "Because you're afraid that Renesmee might stick with you and she now smells like a dog?"

Rosalie hissed at Alice, Emmett grabbing Rosalie's arm. "Don't you dare, Emmett," Rosalie told her husband but Emmett didn't let go of her.

"Rose, that's enough. Let's just hear Bella out." Jasper said, trying to let Rosalie calm.

Carlisle, who was the only one not saying and doing anything, cleared his throat. "Yes, Jasper's right, Rosalie. There must be a reason why Bella picked Jacob." Then everyone look at me. But, Rosalie glared. She will never change, doesn't she? Rosalie stalked out of the room while hearing her muttering about things about pros and cons of having a werewolf best friend.

We ignored Rosalie, though.

"It's just that," I tried to explain. I couldn't possibly tell them that Jacob imprinted on Renesmee and that may be some day in the future, Jacob would marry Renesmee. I stopped there. I still haven't considered that. But. . . It's not the right time to think about things like that. This is serious. "Renesmee has been very close to Jacob and I know that Renesmee would trust him. Hell, I think she trusts him more than me."

Carlisle nodded. "That could be possible. And, that's a good choice, Bella. Jacob's scent disgusts us, right?" He asked us and we both nodded, not sure what is he saying. "I thought that if vampires would negatively react on the werewolve's scents, and if - as Renesmee said a moment ago - Victoria will try to find her, she wouldn't because Jacob's with her and his scent repels us."

"So, all we have to do is that Renesmee would be with Jacob so that his scent will be all over her and in time for the fight?" Alice asked. Alice told me that she couldn't see Renesmee and Jacob.

Carlisle nodded.

Then out of the blue, Emmett asked, "Hey, where is Edward?"

I thought Edward's going to respond or something but he didn't. Then I heard nothing from the upstairs. Not even her breathing. . . or heartbeat. I stood up from my chair and went quickly to the front door.

"Bella, where are you going?" Alice asked.

"Nothing," I responded as I opened the door. "Just don't follow me, please." And with that, I quickly closed the door and started sniffing the air. I smelled Edward's scent and Renesmee's scent at the east side of the house. They're together. Where have they gone? I followed the trail, following the scent. Then when I passed the dirty old road that leads up to the Cullen house, I immediately know that they're in the Cullen house. When I was saw the sight of the house, I heard a familiar music coming from the house. Coming from the piano. It was my lullaby.

My knees buckled and I tried to stand up as the sound was coming in my ears.

"You know I sometimes wondered where you got that attitude." I heard Edward said.

Then I heard my daughter, "Ssh. . . "

All I heard was the my lullaby. Edward's playing my lullaby with our daughter in the same room. I tried to keep my fears out of me and started walking in the house. My footsteps were not loud for a human, but I know that they could hear me. I followed where the music was coming from and poked my head inside the room. Edward and Renesmee were on the bench, side by side. It was so beautiful to look at these two beautiful creatures. A father and a daughter. Edward didn't stop playing, his fingers were magically flowing while playing the piano and Renesmee kept grinning while looking at her father's hands.

Then Renesmee cocked her head to the side and yelped in shock. "Oh my God Mom. You almost scared the hell out of me." She said, putting a heart on her chest. Edward stopped playing and looked at me.

"Bella," Edward greeted, nodding.

I went inside the room, nodding as well. I looked at Renesmee and I gave her the 'why-are-you-here' look. Renesmee rolled her eyes. "I just got bored," She replied, standing up and went to the shelves. Then I looked at Edward, giving him the 'why-are-you-here-too' look.

Edward shrugged. "I followed her. Well, since you've been busy discussing things with my family" - Renesmee snorted - "I went up to the task to follow her. You know, since I'm a fath -" He stopped, glancing nervously away from me.

"A father," Renesmee finished, still looking at the stack of books. "Just say it, Dad. It doesn't mean if you said that it means all hell would break loose." I guess, Renesmee is really angry with me. She always does this kinda of 'I don't care if you're here' thing.

I walked up to Renesmee. "I know that you're mad at me and you're using the 'I don't care if you're here' attitude of yours but I want to let you know that we decided that you're going to clearing but not exactly in the clearing. You will be staying with Jacob a few kilometres in the woods."

"With Jacob?" When she said her name, it's like her eyes sparkled. I sighed. I think things are going to be different in the future.

"Yes." I told her.

She smiled at me and I know that I'm forgiven. Then I looked at her and Edward.

"Oh! Mom!" Renesmee said. "I found this bunch of pictures under the floorboards a few days ago in your bedroom - can I keep it?" Renesmee asked eagerly. Even though she knows the situation is bad, she still manages to be optimistic.

I was confused. "What pictures and what floorboards?" I asked.

Renesmee grinned. "I'll show you later. With you and Dad, by the way. I guess you guys will like it. Will that be okay with you Da. . .?" She stopped and looked over my shoulder. I looked behind me and didn't see Edward there. The doors were opened the curtains were flowing. He left. My chest tightened at the sight of him gone again.

"Where did Dad go?" Renesmee asked, sounding hurt. I was hurt too. But, just like Renesmee, I have to optimistic. And everything has a reason.

"I guess he's trying to give us a moment." I told her, smiling. "Don't worry. I doubt it that he's sad."

"But why did he have to leave?" She demanded. I don't think she understands this but I know she will. And I know that she'll ask him about it later.

"Because he cares."

Well, some of you guys PM'ed me that why is Renesmee's surname is still Masen. Well, guys. Remember that it has been ten years since the Cullens saw her and Bella doesn't want anyone to know who her real father is, so she's still a Masen. But Renesmee feels that she's a Swan-Cullen. :D

*sigh* Only two more chapters to go and an epilogue. :(

Review. Thanks. :D