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Nessie's POV
"Nahuel," Huilen hissed as she ran down the driveway.
"Tia Huilen," he said in a calm tone. She stopped a few yards from the driveway and glared at me, I cringed slightly as Jacob squeezed my arm gently.
"So I see you've beat me here," she said as my father let out a low growl. "Ahh I forgot one of your little friends has that ability."
"Yes I do," my father said in a cold tone. He pulled my mother closer to him and whispered something low enough to be between them.
"No," my mother said as she came into a low crouch. "You will never force that upon my daughter no matter how your power works."
"So he's informed you of my little plan," she hissed as she inched towards me. I was easily hidden behind Jacob's back, but thanks to the contrast of our skin she saw my palm resting on his elbow.
"Tia Huilen," Nahuel said as he inched towards her, "you know how I feel for Nessie and how she does for me."
"I can change that meu sobrinho," she said as she exposed her palm and flashed a menacing smile at me.
"No," everyone said in cold tones. I buried my head in Jacob's back and tried my best to hold tears back.
"Very well then," she said as she got into a low crouch, "we'll have to do this the hard way."
A chill ran down my spine as I saw my family crouch forward. I turned to look at Embry, who was holding Kara in the same position I was, Jacob was glaring at Huilen as Embry was waiting for a signal from Jake. I smiled at her weakly as she did the same and reached for my hand, I took her hand in mine and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"I'm Sorry," I projected to her. She looked up at me with a shocked and confused look on her face.
"For what Nessie?" She whispered low enough for me to catch.
"Everything," I projected as a tear managed to escape.
"Ness," she said before Aunt Rosalie hissed and inched forward.
"You're out numbered," Aunt Rosalie said before the rest of my family started to hiss.
"For now," Huilen said as she straightened up and looked towards the woods. "I came to see if we could come to a peaceful agreement," she said as she looked at my father from head to toe, "but I see that this will have to happen by force."
"Bring it," Uncle Emmet said in his most taunting voice.
"Gladly," Huilen hissed as she turned to face the woods. "See you soon Renesme," she said in a sweet but menacing voice as she ran into the woods. I cringed as I saw her disappear quickly into the woods, I buried my head into Jacob's back again and felt Kara squeezing my hand.
"It's going to be ok," I heard Kara whisper in an unsure voice.
"I hope so," I said as a few more tears started to escape from my eyes. I tried to wipe away what just happened, but thanks to my photographic memory was unable to. The way she said my name, the way my mother and father reacted, the way my family was willing to put their lives at risk to save me, the way Jacob was so ready to fight to keep me. This was just like when the Volturi came thinking I was an immortal child, everyone was risking everything just to keep me alive again. Ever since I can remember I've been bringing my family stress, suffering and pain, I didn't deserve this family, I didn't deserve Jacob.
"Nessie," my father said in a shocked tone, "don't you ever think that. We love you more than anything, that is why we would gladly put our existence on the line to protect you. You have yet to bring us suffering or pain, if it weren't for this beautiful young lady standing before me our family wouldn't have been complete."
"He's right Nessie," Jacob said as he turned and pulled me into his arms. "You brought us together and made us all stronger," he whispered into my ear as he kissed the top of my head.
"Yeah Ness!" Uncle Emmett said as he pulled me from Jacob's arms, "if you weren't born I would've been so bored! After Bella and Edward's wedding there was nothing to do!"
Aunt Rosalie slapped the back of his head as I pulled out of his bear hug. "Don't listen to him Nessie," she said as she patted my hair down. "Everything would've been totally different if you weren't born," she said as she shot a warm smile at my mother then at Jacob, "and trust me that would've been a bad thing."
I laughed as my mother wrapped her arms around me and buried her head in my hair. "Renesme Carlie Cullen, don't you ever think you don't deserve your family. We are always here for you no matter what, we know you would gladly do the same thing for us. We all love you unconditionally, no matter what you do, how many times you mess up, we will always do whatever it takes to keep you here safe and with us." I smiled and played with my locket as she kissed both of my cheeks, "you and me are a team remember?" I smiled at her and nodded. I thought of Zafrina and the first time my mother was able to extend her shield, she was reluctant to let me help, but I wanted to help my family in any way I could.
"Always," I said as my father pulled the both of us into his arms.
"Group hug!" Jacob yelled as everyone started to open their arms and run towards us. I smiled and laughed as Aunt Alice jumped on top of all of us.
"I do not want to get these shoes ruined!" She said joyfully, as we all laughed at her. My father laughed as we all purposely let go and watched her gracefully land into Uncle Jaspers arms.
My mother and father thought it would be best to keep Kara and I close, so we both had two new house rules to abide by until the whole Huilen problem is dealt with. One, being that we couldn't leave the house without two other people accompanying us, and the second one being that if we did go out, we weren't allowed to go out past a thirty mile radius.
We both agreed to the rules, being that we were scared senseless but Huilen, and didn't want to do anything to risk losing any member of our family. After the rules were set Kara and I tried our best to keep a happy face, but the stress was still oblivious on our faces.
"I can't take this!" Aunt Alice yelled as she stomped down the stairs and grabber the keys to her Range Rover. "It's so irritating just sitting around! Nessie! Kara! Rose! Get in the Range Rover now!" She yelled before slamming the back door shut.
Jacob's POV
"Are you going to be ok patrolling tonight Jake?" Bella said as we both walked through the backyard.
"Of course Bells," I said as we both took a seat by the pool. "Besides, it's not like I'm patrolling alone," I said as Leah came out of the guest house and walked towards us.
"Hey guys," she said as she took a seat next to me.
"Hey Le," I said as Bella flashed her a smile.
"So where's Nessie?" She asked as I signaled for Bella to answer.
"Alice couldn't take the tension in the house, so she thought thought a little retail therapy would help Nessie calm down," Bella said avoiding eye contact with Leah.
"Uhm Jake," Leah said after a few seconds of awkward silence, "do you think I could have a few minutes alone with Bella?"
I looked at Leah cautiously as she rolled her eyes. "Uhm I don't think its up to me Le," I said as I turned to see Bella's shocked expression.
"Oh right," she said shyly, "Bella can I speak to you privately?"
"Uhm," Bella said as she bit her bottom lip, "sure."
"Be nice," I said looking directly at Leah. Leah never really warmed up to Bella like the rest of the pack, but since the Volturi left she just went out of her way to avoid her and vice versa. Bella never really liked confrontation and after seeing Leah's anger first hand, I don't think she would want any type of confrontation with her anymore.
I walked towards the patio and looked back before I closed the door. I was surprised to see Leah's hand resting on Bella's. I looked at her face for any sign of anger, but it shocked me to see a sense of remorse on Leahs face. I rubbed my eyes again to make sure I wasn't hallucinating and focused my eyes on Bella's face, it was so full of understanding and happiness. If I hadn't seen this happening before my eyes, I wouldn't have believed it. Suddenly a furry of questions filled my mind, before I could settled on one, Edward walked into the room.
"She's apologizing," Edward said from behind me. "She's been thinking about it since Huilen left, I guess that was an eye opener for Leah."
"Geez, can't a guy think around here!?" I exclaimed before he let out a small laugh.
"Well I just thought you might want to know before you give yourself an aneurism," he said as he took a seat.
"Whatever," I mumbled before Bella walked through the patio doors.
"Bells, you ok?" I said in a apologetic tone, "I'm sorry if Leah said any-"
"Don't worry Jake," she smiled as Edward walked towards her, "what's done is done." I gave her a confused look as she smiled and Leah opened the door.
"Common Jake," she said in a now happy tone.
"Ok," I said in a questioning tone.
"Oh don't give me that look," Leah said as she smiled at Bella.
"Whatever you say," I said as we both walked out of the door. I watched Leah happily skip to the side of the house as I took off my shirt on the patio. I ran to the side of the house and saw a small grey wolf run far into the trees. A few seconds later I caught up with her, she huffed at me as she revealed her previous conversation with Bella.
"Look Bella I know we don't have the most friendly past," I said as I placed my hand on hers.
"I know," she said softly as her soft golden eyes examined my face.
"I really do apologize for that," I said as I smiled at her. "After what happened with Nessie today," I said as Bella's hand balled into a fists, "I do think it's time for me to apologize. I love that girl as much as I love Seth and I would do anything to protect her."
"I know," Bella smiled, "there's no need to apologize for anything Leah. I understand where you are coming from. That afternoon you told me off about how I was treating Jake," she said as we both cringed, "I honestly would've done the same thing. So trust me there's nothing to forgive, to even apologize for. Nessie and the rest of us love you and consider you family, we're always here for you."
"Thank you Bella," I said as the both of us smile.
"No problem Leah," she said as she pulled me into a hug.
I gave her a shocked look as she rolled her eyes and started to run faster. I laughed and pushed myself to catch up with her, we were halfway to La Push when we heard someone from Jared's pack let out a piercing howl. We both ran faster as I felt Jared enter my mind set, hopefully with an update as to what was going on.
There's been an attack, Jared told me as we finally reached the La Push border.
What? Who? Where? I said as Leah and I ran towards the now growing howls.
It's Paul, he was patrolling with some of the new pack members they caught onto a scent and Paul followed it. When he got to the end of it there were... well are about six newborns waiting for him.
No! What's he doing?
Don't worry that's when he howled. The rest of them phased and we're all in the old clearing.
Leah and I will meet you there, I said as I signaled for Leah to get there as fast as she could. I knew they could hold themselves up, thanks to Jasper's previous training, having Leah, Jared and Paul there would hold them off long enough for Quil, Seth and Embry to get there.
I'm already in the clearing Jake, Quil thought as I howled.
Where's Seth? I asked after I realized he hasn't phased yet.
He's coming he was dropping Kai home when he heard Paul howl. He told Kai to run inside as fast as she could and stay with Rachel and to call Embry. Quil said before I felt Seth join in the pack.
Hey guys, I just dropped Kai home. We called Embry before she I ran her inside. I'm a minute away from the clearing, Seth thought as I saw him from the corner of my eye. Ok well less then a minute.
Ok we should be able to get rid of these newborns without a problem. Just remember everything Jasper taught us, I'm sure Paul and Jared are going over it with his pack I told them as we all felt Embry phase.
Hey guys don't worry I'm on my way! He said as Seth and I reached the clearing.
Ok guys remember the fighting strategies with newborns, I said as everyone replied in unison.
Yeah, no rush Embry we got this, Seth said confidently as we both reached the clearing.
Any sign of Huilen? I asked as I crouched down.
No nothing yet, Leah said as her and Paul dismembered one of the newborns arms.
Keep an eye out, I said as I recalled a memory of her. If you guys see here remember, dont let her touch you at all.
Right, they said in unison.
Jake watch out! Seth said as I turned and ducked, missing the newborn and slamming him into the ground landing at Embry's feet.
Need help? Embry thought as he held the newborn down.
Just in time, I replied as I sunk my teeth into the newborns neck.
After the fire of newborns finally died down the wolves howled in victory, knowing that this was the first time for most of his pack I told Jared to let them celebrate. He agreed, but only if my pack and I would join them in a bonfire later on tonight.
Of course! Seth, Quil and Embry yelled before I could reply.
Yeah we'll see you there I told Jared as we both laughed. He signaled for Paul and his team to continue patrol tonight, as the rest of them started to file out into the forest.
Hey Jake, Quil thought before I could go back to patrolling.
Yeah whats up?
You should take the night off, I know how much stress Huilen is causing on you and Embry. Don't worry about the patrol tonight Leah and I already arranged it.
Yeah Jake, you need a break, Embry said before running into the forest.
Sure, sure, I said before turning towards the forest. Thanks Quil. Hey Embry wait up for me yeah?
You got it boss, he said as I ran into the forest.
I saw Embry waiting in the distance before he let out a snarl and ran towards me. I stopped in my tracks as I caught the scent of a newborn right above me. She was as short as Alice, and had shoulder length blonde hair, her eyes were bright red, and was wearing a large tattered shirt. She jumped down from a tree branch and onto my back, wrapping her small arms around my chest, she squeezed hard as I felt my ribs break. The air was forced out of my lungs and I fell head first into the floor. Nessie, my Nessie, I thought of every moment with her, every touch every kiss, every curve of her face, everything about her before slipping into the darkness.
Nessies POV
After a long trip through the mall, Kara and I convinced Aunt Alice to take us home. The pout on her face made the both of us feel guilty, so we agreed to spend a whole weekend of shopping after my father decides to lift the thirty mile radius hold on Kara and I.
"Oh! I have to start planning! Where should we go? Hmmm maybe Milan! Or maybe London!" Aunt Alice squealed as I rested my head on Kara' shoulder. "It's too bad we can't go this week, I'd love to catch fashion week again."
"Don't worry Aunt Alice," I said as Kara started to laugh, "we can always catch it next year."
"I've never been to Europe before," Kara said as we reached the house.
"You and Nessie are going to love it! The shopping is amazing!" She said as we pulled into the garage.
"And the sights aren't to bad either," Aunt Rose laughed as she jumped out of the Range Rover and took out the bags. We all followed her inside when we saw Papa Carlisle wheeling in a hospital bed.
"Carlisle?" Aunt Rose said in a confused tone. "What's going on?"
He looked at me apologetically and pulled me into a hug. "It's Jake, he's been hurt," he said as he hugged me tighter. I felt my heart skip a few beats and the tears battling to come out, Papa Carlisle released me as my mother took his place, the tears won the battle and poured out of my eyes.