A/N: I'm no wedding planner, guys. And I know about the similarities, things happen this way for a reason....

Chapter Twenty Six - Wedding

I woke up to the sound of Alice squealing.

"Renesmee!!! Come on, time to wake up!!! It's your big day!!!" she sang from the foot of my old bed. I rolled over and rubbed my eyes groggily.

"What time is it?" I asked as I sat up.

"Time for you to get up!" Alice said excitedly. "Jacob's going to be here any minute - well, three minutes to be exact, and he's not allowed to see you until you walk down that aisle!"

"Won't we see eachother on the way?" I asked the obvious as I rose out of the bed.

"We'll be taking a different route. You need to hunt first."

"Okay," I yawned and stretched. Alice grabbed my hand and we flew outside. I started through the woods to the left, but she quickly blocked my path, glaring and putting her hands on her hips.

"Not that way, you'll ruin the surprise! You can't get the full effect until it's time...." she said sternly. She spun me around, so I flew through the trees in that direction instead.

Alice and I both honed in on a small group of black-tailed deer that was very close to us. We used stealth as I took down the largest male, and Alice one of the females. We fed quickly, then Alice dragged me up to my house.

She pulled me up the stairs and straight to her old bathroom. There were a million different cosmetics lined up on the huge counter, along with hair products and a few lilies. One of my books was lying along with everything from the last time I'd gotten the chance to read. Alice pulled a small key from her pocket and flew to her room and back in about twenty seven seconds, returning with my wedding dress draped gracefully over her arm.

I stripped down completely and tossed my night clothes to the floor. I donned a seamless nude thong before Alice pulled my dress easily over my head. I watched in the mirror as she laced up the bodice tightly.

"How are you going to make me look today?" I wondered aloud.

"You'll see," Alice giggled. She pushed me into the makeup chair and spun me away from my reflection, as usual. She started with my hair, so I reached behind her and grabbed my worn copy of 'Lasher' from the counter. I skipped over the first few pages and started on a scene that I loved. I'd made it all the way to chapter ten by the time Alice started on my makeup.

I dog-eared my page and set the book back down. "Can we listen to music or something?" I asked impatiently. Getting made up for hours was so boring.

"What do you want to listen to?"

"My Manson CD. I need something upbeat," I smiled, knowing Alice hated that type of music. I'd convert her some day. "I'll get it, it's upstairs."

"Okay," Alice sighed. She was probably wondering if I would try and sneak off. I flew up the stairs and came straight back, only pausing to put the CD into Alice's player and hit Play.

I sat back down and closed my eyes, silently singing along with every song. Alice took almost two full hours applying products all over my face and body. I could practically feel the makeup weighing down my face when Alice stepped back to examine her work.

"I.... am a genius," she smiled. We both turned our heads as we heard the front door opening. Nine seconds later, Rosalie and Mom entered the large bathroom, both stunningly beautiful in their green gowns.

"Oh Renesmee, you look gorgeous!" Rosalie said. Mom just stared and nodded with her eyes widened slightly. Alice stepped away for a second, then handed me something white.

"Something borrowed, and old," she giggled. I stretched out the cloth to find it was a garter. "Bella wore it at her wedding, too." She took the garter and slid it all the way up my left leg to the thigh.

"Thanks," I smiled. "What about something new and something blue?"

Mom stepped forward and handed me two boxes I hadn't noticed she was holding. I opened the small one first and revealed a beautiful anklet made of sapphire stones. Mom took it from my hand and fastened it above my right foot. I took the lid off the second box to find a lovely pair of white stilleto heels, the straps encrusted with diamonds.

"These are gorgeous!" I exclaimed as Mom slipped the shoes onto my perfectly pedicured feet. I noticed then that my mother was wearing a saddened expression on her beautiful face. Alice and Rose must have noticed too, because they left the room silently and shut the door behind them. "What's wrong, Mom?"

She wrapped her arms around me and squeezed tightly before answering. "I'm just going to miss you so much! I can't beleive I'm losing my baby so soon...." she sobbed tearlessly against my neck.

I rubbed her back comfortingly. "Mom, you're not losing me. I'll always be near you."

"But you are a woman now. I just wish I could have had a few more years before you grew up completely." She released me and stepped back, smiling slightly. "You look so beautiful, Renesmee. You and Jacob are going to have a wonderful life together. Well, you, Jacob, and Dax," she corrected.

"Thank you." I got to my feet and kissed her cheek. "I think we'll be as happy as you and Dad."

"I know you will. You two were made for one another." She glanced over at the clock on the wall. "It's almost four....." She bit her lip anxiously.

The door opened and Alice danced in, now dressed the same as Mom and Rose. "Turn around, Ness," she smiled widely.

I spun on the balls of my feet to face my reflection. I was pleasantly surprised at what I saw; my skin was glowy and luminous from head to toe, and my face was done up in a way that still looked very light and natural. My hair was coiled up like a million tiny springs, a few small pieces were clipped back with the lilies I had noticed earlier. My dress fit me wonderfully, accentuating every curve I had.

"Wow, Alice," I smiled, still looking at myself. "You should start charging for your services. You're amazing!" I marveled as I examined myself vainly from every angle.

Alice handed me a lovely bouquet of lilies, jasmine, orange blossoms, babies breath, and greenery. It was all tied together with a dainty pale green bow.

"It's time," she said excitedly. We all filed out of the bathroom, then out of the house.

Dad, Seth, Quil and Embry were all waiting at the foot of the porch stairs. Seth and Mom hooked arms, followed by Alice and Quil, then Rosalie and Embry. Dad smiled as I held tightly to his left arm. We all set off for the small clearing where mine and Jacob's wedding was about to take place.

"Nahuel is here," Dad whispered to me. I stopped walking and gaped at him. "It was supposed to be a surprise for you, but I didn't want you to freak out when you saw him," he smiled.

This excited me greatly, but only momentarily. What was Jacob going to think?

"He is the one who invited him," Dad smiled. "He wants this to be the happiest day of your life."

"Wow." Jacob was so perfect. I considered running the rest of the way - I couldn't wait to be his wife. This walk was taking forever.

I could smell the audience in the air as we came closer. The trees were hung with twinkle lights, and there were flowers leading the way. Everyone halted before we were visible, and 'Wither' started playing through the forest. Rose and Embry started first, finally appearing to all of the waiting guests. Alice and Quil went next, then Mom and Seth since they were the Maid of Honor and the Best Man. I was so edgy by now that I felt like my bones might leap out of my skin.

"Don't worry, darling. You look lovely, and you're going to have a wonderful life with Jacob," Dad whispered, repeating what Mom had said earlier. He patted my hand that was grasping his arm as we took our first step towards the aisle.

Friends and family all had their eyes on us as they smiled and took pictures. I glanced away from them and noticed I was walking down a roll of white fabric covered in various flower petals. I finally brought my gaze up to rest on the picture of perfection: My Jacob was waiting for me and looking like the most gorgeous man alive. All almost seven feet of him was covered in a tailor made tuxedo, and he was beaming his most breathtaking smile at me. His hair was neatly combed into place, and I could tell he'd just cut it, too.

I felt like I was in a dream, or maybe walking upon a cloud. It mustn't be possible for any one person to be as happy as I was right now. I had everything I could ever want in the world at this moment. Jacob and I kept our eyes locked as the space between us grew smaller.

Dad placed my hand into Jacob's as the music stopped.

"Who gives this woman to be wed?" Jasper cited ritualistically.

"Her mother and I," Dad answered. I took one final step to Jacob's left as my father settled into the front row between Charlie and Esme. He took Dax from Esme's lap and set him down on his own.

Jasper went on with the traditional words spoken at a wedding. I couldn't listen much, I was getting lost inside of Jacob's onyx eyes as they held tightly to mine. I had the perfect man, and he wanted me forever.

Jasper finally arrived to the part of the ceremony I had been waiting for, the part where two simple words would promise my life to Jacob for all of eternity.

"I do," I smiled. Jasper repeated the same vows to Jacob, and I waited patiently for his promise in return.

"I do," he beamed beautifully.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife," Jasper said. "You may kiss the bride."

Jacob swept me up and crushed his warm lips to mine. I wished that this single moment could be carried out forever, then realized that it didn't need to be. My whole life would be spent with Jacob, and every moment would be this perfect.

"May I present Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Black!" Jasper said excitedly. All the guests stood up, applauding and hooting wildly in our honor. Jacob laughed huskily before bringing his lips back to mine. He pulled away and beamed at me as a tear glistened in his eye.

He leaned down and put his lips to my ear. "I still can not believe I get to keep you forever," he whispered low enough for only me to hear. "And you look so...... there are no words for it. More than perfect, Renesmee......"

"So do you," I giggled. The people around us were slowly filing back towards the house where we were having the reception. Alice had once again outdone herself in decorating the back yard of our home. I wasn't too sure what she had planned for us once we got there; what type of entertainment could there be for a big group of vampires and werewolves?

Jacob waited until most everyone was gone from sight before he started carrying me behind them. I suddenly remembered what he was doing last night, something I hadn't thought about all day. Bachelor Party.

"So...." I said, trying to play casual. "What did you guys do last night?" I silently prayed that the words 'strip club' would not come out of his mouth.

He looked down at me with a wary expression. "Do you really want to know?"

Oh God. I didn't want to know if it involved nude women that weren't me. He set me easily to my feet and removed his jacket, then started unbuttoning his shirt. I just gaped at him, not knowing what to expect.

"I thought you would like it last night....." he mumbled. "But now I'm not so sure....."

He sighed as he tossed his white shirt to the ground. He turned away from me and leaned down slightly. I gasped at what I saw: Just below his neck on his upper back were mine and Dax's names, tattooed in very elegant script. I reached up and touched the words.

"How did you.....?" I didn't think werewolves could get tattoos. Wouldn't it just disappear after a few minutes?

"It worked, it just healed up right after," he said, his voice still cautious. "Do you like it?"

"It's beautiful," I marveled. Not to mention extremely sexy. Here I was picturing a bunch of drunken wolf-men howling at the sight of exposed breasts, and he'd gone and done something for me instead. Jacob was selfless to no end.

He turned around smiling widely. "I know you've always wanted one and can't, so I thought maybe this would do."

I wrapped my arms around his torso and smiled in what I considered to be a seductive way. "It's very sexy," I told him. He beamed even wider and lifted me back into his arms to nuzzle his face into my neck. He set me back down and picked his shirts up off the ground.

"What'd you think I was doing last night?" he asked as he started to re-dress himself.

"Not that," I giggled, still very glad that I'd been wrong. "I figured you were doing the typical thing."

"Nessie," he said in a 'you should know better' voice. "Do you really think I want to look at other girls when I already have the perfect woman?"

"I don't know," I hung my head. He was still a man, of course he would notice other girls. I wasn't stupid enough to think that he didn't even see them, even if I did know that I was the only one that actually mattered to him.

He nodded his head as he lifted me back up and began walking again. "How can I explain this to you....." he said. "It would be like picking weeds when I had a rose garden. Or eating dirt when I could have a steak," he chuckled. "I don't even see their faces. The only face I see is yours."

"So no naked women lie in your future?" I tried to joke. He was so sweet, but he was wrong at the same time. I knew I had beauty to some extent, but there was better out there. Humans would always find me attractive, but Jacob knew me for what I really was and knew that the looks were just a pretense for something else. Beauty in a human girl was something totally different.

"Just one," he grinned. "It's going to be a fun night."

"How long will we be gone to our secret destination?" I asked, excited and worried at the same time. I couldn't wait to finally be alone with Jacob for any length of time, but I was very nervous to be leaving Dax behind. I knew at least that he would be in very capable hands; my whole family would be looking after him while we were gone.

"Nope," Jacob said smugly. "You're not getting any of it out of me. Everything is a surprise," he smiled. I sighed as we neared the group of guests that had been patiently waiting for us. Jacob sat me gently to my feet as my father started playing music from the piano that Alice had pulled out here earlier. This gave me the idea to move the piano to my parents smaller cottage, since Dad loved it so much and was hardly ever at the other house now. I'd have to tell him before I left this evening.

People started pairing off and dancing as the first song ended since mine and Jacob's first married dance was over. Mom sat on the bench with Dad, and I saw Leah take Dax from Esme so that each of them could dance with the one's they loved. Leah held my baby close and twirled lightly around with him securely in her arms.

I'd gotten used to the idea completely by now and was actually very happy that she was the one that was meant to always be with him. She loved him and would put him above her in any situation. I hoped that one day he returned her love.

"He will," Jacob said to my thoughts. He twirled me around elegantly then dipped me down low.

I grinned and started sending him thoughts about tonight. I started off with only thoughts of the two of us, showing him multiple things I was going to do to him.

He smiled sheepishly then whispered, "Careful Ness, it'd be embarassing for everyone to see the bulge you're making in my pants."

I giggled riotously then went on with questioning him silently. I was determined to know where I was going, and I would get it out of him. Eventually.

"Not a chance," he smiled. He dipped me again and my eyes rested on the only lone person standing far away and watching us intently. Jacob swung me back up and I bit my lip nervously. Jacob twirled me away from our spot and towards Nahuel. He stopped a few feet away and kissed me on my cheek before dropping my hands, silently giving me the go ahead.

"Nahuel...." I said as I looked down, not wanting to meet his painful gaze. He took my hands and started dancing with me before speaking a word.

"Renesmee, you look incredible today," he said very low. I finally looked up and was glad to see he was smiling as he spun me around.

"Thank you. And thank you for coming, I was really sad about you not being here," I told him honestly.

"I couldn't miss your wedding now, could I?" he asked in a very gentlemenly tone. "I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye before, it just seemed like the right thing to do."

I only nodded in understanding. I wasn't angry with him, only saddened at the fact that he'd been gone. He was the best friend I could ever ask for, and I really did hate being away from him. I wished again that things had turned out differently, that all of the people I cared for could find the type of happiness that they deserved.

"I am happy, Renesmee," he said politely. "I have you so close, how could I not be?"

"This won't last, though....." I reminded him. I'd meant more that I wished he could find happiness without me having to be involved, but I was very careful not to send the thought his way.

"Memories last a life time," he smiled. "I'm going to be staying while you're away to help take care of Dax."

"That's nice, he misses you alot."

"And I him," he sighed before smiling again. "He's grown so much since I've been away. I bet he'll miss his parents like crazy for the next few weeks, though."

Few weeks? Nahuel must be clued in on the secret that I was being left out of. I smiled mischeviously to myself as my plan formulated.

"So, do you know where I'm being whisked away to?" I asked casually.

"You know I can't tell you, everyone would kill me," he chuckled.

"Oh, yeah right. They'll threaten violence, but they'd never go through with it," I said, trying to win this small battle.

"My lips are sealed," he said slowly. I contemplated different ways to get it out of him. There was definitely possibilty, but I might have to go farther than I was willing to. I decided to just let it go and wait for my surprise instead. Using Nahuel's feelings for me just to get a secret out of him would be completely wrong and unforgivable. I was very careful again to not let him inside of my mind, but I noted that my father was close enough to hear it all.

"Can I cut in, please?" Dad said from behind me. Definitely listening. Nahuel looked into my eyes before sighing and letting me go to my father's capable hands. Dad put me on his feet like he had when I was a tiny child as he waltzed elegantly.

"Renesmee...." he said very lowly. "Alice would beat you if she knew you were trying this hard," he chuckled lightly. I suddenly was struck with a thought I hadn't considered before. If Nahuel had feelings for me this whole time, Dad surely would have known. How could he not tell me?

"He asked me not to," he replied dryly. Questions flew through my mind as I waited patiently for an explanation from him. "Yes, he spoke to me about it. He knew what you wanted and was trying to push his feelings away and just be your friend like you asked." He paused briefly as my thoughts probably overwhelmed his mind slightly.

"Because..... it's what you wanted. And it's not my place to tell someone that someone else is in love with them if their wish is for that person not to know. He can not help the way he feels, just like you can't."

"You still could have said something," I grimaced slightly. What good is it to have a Dad who reads minds if he's not even going to share the information with you?

He chuckled happily at my last thought. "Well, everyone is thinking now about how beautiful you are. Jacob is thinking very explicit things about your honeymoon...." he frowned. "I'm just going to tune that out," he muttered. "Or..... I'll do that in a minute or two," he said, smiling slightly.

"Huh?"

"He wants you back," Dad smiled. I was still confused until Jacob swept me away from my father in one quick movement. I giggled at him as I turned to face him.

"What?" he asked, smiling widely still.

"You might want to try and change your train of thought until we're out of here," I suggested. Jacob blushed slightly, but quickly recovered.

"Sorry. I bet he hates his little trick when I'm around," he chuckled. "I'm sure he always has, though."

The smile on my face quickly faded and I sighed with displeasure. Here it was, my freaking wedding day, and he had to go and bring that up again. This was not the time to be thinking about him and my mother, if there ever was one. I leaned against him lazily to hide my face and try to push his last words away, but that quickly became impossible.

I knew that Esme and Carlisle owned a private island, the island where my parents had their honeymoon almost nine years ago. Was this my surprise? I did not want to go there, I'd surely have horrible thoughts roaming through my head if this was the case. Would anyone think that this was where I would want to go? These few weeks would be pure hell if they did.

"What's wrong, Ness?" Jacob said, noticing my sudden statue-like state.

"Where are we going?" I demanded as I stepped away from him. Jacob looked a little frightened of me, and most of the other people around stopped dancing to stare. I didn't care, I wanted an answer. There was no way I was letting myself be taken to that place.

Jacob only stared at me for three very long minutes. He made no move to speak, which only allowed my anger to build. Dad and Jasper came up cautiously and pulled me away from Jacob. They walked me all the way across the yard, away from all the listening ears, then sat me down in a chair.

Calm washed over me, and I shrugged it away. "Where is he taking me?" I asked them angrily. "I swear if it's - "

"It's not," Dad said calmly. I breathed a very long sigh of releif. "He would never plan that, he knows your mind almost as well as you do, Renesmee."

I slumped down into my chair and let the calm work it's way through my brain and body. I even laughed a little when I thought about how badly I'd probably just freaked Jacob out.

"Yes, you certainly did that," Dad chuckled. "He's coming now, though." He leaned down and swiftly kissed my cheek before hurrying away.

"Ness, I - " Jacob said as he neared me.

"I'm sorry," I said, cutting him off. "I thought...." I blushed as embarassment replaced the calmness.

"You thought what?" he asked softly as he sat down beside of me.

"I just shouldn't assume things, I guess." That was all the answer I was going to give right now.

Jacob waited for me to say more for a long time before giving in. He stood up and reached out for my hand, pulled me up and started twirling me around again.

The next two hours went by quickly. I danced with Jacob, Dad, Nahuel, Seth, and even Leah. I tried talking Charlie into a dance, but he adamently refused me. Billy and I took the dance floor once for an upbeat song, and I rolled him around me in circles wildly as he laughed with me. I could tell he was really having fun. Finally, Alice found her way to me and dragged me away from Jacob's lips and upstairs to her room to get ready to leave.

"Here, put this on," she said excitedly after she'd taken the little flowers out of my hair and stripped me down again. She tossed me a pale green silk dress with a low cut V-neck front and a halter in the back. It only went down a few inches past my butt, but looked very good on me so I said nothing. I checked myself out in the mirror before I started back for the door.

"Not just yet," Alice smiled as she led me back to her bathroom. She set me down in the chair and started brushing through my flawless curls. "You'll like this one," she winked.

What the hell did she mean? Oh well, I guess I'd find out soon enough. She started running a straight iron down my strands, something I had never had done before. I wasn't too sure I would look right with straight hair, but figured I would let Alice have her fun. She finished quickly then spun me around.

"Wow." It was very.... sleek. Nice. I ran my fingers through it and decided I liked the way it looked.

"You have to go now!" Alice squeaked. She took my hand and pulled me down the stairs. I hugged everyone there and thanked them all for coming as they wished Jacob and I good luck and complimented my new hair and outfit.

Nahuel was the last one in line before Leah with Dax, and I pulled him into a bear hug. "Will you be here when I come back?" I asked hopefully. I missed him so much.

"I'll be here," he whispered, hugging me tighter as he spoke.

"Take good care of my baby for me," I smiled as we released eachother.

"You have my word."

Jacob took me to my waiting car after we both hugged and kissed Dax about a million times. It was excruciating to part ways with him for the both of us.

"That's hot, Nessie," Jacob smiled as he ran his fingers through my bronze locks. I grinned hugely as he started the car and pulled away, heading for the airport. I turned around and saw two suitcases sitting in the back, also noticing that Dax's car seat was gone. I tried very hard to not worry about him; I wanted to concentrate on Jacob, and I knew he would be safe, loved, and perfectly cared for in our absence.

Jacob pulled up to the airport and parked the car. We went to the front desk of the small building and he handed an older lady our tickets, smiling at me coyly to let me know I'd still have no clues as to where he was taking me. We boarded a plane that was headed to Miami, Florida, and I instantly conked out cuddled up next to him in our first class seats.