I thought I'd finally come and finish this story. Epilogue to follow 3
Chapter 51
NSPOV
Months passed. It was now summer. Our family was finally normal again- or normal as we can get, considering we are made up of vampires and werewolves. Masen was safe- content. He was growing up like every normal baby should. He had just began to start walking. It was one of the most adorable things I had ever seen. He would smile and get up on his chubby little legs and try his best to waddle into my arms. I loved my son. He resembled my father in a lot of ways, but his thick dark hair was a constant reminder of Jacob. Jacob's love and care truly made our family complete. I couldn't of been more happy that we were okay. Nothing was going to hurt us now.
"Renesmee?" Jacob called. "Yes?" I was in our bedroom, putting in a new easel Rosalie got me. "Do you think it'll look nice here?" I ask. Jacob nods, wrapping his arms around me from behind. I laughed, wiggling out of his tight grip. "What? No love?" He teases. "I really just want to get this set up honey. I'm almost done." "Alright. So why an easel?" He asked. "For me to paint? You know I like to."
"I guess you haven't done it in a while." Jacob said. "Mhmm. I think this is the perfect room for it, don't you think?"
"Yeah, there's a lot of light. It's so nice and warm in here during the sunset."
"True. It's perfect." I said, turning to him and kissing his cheek. "Ah, and here I thought I was being deprived of your love." He chuckled.
"Never." I replied, kissing him once again. "So is everyone coming here tonight?" Jacob asked. "Yeah. I think we're in need of family time. All of us."
"Yes, our freaky vampire and werewolf family."
"Don't forget Charlie." I chuckled. "
"Of course."
"Where's Masen?" I asked. "He's with Rose. She and Emette took him out to get some things for tonight."
"Oh, and you're okay with that?" I was a little surprised that Jacob was finally, after all these years getting comfortable with Rose. Vampires in general.
"She's a good aunt. They'll be home soon." He said.
"I must say, I'm a little surprised Jacob Black. Calling her Rose and not blondie?"
"What can I say. They're all my family. Even Blondie." He chuckled.
"Knock, Knock!" It was Alice's voice. She let herself in, setting her purse on the couch. "Rose and Emette are almost here with the food."
I nodded, lighting a few candles while Jacob turned on some music. It was some loud rock music! My eardrums were about to explode.
"Jacob!" I shouted. "What? Isn't this a party?" He winked.
"You know very well that all we needed was light music to set the mood!" Alice yelled. Jacob shrugged, turning it off and replacing it with a gentle piano concert.
"Didn't realize we were attending a funeral." Jacob sniggered, kissing my nose. I narrowed my eyes at him, "Ah yes, yours."
"Oh Nessie, you know I was only kidding." He said, embracing me in a hug. I rested my head on his chest and he had his arms wrapped around me.
"I'd say we're pretty much done here. Now we just need Rose with the food, and the rest to arrive." Alice spoke in her always perky little voice.
"Heya Nessie!" It was Seth coming in with Annie and the twins. "Hey! Do you guys know when the other's are coming?" Jacob asked.
"Paul, Quil, Embry and all the other guy's left a little bit after we did. They should be her-"
"We're here! Where's the food at?" Embry came in. The rest following after him.
"So we're all going to stay in here? Don't you think the cottage is going to get a little..crowded?" Quil said, holding Claire's hand.
"Of course not. We're going to be outside silly." Alice replied.
"Right this way." I added, gesturing down the hall towards the back door. They all went out and had this 'wowed' face. Alice had this idea of draping lights over almost everything. She even had a little pond put in. It was like a fairy tale cottage. We had picnic tables laid outside, the lights draped over above them.
"This is so lovely." Esme came in, Carslile and the rest joined in behind her. "Hello Nessie." Edward said, kissing my cheek. "Everything look's great." Bella smiled.
"There's my baby boy!" Jacob said. I looked over to see little Masen running into his arms. "Oh my god. Look how much he's walking!"
Masen giggled, nestling into Jacob's chest, smiling at everyone.
The whole family arrived. The Cullens, Swans, Blacks. Sam, Emily- even Leah. We were all together. We were all happy. We were all safe.
This moment here is what I always wanted- for us to live in harmony. The whole family laugh and spoke. Charlie played with Masen. He was still trying to get used to the idea that his daughter's daughter just had a son. But it's alright, he's getting there.
The wolves ate most of the food. Paul and Seth devoured so much I thought they might puke. Jacob and I held each twin. They were so adorable.
Harry and Lucy. Masen was sitting on Billy's lap, playing with his hat. It was so cute.
Carslile then stood up, tapping his fork against his glass. "Hello all." He began. Everyone brought their attention towards him.
"What I'd like to say is, I'm glad everyone is here tonight. We were definitely in need of a family gathering."
"Amen to that." Billy added. "I am so very happy that everyone is safe and content. It's been a long time since we've all been this okay. I'm ecstatic that we are here together. One big happy family, loving one another. May there be no one who stops our happiness. Salud!" He said, raising his glass. Everyone joined in after him, and then drank.
Jacob stood up, giving Harry back to Seth. "Wait, I'd like to say something too." He said. We all looked at him.
"Look, I know we're not a perfect family and I don't think I can say anything quite as beautiful as what Carslile just said- But I'd like to say thank you. Thank you all for coming out here tonight, even if we are a big freaky family full of vamps and wolves." He chuckled. "I know I've had my fair share of outbursts towards the Cullens...But they are my family. Even you Blondie." He continued, smiling at Rosalie. She even smiled back.
"thank you all for being here, and for always being there for myself, my wife and even my son. I know I can be an ass, but I love you all and I'm so glad that mine, and Renesmee's son will grow up around family who loves and cares for him. Nessie my love, we have the next 18 years to look forward to..and forever to spend together. I love you. Salude." He said, raising his glass and then grabbing me. He kissed me with those warm lips I know I'd always love. Everyone clapped. It was wonderful.
The night went on until midnight. Everyone grew tired by then. The babies were already all asleep in Masen's room. They all left, and the house was silent. Only the three of us now. My family. I was in our room running a brush through my hair..getting ready for bed.
Jacob came in, kissing my neck from behind. "Today was a good day, wasn't it?" I said. Jacob nodded, "It was. It was good having us all together."
"Masen's asleep?" I asked. "Yeah. I'm a little tired." He yawned.
"Me too."
"But- I kind of want to do something first." He said. "What?" I smiled.
"Come with me.." He said. "Huh? Where- What about the baby?"
"He'll be safe. Don't worry Rose is going to watch him."
"Huh?"
"Trust me." He said, and then abruptly he pulled me up in his arms. "Jake!" I giggled, he kissed me and then we took off.
The cool wind ran through my hair and touched my skin. The trees brushed past us as we ran through the woods. I knew where we were going now.
Jacob and I stopped at our favorite spot. The waterfall flowed down peacefully...
"I thought we'd go here." He said. I smiled, wrapping my arms around his warm body and kissing those lips..
"Look up at the stars.." I whispered.
He held my hand within his, and looked up. They were so beautiful. There were tons of them, lighting up the sky..
"Dance with me." He said. "To the sound of the waterfall?"
"Mhmm..Exactly." He replied, bringing my body close to his. We moved together slowly..My head leaning on his chest.
"Jacob?"
"Yes Ness?"
"Do you really want to be with me forever?"
He chuckled, "That's a silly question to ask. Of course I do."
"Good. I was just making sure..I love you Jacob."
"I love you too Renesmee."
"Masen's already growing up.." "Yeah, I know. Our little boy..At least he'll have more of a childhood. You grew quicker."
"It's the wolf. I'm glad he'll be more normal."
"Mhmm..with telekinetic powers." Jacob laughed. "He'll learn to control it as he grows older."
"We have a couple years left."
"Years we'll cherish." I said. Jacob smiled, looking into my eyes and then our lips met.
"Remember when I first brought you here?" Jacob asked. I nodded, a smile on my face. "It feels like so long ago."
"Doesn't it? Mm..This will always be our spot." He whispered. "Always." His warmth surrounded me..
We stayed there all night. Looking up at the stars- kissing and enjoying each other's presence like old times. So many thing's has happened since then.
I graduated high school, I married Jacob- I got pregnant, almost died..
We had been through so much already. I would never forget the things we went through, the mountains we climbed. We were all at peace and I intended to keep it that way.
I was resting in Jacob's arms. Looking up at the sky, it was almost dawn. The yellow and pink sky was so pretty.
"We should head back." I whispered. Jacob's eyes opened, "Mhmm..Alright."
We stood up on our feet, and he stretched, yawning and smiling at me. Together we walked back to the house.
It was cold out, so I held onto Jacob's hand.
Quickly we got inside the house, closing the door behind us. "Rose?" Jacob called.
"I'll go check on Masen." I said. I went over to his bedroom, opening to door to see Rosalie holding him in her arms.
"Oh, Nessie. He woke up a little while ago." She said, smiling down at him. "Thank you Rose." I said, giving her a hug. She handed me Mase and then left, walking back to the mansion.
"There's my little man." Jacob smiled, grazing his fingers against his little cheek. I looked out the window smiling as the sun began to rise.
The baby in between Jacob and I..
The sun streamed in through the window, warming us. It was so beautiful to watch. Jacob looked at me with such loving eyes.
"So have we started our forever?" I asked. Jacob smiled, embracing me in a kiss. "Mhmm. Jacob and Nessie, forever."
The End.
