A/N: So, I am a terrible person at leaving everyone hanging and I am not even going to bother with excuses. Since it has been a while, here is a recap: Bella was raped; she left AZ to go live her dad in Forks. She meets the Cullens and falls in love with Edward. Edward knows of her pregnancy. They get married. On the night of their honeymoon, Bella is bitten by the rapist, who was turned by Victoria. Victoria is after Bella's baby. For unknown reasons Bella's transformation has been going on for a month. Victoria's army is gathering. There will be references to all four books in the Saga.

Chapter 23

Edward's POV

I picked Bella up and ran down stairs. Rosalie was right on my heels with Renesmee. I could already tell by the number of voices in my head that we had at least twenty or so visitors just a mile or so from the house.

"What are we looking at Alice?" Carlisle asked as he faced the front door.

"Twenty-five I think," Alice stammered out. "But I really can't tell. The wolves must be out there."

I nodded my head in agreement. "They are I can hear Jacob giving orders. They have already begun to kill a number of them."

I could hear the knurling, the teeth crashing, and the granite breaking. It wasn't fair for the wolves to be risking their lives like this for us. I knew that Jasper and Emmett were ready and anxious to go out and help. They looked at me a couple of times asking for permission but each time I held them back. I knew there was no way that Rosalie and I could take of Bella and the baby and fight at the same time.

"Emmett, the back door, in the kitchen," Alice said quickly.

Emmett ran out of the living room and moments later we all could see the blue flames right outside the windows.

Just as Emmett came back the front door was broken to shreds. A violent red haired woman with desperate eyes stood looking at us. Her eyes darting back and forth between Bella in my arms and the baby next to.

"I just want the kid," she snarled. "No harm, no foul and I will be gone."

"Over my dead body," Rosalie hissed as she pulled the infant closer to her.

My family circled in front of Rosalie and me to protect us. With each step the woman took, the tighter my family closed in.

I looked down in my arms when I began to feel Bella moving. Her hands went up to her head, much like when you wake up from a very deep sleep and begun to rub her temples. Her eyes lids lifted slowly, the redness of her eyes evident. She took in a deep breath and all of a sudden she jumped out of my arms and into a crouch.

"Bella?" I said softly. "It's okay."

I took a step toward her holding out my hand. She crouched down deeper, a snarl escaping her lips.

"Oh, goody, Mommy's awake," the red head hissed.

Bella turned to face the taunting voice, her teeth pulled back. I took a step toward her when Alice put a hand on my shoulder.

"No, Edward."

The red head lunged at Bella. Bella met her in mid air with a crash that shook our windows.

"We need to get out there and help the wolves," Alice said quickly before exiting out the front door.

And just like that everyone was gone. They left me with a very awake newborn, the pissed off red head, Rose and a baby. But as quickly as they left, Bella had already dissected the red head.

A few seconds later it was quiet outside. The smell of smoke was heavy in the air. I could hear the wolves' heavy breathing as they began to descend back to the reservation. Bella was still crouched and circling what was left of the vampire. I took a hesitant step forward.

"Bella, we need to burn the pieces," I said picking up an arm and tossing it to the fire place where Jasper already had a fire going.

"Bella, how do you feel?" Carlisle asked while I continued to pick up piece after piece, her eyes never leaving me.

"Give her a moment, Carlisle," Alice asked just as she was running up the stairs and back within the same second.

She placed a mirror in front of Bella. Her hands went straight to her blood red eyes as fear crossed her face. She pulled at her long mahogany hair and ran a finger over her deep red, pouty lips.

"What happened to me?" she whispered as her eyes grew at the sound of her voice.

Renesmee began to stir in Rosalie's arms. Bella turned to look at her. Jasper and Emmett both moved closer to protect the child. Bella took a small step forward. I put a hand on her arm to stop her. She twisted her head and growled.

We all watched in a stunned silence as Bella crossed the room, her eyes never leaving the child's. Renesmee, already at a month old, looked to be closer to a six month old.

"My baby?" Bella's whimsical voiced sounded through the quiet room.

Rosalie nodded her head. Bella reached up and the baby immediately held her chubby arms out to her mother.

Bella held the child closer to her inhaling deeply.

"Something's wrong Edward, this isn't right," Jasper's voice was loud and clear in my head. I nodded briefly.

Bella began to walk around the room with the baby in her arms, talking softly.

"What is she thinking?" Carlisle asked me.

"I can't read Bella's mind," I said hoping that after she became a vampire I would be able to get a look at what really went on inside her head. "But Renesmee is happy."

"Bella," Carlisle took a step closer. "How are you feeling?"

Bella turned to look at Carlisle. "I feel fine, why?"

"Are you thirsty?" Jasper asked.

Bella chewed on her lip like she was thinking. "No, not really."

Bella's eyes seemed to roll back in her head and her arms begun to go lip. I moved quickly to catch the child and Bella.

Emmett's booming voice echoed throughout the marble flooring. "She fainted!"

Carlisle was on the other side of her. "She's weak."

Rosalie came and took Rosalie out of my arms as I picked up Bella and carried her to the couch.

"Emmett, Jasper, we need some blood, go see what you can find in the woods quickly," Carlisle said as he opened her eyes looked at them. "This is strange, the white of eyes are turning yellow."

"How can her kidneys be failing?" I asked.

Carlisle's mind went blank. "Like I said, she's weak."

"Will she be okay?" Esme asked concerned.

I looked over to Alice whose eyes were vacant. "She'll be fine. Carlisle will be bottle feeding Bella to get the fluid in her. She'll be different than any other vampire we have ever known though."

"Different how?" I asked while trying to see into her mind. The only thing I was able to make out though was the Chinese alphabet backwards.

And so I waited again for my Bella to wake up. Trusting on Alice that she will be okay and that she will be different. Carlisle and I took turns feeding Bella. Little by little she began to stir. Her eyes even began to change color from the bright blood red to a not so monstrous color. I never moved from the spot on the floor next to the couch. My fingers running small circles on her hands as I hummed her lullaby.

"Edward," Esme said quietly from behind me. "We're going to go out hunting; Rosalie needs to feed as well. Will you be okay alone?"

I nodded my head. "Go and maybe I will go as soon as you get back."

Esme came up and put a hand on my shoulder. "I'll be back shortly."

Rosalie put Renesmee in the small bouncy thing chair that Alice bought. She was still asleep and I knew from her other nights that she will sleep for another few hours.

"Bella, your baby is here," I whispered. "She loves you. I love you."

I bent down and kissed Bella's ruby red lips. "She needs you. I need you."

The hand that I was holding squeezed softly. Barely even a noticeable. Her head began to turn and her eyes looked up at me.

"Edward," she breathed. "What happened?"

I knew it was going to pain me for what would be coming out of my mouth next. "Bella, I'm sorry, but you're a vampire. You were bit and your baby; we didn't get her out in time."

I reached over and picked up Renesmee. Bella's eyes were as big as saucers.

"How long was I sleep?" She asked taking in the baby's much older appearance.

"Five weeks."

"Why is she so big?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "We're not sure. Carlisle thinks it has to do with her still being part human. Bella, how's your throat felling?"

Bella swallowed slightly and I could see the hint of pain in her eyes. "It burns a little."

I nodded. "It's because you're thirsty. We need to go hunting as soon as we can."

I put Renesmee into Bella arms and stood up.

"Where are you going?" Bella asked with fear.

"I'm going to get Jacob. He can stay with Renesmee while we go hunting."

Bella's brow moved in confusion. "My friend, Jacob. Why would he watch her?"

I tried to hide my smile. "She's safe with him, in more ways than one."