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Chapter Three

We arrived in Forks, Washington bright and early that morning. The cool fall wind whipped in my face as we finally stopped at a clearing in the woods. There wasn't any snow around the area, but I knew they were going to get some soon. I wonder if I'll see snow here. I missed the wintery white sensation. I haven't seen snow in over ten years after we took a permeant settlement in the Amazon, where it doesn't snow.

I remember times Emmett and I use to play in the snow when it'd snow back home in Tennessee. We use to go sledding down the old hill in our backyard and had snowball fights with our neighbors. I even remember the first time I saw a snow fall with Edward. We were walking on the streets of Chicago and the snowflakes looked like dainty little fairies slowly falling. I remember it was early February and we had known each another for about a month. One magical month. It would only be a few months later that he would leave me and I would be pregnant with Renesmee. That Christmas, Alice, Jasper, Renesmee, and I were living in an old cabin in the woods of Nebraska. I remember seeing the snow fall on Renesmee's first Christmas, and as I saw the snow fall I thought of my brother and Edward. I wondered if Edward was looking at the snow too.

The nature of Forks was beautiful. The tall trees and streams absolutely showed the true beauty of nature. The forest was absolutely breathtaking.

This town didn't seem to have a dry spot anywhere. It smells of mildew and has a wet earthy scent. I kind of liked it, but the coolness felt strange since I was use to the warmth on my back, but since I'm a vampire it doesn't really affect me. I know Renesmee was starting to get cold, but thanks to her warm body temperature I don't think we'll have to worry about her freezing to death. Plus she was bundled up in her winter jacket.

"Big change compared to the Amazon," Renesmee murmured, shivering, as she hopped off my back and began to travel with us by foot.

"Well sweetheart this place is one of the wettest towns in all of the U.S," I reminded her.

"I know but- never mind let's just see the child," she mumbled as we approached the edge of the Cullen's property, which had to be acres and acres of open woods.

"Renesmee, how about your mother and us will go first. We will call to you when we know it's safe. This is just in case this child isn't like you," Zafrina said as we got closer to the Cullen home.

"May I remind you that Maggie detects lies and she claims the child is like me," Renesmee pointed out. She had her hands on her hips, ready to fight if she didn't get her way.

"We know darling, just let us go first, we are just worried about your safety," I explained to her. I know how much she was eager to meet another like her, but I agreed with Zafrina. It's be best if some of us go to check it out first so we know this it's not dangerous for Renesmee to reveal herself. It's better for us to go in numbers to meet the Cullen's while someone stays here with Renesmee.

"Alright." Renesmee sighed as she leaned against one of the large trees.

"Jasper, you stay with her," Alice ordered him. I knew why she picked Jasper, if anyone should be left alone to guard Renesmee, it should be him. Jasper was the best fighter out of us considering his militant background. He could take on a vampire easily. I've been fortunate enough to be taught how to deal with newborns and any other vampire that comes to attack me. All my training has been from Jasper. He even trained Renesmee as a way of self defense in case any vampire attacked her.

"Alice-"

"I'll be fine. Don't worry," she said as she kissed his lips gently before prancing over to my side. Jasper sighed, giving into his wife as he walked over to Renesmee and leaned on the tree with her.

"Well it looks like it's me and you again, Uncle Jazz," Renesmee teased with him. Jasper rolled his eyes as he went to ruffle her hair. She scowled at him and goes to stick her tongue out at her uncle.

"Come on girls," I said to Alice, Zafrina, and Senna. "Jazz, you and Renesmee stay behind. You can follow us, but I think it's best if you keep a couple of feet away from us. At least enough for them not to detect you," I ordered my brother. He gave me a reassuring nod. I go to Renesmee and plant a kiss on her forehead before us girls headed out first with Jasper and Renesmee not to far behind us, keeping a safe distance.

We then reach a spot on the Cullen property that was very close to the house. I could see their roof between the trees. I look at the others and they nod to run faster. Zafrina, Senna, Alice, and I end up making an unintentional grand entrance as we swing across the tree branches and end up in front of a bunch of vampires that were hanging around the Cullen home. I think I heard Jasper and Renesmee snort behind us at our entrance. Alice seemed to be pleased with it while Zafrina and Senna could care less, just like me. We all stood up from our crouched positions to look at the group of vampire's in front of us. I kept my ground, not trusting anyone yet.

"Oh look it's the Southern Belle."

Alice looked at me warningly as I instantly frowned at the sound of Tanya's voice. She knew my temper can get out of hand when it came to the Denali leader, but I couldn't help it. We've never gotten along and I don't know why. Jasper says that Tanya has always been jealous of my beauty, which I had to snort about. I never considered myself beautiful, even as a vampire. I was such a plain jane.

"Tanya," I sneered as I turned to face the sound of the voice. Tanya had her hands on her hips and goes to flipped her long strawberry blonde hair before stalking over towards me until she is close to my face. Her murky golden eyes were narrowed at me.

"Isabella," she snapped back at me. I growled and soon we both get into a defensive stance. I wasn't scared to rip her throat apart if she made a move to try to hurt me. I could easily kick Tanya's ass. In my human life I was one tough cookie with a bear of a brother to wrestle with, and now as a vampire I have a militant vampire brother I wrestle with. Nothing about her scared me.

I felt an arm tug at me and I looked to see Alice, taking me out of the defensive stance. "Bella, keep your cool," Alice hissed at me. "There is a child present." She then motioned towards a small girl hiding behind a female's legs.

"Bella! Alice! Oh, it's so good to see you too again!" I heard Kate exclaim, bringing me away out of my gaze of the child. I turned around to smile at her as she went to go hug me, making me forget about Tanya, who was still looking at me with murderous eyes. I look to see the rest of the Denali coven coming over to greet us.

"Bella, Alice, it has been awhile hasn't it," Carmen said as she went to hug me next.

"Yes it has Carmen, and may I say it's wonderful to see all of you again," I said to her and Eleazar.

"How's Jasper?" Eleazar asked Alice and I. "Where is he?" he looked around to see if he was maybe behind us.

"He's good. He'll join us soon, he's just um busy," Alice lied to Eleazar. I was grateful she did the lying since I sucked at it. Even as a vampire you'd think my lying skills would get a tad bit better, but not so much.

"Bella! Alice!" I heard Maggie exclaim as she came running over with Siobhan and Liam standing right behind her. They send me a greeting nod and I respond with a nod back.

"Is she here?" Maggie said in a whisper so that none of the other vampires could hear. I nod a simple yes for her and she grinned.

"Zafrina, Senna, it's been long!" I heard a warm voice say. Alice and I look to see a man with blonde hair make his way over. He seemed to have a calm persona and looked like a very gentle man. I noticed his golden eyes as well, just like ours. I looked to see a woman with caramel hair go to his side. She must be his mate by the way she's hugging to his arm.

"Carlisle, my old friend, it has been long," Zafrina said to him. Senna nodded as well. Carlisle? Like as in Edward's father? No, I'm just not thinking straight. There are other Carlisle's out in this world. I'm sure he doesn't even spell it the same way as Edward's father, but how should I know. I've never met him, or Edward's mother. Plus Edward's last name is Masen, not Cullen...unless he used Masen as a cover up.

"We brought friends. As you can tell Tanya and her coven know them," Zafrina murmured as she shot me a look. I shrugged and she just shook her head in a small chuckle. The blonde haired man and his wife went to face Alice and I after they greeted Zafrina and Senna.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Carlisle Cullen," the man said to me as he held out his hand to me. He then motioned to a woman with long carmel hair and bright gold eyes like his own. "This is my wife Esme." It can't be. No! I mean, could this be the Esme and Carlisle Edward told me so much about?

"I'm Isabella," I told him as I reluctantly let myself shake his hand. "This is my sister Alice. We are very good friend with Zafrina, Kachiri, and Senna. We learned from Maggie of your situation and we want to help."

"Alright, thank you so much. Rosalie dear, bring Emalie forward," Carlisle said to a woman who was behind him.

A tall supermodel comes forward with a small child who was clinging to her mother's legs. She was gorgeous, that's for certain. She had long blonde hair that reached her mid-back and was wearing blue skinny jeans and a purple sweater. Even though her eyes were amber like ours, I could tell she was a newborn with the flecks of red that were still in her irises.

The mother looked at us with caution as she approached us. It probably didn't help that they saw me almost rip Tanya's throat out earlier, but hopefully they can look past that.

The child has the most beautiful blue eyes I've ever seen in my life. They were dark blue, as blue as the ocean. They looked almost violet. Her hair was brownish-black and very curly, but it suited her. I swear they look like Emmett's old brown curls. I'd recognize his abnormal brownish-black hair in a heartbeat. But it can't be. I am hallucinating. First it's Esme and Carlisle, now this young girl? I think it's because I've lost two guys that I loved very much in my life and they're coming back to haunt me. Let's go with that.

"Hello darling. What's your name?" I asked the little girl gently as I went to kneel down to her height. She still stayed closer to her mother, but she to warm up to me a bit and timidly smiled. I was taken by her dimples which looked exactly like Emmett's dimples. I shook the thought of my big brother out of my head and focused on the small child.

"Emalie Isabelle Cullen," She told me softly. She had the blush like Renesmee, and she had all the characteristics of a hybrid. A humming bird heartbeat, a warm temperature, and the balancing scent between human and vampire. All just like Renesmee.

"That's a beautiful name, my name is Isabella, but you can call me Bella," I said warmly to the child. She seemed to start to trust me as she emerged from behind her mother's legs and came to face me. She was very petite now getting a better look at her. She had to be about four or fives years old physically.

"And this is my sister Alice and our friends, Zafrina and Senna," I said motioning to the others.

"Nice to meet you all," Emalie said politely to them before turning to me with a face of urge and fear. "You know I can show you I'm half vampire and half human. I really am, so please believe my family!"

"Don't worry sweetie, I believe you. You don't have to show me," I reassured the girl who's face seemed to brighten up. I gave her a smile and a soft squeeze of the shoulder before getting up to face the vampires in the area. I share a look with Alice before turning to Carlisle and this family.

"I know she is half human. I believe I have something that may help your family in fact," I said. This family isn't playing some sick joke to get us all killed. They have a real little girl who needs real protection and we were going to help. I was finally ready to show them of Renesmee's existence and show that hybrids are no threat.

"Really?" the girl's mother asked eagerly. I could see the anticipation in her eyes. From one mother to another, I could tell just like me that she only wants her daughter safe.

"Yes...Jasper you can bring her out now!" I called out towards the woods where the two were hiding. Some of the others seemed confused as we waited for Jasper and Renesmee to come forward.

"Jasper's here? I thought you said.."

"No he's here," Alice said to Eleazar. He frowned as him and the rest of the vampires turn to the sound of Renesmee and Jasper making their way over.

Soon Renesmee came into focus smiling with Jasper right in front of her to protect her. I watched as all he vampires in the area look at my daughter with nothing but pure shock written on their faces. I just hope revealing Renesmee could mean helping this family and not endangering them even more.

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