It was late in the afternoon when Zafrina and her coven appeared at the Cullen's back door. Bella greeted their friends as she led them into the family room.

"Is Renesme here?" Zafrina asked anxiously, looking around for the youngest Cullen.

"Not yet," Bella said with a wicked smile, "she'll be coming shortly with Jacob."

Zafrina's face lit up, she hadn't seen Renesmee in years and was curious to see how the hybrid was doing.

As the group entered the living room the coven was greeted warmly by each family member.

Jacob and Renesmee had decided to take the Pack's car to the Cullens. With her busy class schedule in Seattle, the pair barely had time to catch up.

They were accompanied by Seth Clearwater who had half begged Jacob to come along. Jake had allowed the youngest member of his pack to leave to attend college for electrical engineering in California. Seth had recently returned, taking a gap year before joining the workforce, and rejoined the Pack for good. Although leaving the Pack had allowed him to grow and mature into a young man he still maintained his boyhood wonder and optimism. Upon hearing they would be visiting the Cullen's Seth had asked Jake to tag along. Jake had smiled and allowed it knowing that the Cullen's had a soft spot for the kid.

"What did Bella tell you again Ness?" Jacob asked, breaking the silence in the car. He was a tad bit nervous about tonight's family gathering.

"She told me that our friends from Brazil were in town and that they requested I come and visit," she sighed. While she loved her family, visits from friends notoriously brought bad news.

"So no mention of the Volturi?" Jacob asked, grinding his teeth at the name. His hands grasped the steering wheel, the metal nearly warping under his strength.

Renesmee looked over at her boyfriend, "No. No mention of the Volturi."

"Good," Jacob loosened his grip on the steering wheel a tad bit.

Renesmee could tell he was worried and laid her hand on the middle console, Jake brought his hand down to meet hers, entwining their fingers. Jake it's going to be fine. I'm sure they're just in town on a casual visit. Renesmee rubbed her thumb along his knuckles.

"Not every visit is going to end in a battle," Seth said from the back seat.

Jake sighed, "I know. I just... something feels off about this one."

The family had decided it best to wait until Renesmee's arrival to begin their discussion of the legends of Isle Esme and the Volturi. Rosalie had taken the time to curl up next to Emmett, slowly descending into sleep. The Amazonians had been shocked and awed at the development, chatting in animate whispers about how strange it all was.

Renesmee walked into the front door hand entwined with Jacob's. Barring Edward's approval the pair had started dating a few years prior, as much as Jacob wanted to propose Edward had vetoed the idea until Renesmee had AT LEAST a Master's degree. Seth Clearwater followed behind their heels.

Edward greeted the pair at the door and led them upstairs into the living room.

Is blondie dead? Jacob's eyes landing on the blonde vampire who was curled up under a blanket, silently snoring.

Edward chuckled.

Emmet affixed a death glare at Jacob and Edward, whispering across the living room, "If you wake her I swear to God I will strangle you wolfie."

Bella walked over to the small group leading them onto the balcony, "I think it's best we talk outside," opening the balcony door she led the group outside, motioning for them to sit down on the outdoor furniture.

Jacob, Renesmee, and Seth all sat down as Edward and Bella stood across from them.

Through the door, Jacob could see Emmett carrying Rosalie upstairs.

Jacob crossed his arms.

Edward could tell by his thoughts that he was concerned and confused. As much as Jacob and Rosalie loathed each other, Jacob had come to respect her over the last ten years.

Bella was the first one to speak, "Jake. I know you must be very confused but I need you to stay calm while we tell you what's going on."

"I will," Jacob said.

Bella shook her head, "No, like, I need you to stay calm and not go all Alpha on us, we're going to need your Pack's help."

Jacob looked concerned, he knew the Amazonian's being in town couldn't be good, "Yes, Bella, I promise I won't freak out."

Bella glanced at Edward.

Edward stepped forward, "A few days ago Rosalie started displaying the same symptoms as Bella did after returning from Isle Esme." He didn't want to outright say it.

The wheels started turning in Jacobs's head, "Edward Rosalie's a vamp she can't…"

"Well according to Carlisle it seems that she can. The Amazonians are here to discuss legends that have been passed down of the "cold ones" who returned from the island and shortly after had a child."

Jacob brushed his hand over his face. Turning around he punched the banister of the deck, the wood snapped in two, sending wood shards flying into the backyard.

"Jake..." Bella warned.

Renesmee put her hand on Jake's shoulder, Jake, just listen to them please, she pleaded with her eyes.

Jacob swung around, wringing his hands together, "So what! Rosalie is just going to pop out some vampy child and we're going to sing kumbaya and not worry about the Volturi showing up in your backyard?"

"That's what we're discussing tonight. We need a game plan and the Amazonians have kindly joined us to help find answers."

Seth who had stayed silent looked up with puppy dog eyes, "Is… well, you almost?" He gestured to Bella. Bella frowned at the thought.

"Is Mrs. Rosalie going to be… okay?"

The group went silent.

Bella spoke up, "Since Rosalie is a lot stronger than I was as a human she should be okay."

Seth sighed in relief.

"I know this is a lot to process and we're all taking it one day at a time… Jake, it's not just your family that's at risk." Edward said.

Jake looked into Edwards's eyes. Man to man he knew this was true, Edward would do anything to keep his family safe.

You better keep that promise.

Edward nodded his head.

"Now that you know I think it's about time you properly greet our Amazonian friends." Edward gestured for the group to head back towards the living room.

Seth is my favorite member of the pack and that's a fact. Who is yours?