For you who think we are slowly nearing the end, there is just one more plot twist before the curtain falls.
In chapter 28 Renesmee's last quest begins. Let me know what you think!
RPOV
I was slowly sinking into sleep. I could feel my eyelids becoming heavy and slowly closing. 'Okay.' I mumbled. 'I can't fight it any longer. Let's go to bed.' I switched off the television. Jacob nodded and turned of the lights. We headed upstairs together and as soon as my head landed on the pillow I fell in deep sleep. I woke up around three, I sat up but I didn't see my poltergeist anywhere. My eyes darted over the room as I made sure there was nothing there. There was nothing here, I probably woke from something else. Still I felt a little uncomfortable cringe in the pit of my stomach so I tiptoed over to Jacob's airbed to wake him. His blankets were only halfway covering him and with a peaceful expression he was snoring lightly.
He was laying there so peacefully that I just couldn't wake him up. Instead I took in the image of him laying there so serene. Suddenly Jacob grunted and turned, causing the airbed to move slightly. I tumbled over and fell onto the airbed as well. Jacob grunted again, wrapped his leg and arm around me and pulled me close. Then he continued his peaceful sleep. We didn't had any blankets, but Jacob radiated so much warmth that we didn't need one. If I wanted to, if I really wanted to I could escape his warm and safe arms. But I didn't want to, I wanted to stay here. Knowing I would be safe from harm and I would through the night. So I slowly closed my eyes and drifted back to sleep.
I woke up by a startled and confused Jacob. As he woke he quickly sat up and looked around. I rubbed my eyes and sat up too.
'You are in my bed.' He stated and shot me a confused look. His face was still a little puffy with sleep, he blinked a few times before his brown eyes curiously stared at me.
'Yes.' The blood rushed to my cheeks as I tried to come up with a good excuse. 'I – uhm.'
Jacob grabbed the blankets and pulled them up, I noticed his cheeks were flushed as well and I wondered why. His eyes darted over the room, not knowing what to look at as I slowly realized why.
'Oh god, I'm sorry.' I muttered as I jumped from the bed.
He grinned sheepishly and let his hand run through his hair. Embarrassed I shot into the bathroom and brushed my teeth. With cheeks still red of humiliation I eventually walked downstairs. Jacob handed me a cup of coffee when I entered the kitchen and I quickly took a sip. We both didn't mention what happened just moments ago. When I woke up and my minded was still clouded by sleep, I never realized that I was pressing up against his morning erection. Jacob however realized soon enough and pulled up the blankets to hide that fact.
Both a little embarrassed we made some small talk about the weather as Jacob prepared us some waffles. I set the table and in minutes there was a big plate of steaming waffles in front of us.
'So uhhm.' Jacob said as he chewed on his waffle. 'How did you end up in bed with me?'
I let out a nervous giggle. I couldn't help myself and soon the giggle turned into a hysterical laughter. Jacob who looked at me amused, soon joined me.
'I'm sorry.' I said breathlessly because I couldn't stop laughing 'It's not funny at all.'
The laughter soon died away and I took another sip of my coffee trying to be serious. 'I woke up around three, first thinking I had a nightmare. I wanted to wake you but you were sleeping so peacefully. Then suddenly you turned and this stupid airbed moves and I tumble right next to you. You groan and turn again locking me in your arms and that's how I ended up sleeping with you.' I tried to explain.
With a smile Jacob grabbed another sandwich. 'Hey Ren, listen. I'm not going to stay with you. I need to go to work today. But Seth is coming this way if that's okay with you?'
I nodded. 'Sure thing.'
So after we cleaned up Jacob gathered his things and as soon Seth arrived headed to work. I hoped Seth wanted to do something fun, but like I expected I was tutored all day long. When my head almost burst with all the information he'd given me I went upstairs to take a break and headed for the shower. When I looked at myself in the mirror I noticed I looked a little better. There was more color on my face and the dark circles under my eyes were slowly fading. Step by step I told myself.
When I was all washed up I headed downstairs and we made dinner. We went for a pasta with chicken, pesto and cheese. It tasted much better that it looked. Afterward we watched some Netflix and played Call of Duty on Jacob's PlayStation. Eventually I fell asleep in front of the fireplace. I was woken up by Jacob who was carrying me upstairs. I wrapped my arms around his neck trying to steady myself as we walked up the stairs.
'How was work?' I whispered my voice full of sleep.
"Mwah.' He responded. 'Trust me it was better than the labor Seth made me do.' I whispered. We both laughed and slowly he put me down in the bed. 'What's up with you?' I asked when I noticed the burning anger in his eyes.
'Nothing.' He sighted and tried to smile. 'Hey, come on talk to me.' I said.
'I got this domestic violence call today. There was this guy and he totally beat the shit out of his wife right in front of their five year old kid.' His voice was angry and his body started to shake once he spoke.
'Did you arrest him?' I was completely awake now and stared at him with worried eyes.
'She won't comply. And without her confession we can't arrest him. Their story is that she fell down the stairs, for the fourth time.' He grimaced. 'I want to help her, but she doesn't let me. I just want to beat the crap out him so he won't do it again.' He was really upset about this, I would be to if I witnessed it.
'I don't know what to say.' I said as I lowered my eyes. He sat down next to me.
'On days like this, I really hate my job.'
I laid my hand on his shoulder. 'Don't forget that everyday you're trying to make Forks a better place. You are doing the best you can.'
His brown eyes locked with mine. 'Thank you.' He whispered. 'I needed that.' While maintaining eye contact he slowly leaned in. Very lightly he pressed his lips on mine. I welcomed him carefully. The kiss was light, exploring the boundaries that I'd drawn up.
We parted and Jacob stood up, creating more distance between us. 'I shouldn't have done that.' He muttered as he threw his arms up. 'But when you look at me with those big brown doe eyes I just can't help myself.'
'Jake.' I said as I rose as well.
'I know, I know.' He muttered and I closed in on him. I laid my hand on his chest. 'Jake.' I repeated myself. He finally shut up and his eyes found mine.
'Let's go to bed.' I whispered as I pulled on his hand. I was already wearing my pj's and slid into the bed. Jacob underdressed himself until he was in his boxer and walked over to the airbed.
That night I slept decently for the first time in weeks. I even woke up before Jacob and tiptoed downstairs. I set the table and made some coffee. I heard Jacob's footsteps coming from upstairs and put some bread in the toaster. Jacob soon joined me in the kitchen.
As we settled down for breakfast there was tapping on the window. I looked up and saw my dad standing there. He flashed us a smile and I jumped up to let him in. I sprinted to the door and opened it.
'Hey you.' He gave met that crooked smile. 'Are you doing okay?'
'Yeah, actually I am.' I said as I sat down to finish my breakfast. Approvingly he watched as I finished my toast.
'Is everything okay?' Jacob asked him. Edward nodded. 'Yeah they just left. Everything is settled down now. I came to take her home.'
Jacob gave me a thoughtful glance and I could see he regretted the fact that I had to leave. I smiled at him and went upstairs to pack up my bags. When everything was packed and I was ready to go I turned to Jacob.
'Thanks for everything.' I said as I fumbled with my hands. He just gave me a smile. 'Always.'
'Maybe, you could come and visit me tomorrow?' I whispered so soft that only the two of us could hear it.
'I would love to' He whispered back and gave me a wink. I knew we still had a long way to go, but it was a start. It was time for me to begin again. I needed to rebuild my relationships with this people. Jacob was right, I didn't gave him a fair shot and I decided that I would in the future. He knew that we would take it slow.
'Okay, goodbye.' I said and grabbed my bags. We shared one more look before I walked after my father to the car. I turned to heating to max when I stepped into the Volvo. Edward just grinned as we took off.
'Was it okay?' He asked me.
'Yeah, it was fine.' I said gratefully that he wasn't able to read my thoughts. Thank god for the privacy.
'So how did it go?' I asked, trying to pry some more information out of him. It was still a mystery why I had to leave the mansion.
'It went well. We've established some new terms and certain apologies have been made.'
His answer didn't gave me much information, but this nagging feeling came back.
'Who came to visit?' I asked him in a curious tone.
Edward glanced over at me but never answered. At first I shrugged it of and stared out of the window, but I couldn't shook the nagging feeling. I realized as soon as we arrived at the mansion. Edward grabbed my bags and walked inside, but I lingered outside for a while sorting out my mind.
I walked over to Carlisle's office and without knocking stormed in. He was sitting at his desk and looked up when I stormed in.
'Renesmee. It's good to see you.' His voice was polite but his eyes told he he was tired.
'Please tell me you didn't invite the Volturi here.' I hissed as I slammed the door behind me.
His golden eyes looked at me curiously. 'Why don't you sit down?' He offered.
'I don't want to sit down Grandpa. I want to know for sure that you didn't invite them here.' I shouted.
The long silence was answer enough and I almost exploded from anger.
'What were you thinking?' I shouted 'How could you be so stupid'
The other joined us in the office. 'Renesmee, you need to understand..' Esme started but I was furious and wasn't going to let them tell me anything right now.
'Oh hell no' I cut her off. 'I don't need to understand shit. What were you thinking? Those people are monsters. Why would you invite them into our house?'
'Because when they mutilated you, it was an act of war.' Carlisle said very calmly and I turned around to him.
'An act of war?' I shouted. 'An act of war?' I chuckled again.
'They removed your fangs!' Jasper exclaimed.
'I don't care about my fangs!' I screamed back. 'Do you know what they could've done to you!'
'Renesmee, love you need to calm down.' Esme tried to hush me. But I was so angry I didn't want to be hushed. I was so mad I was going to explode right here and right now.
'I need some air.' I hissed and walked to the door. Emmett and Rosalie rushed forward, ready to follow me. 'And don't think for a second you are going to follow me.' I barked right before I slammed the door in their faces. I stormed through the front door and wandered into the dark woods. I kicked against one of the branches that was in my way and let out a frustrated groan. What were they thinking? Somehow I could understand that there were repercussions needed for their actions. But the Volturi was dangerous, they were complete mental cases and inviting them here? In our home? They could easily killed of everyone present in the blink of an eye.
But this wasn't the only reason I was so upset. I found it hard to accept that the Cullens went through such lengths to guarantee my safety. It was a strange feeling that someone cared so much that they would risk their own life. I wasn't mad at the Volturi for removing my fangs, somehow I was actually grateful because it made it impossible for me to kill another person.
I sat down on a fallen tree and thought back to my encounter with them.
'Take them you filthy junkie.' Alec grinned as he handed me a handful of pills.
Obediently I took them and put them in my mouth. I had some trouble swallowing them dry, but managed eventually. Alex grabbed me and put me in this old chair. He got some ropes and tied up my hands and feet, making sure I couldn't move.
'This is going to be so much fun.' He flashed me a smile. I somehow doubted it. In the blink of an eye he was gone and the next second he was back with his tools. Knives and pliers.
'The more you struggle, the more fun it will become.' He grinned and forced me to open my mouth.
I shook my head forcing the memory back. I stood up and decided that I would head home. I may be mad at the Cullens but I still wanted to be there with them. I stared up at the sky. I was going to begin again, I was going to leave all this misery behind me. I would tell them, I needed to tell them what I did to remove the distance between us. I would tell them, and hopefully they would forgive me and everything would be well. Then maybe I would be able to someday forgive myself as well.
Slowly I would rebuild this life, strengthening my bonds with each of them. The chains in my mind weren't completely dissolved yet, I noticed I had a stronger bond with some them. But in time all the chains would dissolve and I would get the change to get to know each of them.
I stood up, I made my decision. This was going to be the end of my miserable life and the start of a great one. Everything bad that could happen, happened and from now on it could only get better.
I was wrong. Because I never made it home. Strong arms snatched me from my spot. I struggled and fought back, but they were too strong for me.
'She needs to be awake for it, make sure she doesn't pass out.' I heard a female voice sneer. I knew that voice. Fear took over and I tried even harder to escape, but I was only tiring myself because my kidnappers were way too strong.
We soon arrived at a meadow, where the others were waiting for us.
'We need to do this quick, we only have minutes. Milly are you certain you can do this with the vail inside her mind?' Another familiar voice. I stared petrified at Aro and Jane as they made conversation with a vampire which was unfamiliar. She was tall, had long raven black hair, a serene face and piercing red eyes.
'I thought that you came to terms with my family?' I whispered weakly.
'Oh yes dear we did.' Aro looked up, like he just realized I was there.
The vampire called Millie stepped forward and pressed her cold hands on my temples. I didn't knew what they were going to do, but I was sure they were going to temper with my mind again. So I begged them not to, I cried and clawed at her. But my capturers were, like always, too strong for me. Whatever she was doing it didn't hurt, it felt like I was sucked into a deep and claiming sleep. I tried to fight it as long as possible, but eventually my eyes closed and darkness took over.
I woke up in a cold and wet room. I expected to wake with an headache but I didn't. I sat up and noticed that whatever they did to me, my skin was worryingly pale. I stood up but stumbled on my feet, it was like my feet were struggling with the instructions I was giving them. I didn't knew what they did to me, but I was surprisingly alert. I could hear everything, from the raindrops outside to the heartbeat of the mouse that was in the corner of the room.
I needed to find out where I was so that I could inform the Cullens. I needed to find my way back home. I just wanted to go home and wrap myself in a blanket, and not deal with this shit anymore. Why did it always had to be me? Why couldn't they obsess about someone else for a change? I grunted and a little unsteady I walked over to the sink. I needed to see what the damage was, they probably fucked up my face like always.
At first I couldn't believe my eyes. Because they weren't mine. The face that was staring at me in the mirror was not mine. I waved at myself just to be certain that my eyes weren't fooling me. They weren't. The face in the mirror was the face of the woman in the woods. The one with the raven black hair. Red eyes stared back from the mirror and now I understood why my legs were so wobbly. It was because they were much longer than mine. This wasn't my body.
This couldn't be, this was just another nightmare. I clawed at my own arm and even though my nails never pierced my skin I could still feel the little sting. Oh god, this was real. This was bloody real.
I screamed on the top of my lungs as I tried to keep it together. Not again. Not now. I was only still recovering from the last time, I couldn't cope with this now.
I heard laughing from the corridor and Jane and Alec walked in.
'Looks like our princess is awake.' They grinned both at the same time.
'What the fuck did you do to me?' I yelled at them. They didn't answer. Jane narrowed her eyes and stared at me with hatred.
'How come she is still cloaked. My gift still doesn't work?' She pouted. Well that at least was one thing. I never knew how the vail worked which Emilio provided me with. But this vail was one of the best things he could given me.
'I thought you came to terms with my family. So what's all this?' I clutched my teeth and glared at them.
Alec glanced over to Jane amused. 'Shall we tell the ignorant mongrel?'
Jane smiled sweetly and drilled her eyes in mine. 'You were lucky to stay alive when we found you in Seattle. Aro was way to kindhearted if you ask me. But then the strangest thing happened: we were called over to the Cullen mansion and got rapped on the knuckles by your pathetic coven.' She spit on the ground. 'That was just uncalled for, we are the Volturi and we are the greatest and biggest controlling organization out there and we should be respected for that. Who do the Cullens think they are with their vegetarian bullshit.' Her eyes were blazing with anger.
'That's great, but why the fuck am I here?' I countered. I wasn't afraid of them now that the vail was still intact.
'When we learned that you are the link between them and the werewolf pack, we just couldn't let this opportunity go by.' She smiled sweetly. 'Milly is our newest asset. She is called the chameleon, because she is able to swap minds with the person she desires.'
'And what now, are you planning on taking over my life?' I couldn't believe my ears. This was crazy, they were completly mad.
'Now we have a werewolf pack ready to fight our wars whenever we need to.' Alec flashed me a smile. I hated that god damn smile, it gave me the shivers whenever I looked at it. It was like they were two demons in the body of two perfect petit angels. It just wasn't right.
'It's bloody brilliant. And because that vail of you is attached mentally and physically they can't see what we did. They can't see it in their future, they can't read your mind. And trust me when I say that Milly is a great actress, she's been doing it for a little while. They will never notice if she plays her cards right.'
I gave them a disgusted look. Now that they had their say and horrified me they slowly retreated, quite fond with themselves. I sat down on the bed distressed. I couldn't believe what just happened. I never thought the Volturi would go so far. But I had to admit, it was a smart plan. Now that Jacob imprinted on me, with him being pack leader and all, he would do everything to protect me. If they played it smart, and I knew they would, they could use the pack to their advantage. It would give them power in America, where they lacked the numbers. They just needed to make sure their wars were fought in Forks.
The tables were turned. It was only months ago that I tried to run away from the Cullens. Ignoring their pleas to listen to them. Now the roles were reversed. I needed to track them down and I hoped that they would give me a chance to explain myself and hear me out. If they thought I was a threat to their precious Renesmee they would kill me on the spot.
Now the tables are turned! Now it's Renesmee's turn to hunt after the Cullens and make them listen. What do you guys think?
