8/30/2013

Narrators POV

"Is she causing trouble out there?" The blonde haired vampire asked her twin.

"She seems to be causing a tiff with Renesmee…over elk." He answered his sister blankly, never moving his gaze from the window.

She continued to stare into her own reflection in the mirror, smirking slightly. "That's my girl."

"Her dog is approaching the both of them." He stated slightly unnerved.

"Aria can take care of herself." Jane stated never breaking gaze with her own crimson eyes.

"I know." Alec breathed barely more than a whisper. A human wouldn't have seen it, but Jane glanced accusingly towards her brother before turning back towards the mirror, the only change in her stature being the malice in her eyes.

"Careful brother, Aria seems to have taken one of their children from them. The Cullens won't tolerate losing the pair of them to us." He didn't answer her right away, yet looked on at the scene playing outside. "The dog will never let you have her." She continued speaking to her mute brother.

"I know." He spoke looking towards his reflection this time, searching for some other way for him to be unable to know it was true.

Jacob POV

She was knealing by a stream washing the dirt from her body and her hair...just so perfectly. I was sitting against a tree trying to figure out how exactly I managed to be this lucky.

"Hey." She stated gently kicking my foot as she plopped down next to me. "Where are you right now?" She asked me.

"Lost." I said with a grin.

"Oh come on." She laughed. "I'm not that intoxicating. Now you? Maybe." She ended licking her lips.

"Well Ness, you obviously haven't indulged in yourself much." She tilted her head and looked genuinely confused.

"Is- is that supposed to be an innuendo or something?" She asked sincerely, it was adorable.

"No, honestly…kinda sounded like that huh?" I ended rubbing my head.

She crossed her arms and mock pouted. "Well you can keep the innuendos to yourself Jacob Black…you aren't gonna go any further with me for awhile. Making out is as far as we are going." She ended sticking out her tongue.

"You're damn straight that's as far as we are going. I'm not ready for that. Neither are you." I ended softly not wanting to harden the mood.

She raised her eyebrows and stared me down. "Oh really…so if I said I was ready right now you would say no." She questioned me.

"Absolutely. We just started dating Nessie, I want it to stay just like this, getting to know you in a whole different way. It's perfect…besides you still have some growing up to do."

She scowled at the last part, like she always has when someone tells her she isn't grown up enough. I couldn't help from laughing at her.

"You know you say almost the right thing…that may be your one flaw." She smiled, my laughter infecting her.

"Hey if that's the only one you see I'll take it." I paused wrapping my arm around her.

She leaned her sopping head onto my chest and took a deep sigh. "See." I began quietly. "This is perfect."

Narrator POV

The following morning was a hectic one. It was the day Masen and Renesmee were going to be starting their first day as freshmen in high school. Like their father before them they both probably knew anything a teaching facility could possibly teach them, but the both craved being able to attend a place where human children were in abundance. They weren't going to be a threat to anyone and having lived such privileged and sheltered lives could very much use the social interactions.

Both Edward and Bella were concerned that with Renesmee's injuries and all of the excitement of the past week the children should wait another year before attending. Renesmee was persistent with matter and was in the middle of getting ready for her first day. Masen could see how sluggish his sister was readying her things. He had a feeling she may have only pushed the issue because she knew how badly Masen wanted to attend school.

"We don't have to do this today Ness." He propositioned her one final time, hoping beyond everything that she was well enough to really do this.

"Relax Masen, I'm fine…a little nervous, but physically I'm a-ok." She smirked as she decided upon which earrings she wanted to wear today. "Alright, how do I look?" She turned facing her brother modeling her first day of school attire. Renesmee adorned a white scarf with a brown leather jacket over a white tee and black jeans accompanied by her recent purchase of brown leather gloves.

"You look like Amelia Earhart!" Masen exclaimed cracking himself up.

She frowned looking down towards her gloves. "Well I have to think of some reason to have these on. Jacket and scarf seemed to go hand in hand with the gloves."

"Why?" Masen began feeling badly for upsetting is sister. "You can control your gift, whether you want to show anything to somebody. You don't need those." He ended taking her hand in his and beginning to remove the glove.

"Yes I do." She protested. "There are going to be hundreds of people there...anybody could bump into me if I was day dreaming."

"Do you really think you'll have anytime to daydream?" He asked her placing the glove back in her hand.

"There is always time for daydreaming." Alice exclaimed making her way into their adjoining rooms, Damien remained in the doorway, leaning against it, favoring his injured leg.

"Morning Aunt Alice. Hey Damien." Masen stated greeting the two of them.

"Hey Mase, you excited for real school today?" Damien asked his older cousin endearingly.

"Absolutely. Even more so since mom and dad aren't coming with us." He began, eyes lighting up as he looked toward his Aunt. "Thank you again Aunt Alice. And to Uncle Jasper. I don't know how you managed to convince them to NOT attend school with us on our first year." Masen chuckled wholeheartedly appreciative.

"Well I have my ways." Alice stated making way towards her son in the doorway, brushing his charcoal curls out of his eyes. "Besides, your parents will be returning the favor next year, when my child attends school and doesn't want his mother to be there. She ended cupping Damiens face as she spoke.

"Oh come on mom it isn't that.." Damien smiled sheepishly.

"Oh no?" She began questioningly. "Well I could have sworn there was a reason Jasper and I are transferring in as seniors this year…" She ended playfully trailing off. "Let's go you two. We don't wanna be late on today of all days." She added ushering Renesmee and Masen out of her room.

They made their way down the stairs together meeting Jasper and Seth in the main hall.

"Oh here they come, oh look how adorable they are!" Esme shouted as she watched her grandchildren prepare for their sendoff.

"You're absolutely right Esme!" Renee proclaimed placing her arm around Esme's shoulder. "So precious." She stated reaching out and stroking Masen's face.

"Enough Grandma's...we'll be coming home in a few hours you know. We're not shipping off to war."

"You better not, I wouldn't want to have to drag you both back home in front of your cool new army buddies." Jacob jested coming into the hallway, taking Renesmee by the hand. "Is there something you should be telling me?"

Jacob POV

Nessie shook her head laughing pulling me in for a hug. She tensed up suddenly in my arms. Aria had just walked into the room to see Masen off, followed by Anahi, Maysun, and Serena. They were surrounding Nahuel as they walked leaving Leah and their children to follow behind unnoticed. Leah seemed more aggravated than normal today…wonder which it was. Nahuel being smothered by his siblings or her children bickering behind her…

"Alright, enough!" She screamed stopping in her tracks. I guess we're about to find out which was bothering her more. "Nahuen, NJ give me a break guys can't you go just one minute without arguing?!" She turned instantly to face Nahuel, leaving her children sulking from being scolded without being able to defend themselves. "And you, are you going to help me with them at all this morning or just be admired by your entourage?!"

"Mom it's no big-" Pyre began, but Leah raised her hand behind her, signaling for her to be quite.

"I'm speaking with your father right now."

I let them argue in piece and brought my attention back to Nessie who still had not relaxed since stiffening.

"Relax." I whispered to her. "She is only here to see Masen off."

"She shouldn't be here at all." Said Nessie loud enough for Aria to hear I am sure.

"She has every right to be here. It's her birthright." Said Jane menacingly to Nessie as she passed by, scowling.

Instantaneously Bella began to storm over, but was detained by Edward grabbing her arm.

"Why don't we go get in the car Ness?" I asked beginning to guide her out of the house.

Masen gazed at her confused and pleadingly as we walked by. He outstretched his hand in hopes of understanding further, she shrugged him off as we passed him…she wouldn't even look him in the eye.

We didn't speak until she was situated in the backseat with me.

"So how long do you think you are going to be able to pull of talking to your brother about all of this stuff with Aria?" I asked patiently.

She sighed and shrugged her shoulders. "I was hoping to at least get through my first day of school."

"Maybe you should give her a chance?" I suggested…that was a mistake.

"After what she did yesterday in the woods? Are you serious Jacob?"

"Hey" I exclaimed putting my hands in the air. "I'm just trying to be the helpful boyfriend. You should try and make peace with her, for Masen's sake."

"Pfft." She began angrily. "Do you understand how much crap he put me through over my feelings for you? About how I should find someone my own age?"

"Ness I get it…" I sighed taking her hand in mine. "But he has found someone. And if he is going to give her a chance maybe you should too. Boy, you and your mother." I laughed. "Can't stand to see little Masen taken away can you?"

"Actually I just don't like the thought of a little girl descended from an evil man ruining my son's life." Bella said quietly as she opened the door and climbed into the car to sit next to Ness.

I sighed realizing I was not going to win this battle. "Morning Bella, ready for the big day?" I asked changing the subject.

"Not nearly." She said looking fondly at Renesmee.

"Is dad not coming with us?" Nessie asked her mother as Masen, Jasper, Alice, Seth and Leah were walking towards the car. Bella shook her head.

"No sweetie, dad is going to help Esme and Sue with your cousins first day of school back home…are you sure you don't want to come back inside and go to high school next year?" Bella began earnestly, brushing Nessie's hair behind her ear. "I bet you it will be a lot of fun."

"Mom." Nessie started cautiously. "I am going to real school this year." She smiled sheepishly. "I'm sure Grandma Sue and Grandma Esme will be excellent teachers. I want to learn to be around people, and they can't teach that." She ended sincerely.

"You're around people everyday." Bella said softly, but Ness shook her head.

"People I have never met before. Maybe…maybe even someone I can be friends with." She cast her eyes to the floor.

"Of course you can have a friend. Just remember what we taught you. About keeping the secret safe." Bella lifted Nessie's chin and reassured her.

The car door opened a second time and their conversation was interrupted…guess it would have to wait for another time.

"Is everyone as excited as I am?" Masen roared climbing into the seat behind us, followed by Seth and Leah.

"Probably not." I laughed at his enthusiasm, trying to lighten the mood. "Seeing your little brother off safely?" I asked Leah, unsure whether or not it was safe to talk to her yet.

"Yeah, looking out for him like always." She snapped buckling her seat belt as Jasper and Alice took the two front seats and began to drive toward the academy…apparently it was not safe yet.

"Hey no one forced you to get in the car…sis." Seth snapped back emphasizing the last part.

Poor kid. I truly felt bad for him, he was worse than Leah was when she was brooding for Sam. Ever since he imprinted on Serena he has been a shell of himself. I missed who Seth used to be. I missed his carefree spirit. As much as I love Renesmee, this is what I have always hated about imprinting. It has completely destroyed one of the most innocent people I have ever known into a lost pessimistic, bitter person. Because since Serena has rejected him, he knows he'll never be whole.

"What?!" He yelled at me. I hadn't realized I was staring at him.

"Nothing, jut lost in thought." I explained to him shortly, like most of our conversations had been throughout the last few years. I truly hoped that now he can get away from her, even though he will feel the pull, he can try to find some peace.

Esme's POV

"Roll Call."