Back Again- Chapter 5

Bella's POV

The next morning at breakfast, Alice got another vision. It showed her that they were very close by now and Aro had brought Alec and Jane with him. I called everyone together so that Alice could tell everyone and then we could "strategize."

Everyone sat at the table impatiently. After Alice was done talking. Some were even more confused now then before.

"Why Alec and Jane?" Kate asked.

"I don't know. If they meant to attack, wouldn't they have brought a whole lot more people? People who would stand a chance against Bella?" Alice said, obviously nerved that she couldn't foresee the outcome.

"Yes. Perhaps they really do not want to fight, but everyone, be prepared for the worst." Carlisle quickly added.

Time was creeping by slowly, everyone just waiting. Every minute seemed to cause more agony to everyone. About an hour later, we heard footsteps coming from the forest.

"Everyone, get ready - it's them." Edward said.

"Now no one jump to conclusions until we are sure why they have come!" Carlisle said directly to Edward.

We all just waited on the porch for them to come. Edward and I hid Renesmee behind ourselves. Jacob was inside the house, giving him room to shift if needed and the advantage of a surprise attack.

"Well hello again, Carlisle." Aro said.

"Hello Aro."

"I suppose you would like to know why we came today." Of course we would!

"I have a theory or two." remarked Carlisle.

Aro laughed. "Yes, I suppose you would. Anyways, even though you had so many witnesses to see the child's growth, I, excuse me – we, would personally like to see the child." He looked at me and Edward.

Jacob came out of the house.

"Ah, I see you are still friends with the dog. How peculiar." After a while he continued, "So my dear friends, shall we see this hybrids growth?"

No one moved – still unsure of the intentions.

He looked at me and said, "I am sure Alec and Jane will act properly. Don't worry now, especially since I'm sure you have your shield around all you family, Bella." A low hiss escaped me. "We have no intention of hurting the girl. We just need to see how much she's grown."

Renesmee's POV

I was weary, but knew that they were here because of me and wouldn't leave until they saw me. I'm sure they'd use force if I didn't willingly face them.

Dad grimaced at that thought.

It'll be fine dad. He said he wouldn't hurt me. Plus, we have mom who'll keep me safe. I told him in my head.

Again he grimaced, but inched away from mom giving Aro and them barely enough room to see me.

Jane and Marcus gasped.

"Ahh! Hello Renesmee! My, have you grown!" Aro remarked.

"You've seen her, now leave." Dad snarled.

"My, Edward. I haven't even talked to her yet. Where are your manners?" A hiss came from him and mom. "There's no need for that." Now he faced me. "Renesmee, can you come closer so that I can fully see how much you've grown, please?"

I pushed forward very wearily, so I was in front of mom and dad.

"You look so much like your parents." He glanced back at them. "So have you tried to see if you had any other talents than that of communication? I'm sure you must have wondered."

"No, sadly I have not." I only wish that I had another talent.

"Hmm. I'm surprised you haven't formed any type of shield like your mother. I was so sure you would!"

"Really?" He thought that? I was intrigued.

"Oh, yes. I was almost certain you would receive some sort of shield powers. You received a sort of communication like your father. So I assumed. I was wrong though, I see."

"Yes, you were." Dad said angrily. "Are you done with the interrogation now?"

Why did he ask? Didn't he already know the answer? Hmm. Perhaps he's just being kind enough to ask aloud.

Aro laughed. "I can see you are very impatient Edward. Yes, I am done for now, but perhaps Alec and Jane have a few questions for her."

I was afraid what Jane could. I was afraid she might try it on me, but then jasper calmed me down and I remembered mom's shield.

When I looked at them, they still seemed to be shocked. I'm sure looking at something they couldn't imagine ever exist doesn't help with that…. Anyways, they just continued to stare for what seemed to be forever. Jane looked she was giving me a death stare. Thankfully mom was shielding me!

I really didn't expect any of them to ask me questions, so I started to go by Jacob. Suddenly, Alec spoke up.

"Wait…please." I turned around and faced him. "Could I…uh…see what living with dogs is like?" I could tell he was a little embarrassed by his question.

"No problem!" I told him. Slowly, I walked up to him and touched his forehead, happily to give him pictures of all the good moments with me and Jacob and the pack. I also showed him what it's like when I'm around vampires, mortals, and shape-shifters at the same time. When I took my hand off, he starting laughing!

After he regained his serious attitude, which was only minutes later, Jane spoke up.

I was shocked. Everyone stared at her. Never had I heard her voice before. It was quiet, but instantly commanded attention.

"I would like to ask something." She stated.

"Yes?" What could she possibly want to know? I was curious.

"Well, we all know that you're part vampire and part human. So what do you eat? I mean do you hunt?"

I had to laugh. Relieved would be the feeling right now. This visit wasn't meant to harm me at all, just to fill in curiosity that had overwhelmed them. Jane frowned which took me back to her question.

"Well, I do drink blood, but always animal blood." I had to make sure they heard that. "Usually I hunt with my family or Jacob." I added.

"So you don't eat human food."

"Actually, I do. Grandma Esme makes me meals everyday that are very delicious!"

Jane frowned again. This would be quite common I assumed and smirked at that.

Over time many questions have been asked by mostly Alec and Jane. Aro seemed content on listening to my answers. The questions seemed to start out very simple, only having a simple yes or no answer. Eventually, they became more complex and personal - requiring me to think heavily about my answer. Grandpa and dad helped me out in some of the harder questions. I started to

"Hold on Renesmee. One last question…." Aro said. Everyone looked at him.

"No! Absolutely not!" Dad snapped. Emmett and Rosalie held him back while Jasper and mom calmed him down. This made me so scared of the question, I started shaking.

"Let's see what she has to say first Edward." He looked back at me. "Would you like to see Italy Renesmee?" Did he think I was so stupid?! I knew fully what that question meant. He wanted me to join the Volturri! Yes, my family gets on my nerves at times, but I would never leave them! I saw my dad relax a little from hearing my mind.

I look straight at Jacob – he looks at me. I blush. Especially because of Jacob! I know he wouldn't survive without me - I could never do that to him.

"So? What do you say?" Aro asked me once again.

"No thank you, Aro. Nice of you to offer, but I would like to stay here with my family and friends."

"I see you are very…happy with them." He sighed. "This is still very strange to me - especially with how the shape-shifter looks at you." I blushed, hoping he didn't notice. Too bad. He did, and took it for what it really meant. "Ahh! The truth behind your decision! I see, yet am confused." He glances back and forth from me to Jacob and back to me. I heard a guffaw and gasp come from Marcus and Jane. They probably couldn't and won't ever understand our relationship. I had to giggle a little bit. A few people from behind joined me.

Dad and Mom were sick of them, and so was I, and so started hissing. Soon enough every one else joined in.

"Well I can see we are no longer welcome here." Hah! He could say that again. "Our purpose here is finished." he nodded his head as in a command for Marcus and Jane to start leaving. "Good bye, Carlisle. Until we meet again." And with that they were gone.

Once we could no longer hear their footsteps on the forest floor, we all relaxed at once. Jasper laughed because he could feel it.

We walked inside of the house. Jacob and I sat on the couch together – me nestled in his arms. But I couldn't help but wonder. What was the "purpose" of the visit that Aro had possibly finished? Acknowledge that I grew and ease their curiosity? Make sure that I had no secret talent waiting to destroy them with? I looked at dad and he nodded. Weird, but why would they possibly want me to join their coven?" He motioned for me to come into his study. I started to unwrap myself from Jacob's arms.

"What are you doing, Nessie?" He asked.

"I'm just gonna go talk to dad, ok?"

"Okay."

I entered his study and closed the door even though I'm sure everyone can hear.

"You have a remarkable talent of having everyone trust you. You have a presence that can't be ignored."

"Really?" I asked doubting what he just said.

"You are much more powerful than you know, Renesmee. When you reach full growth we will see your true talent's potential, I'm sure. Aro knows this as well and wants that advantage. He thought that since you were a teenager with hormones and emotional changes, you might want to get away from us; you know, teenage rebellion. He was going to persuade you that you were sick of our over protective, over barring ways - whatever might appeal in your mind.

"Why didn't he"

"You looked straight at Jacob when you thought of your future. He put that together with the way Jacob took his place beside you and never looked away from your eyes. Aro is smart. He's read a lot and knows about folklore. He understood what imprinting was and how it happened; he just never imagined that a werewolf could imprint on a vampire. Then again, you looked into Jacob's eyes and he saw how deep your relationship was with him." He stumbled on the last few words. I blushed, which I know didn't help him. Anyways, he regained his composure. "He realized that his attempts were futile. Jacob would follow you wherever you went until either you or him die. Aro is one of the…peacekeepers of Volturri, you could say. He doesn't want to kill unless it is in his advantage. He knows killing Jacob isn't worth it because our family is so closely knit. He remembered how the Volturri were out numbered when you were just a baby." He took a deep breath and let it out – probably for dramatic effect. Then after a short silence he said, "I hate to say it, but I'm glad Jacob imprinted on you."

My mind raced with questions. What? Where did that come from? When I was just a year younger, you absolutely hated when I was with him! Now all of a sudden you're glad he can't keep his eyes off me?? I was fully aware he was reading my mind.

"Yes." And with that he left. I was happy.