6

Problem

(Renesmee's POV)

I woke up the next morning blissfully. I changed and went down stairs for breakfast. I found everyone in the living room and I could tell the atmosphere was grave.

I walked over to my mom and dad who were on the couch. I saw the letter in my dad's hand. I held my hand out for it and he gave it to me hesitantly.

Dear Cullens,

I'm so sorry we've not been in touch for a while, but I'm glad I will get the chance to see you very soon.

My brothers and I would like to see the progress of young Renesmee so we are coming down there personally with a few members of our guard.

We shall arrive in about two weeks.

Sincerely,

Aro.

No! why the Volturi? why now? why couldn't they leave us alone? why?! I looked at my father, knowing he'd here me. Instead of answering me he pulled me onto his lap.

I reached out and touched my mom's arm. I was remembering the last time the Volturi came, I was asking her if I might have to run away again.

"No, We should be okay" she whispered. "I called Jacob, he and his pack are heading over" Alice murmured. I saw aunt Rosalie staring at me with worry in her eyes.

I reached out to her and she was in front of my hand in a second. I put it on her cheek. remembering all the new friends I'd made last time, wondering if they'd come again.

"Not this time, Nessie" she whispered and went to go sit back next to uncle Emmett. Jacob usually only came over under good circumstances.

but this was anything but good.

(Jacob's POV)

Come on guys, move it! Leah thought as she ran ahead of them.

This isn't a

race, Leah! we're running because Nessie's in trouble! I reminded her, trying to pick up speed.

Yeah, Yeah, hey shouldn't they be able to take care of themselves by now? Leah asked pointedly.

They're are friends! we should help anyway we can! Seth excalimed

Speak for yourself Leah spat.

Actually, Seth is right, expcet on your terms. Embry cackled

I ran as fast as I could and we reached them in no time. we phased and changed before we broke thought the trees, Leah phased and changed somewhere else muttering about stupid boys.

When we broke through the forest from the back yard and I saw Nessie. "Jake!" her eyes brightened and she ran to me. I picked her up and hugged her.

Bella and Edward were immediately on the porch. Bella was relieved, but Edward was tense. It wasn't because I was holding his only daughter. I knew him by now that it was something bad.

I set Nessie down and she took my hand to lead me over to her parents. my pack followed and I could see how wild Edward's eyes were.

"What's the problem?" Quil asked. "The Volturi are coming to check on Nessie" Bella said gravely. I sneered when she said Volturi. Those bunch of Bastards!

"Is it the same deal as last time?" I asked. "No, Alice checked, it'll be Aro, Casius, and Markus, along with a few members of the guard." Edward's voice still had a bit of edge to it.

"We'd like you to patrol around here for us, it'll be easier to contact you when they day has come" Carlisle said, suddenly appearing. "Of course" I nodded after a glance at my pack.

"It'll be just like old times, Jake!" Nessie squealed. I smiled down at her, glad she was holding her head up high.

"Hey, you want to show me what happened today at school before we all make rounds?" I suggested. "yeah! Rico, did the funniest thing!" she chirped. Nessie reached up and put her hand on my face, showing me what happened.

I laughed when she showed me Rico laughing so hard that soda spat out his nose. Nessie pulled her hand away after she was finished.

"Thanks for showing me" I gave her a hug before we all ran into the woods, changed, phased and began making rounds.

Lets move! I ordered.

I was going to do everything I could, because I wouldn't let those leeches that call themselves royalty touch Nessie.