Authors note:

I'M BACK! To the wet and the cold and the rain! Great…

As many of you know I had decided to only work on one story at a time and I chose The Secrets Out my twilight fic.

But due to fans of this story I said I would write an new chapter for this. I received a number of PMs and reviews recently asking me to continue with this story so ta dah! Here you go!

I've also decided that rule about me only doing one story at a time was silly so this will now be hopefully updated more regularly.

Also can I just say this is a busy time for me as I hope to start 3rd level next month.

Thanks again and sorry for the wait.

P.s. I'll answer my reviews for all stories as soon as I can.

Raven-Rach: Unofficial Beta Note:

SHE'S BAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!!! I no longer have to suffer the rain alone! Ahhh, how I missed her so! I missed her chapters too- since I haven't written any fanfics of my own lately these notes are the only interaction I have with you fantastic peoples on this site!

Well, I better get to editing this chapter with my super beta skills.... yeah, not really, I just say that so I get to read the chapter before everyone else! mwah-hahaha!

Anyway, Aine and myself are off to college next month! Paaaarrtaaaay! As always, show Her Amazingness some love =]

-Raven out

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Chapter 4

Renesmee's POV

"Renesmee, what is going on? Where's your father?" my mother asked startled. Her anger upon seeing the Volturi completely disappeared. She was stunned looking more like a dear caught in headlights.

"I… I don't know…" I stammered. "He was with Jake and now he's gone. We've been searching everywhere for him."

Jacob who was still couched defensively in front of me as he moved forward towards my mother. I could tell he wanted to say something to her but obviously since my dad wasn't here he has no way to actually communicate with her.

The Volturi members who stood before us glanced to each other as if they were just as surprised with the disappearance of my father as we were. Quickly the four devilish smiles returned and their attention was unnervingly on me.

"Like I said, we have no idea where Edward is but that just makes what we've been sent here to do a hell of a lot easier! Felix!" she said smugly as she ordered Felix to carry out this unknown plan. Suddenly Felix leaped from his position.

He was headed for me. It was all happening so fast... I couldn't move. I was frozen to my spot with fear. Jake snarled harsher then I ever heard him before as he was about to attack, defending me when suddenly Felix abruptly froze.

It took my mind a moment to process what had just happened. Jake didn't attack. My heart was racing. Felix didn't move an inch. It was as if he couldn't. He didn't even flinch at Jake's close proximity- Jake who was ready to literally rip him into shreds. I looked to the other guard members and they too were frozen.

What was going on? I looked to my mom who had her hands to her temples.

"Mom, are you doing this?" I inquired quickly.

"Yes, I'm using Alec's power to block their senses," she explained as Jake stepped cautiously away from Felix. Seth and Leah now dropped their guard slightly too.

"Go home as fast as you can, warn the others. I don't know how much longer I can hold his power for," she ordered. I nodded and turned to run.

I ran as fast as I could. It was like I was slightly disorientated as my breathing rate increased. I was overwhelmed. I fought back the blurring tears as best as I could. I sensed the three wolves following me. I didn't like leaving my mother behind with those four vampires but she was strong, much more so than we gave her credit for.

Why did the Volturi want me anyway? I know Aro has always had an interest in me because of the fact that I'm half human, but why would he want me now? It's not like he wants me for my power. I mean there's no point denying it: I'm not the most powerful creature in the world. Being able to share my thoughts by touch probably isn't the most sought after power for the guard. So then why am I practically running for my freedom?

As my chest rapidly contracted and expanded with panic it practically hurt. However there was a new choking pain in my neck as I was pulled up. My heart stopped with surprise. I was being tugged up in the air by my hood and as my feet dangled above the distant ground I was flung backwards.

Much to my surprise I landed comfortably. I breathed a sigh of relief. Jake had just thrown me onto his back. I had over reacted. He was just as panicked as me, if not more so. I know how he hates to see me in any form of danger.

I wrapped my arms tightly and securely round him as I buried my head in the nape of his neck, enveloped by the mesmerising scent of his fur. Through all this confusion he was the one bit of hope I could rely on.

We darted trough the forest, unravelling the beauty of the untouched snow and moss. The sharp, ice cold air that breezed by me was piercing.

The house finally came to view and I literally leaped from Jacob's back and ran towards the back door, thankful for my vampire swiftness. I almost pulled the door off its hinges after I crashed through it. I knew grandma would probably kill me for abusing our house but when she finds out the reason behind my over exuberant entrance maybe she won't mind as much.

"Grandpa!" I yelled as I dashed trough the kitchen, jumping over the remains of the mahogany dining table. I pushed myself through the door frame of the sitting room where I could smell everyone's scents mix as they gathered.

"Grandpa!" I exclaimed again but this time I was short of breath. Everyone was staring intently at me with complete bewilderment splashed across they're faces, even the Doctor's. They were all circled around the sofas, no doubt enjoying each other's company. Grandpa Carlisle was off his feet and by my side at lightning speed.

"Nessie what's wrong? Are you okay? Are you hurt? he asked. Though he was being strong I could see the panic in his eyes.

"It's…" I stuttered out of breath. "It's the Volturi… They're here!"

The amount of audible gasps resulting from my revelation was almost comical. Uncle Emmett stood up immediately ready and willing to fight if necessary. I could feel Uncle Jasper's power engulf the room.

"Where's your mom and dad? And the wolves?" Grandpa inquired quickly.

"The wolves are outside. They can't come in because they're all in wolf form. Guarding the house, I assume," I explained. Suddenly hating the no phasing indoors rule because I wanted nothing more then to have Jacob with me right now.

"Mom's holding back Felix, Jane, Alec and Demetri in the forest. But as soon as mom loses her control they'll be headed this way."

"Why are they here?" Alice asked confused yet frustrated. She hated not being able to see anything that involved the wolves and me.

"They're after me… They want me," I confessed trying to holdback any fear slipping through.

"What!?" auntie Rose exclaimed exasperated. She jumped from her seat and wrapped her cold, loving arms around me.

"We won't let them touch you Nessie," Grandma said as she shared a worried glance with Grandpa.

"Are you sure they're following you?" Grandpa asked me.

"Yes. Even if they don't know where I am they will follow my scent easily. Demetri will find me in a heartbeat," I elaborated.

"Where's Edward?" Jasper asked.

"With Bella?" the Doctor assumed, yet said it as a question. I shook my head and hated myself for what I was about to tell them. A single tear rolled down my face.

"I don't know where he is. Jake and I searched everywhere for him. He's gone…" I whimpered as I clung onto Rosalie. A second round of gasps sounded through the sitting room. Grandma Esme looked like she was about to cry if that was possible.

"Right that's it. Everyone outside now! In the past eleven years the Volturi have visited us three times and we have never done anything wrong to warrant even one visit from them. This is the last straw. I've had enough," Grandpa stated, anger slipping into his voice. It was the first time I had seen him mad since I was two and Uncle Emmett and I knocked over all his alphabetised and chronological bookshelves when we were playing football indoors. Well, he was more mad at Emmett than at me. He actually took me and Jake out for ice cream afterwards as Emmett cleaned up so I guess it doesn't really count.

Alice and Jasper left and were followed by Emmett and Rosalie. I was finally gaining some control on my panic even without uncle Jasper's help. Grandpa, Grandma, myself and the Doctor were the only ones left in the sitting room.

"Doctor, do you know anything?" grandpa asked as he turned towards him.

"No, I don't sorry. I wish I did but again I'm sorry," he replied genuinely.

"Doctor, I know you're here as our guest but please can you help us. I'm sorry: every time we meet I seem to be asking for your help," Carlisle said as he regressed into that assistant like role. Just like the last time the Doctor was here.

"Of course! You don't even have to ask," he responded without a second thought. Grandpa smiled appreciatively.

"Can I ask you one thing though? Who actually are these Volturi?" the Doctor required.

I sighed and rolled my eyes.

"Oh come on! I thought the Doctor was supposed to know everything. What's it to you anyway? We don't need your help. In fact I don't want your help!" I yelled. Grandpa looked at me like he was appalled, like I had just blasphemed or rolled off all the profanities known to man and vampire alike.

"Nessie! Your manners!" Grandma scolded stunned. I growled and stormed out of the room. I know it might have been childish but technically I was still only eleven so I had an excuse. As I left the house I could hear Esme apologise on my behalf. That was the last thing I wanted her to do. I really meant what I had said.

I joined the others, the wolves among them. They were stood in a line. It was almost like a battle formation. I took my place beside Jake. He licked the side of my face. I normally hated when he did that as he would get his wolf drool all over me but in this situation I didn't mind. I looked into his eyes. I could tell he wanted to talk to me but it was obvious phasing back would be too dangerous. But his eyes told me everything. They were concerned yet pained somehow, but most of all they were reassuring. I was glad he was here instead of that stupid Doctor, who seems to cause all life's problems.

Grandma, Grandpa and the Doctor eventually emerged from the house. I caught the end of their conversation.

"I didn't know there was a hierarchy like that apart of earth's colony of vampires," the Doctor said as they joined the group. The Doctor and Carlisle formed a front line. The Doctor's ridiculously over the top, long, brown, pompous coat flapped in the wind. What could he do to help anyway? He might be an alien like us but he's no vampire or shape-shifter.

There was still no sign of my mother or the members of the guard. That was until I could hear the speedy four different foot steps of the guard members. I didn't have as strong a sense of smell as the rest of my family so I couldn't pick up their scents yet. I waited another short few agonising moments. My family's faces and body tensed. Growls escaped the lips of the wolves. Everyone braced themselves for the expected up and coming fight. I loved my family and they loved me enough to defend me. I wouldn't be able to thank them enough. I would forever be in their debt.

That's when it hit me. My mother's floral and familiar scent. She was with them but she wasn't running along beside them. My stomach lurched.

"Mom!" I exclaimed as they came into view. I went to run forward, towards her but Uncle Jasper held me back. Uncle Emmett's fists tightened. He looked furious. I seriously thought Aunt Rosalie was going to bite they're heads off.

My mother was trapped in Felix's stone grip. However, she wasn't kicking or screaming. She wasn't resisting at all. Maybe she just realised he was a thousand times stronger than her and that it would be no use to fight.

"Let her go!" I screamed. Jacob was growling teeth bared too. Surprisingly the four guard members burst out laughing.

"I don't think that's going to happen, little half breed," Jane replied smugly.

"Felix, let her go," Grandpa ordered. "There are ten of us and only four of you. Somehow I think we can take you."

"Actually," Alec corrected. "You better make that five."

"Does someone need to go back to school Alec?" Emmett laughed humourlessly. Everyone on my side looked quite confused. What in God's name was going on?!

"No, I can count just fine thank you. Bella, why don't you explain what I mean?" he smiled wryly with a strong hint of devilishness. Everyone's eyes were now on my mom, their expressions even more confused.

"Mom?" I asked, my voice unwillingly broke. She grimaced.

"I've been once again offered to join the guard and I've decided to accept my place," my mother explained emotionlessly. My jaw dropped.

"What?! Why?!" I cried appalled verging on distraught.

"I'm sorry but it's the perfect opportunity for me. It's what I want," she replied once again emotionless. She wouldn't even look at me.

Jake swerved and grabbed the bottom of his hoddie with his sharp wolf fangs and pulled it roughly over my head. He began to phase back into his human form and he wrapped the hoddie around his waist in order not to expose anything.

"What the hell Bella!" he yelled as appalled as me but he was angry not devastated. Actually angry wasn't strong enough of a word for it. He was furious. In fact I was waiting for him to lose control of his anger and phase back.

"I'm sorry to you too Jacob but it's where I belong. Where I've always belonged."

"Bella, stop messing around and use your power already so we can get this over with," Emmett said his attention never leaving the despicable guard.

"Speaking of getting things over with," Jane began. "I think its time for us to return to Volterra. Tell Edward we said it was a shame we missed him. He's so much fun to play with. This would have been so much more entertaining if he were here."

"Mom!?" I cried one last time.

"Goodbye Nessie," was all she replied to me with. She was still not even looking at me.

My entire family and even the Doctor was stunned. No one knew what to make of this. Traitor tears invaded my eyes, spilling over.

Suddenly in a blink of an eye the guard members were gone, along with my mother. They were running into the forest at their top vampire speed. I took off after them against the obvious wishes of everyone else. I could hear them scream my name. I ran as fast as I could but I just couldn't catch up with them. My vision was blurred from crying and I was exhausted mentally and physically with everything that had happened on the awful yet eventful day.

They turned and changed direction, running through a bunch of old sycamores. As I knew this forest well I knew they were headed into the clearing we used for playing basketball. But what I also knew was a short cut.

I turned to my right and jumped over a few fallen logs but when I got there they were no where to be seen. Even their scents had stopped. I lost them.

I fell to my to my knees as I was devoured by my sobs. First dad and now mom. What had I done to deserve this?

I was so confused. What was going on? I couldn't understand what had just happened.

I cried and cried until I was soon being cradled in warm, russet coloured arms.