The next few weeks flew by quickly; I was growing at the rate at which even I started to notice. My hair now fell down to my waist and I was the height of a small 5 year old even though in reality I was only about 3 months old. Grandpa became a huge part of my life as did Jacobs pack which seemed to grow bigger and bigger. The cottage was majestic; often Momma would stay with me until I fell asleep and then leave me. I said my first words at exactly 2 weeks old, I would have asked someone using my gift but Momma was on the other side of the room so I had to vocalize it. "Momma, when will grandpa be back?" She just stared at me and told me he would be back soon as her, Daddy and Jacob exchanged nervous glances. Although I still preferred to use my gift to speak occasionally I would talk out loud. Momma and I were in bed reading a book when I asked her whether I could read it. She handed it over and had a dumbfound expression on her face as I handed the book back. When I was 2 ½ months old I walked. I'd been watching Aunt Alice dance around the room placing vases everywhere when I mimicked her, everyone erupted in applause but I could see the worry on their face. I shouldn't be doing all of this.
I sprinted through the forest matching Momma and Jacob's speed, which I took satisfaction in. We reached a clearing that was covered in snow. I jumped into Jacob's arms he had phased back to a human and was putting his pants on. I beat I can get a bigger one than you.
Haha Nessie! Is that a challenge?
I jumped down from his arms and crossed my arms. Rolling my eyes I started running into the forest.
Hey that's not far, you got a head start!
I pushed harder as I darted through the tree's like a bullet, stopping when I came to the edge of a smaller clearing. There were about 4 elk and I knew which one I was aiming for, the alpha male. Jacob came next to me and with one look into each other's eyes I ran out into the clearing scaring away 2 elk. Easily enough I jumped onto the elk and cracked its neck making it fall to the ground. Jacob who had just bitten down on his prey's neck looked up at me.
See Jake, I told you I would beat you! I won!
Both of our heads snapped to the edge of the field, Momma stood with a shocked look on her face. I was in her arms in the next second. What's wrong?
I'm overreacting It's fine, I think hold on
She pulled out her phone as Jacob came over to our side and we both leaned in to hear the conversation.
Come bring Carlisle, I saw Irina then she saw me, but then she saw Jacob and she got mad and ran away I think. You and Carlisle have to go after her.
We'll be there in half a minute.
We went back to the clearing and waited for Daddy and Grandpa Carlisle to come. Eventually they did, with worried expressions on their faces. Daddy embraced Momma and I as soon as he got there.
She was up there, maybe you should get Jasper and Emmett to come, she seemed pretty mad she even growled at me.
What!?
She's grieving I'll go after her.
I'm coming with you.
Soon enough it was just me, Momma, Jacob and the wolves. We headed back to the house and to be honest I was glad, I'd get to have donated blood. Once we got back to the house we were bombarded with questions. Momma passed me off to Rosalie as she explained what had happened to everyone. I was taken out of the room and was lead to the kitchen where Rosalie set me on the counter.
Who is Irina Aunty Rosalie?
As she got my blood she answered my question.
She's a very old friend of this family, I suppose you could consider her a part of our family. You see there is a clan down south called the Denali's. They're like us, only surviving on animal blood. You'll get to meet them one day.
I finished my cup of blood then asked another question.
When will I stop growing?
We don't know that yet honey, but everyone is planning a trip to special people who may know the answer so don't you worry about that.
Soon enough Momma whizzed around the corner and picked me up. Are you alright Momma?
Of course I am honey no need to worry about me, now how about we go see what everyone is doing?
For the next few hours we all sat as a family and waited for Daddy and Grandpa to come back, eventually as the sun set they came in the front door. Daddy picked me up and spun me around in a circle as soon as he saw me, then he went over and kissed Momma.
So?
We couldn't find her; we lost the trail as soon as it hit the water.
No need to worry though she's family. I'm sure she'll come around.
The mood in the room seemed to relax as Daddy took me over to the piano. Lately he'd been teaching me a song he called Bella's Lullaby; he had named it after Momma. Everyone gathered around the piano as we played at the same time on different octaves. My growth was the only problem we faced now.