Momma, Jacob and I sat at the table as we listened for the approaching guests. We'd gotten the call early this morning that our relatives the Denali's where coming. Daddy darted down the stairs and came to join us at the table.
Rosalie and Em have sent Garrett he should be here later tonight. Now Renesmee you have to remember that a lot of these people will be scared of you or even angry at you but you mustn't take it personally they've just...never met someone like you. Wait until I say to show them your gift. Do you understand?
Yes Daddy. But what if they don't like me?
They'll love you, I promise.
We heard a car turn onto the driveway and we all waited anxiously as 4 car doors opened and closed and then there where footsteps up the stairs. Daddy stood up and walked to the door as they knocked.
Edward!
Hello Tanya, Kate, Elezar and Carmen.
Edward, Carlisle said you needed to speak to us right away. What's the problem, trouble with the werewolves?
No our truce with the wolves is as strong as ever.
Haha aren't you going to invite us in? Where's Carlisle?
He had to leave.
What's going on Edward?
If you'd give me an opportunity to explain something, it is very difficult and I need you to be patient and open-minded.
Is Carlisle alright?!
None of us are alright Elezar, but Carlisle is fine physically.
Physically? What do you mean?
My whole family is in grave danger. But before I explain I must ask for your promise to listen. Hear me out listen to everything I say I am begging you?
We're listening we will hear before we judge.
Thankyou tanya.
But where is your Bella?
She is fine, she's taken to immortality with finesse. She will join us shortly.
What's going on Edward, what danger are you in?
I'd like you to listen, what do you hear in the next room
A werewolf I assume I can hear his heartbeat.
My heart rate picked up, it was nearly my time to be introduced.
What else?
What's that strange thrumming sound? Is it a bird of some sort?
No, now what do you smell?
I smell a faint sense of human blood, but it's tainted. What is that scent Edward I've never smelt it before?
You most certainly have not, Now throw away any previous views you've had.
I promised you we would listen.
Alright, Bella bring out Renesmee.
I got onto Momma's lap as she picked me up and we hugged briefly, and then walked into the room. The 4 people were obviously vampires, they were to beautiful not to be. They had the same colour eyes as my family. I felt Jacob walk up behind us as I fully revealed my face to them from under Momma's hair. Two of them jumped back halfway across the room whilst the male and the brown haired female slowly backed away, keeping their eyes on me.
Tanya, you promised you'd listen!
Some things cannot be heard! What have you done?!
We have to get out of here!
Wait! What did you hear just before and smell. Renesmee is not what you think!
Her heartbeat.
She's not a full vampire child, she's half-human. Hear me I am her biological father, not creator and my Bella is her mother who conceived, carried and gave birth to whilst she was still human. I was hard-pressed to get venom into her system to make the change.
I've never heard of such a thing!
You don't come across vampire-human relationships often. Wouldn't you agree cousins? Elezar surely you can see the resemblance?
He was just about to speak when the small brown-haired female overtook him.
You have your mothers eyes, but your fathers face.
She smiled as I did the same back to her.
Do you mind if Renesmee tells you a bit about herself? She has a gift for explaining things.
You speak little one?
Yes, but I can show you more than I can tell you.
Our guests seemed to flinch at the sound of my voice and their expressions got more worried as I placed my hand on her cheek. I showed her my story, memories from the inside, when I came out, the first time I saw momma, me hunting, walking, and learning and...Growing. I dropped my hand from her and smiled.
She really is your daughter isn't she? What a vivid gift she has! It could have only come from a very gifted father.
So you believe what she showed you?
Without a doubt.
The rest of the family let me show them my story and afterwards Daddy explained what danger we were in. They would stay to witness and if it came to one would fight.
May I hold you Bebe Linda?
I eagerly leaned out to her as she opened her arms. And for a moment I was confident that all of us would be alright, until I looked at Momma's heartbroken face.