Renesmee's POV…sorry about that HUGE cliffhanger guys….but hey, you wanted to read more, didn't you?

Chapter 16

This wasn't real. It wasn't happening to me. My beautiful angels of my life just slipped through my fingers into cold, cruel others. I gripped the pink and purple rug of their nursery and sobbed loudly.

"No!" I blubbered as I punched the ground. How could they do this? What did they want from my children? I didn't even want to consider the idea of them getting hurt. I was so wrapped in confusion, anger, and grief. Jacob pried me from the rug and into his arms. He rocked me back and forth, trying to ease my pain.

"Don't worry, Ness. When we find them, I will personally tear their heads off," he assured me. I sobbed even harder. I just wanted my daughters back. Safe and sound in my arms. Then I heard Jacob whimper, as if he were crying too. I buried my face in his chest and wept some more.

"Okay everybody, we have a task. Find the Volturi and retrieve Rachel and Allysen. At any cost," my father declared. I looked up at him through pink and swollen eyes. I began to feel my hand throb from where I unleashed on the floor. Dad's face was hard and determined. He had my mother on his side, who had a distressed expression. Dad looked to Alice who was sitting in the corner rubbing her temples.

"Alice, what is it? What can you see?" Jasper asked, urgency showing. He was kneeling by her side, one hand rubbing her back. She raised her hand up, trying to keep her focus.

"Hold on," she said staring into space, her brow furrowed. She sat very still for a few moments, then snapped her head in our direction. "They're on a plane. A nice plane. Aro, Caius, and Demetri are there. They look serious. I can't see the twins, though. I'm guessing they're there too, but I can't be sure. I can't see them, remember."

Rosalie broke away from Emmett's embrace. "What? How can you not be sure? How are we supposed to find them if you can't even see them?" She went on a rampage. Alice stood up and crouched into an attacking position, despite her miniscule size. My father took hold of Rosalie and turned her to face him.

"Listen, Rose. She's doing her best. Lay off," her snarled. She gave him an if-looks-could-kill stare, then jerked her arm loose. Alice relaxed with help from Jasper and began explaining some more.

"I can see them reaching Volterra. Someone looks happy. They're telling someone good job," she went on. Then her face brightened. "I think the twins are okay. For now. Somebody just said to get them some food so they'll shut up."

I almost smiled. Of course they were hungry again. Figures. Then another worry entered my mind. What were they going to feed them? They don't have diapers either. Or clothes…

Carlisle and Esme walked into the room with suitcases. "Alright everyone. I got the plane ready. It's at the airport. Everyone pack your bags quickly. We're off to Italy."

Everyone began moving quickly to their rooms. Jacob carried me to our room and sat me on the bed. I watched him open our giant closet and began to furiously pull out articles of clothing. He shoved them into two big suitcases, then moved on to the bathroom. He plucked numerous toiletries out of the cabinets and threw them inside the suitcases as well. As he was packing the final things for our trip, I laid back onto the bed. I pulled my knees to my chest and felt a few tears escape my eyes. Trying not to go into another episode, I dabbed at them and sniffled awhile. Suddenly Jacob lifted me up and into his arms.

"I promise it will be okay. No matter what, we will find them," he vowed, smothering me in a hug. I gazed up at him and cleared my throat.

"You promise?" I squeaked.

"Of course," he confirmed and pulled my face to his. I relaxed in his arms as the kiss ended. "Now let's go before they leave us."

I nodded and grabbed a bag. Jacob threw a jacket at me from behind and said to put it on. I did so, knowing how cold it was outside. It was spring here in Forks but still very chilly.

Our family met in the foyer, surrounded by an assortment of bags. Alice and Rosalie no doubt had the most. Heck, they probably had a bag solely devoted to shoes, a bag for clothes, and a bag for makeup and anything else. That wouldn't surprise me one bit. Mom had two suitcases, Dad had one, and Jasper and Emmett each had one as well. Carlisle and Esme had already put theirs in the car.

"Everyone ready?" Carlisle asked looking at all of us. We all nodded and proceeded to take our bags. As we were walking out the door Carlisle asked, "So everyone has everything packed?"

"Yes! Now let's go! I'm itching to kill some Volturi!" Emmett exclaimed. I shuddered a little. I'm not a fan of violence.

"Neither am I," Dad agreed, obviously towards me. He pulled me to his side and hugged me. "Listen Renesmee. We will take care of everything. Please try not to be so depressed. It's killing me and Jasper."

"I'm sorry, Daddy, but I can't help it," I squeaked, crying becoming evident. "They're my children. My daughters! I would be lost without them. You of all people should understand that!"

He just squeezed me tighter and kissed my head. Finally he released me, and I returned to Jacob. I took my seat in our car and waited while Jacob loaded up the bags in the trunk. We all would take our separate cars so our luggage would fit. Trying to relocate my thoughts and not break down again, I turned on the radio. I hummed to the catchy beat. I looked out the window and watched the clouds. I jumped when Jacob opened his car door and slid in.

"Did I scare you?" he asked starting the car.

"A little," I admitted, my focus returning outside. I began to worry again. I really tried to stop and cause no more emotional pain to Dad, but I couldn't help it. I think I was finally understanding what it feels like to worry about your child.

We started down the driveway, following our family's line of cars, when we came to an abrupt stop. I was slung forward, only stopped by my seatbelt. I fell back into the seat wide-eyed.

"What's wrong?" I asked, looking to Jacob.

"Seth," he muttered opening his door. I looked up through the windshield, and sure enough, Seth was standing outside. What was he doing here? Now probably wasn't the best time for a visit. I unbuckled myself and got out of the car.

"Seth?" I called. "What are you doing here?"

He and Jacob both looked at me with nervous glances. They twitched in anxiety and uncertainty. Why were they acting so weird? What was going on?

"What?" I asked, puzzled. "Tell me now, Jacob! They're leaving us!" I pointed to the line of cars disappearing in the distance. Jacob coughed and cleared his throat.

"Um, how about I explain in the car," he decided and walked over to me. He took my hand and escorted me to the passenger side. I looked over my shoulder to see Seth following us. Jacob opened my door and I hopped in, still watching Seth. He opened the door right behind me and took a seat.

Utterly confused, I looked back out the windshield. I was trying to piece this all out in my head. Why would Seth possibly need to go with us to the airport? My head snapped at Jacob as soon as he climbed in the car.

"Okay. Start explaining," I demanded. Jacob started driving and took a few nervous gulps.

"Erm, well, alright Nessie. Seth has to go with us to Italy," he looked to me, only to find me with the same stupid face. "He needs to find the twins too."

"Okay. I appreciate his concern, but is there any particular reason he has to go?" There was more to this than just "concern." Seth just wouldn't decide to pick up and go to Italy because he was "concerned."

"Um, yeah actually," Jacob began. His eyes made circles again as he was finding the right words. I wished he would just get on with it. "I'm just going to come out with it. Ness, Seth has to go with us because he can't be away from Rachel. He imprinted, Nessie."

My mouth fell and I turned around to look at Seth. He nodded in confirmation. I slouched back to my original position, mouth still wide open. I sat there, motionless for a good five minutes. Finally, Jacob squeezed my hand and asked, "Nessie? Nessie are you okay?"

I shut my mouth and shook my head a little. "Jacob, I want to say yes, but I'm still in shock. First my daughters get kidnapped, and then I find out that their soul mate is coming along to find them." I turned to Seth in the backseat. He was staring at the floorboard, ashamed.

"Seth?" he looked up at me, biting his lip with dread. He was afraid I was angry. "When exactly did you imprint?"

"About a month ago when I visited you all for the first time in like forever," he answered looking back to the floor. I turned around to Jacob, this time in anger.

"Why didn't you two tell me?" I questioned. His mouth dropped and he started to defend himself.

"Forgive me! I didn't know you wanted to hear that our daughter had a soul mate at a month old! My bad! I'll be sure to get the memo out next time!" he huffed. I softened at his anger. He had never been angry with me before. It hurt.

"I'm sorry, Jacob. It's just, this is too much news for one day! I want to be angry that Seth imprinted but I can't! I would be hypocrite of the year if so!" I apologized. We were in the airport parking lot now, pulling into a space beside my mom and dad's car. He put it in park, then turned to face me. He took both of my hands in his and kissed them. I stared at the floorboard, feeling the tears welling.

"Hey, now Ness. Don't cry. I'm sorry! I should have told you earlier. Please don't cry," he begged. I wiped my eyes and looked to him.

"How about we just forget about this little argument?" I asked in a small voice.

"Deal," he said and half-smiled. He kissed me tenderly, and then I heard gagging noises from the backseat.

"Get a room," Seth muttered. I almost smiled again.

"Come on, Mr. Black. Let's go find our girls," I proposed and started to get out of the car. Jacob said he would get the bags and for me to go on to the plane. I agreed and joined with my mom and dad to board the aircraft.

"Boy have I got news for you two," I whispered to my parents. They tilted their heads a little in perplexity. "I'll explain on the plane."

And we climbed the tall stairs to begin our journey.

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