A New Dawning

By Sesshy's Mistress

Summary: Renesmee's existence is brought to the attention of theVoltouri and Alice goes in search of a witness; however, is Nahuel the only thing Alice and Jasper will bring back to Forks? Or will they enlist the help of someone else as well?

Disclaimer: I own neither Twilight nor Sailor Moon. The character's from their respective places are also owned fully by their creators- not me!

Note: For those of you wondering about my other stories, don't worry. I'm trying to complete my shorter stories. Yes, this will be a short story, possibly five, maybe 6, chapters in length.

I could actually care less about reviews now. I just want to get a few of my 43 stories finished. Twenty-One of those stories that are finished are all one shots, and the rest are incomplete stories. So, yeah…I hope to finish this one within a month.

Important Note to Reviewers at the Bottom!

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Cosmos had long since moved to stand beside of Bella. Her stance was rigid, ready for the inevitable. There was still no sign of either Alice or Jasper. Though she had tried to see them, Cosmos was unable to pull herself into a trance without leaving herself and the others around her vulnerable. Should the Volturi attack during her attempt to check on the two missing Cullens, the life of an innocent could be lost.

Aro had already spoken to Amun, who, after being questioned, took his leave quickly. The next witness was Siobhan. She, like Amun, spoke for Renesmee. Unfortunately, Aro was easy to dismiss the claims and get to another, more 'important' fact about the child. One which had Caius beaming with joy and pure satisfaction.

"Though no law has been broken, we have much to consider in sweet Renesmee's case," Aro smiled as he waved a hand elegantly towards the child still held protectively in Bella's protective hold. "She is not what we had considered an Immortal Child, but is it safe to assume that there is no danger in her existence?"

"Danger for whom?" Cosmos questioned, interrupting Aro. Though her voice was neutral, it did not stop her from receiving knowing and angered looks from all around. The only ones who did not understand the question for what it was truly were the witness' that the Volturi had brought with them.

"She is unique, utterly so, in fact. I would find it to be a complete waste to destroy something so lovely. The knowledge we could learn from her is so vast, but she is still a danger to all vampires; it simply cannot be ignored," Aro stressed as he paced back and forth thoughtfully. Renesmee's supporters began to grow uneasy. Already stretched nerves were pulled to their limit.

"For centuries, our secrecy has never been about a matter of safety, but of convenience and ease. We had nothing to fear from humans discovering our existence. Now, however, humans have grown close to their faith in science and control of their world. They have gained enough strength in their vast technology that, if they wished, they could pose a threat even to us! This last century, especially, has given birth to weapons of such enormous power that they pose a great threat to even us immortals. Our status, now more than ever, is important. Humans see us as myth and it must stay that way," Aro turned to his gathering and strode forward so that he was but a few yards away. He was closer to the Volturi formation more so now than before, and that had everyone on the Cullen's side uneasy.

"Renesmee," Aro's voice remained calm, collected, and gentle as he spoke of the child. "This amazing child has provided us with so much already. If only we could be sure of her potential, know with absolute certainty that she could always remain shrouded within the shadows of obscurity which protect us all…" Aro stopped and seemed to contemplate internally for a few moments. The silence stretched on, making everyone uneasy. The Volturi guard had already dropped out of formation. All of them now positioned in a low crouch, ready to attack at a moments notice.

"We know nothing of what she may become or how her unique parentage will bless her later in her life. Never have we seen such a thing as this! How can we know what she will grow to be when even her own parents are plagued by their fears of the future?" Aro paused again to look at all of the witness' for the Cullens and then turned to his own witness'. "Only the known is safe and tolerable. The unknown is dangerous and it leaves us vulnerable."

"Aro," Cosmos spoke before Edward could voice his angered thoughts. Aro stopped and turned to face the silver warrior. His eyes were filled with hunger and admiration as he gazed towards the other source of mystery that had made itself known to him and his. "You have looked into the minds of several here and thus seen what they have seen. Unlike you, she does not …sparkle in the sunlight; she can resist the blood lust that you suffer from whenever you are exposed to the scent of human flesh and blood. How many of you or your people can say the same? I believe it safe to assume none. Am I right to assume such a thing as that?"

"Peace, my new friend," Aro smiled, his face was kind and gentle as was his voice. "I am merely trying to look upon this unique situation from all sides."

"Then, may I offer a side to be considered?" Garrett petitioned in a calm and leveled tone. He took several steps forward until he was standing at the front of the group. Aro's blood red eyes examined him closely before nodding his permission.

"Upon Carlisle's request, I came here, as have others, to witness. This is certainly no longer a necessity in regards to the child and what she is not. We all see her for what she is; however, I must be honest in all things. It was not just for this child that I stayed to witness," Garrett's voice stayed calm, but many could sense his content at finally being able to speak freely on this claim.

"I stayed to witness you," He jabbed his finger towards the wary group of vampires. "Two of you – Makenna, Charles – I know. I can see that many of you others, like them and like myself, are wanderers and roamers. We answer to none. We are alike. It is for this reason that I ask you to think carefully on what I am about to tell you." As Garrett spoke, Cosmos' attention was diverted. Her eyes glowed a deep purple and a unique mark of the same color etched itself upon her brow.

Cosmos felt herself become lost in her visions. Visions which swam through her mind so fast that many were hard to distinguish. Glimpses of Alice and Jasper flew through her mind, teasing her with bits and pieces of information on their travels, locations, findings, and disappointments.

Renesmee was the first to notice the change that occurred to her new friend. Though she was still clutched tightly by her worried mother, the small child reached out for Cosmos, wanting to touch her and bring the powerful woman back to the present. Her movement caught the attention of her parents. Their worried eyes fell on the shocked and confused look frozen upon Cosmos' face.

"Edward," Bella whispered in fear when she looked closer. The woman's eyes were glowing and a planetary symbol of the same shade was also glowing upon her brow, but nothing was happening; it looked like the woman had been frozen, unable to move. Even her breathing had come to a standstill.

Edward's gold eyes glanced around. No one else had taken notice of the change. Aro and his group were too busy listening intently to Garrett's revolutionary speech to pay attention to anything else. Taking this distraction, Edward quickly dashed to Cosmos' side and placed a hand on her shoulder. He had hoped to shake her free of her stupor, but as soon as his hand made contact, he, too, was pulled into her vision.

Bella felt panic rise when Edward's body became rigid. His eyes were wide, but not in fright, mostly surprise and then disbelief. Unlike Cosmos, however, he could still move his eyes, but not his body. Bella opened her mouth to shout for help, but Renesmee touched her face, sending soothing visions into Bella's mind and making her relax.

It was not until Garrett had finished his speech and several of the Volturi's witness' had vanished did Cosmos break free of her strong vision. Edward was also freed from the strong power and allowed to pull back from the Cosmic warrior.

"How?" He questioned in a low whisper, but Cosmos did not turn to answer him. Her gaze was locked on the Volturi.

"We can only wait and see if everything falls into place," Cosmos spoke and then turned towards Carlisle. She beckoned him forward and questioned him on what had just occurred. Though startled, Carlisle quietly informed her of the decisions made by several of Aro's witness' and the effect that Garrett's speech had on them.

"We are outnumbered, and we can expect no outside help. Should we, therefore, leave this question undecided to save ourselves?" Aro questioned his guard.

"No, master," they chorused together as one.

"Is the protection of our world, our existence, worth the possible loss of some of our own?"

"Yes," They answered truthfully. "We are not afraid."

"Maybe brainwashed?" Cosmos spoke under her breath. She managed to catch Aro's attention once again. He stared at her with a calculating gaze.

"You are of a different discussion altogether," Aro dismissed her and turned back towards his followers.

"Brothers," Aro returned to Caius and Marcus. "We have much to consider here."

"Yes, let us council," Caius smirked in satisfaction. His eager eyes found Cosmos' and he could not hold back the smug look that fell over him as he gazed upon her. Cosmos, however, only spared him a mocking smile. She had seen what was to come, and knew that Caius vision of outcome would not be everything he had hoped it to be.

"Let us council," Marcus nodded and spoke softly. Of all the Volturi, Marcus was the one that confused Cosmos the most. She could sense that he was blessed with powers similar to Venus. His essence reeked of this truth; however, he seemed so sad and lost. Should the opportunity present itself, she would be sure to look into his past and find what had caused such disaster. Cosmos felt that the truth to his misery could play and important role in the future of the Volturi.

The three ancients converged and began their discussion. Aro's back was once again facing the Cullens and their group. They took this time to converse among themselves; it was the safest time and probably the last opportunity. With Aro and the others busy in their discussion, it would provide a sense of privacy to say their final goodbyes.

It was also the chance for some more of the Volturi's witness' to disappear unnoticed. For their sakes, everyone hoped that they were fast enough to gain some footing before they were hunted down. Surely, the Volturi would not allow anyone to speak of the happenings that occurred during this day to be spread around the vampire world. That, more than anything, could prove most dangerous to their reign of the vampire world.

"Do you remember what I told you?" Bella whispered into her daughter's ear after pulling the child's tight embrace from around her neck. Renesmee's wide eyes looked to her mother in pain and disbelief. Tears welled up and threatened to spill, but still the child nodded.

"I love you," she whispered to her mother.

Edward turned pain filled eyes to the mother and daughter exchange. His heart was breaking at the scene and the knowledge that he might never see his daughter again. Seth and Jacob were also watching the exchange with emotion filled eyes.

"I love you too," Bella whispered against her daughter's temple. She pressed a kiss to the little girl's forehead before touching the pendant that hung around Renesmee's small neck. "I love you more than my own life."

Jacob let out a painful whine.

Seth moved forward until he was standing right next to Bella.

"Wait until they're completely distracted before you act. When they are, run with her. Get yourself as far away from here as you possibly can. Go as far as you can on foot. She has what you need to get you in the air," Bella whispered as she strained to whisper in Seth's ear. Even on her tiptoes, she was hard pressed to reach him.

The rest of the Cullens had gathered closer and they all shared a look of horror. Even Seth's wolf face seemed to reflect horror at the idea of what was to come and what might happen.

Renesmee moved towards Edward who embraced her tightly. His eyes were wide and imploring towards Bella. "Is this what you kept from me?"

"I had to in order to keep Aro from finding out," Bella's voice was filled with sorrow. Understanding filled Edward and he nodded. He would not hold her decision against her. Somehow, he had a feeling it wasn't just her who thought of this.

"Alice?"

Bella nodded.

As Edward said his goodbyes to Renesmee, Seth turned his large head towards Bella. She smiled at him. "I know you will protect her. If you didn't love her so much, I don't think I could go through with this, but I know you will take care of her."

Seth whined and nudged Bella with his large head. Seth had always liked Bella and thought of her as a big sister, and the thought of leaving her to die was painful; however, Bella was entrusting him with Renesmee. He would not fail either Bella or Renesmee. They were the two most important girls in his life.

Jacob whined again and Bella turned her attention towards him. "I love you, Jacob. You will always be my best man, but I love my family too much to allow them to die. I'm sorry."

Cosmos watched the exchange and used every once of her strength not to interrupt. This was their moment to share, not hers to interfere. Dragging her gaze from them, she glanced towards the huddle trio who were still in heavy debate. Almost as if sensing her gaze, Aro turned and regarded Cosmos again for a moment. Caius drew him back to the discussion, but not before sparing the woman a glare that would kill if looks could do so.

"Does this mean there is no hope left?" Carlisle questioned. His voice was but a mere whisper; however, it was also without fear. He spoke as if he were merely stating a medical fact.

"No," Cosmos finally spoke up, catching the attention of every vampire on the Cullen's side. "There is always hope. Even in the blackest night, the stars light the sky, giving direction to any traveler who finds themselves lost in the clutches of darkness," Her voice grew distant as did her eyes. Each word weighed down upon every person, vampire and wolf alike.

"You talk as if you know it to be true," Esme whispered from her husband's side.

Cosmos inclined her head in the small woman's direction. "Where there is light, there is darkness. Where there is good, there is evil. One cannot live without the other. So is the balance of the universe."

"What are you, then? Where do you fit in all of this?" Garrett questioned.

"I'm the keeper of the balance," Cosmos smiled pleasantly in Garrett's direction. "My purpose in life is not important at the moment. I suggest you say what is lingering in your hearts and mind because this may be the last chance you have."

With that said, Cosmos found herself surrounded by people murmuring their goodbyes and I love you's. She watched the exchange with empty eyes, but behind the wall surrounding her heart, a piece of her ached.

Instead of allowing the ache to distract her, Cosmos turned her attention back to the problem at hand. The Volturi guards were once again prepared to attack, and a couple of them were looking particularly smug at the moment.

A low growl sounded from Cosmos' side and she let her eyes flicker to catch the form of a large russet wolf with his hackles raised. The big brown eyes were focused solely on the trio conversing. It seemed that Cosmos was not the only one who sensed a change.

"Get ready, everyone," Cosmos ordered as she twirled her staff in front of her. Slamming the tip to the ground, she allowed some of her power to flow forth, exuding a shield just behind Bella's.

"It's starting," Bella gasped as she felt a pressure on her shield.

"Chelsea is confused. She's trying to break our bindings but she can't seem to find us," Edward's confusion was evident as he spoke. He turned towards his wife who had a look of concentration on her face. "Are you doing this?"

"I'm all over it," Bella smiled as she nodded, but her concentrated look never faltered.

"And I've got your back," Cosmos placed a reassuring hand on Bella's shoulder. The two women shared a long look before they both turned their attention back towards Chelsea and the other Volturi guard.

Edward moved quickly and jerked Carlisle towards him. Stunned, Carlisle could only allow his son to drag him back. "Carlisle, are you okay?" Edward asked as Bella winced visibly. Another jab was made on her shield. Though it wasn't painful, it was not the most pleasant of feelings either.

"I'm fine, why?"

"Jane," Edward spoke and that answered everything. The moment he spoke her name, Jane let forth a dozen pointed stabs. Each was pointed at a random area. She was trying to find a break in Bella's shield, not knowing that Cosmos had also cast her own, more subtle version of Saturn's shield.

"It's holding," Bella sighed with relief after sweeping her gaze over everyone, making sure they were unharmed.

"Incredible," Edward whispered as he gleaned thoughts from Jane. She was not happy that her attacks were not working. Bella had no need to be a mind reader to know this, though. The truth was blatantly obvious and freely reflected on Jane's outraged expression.

"Why are they not waiting for the decision?" Irina questioned. It was the first time she had spoke since returning to her sisters.

"It's normal procedure," Carlisle informed her. "The Volturi prefer to incapacitate those on trial so as to prevent them from fleeing."

"And I don't think Jane is taking that too kindly," Cosmos chuckled at the furious look of disbelief on Jane's face. "I'm sure you are the first who has ever been able to stand up to one of her attacks."

"In other words, she pissed that someone's bested her," Bella questioned Cosmos who nodded with a small smile. It seemed that Bella and Cosmos had one thing in common if nothing else, they enjoyed seeing Jane squirm in fury.

"You know you want to, just do it," Cosmos whispered to Bella who sent her a look of disbelief. Cosmos winked at her and nudged her.

Bella held back the laugh that threatened to break free from her at the understanding and knowing look from the powerful new ally. So, taking Cosmos' advice, she sent a very smug smirk in Jane's direction.

The smirk caused Jane to scream in a mixture of feelings – disbelief, fury, and frustration were just a few of many things she felt at the moment. Had it not been for her twin, Jane would have attacked without waiting for the proper signal. Through all of this uproar, none of the three Volturi leaders moved to acknowledge neither Jane nor the Cullen group.

The Romanians began to chuckle and talk amongst themselves as the events began to unfold.

"I told you this was our time!"

"Just look at her face!"

Alec had tucked his sister under his arm and turned a calm and peaceful look towards the opposite group. Edward pressed closer to Bella, his demeanor anxious but nervous. Bella clutched his hand as she waited for the pressure that was sure to come, but it never did.

"Alec's gift is slow coming; it creeps and will touch us soon," Edward answered her unvoiced question.

"Are you sure you can't read my mind?"

"I promise you that I can't," Edward smiled down at his wife with a look of complete love and trust; it made Bella's hope flair to life. With that one look, she felt as if she could do anything and she would if it meant her family was safe. In response to her resolve, the Star Locket around her neck pulsed to life just as Alec's power touched the shield.

Bella felt warmth invade her body, filling her with extra power and assurance. Any doubts were wiped from her mind and only confidence remained. She could do this. She would do this. She would protect her loved ones!

The group of three finally broke in time to see Alec's attack fail to breach Bella's defenses. Aro was not pleased and neither was Caius. Marcus continued to look around with a detached interest. He was neither pleased nor angered.

"Well done, Bella!" Benjamin cheered from behind, bringing a smile to Bella's lips.

Alec's eyes narrowed as doubt crept upon his features; it was a first for him as well. No one had ever been able to evade his powers, and yet here was someone and possibly another person. His blood red eyes focused on the locket and then towards Cosmos. He had no doubts that his power would have failed even if the locket had not activated, but he was still curious as to the woman of whom it truly belonged. He was not the only one either.

"You're going to be their number one priority, Bella," Cosmos spoke as she retracted her shield to focus solely around Bella. It wrapped around her and moved with her; it would protect her should any of the Volturi guard break through the line of defenses.

"I'll protect her," Edward voiced but Cosmos shook her head.

"You need to help the others take out the key player on their side," Cosmos retrieved her staff and moved forward. "I will be the distraction. You will take out the main player in their defenses –"

"And I'll protect Bella," Zafrina spoke up. "No one will touch her."

"Jane's mine," Kate hissed from close by. "She needs a taste of her own medicine."

"Alec owes me many lives, but I will settle for his," Vladmir growled as his eyes focused on his target. "He's mine!"

"I want Caius," Tanya claimed her kill.

"I don't think he'll bother," Irina voiced. "Cosmos has angered him far too much. If he fight's anyone, it would be her."

"And he will fall…hard should he try," Cosmos spoke with an air of arrogance - the first of which that had made it into her voice since coming to the rescue of the Cullens. "Still, I'll leave him to you."

"Before we vote," Aro spoke up, breaking everyone from their talk of kill claims. "Let me remind you that whatever the council has decided upon, there need be no violence here."

Edward was not the only one to laugh darkly at Aro's claim.

Aro's gaze turned sad as he locked it upon Edward. "It will be a great waste to our kind to lose any of you. Especially you, Edward, and your newborn mate. We, the Volturi, would be more than happy to welcome many of you into our ranks. Bella, Benjamin, Zafrina, Kate, and, of course, Miss Cosmos. There are many choices before you. Please, take a moment to consider them before you come to any …rash decisions.

As he spoke, Bella felt another wave of Chelsea's power, but, like before, it was useless.

"Let us vote," Aro spoke with reluctance. It was apparent that he was in no hurry to lose two prized objects of which he so desperately wanted to collect. He had long been after Edward. Since discovering Bella, he had felt the same longing to collect her as well.

Caius' answer had been expected, but it still angered the Cullens to no end. "The child is a risk which cannot be allowed to exist. She must be destroyed along with everyone who protects her." Caius' eyes turned hateful towards Cosmos especially when he spoke of who should be destroyed.

"Aw, I'm hurt, Caius," Cosmos pouted and placed a hand over her heart, feigning heartbreak. "And here I thought you and I had something special." Caius snarled while several others chuckled. To add more insult to injury, Cosmos blew Caius a kiss and playful wink.

"I can find no immediate danger. For now, the child is safe enough, and we can always reevaluate her later. Let us leave in peace." Marcus voiced his vote, tying the decision and leaving it up to Aro to decide the fate of Renesmee and her family.

The Volturi guard did not back down at Marcus' disagreeing vote, and Caius' pleased smirk still graced his handsome features. It was almost as if Marcus had not spoken at all.

"It's up to you, Aro, but which will you chose?" Cosmos questioned the thoughtful leader.

"Yes," Edward grinned from his place next to Bella. His expression was one of triumph, and it had Bella confused. Did this mean that Aro was siding with them? At that moment, she truly wished to have his gift.

Cosmos and Edward shared a look with one another before they both turned their smiling faces towards Aro.

"Aro, I would like to clarify one point," Edward requested of the still thoughtful leader. Aro gazed upon him in a curious fascination. He had noted the exchange and wondered what it was that had Edward so confident now. Better yet, why did Cosmos share the feeling? Aro felt as if he had missed an exchange of great importance between Edward Cullen and Miss Cosmos.

"Certainly."

"The danger you foresee from my daughter mainly stems from your inability to guess how she will develop? This is the root of the matter, correct? If we could only be but sure of what she will become…then there would be no need for a council at all? Would there?" Edward struggled not to let his true feelings show. Should Aro or the others recognize the anxiousness, joy, and true triumphant then things might fall apart.

"If there was any way to be absolutely sure, then…yes. There would be no need to question or debate the subject," Aro agreed, his voice was feathery and slightly shriller. He obviously did not like the fact of not knowing where Edward was going with this theory of 'What if'.

"Would you part in peace and be good friends once again?" Cosmos questioned for Edward.

"Nothing would please me more than that," Aro's voice was even shriller now.

"Then I have something more to offer to this," Edward spoke in a chuckle that had Aro's eyes narrowing.

"Renesmee is unique, leaving her future to only be guessed upon," Aro reminded Edward.

"Not completely unique," Cosmos added.

"Rare, yes, but not one of a kind," Edward finished.

Shock and hope flared to life through the group at the exclamation made by Edward and Cosmos. The two seemed to be on the same wave length. Their thoughts intermingled and pointed towards the same goal. Bella gasped. Had the exchange from earlier had any cause in the behavior between Cosmos and Edward? She remembered the strange glow of Cosmos' eyes and the undercurrent of power flowing from her. Had Edward's touch somehow connected him to her during that process? If so, what had happened between the two? How could they be so confident?

"First, Aro, if you would, have Jane stop attacking my wife. Seeing as we are still in the middle of discussing evidence, it would be appropriate for her to cease her actions," Edward carefully requested from the still unsure and slightly on edge leader.

"Peace, my dear ones. Let us hear him out," Aro raised his hand and waved for his guard to cease their attack. The pressure on Bella's shield disappeared completely, but Jane was not pleased. She bared her teeth towards Bella who grinned in response.

"Thank you," Edward acknowledged Aro's compliance.

"Now, why don't you join us, Alice?" Edward called loudly.

"Alice?" Esme whispered in disbelief. Her eyes looked around frantically for her daughter. Many other people called out for Alice. Their expressions were varied from shock, disbelief, hope, and surprise.

"Enough of the suspense, Alice. I didn't come all the way here to babysit them for you," Cosmos chuckled while giving a curt nod towards the Volturi's direction.

Both sides became motionless in expectation as the sound of running grew closer and closer. The small handful of Volturi witness' that remained looked about in a new wave of confusion.

Finally, Alice's form broke free from the forest line from the southwest. She danced and twirled free from the foliage and into the clearing. Jasper was not far behind his wife. Though, his entrance was not as fluid as Alice's.

"Show off," Cosmos grinned as her friend came dancing towards them.

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Told you I would have Alice and Jasper appear in this one!

I also told you I would have this finished before the end of August. Obviously, that didn't happen. Between school and being sick, my life has sucked! Anywho, I made this chapter a bit longer to make up for that. So, please don't hate me!

Notes to Reviewers:

Themoonmaiden: There will be no Sailor Twighlights, I assure you :) All will be explained later. Actually, you saw a little of my explanation here in this chapter!

Venus914: I can't please everyone, but I hope you like the story regardless of who I pair her with, k?

Lalaith Quetzalli: I can't answer your review at this moment, but I will before the end. For now, just enjoy, k? If you really have to know right away, I'll email you, k? I just can't say it without ruining some of the ending. Sorry!

Morphimal: I realized that after I went back and read it. I have a few mistakes throughout the story that I need to go and fix, but I'm going to wait until the end. Why? I just don't feel like messing with them at the moment. Call me lazy, but I just don't. LoLxD

Kaoori Yuuki: Interesting demand….but…I'm not 100% sure I could pull that off, but…I don't know. Keep reading…

Re-Zero: *blush* Thank you!

To everyone else: Many thanks for all of the wonderful reviews. I look forward to more from each and every one of you. They are what inspire me and help me to better myself as a fanfiction writer.

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