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 characters from their respective places are also owned fully by their creators- not me!

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Serenity huffed in annoyance. She propped herself upon one of the kitchen stools with her arms and legs crossed defiantly. Her demeanor was that of someone pouting and fuming all at the same time. One of her feet anxiously kicked up and down while her fingers tapped against either of her arms. Her nose wrinkled in distaste as Alice retrieved some carrots from the Cullen's refrigerator.

After dragging Serenity into the kitchen, the mischievous vampire set about gathering all the food that she could find. The amount was impressive, but Serenity had to agree; it wouldn't be enough. If the shape-shifters were anything like the true-blue were wolves, someone would need to make a trip to the store.

"We're going to need more," Serenity hopped off her stool and sauntered closer to Alice. The pixy-like woman was busy making slaw at the moment. The sight of it made Serenity's stomach growl all the louder. Her hands itched to find a utensil and scoop up a taste of the mixture, but one look from Alice had Serenity flinching. "Maybe I should go and get some?" Serenity laughed nervously while inching away from her vampire friend.

Alice gave the barest of smiles, and Serenity visibly relaxed. Still, she was hungry, and she deserved a treat. Serenity's eyes raked the kitchen. She noticed some bread lying harmlessly on the kitchen's island counter. Though she would have preferred something not quite as dry, it would have to do. Whistling innocently as she walked by, Serenity snatched the sweet roll.

"Serenity!" Alice chastised. With a quick, 'eep', Serenity darted out the kitchen door with her prized roll clutched tightly to her chest. She laughed as she slipped through the door, but in her excitement, she failed to notice the broad body of which she was about to crash against.

"Umph," Serenity moaned lightly as she rammed straight into a hard and chiseled chest. Two warm arms wrapped around her waist, preventing her from falling back from the impact. "Ow," Serenity rubbed her nose before looking up to see who it was that she had practically run over in her haste.

"You okay?" He was clearly amused.

"Serenity," Alice slammed open the door to the kitchen. In one hand was the wooden spoon that she had been using to stir the slaw. The other hand was flattened against the door. Serenity's eyes widened like that of a doe caught in the headlights. She momentarily forgot about running into someone as fear of Alice's wrath swallowed her whole.

"Uh…," Serenity turned around while still remaining in Jacob's arms. His grip was relentless, leaving her no other choice. One look at Alice had her shrinking back against him.

"Give it back," Alice held out her free hand.

"But Alice," Serenity whined. Alice advanced closer and wielded the wooden spoon in Serenity's direction. With no other choice left, Serenity shoved the entire roll into her mouth. It was so big that her cheeks puffed out like that of a chip monk; it made chewing very difficult, but Serenity managed and swallowed quickly.

"Jasper," Serenity turned back around to look over Jacob's shoulder. "Alice has a spoon!" This made the southern vampire chuckle loudly at her expense. Flustered, Serenity stomped her foot while still struggling to peer over Jacob's shoulder. "Help me! You remember what happened last time…"

"That I do," Said vampire chuckled again. Still, he gracefully stood and made his way over to his irate wife. "However, you should remember not to sneak food." He wrapped an arm around Alice, pulling her to his side, while his other hand forcefully took the spoon from his wife's firm grip.

"It was one roll!" Serenity defended herself with a heavy pout.

"True," Jasper placed a kiss on his wife's temple and used his power to soothe her. "Alice, we haven't seen Serenity in a long time. Let's not send her running the other way before you two have time to catch up with one another." He ran his long fingers through her short and silky locks. "Serenity," He smiled at her softly. "I think it would be safer for everyone if you stayed away from the kitchen."

"Okay," Serenity nodded. The one sweet roll she managed to swipe was enough to quiet her stomach, for now. "But we are definitely going to need some more food. Alice was right, there isn't enough."

"Told you," Alice sent a knowing look to her husband.

"I'll go," Jasper volunteered with a sigh. He released his wife and strode towards Jacob. "Why don't you and one of the other wolves come with me. I don't know what you prefer to eat." Jasper's golden gaze focused intently on Jacob, trying to make him understand the hidden meaning behind his words.

"Fine," Jacob nodded and motioned for Seth to follow them. The younger wolf nodded and gave Renesmee a goodbye kiss before following after his alpha. Leah got up to follow, but Jacob shook his head. "I need you to keep an eye on things here." Leah looked reluctant, but she hesitantly nodded and sat back in her seat.

"Remember," Jasper stopped to call over his shoulder. "Behave." With that said, he led the two wolves into the garage. They climbed into Emmett's jeep. Jasper drove while Jacob occupied the passenger side and Seth took a seat in the back. As soon as the trio had pulled out of the Cullen's driveway, Jasper turned his attention to Jacob.

"You need to be very careful," His voice was stern as he spoke to the other man. "Serenity may act like everything is fine, but it's not. She is hurting on the inside. She hides it well from everyone, but my abilities give me a backstage pass to her true feelings."

"What happened to her?" Seth leaned forward and turned his curious gaze to Jasper. He knew Jasper hadn't been speaking to him, but he was still curious.

"I'm not sure," Jasper admitted. The words were sour on his tongue as he spoke them. He hated knowing how she felt and being unable to fix things. "Alice has known her the longest. Not by much, though. She was the one who helped lead me to Alice, and I'm thankful for that." Jasper turned onto the main road that would lead to the closest store. "Which is why I'm going to warn you ahead of time: Take it slow and don't push her into anything. When she's cornered, she runs. And if you hurt her, there is nothing that will keep me from tearing you apart, limb from limb." Gold eyes flashed dangerously as Jasper focused his gaze away from the road and to Jacob.

"I wouldn't," Jacob growled. "Not that I could," He answered honestly. He lifted a finger and tapped his temple. "Imprint coding and such. Whatever happens is up to her." Jacob didn't seem to happy about the fact either; it wasn't that he found his imprint to be repulsive, but from what Jasper had just told him, he doubted that she would readily leap into his arms.

"Can't say that I'm not happy to hear that," Jasper shrugged off the sharp look Jacob sent him. "She's like family. Alice and I see her as the little sister we never had, so don't fuck up." With that said, the rest of the ride to the store was in silence as was the trip back to the Cullen's house an hour later.

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It took nearly three hours to prepare everything by the time the boys had returned with more supplies. With supervision, Serenity was allowed to return to the kitchen. Of course, it helped that Jacob, Jasper, and Seth had brought her back a King Size candy bar to hold her over a little longer. She was so happy she could have kissed them all, but instead she hugged them tightly.

"Carlisle," Serenity called as she stuck her head out of the kitchen's door. "Can you come here a moment?" The blonde vampire nodded and made his way into the kitchen. All of the men, minus Jasper who was given the task to watch Serenity closely, had been shooed away from the kitchen. Most were outside having practice spars with one another.

"Is something the matter?" He questioned once he entered the room. He was amazed to find a large variety of food, including a few pastries that were waiting to be iced.

"No," Serenity shook her head as she continued to stir the chocolate icing she was busy making. "I was wondering if I could, perchance, borrow some items from you." Serenity bit her lip nervously as she said this. Her glance jumped to Alice and Jasper. "If it's okay with you, that is."

"Of course," Carlisle nodded his head. "What is it that you need?"

"A butterfly needle if you have one handy," Serenity answered honestly. She blushed lightly as Carlisle's face filled with confusion. He would gladly fill her request, but he was at a loss for why she would need such a thing.

"One of the first things I learned about Serenity is how truly unique she is," Jasper walked to Serenity. In his hand, he held a small but sharp knife. He gently took Serenity's hand and used the tip of the knife to prick her finger. A drop of blood swelled to the surface, and the dark red color was mixed with silver.

Carlisle's eyes widened as he purposefully sniffed the air. Even though he had many years of experience to contain and control his bloodlust, he admitted that it did not mean he could ignore the scent of blood. Serenity's blood was not only strange in color, but it did not raise the blood lust in him. Also, Carlisle noted, Jasper was not affected either.

"My blood is different from a human in many ways," Serenity stated as she sat aside her bowl. "Vampires and other creatures of a supernatural natural lineage is the top of the food chain on this planet. Humans are their prey. That is why the blood of a human appeals to you so much. I, on the other hand, am not human. My blood does not trigger the need to feed as it would if I were human, for I am not below you in the food chain. I am not prey."

"Amazing," Carlisle pondered aloud to himself. He had never thought of that possibility. Of course, there were not many beings other than humans for him to test this theory.

"The wolves," Serenity stated. "They bleed, but their scent repulses you. If you were merely ravenous blood suckers, you would not care for where the blood originated. But their blood repulses you, for they're your enemy, not your prey. The theory holds true for me as well."

"I have never considered that possibility," Carlisle voiced his thoughts.

"My point is," Serenity licked her lips nervously. "I'm not human, therefore I am not prey. My blood, though not a trigger for a vampire's blood lust, has many benefits for your kind. My power is in my blood. Just a drop can heal you of any harm, restore your energy, and strengthen you. As a show of good faith, I'd like to share my blood with the vampires here tonight, but only in a small quantity. Too much could cause….damaging effects to their psyche."

"She wants your permission," Alice spoke. "Serenity understands our lifestyle and supports it, but she would like to continue anyway."

"There wouldn't be enough to cause a difference in your appetite," Serenity assured Carlisle who stood pensive. "I have rarely had to resort to this outside of a necessity, but, as I said, I wish to do this as a sign of good faith. I would need but a few drops to add into the bowl – " She waved to the icing mix.

"Very well," Carlisle relented and left to retrieve the supplies she would need. He returned moments later and assisted her in finding a vein. He gently slid the needle through her skin and watched in fascination as the silver tinted blood filled the tube. He used a syringe to draw some of the blood and then removed the needle. As soon as the needle left the skin, the puncture healed.

Serenity took the syringe and emptied several drops into the chocolate icing. She then mixed it some more before spreading the mixture over the cake. "Everything will be ready in a few more minutes." She smiled her thanks as Carlisle left to inform the others.

There was too much food to lie out on the table, so it was decided that there would be a line like in a buffet. With the help of everyone, all the dishes were neatly laid out along a long line of tables. While the wolves helped themselves to their plates, Serenity helped Alice and Esme prepare beverages for the vampires. Since many of the vampires had decided to stay, it was decided that they would need to feed without feasting on humans.

Donated blood from a blood bank had been brought in and was served to the vampires who stood about the room. Once everyone had received (or prepared) their meal, seats were taken and the celebratory feast began. Needless to say, everyone (minus Alice, Jasper, Peter, and Charlotte) was shocked to see the amount of which Serenity ate. No one knew what to make of the petite girl who put away almost as much food as the wolves sitting around her.

"What?" Serenity looked up once she felt the stares boring into her. "I told you I was hungry." She blushed as Jasper, Alice, Peter, and Charlotte laughed at her familiar antics. "Not funny," Serenity kicked Jasper, who was sitting across from her. It did nothing to stop his laughter, so Serenity did the only thing she could think of – she flicked a pea at him. The little green ball bounced off his nose and fell on his lap.

"Manners," He tsked.

"I'll show you manners," Serenity threatened. She'd be sure to kick his ass next time they decided to have a playful spar between friends. Once everyone had settled back down, people returned to their eating. Some of the wolves and Serenity returned to the buffet line for seconds. Once they had their fill, it was time for desert. Serenity stood and went into the kitchen to retrieve her cake. Alice and Esme brought out different trays of sweets for the wolves to decide upon, but when one reached for Serenity's cake, she had to smack their hand away.

"Sorry," Serenity apologized. "This one is strictly for the vampires."

"Why's that?" Seth questioned.

"I added a few drops of my blood to it so that they could enjoy dessert too," Serenity stated while slicing the cake evenly. She was not expecting the uproar that her statement would cause amongst the wolves.

"What?" She questioned. "It's no different than if I went to donate blood and Carlisle got it to bring here tonight." She had a valid point, and that calmed a few of the wolves, but Jacob was still upset. "My blood is different, it's not human; it doesn't cause blood lust. It's a long story, and I'll explain it after dessert, I promise." Serenity gave a pointed look to the remaining wolves that looked like they were ready to fight. They reluctantly settled back down after a stare down that lasted several minutes.

"Wow," Emmett smiled. "This is good." He voiced the opinion of several of the vampires. The wolves weren't keen to hear his opinion, but when they noticed that it had no serious affect on the vampires, it calmed most of their worries.

When all the desserts were eaten and the tables cleaned off, the large group gathered into the living room to hear Serenity's story. Serenity climbed onto the couch and crossed her legs into an Indian style position. Alice took a seat next to her and Jasper took the seat on the other side of her. Charlotte and Peter leaned against both armrests and the rest of the large group of people settled in different areas.

"As you know," Serenity began. "I'm not human. A long time ago, my friends and I were given powers to use against enemies of mankind. These enemies were called youmas. They were demons that would suck the energy out of people and use it to grow more powerful. Their ultimate goal was to conquer the world and enslave humanity. The only ones able to defeat them were my friends and I. We fought countless battles against many enemies. With each enemy that we defeated, another would rise, and we would fight again. Several times we lost our lives in these battles, but destiny restored them to us. Finally, four years after receiving our powers, we faced the ultimate evil – Chaos. He attacked the earth, stealing away my friends one by one until they were all gone. With no one left to turn to, I sought to find and free them. The battle was long and tiresome. When I reached the place where Chaos hid in his new host, I learned that he had turned my friends against me. I was forced to fight them, to kill them…" As Serenity spoke, a glow emitted from her forehead; it pulsed in time with her heart and showed them some of the images of which she spoke.

"When there was none left save I, Chaos came to me, and we fought. I used the last of my strength to banish him from his host, freeing her of his evil influence. With my power exhausted, I fell into the Cauldron, the place where we had battled – " The images filling their minds slowed. "With my friends dead, I wished for nothing but peace. It was then that I was given an offer. I could choose to either continue living a life of battles, or I could choose a different path, one that allowed my friends and loved ones to live the life they always wanted." Serenity's voice filled with sorrow. The images replaying in the eyes of those listening were that of nine faceless people. They were surrounded by a glowing and powerful light.

"I knew that my friends would be happy with whatever decision I made, but I also knew in my heart that I could no longer ask them the carry the mantel of an eternal soldier. They deserved more than to live a life dictated by destiny, and I could no longer bear to see them die for me again. So, I chose. I chose to let them live a life free of duty. I would protect them instead, like they had done for me for so long," Serenity closed her eyes. Tears leaked down her face, dripping from her chin to fall upon her lap. "They didn't realize at the time what my wish entailed, but I knew. I accepted it. The Guardian of the Cauldron blew life back into their starseeds, but this time without their memories. They returned to earth as normal humans with normal lives. I gathered their powers and took them as my own, and from that day forward, I walked the earth not as an inhabitant, but as a guardian. I watched my friends grow to find love. I watched them create families of their own. I watched them grow old, and I watched them die of natural causes. Though it was sad to lose them, I was so happy for them. For once, they died living a life of their own; it is a bitter sweet memory for me, still."

Serenity's hands fisted tightly as she trembled in pain from the memory. Jasper and Alice both reached out to take one of her hands. They held them in theirs and gave them a comforting squeeze. "I had nothing left of them other than those that they left behind. I watched as each generation grew and blossomed. Eventually, I could no longer stand to be so close to the home that bore all those memories. I left in search of a new purpose. With Chaos banished to the cauldron, I had plenty of time before the next battle. I decided to travel; it was during my tour of Russia that I landed across my first encounter of anything supernatural. Never before had I imagined that creatures other than youma existed, but who was I to fault them? His name was Nikolai, and he was an injured werewolf. He was barely out of his teens when a group of vampires kidnapped him. Like some humans, they enjoyed the sport of group hunting, and werewolves were their game. He, along with several other young wolves, had been gathered and released for the hunt. To insure that they could only go so far, special collars were placed around their neck."

"How horrible," Esme gasped as she clung tightly to Carlisle. Many of the wolves present grew tense. Sensing that, Serenity turned her head slightly to Jasper. He used his power to calm their rage until Serenity had finished her tale.

"I was restless that night, and decided to explore more of the country. It was luck that led me to Nikolai. The gene of the werewolf ties them to the moon. It was that bond that led me to him. I could sense something of the moon close by and went to explore. I found him struggling for consciousness in his human form. I was unaware of what he was at the time, but it didn't take long for the vampires to find us. I had just removed his collar and began to heal him when they came upon us." Even Serenity's eyes sharpened angrily. "They attacked without cause, and I defended myself and Nikolai as best I could. I thought they were human, so I restrained myself; it was a mistake. One of the creatures managed to get behind me. He latched onto my neck." She shut her eyes and held a hand to her throat. "He was vicious in his attempts to rip out my throat. Had it not been for my powers, I would have died that night."

"What happened next?" Jake demanded in a low growl. The memories were still replaying for Serenity's audience, and it was all he could do not to change and attack the vision.

"Once I figured out what they were, I didn't hold back," Serenity caught his eye and held his gaze. "I used my power to blast the vampire off of me; it startled the others. They were not sure what to do, and it bought enough time for Nikolai to awaken. He was too weak to move, though, but not enough to lose the use of his voice. I was able to figure out rather easily what was going on, and then all hell broke lose." The scene broke into flames as the vampires burned into ashes at Serenity's feet.

"He was hysterical," Serenity tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I wasn't sure if there were more, so I had to calm him down. It took some time, but he eventually calmed enough to tell me all of what happened. When I learned that there were others, I moved him into a nearby cave and left to find if there were any other survivors. There were none. Nikolai had been the last, and all of the vampires had gathered and came to find him. They never expected him to make it as far as he had, nor find someone trying to help him," Serenity shook her head. "After rescuing him, we became fast friends. Together we sought out answers. I learned that werewolves and vampires were mortal enemies, constantly fighting. And the wolves were not the only ones subjected to group hunts. Many wolves took pleasure in doing the same to young vampires."

"I've spent the rest of my life trying to bring peace to the newly turned, especially where the wolves are concerned since their curse ties them to the moon," Serenity finished.

"I thought you said you could heal the curse of a werewolf?" Leah questioned in doubt. From the story, it didn't sound like what she boasted was true.

"I can," Serenity nodded her head. "I have healed many of the newly turned, but for some it is too late; it is not because I cannot heal them, I can. It is because the memories of being a wolf are too deeply ingrained. They can no longer exist in the human world like they had before their turning. I know this from experience. There was a young wolfling named Eva. She was very bright and had a beautiful voice. She wanted to be changed, begged me to change her back, for she had a fiancé she wished to return to. I had my concerns, but I did as she asked. At first, everything seemed well, but it turned for the worse. It is not my story to share, but, needless to say, she had to be changed again."

"How long ago was that?" Benjamin questioned in earnest curiosity.

"Nearly a millennia," Serenity answered honestly. Startled gasps came from almost everyone present. They had no idea that she was that old. "I did not jest when I spoke of my power or age. I have been granted immortality and given the power to protect the world from the evil of Chaos, should he rise again. Though I have not told you everything in detail as to what led up to my receiving of this power, you know enough. Should someone like Aro steal information from you of my origins, it could mean trouble for you. Please understand the reason I am taking such precautions."

"What of vampires?' Garrett questioned. "Do you only cater to the needs of the wolves?" His innuendo was not lost on her, but Serenity didn't rise to the bait.

"Alice and Jasper are testament to my compassion for all beings," Serenity squeezed the hands of her friends. They leaned closer to her, allowing her to soak in their comforting aura. "Even before I ever met Jasper or Alice, I made it a point to turn a blind eye to the prejudices of vampires and werewolves. I helped any I could, and I even tried to save the truly damned. I was not always successful," Her voice faltered. "I have many friends and allies, vampire and wolf alike. If you wish, I would love to add all of you to this list as well. As I hope you could say the same for me."

"You're alright in our eyes," Zafrina spoke for her and her sisters. There were nods all around as the vampires and wolves accepted Serenity and her past.

"Yay," Alice chirped loudly. Her arms circled Serenity's neck, tugging her closer until their faces pressed together. "Now you can't leave!" Serenity blinked in confusion. She looked to Jasper for help, but he shook his head.

"Alice?" Serenity questioned while trying to pry the girl's fingers loose. Her tight grip was cutting off Serenity's air supply. "C-can't breathe…" Alice loosened her hold on Serenity enough to where the blonde girl could breathe easier.

"You're one of us now," Alice smiled and let Serenity go. "Part of the family!"

"I still have duties to attend to Alice," Serenity argued. "I can't just up and –" Serenity suddenly found her mouth stuffed with a rather large sweet roll. Alice had, apparently, hidden it just incase there was any argument.

"It's getting late," Carlisle stood and motioned outside. Indeed, the sun had set long ago and now total darkness covered the skies. Only the moon and stars remained to light the night. "Let us retire for the night and continue the discussions tomorrow."

"Actually," Garrett took a step toward the door. "If it's all the same, I will take my leave now." Carlisle held no objections.

"If any one else wishes to leave tonight, feel free to do so, but you are more than welcome here. There is plenty of room!" Several more vampires left, and only a few remained to stay another day. "My invitation extends to you and yours as well," Carlisle spoke to the wolves.

"We'll return tomorrow," Sam spoke for his pack. With a nod to the Cullen's and Serenity, Sam and his wolf pack retreated into the woods surrounding the Cullen estate. After several silent seconds, howls filled the night.

"I'm going to stay with Renesmee," Seth looked towards Leah and Jacob, wondering what they will do.

"I'll stay as well," Jacob decided as he let his gaze land on Serenity. Leah snorted and moved towards the door.

"I'll return tomorrow," With a nod from her alpha, Leah followed the path of Sam and his wolves back to the reservation. The few that had decided to stay were the Amazonians, Peter and Charlotte, Benjamin and his mate, and Seth and Jacob. Though the vampires did not need sleep, Carlisle led them upstairs to the available rooms.

"Serenity, you can stay in our room," Alice offered pleasantly. "Jasper and I don't use the bed, and you're more than welcome to it." When Serenity opened her mouth to argue, Jasper placed a hand on her shoulder. He sent a wave of compliancy towards her and Serenity found herself agreeing against her original will.

"Seth," Edward spoke up as he and Bella gathered Renesmee and prepared to leave. "You are more than welcome to stay with us. The house is not completely finished, but the necessities are there."

"Thanks," Seth stood and waved goodbye to Serenity and then turned to Jacob. After receiving a dismissive nod, Seth followed after Bella, who took off into the woods with Renesmee tucked under her arm. Before following after his wife, Edward turned to Jacob.

"You're welcome to my old room," He offered. "It's across from Alice and Jasper's room."

"Thanks," Jacob nodded his appreciation, but his attention was soon drawn back to Serenity. A loud yawn had escaped her. It took only moments before Serenity's head fell to Jasper's shoulder. The mention of sleep coupled with Jasper's influence was enough to send Serenity off to her dreams.

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There you go. Sorry for the wait and sorry if this isn't the best, but it's hot and I'm tired. Next time you will get a peek into Jacob's thoughts on the situation at hand, as well as a flashback to how he felt when first seeing Serenity. Excited? Good, I'm glad. Because there is only one more chapter left after the next one. Yay!

So, you know what to do, my lovelies! Review, review, review!

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