Chapter Seven (Edelle's POV)
The next day Renesmee and I were in her room with Rosalie. My room wasn't ready yet, much to Alice's chagrin. She had fired that architect and hired a new one, a woman this time. The last one spent too much time trying to find reasons to talk to Alice or Rosalie. Renesmee's room was kind of pretty. The walls were lavender and had all sorts of wall decorations on it. The bed was a double size and the comforter was a white duvet. The pillows were every colour of the rainbow. The furniture was all white. It was a rather plain room, but in a way it suited Renesmee. Also it'd be easy to paint over when we die I added bitterly in my head.
"So Edelle, how are you doing?" Rosalie asked after Renesmee removed her hand from Rosalie's face, already answering the question. I gave Rosalie a look that clearly showed my displeasure. I wish I could talk, so she could clearly understand my frustrations. Rosalie smiled lightly in understanding.
"Still mad at Edward for stealing your way of communication?" Rosalie asked me and I nodded sullenly. She laughed. "You'd think that you're a teenager who got her cell phone stolen rather than a baby who got her rattle taken away. Most babies would cry."
I looked at her, my face starting to pucker. She gave me a stern look. "Don't even think about it with me. Save it for your dad."
Alice came into the room, clearly ecstatic. "She's almost done the room! She has her whole team here! That's what I call service! Soon I'll have a room fit for a princess for you Edelle."
I froze at those words. The way that sentence was said made me feel a little scared. Alice blanked for a second and grinned at Rosalie. "It's time."
Rosalie looked at her in confusion, until understanding dawned on her. "Bella?"
"Yes. I'll go tell Edward. Not that he hasn't been asking me every five minutes. Bring the girls to the house." Alice said cheerfully, before running out the door.
"She could have helped." Rosalie said jokingly, not minding having to carry both of us. When we were both comfortably in her cold arms Renesmee touched my face, giving me a vision of our mother of last time we saw her. The feelings I got from it was scared. Sort of a 'what if she doesn't like us' feeling. I gave my sister a comforting smile before looking outwards as Rosalie started to run.
I enjoyed it when someone ran with me in their arms. It's like flying. I hope I'm this fast when I can walk finally. We got to the house and Rosalie handed Renesmee to Jacob, who was refused by Rosalie to join us in the cottage. When he had protested before Rosalie got right in his face and said, "You want to be in her bedroom? What will Edward think of those thoughts?"
Before he had time to think she whisked us off to the cottage. Now he was making up for lost time by holding Renesmee tight, and she didn't seem to particularly mind it. Rosalie handed me to him as well. "Take her too. Bella's waking up soon, and we all need to be there."
Jacob looked at her in surprise. "Bella's waking up? Wouldn't she want to see the babies?"
Rosalie rolled her eyes at him. "You really are a moron aren't you? Bella is a newborn. Don't you remember what we told you about newborns?"
It was entertaining seeing Jacob's dark face pale. "Edward…"He muttered, and then probably continued the one side conversation in his head. He looked at Rosalie. "Doesn't Bella have to come through here to leave to hunt?"
Rosalie rolled her eyes again. "Really dog, use your small brain. It's called a window. I thought that you and Edward were the best at sneaking into Bella's window, am I right?" She asked with a smirk and as Jacob's face went beat red I started to wish that Daddy hadn't stolen my rattle, just so I knew what it meant.
"Then I'll stay down here with the babies. But Edward…" He began muttering to himself. Rosalie shrugged then gave me a smile before heading upstairs. I began feeling a little antsy. When am I going to meet my mom?
Emmett's POV
Carlisle told me to go to the room Bella was in because she's about to wake up apparently. I go in to find Edward looking a little more than just mad.
"What's up Edward?" I asked and he looked warily near the door.
"Jacob is having some strange thoughts, that's all. He's making plans." He said and I nodded. Figures. Everyone started crowding in, Rosalie the last one to come.
"When's she going to wake up Alice?" I asked and Alice looked irritated.
"Soon alright? If you guys stop asking me every second of the day, then I can actually get some work done!"
"Ah that's sweet Alice. You can't wait for Bella to wake up either." I cooed, earning myself a glare. Not unusually for Alice.
"Of course I can't wait! She's my best friend!"
"Make Rosalie feel bad, don't you Alice?" I teased, earning a glance from Rosalie. Alice gave me a motion that wasn't very ladylike, that is, if you knew sign language. I was used to it though, she always gave it to me whenever she was annoyed.
"Shut up Emmett." Rosalie said before crossing over to be by Bella. I followed her. "Edward, do you still want the babies to be away?"
"Yes." Edward said warily. "Just keep them away…until later."
Rosalie nodded, but we both saw Bella's hand twitch. I smiled evilly. So mentioning the girls meant Bella would wake up faster? I went by Bella's ear.
"Edelle! Renesmee!" I yelled, causing Bella's eyes to flash open. I shifted my weight so I was between her and everyone else. She looked around, her eyes taking in everything. Edward squeezed her hand reassuringly. She blurred as she jumped out of his touch. "Oh, burn Edward. She doesn't want to be touched by you." I said with a grin. Bella blinked in confusion, and then she relaxed.
"Shut up Emmett." She said then touched her throat. "Is that my voice?"
I have to admit that it was different than before. It was more…musical. Edward smiled carefully at her, then I remembered she was still a newborn, so be careful. I stepped back so I was in front of everyone, but in line with Carlisle and Jasper. Of course, that line got screwed up when Carlisle walked up to Bella, his eyes eager for more information.
"What do you remember anything Bella?" He asked eagerly and she hesitated.
"No. I remember the babies…" She said then glanced at me. "I'm assuming they're alright. Considering that Emmett decided to yell their names in my ear." She smiled gratefully so I gave her a good natural grin. She continued, "Then I woke up."
"Fantastic." Carlisle breathed. Nerd. Edward struggled to keep the smile off his face. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about Edward. "So you don't remember the burning sensation at all?"
Bella grimaced and my smile grew larger. Ha, she still remembered it! She's lying to Carlisle, who misunderstood. "I'm sorry Bella; the burning in your throat must be bothering you."
Edward took her hand and she gazed at it, her eyes full of wonder. She then looked up at Edward. "I thought…" She stopped, and then threw herself at him. I raised my eyebrow slightly. If this is how they acted in public…
"Get a room you two." I said loudly, causing Bella to peel herself, yes I say peel, off of Edward. I would have bet my eternal life savings that if Bella was human she would have blushed right then and there. Edward kept his arm around her waist, looking blissful.
"Let's hunt Bella." He said and she looked panicked. I laughed loudly. Edward glared before cleverly saying, "Bella, if Emmett can do it on his first try, then you can. I mean, as a human he was terrible at hunting."
I glared at him. Not cool. "That grizzly bear was on steroids, I swear."
"And a girl had to save you." Jasper muttered, and then grinned at my emotions. I guess he finds it funny my emotions were murderous right now.
Alice blew out in frustration. "Before you guys go, I'm getting a mirror. Bella has got to see herself." She said then left quickly, leaving Bella looking bewildered. She came back holding this huge mirror. "See Bella?"
Bella took a closer look at herself, her eyes widening. "My eyes…" She hissed, causing Jasper to walk closer to her. She blinked, then kept herself in check. "How long?" She asked sweetly. Jasper's eyes widened in surprise. I wish that Edelle was here to translate for me.
"Edward…how…" Jasper muttered.
"I don't know…" Edward answered, causing Bella to raise her eyebrow. Edward noticed and soothingly said, "He's just wondering how you changed your emotions so fast. Most newborns would be doing a temper tantrum right now."
"Oh." Was all Bella could say. I rolled my eyes. Bella was hot as a vampire and all, but this is getting a little boring.
"Bella, the quicker you hunt, the sooner you'll see the twins." I hinted. Her back straightened and she started running to the door. I caught her before she could go anywhere. She looked ready to throw me, but stopped herself.
"What?" She asked through her teeth. I looked at Edward. He can be the bad guy this time.
"Bella, you're a newborn." Edward explained. "They're part human…"
Bella's new vampire brain caught on quickly. "Gotcha. How are we getting…" Bella paused and we all pointed at the window. She walked towards it and looked down. She hesitated and looked at me. I grinned. If she fell or tripped I'm going to make fun of her forever about being the only clumsy vampire.
Edward jumped down first, showing her how to do it. When she was finished her own jump I was a little disappointed. There goes that idea. After a few seconds a pair of flying high heels came through the window. I ducked for cover when Alice just simply caught them. "She still has no style." She muttered and I stared at her amazed. Even as a vampire flying shoes freak me out. Especially when Rosalie is the one throwing them. Usually at me.
I started heading downstairs along with everyone else. When we got down there we stopped in surprise. Jacob was holding Renesmee while Edelle was sitting at the piano. Jacob's hand was keeping Edelle steady on the bench. She could barely reach the keys and Jacob shrugged at us. "She pointed at it and was quite persistent." He told us.
Rosalie went and put Edelle on her lap, so Edelle could reach the keys. Edelle pressed down one key then smiled with satisfaction. I picked her up from Rosalie's lap and threw her in the air, carefully catching her. "Well Edelle, looks like your mommy is hunting for the moment." I told her with a grin. She returned it with a look of knowledge. Like she already knew where Bella was. Weird. I threw her to Jasper, who caught her, then threw her back. Alice wasn't that appreciative that we were using her niece as a football.
"Jasper, don't make me think you're the same level as Emmett." She growled. Jasper smiled sheepishly, but Edelle didn't look that too frightened. She relaxed in the crook of my arm. I sat down on the couch and turned on the TV.
"Okay Edelle. Now you get knowledge about football." I said, turning it to TSN. I spent the next half hour explaining to the baby the rules of football, basketball, and baseball. She pressed a button on the remote and it turned to a classical music station. Yiruma's song 'May Be' was playing. I rolled my eyes and changed the channel back to where it should permanently be. "This is the channel we keep it on Edelle." I told her and she looked back with a challenging look.
Jacob then put Renesmee in Rosalie arms, which surprised us all. He never gave up his time to hold Renesmee, not in a million years. "Hold Nessie for a moment Rose." He told her. He then proceeded to take Edelle out of my hands. Edelle didn't look too pleased at the moment. "I'll be right back." He told us, and then headed out the door.
Edelle's POV
Jacob took us near the river on flat ground. Before when I pressed the piano key I realized something. My power worked when I played that too, and I got the gist of Jacob's plan, since he was thinking about it. We're going to be the first line stringers. Geez, now I'm all sports analogies now. Anyway, Jacob's plan is this. We have to test how safe Bella will be around Renesmee. So guess who is the lucky one he chose to help him? Me. I love trying to protect my sister and all, but he could have asked then assumed.
My ears faintly heard Daddy. "Hold your breath Bella." He warned, his voice tightened with what…anger? They walked through the trees and the look in Daddy's eye confirmed it. He was angry. Mommy was pretty, and incredulous.
"This is my daughter?" She asked and I gave a slight wave. Her eyes widened. "She's growing so fast!"
"Yes." Daddy said helplessly. Mommy's eyes widened again, with fear this time.
"What'll we do?" She whispered to daddy, but I heard it all.
"I don't know." Daddy whispered back. I figured they were talking about what everyone is freaking out about. Renesmee and I dying in a few years.
"Can I hold her?" Bella whispered and Jacob hesitated. She glared at him. "It's my baby Jacob! Give me Edelle!"
He looked at her, surprised. "How do you know this is Edelle? Not Renesmee?"
She shrugged. "Mother's instinct?"
Daddy smiled. "I told her about the different eyes."
"Well that explains it sneaky Bella. Now take a whiff of us." Jacob said and it was Bella's turn to hesitate. "You won't harm her, Edward will protect her."
"Hold on to me Edward." She said and Daddy held on. I knew it wouldn't help if she was really thirsty. Jasper supplied the information for me, without knowing it.
Mommy took a breath, and her nose wrinkled. "You stink." She said and my face crumbled. She noticed and shushed me gently. "Not you Edelle, its Jacob's smell. Though it doesn't help it's all over you." She teased gently. I smiled attentively at her. She reached for me, and Jacob gladly gave me over.
Mommy was cold, just like everyone else was, but she was also warm somehow. I looked up at her, wishing I could read her thoughts. Maybe I could if… I looked at Daddy, pleading with my eyes and my thoughts. He sighed, then handed me the rattle. "Only this once." He said and Mommy gave him a weird look.
"You're keeping a rattle away from her?" Mommy asked and Daddy kept his eyes glued on me.
"Yes. It has something to do with her power." Daddy said and Mommy smiled at me sweetly.
"What's your power Edelle? Can you please show me?" She asked. I smiled sweetly back at her. I start shaking the rattle, almost silently. Her thoughts were full of love for me and Renesmee, but it was wrapped in the worry that everyone is sharing these days. I sent a thought into her head.
Mommy, I love you too. Mommy stared at me, her mouth dropped open in shock.
A/N Sooo I like Reviews as much as the next writer…. And it helps me understand if you're enjoying the story or not. Please, please PLEASE review. . . Even if it's constructive criticism. :P