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BPOV
It had been a long day, and I was now tired and ready to go to bed. Edward and I had to use the guest room until our room was redone. While we were gone the mattress and sheets of our bed had been replaced, but I wanted the whole room redone. Just that vamp hoochie mama's presence in that room had ruined it for me, and I was not spending one more night in it until all traces of her were gone.
I had a good day with Esme picking out everything new for our room, and I could hardly wait to see it all completed. Today had been full of surprises; and when Carlisle got home, it had been decided to call Eleazar down to come assess my power. In the morning, we were getting another ultrasound done; I was excited about that too.
Right now it was bedtime for me and the little one; we've had a busy day, and we needed to rest. Edward had been busy for the last hour while he waited on me hand and foot. He had drawn me a bath and laid out my night clothes, so all I had to do was dress myself and crawl in bed where he was waiting for me.
I finished my nightly routine and joined him. I loved walking into a room and finding him there with his beautiful crooked smile on his face. He looked so sweet and innocent sometimes and yet so deliciously wicked at the same time. It made me want to jump him, but instead we just cuddled for now.
"So my love, did you have a good day today?" he asked while opening his arms to me.
"Yes, I've had a wonderful day. It's been long, but productive and full of surprises too. Wouldn't you say?" I asked grinning up at him.
"I would most certainly agree with you there, Mrs. Cullen," he replied while leaning down to nuzzle my neck.
"You have no idea what a thrill it was for me to discover I could hear your thoughts. I've been, pardon the expression, dying to do that since I first saw you," he said.
"I'll be honest and say I have always been sort of glad you couldn't hear them, but now I'm really glad you can," I replied.
We stared into each other's eyes for a moment, and then we leaned in for a kiss. After the kiss, I snuggled up as close to Edward as possible and laid my head on his chest. He placed one arm around me; and with his free hand, he stroked my hair. The last thing I remembered hearing was my lullaby being hummed; after that, I was on my way to dreamland.
EPOV
I had looked forward to this all day long, to hold Bella in my arms and literally watch her dream. I was thrilled I would get to see what she saw when she talked in her sleep.
It didn't take long before she was sleeping, and I watched as a dream began to come to life. The first thing I saw was a backyard; it was big, and the grass was lush and green. The day was sunny and warm. Bella and a little bronze haired girl were dancing around in circles and laughing. They looked so beautiful and happy. The sun was at Bella's back; and a light breeze was blowing, making both of their dresses flap around their legs. I fell in love with my wife all over again, as I saw myself sitting off to the side watching the two of them laugh and play together. I had a huge smile on my face, as I lay back in the grass and continued to watch them. When I stopped paying attention in the dream, I was tackled by both my wife and the little girl. They laughed and giggled, as they pounced on me. We rolled around in the grass for a while, and then we settled down on a blanket.
The dream changed several times throughout the night, but that was the most vivid one she had. I felt like I had been given the sun as a gift; I couldn't resist planting a kiss in Bella's silky locks. When her dreams started being just random pictures, I paid less attention; but still, my mind never strayed completely away from them. I focused more on the rounded bump that was my daughter. I took the opportunity to talk to her again, as I kept my hand in steady motion rubbing over her.
"What's that nice sound? I like it,"a quiet voice in my head whispered.
Was that... could it have been... no way I was hearing her; it was only wishful thinking on my part, I thought to myself and shook my head. I waited a little bit to see if I heard anything else. I stayed perfectly still and even stopped breathing.
"Where did that sound go? It stopped. I want to hear it again," the voice again whispered.
I looked up at Bella; she was sound asleep. I put my head next to her stomach and listened for a minute, and then I spoke.
"Hello angel baby, this is your daddy, can you hear me sweet girl?" I asked softly so I wouldn't disturb Bella.
"There it is again. Daddy? I can hear you daddy, can you hear me too?" the sweet tiny voice said.
"I can hear you precious. Listen angel girl, me and mommy love you so much; and we can't wait to meet you. You are so beautiful baby girl, and you are a tremendous gift to your mommy and me," I told her, then placed a kiss on Bella's stomach.
I was on top of the world the rest of the night; quickly and quietly as I could, I jumped out of bed and went downstairs to share the news with the rest of the family that I could hear my daughter's thoughts.
While I was downstairs, Bella woke up calling for me; I ran back up to her. I hadn't meant for her to wake and find me gone.
"Edward, where were you, baby?" she asked, her tone still groggy with sleep.
"I'm sorry, my love. I just got so excited that I didn't stop to think you might wake up if I wasn't in bed with you," I said.
"Excited about what? What has happened? We're not in danger are we?" she asked becoming instantly alert.
Her arms went to her belly, and her eyes began darting around the room quickly trying to detect any opposing force. Momma was about to go on the defense. I gathered her in my arms and soothed her.
"No love, there's nothing wrong; in fact everything is great," I assured her with a smile on my face.
"Well then, what is it?" she asked me while smiling too.
"I heard our little girl's thoughts, and I was able to watch you dream. Bella it was amazing; and you, my love, are the most beautiful and wonderful women to walk the earth because if not for you, I wouldn't have all that I do right now," I told her and then planted a huge kiss on her lips.
I held Bella close, as tears formed in her eyes; and she cried. She was smiling all the while, so I knew they were happy tears. We settled back down in bed, and soon Bella drifted off to sleep after telling me how much she loved me and our little girl. She told me she was extremely happy about all that had happened in the last few days and how she couldn't wait to meet our baby girl.
The next morning Bella woke up bright and early anxious to have the ultrasound performed.
"But, Carlisle, why do I have to wait?" Bella whined.
"Bella," Carlisle chuckled.
"You have to eat, and then you need to drink a lot of water before the ultrasound. You need to have a full bladder," he explained.
"Alright, I'm sorry to be so whiney; I just can't wait to see her again, especially since Edward can hear her now," she said.
"I can't wait either, love. But Carlisle is right; you need to eat and drink," I said setting a plate of food in front of her.
I sat beside her, and she gobbled her food down quickly.
"Slow down, love. We have all day. Carlisle is off today, besides we have to wait a while after you drink your water," I told her.
"I know; I am just so anxious," she laughed.
After that she slowed down and enjoyed her meal. Then, she drank a huge glass of water. Poor thing was going to be miserable in a few minutes. Our daughter had started kicking Bella in the bladder at the most inopportune times.
Twenty minutes later, Carlisle was calling us up to the library, which he had turned into the exam room, to begin the ultrasound. As he was preparing, I helped Bella onto the table and fixed her blouse and pants to expose her rounded Bella. Once again the family was gathered in the room with us. They were almost as excited as we were to see the baby again.
"I can't wait to see my granddaughter again!" Esme thought
"I can't wait for the baby to get here! I will babysit any time you want me to Edward," Rose thought, and I just winked at her.
"Haha! Just think of all the pranks she can help me pull. No one will get mad at her because she will be the baby!" Emmett thought, and I just shook my head at him.
"Don't forget Emmett that would leave you to take the full brunt of everyone's wrath," I told him smirking.
"Oh, I didn't think of that!" he thought, and his face actually fell. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Do I even want to know?" Bella asked.
"No, love, trust me; you don't," I told her and kissed her head.
"Oh Edward, I saw sneak peeks of Sandbox couture and their spring collection is to die for!" Alice began going through the entire line, so I tuned her out since Carlisle was ready to begin.
"Alright Bella, are you sure you are ready?" Carlisle asked with a smirk on his face.
Bella tried to glare at him, but she couldn't help but smile and laugh at him.
"Oh hush it, and get started already," she giggled.
He laughed and put the transducer to her belly. The whooshing of the baby's heart filled the room, and everyone smiled. The baby's image appeared on screen. She was much bigger than when we saw her a couple weeks ago. She looked like a baby now, instead of a blob.
Carlisle moved the transducer across her belly and had to mash down to get a clear picture.
"What is that pushing in on me? I don't like it!" I heard the baby's tiny voice. I looked on the screen and it looked like she was trying to push back. I decided to try to talk to her and see if she could understand what was going on.
"Baby girl, it's alright sweetheart. That is just your Grandpa Carlisle trying to take a look at you," I said.
"I don't like it daddy, does he have to do it?" she asked.
"What is it Edward, is this hurting her?" Bella asked, getting a panicked look in her eyes.
"She is alright baby, she just doesn't like Carlisle pushing in on her," I explained.
"She is in no pain, Bella. In fact, she is completely content and totally happy; unless Carlisle is pushing on her," Jasper said.
Bella relaxed then; she was so protective of our baby already. I couldn't wait to see how she was with her once she's been born.
I turned back to Bella's tummy.
"Yes baby girl, he needs to push on you for just a little bit longer. Don't worry, it won't take long," I told her.
She sighed.
"Alright daddy, I want to hear mommy talk some more," she told me.
"Bella, your daughter wants you to talk to her," I said with a smile.
Bella's face lit up. I knew she would love that.
"Hello little one, how are you doing in there?" Bella cooed to our daughter through her tears.
"I love you so much, I can't wait to meet you," she said.
"I love you too mommy," our daughter replied. She was getting quiet, and her mind was settling down. I think she was going to sleep. I told Bella what she thought, and that she was now going to sleep.
"Well, I am done; and everything is perfect still. That was an amazing exam. I always wondered what the baby thought of the exams; now I know," he beamed.
I helped Bella get cleaned up and helped fix her clothes. She had to make a mad dash to the powder room; thanks to the enormous amount of water she had drunk before the exam.
"I was thinking of calling Eleazar this morning and going ahead and asking him to come down," Carlisle told me.
"That is a good idea," I told him.
"Don't tell him what is going on over the phone. Wait until they get here to tell them what is going on. If Tanya finds out about the pregnancy, they won't be able to stop her from coming," I said grimly
"That is the last thing I want," Bella said as she returned from the powder room.
"I would love to see Carmen and Kate. But under no circumstances do I want T-skank around our baby," she said.
"Don't worry sweetie; I don't think Eleazar will tell Tanya about the trip. But just in case, Carlisle will warn him; won't you?" Esme asked while putting a comforting arm around Bella.
"I will make sure he knows not to let Tanya know they are coming here," Carlisle promised.
"We are in luck, I see Tanya going out to try to find some male companionship on her own in a couple of hours. If you call then, Eleazar, Carmen, and Kate will be able to get away without Tanya," Alice said.
Three hours later, a very curious Eleazar, Carmen, and Kate were heading down. They assured us that Tanya would have no idea they were coming to Forks. I was anxious to see Eleazar and see what his thoughts were on my wife's already powerful gift.
EleazarPov
Carmen, Kate, and I drove into the Forks city limits six hours after I talked to Carlisle. He said it was urgent that we get there as soon as possible, but didn't want to give any details over the phone. He was also very adamant that Tanya not know where we were going. I assured him that wouldn't be a problem. We had no intentions of having Tanya with us, after the stunts she pulled at the wedding. We pulled up to the Cullen house and got out. Carlisle came out and greeted us.
"Thank you for coming so quickly and at such short notice," he said as he shook my hand and gave the women a hug.
"Of course, Carlisle, you would do the same for us," I told him.
"Now that we are here, what is all the urgency about?" I asked him as the four of us walked inside.
The minute we walked through the door; I felt an amazing power. There were no other vampires in the room, so I couldn't figure out where the source of the power was.
"What is this, Carlisle?" I asked.
He looked at me and grinned.
"What are you picking up old friend?" he asked in return.
"I feel this amazing power, but I can't figure out where it is coming from. There aren't any other vampires in the room. I know this is what you called me down here for, so what is it?" I asked; I was beginning to get impatient. I wanted to know where this was coming from.
Just then Edward and his mate Bella walked into the room. I knew immediately that she was the source of the power. I then looked closer. I gasped, and heard two more amazed gasps behind me. Bella was pregnant!
"How is this possible?" I breathed out.
In all of my years, I had never heard of this happening; and it was obvious she was changing as well. I could see subtle differences in her already. Her muscles appeared to be toning up a bit; and as I watched her walk, she was definitely more graceful.
"We don't know. But this is the most amazing surprise I have ever received," Edward said with a smile.
"I could tell at the wedding that you were a shield of some sort. Has anything significant happened since you have become pregnant?" I asked Bella.
"Well, my hearing and eyesight are more enhanced; I have better balance, and the biggest thing is that Edward can hear me and the baby," she said.
"You can hear her, Edward? You must be enjoying that, no?" I said and laughed.
"More than you can imagine, although I probably won't enjoy it so much when she is angry with me," he laughingly said, and Bella tried to glare at him.
"I assure you, you won't husband of mine," she replied.
"You said at the wedding that you could tell I was a shield. Do you sense anything different now?" she asked, turning back to me.
"Why don't we go sit in the family room? We may be able to stand for days without tiring, but Bella can't," Carlisle asked with a smile.
As we were walking to the family room, Kate spoke up.
"Congratulations, you two! Now, I understand why it was so important that Tanya not show up. She isn't going to be happy when she finds out about this," she said.
"Thank you for being so understanding though. I know she is your sister, and I hate the thought of causing bad feelings between you," Bella said sounding sad.
"Don't worry about it, sweetie. She caused all the hard feelings on her own. She is too stubborn for her own good," Carmen said with a sweet smile.
"Now, do you care if I sit beside you and Edward? I have never been around a pregnant woman before," Carmen asked Bella.
Bella just blushed and nodded. We made it to the family room and all sat down. Rose and Emmett, Jasper and Alice, and Esme had joined us as well. I knew they were just as curious about Bella's gift.
"Well, Eleazar, tell us what are you picking up," Carlisle said.
"Like I said when I first entered the house, this is very powerful and she hasn't even been changed yet. Her powers have just started manifesting themselves just recently, correct?" I said.
"That is right. Yesterday, I heard Bella's thoughts just out of the blue," Edward told me.
"Well, I believe, and I am not 100% certain of this since it has never been seen before. But I believe your power will continue to grow as your body changes more into a vampire. Of course it won't fully manifest until you are a full vampire. But with as much power as I am feeling from you now, I believe you should be able to learn, with some practice, how to put your shield back up around your mind," I told Bella.
"I could do that?" Bella asked.
"With my power, I throw the electric shock out to whomever I want to attack. Maybe, you could imagine throwing up your shield," Kate suggested.
I watched Bella; she had a look of fierce concentration on her face. I heard Emmett snicker, and then Rose slapped him upside the head. Bella then looked at Edward.
"Sorry love, I still hear every thought," he said.
Bella's face fell in disappointment.
"Don't give up Bella; this is your first time trying," Jasper said.
"Try relaxing your mind, imagine a steel curtain. Something easily lowered or raised, but powerful, nothing can penetrate it. Now imagine yourself raising this curtain. Just gently push up and raise it," Jasper encouraged her.
Bella had her eyes closed, but you could tell she was concentrating on what she was doing. I looked over at Alice; she was excited, and Edward had a proud look on his face.
Bella opened her eyes and looked at Edward again.
"Not a sound, love," he said, beaming proudly at this wife.
"Yay!" Bella practically squealed and launched herself at Edward and hugged him.
"Thank you Jasper. You made that so easy. You would make an excellent teacher," Bella said sincerely.
"Now try to lower it again. Imagine the same process; just push the steel curtain down, and let Edward in your mind again," Jasper told her.
She closed her eyes again; only this time, it didn't take as long. Before she even opened her eyes, Edward had her pulled into a fierce hug.
"I am so proud of you, sweetheart. You are simply amazing; I can hear you again," he told her.
They practiced for a couple more hours. Bella was eventually able to raise and lower her shield without concentrating on it. Bella was going to be incredibly powerful. And I knew Aro was going to be interested in their baby as well. Aro loved his unique and powerful collection.
"I would be careful to keep Bella's gift and the baby away from Aro, my friends," I told them.
Carlisle knew all too well about Aro.
"We know. Bella came up with a plan; once she is changed, she will go before the Volturi alone. She is the only one that can keep our secrets from him. She will show him she is changed; and once he sees we kept our promise, maybe he will leave us alone," Carlisle said.
"Do you think that is wise sending her in alone?" Carmen asked; I could tell she was growing extremely fond of Bella.
"As of right now, it is the only plan we have. I will just have to convince him that I wanted to come alone, so I could prove a point. He knows how protective Edward is of me. I am hoping he will believe I want to prove myself capable of taking care of myself since I am a vampire," Bella said with a shrug.
"It is a good plan, and it is quite possible he will believe you. He relies solely on his gift to read people. He isn't good at it without the knowledge of their thoughts; so he should believe you, especially since he knows how protective Edward is of you," I said.
Bella was extremely intelligent. She would be a force to be reckoned with when she was fully changed. Bella was a joy to be around and the perfect mate for Edward. We stayed a couple more days, and then we headed back to our home. We knew Tanya would want to know where we had been. We left a note, but she always wanted specifics. When we arrived home she was sitting in the family room watching TV.
"Where have you guys been?" she asked haughtily.
"Oh wait! Don't tell me. I smell that disgusting human all over you. You went down to Forks. I still can't believe Edward is with her. She is pitiful, and he will tire of her soon; and when he does, I will be there," she stated like it was soon to happen.
"Oh Tanya, would you get over yourself!" Kate screamed at her.
"Bella is a sweet girl. I don't know what has happened to you over the past few months, but you need to stop it! And just so you know, Edward isn't going to get rid of Bella. She is pregnant with his child!" Kate screamed.
The second she said it, she slapped her hand over her mouth. I knew she didn't mean to blurt it out like that.
"You are lying!" Tanya growled out and lunged for her sister.
Without thinking, Kate shocked Tanya to protect herself. Tanya fell to the floor.
"Oh Tanya! Are you okay? I didn't mean to shock you!" Kate exclaimed as she tried to help Tanya up.
Tanya slapped her hand away and screamed, "Don't touch me!"
"I have to get out of here," she said mostly to herself.
"I wouldn't go anywhere near Forks, if I were you Tanya. Edward is even more protective of Bella now that she is carrying his child. I have no doubt he would rip you to shreds and scatter the pieces across five states," I told her.
She looked me in the eye, and she knew I was telling the truth. Instead of acceptance though, her eyes hardened; and she spat on the ground at our feet and ran out the door.
TPOV
That good for nothing human was now pregnant. Edward would never get rid of her now. Deep down I knew he loved her, and I shouldn't be doing this. But no one turned down Tanya Denali. They were going to have to pay for embarrassing me like that. I thought it was about time for me to find and reconcile with my sister, Irina. I chuckled darkly as I headed off to her last known location.
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