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Epilogue

*Renesmee's POV*

"Oh! It's almost time!" Aunt Alice squealed as she came bursting into the room. She was dressed in a light blue dress that went up to her knees, almost like the one she wore for Momma and Daddy's wedding. Her pixie hair perfectly flattened like she was a 1920s flapper.

"I can't believe it!" Elaine gushed with tears in her eyes as she fixed the veil onto Grace's head along side Ava. "First my little boy, now my little girl is getting married!"

"Momma," Grace said, trying to hold back the tears in her own eyes as she got up to hug her mother. Elaine held tightly to the blonde and tried to keep herself together.

"Seems like yesterday I was flinging you and Rob into the lake," Tyler Martin mused, looking down at his daughter as he gently rubbed her shoulder with one of his hands.

I smiled at scene before me. Today was the day of Grace and Masen's wedding. It was December 20th, only five days till Christmas. I was the maid of honor while Lily, Lizzy, Abby, Lexie, Cordelia, Dru, Iris, and Jennifer were all bridesmaids. We were all adorned in silver dresses that went down to our feet in long skirts. The bodice was made up a beautiful snowflake pattern that was held together by two thick straps.

Masen was at the alter now, probably nervous as ever, with his best man consisting of Ethan, and his ushers– Seth, Aidan, Jacob, Robert, Lucas, and Johnny. Their ring bearer would be none other than Tyler and their flower girl, little Lucia.

"I think it's time," Lily said, motioning to the clock. "Is everybody ready?"

"I believe so," Grace replied, biting her lip nervously as she stood up. My best friend looked absolutely beautiful in her winter wedding ball gown. It was long sleeved; the selves made of lace that had patterns of delicate flowers. It was off the shoulder, the pattern traveling down her bodice until it got the skirt. As for the skirt, it was a ballgown. Not as fluffy like the usual ball gown, but it was poofy enough in my opinion. It was very beautiful on Grace– who wore her golden blonde hair in curls.

"Come on. Places everybody!" Elaine tearfully said while Alice ushered Lucia out first. The little girl sprinkled the petals across the aisle like a little pixie. With that, Lexie made her way down, then Dru and Iris, then Abby, then Lizzy, then Lily, and finally me.

When I entered the wedding venue, I was taken back. I knew how hard Aunt Alice worked on it, but she did such an amazing job. It was held in our backyard and there were silver flowers strung everywhere. It was all under an elegant tent which Aunt Alice made truly look like a winter wonderland.

In the audience I saw Lisa, Dylan, Bryan, Tori, and Carly starring at us with excitement in their eyes. I couldn't help but smile widely. We haven't seen them since we left New York and it was so good seeing them all healthy and happy. They were having awesome times in college and were really just enjoying life.

Besides them, Grace's human family on her father's side was also invited. After being told that Tyler had been recovered, the family rejoiced being that Elaine can disguise their appearances with magic so they couldn't tell any of us were vampires. In the last week I met Grace's grandparents, Grandpa Alan and Grandma CeCe, her Uncle AJ, Aunt Hannah, and Aunt Kaitlyn. Grace also had a lot of cousins on that side ranging from various ages.

"Auntie Nessie!" a little voice chirped. I looked to my left to see the newest addition to our family bouncing up in our family bouncing up and down in my mother's lap.

Ella Renesmee Carolyn Cullen was born on December 5th. Unlike her brother's delivery, Ella's was a lot more prepared. Being that Grace was a full witch, her body was able to hold it together better because of her magic. Plus, Carlisle and Ava delivered the little girl without any complications. I even got to be apart of it by assisting in the delivery.

She was named after my mother and Elaine, hence Ella, and her middle names were after me and Carolyn. As Grace said, "For Masen and I wouldn't be together without Renesmee and I wouldn't be here without my grandmother."

So, a beautiful little girl was brought into the world. While Tyler took after his mother the most, Ella took after her father. She has Masen's brown hair and hazel brown eyes, but she has the Swan curls. She also has Grace's nose and her smile is my mother's. She's cute as a button and has become my little buddy.

I then saw my brother and smiled. He looked nervous, but kept his cool together. His hands folded together as he watched the aisle with fixation. I winked at him, causing Masen to chuckle before I disappeared next to the other bridesmaids.

That's when the wedding march began and we all turned our attention to Grace. She was being escorted down by Elaine and Tyler. I could see Grace had been nervous, but the moment she made eye contact with Masen, everything that terrified her left her face. She concentrated on my brother and walked towards him in a day dream.

The moment the two met one another at the aisle, I could see the raw emotion in their eyes. As the ceremony began, I caught sight of Jacob's eyes. I could tell he was starring at me, his eyes shinning with love. Suddenly, I couldn't help but wait for our wedding. For the day when we walked down the aisle and said I do.

"Masen, if it wasn't for you, I don't know if I would be where I am today," Grace spoke up for her vows. "You helped me trust people again. It was you and your family, but you gave me hope. You're the reason I'm me again and I don't know how I'll ever thank you again for everything you have ever given me. You are my world and I will love you until the very end, my love."

"Grace," My brother now spoke. "I should thank you, for making me the person I am today. You showed me happiness and how to love passionately. You are the world to me and I will thank the universe everyday for being graced with someone as courageous and amazing as you. You are so fierce and brave and you hold up our entire family. I love you so much. Until the end of time."

My eyes caught wind of Jacob's again. He smiled at me, which had my cheeks turning pink as the judge performing the ceremony continued the process of them exchanging rings.

"And by the power invested in me and in the state of Washington, I now pronounce you man and wife!" the judge declared. "You may now kiss the bride."

My brother and Grace, both in tears at this point brought one another into a passionate kiss. I felt the love and pride swell within me as I clapped and cheered for my family. For Grace was now my sister and my little brother was happy and whole.

With that, the wedding party moved itself to where we set up a large heated tent in our backyard. The entire venue was set up to feel like a winter wonderland with the gigantic Christmas tree and Menorah in the middle. Around the tent were light up snowflakes and dozens of fairy lights to make it feel as if it were snowing inside the tent with us. Red ribbons and fake frosted, sparkling trees on every table. Aunt Alice, Jen, and Aidan worked so hard putting this together over the couple of weeks, with help from us, of course, but they did a really amazing job.

When we all arrived to the tent, the party began in a matter of minutes. Everyone was moving all around in a frenzy as we waited for Grace and Masen's first entrance as husband and wife. When it was time, the two of them came running out with their kids. Ella was on Grace's hip while Tyler was resting on Masen's.

"I know the eldest is adopted, but boy, he looks just like Grace!" Tori whispered to the others. I looked in the direction of our human friends and chuckled.

"Well I can see Masen in the youngest. Damn, I can't believe Grace was pregnant and kept it a secret this whole time," Bryan added. "A lot of weird things happen with her family."

"Eh," Lisa said, shrugging. "It doesn't matter. They're happy and whole again, and as long as Grace is happy, I'm happy."

"Couldn't have phrased it any better, babe," Dylan said, bringing Lisa into his arms. I smiled watching her giggle as the two swirled around in a whirlwind.

I watched as Tori and Bryan awkwardly headed towards the dance floor with one another. I chuckled, watching as they began to dance and somehow get comfortable with one another again.

"They're going to get together after this," Aunt Alice whispered to me. I chuckled as she nudged me softly. "And don't worry about Lisa and Dylan too. They're gonna get married. They look like they're all going to lead happy lives."

"Good," I said, grinning widely at the thought of my human friends leading out long, happy, lives.

"Anyway, I think a certain wolf is looking for his future bride," Aunt Alice whispered to me.

I then looked up to see Jacob waiting for me. He had discarded his suit jacket and was now in just a white dress shirt.

"Wanna dance?" he asked, approaching me with a bright smile.

"Of course," I said, giggling as I took his hands. We then made our way to the dance floor. My parents were dancing back and forth with one another, completely wrapped up with each other. I could see Grace and Masen were alternating between their children, Ella being swung around in Masen's arms while Grace twirled Tyler around in a circle.

I saw Robert and Cordelia dancing together along with Dru and Iris. The two, who recently got engaged as well, were wrapped up with each other, gently pressing kisses to one another's lips every five minutes

Lucia was bouncing up and down as she danced with Johnny, Bo, and Wes. The four of them, being the little terrors they are, also joined in with some of Grace's younger cousins. The mass of children running around in a sugar high.

I could even see Stefano taking part in the fun as he danced with Lexie and Claire. I could see Abby was dancing with Lizzy, the two girls giggling while Aidan and Jen swung each other around. Lily and Ethan were twirling each other around, their laughter echoing throughout the dance floor. Lucas, Jackson, and May were joking around while Seth, Quil, Embry, and a few of the other wolves chatted with each other.

"I didn't know George and Daniel were dating?" Jacob mentioned me as he looked over my shoulder.

"They are?" I questioned incredulously.

"See for yourself," Jacob replied, twirling us around so I was now looking over his shoulder. I then saw Daniel Scott laughing at something George Knight told him. The two were holding hands as they whispered some more to one another. Then, I saw Daniel press a kiss to George's lips, the two boys grinning widely as they pulled apart.

"They just got together," Lily mentioned to us as she passed by with Ethan. She giggled, "Apparently George was taking too long so Daniel decided to make the first move. Asked him to be his date to the wedding and well, look at them. Aren't they adorable?"

"They are," I agreed, gushing with my cousin. "It's just as cute as Abby and Lucas."

"I don't know how those two ended up together, but I'm glad they're happy," Ethan said, looking to where his brother was now talking to Abby. The two holding hands and grinning.

"Well, we won't bother you anymore," Lily said, giggling, before dancing away with Ethan. Jacob and I laughed as we continued to dance. I also noticed Violet and Hazel Lexington. They were talking to Fred, the nomadic friend of Tyler. Most of the other guests seemed to stay away from them due to Fred's ability, but Violet and Hazel had attached themselves to the odd vampire. Meredith and Jamie were here as well. The husband and wife were dancing to themselves. Meredith looked so much more brighter then she did when we recused her. She was in a beautiful blue dress and had a lily in her hair.

"So…What would you want for our wedding?" Jacob asked me, bringing my attention back to him. His brown eyes were grounded with mine. He had curiosity in them and his grin looked excited.

"I don't know," I confessed, chuckling. "As long as the main family's there, the pack, our friends…I think that would be perfect."

"But you want a summer wedding, right? After you graduate and after I finish up at Joey's garage?" Jacob said, twirling me around. I giggled before falling back into place with him.

"Yes. We talked about this. That way we can get married on La Push beach," I stated matter of factly. "It's our place. It's where I grew up, had special moments with you…I wouldn't want it anywhere else. This is the first time we'll get married and who knows, maybe in the future if we ever want to renew our vows we can go somewhere else."

"That is if the Volturi don't ruin it," Jacob mentioned worriedly.

"I won't let them," I replied firmly. I then wrapped my arms around my wolf's neck, "Jacob…If this ends up being the only time I ever marry you, and we all die...It'll be worth every moment because we're going to celebrate the two of us joining together forever. You are my equal as I'm yours. I wouldn't want it any other way and if this ends up being the last year of our lives, it was well spent."

Jacob smiled at me. He was about to say something, until we heard a commotion. The two of us looked to where Embry was now on his knees, his gaze up at Carly Johnson.

"Are you okay?" The brunette asked, waving a hand in front of the wolf's face. "Ah…Embry was it?"

"Aw shit," Quil remarked, rushing over with Seth. Jacob followed suite as he and Quil brought the boy up, causing him to shake himself out of his trance.

"What's going on?" Dylan asked, making sure his sister was okay.

"Dude's got really bad ahhhh– vertigo," Seth lied, chuckling as he went to pat Embry on the back. "Need some water? Or maybe…I don't know…Alcohol?"

"He's gonna need it," Jared remarked under his breath, earning an eye roll from Sam and Paul.

"Don't worry, he'll be fine," Jacob insisted, looking towards his buddy.

"Ahh…What just happened?" Aidan asked, coming over towards my direction with Jen, Lizzy, Abby, and Lily. His arm wrapped around Jen as he stared at the girl he kissed almost two years ago now.

"I think Embry just imprinted on Carly," I informed them in a low voice so the humans couldn't hear us.

"Yep, he did," Lizzy confirmed, laughing.

"No way," Masen said, walking over with Grace. The two of them beginning to chuckle as well.

"Well this is going to be interesting," Grace added.

"Here, I'll help," Carly volunteered, ushering Embry towards a table with Jacob and Quil. She immediately pulled a seat beside him, offering a drink of water to the boy. "Should we get Dr. Cullen? Or Dr. Sanders? Oh! My brother's girlfriend is going be a doctor, she can help- Lisa!"

"I'm good, really. Don't fuss," Embry insisted, clearing his throat. He looked embarrassed as wedding guests looked in their direction, curious as to what was going on. "No need to worry the medical professionals. I just…I didn't eat a lot today."

"Then here," Carly said, rolling her eyes as she handed him a glass of water and some bread from the table. "Eat these, but first, drink."

"Thanks," Embry muttered as he gently took a sip. His eyes still not leaving Carly's.

Meanwhile, Carly's lips formed into a small smirk. Her eyes sparkling as she awkwardly tapped her fingers against the table, "So…Ah…How do you know the Cullen's?" I could see the same sparkle now emerge in Embry's eyes as the two began to slowly talk to one another.

"Damn," Aidan whistled, shaking his head. "Guess Carly's apart of the family now, ain't she."

"That she is," I said, turning to look back at Jacob, who seemed baffled. I then walked over to him and grabbed both of his hands.

"That was unexpected," Jacob said, chuckling as he wrapped his arms then around me.

"Well good for Embry, he's one of the last original to imprint, isn't he?" I giggled, snuggling into Jacob's embrace.

"That he is," Jake said, laughing as he then brought me back towards the dance floor. "In the spirt of that, why don't we go enjoy this wedding some more. I'm sure Embry and Carly got a lot of talking to do."

"That they do," I agreed, giggling as we headed for the dance floor. Soon, Grace, Masen, Lily, Ethan, Abby, Aidan, Jen, Seth, Lizzy, Ella, and Tyler joined us along with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and parents. It was the entire Cullen family on the dance floor and it was surely a party. Only laughs and cheers are I swirled around Lizzy, swung around with Masen, boogied with Lily and Grace, jumped around with Aidan, twirled with my parents, and ended up in Jacob's arms where I belonged. I think we partied until dawn that night, only looking forward to what new opportunities lay ahead.

Our family survived this and I know how uncertain our future was. We didn't know whether this would be some of our final happy memories or one of many more. All I knew was the Cullen's were an unbreakable group of people. We are strong and we are whole.

The Volturi have no idea what's coming for them.

*Aro's POV*

I angrily stormed through the hallways of the castle. A kingdom we built up from scratch and now it was being threatened for destruction. We used to be the most feared creatures in the land after the Romanians. Now, who was our threat? Carlisle Cullen– the peaceful vegetarian and his coven. The ignorant vampires who built up a power force out of love!? No! This would simply not do! I refuse to be overthrown by those idiotic weaklings!

"Meredith would not lie. She was in a lucid state," Rowena explained to me. I had her, Selene, and Nysa gathered around in the throne room for discussion.

"I know she wouldn't lie," I hissed at the witch. "She had the vision. I saw it in her memories."

"We should attack before hand," Caius said, rolling his eyes. He was unamused by this whole process. "What's stopping us?"

"Then we all perish!" Nysa growled. "There has to be one final battle and this battle will determine who wins. No foul play."

"This is ridiculous!" Caius sneered, grabbing Nysa in a chokehold. Rowena quickly sparked him off of the other witch, causing the two to fall across the room.

"You wench!" Caius bellowed.

"Let me remind you who's doing your dirty work," Selene hissed venomously.

"Brother, stop it!" I yelled at Caius. He looked at me with a furious look, but I ignored it. I bit my lip and turned to Demetri and Felix, who were waiting in the shadows. "Guards, come forth."

"Yes master," They both said simultaneously.

"Go to Maria," I ordered them. "Tell her to bring the army forth to Italy."

"Yes master," They replied before disappearing. I then turned to Marcus and Caius, the two men I started this whole empire with in the beginning.

"What's your plan, brother?" Marcus asked curiously.

"We build up. Create an army the Cullen's will never be able to defeat!" I snarled, walking towards the window that over looked our city. "We should've defeated them ten years ago, but this ends during the first snow fall of next year. This way we'll determine who's the most powerful of the land. For good."

To Be Continued in Eternal Dawn...