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MIRKO GAVELLI GAVELLI SUNRISE

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INTRODUCTION
I wrote this book, a fanfiction of the Twilight books and movies saga written by Stephanie Meyer. I wanted to continue the story from the end of Breaking Dawn. By the final words of that book tells about the beginning of Bella and Edward's eternity.

"And then we continued blissfully into this small but perfect piece of our forever"
From these words, my story begins. I will tell you about Bella, who is now a mature woman and not just the girl in love with the Edward the vampire but she is the rock of the Cullen family. The story begins six years after the departure of Volturi from the clash that never grew. The little Renesmee is growing, and her feelings for Jacob are changing. A new enemy will come to threaten the Cullen family, a mysterious and powerful enemy. I wrote this book to finish the story of Bella and Edward who will highlight three points of view, from Bella, Edward and Renesmee. The difference among the various point of view is relevant and they will guide you in this new story about Bella, Edward and Renesmee who are experiencing that eternity that will be put to the test. This is a romance horror that I hope you enjoy it.

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"Your heart is beating and if it stops doesn't mean that I will stop to love you." Mirko Gavelli

FOREWORD
Bella I never thought of living this kind of life or rather a non-life. I do not think I could ever ask for more by fate, Edward loves me like never before. I have a little girl who is now almost a teenager, because Renesmee has this habit of growing very fast and his curly hair and bright are very long, when she will decide to cut them I do not know, but she is always beautiful. Today is his seventh birthday, I still remember when my baby was born, which is also when I was born. Unforgettable moment! Edward looks at me when I am making clothes, those golden brown eyes bewitch me always, always make me think to strange ideas I feel like a kid again watching him dressed in the morning when he dress him up to go hunting for some deer. I do not like much that kind of blood, too bitter for my taste. We always laugh about this. I want something sweet. Although I must say that nothing is sweeter than his kisses.

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Birthday
Renesmee Its absurd. Mom looks like a little girl. Always kissing and touching dad. I heard laughter in the other room and today is my birthday. What can I say about it? Im seven years old but Im old more than twice than that! And I dont know what is worse if Im an interrupted child or interrupted teenager. In any case, yesterday Jake told me that he would make a special gift for me. I am anxious to know what hes got for me, my dear friend. I like Jake, even if it is a wolf. I like how much he cares about me; it is always nice to me. He always listen me since I was born. I remember once when I fell while I was playing. I was two, Jake immediately ran towards me Nessie! Are you hurt? He shouted watching if I had not broken my knee that I had peeled. Fortunately I wasnt injured but Jake looked at me with so much love that I felt strange. Every now and then I think back to that feeling when I look at Jake. I understand mom in those moments. What is this love? I'm not so expert. Who knows? Dad left the room and he said, What are you doing Nessie? I dont like it when he calls me like that, and then I do my usual sullen face and he reads through my
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thoughts as always Ok. Renesmee... Is it okay? He smiles. Mom and Dad are really beautiful; mom is so caring with me. Although I grew up always trying to help me get dressed and I always looked her strangely. Im very much look like her and dad turns to me and he repeats it once again, You're just like your mother you know? Today is a great day is not it? Are you ready for your birthday? Dad asks me and I reply Of course. What a gift you gave me today? and dad looks at me and says my darling, is a wonderful party, you'll see that we'll have fantastic time. And then I have another surprise that you will surely like. My love and then he kisses my forehead as he always does with Mom. Dad's less thoughtful but very affectionate with me. I touched him, and he avoids the contact saying Hey! Dont cheat! And we laugh out loud. Mom leaves the other room and smiles at me saying Sweetie today you are not allowed to touch anyone. We turn on her with a look bewildered and embarrassed she mentions a justification saying I meant! You cant read the mind of anyone today! You guys are so malicious and Dad looks as if hes entranced by her beauty and sweetness. I waited so long for this moment my love. Dad exclaims rising gently kissing her hand that was holding with his. Mom blushed embarrassed and I laugh so nicely, here it is! This is the feeling I get when I'm with my Jacob! Is it love? Or Do I
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have just a crush on him? Mom and Dad look at me and she asks me, What is it baby? Thoughts? And I, as usual, I keep everything inside me and I say no, but inside me is a fire that burns for answers. In that moment Jacob comes into the house and I run up to him saying Jake! You finally arrived Mom and Dad smile and greet my approach to Jacob. My Jacob ... as I like to say ... He is mine. Nessie! Hello, I am here right now. Hey guys. How's it going? Says Jake who is dressed today in a pair of jeans and a tshirt that show his muscles, My Jake is always in shape, then it is his nature. A wolfish nature. Dad looks at me and says Nessie? And I blush with embarrassment, only Jake can call me like that, I'm his Nessie. Here is the little girl in me, came out again. Then Dad greets Jacob Jacob Hello how are you? And he mentions a smile. Mom embraces Jake and says Dont get touched by Nessie. And Jacob looks mom like we did before and she says What? Love is better that you say, dont let Renesmee read your mind ok? Dad says And they all laugh and mom says All right. Come. Let's go into the study. Renesmee you have to stay here. Birthday operations! And the three go to that room but Jake looks at me a last time he smiled and then entered the room leaving me alone. Jacob gets to the room asks Mom The bike
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is ready, Edward I have your permission? Dad looks at him for a moment, then mentions a smile and says Okay. I entrust my daughter to you, be careful. She must be fed during the journey Jake nods and says Sure; I already have the bags ready. Don't tell me that you do not trust me and mom answered and Of course. Only you have to be careful. Nessie is still a child. Watch out for new vampires around, they are worse than the Volturi Jacob sighs and says I dont think. Worse than Jane? Nah! And then they thought back to seven years ago, almost to clash with the company of vampires in Volterra which is actually called, The Volturi. Mom and Dad had to defend me because Aunt Irina told them that I was an abomination, a freak of nature. Poor thing. He did not understand anything about me. Jake turns to mom and says Look what you do to Nessie? You know she does not like ice cream cakes! He looks awkwardly waiting for a reply from mom looks at him and rolls his eyes upward saying Here it is. Mother Jackie again the three laugh out loud Jake laugh again with the smile still on his face then he says Witty! Both of you! And mom continues Quiet. The strawberry cake is ready. Doesnt it is true honey? And dad puts his arm on the nape of the mom as she sighs. Of course! A delicious cake with strawberries and cream. We did not like you
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know, we are vampires. But I am sure you will love it! Dad responds to mom and then whispers Of course if you could keep your hands on your pockets while I was preparing the strawberries, it would take less time and the two embarrassed smiles to each other. Ok! Let's go boys Nessie is waiting for us the Said Jake interrupting them while they were flirting as usual. Mom, Dad and Jake enter into the kitchen and my Jacob asks me Come on. Would you come with me? I'll take you to the bus stop and then he holds out his hand. Im a bit embarrassed I offer him my hand and dad smiles as if he had understood what I was thinking. Dad! Dont cheat you too! And mom with her mental shield blocks the dad's power and says It's all good my darling! Blushing I smile and greet Mom and Dad with my hand. My baby is already an adult my father said as I was leaving. Maybe so. I'm already an adult and I know what I want, but does he wants me? This is my biggest fear. Maybe I'm just a little sister to him. And that scares me. Afraid of making mistakes. I open the door of the house where we live which by the way I have to say that it is a beautiful house. Dad bought it with mom three years ago, I remember Grandpa Carlisle who negotiated with his voice calm, clean and reassuring with the owner at the time. What a laugh we had, Jake and I, to see my grandfather
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who convinced the gentleman that I do not remember what it's called, to sell the house at half the price. The beauty is that he did it. It was awesome! Jake looks at me and asks Hey. What are you thinking? I don't know what to say then I shoot another lie Nothing that today will be a long day at school. I cant wait to come home. Jacob smiles and I get lost in his perfect smile. All right. Today It's gonna be good Ok? Jake tells me and I nod, smiling and then he continues Mom, Dad, Grandpa Carlisle, Esme grandmother, aunt and uncle. Seth, Leah. What? That slut will be on my birthday? That acid puppy! My face has changed now I'm all grumpy and Jake says What is it Nessie? And I pretend to do nothing and say No Jake. I'm all right! I'm a little nervous and finally arrive at the bus stop so we can finish this awkward and sad moment. Jake greets me with his hand and with hint of a smile I run just inside the bus. I'm jealous of that bitch! She's always joking with my Jacob. No one should touch as I would like to touch him! And then I get nervous with him and I become rigid. The bus leaves and I turn to see Jake, I already regretted being so abrupt but he was already gone.

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Edward I look around in this autumn morning and my wonderful wife is looking at me with the same eyes that we made love for the first time. What unforgettable moments! What are you looking at? She asks me. Me, with my index finger, I make her understand that she is the source of my thoughts. Bella, without saying a word she smiles to me, the smile I have always been fascinated by. Bella is like the sun when it rises and illuminates the day. I'm getting near and I put my hands on her delicate and soft cheeks. I can hear her breathing harder now. She kisses me gently and tells me I love you, Mr. Cullen. And I say Me too, Mrs. Cullen. Do we wait for Carlisle to begin preparations or we start on our own? Bella thought for a moment pulling away from me Lets start before come on. Set the table and then we can relax a little. And he smiles as she tells me that. I smile to the reason of my existence and I'll get the tablecloth while she takes the dishes. My Bella, with its women's movements always causes me sensations of love. I settle the tablecloth; canary yellow is the color, just like our little Nessie likes. Then she starts to arrange the dishes and at that moment something happens inside me, old memories, as I wanted these family moments with her. I waited
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for Bella an hundred years and now I found her. And she's here with me doing crafts home for our daughter. This is all a dream for me. A dream so clean and crisp. It is seven years now that our life is an endless dream. Bella puts the last dish, which is mine dish and look at me sweetly and says You're still staring at me like that! And I laugh happily. I cant resist her and her charm and then bow my head embarrassed and she, thanks to her abilities, run superfast to me. She learned so much over the years and she's now just a force of nature. You know I want you to hear what I have inside of me right now... and now my love does the best thing she can do to me, she opens her heart to me. She moves her mental shield to show me what he was thinking and the first thing I read brings me back two years ago at Christmas she prepared a perfect meal for us. A fantastic Beef and nice wine Oh well, I mean nice cup of Deer's blood just hunted. Jacob went with Nessie at the home of Billy Black so we had the whole house to us. And in a second, thanks to her powers, she comes above me kissing me eagerly, and with all the passion inside of me I told her My love, my soul is yours. Forever and another kiss, and yet another to find ourselves naked on the floor ... At that moment Bella closes the mental shield and the memory ends. Now I'm ecstatic and Bella says Hey! You have a little froth is falling from your mouth Mr. Cullen! and
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we start to laugh and I kiss her again while I trying to unbutton the top button of her tight jeans that make me crazy, outlining those beautiful forms. And at that moment the bell rings and I understand that Carlisle has arrived. Going to Carlisle I cant stop to think about this house. Its nice to hadnt abandoned Forks in these years. This house is very comfortable, thanks to my father, Carlisle; we paid it half the price. It was a great deal for us. Well three bedrooms, two fantastic bathrooms, a study room, a wonderful kitchen and an impressive dining room and living Room. That makes it worth to do anything to buy it. Bella embarrassed for a moment she buttons up her jeans and then she sighs. Bella gets up and goes to open the door. Carlisle says Bella. How glad I am to see you. And gently hugs her and then he see me and smiles and asks me how are you Edward? All right, I reply, although he could come a half hour later at home. Carlisle has with him in his dark coat, a couple of bottles of a few drinks of these times. I do not remember a lot of brands, I have 116 years now, and Ive seen them all. They are for Renesmee human friends. They cant drink blood, right? And I nod Certainly let me put them in the refrigerator. Bella show Carlisle our gift packs so he could give us a hand. Bella smiles and accompanies Carlisle while I go to the kitchen to fix the bottles. Once I put the bottles in the refrigerator, turning to the window I
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start to feel strange and I can feel stabbing pains in the heart. Although it does not beat, but I feel that it hurts and I have a little flash, a vision. I see Renesmee on a precipice, I do not know where I am, we are on a mountain I guess. Its all dark red around me; Renesmee looks at me and smiles and then disappears. The vision is gone and I'm shaking my head, must have been the blood went to the brain, I think. Bella come back with Carlisle that is bringing the four gifts from us for Nessie. Carlisle, as excellent doctor he immediately notices something strange and asks me What is it Edward? And I reply lying to him Nothing, nothing. Alright, I'm just slipped the vampire who made me looks at me and I think he bought it. At least I hope that, I do not want them to worry about me, they're too happy, and I do not want them to feel bad right now. And in the very moment everybody arrive. First, Alice, as usual, with his cheeky character knocks opening the door, saying, Dont come to the door. I knew it already! And she smiles softly, behind her there is always my brother Jasper who is now wearing a modern dress, it makes me strange to see him dressed in jeans and T-shirt he is always so antique. Maybe more than me. Emmett and Rosalie come the last greeting me and then Bella embraces both Alice and Rosalie. What a pleasure to see you again! I missed you says my wife while I give a pat on the back to Emmett who asks me Come on let's work. Then
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we will look at the game? You recorded it? And I forgot to do it so Emmett does one of its faces and was like Damn! It's up to us to hunt then. Jasper will be here to fix the presents with the others Bella turns around and says So this time, if we cut ourselves with gifts, nothing happens Jasper. Okay? My brother smiles and says If your daughter human's friends dont to get too close! and all except Bella laugh and she says You have to control yourself! And Jasper replied ironically How I did with you. Right? Bella sighs worried and then I put an arm around her neck saying Do not be afraid. Jasper was only kidding and then I look at it fake seriously and I conclude I think... and everybody including Bella we have a great laugh. my wife is so beautiful when she smiles, I kiss her temple as she whispers you will not get into my thoughts now. You must have patience! And I smile and kiss her forehead. She has a little gasp and everyone look at us and begin to whisper mischievously, Emmett turns to me and says Hey! Get a room. Mmm Fluffy is here! Exclaims Alice to announce the presence of Jacob nearby and then I read her thoughts and Alice looks at me and says Stop! It bothers me when you do that thing! It's coming Esme too. I tell everyone when I go to open the door to welcome them inside. And here they are, Jacob and Esme who come together from the store to buy a Renesmee gift. They greet me and come inside the
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house while Bella, Carlisle and others are packing gifts. Jacob takes the envelope, where he kept his gift and places it on the table, is a new generation I-Phone. I think Jacob would have spent a lot of money for it and ask him, It is a bit too much for your finances Jacob? And he replies No. Im helped Esme to choose the phone by the way the shop sells well. Now dont lecture me ok? And looks at me with his usual way ... askance. I smile to cut short and I call Emmett Hey! Let's go by. I heard that a mountain lion is nearby and Emmett answers A hundred points to whoever finds it first. Ah! No weapons only teeth okay? Jacob nods and looks at us in his own way and says Always the same vampires ... I go to Bella, kiss her slowly and she whispers Bring me a good portion of a deer I'll cook you memorable meal my love. Jacob hears Bella and then makes a pained face Mmm I think I'm going to throw up and Emmett and I go out the door and head into the forest. Forks didn't changed a lot in these seven years and while we run fast forwards the north of the city, we see the same old people around the city. Hey brother! You're slow! Says Emmett's taunting in front of me. I increase the speed and like an arrow I'm passing Emmett and arrive before him to the forest and when my brother arrives on the site,
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I say Who is slow? And Emmett, who never accepts defeat, shows me another challenge. Our usual challenge for each animal taken its twenty points. If we kill a mountain lion, a hundred points. If we kill three animals in a row, we get a bonus of thirty points. Bella holds the record of prey killed in the Cullen family. Fourteen. Eight deer, four moose, and two mountain lions. Emmett is strong but it is too noisy. He goes well with the bears while I'm smarter than him. It will not be difficult to win the challenge. Emmett goes in search of preys running away while I go up in the trees to get a more visual. I notice that there is a group of deer along the small river on the left. Jump from tree to tree until you get close to the river and then I stop and go down from the tree and start to move slowly like a mountain lion ready to kill his prey. The group consists of five deer, three males and two females. We have a rule, do not kill women for the simple reason that they need to make birth or we could no longer hunt in the forest in the long run. I kneel and walking slowly as I approach the group and point my eyes to the target I choose. Its an adult deer. I focus and start to feel his heartbeat. I isolate the sound of his beats ready to pounce on him. I'm jumping and I catch the deer biting his and sucking his blood. It's a hot taste and good for our tastes. Emmett jumped on one of the deer that were running and with a punch in
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the heart killing him instantly. Hey! You were following me! I shout to him. No rule man! And he goes away in a bit and I get to bring the two deer in our meeting area and then return to hunt. Emmett makes a misstep by squeezing a branch and I feel it's behind me I get that he was still following me and then I run faster to the river and I see the other deer, the sole survivor of the group who is holed up. Emmett comes next to me and says, Last. We are twenty equal Ed! Who makes this he wins ok? And I nod. We need at least three deer each hunt to feed our families. And Emmett goes on at him. But the deer hear him and runs for his life at that moment I find the weak point of the animal and I jump across the river barring the road and the deer that runs to the right, inside the forest. I must take him before it gets to the Quileute border where we cant hunt. Carlisle will not come unless the treaty and neither do us. Emmett is far behind me, he gave up. And then it's up to me to bring home our food. I run as fast as possible and overcome the deer jumping on the shaft with a flash on the deer jump a few yards from the border and kill him with a blow on the neck. Bella And its mid-afternoon now and my little Renesmee is coming back to school. The bus stopped half mile from here. In a flash comes home and
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knocks on the door that had been closed by Edward. Here she is my little girl came home from school. I open the door to welcome her into the house and say So are you ready? She nods, smiling slightly, and when it comes, is surprised by the table set, gifts on the table ready to be pulled from her and the first thing he does is run to Jacob Hello, Jake! Sorry about this morning. What are they talking about? I think to myself. Jake realizes it and says No problem. Come on let's get ready there will be great gifts for you today! And the two rush to wash their hands and that's when Edward and Emmett return. How beautiful is my man. Did you win? He smiles at me and I run to him, kissing him and giving him a pat on the butt. Bravo, my darling. Now Ill make dinner ok? And he says All right. I'm going to take a shower I look at him mischievously and my husband says Even without the shield I can understand your thoughts you know? And I burst out laughing while he goes to take a shower I'm going to the kitchen to prepare a special dinner. I feel a gust of wind coming; here they are the friends of Renesmee. Blood at will. Carlisle who is helping me to peel potatoes looks at me and says Bella. Did Edward seem strange to you today? And I look puzzled and say No Carlisle. Why?
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A feeling of mine. I noticed some strange things today he replies, and then continues Maybe I'm wrong. Indeed certainly I'm wrong and smiles. Carlisle has a smile so reassuring; it is a good person too. Here's friends Renesmee and Alice runs for them to enter. Jasper please! And my brother in law looks at me and smiles Quiet Mrs. Cullen. Im not even thirsty! And I try not to worry. I still remember my birthday and the breakup with Edward, which is one hell of a bad memory. Without him I do not know what I would do, hes my reason, my destiny. I feel lost without him. Edward arrives at this very moment. Hes so cleaned now. The friends of Renesmee are three: Laurie, a tall black hair blacks dressed in a green sweater, then there is Sarah, short girl with blonde hair wearing a cute skirt, a bit 'too much for a girl of sixteen years for my taste. And then there's Claire. Claire is the prettiest of the three and is also a true friend to Renesmee. It 'a little more high than Rosalie and has brown hair and black eyes. I like her, she is always polite. Edward greets the three who remain infatuated by my husband as always. I leave the kitchen with my apron to greet them. Good evening, Mrs. Cullen they say, and I smile and I offer them to sit down I'm preparing a delicious dinner. Sit back girls. I got to get back in the kitchen And I'm going to prepare the first dish, pasta with tomato and basil and the second dish is lamb, hunted by me the other day, with potatoes
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and carrots. I have now finished cutting the portions of lamb and Carlisle smiles and brings the drinks on the table. Go ahead girls. On the table are the appetizers which we bought at the supermarket. Edward insisted that I may not cook all by myself although he adores my kitchen. Vampires dont eat vegetables or potatoes but meat is an excellent substitute for blood at least for a while. I remember one time I cooked a roast to Edward and Renesmee and I remember that Edward did not even want to drink blood because he was so full. And here she is, my little baby who's opening her presents. Her eyes are so vivid and pure. The first gift is from Emmett and Rosalie, a pair of fashionable shoes very nice. Rosalie smiled and Nessie smiles back thanking them. Alice gives Nessie their present excited as usual and says I know you will like I had no doubt I think to myself. Alice and Jasper gave a very nice album. You can put the pictures you want says Jasper with a hint of a smile. Edward smiles as if she already knew that album will become his secret diary of photos with Jacob. Carlisle and Esme smile and hold out their present, an I-Phone. Renesmee laughing like crazy. I think it's the best gift for her. Her friends smile, I laugh with Edward while Renesmee embraces my husband's parents. Esme says thank you little baby. But just so you know. Jacob helped me to choose,
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Im a landslide with this technology! Jacob mentions a smile and Renesmee has found an excuse to embrace his buddy. Although buddy is no longer appropriate for him. Edward turns to me and whispers Our daughter has a thing with a wolf ... who would have thought that? I mention a wry smile and say Let's hope she does like his father who did not want her mother to touch him and I'm okay! and I give him a malicious glare and he tries once again to get into my thoughts, but I block with my shield. No way! And we smile together. Jacob says, Ok. It's time of our gift. I, Edward and Bella decided to make a special gift. Edward? My husband shakes his head a second as if he was lost in some thoughts and then he gets back saying It is baby. This will be a very nice experience for you. And I finish But you must be careful! Nessie looks us bewildered and says Mommy what is it? Where is it? It's a dog? We all look a hint of a smile except Jacob who tells me I do not need your powers to understand you know? And we laugh while Edward tells Renesmee We decided to give you a trip. You can visit the distant forests of the northwest! You need a guide though. Jacob? Jacob smiles as she is ecstatic as he says Well take a trip to the mountains for three days. You and I have fun like crazy you'll see! Renesmee has opened his mouth
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smiling; I think the best gift is ours. Edward kneels and says So baby are you happy? And she hugs him so hard that Edward was about to fall. Thanks Dad! You're the best! And Edward smiles and I kneel next to them and Nessie hugs me saying Thank you, thank you, thank you! We vampires dont cry, but I'm crying inside and my baby smiles at me and I say Renesmee. You must be careful ok? Jacob will protect you but you have to be careful, there aren't only mountain lions out there ok? And she nods her head up again as Jacob says Ok. The motorcycle is ready. Are you ready? Renesmee says Now? And Jacob says yes with his head. Edward and I look at our little waving to her friends who said they had fun but Edward reads their thoughts and at least for Claire is true. And then Jacob is preparing for the road trip which is little more than a campsite with mountain lions, wolves and ... vampires. Edward greets our daughter and tells Jacob Jacob. I trust you. Jacob mentions a smile and I give a handful punch on the shoulder and say See you in three days and he smiles at me and Renesmee says Thank you! I will never forget this beautiful gift! She's happy to go with Jacob in the middle of nowhere! She would go be with him in the end of the
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world I'm sure. They walk over to the garage where the bike is ready and equipped with everything they need. Jacob and Nessie sit on the motorcycle and the two of us and the Cullens with the hand we say goodbye and Jasper and Emmett joke about Jacob and shout Jake, Jake Ja-Ja-Ja-Jey. Edward reads the thought of Emmett and says Hey! Shes my daughter ok? Jasper smiles and says Look daddy know that this is just the beginning! and Edward do the fake strong face but I know that he now trusts Jacob, in fact I think he loves him a little. They've been through a lot together and now they trust each other. Jacob turns on the bike and set off for the mountains to the north. We welcome even our little while back inside. Sorry I have to go to the bathroom says Edward with a tired and strange face. He runs in and closes the door locking it. He never did. Never closes. How many times we made love in there! What memories. But then I think about what Carlisle said before and I think maybe something happened to my husband and I go near the bathroom door and knock Baby? Are you okay? And he doesnt answer. I feel, however, the rustling of the sink and I call Edward again Edward and he answers this time saying I'm here. Wait a moment.
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He opens the door and smiles at me. He's fine and says Love. The lamb was overcooked. I've thrown a little I feel bad about that. And he hugs me. We are cold, but I certainly feel warmth inside of me when he hugs me that I do not understand anything more and say You'll forgive me later when they leave and he smile and kiss me with an animal fervor. He knows me too well. I want him. I want to hear her sighing on me. I want to. We settle back to our family knowing that the night would be fantastic.

En route
Renesmee Today is the second day that I'm alone with my Jake. What a great gift that they did to me! Jacob took me to see nature and he told me how his tribe hunted the evil creatures during the American Civil. How many stories my Jake knows! Today we will hike in the mountains; we have already put up the tent and supplies there. Jacob is standing in front of me and says Nessie. If you are afraid of anything you have to tell me ok? I'll protect you! And smiles at me while I nod and we head towards the mountains. Luckily I took the boots with me or my feet would be on fire. The forest is really beautiful, her shrubs have now yellowed.
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Autumn is so sweet and the leaves are almost all on the ground. It is not cold but neither hot, it's a perfect climate. Jacob holds out his hand to make me climb a rock big enough and we overcome the obstacle together. I smile and think how much I would like to take his hand for other reasons, perhaps to kiss him. I'm dreaming I know. But I'm still a girl as well as a hybrid human-vampire! Jacob looks at me and asks, What's going on in your little head Nessie? Embarrassed I say, Nothing. Usual thoughts and he smiles and says Come on over here indicating with his hand the side of the mountain to the right and leads me as he always has done since I was born. Since it was struck from the imprinting. And here we are at the highest point of the mound; I can see our tent from here. And I notice something very fast move beyond the plain to the south and indicate to him Jake. I've seen it! It is not a moose for sure. I smell stink of vampire. Nessie stay behind me! And grabs my hand trying to be as stealthy as possible. We arrive at the tent and a big foggy cloud invades us. Don't be afraid Nessie! Stay behind me Jacob says while he turns into a wolf just after an evil laughter can be heard in the fog. It 'a sinister voice and bad and it says A dog that wants to kill the air? What an idiot you are! You'd be dead al- 26 -

ready know? But I need you to bring back home the little Renesmee! He's a male and I think of how he knows my name. And Jacob says Go away and let Nessie alone. You ugly disgusting monster! The fog becomes white as snow, and pushes us to the ground and disappears with a laugh, saying This is just the beginning! and disappears completely. At first I do not see anything strange, but I just feel a little heat in the arm. I pull off my coat and I see that a sort of tattoo appeared in my arm. Jacob dresses up and I blush, even in these kinds of times I'm like this? He puts on his coat and come back to me. What happened? And I show him the tattoo. It's a strange incision. I recognize there is the letter V and he said Volturi! Those bastards! You've been marked! We have to go home Nessie. We have to see this mark to Carlisle and your parents I nod and I understand that this is serious and begin to remove all the tent, clothes on the floor and everything else. Such a lovely holiday became a nightmare. The Volturi wont ever leave me in peace. I cry silently as Jacob notices that and hugs me saying They will not hurt you. I will not allow it! I feel his heart beating and try to hear his thoughts reaching his head but he dodges and says Nessie no time! We got to get home! Let's go and so we get on the bike with everything ready to go back to Forks.
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Bella I'm running into the forest. I'm hunting as every Tuesday and I have to bring home at least two deer. Edward is with me as usual. In this forest we fell in love. In this forest we have suffered and in this forest he asked me to marry him, to live with him forever. This forest has given me the peace and love I was looking for and showed me a world I didn't know. I will always thank protect these trees now withered by the autumn. Edward comes from behind and says Hey. Are you asleep standing, Sugar? And I turn to look at him and I sarcastically say Sugar? And he looks at me bewildered and says I dont know how It came out And runs away, inviting me to join him. Our vampire races are always like this. He provokes me, I join him and I reach him and then we end up making love in the trees. Edward runs very fast but I'm smarter than him, I know now the forest as I put on my slippers in the evening when I crouch with my love watching TV. I climb trees and like a monkey jumping from tree to tree without him noticing anything and two deer are ahead of us. I see that Edward is going to attack them and to the right of the two animals there is a mountain lion ready to do the same. And while there is the challenge between my husband and the cat I come over them and wait for the right moment to make
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my move. The lion leaps on the deer and I jump on him and bit him dead in the meantime Edward took one of the two deer while the other is just a few yards. I can see it and run towards him and grabbing him down from behind and kill him breaking his neck. Some time ago, before becoming a vampire, these things would have made me vomit but my nature compels me. I can't even buy meat at the supermarket. We need to hunt, that's who we are. Vampires. We are predators. And we can't be caged. Edward joins me with the deer on his shoulders and says Well done sweetheart. The lion is all yours if you want. To me they are indigestible And I smile and say You are more easy prey type of guy I know... and look at him mischievously as I walk and move my body sinuously toward the mountain lion and I can feel her throbbing sex even from here. And without turning I shout You must breathe Honey! and he smiles at me. Running very fast he reaches me in a moment and kissed me with fervour that smells so wild. I can't... I want you so much... he leans me against a tree and started kissing my neck, I feel the chills and I bit my lips, I want him too, but then I think it's getting late, and then we have to go back home and while Edward is unbuttoning my long adherent blue shirt I say Baby...Stop it. And he continues to kiss me and then I put my forehead on his continuing
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No. We have to go home. Come on! We can't always have sex here! And he smiles and says let's go to the car. We'll bring the deer and so we do. Edward looks at me and asks, And the lion? And I reply message to others: Do not hunt deer here. Cullen's propriety! and we laugh and then we get to the car without any problems. We arrange the prey in the trunk and we head towards home. We changed the car last year. We sold the old one for this new Jeep which is very big and comforting. I still remember the first time we hang out in the old car when I did not know who Edward really was. When he saved me from the hideous freaks, when we had dinner, or rather I did have while he was looking at me all the time. When I touched his hand and it was cold. So many memories here in Forks. And there will be many others I'm sure. We will forever be an infinite path of emotions and thoughts. Edward guide calmly while I cleaned the blood from my mouth and Edward says, without taking his eyes off the road, I wonder what our little baby is doing and I sigh and say I wonder! Let's hope they're all right and Jacob should keep his hands right! Edward smiles and says Mmm knowing him. I don't think it will be easy I look at him sadly and worried and I turn on the window doing the fake offended girl and he looks at me puzzled What? Why do the offense scene now? And I mute myself staying turned at the window. I feel that he tries to enter in my brain to read my thoughts, but I block him as always.
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But which part of the sentence Only when I want, you can read my thoughts, you didn't understand baby? And he laughs and I am going to jujubes broth watching his face open so beautiful in that infectious and special smile. I love it when Edward laughs, I feel even closer to him, the human part of him. Because I believe that there is always a small part of the human in vampires. And his part is the happiness, the smile and the love he feels for me and for our little Nessie. We arrived home and parked the Jeep in the garage and I see the motorcycle parked next to our car. Nessie has already returned! Why is that? I wonder. And I look Edward. I'm so worried now. We get out of the car and run to the door. We enter and Jacob and Renesmee are sitting in the dining room. They are visibly worried. Renesmee runs to me and hugs me. I am bewildered and do not understand what is happening. Nessie! What happened? I shout and then I look at Jacob who is silent. My face changes immediately and I think he has done something to her and I scream What have you done to my baby? And Jacob looks at me still standing. Edward says something like Wait! but I dont listen to him, my anger got the better and I jump on him make him fall on the ground and I'm shouting on the top of him choking him what have you done with my daughter! Answer me! Jacob tries to say something and stutters Bella. No... Wait...
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Edward tries to stop me and I say Dont come any closer. He didn't have to go with him. I knew it. Jacob was like No. I didnt do anything! And Renesmee Mom. You are killing him! No! And Edward tries to stop me again saying It's not like that. It is different. Renesmee is in danger I stop. And yet sigh on Jacob and I get up calming myself. Jacob got up slowly and says to Edward Thank you for reading my mind Edward says, So what happened? Why did you come back before? Jacob sits on the chair and tells us We went to the mountain, you remember it? And we nod. We were hiking when Nessie noticed something moving quickly to the south. I immediately thought of a vampire and then we went back to the tent to see it. Jacob looks at Nessie and continues we had been invaded by a foggy presence. I did not know what to do and I transform myself. The first thing I thought was to protect Nessie by this fog and we could hear a voice. A treacherous and evil voice. He knew Nessie and the Cullens then the Fog has become whitish and pushes us. We had fallen on the ground and now look what Nessie has on her arm! Nessie lifts her sweater showing us a strange tattoo. A kind of black paint with a large red V in the middle. I think about the Volturi.
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Edward looks that saying Are they the Volturi? Its impossible; we have a truce with them. It can't be! Edward looks at me and I think It can be Jane! That damned bitch. Jacob nods his head and says No Bella. It was a male voice. He told me and I quote A dog that wants to kill the air? What an idiot you are! You'd be dead already you know? But I need you to bring back the little Renesmee! Jacob breathes badly and Edward says I have to tell Carlisle. Jacob says I had thought of that too. My husband goes to the phone to call my father in law who I'm sure he knows what to do. I am embarrassed with Jacob and say Jake? And he says Mmm Sorry ... and I point my finger to the neck. He makes a half-smile and says No problem, you're a mom now Bella, You would defend her against anyone. I understand. Then he smiles at me and Edward gets back saying I called to Carlisle, I did not say anything. He will surely know something more about that brand. And at all three of us look at the little Nessie who is no longer a child. I look at her and though I think for me she will always be my little girl who was threatened by the Volturi and now after seven years nothing has changed. It seemed too good to be true. That they would leave her alone. Vladimir and Stefan from the Romanian clan who helped us save Nessie
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were right The Volturi do not forget. We need to eliminate them now that we have the chance. I still feel the words echoing in my mind. My baby is sitting helpless and powerless at the mercy of events that will be brutal for her. I look at my Renesmee and I think what we have done to deserve this hatred by the Volturi. We did everything by the rules, their rules. I would not leave my daughter and my husband now, and I will not. This time I'll kill them. I will not give them the second chance that they never gave to us. An half hour is gone and Carlisle comes in and says, What happened to the little Renesmee And I run to him and thank him for coming so quickly, today Carlisle had several visits but he as always said that the family first of all, it always tells me that like this time. Edward begins to tell the matter to his father listening attentive and caring as ever. Then Edward invites Nessie to show the tattoo to his grandfather and Carlisle just see the brand recognizes It's the symbol of the Volturi. A lesser degree though. It is not even Aro or Jane he says and then It's a powerful creature though. He can stay in the fog. We have to ask someone perhaps Kate and Garrett. Or maybe Benjamin ... They will know what this one is Kate will certainly help. Only we have to go back to Alaska. Kate and Garrett are in Alaska Carlisle. We can't move too much,
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I tell him and he says No. They will. We call them right away. And I breathe slowly and sit down with Nessie and I hold her hand and kiss her forehead telling her Don't be afraid my darling She sighs sadly. Edward looks at us and sees our suffering and says Okay let's call Garrett and Kate. We must hurry Carlisle! And Jacob stays with us. Jacob sits next to Nessie and says Don't worry, Mom and Dad will protect you now and Renesmee says And you? What will you do Jake? And he smiles saying I'll stay here of course. Me, Seth and the others we guard to protect you! I promised you that I would not have abandoned you and so I will. I am lost in my thoughts and Jacob says Hey. How are you? And I look at his face softly ironically saying Amazing. Edward comes back and says Hey. Carlisle is talking to Benjamin. Garrett and Kate have already said they will be here to protect Renesmee. Jacob? Do you think Seth can help us? And he says Sure Edward. They will help us. The wolves are not afraid of vampires you know and my husband mentions a smile as Carlisle arrives. He looks at us a little less worried and says So I spoke with Benjamin. He told me not to worry, he will return from Egypt to help and provide us protection. Jacob you know what to do right? Jake nods his head and Edward looks at me and sits next to me and Nessie.
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I put my head on his shoulder, I need to be reassured by my husband, and he whispers to me Don't worry. I'll do anything to protect you! And kisses me gently and then I let him see through my thoughts, I open the shield and he reads my fears. Only now you let me see it? he says, managing to snatch a smile from me while Carlisle is organizing the rounds with Jacob that will involve vampires and wolves these days. Emmett and Jasper will be on call tonight. While tomorrow's up to Seth and Leah. I recommend Jacob, be careful ok? says Carlisle and Jake nods. Edward stood up and Renesmee says Dad Jacob can stay with me these days. Can he? And he says Make a patrol is not easy, you have to rest you know. Jacob turns to us and says Edward you know I can't stay away. I'll be around here ok Nessie? And my daughter smiles and nods. Tomorrow we will begin the rounds. We will continue our life as we always have. I'm going to the kitchen to make dinner and ask Carlisle if he would want to stop but Edward's father has some last visits to complete. Jacob says, What's for dinner? And Renesmee says Deer? Lion? And I answer to both Pizza for you and pork steak for us! and we all laugh together. A laughter to give us strength in this tragic and dangerous situation. I go to the kitchen and greet Carlisle that says Do not worry, we will surpass this situation!
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Before leaving us closing the door. Carlisle is gone and I am preparing the steak for me and Edward while I'm thawing the frozen pizzas in the oven. Now I'm a woman, I do everything in the house. Edward looks at me from the distance; I can feel his eyes on me. I turn and smile at him and he does the same. Jacob asks Edward something about baseball while I dont listen to them. I'm thinking of the Volturi, I'm thinking to protect my daughter who is now a girl, I'm thinking about protecting my family. By Aro, Jane, and all the rest of those mercilessly monsters. Edward approaches me romantically as usual and starts kissing my neck and whispers Don't be afraid. I know you're hurt baby but I'll protect you two. Don't worry! and I turn to kiss him. Our lips have grown accustomed to interbreed with each other, I feel his breathing getting stronger and say, Help me to cook, honey. He stops and smiles at me kissing my forehead gently as ever and takes the cloth from the drawer to the right and goes to lay saying Would you give me a hand Jacob? and Jake says Guests don't do the tablecloth? Edward smiles and says But you're definitely not a guest! and they smile. They are very accomplices; it seems like a dream to see them so close. Renesmee did a miracle, something unique. A wolf and a vampire now do not hate each other. They respect each other and even love each other.
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Even if they will never admit that. Watching them I know that we don't fear anyone, together we are stronger than anything.

The patrol
Edward Today is the third patrol day and Bella is now quieter, even if they had been hard and difficult days for both of us. She dodges me always; she's concerned about our daughter. Bella always surprised me in these years, I see her so strong now. She's just our rock. Today is Carlisle and Esme's turn they're patrolling around the house, I think it's useless, that vampire is not a fool, he will wait for a weakness moment and I know it will be very soon. And then I have these weakness moment myself, I feel tired at times. I started to vomit black blood in the bathroom yesterday. I don't know what is happening to me but I will not tell Bella about it, she already had too many thoughts. Bella is opening the window and we can see from here Jacob, wolf version, with Carlisle and Esme guarding the three of us. Jacob will never leave Nessie. Right honey? she asks and I say Neither do us Bella. Well not leave her alone. Come here!
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and my love looks at me. She has a sadly face, I see her more and more frightened. And I need her but I have to try to give her more strength. She walks towards me and then I gently hug my wife and say My love. Without you my life is useless for me and for Renesmee. Remember how many problems we have faced in the past? Don't be afraid, don't be sad my dear. You and me since I married you remember? She smiles and puts a hand on my right cheek and saying I love you. You are my strength, my everything. I need to feel your warmth inside me. My love, I need you. And I kiss her lips sweetly and she puts her arms around me. My Bella. How much I love my Bella, always so tender and sweet. I feel the urge to kiss her again and our lips are now so accomplices who do everything by themselves. I take my Bella in my arms and bring her into our bedroom, like the first time we made love, that unforgettable moment, I was scared to kill her that night, but also want to feel her in every way, because I realized at that time that no one really loved me better than her, no one has ever made me feel so free and strong. I live with her; she is my reason for living. I could not go anywhere without her. And while support my wife on the bed the memories come back, I remember Brazil, the Esme Island. It was fantastic in the moonlight. Her body was so delicate her light was so harmonious, and I remember the kiss she gave to me. Unforgettable moment of
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love. Now I get on her and look at her. She's smiling at me in this position while I smile her back with love. Are you still with your clothes on? Bella ironically asked me while I say, I love you so much, my love And I kiss her neck like the first time in the gazebo at the Prom. When I was still reluctant to make her become like me. Good thing I changed my mind, now I'm living a modern fairy tale. She with a flash climbs on me and said All right, I will take off your clothes baby! And begins to untie the shirt button after button she smiles looking at me increasing the desire, the desire to hear her moan of love is so high now. I get up just a moment to take off my shirt and I am shirtless and Bella begins to slowly kiss my chest and abdomen and gives me a pleasure sensation. She rise up on me to kiss me passionately, our tongues gently caress against each other, and at this moment the desire is in agony. I want her, and she takes off her shirt showing her breasts and asking me to kiss them. I caress the body of my wife moaning at the touch of my tongue with the nipples of her breasts. Her enthusiasm is so strong and she comes over me and rips my pants in a second and Bella looks at me smiling and bowing his head to start to kiss my abdomen, legs up to my penis who wants her and only her. She gently caresses my penis with her tongue that gives me a thrill so powerful, I feel my penis become more and more rigid that I want to get inside
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her. She takes off her sweatpants and jump on me. She gets in slowly, she's in a little pain at the beginning, a pleasurable pain that invades and she closes her eyes. I close them too and the pace is faster and faster. We can't shout too much, because Renesmee is studying in the study, but I can't resist too long and I still want her and I come back on the top over her and I get inside her again. Looking at there this view, I can see that as we are in total ecstasy. The small pain has become a great pleasure now; I hear her moaning and sighing of love, as I do. I hear her saying I love you. I've always loved you! Dont you ever stop! And in that position she raises her arms and squirms, she's having an orgasm. I feel she's moving so contracted. A pleasure to invades her and I am on the verge of having my embrace. My love. I'll never let go. Never! And at that moment I explode inside her. I nonetheless still and slow down the pace and slowly sank. I have not screamed with pleasure this time, but inside me I felt an unique sense. Making love with Bella is the most beautiful thing for me. It shows how much we love each other, that our love is so real and powerful. With her, I can do anything with her I can be alive. I'm next to her and I say Oh my love. I feel much better now! And she leans on my chest as he always does after making love. I love you, you know? I say to Bella who smiles at me and tells me nothing and I await her response and then looks at me
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and says You are my life. You are my essence. Without you I am nothing. I am complete with you. And she kisses me sweetly and so we stay still for a little bit on our bed naked and embraced in the warmth of pure love that gives us the strength to love forever. Renesmee Dark is the sky now and me and mom are sitting on the sofa in the living room watching television. Mom is dressed in a dark green suit and slippers while I carry the usual brown suit. I crouch on his lap while we watch our favourite TV show: Mr. Maddox. It's a police show starring an English actor very good that we really like, he's Ronald Peterson. Dad comes in and looks us with his usual quizzical look and says What's wrong with this Peterson? So bad acting and not even know how to talk! And mom is smiling while together we say Jealous! and we get to laugh while he goes to Carlisle and Esme who are preparing dinner. The two became good cooks over the years, they have never cooked in their lives before knowing mom but looking her to cook and thanks to those television programs on TV now they can cook great meals. They are doing to me an excellent smoked salmon with mozzarella while the rest of the family will eat their usual plate of meat. We must drink blood on cans because Jake is a bit
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sensitive to see people drinking blood and he will eat a nice hamburger made by grandma Esme. Its almost ready guys! says Esme as my Jacob comes into the house and says Seth and the others are doing the rounds. We'll peacefully have dinner. I jump off the couch and run to greet him, and Jake says Nessie are you ready? Checkers is on tonight! and pulls out the box with which we always play. Hes very good but I'm unbeatable. Mom taught me to play. She plays with dad but I can't thanks to his power but mom always beats dad at checkers and chess. With mom I win often. A half hour is passed as Jasper, Alice, Emmett and Rosalie come to dinner with us. Dinner is served and we all sit at the table just after the end of the episode of Mr. Maddox. Mom gets up and dad looks her bewildered and says, Is the torture over? And she answers Until next Wednesday She smiles as he sits next to Dad and grabbing his hand while Carlisle and Esme serve the first meal: Rice with mushrooms for everyone. Esme smiles while providing all portions while Jacob begins to eat his delicious hamburger. Its so good Esme! Says my Jacob and Grandma Esme smiles and thanks him. Jasper is joking with dad on something that I'm not listening much. My eyes are all about Jacob. As usual, grandma's rice is really good. Emmett takes another ration of it and Rosalie says, Love How much do you eat and he smiles and says,
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So? I will dispose of everything later right? and they smile together. I dont understand what it means but that's okay, Jasper who is sitting in front of me and Jacob says Renesmee did you know I met your friend Claire last night? And I reply to him surprised Oh yeah! And what she was doing? He replies tending his left eye as he always does when he has to reveal something malicious She was kissing a guy. It was eleven o'clock. But didn't she have a boyfriend? Alice looks at him and saying You're a gossiper you know? And they laugh with me I think about how lucky my friend Claire is. She can get two kisses. I still do not have kissed anyone ever! And the only one who I'd like to kiss is looking me like a little lost sister. Rosalie and Esme get up and helps mum to prepare salmon and veal. A roast beef for them, a smoked fish for me and a salad for Jake who is looking at me so intense while I'm cutting my fish and I smile at him while Jake lowers his head on his plate and then I turn to mom and dad. Dad is romantically putting pieces of roast beef in mom's mouth. At the table they always create a kind of bubble that makes them disappear from the rest of the other sometimes even from me. How much I would like to have a love like theirs. Now I get up, I go toward Jacob and kiss him. But then I stop before attempting to get up, I'm too afraid of rejection.
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Aunt Alice meanwhile is flirting with Uncle Jasper. I feel depressed in the middle of this love! I finish my meal and I get to bring it to the sink and something happens to me. A twinkle in my eyes makes me slip and drop the pot that breaks into a thousand pieces. Luckily I haven't cut myself but I had a little vision. Two eyes diamond green with blood red scales. Mom gets up and comes to me Nessie! What happened? Did you slip? And I say No mom, I saw something? Everybody stand up and look at me as if I was a terminal patient or something but my dad running towards me and says A vision? And I answer He had a face, I could only see his eyes. Diamond green with patches of red, a red so dark it looked like blood. Carlisle looks at me and says Tomorrow Benjamin, Kate and Garrett will arrive. Maybe you are linked with that vampire, Renesmee. Don't worry about that! and he caresses my face. Mom has already collected all the pieces of the broken plate and Jacob says Come with me in the living room. And follow him while the rest of my family look at me worried. I feel controlled by all of them and I don't like it at all. Jacob takes checkers box and maybe I will relax by beating my love a couple of times but I don't know. We will see. Jacob whos so anxious now, looks at his last two pieces and makes his move slow and predictable. I ate the last two pieces in one move and I win. I beat three
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times and sighing Jacob says Ok. There is nothing I can do. You're too strong for me! And I smile to my Jake as he puts the pieces in the box. Meanwhile mom washed the dishes, and dad and the others are watching television, Mom sits leaning against dad as always while Emmett and Rosalie get up and my favourite aunt tells me Renesmee Ok now we must go. But tomorrow we'll patrol for you ok? See you very soon! And hugs me gently with a smile. Emmett nods and the two are greeted by all. Even Grandpa Carlisle and Grandma Esme greet to go away. Alice and Jasper look each other and Aunt Alice tells me Ok Renesmee. Its just a matter of time and we'll catch that bastard right? And don't be afraid. Tomorrow Jasper will take you to school and Jasper lifts his arm raising two fingers to the sky, a typical Boy Scouts sign. They greet everyone and together they leave to go home. The Cullens are gone. And here we are. Me and my Jake. Mom and Dad get up to go to bed. Its been a long day; I would say that it is better to go to crouch. Right Bella? mom answers with a hint of a smile as she was yawning Yeah ... um ... Lets go to bed. Night Jacob! Come here love and she hugs me. Go to sleep you ok? Half an hour at the most. She whispers and then kisses me on the cheek and looks at Jacob as if to say ~ I'm keeping an eye on you! ~ Jacob mentions a face and greets them. Mom and dad go to their room to do their usual things and
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maybe even pretend to sleep, because vampires do not sleep. Jacob gets up and asks me Do you want some tea? Lemon? And I nod. We are alone and it is night now, it must be almost midnight and it's a great feeling. Jake goes to make my tea while I get up and join him in the kitchen and ask Mom and dad say it's okay. But it is not! We do not know who he is! I'm tired of waiting! Jacob is placing the tea in the pot and then he turns and tells me You must have patience, there was a time when I was very impatient, but with time I have learned that there is no point in snorting. He will, trust me, he will come to us. And I'm grumpy and ask, What will you do tomorrow? and Jake is like I must go to Charlie to tell him you sick, maybe an infectious disease. What do you suggest? And I smile and say Scarlet No. Already said by your dad and then I try with Pneumonia? And he makes a negative face, I love his charisma and his sympathy, I love this game and then I say Yellow Fever and he tells with a strange face Yellow Fever? You have a big fantasy Nessie! No. Something simpler but also not too lethal. Keep in mind that with a lethal disease Charlie will be here and he can't come around here and see wolves everywhere... He only knows about me. Its for his own good Nessie!
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And then I think I know! Measles! We never said that! And Jacob smiles and says, You're right. Finally! And I look at him annoyed, he already knew the answer. The tea is ready and so we drink. It's very well done, not too hot, just like I love. I'm embarrassed while I drink my tea and look at him and then ask him where do you sleep tonight? At your home or here? And he says Of course here. But I have to call Seth and Leah and the others. We have to take turns for tonight! And I start to be nervous just to hear that name. Leah. Leah. Always this Leah! What is it Nessie? Why are you nervous? Like The other day at the bus stop! The wolves have you done something wrong? I blush and I dont know what to say I can't lie too much and say Leah. What about Leah? And he sighs and says, Leah is one of us. It helps us and it is very good at managing the herd along with Seth and others. Why? Did she do something? Shes always in the middle between you and me! But then I produce another lie and say No. Nothing. By I have to go to sleep. You will sleep here on the couch? And he nods saying Yes Nessie. Tomorrow is school day. Good night and gets up and hugs me softly

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Goodnight Nessie. Make beautiful dreams and if you have problems? Call me that we will drive out the bad thoughts together ok? And smiles at me while I go away to sleep in this quiet night but only apparently. There is a silence in the room of my mother, as I don't know that she heard me coming and stopped doing her things with dad. They believe that Im always a little girl and I don't like, I am a woman now, although I would be even more of a woman with Jake even if he does mom Jackie as my mom says. I go into my room and I crouch on the bed and put myself under the covers. My eyes start to fade slowly until sleep takes over and I let myself be lulled by my sighs that will sleep with me. Bella I'm still in bed and I move one bit ... We like to lie. It has become a habit. We don't sleep but I like to chat with Edward about everything that happens to us in the day. He has already got up and I see it from the window. Autumn doesn't make him shine in the sun because it is covered with whitish clouds that are typical of this hole that I love, this hole that made me really live, Forks. Get up baby! You're such a sleepyhead! And smiles ironically and I say Think for yourself Snorkie! And he laughs. His smile at eight in the morning is my panacea. It makes me wake up. I opened my
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eyes for a better look. Hes already wearing pants and a sweater purple black. Sometimes I steal her clothes when he is away from home I want to smell him. I know it's ridiculous but I like his senses on me. I get up; I'm still in a suit. I'm gonna take a shower to regenerate myself and prepare for the arrival of Benjamin and the others. We will see what the so-called experts will tell us. I hear Edward go downstairs to go to Renesmee who is about to leave to go to school and I finish my shower; I dress just in time to say goodbye to my baby who is accompanied by Jacob to the bus stop. Today what do you have to do? Edward asks me and I say I think it's better to wait Carlisle and then go to the plain. There we'll decide what to do with Benjamin, Kate and Garrett. Although I don't know if they know what to do and Edward comes to me and says It's okay Bella. They'll know what to say and do. They had more contact with the Volturi than us in the past and they know them better, the brand and all the rest. I sigh and hope that Edward is right. Carlisle comes after a while. Edward's father is alone and he says Benjamin arrived just now. He's at my house; he has already identified the problem. But I will tell you no more. He will And I anxiously ask Carlisle What about Kate and Garrett? And he nods his head and says I don't think that they have arrived yet. Edward takes my jacket and as the wonderful man he is, helps me to put it on.
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Let's go by. Benjamin will help us. We'll wait for the others there. At best, we leave a note for Garrett and Kate. I bite my lips and I nod and together we get out inside Carlisle's car. The Cullen's house, the mansion where Edward made me falls in love with his way of being. I still remember his attempt to get me to dance, I was so clumsy. Edward takes my hand while Carlisle drives us to his home. You look beautiful. I love you Edward whispers to me while I was watching the window saddened and then I turn around and smile at him saying I thought of Claire De La Lune you know? And he mentions a smile, I love it when raises his lips like that, it's too sensual. He's the father of my daughter, who is now in danger from safety and I put my head on his shoulder while Carlisle is looking at the road careful not to go too fast. Charlie might be nearby. It's best to avoid him for a while. I know it's terrible to say, but it's for his best. I hate to think what that monster would do to my father. And now I'm here again, I see the school in Forks, the forest, the trees are leafless but they remain impressive. And then Carlisle takes the road of the plain where we met James and Victoria, the first baseball game. So many memories and many moments that will still happen. This is for all my happiness, I feel free even in this time of trouble, because a monster so coward that is angry with a child for something it will not make me not enjoy this happiness.
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I wanted from the start, when I met Edward, to be part of his world, of course, for him and be with him forever but also because my world has always been this. A world of fascinating creatures and not of students and volleyball's captains. I was born to be a vampire. I feel it inside of me, in my senses, in my reasons for living which are Edward and Renesmee. Here it is. The Cullen's home welcoming us. Welcome home! Smiles Carlisle as he stops the car and the front door is open now. I see Esme and Benjamin who is wearing a dark jacket. We say hi with our hand at the two and then we get out of the car along with Carlisle and go to meet Benjamin who tells us Friends! How are you doing these days? And I look at Benjamin, a boy with olive skin that has the power to unleash the elements of the world. He is capable of producing a tsunami if he focuses for some time. We are fine and we are concerned Benjamin, And Tia? I ask our friend. Tia is the Benjamin's woman who is a very powerful vampire. She's fine. Unfortunately she will not be in the game And Edward says With you we're safe anyway! and Benjamin smiles as Esme smiles at us saying Come inside guys! and we enter into the Cullens house to know what to do to this creature that wants to ruin our forever.

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Cyris
Edward Carlisle and Esme's home is as we left it. Nothing has changed: the piano in the living room, the unused kitchen, the picture of the graduation pitches. So many memories coming back like a flash. Benjamin sits on the couch and I siege next to Bella that she collapsed next to me to listen to our friend. Then what is it Benjamin? Carlisle asks. It's happened about five years ago. One of the Volturi rebelled against them. Or rather, has never accepted the departure of Aro and his companions when they had to struggle with us. His name is Cyris from the north of Europe. Sweden to be exact. Her eyes are green with red scales as your daughter could discover. He has psychic powers and can take many forms gas. Air, Fog, and even poisonous gas. Its very good at fighting, but has a weak point. Bella's shield could help us. Our problem is how to find him. I believe that the patrols are not necessary, he's not stupid would never be here. We need bait. One of us must take Renesmee with him. Don't think about replacing her, he would notice immediately Benjamin looks at us and lowers his head as he continues to tell us what to do in this situation With the shield we free ourselves from the gaseous form and we could
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attack him properly. But it will take time; in the meantime continue your life. Garrett and Kate and I will begin the hunt. We have to find along the shores of Canada. I'm sure it is in the forests across the border. Its natural habitat is the cold. In Alaska, everything should be protected, he will not go there. Edward and Bella you have to fight with us when the time comes. Bring Renesmee with you, to get rid of the brand, she has to watch him die otherwise the brand will remain for life. What means for life? asks Bella sighing diseases, pain and weakness. answers Benjamin. My wife swallows worried. I hold her hand and say, Okay Benjamin then we will wait for your news and at that moment someone knock at the door, must be Kate and Garrett. Esme opens the door and here comes our two friends with Alice who is alone because Jasper is guarding Renesmee in school. Friends! How long! smiles Garrett and Kate embraces us gently and says The next time we will hope for a better opportunity to meet each other! And Bella smiles. Benjamin hugs Garrett and Kate and says I have already informed them about Cyris. It's him guys! And the two make a tense face that worries Bella a little whos saying You know him? And Garrett says That bastard. He did massacres of children in Sweden, Norway and Holland. It an assassin of the Volturi, or rather it was. Now he wants revenge on you Cullen. The faith of the Vol- 54 -

turi has fallen. He thinks that killing you will restore them. These are the rumours about him. Carlisle comes over and says And then we will kill him. Good luck guys! Do you want to stay for dinner or just a drink? Benjamin smiles and says Of course we are. And Kate says I can't wait to see the little Renesmee. She will be almost a woman now. And I smile to see this little moment of joy knowing also that will be less and less going on. I feel a pain in my back but I try not to show it, grit my teeth and the pain goes away. I have to find out what's happening to me. Bella is talking to others and she doesn't notice anything, Kate is sitting on Garrett's lap, they are very beautiful together and I'm happy for them. We get up and Bella says If you want, you can come to our house. You haven't seen it yet. And the three smiling. Kate says But of course so we will wait for Renesmee. So are we going? Garrett gently kisses her shoulder and nods and so we say goodbye to Carlisle and Esme leave their home. Renesmee I'm sitting at my desk and it's missing a few minutes at the end of the day. Professor Higger is telling something that as usual I don't understand and then my mind is elsewhere. I'm thinking about so many things, Jacob, my parents that are looking for a way to save again from the Volturi.
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Claire is almost asleep on his desk while I look something of the window and I think about a reflection. I turn to Higger who is writing a formula on the blackboard and I turn to the window and see a man for a moment at least I think it is a very bad man. I have the same warm feeling I had when I was branded. He has blond dark hair. It is not so tall and staring evilly smiling at me. Her eyes are almost completely green with a few flakes of red blood. He has with him a bloody sword is not very big and he pass it between the tongue licking the blood. I low my head and hide on the desk and I'm afraid. My picture makes me sick. I get up and there is nothing on the window and I think that he's damn playing with my head. Claire touches me and says Hey Renesmee! What's wrong? And I understand that I am observed and I mumble some lies. I'm good at lying Nothing. I'm just a little cold. And at that moment the bell rings and Claire smiles at me and I say Are you going to see Frank? and she nods and I think maybe she would be greeting Derek instead... Claire is just a strong girl but I don't like how she is dealing with Mark. He's using him and it's not fair. However, I go out the door and up leaving the school with my backpack and Uncle Jasper's waiting for me in the car while Jacob comes with the bike along with Leah. I feel bubbling inside. He smiles at me, but that bitch smiles at me too! I can't stand it and I run
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away and go to the machine uncle tells me Hey there is Jacob? Don't you say hi to him? And I look at him and I say No! Let's go! He looks at me puzzled and starting the engine saying Ok. Let's go baby! And from of the window I can see Jacob and that idiot surprised and stunned. I'm tired of acting as third wheel if he wants me he knows where to find me! Also with that, He should make his move. I've had launched too many messages! Uncle Jasper smiles at me and says Finally! And I watch it again and I nervously ask What uncle? And he looks at me for a moment and says You finally made the right move. Make him suffer! He will understand that you love him. And I blush and tell uncle don't say it uncle! He smiles Renesmee you don't need to say anything, you know I understand. You look at Jacob as I always look at my Alice. I would recommend you take courage. Us men are a bit slow to understand. And I ask What to do then? And he says Kiss him girl! He'll understand that. You will see that he won't reject it! And I can finally talk to someone about what's inside me and I say What if he doesn't want? And if he refuses me for that little grimace of Leah! I hate her Uncle and he starts to laugh out loud Oh you're jealous of a poodle? Jacob lives for you and not only for the imprinting. He loves you. You're his everything trust me I'm here a long
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time and even though I don't speak a lot I understand almost everything. Want to listen some music? And I give him a sweet kiss on the cheek who smiles embarrassed and turn on the stereo and listen the Poets of the fall. One of the uncle and dad's favourite band. I hear a familiar song called War, which just happens to be perfect for the moment. This song is about being on the side of someone understanding that one and love that one. True love until the last second. What I feel with Jacob. That's enough I'll make my move and kiss him when I get the chance. Now I need to know if he loves me like I love him. We arrive at the house inside. I see mom in the lobby that is looking at me while I take off my jacket and in the living room you can hear the piano playing. Dad is playing a sweet and slow melody. Hello Mom and she hugs me saying Come here. Benjamin and the others have arrived. Come on I'll take you to them and I smile. Maybe we can figure out what the problem is. We go into the living room and dad is playing the piano and suddenly stops when Kate looks at me, smiles and says Renesmee! How did you get so cute? I blush and Jasper goes to Alice and kisses her hands while Dad comes to meet me and with mom takes me to Benjamin who says My dear Renesmee finally I can see you. So how do you feel? Embarrassed I hesitated, but then dad tells me Don't worry Benjamin will help us
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and then I find the courage to say I am well enough it's just that I'm afraid of this monster. I'm afraid of what he's doing with me and Benjamin closes his eyes and then tells me You had already the visions huh? And everybody remain dazed when I nod my head and my mom worriedly asks me When it has happened, love? And I tell her Today at school. I saw him at the window staring at me with a bloody sword, licking the blood and then I didn't see anymore. I'm afraid mom and I start crying hugging my mother who whisper to me don't be afraid baby. You will protect us. We now know that we don't worry! Alice asks Benjamin I don't see anything with the visions why? and Benjamin says you just can't. It's his power. It inhibits the mental powers. Dad gets up from the piano and came to me saying Yes love. It's called Cyris and he's not part of the Volturi anymore, he was kicked out by them. With mom's mental shield we could subdue his psychic powers and Kate, Garrett and Benjamin will hunt them down in the northwest I feel more confident now, even though I'm afraid of what will happen and if this isn't enough, Jacob arrives and says Guys what's up? Ah Benjamin how long. It had been seven years now. He shakes his hand with him. I'm angry with Jake and I bow my head and dad realizes it and he softly says What happened with Jacob?
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And I will make a sign to make him understand him to leave it to me and dad always respects my time and puts his hand on my shoulder. A couple of hours later that Kate told me about his adventures in Alaska with Garrett, Benjamin says All right then, what's for dinner? And Dad says, For you blood, now we have different habits. You also want to try the lamb? And Kate says No Edward. We are traditional Garrett approaches smiling and says Hey. For years now I drink elk's blood. I would like to hear about the deer around here! And everyone laughs and we sit down the table. Jacob sits in front of me and I keep my head down while I eat my plate. Jacob is nervous and I'm as well but I'm too mad at him and say I'm sorry, but for me that's enough. I'm too tired I'm going to rest. I go away to my room and Jacob aware of this and I can hear him it from the distance saying I'm going to the bathroom excuse me a moment and joins me, saying softly Hey Nessie I pretend not to hear him and I go ahead and he stops me pinning my arm and I shout Hey! What do you want? And he looks at me and says Why did you go away like that? And I can't take it anymore frustrations and start to spit all over to him Why? Because I'm tired. I'm tired of always having to sit here and wait. Waiting for you to understand me. But what do you do? You bind to one
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that does more for you. A wolf like you are not a half-breed like me. Never! Tell me once and for all what you want from me? I'm not like Leah. I never will be! And Jacob is stunned for a moment and then says What do you think? That I like Leah? But do you think that is? With who I spend all day? With you. With is my purpose? You. You're the reason remember? And I reply I'm a little sister. Can't you see that I die when you go away? I feel like dying even now I know that you don't want to see me anymore! And Jacob comes near to me and I feel my heart exploding and he whispers Never say that even as a joke. I can't go anywhere and leave it alone the imprinting and everything else. I'm nothing without you Renesmee. I love you. And his lips touch mine until they come together and our hearts beat strong at the same time. My first kiss. The first time I really felt what it means to be loved. Jacob continues to kiss me while I'm in another world right now. I see us together in many years from now I see that we are surrounded by children and we are together. Our life together that I've always dreamed for us. Dont you ever doubt my love for you Nessie. You're everything I ever wanted, you're my reason to live forever. I love you with all my strength! And I start mumbling something and say Me too. I love you! I love you.
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I hug him and I realize that I'm crying, no more sad tears but tears of pure joy and love. Love that I share with my Jacob and I can finally say that he is my Jacob and my stupid jealousy were unjustified. He loves me as I love him. He is mine and I am hers and that gives me the strength to face anything. It's me and him forever.

Edward and Jacob

Bella Benjamin, Kate and Garrett have left and today is Sunday. Here we have a tradition for about seven years. Our private baseball game! Here we are in our Jeep: me, Edward, Renesmee and Jacob that the he's our referee. However, the weather is favourable, at least for us. Rather cloudy this time of year, to tell the truth is almost always cloudy throughout the year. We are forecast expert and to go hunting we need discretion. We arrive on site with our beautiful tracksuits and Renesmee is all excited as usual. Today she will be the pitcher instead of Alice that since last year cheated providing all launches, we relegated to second base with Emmett. Our baseball is a bit different from the traditional one, there are eight of us and we do not need external thanks to our speed. Carlisle plays home base, Jasper plays at first base while Ed- 62 -

ward is, as always, at second base and I'm relegated to the third base. The other team is made up of: Esme at home base, first base for Emmett, Alice at the second base and finally Rosalie at the third base. We arrive at the camp, where we played the first game when I was still human. I remember James as if it happened yesterday. I'm hoping that Cyris wouldn't stop us I wouldn't want this to become a dj-vu. Carlisle and Esme are choosing who starts to beat and my father in law won the toss. He smiles and says, Good. This time we'll win! Esme and mocks him saying Sure ... The first player is Jasper which ranks raising his eyebrows and says Shoot Renesmee! And my little girl who has a special force ranks and throws the ball Jasper and the first to launch the club hits in full and goes through the trees. Jasper very quickly runs to first base and beyond, but Alice is back in a hurry and Jasper stops at second base and kisses her Alice and says you're a little slow! Alice smiles and giving a slap on the belly with my brother in law who smiles. Now it's Carlisle's turn and Renesmee prepares and throws the ball, throwing loaded effect ball and Carlisle misses the ball and that's the first strike, another ball is missed from Carlisle and strike are two now. Renesmee throws a curve, but too slow and Carlisle hits the ball which rises. It rises too high, and so Alice can easily climb trees and takes it on the fly
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eliminating Carlisle. Now it's up to Edward. I'm shouting as usual and I'm rooting for my man and he is embarrassed and always looks at me to stop me but I'm always too excited. Before becoming a vampire I always had a fear of this game that the Cullens showed me. Now it has become a tradition for us, we play once every three months. This is the third time we play, we have won the first, and the second has been won by Esme and her team. Around Christmas we'll play the last. How nice to play in December! We always end up playing snowball! However, Edward is batting and tells Renesmee Nessie Go baby! Renesmee hate when we call her little Nessie as she arches lips, she's visibly nervous. Throw the ball with a lot of power and looks like a lightning but Edward immediately understand the trajectory and hits a shot that is very fast over the trees. I knew you're too predictable my little wren! Says Edward running to first base, Jasper meanwhile runs as they could to the third and Edward and Jasper is already the home base realizing the first point for us, followed by my husband who arrives shortly after Rosalie was able to recover the ball and shoots it to Renesmee. We are two to zero dear! Carlisle says to his wife that mentions a smile but she don't give him any satisfaction to the husband who passes the bat, saying, Let's see what you will do after Bella! Its my turn now.
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I put myself on the platform; I'm ready with the bat to hit the ball. I look at my Renesmee who smiles at me and says Mom you won't see this ball! and she throws me a curve ball that I think I'm going to hit and then it changes trajectory and hit empty. And that's the first strike. Seen Mom? And the second ball is a fast direct throws me always to make me ever hit the top of the bat and make it go slow in the hands of Alice or Rosalie. Then I step back and with a flash leave the bat with one hand as if it were a racquet with a forehand threw the ball to the right and run like lightning while the ball floats over Emmett who tries to take it up with Alice who can't stop me while I run to the first, second, and third base coming home base and realize another point for our team. I run to hug my team who laugh with me. And now we're three to zero. Now it's Esme teams turn as they prepare to beat. We position ourselves on the bases to defend the score. We use a simple rule as opposed to the normal baseball. The eliminated ones don't bat anymore in fact the game ends when there are no more batters in a team. Carlisle can only defend. The first to beat is Alice who, with his hat smiles at Renesmee who throws a ball semi curve and produced the first strike and Alice is not using his powers. Edward is reading her mind to see if she is doing some strange trick. The second launch is a curve that goes against Alice who sees good and
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striking to me and Edward who says while running Leave this to me. I'll take it! And I stop and my husband jumps on the ball to three meters high and takes in on the fly eliminating Alice who is angry. We are competitive because whoever loses has to clean the house for a week and without any power. It's not nice to clean two houses like ours! Now it's the super concentrated Rosalie's turn and Renesmee as always smiling, saying Are you ready aunt? Rosalie softens immediately; his tough armour breaks in a moment. The first ball is on the belly of and Rosalie hits it well and hurls it at Jasper running but not in time for a complete run of Rosalie is fast and reaches third base immediately. Jasper throws the ball with all his strength to Carlisle but it is useless. Emmett and Rosalie dance for the first point purchased and now is Emmett's turn who exclaims Come now I'll send it to the moon Nessie The first ball is a semi curved Emmett that can't see well, and doesn't move even thinking is a ball but Jacob called the strike and Emmett turns to him and says Hey! But its Ball and Jacob says Man don't you even try it! I catch it without moving. It's strike! Emmett turns and Jacob smiles at Renesmee It 'a different smile, they aren't telling me something. However, the second launch is a left turn that goes into a strike, and they are two now. Renesmee has always fun to confuse Emmett with his spear, and
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the third and final launch is a semi-direct that goes down when Emmett tries to hit but he misses and Emmett is eliminated. The result is three to one, with one eliminated for us and two for them. And now comes the bane of Renesmee who knows how to anticipate all the launches my daughter, Esme. Renesmee throws the ball is hit fast but easily to the right and Jasper can't run in time to give it to Edward and Esme shifts to third and fourth base making another point for his team. Three to two is the result now. The first inning ended 3-2 for us with one out for us and two for them. The second inning begins with Edward. Renesmee launches a direct perfectly hit by Edward who runs for three bases but Rosalie manages to stop Edward at the third. Now it is Jasper's turn. The first launch is a strike, the second it's a hit that went to Emmett's direction who jumps a tree and takes it on the fly eliminating Jasper and Edward tries to run back to third base and save himself the time. Now we have two outs too. The result is unchanged. Now it's up to me and the first launch I can't hit it and here it is the first strike, another curve that I can't see and that's the second strike. Then Renesmee launches a semi-direct to the right and I hit and run towards the trees. Emmett runs into the trees and instead of eliminating me throws the ball toward home plate to prevent Edward to make another point. Edward returns at third base while I'm at second base and our turn is over.
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Have you noticed the Emmett's tactic? Says Esme to Carlisle who smiles no more and now he's more worried. Now it's up to the two women left: Rosalie and Esme. Rosalie is the first that hit a fast direct launched by Renesmee. The ball is slow and I tell Edward It's mine! And I jump to catch it on the fly. Damn! She got me! Rosalie exclaims and now she's out of the game. It's Esme's turn who, as usual, has no difficulty in hitting the ball. Jasper, however, fails to take faster than the previous inning but it didn't prevent Esme to make another point for her team. The second inning is over and we are now equal. Edward and I against Esme on the other team. 3-3 the result. Now it's up to us again. Edward and I have to bring victory to our team. Edward is in place and Renesmee launches a fast towards my husband's body that hits the ball very strong and throws on the right. We are a little tired and the speed is a bit decreased and Edward runs like a madman to get in the first and second base and stops to catch his breath and Alice says Hey brother, You have to stop playing strange games with Bella! And Edward says Think about what you do with Jasper! and the two smiling bravely but now it's my turn. The first ball, as usual, I don't see and here it is the first strike. Renesmee throws a curve to the right and I can hit it to Rosalie. The ball
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goes through the trees and Rosalie is quick to retrieve it. Run baby! Hurry to make the point! I shout to Edward who starts to run like a lightning and is able to overcome the third base to go to the home base realizing the overtaking's point. I am coming in at second base and third base with Rosalie who's throwing the ball to Esme. I run fast and I can see the ball we're going together to the home base, we are now one step and I put myself in the path of the ball and it hits me and it is the boost I needed to slip on the platform and Jacob says Safe. we are now up five to three. Esme is alone and should do all by herself. It's difficult for her now. I kiss Edward and we change the field to defend the result. Well done guys! Says Carlisle and then turns to Esme saying The car I want it perfect ok? Tomorrow morning I recommend Esme smiles and says You want to? Who knows how it will be to see you clean the living room! And she goes to beat. The first launch of Nessie is a strike. But Esme was distracted by Carlisle and says Guys come on! Already I'm alone! And the second launch is effect loaded and goes off-line and is a ball. Renesmee is afraid and Jacob says Look me Nessie! Don't look at anything else! And my little focuses and throws a perfect curve that Esme doesn't see and it is the second strike. Esme turns to Jacob who smiles at her and says Sorry Esme The third pitch is hit on me
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and Edward direction and together we run towards it. Are you ready honey? Edward asks me while jumping with him and together we take the ball on the fly and eliminate Esme who had arrived at second base. Victory Carlisle! says Jacob. I hug and kiss Edward and I shout Hey! We won! And we go to celebrate with Jasper and Carlisle who looks like a child with Esme, which is then kissed by him. Renesmee and Jacob walks up and looks at her. She smiles and then they come to us. Jacob comes to me and says I want to talk about something it is very important. You and Edward alone. I look at him dazed and ask What happened? And Jacob answers No big deal indeed. Now isn't the time. Then I have to go, the shop waiting for me! Bye everyone congratulations Carlisle Jacob goes to the bike and then I look at Renesmee who looks at him as he leaves. These two have done something that I didn't know. Edward arrives and says Hey, What Jacob told you? And I answers him about our appointment with him and he says And then I'm the old-fashioned one and I looked at him bewildered and asked Why? and he replies He want to ask permission to court Renesmee! You know I can read people thoughts apart from yours... especially Jacob ones and we burst out laughing and I think that it was about time!
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Edward Bella and I are waiting for this private chat with Jacob while Renesmee is finishing studying for the exam for the end of the tier. Bella looks at me and smiles and I ask What is it love? And she says Nothing. Its just that ... Do you agree with Jacob suitor of our daughter? And I smile and say to my Bella Of course Jacob is a good guy. I'm very pleased about this bond with Renesmee over the years and I have always seen them together. Jacob has found its way right now. Bella smiles at me and then sniffing the air and exclaims He's coming ... and here Jacob is knocking at the door and I'm going to open it. Hes dressed with a leather jacket and carrying a box and I ask And this is for me? Did you bring a gift to the parents? And I look at him falsely dazed and he embarrassed smiles and answers No. It's for Nessie. It's a little present for her. Bella asks What is it? Jacob comes into the house and says A necklace of my people. And Edward smiles and says Modus Operandi! Another dream catcher? And Bella laughs and Jacob is a little embarrassed in front of us that laugh remembering when he wanted to be with my wife and now he's courting
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our daughter. I put a hand on the shoulder of Jacob and I try not to laugh and say Seriously Jacob, I'm glad you too unlocked your feelings. I am especially happy for you that you are getting a good balance. You're one of us you know. Jacob shakes my hand and smiles at me. I see the sincerity that has always marked him and then he says, Can I take her out tonight? And Bella says Where do you taking her? And Jacob says At the bonfire near the beach. It's alright don't worry about it Bella nods and I reply I know that you will protect Nessie until death and I trust you Renesmee exits from her room and goes down the stairs and ran to greet Jacob, hugging him, He would kiss him but she stops to see us who are laughing like kids to see our girl become more beautiful and now madly in love. So at the bonfire tonight hug? I say to them and Renesmee says Yes daddy if something happens we'll be coming right at home!. And I nod knowing that the threat of Cyris won't disturb us until Benjamin and others hunt him down. Take your coat and be careful baby says Bella giving the coat to our daughter who is ready to leave. Jacob tells us We will come back to half past eleven dont worry about that. We accompany them to the door and they move out and with her bike they go away. I close the door and say to Bella Alone at last! And she smiles at me and goes to the piano while I catch up and say You want a drink?
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And she nods no and she sits on the chair and sings a few notes on the piano. I hear a melody picturesque melody as I'm pouring a glass of blood. I come back and say, The music is not your favourite thing you know Isabella? And she smiles at me while I sit next to her. I start to press the keys of the piano and the eyes of my Bella inspire me to a new piece of music. I play a melody but light but also intense. The notes that come from the soul and Bella smiles at me and I feel her eyes on me while I'm playing and she says What a beautiful music my love! and I turn to her stopping the play saying You inspire me always. My love. Listen to this one... and I start playing a tune that Bella immediately recognizes; it's her lullaby, when she was still a helpless lamb. Nothing makes me happier than that candour that, although, even if she is now a vampire she still got it. I get up and go to the stereo next to the piano and put a cd in and say Come here, Isabella and she says Stop calling me Isabella... and she slightly smiles and I press the button to start the cd and tell This song reminds me of the two of us you know? It's called ... and she precedes me saying Cradled in Love... it's a great song. And with my hand I invite her to dance with me a little waltz. She rises from her chair and comes to hug me and she let herself go in my arms and I
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smell her. That smell that drives me crazy ever since the start. I'm humming the song while she leaves to accompany the dance steps and this waltz until the end of the song. Continuously she kisses while she unbuttons my shirt and say We have time till half past eleven you know? And she smiles saying No problem. She continue to kiss my neck and I gently put a hand on her cheek and I look at her intensely saying I love you. She kisses me passionately as she takes off her sweater and runs away, inviting me to join her in the bedroom. Shes gone, and I begin to run to reach her but I begin to feel a nagging pain in the back and I breathe for a few seconds and the pain goes away. Honey. Are you still there? And I take the clothes and arrive in the bedroom and Bella is already under the covers and she has nothing on and says Come on do the strip for me! and I embarrassed smile as she looks at me and I was down with the pants and then I throw them to bed but Bella stops me saying No, no. Boxers, remove them and she looks at them waiting for me and I look at her while she smiles and I take off my boxers quickly and super-fast run in the bed and put on top of her and kiss her and she says Hey this is not fair! She kisses me again and tells me putting her above me I want you. Let me hear how much you love me, shows me how much love you feel for me
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Edward! And sitting on me she shows her breasts and I put a hand on her face that she kisses and so we make love. I show to my Bella how much I waited for her to meet. As I wanted to have next to me a woman like her.

6 Worried about Edward

Bella I get up from the bed and it's already morning, another day in paradise. Edward has already made breakfast for our Renesmee who is a muffins devourer. I'm going to get ready for today Edward! I shout from the bedroom while I'm dressing with my usual jeans and black sweater outfit. Edward shouts from the living room All right. I open the door and Renesmee is below with Jacob and they are greeting me. Hey! How was last night? I ask to my daughter noticing the necklace around her neck donated by her boyfriend... It's so strange thing to think about my daughter's girlfriend. Renesmee smiles at me and says It had been alright. Yesterday there were shooting stars! They said that there was a shower of shooting stars in these days Edward informs us.
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When did you read about it? I ask my husband who raising an eyebrow whispers to me In the pauses I was watching television! You went to the bathroom and since you're so slow in there... I smile and I understand and I say out loud Yes! I remember now! Renesmee and Jacob are watching each other and haven't noticed any of our whisper. It's better like this! Today dad is going to take you to school okay? I ask Renesmee who tells me All right. Jacob let's go in the kitchen! And I know what they're going to do in the kitchen and I intimate my daughter to remember that today there is the classroom task. Yes, of course I know that mom! she smiles as she goes to do some cuddles in the other room with her boyfriend, Jacob. Are you happy for her? Edward asks me. Did you read my thoughts? I ask sarcastically. Edward raises his hands and says No honey. Its just that I see you strange. I sit down and say in a low voice It is strange to see our girl with a boy. Its strange, its all new. I'm not saying that I'm unhappy about her at all! I just have to get used to it! Edward puts a hand on my head and caresses my hair saying I think we will see some nice surprises from Jacob! He smiles as Jake and Renesmee return to us.
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Jacob looks Renesmee who is going to the shop. Today, they just need him to repair a seemingly endless line of cars and he can't take Renesmee to school. The two are looking us embarrassed and we understand that we have to turn We can hear the cracking of the lips. Have you finished? I ask smiling. I turn to Renesmee and say Okay, baby. Today let me feel even more proud of you ok? Smash with that exam alright? She smiles at me saying, Ok! I'll make a massacre! and all of us smile about it. Jacob greets us going on the bike and Renesmee runs up to him, kissing him in front of us. That's so nice! My Renesmee is all in love! I am one of those mothers who already thinking about the wedding of her baby. So sad! I'll cry for sure! Edward kisses my neck and tells me You're so radiant this morning you know? I smile at him and whisper thanks to you. Edward suddenly begins to cough and I ask him What is it baby? Nothing's It's alright. It's just a shot of air! says my husband who continues to cough. I instinctively touch him on the back to see what he could have but he goes back to avoid the contact and say What are you doing? You must tell me! Edward keeps the breath for a few seconds and then closes his eyes. Its all right! I choked with saliva! and I understand that he is lying to me. He doesnt' want to tell me what's wrong with him.
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I don't blame him; I just want to help him. I'll wait for him to tell me what you have. I'm worried about Edward that seems to run away from me as he runs from Renesmee making up the Jeep I'm fine baby. its okay! Don't worry about that! I falsely smile and my husband gets in the car going off while I remain here alone and afraid that something has happened to my Edward. Edward I'm coming home to go hunting with Bella now I think she noticed my discomfort. I always feel excruciating pain in the back at times I can't even breathe properly. I don't know what is happening to me. I think I will go to Carlisle tomorrow to let him me reassure me. Bella doesn't have to know though; I don't want to worry her more than the question Cyris that there is already racking us. I feel warm and suddenly I have to stop with the Jeep, I'm feeling a sharp pain in the back, a thick heat. As if my heart is trying to get out. I feel bad as it is breaking my heart. I didn't even notice that I'm screaming and my heart explodes into a thousand pieces of flesh and blood. I wake up; I fell asleep in the garage. Honey are you here? Bella calls me. I get up and go over to her and kiss her softly.
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Come on let's go into the forest. Today we need to hunt for Carlisle and the others agree? Bella says. We get out of the garage and then Bella invites me into the house. Don't you say anything? You're all muted... she asks as I enter into the atrium. What do you mean? I ask casually. I don't know, you look away she says as she takes the bags. No, I'm here Bella. Where should I be otherwise? Bella looks at me and sighs and says Okay let's go. I'm driving today. I mention a polite smile to my Bella who seems nervous and suspicious to me. You're driving then? I try to make my way in his mind saying these words. She nods and his shield, not the minded one, but that one of her fear stopped me in the bud. We get in the car and head towards the forest. The silence between us is obvious. I try to look at her like I always do and I expect that she may turn to me and smile but it doesn't happen this time. Is something wrong? I ask my wife. You're asking me? She says nervously. Are you angry about something? And she says Me? I'm just terrified that my daughter could die and my husband is lying to me in the face! And I understand that now Bella has realized that something was wrong with me. Bella ... I whisper but she begins to unburden himself shouting Why don't you tell me what's wrong? I'm your wife! I have the right to know!
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Don't reject me, it is not right! Remember? Forever... What is this forever if you don't trust me? And I say Is not that I don't trust you. Just the opposite! And she stops the car and says Now you must tell me! And I interrupt her We have to hunt Bella. We talk about it ... Bella take off his belt and says No! You must tell me now! Are you sick Edward? You have to tell me! and I can't run anymore and I must say what I feel They are small pains no more. No need to worry! and she sighs badly and tells me But what do you think that I'm a little girl? I am your woman! You don't think I saw that you were sick? Do you really believe that I don't understand that you're afraid?. Bella is a river in flood is just ripping of what many repressed this month of worries and frustrations. Baby I didn't want you to worry about me. You didn't deserve it! and she replies If you're sick, I'm sick too damn it! You want to understand that you and I are one thing! Since when you felt this pain? I try to put a hand on Bella's cheek trying to calm her down but she takes my hand and puts it on the seat and then I say From Renesmee birthday. At first I vomited blood... she interrupts me again saying When you lied to me, and I felt bad because I thought I hurt you... go on!
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Then I went to the bathroom several times ... It was a pain in my back that lasted a few seconds and then disappear when I held my breath, I've learned to live with it in this month and a half. And she turns laying eyes towards the steering wheel and says nothing for a few seconds. The engine starts and then says Come on. We have to hunt for a while and for all the rest of the trip we don't say anything. An unbearable silence invades us. We arrive at the forest and Bella stops the Jeep and goes out to take the bags and says You go left I will drive out to the right I say Why don't do that together? And she goes away running. I feel bad but it is not the mysterious pain that is drilling my heart. My Bella is disappointed by me and that I can't bear it. I betrayed her trust again. I hear deer's screams coming from the west and I run to see what happened. Bella killed three deer and is running to catch the others. Bella wait! I shout from afar as she continues her killing. She's visibly in a trance, she is hunting for anger and not out of necessity. Bella arrives in front of the last of the six deer, and in that moment three mountain lions rise and ambush Bella. Bella! Look out! But she is faster and ruthless of the three mountain lions that unnecessarily try, with their claws to kill her. Bella screams and quickly runs to the lions and kills them ripping the heart of one of them ripping the head of the other two.
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Bella's face was covered in blood. I look at her as she looks at me and I see a lot of anger in her eyes. Edward. Take the bags and let's bring home the animals. I look at her and stop her by the arm as she tries to leave. No! Bella stop! And then I let her arm as she turns around and I wipe her face with a handkerchief that I always carry around. I'm sorry my angel. I'm so sorry I hurt you. That I disappoint you I'm so sorry. I was afraid that our happiness would be over if I had said. I'm sorry my love ... she's not looking at me while I talk. Listen to me. Without you I can't stand alive you know. I hurt you once and I know what it's like to live without you and she answers without looking at me I'm not angry, I vented with these innocent animals. I know you're sorry but do you really believe that the problems go away if you don't talk about it? And I say No, my love. Problems are like a cancer, getting bigger and bigger. We'll go to Carlisle and see what's happening to me. I'll do anything with you but please don't hate me... and she finally raises her red eyes and she looks at me. Her eyes are so intense and so in need of love. Hate you? How can I hate you Edward? I don't know how anyone could hate your noble and pure soul. You were wrong not to talk to me but it doesn't mean that I may hate you! Don't think about it in ever! I am dying of love for you and I'll be so forever, and you know it! Tomorrow we go to Carlisle and see if you have any physical problem
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She turns around and goes to the deer and says Poor animals ... forgive me... my Bella is the person most good that I've ever met. She understood and forgiven me. He forgave my good faith but she can't tolerate the hidden things. She want to suffer with me and so we will. We are married and together we have to share anything. I take the bags and start to collect our preys and bring them into the car quickly. Bella is deep in thought, and after placing the last animal in the trunk, go to her and say, Bella ... and she immediately understands and opens her mental shield to show me when we argued for Renesmee. I had an absurd fear of losing her. And today I made the same mistake again, I haven't included her. I run to her and hugging her I say My love I love you. I'm so sorry. I kiss her gently and she whispers to me I love you madly too. Don't make me feel like this anymore please! And I nod and promise I promise. I'll show you that this will not happen again! and I kiss her forehead. Her lips are so soft and as I kiss her while she's hugging me. Its weird to think that you were terribly sexy while doing the massacre I jokingly ask and she mentions a smile and says Let's go home we got to cut them down before Renesmee gets home! and I smile to my Bella who loves me and she drives the Jeep to get us back home. We will have two hours to cut down the animals and prepare lunch.
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Bella We are at the Carlisle's clinic waiting for our turn. Today we can't precede, there are too many people waiting in line. I'm looking at Edward who is a lot worried about what Carlisle will find out. Another half hour passed and Edward looks at me with a nervous smile and says Hey. Its alright don't worry. You'll be fine! and I hold his hand as he rests his head to mine. I hear two ladies of a certain age whispering. Look at that! So sweet... they are so innocent at that age. Then they'll come to us and realize that love is not forever... says one of the two. I smile and Edward kisses me on the right temple. What if they know that we're monsters that feed on blood and have already 140 years in two... he whispers in my ear My husband and I smile. Infinite love ... a movie's thing. Well, there are seven years or so that I'm living my movie and I'm enjoying every day. Carlisle comes out of his office and says, Oh. Bella, Edward come inside. We go in the studio of the clinic. When Carlisle is not at home he's a model doctor, an asset for our city. Forks have not so many doctors and now he has been it for years. The problem is that he has to make up every day to be older than he really is. For now, no one had suspected anything except my father. The study is
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of a hospital whitish, very welcoming. So what's up guys? asks Carlisle. Edward is not feeling well I start by. Let's say I have strange pain in the back by a month or so. And Carlisle goes close to his son saying I saw strange at this time, I thought it was only for Renesmee. So what do you feel? and Edward replies Spasms very strong here. and indicates the center of the back and Carlisle says All right. Take off your sweater. Edward strips and is bare-chested. He has no wounds or other things because I would have noticed it. Carlisle took the stethoscope and asks his son to breathe deeply. After a few breaths Carlisle removes the stethoscope from the back and says You don't have serious breathing problems. Feel dizzy or something? and Edward replies No Carlisle. It happens suddenly. Yesterday it happened once. I was bringing Renesmee to school. I have to hold my breath for a few moments and then the pain goes away as if it go to sleep. They're like...spasms. Carlisle nods and calmly answers Well do you a slab and a CAT scan. Don't worry about it. It's to rule out anything. Edward is examined from Carlisle who makes him lie down on the machine that will make one snapshot of his brain and his back. After about ten minutes they come back in the studio and Carlisle says I'll take the result tonight at your home. When I'll finish the round.
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Edward nods and I sigh. I hate waiting and I ask Carlisle We can do it now? and he says Bella I'm sorry but we can't. there are some many plates already booked. We are full to the clinic. We can't arouse too much suspicion. Don't be afraid Bella. We'll solve this too. We stand up and say bye to Carlisle. Entering the car I think Alice could help us but Edward is reluctant. No honey. Alice's power is not sure you know. The future is uncertain. You can't predict anything, we should wait for tonight. I smiles at him and I ask Let's go get us Renesmee? And he nods and then says Okay call Jacob to warn him And I nod. The bell rings in a half an hour. Do you say that we'll manage to get there? I ask my husband who says Sure. As I speak to Jacob and I tell him that today we're going to take Renesmee. I'm seeing with one eye while he's driving that Edward is a bit worried. I close my conversation with Jake and I put my hand on the right one of Edward who smiles at me. We arrive in front of the school, Renesmee will be released soon. For two years she's going to this school. We had to hide her to six years. Two years ago she's already showed twelve or thirteen years. Now she's already grown. I could give her fifteen or sixteen years. My Nessie is so beautiful. Edward turned off the engine and I look at him and
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ask him smiling You know that I love you Edward? and he said without turning around Do you remember three years ago? When we did that vacation to the Bahamas? And I smile and say Oh yeah! I remember very well. A week of total relax. I remember you and I had a great time. We were alone. Renesmee was with Carlisle and Esme. We must return there you know? and for a moment I forgot our problems. Edward can make me feel so in harmony with everything around me. You know where I want to go this time? he exclaims and I ask Where baby? My husband turns to me and says I want to return to our island. The Isle of Esme. I look at him and smile and say Why not. At the end of the school year. Renesmee can stay a week with Jacob alone. Do you trust him right? He looks at me and smiles and my cell phone rings. It's Carlisle. Hi Bella? Carlisle says. Tell me Carlisle. I wonder worriedly. So I had a free moment and I thought, but who cares about the row. My kids come first and then... he says and I sharply interrupt him saying All right, And so? There is nothing. The CAT and the plate show no anomalies. Edward had only respiratory problems, simple cough. Its alright Bella! And then he continues I have to go, there are two patients to see. Don't worry. Then tonight I'll bring you the results so you can see them! Bye
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Bella. and I close my phone and turning to look at Edward I smile at him as if I was given the most pleasant gift. What's up Bella? And I take off my belt and climb on him, kissing him hungrily. My love! And I continue to kiss him. Bella wait... And I say Carlisle examined the CAT and the plate. You have nothing! It 'was just a cough! Probably our powers make a cough more stronger than usual! I kiss him still sitting on him while the kids are coming out of the school and Renesmee notices us. I sit in my place and I see our beautiful daughter. Come on love! I call her with my hand. And she walks behind us putting the backpack on the backseat. Hey. How are you? asks Edward and she says All right! Its just that the whole school was watching while you were doing indecent exposure! And Edward replies Its mom's fault! Who cares! I love my husband so what? I say ironically smiling. I am happy and ecstatic that my Edward has nothing. He takes my hand as we leave for home. Let's go home. We go where we can be ourselves without thinking of voyeurs I tell to them. Mom why do you to get me? Jacob had to come by... and I say Dad did a little test, a simple thing. We were on the road. I talked to Jacob he knows about it. Let's talk about serious things. How the task is gone? And she looks a bit
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grumpy. It's gone bad huh?. She doesn't answer me and then I re-ask so much bad? and Edward starts to smile and then I realize that they are playing with me! I ask to Edward then Hey what is thinking my daughter?. Renesmee rise up on the seat and touches my shoulder and I can see her thoughts. You got a B! Well done my baby! Ok now you're thinking about Jacob. You can stop touching me! And the three of us laugh. Speaking of Jacob ... she tells me. She wants to ask if he can go out with her tonight. It's okay for me and you Mom Cullen What about you? And I do a little staged face and say, So ... we have to do that speech you know? I did with my father once. It looked just ... awkward. However, do you know what a condom is honey? And she blushes. Mom! What are you asking! anyway I know what it is ... and I instinctively turn and look at her and say Really? And with Jacob... she looks at me more and more embarrassed and red as a tomato. Mom! Exclaims and I burst out laughing along with Edward and say That'll teach you to make fun of me! And she makes a funny little face that opens my heart. However, to answer your question ... okay. You must return by midnight though! Ok? And she smiles at me. Let's go home laughing and joking all the way. I feel better. Better than I was in a
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long time. Since Cyris is threatening us to be exact. Damn I just recalled and now I'm a little sad. We arrive home and my husband looks at me saying By the way I didn't answer your question before... I love you to my Bella! he kisses me softly. We get out of the car and with Renesmee enter and go into the kitchen. I open the refrigerator and take the meat and the vegetables for Nessie. Today I will make a perfect meal for the most important people in my life.

7 Point of no return
Renesmee It's been three weeks that Jake and I are together and now is Benjamin is back. Meanwhile Kate and Garrett are protecting the area between Alaska and the Northwest of the USA. Benjamin is talking to Mom and Dad in the study. I'm not allowed to enter in there. Jacob is working and I can only study a little, mathematics, history and biology. Two hours of complete boredom. Mom leaves the studio and I face her asking Mom? What Benjamin says? And she turns around and said Nothing. Don't worry! And she walks quickly toward the kitchen without turning towards me she yells Go to study in the

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meantime, tonight I need your help with dinner sweetie! and I puff bored. I go upstairs to my room and take the book of Mathematics and the next task will be on the carriers. I'm writing a few notes of mathematics values while I hear sounds coming from out of my house. Renesmee Jacob is shouting while is trying to climb out the window but it is surrounded by a thick fog. Jake disappears in the fog and when it clears, my Jacob is on the ground covered in blood! I jump out the window and that I arrive to Jacob who is screaming in pain. Jacob! No! And I start to cry seeing my love die. That bastard is in front of me smiling. It 'a little less tall than dad and his hair is platinum blonde. He has claws like a lion instead of hands and teeth are sharp and bloody with the blood of Jacob. Renesmee! Its just a dream ... but very soon all this will become reality. I'll pluck out the heart of your Jacob and then I will break the head of that subspecies of vampire abomination of your mother and then it's up to your daddy. I'm going to enjoy breaking all his bones one by one before destroy what he loves the most. You two! You are a disgrace to our race! And I will do a great service to my order! And then it will be your turn just after I'd killed that idiot of your mother and that loser of your father, after had eaten the heart of your dog Jacob, it's up to you. Renesmee! You'll see all your loved ones die and then you'll
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beg me to kill you! And so it will happens ... Now wake up little Renesmee, your fate is sealed. I wake up screaming and mom and dad run inside the room looking from me. What is happened Renesmee? Mom screams taking me by the shoulders and dad says She had another nightmare! and I end up I'm scared mommy! and I begin to cry hugging my mother who is trying to console me. Dad puts her hand on my hair and kisses my forehead as he approaches. Its all right? says Benjamin coming into the room. Another nightmare... sighs dad. I'm still whining while mom whispers to me My love ... don't be afraid. I will never let him get to you! So Do you want to tell us about this nightmare baby? And I dry the tears. I begin to tell about the nightmare from the start and when I finish Benjamin says Okay it's time. We have to take that worm out of his hole! Now we have almost localized. It's in the Toronto area; we will need three of you and Jacob though. He will not come out in the open otherwise. I'm going to tell Kate and Garrett! I'll do that right away. No time to waste. Within a week we're going to go back here and hunt for Cyris and will end this once and for all!. Benjamin's words give me courage and security and I see mom smiling at me saying See? It will be all right!
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and I feel more serene and all four go we down below and dad says I was thinking that studying suck really bad huh? and he smiles slightly to me. I mention a smile but I have still on my mind the words of that monster. I can't forget the feeling of fear that I had. I couldn't do anything in this nightmare. I could only see my loved ones be slaughtered by him for something that we don't deserve. I pick up the phone to call Jacob; I want to hear his voice. Jacob? Can I talk to Jacob? Seth is on the other line that greets me and says Sure Renesmee! Jake!. And my Jake arrives at the phone after few moments saying Hey! Hello Nessie. and I say Hey honey how are you? I wanted to hear you how are you doing? and he smiles at me I was just placing two suspensions on a used bike. I'm tired and how are you? I can feel you sad. What's wrong? Benjamin's back but you know that already. I was studying and I fell asleep and I dreamed him again Jake. I dreamed that you died! I woke up screaming like crazy! Jake sighs on the other side of the phone and says That bastard! I destroy him when we find him! and I worry and say Jake? Don't go looking for him ... Stay with me! Don't leave me alone! And he says Oh, honey! I'm coming to you so we stay together now! Don't worry! And I reply No baby you have to finish your day. Tonight we'll see each other there's no problem and he says Okay sweetie but
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if you need me just tell me ok? and I say Sure, Jake. Hey I miss you, you know? says my love and I sigh softly on the phone and tell My love I miss you too ... tonight I'll fill you with a thousand of kisses! and I smile like a child waiting for her favorite dessert. I greet my love after telling him so many I love you's and my parents along with Benjamin were looking at me smiling. You're already fine right Nessie? dad says while putting his arm behind mom's back. And I understand what it means now. It 'a sense of belonging, with that gesture dad wants to hear mom like I do with Jacob. My father and I are very much alike in love, we are very romantic. Inefficient and so dreamers. Dad always taught me that dreams are made to come true. Edward It's been five days from the departure of Benjamin to Canada. The cold weather is now a constant here in Forks and maybe there will be some snow today. Bella and Renesmee are setting up in the house while I, as usual, I get lost for hours in my thoughts and music. I'm sitting on the piano and I like to play a few songs of the moment. I learned just yesterday the new song by Katy Perry, that the girl is really strange, Renesmee likes her and so I am committed to learn about it. Jacob is arriv- 94 -

ing at our home instead Alice, Jasper and the others tomorrow we will visit us. Christmas its coming and we vampires have a tradition on that day we don't drink blood but we'll drink wine. I know it sounds stupid and rambling but it is a tribute to nature that gave us our life source. What are you doing? Tells me Renesmee while trying to climb on a chair to get a book on a shelf and she was like No dad wait!... and jumping she catches the book on the fly that was about to fall on the floor and the chair falls down. You're just like your mother you know? So Clumsy!... And Bella arrive in this very moment. And beautiful ... and I save myself last smiling slowly to my wife that today is very relaxed. The pains come and go, but now they have become a routine and as a cough that shows no signs of leaving. I look at my Bella who has just finished dusting the table and looks at me with his beautiful eyes and smiles saying It will be okay my love .... I nod, even though I don't know if I am sure of this. Let's hope... I say closing my eyes. Dad, can you show me how to dance? Renesmee asks me suddenly and I am a little bit dazed and then smile and say Mom is good at dancing you know? And the two of us smile when Bella realizes that we are mocking her. Is that so? says Bella makes arches curling her chin, that chin that I'd kiss all day. She's pretending to be angry. When she gets pissed, she can be
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very sweet, a sweetness that hurts, because you can't touch it. Dad, let me see it please! And then I ask Why? and Bella says Guess what? and then I do a mock face and say Ok let's do this sacrifice for our Jacob! and I get up from the piano and go to a stereo saying Bella let's show her how we do! No honey! You know I'm not good at dancing! and I smile, remembering very well our first official ball under the gazebo. She was a stunning beautiful, I was in love with her like now. No problem, Bella and pressing play, a song that makes my wife shudder begins ... The Day That we met. Frozen, I held my breath ... so it begins one of the best love songs I've ever heard which is called A Thousand Years it seems to have been written for us. Come here, my love! I call my Bella who looks at me and puts her arms on my shoulders and I lift her as I did years ago under the gazebo and settle her on my feet to guide her more easily. That is if your lady is not able to dance or just intimidated. This is an interesting expedient! I say to Renesmee is that is as ecstatic as we continue to look intensely as we always had done since that first dance at the prom. Our little girl exclaims How beautiful you are! Awwww! And we smile awkwardly. Mrs. Cullen I can tell you that you hadn't changed at all from that night that you wanted be bitten by me and she smiles and says, You know, Mr. Cullen? I wanted to live a fulfilling life with you. A life that you promised me.
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An infinite life and she kisses me softly as the song sings a refrain that excite us And all along

I believed I would find you. Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you, for a thousand years, I'll love you for a thousand more And when our
lips are detached from each other, my sweet and tender love smiles at me like when she was under that unforgettable gazebo. Do you know that I love you more than my own life? I waited so long! Even more than a thousand years, and I love you more and more, I whisper to my Bella and Renesmee applauds us as the song ends and she's thrilled like a person who has seen a show and we smile to the gift that fate has given us. A fate that we weren't always good of course, but at the end of the trip they are happy with how things went. I'm glad that my Bella loves me without any doubt, I have a beautiful daughter that is growing and will soon be a woman, and my family has survived everything. Jacob also survived, it is one of us now. Imprinting was also a response to his questions and the place to which he has in his life. I'm happy for him and today I am happy to see him next to my daughter. But I'll never call him son, no way! I feel Jacob arriving from far away, but before I saw it I realized that Renesmee got up from his chair and I say to her, It's coming don't worry you're dressed well and she turns to me, Dad don't you always read my thoughts! and I smile as I watch Bella that makes me a falsely low face and then she tells me You're a violator of the pri- 97 -

vacy of others you know? I smile and put my arm around Bella's neck and say Oh yeah? Do you want to punish me? and she looks at me saying I could show you a marathon of Mr. Maddox you know? I look at her making a serious face and she bursts out laughing and Jacob arrives at that moment and says Hey guys. Today was a hard day! Renesmee hugs her boyfriend and kisses her gently saying Baby how are you? and she says Now I'm even better than before. Do we tell them? and they smile at us. Bella looks at me a bit puzzled and I smile softly and I nodded no, our daughter is not pregnant. Mind reading is good even with a little of invasion of privacy. Mom, Dad, we would like to go... and I'll interrupt by saying At the school dance, but you're no more than a sophomore... and Jacob intervenes saying It's not just the school dance is a performance that takes place at the end of the year. Each of us must do something creative and I chose to do a dance with Jake what do you think? And Bella says For me, that's fine and you Edward what do you think? And I backed up and then do the nod saying Just don't do acrobatic stuff. We must be stay low profile. and Jacob nods saying Sure Edward! and all four of us move into the kitchen and Jacob gives me a pat on the shoulder and asks me to follow him outside. I get out and he says Edward how do you feel lately? and I say Pretty good. Only the pain gives me some problems. And Jacob nodded and said If you need me say it ok?
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and he shakes my hand. I feel the warmth of his hand shattered by the icy cold of mine. You're frozen you know? He says with a smile, and I answer back You have a fever Jacob? You're hot like a heater! And we smile together. We come back inside together while Bella and Renesmee are watching television in the kitchen, a cooking show. Me and Jacob instead we experienced one of our private moments in which our rivalry is just an embarrassing and unnecessary memory of the past. Renesmee Mom and Dad are at home and now we have to go to rehearse of the dance at the gym of the school in Forks. We are now in mid-December and we would be ready for the end of the year. Don't worry, it's easy to do this slow dance. We have to try more with the clothes on and I take his hand and hold it to mine while we are walking among the people. I like to keep his hand, it makes me feel it mine . We arrive at the school and in front of the gym there's a sign that says -Gym is unavailable-. Damn it of everyday just today it must be unavailable! I Puff and Jacob says It's ok let's go home! Come on! and I get back to my boyfriend's arm and we walk back home. We arrive at the forest and walk among the trees. We like to walk by ourselves and feel the nature that surrounds us.
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The trees, the snow that now covers much of the vegetation, the light wind that sighs and embraces us. It's great to walk with you Nessie! I say without even turning around to look at him. Anything with you for me is a great gift my little Renesmee! and he kisses my temple when at one point Jacob stops and says, We are not alone! and put his arm in front of me to protect me from this threat that I don't know where it comes from. My arm starts to hurt and I say Jake! Cyris is here! And right now I'm realizing that I'm not dreaming. Now it's all true. Its all vivid and real. Its time for your destiny Renesmee! says Cyris in the air. Stay behind me Nessie! says Jacob. Oh look at the wolf who wants to fight the air! I'll eviscerate you dog! And Jacob says Listen to me freak! I'm Jacob Black, I'm a grandson of a chief and my reason for living is my woman who I will defend to the death! Come out and fight! And the monster appears, dressed in shredded red jacket by continuous leakage due to Kate and Garrett's hunting. His hair is albino he has green eyes and teeth sharp as knives. Just as I had always dreamed of. The dream is now reality. Here I am wolf because you have this great desire to meet your family! You satisfied now! Die! and Jacob shouts Nessie run to the house and warn your parents! and I don't want to leave him alone and he shook looking worried. Jacob looks at
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me and says shouting No time! Run as fast as you can! and he turns to Cyris that says Yes Nessie go to mommy and daddy. Then I'll also slaughter them after your dog! I run toward home and Jacob turns into a wolf and Cyris goes to attack. I turn and Jacob hits the vampire with a claw but Cyris it's too fast and able to stand up easily. Cyris is fast, smart and powerful, I have to run to mom and dad or Jacob is not going to last. I run quickly to reach home like crazy and soon I come home and yell Mom! Cyris! It's here! Jacob is in danger! The forest! and mom and dad exit from the house quickly and mom says Nessie!. Dad asks The forest did you say? Let's go Bella! Let's run to Jacob! Come on let's go! Mom stops me as I try to go with them and says You must warn Carlisle! Stay at home! and I say Mom and if he comes here? and mom says Jacob will make his life difficult! You stay here! Then you will be ok with Carlisle! and I nod and to my mother who nods me back and she and dad disappear into the forest, leaving a trail of snow. I run into the house to warn grandfather Carlisle that the time has come.

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8 Bella, Edward and Jacob versus Cyris

Bella We're running into the forest. The snow slows us down but not at all, some flakes cover my face but I don't think about them. We need to get to Jacob in time. Edward is in front of me guiding me in this race against time. He turns to me a moment to see if I'm keeping up and he says Bella stay behind me!. I hear screams, is the voice of Jacob We are close Edward! I cry and run to the voice that is definitely our friend Jacob. Jake! Where are you? I shout and after some time we see Jake to the ground and turned into a wolf. He's on alert ready for the next shot, he has wounds in his back and a leg. Jake! We're coming hold on! shouts my husband. We arrive by Jacob and looks at us with his eyes as a wolf, he is in trouble but he will assist us until the end. We hear a voice in the air. An evil and mocking sound challenges us Finally! Edward Cullen and his wife! Have you hidden the little malformed? Shut up! You bastard I shout vehemently. Laughter surrounds us and Cyris appears in front of us.
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His hands are bloody, he is a repulsive with sharp teeth that have tasted Jacob's blood, he has platinum blonde hair and eyes are a piercing green. Here I am! Can you catch me Bella? Challenge me the monster. Jacob jumps with a leap on Cyris that it avoids and the vampire jumps on Jacob riding him like a horse. He begins to bite his back and Jake with a flash, push it back a couple of meters away. I ran to help, but Jacob stops me and makes me sign with his head not to move. Jacob careful! I yell while Cyris is dematerialized in front of us. His laughter is opposed to our sighs and I use my shield to protect Jake while Cyris is trying to hit us. Ah! I heard about your shield. Nice try. But is not enough! You must also be fast! says disappearing into thin air. I can't touch you ... but trees can do that! and Jake stands in front of Edward trying to see where the monster is gone but he can't hear his footsteps. It went away? I ask Edward and he nods no. It's still here! he answers. And at some point we feel the trees slip and Edward shouts Jacob careful and quickly runs up to him to prevent a great line of snow-covered trees hit him. Are you okay? I ask to them. At that moment Cyris comes from behind and I was distracted just
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a second and hits me with a violently fist on the back. I yell of suffering and pain and Edward runs to the monster to combat it. A clash fast, the two violently strike but neither seems to have the upper hand. Edward hits to Cyris' face but he slide backwards and hit my husband in the stomach who backs up and stands over him to hit Cyris who then disappears to escape the Edward's blow. Cyris reappears from behind but Jacob jumped on him causing him to fall to the ground and Edward jump over to Cyris hitting him in the heart, but the monster climb a tree to avoid the two. Jacob starts searching the smell of Cyris that it is hidden once again. He come back in front of me, try to hit me but I can avoid it and Edward strikes from behind the evil vampire. With a punch from behind he hits Edward who falls to the ground. Cyris jumps on him, but Jacob can defend Edward who avoids an umpteenth blow by Cyris. Jacob, however, is bitten in the cheek and whines so hard and falls down. Jacob is out. It's back in human form now. Jake! I shout. But what do you want from us? Damn you! I scream tired of this violent confrontation. What do I want? It seems obvious to me don't' you think? I want an order of real vampires and not idiots who go around eating animals and conceiving freaks of nature and I tell him shouting What we eat is our business! Renesmee was conceived as any girl! You're just an idiot parasite that was
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kicked out of his own order that you say you love so much! and he looks at me nervously and replies Do you really think that after I slaughtered you they would not welcome me with open arms! You Cullens are a problem, you don't follow the rules and you do not know your role! This is not good for me and also for the Volturi! Edward drags Jacob and puts him to a tree and says The Volturi have no problems with us. If they had had in the past seven years they would come here don't you think? You're just a loner who seeks revenge! Cyris then shouts Shut up! You're just stupid! You could have the power of the Volturi and instead you preferred this stupid girl! You're just an ungrateful! I try to hit him but Edward stops me and says You're just a poor man and I pity you. You don't know what love is, I'm sorry for you. You're just a frustrated and now you want to hit us that we are happy. For what? For people who don't even want to see you? I feel sorry for you... My husband has compassion for anyone suffering even for the evil people. That's why I love him, that's why I'd die for him. However Cyris doesn't want to hear and attacks me and Edward and he try to hit us but with the shield I block him while Edward concludes And this is the demonstration Cyris... alone, we are strong but together we are unbreakable! and Edward and I run to him and the battle goes on.
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Edward strikes Cyris with a kick but fails to ward off the blow, his claws are lethal, we try to avoid them and parry his umpteenth fist but we can't do anything with the kick that he hit us from behind. He's fast, he has a fervor and anger that I've seen a few times. The Volturi led him to a brainwashing absurd over the centuries. You will die today! Die abominations! and tries to hit us but we avoid with my shield and push him in the trees with the shock wave. He's wounded in the arm now. Cyris screams in pain but manages to avoid the blow of Edward and disappears into thin air. Bella! Edward yells running towards me and I open my shield to my husband so he can use his power to see where Cyris is. You see him Edward? I ask him and he closes his eyes and nods his head and said It's below us! and we jump as he try to catch us from under the snow and Cyris stands again upon us and the Edward manages to grab also thanks to the small hand injury that made him slower than before. Edward bites Cyris in the neck and the monster screams. Edward tries to bite him again but with a shot Cyris jumps back limping toward the trees. Jacob is resting in the meantime while we get up again to catch his breath. Cyris gets up slowly and visibly hurt while we are breathing heavily. At some point he realizes a new presence and Carlisle, Benjamin, Kate, Garrett, Jasper and Emmett rush to help us. Cyris runs off from the three who are hunting him for almost two months.
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Bella, Edward, Carlisle shouts. We run to him and ask Renesmee? Carlisle puts a hand on my shoulder and replies She's with Esme, Alice and Rosalie don't worry and then I ask him He may go home to her we must come back! and Kate comes over to me saying Don't be afraid Bella. That monster is already far from here. Our smell is impregnated throughout the city and because he is afraid of us he won't be here. We will go to him and I nod and I feel reassured. Emmett helps Jacob, let's take him home and then we will see what to do! Indicates Carlisle who put a hand on the shoulder of Edward. He fought like a wolf says Carlisle while watching the two of us and I think of my baby. I want to go home to hug my Renesmee and while others will drive home Edward hugs me from behind and he says We must kill him Bella, there is no hope for him. He doesn't want hope. We have to go with Kate and the others! And then I say turning to him Yes, but Renesmee? She won't want to be alone especially if Jacob must come with us! Edward looks me intensely as he says She will be with us! Remember Benjamin's words? Now that is injured he will not come out of the closet if not seeing Renesmee. We need to protect more than ever we must go and hunt him down! Let's finish him once and for all Bella!. I read in his eyes so much intensity an intensity that I love, a father and husband's intensity of
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who will defend his family attacking. I kiss my man and I say Let's go home the only thing I want now is to tighten my daughter for a while then tomorrow we'll see what to do and we are moving over the forest to our house. Renesmee I am anxious for Jacob and the others. Rosalie holds me by the hand and Alice tells me You'll be fine don't worry! My aunt is worried because he can't read Cyris' future and then even this fight. Esme looks at us and turns back to the kitchen to avoid being seen that she's crying. I go to her and I hold her hand and I read his thoughts. His greatest fear is to lose his family, his boys. Although she is not the natural mother of my father and others, they feel it's more than a century now. There they are! exclaims Aunt Rosalie. Jacob is injured as I had predicted. I run towards them and I go outside home and I say Jacob! How are you grandpa? asks Carlisle who answers It's just passed out, it's ok Renesmee! Mom and dad are behind them and my mother hugs him that I can't breathe. My baby! she whispers to me crying. I ask dad You killed him Dad? and he nods no and I sigh heavily. I went to Benjamin and I take her hand and say Didn't you say that mom's would be enough? What hap- 108 -

pened? Benjamin tries to calm me down but I am very nervous and tired of this situation. Benjamin stops and turns to me saying Your father wounded him sweetie! Don't be afraid, we're follow his tracks! I'm more frustrated to hear more of the same words and I wait until it makes its move to Benjamin and say Are you even try to catch him? Mom yells at me Nessie! and I'm silent for a few seconds and then he smiles to Benjamin who says Renesmee today it begins the second phase, in which you and your parents become protagonists! We should go to the border near Vancouver! I'm sure of it! That worm will not run. He is still in those areas. You must act as a decoy! You cannot stay here waiting ... no more. I swallow nervously and sigh and say I go to Jacob and I look mom in a bad way. Why doesn't she understand that I'm scared and tired? I puff while I can hear her pardon me and Benjamin replies She has every reason in the world to be nervous, Bella. We enter the house and Jacob is now awake and he's lying on the couch. Jake! and I run towards him. I kiss him tenderly and I whisper What did he do to you my love? and I softly kiss her cheek. Jacob says It's nothing! and he coughs hard. I take his hand and look into his eyes and say It's all it is! Next time you won't be alone. We will be together! I don't know why, but I think that I'm the key to everything Jacob tries to get up with
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difficulty, but I stop him and he says Renesmee! It's too dangerous! and he coughs again. I know it's dangerous! But if we don't hunt the problem for ourselves who will do? We have to wait that he slaughters anyone in this family before killing him? And then we have an advantage now! Daddy wounded him! The bastard is bleeding! Dad comes to us and says is exactly what happened! Rest now Jacob, tomorrow we'll see what to do and I kiss him leaving him to rest on the sofa. Dad turns off the light and Jacob thanks him Thank you for always reading my thoughts dad smiles and we leave Jacob alone to rest and we go to the studio, where the others are talking. It is better to act now Benjamin murmurs and then turns to me and my father. What's up guys? dad asks with a straight face. We must leave! All together says Kate, rising from the chair of our study. I turn to my father and he has already read my mind answering Jacob has to come with us. Benjamin turns to me and replies We cannot wait guys! Cyris is moving eastward and he will take a ship to hide and pass the Atlantic Ocean, and dad says sitting next to mom He couldn't take a plane? and Garrett replies No. He will jump at the last minute not to attract attention in the hold and return illegally to Europe. We need to flush him out before it's too late guys!
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I'm scared; I want Jacob to be with us during this hunt. I need him I do not even notice that I'm crying and mom gets up from his chair and came to me kneeling. My love! You don't have to worry about Jacob! He'll be fine! He's got hard skin you know? and mentions a smile. My tears are careless mom's words who takes my hand and squeezes them. My daughter, when it happened to me, I had to go away from your dad too... I had the same fears ... fear not to see him again, to not smell it when you wake up and with one hand she wipes my tears and I pulled up the nose. We need you baby. You are the key to get rid of this problem Suddenly the door opens and here comes Jacob who's limping and he tells us If you think that a couple of scratches can get me out of the game you are so wrong! and Jacob smiles at dad who gets up and says That's it! Jake are you ready? I'm ready when you are! He says, nodding a smiling face. I go to my Jacob and I hug him and he still weakened from his wounds, he cries moans of pain. Baby, so you will come with me then? and he looks at me and smiles as replying No. You'll go with mom and dad! I will follow with Seth and others. Its better this way trust me. By the way you know that I'm always with you and puts a hand on my chest pulling out the necklace he had given me.
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When you feel alone clasp it in your heart. I am with you! and Benjamin nods watching the two of us and then says Then it's decided! Tomorrow morning we leave for the border! Carlisle, Edward, Bella and Renesmee will go in the car, Kate and Garrett and I will walk. Cyris must think that we are hunting him on foot and Jacob interrupts him I'm going to call Seth and organize a meeting for tomorrow morning! See you at the border of Canada, and he shakes hands with the olive skin vampire smiling. Then rest for this night, says Carlisle. Jasper says, What about us? We'll be here waiting for you? and mom says You will stay here with some Renesmee clothes. If he could come back here. You never know! I don't want him to clash our house. Emmett replies Don't worry Bells! and so we can go out of the studio and I follow Jacob sitting on the couch. Jake, you really are okay? And he smiles at me saying Honey, I'm fine. Tomorrow will be only minor bruises. We wolves have thick skin, you know! and that reassures me and I smile, even if I go on a trip where I risk my life, indeed certainly I will risk it. Be careful! Promise to keep up with mom and dad all the time right? Don't do anything stupid! Leave it to us! Whatever happens! and I nod. I kiss him gently on the nose and say I'll call you puppy but it would be offensive you know... and I
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smile innocently and he strokes my cheek You can call me whatever you want...except mom Jackie! and we laugh together and I'm finally ready. It's time to call it quits. Cyris must go down. Bella The others are below and I want to be alone with Edward. He smiles at me and I ask What is it? And he says Let's lie down on the bed for a moment! We go into the bedroom and then we go inside on our cozy bed. It's so soft huh? It's a shame we can't sleep and he looks at me smiling. Edward asks me while I put my head on his chest Then my darling. What buzzes your little head? And I sarcastically say So let's see ... a monster threatens my whole family, you are not feeling well... and he interrupts me But they're just spasms. It's no big deal you know honey... and I kiss his breast saying I think that we calamite the problems Edward don't you think? and I get up at him. He's so wonderful. His eyes are increasingly clear. In a second I kiss him and he says I was answering... and I kiss him even more heavily. Wait ... I said... I didn't finish let him ends the sentence and I kiss him again.
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My lips run all over Edward's neck who slightly sighs. I love you honey! I whispers in his ear. I think they are waiting for us downstairs Bella ... I continue to kiss him on the chest and he pulls me up and I say They will look at TV. they will not disturb us no one will do! We can always look at the TV too you know ... he says and I look at him mockingly serious as he smiles at me. Are you done pretending to resist me? I ask him mischievously. I feel a shiver through my skin when Edward unbuttoned me my blue shirt. It 'a nice shirt, I bought it at a shop in Seattle. I take off my shirt and I am topless. And he asks Where is your bra? And I smile, blushing, I shook it this morning and he puts his hand on my stomach and I sat on him I move jerky for tickling and Edward smiles with me. You're my treasure ... Bella Swan Cullen says my husband while leaning on the railing of the bed and takes off his gray sweater. He take me and move me to the right side and I take off my black jeans and I remain with panties. He smiles at me embarrassed and I kiss him passionately. Edward moves and starts to unbutton his pants. And I look at him straight in the eye while he's undressing and remains in panties he gets on me and kisses me softly and says I love you and my
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moods are eager to him. Every part of my body wants him. He kneels on me and started kissing my stomach and it removes my panties and I'm completely naked. I sigh violently and I thrust my head into the pillow when I hear his tongue penetrate me in my lower abdomen. It's so nice that everything disappears. I start to moan like a helpless kitten and he gets excited as I say Get inside of me Edward! I want you inside me! and with my feet I put down with his underwear and he quickly comes into me. A smooth, powerful and pleasant movement. I feel the pleasure of my husband detonating mine. He's increasing the pace and I can't resist long and I have the first orgasm. The liquid comes out of my vagina and slowly crumbles with the sex of my husband who stops a second look at my face in ecstasy. Do you like it my love? he asks me softly and I smile at him and I passionately kiss him. His tongue now know my body like the back of his hand and kissing my neck he slowly turns his stomach and he puts his hands on my back sitting on my sit astride. Then he starts kissing my neck and back and yet another thrill. At one point, I feel his sex lean on my butt and slowly approaching my vagina that awaits him anxiously. I can feel it slipping enter into me and soon the rhythm gets wild and frantic.
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We are enjoying our ecstatic pleasure and here's another orgasm stronger than the first one I had and my enthusiasm is at best now. I turn around quickly after panted for a few seconds and I get on him and straddled slips inside me in a moment. It's completely inside me as I move back and forth faster and faster and he is sweating like me and I understand that he is about to explode. I Sway my hips back and forth faster and faster and finally he reaches orgasm. I feel it explode inside me and we are completely ecstatic. I love you Bella! I love you! exclaims Edward smiling and I collapsed on him tired but satisfied. I hear footsteps coming towards our room and we dress quickly and I kiss him while he was buttoning my shirt. Now I'm more relaxed after having made love with the man of my life. I feel I can do anything. Tomorrow we leave to hunt that monster once and for all.

9 Hunting the monster down

Edward It's been a day since our meeting with Cyris in the snowy forest of Forks. We are traveling to Vancouver in our Jeep, Bella is next to me and she is very tense for the meeting that we should do with
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the monster while Renesmee is sleeping in the back seat. How long will we need it Edward to arrive? ask me my love while she tries to smile but she barely grinds her lips. Another half hour and we'd love to Toronto, I reply, shaking her hand. Bella looks at me and I sigh, I can't not remember the events a few years ago. James, Victoria, the Volturi ... and now this monster coming from Northern Europe, Cyris. We've suffered really a lot in recent years and yet we are still here. I have the feeling that this Cyris is a greater danger than that Benjamin would have us to believe. I fear for my family, I have to defend it to the last, more than my own life. Luckily Jacob is with us, I trust him more than all the other vampires. Jacob has the tenacity and he is motivated as me and Bella to defend Renesmee. I think he's already arrived near the Canadian border now; he is with Seth and the rest of his pack who are helping us. It's really a great thing this alliance between vampires and wolves, an alliance that goes beyond time and our origins. Bella has changed many things with her arrival in our lives. She asks me How's your back honey? It still hurts you? and I sketch half a lie saying Baby is better to think of something else. There are far more serious problems! And it's not such a problem I've said to you
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many times! and Bella makes a face with her lips and nods. She turns to the window and our journey continues and after a few miles we arrived at the border and after the passage we can enter into the Canadian soil. Here we are my love, Here it is Jacob and the others and I point my finger to the left where Jacob, Seth, Leah and the others are sitting and waiting for us. I stop the Jeep and we leave Renesmee who is still sleeping, inside of it. Jacob comes to us and puts a hand on my shoulder saying Welcome! Renesmee is sleeping? and I nod and dodge myself to invite him to go wake her up himself, I know that she like that. Seth and the others come to us and say hello and we realize that Carlisle has arrived. Kate, Garrett and Benjamin are with him just ahead. Carlisle rests his hands on Bella's shoulders and smiles at me saying Here it is come on! We must leave immediately for the forest. That bastard is nearby. The wolves have sniffed him and Seth smiles at us saying It's true Edward. He is three miles to the north, the beast wanted to get to the harbor near the border but we did not give him permission! And I smile and congratulate the boys and Seth. Leah turns to Bella asking Can we come too? and she replies, Better not, you have to stop him from returning here. He will be surrounded if we attack now! but Leah insists But we want to help! Seth
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intervenes saying Bella's right. We'll be here and we will guard the border. That freak of nature will not go beyond us! Jacob and Renesmee come to us and my little girl, who had a good sleep from Seattle to Vancouver, greets us with her hand. Did you sleep well? I ask while I kiss her face and smile to Jacob. Renesmee nods and hugs Bella smiling and my wife says All right! Don't waste time. Let's go hunting for Cyris and Jacob nods saying Ok first of all I bring Renesmee with me, you're ready to come to the turn of the wolf Nessie? and the two exchange caresses and affection and I look at my Bella, who is absorbed in her thoughts. What is it honey? I ask. I'm a little 'tense' and then I put a hand on her cheek and say Come on love, and I kiss her gently on the nose and she smiles at me. In these times you're always so strong, my love I say to reassure her. She sighs and she says Are you kidding me? and I smile at her and say I would never do! You are the rock of this family don't you ever forget! and I kiss her passionately while the others are watching admiring us and smiling. I'm reading all your thoughts and comments guys! Carlisle, however, no! We are not always like this! I exclaim while the boys laugh and Carlisle says You know I do not read minds like you, son, but I know when you're lying! and we laugh all together and then a taste a halo of silence invades us. A little time be- 119 -

fore heading out to hunt a monster who wants nothing more than our physical elimination and this must be prevent with all our strength. We walk in the forest, me and Bella meanwhile Jacob who is turned into a wolf take Renesmee on the other side. Kate, Garrett and Benjamin Carlisle we will fight to the death with us for this. The snow is not so high in this Canadian area, the wind is almost absent. I feel it! It's here! says Bella as she tries to protect me. Come out you coward! You said you wanted to kill us right? So let's finish it now! my wife challenges him. Among the trees something sinister moves fast and after a few seconds a dark laughter can be heard in the air. You have saved me the trouble of coming upon to take you out abominations says the monster. You're surrounded by wolves come out once and for all! I shout and Cyris appears to the right. And so you want to kill me? Poor. I've got five hundred years and I have sown death all over the world, you are not able to defeat me and he attack us. Cyris tries to claw Bella but my wife is agile and is able to avoid the shots of the monster. He jumps with a leap on a tree, and we follow him and Bella says This time no tricks! Fight! Don't run away! Cyris still has the wound in the neck, is not regenerated completely though. He's jumping from tree to another one and then he tries to hit us back where we are positioned. He hits me and I fall from the tree and Bella screams Ed- 120 -

ward! but the snow absorbs half of my fall and I say I'm fine and Cyris jumps down from the tree and replies For now! and he throws a punch in the stomach as I have already raised. The pain is excruciating but with an elbow I can hit him and I throw him for a few feet. Our clash is fast and ruthless as the previous one. We are very fast and its claws are lethal. Bella jumps from the tree and hit him from behind Ugly coward! he screams in pain the vampire who with a shot fails to break away from my wife who jumps back and remains in feet. Bella comes to me and together we hit Cyris I give him a kick to the face while Bella punches him on the chest and Cyris is moved about ten meters and falls to the ground. Nice shot honey! I congratulate my Bella and Cyris disappears into the shadows. Where is he now? Bella worriedly asks but I don't know and the monster starts laughing evilly. And now we see that you can do against my most lethal weapon and his voice is lost in the wind. What did he mean? He asks Bella and I have no idea what he might have in mind. A whirl of snow is moving from right and tries to hurt us. Cyris is checking the trees that generate this storm that is threatening us. We begin to run to escape from danger and the vortex has almost reached us, but a gust of wind and deflects it to another part and it goes crashing on the branches away from us. Benjamin has diverted the storm with his immense power. Guys! We're here! says Garrett
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along with Kate and Jacob came to help us. Where is Renesmee? I ask Benjamin who answers She's with Carlisle do not worry, she's safe! Come on guys! and Cyris appears in front of us and says That's enough! I'll claw your heart and tear your guts one by one! You nigger will be the first and he gets on his knees as if to concentrate on some sort of magical spell. Ethra Letihinya Erwat! Oskor Chorin Dadieriet! those words are obscure pronounced by Cyris and the vampire tries to control the mind of Benjamin knowing that he is his stronger adversary of all of us. Bella stay close to Benjamin and protect it with the shield I shout and she runs by our partner and the shield blocks the attempt to Cyris to check Benjamin's mind. Thank you Bella! It was just what I wanted! And quickly he draws another try but not on Benjamin but on me that I'm unprotected. I feel pain coming from my head. Cyris whispers in my mind It's easy to see? Surrender to me. You know I'm right... You cannot defeat me! and I put my hands on my head trying to fight with the monster and Jacob runs to the monster jumping on him but he avoids promptly but doing so breaks the contact and I can run from Bella and be protected by his shield. Still you dog! Now I'll enjoy tearing all your bones! and the two start violently hitting each other. Cyris throws a punch to the back of Jacob who can jump on the monster scratching Cyris' wound with his claws.
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Jacob bites the arm of the monster and Cyris uses his mental power to provoke a great pain in Jacob's head who's whining while trying to escape. Cyris laughs trying to control the mind of Jacob that is nearly came to us, but stops and can't go forward. His eyes start to bleed, blood covering his face as the wolf tries to squirm and I run up to Cyris to hit him and break the control and so I hit him in the face while he tries to parry my fist and then grabs me by the neck trying to choking me. You don't give up Cullen? says the monster and Bella runs to help me shouting at monster Leave him alone you bastard! and hits him with a kick to the legs and Cyris lets go and I fall to the ground coughing. Benjamin controls weather events and forming the snow he generates a sheet of ice and throw it on the monster that manages to avoid jumping up the trees but Kate with electronic discharge drops the small shrub that collapses ground blasting Cyris a few feet and the vampire slams into two adjacent trees and he gets up trying to run to Kate but Garrett stops him trying to hit him with a punch that is avoided by the monster who shot him back roughing him meters away and Kate's companion passes out. Garrett! Kate moans and Cyris mockingly laughs while Jacob jumps on him by seeking to tear him to pieces, Meanwhile Kate soaks his companion. It 'a clash of uncertainty and danger, I don't know who will have the upper hand in this cold and
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bloody forest. Jacob is hit with a kick and the wolf let go him and Cyris' neck starts to profusely bleed. Damn bastards! You will not kill me! Die! and runs up to me trying to hit me but I avoid it but he didn't want to hit me instead he escapes and runs to our cars. He wants to go to Renesmee. Run guys! He Must not reach the Jeep! yells Bella, who is now so worried. We are fast and we reach the area first, and Carlisle and Renesmee are sitting next to the Jeep. Carlisle asks me Edward, Where Cyris is? and the monster arrives. Renesmee, I couldn't not to be here! I have to kill them in front of you remember? And my little gets scared and hides behind Carlisle who says Cyris why are you doing this? and Cyris replies Behold the founder of the abominations! You ruined our image you will be damned! Now you will pay! Your children will die before you! I'll spare you, you know? So you can go around and tell everyone about the wrath of the Volturi and the Cyris the destroyer of the Cullen! Kate says How much do you speak! Come here that I toast you! and Cyris runs to the vampire who launches its electric shock but Cyris controls the charge and tries to hit with her own power Kate but Bella with her shield blocks the electrical static and Cyris shouts Damn! My wife smiles saying Today you'll die you filthy coward! Don't touch my family! and begins to violently hit him faster and Cyris try to cover himself from the barrage of violent and effective punches that Bella continues to
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hit and Cyris dematerialized himself leaving a black halo. In the air you can hear him hardly breathing Alright then I will use my worst weapon. Let's what you will do with this! Bella you cannot block that! and the monster appears to us. Ethillium Tohtorkor Ewinstir Likeralis and Cyris kneel down and soon turn into something very monstrous. It looks like a demon nine feet tall and with hands as big as our Jeep. Behold my true face! Now what do you will do? I'll brush you all! and Jacob runs toward the monster who with a kick throws him several meters and Jacob whines for violent blow and remains to the ground exhausted. This is the true face of a ruthless and deadly monster that will stop at nothing until my family will be dead and killed by his evil hands. Renesmee That monster is moving toward us while I run to Jacob who is returned to his human form. He's naked and I try to cover him up, the snow doesn't forgive anyone. Even people warm as my boyfriend. Jacob I say as I take off my coat to cover at least some parts of him. He's coughing badly while I kiss his cheek and whispers You'll be fine don't worry and meanwhile Cyris is about to hit Garrett and Kate who are trying to kill him. I'll kill you cockroaches! Cyris screams while he's
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grabbing Kate and throws it to meters and Kate drops to the ground. You bastard! Cries Garrett who jumps on the face of the monster, but nothing to do he is been shot and falls a few meters from Kate. The two are bruised and Benjamin meanwhile controls the weather and the wind that was slow before, now becomes powerful and it starts raining. Let's see if you can stop this! says Benjamin but the monster in addition to being huge is also fast and soon he reaches Benjamin and hits him with a kick in the stomach and he flies into the air, and so Cyris hit him with a punch on the fly and Benjamin bumps into meters away. Benjamin is passed out, Kate and Garrett are on the ground exhausted and Jacob is in my arms who can't even speak. We are in trouble and mom and dad and grandfather Carlisle are the last remaining to be able to fight the monster. And you three really think that can you defeat me? he exclaims, mockingly laughing and mom jumps to the right and thanks to her agility she can stand on the shoulders of Cyris and Dad and Grandpa Carlisle do the same but he's not as fast as my parents and gets hit badly and Dad shouts Carlisle! and grandpa can get up luckily because it was only slightly affected by the hit and he can distract the monster. Ants what would you do? says Cyris while the two trying to bite the neck of the monster but everything is useless. Cyris has
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greenish skin as tough as the crocodile and it's not easy to cut. Jacob meanwhile he says We must help Edward and Bella! Come on! And tries to get up and quickly turns back into a wolf. I climb over Jacob and we're running towards Cyris. Dad and mom are still on top of him and manage to avoid being caught as the others due to their speed and agility. Damn Cullens! When I'll catch you! I will eat you! shouts the huge monster while Jacob unloads me on the ground and he starts to distract the monster. Kate and Garrett get up and go to wake Benjamin. Mom and Dad jump off Cyris who is sweating seven shirts to defeat the cockroaches as he called them. Guys! Carlisle shouts to my parents. We must defeat him! To do so we must do it together! Alone we will not succeed Benjamin staggered approaches and says You're right. We'll be all complementary and Cyris comes in front of us and Jacob tries to distract him and I yell Jake! his courage is helping him now and, in fact, dodge all the Cyris' shots and the monster is beginning to be tired, thanks to Mom and dad who have very annoyed him. Benjamin disappears and begins speaking words I never heard Dormiat Eliutruskat Leir Loir Liut, and the storm ends and the snow replaces the rain, a snow storm is arriving around us Find shelter guys! I realized what Benjamin has in mind dad says, and so we all run to the left leaving Cyris alone. I don't understand
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what does he want to do and I'm afraid that our friend wants to sacrifice himself for us. And mom puts in front of me and Cyris goes towards us and says, Again with these tricks. They do not affect my skin idiots! and we are waiting for something that will help us in this time of fear and uncertainty.

10 Twist
Bella Cyris is before us in this blizzard, and I'm trying to protect Renesmee and I cover her behind me and the monster shouts You think you can beat me with this snow? Benjamin reappears behind him and says No with the snow but with the ice yes! and raises his hands to the sky and the snow quickly focuses on Cyris' legs who understands what Benjamin has in his mind, he want to immobilize him. Cyris tries to run towards him but the Egyptian vampire can freeze one leg and then the other one and the monster is frozen. Guys! It's up to you says Benjamin and I say to Renesmee Come with me, now it's your turn! and together we run towards the head of Cyris that says filthy bastards! Leave me! Renesmee looks at me scared and I say to her You touch his head! I'll help you with my shield to imprison his mind! So he couldn't think to get rid of the ice and he will
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remain blocked and dad and the other will kill him! Come on Renesmee touch him! I shout to my girl who puts her hands on the monster and he can't move his mouth to eat her because I'm blocking his brain. Jacob and Edward up to you! Carlisle says as the two begin to run and Jacob bites the ice and Edward pulls punches on it shattering the body that breaks slowly in large patches of blood. The monster is screaming in pain and the forces are slowly deserting him. The shots are more effective, now Garrett and Carlisle are helping Edward and Jacob and they can barely split the monster in two that now no longer speaks, he's just screaming screams of agonizing pain I'm almost suffering for that but I have no pity for him while I say That's for letting us spend two months of hell! We are a normal family that loves each other and we never hurt anyone! We have to you have to be like you to kill you, murderers! Back from the hole where you came from! This is the end for you! and Kate arrives shouting Leave! I have to electrocute him! and with an electrical shot on Cyris' body who's struck he come back to his human form. He's going to die now. His covered by blood and from us and Cyris watch Edward and my husband looks down trying to hit the monster who coughs saying Edward Cullen ... I die but... and he breathed his last staring as Renesmee touches her arm. Her mark is gone. Renesmee is free and Edward gets to his feet touching the mouth and we all hug each other and
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Carlisle says We have defeated him as a family do! All together, we did it! and he hugs me as Edward says You can't! It can't be! and I turn to my husband who is thoughtful and I say What's wrong honey? And he looks at me and says I have already met Cyris in the past! and I look at him and wonder What? He comes to me and says That damn bastard attacked me a year ago... but he removed it from my mind. He made me forget! and I don't believe it, I don't want to believe, and I say but how is this possible? And I turn to Carlisle and the others who are perplexed and bewildered. What are you talking about Edward? Carlisle asks, and Edward counsels us, Do not come near! and his back starts to hurt, Ahhh! No! It can't be! and he kneels in pain. My back pain! Are connected with that monster! I was branded! and continues to cry out in pain as I kneel with him and say But we defeat him! Why are you not healed? and he looks at me sore Why that bastard poisoned me slowly! That's why we didn't see anything from the plates, because it comes and goes and it was him who controlled my pain and now that he is dead unlike Renesmee, the pain will not go away! I shout No! Carlisle takes me from behind and tries to get me out while Edward kneels and my husband's father says Take the morphine in my car let's stabilize the pain! Run Bella! his face is worried as mine. I don't know what to do as he doesn't know what the monster did to his son. Renesmee runs to Ed- 130 -

ward and says, Daddy what's wrong? and he says, Jacob! Take her away! And Jake, still in wolf form, takes Renesmee whose crying shouting Dad! No! and Jacob runs toward home as fast as he can while Edward continues to scream in pain. A stabbing pain that is relentless, I'm shaking, I'm losing my Edward, I can feel it. Come with the morphine! Carlisle yells at me and I remain petrified and Carlisle runs to take and prepare the syringe by placing on the neck of Edward that slowly passes out and falls asleep. Bella ... Bella ... Carlisle slaps me and I rebuke and he tells me You have to take it home! Back to Forks! Fast as you can! and I nod and I didn't even notice the tears falling on snow and to my husband who is helpless unconscious on the ground, he's almost dying. I press on toward the Jeep and start the engine. Carlisle comes to the window saying Bella! If he wakes up and is still hurt use syringe of morphine. Just a few drops! Do not overdo it! Go now! And I start to come back to Forks. I thought it was over but the worst nightmare is coming. I don't know what Edward has. I just know that I have a great fear of losing him. My biggest fear is coming true. I try to ward off evil thoughts and increase the speed trying to get back to Forks in time.

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Renesmee Jacob is taking me home while I protest Let's go back Jacob! Dad is sick! and he doesn't want to listen to me. I don't understand what could have happened to dad and I fear for him. We are arrived near Seattle now, it is night and the stars here are clearer. The snow is not a protagonist of the story as in Vancouver and right after passing through the city of the state of Washington, Jacob stops to catch his breath. Jake! You can't do it anymore? and I put my hand on the mantle of his hairy face to read him his thoughts. Jacob is worried like me about dad but he must arrive at home to protect me. My boyfriend thinks that dad will arrive before us in Forks. The situation is not positive at all and then I ask Jake Are you ready? Let's go again! and my Jacob runs to the city where we live, Forks. Let's go we're almost there! Just another little effort Jake! I say while we passed the beach of La Push. Jake increases his pace and his legs seem as fast as lightning while panting out of breath now. That's the sign of Forks in front of us and Jacob cut through the forest and in a few minutes we are in front my house. We got it Jake! and I jump out of the back of the wolf and I realize that the Jeep is here and then I run inside my house. Dad! Mom I cry coming and run to the bedroom. Everybody is waiting for grandpa Carlisle and mom from leaving the room and give them some news.
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Aunt Rosalie stops me and says Stop Renesmee! Wait here! Mom said to wait it out! I sigh nervously and say I didn't make this trip to stay out! and I get inside opening the door violently. Mom whirls and sees me. Grandpa Carlisle is injecting syringe into the neck of my father who is sleeping unconscious. What has happened? I ask mom who invites me to go to her. Dad is sick, my love and her voice is choked. I'm scared now. Dad is sick. These words echoes in my head while I hug my mom who is crying and I'm looking grandpa Carlisle and I can sadness and despair also in him. Dad is taking morphine to relieve pain that we don't know the cause is. Someone knock at the door. And it's Jacob who enters and he open wide his eyes seeing dad lying in bed unconscious. How is he? asks to Grandpa Carlisle who says I'm trying to stabilize his pain. Unfortunately, when he wakes up the back break him in half and I don't know what it could be! and Jacob says It could be a poison? asks my boyfriend to my grandfather who looks puzzled and replies I've thought of that too but I don't know any antidote! and Jacob gets nervous saying But there must be something that you can do! and I see for the first time, the insecurity and fear in Grandpa's face who's trying hardly to calm tempers saying It's better that you go out guys! It was a harrowing day for everyone. Let's sleep for this night and tomorrow then we'll see what do okay? and mom says I'll stay with him! Don't
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ask me to go away from my husband and grandpa says Surely Bella. Stay with him tonight and if he feels pain... and mom interrupts him saying two drops of morphine I know. And wipes her tears by pulling on the nose. I want to hug her and tell her that everything will be fine as she always does with me when bad things happen, but this time we're all afraid that dad can't do it. Jacob puts a hand on my shoulder and whispers Come on let's go, Bella will be here for us too! and I nod with my head and I walk to my dad and I look him. He's so weak and I feel helpless in front of him and the only thing that I can do is to kiss his hand and try to hold back the tears so that mom wouldn't suffer even more and Jacob and I get out of the bedroom. Jacob closes the door and I hug him nonstop crying. I can't understand what is happening to my dad and my boyfriend whispers to me Come with me ... let's get some sleep...you need to rest. We can't do anything about it my love and he kisses me softly drying my tears. Rosalie and others are sitting in the living room, that living room, where we have fun and joke has become a place of suffering and impatience. I climb the stairs without going to see them; I won't cause them too much sadness. It would be fatal. Uncle Jasper is so dark now, I've never seen him like this, he is so smiley and lover of life not to mention Aunt Alice who doesn't know how to console him.

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My family is cursed Jake! I whisper to my boyfriend opening the door of my room and he grabs my arm and says Do not allow to say such things! Your family is something of immense and infinite that I haven't seen anywhere! Your father will rise again and be healed! Do not think about these things Nessie! His eyes are so severe and deep now but he is trying to auto convince himself to go ahead and I hug him realizing how lucky I am to have found him in my life. Jake has always supported me like water in a tree; he revitalized me from the start. I'm sorry. It is that you shouldn't give up says my boyfriend with his head down and kisses me gently and greets me saying Good night my love. I'll see you tomorrow ok? And if you need me ... and I nod with my head and I passionately kiss him and say Stay close to Mom, please! She'll need his longtime friend now! and he says you holding my hands Sure Nessie! Try to sleep now! and greets me going below with the others. Since I was born I always thought that everything could end at any moment, but I never thought that this could happen to my father. He is just so free, free to be and to do what he wants. Why all this agony happened to us? Why Daddy has to suffer this undeserved punishment. I badly sigh while I'm sit and take off my dirty clothes covered in blood of that monster that punished us for killing him.
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Bella Bella I'm alone now. Alone with my dying husband. Carlisle is going away I can hear going out with the others from the front door. My love ... don't leave me please I say for the umpteenth time hoping that this is just a bad dream and I collapsed on her body trying to sleep and so I slowly fall asleep in the arms of my husband. We are in a green meadow, I think it's near my house; Edward is sitting on the grass smiling at me, is to healed and well. Bella come here! She calls me and smiles sweetly to me as I walk toward him. Her body is so clean and he doesn't suffer anymore and I sit next to him and he hands me a flower and says this is for you my love. Here you will find me when you would feel alone and I remain bewildered and say No! What are you saying Edward and he smiles at me, a devilish and heartbreaking smile and replies You know why ... I died my love! Here you'll find me in your dreams! and his laughter become increasingly malignant and I can hear another voice from behind me... Bella! Bella! Wake up! Jacob is trying to wake me from the dream that was in fact a nightmare. Edward! I shout, getting up abruptly and my husband is sleeping and Jacob says You were dreaming don't' you? This thing is strange! and I looked at him saying, Jake. I dreamt about me
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and Edward in a meadow... and he mentions a smile but my face is full of fear and I end up saying But Edward was dead! Do you understand? Dead! and I cry tears of pain and fear. Jacob hugs me and his warmth surrounds me. It will not be as you say! Do you know why? Two reasons: One. He is Edward Cullen, a vampire not like many! And two, he's got you, Bella Swan Cullen as a wife. You can you give him the strength that he doesn't currently possess. For now, however ... take this! while he's telling me these sweet and fraternal words, Jacob takes off his family's necklace from his neck and says, This is to hunt the bad thoughts and fears that revolve around your dreams and I barely smile that Jake always manages to snatch out of me with his sweetness and endless positivity. A positivity that he found with Renesmee. I hear coughing from under us and Edward is awake. I take the syringe and look to see if the pain is over. Coff Coff ... Jacob do you have another dream catcher also for me? And Jake smiles saying Of course my friend, and we both kneel on the bed and Edward says Coff I feel that it is not gone. Coff Coff Coff Coff as we wanted it to go huh? and I sweet kiss his hand and I tell him Don't tire yourself honey! Don't worry! Are you in pain? And he says, When the effect of the morphine ends I believe that it will return. But I can't continue like this. We have to find something to do guys! It's the first time I see Edward with
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eyes so sad and Jacob says I'll leave you guys alone! And I recommend you Ed! Do not give up! and he shakes my husband's hand with a solemn smile, the usual Jacob's smile. Hey girl! Edward whispers and I turn to him with a smile. I take his hand and I look at him straight in the eyes, those golden brown eyes that made me fall in love with him. Rest now my love. Tomorrow I'll take you at the Carlisle's clinic and we do all the exams and Edward tries to get up and lean on the back and I still ordered to lie down No my love. You must sleep! And then he begins to cough violently Coff Coff damn! What can medical tests would do. For an inhuman disease? He asks, and I lie in bed with him and say I don't know what Carlisle might find but I will not give up! You have to heal my love! That bastard will not win! Edward smiles at me and says What grit Mrs. Cullen Coff ... And to think you were Coff Coff Coff ...just a lamb ... and badly sighs while I make a small smile. I fall on him and whisper Now Edward back to sleep! You absolutely need to sleep please. You'll find me here tomorrow morning and I get out of bed. Do me a favor though says Edward. I crouch near him answering What is it honey? and he responds coughing Do not Coff cry anymore don't you agree? and I kiss him on the forehead as he often does with me. Slowly the forces abandon him and my husband goes to sleep in this night that
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does not want to end faster. Tomorrow I will take him to Carlisle's to see what can be done. I always thought that once we sent away the Volturi I never thought of losing Edward forever and today the thought came back. A thought of desolation, fear and insecurity. I feel lonely now and I can't let it show. I need him. I need to save him. I can't waste time. Edward is asleep and I leave the room to go to the bathroom and wash my face that is still stained with blood. Check into the bathroom and wash my face, I wipe with a soft cloth and leave the bathroom and go to the kitchen. I take a bottle of blood from the refrigerator and get glass and drink it some blood to regenerate a bit my inner weakness. I move my tongue between my lips to clean the fresh blood that I drink from the bottle and put it back in the fridge and go back to Edward. I enter the bedroom and he is still sleeping. Soon the pain will come back I have to inject him a little morphine. I have to prevent this pain that will break him in two. My love I'll put you a lot morphine to make you sleep peacefully I say to my sleeping husband and take the syringe and inject it to him for a few drops as Carlisle said and then I put out the needle from my husband's neck and settle the syringe on the box. Love, now I come to bed too I talk to him even if he will not answer. I take off my pants and blue sweater and I am naked. I take the robe from the closet and wear it and I go within the bed lying down on him. I'll try
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to sleep for a few hours and I'll wake up tomorrow surely before him. Now we sleep my love and I kiss his cheek and he didn't answer me. He's asleep. I hope that morphine make him sleep at peace. I fall asleep myself too and finally the morning arrives.

11 Edward's disease
Edward I'm walking slowly to the car helped by Emmett and Jacob. Thank you guys! I sigh to their ears while I sit in the back seat. Bella is sitting it in front with Esme who is driving. Now we go Edward Bella says. His face is very dark; I read her fear even without being able to read her mind. I'm scared for the first time. I feel that I will not go unscathed by this issue. Renesmee is now with Grandpa Charlie, I don't want her to see me like this. She doesn't deserve it. We'll get to the clinic in a hurry honey don't worry ok? Reassures me Bella. I cough a bit, I'm feeling very weak, I'm below morphine a day and this pain continues to come back, like a poison and the antidote doesn't exist for this kind of disease.
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A magical disease that doctors cannot cure, Carlisle is my last hope. We arrive at the private clinic of my father and Esme's car stops. Bella comes to help me taking me under her arm and says, Come on love ... come on! I walk slowly while I am helped by my wife and once inside, I sit on a chair and waiting for Carlisle who comes out of his clinic and says Edward, Bella, Esme ... come! And invites us to join him inside. slowly I've been pulled into the little bed by Bella and Esme that make me lie down. Bella is astonished to see that my stomach starts to have small scars. Carlisle try not to open his concern and clearing his voice tells me Well Edward you must do some deep breathe now... and supports his stethoscope on my chest. I breathe deeply for all the times that support his stethoscope. And then he tells me to turn around to the side and so can pass the stethoscope back. I cough loudly and spit a little blood on the floor. Behold ... The problem is here! I'll give you a slab Edward and drag the table that has four white wheels instead of feet, to the machine to get me a glass of the back. I'm on supine position on the bed and the laser goes through my spine to detect the contrast and make the photo of my bones and to see any anomalies. But we have already made it Carlisle ... There was nothing I say and Carlisle replies Be- 141 -

fore it was hidden now surely is activated and then you will see and after ten minutes between measurements and pictures of my body, Carlisle makes me get up and help me reach Bella and Esme who were waiting in my father's study. Hey girls ... I hint a smile but cough immediately. This evil has no mercy for me. I sit and Bella asks How long does it take? And Carlisle says A few minutes Bella. Today I closed the clinic and nobody will come. He has never done before. Carlisle then he says We also get a blood test and see if it is an infection. But did he bite you? No, Carlisle. He touched my back, and by the laying on of his hands made me a sort of curse! It is not a normal thing! I'm nervous and Bella rubs my hand to calm me down and I sigh badly. Wait right here Edward I'm going to take the syringe... and he gets up from the chair to go near the closet and get some cotton and syringe to collect a sample of my blood. Esme tells Bella And Renesmee? My wife responds It's at Charlie's ... its better this way... Esme nods and Carlisle comes to us and tells Hold out your arm towards me Edward... and he puts the syringe very quickly and collects the sample of my blood and I begin to feel a slight discomfort come from the shoulders, it is about to begin again my agony. It's like a snake who finds is way in the grass, sinuous and deadly through the shoulders, ribs and the greatest pain I feel
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when it comes to the kidneys. A pain that I never felt before. Bella is soon to take the bag and pulls out a syringe full of morphine; I'm beginning to murmur painfully. Carlisle is holding me together with Esme while my wife injects the substance that is making me survive at least for a while. We hear a beep coming from Car-lisle's phone that had set the timer to know in real time the release of the results. Your results Edward ... I'm going to take to the other side, he says. I look at Esme who is staring at her husband and goes to get the results. I put a hand on the shoulder of the woman that I have always seen as a mother and I consider her as my mother. She smiles at me and Carlisle is back with a serious face and says This ... It's something impossible ... It can't be!... he's holding back tears. My father doesn't know what it might be. Carlisle! I shout and he finds the courage to tell me. It's eating your entrails, when it comes to vital organs ... you will die! I stay shocked and my mouth is open and Bella says But what can we do? and he says We are awaiting the results of blood and if it is not an infection we should pay him a visit ... more accurate. To eliminate that thing inside of him... damn! and throws a punch on the table, leaving a hole on it. Carlisle! Esme shouts and he puts his hand to his mouth and begins to feel like me and Bella,
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impotent and useless. I'm sorry guys ... and realizes that the blood results are ready. Carlisle has this private laboratory, which is useful for a small town like Forks but not for me. I Don't blame him unfortunately the fate is against us. Here they are the results then the red blood cells are in industrial quantities, it's crazy! And as if you no white blood cells! It's like a tumor! You cannot. We vampires cannot have it ... Your disease is related to the blood and is not an infection. I look Carlisle and say a blood cancer? and he nods his head saying no. There's no point to do an invasive test so you may just feel worse! But there must be something we can do! Bella says, she's exasperated. I take my wife's hand and say There's nothing to do ... it's my destiny ... and Bella looks at me and says, Hey! Don't you dare! You will not leave me ... and I tell her, Let's go home ... it's useless to think about what's wrong ... we won't find out ... Bella is suffering I can see it in her eyes but I don't know what else to do but to stand between my loved ones in our house as we have always done, I didn't even taste the blood. I'm slowly losing it. I want to go to home Bella... and she sighs and says Okay let's go home Edward and she helps me to get up holding my hands. Esme says, turning to Carlisle I stay here with you, and he nods. As we leave the studio, I can hear him crying and my heart is breaking to see
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my father so sad. Bella helps me get in the car to return to our home. I don't know what will happen but if I die, I want it to leave in my house and not in some hospital. Bella Edward is sleeping on the bed and I'm sitting on the floor and I'm waiting for Renesmee to come back to Charlie, I don't know what to do and how to tell her. Her father is very sick... I can't even tell myself. I get up and I clean for a while and I see Edward trying to get up from the bed and I run to him No honey! You must stay in bed! I say trying to stop him. Edward looks at me and says What am I doing in bed. My husband is already resigned and I can't accept it. I take his hand and looking into his eyes I say Look, you have to fight! I didn't marry to be with you just for a few years and he says whispering Forever ... maybe it means that ... our forever is intended to be short, my love... I would cry but I can't. I'm slowly crying inside of me I can feel it and then I mutter Don't say that! We can ... We're not going to do anything! There is no hope for me! What should we do? Who will help us? Who can really do it? Let's go to the Volturi to ask help? They'll kill us laughing at us! I'm sorry you don't know how much I am, but I'm ... and I put
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my hand over her mouth and say Don't say it please... and he sighs taking my arm. At that moment Renesmee enters in the house and calls me and Edward sits on the bed and I go to her who's looking at me and asks Mom ... and Dad? and I say, Its on the bedroom my love... Come with me honey and I'll take it by the hand to bring it to Edward who is sitting on the bed and says, Hello Renesmee and she runs up to him, hugging him. Are you okay now daddy? asks my little girl and I can't do it and I leave the room and go outside home and start to run fast into the forest. The snow is almost gone we have only a few flakes dirt on the ground. I am furious with destiny and I don't know what to do. I feel helpless and useless now and the worst thing is that I can't lose him. It's not fair that it's happened to him, after all that we have faced together, now that we were happy to live together forever, everything has to end. I'm screaming in the forest, and the anger has overwhelmed me with all my strength I throw a punch to a tree which falls to the ground making a big noise. My crazy screams scare away animals that run away. I'm going through the worst time of my life and now my anger is fading slowly, is being replaced by acceptance. I won't get to that point. Edward must not die, He can't die! I run back home and I'm walking come back inside my garden and Ja- 146 -

cob is out of the door and is about to enter. Jake I call him and he comes to me. Hey. What Carlisle said? and I shake my head saying no. Here I accepted it. And I didn't even notice. Edward, the love of my life is about to die. Jacob is shocked and horrified and after a short time he begins to cry. He is weeping for the loss of a friend found in time, a friend who had come to love. I hug him seeking to comfort him telling Go to Renesmee but don't get her to see you like that! She doesn't deserve it! and he pulls up his nose and wipes as we move into the house with Edward and Renesmee that are on the bed and she says coming to us in the kitchen Mom! Before Dad got sick! and I say What? And she answers Don't worry! I think about that. Two drops of morphine. Now he's more better. Come on he can do it! Right Mom? Jacob lies for me. Of course, my love! Dad is a tough one! And he hugs my daughter. I'm going to Edward who's looking at me as I enter the bedroom and say, Come on my love ... I'll help you get up and I help him to come with me in the living room so he can rest. Edward slowly rises and coughs leaning on the wall. Come on love, come on! and my husband follows me and my daughter and Jacob are talking in the permit and stop immediately when they see Edward walking with me. Then how do you feel? asks Jacob to Edward that mentions a smile and replies, As one who was hit by an invisible truck ...
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We sit on the couch and Renesmee sits next to his father, who smiles and says How's Charlie? And she says He's okay, today he made a patrol with a new recruit you know? and Edward seems interested and then he says Really? It's nice ... a new beginning ... I'm sure the chief Swan will be able to pass on his skills to the novice and these words make me even sadder. Edward is talking about himself, as if the alternative doesn't exist for him. I feel bad but I have to be strong for my daughter who is unaware of this. Renesmee why don't you come with me to help me a bit with the kitchen? And she says And Dad? I smile at her and pointing Jacob I reply Jake is here for that right? and he nods. We walk in the kitchen and while I'm cleaning the cloth Renesmee whispers to me Dad is dying isn't it? I remain still and I don't know what to say. I turn to her looking at me with a face so sad that is breaking my heart. Dad is not doing well at all... Grandpa Carlisle can't cure him ... It's all in vain... My daughter doesn't want to cry but I feel it is on the verge of doing so. I take her and I hug here and I feel her quietly sobbing not to be heard from his father that he's joking with Jacob. It's not fair Mom! She says looking at me. I know my love... we should try to accept it. It's impossible but we can't do anything ... anything ... but if we... but of course! and I run towards Edward and Jacob and I say Edward maybe I know
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how to cure you! and he turns to me as I say Do you remember when you took out James' poison from me? and he nods and I continue saying Carlisle and I can do the same thing and he says But then you'd take the poison! I can't let you do that and she says I haven't been touched by Cyris. It would have no effect on me! Like all common poisons! It is worth to try honey! and Jacob says Yes, Bella is right let's try! Renesmee look him expecting an answer from his father who says Okay, but wait for Carlisle! and Jacob gets up saying I'll call him right away! I help Edward with Renesmee taking him on the bed while Jacob is calling Carlisle to come here quickly. I don't think we need to have false hopes Bella he whispers when I support him on the bed and I tell him exasperated I will not stop fighting and you don't need to do that too! Do you hear me Edward? You and I, is forever right? Forever! and I gently kiss him on the dry and weak lips. Her breathing is heavy and Jacob comes to us saying I called Carlisle, I didn't say anything, but he is coming over here! Renesmee is smiling as he takes her hand. A half an hour goes away and Carlisle parks the machine in the driveway ringing the bell. I'm coming Carlisle! I shout running to the door. I let Edward's father coming inside and he asks me So Bella. What can you do? and I answer Remember when Edward took James' poison sucking it out of me? And he looks me surprised as he an- 149 -

swers We can do it too! Why didn't I think of that? He runs toward him in the room and I follow. Carlisle Edward says and Carlisle turns to me and asks Bella we must do it together. The poison must be very powerful and I knelt mark on the other side of the bed and I take the arm of my husband and together we are ready to suck and remove any poison. We sink our teeth into the Edward's flesh and we start to suck the blood... meanwhile Edward is held by Jacob, who is sitting on top of him. I hear the cry of my husband at one point as a block doesn't make me suck and I feel an absurd pain. I feel a sharp pain in the back and also Carlisle is like a spider that is dying struggles to try to resist but it's useless. The pain is too strong and I jump back. I remain still and Jacob asks Edward How do you feel now? And he responds As before ... it's useless guys. I'm so sorry! Renesmee shouts No! you will not leave me dad! and she tries to bite Edward but I can't let her do it, I can't lose her too. I grab my daughter by the arm and together with Jacob we drag her out while she's screaming to let her do it. No love you can't do anything for dad I'm sorry my love and she answers Let me try! and Jacob replies, And if the poison kills you? Do you think your father would want to kill you? It's not fair! We must respect his will for once! Edward calls
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Renesmee to him saying Nessie come here and she runs to her father. Dad! Why don't you want me to help you? Edward turns to her and says Because you're not able to resist and you're not developed to the maximum and also you're a hybrid not a vampire you know? I cannot kill you too! I want to do something. Promise me you'll do it for me I can see from my kitchen Renesmee who is talking to his father and I'm listening them. I can't resist to see my husband who wishes to my daughter to be good when he there will be no more. I leave the house and Jacob follows me. I'm so sorry Bella. You don't know how sorry I am! Edward didn't deserve this! and he hugs me, its warmth surrounds me and Carlisle calls us saying that Renesmee wants to talk to me. Honey, tell me about it! I say coming into the house. Father wants that each of us say goodbye, he want to do now, not when he will not understand anything. One by one he doesn't want some greetings group. He wants to say goodbye to us one by one! She's so serious and mature. More mature than me that I couldn't stand such a thing, but looking at her I can pull myself together but I can't not to accept Edward's will. It's over now.

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12 Edward's will
Edward I'm sitting on the bed and this lightly morning and I'm going to salute everyone. Yes, because I'm about to die. I never would have said a few years ago. Today is the day to say goodbye and farewell. A vampire is leaving this world because of a tragic destiny. A destiny that I chose and then I do not blame. I'm resigned to in as I am girded with morphine to do not suffer much. Someone knock on the door is the first to enter is my brother Emmett who enters greeting me with downcast eyes. The giant is sad today and he looks at me and says Hey brother! Do you know that today I take out three mountain lions! Three hundred points! and he mentions a smile but he's masking and I understand, I can see it in his mind and tell him Emmett I know it's not right but we have to accept it, would you do something for me? and he responds Anything and I say You have to protect Renesmee. You are the rock don't you ever forget! and he nods his head down and quietly as I continue It will not be easy I know, but I recommend you are the strongest now! You need real courage my brother! Emmett hugs me and his sighs are very hard to accept but that's life.
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I greet my brother who leaves without looking back for me to not see his suffering. Rosalie goes right after him and greets me mentioning a source laugh saying You are so funny in this bed! and I smile with her while we seek not to suffer more than we should and my sister tells me Then know this! I will not say hello or goodbye or else! Because for me, hope is the last to die, and only then I'll say goodbye my little blonde sister smiles at me I have always appreciated her temper and I say Only one thing to do for me ... Bella ... stay near to her, especially at the beginning. she will suffer the most, and she will need you and Rosalie responds Bella is one of us you know... and we'll help her to be happy and she holds out her hand I grab and shake it and I look into her eyes and Rosalie as I say No. I'm not afraid of dying is that I'm ready though... Rosalie says No, Edward. Don't say that! You must not give up on hope! And who said that we can't stabilize you! and I tell her Let go Rosalie, you cannot do anything. Be careful to mom and dad ... they'll need you. I can read her sadness when she hugs me and kisses softly my neck and wraps me in her embrace. How I regret not having hugged you more often Ed! And she gets out of bed greeting and I say Goodbye Rosalie, and she walks out the door of the bedroom.
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Alice enters smiling and jokingly says to me So why do you look so awful! It seems that you've seen a dead and I smile at her saying I have a bad face I know... and she replies, You look great! and I say What do you see in my future? And she becomes serious and says I can't read it! In any case take care of yourself brother! She starts to get up and walk away and I stopped saying Wait, Alice! And he looks at me sadly. She doesn't want to say goodbye, because it would mean saying goodbye and she cannot hide her suffering and she hugs me and says I'll miss you so much Edward! It's not fair! It's not fair! and I tell her I know. I'll miss you too! and in this embrace greeting my sister who leaves the room with her head down. Jasper comes with an I-Pod in his hand and I say Poets? and he responds with a smile Of course ... no greetings, no goodbyes only music my friend and brother! Late Goodbye is perfect for us! and he lies passing me a headset, and we begin to hear the melody of the famous song that we were listening during our hunting sessions. The melody is a mix between melancholy and solemn, is the way for Jasper to greet me. And we keep driving into the night ... it's a late goodbye, such a late goodbye...

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the music flows and Jasper looked at me with a smile and without saying anything to me he's speaking all the time. The song ends and Jasper stands up and says I'll see you on the other side! and he greets me with a smile. And here come Carlisle and Esme, my parents, my mother, who loved me and who will love even after the end and the one who showed me this special world full of happiness and that made me meet my destiny. Dad, Mom... I can't say anything else and I began to mutter I didn't want to die and leave ... I didn't want so many things to happen! promise me to not fall and be strong! I recommend when I'm gone, Bella will need you. Help my little Renesmee, she will be so sad! Carlisle tells me Do not strain yourself. Bella and Renesmee are our blood and we will protect them with our own lives and puts a hand on my leg while Esme comes up and tells me I'm so sorry ... you're such a good guy. You don't deserve the bad ... you have been a great pride for me. You always will be even after you're gone! and she collapses on me and I will lay my hand on her head. Carlisle straightens his wife and raises her to greet me without saying anything. My parents let me go and Jacob enters the room. Hey, Edward he says seriously and I read his thought and I say Yes. I'm dying Jake ... but before I do that... Let me tell you something important! You're a great person. I've always
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respected you and now I'm glad that you're part of the family. You have to promise me that you will not leave even one moment Renesmee. Bella will need that friend you have always been and he nods. Jacob leans on the bed and says Look, Edward, I know that I could tell you to fight for your life and other things but I can't but to accept your choice and your will. I'm so sorry, now that we had found each other; we were friends and no more stupid rivals. Thanks for your patience, for your advice and for the respect. I love you Edward and I'm gonna miss you! and shakes my hand in his and its heat warms my cold hand. I love you too my friend. You must defend our family until the end and beyond! he nods and sighs and leaves my hand, saying It will be an honor for me. When you'll reach the spirits my friend, you will lead us forever! From his pocket he pulls out his necklace and I smiles saying Are you hitting on me? and he smiles. No. That is to ward off evil, will help in the ultimate journey. I nod, saying Thank you, Jacob. Renesmee enters the room and she says It's my turn now! and Jacob says as he gets up from the bed I'll leave you alone my love ... and he turns to me and says Farewell, Edward Cullen and he shakes again my hand going away as Renesmee is looking at me and he says So? How are you Dad?
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and I reply I'm looking like hell... and I try to mention a smile but my daughter isn't joking. Hey Nessie, I say to my daughter who is close to me now. Renesmee has a sad face and standing she asks How are you? and I cough a moment and say Well ... my love and you? and she looks at me seriously and increasingly saddened and she replies How do you think I feel? You are going to leave us! she's angry and then I ask Love weren't you agree to do this greeting? and she looks at me and says, crying I seconded the request of a person who wants to die and doesn't want to fight until the last! it hurts me when she says these things even if they are true. Listen to me... this is how it went Renesmee! Then we have to... and she interrupts me You're just a coward! Instead, we can try but you're just scared and I respond No, my love ... It's just that I'm ready now. It's like that. Believe me and she looks at me and says You think you want to leave us! You want to leave us alone! Don't you think about mom? Don't you think about how she will suffer? and I get nervous and I say shouting But you think that I don't know! My heart breaks every time I look at you knowing that I'll never see you again! I'm going to die and it is not fair but its true! Accept it Renesmee! Before it is too late she looks at me and the tears began to fall from her face and Bella gets inside the bedroom and says
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What are these shouts? and Renesmee looks at me and runs away crying. Renesmee shouts Bella and I say Leave it Bella. Come here and she looks at me so sweetly. Hey. You look terrible ... says my wife as she collapses on the bed with me. Here we are. The lion is dying and the lamb is with him until the end ... love is a strange thing isn't it? and she nods her head resting on my shoulder and whispers Honey...I love you more than my own life! and she kisses my neck. I turn to her and look her as intensely as only we can do. My love. Thanks for telling yes, for choosing my world. Thank you for being here with me until the last ... and she puts a hand over my mouth to silence me. Life has been kind to us. You are and you will always love me. No one can take your place. Nobody can be you Edward Cullen, and I try to smile but I'm sad. It's useless to pretend to not think of death because when it will come it is violent as a hurricane. It has no pity on nothing and affects everything and everyone with his strength and grandeur. Bella... the morphine ... and she replies Sure Edward and takes the box next to the table where there are some prepared syringes by Carlisle. Bella ... thanks I say as she inserts the needle into the neck to soothe my deadly pain.
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I look at her and my eyes beat while removing the needle after injecting morphine. Edward! You know what I miss me instead? asks Bella. What will you miss Bella? and she said Of course that thing ... but the thing I miss the most is your eyes on me. For years, you've looked at me. I will no longer see your eyes on me and I smile. Bella gets out of bed and going to go away, I stop her, and I won't let her go. Wait Bella ... She turns to me and say, Could you make me come inside? and she says, Okay ... and I can read her thoughts. She's thinking about the end and the beginning. When I kissed her the first time at Charlie's home, when I left her alone and when I went to the Volturi. Now she thinks about my marriage proposal and her yes. She's smiling now, good memories. She's remembering the marriage, the first time we made love. Jokes of the morning, the pregnancy and the birth of Nessie, our jewel. These years of happiness and Cyris that had it removed. His face is sad now. My love ... I say as she approaches me and passionately kisses me. This thing I will miss it like air. Your scent I tell her as she continues to give me little kisses and we see that Renesmee is back.
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My baby is still with tears in her eyes and Bella stands up and says Hey Nessie and running towards me she hugs me. I'm sorry dad! I love you! I'm so sorry and now I would cry if I could. Bella leave us a moment of bonding for us. I'm sorry ... and she kisses my neck slowly and soon I realize that his intent is another. I do not have time to say anything that Renesmee bites me on the neck. Her grip is strong and I start to suffer and I feel that my strength is abandoning me. Renesmee no! says Bella as she tries to take my daughter who is sucking my blood. I have a strange feeling, I feel strange. As if I had opened up a lung and had me clean it. Bella take Renesmee from me and says What did you do? and my daughter vomit a black substance. It's the poison that is killing me. Dad! and she turn to me and I feel strange, I feel ... alive. Girls ... I say as I feel strangely better. How are you now? asks my daughter while I wipe the neck and say I'm better ... I don't cough even more. But I still feel the pain in the bones... and Renesmee says I have to take your poison! I can do that you see? and she smiles as she approaches but I stop her and say Wait! Call Carlisle. So we do things right my love and she nods running shouting the name of his grandfather.
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Bella smiles and look at me saying I knew that you wouldn't leave me! and hugs me and she tells me that she loves me and the hope of living is back in my eyes. Renesmee I'm running to Grandpa Carlisle, I'm out of breath when I reach my grandparents and the others who are outside in the garden. Grandpa! Come to daddy! I can cure him! and Carlisle says What do you mean Renesmee? and I do respond Come now! Come with me! and he nods and follows me to mom and dad. We go into the bedroom and the two are hugged and Carlisle smiles saying, It's a miracle! And my dad says It's the miracle of Renesmee and grandfather comes over and puts his head on dad's back to hear the breath. The lungs are clear, and mom says But he feel the pain in the bones. The poison is still present! Here it is lying on the ground Carlisle! and she indicates the floor and Grandpa notes the black substance that had been embittered. We have to get the blood sucked by Renesmee but we must do it in a different way and mom asks How? Grandpa Carlisle replies You simply must do a transfusion. But the poison must be drained out immediately so Renesmee need another transfu- 161 -

sion, with blood, so we will not kill any of the two. We need to get to the clinic Edward Carlisle says. Carlisle's eyes shone with serenity, I gave him the hope that they had lost. I'll tell the others. Edward we leave immediately. Be ready for the clinic! and Mom and Dad nod as I smile. My love says mom to dad kissing him. How beautiful and happy they are now. They look at me and I laugh as my mother says Come here on bed with us now! and I run and hug my parents and my mother whispers You're an angel, thank you my love! Thank you and I cry just filling it with kisses my mom and dad says I love you both! and he hugs me, he's squeezing me gently as the door opens and Jacob who's touched enters and looks at us and all others are behind him. Here they come all inside there are also Kate, Garrett and Benjamin who smile at my mom and my dad. Come on guys leave room for Edward and Bella. Come on guys! Intimate Jake pulling up the nose. My love was crying earlier. I would like to assault him on kisses now but I can't, we must think to save my father. Grandpa turns to me and says Are you ready my love? and I nod. Carlisle explains what should we do to the clinic and Emmett says Do You need vampire blood? Or I can go in the forest!
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Carlisle and says No. In the clinic, there are the volunteer bags. It will be enough! and smiles as I'm ready to pull the poison out of my dad and so we could definitively defeat that bastard who wanted to kill my father.

13 Edward and Renesmee

Edward Renesmee and I are sitting on the backseat while Bella is driving with Carlisle next to her; we're going to my father's clinic. Today we will do the transfusion and drainage of my poison. The machine will transfer my poison within the body of Renesmee that will give me her blood or I would otherwise die on the spot, and then the blood bags volunteers will be transfused into my daughter's body to give her energy. It's a very delicate operation and Renesmee now doesn't seem to be worried even if I'm scared for her. I don't want her to be killed because of me, it would be terrible. Are you ready honey? asks Bella. I don't know. I have a little fear I say with a sigh. Carlisle turns to me from his front seat and says It's a simple operation you do not have to worry about Edward!
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I look at my little Nessie and she looks at me and I kiss her on the forehead. Are you ready sweetheart? I ask. Yes dad. Will it hurt Grandpa? Carlisle looks at us and sighs answering No guys. You'll be sleeping while I will remove the blood and poison I think about my illness and Bella, who is at the wheel, he asks me What is it my love? and I tell her, I was thinking about to sleep ... there were more than 100 years that I didn't sleep... Bella and I look out the window and say Would you like to sleep again? and I smile slowly as I say Under different circumstances ... another sleep would be welcome! and we laugh together. That's good to hear some laugh with my family. It's good to dampen the fear I have for my daughter. I don't have a cough anymore; I only have the bone pains that pull my skin. We arrive at the clinic and Bella helps me to walk towards it. It's a day of December and soon it will be Christmas, I would like to celebrate with my parents and everything depends on this operation. Come on Edward Carlisle invites me and I realize that even today the clinic is closed. -Closed for mourningClosed for mourning? Oh really... I say as Carlisle tells me I cannot say always say that I took holidays right? and he mentions a nervous smile.
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All right. Nessie are you ready? says Bella. My daughter nods and she takes off her jacket and smiles at me. Then let's go, I say to Carlisle who's wearing his coat. Take off your clothes and Edward you have to lie on the couch The room is prepared with two beds near to each other and the machine for transfusion lies to the left and the drainage system is on the right, it will be like changing the oil in a car. Now I'll sleep you with anesthesia ... and I ask Carlisle while I'm lying on the couch But now that I'm bit healed, would I be able to sleep? Carlisle is preparing the substance to make me fall asleep as he responds No Edward. The poison is regenerating into your lungs. We need to remove it all to not allow it to return, and I nod and sigh. Ok love. I love you. See you later. You'll find me here ok? says Bella approaching near me. I kiss her gently and tell her that I love her and then she approaches Renesmee. My baby. Don't worry ok? I love you so much! and she hugs Renesmee that responds me too mommy! Don't worry I'll get him back home to you! and smiles as Carlisle invites Bella to leave the room and my wife is watching as we go into the waiting room and greets us with her hand.

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You guys stand still while I inject the anesthesia, you will sleep all the time ... Here we start doing a countdown from ten ... Together with my daughter we count down Ten ... nine ... The senses begin to abandon us. Eight ... seven ... six ... mmm and we close our eyes Fff ... five, and I fall asleep. Everything is red around me. I'm walking on a mountain and there is a cliff, I do not know where I am. I already had this vision, it was at Renesmee birthday. Only that now it's much more the real and vivid. I see Renesmee in front of me who greets me as I walk toward her and say Nessie! Come here, let's go home and she nods. Here Cyris appear from nowhere in his human form that contrasts between me and her. You want to get rid of me Edward Cullen? But you know it's impossible ... you are a fool and think there you were almost succeeded ... it's just that the scrawl of your daughter cannot help you tells me the monster. Renesmee comes down shouting Don't listen that dad! It's just a memory and I try not to let him get inside my mind and to do so I concentrate on a memory beautiful and positive that will help me defeat the monster once and for all. I'm thinking of Bella and when I saw her three months ago while it was getting pretty for me. She was of a breathtaking beauty and I felt the urge to
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make love to her because I need to feel at one with the woman who gave me a family and the love that I've been looking for. Bella is my shield against all odds and problems and thanks to her that we will return to the other side. Then now it's enough! I shout to Cyris as I launch him miles away with a punch. Dreams bring extraordinary forces in our heart, Bella appears on the top of the mountain and Renesmee reaches me, hugging me. Run Dad! Let's run to mom! and together we run towards her. Renesmee We are climbing the mountain, Dad holds me by the hand and the stones are falling behind us. The dust gets on our clothing while there is no longer any red around us. Mom is watching us still in front of us a few feet away and once we reach her she vanishes. Mom! I shout when while dad says We must try to think of something ... a thought of perfect love! Renesmee come here! and I embrace him and so I can read his thoughts. Dad thinks about when he played chess with me this summer. I was thinking instead on the first kiss with Jacob and my sense of endless serenity. Jacob ... your perfect thought with me is Jacob? Dad asks with a smile.
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It's the first that came to my mind ... I say sheepishly. Dad turns to the right and we feel that the environment is changing. But it worked! he says. We are faced with a flowery meadow, it's hot and we're wearing summer clothes. We are close to the forest in Forks Dad says. I have a strange feeling ... and realizes we're living a memory of the past. We played a baseball game just ... You weren't born yet Nessie ... And at some point from nowhere James appears. He's the vampire predator who tormented Bella. Edward Cullen! Long time no see! and Dad steps in front of him to protect me. James! What are you doing here? asks Dad and the vampire responds I am a picture of your thoughts. Every now and then I come in your thoughts and you think about what your life would be if Bella had become a vampire by my hand. How would you have lived? Dad looks at me and says, Do not be afraid he can't do anything! It is just an illusion! and then James with his hand scratches dad's face that now has a gash in his cheek. What did you say Ed? James mockingly says. Run Renesmee! he shouts and I run and the two begin to fight each other. Dad! Leave him alone He doesn't' want to listen while I try to let him escape.
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Unfortunately, his mind is clouded by the monster that is still playing with our minds. I have to think of something, I have to find a thought to free him from that murderer. Yes, of course! And I focus to think about how mom and dad look at me. Their eyes full of love and serenity, and James slowly disappears as the wounds on my father are vanished. I did it! and dad is running towards me and he hugs me as he asks How did you do? What thought did you use? and I smile and say How much I love it when you and mom look at me! and he comes off the embrace and he replies I had to imagine that! we laugh together. The setting changes again and now we are in the forest, and Jacob and my mother are in front of us but they are not really themselves. Jake! Mom! I exclaim while my dad stops while I was running toward them. And to think that I was right ... says Jacob. About what? dad doubtfully asks. What... you can't read my thoughts! I knew that Bella should be with me! and I look while dad replies Stop ... Cyris I don't buy it! and mom replies Are you not buying? I lost my life and I could stay with Jacob over the years but you imprisoned me! You're just a monster Edward! He fulfills me as a woman and everything, and let me tell you! Sex with him is something so good!
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Dad is in trouble and I shout Dad don't listen! and he turns to me and that's when Jacob says What this freak wants now? And I turn to him saying Jake!. He smiles and making the verse, responds My Jake! he's mine, only mine! No dear I'm Bella's and always will be! my heat set her so well! Edward turns and moves toward them and I try to stop him, but it's useless. I don't believe it Cyris, and mom says Oh, no? Then look! says mom passionately kissing Jacob and I am shocked. Dad is dazed for a moment but then he laughs and says Cyris I repeat I don't buy it! Jacob is so madly in love with my daughter to be with Bella ... I would have let her go if Bella would had wanted but he chose me. She always had chosen me. Bella loves me and she's waiting for me. Me, Bella, Renesmee and Jacob are a family and you'll never delete this! Mom and Jacob disappear with a powerful beam of light and dad turns to me and smiles. Come with me and let's get back to our family my baby! and holds out his hand. There is an immense light in front of us, a shimmer light emerald green. We hold hands as we walk slowly in this light that surrounds us. Do not leave my hand, says dad.
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No, Daddy! I will not leave you anymore! I say as the light enveloped us completely. We get caught up in a whirlwind of purple as we begin to fly, I still hold hands to my father who's looking at me. Around us are scrolling through the memories of our lives. The arrival of my father in Forks, the first kiss of mom and dad, marriage, my birth and Jacob's imprinting. Baseball games, my stupid jealousy for Leah, the first kiss with Jacob and Dad looks at me and says You kiss like your dad you know? and I say while I'm so embarrassed Dad! and we smile. I feel the life is coming back to us even if it is a life other than human and supernatural. Because we are woven into a unique life that not everyone can be lucky enough to have. Life goes on and never stops because the power of love allows us to live forever. This is our secret. Other memories are followed in this vortex and it seems to see a movie of our lives. On my last birthday, father's illness, fears of mom who is in the waiting room and she's nervously walking back and forth. Grandpa Carlisle finally who is operating with the coat dirty of our blood. I realize that we are still sleeping and grandpa Carlisle has finished draining the poison.

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In front of us Cyris version giant monster tries to oppose us, as my father and look smiling knowing what to do. Are you ready? Dad asks me and that's when we think about hope and joy of living. A hope that Cyris never had a hope that it make him explode into small rays of green and disappears forever, defeated. A white light shine us and finally we lose our senses in this feeling of bliss. Bella I'm walking for an hour now and my feet hurt. These tight shoes are so used. Carlisle comes out and I run to him and he looks at me. It 'a moment that lasts a century to my aching and apprehensive head. So Carlisle? and he replies I removed all the poison, now we only need them to wake up...Bella we need patience a few more minutes Few minutes that seem like hours to me. Suddenly, Jacob and the others arrive entering into the clinic. I'm running into the room and Carlisle seeks to catch me but he cannot stop a mother and a wife. I stop in front of them and Jacob manages to get himself inside too and he smiles at me. Now what? he asks, and I answer looking into his eyes, ... now we wait
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Jacob gets Renesmee side and kneels in front of the bed and says Come my love. Come back to us! Come on Edward! We are waiting! and I smile and take Edward's hand and keep it in mine. It's so cold and instinctively I try to heat it but mine are as cold and I smile thinking about our temperatures. Edward I love you ... I've always loved you ... and his eyes begin to move. It must be something to the nerves, but gradually his eyes open and also Renesmee and shakes the hand I'm holding. Edward and Renesmee are back, and I'm looking at them smiling while Jacob is kissing my daughter's hands and she's smiling at me. My love ... what a pain in the bones, he says slowly ... he is still weak and then the poison is still in the body ... and then in just one moment he raises and supports sitting exclaims smiling Did you like the joke? I'm fine! and we laughs while I was already despairing. Jacob says You're back you see! Always joking and he smiles. Renesmee is helped by Jacob pulls up and says, I bet my breath stinks ... and Jake replies I so don't care! and kisses her gently and while they are cuddling, Edward says Carlisle ... as I turn around and I see my father in law approaching a smile. How are you my son? asks and he says I feel alive thanks to all of you and Carlisle says If
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Renesmee wouldn't be so stubborn you wouldn't be saved, the credit is hers. Thank you for saving my son! and he gently embraces the two and I would want to cry some tears of joy right now. On the other side of the glass there are the others who are smiling, there are also Seth and others who are taking chants. Are they happy for a survived vampire is it true what I'm seeing? says Edward smiling Jacob replies They're happy because one of the family has beat evil today and gets up and says I'm going back to them but I'm coming back just in a moment and I get up from bed as I go to Jacob looking at him who's happily smiling like me. The worst is finally over. Thanks Jake for having been so close, you're the best friend I've ever had! And I hug him. I'm the only friend so ... and we smile while Edward says You have the exclusive! Even for me ... thank you for everything as usual Jacob Black grandson of Ephraim Black! And shakes the hand of my friend who smiles and goes to the other. Jacob came out and is embracing others of his pack and the Cullens who are now celebrating. We make them come in? I'd not want to make you assault you! Carlisle says smiling and going towards them. I've never seen Carlisle so apprehensive says Edward and I reply, Carlisle lives for you my
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love. He is your father, you know... and he looks at me and says I'm sorry you don't see Charlie very often... you two are very close. I smile and say We'll do a welcome back party and we'll invite him! We will eat and drink wine, and we will be one human slash vampire slash werewolf family. What about honey? And I am also referring to Renesmee who nods saying yes and my husband agrees saying Okay we do that to Carlisle's! But what would we should say to Charlie? And I reply You won the lottery ... Jacob will think about that and he smiles kissing me sweetly and Renesmee smiles turned to the group of our extended family made up of vampires, wolves and humans.

14 Coming back home

Renesmee Mom is hugged by grandma Esme while me and dad are overwhelmed by all the rest of our family which is of course happy to have us still in the way. Let them breathe! Carlisle says. I knew that you wouldn't leave us! By the way ... you're a Cullen not some vampire from TV cable says Emmett.

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Aunt Alice says You guys I cannot see your future Edward... and Carlisle says The blood of Renesmee is stopping you Alice and she nods. So you will you stop to look into the future to know when caught me and Bella in the act! Everyone laughs happy and uncle Jasper says, We need to do a big party and I ask my mom, Mom may we invite Claire and my other friends? Mom smiles at me and says Sure my love and she's holding my hand kissing it. My mom would like to tug me now but she can't, there are too many people now. She doesn't have the room to take me and do all the pampering that she wants. Aunt Rosalie is far away from us and I call her and the group opens and my dear aunt stands alone quite sad, sitting on a chair. Come here Auntie I say looking at her. Vampires can't cry but their sad sensation they can't hide. Aunt runs to me and hugs me while the others remain silent. She is very attached to me, she has always treated me as the daughter she never had let's say I'm her favorite niece, and also I am the only one. Dad says Why you don't hold me like that? and aunt gets up and smiles. Ok I need just that smile! says Dad. I look at my Jacob in the distance when he approaches and then he smiles with me.
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He holds my hand and I start to read his thoughts, he would want to hug me in the forest to make me feel his complete love that he has for me. Jacob! Hold yourself! says Edward and I became red and Uncle Jasper says Well done wolf! and smiles as Jacob raises his eyes. Hey! You know it's bad always hear others thoughts ok? and Edward says Tell me about it! general laugh by everybody and Carlisle invites the group to go home and give us some room, we will come soon there too, in a few hours. Jacob kisses me gently on the lips and says, looking at my hands, See you later my love and he goes out with the others. Mom looks at me after kissing for the one hundredth time my father in the last two minutes. Now there's also for you, do not worry! And she jumps on us smiling and hugs me and begins to kiss all my face. I like the cold heat vampire that leaves that human veil that has stuck despite the transformation. Bella you are suffocating her you know! says dad while she's in the middle between us. I'm sorry I love you so much! she exclaims as she stretches on dad. Carlisle comes back and says Okay, do you want try to get up? Anesthesia shouldn't be effective anymore. Carry the wall to get up ok? Mom gets up and we get up slowly with her and we begin to walk and we're not feeling any pain.
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We have suffered a complex operation is normal that we are a little tired. Walk in the clinic while I talk to Bella. Then we'll go home guys. After the walk you can prepare to leave, your clothes are there and he takes off her coat remaining dressed in trousers and shirt and gray vest. My grandfather always dresses well and he's always so beautiful. This is a feature of vampires, not ever get older. We have to ugly ourselves with humans to disguise us among them to not look too young and then we will change town. And so we walk in the room like two idiots just woken up from a nightmare that is now just a bad and forgettable memory. Love don' walk so slowly though! Increase the pace! In my dream you ran like lightning and I am surprised as I exclaim Have you've dreamt of James Dad? and he nods as he turns to me and stops the walk. We dreamed the same thing ... and now we are safe, my love, and hugs me while I run to him, and I feel my dad. I feel the indissoluble love that he has for me, a love that can't be defeated by a being who in life has just hate and nothing but that. We go back to Mom and Grandpa Carlisle and while I slip my blue jeans, I smile and I think we're finally coming back home and the agony is definitely over.
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Bella We're going home at last, after a long struggle and a grueling battle we are taking my love home. It's a mild December afternoon in Forks and Carlisle is taking us to the others in the car and then to return to our lives. I'll arrange a party for my husband and my daughter, a celebration of the survivor. I smile looking out the window and see the cafeteria of Forks and I recognize my father Charlie alone. It makes me sad and tenderness looking at him from here. I want to see my father and the party will be the perfect excuse to do so. Edward is cuddling Renesmee as I turn to Carlisle and say I will not have time to tell you later, you are an exceptional father Carlisle, and he smiles at me. It's been tough but now it's gone ... Now let's not think about it anymore Bella. Benjamin and the others are waiting for us, I think the three will not be at the party and I nod. We are about to reach home and my husband calls me Hey! I'm sorry if I were weak and I turn to him and say You were not weak at all my love. And to be ready to accept death is a sign of strength, not weakness. I had agreed to not see you again, I was rewarded for this and I love you even more.
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Edward smiles at me as I say these words and Renesmee is lying with her head on his legs eyes closed. Dad you should hold yourself you know? and I laugh and I understand that their bond has been strengthened. Edward says I know honey but what can I do, I love your mom! and his smile capture me as usual. We arrived at our house where two cars are parked, the others are already inside. Jacob leaves the house and comes out as we had parked the car in the driveway. Renesmee, you can go to him says Edward and my daughter opens the door running towards Jacob. The two hug and kiss each other, they're so happy and I watch my Edward and Carlisle is already out and I tell him Tonight we will recover the lost time! and he smiling answers Okay, Mrs. Cullen and we leave the car together. The others are outside now and they're looking at us from the porch at the entrance of our house as we go towards them. This is our sense of family, then that is not so different from many American families. We take care of our own, we are a family. We enter the house with the others and Jasper says something that I'm not hearing as I watch my husband getting inside with Jacob and Renesmee. I am lucky and today more than ever I remember my choice, I wanted this family.
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I made a choice years ago and I do not regret anything, I chose the world of Edward and I knew that we would all take our balance at the end. Edward kisses my neck from behind and I feel the thrill that I thought I no longer would have felt. I turned around and kiss him passionately while everybody malicious murmurs. I don't care and I kiss him, our tongues met again after a long time of unhappiness and suffering. Now the worst is over and while we're embracing in this infinite kiss, I feel as one with my love. We get inside the living room and we start to celebrate our newfound hope and happiness. Jasper tells us while I detach myself from my husband, Hey! Contain yourself for God's sake! and he raises an eyebrow smiling. He's the one that I still remember when I got him in the act in the garage with Alice. A reminder, that yes that I can't forget! We turn on the TV, The Red Sox are playing says Emmett giving a pat on the back on Edward who follows him and the two watch the baseball game on TV with Rosalie, Renesmee and Jacob. Esme smiles at me and says, My baby girl! come here, hug me and she grabs me. How is beautiful Esme, she has always loved me even when I was just entered in the family. She's a beautiful mother in-law and she whispers You see? We are happy now my little Bella... I love you.
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If I were still human, I would have cried today for hours. That's another feature of our vampires, we seem insensitive but we are not. Let's go into the kitchen with Alice and Jasper, who aren't fans of baseball and like us they are more passionate about cooking. Then for the party what you're going to do? asks Alice while Jasper squeezes her from behind. Tomorrow we will invite anyone... and in the confusion I didn't even notice that Garrett, Kate and Benjamin were with us. Oh friends! I didn't even notice you! I exclaim smiling at the three. There is no problem, unfortunately we have to leave, anyone in his own way my friend but know that for any problem you'll know where to find us! Benjamin says while he shakes my hand. Benjamin goes to greet others while Kate and Garrett will stay a bit. The next time I'll see you ... Kate says while I complete her sentence by saying, At your wedding with this fella! and I smile sweetly while the two reply to my smile and Garrett tells me In two months... of course you are invited! But you'll have to come to Australia and I'm surprised as I say Australia? Are you getting married there? and they nod and I smile with them. Nature and freedom ... and there are no questions ... what more could you want? Garrett says. We will be the first to arrive! We'll take a nice vacation Edward and me all alone, and then we'll be
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there all together. February is a good month to get married! I say to both hugging them and I understand that they have to go and I tell them Thanks for everything. Thank you for helping us in this battle! Kate answers We are a family Bella! If we don't help us, who will? and she hugs me while whispering to me in the ears Tonight, don't leave Edward neither for a moment ok? and smiles greeting me. The two greet the others who were so captured by the game, the Red Sox are winning, and that must be a special day. Edward It's been two days since my return to life, and I'm glad I'm finally feeling so free. I went back to hunt with my wife and we're coming back from the forest and today we're preparing the party for me and Renesmee. We are going to Charlie and Sue's at the old Bella's house and together with them, we'll reach the others. For months we didn't talk to Charlie, you heard him only the phone, I'm sorry about that ... it is time to change this thing, my love I tell my wife that left me drive our Jeep. We arrive at Charlie's home and we stop and Bella sighs and looks at me. It'll be ok honey ... your father can't wait to see you! and she smiles at me.
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Then let's go! says Bella coming out of the Jeep and Charlie appears at the door of his house saying Did you win the lottery Edward? You marry my daughter! and he smiles and looks at her daughter, who runs, in the human way, toward him. The two hug and I try not to read the Charlie's thoughts even if Bella would prevent me to do that thanks to her shield. We returned to our forever but after this story we have decided that it is not fair to keep Charlie out of our lives, slowly he's moving away from us and it's not good for Bella. Sue comes dressed in a dark outfit very nice and she greets us with a smile. Hello. How are you? I'm getting out of the car and I to greet her. It's all right now. Let's say that this win at the lottery, I was surprised ... I never played it was destiny... and now I want to make some gifts to all of you, it seems to me the least. Moreover Charlie's right, my luck was his daughter and Charlie mentions a falsely forced smile. He always plays the father and concentrated hard and now that I am one of them, I understand why. It's not easy to let go a daughter but I always promised that she would be respected. I'm curious to know what a gift you will make Edward and I read his thoughts and understand what to say I thought to help you, my brothers and I, to refurbish the house, of course I will pro- 184 -

vide everything myself. What do you say? and he gasps and he says Do you read my mind? and Bella looks at me suspiciously and I say Chief Swan I just have a good memory, I remember you always say you want to give a touch of change at the house and then ... he smiles and gave me a pat on the arm and says Then let's go to this party boys? and he take my wife by the arm and goes to the Jeep followed by me. Look Edward I want to talk to you later okay? and I try to read his mind but Bella is blocking it and I look forward answering Certainly, Chief Swan, and we smile. We come back to the car and Charlie, along with Sue, gets inside his. What do your dad thought? and Bella smiles and I am a bit worried It will never change do you see this? Even though I'm a vampire and I will stay with you forever. You'll always be afraid of my father! and she laughs with me. I start the engine and we are coming back and I still think about Charlie's words and what that he could tell me. and here we are on a journey home to Carlisle, it's almost Christmas in Forks and the lights are very few as always in this remote village. For Christmas I want to invite everyone to our house you know and Bella says By the way Renesmee friends there will not be with us today. Claire had plans with her new boyfriend ... and the others cannot come with us and I nod and say
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Renesmee will stay all the time attached to Jacob and I smile thinking that it wasn't even a week in bed dying and today I'm more alive than ever. We arrived at Carlisle's home and we parked the Jeep and out we see that others are ready out of the house of my father. Seth and the other will carry the table and we'll make an outdoor celebration. We go to Carlisle and others who greet us smiling and Rosalie indicates Emmett and tells to me Now you are ok! Go to help them! and she smiles at me. I go to my brother and help him to take the timbales of rice prepared by Esme. And then over the years I have to say that Bella has taught us to appreciate the kitchen, which we didn't use before. Bella and I enter in the car, Renesmee is with Jacob and the rest of the Seth's pack in the forest and so we can go to the entrance of that lovely place, where every time we do our baseball challenges. In January, we'll make another, unfortunately, we have been busy in recent months but now it's all behind us.

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15 The Survivor's party

Renesmee The boys are setting the table while me and Jacob are walking in the forest. "I wanted to ask you something important Nessie" Jacob says holding my hand. I look at my boyfriend and say "What is it honey?" and he continues "my love I thought that since we were interrupted, you may want to make another trip with me?" and I smile. "Sure love! Where are we going north again? "and he, putting his arm between my shoulders, replies "No. this time we're going to San Francisco! You will see it's so beautiful!" and I hold his hand which is resting on my shoulder and kiss it her tenderly. "And then in San Francisco ..." I say looking into his eyes. Jacob asks me "What did you say?" And I whisper in his ear "You will be mine" and he is embarrassed. How is so hot when he's so red of shame and embarrassment. Here come my parents and grandpa Charlie and Jacob walks on fast saying "Just in time" and we smile while mom and dad get out of the Jeep. Dad sees me and smiles and says "Amazing work you have done guys! Thank you", and Seth and
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other smile to my father who greet them one by one. uncle Jasper and aunt Alice are going to get along with grandpa Carlisle and the others. I'm sorry that Claire hasn't come since she has set out with Derek I don't see her anymore. The others then, they have vanished, never mind. Here comes aunt Rosalie with others, she runs to me and hugs me saying "My love, how are you?" And I reply "If you hold me less strong I'll be better auntie" and she looks into my eyes. My aunt is shining today, with a cream colored dress very sophisticated. She's always nice. Uncle Emmett instead is dressed in a casual pair of jeans with a blue shirt. I turn and see that mom takes off her jacket and I can see her dress. It is a beige suit with a split in the legs, she is so beautiful. "Have you seen Mrs. Cullen?" says Seth. Charlie arrives nearby coughing and saying "You want me to keep an eye on you Seth?" And Seth embarrassed waves at Charlie. We all sit at the table and after steaming rice, grandma Esme set the portions with mom. We are seventeen and superstition, after all what we went through, we let it out of us. Mom and Dad are at the head, then to their left there are in order: grandpa Charlie, Sue, aunt Rosalie and uncle Emmett, then there's uncle Jasper and aunt Alice and Sam and his partner Emily.
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To the right of my father instead there's me and my Jacob, then grandpa Carlisle and grandma Esme and then Seth and Leah. The first dish is delicious, a perfect rice with fungi cooked by four hands, my mother and my grandmother Esme. Grandpa Charlie stands up and says, "I propose a toast to the cooks of this fantastic rice ... my daughter and Esme! Congratulations!" and we raise our glasses high in this wish for the two women. Everybody shouts "Speech! Speech! Speech, "and Grandma Esme stood up and say "All right!" and all remain silent while she stands up and says "Today we celebrate family, friends and fortune ... Edward and Bella, you are our strength" and my parents smile and also the rest of us as if we were excited and applaud at the Oscars. Sam gets up a bit awkward and says "You're a very nice family and let me say ... the best baseball players I've ever seen!" and the boys of his pack, sat another to another table howl and cheer with us. Now it is the turn of Seth that rises and begins by saying "But we're so much better at football!" and all except Emmett smile that says "Next week we'll see! Settie" and the wolves and vampires jokingly shout acts of defiance and Seth perhaps for the first time becomes serious and says "Seriously. Edward! You're such a nice person, you did accept us and you love us and this is not easy to find. Bella... what can I say looking at you... Hey Charlie! I was just kidding! It is better
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to sit down!" and we all laugh except grandfather who must maintain a grudge as a good father. "If I catch you with his belt undone are trouble for you Seth!" Charlie says with a smile. Jacob whispers to me "If he knew that we run naked transformed into wolves in the forest there he would arrest us for indecency" and we laugh out loud with my boyfriend when Aunt Rosalie gets up and says "I'm not so good at the speeches but I'll get one quickly ... You are my family, and I'd die for you even now. You are everything to me and I can never thank you for the great gift you have given me. I used to think I was alone but after my dad and Emmett I realized that I'm not. And then it came our Renesmee" and everyone applauds and I smile to my beautiful aunt who resides to her seat. Uncle Emmett stands up and says "Well first I want to say thank you mom for today's kitchen and all the rest. Bella, you're my sister and I would be ready to protect yourself from everything and everyone. Why? Simple. You are special, you are brave and you're one of us. And then you are heading to keep my little brother up then! Hats off! You're a great woman as well as wife and mother!" Mom exchanges infinite grace to uncle Emmett, smiling and nodding. And so aunt Alice gets up and says "It's so unexpected all this for me and I like the idea of not
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knowing that. I love you Edward and Renesmee. I adore you Bella, you are my friend, my everything. You're so sweet and strong. You're the woman and rock of the house. I love you!" We are thrilled by aunt's speech while Jasper rises up and says "And to break the tension of the moment ... do you want the second plate?" And everyone laughs. We get up with the others starting to serve the lamb mom kicked this morning pre-am. Grandpa Charlie is naturally in the dark. I look at my Jacob, and I sweetly kiss him in the ear and I whisper "I want to hear what you have to say now ..." and he says, looking at me "You'll be surprised enough nuff said!" and then we resided to our seats to enjoy this delicacy hunted by mom and dad. I look at my dad and say "It's very good dad!" and he says laughing, "It' was hard ... it costs so much!" and he smiles at me. We know that hunting a lamb like this it is very difficult, you have to do it quickly and early in the morning. I finished my plate and take it along with plates of the first plates and Jacob stands up, is about to make his speech. Edward I'm taking my wife gently when Jacob gets to his feet and we stop to listen his words.
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"Friends we are celebrating a family that is entered in my heart and the first thing I want to say is, Edward. You're a great father, a husband, and a man perfect for Bella. A long time ago I was a fool to think he couldn't be right for you, Bella, I realized that it's not. Edward has always respected me and you would leave your wife if she wanted to go, it makes you so noble. Thanks for Renesmee Edward, thank you for giving me the opportunity to live her. She is my purpose, and for the first time I feel what you meant years ago. Love makes strange revolutions and today I met this little angel with red hair. I am in love with this beautiful girl who has bewitched my heart." My daughter is crying while Jacob concludes his speech "Bella thank you! You're my best friend and I will always be there for you. End of the world? I will ride to save you. You can bet about it! I love you!" and Bella and Renesmee running towards him, hugging him and I get up and when the two move out I hug Jacob. Jacob has changed a lot in the recent years; he is no longer that rival that didn't like me because I was different from him, just a vampire. "Jacob you are like a brother to me! You don't ever forget" I tell him detaching from him. Jacob is moved but he doesn't want to show it, and Carlisle gets up while we reside. "What can I say? Jacob said it all, you two guys are extraordinary. But I want to reiterate that this
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little star next to me is so special" and puts a hand on daughter's shoulders. "It is not easy to balance on a life but I can say that after all these years, everything is so new and unexpected. So we will live forever like this until the end of our days. I love you and you know that for every problem I would raise hell for you" and he smiles looking at me and I read his thought. He's thinking: -Until to the end and beyond my son "Edward years ago you thanked me to the world that I made you know, well, it is me now that I must say thank you, my children, all four. You are the joy of a family and hope for a future. I love you and I protect you against everything" Everyone stands and applauds my father and we remain seated. It's nice and exciting, my family is here today on this occasion and it always will be. We are strong and nothing can break this tie now. And its Renesmee turn to stand up and make her speech and I softly say to Bella "Let's hear what our little girl says" and she smiles while I kiss her cheek. "I'm sorry but I can't say much..." and she sits embarrassed and flushed. "No honey! Come on!" I say as she rises again saying, "Okay, we try again" and all make chants to load her up and she says "It's all a dream ... this life is a dream for me! I think that I couldn't wish for better fate.
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I have wonderful grandparents. grandpa Charlie you're so hot!" and Charlie smiles moving his mustache and Renesmee continues "grandpa and grandma are amazing. I love you! My auntie Rosalie and others. Thank you because you love me! Thank you because you are my beautiful family! And then mom and dad ... you are my role model. And then I'll ever leave you. and then I would say to my Jacob. I love you! I love you! Most of my life!" and everybody are applauding my daughter who sits on her seat being kissed by Jacob. I shake hands with Bella who looks at me and says "I'm going before you ok?..." and here Bella gets up and says "I did not do the dessert guys!" and everyone laughs quietly and Bella becomes serious and continues sighing and saying "I knew from the beginning, since that time this gentleman to my right came into my life, I would not come back. Today I'm glad to know that I was right, I did well and I owe it all to him and to you. My father Charlie, who has always supported me, Esme who is so good and my second father, Carlisle which is not only a special person but he is also an extraordinary man and an absolutely fantastic father. Thanks to my beautiful sisters in law and finally, thanks to my best friend, Jacob without you I think that today I would not have had the strength to tell you, you have permission to marry my daughter! Know that if you hurt her I will
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make your life like hell" and we smile as she turns to me and smiles at me "Many years ago I fell in love with you Edward Cullen, and from that day during the biology's lesson, I knew you were my destiny. I have given to us the little Nessie who is our most beautiful jewel. And I like the way you love me you're the source of life. You are everything to me and I don't know what I would do today if you weren't there with me. I thank you all, also the heaven that you are with me. I'm so happy. And I invite you to raise your glasses in honor of my husband, my everything, the man who made me happy, Edward Cullen!" and we get up on I and look at my Bella and kiss her softly as all the others applaud and exult. "I love you Isabella Swan Cullen, I'll love you always and forever you and I will be as one" and I hug her and squeezing she opens her thoughts and I remember the hour of biology, the first kiss, in the hospital after the James' death, our wedding, the first time we made love, the other times we made love ... and she puts back the shield. "That's enough ... there is Charlie you know?" he whispers while the three looks at me and I smile. Now it's my turn and I'm smiling expecting that everyone has calmed down and I stand up. I'm excited, after such an adventure is strange meet all sat and happy. We're trying to come back
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to life, the life that Cyris wanted to take away from us but we won and that fills my soul. "It's so exciting to be in such a great family like mine. I can only say that my gratitude is endless. I am grateful to destiny; Carlisle and Esme, thanks to Sam and others, you are special. Thanks to my brothers and sisters. Thanks to my friend Jacob Black, How much I time to convince you!" we smile together while he's holding my daughter's hand. "My daughter, you are my jewel! Know that your dad will never let you go and you'll always be my little Nessie and... stop crying honey... "and then I'm going to embrace her and wiping her tears I whisper "its fine ... you can go to San Francisco with Jake" and my daughter sweetly smiles. I turn to Bella and I say "Isabella Swan Cullen you have given me the amazing gift of being my wife and the mother of my children. You are my victory. A lottery is worth nothing without you. You are my heart and my destiny. I love you Bella!" and I hug my wife and everyone applauds. I love my wife more than before, now I appreciate things better and my family and I would do anything for them. Bella Emmett and Sam's pack are joking and putting the dishes in the basket to take home and then we
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clean them without Charlie to notice our vampire quality. Renesmee is sitting alone while me, Rosalie and Alice are commenting our clothes. The weather is nice today, though the sun is covered. Edward is joking with Jasper. From afar I can hear footsteps coming toward us. I turn instinctively to Renesmee who looks at me and then I look at Edward who understands that we are not alone. Three people are about twenty feet away from us. "Sam!" and I point with my face to take away Charlie. Sue stands up and says "Let's go to Charlie I forgot to close the door and I would not want some thieves to enter inside!" He's Suspicious and he nods as Sam replies "We're coming with you!" and Edward reaches me and Charlie goes along with Sue, Sam and the other wolves. Jacob approaches Renesmee that asks "What's the matter Jake?" and he says "Problems ... I smell ... Volturi!" and here are three fast approaching and Carlisle says "Edward, Bella, Jacob, come on!" And Renesmee is behind me and I tell her to stay behind and don't move when I realize that Felix escorted by two bodyguards has arrived.
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He is dressed in black and red as he comes towards us. "Carlisle! How long!" says the vampire and we put ourselves in front of the three protecting Renesmee behind us. "What brings you here Felix?" and he seriously says "I knew that you had problems with Cyris. The Nordic monster ... what happened?" and Edward replies "He's dead. We killed him. He would want to kill us!" and Felix wryly smiles. "This letter is for you, Cullen!" And Felix passes a letter to Carlisle, who reads aloud. "Illustrious Cullen family. Because of your inexcusable conduct that has led you to kill a member of our family, we invite you to gather six months from now, that day we will meet and we will make justice. You cannot the Volturi... Aro with affection" and I walk on saying "But it was not one of your own! You've kicked him out you too! He was a fool!" and Felix responds "We have moved out him but he wasn't removed from the family! You are murderers!" and Jacob replies "You are just cowards!" and Carlisle turns to him and says "Jacob! Leave him alone!" and Edward says "You did it on purpose! You sent this monster to poison me to kill me and then let us kill him to have what it takes to attack us!" Alice comes to us and says "The future sees you as losers remember?" and Felix raises his hand saying" Aro knew that you would have said so. The future of Cullen is overshadowed now, trying to read my and their future
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now! By the time you killed Cyris it started a countdown that will end in six months, when we'll get to you and you will not predict the outcome of the battle! We studied fine Carlisle! What should I report to the three?" And I approach saying "You tell that bitch Jane and Aro, your boss that this time we will kill you and we will give you no more other chances!" Edward is next to me and says "This time will be the last!" "Aro's days are coming to an end pal!" says Jacob putting behind us taking Renesmee hand. "All right! I must inform you that you are not the first that we slaughter so... but we will have fun with you ... and then it will be your dear father's turn Isabella!" Carlisle says, "You must tell Aro that when we will meet it will be the end for the Volturi. Tell him that!" "So be it! See you in six months Cullen!" and he walks towards the forest, running and then disappearing from our view. "Those damned bastards! They will never leave us alone!" says Renesmee and Jacob comforts her crying and I turn to her and watching her I tell her "My love ... don't worry! We are a family remember? And our family isn't afraid of anyone!" and she hugs me gently. Edward says "Mom is right in six months we'll meet with them this time we will kill them. Do you know why I'm so sure? Because we are an indestructible family!"
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and Jacob concludes "And here we are! We wolves hate the Volturi!" Edward turns to me and says "You and I forever ok?" "I will defend my family to preserve our world!" and I intensely kiss him. Me, Edward, Renesmee, Jacob and the others are ready ... and we are looking to the forest as we are aware of the great threat of the Volturi but looking into his eyes, I know that we are a family and we will do everything in our power to preserve our future and our love forever.

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SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 -5- 25 - 38 - 53 - 62 - 75 - 90 - 102 - 116 - 128 - 140 - 152 - 163 - 163 - 187 -

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