1. The News
My wild hair whipped around my face while I ran. The ground, which I rarely felt, had patches of snow and was very soggy.Ahead of me, Edward ran with Renesmee on his back. Her tealing bell laughter was sounding more adult everyday. It was merely six months ago that I was nearly ripped apart my her while I was giving birth to my half vampire half human baby. Renesmee could now pass as a small six year old or large five year old. Her face had some childish roundness to it, but her body was slim and long.
About a month had passed since the terrifying visit from the royal coven, the Volturri. Renesmme often had nightmares from those weeks. Edward abruptly stopped, and I passed them up. I turned around quickly and ran back to them.
Renesmee was wearing a thin spring jacket and wwas grinning widely. She found it funny that I was often lost in my thoughts and passed them up in hunting trips. Edward sat her down on the ground and she ran to me. She placed her small, hot hand on my cheek.
I saw the trees whirling by and then the trees were at a standstill. A half of a second passed and then I was flying by, a blank look in my eyes. Another half second passed and I was back in front of her. The vision abruptly stopped. When I looked at her again she was grinning even wider. She started giggling and then questioned, " Are you ready to hunt? I'm really thirsty." "Yes, let's hunt. Are you ready, love?" Edward answered. I bobbed my head jerkily. I had forgotten, once again, about my thirst. Now that he mentioned it, my throat felt like there was a white hot branding iron in it.
We started smelling the air around us. Edward smelled a large heard of mule deer to the Northwest. We tracked them, and Renesmee easily caught a large yearling. Edward and I were almost dying of thirst(so to speak) and easily drained two large bucks and a few doe each. I tried to be more neat with my kills, but still ended up being covered in mud and blood from head to toe. Edward, skin sparkling gloriously in the bright sunlight, didn't get one drop of blood on his clothing or face. Edward went for another kill, this time an overweight doe. I watched with amazement as he leaped pounced like a cat. I wondered when I would be able to hunt with such grace and beauty.
Renesmee drained the fawn slowly and when she was finished, she came skipping back to me. Her face was smeared with blood and her hair had a mixture of twigs, leaves, and blood nestled in it. I couldn't help thinking how bad she needed a bath. But then again, I wondered how I looked to her. As if she read my mind, Renesmee placed her hand on my cheek and showed me how I looked throught her eyes. I was worse off then I though. I frowned at myself and she laughed her sweet laugh. Edward was back at that instant and as he took in our looks he grinned the crooked smile that I love.
"Are my girls ready to go home and clean up, or should we go find the rest of the herd?" Edward asked already knowing Renesmee's answer.
"I think I'm good for a while. Oh, do you know when there will be some meat eaters around? I'm really getting tired of herbivores." I asked trying to be whiney.
"Soon enough, love. Be patient. The grizzlies will be coming out of hibernation any time now. Emmet's favorite time of the year." Edward answered happily.
I smiled, happy about the first part. I was a little worried about the grizzlies, and I must have shown it on my face because Edward was suddenly laughing loudly, shaking the trees around us. I loved his booming laugh, and I knew I would be able to hear everyday for the rest of my life, or well my existence. He was mine, and he was mine forever. I liked that idea.
Edward had Renesmee on his back when suddenly he said "I don't know, why don't you ask her."She motioned me over to her and then stood on her tiptoesto whisper in my ear, "Mommy, can I ride on your back?" I was surprised by her request. She preferred riding with her father because he could run faster than me. I nodded slowly, still in shock, and she climbed on my bawrapped her thin arms around my neck and she placed her small, warm, little head on my shoulder.
Edward and I ran home side by side, hands intertwined. His skin was silky smooth and warm, a nice change from the way it used to feel as I recalled from my blurry human memories.When we reached the big house, I automatically went to the large bathroom. When Renesmee and I reached the bathroom I sat her down to go into the large closet in Alice's room to find some clothes for me and my little girl. Alice had stubbornly given us a large dresser for times like this.
I grabbed a pink t-shirt and sweats for Renesmee and a silk sundress for me. When I returned to the bathroom, Renesmee was already in the bathtub washing her hair. Rosalie was spoiling her by buying shampoo from France that had to cost at least $200 dollars a 16 ounce bottle. I had to admit, it worked wonders. Renesmee used this everyday and her always smelled like lilacs and lavender and was very easy to manage.
I read a magazine while she bathed herself.She enjoyed the warm water and stayed in for almost two hours. While she was getting dressed Carlisle and Esme returned from hunting. They had been gone for almost two weeks now and Renesmee was really starting to miss her grandparents.
When we got down the stairs Renesmme ran right to Esme. Renesmee quickly placed her hand on her grandmother's cheek. When she took it off Esme asked sounding pleased, "Did you have fun honey?" Renesmee bobbed her head quickly and started smiling a dazzling smile that strecthed across her whole face.
Just then Alice gasped and curled her fingers over the edge of the counter top in the kitchen. Jasper rushed to her side and questioned in routine ,"What do you see?"
"Zafrina is coming. Along with with Senna and Kachiri. They want to see Renesmee," Alice answered with a far away look in her eyes. Then her fingers became uncurled and she smiled. She looked very happy and excited.
"Zafrina? Is that the jungle lady that showed me pretty pictures with her mind?" Renesmee questioned excitedly. I was glad she didn't forget the woman who had been a witness for us to prove the Volturri wrong about Renesmee.
Edward answered with a smile on his face, " Yes, that is Zafrina. She wants to see you again. I think our visit was over due."
Chapter Two
The Visit
Almost a week passed until the Amazon Coven reached Forks. When they reached the house, Zafrina hugged everyone and told them how nice it was to see us again. She saved Renesmee for last. Zafrina lifted up Renesmee to her sholders when she hugged her. Renesmee was smiling amazingly beautiful smile. She put her warm hand on Zafrina's brown cheek. Zafrina suddenly had a far away look in her eyes. Almost five minutes passed before she Renesmee pulled her hand away. Zafrina smiled a wide smile that lit up her whole face.
"So you missed me little one? I missed you, too," Zafrina announced with her smile getting bigger every second. I couldn't help smiling at the scene. I would never have guessed that the most uncivilized vampire I knew would be so happy with this little reunion. Senna and Kachiri stood close benind Zafrina with watchful eyes. I was still surprised at how uncivilized this coven is. Zafrina gently put Renesmee back on the floor and turned to me.
"Her growing has slowed quite a bit. I'm happy to see that. So, where is the werwolf?" she asked with pure curiosity in her voice. I was once again surprised. She remembered Jacob? Surprising. Very surprising.
"Um, right now he is in a meeting with the other pack. Jacob will be back very soon," I answered, trying to keep the surprise out my voice.
"Jacob will be back soon?" Renesmee questioned with joy obviously in her voice. Amazingly her smile got even wider. I would have it was impossible.
" Yes, the smelly dog will be back. How wonderful," Rosalie said under her breath with more than just a hint of dislike in it. They still had not gotten over their differences.
I walked to Edward's side and took his hand in mine. Zafrina was now sitting on the floor next Renesmee. I guessed that Zafrina was showing her vision of a far away land. Renesmee was thrilled that the jungle lady was here, so I had to be. Usually when she was happy so was I. Emmet came barging in the door at that second. He shook his hair out and droplets of water flung out in evey direction. I got hit in the face by a few. I tried to not show any emotion on my face, but Emmet must have seen something. His booming laughter filled the house in a second. I tried to compose my face but he just started laughing even louder. Zafrina looked frightened by his extremely loud laughter.
Senna and Kachiri were already in a low crouch, about to spring. Emmet saw the frightened vampires and stopped laughing abruptly. Slowly Zafrina pushed herself off the ground and turned around to face the rest of her coven. She must have shown them a relaxing picture because the other vampires soon came out of their crouch with a distant look on their face.
I grabbed Renesmee up hurriedly. Her beautiful smile was now replaced by an adorable pout. She looked she was getting ready to cry. In one swift movement her hand was on my cheek. I was watching Zafrina's vision. The Amazon jungle was around me. I could large plants in bright colors. Monkeys, birds, butterflies, and other animals surrounded me. The relaxing sounds of the forest calmed me down greatly and I suddenly felt very relaxed. Then the large living room came back into focus.
Emmet was in front of Zafrina apologizing for his obnoxiousness. She nodded her head and accepted his apology with a look of irritation on her face. I tried to stifle back laughter but I was not succesful. I started laughing quietly first, and gradually got louder. Everybody in room turned to stare at me. Renesmee started laughing along with me. Then eventually everyone joined in. Then I heard a thudding heartbeat in the forest. Renesmee must have heard it to because she jumped out of my arms and ran to the door. She turned the handle and Jacob was right there, a huge grin on his face. He picked Renesmee up and hugged her with his grin getting wider and wider until it covered his faceMy nose wrinkled as I took in his scent. He definitely smeeled worse when he was wet. I did not understand how Renesmee could stand to be in his arms all day long. Zafrina watched with a small smile touching the edge of her lips. The rest of her coven watched with an unintentionally disgusted look on their face. I cloudn't help gigling at that. Edward turned to me with a questioning look on his face. I just shook my head.
Jacob came in, waved to our guests, and walked over to Edward and I. He was letting his hair grow out and it was almost down to his shoulders. Renesmee had a lock of it in her hand and was twisting it around as she sat atop his broad and muscular shoulders. She looked like she belonged there. The thought made me smile wider and then, even though I would have thought possible, Jacob's grew.
"Hey, are they safe? I can't have anything happen to Renesmee. I know Zafrina, but I have no clue about the other two," he said and his voice dropped down to a whisper. I heard two low snarls and looked over to see Senna and Kachiri with their teeth bared.
"Relax, man. We've got it under control. She may be the love of your life, but she's my niece. I wouldn't let anything happen to her, so keep it cool. Got it?" Emmet answered with a look of playfulness on his voice.
Edward took Renesmee out of Jacob's shoulders and hugged her to his chest. She swiftly jumped, did a three-sixty in mid-air, and landed on Edward's shoulders. She laughed as she jumped and her damp, bronze hair swung aroud in a wide circle. Edward faked a grunt for her amusement and laughed even louder.
Jacob stuck his arms out, and when Edward glared at him, he quickly dropped his arms to his sides and his smile looked less real. More of a grimace, actually. Renesmee noticed, and pounced on to his shoulders, knocking him back a few feet. Zafrina burst out in laughter and Senna and Kachiri started in soon after. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist, kissed my cheek, then pulled my closer.
If my heart were still beating, it would have skipped a beat. I found I was waitting for my cheeks to flush, then remembered that they never would again. To respond to Edward's actions , I put my fingers on his cheek, and turned his head towar mine. As I stood on my tiptoes to reach his lips, he pulled me up to him. I lost all train of thought, where I was, and who was watching until I heard Jacob mumble under his breath,"Get a room." Edward growled and I laughed. Renesmee giggled with amusement at our abrupt stop.
"You better not be like this when you're older. I'll have to lock up in a tower," I said playfully. Edward let his crooked smile grow wider at my remark, and once again pulled me close to him. Zafrina smiled at me with happy look in her eyes. I couldn't help smiling back.
That night after we put Renesmee in her light green and sky blue room Edward wound his arm around my waist once more. By the time we made to our room, we were wrapped around each other in way that would have been very inappropiate in public.
This post has been edited by Never Ending Darknes: 11 February 2009 - 06:53 PM

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