"That makes sense.." a voice said. Bella turned her head to see Edward. He ran a hand through his bronze locks.

"I'm confused.." Bella said. "A shield? What does that mean?"

Eleazar opened his mouth to speak but Edward spoke for him.

"Some vampires in our world have gifts. For example, Jasper can alter moods, Alice can see the future and I can read minds."

"Wait, Alice can see the future?" Bella whispered, her voice shaking. If she could see the future, she must've seen Bella's future. She would have seen the plan. Bella's lips let loose a murderous growl.

"Bella?" Edward asked. He placed his hands on her arms. "Love, what's wrong?"

Bella shook her head. "It's...nothing," Bella said through her teeth.

"I can't see your future, Bella." Alice said, practically skipping out of the house. "When I try to sneak a look, I just get a blurry image."

"I also can't read your mind," Edward added.

Bella relaxed. They had no clue what was going in her mind or her future.It should be kept like that.

"So what about my gift?" Bella asked.

"Well, It seems that you can protect yourself from another vampire's gift. It seems the only gift that's able to penetrate your shield is Renesmee's," Edward said.

"Fascinating," Eleazar muttered.

"How does this gift help me?" Bella inquired.

"Well for starters, you can protect yourself from many dangers that some gifts hold. Take Jane for an example," Eleazar said.

"Jane?" Bella asked.

"Jane is a member of the Volturi. She can make you feel pain..." Edward said, trailing off as his eyes flickered from Eleazar to Bella.

Bella slowly inhaled. Edward's arm tensed around her waist. A scent filled the air. It smelt of beer and whiskey. Bella's nostrils burned at the smell.

"Well 'ello laddies," a thick Irish accent said. A man who looked in his late thirties appeared with a woman in her twenties and a younger one who looked around Bella's age. The man's hair was a bright ginger, but he covered it with a beret. The woman in her twenties was curvy and had brown hair that reached her waist while the younger girl had curly brown hair that reached her mid-back.

"Liam; thank you for coming on such short notice. I see you have brought your mate, " Carlisle said.

The man nodded. The older lady grinned. " Is' been a long time since 've been 'ere," She said.

"Indeed it has been, Siobhan. Would you like to come inside to meet her?" Carlisle asked.

"No need," Liam said, raising up his two hands and shaking them. He looked down at the young girl and she nodded. He raised his head and looked at Carlisle. "We know you 'ell the truth bout the young lass."

Bella raised her eyebrows. How did they know?

"This young one-" Eleazar started but Liam interrupted him.

"Maggie. 'Er name is Maggie," Liam uttered. Eleazar cleared his throat.

"Maggie can tell when someone is telling the truth," he said with a grin.

Maggie nodded her petite head, her ringlets bouncing.

"Why don't you come inside?" Esme said with a warm smile. Liam nodded and they followed Carlisle and Esme into the house.

~ ~ ~

Little feet thumped against the floor upstairs as Bella entered the kitchen. They hopped down the stairs and padded to the kitchen.

"Bella?" Renesmee asked. Her voice sounded like bells chiming. It was so beautiful.

"Yes?" Renesmee grinned at Bella, showing off her pearly white canines.

"Do you wanna come outside and play with me in the snow?"

"I would love too!" Bella exclaimed.

Bella followed Renesmee to her room. She pulled out a jacket for Renesmee and slid it on to her fragile body. She zipped up the coat and got a scarf, wrapping it around her neck. Bella's eyes scanned the room searching for a toque. A white toque lay on the ground in her closet. Bella walked over to it, picking it up.

She walked back over to Renesmee and put the toque on her petite head. Bella gently brought her bronze curls forward. Renesmee's brown eyes were mesmerized by Bella. Slowly, she raised her hand to Bella's cheek. Bella could feel the world slowly disappear from her vision as she was pulled into Renesmee's thoughts.

A young woman sat in a field of flowers. The sun shone on her skin, making her skin sparkle like a million diamonds. A muscular man sat down beside the woman, pulling her close. It was Edward.

"I love you.." Edward mumbled.

"As I love you," the woman replied with a grin. Edward leaned in a gave the woman a passionate kiss.

"Momma?" a small voice said. It was Renesmee.

"Yes, beautiful?" the woman replied.

"Are we gonna be together forever?" Renesmee asked.

"Of course, Renesmee." The woman opened up her arms and Renesmee ran into the with a smile. She could feel Renesmee being comforted in her embrace.

The woman's head turned and Bella saw who she was. It was her. Only something was different. She was truly happy. But it was more than that. Her eyes were golden, just like Edward's eyes.

The thought began to blur.

Renesmee slowly pulled her hand back, resting it at her side. Bella stood there, shocked. Did Renesmee just call her Momma? Did she really think of Bella like that? A tiny tapping on her cheek interrupted her from her thoughts.

"I-I don't know what to say, Renesmee." Bella stuttered.

Renesmee nodded, still grinning.

"Let's go out and play." Bella said.

Bella followed Renesmee down the stairs. She helped her put on her boots. Bella stood up and Renesmee grabbed Bella's hand, holding it tightly. Before when Renesmee grabbed Bella's hand, it was no big deal. She was a child and she had chosen Bella to cling to.

But now, Renesmee looked at Bella as a mother. She was scared to disappoint the little girl and the whole Cullen family. She was scared that she would be attached to Renesmee and that her whole life would change.

"But hasn't it already changed?' Bella thought.

They walked outside together. The snow fell from the sky, twirling in little circles all around them. Renesmee giggled and stuck out her tongue, trying to catch the snowflakes. Bella smiled.

"Let's build a snowman!" Renesmee squealed. She ran up to Bella and placed her hand on Bella's cheek, showing her what had to be done to get the perfect snowman.

Bella started rolling a ball of snow and she helped Renesmee stack the snowballs. Bella laughed as Renesmee pointed her finger at Bella, because Bella had not followed Renesmee's orders. Renesmee's stern face turned into a crooked smile. It reminded Bella of Edward's smile.

An aroma filled Bella's nose that she fairly recognized. But she also smelt other scents that she didn't recognize. Bella hissed and she heard Renesmee's heart beat faster.

"Jeez, it's just us Bella," Emmett snickered, pleased that he had scared Bella.

Bella was still tense. Jasper stared into her eyes and a pool of serenity hit her. Bella took in another breath, her body relaxing.

"You're back." Edward walked out of the house wearing a jacket that defined his muscles. She could see his muscles tensing and relaxing. Bella looked up at his face but he wasn't paying attention.

"Any luck?" Edward asked Emmett and Jasper.

Emmett and Jasper exchanged glances.

"Yes," Jasper replied. His voice couldn't hold back the southern accent. Bella had never clearly hear Jasper talk before.

A lanky and tall man appeared leaning against the tree. His brown hair rested on his shoulders. Bella looked at his eyes, and they were crimson red.

"Hello Garrett," Edward greeted.

Garrett nodded his head towards Edward. The Denali coven came outside to see what the fuss was. Garrett's jaw dropped. He was looking at Kate. He walked up to her, his eyes flickering up and down her slender body.

"Where have you been all my life?" he said with a smile.

Kate groaned. She turned to walk back into the house but Garrett grabbed her arm. Electricity sparked off Kate as she electrocuted him. Garrett's knees buckled and he dropped to the ground. He looked up at Kate and grinned.

"You...are an extraordinary woman," Garrett said, exasperated.

Kate laughed. "Whatever, Prince Charming," she retorted with an eye roll.

Bella inhaled slowly, as two new scents filled her nose. A petite woman with short hair appeared, clinging on to a man who was tall and lean.

"Thank you for having us, Jasper..." The man said, his eyes darting to each Cullen, including Bella.

Alice walked out from the house. "Peter! Charlotte! It's been awhile!" she squeaked. She walked up to Peter and gave him a hug. She then gave Charlotte a hug. Bella laughed at Charlotte's reaction. Charlotte chuckled and patted Alice's back.

Alice and Jasper lead Peter and Charlotte into the house, explaining the situation. Renesmee pulled on Bella's leather jacket. Garrett inhaled and his eyes slowly turned to Renesmee. Her heart thumped harder and faster; it was as if it was going to be popped out of her chest. She took in a shallow breath, her body shaking. Her hands curled up into tiny fists. She took in a deep breath and trudged through the snow towards Garrett.

"I'm guessing you're the reason I'm here," Garrett said with a smile. Renesmee stayed quiet.

"Does she talk?" Garrett asked Edward. Edward was about to respond, when Renesmee spoke up.

"I prefer to show then to talk," she said. She slowly raised her hand and showed Garrett everything. after she was done telling her tale, she removed her hand from Garrett's cheek.

"Amazing...You are amazing," He said breathless and ragged.. Renesmee giggled.

"If you excuse me, I have a lady to impress," Garrett said with a wink. He ran up the stairs and greeted Kate. She wasn't too enthusiastic about his return.

Renesmee walked back over to Bella. Edward wrapped his arm around Bella's waist.

"Mind if I join?" he whispered in Bella's ear. His breath sent a tingling sensation through her body. Edward chuckled at her twitch.

"Of course, Daddy!" Renesmee exclaimed with a grin.

Edward helped finish the snowman. He picked Renesmee up and placed her on his shoulders. Renesmee's hands moved swiftly as she decorated the snowman's face.

"There, it's perfect!" she said, clapping her hands.

Edward chuckled and placed her back down. Bella's lips turned into a smirk as she had an idea. Without Edward and Renesmee noticing, she picked up some snow an patted it in perfect ball. Edward walked up to Bella, leaving Renesmee making snow angels.

"What do you have up your sleeve?" Edward said with a laugh.

"Oh...nothing" Bella said, smiling.

She leaned in towards him and kissed him. He kissed her back, cupping her face in his hands. this was such a sweet moment... she hated to ruin it. Bella raised the snowball and dropped it on top of Edward's head. Edward pulled away and chuckled.

He shook his head, trying to get the snow out of his hair. To make things even better, Renesmee had caught on with Bella's plan. She had grabbed a bunch of snow and threw it at Edward's face. Bella burst out laughing. Renesmee giggled uncontrollably.

"You girls asked for it!" he said with a laugh. He picked up snow and made about thirty snowballs in ten seconds.

He started pelting them at Bella and Renesmee, who were both still laughing hard. Renesmee ran behind Bella, taking cover.

"That's so not fair!" Bella said with a giggle. Bella moved slowly, Renesmee in her shadow following Bella's every move.

Edward ran behind Bella and picked Renesmee up, throwing her over his shoulder. She squirmed in his grasp. Edward chuckled. The wolf with the russet brown coat galloped into the scenery. Edward put Renesmee down and she ran towards the wolf.

"We will be right behind you," Edward said.

Jacob nodded and nudged Renesmee with his snout. Renesmee giggled and she and him walked into the forest.

"Where are they going?" Bella asked, for she could no longer see Renesmee.

"Hunting. I told Jake that we would be right behind him," Edward said.

Next thing Bella knew, Edward was right up against her, their foreheads touching. His lips were just about to brush together when they heard a groan from inside the house. Bella raised her eyebrows.

"Garrett tried to touch Kate again..." Edward mumbled.

Bella chuckled. She was about to kiss Edward when he mumbled something against her lips.

"Perfection really does exist..." Edward muttered, staring into Bella's eyes. If Bella was human, she would be blushing.

"I'm nowhere close to perfection," Bella uttered, her lips pursing. Edward tucked a piece of hair behind Bella's ear, a sheepish grin appearing on his face.

"You're the closest thing I have to it. You and Renesmee."

Bella wrapped her arms around Edward's neck, stroking the back of his neck with her finger. Edward winced at her touch.

"It really does exist," Bella said under her breath.

Edward smashed his lips against hers. He reached his hands around her waist, pulling her closer to his chest. Their lips moved in sync, as if it was a dance. Edward breathed against Bella's lips and he slowly pulled away.

"It really does," he repeated.

Edward interlaced his fingers with Bella's as they followed the mutt's stench intertwined with Renesmee's aroma.

When the arrived to where Jacob and Renesmee were, Bella and Edward smiled. Renesmee was standing proudly over her kill. It was a rabbit. Renesmee had animal blood on her chin.

"You got a little something on your chin." Bella said. Renesmee raised her eyebrows. Bella laughed and released Edward's hand, walking over to Renesmee. Bella pulled up the sleeve of her black top and gently removed the blood from Renesmee's chin.

"All better?" Renesmee asked.

"All better." Bella said.

Bella bent down and Renesmee raised her hand to her cheek, showing Bella the intense hunt. Bella laughed, seeing Renesmee rolling in the snow with the rabbit. but something wasn't right. Bella looked around the scene to see four pairs of eyes watching her. Bella felt a growl rise in her throat.

"Renesmee, go to your father." Bella whispered. Renesmee skipped over to Edward, who was thinking the same thing as Bella. How could Jacob have not sensed the vampires?

Jacob came out of the bushes, in his human form. Thankfully, he had clothes on.

"You stupid mutt!" Bella screeched.

Jacob looked confused. "What the hell did I do?" he snapped.

"Now, now there is no need for fighting." a voice said with a thick Indian accent.

Bella turned her head to see four people.

"My name is Benjamin. We come at the request of Carlisle. This is my mate Tia," He gestured beside him, "And my creator Amun and his mate Kebi."

The rest of the coven nodded their heads at Edward and scanned Bella with their red eyes.

"I would like to meet her." Benjamin said with a grin.

Renesmee walked out from behind Edward and walked towards the group of vampires. Benjamin bent down and Amun hissed.

"Amun, it is fine," Benjamin said.

Renesmee smiled at Benjamin. "What's your name, little one?" Benjamin asked.

"My name is Renesmee." Renesmee replied, her voice thick and strong.

Renesmee raised her hand and touched Benjamin's cheek. He placed his olive tone skin hand over top of hers and dazed off, watching Renesmee's memories and thoughts.

"He's showing him her birth." Edward whispered "He's fascinated."

Renesmee removed her hand from Benjamin's cheek and grinned. Benjamin took Renesmee's hands and cupped them inside of his. He closed his eyes and then opened them. He opened Renesmee's hands, a snowflake escaping Renesmee's hands.

It floated above Renesmee's head and she jumped and caught it. Renesmee opened up her palm and the snowflake went above them all. It grew ten times it size, and exploded sending snow everywhere. Renesmee giggled and stuck out her tongue, trying to catch the snowflakes.

"How did..." Bella asked.

"Benjamin can influence the elements. He can physically manipulate the world around him at his will," Edward explained, answering Bella's question.

"Let's head back to the main house, shall we? Carlisle will want to see you," Edward said to the coven. They nodded. In a blur, they were following the scent that Bella and Edward had left behind. Edward handed Renesmee to Jacob, who followed after the group of vampires.

Edward kissed Bella's forehead.

"Let's go home."

~ ~ ~

I lied. I'm sorry. I said no more filler and this was kind of filler but oh well. I can 100% guarantee you that the next two chapters will be intense. Mwa haha. I guess you'll have to wait.

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