𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆
i'll get over it, i just gotta be dramatic first

AFTER MADELYN'S AND Bella's little reunion, Edward had to get her out of the house for a hunt due to her smelling the humans in the house. And then Carlisle started to do research on why Bella didn't come back as a full Cold One. He had figured it was because Maddie's magic had somehow warped its way inside her at the same time Edward's venom had.

"They're back!" Alice suddenly called out from the living room.

Maddie was quick to stand up and make her way over to the others, and smiled brightly at her best friend who walked in behind Edward. She looked so healthy and happy. It was a huge difference from just a few days ago.

When Bella stepped inside, Maddie was quick to pull the newly turned vampire into a hug. "I love you, you asshat. You're never leaving my sight again. I am so happy you're back!" She grabbed Bella's face in her hands, a smile so big on her face that it was physically hurting.

Bella laughed slightly and nodded. She held out her pinky and said, "Pinky promise?"

The redhead chuckled and linked their pinky's together. "Pinky promise." She then pulled Bella further into the room, tears welling up in her eyes. She was so happy to see her sister alive, that she didn't care what kind of vampire she was.

Esme hugged Bella next, a smile of her own on her face. "Welcome to the family."

"You look great, Bella!" Alice complemented, grinning widely.

"Someone's been waiting to meet you," Carlisle told her and then gestured to his daughter, "Rose."

The blonde turned to Bella, and held out her arms so she could see Renesmee. Bella gasped, and took her baby out of Rose's arms.

"Beautiful," Bella breathed as she admired her child. Renesmee reached up and laid her small hand on Bella's cheek who's jaw dropped and she looked up at Edward. "What was that?"

"She showed you the first memory she has of you," he said with a small smile.

"She showed me?" She was in awe. "How?"

"How do I hear thoughts? How does Alice see the future?" Edward questioned, before saying, "she's gifted."

"I've only been out for three days?" Bella asked, looking around the room, tears welling up in her eyes, as well.

"Her growth rate is unprecedented," Carlisle explained to the newly turned vampire.

"Alright," Jacob stepped forward and reached out for Renesmee, "that's enough experimenting for one day."

"Hands off, asshole," Maddie spat and glanced over at Seth who didn't like the idea of Jacob touching his imprint.

"Jacob, "Edward shook his head, "she's doing great."

"Yeah," he agreed, "let's not push it though."

"What's your problem?" Bella growled, pulling Renesmee closer to her chest.

Maddie smirked over at Jacob, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Jacob hasn't been a good boy since you gave birth," she taunted and snickered as Jacob glared at her. "He has thrown a fit, started a fight with Edward and I, and let's not forget that he's jealous."

Bella frowned as she looked at her best friend. "Jealous? Why is he jealous?"

Seth hesitantly cleared his throat and murmured, "I imprinted on Renesmee." When Bella's eye's narrowed, he quickly said, "I had no control over it! I'm sorry, Bella!"

Bella tilted her head and handed her baby over to Rosalie who cooed and took her out of the room. Bella then stepped towards Seth who gulped, but froze as she pulled him into an unexpected hug. "I'm glad it was you. You're a nice kid, Seth." She stepped back and gave the sixteen year old boy a smile. "But..." She trialed off and tilted her head over in Jacob's direction. "I want to know why you're jealous."

Jacob started stuttering over his words before spitting out, "You don't belong with that monster!" He pointed at Edward who simply rose an eyebrow and crossed his arms. "And Maddie knocked me out!"

Bella turned to Ophelia who simply grinned and said, "He was getting in the way of things. If I hadn't knocked him out, you might not be here right now. Renesmee might not be." She then shrugged. "Not like I have to give an explanation anyway. He's an asshole who blew up on you for marrying the guy you actually have feelings for, and not him. He had it coming."

Bella simply smirked at her sister before shaking her head at Jacob. "Don't try to start anything, Jake. I love Edward, I will always love Edward." She then ignored his puppy eyes and turned to everyone else. "We have two very important things to figure out; why Renesmee is growing at an alarming rate and to figure out why I'm not fully a Cold One." 

Edward looked to Maddie who was biting her lip in thought. "While we were hunting, Bella showed no signs of being a Cold One. She's kinda cold to the touch, colder than you, but warmer than us. Her eyes turn natural rather than gold when she had fed. So, what we," he gestured between himself and Carlisle as he faced Bella, "that Maddie's magic protected you somehow, and warped my venom. So now, she's some sort of hybrid."

Maddie nodded slowly. "It makes sense." She turned to Bella and grabbed her hand. "I'm so glad that you're back."

Bella nodded and pulled Maddie into a hug. "Thank you for always being there for me when I need you most."

The redhead smiled and tightened her hold on her. "You're welcome, Hells Bells."

LATER THAT NIGHT, Maddie sat on the couch with Paul. Her head was laying on his lap as he ran his fingers through her long hair, humming quietly. Seth was seated at the end of the couch, feet pulled to his chest.

The front door was opened softly, causing for everyone to turn towards the door. Rosalie quietly walked in the sitting room, being the first one to return from the hunt.

Carlisle, Bella and Edward had hunted earlier, while the rest worked on finishing the small cottage for the newly weds. But now the remaining members had returned, and the house was busy again.

"My turn," Rosalie whispered, and held her arms out to grab Renesmee. Bella smiled down at her newborn for a moment, and then handed her to her auntie. Rose cooed at her niece with a grin on her face, and Renesmee giggled at the blonde.

The door opened once more, and loud footsteps and voices filled the air. Maddie sat up fully as Alice skipped in front of Bella, and hold out a key ring. "Happy birthday!"

Bella shot Alice a funny look. "I stopped ageing three days ago."

"That's what I tried telling her," Maddie said, and began to stand from the sofa, "but we're celebrating anyway—"

"So, suck it up. Both of you," Alice teased before jumping up and down in her place. "Come on!"

Maddie shook her head fondly as Bella sent her a 'help me' before reluctantly following the pixie like vampire. She then slowly turned to Paul with a grin before pouncing on him, giggling.