I Believe- Carlisle Cullen Twilight fanfic

Stupidity and Love Are the Same Thing

Davina P.O.V.

Carlisle and I sprinted back through the forest, hoping to get back to the main house before Bella and Edward returned. After all, if we truly were going to introduce Renesmee- and consequently Carlisle and my own kids- to Bella, then we wanted to be there to make sure they were safe.

Bella and Edward were just talking to Jacob- Leah and Seth were nearby. Quil was probably at La Push and I had no idea about Embry.

Carlisle and I went to join the others on the front porch. Rosalie was holding Renesmee while Marcel and Bree were farther back. Marcel had his arms full with Niklaus and Samuel who were squirming and Carlisle eagerly reached out for Niklaus, relieving Marcel of half his burden. Meanwhile, Bree was holding Caroline on her hip, who was watching everything in great excitement.

"I was out just two days?" Bella gasped in amazement, staring into Renesmee's face. I knew exactly how she felt- it was how I felt seeing my children after I'd gotten back from hunting with Carlisle. They grew so fast.

"Yes, that's her." Rosalie said.

Bella took a step forward.

Emmet and Jaz moved in front of her instantly, Edward gripping Bella's shoulders from behind. Esme stepped forward as well, right behind the boys whilst Rosalie backed up. Jacob moved in front of Renesmee and Rosalie, protectively. Marcel, Carlisle, and Bree also backed up, keeping my own children 'out of harms' way.

Only Alice and I didn't move, staying in our spots. Alice chided all of them saying, "Oh, give her some credit. She wasn't going to do anything. You'd want a closer look, too."

"I'm okay." Bella said, patting Edward's hands before adding on, "Keep close, though, just in case."

Jasper was far to tense, but Renesmee looked impatient, reaching out of Rosalie's arms for Bella.

"Jazz, Em, let us through. Bella's got this." Edward said.

"Edward, the risk-" Jaz started.

"Minimal. Listen, Jasper- on the hunt she caught the scent of some hikers who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. . ." Edward started.

Oh shit.

Carlisle and Marcel inhaled sharply at the same time. The others emotions with Bree and Esme to Em bear and Rosalie ranged from concerned to uncaring. I frowned slightly.

"Edward! How could you be so irresponsible!" Carlisle chastised.

"I know, Carlisle, I know. I was just plain stupid. I should have taken the time to make sure we were in a safe zone before I set her loose."

Like an animal. I nearly snorted while Edward shot me an annoyed look.

"Edward." Bella muttered.

"He's absolutely right to rebuke me, Bella. I made a huge mistake. The fact that you are stronger than anyone I've ever known doesn't change that." Edward said.

"Tasteful joke, Edward." Alice rolled her eyes. I was right with her.

"I wasn't making a joke. I was explaining to Jasper why I know Bella can handle this. It's not my fault everyone jumped to conclusions." Edward said.

"Wait. She didn't hunt the humans?" Jazzy asked in shock.

"She started to. She was entirely focused on the hunt."

"What happened?" Carlisle asked, his eyes bright, an amazed smile breaking out on his face. His lovely research expression. Oh we had so many things we could research later.