After Breaking Dawn

The Trip

Jake POV

I fell asleep for less than an hour. I awoke to my love asleep in my lap. She was so peaceful when she slept. I notice she sleeps with a smile when I hold her. It is the sweetest thing. Alec keeps looking back to glare at me. I gently stroke her face and look down. His glare will intensify and I kiss her forehead. He turns right back around. That's right Alec, look away. Having her love has been the biggest blessing I could ever imagine. Imprinting on her was the best involuntary decision I ever made. She completes me in every way. I saw the approving smile on Edwards face in the rear view mirror. Crap. Mind reading. That's embarassing. He chuckles to himself and I see Bella look at him curiously. He grabs her hand and squeezes it as if saying he will explain it later. She smiles, content. I notice Jane glaring at her. Bella seems to have less than a care. I ask Edward to have Bella shield me. He looks confused but does as I asked. "So Alec, I am morbidly curious. Why do you think, even for a second, you could have MY Renesmee?" I ask in a condescending tone. "She would look better with me and I am better for her." his tone flat. "Is that so? Then tell me why she loves me so much more?" I ask, pretty smug. I see not only him but Jane turn and glare, I assume they are trying to use their powers, but courtesy of Bella, they are useless. Bella smiles an understanding smile, as does Edward. Alec and Jane turn around. Before, Alec was silent. Now, he is talking and sucking up to Bella and Edward. He is trying to win them over and in return win Renesmee. She is not a prize to be won, she is a prize but not in the literal sense. Edward smiles at me for understanding the value of his amazing daughter. I do really understand it. I cannot explain it, when I am with Renesmee nothing else matters, she is and always will be, the love of my exsistence. Her eyes are slightly fluttering, I stroke her hair, soothing her by my warm touch. One of the many perks of being a werewolf. I am very thankful for my vampire family though, mostly because they packed me food. I love them. I never thought I would be able to love what I was supposed to hate, until Renesmee. Bella changed my thoughts, but Renesmee taught me to love. I really feel like it was just a word before her. She actually loves the Volturi. I swear, sometimes she is too sweet and loving for her own good. She needs me to protect her. I will never leave her side and protect her with everything I am. She stirred, pulling me out of my thoughts. She will probably wake up soon. I miss her big brown eyes. Her beautiful smile that dances on her lips when she speaks to me will always make my heart skip a beat. She is just opening her eyes, I missed those beautiful eyes.

Renesmee POV

I awoke in Kentucky on my love's lap. Jake was already awake and gazing down at me lovingly. We didn't want to draw too much attention with Jane and Alec's red eyes, so we decided to drive, rather than fly, to New York then catch a plane from there to Volterra. On the way back, Aunt Alice planned on staying in New York and having a shopping spree in the city. I was thankfully not included in on that. I sat up and cuddled closer to Jake. He was so warm. So loving. So comforting. So perfect. "I missed you" he whispered, moving my hair from my face and giving me shivers. He instantly wrapped his arms around me, misinterpreting my shiver. Like I cared. I unbuckled my seat belt and sat on his lap. He smiled my favorite smile. I leaned into his chest and said, "How? Baby, I am right here." he just smiled and kissed my forehead. I caught him off guard and planted a sweet kiss on his lips. My dad swerved for a second, Jake's arms instinctively got tighter and he pulled me closer, he thought we were gonna crash, I knew it was just my dad freaking out. I just layed my head into him. I fell asleep again when I remembered something I overlooked before, when he thought we were crashing, he gripped me tighter... Gripped me closer, he was willing to hurt himself in order to save me. As simple as the gesture, I realized how much he loves me. The look on my face and my sudden awakening must have given away my epiphany. He pulled my chin up with his hand so I was looking at him, his eyes curious. "What is it love?" He asks. "I just realized that you really do love me." I respond shyly. He smiles wide, "Finally, you realize I love you more" he says sweetly with a kiss and a wink. "I never said that sweetheart" I say delicately. He looks so happy. I am fully content. I lay in his arms for a while, just looking at his perfection. We come to a stop, I feel pretty confused. "Babe, were in New York, time to board our plane" said Jake, answering my unasked question. He knows me so well. We get out and stretch, twenty three hours in a car can really do a number on your joints. I see my Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents and run and give them hugs and kisses, I missed them terribly. My Uncle Emmett was the last person I hugged and he refused to let go. We settled on me going piggy back. He was protective in general but even more protective around Jane and Alec, when we were at the house and Jake was taking a shower(the only time he wasn't around me) Alec sort of cornered me into talking to him. Apparently, the look on my face gave away that I didn't want to talk to him; my Uncle rips him back and has him against a wall in two seconds flat, before Alec could respond, I shielded my Uncle. "If you ever make my little angel of a niece uncomfortable again, it will be the last thing you ever do. Do I make myself clear!?" my Uncle boomed. Alec looked so scared, my Uncle released him and I skipped to Uncle Em's side. He instantly picked me up and asked if I was okay. It frustrates me, the more people protect me, the more Alec wants me. You would think he would be realistic and choose someone interested. Uncle Emmett passed me to Jakey's arms and his warmth snapped me out of my thoughts. "I got you baby" Jacob said calming me. "I can walk honey" I replied sweetly. "I haven't used my legs in a while" I add. He laughed and sat me down gently and took my hand. We had twenty three minutes before we board. Aunt Alice and Aunt Rose ran to get our tickets and get us checked in, they would barely make the plane. We would have to save their seats. We were standing in the waiting rooms corner so to not draw attention. Alec thought it would be a good idea to come and talk to me about Aro. Bad idea when Uncle Emmett, Uncle Jasper, and Jakey are talking with me. I read in his mind that he was merely trying to spark a conversation. I was expecting Uncle Em or Jake to flip out, but it was Uncle Jasper who spoke first. "You have some nerve talking to my angelic little niece about Aro. Of all the things to talk about. You are truly one stupid little child if you think that he will be a topic of interest for her. She is far too sweet to tell you to go away. Thankfully I'm not. So you stay the hell away from her, or I will make you. Clear?" he said so harshly I was almost in tears. I immediately let go of Jake's hand and hugged my tense Uncle. He immediately relaxed and returned the embrace. "I love you Renesmee" my Uncle Jasper soothed. Alec looked stunned, but I heard his thoughts. "Damn, I want her more now than ever. If everyone is protecting her so much, she is definately worth having. I just need to figure out how to win her." he thought. "I am not a prize to be won. I am not an object, I will never love you more than a friend, but as of right now, I don't even really like you as that! Your thoughts dehumanize me and it is very degrading. I apologize if I have just hurt your feelings, but until you treat me like the lady I am, please don't talk to me." I harshly whisper with tears running down my face. "I... I... I... I'm sorry" Alec studders. "I didn't realize I was doing that. I would blame the Volturi, but I am ultimately responsible for my actions, it is my fault. My dearest Renesmee, I apologize. Please forgive me." he pleads. "You're right, it is your fault and actions speak louder than words. Until you have proven that you don't look at me like a vile object, then I will forgive you." I retort. "That's my girl!" Uncle Em and Uncle Japer shout, pride thick in their voices. Jake came and brushed my tears away and wrapped his arms around me. Only he could make me feel better at a time like this. Alec looked very upset, maybe it was the seven pairs of glaring eyes on him. My daddy took me from Jake and hugged me tight. My mom took me from my dad, hugged me, kissed my cheek, and then handed me back to my Jake. The plane called to be boarded, we all filed in. There was four to each row, I sat with Jake on the window, Uncle Jasper and Uncle Emmett on my other side. My mom, dad, Aunt Alice, and Aunt Rose sat behind us being filled in on the most recent events. They glared at Alec. Nana and Nanu sat with Jane and Alec; they were the only people who had enough patience left to be that close to them. The flight ended soon enough and we had to get off the plane. We reached Volterra in no time, then there came the two huge doors... Here I go, into my inescapable fate.