Chapter 2: Caved

"I'm not letting you come with me, Jacob." I told him firmly.

I turned around, placing more clothing into a suitcase that sat ontop of my bed. Jacob sat beside it, stubornly not giving up on his quest to come along.

"Why not Nessie?" He asked, challenging me.

I thought for a moment, folding one of my shirts. "It's too dangerous!"

I placed it into the suit case, turning around to pick up another one.

"Which is exactly why I need to come with you!" He argued back, using my words against me.

"Dangerous for you Jacob, not for me."

Silence filled the air as i focused on packing more clothing. Pick up, fold, put into suitcase. I had repeated this a few times before Jacob spoke again.

"Then Your not going. It's either with me, or not at all."

I sighed "I figured that much.."

His eyes met mine for a moment as i turned.

"So that's a yes?" He asked hopefully.

"No, Jacob. Anyways, It won't be for long and-"

"Nessie, I can't live without you."

I smiled "Being a little melo-dramatic are we? Im going for a couple of weeks, not years."

"Same difference" He muttered. I stopped packing for a moment, carefully sitting next to him. His eyes met mine "Nessie, you don't have to go.."

I shook my head, keeping his gaze. "I have to."

I thought for a moment. There had to be a way to make him understand that I had to do this.

" Jake, Imagine if for some reason when I was younger I had become lost and the Volturi stumbled upon me. They had close to no information about what I am and decide I pose a threat. The only way they would let me survive is if somebody could teach me - otherwise they would kill me." I saw him tense up as i let the thought wander his mind. "I can't let that little girl die because I don't feel like going. If that was me, wouldn't you want someone to come too?"

He stared at me for a moment, speechless. He closed his eyes,

"That's - That's not the same.." His voice shook as he spoke. I held his hand;

"Jacob, I have to go. Please.."

He opened his eyes, staring at the floor. He spoke slowly, avoiding my eyes. "Renesmee, You know my condition..."

If I was to let Jacob to come, It would be taking the risk of a fight. Maybe If I was to keep distance between us and Alec, It may work. Aro also understands my concerns and would most likely do what he could to ease the situation..

I looked back at Jacob, His eyes stared hopefully into mine as I debated the possible outcomes.

Maybe I was overreacting, and my predjudice was really under estimating both of their restraints. Jacob did stay quite calm today, considering the circumstances.

I always did miss him while I was away- Maybe it wouldn't be a bad thing for him to come. I'd have to try to hide some things from him though;

Especialy when the volturi "Hunt" although their food is Imported and brought right to them. (Hunting is forbidden In Volterra so the Volturi usualy hunt tourists - on the odd time they will leave town to hunt, though.) Im sure Jacob wouldn't be too keen about that either..

But then there was Jane. Alec always worried me but Jane; She seems more rebelious. As much as Alec would wan't to harm Jacob, he couldn't. Aro will forbid it, and Alec will follow it.

Aro saved Jane and Alec's lives back when they were human and took them in. Much like what Carlisle had done for my father, yet unlike carlisle they saved them for their supernatural abilities rather then as a good deed.

He didn't wan't the talants to go to waste,and because of that Alec feels as if he owes somthing to Aro..

But Jane had a more twisted side inside of her, somthing that worried me. As much as she respected Aro, she has her own ideas of right and wrong; Always that look in her eye, like i said before; Rebelious.

On the other hand, Jacob has delt with Vampires years before I was born. Maybe he doesn't know much about this particular clan, but he knows enough to survive. He's basicly lived with them for the last 14 years, so this shouldn't be much different..

I bit my lip lightly and sighed; "Fine"

Jacobs head turned slightly upwards. "What?" He asked slowly.

I hesistated; "Fine, you can come.."

A smile spread across his face as he pulled me into a hug.

"I had a feeling you'd say yes"

I rolled me eyes; "Did I really have another option"

"I should go talk to Billy.." He said standing up. It seemed like he hesitated, as if he had doubt in wether Billy would allow him to go. This Idea pleased me, I smiled.

"Maybe he'll say no!" I said, hope strong in my voice.

"Don't get your hopes up!" He called back, laughing.

Jacob left hurridly to go talk to Billy, and most likely arrange somthing with Sam. I didn't like having Jacob leave like this, he has responsibilities here.

But whenever Jacob leaves, Sam is glad to take over for him. I was hoping that maybe If Billy didn't talk him out of it, Sam would. The way he looked at the Volturi today, he saw danger.

I knew he couldn't beilive I had spent those long months there, alone. Really they aren't as dangerous as they seem, but that can be just between myself and my concious.

I got ready for bed, pulling my hair back into a pontail I ventured Into the living room. My father sat there smiling at me.

"You caved" He laughed.

I sighed " I know.."

I sat down beside him, staring at the fireplace he had lit. He usualy didn't light it though.. Maybe the house was cold. He patted my arm;

"You didn't have much of a choice, did you?" He asked, although the question was hypothetical.

"I'm just hoping someone will talk him out of it. But he's pretty dead-set on not letting me be around them alone."

"Nobody want's you to go back, Renesmee"

I bit my lip, contemplating my fathers words. "I know, But it's not only for my sake anymore- I have to help..."

"And the plan?" He asked.

To be honest the plan was pretty simple, do what I need to do and keep Jacob out of harms way. Yet I had a feeling the simplicity might be a bit misleading.

"Simple. But as for the excecution, I have a feeling it won't be as easy."

He hugged me, "Renesmee, if you need anything.."

I smiled "I promise Ill call"

He smiled back, "Goodnight, Sweetie"

"Goodnight" I called back, leaving to my room.

I quietly closed my door and flicked off the light. I crawled into bed, tucking myself under the cool sheets.

Maybe darkness is more like a passing into daylight, and daylight is the clear; It made more sense this way. Sometimes I had feared darkness, others I had accepted it. But always, without fail, had I been accepted daylight.

I pondered this for a few moments as I slowly drifted away to a soft sleep.

The morning sun shone brightly through my bedroom. I sat up, slowly awaking from my slumber. It felt nice this morning, almost perfect. But that's when I remembered In only a matter of hours where I would be, who I would be with.

The morning didn't seem that great after the thought of that. I slowly stood up and made my bed, smoothing out the wrinkles in my comforter. Once everything was straightened up I took a shower, brushed my teeth and did my hair. I opened up my drawers and took out a top and some jeans. I slipped them on and walked out into the living room.

"Goodmorning, Renesmee" My mother said - although she didnt smile as usual. Her tone was a bit on edge. She seemed so stressed about my leaving again - I hate stressing her out.

I smiled, and walked over to hug her. "It's going to be fine, mom"

She sighed, "I only wish I could be that sure; Now what do you want to eat?"

I thought for a moment. Honestly, I wasn't hungry at all. "I'm okay,Thank you. I'm not really hungry."

I sat down on the couch, staring at the ashes where a fire once drew last night.

My mother stood silent for moment, then swiftly made her way towards me. She stood behind me, brushing a lock of hair away from my face.

"How are you feeling?"

I shrugged. " Maybe a little anxious but-"

"No, I meant do you feel sick?" She instinctivly put her cool hand against my forhead to measure my tempature.

I wondered why she would ask that, did I appear sick?

"No, not at all" I said, lightly brushing her hand away.

I stood up, turning to meet her perplexed gaze. "Renesmee - You havn't eaten anything since you got back."

I paused for a moment. No, that's not right. I had to of eaten somthing.. I reran the past few days quickly through my mind. I looked back at her once more, confused.

"Your right.. Hmm."

"Well, nothing to worry about. As long as you promise me you'll eat something soon"

I smiled "I promise. I should go get my suitcase.."

"Your father already put it in the trunk. He just left to go pick up Jacob.." I bit my lip nervously. I still had my doubts with Jacob coming. "Don't worry Renesmee - Jacob knows how to handle himself"

I smiled "It isn't Jacob i'm worried about..."

She held my hand lightly "Renesmee, It will all be fine."

Her smooth- even voice seemed to assure me. Through the years I found my mother to become more of a best friend.. with parental advantages of course. But there was always some connection between my mother and I; I can go to her for anything.

As much as I really do love my family, I was always closer to my mother - Even more then Jacob. I think the thought of that pleased her, she felt like she had lost me when in reality I need her more then anyone else.

I heard the sound of my father's Volvo pull up into the driveway. My mother patted my hand motioning me that it was time to go. I slipped on a light cardigan and followed her out to the car.

For a moment I thought just maybe Jacob had changed his mind. I slipped into the back seat, and just my luck there sat Jacob. I looked at him and sighed, But did I really think he actualy wouldn't come?

"Nice to see you too.." He smiled

"Darn. I was really hoping you would change your mind"

He rolled his eyes "Please. You honestly thought there was a chance?"

I buckled my seat belt "Not really"

I heard my father chuckle from the front seat. Although my mother was still quite silent. When she is stressed out she tends to stay very still, like she doesn't want to disrupt anything else.

The drive to the airport was more silent then I expected. But nobody wanted to leave- nobody wanted to say goodbye. It seemed as if the long road down to the airport just outside of the small town lasted forever.

The silence was comforting in a way. I never did like goodbyes even if I was leaving, It felt like a goodbye meant a pernament change. And this - this was sure to not be anything close to pernament , not if I could help it.

The loud sounds of people shuffling around the airport filled my hearing. I watched people pass by- some running to catch their flight. Others were meeting up loved ones, or dropping them off.

Alot seemed stressed although I doubt that whatever their dealing with is more live changing then what I am.

My father passed the suitcases over to Jacob. My
mother was lightly biting on her lip, and she was oddly silent. I tried to look as happy as I could for her.

Eventhough where I am going Is more dangerous then I want to beilive, I didn't want her to think I thought that.

I knew I had to stay calm. My father told me if I ever had any indescision about going - any worry at all that he wouldn't send me.

I only wish that I was as good at a charade as the rest of my family. But they know me so well they probaly see right through me.

I stood next to Jacob as my mother hugged me goodbye. I could feel her hesitate to let me go.

"I love you Renesmee" She whispered

I smiled "I love you too, Mom"

I guess to anyone else, we would look like any other typical family. Just a mother- or really she could pass for my sister. Dropping off their family member, little did the rest of the world know what I was really about to Incounter.

It made me wonder what else exsisted In this world, what else are humans walking upon that they are clueless to. Or even what were clueless to.

My father turned and hugged me. Their feelings were identical. He was just as hesitant.

"Stay safe, Love you Renesmee"

"I love you too, Dad"

I was glad that at least one thing went as planned; There were no goodbyes. I smiled at my parents as Jacob and I dissapeared into the Airport.