Chapter 1: Farewell

This idea came to me when I was trying to think of ways to reverse New Moon (i.e. Bella leaves Edward). Hope you enjoy it!

Review and let me know what you think.

Glitterb

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Chapter 1: Farewell

“What are you doing Mommy?” a little voice asked from behind me.

I turned, momentarily distracted from my packing. Renesmee was staring at me, questions in her eyes. I smiled. It was just like her to forget that I was going away this weekend.

“I’m going to stay with Tanya for a few days.”

Her face fell. I crossed the room in half a heartbeat, taking her into my arms. She wasn’t a baby any more, but she still managed to fit against my chest perfectly.

“Don’t worry baby,” I murmured, rocking her gently, “I’ll be back on Monday, I promise.”

“Is Daddy going?”

“No, Daddy’s staying here. He’ll look after you.”

She pressed her hand to my cheek, showing me how much she missed me already.

“I’ll miss you too Nessie. But you’ll see. I’m only a phone call away.”

She sniffed as I put her down and returned to the duffel bag on the bed.

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“You promise you’ll call when you get there?”

I sighed. “For the hundredth time Edward, will you stop fussing? I’m not some fragile little human any more; I won’t bring the plane down.”

He smiled my favourite crooked smile. “Sorry love. Old habits die hard.”

I laughed and hugged him tightly. Maybe a little too tightly - I still hadn’t grown out of my newborn strength - but he didn’t complain. Instead he put one finger under my chin and guided my lips up to his.

After a moment I pulled away. “I have to get going.”

His shoulders slumped, and I had to smile.

“I’ll see you Monday.” I promised, pecking him lightly on the lips before heading for the check-in desk.

Little did I know that I would be forced to break my promise; that I wouldn’t see Edward or Nessie again for a very long time; that something evil waited in Denali.

Waited for me.