Chapter 1: Renesmee's Return (revised)

Twilight of an Endless Night

A/N: This story is under Revision. It has been written like a Serial, so I am attempting to resolve conflicts and any contradictions as well as things that may be perceived as conflicting with the cannon of the story, plot twists and such. I had stopped updating for over a year. Perhaps this is my return...

I have no beta, so sorry for mistakes in spelling (I do use spell check, but its not perfect) grammar, and anything else that may fail to meet with your approval.

This story is rated M for mature themes and situations.

Summary: Part One- Renesmee is grown and is learning to use one of the powers she possesses; the power of seduction. She returns from Junior College a new person with new ideas. Jacob decides to show her what true love is. Their love and endless night will turn into an endless nightmare when a scorned lover seeks revenge. Will Jacob love triumph over time and space? Or will she be lost forever to Jake to one who was in truth sent from an old enemy?

Introduction:

Dear Reader, we find ourselves at another possible interval of the Twilight Era. We've watched our family grow and the impossible become possible. We now find ourselves about eight years after the encounter we were freed from in the clearing of the woods, when faced with a showdown with the Volturi. During the interim, Nessie has grown up adored by her family and friends. Jacob was ever present and Nessie grew to love him as her best friend. She was very familiar with the pack, since Embry and Seth practically lived at the house, while Quill while still living on the Res ran patrols and Leah had gone off to college. When she felt the need to transform, she was still apart of Jake's pack and their minds. This was her refuge, in that she could leave the Reservation still have her heritage, and be separate from Sam. One day she would be freed from shifting at all. Until then, she attempted to live normally.

The Cullen's were kind enough to finish part of the basement for an apartment for the rest of Jake's pack who happened to be around if they wanted to have quarters of their own.

With the rapid growing and rapid learning, Nessie spent her formative years being tutored along with Seth until she was about the age of seven but had the appearance of perhaps seventeen. It was at this time she was sent away to Junior College at the urging of her father…

A year had passed since Edward and Bella sent Renesmee away for school. It had been the family's decision with Jake's agreement. It wasn't easy getting him to come around, but in the end he agreed that it would be best for Renesmee and her own growth, for she was entering her final year before reaching "maturity". By the time Ness returned, her physical growth would be nearly complete.

Edward had arranged for Renesmee to enter Junior College so that she would be prepared for the social and academic demands of a division I college.

To everyone's astonishment, Edward also arranged for the family and Jacob, to attend the University of Washington for the beginning of the next fall semester. Carlisle and Esme decided leave attending college for the 'kids'. UW was the choice as a consideration for Jacob, so that he wouldn't have to split up his pack, since Quill had his Claire on the reservation and his sister had married Paul and they lived on the Res as well.

Rosalie wanted to go back to school if only to keep an eye on her 'baby girl' Nessie, while it was Edwards wish that Ness, Jake and Bella should continue with their education. The boys, Jasper and Emmett were eager to go, so they could be back up if there was ever any trouble. School was a natural part of their existence; there was always something new to learn.

Junior College, on the other hand, was Edward's condition for Jacob to be able to 'see' Renesmee. It was necessary first, for her spend time away from him, to have some perspective and to know that there was more to life than just being in a relationship. She needed to learn the value of being 'alone' in order to appreciate the joys and the hardships of being with someone.

It was here, at the train station that Jacob had said goodbye to Renesmee about a year earlier, and it was here that he would see her again for the first time. So it was fitting that there, in the same spot, the family was standing in its entirety, except for Renesmee who would be arriving at any moment.

It was at this point that Edward agreed, if Renesmee wanted to, Jacob could declare his feelings for her, and she could accept him if she wanted to. Before they had separated, they might as well have been together, so much so that it was pretty much a done deal. So Jacob stood, almost assured of the fact that Nessie would be coming home to his arms, and Edward would willingly give his approval. After all how could he not, after everything that Jacob had sacrificed all those years ago, after everything he had done.

**Renesmee's Return**

The air was crisp, as it always seemed to be. Even in the summer, Olympia can feel cool at any given time. The sun had descended already, which increased the chill in the air and the wind whipped through the trees in gusts.

Jacob was clearly anxious in the hazy light, waiting for the train to arrive.

"Don't worry," Alice said soothingly sliding her hand into his elbow, while he checked his watch for the hundredth time, "she'll be here soon."

Jake's smile was always warm whenever Alice spoke. She had been very comforting while Ness was gone, and he felt great fondness for her.

"Thanks little sis," he said warmly, hugging her tiny frame against his side.

After the train arrived and people started to descend, Jake's eyes lit up. It wouldn't take long, not many people arrive on the Amtrak in Olympia in the evening during the week… Renesmee appeared on the platform, as if an angel had descended from heaven.

She was taller in stature than when the family had seen her last, and she was much altered than when Jake had last laid eyes on her. Last fall she was quite a bit shorter than Bella, however Ness had gained Bella's height by the winter break, when the family had gone out to see her. Now she was almost the same height as her father, but that was a good six or so inches than Jake. Jake was still a giant among mortals.

Long fiery ringlets hung past her waist. Her penetrating eye, chocolate and fiercely expressive framed by perfectly sculpted eyebrows were sparkling behind her long bangs. A smile spread from her full cherry lips and reached her eyes upon seeing her family there waiting for her.

White jeans, stilettos, and silk see thru camisole white lace bra underneath and a cashmere scarf loosely tied around her neck told Rose and Alice that they had trained her well. The fire in her hair was nicely accented because of this pale white ensemble and all gold accessories that complimented her skin so nicely. She was flawless. Alice especially had a glow of satisfaction and pride. If Bella was a lost cause, all was made right in Renesmee.

Looking more like a sophisticated twenty-one instead of the fabricated age of eighteen but the reality age of about seven, she had the physique of a trained athlete instead of a child and she possessed the mind of a scholar, having been tutored by her father and her grandfather, Carlisle before going off to school.

"Renesmee," Edward said, the first to speak, "welcome home."

Everyone almost flew to her side at once after the initial shock had overtaken them that this woman was their beloved 'little girl'. Overwhelmed with hugs and kisses it took Renesmee a moment to see Jacob. He remained apart from the rest, motionless as if stunned to the place where he first saw her.

Silence fell over everyone as they realized the silent exchange that was happening between Jacob and the person with whom he had a connection that for him, centered the universe. Jasper felt the mix of emotion and Edward immediately knew both sides. Edward could clearly hear, see and feel the restraint that Jacob demonstrated, but he couldn't fathom Renesmee's hesitation. She advanced quickly seeing the line the family opened from the foot of the platform to where he stood.

She smiled briefly, hugged him gently and laughed. "What's the matter? Not quite the kid you remember?" She raised her hand and lightly touched his burning skin with just the back of her index finger. Turning to her family she inhaled deeply, "I'm starved. Do you know how long it's been since I've really had something that… satisfies?" Walking away blithely she left Jacob where he embraced her, "Can we change clothes and go eat?"

Edward threw a pained glance at Jacob knowing the confusion he was in.

"Hey Nessie," Edward said throwing the keys to the car he drove, "-here. Why don't you and Jake meet us at the house?"

Nessie caught the keys almost without looking. "Are you for real daddy? You're letting me drive your car?"

That was almost enough to revive Jacob from his stupor. Edward's Aston Martin One-77 made him drool from the first day Edward had it imported. Nessie ran over to Jake, "Come on, what's the matter with you. I'm drivin', so don't even ask!"

Jacob followed behind her almost in a normal step, but Edward knew the pain behind his eyes.

"That was sweet of you," Bella whispered sweetly and shimmied her hand into Edward's pocket. "Got anything for me?"

Edwards eye brows lifted and he looked down to his lovely Bella. "I've always got something down there for you." He whispered with his most menacing grin. Emmett punched his shoulder and laughed. Edward threw a wink back over his shoulder at his brother.

Renesmee insinuated herself into the driver's seat as if she had been driving the car for ages. "How have you been Jacob?" She asked sweetly.

Jacob still hadn't fully recovered from the cool greeting he had received and if not miffed, he was still a little hurt.

"I've been fine. Busy with studying, getting ready for the fall semester."

"Oh right, Daddy said you were coming too. This is so great Jake. Are you excited?" Renesmee had the same high that the rest of the family got from speeding down the highway. "Ugh, I'm so glad to be done with that gross 'community' college." She said disgustedly.

"Why, what was so wrong with it?" Jacob laughed.

"Well nothing was wrong with it, per se, but it was those idiot teachers. I knew more than them in my first year. The first full book I read was Wuthering Heights. My favorite book by the time I was two was a compilation of poems by Lord Alfred Tennyson. Those teachers are so lost. But I had fun making friends though." Her eyes got a bit of a sparkle that Jake didn't recognize, but then again there was a lot about Nessie that he didn't recognize.

"Oh yea, what friends could you have possibly made in 'nowheresville' Oregon?"

"Yeah, daddy tried to pull a slick one with that. What was that, placing me under house arrest with Tanya in Oregon while I had to go to a buttcrack school?" Nessie said, swerving from the left lane to the right exit lane in a blur.

At that moment red and blue flashing lights illuminated as she blew by a speed trap.

Laughing, she accelerated.

"Um, Nessie, I think you better stop so you don't get busted." Jacob suggested.

"Old man…" she mumbled under her breath and came to a slow down. Rolling down the window she took her clear, shiny Ray-Ban's off and placed them in her lap, putting her hands back in the 'ten and two' position.

"Is there a problem officer?" She asked. It was just her luck, it was a guy.

It took the officer a moment to collect the words he was planning on saying.

"Do you know how fast you were going Miss?"

"I'm so sorry, was I speeding?" she asked coyly. Jake had to stifle a laugh, she knew damn well she was going near one hundred and forty.

"This is a nice car, do you have papers for it, young lady?"

"Oh, it's my daddy's car. He let me drive it home. I just got back from college." She explained fluttering her eyes.

"Takin' your boyfriend for a joy ride? Well I'll need to see your license and registration."

"Oh he's not my boyfriend. I'll give you my license, I just have to get it out of my pocket."

Jake couldn't pretend that her statement wasn't a knife in the gut.

Nessie opened the door and exited the car. The officer was obviously taken back by her beauty and see thru blouse.

She patted her pants front and back pockets followed by her chest, "Sorry, guess in my purse pocket. It's just here in the back…" she said and released the seat leaning over and reaching in the back seat for her purse, giving the officer a full view. "Sorry," she blushed flipping her fiery locks over her shoulder and handing him her license.

Getting back in the car she flashed Jacob a grin and a wink.

"Well, I guess I'll let you off with a warning, this time young lady. Welcome home." The officer walked away obviously uncomfortable, and Jake could tell he was harvesting a stiff one.

Renesmee placed her glasses back on, rolled up the window and took off just short of kicking up dust and screaming tires.

"Ha, ha, ha, ha," she laughed shamelessly. Calming down to a snicker, she had a naughty gleam in her eye. "So where were we, before we were so rudely interrupted?"