"Are you out of your mind!!?" Esme scoldeed, looking at Edward who practically jumped back at her tone.

"What did I do!?"

"Getting yourself killed! Or trying!"

"But its not like he's done it," Athena pointed out.

"You're quite right," Edward agreed and smiled.

That was a much longer explanation, Athena thought, and almost felt out of breath.

"Why did I not see her getting out of the water?" Alice asked.

"Because you can't see werewolves' future. At least in the books," Athena explained.

"That's not fair," Alice said quietly.

"On to book three?" Athena suggested. She received six nods in return. "Eclipse. The love triangle book," she started and snorted. Edward raised an eyebrow.

"What? Oh, right. Sorry." She coughed once. "Since Edward left before, Bella is still afraid that he will leave her again. She doesn't want to fall back into depression, since he's basically her life." Thats sad- and very depressing. Alice thought

"Edward is still talking about marriage and she is arguing several times, in the end she does give in. While Victoria is hunting them – Bella – and creating a newborn army. She's still friends with Jacob, which Edward does not like. He swears he'll fight for her, because he wants her to choose him. So she's kind of dragged in two directions. But she's hurting both of them in the process." Don't go further with your opinions, Athena, she told herself. "The wolves and vampires stand side by side to fight the newborn army, but Bella is afraid that Edward will get hurt. So she convinces him to stay with her under the battle, with one wolf together with them so they can keep an eye on the situation from afar. Then more complications between Bella, Jacob and Edward. Anyway, they win the battle, though Jacob does get hurt, but Carlisle help him heal. Bella chooses Edward. That much is obvious. And what is left is to plan a wedding and tell Charlie." Not the best way to tell, but it was the basics... Maybe I left out too much? Nah, we'll say it's fine, for now.

"That's... interesting," Jasper mumbled.

No one else said a word.

"I guess the fourth book then," Athena said and yawned. "Breaking Dawn. Part 1. Starts with Bella in her new car, thinking back to when she and Edward told Charlie, then Renee, which went better than thought. Some stories about the Denali family and immortal children, gave her nightmares before her wedding day. The wedding is beautiful. No problems there. After and later, Jacob comes by who have been missing for quite a while. Stirs it up a bit. Edward and Bella leaves for their honeymoon and they go to Isle Esme." Athena smiled and looked at Esme, who blinked in response and shook her head a bit. "Anyway they do have their honeymoon, but then the next day Edward is out of his mind just because of a little bruising. No idea that the first time actually made her pregnant." Athena snorted and the vampires stiffened.

"What do you mean by that?" Rosalie wondered, curious.

"Male vampires can get children with human females," Athena explained. "Half-vampire and half-human the child will be."

"I never heard..." Carlisle started but the rest of the Cullens shushed him.

"Well, she contacts Rose on the way back for help, because Edward wants to get rid of the child."

Rose snarled and nearly launched herself at Edward but Emmett held her back.

"YOU ANIMAL WHY WOLD YOU EVER DO THAT, YOU SON OF A B-" Rosalie screamed at the top of her lungs, struggling against Emmett's hold.

"Again. It has not happened," Athena pointed out and laughed. Rosalie glared at Edward but sat back down. Jasper was clearly holding in laughter but Emmett didn't even bother to hold it in.

"Back to the books. Part 2. Jacob's part of the story. And to be honest I skimmed through it, not much of a team Jacob but im not really a team Edward either, they both act like bitches, no offense Edward" Athena said when Edward just looked at her in shock while the rest of the family exploded with laughter.

"Anyway, they do figure out that Bella needs to drink blood while pregnant. It helps a lot and if they had figured it out earlier, Bella might have been able to keep her food down from the start and been healthier. The pregnancy lasted about a month. She almost died, but Edward had filled a syringe with his venom and gave the shot straight to her heart. The venom spread. She did not scream even if it hurt. And this by the way is more into part 3. Sorry, I got lost a bit there in my own head," Athena apologized.

"Do not worry, dear. Continue when you are ready," Esme said softly and came to sit beside her.

"Well, part 3 – to make it official – is Bella's point of view again. She awakes and is in perfect control of herself. She does not have the same bloodlust as normal newborns. She feels the burn but she's in control. Edward takes her hunting. She smells a human, resists and run the opposite way. Going back after the hunt she is ready to see her child. Renesmee. Jacob comes out first as a test. She passes, obviously. Then in the house they have to explain about the human. Soon she holds Renesmee, gets to know about her gift, then that Jacob imprinted on her daughter and she snaps at him, hurting another pack member instead, Seth Clearwater. Renesmee grows really fast. Out on one hunt Irina comes by and sees Renesmee, goes to the Volturi, thinking she's an immortal child. Well, she's not. By the time they come they gathered a lot of witnesses and many wolves were supporting as well. It was fatal that Alice left and found another hybrid like Renesmee though before the Volturi left in peace – sort of. They figured out Renesmee would grow to look between sixteen and eighteen after seven years, and stay immortal after that. And they lived happily ever after." Athena breathed. "Phew, that was a lot." She chuckled lowly and yawned again.

"That was certainly interesting," Jasper muttered.

"Oh! I forgot! Bella is a mental shield. A very strong one too. But you – they – did not figure it out before after she had become a vampire." Athena wanted to slap herself.

"Well, that explains why I can't read her mind," Edward muttered and got up. Then he left the room.

Athena raised a brow.

"It can't be easy for him. Knowing. This was supposed to or is an alternative to our lives," Esme said and held an arm around her.

"I know, I just feel bad," Athena said softly.

"Don't," Jasper started. "I felt his emotions. It was good for all of us to know. Thank you," he finished and then nodded.

"Well, I am for one glad that you are here instead," Alice said excitedly and kissed her cheek. Then she left with Jasper.

"I am as well, Athena. You mean a lot to me," Rosalie said and hugged her.

"Me as well, little sis," Emmett said and pulled her up from the couch in a huge hug.

"Aw, that is so sweet," Athena said and sniffed. Feeling very touched.

"Also, who their right mind names their child Renesmee? They must be on crack if they do" Emmett said. Athena laughed and they could hear Jasper chuckle from the floor above.

"It sounds like a beautiful name to me" Esme said.

"Now, you better go to bed young lady," Esme said with a teasing tone. "I'll make sure to inform Carlisle when he's back. I know you are tired."

"Yes ma'am," Athena said and yawned.

Emmett flung her over his shoulder and she complained as he carried her up and placed her on her bed.

"Sleep well," he said with a grin as he closed the door after him.

"Thanks," Athena whispered to the empty room. Knowing they had heard her.

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