CH27: EMERALD GREEN

Hey guys! Did you miss me?! I know it's been a hella long time and I'LL FOREVER BE SORRY FOR THAT! Things are still pretty rough for me but things should be back to normal. You don't know how much I missed writing!!! So without further ado, here's the chapter you've all been waiting for!



Bella's POV

Before I knew it, my surroundings changed. I wasn't opening gifts anymore. I wasn't laughing cheerfully with my friends and family. Now, I was in agonizing pain and I vaguely felt myself getting stripped down to just my bare skin. The cut on my stomach that was Edward's doing was no comparison to the harrowing ripping within me. This discomfort made me realize that my pregnancy was dangerous after all. I was a vampire but all my senses began to fade as Edward and Carlisle worked over me.
Slowly but surely, it felt as if I began to fade as well.
"Bella, stop thinking that way," I heard Edward say to me fiercely.
I couldn't understand how he was able to read my mind when my shield almost never faltered. Just then, my body began to heat up. It started from the very tips of my toes and it trickled up. By the time it reached my face, my stomach felt empty. A second later, I heard gurgled cries.
Thankfully right when Eddie was taken out of me, all the pain ceased. I got up to find my newborn son being wiped down by Carlisle. I was making my way to them but Edward caught my wrist.
"Edward," I looked to him confusingly.
"Love, you're naked. Here," he said amused. "Put this on."
He handed me a light blue chiffon dress, along with underwear and a bra. I swiftly put them on so that I could see the son I've always wanted.
Edward and I waited patiently as we could for Carlisle to be done with dressing and measuring him. I looked to my husband to find his expression joyous but hard. He was smiling but it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Edward," I said, "what's wrong?"
"He's growing at a much faster rate than Renesmee," he answered a little frustrated.
"I'm afraid he's right, Bella," Carlisle said coming towards us with Eddie bundled up.
"But let's not worry about this now. We have another birthday to celebrate."
I couldn't help but be completely terrified for my son's health, just as I was when Renesmee was born. But he was right; I wanted nothing but to welcome this precious baby boy Edward and I brought into our world.
The very moment I laid eyes on the most perfect emerald green eyes, my breath staggered. His hair was of my complexion but those eyes were all Edward, if he were still human.
I was carrying him now with Edward and Carlisle hovering very close beside me. I noticed all of the little things, like how his skin was nearly as transparent as ours but soft just like a baby should be. Like Renesmee, he was a fair combination of my and Edward's features. It looked as if he inherited my hair and lips whereas his nose and eyes were perfectly Edward's. I swayed him gently to and fro and he just loved it. He giggled and reached out to play with a lock of my hair. The cutest smile and tiny dimples showcased and I was just amazed.
"Edward Masen Cullen. Eddie for short. Do you like that, my darling baby boy?" I cooed while stroking his perfectly round cheeks.
To my utter astonishment, he reached for my neck and projected his thoughts, exactly how Nessie does.
(Yes, Momma. I like having daddy's name.)
"Edward!" I gasped.
By this time, the rest of my family began piling in. I wasn't surprised to find the evidence of my giving labor were all gone.
"I wanna see Eddie, mommy! I wanna see!" Ivee rang beside Alice while tugging at Jasper's shirt.
"We all do, sweetheart," Jasper answered his daughter, going down to her eye level.
"Before we do all the greetings, we have to address one issue," Carlisle said motioning for me to hand Eddie over to him.
"Bella," he asked, "how are you feeling?"
I thought about it and realized that I felt just fine, completely back to normal.
"I'm fine. I know I probably have a more defined scar now but I don't mind it at all," I answered.
Carlisle nodded and continued: "As for Eddie, he seems just fine as well. I'm happy to say that he's quite healthy and from the looks of the incident earlier, he's talented, too."
"He has a power?" Nessie squealed in excitement.
Edward was the one to answer.
"Indeed, he does and it appears he has the same power as yours."
Everyone's eyebrows shot up.
"This makes sense because Eddie is the offspring of Edward and Bella. He was biologically conceived just like Renesmee and so they are half Edward and Bella. The combination of their powers suggest to be the projection of thoughts," Carlisle explained.
"Cool!" Nessie exclaimed. It was funny how she was very near in reaching her maturity of 7 years when at times she still acted very childish.
"Can I hold him, Poppa?" she asked eagerly.
"I call next!" Emmie called.
"Me, too!" Rommel and Ivee announced together.
While the children fussed over Eddie, all of the adults came together. Esme and Rose were the first to claim me.
"Oh, Bella, he's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations, sweetheart," Esme said engulfing me with her embrace.
"You're going to have your hands full now with 2 running around. You're lucky Ness is growing up to be an amazing young lady. But don't worry, you know I'll help you babysit," Rose said smirking.
"Thank you," I replied wholeheartedly. "But I just can't help but worry about him either. He's growing at a much faster rate, it seems. Just look at him; does he look like a newborn. I know I blanked out right after giving birth to Nessie but I remember her being small and fragile like a newborn."
"Don't sweat it, little sis," Emmett stalled. "So he grows a little faster, big deal. Boys usually do. Plus he's more vampire than anything which means he's indestructible."
"He's right, love," Edward breathed next to me. "We don't need to worry so much. Stephan and Auvril are just a drive away if we have any major concerns."
I pursed my lips thoughtfully. Having my family reassure that everything would be fine helped ease my anxiety. I guess finally having the son of my dreams scared me a little. It just felt too good to be true; he was unquestionably perfect.
"Come on, let's go downstairs. I'm sure the guests would love to meet the newest Cullen," Alice said, her eyes twinkling with delight.
"Uncle Edward! Eddie said he wants you," Ivee called as we began exiting Carlisle's office.
She looked even tinier holding her baby cousin.
Edward was quick to retrieve our son.
"Why aren't you a sturdy one?" Edward observed playfully.
Right then and there, Eddie's face turned crabby with the the most adorable pout.
I laughed and pinched his cheeks.
"That's a good thing, sweetie. Now go on and turn that frown upside down," I said and in the same time he giggled and called out: "Momma!"
I smiled and reached for him. We were downstairs by now and the minute everyone saw Eddie, sounds of awe and wonder diffused throughout the room.
"You've got quite a big boy in your hands, Bells," I heard my dad say from behind me. "Can I hold him?"
Eddie's skin was brushing with mine so I was still in contact with his thoughts.
(He smells yummy) I heard him say.
"Umm, I think it's best if Edward and I feed him first. He said you smell yummy," I answered him with laughter in my voice.
Ironically, my father wasn't weirded out with what I just said to him. I'm glad that he adjusted to my lifestyle considerably fast. Thankfully my husband was already walking towards us with a covered baby bottle filled with donated blood that we stocked up on.
Once he was fed, I felt better with him being carried by the others. After all, most of my guests were human.
Eddie looked to have the same charm and magic as Renesmee had. Everyone couldn't keep their hands off of him. I couldn't blame, though, because he was so angelically captivating. It wasn't soon until Leah came to me with a snoring baby boy.
"So I see that he sleeps. He's showing lots of similarities with hybrids, that's for sure," she said placing him gently into my arms.
"Yeah, I know. If anything he grows more rapidly than they ever did."
She nodded and replied, "I see what you mean. He looks around 2 to 3 months old and you just gave birth to him, like, 5 hours ago!"
"I just hope that this is normal for his kind."
"I hope so, too, Bella. But hey, it's getting late and I just wanted to let you know that we're leaving. We'll see you all soon, okay?"
With that, we hugged and most of the wolves left, including Seth and Jake.
The Denali's were the next to leave not long after Leah and the rest.
"Happy, happy birthday dearest Bella and precious little Edward Masen. I'm afraid it's time for us to depart as well. The holidays aren't that far behind so in no time we'll be reunited again. But for now, farewell and best wishes to you all," Eleazar said beside Garrett as Tanya, Carmen, and Kate kissed everyone goodbye.
With them gone, we were all alone and the rest of my family dispersed around the house, doing their own thing. It was pretty late in the night and it was so calming and pleasant to hear nothing but the peaceful snoring of all the children in their sleep.
Edward and I were sitting in the living room, enjoying the cute little snores of Eddie as well. He sighed and placed his arms around me and our son.
There was no denying the contentment in his sigh. I looked to the most marvelous angel beside me and brought out my shield.
(Thank you for giving me such a wonderful family.)
He smiled and his fingers brushed my face.
"None of this would've been possible if it wasn't for you, so thank you Isabella Swan Cullen for keeping this family together and complete."
I smiled back and brushed my lips with his. We stayed like this until morning. I wanted nothing but to do this for the rest of my existence: to have the most unconditional love for my husband and children, along with the rest of my family.