What may come

[Emmett Cullen]

*He stood and followed Rosalie into the other room knowing Ryder was hungry. He heard the door close as Alice and Jasper left. What were they going to do? His brother was not taking this well, he could only imagine what he was going through. What if Rose had made that deal with Aro, how could he handle that. One hundred years. Bella...always the one to try to protect them all. He placed his hand on the side of her arm and stood behind her, kissing her neck gently as she fixed Ryder's food.* "I can't believe what's happening. There must be a way out of this..." *His words trailed off, sensing how tense she was.*

[Rosalie Hale]

~she held Ryder close to her and kissed his forehead again. Damn Bella to hell for putting her little man in the line of fire; if the Volturri showed up, what would they do then? She shook her head and sat Ryder in his high chair before going to grab him some baby food. She heard Emmett stop speaking and turned to him, shaking her head~

I can't believe she'd do this, put all of us in danger like that.

[Emmett Cullen]

*He cupped her cheek when she turned around, he could tell she was angry but more so...afraid. * "I know she didn't do it intentionally, she thought it would protect us. But we all know how the Volturi work. I won't let anything happen to you or Ryder. They'll never find out about him. I'll make sure of it." *He placed his other hand on her other cheek and brought her face up to meet his eyes.* "I promise you this." *Removing a stray hair from her face, he kissed her lips softly and Ryder giggled.*

[Rosalie Hale]

~she sighed and pressed her face into his palm, hoping and praying that he would never have to put himself into that position~

I don't think that I could stand it if something happened to you two.

~Ryder giggled again and she grinned, grabbing his food and placing it on a small blue plate then sitting it in front of him. He was eating finger foods now and he loved it! He would grab the food and stuff it in his mouth, smacking his gums greedily.~

He's not growing nearly as quickly as Renesmee did.

~she looked back up at Emmett~

What do you think about her? Her eyes, I mean.... It's kinda freaky, isn't it?

[Emmett Cullen]

*He smiled as they both looked at Ryder smiling as he ate the food she made him. He was only three months old but looked to be the size of a nine month old. His growth was slower but still advanced for a baby.* "He's not, but he's special. Maybe that's a good sign. Carlisle says all hybrids must grow at different rates. No need to worry babe."

*She smiled and looked back at Ryder for a moment, then looked back at him and asked about Renesmee's red eyes. He chuckled.* "They are...different. But I remember a time when my eyes stayed red trying to adjust to your diet. Human blood....it's like no other. Jasper and I weren't as strong willed I guess." *He said with a grin, pulling her closer to him.*

[Rosalie Hale]

~she lay he head on his shoulder and ran her fingers across his back.~

Yeah. Human blood.... No other....

~she had never told him what had happened that night, nor the nights following. When Royce and his friends had finished their "fun" with her and left her for dead.... Emmett didn't know how bad it had been for her, even after all these years. And then there was the whole "I've never tasted human blood" thing. That wasn't the truth. She had tasted human blood... Royce's blood. It hadn't been much, but it had been enough. Why she felt the need to not tell anyone, she didn't know, but she knew now that if Emmett found out he'd be hurt.~

~she kissed his shoulder, then his neck and smiled~

At least she's not hunting innocent people. I mean, the bad guys have it coming right?

[Emmett Cullen]

*He lifted her chin to look up at him.* "Bad guys always have it coming, but like Carlisle once said, Who are we to know who is truly good or bad. And when our thirst overrides our judgement and someone innocent gets hurt..." *Gave her a grin and it quickly faded, sensing something in her eyes.* "Everything okay babe? You're worried about Bella aren't you? I promise you we will all find a way to make this right. We've won against them twice already, we can do it again."

[Rosalie Hale]

~she shrugged her shoulders then nodded~

I'm fine. I just..... Got some things on my mind.

~her eyes went to his and she gave him a soft smile~

My tough monkey man. And my little monkey, too. ~her eyes went to Ryder who was still eating and grinning, talking to himself in baby gibberish. She looked back at Emmett and grinned~

You have any secrets you need to spill?

[Emmett Cullen]

*He smiled and nodded* "That's right, and you won't ever lose these monkeys, right Ryder?" *He asked playfully as Ryder let out a loud giggle like he understood, chowing down on some food. He chuckled and looked back at Rosalie.*

"Secrets?" *He smiled and sighed knowing they told each other everything...everything except some things he'd done in his past that he wasn't proud of. Would she see him in a different light?*

"Well, babe..actually...*He paused in thought for a moment* I have done some things I wasn't proud of. My parents said I went through this wild adolescence, I gave 'em hell babe. Renesmee reminds me of myself sometimes. Her impulses to act, not think."

*He went over to Ryder and ran a gentle hand over his head then looked back at Rosalie.* "I neglected to tell you only because I didn't want to remember the path I was almost going down. The women, the gambling, the drinking. I was only in my teens and I had some wild friends. They call it now, what we were then "womanizers" Go figure." *He chuckled nervously.* "I was always reckless and making rash decisions, during a time of prohibition when alcohol was illegal, I was the one making it. Gambling on the side to support the habit. It wasn't until I almost lost my father that I realized I had to step up and be the man of the house. I wasn't proud of any of it." *He shook his head at the thought and slowly walked back over to her, hoping he didn't lose her. He'd been with many women in his time, but none were like his Rose...she was unique and she was by far the most beautiful woman he'd met.*

[Rosalie Hale]

~she nodded, grinning at him and shaking her head~

Why am I not surprised? Truth be told, if I had been where you were I may very well have been one of the women you impressed. In fact... ~she put her hand on his cheek and patted softly, still continuing to laugh~ You impress me all the time. You're amazing with Ryder, you treat me like a queen. Quite impressive, Mr. Cullen. Quite impressive indeed.

~she winked at him and debated; did she tell him what her secrets were? Would he be angry? Angry that she wasn't innocent when she found him? That she had kept this secret for all the years they had been together?~

[Emmett Cullen]

*He grabbed her wrist gently and with speed, pushed her against the wall with a grin. Ryder playing with his food oblivious to them.* "Impress you do I?" *Placed his hands on her hips and slowly ran up her sides, looking into her eyes. "What about you my lovely Queen? Any secrets you've been keeping? Like how are you just so amazing and perfect....how you manage to drive me mad with want....how you make me want to take you right here and now?" *He chuckled and pressed his lips to her neck.*

[Rosalie Hale]

~had she been able to blush, she would have. She moaned quietly and whispered~

I have.... a couple. But I don't know if they would upset you or not. And I don't want to fight......

~his lips paused on her neck and she closed her eyes; he pulled away and looked at her, his brow slightly raised as he waited. Taking an unneeded breath, she met his gaze and spoke softly.~

Royce and his friends... they raped me before they left me on the ground bleeding to death. And you know how I have always stated I've never had human blood? ~her eyes never left his, and she spoke quickly so as to go ahead and get it out of the way~ I drank from Royce. Not a lot.... I managed to pull myself away. But I wanted him to know what he had done to me, what I had become because he was being 'cool' with his friends....

~Emmett just stood there and she willed him to say something~ Em?

[Emmett Cullen]

*He stepped back as anger rolled through his body, his fists clenched at his sides.* "They....raped...you. I thought....I..." *He growled and closed his eyes. He'd been told the story that Royce and his friends did a "number" on her, leaving her for dead in the dark cold streets of the night. He assumed they beat her up because they were drunk. But they all had a turn in raping her, the torture she'd gone through, the pain emotionally as well as physical. It wasn't the fact his wife had human blood...it was the fact that she'd endured so much and she never told him. If Royce and his buddies were not dead already they would be..slowly and with torture. His eyes finally met hers and he couldn't speak, pulling her to him he held her close. His arms wrapped around her small frame. All this pain she'd carried for all these years....Now things from when they first met made sense. Her hesitation and how she'd tense when he kissed her at first. It was her trying to let go of it all, the horrible memories.

[Rosalie Hale]

~she sighed when he wrapped his arms around her, thankful to God that he wasn't upset.~

It's okay. I've learned to live with it. ~she looked up at him and smiled before pressing her lips to his~ I had a wonderful man by my side that taught me not all men are bad. ~her eyes sparkled and she grinned softly~ I love you, Emmett. Thank you.... for everything.

[Emmett Cullen]

"I love--" *His words were cut off by Ryder* "Ma-ma" *He looked into Rose's eyes and grinned, turning to face their child. Their son who had just said his first word. The delight on her face was astounding, it was then he really knew he had to do whatever it took to protect his family. Even if it meant fleeing for protection. Something had to be done about the Volturi they couldn't live in fear and hiding the rest of their existence. He chuckled and watched as Rosalie went to their son.* "I love you too, as I'm sure Ryder here does. You saved me Rosalie, and for that I'll always be thankful. You're my angel and always will be."