When Dawn Breaks Chapter 1

*This is part two of the story Eye of the Tiger you need to read that one first to understand this one.

“I think I can sleep for a week." Bella said as Rosalie collapsed naked on top of her. After Bella ate the pair shared a shower that led to a vigorous bout of love making.

"I want to join you but we both know that isn't happening anytime soon." Rosalie told her sadly.

"When do you want to go away?" Bella asked rolling on her side facing Rosalie.

Rosalie reached out and pushed some of Bella's hair out of her face."Since we know you have to go back to your father's house tonight and return to the world of mortals tomorrow, how about we take the week of thanksgiving and go to the cabin. You said Gene said it was free anytime we wanted to use it so why don't we go then."

"I know Charlie won't like it but we need time away. Just the two of us, no interruptions." Bella said.

"That sounds perfect but you know what would be even more perfect?We both turn our phones off and refrain from having any contact with the outside world."

"I would love nothing more but we need to be able to be reached in case of emergencies and you know Charlie will want me to check in."Bella brought Rosalie's fingers to her mouth and kissed them. "I think this situation proves I need to tell Charlie about my tiger."

"How do you think he will take it?" Rosalie asked.

"I think Billy would know better than I would. They have been friends since they were children. I mean how bad can it be?"

Rosalie thought about it for a minute. "I want to say he will love you no matter what, but I don't know him that well. I also have never revealed either of my secrets before to anyone."

"You've never told anyone about your penis?"

Rosalie shook her head."No, the only ones who knew were my human parents and the Cullens and the only reason they know is because Carlisle and Esme saw my naked body when I was turned. I never told the others and anyone else that knows were told by Edward when he was feeling especially petty about me. He was notorious for taking shots at me for having an impure body as he liked to call it."

"I'm so glad he will never bother us again"

"I am to my love." Rosalie said kissing Bella on the forehead." Thank you for letting me have my revenge. I knew you would come through for me."

"Of course I came through for you. I will always try to give you everything you want even if that thing is to torture a member of your own coven to death. You name it, it's yours no matter what." Bella promised.

"We do have a strange way of showing our love for each other, but I wouldn't have it any other way." Rosalie told her.

"I loved the way you dealt with him. Especially when he realized he couldn't read your mind."

Rosalie laughed."I could almost taste his anger. When he came in he looked so silly hanging from your mouth and when you dropped him he was covered in your drool. It was all I could do not to laugh out loud."

"I think my favorite part was when you started beating him with his arms and he tried to protect himself by curling into a ball like a baby."Bella smiled thinking about it.

"I have to admit that was as satisfying as I thought it would be. Him begging like a small child was amazing. Did you have any problems in your fight?" Rosalie asked.

"No the most difficult part was having room to move around to get everyone. I did find out that if a vampire tries to bite me they break their jaw,so that was a positive that came out of this."Bella said.

"Really? Why do you think I'm able to drink your blood then?"Rosalie asked.

"I'm going to say our standard answer for everything that it has to do with your being the White Tiger's imprint." Rosalie rolled her eyes as Bella continued. "Meaning that maybe you being able to drink my blood is to protect you from needing to feed. You haven't felt the need since the first time you bit me have you?

Rosalie shook her head. "No, not at all. I haven't even felt the burn that has been in the back my throat since I was changed. I have no cravings at all. Even the thought of animal blood kind turns my stomach sour."

"So maybe this is a good thing. It will definitely be easier to travel without you having to worry about feeding."

"That' s true. I didn't even think of that. Your blood makes me feel better also. I no longer feel the sluggishness that I thought was what all vampires felt. I imagine this is what vampires who feed on humans feel like." Rosalie said.

"What do you think all the others are going to do now that we don't have to deal with Edward?"Bella asked. "What do you guys do when you aren't preparing for a fight?"

"Well Victoria left and Bree and Diego are probably in Alaska with the Denali. Which was a great idea by the way. That is the perfect place for them to learn how to control their bloodlust and convert to animal blood. It was especially nice for you to give them some money to start their lives together. You didn't have to do that you know. They could have figured it out, the Denalis would have helped them." Rosalie told her.

Bella gave Rosalie a kiss."You wanted to do the same thing and you know it. Regardless of what you tell everyone you are the biggest softie in the world. As for the Denalis helping them, I do believe they would but my trust in them is so little that I wanted the two to have a safety net incase that way of life wasn't for them."

Rosalie sighed. "Admit it you're a romantic and knowing they were a newly mated pair made you go a little overboard making sure they would be alright."

Bella chuckled. "You my dear are the more romantic out of the two of us. What about Charlotte and Peter? Will they go back to their lives?"

"I don't know. They seem to really like you and have been considered family for as long as we've known Jasper, so they know they are welcome to stay here. It's kind of up to them. I'm sure my family will set them up permanently in one of the guest rooms."

They lay there snuggled together for a few minutes before Bella looked at the clock and groaned."I hate to the bearer of bad news sweetheart, but I need to get going."

Rosalie tightened her arms around Bella. "How are we going to make this work for us? You know my vampire side isn't going to take to kindly to being away from you for so long."

"Trust me my tiger side isn't going to either, but this is the price of being a supernatural in the human world."Bella said scooting herself out of a protesting Rosalie's arms."Come on, let's get dressed and go."

Sighing dramatically Rosalie got out of bed and began to rummage through Bella's clothes. "I need to pick up some more clothes from your house anyway."

"I think I'm going to have to go clothes shopping soon if you keep stealing half my wardrobe."Bella told her as Rosalie pulled one of Bella's shirt over her head.

"I only want them if you've worn them. I would prefer them after you wear them but even washed they carry some of your scent after they've been in your room." Rosalie said trying to find a pair of Bella's pants that wouldn't look bad with the legs rolled up."Maybe you could buy some shorts or capris now that you live in Forks so I'll have something that will fit me. Your legs are a lot longer than mine."

Bella chuckled. "How dare I wear pants that fit me and not you. What kind of mate am I not thinking of your comfort over mine?"

Rosalie gave Bella a kiss and grabbed her hand leading her out the door. "I knew you would understand."

"Do you think we could sneak out without anyone seeing us?" Bella asked in a whisper.

"Hey Bella you want come play some games with us?" Emmett called from the living room.

"I know,it was wishful thinking." Bella replied to Rosalie's eye roll.

"Sorry Emmett but I have to go home now. I need to check in with Charlie and we all have school tomorrow." Bella told Emmett as she entered the living room finding Emmett, Jasper, and Peter sitting in front of the tv with controllers in their hands.

Emmett looked up from his game wide eyed. "Wow, I mean I totally forgot you live with your Dad. We've been with you so much it is going to be so weird not having you around all the time. You're still going to visit though right? And we can visit you?"

Bella gave him a small smile. "I'm not moving across the country Emmett. I'm just going to my dad's house, of course you can visit. I actually might need your help if you are up for it?"

"Anything you need! I'm your man."Emmett told her flexing his arm muscles.

"I won't need your muscles." At Emmett's defeated look Bella explained."Not that you aren't the strongest vampire I know, I was wondering if you could help me pick out and set up my dad's living room with a new entertainment center."

Emmett pumped his fist in the air. "Hell,Yeah I will"

"Emmett language!" Esme scolded him as she walked into the living room. "Bella dear if you are redoing your dad's living room I wouldn't mind helping."

Bella squeezed Rosalie's hand to stop her from objecting. "That would be great. I was actually going to see if you could help with the kitchen. I'm afraid the remodel is a bigger job than I thought."

Esme gave Bella a short hug."I would love that thank you Bella."

Rosalie felt surprised with herself that the hug didn't send her into her usual rage. She wasn't sure if it was because Esme wasn't that threatening overall or if it was because now she was much more comfortable in her bond with Bella. Hopefully it was the comfort in the bond because they would be forced to separate very soon and the last thing anyone in this town needed was a semi vampire with super strength pissed off and on the loose. Maybe Rosalie could convince Bella just to skip school tomorrow to give them a little more private time before she was unleashed on the world.

"Where are Alice and Charolette?"Bella asked. "I wanted to say good bye before I left."

"They went hunting a little while ago. I'm not sure when they will be back." Jasper told her.

"Well tell Alice I will see her tomorrow and hopefully I will be seeing you and Charolette again, Peter?" Bella inquired interested in what the pair would be doing now the danger had passed.

"Yes, you will. We decided to stay for a while and try out the animal diet. I went hunting earlier and it wasn't to bad but I'm not sure how Charlotte will handle it." Peter told her proudly.

"Good for both of you." Bella said giving the room a wave good bye as she and Rosalie made her way to the red BMW.

After getting them both situated in the car Rosalie reached for Bella's hand."I'm glad those two are trying out our lifestyle. For two nomad vampires they are rather social. I know it would make the family happy to have them close by."

"Yeah having gold eyes is easier to blend in then red that's for sure." Bella agreed.

"Why did you ask Emmett and Esme for help with your house? You know we could have easily done both of those rooms ourselves." Rosalie asked.

"They deserved it." Bella told her. "They have gone through a lot having to deal with me coming into their lives. Carlisle was the one to betray us not Esme and no matter what we thought of him Edward was her son. I figured she could use something positive to focus on for a little while."

“OK, But Emmett." Rosalie huffed." You know he is going to go overboard and you will probably have to add on an entire addition to your father's house to fit in all the stuff he is going to want to buy for the living room."

Bella kissed Rosalie's knuckles as they pulled into Charlie's driveway. His police cruiser was parked in front. "Yes, I do know this, however you will be there as the voice of reason ruining all his fun. So I'm not worried."

Rosalie popped the truck and grabbed a box of Bella's stuff making her way to the front door."You're right. You're money is my money and I will be damned if Emmett has free range of our finances and ruins our children's future by spending all of it."

"I doubt he could spend that much on making over a living room Rose." Bella said laughing.

As Bella turned the door knob the door swung open revealing a smiling Charlie."Hey, Bells. How was your trip? Did you two girls have fun?"

Bella gave him a big hug."Yeah we did. Thanks for letting us go dad."

Noticing the box Rosalie was holding Charlie quickly grabbed it and made his way into the house. "Where do you want this? In your room?"

"No dad that's stuff for you. So let's take it to the living room and we can all catch up while I show you what I brought back." Bella told him.

"You didn't have to bring anything back for me Bella, I'm just happy you're home." Charlie said uncomfortable with the idea of a gift, as he sat down in his recliner leaving the box on the coffee table.

Bella sat on the couch next to Rosalie and opened the box."Don't worry you'll like it, well I hope you do."

"I’ll love anything you give me Bella." Charlie promised.

"I know you feel bad that you weren't there for me growing up." Bella held a hand up stopping him from apologizing once again. "It wasn't your fault, but I wanted to give you a copy of some pictures of me when I was younger. I don't know if you want them but here is a bunch of pictures and some artwork I made when I was younger and my elementary school report cards and other mementos of me growing up."

Bella was startled when she saw Charlie starting to cry and before she could say anything he jumped up from his chair and pulled her into a hug and started sobbing. Bella looked to Rosalie for help on how to deal with this situation but Rosalie just shrugged her shoulders. After patting Charlie on the back for a few minutes he finally stopped crying and pulled back looking away embarrassed at the emotional display.

"Thank you Bella. You don't know how much this means to me." He cleared his throat and sniffed a couple times."How about I order us some dinner while you girls can go unpack your stuff."

"Sure dad, we'll be down in a few minutes." Bella said to his retreating back.

Rosalie followed Bella up to her room closing the door behind them."I think he liked your present."

Bella smiled."Yeah, I didn't expect him to get so emotional. He cried the first time we met but it was nothing like that."

Rosalie flopped down on Bella's bed. "I like your dad. It's obvious how much he loves you."

Bella sighed."It is because of that love I have a feeling he is going to be checking on me in the middle of the night tonight."

"What are you saying?" Rosalie asked already knowing she wouldn't like the answer.

"I don't think you should stay the night tonight."Bella said."I want us to go away for Thanksgiving and if he finds you in my bed in the middle of the night then he will probably ground me for the rest of my life."

Rosalie growled."I don't want to be away from you all night. Not only is my vampire side not happy with that, my human side isn't either."

"I know, me neither but we need to be careful until we tell Charlie about our bond. I just got my dad in my life and I want to have a positive relationship with him for as long as I can before he finds out about my tiger. I don't know if he will accept me or not and I just want to know what it feels like to have a father a little longer in case I lose him."

"Oh Bella, you aren't going to lose him." Rosalie told her pulling her into a hug.

"I just don't want to risk it. Even if that means we have to be apart for a night." Bella told her.

Rosalie laid her head on Bella's chest. "Ok. I don't like it but I understand."

"Thank you sweetheart."

"Let me help you unpack and then I'll let you and Charlie enjoy the night together." Rosalie said pulling away and going towards Bella suitcase.

"You don't have to, seeing as your pilfered most of my clothes already. I just have a few odds and ends." Bella told her.

"Well, I didn't fully go through all the clothes you brought with you so I need to make sure you aren't hiding something good in here." Rosalie said with a laugh. Pulling a ring box out of the suitcase she turned to Bella. "What's this?"

Bella took the box and opened it showing Rosalie the ring inside."This is Gorgon's ring. The one I told you about."

Rosalie pulled the ring out examining it. It was similar to her ring only bigger. The band was thicker and the crest was larger and had larger jewels but other than that it was a match to hers. "Will you start wearing this?"

"I was going to. If you were going to wear yours that is." Bella said as Rosalie started trying it on each of Bella's fingers. It fit perfect on Bella's right ring finger.

Rosalie smiled."Look at that, it fits on the same finger as mine."

"I told you it was meant to be." Bella told her. "These rings were made for us."

"It's still hard to believe sometimes that I'm part of the Shurlong dynasty." Rosalie said.

Bella lifted Rosalie's chin so they could look each other in the eye. "Not only are you a part of the Shurlong dynasty you are going to father the next generation. Together we are going to make all the Shurlongs that came before and the ones that will come after us proud to have us as a part of their family.

Rosalie kissed Bella pulling away sadly."I don't want to but I better get going. Your food will be here soon and if I don't go now I'm not going to be able to leave."

"I'm going to stay up here. If I follow you to your car I'm going to jump in with you and make you take me with you." Bella told her frowning.

Rosalie nodded and gave her a kiss." I will see you first thing in the morning. Text me when you get up so I can come right over."

Bella pushed Rosalie to the door."I will, now leave before I tie you to my bed."

"Is that supposed to deter me from staying?" Rosalie asked with a raised eyebrow.

Bella just laughed and pushed harder." I love you and I will see you in the morning. Don't kill anyone while I'm not with you."

"Does that mean I can kill them when you are with me." Rosalie held up her hands to stop Bella from pushing her again. "Ok, ok I'm leaving."

Bella looked around her room as she heard Rosalie's car driving away. "It's going to be a long night."she said to herself as she made her way downstairs to spend time with Charlie.