#Bree Tanner

[a-force-dyad-in-space]

So I've been rewatching the Twilight movies and certain scenes from them recently, and there's something that caught my eye while going through the post-battle scene in Eclipse.

We have Jane and the others show up, being like "blah blah blah, you guys did pretty well against all these newborns, how curious, blah blah" before Jane notices that one of the newborns is still alive, pointing out Bree.

Now, here's where it gets interesting for me. Because Jasper immediately moves and stands next to her protectively.

And yeah, sure, he's the newborn expert, he's in charge of all-things newborn vampires, so in that sense alone it makes sense for him to associate himself with her in that way, but I think it's a lot more than that; namely something that is always mentioned in passing in the movies, but never really pointed out as something significant (unlike Edward's telepathy and Alice's precognition, which are always mentioned first in terms of desirable acquisitions of power). I of course speak of his pathokinesis.

Bree is scared. At this point she has realized that she's a vampire and what that means for her life, but she has no idea if she will come out of this stand-off alive, so naturally, she is nervous.

And thanks to his pathokinesis, of course Jasper can feel that. So I think he's standing with her, almost protectively, not just because he's in charge of her, but because he can feel her fear and tries to comfort her with his presence (she with her vampire sight can of course see that his skin is decked out in scars, so that intimidating display alone probably tells her him being on her side is a good thing).

And then we come to Jane starting to torture Bree, and me having another observation.

When she falls to the ground and is screaming in agony, we can assume that Jasper can feel that, too (not the pain itself, but the mental anguish connected to it). And look how startled he seems when he sees her fall and looks from Bree to Jane.

This moment here makes me think that this is probably the first time he's ever seen Jane's power in person. Of course he knew about her, knew what her powers are. Alice probably filled him in in detail about the events in Volterra from New Moon, and I assume Carlisle has shared many stories over the years, too.

But hearing about something and actually seeing it first-hand are two very different things.

For someone like him, who can feel what other people are feeling, from their happiest moments to their most devastating mental pain, watching Jane not only use her powers, but relish in their effect without a second thought since she can't feel the pain she's causing, must be absolutely nauseating, for lack of a better word.

Jasper's experienced several lifetimes of anguish by proximity and is trying his best to make others feel better, while Jane deals blow after blow with her powers without any consequence. It must feel wrong and unfair to him.

Anyway, back to the point.

This is the face of a man who has fully realized what the antagonistic force is capable of, and he'll be sure to be prepared, next time they cross paths.

And lastly, something sad.

He turns his back on Bree, probably because he can't deal with watching her die on top of feeling her fear and pain. Neither he nor the other Cullens can stop Bree's death from happening without declaring war on the Volturi in the process (because I'm certain that's how Jane and the others would see their push-back).

So all he can do is turn away, and maybe make an effort to lessen her pain (it doesn't look like he did, but I think it would make sense if he used his powers to make death less frightening for Bree).

Anyway, rest in peace, Bree, you would have made a wonderful addition to the Cullen family. ♥

[nostalgc]

Bree Tanner — The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, (2010).

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I'm currently writing a fanfiction about a parentified!Bella Swan (All Renee slander accepted here) coming to Forks and finding comfort and safety in a found-family Cullens. Is there any scenarios you can think of where any member of the Cullens take care of Bella? I'd love to include some scenarios cooked up from you guys! Here's a couple that will be included already in the fiction, by me:

-Charlie bringing Bella dinner while she's in her room, caring to make it the way that she likes it.

-Expanding more on the hospital scene with Carlisle when the car crash happens with him acting almost fatherly towards her even when she suspects he's in on it. -The Cullens opting to be quiet during the night when Bella stays over because they care about her sleep.

-Emmett giving her a ride to school when her truck breaks down, offering to give it a look when as well.

What do you guys think? I'd be happy to credit you for any ideas once it comes out :)

[thecarnivorousmuffinmeta]

who is your dream cast for Bree? I know she’s a very minor character but still curious :)

That's the thing, she's such a minor character (and I wasn't exactly a fan of the merging of Short Life and Eclipse into the same movie, as it felt like movie spaghetti on a movie wall that didn't mesh well into a cohesive film) that I don't need a dream cast for her.

What I don't want is someone too attractive/noticeable. Bree is supposed to be an ordinary girl who ended up in this bananas situation/turned into a vampire. I would want to evoke that "normal girl" persona when thinking of Bree.

That means no Anya Taylor-Joy.

Zendaya has closer vibes in that she's good at playing a cute but normal high school teen, but she's too recognizable now and I just don't see her for the only scene that counts. And she's too famous.

I honestly can't think of someone off the top of my head, but it would have to be someone pretty enough but not movie-star pretty (helped by makeup and, in theory, by being made to be whatever the movie is showing vampires as today) but also deliver the raw emotional energy of this girl being betrayed and burned alive by the Volturi.

Because that's the scene where Bree is vitally important and what should leave the most impact in the film.

Whoever Bree is, that's what she has to pull off.

[twilightishot]

“Worst high five ever." - Diego

[badlucksav]

Bree Tanner deserved better, and not just from a narrative standpoint (although I think it would have been interesting to see how the story changed if she’d remained alive), but in regards to Bella. Bree gets only a handful of paragraphs in Eclipse, but we see Bella describe and empathize with her, even noting that the girl looked young, perhaps only fifteen. And then Bree is dismembered by Felix, and she’s never mentioned again.

Imagine if Bella had hung onto that little girl, felt remorse and sympathy for her. Bree was, after all, turned and then subsequently killed because of Bella. All of the newborns were. But we don’t hear anything about them, only how they were violent monsters. They were all human once, but the narrative ignores this. Bree was an actual child. If it wasn’t for Bella, and by extension, the Cullens, Bree would have lived a normal life in Seattle.

Bella should have thought about all of this. It should have been in the back of her mind: guilt and sadness and maybe a little self-loathing too. And the continued fear that maybe when she went through the change, she would be that uncontrollable, bloodthirsty creature too.

But of course, Stephanie Meyer chose to ignore Bella’s trauma per usual, and so we never hear of Bree again; instead we get sappy romance and a vampire-hybrid baby, Bella’s trauma forgotten and never truly addressed. But that’s nothing new here.

Anyway, Bree Tanner deserved better.

[painedpen]

Sorry for the delayed response, I’m rewriting the Twilight Series in the hopes that my newborn nephew picks up my version instead of whatever the fuck Smeyers had going on

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idk i think steph can still pump out a short second life sequel where it's just the visions alice had when carlisle decided to make the offer

[edwardsdeathcabcd]

I will forever be pissed jacob imprinted on the baby, it would be such a better story if he imprited on someone like bree tanner & if the cullens took her in he would still be close to bella just without all the weird shit, and we could get more of jacobs story of him hating vampires and now imprinting on one, and she is not!!!!! a baby!!!!!!

HOLD ON JACOB / BREE IS SOME SERIOUS TEA... I haven't actually read the short second life of bree tanner (I did read like 15 pages after seeing this ask but I just can't be bothered tbh), but from what I gather it seems like she's witty enough & has kind of dry humour, bookish, sweet, a little nihilistic, not a baby... I can really see the vision here.

I agree that Jacob hating vampires and then having to grapple with imprinting on one has the potential to be SUCH a compelling arc, and the way it's handled in the book is obviously an all-time massive flop. if imprinting was a profound soulmate connection without all the weird shit about instantly losing your free will, it'd be so interesting to see the internal struggle involved in that. with a full person who he is actually interested in & experiences attraction to as opposed to a toddler he's effectively grooming.

& I can just see the vibes! They're both 16 year olds who were turned into monsters just to serve in a war they don't want to participate in, neither of them like being inhuman but are slowly growing into it.

anon you may be a little bit of a genius for this I can't lie

[musingsanddrabbles]

I could say it, but you won't believe me You say you do, but you don't deceive me It's hard to know they're out there It's hard to know that you still care I could say it, but you won't believe me You say you do, but you don't deceive me Dead hearts are everywhere Dead hearts are everywhere

PSD is Cotton Clouds by Bbyhyuck.

[beadickel]

A Breve Segunda Vida de Bree Tanner ⏳

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Book Review

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Author: Stephanie Meyer

Description: I turned off my brain. Who you were going to hunt was the kind of decision you had to make before you scented your prey. It was too late now to choose anything.

Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Review: Stephanie Meyer’s short novella The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner was a breath of fresh air in an embittered world. Its pacing starts off slow and it doesn’t really pick up until halfway through, though the sluggish start may be forgiven by its emotional ending. 

The novella gives depth to an undeserving book, almost unfairly inducing attachment to characters that will never return. It’s the perfect length for what it is and it doesn’t stray from its purpose.

The title says it all.