#rock crystal and diamond bracelet

[boylerpf]

Art Deco Platinum Filigree Diamond Rock Crystal Bracelet

Source - Boylerpf.com

[recherchestetique]

An Art Deco Diamond and Rock Crystal Bracelet by Mauboussin Paris 1935.

Of geometric design, composed of openwork panels set with kite-shaped, round and baguette diamonds, bordered by rock crystal batons, further highlighted by round diamonds, mounted in platinum.

[gemville]

'Enchanted Lily' Bangle by Anna Hu

53.92 Carat Peridot

Rock Crystal Infused Enamel Stamens

Sapphires

Diamonds

Green Hand Painted Enamel Brass and Gold Bangle

Source: thejewelleryeditor.com

[the1920sinpictures]

1925 Bangle bracelet by Rene Boivin of rock crystal, platinum, sapphire and diamonds. Paris. From Art Deco, FB.

[vestaignis]

Российский ювелир Ильгиз Фазулзянов из украшений создает предметы искусства. Russian jeweler Ilgiz Fazulzyanov creates art objects from jewelry.

Ильгиз Фазулзянов — единственный российский ювелир и эмальер, получивший громкое международное признание. Он дважды обладатель ювелирного «Оскара», гран-при конкурса International Jewellery Design Excellence Award в Гонконге, сотрудничал с легендарным часовым домом Bovet и Van Cleef&Arpels, его галереи открыты в Москве и Париже.

Его коллекция «Великие вершины мира» — это пять колец, посвященных пяти известным всем с детства горам- это драгоценно-эмалевые миниатюры Фудзиямы, Килиманджаро, Арарата,Гималаи и Везувия.

Ilgiz Fazulzyanov is the only Russian jeweler and enameller who has received great international recognition. He is a two-time winner of the jewelry Oscar, the Grand Prix of the International Jewelery Design Excellence Award in Hong Kong, has collaborated with the legendary watch house Bovet and Van Cleef&Arpels, his galleries are open in Moscow and Paris.

His collection “Great Peaks of the World” consists of five rings dedicated to five mountains known to everyone since childhood - these are precious enamel miniatures of Fuji, Kilimanjaro, Ararat, the Himalayas and Vesuvius.

Кольцо Килиманджаро-золото, эмаль, бриллианты, сапфиры, танзаниты. Ring of Kilimanjaro-gold, enamel, diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites.

Кольцо Фудзияма -золото, эмаль, бриллианты, лунный камень. Ring of Fuji - gold, enamel, diamonds, moonstone.

Кольцо "Гималаи"-золото, эмаль, бриллианты. Ring "Himalayas"-gold, enamel, diamonds.

Кольцо "Везувий"-золото, эмаль, опал. Ring "Vesuvius"-gold, enamel, opal.

Кольцо "Арарат"золото, эмаль, бриллианты, сапфиры, танзаниты. Ring "Ararat" gold, enamel, diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites.

Сегодня Ильгиз Фазулзянов - один из немногих мастеров в мире, в совершенстве владеющий всеми известными ювелирными техниками: филиграни, гравировки, чеканки и эмали и сочетающий их самым неожиданным и оригинальным образом. Мастер использует яркие эмали для создания цветовых эффектов и реалистичного изображения природы в стилистике ар деко и ар нуво.

Today Ilgiz Fazulzyanov is one of the few craftsmen in the world who is fluent in all known jewelry techniques: filigree, engraving, embossing and enamels and combines them in the most unexpected and original way. The master uses bright enamels to create color effects and realistic images of nature in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau style.

Брошь-подвеска «Маки». Brooch pendant “Poppies”.

Браслет “Ласточки”, золото, эмаль, горный хрусталь, бриллианты. Bracelet “Swallows”, gold, enamel, rock crystal, diamonds.

Коллекции драгоценных колец вдохновленные природой. Collections of precious rings inspired by nature.

А также чудесные серьги, колье, броши и подвески в которых нашли свое отражение птицы, рыбы, бабочки. And also wonderful earrings, necklaces, brooches and pendants in which birds, fish, and butterflies are reflected.

Источник:/www.livemaster.ru/topic/1786805-sovremennyj-modern-ilgiza-fazulzyanova, /antiquesalon.ru/news/476-yuvelirnyie-ukrasheniya-ilgiza-fazulzyanova.html, /lomovskaya.livejournal.com/1850827.html, /pikabu.ru/story/yemotsionalnyie_ukrasheniya_ilgiz_fazulzyanov_7680435, /dzen.ru/a/Y429SAZm_QjwrixG, //www.kommersant.ru/doc/3587235, /moskvichmag.ru/lyudi/yuvelir-ilgiz-fazulzyanov-lyubovatsya-hotyat-bolshe-chem-pokupat/.

[hunterbunter3000]

sweetheart collects little trinkets she finds on the field and around base (sometimes steals things she likes, nothing big) to gives to the boys (and laswell), the boys treat them like collectibles and get pissy when someone tries to take them. they often show them off to each other to see what they have. the trinkets range from rocks/stones/pebbles, small keychain accessories, flowers etc. to bullet shells, bones, teeth??? etc.

sometimes they get handmade trinkets (where sweetheart makes something outta the trinkets she finds) price has a handmade fishhook made outta a broken safety pin, massive metallic bead and a metal feather earring stud,he put it on his hat and gets all happy when someone mentions it, soap got a bracelet made outta random beads and some string (maybe some bone), gaz has a pin made outta a bottle cap that she got from a night of drinking, the bottle cap is from gaz’ a fav alcohol drink, ghost got bones in a jar with a little skull ornament on the side, the list can go on, they are all impressed by her craftsmanship but are heavily concerned where she gets the more morbid and obscene materials from

the boys will defend their trinkets with their life and refuse to trade (St, gave me it, fuck off and get your own)

IM KICKING MY FEET RNNNN THIS IS SO ADORABLE 😍😍😭😭💖💕 I love how everyone came together and said "Yeah Sweetheart is a weird goblin and we love her" LMAOOO

May I add on to the trinkets just a bit--

The kleptomaniac collector and scavenger of things will find the best items on the battlefield istg-- everytime she kills the enemy, she always picks on their gear and scavenges around to find anything she likes. Soap and Roach honestly help her find things (like a coin with a bullet hole in it, or a finger. Maybe an ear or an antique cup from an abandoned home) and give to her so she can make something out of it

She gets so excited when she finds old flasks because she can fix em and give them to Cap or Graves (as much as she hates him, she always thinks of him) and she gets SUPER excited when Krueger comes back to the base after being out of the country and gives her rare findings (like a crystal bowl or an old pocket watch! He did steal a real diamond before for her, that was a fun day HA)

Laswell honestly looks forward to her crafts because her wife loves them (I have a headcannon that Laswell and her wife have emotionally adopted Sweetheart AHAHA) Sometimes her wife would give Laswell rocks and feathers that she found at home so Laswell can give it to Sweetheart (she's so giddy everytime)

Once the week is almost over, they have SSS (Sweetheart Scavenger Sundays) and the guys show what they have LOL Horangi would even FaceTime Rodolfo and Alejandro to show off what Sweetheart sent them (Alejandro has a necklace that's laced with silver and gold teeth and human finger bones, a handmade knife sheath made out of rabbit skin, and a tiny house made out of tank metal. Rodolfo has a carved wooden bunny, a lucky gecko tail key chain, and a pouch full of silver coins)

They love all of her gifts, even though they're weird and sketchy as fuck, but it's thoughtful! And don't touch them or ask to have it or they will give you the side eye

[megamanrecut]

And here's the consolidated list (mostly?) All from Diamond in the Rough, character notes below cut (not in same order as pics)

Considered a few different systems for assigning gems (gemstone family, value, etc.) but ultimately just went with color/relative familiarity of gem. There’s so many cool gems out there~ (I was trying to not be too repetitive with types/use more common ones though Quartz has a million interesting varieties!)

Mega Man, Blue Sapphire Sphere I wavered a lot on his ‘trinket’, Sapphire seemed obvious (especially with Proto being a ruby, both are corundum gemstones) but also considered blue diamond, alexandrite (blue/purple color shift), and aquamarine. For the jewelry, was also considering an atomic model (for chemistry?), a screwdriver, and slightly regretting not considering circlet

Roll, Amethyst Earring: primarily always wanted amethyst, but also considered heliodor, padparadscha sapphire (but it wasn’t quite the right color? and perhaps too obscure), tanzanite, morganite, zoisite, kunsite, iolite, (purple gems etc.) For shape, was considering spikes/fangs though that’s also Treble and Punk’s lol

Bass, Emerald Snake Arm Cuff: loosely based on a real arm cuff I saw in a book. Also considered black diamond, green diamond (he’s the titular ‘diamond in the rough’), and black opal

Proto Man, Ruby Aviator Badge: I went with ruby in the end, which seemed most obvious choice, but also considered red diamond and bixbite (red beryl)

Elec Man, Black Opal Ring: Also considered chatoyant Sapphire, Alexandrite (??? color shift?), chrysoberyl, angelite/anhydrite, and even hawkeye quartz (loosely inspired by a real hawkeye ‘lightning’ ring, before that I was thinking cufflinks, but seemed weird for him to become either a pair of gems, or even a single cufflink lol)

Jewel Man, Colorless Beryl (Goshenite) Monocle - also considered rock crystal, diamond, and Padparadscha sapphire. Apparently both beryl and rock crystal were historically used for eyeglasses. Monocle is a reference to gentleman thief archtypes, also they are just fancy. (Also I realized while drawing this that having a plique a jour monocle chain is probably super impractical, oh well lol)

Top Man, Imperial Topaz  Pendant in a Jeweled Egg - also considered alexandrite and spinel (for the pun, heh) and spessertite

Kalinka/Mega Girl, Rose Quartz Blossom Barrette: Pink :) though I considered other lesser known (but more valuable) pink gems

Quint, Alexandrite Wristwatch: Quint is a time traveler (of sorts), also considered model armillary sphere/astrolabe, a screwdriver, and jade or malachite or nanocrystal

Wily, Agate Cameo Belt Buckle: Loosely inspired by his skull belt in some of his game art, also considered amythist

Dr. Light, Alabaster bead on a bookmark tassel:  Dr. Light likes books! Was also considering rock crystal and goshenite

Ring Man, Zircon Hoop Bracelet: Reference to both his namesake and his carney background. Was also considering class ring (before assigning the ring to Elec Man) and a circlet. ‘Zircon’ just sounds circusy, must be the Z

Magnet Man, Garnet Horseshoe Amulet: garnets are apparently magnetic, also considered fridge magnet

Cut Man, Citrine Paperknife: for obvious reasons. I also considered topaz for the gem

Guts Man, Tourmaline Paperweight: funny/fitting pairing with the paper knife, the shape is in reference to the boulder he holds in game art (for a brief week, was a rock crystal until I realized those are clear lol smokey quartz would have made more sense)

Punk, Spinel Motorcycle Chain: ‘Spinel’ may be a derivative from Latin ’spina’ which means thorn

Rush, Labradorite Bone Collar Tag: Went for the pun!

Treble, Howlite Fang: and ditto for Treble

Others that weren’t in chapter (this list has no significance what-so-ever, I brainstormed a list of gems but also ‘trinkets’ and my brain just started associating lol)

Beat, Aquamarine Aigrette: Beat actually avoided transformation, but that’s what he would have been

Gyro Man: Mood Ring

Dr. Cossack: Selenite something or other

Dark Man: D20

Time Man: a pocket watch

Enker: Chess piece

Metal Man: A knife

Shadow Man: Also a knife, maybe jade

Yamato Man: Natsuke

Burner Man: Match Box

Fake Man: phenakite, derived from greek word for deceiver

Magic Man: Card Case

Needle Man: Rutilated quartz (it has needle-like inclusions)

Pharaoh Man: Scarab collar pin/cloak clasp

Star Man: Star Saphire?

And that's it from the notes, haha.

[genoskissors]

Full Genocide Jack Present Guide!

I noticed that most of the time, when people make present guides for Danganronpa, they only include the loves and likes, however, I’m interested in what characters dislike and hate as well.

There are 90 gifts in total.

Loves (3)

017. Everlasting Bracelet

071. Maiden’s Handbag

072. Kokeshi Dynamo

Likes (10)

010. Royal Curry

020. Hope’s Peak Ring

029. Leaf Covering

033. Jimmy Decay Shirt

034. Emperor’s Thong

035. Hand Bra

037. Demon Angel Princess Figure

053. Berserker Armor

067. The Funplane

086. Cat-Dog Magazine

Okay (64)

001. Mineral Water

002. Cola Cola

003. Civet Coffee

004. Rose Hip Tea

005. Sea Salt

006. Potato Chips

007. Prismatic Hardtack

008. Black Croissant

009. Sonic Cup-a-Noodle

011. Ration

012. Flotation Donut

013. Overflowing Lunchbox

014. Sunflower Seeds

015. Birdseed

016. Kitten Hairclip

018. Love Status Ring

019. Zoles Diamond

021. Blueberry Perfume

022. Scarab Brooch

023. God of War Charm

026. G-Sick

027. Roller Slippers

028. Red Scarf

030. Torneko’s Pants

031. Bunny Earmuffs

032. Fresh Bindings

036. Waterlover

038. Astral Boy Doll

041. Quality Chinchilla Cover

042. Kirlian Camera

043. Adorable Reactions Collection

045. Unending Dandelion

048. Rose Whip

049. Zantetsuken

050. Muramasa

051. Raygun Zurion

052. Golden Gun

054. Self-Destructing Cassette

056. Pretty Hungry Caterpillar

057. Old Timey Radio

058. Mr. Fastball

060. Crystal Skull

061. Golden Airplane

062. Prince Shotoku’s Globe

063. Moon Rock

064. Asura’s Tears

066. Millennium Prize Problems

068. Project Zombie

069. Pagan Dance

070. Tips & Tips

073. The Second Button

075. Vise

076. Sacred Tree Sprig

077. Pumice

078. Oblaat

080. Bojobo Dolls

081. Small Light

082. Voice-Changing Bowtie

083. Ancient Tour Tickets

085. “If” Fax

087. Meteorite Arrowhead

088. Chin Drill

089. Green Costume

090. Red Costume

Dislikes (10)

025. Glasses

044. Tumbleweed

046. Rose in Vitro

047. Cherry Blossom Bouquet

055. Silent Receiver

059. Antique Doll

065. Secrets of the Omoplata

074. Someone’s Graduation Album

079. Water Flute

084. Novelist’s Fountain Pen

Hates (3)

024. Mac’s Gloves

039. Shears

040. Layering Shears

Happy Gifting!

[luru-mlp]

INTRODUCING SPIDERWEB OBSIDIAN’S FAMILYYYY!!!~

No, I did not get enough sleep last night while drawing these horses ;D

From left to right/up to down, we have Astral Thunder (father), Diamond Lotus (mother), Vivace Onyx (younger sister), and Alexandrite (older brother).

Astral Thunder is Spiderweb’s father, and was kind of inspired by Endeavor’s personality. Though since this is still kid’s stuff, I’m not going to go *too* deep into details. Those who know, know. Regardless, Astral Thunder is a very stubborn colt, who travelled to the Crystal an empire to study magic. He even attempted to become a sorcerer similar to Sunburst in the original show. Like him, he was unsuccessful. Astral refused to acknowledge this failure, however, and began trying over and over again. But he was never strong enough. Astral then decided that he would attempt to make his lineage well known by being the parent of a powerful unicorn, who would overtake the legends of old and become a modern-day Starswirl. Astral knows a variety of magic spells, though is not as strong as most unicorns who studied magic like he did.

Diamond Lotus is Spiderweb’s mother. She is a very kind and gentle soul whose talent is jewels. She’s able to identify a fraud from a real gem in with just a glance. She even got her cutie mark by finding an assortment of gemstones and using her magic to style them in the shape of a flower! As such, Diamond was the one who named her children. Though Astral wanted his children to have more star-related names, since they were often associated with excellent magic-users. She managed to convince him, however, and now all of her lovely babies are named after the things she loves, as they should be. Diamond isn’t as experienced with magic as Astral is, and spends most of her time working at a jewelry shop selling items to ponies in the Crystal Empire.

Vivace Onyx is Spiderweb’s younger sister, and the youngest of the children. She is also the most rebellious of the group. Astral had high hopes for Vivace when she was born, believing that the third time would be the charm, and if the other two failed to become powerful magic users, then surely, she would. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Vivace got her cutie mark when she was listening to rock music, and shortly after, she began playing some notes on a toy instrument in an attempt to recreate the music. Diamond saw this, and was immediately worried. She even tried to hide her cutie mark from Astral for as long as she could. Astral eventually found out, however, and grew very disappointed. It even got to a point where he blamed Lotus for ‘giving them the wrong cutie mark.’ Vivace loves her mother dearly, and while growing up, tried to convince her to leave Astral. She failed, unfortunately, but as a reminder of Diamond, her mother gifted her the bracelet she wears on her hoof.

Alexandrite, our final contender, is the oldest of the children and the first born. He’s Spiderweb’s brother, and often acts as the role model for them. There isn’t a lot to Alexandrite just yet, but you’ve likely noticed his broken horn, and that’s what you’re here for. Alexandrite lost his horn while in Canterlot with Spiderweb. During an incident at the school(I haven’t decided which yet, but I’m leaning towards an unreformed changeling attack), Alex tried to cast a very powerful spell. Unfortunately, it backfired, and Alex lost control of the spell. Combined with the attacks of the changelings, Alex lost his horn in battle. Ever since, Spiderweb has held nothing but hatred for the changelings. Even the reformed ones. However, Alex insists that these bad apples aren’t going to ruin every other Changeling, and has been attempting to convince Spiderweb of this.

If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to give me an ask!!

[thepastisalreadywritten]

In her 13 years as creative director of the French jewellery house Boucheron, Claire Choisne’s mood boards have featured some unusual suspects.

This January, she introduced the latest high jewellery collection with a picture of Prince Philip waving at crowds during the coronation in 1953.

He’s decked out in his Admiral of the Fleet finery, decorated with military medals and orders of chivalry, white ribbons fluttering at his shoulders.

‘OK, Prince Philip is not my absolute muse – but I love this picture,’ says Choisne via video call from the Tucson Gem Show, where she is shopping for the stones that will feature in the house’s 2026 collections.

She was drawn to the unexpectedly feminine details of the late Duke of Edinburgh’s ceremonial uniform.

‘You feel the power and the strength, but at the same time, there are all these couture details: bows, ribbons, embroidery. It’s a paradox.’

She decided it was the perfect way to interpret the well-trodden high jewellery theme of ‘couture.’

‘I didn’t want to do something too girly or cheesy. I wanted to give strength to the pieces. When I saw this picture, I said to myself, “OK, now I know how to manage the creation of this collection.”’

The resulting 24-piece collection, The Power of Couture, is the latest chapter in Boucheron’s annual Histoire de Style series, which sees Choisne reinterpret designs or themes from the house’s 166-year history.

Its founder, Frédéric Boucheron, was the son of a draper and so the archive teems with diamond-set bows, ribbons and lace, with gold worked into supple-as-silk scarves.

A lace-like shoulder adornment made circa 1880 was a Belle Epoque predecessor of today’s white gold and diamond epaulettes, whose overlapping loops were inspired by a tiara made in 1902 for the Princess of Wales, later Queen Mary, Prince Philip’s grandmother-in-law.

Clipped across the shoulders, they’re a precious take on the traditional tasselled gold epaulettes of naval uniforms.

They also transform into cuffs; such versatility is a hallmark of the collection.

A set of 15 medal brooches can be strung into a bib necklace of epic proportions.

A rock-crystal and diamond bow can fasten to the shoulder or chest, or be fashioned into a multi-wear necklace, while its central diamond can be plucked off to become a ring.

A braided aiguillette can be worn military-style across the chest, draped around the waist, or disassembled into brooches and a bracelet.

‘In ceremonial attire, there are so many rules that you have to respect. For the collection, I wanted the opposite,’ says Choisne.

‘I wanted people to be able to play freely and design their own style.’

She sees the collection as a ‘kit’ with an almost infinite number of styling combinations.

Her dream, she says, would be for one client to buy the lot. Whether that client is male or female is of little importance.

‘A long time ago, the people who wore high jewellery were men. The maharajas, the tsars, the kings. The biggest and most beautiful pieces were designed for men.’

One of Boucheron’s most famous clients was the Maharaja of Patiala who, in 1928, had his guards cart some 7,571 diamonds and 1,432 emeralds from The Ritz to the Boucheron boutique, to be set into 149 extraordinarily opulent jewels – a commission that inspired New Maharajas, the house’s 2022 Histoire de Style high jewellery collection.

Sir Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of Patiala, GCSI GCIE GCVO GBE (12 October 1891 – 23 March 1938)

'Today,' continues Choisne, 'I don’t want to do pieces for men or for women. I want to make beautiful and meaningful pieces. And I want to show that it’s beyond gender.’

She says that men do buy and wear Boucheron high jewellery, but she doesn’t know the precise proportion of male customers.

‘I almost don’t want to know exactly, because I’m sure of my idea. And maybe we have to show them that it’s a good one.’

Three years ago, Boucheron’s art deco-inspired Histoire de Style collection was photographed on male and female models – a first among Place Vendôme’s traditional maisons.

‘I knew that some of the pieces were even stronger on men. But the idea of it was almost weird at that time. People asked me, “Are you sure, high jewellery on men?” And my answer was, “Yes, definitely,”’ says Choisne.

The Power of Couture collection, conversely, was exclusively photographed on and modelled by women; another deliberately defiant move.

‘When you think of ceremonial attire, you naturally think of men. So I wanted to show the opposite. It doesn’t make sense for me to choose between men and women. Nowadays we can do what we want.’

A pair of embroidery-inspired diamond ferns have an ethereal, Greek goddess-like beauty when worn as a headpiece.

But one can also imagine them pinned to a tuxedo, echoing the actor Regé-Jean Page, who wore a feather-shaped diamond Boucheron brooch at last year’s Oscars.

Although it may take a Liberace-channelling peacock to carry off a lacy diamond collar, even the most bling-averse gentleman could be tempted to affix a few rock crystal and diamond buttons to his dress shirt.

Choisne says Boucheron’s clients span the whole spectrum.

‘It’s the same for men as it is for women: some are more classical, and some are super edgy.’

Culture plays a role. ‘Maybe European men are a bit more traditional, whereas in Asia men can be more open-minded when it comes to style.’

It was important that the Power of Couture collection wasn’t too literal, says Choisne; it couldn’t feel like fancy dress.

A restrained, all-white palette of rock crystal and diamonds helps; she champions texture and detail over bold hues or glitzy brilliance.

The pieces are labelled with their carat weight along with the hours involved in their creation – many run into the thousands.

‘If you put a lot of little diamonds everywhere, it’s easy. It will shine, so you have no doubt that it’s precious,’ says Choisne.

‘But I prefer to find preciousness with purity of design and elegance, which come from the craftsmanship. It’s not about having lots of diamonds. The number of hours is what makes it high jewellery.’

The transformable Noeud bow, for example, is crafted from hundreds of individually cut lines of frosted rock crystal, threaded together through their diamond edging to evoke the texture and fluidity of grosgrain ribbon.

‘It would be much faster and easier to engrave a single piece, but I wanted it to be really flexible. So they cut every little line by hand. Each one is a different length. It’s crazy work to achieve that.’

That’s 2,600 hours of crazy work, to be precise.

Elsewhere, sandblasted rock crystal is knitted together into the flexible, five-strand Tricot choker.

’The idea was to give an illusion of knit work,’ says Choisne. ‘The unpolished rock crystal gives the feeling of softness, like wool.’

The Médailles feature grosgrain-effect rock-crystal ribbons, from which hang 15 medallions of sculpted rock crystal overlaid on to beds of brilliant-cut diamonds.

‘We cut the rock crystal with the glyptic technique – it’s much more complicated than engraving. Then we set diamonds underneath so they are a bit blurred. For me, it’s more magical.’

It’s clear that Boucheron’s craft workers relish Choisne’s technical challenges.

They are currently making the pieces that will launch in July 2025 (Boucheron presents two high jewellery collections a year), while Choisne is finalising designs for 2026 and developing her ideas for 2027.

It’s not always easy to sleep with so many different concepts buzzing around her brain, she admits.

Her approach to design mirrors the demands she asks of her atelier. ‘I don’t love it when it’s too easy.’

boucheron.com

[gemwing1988]

A Little Help from a Friend

A remake of an old fic to thank @lovegabe1999 for doing a small fanart of her OC, Shan Lee protecting my persona from the Devil about a year ago. The last one was a bit rushed and I thought I’d redo it from scratch with a few changes since I decided that my original outfit design would be best suited for a future Kingdom Hearts AU in the distant future.

The Devil and Dijimmi belong to StudioMDHR, Shan Lee is created and owned by the lovely @lovegabe1999 and Katie Gemwing is the persona of yours truly.

It was a peaceful and beautiful day on the Inkwell Isles after months of peace and tranquillity.

For the young demi-goddess, Shan Lee, things couldn’t have been better.

Things have been peaceful since the Devil was defeated by the brave young brothers, Cuphead and Mugman and all of the former debtors who made a deal with him had been cleared of their debts.

Shan Lee’s included.

Today, she and her good friend, Dijimmi the Great, were out on a picnic over at a peaceful little glade in the woods, enjoying the weather and the scenery.

“This is the life.” Shan Lee sighed as she took a sip of her ice cold beverage.

“You can say that again.” Dijimmi happily agreed before taking a couple of contented puffs of his pipe.

They could have never asked for a better day to spend some time together. And since the Devil hadn’t shown his face up on the surface for the passing months, it would seem no one had to worry about him fearing his ugly, hairy face again anytime soon.

Or so they thought…

Just then, a piercing scream shattered the tranquil silence, disrupting the songs of nature.

Shan Lee gasped as she nearly dropped her cup. The scream was so sudden, it made Dijimmi accidentally inhale some smoke down his throat, causing him to cough on it.

“W-wh-what th-the heck w-was th-that?!” Dijimmi sputtered as he lightly pounded in his chest to clear the pipe smoke out.

“I-I don’t know.” Shan Lee answered, getting up from the red and white checkerboard print picnic blanket. “But what I do know is that it sounds like somebody’s in trouble! Hurry! We’d better go see if they need help!”

Once Djimmi recovered from his smoke fiasco, he and Shan Lee hurried towards the source of the scream which was deep in the woods. They soon entered the clearing to see that a person they had never met before is being chased down by none other but the Devil himself, who was in his serpent dragon form.

The person he was terrorizing was a young woman with fair skin, dark chocolate brown hair in a short bobcut and light blue eyes.

She wore a crystal denim jacket with breast pockets, white rolled-up cuffs on the sleeves, hoodie pockets and a midnight blue hidden Mickey Mouse patch on the right breast of the jacket. Underneath the jacket is a midnight blue tank top with a light blue collar and shoulders, medium blue denim jeans, a light purple belt and black knee-length boots.

On her right wrist is a bracelet made from light blue woven cords with three beads (two are pearl white and the one in the middle is a crocus purple) and a silver heart locket bracelet with what appears to be a tear shaped pearl in the centre. On the left wrist is a silver bracelet.

Around her neck is a silver locket designed and shaped like a book with a heart and what appears to be wings engravings as well as a teardrop-shaped diamond in the centre.

The young woman was frantically running away from the Devil, all the while struggling to pry off a golden cuff-like band that was wrapped around her left wrist.

“The Devil!” Dijimmi gasped.

“And that woman’s in trouble!” Shan Lee cried.

The woman tripped over a rock and struggled to get back onto her feet until the Devil ensnared her in his furry coils, wrapping her up to her ribs in his clutches.

“Not so fast, darling!” The Devil sneered. “You’re not going anywhere! You’re mine now!”

“NO! Let me go!” The woman screamed, struggling in the demon’s coils.

“Oh, I could never let you go, my love.” The Devil crooned. “I’love keep you nice and snuggled in my grip.”

Much to the disgust of their unknown witnesses, the Devil leans his head down and flicks his tongue at the woman’s neck and cheek with his twin tongues before he nuzzles her cheek with his own.

“Ugh! That creep!” Shan Lee growled. “That does it!”

Without a second thought, she leapt out of hiding and drop kicked the Devil over the head.

“Ow!” The Devil yelled as the kick made him lose his grip and dropped the woman to the ground. “What in the-?!”

“You leave that poor woman alone, you creep!” Shan Lee demanded.

“What?! You!” The Devil snarled. “You stay out of this, you puny demi-goddess! This doesn’t concern you!”

“It most certainly does if it concerns you terrorizing and harassing innocent people like that girl here!”

The Devil hissed like an angry serpent as he lunged for Shan Lee, who got out a bo staff and whacked him across the face with it, making him shriek in pain.

Dijimmi, with his magic, duplicated himself, wearing cheerleader outfits and waving pom-poms as they cheered, “Rick ‘em, rack ‘em, rock ‘em, rake! Wallop that creepy old snake!”

“You! Sssshut up!” The Devil hissed, shooting a threatening glare at the orange genie.

His duplicates merging into a single himself again, Dijimmi got out a tiny flag with the letter “D” that has little devil horns and a tail on it in his hand and dully waved it, sarcastically cheering for the Devil in a blunt and bored tone:

“Devil, Devil, he’s our man. If he can’t do it… GREAT!!!”

While Shan Lee and the Devil continued to duke it out, the woman was struggling to remove the cuff still around her wrist, catching Dijimmi’s concern.

“You okay there, miss?” He asked.

“The Devil clamped this stupid cuff in me!” The woman in blue grunted. “I can’t get this darn thing off!”

“Oh! I can help with that!” Dijimmi offered.

With a snap of his fingers, the cuff magically snapped open and fell off the girl’s wrist.

“The Devil might be more powerful than me, but at least my magic’s strong enough to remove some small magic trinkets.” Dijimmi smirked proudly.

“Thanks.” The woman said. “Now I can be of some help!”

Just then, the woman transformed into a beautiful crystal blue dragon with a white underbelly, a white crest that resembles a mane, white spines in the small of her tail as well as a tuft of white fur at the tip and white claws. She has curved white horns atop of her head and dainty deer-like ears. She still has the same blue eyes and large feathery midnight blue wings to seem to sparkle like stars under the sunlight.

She a dark blueish-black necklace with the pendant being a round blue gemstone with two silver beads on each end as well as one at the bottom with purple scarf-like ribbons with light blue tips to resemble feathers. White-gold bracers with a blue teardrop-shaped gemstone at the top and tiny round blue ones at the bottom.

Roaring, the dragon flies towards the Devil, leaving Dijimmi dumbfounded with shock and confusion, mumbling, “That’s new…”

The Devil had Shan Lee cornered at a tree and was about to ensnare her when the dragon swiped his claws across his face, scratching his nose.

“OUCH!!!”

The dragon then opened her mouth and zapped the Devil with a stream of blue electricity.

ZAP ZAP ZAP!

With the Devil scorched from the zapping, Shan Lee took the opportunity to deliver the final blow, knocking the Devil out.

The Devil crumpled to the ground and returned to his normal form, beaten, battered and bruised with a couple of torn out fur and wearing a couple of bandages as he groaned.

“Thanks for the help.” The dragon smiled in gratitude. “The Devil just doesn’t know when to leave me alone.”

“Wait! You’re a dragon?!” Shan Lee exclaimed in surprise.

The dragon looked herself over before she shrugged, “Last I checked, yes. Technically, I’m half-dragon.”

“That’s so amazing!” Shan Lee beamed, overcoming her shock. “I just so happen to be a demi-goddess myself.”

“Really?” The dragon gasped. “That’s really amazing.”

“And no worries about helping you back there. It’s always good to help out someone in need. Most especially a new friend. I’m Shan Lee by the way. And this is my good friend, Dijimmi the Great.”

“Nice to meet you.” Dijimmi said, bowing in greeting.

“I’m very happy to meet you both.” The dragon smiled before she transformed back into a human.

“Y’know, we’ve never really met anyone like you before on the Isles.” Dijimmi stated. “That you can turn into a talking dragon, I mean. I know my pal, Grim Matchstick is a Dragin himself, but this is the first time I met a dragon with wings as unique as yours.”

“I can do lots of things.” The Dragin girl said. “By the way, I’m Katie. Katie Gemwing.”

“That’s such a beautiful name.” Shan Lee said. “But what was that all about with the Devil trying to kidnap you earlier?”

Katie shuddered. “Oh, that monster had up and decided to make me his wife and queen and use my magic for dimensional conquest. That’s a LONG story for another time.”

“Yeesh!” Dijimmi winced in disgust.

“Aw jeez! What is he? King Bowser?” Shan Lee grimanced.

“I’d might as well be the Princess Peach to his King Bowser if that’s the case.” Katie groaned.

Changing the subject, Shan Lee spoke, “Well, what matters is that you’re safe now. How about you join Jimmi and me for a picnic? You must be hungry from all of that.”

Katie blushed as she heard her own stomach grumble, gently placing her hand over it as if to stifle the growls.

“I guess I did missed out on lunch when I ended up here.” Katie replied sheepishly. “So yes, that would be so lovely, please.”

As Shan Lee and Dijimmi led Katie back to their picnic spot, Shan Lee realized this was the day she had made a new friend.

[lamaisongaga]

             LADY GAGA ATTENDS THE 2023 OSCARS

After a long blackout season, Lady Gaga finally returned to the public eye at the 2023 Academy Awards held at the Los Angeles Dolby Theater.

Not only did she grace us with several looks, but also with a surprise performance of her “Top Gun: Maverick” movie title song “Hold My Hand”.

Styling by Sandra Amador and Tom Eerebout with assistance by Victor Cordero, Gianni Catalina and Venetia Kidd. The hair was done by Frederic Aspiras using Joico while glam was done by Sarah Tanno-Stewart using Haus Labs. Sweet and short manicure by Miho Okawara who used OPI.

Mother Monster made her entrance wearing one of the freshly debuted Versace Fall/Winter 2023 closing numbers seen on Gigi Hadid — a semi-transparent black tulle corseted bustier top with bullet bra, long wool-silk box pleat drop-waist skirt with frontal projected kick and silver Nastro Gianni Medusa 95 belt to perfectly reflect the Italian fashion label's house codes!

Her jewelry was provided by none other than Tiffany & Co. who chose some of the most stunning diamonds for her. Just like these $1,950 solitaire brilliant diamond stud earrings.

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Tiffany & Co. Solitaire Studs ($1,950.00)

It’s rare to see archival pieces on the red carpet—it happens occasionally but not as often as jewelry historians would hope. This 1960s necklace of platinum and diamonds definitely made sure to catch all the attention.

She also wore the house’s “Victoria” collection platinum and diamond cluster bracelet...

...and a whopping $20,800 platinum and diamond pavé band ring from the “Soleste” collection.

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Tiffany & Co. Band Ring ($20,800.00)

To create the look, Tanno used products from Gaga's beauty brand, Haus Labs. She started with Color Fuse Blush.

"I used “Dragon Fruit Daze” first which served as the base, and then we layered with “Watermelon Bliss” to add depth,". For Gaga's red glossy lip, Tanno used Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer in shade “Cherry Shine”. "It was the first time I've used it on the red carpet — It deserved a moment!"

Tanno also reveals the reason why Gaga's skin wasn't flush after removing so much makeup before she got on stage, crediting the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation, which she wore on the carpet, for being very gentle and soothing on the skin.

"Because our foundation contains fermented arnica it calms and soothes the skin while you are wearing it — I believe this is why I didn't have to worry about any skin irritation after such a fast removal." Tanno explains.

On her nails: OPI gel lacquer in “It’s A Girl!”. So timeless.

For her raw performance of “Hold My Hand”, Gaga went for a bare face and a minimal outfit consisting of pieces we’ve seen her rock before in her off-duty hours. 

She rocked her favorite Saint Laurent black skinny jeans with slashed knees she owns and loves since 2016! It was paired with a vintage band tee she turned inside out, which I have yet to ID.

The shoes are the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star classic low-top sneakers in black canvas.

There was actually a third outfit change that was not broadcasted on TV! LG wore a vintage Versace Spring/Summer 2002 black silk gown with lace insets and jet crystal embellishment. Above you can see a similar, shorter version.

She also added another Tiffany & Co. ring onto the mix. It’s the alternating ring in platinum and diamonds ($19,500) from the “Victoria” collection.

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Tiffany & Co. Alternating Ring ($19,500.00)

[detournementsmineurs]

“Gloria Swanson" wearing her rock crystal and diamond Cartier bracelets (1930) presented in “A History of Jewellery: Bedazzled (part 8: Jewellery from 1950s, 60s and 70s)” by Beatriz Chadour-Sampson - International Jewellery Historian and Author - for the V&A Academy online, april 2024.

[hansoheeglobal]

Han Sohee's Shining Presence Is Everywhere And Nowhere

Actress Han Sohee appeared on the red carpet as an ambassador for Boucheron during the Cannes Film Festival. We met her in a peaceful and beautiful village in southern France, where she revealed a neat charm that matched the Provence mountain lodge. At the same time, she exuded a powerful energy that transformed her presence. Han Sohee's shining presence is unlike anything else.

by Lee Yejin

The Iceberg necklace in white gold paved with rock crystal and diamonds is from Boucheron. The avant-garde dress is from Rick Owens.

The Eau d’Encre bracelet in titanium and white gold, set with obsidian and pavé diamonds, and the Eau d’Encre white gold ring, set with a 2.01-carat D VVS1 grade pear-cut diamond, obsidian, and pavé diamonds, are from Boucheron. The one-shoulder shirring dress is from Rick Owens, and the stiletto heels are from Christian Louboutin.

Iceberg necklace in white gold paved with rock crystal and diamonds is from Boucheron. The leather dress with a loose hem is from Rick Owens, and the platform heels are from Amina Muaddi.

The Écume ring, made of titanium and paved with rock crystal and diamonds, worn on the index finger of the left hand, and the Ecume ring, made of titanium and paved with obsidian and diamonds, are from Boucheron.

The Iceberg earrings, a white gold pendant set with rock crystal and pavé diamonds, are from Boucheron. The off-shoulder dress is from Blumarine.

Vague asymmetric earrings made of white gold paved with 851 diamonds worth 20 carats, a multi-wear product that can be modified and worn by Boucheron. The high-neck collar dress is from Sportmax.

A white gold necklace set with more than 2,000 pavé diamonds, and the Cascade necklace, which can be transformed into earrings in accordance with Boucheron's unique multiwear tradition, is a Boucheron product. Silk sleeveless top and pants are from The Row.

The Eau Vive shoulder brooch in aluminum, paved with diamonds and decorated with palladium is from Boucheron. Knit sweater dress is from Coach.

Sable Noir necklace made of black sand and white gold with pavé diamonds is from Boucheron.

[steliosagapitos]

~ "From Fulco di Verdura’s unique range of cuffs, this bracelet is meticulously crafted from a single piece of rock crystal carved to wrap around the wrist. Showcasing a stunning vintage star pattern in 18 karat yellow gold with diamonds." ~

[w-m-heart]

Flufftober day 2: Friendsm Family, and Loved Ones

I smiled widely as I led Edward into the house. Today was perfectly overcast and Charlie was having a barbecue. He had invited all his fellow officers and his friends from down at La Push. Even though the sun wasn’t out there wasn’t any rain, not even a drizzle, and it was 70 degrees, a warm day for Forks, Washington. 

I was smiling because today was the day Edward and I would announce our engagement…and get revenge.

When Edward and I had gotten back together after our trip to Volterra, Charlie had tried to forbid me from seeing Edward. And when I’d refused, he’d tried to ground me in a pathetically transparent attempt to keep us away from each other, but I’d reminded him that I was eighteen, and had done nothing more than go out of state—as far as he knew—for spring break. 

He’d thought he’d won when the traitor Jacob had brought over our bikes, but Edward had anticipated his pettiness and gotten me a motorcycle licence. It was forged of course. but Charlie didn’t know that. I’d even used my own money to fix them up. 

Ever since then Charlie has been promoting Jacob as a boyfriend and shunning Edward. Edward had offered to try and make it right with Charlie. But I refused. I’d realised that things were better this way. I could use this estrangement to segue into never seeing my dad again after my change. Getting close to him now would only hurt us both more in the long run. 

Surprisingly, it was Jasper and Rosalie who stood up for me and agreed when I’d told the rest of the family my decision. It wasn’t a hard one to make. I couldn’t be Switzerland. I had a choice to make, and I chose the Cullens.

Edward and I made our way through Charlie’s house and out back to where everyone had gathered. Charlie looked up as he heard the back door open, and scowled as soon as he saw Edward. As did those who were here from La Push.

~~~

An hour went by and I could see Charlie getting angrier and angrier. That may have been to do with the fact that I made Edward swear to stop being the perfect gentleman. So for the past hour he’d had his arm around my waist, around my shoulders, in my hair whenever he kissed me. And the kisses! The light pecks were things of the past. Don’t get me wrong, he wasn’t devouring my mouth or anything—at least not in public—but he wasn’t being discreet either.  

Steam was practically bubbling out of Charlie’s ears. At one point he played the overprotective father role and joked that all this PDA was making him uncomfortable, but one of his deputies had laughed before Edward or I could snap. 

“Leave them be, Chuck. They’re young and in love! Don’t you remember how it felt to be like that?” 

Another chimed in. “I mean just look at that rock on her wrist!” The officer shook his head at me in mock disapproval. “Shine like that will blind the astronauts, young lady.”

I looked down at the heart charm that was dangling from a silver bracelet Edward had gotten me and turned to my fiance with a mock glare. “Rock? As in diamond? Edward, I distinctly remember you claiming this wasn’t anything expensive, and when I said it was a pretty crystal, you didn’t correct me,” I scolded playfully

The officers laughed. “Looks like someone’s in trouble!”

One of the female officers patted me on the back. “Sweetheart, if you can’t tell that’s real, then that boyfriend of yours is going to spoil you rotten without you even knowing.”

I laughed. “I know. You should see the type of gifts he’s attempted to give me. We have a weekly battle over him trying to give me a car.” I shook my head ruefully. “If you see him heading towards the dealership, feel free to pull him over.” I turned to smirk at Edward who pouted dramatically.

She mock-saluted me. “Yes, ma’am.”

“But love, you’d look so lovely in a BMW, or a Mercedes.” He then turned to one of the male officers. “Back me up here, doesn’t it say somewhere in the boyfriend handbook that we’re allowed to spoil our girls to our hearts content?” 

The officer held up his hands in surrender. “Don’t pull me into your mess, man. I don’t want to be thrown in the same coffin as you when she wins that fight.” 

I grinned, and Edward shook his head. “If your truck breaks down can I buy you a new car?” he asked, his face a mask of innocence. 

I crossed my arms and gave him a mock glare. “That sounds like a set up if I’ve ever heard one Edward Cullen,” I said sternly.

“Listen to her, Edward,” Charlie said suddenly, with a fake laugh. “She’s just like her mother—you’ll never win. And even if you do, you won’t.” 

I clenched my jaw at the comparison, mainly because I knew it was an insult. Perhaps it was petty, however, I wasn’t very interested in biting my tongue. And so I turned to the female cop. “On second thought. If I let him do a little spoiling now, he’s bound to give it a rest later down the road. What do you think, Sandra? Should I let up a little? We all have already seen his ability to be sneaky. Tricking me into thinking this heart was a crystal,” I laughed.

She laughed. “I see no reason why not to. Let him think he’s won, meanwhile you get pretty gifts to show off. Win, win.”

Just then Billy Black spoke up. “Pretty gifts indeed. It makes one wonder what price you’ll have to pay to receive them,” he announced. 

I stared at him. Oh I knew he wasn’t implying that I was being a whore for trinkets. But to any of the humans that was probably exactly how they heard it. No doubt Billy was referring to my humanity. 

Edward stared at him coolly. “I don’t appreciate what you’re implying, Mr Black,” he said in a low tone. 

Billy narrowed his eyes at us. “On the reservation, we believe in fair trade. There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” he stated firmly. 

“Oh, so does that mean you expect my father to demand something from you for feeding you today?” I snapped back. “After all we’re the ones who bought everything, and cooked it, as well as setting up. So by your logic the only reason my father put all this together was because he expects something from you,” I argued. 

Billy sputtered as Jacob suddenly stood. “That’s different!” he insisted. 

“Sit down, boy!” Sandra snapped. “You’re old enough to know that no means no, so butt out of their relationship.” She scowled at Billy Black. “And I don’t care about your little tiff with the Cullens. If you’re implying that this young girl is whoring herself out for pretty gifts, then I will whoop your ass so hard you’ll think your mother rose from the dead. Do I make myself clear?”

Billy frowned. “If you knew what they were really like…wha–who they really were, you wouldn’t defend them so readily! There’s a reason they aren’t allowed on our lands!” he insisted.

I saw red. “And that reason is prejudice! And you are one to talk when it looks like the majority of the boys on your reservation are taking steroids! Jacob is sixteen yet looks like he’s twenty-five! Five months ago he had a baby face and looked just like the kid he is! Not to mention the fact that you’re endangering your entire tribe by boycotting the hospital! 

“How many people have gotten hurt or died because of your decision? Like Harry Clearwater, do you think his heart issues would have been caught if he’d just went to see a doctor? Or Emily Young,” I said, gesturing to the scarred girl in attendance, “who was attacked by a dangerous animal. I showed a picture of her to Carlisle because I thought that her scars shouldn’t be that bad from a scratch, no matter how deep it was. And you know what he told me? Those scars would be paper thin if she’d just gone and had them stitched up! They can even now still be fixed! But I’ll bet you anything she won’t go in because of all your brainwashing!” I seethed. 

Emily and Sam looked stunned. “My scars can be fixed?” she asked in a low voice.

Charlie hesitated, but I knew it was only because of what I was saying, not out of solidarity with his daughter. “Enough, Bella. The people of the reservation are entitled to their opinions—don’t attack them just because they’re different and you’re upset.” 

I glared at him. “Okay, then by that same logic I can refuse to go to the reservation because in my opinion they are prejudiced idiots. And if Billy can convince people not to go to the hospital, then I can convince kids at school not to go to the rez. And if Billy can openly bash the Cullens and tell people they are evil, I can openly bash him and the others and tell people they’re delusional,” I said sweetly. 

Charlie’s face turned an odd colour. “Stop being so childish, Bella, and just listen.” 

“Stop being so pathetic, Charlie.” Everyone gasped. “You know, I was going to wait to announce this, but I think that now is the perfect time. Edward proposed to me two weeks ago, and I accepted!” I then reached into my pocket and took out a large diamond ring, encrusted with topaz and tiger’s eye surrounding the main diamond. 

Rather than silver the band was made up of a braid of obsidian, platinum, and titanium, with the platinum and titanium wrapped protectively around the obsidian. It was a beautiful, gleaming piece and it left no doubt that its cost would probably be enough to purchase a house, not only for the materials, but for the obviously fine craftsmanship.

I watched with great satisfaction as Charlie paled and Jacob grabbed on to the back of his chair to keep from falling over. 

“You didn’t tell me that,” Charlie said weakly.

“Clearly because you’re behaving like a child, Charlie,” Sandra said with a disapproving scowl. He might have been her boss, but she was old enough to be his grandmother. She turned to me with an enormous smile on her face. “Congratulations, sweetheart.”

I smiled at her. “Thank you,” I said before turning to Charlie as Edward slipped my fake ring back on my finger

Well the ring wasn’t fake, it just wasn’t my real engagement ring. This ring was one Edward had gifted me to symbolise us, as a couple. Our love was the platinum. He was the titanium, and I was the obsidian, delicate. And easily breakable, at least for now.

Edward had a matching equivalent. I had chosen to use it as our engagement ring in Forks because I knew most people in town would be awed by its flashiness. And when we eventually staged my death, I wanted no one in town to doubt I was cherished. 

“Maybe I would have told you if you weren’t so fixated on trying to force me to date your best friend’s son! No, actually I would have still told you then. What really clinched it for me was when I came home with a broken hand telling you that Jacob forced me to kiss him, and that I broke my hand by defending myself. You congratulated him!” I snapped.

All the cops sucked in a breath. And I internally smirked. Yes, that’s right. Your esteemed chief of police openly condoned sexual assault. I thought viciously, relishing in how his pale face now took on the colour of bleached parchment. 

“Chief!” one of the deputies cried. “What the hell!”

“That’s not what— I didn’t—” Charlie stammered like a fish out of water and I enjoyed every second of it. “I just meant good on him for trying.” 

Leah, who had been silently watching, snarled in disgust. “Good on him? Did you seriously just say good on him for trying—no—succeeding, in assaulting your daughter!? What the fuck is wrong with you, you sick bastard? What if he would have raped her? What would you have done then? Buy him dinner?” she spat. 

She then turned to us. “You know Bella, I thought you were insane for tossing your father to the curb for Cullen. But now I see that was the smartest fucking decision you ever made. Congratulations on the wedding…and let Edward buy you that mercedes.” She smirked.  

I smiled at her. “Thank you, Leah. Expect an invitation to the wedding in the mail.” 

She grinned. “Excellent. Consider this my RSVP.” Then she kissed me on the cheek and stalked off. 

Edward smirked. “I like her. She’s smart,” he said lowly in my ear. I rolled my eyes  with a grin.

Behind us, Charlie cleared his throat. “Look, Bells. I’m sorry if I upset you, but you have to see it from my side. Jacob never broke your heart and made you run away to Phoenix where you fell down a flight of stairs. He never abandoned you and made you fall into months of depression!” Charlie threw his hands in the air. “He didn’t make you make those life-endangering decisions! Edward has put your life in danger more times than you’ve probably even told me, while Jacob has only ever tried to protect you. So of course I’d prefer you to be with him!”

“From what I heard,” one of the younger officers said slowly, eyes narrowing. “Bella made those decisions herself, but Jacob certainly didn’t help.”

“More like he encouraged her!” another said. “That cliff jumping nonsense is reckless and stupid!”

Sandra shook her head. “They’re teenagers, Charlie! They’re going to make stupid decisions! But you can’t cut your child off completely because of them! Nor can you encourage someone to force himself on her!” She grabbed her bag like she was readying to leave. “Maybe they’re both a little reckless, but Edward clearly adores her and respects her—which is more than I can say for Jacob Black!”

I growled. “You know what? I’m going to set the record straight once and for all! I didn’t try to run back to Phoenix because Edward broke my heart. I tried to run because he already had it in such a short amount of time and that scared me! How could it not with both you and mom drilling it into my head that ��young love never lasts’ or ‘high school sweethearts aren’t a forever thing’ and so much other garbage about not picking your life partner before you’re thirty! You fucking well gave me relationship trauma! And Edward is certainly not to blame for my freak accident in the hotel! It. Was. An. Accident! It was nobody’s fault! And if someone is to blame, that person is ME!

“And of course Jacob hasn’t broken my heart. We were never together! And it’s not Edward’s fault his parents decided to move! I bet if you even bothered to ask any of the Cullens how Edward was during that time, they’d tell you he was exactly like me, no… he was worse! You want to know why I flew off to LA with only a note telling you where I went? It’s because Edward called me that day, but Jacob picked up the phone and told him I was dead! And Edward decided he couldn’t live without me and tried to kill himself! I went to LA to stop him!”

The humans gasped and even Charlie looked shocked. Jacob clenched his jaw.

“He loves me to the point where he refuses to live in a world where I don’t exist! He loves me so much that he would do anything for me, including dealing with your bullshit ever since he returned!  And if you can’t accept that, then clearly my happiness means nothing to you. Now unless you apologise to Edward personally, and quit advocating for Jacob, then you are not walking me down the aisle. I won’t ban you from the wedding. Not because I don’t want to. But because Edward begged me not to!”

I then looked at the humans. “Officers, you and your families will of course be welcome at my wedding. Expect your invitations within the week. That goes for you too, Sandra.” After nodding to them I rounded on the wolves. “Emily, Sam, Seth, Quil, Embry, Jared, you are all invited to my wedding on the condition that you can behave civilly. None of you treated me like a pariah when Edward returned, regardless of your personal opinions. I would like for you to celebrate the happiest day of my life with me. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve overstayed my welcome. Oh, and Charlie, while we were speaking Alice and Rosalie were packing up my things. I’m moving out.”

As everyone else nodded and gave varying degrees of assent—and the Blacks scowled—Charlie swallowed. Then a look came over his face, like he’d made a decision and he said, “If you leave now, you’re no longer my daughter.” 

I knew it was an attempt to gaslight me into staying, that he didn’t actually mean it, but I honestly didn’t care. I’d stopped being his daughter long before I’d even come to Forks. 

“In that case, I’m already gone. You do not, and never will, compare to Edward.”

~~~

I smiled as I looked in the mirror. My wedding dress was everything I imagined it to be. Stunning ivory with a full skirt and fitted bodice, complete with off the shoulder long flowing lace sleeves. 

Alice and Rose had been braiding my hair into a stunningly intricate crown braid with flowers made out of crystals and glass peppered throughout my hair making me look like an ethereal nymph princess. On my feet I wore crystal flats—yes, actual crystal—which were surprisingly comfortable, if a bit cold. 

A knock came at the door and Alice bid the person to come in. It was Renee, my mother. She’d been surprisingly supportive when I told her about the wedding. Declaring that Edward and I were nothing like her and Charlie. That we were soulmates. Of course I was still feeling a bit angry at Charlie, who still refused to apologise. So I’d told my mom about everything that went down at the barbeque.

She was spitting mad at Charlie, and so was Phil. They had both backed me fully. I’d asked Carlisle to walk me down the aisle. He happily agreed. 

“Hi, Mom,” I said, grinning.

Renee pressed a hand to her mouth to stifle a sob as she looked at me. “Oh, my sweet girl. You look so beautiful.”

I laughed, my eyes glazing over with emotion. “Thank you, Mom!” I blinked away the tears. “I’m so happy you’re supporting me.” I paused, taking a breath. “Did he….” I trailed off, not sure how to phrase this.

Renee hesitated, wiping away her tears. Eventually she said, “He’s sitting in the back row. Closest to the exit.”

I pursed my lips, careful not to smudge the glossy lipstick that Alice had applied. “I don’t know why he came,” I huffed. 

“Do you want me to ask Esme to have him thrown out?” Rosalie offered as she walked back into the room, fully dressed in her pastel green dress and lavender flower crown. 

Leah walked in in a matching dress. They, along with Angela, Emily, and Kim were my maids of honour. I knew the latter three were still getting dressed. “If we’re tossing him out, can I do it?” she asked, grinning wickedly. 

I smiled and shook my head. “No, forget him. Today is about me and Edward celebrating our love with our families, friends, and loved ones,” I said. 

“Well said, Bella!” Alice said, dancing into the room. Her dress was ocean blue, with a sheer iridescent green overlay and a brown silk belt. Her flower crown consisted of iris and royal jasmine. 

Renee, as mother of the bride, was offered a silver circlet, and Esme, as mother of the groom, wore a gold circlet. 

When I’d first expressed my wish to have a fantasy, forest themed wedding, Alice had been sceptical. But with every decision made, she began to get a clearer picture of the day. And it didn’t take long before she was fully on board. 

Renee dabbed at her eyes. “Yes it is, sweetheart, and what a beautiful celebration it is already.”

I smiled again. “Thanks, Mom. Edward and I will be very happy together for the rest of our lives.” 

I blinked away tears, not wanting to say any more about the future, knowing soon I would have to fake my death. I didn’t want to paint an idyllic future of myself and Edward in my mother’s eyes. Descriptions that would haunt her when she eventually got the call letting her know her daughter was dead. 

“The music should be starting soon, hurry up and get back to your seat. You don’t want to go down the aisle while the music is playing and be mistaken for the bride,” I teased. 

Renee half laughed, half sobbed. “Alright, sweetheart. I’ll see you soon.” Her smile wobbled and more tears spilled down her cheeks. “Oh, you just look so beautiful. My baby girl, all grown up.” 

Alice gently grabbed Renee by the shoulders and steered her out of the room. “Why don’t we get you back to Phil? I’m sure he’s wondering where you are.” 

I smiled as Renee agreed and headed back outside. 

A few minutes later the music began and the girls came rushing in, quickly lining up according to Alice’s strict instructions. They grabbed their bouquets from the table as they passed. 

As soon as I exited the room, Carlisle was by my side, holding out his arm. “Ready, my dear?” he asked. 

I smiled and clutched my bouquet. “As I’ll ever be.”

He quickly led me outside, following my bridesmaids. 

As soon as my feet hit the aisle it was like everything just melted away, and all I could see was Edward. Waiting and smiling at me. I felt like I was on a cloud as I glided towards him. Nothing mattered but him.

The ceremony passed by in a blur, I barely realised it when we said, “I do.” 

Then, Edward cupped my face and kissed me. And I knew that no matter what, we would always have each other.

~~~

Edward and I sat in our family’s private plane—not that anyone but we Cullens knew we owned the plane. To anyone else, the plane was owned by a company called Pacific Northwest Trust. 

It had been almost a month since our wedding, and Edward still hadn’t changed me yet. I’d decided I wanted two months of making love before I was blinded by bloodlust as a newborn, and too out of control to want Edward in the same way that I did now. 

As to why we were on the plane, Charlie had been insufferable in the last weeks, harassing us whenever we, or any of our family were driving or in town. The mayor had even had to threaten to fire him if he didn’t stop.

It was because of this I’d decided to ‘die’—at least as far as my parents and Forks were concerned. But I’d also wanted to say goodbye to Renee properly. And the best way to do that was to call her while the plane was supposedly going down. It was cruel, I knew that, but I couldn’t possibly give her the goodbye I wanted any other way. 

I took a breath and dialled her number. Next to me, Edward began playing the recording of people panicking for background noise. 

Finally, after three rings, she picked up. 

“Hello?”

“Mom? It’s me, Bella.” My voice shook with genuine emotions as my eyes watered.

“Bella? What’s going on? Is everything okay?”

I knew she could hear the ‘panic’ in the background by the sudden fear in her voice. I opened my mouth only for a choked sob to escape. 

“N-no…the plane…it’s–it’s going down.” I sobbed, my heart breaking, knowing how this would crush my mother. But I knew Phil would be there for her, he’d keep her sane. And this was the best I could give the both of us, a final goodbye.

“What?” Mom’s voice broke as someone screamed on the recording. “No, no. Oh god, Bella, no!” she moaned and I sobbed at the heartbreak in her voice. I could hear the tears in her voice as she called out for Phil. 

Suddenly he was on the phone, “Bella? What’s going on? Your mom’s crying—she won’t tell me anything. Are you okay?”

“Phil…” My voice cracked. “The plane is going down…I—” I was cut off by a particularly loud blood curdling scream on the recording, and winced at its timing. “I don’t think we’re going to make it… Is mom still listening?” I sniffed.

There was the sound of the phone changing hands. “Yes, yes I’m here, sweetheart. I’m here.” 

“Mom…I love you and Phil.. If–if we don’t make it just know I love you, and this past month with Edward has been the happiest I’ve ever been. I’ve wanted for nothing, and the only thing I could have ever asked for is more time with him, you and the rest of our family. If I die, please don’t stop living, be happy with Phil and live your life to its fullest.” I choked out a sob. 

Edward pulled me into his lap and took the phone from me as I buried my face into his chest. “Renee, Phil, this is Edward. I’d just like to thank you both for allowing Bella to come to Forks, my life was empty before I met her. Renee, thank you especially for raising such a wonderful woman.” He cleared his throat, making his voice crack with emotion at the appropriate places. 

Mom moaned, and through her broken sobs, I heard Phil say, “And we’re so proud of her. Our beautiful daughter.” His breathing shuddered. “And of you, our son, for loving her so deeply.”

“Thank you,” Edward said, voice thick with genuine emotion.

I sobbed harder. “We– we’re running out of time…we’ve already called Carlisle and Esme..they’re trying to get in contact with the nearest emergency services …I…I have to go. I still need to call Charlie…I don’t want to die without telling him goodbye,” I said, my voice cracking once again. 

“No, no baby. Don’t go!” Mom cried, breath hitching. I could just see her, sobs racking her body as she probably clutched the phone, begging me not go. “Please don’t go. I can’t lose you. I can’t.”

“I’m sorry, I have to call Charlie. Goodbye Mom, goodbye Phil. I love you both.” I swallowed thickly, closing my eyes tightly as I ended the call. 

I then dialled Charlie’s number. This call was less about a final goodbye, and more as a final act of revenge. Charlie had done his best to make our last month in Forks miserable; it was the entire reason we were even on this flight. Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie had made no secret about how this trip was a last minute decision. We were going to wait until after college to go on a honeymoon, but Charlie’s harassment had made us change our minds. 

It was no less than he deserved for the way he’d been acting. The phone rang until there was a dial tone, indicating I should leave a message. I’d expected this. Charlie would be fishing right now, and though he had his phone on him, he never answered it for anyone other than the station while fishing. A moment after the dial tone I took a deep breath and began speaking  

“Da–Charlie… I–I really don’t know why I’m calling you right now. You made it clear that I’m not your daughter anymore…I just… The plane–it’s going down…I don’t think we’ll make it and— Gods, I’m such a fool for calling— I wanted to say goodbye—” I was cut off by loud wailing screams from the recording. “I just—know that I was happy, okay? Edward made me happy…” I trailed off.

Edward cleared his throat. “Don’t worry my love, whatever happens, we’re in this together.”

“Together.” I agreed with a choked sob. “Goodbye, Charlie. I—” I cut myself off with a little scream as I threw the phone to Edward who crushed it slowly.

~~~

3rd Person POV

The Cullens all entered the police station, looking haggard and dressed in black. Carlisle and Esme, who was fake sobbing, approached the front desk. “Where is Chief Swan?” they asked in a strained voice.

The officer at the desk frowned in concern. “He’s—he’s in his office. Is there anything I can help you with Doctor Cullen?”

Alice gasped angrily. Her eyes looking puffy and red due to her expert makeup. “He’s working!?! We knew he wasn’t at home, but considering what happened…is he so heartless that he doesn’t even care that his daughter just died yesterday!” she yelled, purposefully being loud enough for the entire station to hear.

Someone dropped a coffee mug in another room while the officer in front of them collapsed into his chair. “Wh–what? Bella’s…dead?”

Carlisle cleared his throat and nodded. “Yes–yesterday afternoon, we received a…final call from them, the plane was going down…I-I believe Bella was going to call her parents after Edward’s call. We attempted to contact the nearest emergency services to them…but no one could pinpoint the plane’s coordinates until it was too late. It went down just off the coast of Rio de Janeiro…parts of the plane were discovered…but no survivors,” he said. His voice cracked a bit.

By now some of the other officers had joined them in the front, and at hearing the news, they all broke. One even threw up. 

One of the female officers—Sandra—sat down heavily, looking a pale shade of green. “Oh gods. They were just kids.” 

Esme sniffed. “We–we tried to call Charlie for…the funerals—” she said, breaking off into a sob. “But he wouldn’t answer the phone.” Her voice was laced with bitterness.

Like he’d been summoned, Charlie appeared behind his officers. “What’s going on out here?” Then he covered his nose and mouth. “Ugh! Why does it smell like vomit?”

Rosalie, who’d been quietly dabbing away fake tears while Emmett held her, suddenly sucked in a breath and went flying at Charlie as fast as ‘humanly’ possible. 

Before anyone could react, she slapped him across the face—not hard enough to do him a lot of damage, but definitely hard enough to leave a lasting sting. And probably a bit of a bruise.

“It’s your fault!!!” she screamed. “They were only on that plane because of you!!! They were trying to get away from your tantrum. It’s all your fault!!!!” she wailed allowing Emmett to pull her back into his arms, though inwardly she was cackling. 

Clutching his cheek and looking an equal mix of confusion and anger, he demanded, “What is? What happened?” When no one answered, he turned away from the Cullens glares and to his officers, none of whom would meet his eyes. “Would someone please tell me what the hell is going on?” 

“How do you not know? She fucking called you!” Alice screamed. 

“Who did?”

“Your daughter! Who’s now dead! Along with our brother!!! Because you drove them away they were on that damn plane!” Rosalie screamed. 

Carlisle cleared his throat. “Yesterday… We received a call from Bella and Edward. They…they told us the plane was going down…they wanted to say goodbye…Bella said she was going to call you and Renee—didn’t you receive a call from her?” he asked. 

“Maybe it crashed before she could…” Jasper trailed off, clearing his throat. He was struggling under the waves of grief flowing through the station.

Under the weight of everyone’s stares, Charlie stammered, “I was– I was out fishing. I didn’t—”

“You were—” Rose’s face took on a look of such rage that it scared quite a few of the officers. Suddenly she balled her hand into a fist before storming out.

~~~

Charlie’s POV

His hand hovered over his phone. He couldn’t bring himself to press the button to listen to that voicemail. Because he knew that once he did, it would be real. All of it. Everything the Cullens had said. It would mean—

He swallowed and pressed the button.

“Da– Charlie… I–I really don’t know why I’m calling you right now. You made it clear that I’m not your daughter anymore…I just… The plane–it’s going down…I don’t think we’ll make it and— Gods, I’m such a fool for calling— I wanted to say goodbye—” 

She was cut off by terrified screams in the background. Charlie covered his mouth to keep his own scream silent. “I just– Know that I was happy, okay? Edward made me happy…” 

Nausea lodged in Charlie’s throat and he couldn’t breathe. 

Someone, probably Edward, cleared his throat in the background. “Don’t worry my love, whatever happens, we’re in this together.”

Tears blurred Charlie’s vision and he shook his head, begging it not to be true. 

“Together.” Bella agreed with a choked sob. “Goodbye, Charlie. I—” her words cut off with Bella screaming before the most horrible crunching sound emitted from the phone, before the message cut off…most likely due to the phone being destroyed. After a horrifyingly silent second he realised he’d likely just heard the last moments of his daughter’s life.

The daughter he’d hurt and rejected so much she hadn’t even been surprised that he hadn’t picked up. 

With that, he broke down, and it would be hours before his officers outside stopped hearing his anguished, heartbroken sobs. 

~~~

Bella’s POV

I looked down at my beautiful baby girl. I hadn’t even known I could get pregnant…but here she was. Our little miracle. The past nine months of pregnancy had been gruelling…and during that entire time, when I wasn’t deliriously happy, I was nearly drowning in grief, thinking about how my mother would never meet her grandchild. Renesmee was a month old now, and seemed almost too intelligent for her age. She was showing a remarkable intuition and curiosity that Carlisle said was seen in one year olds, rather than one month olds. 

Other than that she grew at a normal rate. She did have some vampiric qualities, her skin was almost as hard as ours—I had been changed after a particularly hard birth—and she seemed to be able to comprehend our fast movements, and even track us with her eyes. Her strength was slightly more than a two year old’s, and Carlisle believed it would continue to grow. And she had a gift. She could show us her wants and needs by placing her hand on our faces.

Other than that she was perfectly normal. 

Three months ago I had decided to bring Renee back into our lives. She deserved to know my daughter. After the entire family was assured of my control, Alice began practising doing movie makeup, to make everyone look a bit older. It had been a year since anyone had contacted Renee. And Jasper had to do a bit of digging to find her new number. As well as see how their lives had been. I was ecstatic to hear that Renee had had a baby boy with Phil, he was seven months old. I couldn’t wait to meet my brother. 

Rosalie sat down next to me on the couch, smiling brightly at me. She was a bit excited about another baby in the family as well. 

We all decided Rosalie would be the one to call and deliver the good news. Rosalie squealed as she dialled the number. It rung for awhile before there was an answer.

“Hello?”

“Hi, is this Renee Dwyer?”

“Yes… Who is this?”

“I don’t know if you remember me…this is Rosalie Hale…” Rose said, trailing off.

There was a long pause. “I remember you,” Renee murmured. “You were one of Bella’s bridesmaids. Edward’s sister. You helped arrange Bella’s funeral.” 

“Yes. I think you should be sitting down for this, I have some rather…shocking news,” she said, allowing her voice to hitch.

“I’m sitting.”

“They’re alive, Mrs Dwyer. Bella and Edward are alive,” she said, making her voice sound breathless, as if she could hardly believe it herself. 

“What?!” Renee’s voice broke. She sucked in a sharp breath. “Are you serious?”

“Yes!” Rose laughed happily.

“If this is some kind of prank—”

“It’s not! We just got the call a week ago. After the plane went down, somehow…miraculously they washed up on the coast of Rio, and they were still alive! In terrible shape but alive! Only they didn’t have any identifying documents on them so they were a Jane and John Doe. According to reports they were wrapped in each other’s arms, and the only way they knew they were married was because of the matching wedding bands. They’ve been in a hospital in Rio in medically induced comas this entire time! They woke up last week! I’m sorry we haven’t called you until now, it’s just that everythings been so hectic…the whole family immediately hopped on a plane to Rio and we’ve been busy trying to sort everything out.”

"Where in Rio are you? We want to be there!” Renee said with a cross between joy and panic in her voice.

“We’re in Galeão, we knew you’d want to come visit so my family has purchased you, Phil, and your child first class tickets for the day after tomorrow if that’s not too soon? We’ll pick you up from Rio-de-janeiro international airport when your flight lands. If you agree that is, I’ll happily send you all the flight details,” Rosalie offered.

“We’ll be there!! Please tell them that we love them!! And are on our way! Thank you, thank you so much for finding them and for letting me know.” She was crying with obvious happiness.

“Of course Renee…also, there’s more you should know, but I really think it should wait until you get here, it isn’t anything bad! Just, very shocking,” Rosalie informed her, hurrying to reassure Renee.

"Shocking? Are they okay? Are they going to be alright?? Are they badly scarred? Will surgery help with scarring? Bella and Edward are so beautiful they should…shouldn’t be scarred. No, it doesn’t matter, scarred or not they will always be beautiful and I will always love them.” Renee obviously used a Herculean effort to get hold of her natural panic and fear. It was clear that after a year of believing her beautiful daughter was dead, all that mattered to her was that Bella and Edward were actually alive by some miracle.

Rosalie chuckled. “No, they aren’t scarred. Bella did have to…change a bit. But nothing grotesque I assure you, and that’s not the shocking information…you really should wait until you arrive…I’m not sure you’d believe it otherwise.” Rosalie hedged.

Loudly taking slow, deep, calming breaths, Renee managed to speak calmly in a relaxed and somewhat assured tone of voice. “Rosalie, I’ll do my best to keep my speculation under control. I’m sure Bella has told you it won’t be easy for me but I’m going to try. Please please send all of the information you have for the flights for Phil, Buddy, and I. We will be there as soon as possible. I’m going to hang up now, I have to give Phil the good news and we have to pack. Thank you again!”

Rosalie smiled. “No problem Renee. We’ll see you when you arrive.”

~~~

Cullen POV

Rosalie and Esme stood in the airport just beyond baggage claim waiting for Renee and Phil. Originally they were just going to give Renee and Phil the cover story of Bella and Edward being found. No matter how much Bella wanted her mother in her life, she would not endanger their lives by telling them the truth. However something happened that negated the threat.

The Volturi had been defeated. The Romanians had been secretly gathering forces to overtake the powerful Vulturi, and two weeks ago they had struck. The battle was long…by vampire standards, it had taken an entire four hours. But when the dust settled, the Romanians were victorious. And with their return to rule, came new regulations. Humans could be told of vampires’ existence under two conditions: if they were the biological or legal family to the vampire, or if they were the vampire’s mate. Any other reason would have to be brought to the Romanians for them to cast judgement. 

They would tell Renee the truth. But first they would ensure she knew and internalised the cover story.

Rosalie raised her hand to catch Renee’s attention as she and Phil came towards them.

“Renee! Phil!” she called.

Phil was pushing a stroller, but Renee ran to Rosalie and hugged her tightly before doing the same with Esme. She was shaking with emotions but trying to keep her words under control. When Phil caught up to them a few moments later he warmly greeted them.

“Esme, Rosalie, we cannot tell you how thrilled we are by this wonderful miracle. Please excuse my wife, she is trying to keep her emotions under control, so she will be rather silent for a while. Let me introduce you to our son Peter. We call him Buddy. Buddy, this is Esme and Rosalie, they are family. Can you say hello?”

Obviously being too young to actually speak, but still being a rather bright young fellow, and very personable, young Buddy gave a toothless smile and waved a chubby fist.

Rosalie and Esme cooed at him and greeted him warmly. 

Rosalie stood from her crouch in front of the stroller. “I think I speak for my entire family when I say we’re glad you know Bella and Edward are okay. This way to the car,” she said, gesturing towards the parking lot. 

Soon they were on the road headed towards the Cullens current residence, which they reached in under twenty minutes. 

They didn’t speak much as they drove, everyone in the car worrying for different reasons about the reunion that was about to take place.

Leading the Dwyers into the house and towards the living room they paused near the doors letting Renee and Phil enter the room first.

The entire family had gathered, along with a vampire by the name of Gabrielle, she was here due to the caveat of the new rules. If any human you told couldn’t handle or keep the secret, you would have to silence them one way or another. Bella didn’t want her mother and Phil to be harmed if they couldn’t handle the secret, so Carlisle had invited Gabrielle over due to her unique gift. She could erase memories.

Bella smiled as soon as she saw her mother. “Hi, Mom. Hi, Phil,” she said. Renesmee was cradled gently in her arms, Edward by her side.

“Bella! Oh my beautiful Bella! I have missed you so much!!” Renee cried out, running to her daughter and son-in-law. Soon she had all three in her arms. It was only then that she noticed Renesmee. 

Renee became very quiet as her happiness somehow tripled itself. Her voice was an awed hush as she whispered, “Are you the baby’s parents? Oh what am I saying, of course you are, she looks just like the two of you! But how, after surviving the plane crash? Oh, what you have been through. Hello little one, I’m your loving but neurotic grandma. And I come with a gift of a playmate around your age. You have an uncle Buddy.“ 

After looking at her daughter, Edward and Renesmee for several moments longer she moved aside just a little so Phil could join her in the family hug.

Bella smiled. “It’s good to see you, Mom. This is Renesmee, our daughter. I combined your name with Esme. Unfortunately for her I didn’t just combine two names, her full name is Renesmee Jolie Mariette Cullen,” Bella informed them kissing her daughter’s head. “Ren, this is your other grandma, Grandma Renee.” Renesmee put her little hand on her mother’s face, showing Bella a replay of her birth, then focusing on Esme, and then blue, which meant confusion, followed by Renee’s face. She was asking why Renee hadn’t been there when she was born. 

Just as Bella was about to answer her quietly, Renesmee decided to get her answers from the source apparently, and reached out both hands. One to Phil’s face, and one to Renee’s.

Everyone panicked, this was not how they meant to tell her. 

“Renesmee no!” But it was too late. Her hands were firmly placed on her new grandparents’ faces.

Edward let out a sound somewhere between a chuckle and a groan. Renesmee had an irritated little pout on her face as she replayed the images she had just shown Bella.

Renee was suddenly sobbing broken heartedly as she gasped. "I didn’t know! I didn’t know! Bella called and said they were dying!! I grieved so much. I would have been there! Bella died! I didn’t know!" 

“Wha–what was that?” Phil croaked. 

Renesmee frowned. Her mama would never die… she couldn’t understand what her new grandma meant. Before she could ask in her usual way, Alice danced over and scooped her up.

Bella sighed. “Mom, Phil, you must be so confused… please let me explain. But before I do I need to tell you what we will be telling everybody else. As far as anyone not in this room is concerned. After the plane crashed, we washed up on the coast of Rio, and were unconscious, with only our wedding bands identifying us as married. Little did anyone know at the time, I was a month pregnant. This was discovered later by the doctors and I spent the entirety of my pregnancy in a medically induced coma. Two weeks ago Edward and I healed enough to be pulled out of our comas, and after getting our identities they contacted Carlisle and Esme, who contacted you a week later.” She stressed each word, letting her mother and Phil know this story was vital.

Gasping around her tears Renee asked, "Are you saying I should only tell people the public story?” Renee looked like she was desperately trying to find a life raft in an ocean of confusion.

Bella nodded. “Yes, but Mom, Phil, that story is a lie… Let me tell you the truth, but to do that, I’ll have to start from the beginning.”

And so she began, beginning with her move to Forks, how the Cullens caught her eye immediately, Edward especially. The van accident in her first month. Edward ignoring her. Everything she observed about his family. Edward speaking to her, then saving her from her would be attackers in Port Angeles, but only after she’d begun to suspect what he really was.

Her going to La Push, coaxing the legends out of Jacob, then confronting Edward. Them getting together, after he confirmed he and his family were vampires. The baseball game. Why she really ran to Phoenix that time. James hunting her and tricking her. 

Edward trying to leave but deciding to stay. Her birthday party months later. Edward’s decision and why he left her. The months of despair. Jumping off the cliff. Alice coming and explaining about the Volturi and their laws. Her flight to save Edward. The Volturi’s ultimatum: die or be changed. Edward coming back. Her decision to be changed regardless of the Volturi’s decree. Edward’s resistance. Then his proposal, her refusal.

His countless proposals that followed until she agreed. Her resolve to choose Edward. Everything that happened at the barbeque. Why she chose to ‘die’ in her parents’ eyes. The danger they would have been in had she told them the truth. And finally why she’d changed her minds, along with the change in leadership—and rules—in the vampire world.

Finally she took an unnecessary breath. “And that’s all of it.”

Renee gasped and cried often as she listened to Bella. She was silent for a few moments after her daughter had finished speaking. She could hardly believe everything she had heard. Though she knew it was true, and she’d probably ask for more details. But that was for later, right now she needed Bella to understand how much she loves her.

“I understand that you need me to keep your secrets. I will always keep your secrets. I haven’t outlived you! I won’t ever outlive you, and that is all that matters. I love you, Bella! I love you, Edward! And I love your special daughter too. Keeping you safe is all I care about.”

Bella’s eyes shone with tears that would never shed. ‘Thank you, Mom. I’m so glad to have all of my family back!” she sniffed. 

Phil hated to interrupt, but he needed to know something. “Will you tell Charlie the truth? I mean, I don’t think we could properly pretend you’re dead, he still calls occasionally.  And no offence love, but your acting skills aren’t the best,” he said, aiming the last bit at Renee.

Bella shook her head. “No. Don’t worry, I know all about my mother’s lack of acting abilities. I inherited them after all,” she chuckled. “Charlie will get the public story. I’m not ready to fully forgive him yet but I know he’s been a mess ever since my supposed death. I think a year of believing me to be dead, and that it was his fault, was punishment enough.”

“I can talk about Bella being miraculously alive?” Renee asked for clarification, her head still whirling with the secrets she now held, and would take to her grave.

Edward nodded. “Just don’t deviate from the public story,” he said. 

“I can do that!” Renee said eager with the knowledge that the discretion needed was within her abilities.

Edward chuckled slightly, remembering the funeral he had seen through Alice’s eyes. It was quite touching. However what made him chuckle was when Renee had flown into a rage at Charlie, hurling insults at the man and blaming him for their daughter’s death before calling him a sorry excuse for a father and hitting him with her purse.

Bella glared at her husband, having a fair idea of what he found humorous. Rosalie had recorded the entire funeral for her. 

Emmett grinned. “Hey, I just thought of something. Renesmee is advancing very fast mentally. But Buddy is physically older. Do you think when they argue it’ll turn into those hilarious kid fights you see on TV when each kid tries to one up the other? Buddy is older but Ren might very well talk first!” He snickered, imagining the petty squabbles that could ensue for years to come.

“Emmett!” multiple voices groaned in exasperation.

Rosalie cuffed him over the head. “Ow, fuck!” he complained.

Renesmee’s face took on a look of concentration and Alice gasped in horror. “No!” she cried out

It was too late Renesmee opened her mouth. “F….uck!” she sputtered loudly, making the F sound more like a raspberry. 

Emmett’s eyes widened in panic as Bella slowly rose from the couch. “Emmett?” she called calmly. 

“Ah, yes my dearest, sweetest, non-violent, sister?” he asked. 

Renee calmly handed her daughter a lighter and Bella smiled sweetly before turning to Emmett, a malevolent glint in her eyes. “Run,” she hissed.

Emmett was out the door in a flash.