A/N: What if when Bella went to save Edward in Italy the Volturi would not let her leave? This story is based on that concept and the struggles to rescue her from their grasps. This story will be in both Bella and Edward's POV.
This is my first fanfic and I don't have a beta so please be gentle with me. I would love some reviews and constructive criticism.
Disclaimer: Stephanie Meyers owns everything Twilight!
Chapter 1
Bella
"No!" he roared as he thrashed in Felix's arms. He was responding to Aro's thoughts no doubt because we were awaiting his decision as to our fate. His eyes meet mine and I saw the fear and pain in them. I felt a mixture of feelings from grief to relief. Grief because Edward was being taking from me again and relief that I knew him and Alice were safe and would still be alive after this day. I came here knowing that there was a strong possibility that I would not return to Forks. But at least I know that Edward would go on.
But I couldn't suppress the fear that was building in me. I was listening to Aro as he laid out his plans for our fate. Alice and Edward were to leave without me, and I was to stay with the Volturi. The fear in my chest began to consume me and overtake me. If Edward and Alice did not leave peacefully, not only were we to be killed but our families were as well.
Everyone stood motionless to see how Edward and Alice would respond to his decision. "As you wish, Aro. Edward let's go" Alice said. She quickly glanced at Edward then back away. I knew she was silently communicating with him. Edward stiffened to what he was hearing from her. Alice then looked in my eyes to give me reassurance. I knew she must have had a vision.
"May I say goodbye to her atleast?" Edward said.
Aro in his overly friendly tone with a gleam in his eye stated "Of Course! But Felix will have to stand beside you to ensure that you behave."
Edward nodded and slowly approached me, his eyes never once leaving mine. I was in a state of shock and felt I was in a dream like reality. His gaze was penetrating and he let his eyes roam over my face as if he was trying to memorize it. When he finally was standing close enough for me to feel his cool breath, he cupped my face with both hands and we silently communicated with each other through our eyes. I closed my eyes reveling in the feel of his hands on me, and then slowly opened them and looked back into his. I knew he would fight for me. He may not love me like I love him but I knew his guilt for the predicament he had left me in would make him feel obligated. I knew all of the Cullens would fight to get me back. This was only necessary. Edward put his right hand under my chin and lifted my face to his. He slowly leaned in for the most passionate kiss he has ever given me. He wrapped his arms around me and squeezed me to him. I felt his body pressed to mine to the point where we almost felt like we were one. He pulled back and looked in my eyes.
His eyes never left mine as Demetri grabbed my arm and began to take me away.
"Wait!" Edward exclaimed. He could not take his eyes from mine. "I will change her for you. Please let me take her with us and I promise I will change her."
"But you may get home and change your mind. Plus, I am so interested in knowing how she turns out. A human that can defy our gifts in human form no doubt will have a special talent when transformed."
"Then let my venom be the one to change her. I will do it now and then leave peacefully. She is mine and she always will be mine." The feral possessiveness in his tone did not go unnoticed by the rest of the Volturi because they shifted uncomfortably in their places.
"Wonderful! I wonder if you can do it. Can you resist the call of her blood? I am interested to know if you will be able to stop. Demetri, Felix, take them to where her new quarters will be. Once Edward has completed his duty then escort him and Alice to the door. And Isabella, I will see you soon."
A low growl began to build in his chest. Alice placed her hand on his arm to silence him. He sighed then picked me up bridal style and began following Demetri and Felix to a side door that lead us down a long corridor. I laid my head in the crook of Edward's neck shaking from the fear of what the future holds. Edward laid his cheek against my forehead humming my lullaby trying to calm me down. We were brought to a steel door that appeared to be several feet thick with steel enforced rods running horizontal to the door.
Edward turned to Demetri. "Do you mind if I have this time alone with her? As soon as I am done I will knock on the door."
Demetri thought about his request. "Sure." He punched a code on a keypad next to the door and the door slowly opened. It appeared to look like a bedroom but with a door to the right leading to a bathroom. Edward carefully laid me down on the bed while the door closed us in. There was a lamp on an end table next to the bed and he turned the light on for me so I would not have to be in the dark.
As soon as I saw his face I began to sob uncontrollably. "Oh—Edward-, I—am—so-afraid." I could barely get the words out from my shaking and the sobbing.
"Shhh, it'll be okay" he whispers. He is rocking me back and forth in his arms trying to calm my fears.
"What is going to happen to me?"
"You will be turned and kept in this room until you can control your bloodlust around humans. The only time you will be allowed from this room is to feed. Love, I am sorry to say Bella that the diet that they are going to force upon you will be human blood. I hate you going through this without me. I hate not knowing you will be okay. And I hate not being able to comfort you." he cries. The sorrow and pain is evident in his voice. He turns my face so he can look in my eyes. With piercing eyes and a strong conviction, "I will be back for you. I promise. Nothing will keep me from you."
"Bella, I need to make a confession before I leave you. I cannot leave this place without you knowing the truth. That day in the forest, I lied to you. I committed the greatest blasphemy that day by telling you that I don't want you. I have been in agony these past months without you. I wanted to protect you from me and my world. I wanted you to have a normal human life. I figured over time you would move on and would be able to love again. Possibly even having a family one day and grow old. Please forgive me for lying to you. I saw it in your eyes that day. You honestly believed me. How could you believe me when time after time I have spoken of my love for you?"
I froze in place the moment he brought up our conversation in the forest. I closed my eyes and shook my head. "I never thought that I was good enough for you or nothing could hold you to me."
"Bella, your hold on me is permanent and unwavering. Nothing or No one in this world could take my love for you away from me. You are the love of my existence –the only one. Every day of eternity that I walk this earth, you will be my beloved. "
I sat there and thought over his words. Trying to make sense and understand them. I thought of our times past and the cursed night of my birthday party. I remembered Carlisle's speech about it being Edward's greatest fear that I be in danger due to his nature or his families. When I think of him leaving for me to help protect me from him, it sounded so classically Edward. I tried out the words but it came out as a question. "You love me?" But as soon as I said the words it all fell into place. "You love me!" I throw my arms around his neck and crush my lips to him. He responds immediately by wrapping his arms around my lower back and brings our bodies flush against each other. I pull away gasping for air but his lips do not leave my skin and travel down my neck to my collarbone and then back again. He gives one soft kiss to the lips and we put our foreheads together panting. I saw in that moment love radiating from his eyes. It was staggering.
We hear a knock at the door and an overhead speaker comes on with a voice asking Edward to hurry it up.
Edward looks at me with fear in his eyes. I can only nod to let him know that it is okay. We start kissing again and then instantly he is over me on the bed kissing my neck and then the sensitive spot behind my ear. He is breathing heavily. "Bella, please forgive me. Please do not hate me for what you will become. Remember my love and remember I will come for you." He rested an elbow beside my head putting his wait on that arm while lying on his side. He put his hand under my neck while his other hand glides down my neck along the collarbone, down my arm, and then finally wraps his hand and arm around my back. He brings me flush to his body. He starts kissing me again deeper and more passionately. His kisses trail up my jaw line from my chin to my ear, and then proceeds down my neck to my collarbone. His mouth hovers over my neck. He stays like that for a long moment. I am only guessing he is trying to find the strength in himself to do the act and tell himself that he can stop.
"Edward, look at me."
His eyes meet mine. I stare intensely into his eyes.
"Edward, I love you. Remember my love for you and your love for me. I know you can do this. I trust you."
I can see determination and strength building on his face from my words. He leans down to my neck placing a soft kiss and then sinks his teeth into my skin.
