Dancing with the devil

Chapter 1: When my world ends

Disclaimer: All recognizable characters belong to Stephanie Meyer. I just toy with them.

Authors note: this will be set in New Moon when Edward, Alice and Bella are in the throne room. ^_^ Enjoy! Ps: Constructive criticism or ideas is welcomed, just don't be too brutal :D

Bella's POV

"So what do we do with you now?" Aro sighed.

"You already know what you're going to do, Aro," replied Marcus.

"She knows to much. She's a liability," said Caius.

. . .

I looked up at Caius who had looked away looking a little shocked, and had an almost instant shock run up my body from my spine it felt almost electric, I shivered from the sensation. I noticed Edward glanced at me and pulled me closer, clearly thinking I was cold. I looked back to Caius who was looking at Edward with contempt, both oblivious to what Aro was saying, but then Marcus stood up from his throne, all eyes on him, and glided to where Aro was standing. He held out his palm for Aro to touch and in a matter of seconds he broke away and went back to sit in his throne. Edward, who was now looking between Aro and Caius, snarled. I tried backing away but Edward had a firm, to the point of painful, grip on my arm.

" Edward, you're hurting me," I gasped desperately.

" Edward! Let go of her," Alice hissed. He released my arm but never took his eyes off Caius. He continued glaring furiously at the ancients. I looked at Alice, who's face was completely devoid of emotion.

"Alice what did you see?" I asked quietly, but of course everyone in the room could hear me. Alice completely ignoring me walked up to Aro with her hand outstretched as if to shake hands, Aro took her hand eagerly, waving off his nervous guards. Aro was bent over their entwined hands then suddenly he started laughing while Edward snarled.

" Ha ha ha, it appears young Isabella has no choice but to stay here." He said buoyantly. Edward growled but before he could say anything Caius spoke.

" What! Have a human stay here." He asked harshly. I flinched at his tone. I didn't want to stay here but what choice do I have.

"Yes, you will see brother." Aro stated simply with a smile plastered on his face. Caius just looked at Aro with a caustic expression. But Edward decidedly had had enough.

" NO," he almost yelled.

" Don't," Alice cried as she made to grab him but it was to late he had already pounced towards Caius. But before anyone had time to react, Edward was on the marble floor cringing in obvious agony, while holding in silent screams. I started stepping forward but Alec, Jane's twin, suddenly had grabbed me but it surprised me because he was being somewhat gentle but firm. I tried struggling even though I knew it was pointless, I tore my gaze from Edward and looked towards Jane's tiny figure that was smiling deviously. Clearly delighted that she got a second round at torturing him.

" Please stop!" I said in a hoarse voice, suddenly feeling very tired. Aro held up his hand.

" Jane dear," he said fondly. Jane stopped and looked towards her master with a small smile. Aro then signed.

" Felix and Demetri, please escort young Edward and Alice out." He said menacingly.

"And I must warn you if you set foot in Volterra again, I will have no choice but to kill you," he added, much to low for human ears.

I looked up at Aro. As Edward spoke in a very strained and frustrated tone.

"What about Bella." Aro chuckled at this and Caius seemed confused though he hid it well.

" She will be staying here, of course, goodbye my young friends." He said gently.

Felix had to drag Edward out of the room and Alice was looking very apologetic while dry sobbing as Demetri too dragged her out. I was shocked, almost paralyzed what is going on. I felt ready to cry.

" Am I going to die?" I whispered already accepting my fate. At this Caius growled rather loudly.

" Of course not, dear one." Aro answered cheerfully though a little astounded by such a question. I was about to question him further when he interjected.

" You must be tired, Isabella," not waiting for an answer he added.

" Alec be a dear and show Isabella to a guestroom," he smiled at Alec.

" Of course," he answered automatically. Alec then pulled me by the hand and led me out the door we had come in.

We walked at a slow human pace. Still holding hands, no words were spoken between us. Though I wanted to ask him why I were here and what they wanted with me if they weren't going to kill me but I held my tongue, I didn't want to aggravate him.

After walking for a few quiet minutes I couldn't help it I had to ask.

" Alec, why am I here? Why can't I go home?" I asked in one breath. He must have noticed my distress by my pounding heart and started to rub circles into my hand with his thumb. It was strangely comforting even though I knew nothing about him only his name.

"It's alright we are not going to hurt you, but after you get some rest, Aro will explain things to you." He said patiently.

We had arrived at the 'guestroom' and Alec had led me in. I stood there astonished at the room, it was beautiful. There was a grand four-poster bed with dark rose wood paneling, light sheets with delicate embroidering of roses and cornflowers, a bedside table, a small balcony over looking that seemed to be the gardens, and two mysterious doors. Surprisingly it was rather bright in the room. The light reflecting on Alec's skin a little.

"Well I'll leave you to it," he showed me a dazzling smile, then took his leave.

Curiosity got the best of me and I opened the two mysterious doors one I found lead into a spacious bathroom with was surprisingly quite modern, with a shower and basic human needs. I then had a look at the next door that turned out to be a walk-in-closet, which I quickly closed the door and left alone. I hadn't realized how tired I was and went to the bed and lay down on it I sank into it a little. By the time I realized how comfortable I was, sleep consumed me.