Disclaimer: Don't own twilight, SM does.

Summary: AU New Moon. After Edward left Bella in the woods, her life changed and not for the good. Bella lost so much after the Cullen's left that Bella isn't the same girl that she used to be. With Victoria threatening to kill her, Bella decided she needed help. She went to the Volturi for help. There she met her true mate and it is her chance to have a fresh start. femslash. Bella/Jane


Chapter 1

Bella stared out the plane window that was next to her. She could see that the sun was going down. Bella sighed in relief that she was on her way to vampires that may be able to help her. She was worried that Alice might see her decision but by the looks of things Bella was successful in blocking her decisions. A lot had changed for Bella in the last six months since dickward broke up with her in the woods. Bella wasn't the girl that she was since her birthday. Bella had gone through so much; she lost both her parents, the wolf pack, that were assholes and blamed her for the death of her father even Jacob who had become her best friend until he tried to force himself on her. It wasn't her fault that there is a revengeful vampire after her; that can be laid at the Cullen's feet. But then again the wolves were useless at protecting; they couldn't even kill Laurent who had threatened and who had been pretty close to killing her. They had allowed him to run off and they couldn't catch him as they allowed their excitement to cloud them and they got distracted by their emotions.

"Incompetent morons." Bella scoffed to herself.

She may hate the wolf pack but she hated the Cullen's more especially Edward. She wanted them to pay for what they did to her.

It had been 12 hours since she decided that she needed help in order to get rid of Victoria. She knew that she couldn't trust the wolves to do it. They had already told her that they wouldn't protect her anymore as it is. She had gone to the Cullen house to see if she might be able to find clues that might tell her where they had gone. She broken it to the house and searched it top to bottom looking for anything that might help but nothing, until she was in Carlisle's office, she saw the painting that Edward had shown her the first time she visited the house. Bella recalled the memory when Edward told her about them.

Flashback:

Edward stared off into space for a long moment. Suddenly he seemed to recall his purpose. He tapped his finger against the huge painting in front of them.

"He was studying in Italy when he discovered the others there. They were much more civilized and educated than the wraiths of the London sewers."

He touched a comparatively sedate quartet of figures painted on the highest balcony, looking down calmly on the mayhem below them.

"Solimena was greatly inspired by Carlisle's friends. He often painted them as gods," Edward chuckled.

"Aro, Marcus, Caius," he said, indicating the other three, two black-haired, one snowy-white. "The Volturi; they are a very old, very powerful family. The closest thing my world has to royalty. The Volturi are also what you might call enforcers."

"Of what?"

"The only rule they have: to keep secret the existence of our kind. We don't make spectacles of ourselves, or kill conspicuously, unless we want to die."

Flashback ends.

"The Volturi! Of course." Bella thought to herself; knew that they might be willing to help her probably at a cost though.

Bella had continued to search the house and she was able to find where in Italy the volturi were but also she grabbed some money that she had found in Carlisle's study. She had gone back to her house and packed her bag and left in her truck to Seattle. Once she had arrived at the airport she quickly made her way to the ticket agent and got on the earliest flight to Florence, Italy. And that is where she found herself heading. Bella allowed her tears to fall, mourning the loss of her family and the guilt that was eating at her for not being able to protect them and she blamed herself for getting involved with Edward and the rest of the Cullen's.

Bella closed her eyes in hope she would be able to sleep, it had been months since she has been able to have a good night's sleep.


After 11 hours of being in the air the plane landed in Florence. Bella had been able to sleep off and on through the plane trip. Once she was off the plane she made her to the outside area of the airport and looked for a bus shuttle that would be going to Volterra she was grateful that it was early in the morning.

Bella was able to find a bus that would take her to Volterra. Bella had some time to fill in before the bus would leave. Bella located a bathroom. She changed her clothes and gave her face and hair a quick wash. After she had done that she went and got herself some food and drink. It wasn't long till she was on the bus on her way to Volterra.

Bella enjoyed the bus trip, she was able to look out the window and watch as the towns and country side went by. She realized that this was the first time she was in a different country. Italy was a beautiful country and just wished that her parents were here with her to enjoy it with her. Bella put in her headphones to her iPod and listened to music as the land continued to pass her by.

Three hours later she arrived in Volterra. The village was amazing, the buildings looked really old, at least a few hundred years old may be even a thousand but Bella wasn't sure. Bella walked around the town taking in the sights. Bella was amazed at the sights and the buildings that surround her. She went to a local store and grabbed herself a map of the town. Bella could see that this town has a lot of history also that there were several historical sites and museum, but Bella knew that she didn't have time to explore; she was there for a reason; to find the Volturi. Bella continued to make her way around Volterra until she reached Palazzo dei Priori.

Bella found herself sitting at a local café that was near the Palazzo, she groaned to herself when she realized that she had no way of finding the Volturi let alone if they had an entrance. Bella laughed to herself; of course they wouldn't have an entrance just in case a human finds it. Bella ordered something for herself to eat while she works out what her next step would be. Bella went over the information she got about the town in hope that it could have some answers to where she should go.

It wasn't until she had finished eating that she realized that she could feel as if someone was watching her. Bella scanned around her but couldn't see anyone watching her, until it hit her. What if there were vampires around? What if they were watching from the shadows? Bella smiled to herself. Maybe she did have a way to find the Volturi.

Bella did another quick look around her making sure no one was paying her any attention. She picked up the map and held it in front of so no one could see her mouth move.

"I know you can hear me, I know what you are." Bella said in a whisper but she knew if there were any vampires around they would hear her loud and clear.

"I am looking for the Volturi; I am hoping to speak to them. I have information for them that I would like to share. I mean you no trouble. I would be most grateful if you didn't kill me until I have told them what I need to, please this is important. I will be here at dark." Bella said.

Bella sighed to herself; she hoped that they got her message and that they would help her. They were her last chance. She didn't know where the Cullen's had gone, she was angry at the mess they left her in. She just hoped that these vampires would hear her out before deciding to kill her.


By night fall Bella was nervous. Bella had gone for a walk around the town she knew she couldn't go to far as she knew that a vampire would probably followed her around. Bella was too nervous to eat by the time she had returned to same café she was at earlier. She did however order herself a drink. She waited patiently for someone to meet her.

"Greetings," a voice said next to hear,

"Shit!" Bella gasped out and jumped a bit in her chair, she turned her to her right and saw a man sitting in the chair next to her, he was tall and lean with short black hair. There was a faint olive tone to his pale skin. Bella also could see that he had eye contacts on to hide his red eyes.

"My apologies." The vampire smirked

"I forgot how quiet vampires were." Bella mumbled as she stared at the vampire who made chuckled at her comment.

"My masters have agreed to see you. I am to take you to them now."

"Right, thank you. Lead the way." Bella replied, as she packed her bag.

"Do you have everything?" The vampire asked as he stood up.

"I do." Bella replied and stood up and walked next to the vampire.

"I have instructions to take you through the main entrance not the long way around that we normally take."

"Oh" Bella mumbled not sure what else to say.

They walked around the Palazzo dei Priori in quiet for a few minutes. Bella looked around and could see that there weren't many people around.

"I am Demetri. What is your name?" Demetri asked as he led her down an alley.

"Nice to meet you Demetri, I'm Bella."

"Bella, you are a very strange human to come here knowing you are in the heart of my kind." Demetri commented.

"You aren't the first to say that." Bella replied as they reached the end of the alley. There was a huge wooden door at the end of the alley.

Demetri opened the door and held it open for Bella. Once Bella was inside she found herself in a hallway. She heard Demetri close the door behind them.

"This way." He said taking the lead.

At the end of the hallway he opened another door. Once Bella walked through, she found herself in what looked like a posh office reception area. The walls were paneled in wood, the floors carpeted in thick, deep green. There were no windows, but large, brightly lit paintings of the Tuscan countryside hung everywhere as replacements. Pale leather couches were arranged in cozy groupings, and the glossy tables held crystal vases full of vibrantly colored bouquets. The flowers' smell reminded Bella of a funeral home. Bella started to feel sad as she remembered that her parent's funerals had taken place over the last few months. In the middle of the room was a high, polished mahogany counter which no one was sitting behind.

Bella was stunned to be standing in such a room. It was an amazing to her to see that these vampires had created such a welcome area. Bella knew that they were rich and powerful and it showed.

"The masters are waiting in the throne room for you." Demetri said as he led her to the throne room.

He took the lead and led her down yet another wide, ornate hall. Bella wondered if there would ever be an end. They stopped at the door at the end of the hall. Demetri opened the door for Bella "Thank you." Bella said to him and Demetri nodded his head at her.

Bella took in her surroundings and could see she was standing in what looked like the throne room. At the end of the room, Bella could see three thrones that were raised up on a dais. Each of the three thrones that were occupied by a person. The throne in the middle held a vampire with black shoulder length hair, blood red eyes and he was wearing a black cloak over his clothes just like the other two. The leader on his left has brown hair that was about the same length as Bella's hair, crimson eyes. The final leader had platinum blonde hair that was shoulder length, and also with red eyes. Bella knew who these three men were. They were the kings. Bella could see that there were other vampires around the room.

"Thank you Demetri for being our guest." The man in the middle said. Demetri nodded his head and moved slightly away for Bella.

"So my dear, what brings you here? You seem to know what we are."

"Yes, I do know what you are and to why I am here because your kind has fucked up my life. I mean no offence to you or your coven," Bella sighed, "I am here because you are my last chance, my last hope for help."

"Why should we help?" the blonde vampire hissed,

"Calm brother." The middle vampire said, he got up from his throne and walked towards Bella.

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Aro." He walked up to her and looked over her.

"Bella."

"It's nice to meet you Bella." He placed out his hand for Bella to shake it.

Bella hesitated for a few seconds before taking his hand to shake it. It was hard, but felt brittle, shale rather than granite and even colder than Bella had expected. For a few second he held on to her hand, Bella watched as confusion sweep over him.

"Interesting." Aro said as he released her hand, "I see nothing."

Bella looked at him in confusion. What did he mean he couldn't see anything? Bella could see from the corners from her eyes that all the vampires in the room were staring at her for some reason. She looked back at Aro who was staring at her trying to solve a puzzle. Was he gifted and didn't work on her?

"Are you gifted?" Bella asked shyly

"You know about some vampires being gifted." Aro replied and Bella nodded her head, "yes I do have a gift, you see with one touch I can see very thought someone has ever had. It is interesting that my gift didn't work on you."

Aro continued to stare at Bella with a thoughtful expression. He was quiet for a moment, his eyes racked over Bella as he studied her. Then, abruptly, he shook his head.

"A first," he said to himself "I wonder if she is immune to our other talents… Jane, dear?"

"Yes, Master?" a young women with pale blonde hair tied up in a bun replied and moved closer. She looked like a teenager maybe 16 or 17 when she was turned. She was wearing a dark cloak over her dark dress. Her eyes were what drawn Bella in; they were the most beautiful shade of red she has ever seen. Personally to Bella this creature was even more beautiful and gorgeous than Rosalie. Bella didn't understand why she was attracted to this vampire especially a female. Her heart ached and Bella could swear that it was pulling her towards the blonde vampire.

Jane turned her gaze towards Bella and both their eyes meet. Bella watched as Jane's jaw dropped and she released a gasped which was follow by a second gasp by a male vampire in the room.

"Jane." Aro said as he walked closer to her with concern in his tone.

"Master, I cannot do it. I won't. I'm sorry." Jane struggled to say as she continued to stare at Bella.

Aro walked over to Jane and grabbed her hand. He released it a few seconds. He whipped his head and glanced at Bella before looking at the other dark hair king.

Bella tore her eyes from the blonde haired angel and looked over at the other king that Aro was now walking up to.

"Is it true?" Aro asked the other king before grabbing his hand.

"Incredible" Aro said clearly stunned as he dropped the other vampires hand and turned his gaze to Bella and Jane.

"What is going on?" the blonde master spat out.

"It would seem that Jane has finally found her true mate in the lovely Bella here." Aro replied not looking at him but at Bella

"Is that so?" the blonde king grinned looking between Jane and Bella.

"It is true, Caius. Marcus confirmed."Aro replied still looking at the clearly stunned Jane.

"About time." Caius replied with a smirk on his lips as he looked between both Jane and Bella.

"I'm sorry, but are you sure that I am her mate? Because I don't need another fucking vampire claiming that they love me and that I was their mate only to have them break up with in the woods saying I wasn't good enough for them, that I was toy, a distraction and then taking away their family who I had come love as my own. Not only that but to abandon me to face a revengeful vampire who had killed my parents in order to try and kill me. If that isn't enough I had a fucking werewolf try to force himself on me." Bella shouted as she finally allowed herself to cry, she fell to her knees and looked up at the stunned vampires in front of her, "So I am asking if you are 100 percent certain that I am her mate because I don't know how much more I could take." Bella asked in a whisper as she tried to calm herself down, looking back down at floor.

Bella felt someone wrapped their arms around her to try and comfort her. Bella tilted her head to the side see that Jane was the one who was next to her with her arms around Bella. Jane's blood red eyes look at Bella.

"You are mate, Bella. I felt it when I looked at you in the eyes. You are my other half." Jane said softy.

"She is telling the truth." Another voice said right next to Bella making her jump that caused Jane to growl. Bella turned to see that Marcus was crouched down next to her.

"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you. We are telling you the truth. You see; I have a gift that allows me to read bonds and I can confirm that you and Jane are true mates."

Bella nodded her head that she understood. Jane helped Bella stand up. Bella looked around and could see that the other vampires either looked stunned or angry. She watched as Marcus went to stand next to Aro instead of taking his throne.

"I do apologize for my outburst." Bella said as she felt Jane wrap her arm around Bella's waist.

"It's perfectly understandable for your outburst. It seems you have been through a lot." Aro said calmly and softly.

Bella nodded her head, "thank you for understanding."

"Your welcome. Well this does change things." Aro mused, "I think we should continue this later. It seems that Bella could use some time to rest and clean up a bit. Probably something to eat?" Aro looked at Bella who nodded her head.

"Execellent. Jane, why don't you take Bella to one of the guest rooms for now? We will organize a room for both of you to share as I don't think your room will be big enough for the both of you." Jane nodded her head at Aro that she understood.

"Shall we say we meet up in the conference room in about an hour? We will organize something for you to eat, Bella. Is there anything you would like?"

"Anything is fine. Thank you Aro."

"My pleasure. Good, you all may go now. Demetri stay behind if you would." Aro said as he dismissed everyone.

"This way." Jane said guiding Bella out of the throne and in the hallway.

"This was not what I was expecting when I decided to come here today." Bella said looking at Jane.

"I bet it wasn't. I would never have thought that I would meet my mate today. This is much of surprise for me as it is for you. I can say without doubt that I am very happy." Jane smiled at Bella.

When Bella saw Jane smile at her, her heart jumped a beat and caused Bella to feel happy as well. They went through another door before heading walking down a long hallway.

"How are you feeling?" Jane asked with a hint of concern.

"To be honest, I am overwhelmed with all this. I was expecting to become someone's dinner." Bella said as Jane growled at Bella's comment.

"You are no one's dinner. I won't allow that to happen." Jane hissed out and stopped in front of Bella.

"Jane, it's ok. I know that you wouldn't allow that to happen to me now, but you have to understand that was what I was thinking when I arrived here." Bella said calmly to Jane.

Bella noticed that even though Jane was angry her eyes didn't change to black like Edwards did when he was angry and was about to lose control. Bella guess that Jane was able to control herself more than Edward could ever do.

"Good, cause no one will be allowed to touch me except me." Jane half growled out.

Bella felt her heart beat a bit faster at Jane's word and felt that she meant them. Jane moved back to Bella's side and walked next to her until they reached the second door on the right. Jane opened the door and Bella slowly walked in. Jane followed in after Bella and closed the door. Bella looked around the room and could see that the walls were a crème color; the carpets were a light tan color. There was black four poster bed with a black silk comforter by the far wall. On the wall opposite from the bed was a small flat screen TV with a dresser underneath it, on one side of the bed there was door. Bella assumed that it would lead to a bathroom. There were also two black leather arm chairs and a small coffee table on the side of the room near the door. Bella was speechless at how amazing the room looked, if this was just a guest room she wondered what the guard's rooms looked like.

"What do you think?" Jane asked as she walked up to stand next to Bella.

"This room is amazing. What does your room look like?" Bella replied looking at the blonde.

"I am glad you like it. I made sure to give you the nicest guest room. My room is nice but simple not like this room." Jane replied.

"So, what happens now?" Bella asked as she made her way over to one of the arm chairs and sat down placing her bag next to the arm chair.

Jane followed and sat down in the other chair, "the kings will wanted to meet with you again in an hour and they will probably have the queens there as well. They will want to talk to you about the reason you came here seeking their help." Jane said looking at Bella, "from your outburst earlier they may have a rough idea to why you are here. I think I know why."

"I think anyone would probably know why I am here, I gave away enough clues." Bella sighed.

"That you did. Can I ask you something?" Jane asked curiously while looking at Bella who was now playing with her fingers and biting the corner of her lip.

"Sure, you can ask me?" Bella asked with a tint of nervousness in her tone.

"From your outburst, you said that a werewolf tried to force himself on you. Tried to rape you? Is that true?" Jane asked with a touch of anger seeping through.

Bella sighed loudly, and allowed a few tears to escape and run down her cheek. Bella closed her eyes, "yes it's true." Bella whispered.

"I will kill that filthy mongrel! How dare he try and do that to any female especially my mate. I will fucking burn him alive." Jane growled out jumping from her the chair. Bella watched as Jane started pacing around the room muttering words under her breath.

Jane stopped pacing and looked at Bella who was watching her, "sorry about that. I am just angry that you went through that, even if he didn't rape you, the scars are there and won't heal for some time. I will make anyone pay for what they have done to you."

"I am ok Jane. I am dealing with it." Bella said looking at her blonde beauty.

"All I ask is that you come to me for anything. I am your mate, I want to know everything." Jane said softly as she sat on the coffee table in front of Bella.

Bella gave Jane a small smile. Bella couldn't believe that this vampire was her mate; her eyes swirled with love and devotion. Bella knew even though that just met, Jane would do anything to protect her.

"I feel the same; I want to know everything about you." Bella replied and watched as a smile appeared on Janes lips.

"I will look forward to knowing everything about you, Isabella." Jane purred that caused Bella to blush, "Why don't you go freshen yourself up so we don't keep the kings waiting. We have plenty of time to get to know one another."

"Yeah, I should." Bella replied picking up her bag. She opened her bag and pulled out her toiletry bag and a change of clothes.

"Is that all you have with you?" Jane asked curiously, staring at the stuff Bella pulled out.

"Yeah, it's all I grabbed. It wasn't sure what was going to happen to me." Bella replied looking at Jane.

"Mm, as soon as it can be arranged, we will get you some new clothes." Jane told Bella.

"What? No, I can't allow you guys to buy me clothes." Bella exclaimed, Bella was not at the idea of someone buying her clothes.

"Bella, you have no other clothes with you surely you don't intend to wear the same clothes every day." Jane smirked.

Bella sighed, "I guess you are right, but I do have money to pay for my own clothes."

"You may have money, but so do we. I am sure the Kings will be more than happy to buy you a wardrobe." Jane replied walking over to one of the dressers that were in the room and opened on of the draws and pulled out a white fluffy towel to give to Bella.

"I'm guessing I won't have much say in this." Bella said walking up to Jane carrying her change of clothing.

"Not really. You will get used to it." Jane turned and handed her the towel.

"I don't think I ever will." Bella muttered and placed the towel on her clothes.

Jane giggled at Bella's comment. When Bella heard her laugh, she felt her heart flutter and melt at the sound of her blonde goddess laugh.

"Go shower, my love. We will talk more lately." Jane said and placed a light kiss on Bella's cheek that caused her to blush bright red.

"R-R-Right, I better go." Bella stuttered out causing Jane to laugh at her. Bella stumbled as she made her way to the bathroom. Bella's thoughts were all on the light kiss that Jane had given. Bella open the door and walked in before closing the door. Bella didn't pay another attention of her surroundings as she thought that things had gone differently for you. Bella still couldn't get her head around the fact that her mate was a member of Volturi and not only that but a female, although Bella didn't care about that. Bella wondered what was next for her.


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