Blindly Betrayed

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Summary: Instead of going home after the incident in Volterra, Italy, Edward is detained by the Volturi. Help comes from the most unexpected person, Jacob.

Chapter 1

She had caught him by surprise when she crashed into his naked chest the moment he was ready to expose himself. She had managed to push him back into the shadows. His surprise was evident when he steadied them both and took a good look at her. She looked near to tears as she checked him over. So many questions passed through his head especially one: how is she alive? But they were held off when Jane showed up with the others. He hid her behind him but knew it was too late. She was already exposed.

"Aro is waiting. Come." Jane's words were simple but held command. Though shorter and younger in human years, Jane was intimating. Edward knew to pick his fights and this was not one he would win. Defeated he followed Jane, making sure to keep Bella behind him. She had stayed strangely quiet, not even a whimper when she realized those humans were being led to their death. Normally she would have protested some way or another, quietly or loudly. But this time, nothing. He tried to look back to see if she's ok but Jane opened the door to Aro's throne room. She continued to lead the two of them in where Aro, Marcus, and Caius sat their respectful thrones. Littered about the room were their many minions. Jane retreated back to her spot along with the others, leaving Edward and Bella to stand in the center.

Though Edward was as much a vampire as they were a sense of dread filled him. He gripped tighter onto Bella's hand and kept her at his side. Suddenly he wished for the power to fuse with a human instead of reading minds. That way he had a sure way to keep Bella safe. But as most his wishes went, it wasn't happening. Aro studied them for a while. His eyes focused on Bella who shrunk into his side. Edward placed a comforting arm around her shoulders.

"It's ok," he whispered softly but knew everyone heard him. The gesture was to calm her, not secretly transmit some message. It worked. Slowly her shoulders relaxed but she still held tight onto the bottom of his shirt. He couldn't blame her. Despite how cool she was with his family, he was sure she feared the Volturi more than death.

Slowly Aro rose from his spot. He walked down the steps that held his throne on a higher level. The others remained still and silent as he made his way over to them. Slowly, painfully slow, he circled them. Bella's shaking stopped as did her breathing when he got in close to peer at her face. Acting on instinct, Edward changed their positions before she could blink. He growled in Aro's face, an action dangerous and rewarded in death. But Aro simply smiled and moved away. He stood in front of them at arm's length; his smile understanding and convincing.

"I'm glad she's unharmed, Edward." He spoke; calm as usual. Edward snarled. "Put those away, boy, before you bite someone." He chuckled at his own joke. Edward continued to snarl ignoring the comment. A mistake he took back when Jane moved a foot forward. Instantly he pulled his fangs back in and stood stoic. Jane retracted her foot back. Aro smiled once again with forgiveness.

"You've caused quite a commotion," Aro said instead. Edward wrapped his other arm around Bella's waist. He wasn't sure if it was to ensure her safety or his piece of mind.

Quietly with respect he replied "I'm sorry for causing a commotion. It appears I have mistaken; I won't need your services. Thank you." Edward was tempted to bow but kept his back straight. Too much respect can be an alarm. Aro studied him then laughed.

"I'm afraid it's not that easy my boy." Aro didn't move but to Edward it felt like he was only a centimeter away. It was as if with a finger Aro can do damage that no other can. If he was human, he would have taken a step back. But as a vampire he was prone to stand his ground.

"What do you mean?" Edward tried to play dumb. He knew it wasn't going to work but Aro nodded his head like he understood the impulse to play dumb.

"You've risked our society. You were about to expose yourself for all human eyes to see." Aro's voice became accusing and disapproving. Then his eyes shifted to Bella; Bella, who had frightful wide eyes. He reached a hand out and caressed her cheek. She eyed the hand but didn't dare move. "Of course, until, this young lady came to your rescue. For that," he bowed slowly in thanks, "I am grateful." Bella shrank away from him and closer to Edward. He laughed and straightened.

"I am sorry for putting our society at risk. It was foolish and I realize my mistake. I won't do it again."

"It is certain you will not do it again." Aro's voice was commanding, all positive emotions gone.

"Of course, Aro… may we leave now?" Edward asked cautiously.

"Why? Are you in a hurry to somewhere? Are you afraid that we'll eat her?" He asked the last question with humorous accusation. Edward stiffened. That had been exactly what he was afraid of. The Volturi taking bites out of Bella and he knew he couldn't do anything about if it happened. It was him against all thirty two of them. He'll never win. Not even with a miracle.

"Of course not, Aro, but Bella is exhausted. I simply wanted to get her home and in bed before she collapses." Edward thought fast on his feet. But he wasn't fooling anyone when Aro returned to his throne and sat with a commanding look.

"Nonsense, no need to drag her back home so fast, stay for a couple days," Aro concluded his thought.

"I'm sorry?" Edward was caught off guard. He had not prepared himself for that. He heard nothing about them staying in Aro's mind. His surprise won a smile on Aro's face, a victorious smile. The man had planned it.

"Stay for a couple days, Edward. We will provide your housing." Aro turned to Jane. "Jane, my dear, would you mind showing them to their room?"

"That won't be necessary, Aro. I wouldn't want to impose." Edward started to move for the door, taking Bella with him. He didn't get far before two unnamed guards blocked off the exit. They stood in a crouch, ready to pounce.

"You're not going anywhere, Edward, my boy. I seemed to have given you the wrong impression." Aro sat forward in his throne just as Edward turned around to look at him.

"You had no intentions of killing me whether I exposed myself or not." Edward reached into Aro's mind only to find jumbles of thoughts mixed together purposely. It took a while but that message bled through after he peeled and dug in the leader's mind with extensive force. Aro finally smiled the creepy smile Edward knew. Not the ones that gave false security.

"That would be correct. You have a far too precious gift for us to destroy on a whim because of your stupid actions. Simply exposing yourself in the sunlight could be played off as a special effects stunt. It is the modern world. Special effects are the 'normal' nowadays." Aro's smile widened.

"Jane," he called. She smiled, understanding the command. Eagerly she focused her eyes on Edward.

"This'll hurt, Cullen." Edward's body bends towards the floor with unbearable pain by her command. It burnt into his bones, relaxing his muscles against his will. His hold on Bella releases and she crawls out from under him before he crashes to the floor. She stumbles a couple feet back staring at him. He stared back with fear, fear for her.

"R-Run Bella!" He shouts against the pain in his jaw each time he moved it. She doesn't move. He tries to speak again but the pain intensifies and crashes him into the floor. He groans in pain.

"You'll be a great asset to our ranks." Aro's voice was distant and echoed in his mind but he heard every word loud and clear. "Bella," he heard Aro call. Instantly he shot up, surprising Jane. Her head snapped back a bit but she pushed forward with a glare. He had hoisted himself onto his hands when he felt Jane's fury. He fights against it as he looks over to Bella who stood a couple feet away. He peered up at her and wondered if another vampire has him under an illusion. Bella stood in place but not in fear. She stood with all her weight on one leg, a hip out, and her hand on that hip. Bella looked down at him with a satisfied smirk. As if she was enjoying watching his suffering form. Seeing he had looked back at her, her smirk grew and she clicked her tongue over the roof of her mouth.

"Bella," Aro called again. She looked up curiously, no longer in fear. She repositioned herself into a proper standing position, weight on both legs. Edward slumped onto the floor, his arms gave out but he kept his face up as he stared at the scene before him.

"Come," Aro waved his arm for her to come forward. Bella walked forward without hesitation. Edward tried to reach out to her.

"N-no-Be-BELLA!" He called out to her. She stopped and looked back over her shoulder. A dash of hope ignited in him but dispersed when she rolled her eyes and continued walking forward. This wasn't making any sense to him. All her fears had gone. She no longer looked like a frightened lamb. But someone who belonged in this setting. Her posture was different. The way she walked. The way she carried herself. Like she was a part of their ranks. The pain cut his musing short. Jane didn't like people resisting her and the more he did the more she added onto him.

"That's enough Jane." Aro called for her to stop. "We don't want to damage him. You two," he called to the two guards that stopped them from leaving. "Restrain him." He ordered. Once Jane released Edward from his prison of pain the two shot forward and grabbed his arms. They pulled it back and locked it with metal cuffs that Edward knew was designed to hold a vampire. He didn't even try to break it. He knew he wouldn't be able to. Instead he watched as Bella climbed the steps to Aro's, Marcus', and Caius' thrones. She ignored the other two as she approached Aro. She bowed. Edward's eyes widened. He started screaming uncontrollably, not understanding what's going on. Bella rose from her bow and turned around with a displeased look.

"Will you shut him up?" Her first words in a while. Words that was cold and void of emotions. Words that ran dread through Edward's very being when, on order, the guards struck him in the head harder than he imagined. Their strength fueled by regular feeding of human blood. He groaned feeling the rush in his mind. A sensation he hadn't felt in centuries. As if he was human again, his head slumped forward.

"Why?" He whispered. He wasn't sure if she heard him but he heard her walk forwards a little. Then stop before the steps descended.

"There is no 'why'." She offered but offered nothing at the same time. No explanations. No excuses. He was prepared to scream again until Aro cut him off.

"Bella, here, is not who you think she is." He said. Edward looked up confused. Aro sighed. "Perhaps there is no easy way to do this. Edward, I would like you to meet my adopted daughter, Bella. Bella you already know Edward."

"Against my will," Bella added. "I brought him like you asked." A gasp by the doors startled them. Everyone turned just in time to see Alice turn and run. Bella growled and descended the stairs quickly following those who ran after Alice.

"I'll get her." She called but Aro stopped her.

"No, let her go." He said simply. Bella almost tripped over her feet at the words. She turned around stunned as well as Jane. The two stared at him wide eyed.

"But—" Bella moved forward to protest but Aro lifted a hand to cut her off.

"No, let her go. She will come back with Edward's rescue team. She might lead the other one here as well." Aro explained himself. This time it was Jane who spoke up.

"She will see your plan. She will see the other one's future."

"No she wouldn't." A realization dawned on Bella. Jane looked at her threateningly.

"And why wouldn't she?" She asked with a loud voice.

"Alice wasn't able to see my rescue. She explained it to me on the way here. She's been able to see me fine but she couldn't see me when he was there. As long as the vision has to do with him she won't see anything. Not even a shadow." Bella looked at Jane with wide confident eyes.

"What about Aro then? His decisions can be seen." Jane motioned to Aro with her arm. She wasn't going down without a debate or some sort of fight. Bella smirked and looked at Aro.

"I'm sure Aro can divert his thoughts and decisions elsewhere." Aro smirked at her words.

"Brilliant as always, my Bella." Aro commented her.

"Thank you," Bella smiled. Jane hissed but stepped back.

"Demetri, keep an eye on Ms. Alice." Aro ordered. Demetri nodded and headed off. Aro turned his attention back to Edward, who mysteriously had fallen silent. "As for Edward, lock him up for now. He will be in your care, Bella." Bella nodded and followed the two guards who has Edward restrained out the throne room.

A/N: Thank you for reading my story!

This is a short chapter and I know that it's mostly focused on Bella but I need to get this out of the way first before anything else happens. I promise this is a Edward/Jacob fic. Just have to be patient for a while. I promise the next chapter is when Jacob makes his entrance. Like I said, just bear with me. It won't be long till the romance kicks in.

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