Author's Note:
Hey everyone! This is my new story called Eternity With An Ancient. I've had this idea for a very long time but I didn't have the courage to write it up until now. Please let me know what you think as your encouragement will help me write more! :)
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the character's or the original plot. It all belongs to Stephenie Meyer.
Enjoy-!x
It had been a month since we had escaped from the clutches of the Volturi. That was probably the most nerve wracking experience of Bella's life, even more so than James. The painting of the Volturi leaders in Carlisle's office didn't do them justice. She really thought that the Volturi would kill them. And she was prepared to lay down her life for Edward. The leaders seemed to regard their relationship as odd, especially Aro. He kept staring between them and it irked her. Since then, Edward had become even more possessive and protective around her. She couldn't go anywhere without him being close by; especially when she went near La Push. It also didn't help the fact that Victoria was still on the loose and after her blood. The Cullen's did their best to track her movements, but the last they had saw her was up by the Canadian border where they chased her. Alice couldn't see anything and it made them all feel disturbed and unprepared for what was surely going to come. Charlie was also becoming increasingly worried and suspicious about her ever since she had left for Italy in those three fateful days. Bella thought that things would get back to normal, but unfortunately "normal" just wasn't in Edward's vocabulary.
Bella stopped her insistent musings when a voice called out to her from the living room. Bella stopped what she was doing to face Charlie, who was casually leaning against the kitchen door in his police uniform.
"Bells, I've got to go to work, will you be okay on your own for a couple of hours? There's been an accident".
Bella stood up straighter as she leaned most of her weight against the kitchen counter.
"I will be fine, and what sort of accident? Was it serious?" Bella asked suspiciously as she highly thought that it was the work of vampires. Her hands started to shake as she gripped the counter behind her. She desperately hoped that Victoria had nothing to do with this, although it was a possibility. She wondered if the Cullen's knew anything about this. If it was the indeed the work of vampires then the Volturi would step in. They would realise that she was still human and that would be the end of them. She wished that Edward had come to stay with her. There had been no sign of his presence and she hadn't seen him since yesterday morning.
Charlie breathed in slowly as he drew himself up to his full height. "There was a couple of bodies found up in Seattle. We suspect that this was the work of some kind of wild animal as the bodies were depleted of blood. But the rain must have washed the blood away. We do not know yet, but what ever it is we will find and catch it" he assured her.
Bella visibly paled. Charlie's news just confirmed her suspicions. It was the work of vampires. She wanted nothing more than to go to Edward right now.
Charlie walked closer to Bella as he gripped her shoulders and looked into her eyes with the utmost seriousness. "Bella, I don't want you to leave the house unless I know where you are and that you tell me where you're going. Do you understand? And Edward should realise that you need your space after the way he treated you. I still can't believe you went to Italy Bells without letting me know that you were alright".
Bella sighed audibly. "Okay Char- dad, I got it. Don't go outside unless I tell you".
"And…" Charlie pushed.
"And what?" Bella raised an eyebrow in confusion.
Charlie took a step back. "I want you to see less of that Cullen kid and focus more on your other friends... say Jacob?
Bella's breathing started to increase. "I told you, I've called him many times. Jake doesn't want to talk to me". She honestly couldn't blame him. She had treated him terribly and she wanted to make it up to him. She just didn't know how.
Charlie's eyes softened slightly as he put his gloves on. "I remember when you didn't want to talk to anybody. Jacob was there for you when you needed someone to talk to".
With that, Charlie pulled Bella into a hug before saying his goodbyes. Once he left the house Bella groaned to herself. But unbeknown to her someone had heard their entire conversation.
After much deliberation, Bella managed to cook herself some pasta before washing the dishes. The house became very silent as Bella's blood started to rave beneath her skin. Bella shook her head, she was just being stupid. The nightmares didn't completely go away since he left. They still came and she was still scared to even shut her eyes for fear Charlie would run in. She didn't want him to send her back to Jacksonville. Her life was here now. Edward didn't say if he was coming tonight or not. She had seen less of him ever since the Cullen's voted on her transformation. But she didn't get the vote from the one person who mattered most. She didn't care if her soul was ruined or tarnished, she just wanted to be with Edward forever.
Bella stopped her confusing mind conversation to pour herself a glass of water as she headed upstairs to her room. The only light that came from her room was the gentle glow of her bedside lamp.
Bella suddenly felt a chill rake through her spine as she shivered against the foreboding chill that seemed to cling to her frame. She spun around to face the window so quickly her head started to spin.
Suddenly, the glass she was holding fell from her hands and smashed against the floor. She didn't pay any attention to it as her eyes widened and came face to face with none other than Aro Volturi himself.
Her deep chocolate eyes met blood red as she covered her eyes with her hands. She hoped to God that her mind was playing tricks on her. When she removed her hands from her face, her eyes locked on to the immaculate figure in the room who didn't move from his position near the window.
Aro stood there, looking exactly the same the day she first saw him. He really was a God. His eyes gazed curiously at her as his lips curled and mirrored into a devilish smirk.
When Aro finally broke the silence with his sensuous voice, Bella's heart nearly jumped out of her chest.
"Isabella" he breathed as his tongue caressed her name with the utmost fondness that unnerved her. She hated it when people called her by her full name, but coming from him it sounded so different.
Bella finally mustered up the courage to answer him as she gave him her full attention. "What are you doing here?" Her eyes narrowed slightly as she tried to look braver than she felt. Aro was no fool, he could hear and smell the blood rushing through her veins. She was scared of him, that much was certain. Although he didn't want her to be scared of him, that was not his intention.
Aro's smirk finally disappeared as he took a step closer to her. Bella instinctively took a step back. For every step that he took forwards, she took a step back. Bella found her heart beating furiously in her chest as her back hit the wall with a loud thump. The palms of her hands were flat against the wall behind her.
Aro continued to slowly step forwards, his gaze never leaving hers as he stepped before the smashed glass. Within seconds the floor was clear of any glass, like the incident never happened in the first place. Bella found Aro standing beside the bin next to her bed.
"I've heard that there have been happenings going on in Seattle" he paused briefly to look at her tensed position against the wall as if she wanted to dash and jump out of the window; just to get away from him.
"As you know we cannot kill conspicuously without punishment. I couldn't resist coming to see you". Aro knew he was telling the truth, but not all of it. Although he suspected happenings in Seattle, he really came here to see her.
Bella drew in a shaky breath as she looked at his God like face. "Well you could have sent me a letter or something. Now that you've seen me you can leave".
Aro chuckled slightly at her words. She was very brave and her fiery temper was very endearing.
"My, my, Edward is very lucky" he mused more to himself.
Bella had no idea what he was talking about, but she didn't ponder on his words for long.
"Do the Cullen's know that you're here?" she asked curiously.
"Not yet" he replied. "You don't have to look so tense. If I was here to kill you I would have already done so" he teased.
Within a second he was standing directly in front of her, the front of his blazer touched slightly against her top. He tilted her chin up so that she would look at him. He stroked her cheek with the pad of his thumb. She really was beautiful. Bella felt sick as she wished Edward had come tonight.
"I thought I let you all leave on the condition that you were changed" he spoke almost tenderly.
"He will change me" she replied defensively. "After I agree to marry him".
Aro's posture suddenly stiffened at the word marriage. He stopped his ministrations on her cheek as he suddenly felt angry. He smiled slightly before releasing her chin and stepping away from her. Her scent and her hot breath against his face was clouding his judgment. He didn't crave her blood. After she had left his throne room and him by holding hands with Edward he became angry.
"So you haven't agreed to marry him… yet" he emphasized. Aro didn't know why he felt suddenly happy about the news as it didn't really have anything to do with him.
Bella's posture stiffened as she stared down at him. "That's none of your business" she growled out.
Aro smiled slightly. "It is my business if it's to do with your transformation" he stated matter-of-factly.
"Well when I'm changed I'll be sure to send you a picture" she replied sarcastically as she became agitated by his presence.
Aro was taken aback by her reply. No one had ever dared to speak to him that way without being beheaded. She really was an interesting human who knew how to push his buttons.
Aro remained unaffected. "That won't be necessary and I'm sure your father will be home soon" he replied as his gaze locked on to hers one last time; before turning and leaving through the window.
When she was sure that he was gone Bella finally allowed herself to calm down. She thought that he had really come to kill her and the Cullen's. His presence ignited several feelings within her. But most of all, why did he come?
I hoped you liked it! Also, in New Moon Laurent was never killed by the wolves. I thought I would let you all know so that it doesn't cause any confusion in the future. All feedback is appreciated. Happy reading! :)