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PRIMA J - Yes, Jasper's nickname is Jazzy. Jaspy is just one I came up with. There are a lot of stories like this one now but this my original story. It's gonna be pretty bad since I'm not the BEST writer in the world. And thank you for your review! 333 It means a lot to me! :D

CHAPTER 2 - The Volturi

BELLA'S POV

For the majority of the plane ride here, I was asleep. If I wasn't asleep, I was listening to music on my iPhone 4. When I wasn't doing that, I was eating.

When the plane landed, I sent texts to Charlie, Jasper and Emmett.

Hey! I just landed and now I'm getting off the plane. So far, so good. I'll call you guys tonight so be at the house. Love, Bella. XOXOX

Thank goodness Charlie had insisted Jasper and I learn Italian since we were young. He said we should know and be proud of our Italian heritage. '''''''''Thanks, Charlie. I thought to myself.

After asking around, I learned that my new school was about five blocks away. I decided to walk there just so I could see some sights. Walking along, I felt as though someone where following me. Emmett used to tease me a lot, saying I was always so paranoid. Jasper always told me to trust my gut. This time, I decided to give into Emmett's paranoid theory so I kept walking. Before passing an alley that was darkened, someone snatched me and dragged me in. I struggled at the cold and abnormal touch of my captor. I lost myself in his lust-filled eyes. They were the purest red I had ever seen. They were frightening. They scared me enough that I stopped struggling.

"Good, America. Don't struggle. It will only make it worse." He cackled in an Italian accent. "I am what you would call a vampire. I'm going to drink you dry, sweet blooded girl. If you struggle, I will just leave my bite and run. Once changed, you'll go crazy in bloodlust. The Volturi will know of this and you'll be killed. Either way, you will die. I suggest you make your choice wisely."

Vampire? Really? I looked at him as if he were insane. He flashed his fangs and I sank back. '''''''''''''Well at least I could see my mother.. I thought weakly.

"Jane, he's here!" Cried out a boy. Just before my vampire captor sank his teeth into my neck, I was pulled out and gently laid on the floor. I heard snarls and growls. Once they were finally silenced, I looked up at my saviors. Vampires, I'd bet.

"I.. Is he- he de- dead?" I whispered. The boy and girl whipped around to face me. Jane smacked the boy on the back of the head.

"Jane, what was that for?" He asked.

"For being stupid, Alec! You said she was unconscious!" The girl, Jane, screeched. "Nevermind that. Alec, grab her. We need to take her to Aro."

The boy, I noticed, was the most attractive male - vampire or not - that I had ever seen. He had eyes as red and rubies and dark hair that fell slightly into his eyes. He looked like a young boy that was soon to become a man. It took me long enough to realize I was drooling and I quickly wiped the side of my mouth.

"I'm so sorry for this." He murmured as he picked me up and carried me as if I were a newborn baby. We were soon flying through Italy. ''''''''He's my guardian, my guardian angel. And he's perfect in every way.. I thought.

It took me a while to realize we were in a corridor. "Gianna, let Aro know we are here." Jane said to the brown haired, green eyed receptionist. She was clearly human.

"Of course, Jane." She smiled back.

Alec set me down and settled for holding my hand. I felt a spark run through me and jumped back. Alec must have felt it too because he was staring at his hand as though it has betrayed him. He shook his head and took my hand again, the same sensation running through me. It was a pleasant feeling and I felt almost giddy. We walked to a pair of double doors.

"Be very careful here, young one. You may have an oppurtunity to join us. I would gladly accept you here." He said, smiling at the last part. I couldn't help but blush, hoping there was a double meaning. Jane opened the door, and Alec and I followed her lead.

"Jane, Alec! What a pleasure!" A very young man exclaims. He has white, pasty skin and glowing red eyes. His eyes weren't like Alec's or Jane's, though. They had this filmy, older look to them. "And who is this lovely little creature?"

Alec nudged me, pushing me forward. "I- I- I'm Isabella Swan. I was almost attacked by a vampire, that is, until Jane and Alec saved me. I- I-.. " I trailed off, moving my hair from my face. The entire guard, I presumed, gasped. Soon enough, the room was filled with vile snarls and growls. I looked over and noticed Jane and Alec had joined them. Out of all of the furious vampires, my angel Alec was the most furious.

"Who did this to you?" Aro demanded, gently touching my cut.

"Well when you said I was a lovely little creature, I almost laughed. No offence to you, dear sir. It's just.. I've been bullied since I was old enough to go to school. The day I got this cut, I got beaten. Pretty badly. I have bruises all over my body. The boy.. he.. he took out a razorblade and cut my cheek. Then he threatened to kill me if I told anyone, especially my family. He left me alone in the janitor's closet after assaulting me and I cried until school let out. My.. my father and twin brother noticed it and wanted me to tell them but I.. I just couldn't. So my father sent me here, while he and my brothers pleaded me to tell them so I could stay but I- I needed a new start. P- Please don't kill me." I cried.

Throughout my story, the guard as well as Aro and the two men beside him snarled. By the time I was done, Aro was looking at me tenderly.

"Sweet Isabella, I will not kill you. You've touched my cold, dead heart and those of the guard. We will take you in and provide you with everything you need, including education. You will learn to defend yourself so no one will be able to do this to you again. We will all make sure of it. We want you to be a part of our family, of the Volturi." Aro smiled.

"I would love to be a part of your family. But, Aro, I wouldn't be able to pay you back."

Aro laughed, "Nonsense! No daughter of mine will need to pay us back. After all, we are family now. You will have everything. Now tell me, daughter. How well can you speak Italian?"

"Fluente. Mio padre mi ha insegnato fin dalla nascita." [Fluently. My father has taught me since birth.]

"Excellent. One less thing for your schedual. Alec, Jane. Since you found her, please take Isabella up to her room and help her get settled. You will buy the things she needs. After that, you two as well as Heidi will be taking little Isabella shopping for clothing and such." Aro chimed.

I smiled warmly at him. "Padre, it's Bella."

"Bella. It suits you beautifully. After all, you are beautiful. Mia figlia [my daughter]."

Alec came to my side and took my hand again. "Welcome to the Volturi, Bella." He smiled and placed a featherlight kiss on my hand. I could get used to this. Jane carried my bags which I had forgotten all-together with all the chaos going about. Alec carried me and ran me to my room. Jane had already taken the liberty of putting my belongings in the bathroom and closet.

"I can't wait to go shopping. You need a wardrobe update, and fast." Jane smiled. "Oh, and welcome to the Volturi!"

BACK AT THE VOLTURI CASTLE AFTER HOURS OF SHOPPING

I felt like collapsing. I was carrying about eight bags. Heidi had ten, Jane had another ten and Alec was getting the remaining five. And within all of these bags were things for ME. As soon as we put the bags in my room, Gianna stepped in saying that Aro wishes to have a word with me. Jane and Heidi said they would put my things away and organize and Alec ran me down.

"It's all you here, Bella." Alec smiled, kissing my hand as he let me go to Aro alone. I knocked on the door softly, knowing full well they could hear.

"Come in, Bella, come in!"

I stepped inside and walked straight up to Aro. The two men that were with him earlier weren't here at the moment. Aro held a paper in his hands.

"I just wanted to go over your scheduale. To make sure it's to your liking. You will have fighting class with Felix. Defense class with Demitri. Social Studies with Caius. Mathematics with Jane. Languages with Marcus. Science with Athendora. Mythical Studies class with Aro. Literature class with Demetri. You'll have technology class with Alec. Mechanics with Santiago. You will have have fashion lessons with Sulpicia. Then you will have confidence and lady lessons with Heidi. All the girls will be teaching you dance, gymnastics, cheerleading and other things to help me with my balance. Does that sound good?" Aro asked.

I nodded and smiled brightly. I gave him a hug. He took my hand for a second and dropped it. "My.. it seems I cannot read your mind. How peculiar. A power showing even as a human. How wonderful! You will join us as a vampire after school, yes Bella?" Aro asked with eyes filled with excitement.

I smiled, "Of course I will, Aro! I'd be honored."

AUTHOR'S NOTE -
Hopefully you guys like this! This is my first story so take that into consideration, please. I would love to have reviews, please! In the next chapter, we're going to fastfoward a few months to see Bella's results. Maybe they'll be some blossoming in Alec and Bella's relationship HINT HINT.
If you have any suggestions, please tell me and I will take them all into consideration! I'm going to especially need them when I decide Bella's powers!
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- Tiffy