Chapter 2
Sweet Blasphemy
Alec's P.O.V
As I approached the throne room once again, I heard an angelic voice singing. Was that Bella? I opened the door to the throne room as everyone's mouths gaped in awe. She was an amazing singer. I felt so much pain emanating from her voice as she sang, venom prickled in my eyes. The lyrics seemed to resonate with all of us.
"Isabella is magnificent!" Marcus applauded. "Such a strong voice, it's beautiful." Marcus had this twinkle in his eye. It almost seemed like Bella's presence has affected him. He's been less gloomy the second she walked through those castle doors this morning. Even Caius lost his impassive, agitated persona and seemed to be more tranquil. Aro was showing signs of concern and worry. Aro may have the reputation of a fearless leader but even he has a soft spot and Bella brought that out of him.
"She is incredible," Demetri said in awe. He suddenly gave a smug look. "I feel good about putting that guitar in her room." I raised an eyebrow at him. He shrugged. "What? I feel like everyone should learn an instrument. It's an outlet so you can relieve stress by putting your feelings into something creative. Since Bella can sing, I wouldn't be surprised if she wrote her own songs." I was taken aback. I've never heard Demetri sound so intelligent before. I did a double take just to make sure he was the same person.
"I agree with that! I see the sadness in her eyes and it breaks my undead heart to see someone in pain. I can't stand tears, especially girls' tears," Felix added. Who knew that under that sack of muscle there was a compassionate man? Heidi put her hand on his shoulder and offered him a comforting smile.
"I hope we can get her to want to live," Jane whispered. "I feel like it's not just the whole breakup thing that's bothering her." Jane closed her eyes. "I feel like she suffered a lot in her lifetime. I mean she said that but we don't even know the extent of her pain." Demetri wrapped an arm around her slender frame. I wanted to help Bella no matter what it took. She deserves to be happy. She deserves a chance to have a happy life.
"She's only what, eighteen?" Heidi asked. "She's still younger than all of us, if not the same age. She suffered so much. I want to wrap my arms around her and tell her everything's okay," Heidi whispered as Felix pulled her into a hug. They are the perfect mates. They balance out each other's flaws and bring out the best qualities in each other. Aro clapped his hands. I almost forgot that the brothers were still here.
"As much as I would like Isabella to join the guard, I would not want to impose such a decision on her, especially in such an unstable, emotional state," Aro's eyes landed on me briefly. "We are all going to bring her out of this depressed state. I do not want Isabella to ever feel the need to harm herself while she is under our care." Aro's voice wavered slightly.
"I think the five of you should watch her carefully." Caius sat forward on his throne. "She clearly came her as a way for her to commit suicide. I don't think she should be alone."
"We can't smother her either," I pointed out. As much as I wanted to help her, I can't be around her every second of the day. The most important aspects in recovery are support but most importantly, trust. We have to have faith in her.
"I don't know," Demetri shrugged. I think he and I were on the same page right about now. "Hey, I have an idea!" He jumped up. That's never a good sign.
"What?" Jane asked. She approached her mate slowly. Demetri was the calm, collected one but he had his moments. Jane usually kept him in line at his moments. Another perfect pair.
"Instead of guessing about how she feels, let's ask her directly!" Demetri stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world. I agreed with him though. Nothing is going to happen if we sit here and make assumptions.
"I agree with Dem!" Felix shouted.
"I believe we should give Isabella some time to adjust before interrogating her," Caius spoke up. He rose from his throne and walked to the back of the room. "I'm going to go prepare a meal for Isabella." Jane's mouth fell open. Caius was being nice? Bella is really something special.
"Don't make too much. She's really small. She doesn't seem like she eats a lot." Felix spoke up. We all nodded in realization. Bella and I are going to have a nice talk later.
"That's my point. She needs to eat more. No one her age should be that thin or that pale," Caius pointed out. No one seemed to object and he continued his way out the door.
"Alec, are you alright?" Aro asked me.
I snapped out of whatever daze I was in. I kept thinking of Bella. As I thought of her more, I began to yearn to protect her. I closed my eyes and I heard Bella's voice in my head, "So here's my song I wrote in time, when it was needed
Through pain of heart or loss of mind, your burdens lifted
You aren't alone just know that I, can't save our hearts tonight."
That song moved me in a way. I smiled to myself and looked at Aro. "I'm alright." Marcus smiled to himself. Everyone looked at us strangely. Aro slowly approached me, his curiosity seemed to have gotten the better of him as he took my hand. He grinned like a Cheshire cat after reading my mind and then walked over to Marcus, touching his hand.
"You are all free to go. Someone check up on Isabella please," Aro said before waving us off and giving me another look. Heidi, Demetri, Felix, Jane, and I walked out of the room together.
"What was up with you? I've never seen you grin like that before?" Demetri looked at me oddly. I shrugged my shoulders and kept walking. Jane gave me a knowing look. Twin telepathy. I walked to Bella's room while everyone else stood awkwardly in the hallway. We subconsciously decided that I should be the one who goes to visit her. I knocked lightly and waited for a response. I opened the door and saw Bella asleep peacefully. I smiled at her sleeping form and left the room, silently shutting the door.
"So? How was she?" Demetri asked, appearing next me. The others had went to their rooms.
"She's asleep," I whispering. Demetri looked at me oddly and began to open his mouth. I dragged him front in front of her door. "She's asleep," I stressed. Demetri seemed to understand.
"Well, I'm going to go grab a bite. Do you wanna come?" Demetri asked. I shook my head and walked into my room. "Gasp! The Great Alec Volturi turning down hunting? Blasphemy!" I chuckled.
"I'm pretty sure you used that in the wrong context," I laughed. Demetri huffed and walked out of the room. I laid down on my bed and closed my eyes. Vampires can't sleep but I pretended to take a nap. I began to think of Bella. My love for her was a sweet blasphemy. I smiled to myself. I wasn't in love with her. I just like her as a person. I want to get to know her more. I want to help her. I want to be her savior.
Emmett's P.O.V
"Why the hell are you sulking?" I growled at Edward who was laying on the couch. The nerve of him. I had to lose my new baby sister because of stupid Edward and now he's sulking? He's the one who broke her goddamn heart. I'm gonna kick his ass! I'm worried about Bella. She didn't seem to be the happiest person in the world so I felt proud whenever I could get the girl to smile. I missed her so much. I missed her running into tables and toppling over the furniture. I miss her laugh. I missed poking her little pudgy nose. I missed seeing her complain as Alice would forcefully drag her on these ridiculously long shopping trips. I missed the way she was so considerate about all of our bloodlusts and offered to sit away from us if we looked remotely thirsty. Of course I never told anyone but, I never ever got the urge to eat Bella. Neither did Rose. Even when Jasper attacked her on her eighteenth birthday, it was because he was feeling not only his bloodlust, but Esme's, Alice's and Edward's. Jasper would never hurt Bella. He loves her too much. Ugh, the excuses are sickening.
"Emmett…don't start. I'm not in the mood," Edward murmured. His fist was clenched. Oh? Was he angry? Maybe he should've thought of this brilliant plan of his more thoroughly. He made us go to fucking Alaska. Who the hell wants to be in Alaska? I can't even eat a grizzly bear here!
"Oh is baby Eddie gonna throw a temper tantrum?" I teased. Carlisle shot me a warning glance. I saw the look on his face. He was slowly growing weary of all the drama that was happening. No one around her smiled anymore. There was no more laughter. We no longer acted as a family. It's only been two days since we left and yet everything changed. Bella was the glue that held us together yet we've known her for a year.
"Emmett!" Esme scolded. She sat beside Carlisle. They both had neutral opinions on the situation. They agreed with the keeping Bella safe part but they also loved her and didn't want to leave her. Besides, what will Bella do without the best doctor in town? I felt bad but I had to stand up to Esme. Rosalie gave me a somber look. She was hurting too. I can see it in her eyes.
"No! I'm sick of losing things because Edwards not happy! I shouldn't have had to relocate to fucking Alaska because Edward didn't feel Bella was safe with us. He knows none of us would let anything happen to her. Why Edward? Why?" I growled. Rosalie nodded in approval. Jasper too. Suddenly there was a loud gasp from Alice. If this is about Bella, I swear to god that I'm going to find her and be by her side and save her from herself.
Alice's P.O.V
"It's Bella! She's with the Volturi!" Jasper stroked my hand. "She's going to get them to kill her!" Loud gasps were heard across the room. Emmett immediately ran upstairs and began packing his bags.
Edward growled. "Go get her then!" Jasper raised an eyebrow and shook his head.
"Ugh. Make up your goddamn mind! Do you or do you not want Bella? It's annoying the hell outta me!" Jasper spat, harshly. I flinched. I never liked it when Jazz snapped at people but considering the situation, I fully understood.
"Language!" Esme scolded.
"The pain of losing Edward must have been too much for her to handle." Carlisle sighed.
"No. The pain of losing us all. It's not just Edward. We're all a big part of her life. She ditched her human friends for us? How does it feel to be her right now?" Jasper spoke up. "She may be across the world but I know she is sad and she will continue to be sad," I nodded to Jasper. "I don't care what you guys think but I'm leaving. I'm going to get Bella, or at least stay with her. She needs us and we let her down. You don't know what she's going through." With that, Jasper ran up the stairs and packed his bags. I already knew that both he and Emmett were going to leave. I know Rose was going to leave soon too. I decided it was time for me to make a decision.
Caius's P.O.V
What is wrong with me? I hate humans, yet here I am, slaving over a stove for one. Isabella seems to be different. There's something about her chocolate brown eyes that make you want more. There's something about her that makes me want to tell everything is okay. I know she is heartbroken but there's more to it than that. Under that smile lies pain. I was making her a small vegetable lasagna. I was going to watch her and make sure that she ate it.
I need to talk to Marcus. I think I'm growing soft. I'm starting to care for that human like she's my own child. I turned off the stove and let the lasagna sit. I ran out of the kitchen to Marcus' study. Marcus welcomed me with open arms.
"Is something the matter?" Marcus asked softly.
"I wish to know my ties to Isabella." I responded flatly. Surely he knew that was why I was here. Marcus cracked a ghost of a smile.
"Of course. You are a father figure towards her, as am Aro and I," Marcus looked pensive for a moment. "Your bond is growing stronger as is Aro's."
"Three father figures? Ridiculous," I spat. That is nonsense. Marcus has become quite a trickster.
"Is it so strange?" Marcus sighed. "In time you will understand. We must keep Isabella alive. She's becoming an important piece of the Volturi's morale."
"…Is she suicidal?" I asked flatly. I can't picture Isabella attempting suicide. A part of me ached to know this fact. I decided to dismiss it as a lie. She couldn't die. She can't die. She's not allowed to die. I don't think she wants to die. I think she's afraid of what's next and moving on in her life. I'm going to show her that she shouldn't fear tomorrow. She should embrace it.
"All I can say is for you to watch over her like the rest of us. If we show her love and support, she'll get better quicker," Marcus looked up at the ceiling. "Most of that duty lies on Alec."
"Are they mates?" I was curious. I've never seen Alec act so caring, so protective over anyone. Marcus shrugged his broad shoulders.
"Maybe, maybe not. Their bond is growing rapidly. It's not complete yet. I wish to watch and see where it goes." Marcus looked thoughtful. "I pray that they are mates, but I for once do not know. I must study the bonds more closely."
"I'll be watching over her carefully, as will Aro. If there is any problems, bring her to me. I can help her." I agreed with Marcus. If anyone could talk to her, it would be him.
I rose from the chair in front of Marcus' desk and walked towards the door. I paused. "Thank you." I disappeared and went back to the kitchen. The lasagna cooled down. I began to grab a plate and a tray and cut a piece of the lasagna and put it on the plate. I opened the fridge and grabbed some sparkling cider and found a glass. I left some lasagna on a plate for Gianna. I decided to be nice to her. I began to carry the food up to Isabella's room.
Z: Okay, the first two chapters seemed kind of boring to me but the action is going to pick up in the next chapter. Thank everyone who read and reviewed my last chapter. I'm making sure this story share's the same elements of 'Heart Reborn' but I'm making some major differences, especially in the plot and character development. Jasper and Emmett are going to playing some major roles as well as the main Volturi members who are making common appearances.
Thank you Stephanie MRV for being so supportive in my rewriting this story and thank you everyone who is on this journey with me! Thank you everyone who transferred here from 'Heart Reborn' as well!
Remember, I love you all!
