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A/N: I'm so so sorry. Sadly real life got in the way and I could find the time to write. I'm sorry and hope you guys are still there. Hope you all enjoy this chapter. And sorry for any mistakes.


EM POV

An hour after takeoff and none of us has said even a single word. We don't try to fool ourselves because we all know what the other is feeling. This trip won't be easy on anyone especially with us not knowing what to expect. In order not to go crazy thinking about Bella's safety, I decide the best to do is make the time away from home the shortest possible.

The cabin's lights are already off and since most of the passengers seem to be asleep, this is the best time to come up with a game plan.

Never being one to beat around the bush I turn to them and simply say "What's the plan?"

Edward looks at me and then at Carlisle who says "We stay with our guard up and always close. They might try to separate us but we can't allow it. We won't extend our stay anymore then it's needed. We don't know what they want and we don't want to give them time to come up with more 'requests'. "

Edward nods but doesn't add anything, I don't think I ever seen him this sad. Maybe he truly is missing Rosalie like I'm missing my Bella. When I think that he gives me a sad smile.

Clearing my throat I say "I would like to ask something and this may be difficult but please try. Carlisle, I came here to protect you but that wasn't my main reason" I say guiltily but when he only nods I know we're good "My main reason is to prevent them from finding out how powerful my Bella is. And if they do, I'll do everything in my power to keep them from going to Forks looking for her. So what I ask is when Aro's touching you if he asks about the family don't let him have a glimpse at how powerful she really is. I know Aro must already know she has a power but it's for the best if he doesn't know the extent of that power."

"Of course Emmett. I always suspected that this was one of the reasons you volunteered. And don't worry, Edward and I will do whatever it takes to protect her and the family." He assured me. The rest of the flight was spend planning different courses of actions in case something went wrong.

The first surprise is already at the airport where we see a driver with a sign named "Mr. Cullen". Carlisle makes his way cautiously while Edward and I walk behind him, our eyes scanning the crowd.

"Mr. Cullen?" The driver asks.

"Yes. And you are?"

"Anthony, sir. I was hired to be your driver through your stay. I was told they didn't want you to waste time renting a car. Is that all your luggage?"

"I see. And yes, just the three bags."Carlisle said pointing behind him to mine and Edward's bag.

"Forgive me sir but I was told it would only be one person."

"You were told wrong." Carlisle simply says calmly but there was no way to miss the threat clear in his voice.

"Of course, sir. My apologies." The driver bowls his head while moving to take our bags.

We had agreed not to discuss anything important without being sure we couldn't be heard so the whole ride to the Volturi was silent. As we reached our destination, Antony stopped the car, gave us our bags and said:

"This is as far as I go. Please if you need me, I'm just a minute away. Have a good stay, sir." Leaving after handing Carlisle a phone number.

"Well, I guess we're here." Carlisle said making his way inside.

"Mr. Cullen, you're finally here. Master will be happy to hear that." Said Gianna

"It's always a pleasure to visit and I look forward speaking with Aro. Are we joining him now?"

"No. They are finishing some business and said you might enjoy sometime to yourself before the meeting to recover from the plane. I have your suite ready. I didn't know more people would come with, so I'll need one minute to get more suites ready. I take it you all want to be in rooms close to each other?" She says while ordering someone to get two more suites ready.

"Yes. Can you show us the way to them?"

"Of course. This way." She replies leading us through the long hallway.

I'm in room 5, Carlisle in 6 and Edward in 7.

"Please relax. Someone will come and get you when they're ready."

"I guess we'll see each other later. Let's all try and relax, okay?"

We each made our way in, and after dropping my bag on the floor I take my phone out to call my girl, having no doubt the others are doing the same.

Bella POV

We're all gathered around the tv, not really watching the movie is playing, we're all just hoping time runs faster and we hear something soon. Their absence is noticeable, there is no Carlisle to convince us to watch the History Channel, no Edward playing piano and, more importantly no Emmett making someone in the house laugh. After dropping Em off, I went hunting, spent some time at our place and at our home, but nothing really caught my attention long enough to distract me the fact he is not with me. I just notice the things that are missing. He wasn't there to share a bear with me, his lucky baseball cap isn't on our table, there's no one screaming at the football players from the game that was on the tv.

Jasper and Alice are cuddling on the couch in front of me and I can't help the jealous feeling that burns through me, but I avert my eyes before they notice me staring, Esme is reading some magazine and Rosalie is doing her nails but since I haven't seen Esme turn a page yet and since Rosalie has redone the same nail three times now, I know they're just as anxious as I am.

On the coffee table three silent phones lay side by side. I think I've looked at my phone more in the few hours than my whole life, praying for it to ring but never does. I sigh after staring at it for a few minutes and nothing happening, but as I move to get up, I hear the ringtone I've been dying to hear; In my shock it takes a mili second for me to move, sending a smile on Esme and Rose' s way signifying Carlisle and Edward will call soon too.

"Baby?" I say worry filling my voice while running towards our home but not before hearing that both Edward and Carlisle are calling too.

"I'm alright Bella." Is his greeting, knowing I was worried sick.

"Good. I miss you Emmett." I say lying down in our bed holding his pillow.

"I miss you too. I'll feel lonely tonight." My heart breaks for him but not wanting me to dwell on what we can't control he continues "How are things over there?"

"They're as well as you could expect. Jasper is tenser than usual, Alice is watching everything every couple of minutes and me, Esme and Rosalie are acting like zumbis instead of vampires." I hear his chuckle at the end.

"This will end soon. Try not to worry so much, okay? Just remember I love you and I'm coming back." He reassures me.

"I won't promise but I'll try." I say smiling at how good he knows me. "And how are things over there? Are they treating you well?"

"They were a little shocked that Edward and I came too, but nothing Carlisle couldn't handle. We still don't know what's all this about. We're resting before the meeting." No surprises there. The invitation was for Carlisle only.

"They've put us all in different suites so at least I don't have to worry about smelling Edward feet or listening to Carlisle singing in the shower." I laugh out loud at those, releasing some tension I know it was he's point in saying those things.

"You know you'll pay for those comments when you get out of the room right?"

"I have no doubt" He laughs "And it's worth it."

We stay in silence just listening to the noises on the other side, taking comfort on the familiarity of the situation when we lay in bed just focusing in each other.

"Bella?" He whispers

"Hmm" I say more relaxed than I would ever hope to feel.

"I was thinking that maybe, if you want, after I come back, we could travel together. Anywhere you want to go. I just want to be alone with you." And I fall in love with him all over again hearing the emotion on his voice.

"Anywhere I want to go?" I tease him.

"Anywhere." He promises.

"I'll think about some place. You don't have any ideas?"

"Well, I guess we could go to a private beach or to Esme Island. You in a bikini or less, all day sounds heaven."

"Oh really?" I tease him.

"Yeah! Oh wait I've changed my mind. Someplace cold, really cold where we would cuddle naked in bed all the time" He says and I can hear the joyous expression on his face.

I laugh out loud "Perv!" I tease him.

"You love me"

"Yes, yes I do. Very much."

"I love you too baby."

We continue talking for a few more minutes when he finally says:

"Bella, someone is knocking. I have to go. I'll call you later as soon as I get the chance, okay?"

"Okay, Em. I love you and miss you."

"Miss and Love you too. Stay safe okay? I'll be there before you know it."

I hang up the phone wishing time goes faster than usual. At least I'm a little more relaxed knowing he's being well treated. We'll see how long it takes 'til I'm anxious again.

After a few minutes lying in bed, smelling his pillow, I decide to brag a book, and go back to the main house, at least we'll all worry together.