For the first time in my life I was scared. Three weeks ago, Edward Cullen came to our castle asking to be killed because his true love died. One day later, she appeared; she asked us to forgive him and promised us to be turned soon. She said that she understood the law and that she would do as we'd ask. She was amazing for a little human girl, so brave and eager to put her life in danger for the ones she loved, the Cullen. She knew that we could kill them all for the act of telling her about our world.
A day later, I sent her a computer and I started to talk to her. She was amazing, and I loved to learn all I could about her. She loves blue, dark blue she told me. She likes to read and learn. She told me about her situation, without many details; she told me about her boyfriend hurting her and refusing to give her what she wants the most if she doesn't marry him first. She does not love him anymore and she was angry because he was trying to force her to bind her life to him just because he could. She said it was dangerous for her if she did not find a solution to this, but she did not know what to do.
At that moment, I decided to tell her part of the truth. I told her I was a vampire and that I lived in the castle. She was not happy about his, but she understood, and she also said that she would visit me if she was safe. I told her that I would think about that and I decided to make a very bold move and sent her the most important book I had in possession: my journal.
I started to write it when I was turned. It contains more than 3000 years of secrets about my family and all the covens around the world, even about the ones that disappeared years ago. I never let a single person touch it and now I sent it to her, to know me before I reveal myself to her. It was a very dangerous move because if she'd betray me, our world could end. I was lost in my thoughts and I did not hear Caius entering my study.
"Aro, where is your journal? Is not in its place as usual." He asked.
"Is in my room, I wanted to write a little more" I lied flatty.
"Aro, you are lying. Where is the book?" He asked.
"Why I should lie to you, brother?" I said icily.
"Oh, God! Marcus! Come here quickly! What did you do? You are an asshole!" He was yelling angry.
"Caius, Aro, what is going on?" Marcus asked.
"This stupid love-sick asshole sent his journal to the girl!" Caius said.
"Aro, is this true? You never let a single person touch it, not even your ex-wife!"
"I needed her to know me and this was the better way," I said softly not daring to look at their eyes
"You put our world in the hands of a teenager! Why Aro?" Caius was asking
"I don't know, it felt right," I said
"Do you realize what is she going to do when she'd see the book? Who is she going to call?" Caius asked
"Fuck, I did not think about this." I said
"He will see what you were hidden from him all these years. Are you ready for this?" Caius asked.
"I will never be ready, but I cannot hide this from him anymore." I said.
"You need to call her, you need to talk with her before is too late for any explanation." Marcus said
"Why?" I asked him
"Did you realized that I don't let you touch me anymore?" he said
"Yes, but I did not want to bother you about this. I thought you have your reasons." I told Marcus
"Do it and you will see" Marcus said offering his hand to me.
I took his hand, I read everything, and it astounded me. I was scared, and I gulped.
"Are you sure?" I asked with a little voice.
"Yes, just do it" Marcus said
I looked at him and I sighed. I was jumping into a dangerous cliff and for the first time in the millennium, I was scared. I took my phone and I called her. It rang twice, and I heard the most beautiful voice I ever heard in my natural and unnatural life.
"Hello Aro"
X
"Isabella? How did you know it was me?" He asked me softly.
"I had a feeling when you told me that me you were a vampire. Who else could know so much about me? When you send me your journal, I needed some confirmation and I call one of my friends, my best friend to confirm this and he did it." I told him.
"Did he read the book?" He asked with fear in his voice.
"No, I did not let him even touch the book. I realized that it was too dangerous to do it. I did not read it myself. I was hoping to ask your permission before." I said.
"Do you know how much I admire you, dear one?" He said softly.
"I feel a little confused about his." I said, and I heard somebody cursing and Carlisle was telling me that Alice and Edward where coming "I have to go, I will call you as soon I'm alone again. Edward is coming, and I need to hide your journal."
"Be carefully my dear, do not provoke his anger. You are his singer after all. If you need me, I would be there, do not forget that. Ah, Caius and Marcus say hello. Bye dear one" He said cutting the call.
I looked at Carlisle and he was speechless. He opened his arms and I let myself into his embrace. I was confused, and I was missing his voice already. It was mad.
"Do you love him?" He asked me.
"Yes, and I'm scared because this is so crazy, and I do not know what to tell the others about this. I said crying.
"Shush, it will be ok, and he will protect you as I will also. Now let us see what Alice and Edward want to tell us." He said while they were entering the room.
Alice came right to me and she was not happy at all. Edward looked mad and worry at the same time.
"Bella, are you blocking me again?" Alice said.
"What?" I yelled.
"I couldn't see your future or the Volturi and now I cannot see Carlisle's future also," She said.
"Why is this bothering you Alice?" Carlisle asked.
"Because I cannot predict when they are going to come for us. You know that Caius was angry and wanted to kill us. Now if he wants to send somebody to check, I cannot see it!" Alice yelled
"It will be ok, Aro called me telling me that Caius was ok about his now." Carlisle said
"Oh, so you decided not to tell us this because is not important to our family? Maybe you wanted to talk about this with your dear friend. What Esme will think about this, Dad?" Edward said angrily
"Are you trying to defy my authority on this coven son? Carlisle said angry and I had enough.
"STOP! Something is going on here and I want to know!" I yelled "Alice what did you see?
"Victoria is coming for you; she is coming with her new coven. She is bringing newborns with her." She said
"How many?" Carlisle asked
"She is bringing fifty, but the numbers could change. She will be here in four weeks from now." Alice answered
"Did you call the pack?" Carlisle asked
"I called them, and they will help us but is not enough and we need to plan how to hide her or something else." Edward said
I was panicking, and I caressed my necklace. It was warm, relaxing me.
"Bella, you need to call him" Carlisle said
"No, I cannot ask this from him, is too early." I said
"What are you talking about? I cannot read your thoughts Carlisle," Edward said annoyed.
"If you do not call him, he will be mad and is going to be worst. He needs to know about this if you want him to trust you." Carlisle said ignoring Alice and Edward
"Ok, I will" I told him, and I turned to look at Edward and Alice." I need to call somebody, and I need you to stay calm. I know that you will be upset but it will be ok, so do not yell while I am talking on the phone or you will do this even more difficult. Ok?"
"If this means some help killing the redhead, I will" Alice said
"I will try but I want some explanations later." Edward said
"I do not have to explain anything, but I will try. Now just sit down and let me do what I need to do." I said angry and I took the phone.
I hugged Carlisle and I moved to the window taking my phone with would be a difficult call and I hope he will not be angry about this.
"Isabella?" Aro said and I hear the gasps and somebody hissing behind.
"Aro? Are you busy?" I asked him
"Is something wrong?" he said unsure
"I need to talk with you, something happened, and I'm scared" I said
"Hold on" he said, and I heard him said 'Everybody out, now'. "Dear one, what is going on? I felt you were stressed but I did not know why. Tell me"
"How did you know?" I asked him
"Your necklace, I have a ring that is connected to it and it tells me how you are feeling all the time. I asked a fellow witch to charm them. Hope you are not angry with me." He said
"We will talk about this later, but I have problems at home and I need your help," I said
"Tell me and I will help. I told you that dear one. What is going on?" he asked
"Victoria is coming after me with an army of newborns. She wants to kill me." I said crying again.
"Shush, do not cry. I will be there in six hours with my brothers and the guard; we will protect you. Now, calm down and give your phone to Carlisle. I will be there soon. If you need me, send me a message and I will try to answer to you. Do tell Alice and Edward to refrain themselves to talk with you until I am there. Ok?" he said already in action.
"Ok, see you later. Bye"
"Bye dear one."
I gave the phone to Carlisle who started to talk with Aro about how to handle this before he'd arrive. Edward was scowling at me and Alice was looking at my clothes.
"Alice, do not dare to start thinking about Barbie Bella." I growled
"Do you realize that our King is coming with his brothers to see you? You need to be dressed properly for that." She said
"Alice, he is only coming to see his next snack. Isabella Swan you are so stupid, how do you dare to talk with this monster and lie to us?" Edward was yelling at me.
I was opening my mouth to answer when somebody knocked on the door. I went to answer, and I found a flower delivery. I took them, and I put the bouquet on the table. It was the biggest one I ever saw in my life. It has more than 30 red crimson roses; they looked as they were made of blood. They were beautiful. I took the card and I sighed.
'Dear one,
At this moment, I am leaving the castle to join you in a few hours. I wanted to send you something to make you realize that you are important to me and that I will be there to protect you and help you always.
Do not listen to what the others said about our friendship, you know me better than any of them and you have a proof of my loyalty.
Do not let Alice tell you how to dress; I remember that last time I saw you. I liked your jeans, so please can you dress in a similar fashion? I would love it.
Now, the jet is waiting for me.
See you soon.
Yours always
Aro Volturi (I finally can say it)'
I was happy, and my necklace was warm again. I gave the note to Carlisle and he read it smiling.
"He will be here soon, go change as he asked and Alice, let her do as she wants to do. He asked for this." Carlisle said holding me and kissing my head. "Edward, start thinking how you will apologize for what you said to Bella
"What are you talking about?" Edward said
"Aro heard you and he will want an apology. You will understand better tonight. Now I will call Emmet and Jasper to come here. We need to organize her protection until the Volturi arrive. Isabella, go change your clothes and try to sleep a little. Alice will stay in your room and we will be here." Carlisle said
I nodded, and I went to my room. I put some jeans and a nice black t-shirt that I loved to wear sometimes. It was comfortable but it shows a little skin. Alice was not happy about my choice, but she did not say a word about this. I tried to read one of my books, but I was so tired that I leaned back trying to find a good position to sleep.
I would see him again and I was so happy.