I don't own Twilight and I'm okay with that honestly. I'm perfectly happy borrowing the characters and making them as gay as humanly possible before I return them. If you think about it in theory maybe that's why some of the characters in the book seems so angry. Having to deny their gay for all of eternity can quickly becoming tiring. I think I'm getting off topic again….hmmmm anyway on with the story!
Jane's P.O.V.
I remain crouched protectively over my mate as I watch my venom begin to take effect slowly, causing her bleeding to come to a halt. I watch, feeling hopeless as a shiver runs down her spine, making me truly feel like a monster for the first time in my existence. I don't even know her and I'm already causing her the worst pain imaginable and I can't do anything to help her.
"Jane, I know you're probably feeling guilty, but you had no other choice. It was either you bite her or allow her to die. We both know you wouldn't be able to live with yourself if you allowed her to die." Alec says as he tries to move closer to me. I growl fiercely letting him know right now isn't the time. I'm feeling extremely territorial right now, and he needs to stay the hell away from me.
"Whether it was the right thing or not doesn't make me feel any better about it. I have so many questions I want to ask her, but I can't right now and that's infuriating. I know nothing about her and I'm already causing her pain" I sigh as I gently run my fingers through her mud matted hair as she releases another pain filled scream.
"What's the most important question you want to ask her right now?" Alec asks as I can practically feel his eyes burning into me.
"What's her name? Who did this to her? Why would they hurt her? Would she be okay with coming back to Volterra with me? Does she have family here who would miss her?" I ramble off the top questions on my mind at the present time.
"This, my dear sister, would be Isabella Swan. The girl the Cullen's allegedly left behind. I can only assume that it was one of the Cullen's that did this to her unfortunately, but that's something you need to wait for Bella to answer." I release a deadly growl as I plan all the painful ways I plan to kill each and every Cullen.
"I swear I'm going to kill…" A pain filled scream from Bella cuts off any rage induced rant I was about to start. As much as I want to kill them I can't lose focus on what's important and right now that's Bella.
"Now I realize you want to kill them, but before you allow your temper to get the best of you remember that's not what Bella needs right now. I'm sorry but she has to come back to Volterra whether she wants to or not. Since you were forced to change her she's now your responsibility as a newborn. Hopefully she's okay with that, but again she doesn't have a choice in the matter." Alec says as he continues to keep his distance.
I look down at the most beautiful person I've ever seen and I just don't understand. "How could the Cullen's just leave such a beautiful creature behind? She sounded so broken when she asked me to let her die." I say, clearly upset, and gently pull Bella into my arms. Such a fitting name for such a beautiful girl.
"Jane, we should really start heading back to the plane so we can head back to Volterra. I don't think you want her here too long. Maybe being away from this place will make both of you feel a little better.." Alec says softly.
I nod silently as I gently pick up my new found mate and start running towards the plane. I can hear her bones make sickening pops and cracks as they realign and come back together slowly as she starts to heal from my venom continuing to course through her veins. As horrible as it sounds, considering the state we would her in, I'm elated that it's my venom that is transforming her.
It feels like forever before we're finally back in Seattle boarding the plane. I watch Alec go up to the cockpit to talk to the pilot while I settle on the couch with Bella in my lap. I know she can't really hear me, but I can't resist saying something.
"I know we don't know each other, but I know you're my mate and that's all that matters. I will find and torture whoever did this to you until they're begging for death. I realize that might sound a bit twisted, but you'll come to find out that I'm actually very messed up. I truly hope that doesn't bother you too much. I enjoy hurting people, but the very thought of hurting you makes me ill, my love. I know you have no reason to believe me, but from this day forward I swear I will kill anybody who even thinks about harming a single hair on your beautiful head." I whisper softly as I gently stroke my hand along her cheek.
"The pilot says that we will be taking off momentarily." Alec says as he moved to st down in the same seat as before. I know he could hear what I said to Bella, but I'm glad he doesn't try to address any of it.
I nod as I run my fingers through Bella's hair, working around some of the clumps of mud. I'm trying to keep her calm as she releases another pain filled screamed causing her to shake. I flinch as I try to hold her still. I hate that she's in so much agony because of me.
"Jane, I can tell that you're beating yourself up over this, but just consider the alternative for a moment. Bella would have been dead within the hour if not sooner if you hadn't changed her. I know this is painful for the both of you, but now you can have each other forever." Alec says trying to cheer me up. I realize neither of us are very good at being positive or reasonable really, but I appreciate the fact that he's trying.
"What if she's not interested in that? I know you heard her begging me to let her die. Do you really think she's going to be so willing to come back from that?" I know Alec is trying, but I fail to share the same optimism as him when I can see there's more to this. When she asked me to just let her die she sounded like it was more than just physical pain guiding her words.
"Well there had to be a reason she was left for dead." I release another fierce growl at his words. "Jane just listen to me please. There's a reason she was left, and there's a reason she wanted to die. How about instead of springing the whole mate topic on her just try being her friend first. From the looks of it she's really going to need one." I nod silently as I take a yet another long hard look at Bella.
I notice that she has dark circles under her eyes as though she hasn't slept in a very long time. I notice all of the cuts and bruises along her face and hands as though she tried to defend herself. I also notice faint scars along her arms, hands and face. Most of them look old, but a few look like they are self-inflicted. Maybe Alec has a very good point. For right now Bella needs me as a friend more than she needs a mate, as much as it pains me to admit.
"It appears that once again you have a good point brother. I will try being Bella's friend first and foremost before anything else between us takes place. I've waited this long for my mate I can wait just a little while longer if that's what she needs." I sigh I rest my head against Bella's as pain filled whimpers take the place of her screams.
Alec and I spent the rest of the flight enjoying the silence, minus the screams and whimpers of pain Bella would release every now and again. I'm just thankful we got there in time to save her life even though I ultimately ended up killing her in a different way.
The second the plane has landed I load my precious cargo into my arms as gently as I possibly can as Alec and I take off towards the castle. I look down and see Bella isn't moving around as much as she once was. I can hear her heartbeat beginning to strain as she slips deeper into her transformation.
"Jane, when we get back to the castle, take Bella to your room. I'll explain to everybody what happened, but I think you need some long overdue alone time with Bella." I nod silently as I continue to run knowing that Alec is right. Thankfully it's nightfall and we can head straight towards the castle without having to worry about any humans seeing us.
After we make it inside I notice all of the lower level guards staring at us, causing me to release a deep threatening growl that quickly clears my path. In a matter of seconds, Bella and I are secure in my room. I gently place her in the middle of my bed as I survey the remaining damage that hasn't managed to heal yet. I can see that her ribs were broken, along with her left leg and right arm in several places. I feel my eyes turn black as I imagine one of the Cullen's standing over her, beating the life out of her and then leaving her for dead.
I hear Bella whimper softly which pulls me out of another potential bloodthirsty rampage. I quickly walk over to my bed and sit down by Bella. I gently run the back of my hand along her cheek. I smile softly as I can see her visibly lean into my touch.
I sit for a while just watching her before I notice that I'm covered in dirt from Forks. I really don't want to leave her alone, but I would prefer to be able to lie down next to her. With one last glance I begin to strip on my way to the bathroom to take a quick shower.
Bella's P.O.V.
I groan in pain as I feel my heart speed up to a painfully level before it stops for a few seconds before starting a slower than usual rhythm. I reach my hand up to place it on my still aching ribs. That's when I notice that I'm no longer laying on the forest floor, but instead in a very soft bed. Slowly I open my eyes and look around.
The first thing I notice is that the room I'm in has a theme of black, and blood red, with a hint of deadly if the weapons on the wall mean anything. The second thing I notice is that the walls looks like they're made out of stone which isn't like any house I've ever seen in Forks. The last thing I noticed is that I'm not alone if the sound of a shower is any indication.
I slowly sit up and lie back against the headboard as I continue to take in my surroundings. I can see that whoever's room this is has a rather extensive book collection, along with a massive television. I also see a guitar and piano sitting in the corner off to the side. This person clearly has many interests to occupy their time.
"You're already awake? How is that even possible?" I yelp out in surprise as I failed to notice the sound of the shower turning off. I turn to see a goddess standing in the doorway of the bathroom, in nothing but a towel. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you." She says as she comes rushing to my side, still only in a towel.
On instinct I quickly move away from her whimpering. That's when I notice her blood red eyes. Oh shit…is she going to kill me?
As though she can read my mind. "Bella, I'm not going to hurt you. I promise. I just want to see if you're okay? Clearly you're not healed all the way." I can see a look of confusion and frustration appears on her face.
"I'm sorry," I don't know why but I feel compelled to apologize even though I'm not really sure what she's upset.
"Don't apologize for something you have no control over Bella. It'll be okay I promise." I try not to flinch at her second attempt as using that phrase. I've learned to always be cautious when somebody keeps saying "I promise" because I've learned promises don't mean anything especially when they're made to me. "Do you have any questions you would like to ask?" I look up and see that she wants to touch and examine me, but is reframing thankfully.
"Who are you? How do you know my name? How did I get here? Where exactly is here? Also why am I here?" I start firing off questions looking for a way to keep this woman from trying to examine me.
"Okay, well to start I'm Jane Volturi, and as you for your second question it has a very loaded answer that I promise to address at a later time. Next question, you're currently in Volterra, Italy." Holy shit did she just say Italy?!
"How in the hell did I get to Italy?" I accidentally cut her off before she can finish my other questions. "The last thing I remember is…." I trail off as I remember talking to Edward in the woods before he attacked me. How am I not dead?
"Listen Bella, I'm going to be as honest with you as I can. I'm not sure if I'm any good at that whole friendship thing. I've also been told on multiple occasions that I'm not very nice, but if you need to talk I'm here." I appreciate that she's trying to be nice at my expense, but I don't know her. Wait, she has blood red eyes.
"Your eyes are blood red. Does that mean you drink from humans?" I didn't actually mean to ask that out loud! Oh my god she's going to kill me now. She's going to finish what Edward started….why can I never do anything right?
"Yes, but please don't worry you're safe here." Safe is such a taunting word because I can't remember a time when I was ever truly safe. It was always only a matter of time before something else happens in my life to bring it all crashing down around me.
"I'm not safe. No matter where I go I'm not safe. I never have been and I never will be." I spit out, allowing some of the bitterness I feel towards life to slip out.
"Okay, safe clearly wasn't the best choice of words. I'm going to put some clothes on because I'm still in a towel, and then how about we talk more when I'm done. Please know that you don't have to tell me anything you don't want too." I nod slowly agreeing, but only because I need more answers and playing nice will get them for me.
"Also I'm going to have somebody run out and get you some painkillers and something for your leg and arm. I don't want you hurting yourself more by accident. Also be mindful of your ribs." I see her look at me with genuine concern and confusion which in turn confuses me because I don't understand why she even cares. I'm just some stranger she met in the woods and just happened to save and bring to Italy.
I watch as she stands up and walks over to what I'm assuming is a walk in closet. I examine her the whole way because damn is she beautiful. I shake my head gently trying to remove those kinds of thoughts, because that's not how somebody should think about their "friend". I can still hear Edward's final words to me echoing in my head, and the quickly brings my thought back to something more realistic. I doubt even something as simple as friendship will work out for me. Nothing ever does….
I promise I'll start filling in more of the story as we go I just wanted to get the ball rolling for Jane and Bella. Don't worry I won't rush their relationship.