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Chapter 2
Bella's POV
"So basically I have 24 hour's to decide if I want to leave?" I Asked Aro, to that he nodded,
"And I have to keep my position in the guard secret to everyone apart from Carlisle, correct?" he nodded again,
"What do I do if they question my locket, deny?" he smiled and nodded, god! I talk!
"Ok, then" I said awaiting his response. Then I realized why he couldn't talk, he was on the verge of dry sobbing,
"I'm going to miss you Isabella" he hugged me, I didn't even bother to correct my name.
"I'm going to miss everyone" I muttered sadly.
"-And everything, the weather, the scenery, I'll even miss the grass!" he chuckled, composing himself.
We had learnt long ago that no mental talents could affect me, I was immune. Caius states that either it's a shield or just a fault. I didn't know what side the fault was in, most likely mine.
I went up to my room and lifted Heidi and Jane up as well so they could help me pack. I just wore whatever was in my closet I didn't really care, it was all laid out in sets anyway I didn't have to concentrate on what goes with what; Heidi never understood my style and ended up just buying me everything she thought would suit me. That frequently consisted of whole stores.
Jane looked at me sympathetically as Heidi brought out more clothes from the closet.
"We can't have you going to America with things that don't suit you anymore" Heidi said matter-of-factly.
"Heidi, if they suited me when you bought them, then they'll suit me not. We're vampires we don't change! And anyway I don't see why I have to try everything on, I have other packing you know" Jane laughed,
"But we all know that you'll just air bend it into a case in seconds, I think that packing will take 10 minutes, tops" Jane said, making my well structured argument go down the drain.
"And I need to hunt" I reminded her, they both rolled their eyes simultaneously; it was creepy.
"No you don't, you're control is perfect" Heidi said to me sternly and full of authority; that would have worked if not for my higher status.
"Yes but do you not think that I need my strength in case of an emergency? You never know, they could have already organized an assassination group to come and get me" I said stubbornly.
"Bella, you will fit in more if your eyes are dark blue, even if you have that whole sparkly thing going on-" Jane said waving her arms around my face, I scowled playfully.
"-and anyway, we discovered decades and decades ago that you don't weaken" I huffed and folded my arms,
"This is not fair, I don't take kindly to being backed into a corner, evil little freaks" I muttered, they laughed at me.
"Awww, you look so cute when you pout! It makes you look even younger!" I growled, it was no secret that my growl had petrified many vampires. Aro liked to give me that opportunity when I came with him for 'big' problems.
"Shut up Jane" I said to her as I bended the air to make all my other packing fly into my cases. I then proceeded to open the window in the same way, and bent the water out of the air to water my plants.
"Now all I have to do is my clothes and I'm off, I wonder which car I should take…" I mussed.
"I think you should take the Ferrari its fast, you'll need that if all the guys run after you at school" Heidi reminded me…wait, WHAT?
"SCHOOL! ARO!" I yelled,
"Yes, my dear?" Aro said meekly as he looked up at me for at least three levels below.
"You never mentioned anything about school!" I seethed the word,
"Bella, you have to fit in! It's not as if you'll find it hard, you graduated with master degrees in nearly every topic from all the best Universities! Your like a vampire encyclopaedia" I knew Aro was trying to make this better but that statement, did not help.
"That's the point! I'll be bored out of my skull!" I whined, he smiled sympathetically at me,
"It's not as if you're alone you'll have all of Carlisle's adoptive children there with you" I paused, Aro had never mentioned how big Carlisle coven was, or how many mates were paired,
"Bella you're not the odd one out" Aro said gently,
"You better hope not, or I will throw a tantrum, you know I will" I said, he chuckled.
"Yes my dear"
"I'll see you before I leave" I told him as I contemplated this school. I had never been to a school before, I just went straight to university. The only subject I didn't need to study was Gym, it came naturally to all vampires.
We finished packing my clothes, Felix and Demetri carried my cases down to my Ferrari 458 Italia, I absolutely adored this car. I didn't let anyone drive it, ever, it was a miracle I was letting Demetri and Felix near it to put my cases in; but then again they were my personal guards, they got these sort of privileges.
My Ferrari was a midnight blue, had been as upgraded as universally possible, and could go well over 300mph. I turned to face the entire guard, Aro standing at the front a proud expression covering his face.
"I can't believe you're going out on your own" he told me, I rolled my eyes even though I was just a close to sobbing as he was.
"Aro, you have Alec and Jane chaperoning me along with Felix and Demetri all the way to Forks, there and back. You've organized regular visits and you're sating I'm going out on my own?" I smiled though and stepped forward to hug him,
"I wouldn't have it any other way" I told him, I went round saying my goodbyes and farewells. I got various members of the guard giving me advice, such as:
"Don't go near any boys" courtesy of Marcus
"Don't bend if you think someone's close by" That would be Caius.
"Don't wear anything that clashes" Heidi, of course.
"I'll miss you dear, but if anyone poses as a threat you tell me right away" that was Sulpicia, she was forever worried for me. She didn't have a power but she does have mean fighting skills.
All the other advice mainly consisted of teasing, *cough* Demetri *cough*.
I walked over to my Ferrari and warned the four vampires in the car in front (which I would be following) not to touch my cases or they will die. I also gently reminded then that I could kill them without having to be near them so running was pointless, even if I wasn't faster.
I revved my engine and waved to my family as I sped off into the now dark mountainous backdrop.
*~(getting off the plane)~*
The plane was just about to land, I took a deep breath. A new start, I could do this without the Volturi for support, I could. It was only a few hours ago that I had been about to step into the private jet when Jane had cried out and ran to me, locking her arms around my neck begging me not to go. She had been dry sobbing, it was a heart wrenching sight but I had to go, I needed to know I wasn't alone. The plane flew it's self unless I decided that it needed to change root, then I could fly it.
I took a big breath, something I hadn't thought necessary for decades; and walked to the front of the plane. I liked to land it myself, strange habit, or OCD. The plane landed swiftly on the runway, and slid to a gentle halt. I smiled, another plane safely landed.
I bounced back to the luggage hold and lifted them easily to the door, I plastered a 'human' look on my face and opened the door. I was hit with darkness, right on time. I had to make it look like I was struggling a little with my luggage for the CCTV but apart form that I didn't have to keep up pretences.
I had gave strict instruction to the staff telling them what and what not to do with my private jet and then I was on my way, my Ferrari waited out front, just like Aro had promised. I hopped in after placing my luggage in the boot. I was itching to air bend but there were CCTV and witnesses.
I was speeding along the unlit roads when the sun started to break through, good thing the windows are tinted black, I can see out, they can't see in. I knew Carlisle had told his family that he was going to have a visitor but that was it, that was because he didn't know much else, he didn't know my name, age, or gender when he stayed with the Volturi. My existence is very much a secret to most in the vampire world. Those who did know me out of the Volturi where the vampires I helped kill for not being loyal to the Volturi rules.
I was nervous, I didn't know this coven or its strength or size and yet I was going to meet them? I have no doubt Carlisle is still the good friend he was to me and Aro all those years ago, but I had no idea about his coven. I smiled, I like surprise attacks, no Bella no, this is not an assassination, they are friends, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. You can't kill friends, unless-no, no, if they are real friends you will never have to kill them.
I followed the directions I had memorized until I found a turn off that would lead me to their house, they called it a drive I don't really see how this can function as a drive, it's all windy and there are trees and vegetation everywhere, and they're not in lines!
In Volterra everything is set out immaculately, all in rows and all in line. I guess not so much in Forks. It was nearly always overcast, so that meant us vampires could go outside in the day, I guess that's a plus but I have no idea what draws the humans here, do they like dying of pneumonia? Strange creatures.
I hesitantly walked up to the front door, I hid my locket under my shirt, quickly slipping it out of sight. Then made sure my ring that all the Volturi wear is turned round, so the fluorites and opals do not show.
I was about to knock when the door swung open to reveal none other than Carlisle Cullen.
"Long time no see Carlisle" I greeted smiling, he was in shock. With my smile still in place I waved a hand in front of his face.
"Carlisle, hello?" he suddenly responded,
"Aro said we've met before…" he said and I waited for him to elaborate,
"I can vaguely remember the way you talk but I can't think from where…" I smiled wider,
"I Believe you were studying at the time?" I jogged his memory, his face lit up with understanding.
"You're the secret guard member!" I nodded,
"That I am" he looked so excited. He lead me into the living room, the house was lovely, homey, and warm. Not literally but it had that comforting charm.
"Where is the rest of you coven, Aro said that it was large. No more than that though" I said as Carlisle chuckled.
"I thought it would be better for us to meet first, to make you more comfortable" he said gently, I smiled at him warmly his welcoming presense was something that had been familiar to me all those years ago.
"So do you want to do the 20 questions now or when your family is here?" I asked excitement bubbling inside me. He chuckled,
"I'd rather wait, If that is ok with you princess" my mouth dropped open,
"I'm not a-" I couldn't finished, he laughed at my expression, laying a hand on my shoulder,
"I know you don't see yourself like that, but Aro, Caius and Marcus like to call you that, The Princess Of Volterra. I think I suits you, I remember the pitch black coat you wore, you were of the same status as Aro" if I could blush I would be right now, oh wait that's another of my disadvantages!
My cheeks blood vessels didn't loose all their blood. It was strange even without the heart to pump to blood to my cheeks they did it by them selves, the pockets of blood raised = blushing, and then fall = normal. I didn't blush horrendously just a light tinge of pink of my cheeks, not red just a little pink.
Carlisle didn't notice, so I took that as my que to talk.
"Aro was always very much like that" I muttered, and then the door swung open for a second time but this time people poured in.
"Has he come yet?" a loud voice boomed,
"Carlisle?" a kind motherly voice whispered, almost…longingly. Ahh that must be love, it's a shame I'm alone.
"Emmet don't be sexist! It Could be a girl! Stupid husband" ah so the first one was Emmet, and that strong, female voice was his wife.
"Rose not time for a married banter, we all know what Emmet does to make it up to you and I doubt the new company would want to hear that" so the wife of Emmet was called, Rose.
"Shut up Alice, Emmet tries really hard and-" Rose was cut off my another voice speaking,
"Rosalie, I'm barely coping with the mental pictures please just give me a break?" the voice was captivating, anyway. So Rose was short for Rosalie, that was a pretty name.
"Jasper? Hurry up!" a small high pitched voice sang with impatience, I could hear her bouncing on the balls of her feet from here. I suppose Jasper was her husband?
"Coming Alice, but you left some shopping bags in the boot" Jasper said, I had heard his voice before…I heard Alice sigh in contentment, another plus of love.
I saw Carlisle roll his eyes,
"Stop Bickering children, I'm in here Esme darling" his voice changed from stern and full of authority when speaking to his children to speaking lovingly to Esme. Since they were all named apart from the first and fourth I'm guessing the first (as it was female) is Esme, Carlisle's wife.
They piled in and I began to match voice's to the people I thought they belonged with. The big, muscly one had the loud booming voice, I was sure, that would be Emmet. And as a beautiful blond stood at his side I'm assuming that was his wife, Rose or Rosalie with the stern, strong voice.
I small pixie like girl with black spiky hair bounced in tugging a blond hairs boy, Jasper. I knew him, the scars, the face, I knew him. So it that was jasper then the girl must be Alice his wife, I'm glad he found love. That's nice, a pleasantry that seems to have evaded me.
Then a petite lady ran in a blur of caramel coloured hair and into Carlisle' lap, hugging him round the neck while Carlisle kissed her cheek. 'Hello darling" Carlisle greeted.
Then finally a bronze hair boy walked in, he looked so sad. His eyes landed on me, and his face turned confused, he must be blocked by my shield. Pride swelled through me, and I wondered of his power. Then I remembered Jasper could sense and manipulate emotions.
Carlisle stood up and walked to my side, I stood and looked Emmet in the eyes, I swear he whimpered as he hid behind Rosalie. Jasper just stood in shock, he wasn't meant to recognise me, this could blow the cover story he would put two and two together. Aro said himself he would trust Carlisle with his life so why not tell him the truth, I understand that at the time a 16 year old was considered a child only capable of giving birth and was to young to change into a vampire. But not now, now it was only infants that could not be changed.
"This was the visitor I was telling you about" Carlisle said to his family. I could see why they called it that now, they were very closely knit through love, not obligation or ability, or power, but love.
"My name is Bella and it is an honour to meet you" I curtsied, my old manners presenting themselves. My language was easily adaptable but my manners were not as easily altered. Esme hand flew to her heart,
"Hello Dear" she greeted me, "I am Esme" she greeted me, I kissed her cheek.
"It's Lovely to meet you Esme" I said warmly,
"I'm Alice!" the pixie like girl ran forward and bounced in front of me, instead of the simple greeting I gave Esme Alice would not settle for anything less than a bone crushing hug.
"I'm Emmet" boomed the teddy bear as he moved forward to lift me up a spin me round slightly,
"You look so young" he said, I laughed and then covered my mouth,
"That was rude, sorry Emmet. It's a pleasure to meet you" he boomed laughter that shook the foundations as he walked back over to Rosalie.
"I'm Rose, I like your spunk Kid" she said, not making any attempt to greet me, that's fair. Not everyone likes such intimacy. I scoffed at her comment internally, Kid. I was probably older than all of Carlisle's Children put together. If I was born in 1489 so… (Edward, Jasper, Emmet, Alice, Rosalie. Aro gave me ages in that order).
93 + 128 + 56 + 91 + 60 = 428
A:N Just in case you wanted to know how old they were in my story, this is how long they have been a vampire not including human age. This is to 2011 not 2010 like the books, and also not like the book I do not include their human age it's just how makes sense to me sorry if it bugs you)
Yep, I'm older than all of them put together. I didn't understand why I got a bunch of ages at the time, but now I do. At the time I thought they were for a security system but it all clicked into place after that, and I can tell who Is more mature just by looking at them. I had practice. Just to show off, *mentally rubs hands together*
Oldest-youngest (vampire years, not including human years)
A:N don't want any confusion do we?
Carlisle (315)
Jasper (128)
Edward (93)
Alice (91)
Esme (90)
Rosalie (60)
Emmet (56)
Wow, these guys are young, or am I young. I now know how grandparents feel.
"You must Be Edward" I walked over to him and extended my hand for him to shake. To my surprise he kissed it gently,
"It is my pleasure to meet you Bella" he said gently,
"do excuse me if this is rude, but were you born around the Edwardian era?" I asked, he nodded confused.
"You manners only stayed in fashion for a short period of time" I said to him, he nodded smiling.
"Ooh puzzle piece!" Alice called, everyone looked at her confused, she sighed as if not liking our slow minds, though how we are ment to gather anything from Puzzle piece bewilders me.
"Bella basically just said she was created before Edward was born" I slapped myself mentally.
"And she knew my name" Edward pointed out, I shook my head,
"I knew Jaspers, process of elimination" I told him,
"Ah ha! Another piece!" I think Alice just got another clue, stupid me! stupid!
"Does Alice enjoy Cludo?" I asked them, Emmet laughed,
"No she always looses it confuses her. She threw the board up once it was funny" I got the feeling everything was funny to Emmet.
"Hey Jasper" I said to him, he snapped out of his daze.
"It's You! It's really you! Thank you! Thank you…" he threw me into a hug, I chuckled maybe I should call Aro and ask if I could tell the Cullen's about me, they know so much already. I wrapped my arms around Jasper,
"Hey Best friends don't leave forever you know" I told him, he pulled back eyes glistening.
"WHAT?" the rest of the Cullen's roared, uh oh.
"I will explain, I just need to do some extensive threatening" I said, Jasper eyes widened he knew my capabilities. "excuse me" I said quietly,
"Of course dear" Esme said I knew they would be able to hear the call I just hopped Aro didn't answer Hello this is Aro! Leader of the Volturi how may I help you? Oh Hello Bella! How's my darling niece? yep that would be a tricky situation.
Beeb, beeb, beeb, click…
"Hey uncle!" I said enthusiastically, longing to hear a familiar voice,
"Bella! Did you arrive safely?" I begged Carlisle couldn't hear clearly enough to recognise the voice and say anything out loud, I needed time to explain I wasn't some sort of spy. I knew Carlisle didn't think of me like that but that in no way means that his other family members would feel the same way.
"Yes, I landed the plane fine, no crashes yet" I smiled as he chuckled,
"I was just, um, wondering if I could tell Carlisle and his coven about me" I bit my lip, a habit from when I was human, as I anticipated his answer,
"Bella…" he cautioned,
"Listen, my best friends here! What am I ment to do? I can't lie twice, I can't. and plus if I get angry I'll just storm home and take it out on your little followers" I said, I heard him sigh in defeat and Caius and Marcus cackle in the background as I got my way.
"Fine, but Bella be careful. It worries me when I can't supervise you" I scoffed,
"Don't you mean chaperone?" I could actually imagine him nodding,
"Bye Isabella, have fun" he said with effort, he wasn't one to let go.
"By Uncle, say hi to Uncle C and Uncle M for me, BYE GUYS!" I called down the phone knowing full well that as soon as I called the whole guard would be there.
"BYE BELLA! MISS YOU!" I hung up smiling, I loved my family.
I turned round to a completely confused coven,
"Anyone up for 20 Questions?" I asked smiling.
" YES! YES! YES ME! ME! ME!" Alice squealed, I smile lightly at her,
"So young and carefree" I said quietly, every stopped and looked at me, I mean really looked at me. I felt my cheeks get that light tinge. No one noticed, or so I though.
"Bella?" I turned to look at Edward, I pleaded with my eyes,
"Any question you have can be left for the game can't they Edward?" I said, Jasper beamed, and grabbed mine and Alice's hands to drag us to the sofa.
He pulled us down and sat us either side of him.
"Who's asking who?" I asked, they looked at me incredulously,
"Hey maybe you wanted to ask your family about one of their deep dark secrets? I don't know, my bad" I muttered but Emmet got an evil glint in his eyes.
"I'll Ask first!" Alice bounced,
"Ok Bella…How old were you when you were changed?" she asked, I hated age questions,
"I had just turned 16, but it had been planned; actually I had insisted 6 months before" I said to them, their jaws dropped in shock.
"You're a baby!" Rosalie whispered,
"Um not quite" I muttered. I looked at Carlisle he inclined his head and I nodded; he wanted to ask a personal question he was always discreet like that,
"Bella, this is for my covens benefit. Where were you before coming here?" he could take a pretty good guess, I was certain,
"I was in Italy" I said not looking them in the eye, teasing them.
"Bella…" Carlisle said amused,
"I was with the Volturi" a look of horror struck everyone's faces, I rolled my eyes that's when Edward froze, oh shit my eyes.
"I have been with the Volturi since I was changed, I met Aro on a pier in the summer; we were great friends he confided in me one of hid darkest secrets; he then said he had to change me and I had said 6 months" Jasper all but chocked,
"Bella! Aro's Evil!" I growled,
"That's my uncle you're talking about Jasper" his face paled,
"He was on the phone…" I nodded.
"You have Aro on speed dial" Rose said under her breath.
"Bella you seem so at home with them, how long have you been with the Volturi?" Esme asked,
"Are you asking how old I am, because I've never been with any other vampire since my change, minus my little holiday with Jasper" Jasper bumped my shoulder, and I bumped back, he chuckled.
"I suppose I am" Esme said gently,
"I wonder if it will upset you, I know guess" I said amused.
"Are you older than Carlisle?" I nodded,
"Are you older than 150?" I nodded,
"Are you older than 200?" I nodded, their shock was written across their faces,
"Older than 300?" I nodded, I heard gasps,
"Told you I'm not young" I muttered,
"Bells are you older than 400?" Jasper said to me, I nodded,
"500?" I nodded again,
"Just over 500" I said, mostly to myself.
"Please just tell us!" Emmet begged, I smiled,
"I'm 506"
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Sasha XxxX
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