The week flew by, the guest arrivals scattered. An American pair, Peter and Charlotte were the first to arrive. The Denali Coven arrived on Tuesday, along with the Amazons. I loved Zafina, she was hysterical! I think she's insane though, she keeps saying I'll see my family Friday. Ummmm, they're dead. Awkward. But she doesn't seem to believe that. Oh well. The Egyptians came the next day, with Nahuel and his aunt in tow. Thursdays when most if them came: The Irish coven, the rest of the nomads, and even Allistar. Before I knew it, it was Friday. Jane was zipping me into my dinner dress, the black one with the plunging back line.
"Jane, I'm scared"
"Don't be! You look great!" She encouraged, patting my cheek. "Go get em!" She pulled my hair back into a loose bun, and her hair dipped past her shoulders. She had a red dress, and went up to her knees, and looked stunning.
"Okay, what's our routine?" She asked one more time
I rolled my eyes "Greet everyone, smile in my face. Sit with you guys, let people make toasts, and then go change for dancing. Aro first, then Marcus, Cauis, Demetri, Felix, Alec, then whoever else. Then sneak off to change again, and sing twice."
"What songs?"
"Ugh, the first ones 'I believe' and the second one is 'Never grow up'. I got it okay?"
"I know you do! But you're still my best friend who I'm always nervous for!"
"Aw Jane!" I pull her into a hug, before she hurries out to join Aro in introducing me.
I hear Aro's voice from down the hall, but aside from that, my heels make a lonely clicking sound on the floor. I wait outside the doorway, that leads out to the stairs, which I'm supposed to walk down. Here's my cue: "Introducing, my daughter, Isabella Irina, Princess of Volturi" I stepped out, and immieditly felt all eyes on me. I smiled at everyone, as I glided down the stairs, and going to stand with Aro. He smiled at me, pride eminating off his face. The greetings went on, I more or less went into robot mode. I preferred to save my energy for dancing and the songs. Dancing was over relatively quickly, Aro danced first, although I'd have to say Felix was my favorite. We whipped around the room, spinning in and out, and me being lifted in the air. Once I finished with the Alec, I escaped to change. With Demetri at the piano, I started to sing. (A/N: I'm too lazy to put these lyrics, but search for I believe by Blessed Union of Souls and you'll find this song!) Everyone clapped, but this one group just stared at me. I looked at them, curiosity in my eyes. Then, a tidal wave of reconization hit me: my family wasn't dead. They were right there. They weren't killed: They left me. I glared back now, the innocent curiousness was gone. I ran out, tears springing from my eyes. The coven followed. I ran to my room, and slammed the door, letting my tears fall.
"Isabella?" I heard a voice that I knew, but couldn't place.
"Go away!" I cried "I have to sing.." I stormed out, feeling a sudden urge of confidence, I pushed them out of my way and bolted into the room. I hurried over to Demetri
"Change of Plans" I whisper to him
"I kinda figured"
"Play 'I wonder'"
"I barely know-"
"I don't care. Just do it okay?"
I stood center stage, and opened my mouth to sing
Sometimes I think about you
Wonder if you're out there somewhere
Thinking bout me
And would you even recognize
The woman that your little girl has grown up to be?
Cuz I look in the mirror
And all I see
Are your gold eyes looking back at me
They're the only thing you ever gave to me at all
Oh I hear the weathers nice in Washington
There's cloudy skies
As far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Volterra
I wonder what you'd say to me
I think about how it ain't fair
That you weren't there to braid my hair like mothers do
You weren't around to cheer me on
Help me dress for my high school prom
Like mothers do
Did you think I didn't need you here
To hold my hand to dry my tears
Dud you even miss me through the years at all?
Oh I hear the weathers nice in Washing ton
There's cloudy skies as far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Volterra
I wonder what you'd say to me
Forgive me is such a simple word
But it's too hard to do when you've been hurt
Oh I hear the weathers nice in Washington
And just in case you're wondering about me
From now on I won't be in Volterra
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off
To Tenesee
The coven stared at me, open mouthed. I glared back, and grabbed the microphone "Dedictated to the lovely Cullen family" I spat, hurrying back to my room
I heard a knock "Isabella? Can I come in?" A soft voice, I knew it
"Who's there?" I called, my voice rigged with tears
A sigh "Alice"
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~Sarah