This is going to be a long one, and i might even post a second chapter today. Enjoy, and don't forget to review!


I got to about halfway to the reservation when the realization really hit me: I was leaving. I would never see Charlie again, and possibly not the pack either. I whimper, my hands beginning to shake, tears filling my eyes. I nearly go off the road, and know I need to stop. Instead I turn into a path leading into the woods and shut off the engine.

I scramble out of the car and collapse onto the dirt path, gasping for breath, tears streaming down my cheeks. Why does it hurt so much? Can I go through with this?

Within a second Aro is besides me, wrapping his arms around me as I sob. He whispers sweetly to me. "It will be okay, my Isabella. All things have to end some time.."

I sob into his chest for a good fifteen minutes before slowly managing to compose myself. When I speak I sound hoarse and scared. "I-if the wolves want to…c-could they join us? T-to your coven? I can control them.."

I can tell he wants to say no, which makes my vision tinge red again. "We will see…" He says while helping me up. Suddenly all the vampires eyes are trained on one spot in the darkness of the forest. They move, surrounding me defensively, Growling lowly.

My heart pounds in my chest, until thirty seconds later a group of 6 wolves emerge from the woods, including a russet one. I gasp, dodge past one of the vampires and run to them while wiping away my tears. I refuse to look weak..

"Jacob! I was just about to visit, I need to talk to you and the pack." He looks me over, no doubt noticing the tear tracks on my face. I shake my head.

"Don't start, Jacob. They are not here to hurt me, and had no intention to enter the reservation. Please change back so we can talk."

He shakes his head, and I glare at him in response. His ears lower, and he whines. I growl. "I don't care. They will not attack if you behave, so grow up!"

He glances back at the rest of the pack, who silently move closer, ready to protect Jacob. Aro pulls me slightly closer, and I let him.

Jacob starts to change, causing the vampires to gasp. I just chuckle as he fumbles with his shorts mid change. "Very smooth, Jake."

Jake grumbles in annoyance. "What is going on, Bella? Who are they? Not Friends of the Cullens, are they?"

I shake my head. "They are the royalty of the vampires. They came here because I know about vampires…They came to kill me, though we have come to an agreement, haven't we Aro?"

Aro doesn't react. Technically we made no agreement at all, though he knows he is already in too deep, and can not back out anymore.

The wolves growl viciously when they hear me say the world kill, but I silence them with a single gesture.

Aro speaks. "Though we must still iron out the details, we intend on taking Isabella to our home in Volterra, Italy, where we will change her in accordance to our laws."

I nod. "This is what I have wanted since before Edward left, Jake, And I can't wait. But…I want you to come with us. You are my best friend, Jake."

He stares at me, mouth agape, and splutters. "With you? Away from the reservation, all the way to Italy? With vampires?"

I just look at him silently. He stares back, in a battle of wills he is doomed to lose. I grin when Seth steps out of the circle and changes back. "I'll join you, Bella! Can't let my favorite girl go to the vampire lair all alone."

I giggle and jump into his arms, hugging him tight. "Thank you!" Leah changes back as well and grumbles, stepping towards me as well. "Damn it Seth, idiot. Now I have to go as well."

I smile at her. She might pretend not to care, but I had broken through her bitchy shell weeks ago. She cares about me.

Jacob gives a resigned sigh. "Damn it Bella, how do you have us all under our thumb? I'll Follow you too, but only if the rest of the pack stay. The reservation needs to stay protected.

I nod enthusiastically and hug him too. "Thanks Jake. Go to the reservation, Wrap up everything you need to and pack some more clothes. I will wait for you here"

The wolves nod and start to turn around, but Aro stops them. "Regrettably, I must take precautions, to ensure none of you mean to harm my coven. I have the gift of mind reading. With merely one touch I can see every thought you have ever had. May I touch you, so I can see you intentions?"

Leah, Seth and Jake hesitate, looking at each other. I throw them a pointed look. "Get used to it, guys."

Seth steps forwards first, always the trusting one. He holds out his hand, Which Aro takes. After a few seconds Aro nods and lets go. "Thank you"

The ritual repeats twice more in similar fashion, though when touching Jake he softly growls. He must be seeing something he does not like.

After letting go of Leah, he nods. "Very well, I shall allow you three to join, for Isabella's sake. You have proven your loyalty to her. Go finish your business. "

They agree silently and turn back to wolves, turning into the woods and disappearing. I smile happily, waving at the wolves that are not joining me. When they are gone I hop into the booth of my truck and sit with crossed legs.

"Aro, do you think we could ship my truck to Italy? I don't want to lose it."

Aro nods in agreement, studying me as I take one of my bracelets off and play with it. "That should be easily doable. Felix, would you make arrangements? "

One of the burly vampires bows respectfully. "Yes master." He pulls out a cellphone and walks a little bit away. We wait in silence, Me humming a random song I hear while at the hairdresser, Aro studying me, and the guards stoically standing there, though I can feel their stares on me as well

About twenty minutes later Jake, Leah and Seth come from up the path, In their human forms, carrying one bag each.

"Dad is not happy about this, bells. He even tried to pull his power as chief on me, but I managed to convince him that I need to keep you safe."

I get out of the truck and chuckle. "Atta boy. Now, let's go. I can't wait! Aro, can we just go straight to Italy, instead of stopping at the halfway house?"

He thinks about it for a second, then agrees. "That should be fine. You can drive your car to the airport in port angeles, where I will have it picked up. We can get straight into the jet and be in the air in 30 minutes at most.

I smile "That is perfect. Jake, Seth, hop into the booth. Leah, you ride shotgun with me."

The guys try to protest, but I shut them down. "Shut it, you. Would you really make a lady ride in the back? Besides, my truck, my rules"

They groan but obey, jumping in. Leah and I get into the front, and I blow Aro a kiss before starting the engine and driving towards port angeles.

The whole 20 minute ride Leah grills me about the Volturi, and my feelings towards Aro. I answer truthfully, telling her all I know about them.

"I honestly don't know how Aro feels about me. I mean, I think there is some attraction there, but I kind of sprung it on him. He might resist when he wakes up properly."

Leah laughs. "No way he is going to refuse you anything, Isa. He is completely enamored by you. Didn't you notice how he looks at you?"

I grin, keeping my eyes on the road. Soon I pull into the small airport and get out in the parking lot. Felix approaches and guides us to the tarmac, where an impressive jet waits for us. We enter, looking at all the luxury with wonder. I feel out of my element, but do not let it hold me back.

Aro is waiting for us, and pats a seat across from him, with a table in between. I plop down and stretch, preparing for the long flight. Again Aro watches me intensely. I wait for him to speak, and within a few minutes, as the wheels leave the tarmac, he does so.


Aro's POV:

"Tell me about yourself, Isabella. What drives you? How did you land yourself in this mess? "

She chuckles, pulling one leg under herself and getting comfortable. In her eyes once again sparkles a mischievous glint that managed to make me very nervous, indeed

."You did not see that all when holding me, then. I knew it. " I frown

"I could not see anything…Your mind is a mystery to me, dear Isabella. But how did you know?"

She grins. "I am far from stupid, Aro. Edward had told me about your gift. If you had seen my mind, you would have commented on it. That is just the person you are."

I mull over her statement. She is not wrong…But never have I met a human so very insightful and clever. She fascinates me, and calls to the very innards of my soul. As soon as I heard her laugh, I knew I could not let her go, or deny her much of anything. I could never kill her.

"Very clever indeed.."