Next chapter is up and so it Tainted Soul whoohoo! I am so excited. Tainted Soul was harder to write than I thought it was going to be lol but I did it.

I don't have much to say except enjoy the chapter.


"Bella!" Aro's voice resonated off the walls as he approached her. Two bodyguards trailed after him.

"Good to see you again, Aro." Bella greeted, staring at the familiar faces of the Volturi.

"Jane said she saw you with a family that wasn't the Cullens." Aro said conversationally, referring to the fight with the werewolves, "Do you mind sharing?"

"I was changed by this coven. I've only seen the Cullens once since I was changed fifty years ago. That was a few months ago. Sadly, since our eating habits differentiate, we no longer are able to see eye to eye. We've lost touch."

"Stunning, you and Edward were so close."

"He betrayed me. I'm married to Nikel, Aro. We're a little sensitive about the Edward subject."

"I see…" Aro nodded, his expression turned thoughtful, "Bell if it isn't too much trouble…May I?" He held his hand out patiently.

Like so many years before Bella had a feeling she didn't have a choice. With a sigh, she held her hand up. Aro glided up to her and grasped it.

"Still as incredible as always, Bella." Aro murmured with a light smile, "That's an interesting power."

"Oh that's not my power, just a nice little addition." Bella couldn't help but gloat. Looking to her left she mentally picked up a flower and hovered it before Aro. Caius and Marcus were both watching with interest now.

"Outstanding." Was the only thing he could say.

Even though she didn't want to draw attention to herself, Loretta knew she couldn't stay silent, "Bella, you and Aro need to move to the left about four feet within a minute."

Bella automatically moved. Confused, Aro followed. His confusion was answered when a chandelier fell right where they had been.

"You're a psychic." Aro exclaimed, staring at the child. Loretta just nodded. Sometimes she hated her powers. She could see the past and the future. She could see what people decided before they even considered it. It was a curse for she could see where people's actions will lead them. Sometimes she could intervene, if it was due to a mistake but other times…not even she was allowed to deny fate. If someone was meant to die they will die no matter how hard she tries to stop it.

"She also breaks the rules." Marcus spoke from his chair.

"Which brings us to the reason why we're here." Nikel chimed in, stepping next to his wife, blocking Loretta from view.

"Over fifty years ago, two of our coven mates were taken in return for Loretta's life. We want to see them." Nikel continued, staring at the elders.

"Their names?" Caius spoke this time.

Zach replied, "Aubrey 'Bree' Bendig and Catherine 'Kat' Bendig."

"Cant help you." Marcus snapped, glaring at them.

"We know it was the Volturi who took them. We just want to know if they're alive or not." Zach argued.

"We cant help you. Your information must be mistaken. We know nothing of this Aubree or Catherine."

"Why couldn't someone have a lie detector power?" Nikel mumbled.

"If that's all that you came for, then we're going to have to ask you to leave." Caius growled.

Aro frowned at his brothers, "It was marvelous to see you again, Bella. Am I safe to assume you still have no interest in joining our group?"

"Its true." Bella agreed.

"Maybe next night." Aro sighed.

The Bendig family made a quick retreat back to Zach's apartment. Nobody spoke until the door was safely closed.

"How bad would it be if we killed them?" Zach wondered out loud.

"Don't even think about it." Bella scowled, as Zach fell against the couch.

"Loretta can you see anything?" Gabriel asked, looking at the little girl.

"I see a lot." Loretta replied, mockingly, "But I cant see Bree or Kat. Both their powers are, for lack of a better term, chaotic."

"Oh yeah…" Nikel cut in, "They're freaks!"

"So I guess we're stuck looking for them." Bella muttered.

Zach groaned, "I don't feel like dressing up to go to the club tonight."

Nikel smirked, "Then don't. I want to see this supernatural club. Bella and I will go."

"I love how I'm volunteered for everything…" Bella growled, "Is it even open during the day?"

"Yeah." Zach answered, "You see, since its not only vampires who go to the place its open twenty-four hours a day. Plus the sun will set soon."

"Fine." Bella walked into the bedroom to change.

"You brought a change of clothes?"

"We swam. We didn't bring anything…except a credit card. We went shopping before coming here."

"You got Bella to shop?" Gabriel was stunned.

"I did when I bought her that dress." Nikel laughed.

"The one and only time." Bella announced, coming out of the bedroom. She was wearing a full-length strapless black dress. The top was covered in this interesting beaded design. From the left to the right going down was a white design that looked like a spider web, snow flake. It was also along the bottom of the dress.

"You look hot, jelly-belly." Zach teased.

"What did I tell you about that name?!"

"You said if I ever called you that again you'd destroy my Lumina. I don't have it anymore."

"Fine, call me that one more time and I'll drop your Lamborghini in the ocean."

"Harsh." Nikel muttered. He had just finished changing as well, "Lets go my lady."

After getting directions from Zach they were on their way. Since it was just a rental Nikel let Bella drive the precious Mustang. Soon they were in the club. After a quick discussion in the car it was decided Bella would take Zach's place at the bar and Nikel would mingle with the dancers.

"Can I get type AB, please?" Bella asked the barkeep. She looked around the bar as she waited for her drink.

"You have to be the politest vampire in these parts." the bartender commented, placing the drink down.

Bella took a sip, "Too bad vampires cant get drunk."

"Care to share? Even vampire barkeeps can be good listeners."

"We're just looking for two coven mates who disappeared over fifty years ago. The Volturi took them." Bella admitted.

"Do they want to be found?"

Bella shrugged, "I suppose it doesn't matter. Zach won't stop until he finds her, them."

A different patron came to order and the bartender left. Bella wasn't alone for long. A short-haired Black cat jumped onto the counter. It let out a short meow and stared at Bella.

"Aren't you pretty?" Bella cooed, "What's your name?"

"Its Cat." The bartender answered, appearing next to them.

"You named the cat, Cat?" Bella sounded surprised.

"Cat with a 'K'. Don't look at me, I didn't name her." The barkeep smiled, "I wanted to name her Dog."

"In that case, Kat's a good name." She reached out to stroke the cat.

"Careful , she'll scratch you. She's not a people-person."

That confused Bella. Her skin was made out of stone, the cat couldn't do a thing. If anything she'd break her claws.

"Don't." The barkeep mumbled under her breath. Okay, the barkeep was a little creepy. She's never heard of a vampire worried over scratches like this one was. Or mumble when she had to know that others can hear.

"Ow!" Bella snapped, puller her hand away. Four red marks sliced down her hand, angrily. She looked to see the cat flitting away. She turned back to the barkeep, who just shrugged. Something wasn't right here…it couldn't be…

"My shifts over." She explained, "Anything else you need, Tobias can get for you."

A man walked out of the backroom and nodded as the female passed. She glanced back her eyes widened in shock and she disappeared.

Frowning, Bella glanced at her hand. The scratch marks were completely gone.

"Something wrong?" Nikel asked, sitting next to her.

Bella decided not the tell him…yet, "I think I'm going crazy."

"Join the party." Nikel laughed, smiling innocently. She playfully hit him and glanced at her hand one last time.

-Outside the club-

The female bartender stood outside, looking around the dark alley.

"Kat? Come here, you stupid kitty. I swear to everything unholy if you don't get back here right now…"

"Who are you talking to?" A high pitched voice asked, curiously.

"Shut up, Jane." She snarled, "I'm looking for Kat."

"I really don't want to know."

"Who said I was going to tell you?"


Yes, yes I know Bella an idiot. Just let it go for now lol. Finally this stupid story is picking up. Well I hope you enjoyed it and Please review. I'd really really appreciate it.