Volterra
I sat in my car at the airport parking lot. I distinctly remember Aro telling me that I could join the Volturi. But is that the right choice? Is there even one? I can't go back to my family an hour after telling them that I would never come back. It's like saying that I'm weak, which isn't true. I'm much to stubborn to go home anyways. Alice could see me making this choice, I thought as I got out of my car. But I still wasn't fully deciding to join the Volturi, it was just an option. More like a suggestion. I briefly considered Isle Esme while I was buying my ticket.
I got on the plane and thought about what I would do in Italy before I figured out if I should join them or not… I kept deliberating, the whole flight to Italy, just so that Alice wouldn't see where I was going and try to come get me. Out of everyone back home, Amelia and Jazz would miss me the most. I already knew that. I hope Carlisle transfers the 'read page nine' message over to Jasper. Only then would they all know that I was safe.
Jasper and I always had a small connection, since I was a small child. He had been my favorite uncle, I called him Jazzy until I went to high school. We wrote this book of plans, see if I was angry or something bothered me. I would go to one of the places in the book. Volterra was a place where we both knew that I would be safe and well, Jasper knew about Alec and my signals seven years ago. So he wasn't to worried about that stuff. But whatever was going to happen to Aaron would be a big problem. Page nine said Volterra and had a little plan that we had numerously discussed. The only way he would be allowed to contact me was by letters. Phone calls could be traced. So I left the note so he could assure everyone that I would be safe.
As I was getting off of the plane, my cell phone rang. I glanced down at the number and smashed the phone. It was my dad, but I wasn't up to talking yet… After I had gotten all of my luggage, I stole a car and sped to Volterra. This was going to be interesting…
I had come here once before when I was barely growing up, so I knew where things were. Sort of. I parked the car and walked/ran to the square where Bella had jumped over the fountain thingy to save my uncle Edward, years before I had been born. I sat on the edge of the fountain to wait for Heidi. Noon time meal was coming up and she was the fisher of humans.
Almost an hour passed before I heard the tourists and saw her. I thought spoke into her mind. 'Heidi' She turned around, "Yes?" she asked. "Did one of you have a question?" 'Yeah, look over at the fountain' I thought spoke. Heidi looked over at me and then did a double take. I waved at her. "I'll be right back." she said to the tourists. 'I need to speak to Aro. It's important.' Heidi came closer to me. "How are you doing that?" she asked. "It's not important." I said. "What's important is the fact that I must speak with Aro as soon as possible." I said. "Who are you?" she asked. "Dammit Heidi. don't mess with me! Where is he?" I asked, looking up at her, recognition registered in her eyes. "I know who you are. You're a Cullen. No one else has those eyes." I glared at her. "Fine." she said and gave me directions. I hissed at her and left.
I walked into the reception room and didn't even glance at the girl behind the desk. "My name's Alex how may I help you?" she asked. "I want to speak to Aro." I said. She smiled up at me, "Aro's busy right now. I'll tell him that you came, is there a message you desire to leave for him?" she asked. I started to say something but was interrupted when someone walked in. "Alex darling, who's this?" he asked. "she insists on speaking to Aro, Demetri." Alex said. "Aro's busy girl. On what terms have you come?" Demetri asked. I turned to face him, "Aro said I was free to join if I wanted to." I said. Demetri looked me up and down. "My my LilyAnn, how you have grown." he said. "Follow me. Aro will be pleased to see you." he said.
I shot a look at Alex, before following Demetri into the chamber.
Aro didn't even glance up. "Where is she Demetri?" he asked. "Aro, I've brought you a Cullen." Demetri said, not answering the question, but getting Aros full attention anyways. "LilyAnn, my dear." he said, standing up and coming down to me, his hand extended. I looked around at all of the guard and everyone assembled in the room. Except, Alec was missing, Aro coughed and I placed my hand in his. His expression became focused and then he laughed. "He's coming. But you two will be such an interesting couple. Perfect mates for each other, I can already see that. Nice little exchange you guys had going when you were quite young. Very interesting and of course you can join us my dear. Just in time for lunch too." Aro said.
Demetri looked at me, wondering what Aro was talking about as my being a perfect mate for someone. Moments later, Heidi walked in followed by the tourists. Aro stood up, "Welcome my friends. Welcome to Volterra!" he said. He looked at me, "Feel free to join us" he said.
Aro had Demetri show me to my room. "So what do the Volturi do at night?" I asked. Demetri smiled a small, evil smile, "Those that have mates are inseparable at night." he said nodding to the bed. "The rest of us hang out, go for midnight snacks around the country or whatever else we feel like doing. Make yourself at home. Someone will come and tell you your duties later on. Your talent may be quite useful." he said. "Who was the mate that Aro was talking with you about?" he asked. "Oh, I guess you'll find out soon enough if it works out." I said, with a sly smile. I waited until he left to decorate my room.
I explored every inch of my room within seconds and had everything unloaded and put away in a few more seconds. My laptop and some of my other belongings looked very 'out-of-place' in this almost medieval looking bedroom. I should probably go shopping to get the desired items for my room. I wanted to make it look more homey and welcoming. Especially if I was going to be staying here for extended periods of time.
I got up to go ask Aro if I could maybe paint and re-decorate my room. I walked over the to my door and walked out, right into a brick wall… I slowly looked up, praying for it not to be Demetri.