Chapter 6
I finally realized who they were, the Volturi. My heart rate sped up and it did not help seeing Alice in a headlock by Felix. "Well, well, Isabella never thought I'd see you again." Demetri said. He began walking closer to me, which only made my pulse speed up and take a few steps back. "I'm sure Aro and Caius would be very intrigued that you are still human." He said and took another step closer to me. "W-well some stuff happened…" my voice came out barely a whisper. From behind him, I could hear Alice gasping for unneeded breath under Felix's grip. "Well Bella, where's Edward?" Demetri asked taking a step closer; I kept walking back until I my back hit the front of a large rock making it so his face was only inches away from mines.
I couldn't help but look away. "He chose someone else" I whispered, I could already feel the fresh tears spilling over my face. "Hmm, well if you are no longer his mate and that was the only reason for changing you, I assume that you will remain human." He did not show any sympathy at all for me because his voice was still cold and harsh. "Well then I suppose we might as well kill you for knowing too much and not being changed." He scoffed. I could not help but let out a sob of despair. "Same with the other Cullen's for letting you know so much." Demetri mentioned, my eyes widened the thought of them killing Esme or Emmett or any of the Cullen's, even Edward, tore me apart. "Please don't. Leave them alone just take me." I cried out, I knew Alice could see whether they would only take my life or the rest of her family as well.
"Felix" Demetri said, "Let the Cullen go, we can just take the girl. We'll let Aro decide the details." Immediately Felix let Alice go, she looked at me with shocked and saddened eyes. "Bella, its okay, we would understand-"She said coming over to give me a hug. "No Alice, I couldn't let you and the rest of the Cullen's die because of me." she was going to say something else but I cut her off before she could reply, "Please, if you were my real friend, you'd understand and just go." She gave me one last hug before she darted off towards her car.
I almost could have died right there but I'm sure I would later. "Come on" Demetri said, grabbing my arm with his ice-cold hand and began dragging me alongside him because I was too slow to catch up. As I guessed, Demetri and Felix brought me to the one other car that was in the parking lot and threw me in the back seat. Inhumanly fast, they both got into the front seat and stomped on the gas pedal beginning to drive us to the nearest airport.
The whole time I did not talk as they dragged me through then to their own private jet, typical for the Volturi to have their own plane (¬.¬). All three of us boarded and I was tossed into a tan leather chair while Felix and Demetri sat directly in front of me. I noticed that the pilot was human, mostly likely forced to serve the Volturi. The whole ride I never talked, just leaned against the window with my arms wrapped around myself, as if I was holding myself together.
I guess I fell asleep because I woke up with Demetri dragging me off the plane and through a slightly crowded airport, I was once again shoved into the backseat of another car. We eventually arrived at the Volturi castle. My heart rate began beating faster as we went down the halls towards the main room where they were. Felix pushed open the doors letting us in I only cowered behind Demetri fearful for my life.
"Ah, Felix Demetri I was wondering when you would be back…" Aro's voice slowly trialed off as I felt his eyes focus on me, "Why if it isn't Isabella. And still human as well." His voice was masqueraded with unreal happiness and joy. "Why hasn't Edward changed you?" he talked to me as if we had been friends for years, and close ones.
Bravely, I choked back a sob as I began to speak "I found him…with Tanya, he told her he loved her." I explained, Aro truly seemed sad but on the other side of the room, I saw Jane holding back from laughing at me which only caused tears to well up in my eyes and pour down my face.
"Oh what a pity" Aro murmured "Well considering how useful your ability would be to us, would you consider joining us? Of course we would change you ourselves and at your desired date." He offered. The slightest bit of a smile spread to my face and then I remembered the Cullens. What would they think of me if I were to join the Volturi, surely if the Cullen family had any rivals, it would be the Volturi. "I don't know… What would the Cullens think of me?" I wondered to myself. "Bella, if it is okay, I suppose you could stay and get acquainted with us and make your choice, die or become immortal." Aro suggested. I finally looked at him and thought what would be my other options?- I for sure wasn't going to pick death but either go back to the Cullens and beg them to change me or stay here with the Volturi and start on a new slate.
"Er, I suppose I could stay here…" I whispered, it probably would not emotionally hurt me as much as if I were to return to Forks. Aro clapped his hands from excitement "Wonderful! Now we can decide the date of your change later. It's an honor to have you apart of the Volturi Isabella." Aro said. Oh crap, what have I gotten myself into?
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