(I do not own anything) No Flames!
Chapter 7
I can't bear to think of her face or even say her name… I trudge along not even knowing honestly what continues to carry any sort of will power. I feel like I've had my heart ripped out of my chest yet again. Only that's the problem I've not one to even take. I've spend days running with no real purpose. I no longer care about anything. I don't even care if anyone sees me about the sunlight. I've not feed. No longer need to or desire to. Without her I don't exist nor do I want to. I knew Emmett and Edward where chasing me so I ran faster and harder. I no longer know the time of day or where exactly I am for I've not cared to pay attention. I come across a sign and realize I've made it all the way to Italy.
For the first time I smile. This is my answer this is my sign! A sick excitement comes over me and I laugh. "The Volturi!" This is what I've been waiting for. What better way to say goodbye to this cruel demented purgatory of a world.
I make my way through hallway with a purpose. I hear the screams of the innocent and know they are feeding. I close my eyes preparing myself for what I'm about to see. Men, Women and children of all ages are being devoured. I control my rage as I know have at least one purpose. I can't let on the real reason I'm here. "Well, Well Mr. Cullen how nice of you to join us!" The pale faced blond with his face completely covered in blood from a young man he's feeding off of. "Won't you join us for dinner?"
Bellapov
I stare at the empty table the Cullen's use to sit in. It's my first day back in school. Charlie made me come back today. Angela and Jessica keep talking about prom and trying to convince me to go as it's coming closer. Mike invites me to the movies with him, Jessica and Mike. It's just not in me though. I only make out every other word they say at the table. I put my hands in my hoodie pockets wishing I could disappear. I keep picturing Jasper walking in those very doors like the first day I saw the Cullen's. Remembering how the first one I took notice was Edward but now all I want to see is Jasper. To see him bust through those doors smiling at me and holding his hand out for me to take.
"What do you think Bella?"
"Hey!"
Eric nudges me. "Sorry what was the question?" I say and see Jessica roll her eyes. "Um wow we just don't exist anymore." She smarts off. "Hey don't be like that." Angela says. "You'd be upset too if you were in her situation. I heard it was a horrible breakup." I ignore all of them and leave the table. I wait out in the parking lot for the bell to ring for the next class. "Hey Bella." Kevin says walking up to me. "Sorry about you and Jasper girl that must be rough."
"Just hearing his name I feel a sudden panic come about me and I can't breathe again. Like when I first saw the Cullen house was empty."
"Whoa Bella? Are you alright…" Kevin says putting a hand on my shoulder.
I turn grabbing hold of my truck for support.
"Jesus girl let me take you to the nurse."
"I'm fine."
"Seriously Bella you look pale even for you."
"I SAID I'm FINE!" I snap not turning to look.
"Look it's whatever I'm just trying to help. I'll leave you to it." He walks away.
"THAT'S IT NO MORE SKIPPING CLASSES NO MORE FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF YOU UNDERSTAND OR I SWEAR TO GOD ISABELLA SWAN I WILL SHIP YOU RIGHT BACK TO YOUR MOTHER IN JACKSONVILLE IS THAT UNDERSTOOD!" My father yells. I swallow my chest comprising at just the thought of leaving this town. The one where I met him… The whole in my chest feels like it's getting bigger but I look my father in the eyes. "Yes dad I'm sorry."
"Look Bella I love you with all my heart I hope you know that." Charlie says with a certain look upon his face. "I'm just worried about you. You don't eat, you have these nightmares that keep us both up, you don't even hang out with your friends or anyone anymore, and what about Jacob what does he think about you pining over some ex when you're engaged now!"
"We are not engaged! HE's insane."
"By all means Bella he's not the one that left you high and dry."
Charlie knew nothing of my problems. He just assumed they were everyday immature high school b.s. "Jacob's not the guy you think he is dad."
"You keep telling me that but why does he keep calling to check on you. Has that Jasper kid even called here once since…"
Automatically I grab at my chest that name. "Damn it Bella!" My dad hollers seeing my reaction. I remember that night I came home and fell into Charlie's arms crying. We never really talked about it he just held me and at that moment it was what I needed. But how do I even begin to tell him that the boy he so admires to the point he doesn't mind his high school daughter being engaged to is a GOD DAMN LUNATIC WOLF! I can't and I know that. Even if I don't mention the fact that he is a wolf I put Charlie in danger if he ever so wished to confront Jacob Black. I sigh and close my eyes as this takes all my will power. "Look dad I'll call Jake ok and I'll start hanging out with the girls again. It's just right now I don't want any boys in my life." Charlie nods "Fair enough. Just about what any father would like to hear anyhow on the boy part that is. You should focus more on your friends and school."
"Yes and that's just what I'll tell Jake."
Charlie smiles… I force a smile back.
"Well I got homework so I better get to it."
"Ok Bella."
I nod and head upstairs. I stare at the homework but none of it registers. It's literally like starting over and learning to live again. I feel like a child that has forgotten how to walk or ride a bike. I close my eyes and lean back in my chair.
"Hush little baby don't say a word…" I hear as I open my eyes and see the familiar red head. I go to scream but she covers my mouth. "Now now we wouldn't want to upset daddy now would we? He is after only on the third quarter of the game." Stupid as it is my thoughts actually go to wondering how she would know about any sport. Which shows me how much I really have stopped caring about my own life I do however care about my fathers and this isn't his mess. "Fine you want me? Meet me outside." I say. "Delighted sug." She says smiling and leaps out my window.
I creep down the stairs to check on Charlie making sure he really is alright. I close my eyes knowing this will be the last time I see him. I walk over to him and say "Goodnight dad. I love you." He looks at me oddly. "Um well I love you too Bella. You sure you're alright?" I smile. "I'm perfectly fine dad." He smiles back. "Well ok then goodnight Bella." I head back to my room and close my door. I give my room one last glance and crawl out the window. Victoria smiles at me menacingly. "Well well it's about time…" I sigh. "Not here let's go to the woods. Get this over with." I start walking slowly that way. My back turned so I don't see who grabs Victoria but hear a noise and turn to see she's gone. I narrow my eyes and look around. But that's when they both come crashing down from above. I see Alice on top of Victoria smashing her into the ground. "Alice!" I say in complete shock. "Run Bella I can't hold her off very long! Run towards the reservation. I'll meet you there!" The reservation why would? I think as it finally clicks.. Right the wolves… But doesn't that but Alice at risk as well. I stop in mid-run I can't lose her too! "DAMN IT BELLA I SAID RUN!" She says picking me up with one arm which feels funny because we're about the same size. I hear Victoria chasing us but then I see the wolves ahead. "Don't worry it's Sam's gang." Alice says. Sam's gang are there more? I think to myself what have I missed. How does Alice know about this and much less if how are they not attacking her!
"Thanks I got her!" Alice hollers at the wolves that look to be Sam, Seth, and Quail.
They all nod and take after Victoria.
"Alice what's going on?" I say.
Alice runs until we stop at a yellow mustang. "Get in Bella we haven't time!" She's already in and burning rubber as the tires squeal. "What's going on?" I say. She looks like she could cry if vampires could. "Bella first off what the hell happened how could you do that to Jasper? How could you pick Jacob? Didn't you love my brother!"
"Um do what to Jasper!" I snap back.
"He's the one that believed that stupid letter. He's the one that left me!"
Alice looks confused. "That's not what I saw!"
"What do you mean what you saw you always envisioned Jasper and I together didn't you!"
"Yes but that changed that day you left that letter. When I picked it up I saw you with your bag packed running outside to meet Jacob!"
"That is not what happened!"
"What do you mean did you not pack your bag to rush off with Jacob?"
"OF COURSE NOT!" I yell furious. "I WAS FREAKING KIDNAPPED!" Alice looks at me shifting gears. "Damn it by the wolves of course it all makes sense now. That is why I couldn't see past them."
"How are you working with them?" I ask.
"Actually it's odd really.. Emily emailed me.." Alice says looking confused herself. "But all she said was you needed us back. That you were a mess." Nothing else was said other than. P.s ~ if you come alone you will not be harmed we promise we only seek Bella Swan's interest but watch out for Jacob Blacks pack as they aren't apart of Sam's anymore.
"How did she know you're email?"
"Don't know maybe one of their pack looked it up on your computer." She shrugs shifting again.
"I'm so confused." I say looking out the window.
"You're confused. I never thought I'd see the day were I risk taking on a pack of wolves for a puny little human." She winks at me playfully and pats my hand.
"I should have known Victoria would be trying to get her grimy hands all over you the moment we left. I'm surprised she hadn't sooner to be honest we're lucky you're still whole."
"Well when you're in wolf territory you don't see any vamps." I say dryly.
"How long did they keep you Bella?"
"Not sure over a week or so. Maybe closer to two hard to keep track…"
Alice's smile faded and she looked furious. "DID THAT BASTARD JACOB HAVE HIS WAY WITH YOU!" She shifts again angrier. "No Alice." I said thinking about how many times he could have and could count each time he wanted to. But wasn't about to tell Alice that. I swallow and finally speak his name for the first time. "Jasper?" Alice digs her foot into the accelerator harder. "He's in trouble Bella I must warn you know. He might very well be dead when we get to him and if so I'm sorry I failed you both." She says so grim that chills fill my entire body. "Whe Where is he?" I say finding it hard to swallow. "Italy." She shifts yet again as we hit a curve and she makes a move like I've only seen in movies. "What's in Italy?"
"The Volturi."
"And they are?"
"Only the most ruthless, powerful, dangerous vampires you'd ever meet."
"How do we save Jasper?"
"The question is how do you save Jasper? " She looked at me. "He must see you're here you must get there before I do. He won't believe me he needs to see for himself that you are here and not with Jacob Black." I swallow yet again.
"And if I don't?"
"He plans to join them and once he does he's going to betray them by trying to take out as many of them as he can."
"Why would he do that!"
"Because Bella without you he no longer feels he has a purpose and to him he's created one. He feels by doing this he is doing right by God taking out as many as he can of the Volturi would probably save many lives. This is how he wants to die now. When Jasper was turned during the civil war he followed a vampire named Maria. For her he killed a lot of innocent people so she could claim land in Monterrey. Jasper has never forgiven himself to this day for falling into her lies and traps. She was very seductive and had him believe he was in love her and visa versa. Jasper would train newborns to serve her once they served their purpose he would kill them. My dear brother hates what we call the vegan life style our own little sick joke. He's always preferred and always will human blood that is why he has such a harder time then the rest of our family."
"What made him stop serving Maria?"
"When he was told to kill a newborn he had grown fond of... a young boy. Jasper finally snapped and…" Alice saw my face and grew quiet.
I sink into the seat of the car. I never knew Jasper had gone through that. Jasper never talks about his past. Now I know why. Tears poured down my cheeks Alice takes my hand and takes it for a moment then let's go continuing on as fast as she can. But now that I know what's at stake it doesn't seem anywhere near fast enough in fact it feels like time just slowed down and we're stuck.
"I'm sorry Bella. I for one should have known you would never leave my brother. My powers have a funny way of working sometimes and well. For once I should have focused on you as a whole the Bella I know. Not the vision."
"Jasper should have seen that. Out of anyone Jasper should have known the real me. He should have sensed me."
"You're right he should have. But just like any man vampires still fall into their stubborn ways. Once he thought you left him for Jacob he cut off any connection to you and then made me promise I would. I did for a little while but couldn't control it I had to know. But the more I saw nothing but blankness I feared the worst had happened and then I got that email changing everything. Good thing I got it when I did too. I never saw Victoria in my vision even as I came up here." Alice says looking rather pissed about that. "She's figured out some way to dismiss my visions which on her part takes a lot of time, effort and cleverness. That can't be good for you Bella. She's our next priority if we survive this that is."
Where are the other Cullens? I ask. Dealing with the newborns in Seattle they are getting out of hand putting us all in danger and it could be bad for all us vampires if the Volturi decides to get involved. "What is it?" I see something in her face like there is something else to that.
"Well it seems my dear Bella you are very popular."
"How do you mean?"
"Well that is why I am confused… It seems my dear Bella these newborns exist because of you."
"WHAT? BUT THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE SENSE."
"Actually it doesn't and I got to look more into this because if I am finally seeing this right these aren't Victoria's but someone else. Did you create another enemy during our absence?"
"Besides you all I don't even know any other vampires Victoria is the last one…"
"HMMMMMMMM." Alice says.
We both stop talking as we're both now in deep thought. I awake as Alice nudges me I see the Welcome to Italy sign. "There seems to be a celebration today I can't drive through this and Jasper is about to join right this moment he's in line amongst others with needs from the Volturi. You must hurry Bella you mustn't let him JOIN! They will own him if he does. You must make your presence to Jasper known asap!" She quickly explains how to get into the building by being sneaky giving me quick but precise instructions. "OK NOW GO BELLA AND BRING MY BROTHER BACK AND MY SISTER!" I look confused at her last statement. "Yes Bella that means you." She pats my hand and I take off running follow what she told me to do. I see all the people in red cloaks as they are celebrating the day of the dead. Making this actually a little easier to sneak in I see the tour that she was telling me about and I get in with the crowd. I follow them for a bit and see the double doors I quickly turn to the left and see the long hallway she was telling me about it's lit by candles and heading underground. I get chills as she told me the warning about this hallway. This is known as the feeding tube. Their sick way of saying pray line I hear a tour coming up not for from me and realize they are heading directly this way I dart right into a the shadows and freeze. I hear the woman giving instructions on the tour watch the group follow her and am sick as I see a family with small children following as well knowing what they are being led to. I close my eyes as they pass and hear the door shut behind them and the screams. I cover my mouth so not to make any sort of noise of panic.
I focus on the doors next to the ones the woman took the tour. That is where I need to enter now and fast. So I take in a deep breath and run. I swing open the doors and see the back of Jasper's hair standing in front of the one she called Aro. My heart drops as I fear I'm too late but hear him begin to make his pledge to them. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I scream and all eyes are on me now. Jasper stops talking and slowly turns around. Jasper looks at me as if I'm not really there. It takes him a moment to realize what is happening. "Bella?" He says softly and lovingly. Yet all at once it quickly changes to fear. "BELLA! What the hell are you doing here!"
"You know this tasty treat?" Aro ask.
Jasper suddenly looks sick and looks around now like he is completely lost. "Why are you here?" He asks pleadingly. "You. You shouldn't be here!" I run up to him no longer able to control it. "You're a fool Jasper! A complete fool!" I yell at him. One of the vampires sitting next to Aro claps his hands. "Good stuff how fun!" Aro smiles and laughs. "Yes I agree I was quite bored but this wow this is quite amusing isn't it?" He likes his lips and sniffs the air. "How could you believe that I would leave you for Jacob! How could you think so little of me!" I hit his chest repeatedly Jasper's mouth drops and he stares at me in disbelief. "I.." he starts to say. "ENOUGH!" Aro yells. "This is getting too sweet. I don't want to start gathering feelings for my meal." He says and Jasper immediately steps in front of me in defense. "Weren't you just about to make you're pledge to us!"
"Marcus I do believe this girl has some sort of influence on our dear talented one."
"You are right. His bond to this one is very strong in fact equally as strong as his desire to feed on her."
Aro circles us as Jasper doesn't let him close to me. "She's nothing Jasper what is this attachment. I do not understand it. Yet you thirst for her even now more than ever before." He leans over and whispers in Jaspers ear. "So what is stopping you?" He puts his hands on Jaspers forehead and closes his eyes. Aro smiles hugely and looks to me. "That is some story my dear Bella. Makes me very hungry. Amazing… He looks to us both… It seems my brothers that our dear friend here has been playing with his food. In fact not only does he fantasize about feeding off her every day since he's known her. He fancies companionship with this one. Yet he is too cruel not to have turned her by now leaving her vulnerable and closer to death every day." Jasper swallows and jumps as Aro grabs me. "DON'T YOU TOUCH HER!" Jasper yells as the guards grab hold of Jasper. Aro freezes staring at me his smile fades as he looks in my eyes. "What are you…" He says in a way that makes me feel threatened. "I'm I'm nobody."
"No you're certainly something." He continues to linger in my eyes. "Jane…" He waves a young girl over. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Jasper fights in the guards arms. "PLEASE DON'T!" Jasper begs scaring the hell out of me as I see Jaspers face. Jane looks to me "I'LL KILL YOU BITCH!" Jasper says breaking free and about to pounce on her. Jane breaks into a smile again and Jasper falls to the floor screaming. "NO Stop it please! Leave him be!" I scream and Aro grabs me by the waist laughing.
"OK Jane you can stop." She raises a brow and turns to me. Aro says. "NOW." Jane's smile fades. "HAHA INTERESTING VERY VERY INTERESTING INDEED IS IT NOT JANE?" Jane rolls her eyes and walks off. Jasper looks to me in relief yet confused all the same. "Such fun." Aro claps his hands together like a child. "But my dear you have interrupted and rudely might I had a very important pledge that we must be getting back to." He looks to Jasper handing me off to Marcus. "Now where were we?"
Jasper looks to me then to Aro. "I've changed my mind I'm sorry but I won't be joining you after all." Aro looks pissed now. "Now that my friend is very big problem and you can stop with your influencing I know what you're up to my dear boy. It's not going to work." HE smiles and snaps his foot. "You seem to forget who you're dealing with despite the terrific and now tragic love story." Aro grabs me by the hair and is about to bite down on my throat. "STOP!" Aro turns. Alice walks in all smiles. "Well well two for one deal. I like this. Ms. Cullen one of my favorite Cullens lucky me I got you both here in my home. She curtsies. I can't help but to wonder how she does it knowing we could all be ripped to shreds any second. She walks up and kisses his cheeks. "Are you doing you're pledge as well my dear?" Marcus asks as he sits back down. "I'm afraid not I'm here for these two."
"HMMMMMMMMMMMM." Aro looks to Jane. "What do you think?" She rolls her eyes again and gives me a go to hell look. "HAHA!" Aro claps again.
"So are you saying my dear brilliant mind that these two have some sort of purpose rather than him torturing himself with this alluring one every day of his life?"
"Absolutely."
"So is the change going to take place? She knows too much already she is a liability."
Alice nods and Aro says. "May I?" She nods. "Excellent." He puts his hands to her temples. "FASCINATING!" He shoots his eyes to me. "Oh I so want to have some fun." Alice's expression changes and she looks to me worriedly. This can't be good. "Take her to the red room." Alice's mouth drops and the guards grab hold of her and Jasper flings around desperately. "BELLA!" Alice says as they drag me off. The last thing I see is Alice looking to Jasper and Jasper looking to me. The guards drag me in a solid what seems to be titanium room. Jane comes up to me smiling and takes a knife to my waist cutting me just enough to start bleeding. "And hmmmmmmmm rip her shirt a little." She winks. "Have fun my dear." She says exiting the room and they slam the door shut there's just a bit of light coming in through an extremely tiny window outside where the celebration is being held. I look around for a way out or to see if I can find something to throw at the little window for someone to hear me. I fear for Alice and Jasper and wonder what they are doing to them.
The door flies open again and they throw someone else in with me. I hear a latch and someone laughing as they leave. "Who's there?" I say alarmed. I come closer to the shadow and see Jasper standing there extremely still his eyes black as night and not breathing. I get it now Jaspers eyes close and he slides his body into a corner on the ground. He's looking to my waist where the blood drips I quickly turn around and try to wipe it off. But it's no use its too deep for that not deep enough to kill me just deep enough to keep bleeding enough to drive a hungry vampire insane. Jasper laughs looking at something else now. I look down to see they ripped my shirt just enough for my breast to be showing. I quickly do my best to tie my shirt and cover them. Jasper looks crazed and buries his head into his knees letting out a growling hiss and pulls at his own hair. "If only Carlisle could see this." He says laughing again like a mad man. "OH the irony my love the irony…" I don't get his meaning. I want to go to him to hug him to kiss him but know that right now that is doom for us both. So I find a corner as far away from him as I can and start praying for someone to find us and quick.
Jasperpov
It's becoming dark as the sun is going down. That's another problem with vampires we see great at night sometimes better at night then we do during the day. How is that a problem? Because I can see Bella's every move and she can't see me. She can't run, can't hide, can't protect herself from me even if she wanted to and that knowledge only further plays with my head. I see her eyes growing heavy and she leans her head back against the wall. I watch as her chest motions with each breath she takes. The blood still drips I pray for it to hurry and dry. No manner how much I tell myself not to breath I can't help it it's like a drug and it's dripped all over this room and all over her. I know now why he referred to it as the red room. Her eyes are about to close which frightens me I don't trust myself.
"Bella."
I see her eyes open and she sits up.
"Jasper?"
"Help me. Help keep my mind off this."
I see her run her hands through her hair and fling back her head against the wall as if trying to think of something.
"I'm sorry Bella I know you are tired but you can't sleep. You just can't. It's too inviting…"
"OK. OK." She says and I see her pinch her cheeks and stand up.
"Sorry." She says.
"Don't." I say.
"Don't be sorry Bella. This was all my doing. You are here because of me."
Suddenly I see Bella's expression change as if she's now angry and looking towards me even though she can't see me.
"Why didn't you come for me…" She says softly at first and I'm confused as to what she's talking about.
I see her face grew angrier when I don't answer.
"What do you mean Bella?"
"You just left me. YOU LEFT ME!" She starts crying.
"HE took me." She sobs.
Now I'm standing I feel a surge go through me.
"What do you mean he took you?"
"You believed him you believed that letter!"
I feel queasy another damn human emotion and stare upon her as it sets in.
"You mean you didn't write that letter that was all a set up?"
I see her nod.
I've never felt like such a horse's ass before now a million things run through mind. I focus on my anger and behind gritted teeth I say. "So Jacob Black took you. From our home he set it up to." I can't say anymore I'm furious. I watch Bella's reaction and know there's a lot more to this story. I think about the imprint and lean against the wall with one hand pressing my forehead as hard as I can into it and then ask the one thing I probably don't want to know. "Did he." I swallow. "Did he defile you?" I turn to see her face. She closes her eyes. "No." But the way she starts crying I know he did something's to make her fear he would. I know now that the marks on her body are from him. I hadn't time to wonder about it or ask but I pay more attention through the dark and see the claw marks pressed into her stomach. The beginnings of a healing black eye on her face and the smell coming from here that shows signs she's been very ill. "Did he do all that?"
"All what?"
"Those marks on your body…" I see her look down and cover herself…
Just a few she sighs."
"The eye that was Leah's doing."
"Who is that?"
"The bitch of the pack."
I know Bella and she doesn't talk that way I see it all over her face. They put her through some hell. She scoots back down against the wall sliding to her knees.
"I kept telling myself you were coming for me. I kept looking to the shed door waiting."
"Sam saved me."
An odd jealousy comes about me but not that of lovers something else.
"Sam?"
"Another wolf use to be Jacob's leader but Jacob's gone on his own now they've split the pack."
"You should have turned me Jasper if you weren't going to come find me. If you were going to leave me you could have at least turned me. You left me alone with wolves and vampires who want me dead. I could have protected myself then he." She gets hysterical and rises up pacing now. "I COULD HAVE KILLED THE SON OF THE BITCH THE MOMENT HE TOUCHED ME." She rubs her hands along her body like she's disgusted and shakes. "He had his hands on you!"
"He's not my Jake anymore." She says I don't take offend knowing what she means. I sense the friendship the boy she grew up with. "He's something else. Only parts of him remain." I see the fear in her eyes and know this thing with Jacob Black is far from over and when and if we get out of this. He's number one on my list.
I key into her emotions and get that Jacob Black seems to believe she is his property now.
"Here I am again trapped in a room with another man who might kill me."
I fold my arms and know I can't argue that. My hunger only grows.
"I'm sorry Bella darling."
"Don't you know me at all." She cries. "Don't you know how much I love you Jasper Cullen? What do I have to do to proof that to you?" She says pleading. I swallow and grow nervous as I watch her coming towards me. "Bella. Love. Stay back."
"NO! I want to get this over with! I want to be with you as your equal Jasper not your lesser half."
"You're not the lesser half believe me there." I say backing up as she comes closer.
"Bella please stop."
"What's stopping you from doing it now Jasper! We're here right now just turn me!" She demands taking her pants off and throwing them at me. Sending me in to a frenzy and before I know it I've got her pinned to the ground and she bares her neck to me. "DO IT!" I open my mouth and am about to bite down. Like clockwork something dawns on me and it takes all my will to stop I can't even look at her right now as I collect myself. "What is it don't you want me?" She says now only more softly and sounds like she has her feelings hurt. I can't help but to laugh at that. "GOD BELLA if you only knew how hard that was."
"THEN WHAT IS STOPPING YOU!"
"MY LOVE!" I yell back. I get on the floor and crawl towards her sitting down. "Bella… Come here please but slowly and don't touch me just come here."
She does as I asked. I get as close to her ear as possible and whisper. "That is what they want. They want me to turn you here under their roof. They want you Bella. Aro has grown very interested in you. It hasn't dawned on me until now as I add this all up and replay what took place out there. So that isn't an option. Not unless you want to belong to the Volturi." I see her shudder at that thought. "Then what do we do Jasper?"
I peck her on the cheek while holding my breath. "Let me think." I say and back away again quickly as I've been concentrating too much on her near nakedness. I hear her moan out in pain and look over to see her picking at the cut on her stomach. "What are you doing Bella?"
"Getting us out of here."
"Have you lost your mind did you not hear anything I just said."
I see her smile in the dark. It's the first time I have ever seen her look near demonic and I'm not sure I'm going to like this. "I trust you Jasper." She says now I'm even more on edge and stand back in the corner. "Bella.."
"Do you trust me Jasper?"
"What do you mean by that?" I say as I smell the blood now even stronger now realizing what the hell she's doing. "Stop that right now!" I warn her as the smell is becoming so strong that even holding my breath isn't working. I can taste it in the air. I cover my mouth and nose. "Jesus Bella what have you done!" I press my face into the corner. "Getting us out of here that's what!"
"Jasper but it's going to take great strength on your part even greater than this right here right now." "What is that?" I hiss now seeing she's just as crazy as I am.
"Could you stop?"
"What do you mean?"
"Exactly that could you stop? If you were to feed just a little could you stop?"
"NO I COULDN"T I HAVEN"T FED IN DAYS so get that out of your head that won't work."
"Then we're stuck here."
I punch the wall.
"What have you Bella! HUH WHAT"!
"If I could use well whatever it is I use no one can read me and you with your ability come on Jasper we could work together and get out of here! Please just do this for me I was locked up before don't make me do this again."
"I'm sorry Bella. I can't stop Bella I know I can't."
"Well it's worth the shot anyway"
"WHAT TRY THERE IS NO TRY ONLY DEATH OR YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE!" I whisper intensely.
"Trust me. I trust you I know you can stop." She whispers back.
"I can't bite you though the venom will spread and." I can't believe I'm agreeing to this. I might as well snap her neck now I think to myself.
"Then don't bite me Just make it look like you did!" She demands.
"Just drink Jasper make it believable."
"I sense where she's getting at and now know what she's going for...
"Let just hope you're a great actress and I'm not really killing you..."
"I trust you." She says again kissing my lips.
"You can't move for three days..."
"Then you had better hurry and get me out of here when you can." She demands and I nod scared out of my mind and am afraid this might be the last moment I have with her and it will be ended at my own doing. I sigh knowing I can't go much longer like this. I look upon Bella as she's pleading. I think about how I wasn't there for her. How I let Jacob take her. How I was an idiot for ever having believed Bella wrote that letter. "Okay." I finally say. "Let's do this. I will set up the rest you just focus on not dying and being a good damn actress."
"And you remember you love me and not to drain me to the very last drop." I close my eyes knowing how God Damn Hard this is going to be but I can't resist anymore the smell is far too strong. I pin her to the wall. Reminding myself with all will not to bite going against every instinct I have.
But now that isn't the only issue am having. I don't just want her blood but I want her period. I can sense her emotions as well. With nothing stopping me I get on my knees and grab her by the ankle dragging her towards me on the floor. I reach her waistline and lick upon it. I feel her hand along my head in reminder and am thankful for that. I start to nurse along her waist. The warmth flows through my mouth and I know I'm screwed as it is as I'm afraid. I can't stop it taste even better than I imagined it would. I suck harder. I feel her pulling my hair. "Jasper…" She says painfully. I can't stop I it too much it's been too long. "Jasper …" She reaches over clawing at my back. Causing another sensation to go into overdrive I crawl on top of Bella. I look her in the eyes and lose myself in her.
Bellapov
"Bella.."
"Bella please." Feel him nudge me but know I can't respond too dangerous.
I lay still as possible hoping he knows hoping he'll use his ability and know I am ok just very weak. He took far more blood than anticipated. But then again he's a vampire it's amazing he was able to stop at all. Even through my weak state I think about his body on mine how good it felt even considering the circumstances. And I know now he knows I'm ok. I feel him kiss me on the cheek and he whispers. "Ok." Now is the waiting game eventually they will come see if he's done it. I feel Jasper sitting beside me positioning me and dressing me. I stay as limp as possible. Dead body. Dead I tell myself repeatedly I feel him pulling up my jeans and zipping my pants amazed he was able to do that I can barely get them on. But then a lot of things about him amaze me especially what he was just able to do. The one part that sucks about this most of all is the urge to grab at my waist it starting to sting and I know that means he had to stretch it out during to make it look more like a bite. I find myself hoping Carlisle can sew that up so it does scar or get infected. I feel silly after that thought considering the larger situation at hand. "Slow it down." Jasper acts as if he's talking to himself but realize he means me when I feel his influence meaning I am breathing too hard. I feel my body act funny suddenly and know it must be Jasper. My breathing slows and I feel very cold suddenly and feel him working on that. Vampires don't feel cold they don't get chills. My body starts feeling more natural. I feel very tired suddenly. Jasper crosses my arms along my chest.
"So it's done."
"Yes three days she'll be one of us."
The bastard claps his hands. "HOOOOOOOOOOOOOW delightful I can't wait!" I'm sure you can't you son of a bitch.
"Yes but I will need my father for when she awakes. I was thinking of sending Alice seeing as how we don't need her anymore." Aro looks to me.
"OH another Cullen. Absolutely of course though I must admit I really could use one with Alice's ability. You sure you won't join us my dear?"
"Not today." She smiles but I can sense her complete confusion with all this.
I give her a look that says hurry and get the hell out of here then use your ability to know what I need. "It was a pleasure." Alice says nodding and heading towards the door. "WAIT!" Alice freezes and I await trouble. "You forgot your keys dear child." He tosses my sister the keys and feel like I could pass out as she finally smiles and exits out the double doors. Hurry Alice I think to myself. "By all means make yourself at home." Marcus says. "I wish to stay with Bella if that's alright I want to be there when she awakes."
"Perhaps that would be best." Marcus says.
"Ah yes a newborn. It's been awhile." Aro says.
"Thank you." I say and head towards the room where Bella rest.
I knew this was going to be a lot harder if they didn't let me stay with her. She's going to need my influence when she awakes again. I sit upon a chair watching Bella sleep. They have no beds here naturally so they have her resting upon a dining room table covered in white lace. I begin to make plans trying my hardest for Alice to see them or for Edward to read them if he's not too far away. While at the same time praying Aro doesn't decide to use his powers. I focus on having Aro feel my distress, shame, guilt which I really don't have to fake after all I've put her through. Aro comes in the room and hands me a towel. You missed a few drops he teases. I take the towel and wipe off my mouth I can watch her if you wish to hunt. "No sir I just want to be here I will hunt with her when she wakes."
"Such commitment If I were human I'd have a toothache."
I watch closely as he walks along the bed looking her over.
"She'll make a wonderful addition you and her both."
I say nothing. "Well I'm off got some other business to tend to." He smiles my way. "She looks so peaceful considering she's screaming for death on the inside. That's the part we never forget."
I nod.
"Oh my son do not feel guilt. It is what's best for you cannot keep a lamb in a lion's den and expect it to survive…" He finally leaves.
Now I await Carlisle…
"Jasper?"
Relief hits me as I hear his voice.
"Carlisle!"
I jump down from the table. I see Marcus walking him in the room. I am thankful as Marcus does not stay. Carlisle walks over towards Bella but eyes me as we circle the bed. Carlisle takes his stethoscope and pretends to listen for a heartbeat. Checking over her body like he's studying her he nods. That's his way of letting me know he knows the plan. Carlisle places his bags down under the bed. "Well now we wait my son."
"Thanks for coming. I say."
"Of course I wouldn't miss a new addition to the family."
Carlisle and I do our best to ignore the screams as their feeding time hits. I close my eyes and focus on Bella. I see Carlisle eye the room where they feed. It must be really hard for him. Not the thirst no not Carlisle but the knowledge. Carlisle is one of the noblest vampires I know and the Volturi stands for everything he's against. Just him being in the same building as them I know is insulting which only further proves how much he cares for Bella making me love him even more.
Day 3 two hours before feeding time
Carlisle looks at the time as a hint. I nod and look at Bella. "Go to my car and get the bag Jasper." He makes sure he emphasizes bag. I nod. I head out where the double doors are. "Where are you going?" Jane ask Carlisle needs some things for when she wakes which could be any minute. I say like I'm in a hurry and impatient. "HMMPH" Jane says walking off and waving me out the door. I rush out the door and find Carlisle's car. I open the trunk and find the bag. Knowing my plan so far is coming together. "Now for a victim…" I look around the area and see a young lady sitting on her porch alone. I close my eyes hating this. "I'm sorry Bella forgive me." I whisper to myself and walk up to the young lady. She looks up at me and I sense her interest immediately as she looks me up and down making the guilt ten times worse.
"Hello." I say and smile.
"Hello yourself." She blushes and puts fixes her hair out of her face.
"What's your name?"
"Danielle."
"Oh wow what a lovely name. Danielle." I pretend to be awed.
"Say Danielle how about you and I go for a little stroll?"
Bella's going to kill me…
"Oh um sure I'd like that."
I offer my arm to here and lead her into an alley way. I whisper into her ear seductively. "Say my dear would you be so kind?" She looks at me confused as I lay down the body bag. I sense her fear suddenly. I keep smiling and raise up brushing my hand along her face. "Just for a moment love it'll be alright no harm will come to you." She smiles and starts to climb in it. "Thank you Danielle." I wink at her as I zip the bag. I focus now on sending her vibes to feel more comfortable. I lift the bag over my shoulder and head back into the building. I enter the room and know now I must upset this young lady. I send her emotions of fear as she kicks and screams in the bag. "OH my is our dear Bella about to wake!" Aro ask me upon his throne. I nod. "And let me guess her first meal?" I nod again continuing towards the door where Bella is. "Isn't this wonderful Marcus?" I hear him say as the doors behind me shut. Carlisle locks the doors behind me as I unzip the bag the girl starts to scream and work quick so she doesn't wake Bella. I'd hate to see Bella's reaction to our plan. I put my hand over her mouth. "Shhh… Danielle you'll be alright. Remember no harm is coming to you. You will be fine." She finally calms down and see's Bella. "Is she?"
"No she's asleep." I say softly and affectionately.
"Wow she's very pretty." She says with jealousy.
Carlisle helps me take over this one knowing how hard this is getting to be on me.
"Ah but my dear not near as lovely as you are…" He smiles at the young lady.
I put Danielle to sleep as we start setting up. Carlisle pulls out the bags from underneath the bed. He unzips the bag filled with the fluid bags of human blood. We look at the time and start to work quickly sitting up the room to look as though a newborn has just awaken and had their first meal. We rid of any evidence and I hear the feeding frenzy start. Carlisle nods as he awakes the young lady and takes her hand. Carlisle knows this place and I know he knows out to get them both out alive. I pick up Bella and place her in the bag. She starts to flutter her eyes in wake. "Shhh…" I put my finger to her mouth. "We're getting out of here." She slightly nods and I zip the bag. I glance back at the room once more making sure everything is in its place. I reach for the door and pray we make it out alive.