Chapter 6: Truth

Previously…

Suddenly Rosalie was speaking to me. "Can you read minds?"

I nodded. "Yeah, it was one of my first gifts. I can also place thoughts in peoples heads."

Her eyes widened. Now I know you can hear me so please listen. I don't know why you did this. But we need to talk, Bella. Now.

Rosalie's Point of View

As soon as I thought her name she gasped in what I could imagine was horror. She was probably wondering how I figured it out, or whether I'd tell everyone. I nudged my head towards the door. She nodded and dashed away to Aro.

I listened as she spoke to one of the Volturi's leaders. "Aro, I'm taking Rosalie here on a stroll out in the woods. She looks a bit hungry." He nodded his head but clearly looked confused.

When she came back she smiled at Esme. "We'll be right back mom." I said quickly and Bella pulled me out of the room.

As soon as we were through the door we both broke into an all out sprint. I let her lead the way seeing as I had no clue where to go. We passed many trees and eventually we got to the walls of Volterra. She inclined her head up, signaling that we would be climbing it. We both went up and over easily. She ran farther, with me on her tail, until we reached a river. She knelt down beside it and spoke. "How did you know?"

I put a hand on her shoulder. "I was the only one to put the pieces together, no one else would've even thought that way." She looked confused so I continued. "Bella, you leave on a plane that crashes, Alice sees you on a plane with a vampire. I couldn't shake the feeling that you were alive. Did you know it was going to crash? Did you make it crash?"

She shook her head quickly. "NO! I was just going to make them both think I was living at the others for a while… then solve it from there." I nodded my head. "Continue. What were the other pieces?"

"Well, right after you supposedly die a new member of the Volturi shows up. One that starts defending us, protecting us. It could've been a coincidence, but I still didn't think so. Then I come here to a golden eyed goddess. I mean, I still didn't know for sure it was you… until you came over to us and spoke with us. Your voice, I could tell it was yours. Maybe it was because I was looking for it, or maybe it's because it was obvious. I doubt it was though, because Esme only commented on how nice you were." I paused and looked at her.

I gasped at what I saw. As if by magic, the blonde hair vampire turned into the brunette that my family was so fond of. She looked up at me and I could see tears in her eyes. I didn't think these ones would fall, like Alice's. I growled and Bella flinched away from it.

"Do you know what you did to our family? Alice, strong willed, happy Alice was CRYING! I didn't think it was possible, but she proved us all wrong. My husband, he's no longer the same. He doesn't even make JOKES. Everyone is falling apart without you! We need you back Bella. Please."

She looked up at me, mystified. "I thought you hated me?"

I rolled my eyes. "I never hated you Bella. I wanted to Bella, but you made my family happy. I had decided that I just wouldn't talk to youand maybe you'd disappear. Also I was jealous of you." She let out a cold hard laugh.

"YOU Rosalie Hale was jealous of ME? In what world does that make sense?"

I shrugged. "Mine. Now are you going to let me explain or keep interrupting me?" She motioned for me to continue. "I was created because Carlisle thought I could be Edwards mate, but Edward never once looked at it that way. Then you come into the picture and suddenly his heart is beating again and he's found love-"

She cut me off. "Stop. Now Rosalie. You keep saying shit about him loving me. HE never did. Did any of you?"

I frowned at her. "Alice cried for you Bella. Esme damn near cried. Even I almost cried. Emmett fell apart, I had to support his weight and get him to a couch when he heard. Jasper he felt terrible for making us leave because of his mistake, he thought of you as a sister, just as Emmett did. Carlisle hasn't gone to work for over a month. He can't bring himself to face all the people."

Her eyes filled up with tears again. "R-really? So Edward lied to me?" She didn't sound angry, just upset."

"What do you mean lied to you?" I thought for a moment. "What the hell did he say to you before you left?" She looked down at the ground and repeated the entire story for me. When she was done I could feel the weight of my jaw increase. "HE SAID YOU WERE JUST A PET? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HIM?"

"I-I don't know. I believed him though… I felt unwanted… I had to leave and go somewhere where they WOULD want me."

My eyes widened, matching my jaw. "So you came to Volterra. You came because you knew you were special." I smiled a little. "I guess I didn't give you enough credit, you are pretty smart."

She laughed a sad laugh, then seemed to remember something. "Earlier today every time Demetri laughed I broke down, he has a laugh like Emmett's. Loud and booming."

I smiled remembering my husbands wonderful laugh. I frowned almost immediately after. "Bella, he hasn't laughed since we left you. He's a mess."

She frowned. "I've ruined everything, haven't I Rose?"

I looked at her, and as soon as I saw the devastation clearly written across her features I ran up to her and hugged her around the middle. "No baby, you haven't, you still have time to fix it."

She hugged me back. "How Rose? Everyone thinks I'm dead. I can't even imagine seeing Edward again. I doubt I would be able to forgive him."

I nodded into her shoulder. "It'll take time, sweetie. But you two are meant to be. He left because he never wanted to see you get hurt again. I know it was selfish but he loves you sooo much. I don't know what his reaction would be if he found out you were dead."

Her head immediately shot up. "He doesn't know yet? How long did you plan on keeping it from him?"

I shrugged. "As long as we could I guess."

Nodding Bella seemed to remember something. "Is there really newborns in Seattle?"

I looked out at the river in front of us, still holding onto Bella. "Yes. We think they are newborns, something big is planned." She gasped from beside me.

"Who would do such a thing? Those poor people!" I rolled my eyes, obviously Bella would think of that. "And what about Charlie? And Angela! I need to protect them!" I smiled.

"Then come back and help us. You can stay looking like this and nobody except me will know that it's you!" She seemed to think for a while.

Bella smiled a bright smile, though it quickly vanished. "Will HE be there?" she asked seeming VERY nervous. I shook my head and she sighed in relief. "Okay then I'll ask Aro later."

I nodded, then as if suddenly remembering why I came here I jumped up. "Bella! We gotta hunt something before we head back! That's what we said we were doing…"

She smiled, and nodded. "We don't have to hurry though. Aro knows I'm Bella and I told him I needed to talk to you about that." I sighed in relief then flew off into the forest searching for some animal worth my time.

Alice's Point of View

Rose was laughing and walking through the woods with the new Volturi leader, Alexandria. She had long blonde hair and looked like a mix between Rosalie, and someone else… familiar.

They were walking until the reached a wall they climbed with ease. They were both wearing beautiful gowns so I guessed that this was happening during the ball that Rosalie, Esme, and Carlisle went to.

Suddenly the vision changed to one of Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, and Alexandria on a plane along with two other vampires.

Once I came back from the visions I was immediately pissed at Rose for… I don't know… for being happy I guess. AND for bringing Alexandria home, she was royalty!

Very soon I felt calmness rushing towards me. I smiled in Jaspers directing and flipped my phone open, quickly dialing Rosie's number, muttering to myself, "Stupid Rose…"

It took 3 rings for her to answer.

"Took you long enough Rosalie!"

"What is it Alice?" I could tell she was frustrated.

"I just have a couple things to say to you. First, WHY WERE YOU LAUGHING AND HANGING OUT WITH ALEXANDRIA VOLTURI? And secondly, WHY DID THE FOREMENTIONED VAMPIRE GET ON A PLANE WITH YOU GUYS TO COME HOME?" I yelled, but lately I noticed when I raised my voice it didn't get too loud.

I could practically feel Rosalie roll her eyes. "Alice if you got to know her you WOULD like her. In fact you would probably want to be her best friend." I could've sworn I heard someone whisper "again" in the background. I decided to ignore it and heard Rose continue. "And second she wants to help us with our newborn problem. And as Jasper said, we need all the help we can get. She will make a great addition. Plus, she can read minds, remind you of anyone?" My breath caught in my throat.

"What if he comes home? What if he finds out about the newborns and comes to help? If he decides to check on Bella all hell will break loose…" I could feel tears pricking at my eyes. I noticed this every time I thought about my best friend. "God I miss her so much Rosie. I- I gotta go. See you soon." I hung up before I broke into tears again. No way did I need anyone who was listening to that conversation to her my tears too.

Jasper held me close as I tried to keep the tears in. I can honestly say I'm the only vampire who has to worry about that.

Esme's Point of View

I was getting really worried about Rosalie, more and more so by the minute. They said it would be quick but she's been gone for more than an hour.

"Carlisle, where are they? When are they coming back?" Just as I said this Rose and Alexandria came through the doors with smiles on their faces. They came over to us and I just raised an eyebrow. "Hello dear."

"Hi mom, Alexandria wants to come back to Forks with us and help us out with our issue." I guessed that my jaw dropped when she said that.

"Oh no honey I can't let you do that! What if you get hurt? I would never forgive myself."

"You guys, please call me Alex. And you aren't going to stop me Esme. I feel that it's my duty to help you. I could care less if I got hurt." Why did she want to help so much? "Esme, I want to help because you guys are such nice people, you don't deserve to be brought down by an army." I could feel my eyes tear up with tears that probably wouldn't fall. Alexandria Volturi thinks we are nice, if only she knew what we did to Bella. Oh Bella I miss you. Please come back…

It was at this time that I felt a tear roll down my cheek. Alex had heard everything I had said in my head and had her arms instantaneously around me.

"Don't worry Esme, I'm sure that's just one trivial probl-" I cut her short with a hiss.

"Bella is not trivial. She was my DAUGHTER!" I immediately clasped a hand over my lips. I had just hissed, and yelled and a Volturi leader. Demetri was immediately by her side pulling her away. "I-I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to insult you…"

Alex shook Demetri off. "No it's fine Esme." She offered me a half smile. Turning her head she spoke behind her. "Aro, after the party we must have a discussion with the Cullens over here." I saw him nod his head, just as confused as I was. She turned around and explained that we'd be taking about her going to Forks with us.

I smiled but then thought, why would someone so nice be wrapped up in the Volturi?

Emmett's Point of View

I don't remember the last time I went out hunting… I should probably go soon though. I turned and looked at my reflection in the mirror near the couch I was sitting on. Huh. That's odd. My eyes are as golden as if I just went hunting yesterday… maybe I did. Did everyone notice how out if it I've been lately? I looked around and saw Jasper and Alice just sitting and staring off into space. Guess it's not just me then.

Wait… where is Rosie, mum and dad? I voice my concern and Alice rolled her eyes. "They are at the party in Volterra, for the newest leader." Her eyes clouded over an I knew she was having a vision.

After a minute or so she looked pissed. "Stupid Rose." I hissed at her, but I doubted she heard it. She took out her phone and dialed Rosie's number.

It had only been a few moments when Alice exclaimed, "Took you long enough Rosalie!" What was Alice's problem?

"What is it Alice?" I heard Rose speak.

"I just have a couple things to say to you. First, WHY WERE YOU LAUGHING AND HANGING OUT WITH ALEXANDRIA VOLTURI? And secondly, WHY DID THE FOREMENTIONED VAMPIRE GET ON A PLANE WITH YOU GUYS TO COME HOME?" Huh? What the hell was happening? I shrugged and ignored the rest of the conversation, deciding that anything that would be said would confuse me more.

After Alice hung up I saw that she looked as if she was going to cry again. My poor baby sisters. I wish I could do something. It was then that the doorbell rang. "Alice who is that?"

Her eyebrows knitted together. "Why's he here?" She said more to herself and got up to answer the door. "Hello Laurent. What do you want?"

"May I come in?" Alice nodded, and open the door.

I hissed at him, he reminded me of that trash James trying to hunt my baby sister. "What does HE want?" Alice shrugged and looked at Laurent. "Where is the rest of your family?"

"What's it to you?" I yelled at him. I suddenly felt calmer. "Jasper. Stop. It." Jasper shrugged and sat down.

"I was just passing through and I decided to stop and apologize to Bella." Alice gasped. "Where is Edward and his mate?"

"Edward's off somewhere, and Bella's dead." Jaspers voice sounded deadly, like if you say one thing to hurt Alice I will rip you apart and burn the pieces. I smirked at that.

"Oh that's such a shame, well I give you my condolences." And with that he left us alone. Alice's eyes clouded over again and she hissed.

"What is it Alice?" I ran up to her and grabbed her shoulders.

"He's calling Victoria! Telling her Bella is dead. Victoria is probably in charge of all those newborns! She said, and I quote, 'That's too bad, I guess I'll just kill them all then, and leave Eddie boy to his mourning.'" Hisses escaped both Jasper's and my mouths. How dare he?

All three of us jumped up and ran after Laurent. We chased his scent for a long while until Alice yelled for us to stop. I turned around about to yell at her when I heard howling. I looked at my surroundings and realized I ha almost crossed the borders. A large grey wolf started coming towards us. "I didn't cross the border! Go get that vampire RUNNING THAT WAY!" It seemed like he didn't want to go but he quickly changed his mind an started running the other way.

As I started turning to run back home Alice spoke out. "Let's wait here. I have an idea. And I need to talk to the pack Alpha." I nodded and sat down on a tree root.

We had been sitting there for quite some time when I heard a twig snap in the distance. Immediately I jumped up into my fighting stance. Apparently I wasn't the only one who noticed because pretty soon Jasper was standing protectively in front of Alice. We watched the woods carefully until two big buff Natives step out flanked a wolf on either side.

"Did you get him?" I quickly shout out. The grey wolf from earlier growls. The bigger man nods his head. "Good, that asshole deserved it." I thought a moment before adding, "Who are you?"

"My name is Sam. Why did you want us killing one of your own?" He asked.

"He isn't one of us. He was bad." Alice stated as she frowned. "Do you know about the killings in Seattle?" She waited for him to nod. "We think someone's trying to create a newborn army. If it comes down to a fight… will you help us?"

The man to the left of same snorted so I hissed at him.

"Enough! Jacob, Emmett please get along. I don't need you guys fighting on top of everything else…" Frowning I went over and put a hand on Alice's small shoulder.

" I'm sorry Ali."

"Wait how do you know my name?" the boy Jacob asked.

"Jasper and I were a-at B-Bella's house the day you came in a-and found out. We saw you transform and we took your father to the hospital. How is he?"

Jacob gritted his teeth. "He's fine." I could see tremors shake his entire being.

"Jake, calm down." Sam's voice was filled with authority an I didn't like it at all. Jake did as he was told though.

"Will you help us though?" It was Jaspers turn to ask.

"Where is the rest of your coven? How many newborns do you expect?"

Alice frowned. "three members of our family are in Italy, another is just… roaming. As for their numbers, they change daily, sometimes I see 30, others only near 20. They get into fights and kill each other on a day to day basis."

Sam nodded. "We will help, if our help is needed. We protect the people of La Push, and Forks."

Alice offered him the biggest smile she could, and I'll tell you it wasn't big at all, it was almost a half smile. Thank you so much, may I have your number as a way to contact you?" He nodded once more and took Alice's phone from her outstretched hand. He plugged in his number then turned back to the woods.

As he was leaving I suddenly had the urge to thank him. "Wait, Sam." He turned and looked towards me. "Thank you." That's all I said before I turned around and started heading back home. I didn't give the wolves a second glance.

Victoria's Point of View

What was taking Laurent so long? He said he'd stop by and pretend to apologize to Bella an figure out whether or not the Cullens were protecting her or not. Just when I was about ready to try calling him again I felt my phone vibrate.

I looked down at the caller ID and rolled my eyes. Riley.

"Hello?" I answered in a very sweet voice.

"Victoria."

What had he done now? "I can tell by the tone of your voice that something has happened. What's the matter sweetheart?"

"Oh Victoria, I don't know how to get them to stop fighting! We lost 5 today and we're down to 21. If they keep fighting like this we won't have a good army."

I tried to sound as pouty as possible. "But Riiiiley! You said you'd do anything for me… are you diving up so easily?"

"NO! Never my love! I just want to know what you suggest in this situation. Should I make a few more or should that be enough?"

I thought about that for a second. "Well I guess you can make some more. I'll come down soon to check on you."

I could almost here the smile in his returning voice. "Okay, Victoria! Bye!"

I hung up. Boys are so damn gullible! It's actually very entertaining. My phone started vibrating yet again. Looking at the ID I picked it up instantly.

"Laurent! What happened?"

"Victoria, the new Volturi member was right, Bella is dead. The family is still here, but right now there are only three."

"Wait, so let me get this straight. Bella is dead?"

"That is correct."

I smirked into the phone. "That's too bad, I guess I'll just kill them all then, and leave Eddie boy to his mourning." We both laughed and I told him I had to go.

I quickly changed into something more revealing and headed down to an empty building Riley was building my army in. Riley must've smelled me coming because he was instantly by my side. I pulled him close to me and kissed him as passionately as I possibly could while still thinking of James. I'm doing this for you James. I'm going to torture that little mind reader.

"You're doing great Riley. Be ready because we're going to do this soon."

He nodded, and I let him do whatever he wanted to me as I thought about how much James would love me for this.