Bella
After Paul was packed up and heading back to Forks I was lead back to the throne room. On the way there I looked around me and studied everything for the first time. The floor was a light, honey colored wood which had beautiful details carved into it. The particular hallway I was in had high, marble ceilings. The walls flowed into the ceiling, also being a white marble. The gold trim blended in perfectly with everything. This was just the hallway we were traveling through. Even with a vampire mind I don't think I would ever be able to note every small detail in the castle.
I was broken out of my thoughts by a throat clearing. I looked to the culprit of the noise and saw Jane standing with a boy a few inches taller than her. He smiled at me in such a way that I couldn't help but smile back. Jane saw this and laughed while saying, "Bella this is my twin brother Alec. Normally we are attached at the hip." Alec looked at his sister fondly while saying, "That was before she was stolen from me by her new friend." Jane grinned at him and kissed his cheek, "Don't worry brother dearest, you still have a tiny place in my heart." He scoffed at her before turning to me, "Bella I'm happy my sister has someone else to annoy. The masters told me to pass along the message of getting your asses to the throne room. So come along."
A few minutes later we finally made it to our destination. I took a moment to admire this room as well. There were large, dark red pillars that went all the way up to the dome ceiling that turned into a massive glass window at the very top letting in the afternoon sunlight. The light felt warm on my skin. Moving my gaze down to the walls that were crème colored, I landed my eyes on the massive chandelier that was filled with lit candles that must give the room a soft color at night. There were no other windows in this room.
Finally I glanced at the brothers and let out a small gasp at what saw. I silently cursed myself for not realizing that I would see them alit with color from the sunlight flooding in from above. They studied me and then I glanced behind them and was surprised at the two figures that stood there. They must've noticed my curiosity, because Aro spoke first, as he always does, "Ahh you have finally returned from your thoughts. You found our wives as well. Allow me introduce you, little one, to my lovely mate Sulpicia, and my sister Didyme." Both women smiled kindly at me and I couldn't control the blush that made its way to my face from all of the attention. I looked over to Caius with a silent question. Where is your mate?
Aro then stood and walked over to me, "You have said you wished to be changed, yes?" I nodded to him silently. He smiled at me and said, "Then we must decide when. Do you have a date in mind Bella?"
I thought for a few moments, "No, not exactly. I do understand that it has to be very soon though." He nodded, "Yes, preferably in the next few days…though if you'd like it to be sooner please say so. We decided that it would be best if Caius changed you. Marcus and I unfortunately do not have the means to care for a new born like our brother does at the moment. Therefore, he is the best choice for your sire." I didn't know how to really respond to this. So I just silently nodded to everything he was saying. Sulpicia at that moment must've noticed my confusion because she grinned at me and took the reins from her husband, "Aro, dear, you are overwhelming the poor girl." He finally stopped rambling about God knows what and said, "I am sorry dear Bella, you must excuse my tendency to go off on tangents." With that Caius stood and said, "She shall learn soon enough, brother." He walked over to me and said, "Come, let us discuss this further over you eating." I blushed redder at the growl my stomach let out at that moment.
Caius
I took Isabella to the kitchen so she could fulfill her needs. When she blushed it made my dead heart swell with happiness. I would have to give Jane my thanks for convincing Isabella to be changed. I wished for it to be done soon, the Cullens would be here in a little less than two weeks. I wanted her changed and fed. I brought this to her attention, "The Cullens will be arriving in less than two weeks. It would be a smart move for you to be changed and fed by then. Also, your diet. You lived with the Cullens and are aware of how they feed. Do you wish to hunt animals? Or do you wish to have a natural diet?" She thought for a few minutes as she created something to eat. Glancing at me she said, "How does tomorrow sound?" I gawked at her for a moment before regaining my composure. "Tomorrow would be perfect. Are you sure?" Her response was simply a nod. She sat down on the opposite side of the table with her food and said, "I'd like to keep a natural diet, but I want to actually hunt humans. I don't want them simply brought to me."
This I could understand. I found it irritating myself to just be practically spoon fed. We sat in silence while she finished eating. Afterword I offered to lead her to her room. As we walked down the hall she broke the silence asking me, "Aro and Marcus have mates. Do you have a mate as well?" I debated for a few seconds how to answer, "No, I do not have a mate. I have had women in the past, yes, but I have started to wait for my mate. Being without a mate becomes very lonely." She seemed to consider and ponder in her thoughts for a while before asking, "Is that how I will be? No mate and lonely?" I stopped walking and I turned to her, "No, Isabella I do not see you being without a mate and lonely. I can assure you of this." With that we arrived at her room and I allowed her to have time alone and in peace.
Bella
I walked into the room and was astonished at what I saw. The room I was in before had been amazing. This room was breathtakingly beautiful. There was a balcony and massive windows. The bed was king sized with black sheets and a red comforter. The design of the room itself took my breath away. The crème colored walls were covered in a beautiful textured design. The floor was a dark red, soft carpet that looked like you could sleep on it. There was a bathroom connected to the room that had dark tile and a massive bathtub and shower combination. The vanity itself was beautiful and even the damn toilet was beautiful. I took a shower, and put on some of my comfy pajamas. Tonight was the last night I would sleep. I might as well cherish it while I can.
