Chapter Nine:

A/N: Again, I apologise for the OOC-ness of Esme that will prolly be in this chapter.

"Esme," He said cautiously, "What are you doing here?"

"Hello Carlisle," She snarled, "Isabella, lovely to meet you." She spat.

I visibly flinched.

"What are you doing here Esme?" Carlisle repeated, keeping up a cool façade.

"I came here because I wanted you back, and Edward told me that you had already moved on," Esme seethed, "I had to come to see proof for myself… And you've moved on already, with a human?"

"Mind what you're saying Esme," Carlisle warned, his golden eyes flashing dangerously.

Esme matched his, and it was then that I realised the vibrant red of her own eyes.

Carlisle seemed to notice her eyes as well, and asked in a pained voice, "Why, Esme? Why?"

She seemed to know what he was talking about, "The only thing from stopping me being a natural vampire was you, Carlisle. You think I liked living off animals? Humans are so much better."

"I thought you were staying with the Denali coven?" Carlisle furrowed his brow, but still held his protective stance.

"I met up with Laurent on the way, and he persuaded me to go travelling with him. Edward came with us, but refused to live off humans," Esme informed him.

"Laurent?" Carlisle asked, confused, "Who is that?"

"An American nomad," Esme replied, smirking, "He showed me new ways to live."

"Then why didn't you just stay with him instead of coming back here?" Carlisle replied forefully.

This was an Esme I had never seen, nor heard about before. The Esme I had once seen was a happy and carefree person, with a wonderful soul.

This person was anything but.

"Because I realised our divorce was a mistake, but then Edward informed me of your new infatuation," Esme said angrily.

"Our divorce was not a mistake Esme," Carlisle said, "And this is not an infatuation. We love each other."

"No you don't," Esme spat, "She is only a human, how could you love her?"

"You were a dying human when I fell in love with you, Esme," Carlisle said quietly, "I did what I could to save you, and so I changed you into a vampire. Do not forget your place."

Carlisle's words were gentle, but commanding.

Esme snarled.

"And, how, pray tell, did Edward find out about Bella and I?" Carlisle almost mocked.

"He came back down for a visit, and saw the two of you together. He raced back to tell me," Esme replied.

"Alright," Carlisle replied, "You've seen your proof; will you please leave now?"

Esme ignored his requested.

"Laurent and I have informed the Volturi of this," She said, "I expect they'll visit within the next few weeks."

Carlisle's eyes flashed with anger, while mine flashed with confusion.

Who were the Volturi, and why did they need to visit?

Esme was then gone before I could blink.

Carlisle let out an unnecessary breath.

"I think you have some explaining to do," I said uneasily.

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Point of view of Carlisle ;

I led Bella into the living room just as my phone buzzed.

Flipping it open, I said, "Hello?"

"Carlisle! Is everyone okay? I saw a very angry Esme coming and got everyone out of the house. I'm sorry, but I didn't have time to warn you. Just as you were coming in the front door, we all left and Esme came in through the kitchen window…" Alice's voice said very fast.

"We're fine, Alice, I'll explain everything later, okay?" I said.

"Okay, bye then," She replied, and hung up.

Bella looked at me quizzically.

"Alice," I explained.

She nodded.

"Well, I'll start with who the Volturi are," I said, "The Volturi are a coven of vampires from Italy. They are like the royal family in our world, and have existed for at least three thousand years. They set and enforce the 'rules', and eliminate anything that defies them.

" Aro, Caius, and Marcus are the leaders, and their mates are Sulpicia and Athenodora. The guard consists of Jane, Alec, Heidi, Felix, Demetri, Chelsea, Afton, Corin, Renata, and Santiago. The guard all of powers of some sort, as well as Aro and Marcus. Got it?"

Bella nodded, "So why are they coming here?"

"You are human," I said simply, "And know our secret."

"Will they kill me?" Bella whispered.

"No, I will not let them…" I replied, "However…"

I stopped, hesitant.

Bella urged me on.

"However, they will expect you to become a vampire, within a few months of their visit," I replied fearfully, hoping this doesn't scare her away.

Her reaction was the complete opposite.

Her eyes lit up, and her face seemed to brighten, "I get to become a vampire?!"

I nodded, confused, as she grinned.

"You want to become one?" I asked, incredulous.

"Yeah!" She exclaimed, "I'll get to be just like you, and I'll get to have you forever. Otherwise when I'm all old and wrinkly, you'll still be impeccable and… young, in a way."

I chuckled.

"So you wish me to change you then?" I asked.

"Yes!" Bella replied excitedly.

"Okay, but I'm not doing it until the Volturi come and go. I want you to have enough of your human life as possible," I replied, very seriously, "And think of Charlie and Renee."

Her face dropped, "Ah crap, forget about them."

I smiled humourlessly.

"What will I do when I become one? What happens to me?" Bella asked, referring to what happens with Charlie and Renee.

"We will stage a car accident or something, and then put remains of a body so badly burnt that they won't be able to recognise it, but you'll be in your car or something."

"NO! NOT MY AUDI!" Bella screamed, and I burst out in laughter.

She was more concerned with her car, than about her mother and father.

"Don't worry, I'll buy a new one, and we can crash that one," I said, still chuckling.

"We'll have to move, won't we?" Bella then asked quietly, "Haven't your family only just gotten settled in? I would hate to do that to you all."

"They all love you Bella, it'll be no problem," I said, "And if it's Rosalie you're worried about, we'll even let her pick the new place. It'll soften her up."

Bella chuckled.

Just then we heard the front door open, and Alice, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, and, to my surprise, Edward, walked in.

"Alright, what the hell is going on?" Rosalie demanded.

A/N: Does that count as a cliffie? If it does, I'm so very sorry… BUT AT LEAST BE HAPPY BY THE VERY QUICK UPDATE!!!
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