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*Edward's Point of View*
Watching Lilith hunt was amazing. She was even more graceful now. She seemed to float along, her feet never really touching the ground. She would seemingly float to her pray and kill them with such finesse that is was like watching a work of art come alive.
"Are you just going to watch my ass Cullen? Or are you going to hunt too?"
"Lilith I was watching more then your ass. I was watching you on a whole."
"Sure you were Cullen, sure you were."
"Lilith! I truly was."
"What ever. You going to hunt or should we turn back?"
"I am hunting."
"I meant for food."
She may aggravate me but I enjoy our banter. I jumped out of my tree and began to hunt.
*Alice's Point of View*
"Alice, I know your excited and all, but sweet heart can you please sit still. We are almost there."
"I know Jasper. I'm just excited to see Bella. Last time I saw her she was a frightened little human. Now she's a scared little vampire." He chuckled. "Jasper that's not nice!"
"But you're the one making jokes," he groaned.
"Alice sit still or I will turn the car around and put you on an air place back to the U.S.," Carlisle said agreeing with Jasper.
I turned towards the window and pouted. A few minutes later we had arrived at the entrance to the Castle. We all put cloaks on, as it was a bright sunny day. Chelsea was waiting for us just inside. She led us to the throne room where we would be greeted by Aro and his brothers. Then we would get to see Isabella. Jasper was sending me calming waves which pissed me off. I glared at him. I have every right to be excited. I get to see my sister again!
"Hello Carlisle, Esme, Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett. I trust your journey was not too hard," said Aro.
Every one in my family chuckled as Carlisle spoke. "It was fine, other then an overly excited pixy that could not sit still." The three brothers then began to laugh too. I just continued to glare.
"Ah. I suppose you want to see Isabella now."
I shouted "yes!"
*Isabella's Point of View (In her room)*
The shower relaxed me some, though not enough for me to be calm. The pain Edward had caused me by lying had returned with my memories. I was trying to ignore every one in the castle. I really just wanted to be truly alone but being a vampire makes that impossible. I'll always hear other people around me, and it reminds me that the other vampires can hear me too.
Aro's voice came floating through the walls though I wished it hadn't. "You want to see Isabella now."
Damn it. Chance a punishment, or do as I'm told. I'll go, since it will likely mean less time with people, especially Aro. I really don't want to spend more time then I have to with him right now.
I got up and slipped on some socks as the granite floor in the throne room is very cold. I ran to the room and waited just outside in the hall.
"Bella dear, you can come in. We won't bite you," says Aro in a sickly sweet voice.
I step into the room. When I saw who was in there I smiled.
I ran straight into the arms of Alice. I wanted to cry but knew that the tears would not come. When I stepped out of her hug, Emmett gave me one of his bear hugs. At least I don't have to worry about him making it so I cant breath any more. Next came Rosalie, who I was never very close with but none the less she hugged me too. Jaspers hug felt sooo good. It was the first time we were able to hug and him not want to kill me, not that the others didn't want to do that too, they just had a much easier time controlling the urges. Esme's hug felt safe and warm, a lot like how my mom's felt. I miss her a lot. Carlisle's embrace felt more formal then Esme's, but it felt like home. I have missed them a lot. I wonder why they are here. Aro hasn't said anything, then again I've been avoiding him.
"Come here Isabella," spoke Aro. He sounds unhappy; I wonder what I've done now to displease him. Wait, what? I cant believe I just thought that. I shouldn't be worried about displeasing him. I want to do that, don't I? I hate him. He's cruel. He treats people like he owns them.
"Isabella. I said come here. Do we need to relearn that lesson?" I shook my head no, as I really didn't want to be "spanked" again. It hurts like hell. "Then come here Isabella, and kneel next to me."
I did as he asked to avoid punishment, but I made it known that I was not happy about it. I stomped the whole way their glaring at him, and with a huff I kneeled next to him.
He patted me on the head and whispered in my year, "That's a good girl." I felt like a dog. Then when I looked up and remembered who was here I felt so embarrassed.
"Are you happy now? You've seen that Isabella is okay."
"No," shouted Alice. "She is not okay. Cant you see that behind her eyes she is scared, confused, even sad?"
"She is not. She's embarrassed about her last punishment and that I reminded her about it in front of every one."
"Let me spend to—"
"Ah, your back Heidi, I trust the hunt was good."
"Yes, they are being led to the great hall, now. I think Isabella should come with you tonight."
"No," shouted Alice again. "I won't allow it. She doesn't want to hurt people."
"Alice you will be quite," said Aro strictly. He then asked Heidi, "Why should she?"
"May I show you instead of tell you master?"
"Yes, yes of course."
Why is Heidi so keen on having me in the hall while they feed tonight? I watched Aro as he took her hand. His expression changed from one of curiosity to one of delight. That scares me. What ever it is, I doubt it will end well for me.
"I see Heidi. I will bring her with me. Tonight shall be interesting to say the least." To Carlisle he said, "You my friends are allowed to join us, but if you so much and try to interfere I will have some one escort you out."
"Well Aro, I my self am quite interested to see what has you so happy. I speak for the rest of my family, when I say that they will not be going."
"Carli—"
"Alice you need to realize right now that different rules are set up here. I will not loose any of you because you think you are helping Isabella. If you were to interfere I would be forced to punish you, and Aro would likely punish Isabella too. Now you will do as you're told."
This side of Carlisle scares me. He is normally kind and gentle. Though I suppose he knows how it works around here after living with them for awhile. He is just trying to keep the others and you safe Isabella, I scolded my self.
"Yes, Carlisle. Jasper and I will go walk around the gardens now."
The others all muttered where they had planned to go. I wish I knew why I had to watch Aro feed tonight. I don't like the smell of human blood; it makes me sick to my stomach.
"All right then. Isabella, Carlisle, come with me," said Aro.
He led us to the hall, where the humans were waiting to be led on the tour. If only I could warn them to run.
I took an unnecessary breath in, for some reason. A mouth watering smell hit me. I closed my eyes and breathed in again, the smell was honey and sweet apples. I had to have it. With out realizing it, I was already headed for it. My instincts took over. I got to the smell and bit in. I let the substance coat my tongue in the wonderful flavor. I felt it slip down my throat and I was suddenly very thirsty. I finished drinking the sweet nectar and moved on to the next thing. This continued until I no longer felt thirsty.
"Isabella," some one was calling my name. I turned to where it came from. Carlisle and Aro were standing side by side. "Bella, are you okay," asked Carlisle.
"I, I—"
"Just killed three people? Yes," said Aro, smugly. He was thrilled that I finally was feeding how he wants me to.
My self on the other hand felt disgusted with me. I wanted to hide from Carlisle's gaze. He seamed so disappointed with me, then again I was too. "Bella, come here," said Carlisle with open arms. I ran into them and hid my face. I wanted so badly to cry but knew I wouldn't be able to. He and Aro were speaking quickly and quietly to each other. I knew if I had tried I would know what they were saying, but I really didn't care.
After a few minutes Carlisle picked me up and carried me to my room. We sat on my bed. He kept hold of me, whispering things like it would be okay.
A/n: Well I had started this chapter two days after the last chapter, but I had things keep interrupting me from writing it.
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