A/N: Okay so many of my readers wanted to know what Esme and Alice have been up to. Well you're about to find out. Up first, you get Esme and her take on things, than you get the pixie herself.

I want to thank my beta Cullen818, she helps me so much and she puts up with all my craziness. You rock, my sweet!

As always I own nothing, but have the greatest fucking time playing with the characters.

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EsmePOV

How could everything spiral out of control so fast? One minute I was home with my loving husband and family and the next minute I was being pulled out the door to go for a hunt with my daughter. Only we didn't hunt, we planned and now the plan has completely backfired.

Why was it that we always listened to Alice? Everyone always said 'never bet against Alice' well you know I wish just once I would have bet against her. In the end I was the one that was alone and divorced.

Bella, my beautiful daughter, whom I would love, always; now loves my husband. No, ex-husband because I listened to Alice. I couldn't be angry at her for it because I wanted them to be happy and I knew that they were happy. All of them, well with the exception of me and Edward.

Alice assured me that this was the way things were meant to be, that everything would work out, that nobody would be hurt, and that we would all find love. She was wrong and on so many levels. Carlisle, a compassionate man that loved with his whole heart was destroyed in all of this.

What would he say if he knew that this was all done because of a vision that Alice claimed to have seen. Some days I wondered if she did in fact see a vision or if she lied and played me like a fool.

My poor, Edward, he said I played him like a fool. I begged him to leave with me; I pleaded with him. Hell, I even broke down and sobbed at his feet just like Alice told me to do and low and behold he left with me.

He was right, I knew what would happen. Alice filled me in and I played him for a fool. How would I fix this? Carlisle, I missed him so much. Maybe he would be the answer; maybe he could help me fix everything.

I grabbed my phone and just as I was about to dial his number, it rang instead. Of course, why wouldn't she call? She would see exactly what I was planning and try and stop me.

"Hello, Alice."

"Esme, it won't work. I've already seen it. Try as you may, Carlisle won't help you. You hurt him, hell you helped destroy a family."

Anger flooded me and I growled, "I did what you said needed to be done. This is your fault and I am going to fix it. I'm telling Carlisle everything. The way you lied and manipulated me."

She laughed a menacing laugh, "Oh, what's wrong mother dear? I got what I wanted and you were my ticket out of there. Nobody will believe you."

"You knew what would happen. You knew that Edward wouldn't be able to handle being away from Bella. You knew he would become this way, didn't you?"

"Of course, I knew. It's my job to know. You all relied on me entirely too much. You believed every lie I ever fed to you. All of you did, don't you get it? Oh well, it doesn't matter now, I got what I wanted and I would love to see what you think you could do to change that."

She hung up before I could reply. I was going to call him anyway. No matter what she thought or saw, I had to try and make things right. I quickly dialed his number and pressed send.

"Hello."

"Carlisle." I breathed his name in the barest of whispers. Had he not been a vampire, I doubt he would have heard.

"Esme?"

"Yes, it's me. Look, please I need for you to listen to me. Is there somewhere we could meet and talk? I know I haven't done anything to deserve your cooperation, but I beg of you to listen to me."

"Whatever you have to say, you could tell me on the phone. I doubt us meeting would be appropriate as I have many things to deal with at the moment."

I sighed in defeat. If he wouldn't talk to me in person then there was no way I would ever make him see just how badly I felt. You couldn't portray that kind of regret on the phone. I must have been quiet for too long because he cleared his throat.

"I'm sorry, I was just thinking. I know I messed up and you will never know how truly sorry I am. I will explain soon, but there's something that I must do first. Take care of her Carlisle and tell her I love her. I never meant to cause any of you pain."

I hung up because I was afraid of what he might say, but while I was on the phone with him a thought struck me. I needed some help and the only people that I knew could help me were in Italy. I just hoped that once I explained everything to Aro, he would help or at least provide me with some knowledge of what I could do.

I wouldn't make plans though because if I did then that pixie bitch would see. I wondered if I could get Edward involved. No, he wouldn't come with me, but I would find a way to help my son. Last minute decisions, that's what I had to do; so that was what I did all the way to Italy.

When I arrived in Volterra, I had this eerie feeling that I shouldn't be here, but I needed their help. I walked to the gate and was met by a young looking man, well vampire. He looked me up and down before narrowing his eyes at me.

He spoke in fluid French, "Comment puis-je vous aider?"

I didn't know whether I should speak English, but I assumed it would be better if I spoke French as well.

"Je suis ici pour parler de Aro." I told the young man and hoped like hell he would allow me in.

He stared at me for a moment before he finally pursed his lips, "Comment vous appelez-vous?"

I smiled, "Mon nom est Esme Cullen."

He gave me a curt nod, "Suivez moi et je vous annoncera à Aro." I followed behind him in silence and hoped above all hope that Aro would in fact speak with me.

We finally reached two massive doors where he motioned for me to wait. I stood perfectly still without even breathing as he opened the doors and walked in. I could hear that there were several vampires in the room.

The man that led me here spoke first, "Je suis désolé de maître, mais Esme Cullen tiens à parler avec vous."

"Esme Cullen, épouse de Carlisle. S'il vous plaît, lui envoyer dans." The man that I entered with quickly came out and grabbed my arm and pulled me through the doors.

There were three vampires seated in thrones and four vampires standing around them. The ones' standing must be the guards and of course the ones' seated were the Volturi.

Aro smiled, "À quoi dois-je ce plaisir?"

I smiled in kind, "I am in need of your help, Aro."

He rose from his seat and the two larger vampires in the room walked towards me until Aro held his hand up to stop them. They halted their movements without anything further, but stared at me, watching my every move.

Aro walked up to me and stopped mere inches from me; he held out his hand. "May, I?"

I nodded and placed my hand in his, he closed his eyes for a few moments, but I couldn't take my eyes off of one of the members of the guard. He was truly beautiful, even his red eyes made him more stunning.

Aro chuckled and I diverted my eyes to find him staring at me with a huge smile on his face.

"That my dear Esme, is Felix. Quite the interesting problem you have. I see that you have always trusted this Alice, what was she after?"

"I don't know, but I need your help. I never realized she was doing these things all along to manipulate us into getting what she wanted. I don't even know what it is that she wants. Please, I need you help; I have to fix things with my family."

I could feel the venom filling my eyes with tears that I would never shed. I tried to stop the sob from escaping, but failed miserably as one slipped from my lips. I clamped my hand over my mouth in hopes of stopping more from coming.

Aro had a look of pure sadness in his eyes and I noticed that the other members of the Volturi were looking on in curiosity, but it was Felix that caught my attention yet again. He looked at me as if he wanted to protect me and for some strange reason, I wanted him to.

Aro looked from me to Felix and back again. He then motioned with his finger for Felix to come over and in seconds he was by Aro's side. Aro didn't say anything, but simply held his hand out to Felix like he had done to me.

Without hesitation, Felix placed his hand in Aro's, but again never took his eyes off of me. Aro released Felix's hand and turned to the rest of the Volturi. "Marcus, what do you see between these two?"

Marcus smiled a small smile, "They are soul mates, but I'd bet anything that neither of them realize that yet. Their bond will be unbreakable, once they accept their fate."

Aro released Felix's hand and clapped. He seemed extremely happy about what Marcus had said. I, for one, was completely shocked, but it made perfect sense. The need I felt to be around him, wanting him to protect me, and not being able to tear my eyes away from him.

A throat being cleared interrupted my thoughts and I realized that yet again Aro had caught me staring at Felix.

Felix looked to Aro in silent question before he turned his attention back to me. He hesitantly reached for my hand and pulled it to his lips, all the while maintaining eye contact.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, beautiful Esme. I am Felix and apparently I am your soul mate. Do you feel it? Do you feel what I am feeling?" He spoke with this amazing accent that could melt butter.

I nodded and could feel myself getting lost in his eyes. I knew what he was talking about; the need to be around him, the protectiveness, and the way we looked at each other.

Marcus stood and stared at the both of us, "It will take time for you two, but you will get there; I just know it. Trust me, I can see it; you belong together."

Caius rolled his eyes, but never said a word. I turned back to Aro, "Will you help me? I have to stop her and get my family back."

Aro looked at me, "Although I am only assuming, but I take it that you won't want to make amends with Carlisle now."

Felix growled and Aro silenced him with a look. I gave Felix a small smile and shook my head. "No, I would not want to make that kind of amends with my ex-husband, but I do need to make right what I've wronged."

Aro shook his head, "You only did what Alice said should be done. I am sure your family would understand and except your apology. Carlisle is so…."

I cut him off before he could continue, "You don't get it, my son is not himself and it's because of me. I should have tried to stop her, but instead I listened to her and look at what I have caused."

Aro arched a brow at me and I gave him a pleading look. "Esme, you were not the cause, but I believe you were the effect. Demetri, do you think you could find this Alice for me and bring her back here?"

Demetri scoffed, "I'm not the best tracker for no reason, master. I earned that title and finding her will be easy."

Aro chuckled, "I do hope you are up for the challenge; I do hate being disappointed."

I looked at Demetri, "You have to understand, she can see the future; she will be able to see you coming for her. Hell, she's probably already seen it. Finding her will prove to be difficult."

Demetri smiled, but it wasn't a kind smile; it was frightening. "I will find her and bring her back here If you doubt us so much, why did you even come here?" He all but snarled at me.

Felix spun to face him and spoke through clenched teeth. "You will not speak to her that way ever again. You may be the best tracker, but I am the best fighter and I will rip you apart if you ever so much as look at her again."

Instinctively, Felix pulled me behind him as Demetri dropped to a crouch, but before either of them could act on their actions before Aro roared.

"Enough! Demetri, you will apologize to Esme and if you ever speak to a woman like that again I will not stop Felix from ripping you apart." Aro truly looked like a vampire and I was terribly afraid.

Felix, however, must have sensed this because he turned and wrapped his arms around me pulling me impossibly close. I melted into his embrace and finally after all these months felt a sense of relief, a sense of being home.

Demetri had the sense to look chastised and quickly looked apologetic. "I am sorry, Esme. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. Please, forgive me?"

I looked at Felix and he gave me a small smile. I turned back to Demetri, "I forgive you."

Demetri turned to look at Felix, "I'm sorry for speaking to Esme that way. You had every right to want to protect. I will do everything in my power to find Alice and help fix things."

Felix nodded, but made no comment. He only tightened his arms around me and turned to look at Aro.

Aro gave a curt nod, "Demetri, go now. Start tracking her and bring her to me. I want to know what she was after. Don't fail me."

Demetri bowed, "I won't fail you, master. It is not an option."

Aro turned to the other two vampires who remained completely silent through all of it. "Jane, Alec I want you two to go with him. Do what must be done to bring her back here."

They both nodded and turned to walk out the door, but not before they chanced a look at me; both giving me a smile. I smiled in return and Demetri, Jane, and Alec disappeared through the door.

Aro looked at both me and Felix, "You two probably would like some time alone, so you may be excused. Do not leave the premises, at least not yet."

Felix bowed his head to Aro and grabbed my hand and began to pull me from the room. I tugged on his hand to stop him for a moment, he halted and stared at me with a questioning look in his eyes.

I walked to Aro and hesitantly wrapped my arms around his neck. He gasped, I was sure due to shock, but he too hesitantly wrapped his arms around me. He quickly released me and stepped back.

"Don't thank me yet, sweet Esme. I haven't helped yet, but intend to help you make things right." He placed a hand on my shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze.

I smiled, "Thank you, so much. I will owe you for the rest of my existence."

He shot me a look that clearly said no. "You owe me no such thing, go, and spend some time alone with your soul mate."

I nodded and turned to walk back to Felix. I reached him and he grabbed my hand and pulled me out the door. We walked down a hall, which turned into another hall and another. Finally, we made it to a door, which he immediately opened.

He motioned for me to enter the room and once inside, I gasped. The room was amazing, the colors and the furniture made the room look spectacular. Being someone who loved to design, I could truly appreciate the beauty that was this room.

Felix smiled and shut the door. He pulled me to the couch and we sat down, facing each other. We talked for hours about ourselves; learning everything that the other had to offer. The longer we talked, the more I loved him.

Two days had passed and we never left the room, only talked and fell more in love with each other. A knock on the door caused us to tear our eyes away from each other.

Aro walked in and smiled, "You two have been cooped up in here for days; maybe you should go for a hunt Esme. Felix, our dinner will be arriving shortly."

I turned to look at Felix and he smiled. "Aro, if it's okay, I would really like to try Esme's hand at hunting."

Aro looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding. "I figured as much. If you'd like to hunt animals, I won't stop you. After all, your mate does it, it's only appropriate that you do it too. Enjoy your hunt."

He turned and walked out of the room without another word. Felix stood up and reached for my hand. I placed my hand gently in his and he pulled me up. We walked out of the door holding hands, leaving the castle, and running into the woods on our first hunt together.

AlicePOV

I couldn't believe it, she went to the Volturi. She should have listened to me. I just wanted my happiness. I just wanted out of there. He wouldn't have let me leave, no, he would have tried to talk me into staying.

I knew that if I got Esme involved it would have been easier to leave, but the truth was leaving was, the hardest thing I had ever done. But I didn't regret my decision to leave. Leaving was the best thing that I could have done.

For in leaving, I found my destiny. I found my soul mate, the one person that I wanted to spend all eternity with. I knew that I would have to fix things, but I doubted that they would accept an apology.

The only way to make things right would be to go to the family and tell them the truth. I just hoped that I would also be able to help Edward. I never meant for things to turn out the way that they did.

I thought that if I helped them when it came to Edward, that somehow it would be forgiveness even if they never said they forgave me. I knew what I needed to do and now I had to tell my love what I had done and what I was about to do.

I walked into the living room of our home and he was sitting by the window with a book in his hands. He looked so peaceful sitting there reading. He raised his eyes to meet mine and opened his arms to me.

I walked over to him and climbed into his lap. He wrapped his arms around me and I snuggled into his chest. He closed the book and placed it on the table.

"What's wrong, Alice? Was it a vision? Please tell me baby." He was rubbing soothing circles on my back, and I closed my eyes and sighed.

"I did something horrible and I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I thought it was the only way." I was rambling and I knew it.

He placed his hands on my face and forced me to look at him. "What are you talking about?"

"When I left my family to come looking for you, I lied to them and I caused some horrific rifts that I doubt I could fix."

"Alice, baby it couldn't possibly be that bad. Tell me, what did you do?"

I looked into his golden eyes and took a deep unnecessary breath. "When I was still married to Jasper, before I left, I had a vision of you and I knew in my vision that you were my soul mate; so I knew that I had to find you.

I didn't think he would let me just leave, so I told Esme that if she, Edward, and I didn't leave that Edward and Bella would die. She believed me because they never bet against me. I convinced her to talk Edward into leaving with her and she did and they left together.

I left as well, but in search of you. Before I found you though, I was with Edward one day and he saw in my mind a vision that I had of Bella being with both Jasper and Carlisle and he flipped. He turned dark, pure evil and it's my fault."

I was sobbing and Garrett simply tightened his hold on me and pulled me even closer. He kept whispering words of love over and over until I was calm enough for him to talk to me.

He pulled back and looked into my eyes. "I want you to listen to me, yes what you did was wrong, but it's obvious that you feel terrible about what you did. I also know you and you have always spoken so highly of your family and how much you love and miss them. We are going to fix this, both of us."

I smiled a small sad smile. "There's more, baby. Some of the Volturi are coming for me. Esme went to Aro and he sent Demetri, Jane, and Alec to come and find me. I think it would be best if I went to Volterra and showed Aro exactly what happened and why I did what I did."

He leaned forward and pressed his lips to mine. "I love you and where you go, I go. If you think we should go to them then let's go, but no more lies baby. From now on I want nothing but the truth."

I nodded, "I love you, Garrett and I am so sorry for lying to you. I should have told you the truth from the beginning. Do you think they could ever forgive me?"

He smiled, "You did what you thought you had to do; I am sure they could find it in them to forgive you, but it might take some time. I don't want you to worry, we are going to make things right. Let's go pack."

I stood up and pulled him up with me. We walked hand in hand up the stairs and into our bedroom. Once we packed a few items of clothing, we went downstairs and out of the front door. We climbed into Garrett's car and drove straight to the airport.

I pulled out my phone and called Aro. It only rang once before he picked up.

"Hello."

"Aro, I know that you have Demetri looking for me, but I was calling to tell you that you can have him return home; I am coming to you."

"Well, I must say that I am surprised, but I appreciate you coming here. When should I be expecting you?"

"Our flight leaves in three hours, so you should expect us tomorrow morning."

"Our flight? Who are you bringing with you?"

"His name is Garrett, he's my mate."

"Interesting. I look forward to seeing you again Alice and I really look forward to seeing inside that head of yours. See you soon."

With that he hung up and I was immediately assaulted with a vision. It was of Edward, he was planning on killing Peter and Charlotte along with Emmett and Rosalie. I gasped.

I quickly dialed his number and hoped he would answer. I was just about to hang up when he finally answered.

"What the fuck do you want, you bitch?"

"Edward, please listen to me. If you kill them you would regret it. I am begging to just stop, please. If you never do anything for me again, just do this one thing and come with me to Volterra. I promise you I will explain everything."

"And why would I fucking want to go to Volterra?"

"Please, Edward. I have to go there, but if you come with me; you'll see what I have been hiding."

"Fine, I will meet you in Volterra. You better fucking hope that what you show me is pretty fucking good because if it isn't I'm going to fucking kill you and then come back and kill all of them. Do you understand me?"

"Yes, I understand. I will meet you in Volterra. See you soon." I hung up and looked over at Garrett. He truly looked murderous. I grabbed his hand and noticed we were already at the airport.

"It'll be okay." I smiled and we got out of the car and walked into the airport to wait for our flight. Three hours later we were on the plane and getting ready to take off. By tomorrow morning we would be in Volterra and meeting with Edward.

I probably should have told him about Garrett, but then he might not have agreed to meet me. Well, I guess we would see how things went soon enough. I just wished I would have a vision that told me how Edward would handle things and what would happen with Aro, but for now I would have to wait.

Translations:

Comment puis-je vous aider? – How may I help you?

Je suis ici pour parler de Aro. – I am here to speak to Aro.

Comment vous appelez-vous? – What is your name?

Mon nom est Esme Cullen. – My name is Esme Cullen.

Suivez moi et je vous annoncera à Aro. – Follow me and I will announce you to Aro.

Je suis désolé de maître, mais Esme Cullen tiens à parler avec vous. – I'm sorry master, but Esme Cullen would like to speak with you.

Esme Cullen, épouse de Carlisle. S'il vous plaît, lui envoyer dans. – Esme Cullen, Carlisle's wife. Please send her in.

À quoi dois-je ce plaisir? – To what do I owe this pleasure?

Now I do not know French, but this was the translations that the internet provided me. So if there are some mistakes, please excuse them. Thank you!

I wasn't going to post this chapter until after Christmas, but I decided to go ahead and post. Merry Christmas everyone!

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