I just want you guys to know I felt horrible for writing that last chapter! Truly I did, but hopefully this will make up for it. Did any of you actually check out the eye colour? Or did I waste my time? Be honest. 100 reviews guys! I think that's amazing lets keep it up, and this story wouldn't be possible without your motivation never underestimate the power of you and your views. Here are my lovely reviewers;
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Chapter 10
I sat in my room, staring with unseeing eyes out the window.
"Bella?" Jane asked, I knew my state had made her stressed; her voice sounded so strained.
"Please Bella! I can't take it! Talk to me!" I would if I could Jane, I would if I could. My life held no meaning once again. I had no will for anything, in theory I should be able to get out of here easily and threaten people for information of Edward's whereabouts.
But even with that goal that made my dead heart want to beat with hope, I couldn't find the energy, I was drained. For the first time in years I felt as if I needed to hunt. I didn't dare look in the mirror, I still hadn't seen my eyes; but if they were anything like Edward's were as a human I didn't want to reminder. I think it might just kill me. Knowing of all I've gained, and all I've lost in the space of a few hours.
"You know if a vampire could die, then it would be like you are now Bella. I don't even think immortality can save you. You have to try, please" Jane pleaded. They had all lifted her up, Jane had just been able to get into my room with everyone on hand. No one else would be able to get up without Jane's extra height, as little as that extra height is.
I couldn't see her, I refused to look anywhere but the window; the black view the window gave me was my escape. I replayed the memories, over and over again. They were wonderful while they lasted but when they ended reality would come crashing back down and I would break all over again, each time it hurt more than the last but I couldn't help but rack my brain for more memories, any memories.
"Bella, you're being so unresponsive I'm starting to doubt your even alive. For all I know your face could have cracked open and your soul gone to heaven" I internally scoffed, right heaven. After all the things I've done? I don't think so.
"I'll be in the other room if you need me" Jane muttered, it was the same as always hour in hour out. If would have irritated me if I had it in me to be irritated. I wouldn't care less I everyone one, everything died right now. It holds no value to me anymore, I don't care. It was times like these I wish I could die, I would think it over and over. How I would die, when, where, who. It would all be noted down and then locked away, ready for a new plan to be formulized. Over the years I think my locked drawers have overflowed because the plans came back to me at will.
I heard a tapping on the window, I didn't respond; why would I? It got more persistent, and then a small spiky haired pixie appeared. Jane rushed into the room,
"Oh thank god you're here" she whispered, as much as I wanted to know what happened to them I still couldn't talk, or move, I couldn't even breathe; it all hurt too much.
"Bella?" Alice's voice was so nice to hear, yet I was still the motionless statue.
"She's been alone for so long, 500 years is a long time. It must be hard for it to all be ripped away within seconds" Jane said, as if I wasn't even there. I guess I was as if I was only there in body; seeing as I don't respond.
I had overheard the Volturi talking many times, sometimes they said they had to eliminate the Cullen's-but that brought a lot of protest. Then they said that they should keep me locked away for eternity-not so many had been apposed to that. But every time they said the same thing over, and over. Edward Cullen can't come back to her anyway.
What the hell is that meant to mean? And I came to the same conclusion every time. He was gone, he had died. I had no reason to live anymore did I? and obviously the Volturi, the people I thought were my family don't really have my happiness in mind; just my power. I really should have guessed, I just thought I wouldn't be used if I was immortal.
Alice and Jane had gone if into the other room to talk, and my head snapped toward the window. We were at least 7 stories up, it should at least suffice some sort or release right? I made a snap decision, I heard Jane screamed-Alice had gone into a vision. I ran for the window and just as I hit the open air I heard Alice,
"BELLA!" she shrieked,
However, I was already falling; and nothing could stop it now. I turned so I could look at the sky as I fell. There were no stars tonight, I don't think there had ever been any stars since the horrible catastrophe 3 weeks, 5 hours, and 8 minutes ago.
Crack!
I winced as my back hit the floor; and then smiled, finally I wasn't hollow, I could feel! I gasped, it hurt more than I was expecting, the cold hard tarmac started to get wet under my back. I tensed as I slowly reached to touch the dampness.
The movement in that last couple of seconds had worn me out, I let out a breath and lay my head back. I couldn't do much more I was exhausted. But I did touch the wetness and as I brought my hand up, my breath caught, my fingers were dripping with venom. If I ran out…then I wouldn't be a vampire anymore. I had tried throwing myself of things before and it never even left a scratch. Why now?
"BELLA! BELLA?" fuck this, I'm moving. I scrunched my face up in pain and hobbled towards town. My back was killing me, I froze as I saw the square in front of me, I got flashes of what was happening there only 3 weeks, 5 hours, and…..12 minutes ago.
We were so happy, so carefree. I crumpled to the ground and sobbed, curling up into a ball. My more intelligent side told me if I was crying I was loosing more fluids, I would no longer be a vampire and to stop. But my heart was being more rational; you have nothing to live for, loose as much venom as you can and quickly, then Bella seeing as your in a castle full of vampires-one of them will suck you dry and you can go to hell.
See what a mean? More rational.
"Oh Bella" Alice whispered, I didn't care anymore. Nothing mattered, even seeing Alice who could have the answers to all my questions wasn't enough to make me want to live. Alice rolled me over and then froze, she must have seen my back, I tried to get up but I stumbled into a cold brick wall, and suddenly it felt harder….but it wasn't the wall it was me; I was getting softer.
Alice's hand was pressed to her mouth. My limbs felt heavier, I smiled and looked at the sky as the sun broke through; my head lay back as the sun hit my skin and for once it wasn't scorching it was almost my temperature. Nearly there.
I barely sparkled, I barely resembled my vampire self, but unfortunately I was still a vampire.
"Bella, you were beautiful" Alice whispered as she stared at me, I must have looked confused because she felt the need to elaborate.
"As a human, your were beautiful. Aro had a picture, and you now; you look exactly the same. Bella don't do this, why would you do this to Edward? If you died he'd kill himself" I froze as I digested what she said,
"But I'm leaving because he did, Alice he's dead" I gripped my sides in a vain attempt to hold back the screeching sobs. I bit my lip hard, a single drop of blood hit the tip of my toung. Alice wasn't fazed but I was, I had turned human.
"ISABELLA!" Aro called, worry and stress in his voice; good.
"Isabella!" he called in relief, he tried to pull me into his arms but I side stepped,
"Get away from me, you were right you are a monster" I had never agreed vampires were monsters, I changed my mind over the past few weeks.
Aro sniffed, his eyes darkened considerable.
"You're human" he whispered, I felt my heart stutter and then begin to beat as the last of the venom dripped out of my back. I turned so they could see the wound. I heard a collective gasp and turned back round.
"Bella…" Aro said stalking towards me,
"NO!" I knew that look, he'd used it on Jane and Alec, he was going to make me change. I didn't want his venom in me!
"Get away from me!" I shouted, edging back wards, I stumbled and fell to the floor; the shards of gravel pierced my skin and I screamed.
The next thing I knew I was in the same bath tub again, filled with ice, and cold water. A bite mark on my wrist and Jane and Alice keeping me cool. I felt my eye lids droop; but fought it. I was staying awake.
It felt as I my face was permanently fixed in a twisted expression, but I suffered in silence. I was going to kill Aro-
"Bella he didn't bite you" Alice said quietly, stupid clairvoyance,
"But-" I froze at the sound of my voice, when I had changed my voice hadn't changed but now it had; it was lighter, prettier. I sounded like a vampire.
"Alice?" I asked quietly, she smiled as I actually addressed her directly,
"Have I…will I change?" I didn't want to loose my abilities, or my egg, or more importantly my eyes. She smiled weakly,
"No, but you will get something else" she said, her eyes hazed over, I bit my lip hard to hold in a new scream that bubbled to the surface. Jane looked worriedly at me,
"Bella, don't fight it" no one other than me had been kept cold, apparently I was more important to Aro; I wasn't so sure anymore. Or maybe my gift was more important to Aro.
"No, who bit me?" Alice looked guilty, I reached over and hugged her; not soon after she responded and wrapped her arms around me.
"I'm sorry-" she started,
"No, the only reason I threw myself out the window was because I though…E-" my breath caught,
"He-" I amended, I could say it out loud yet,
"Was dead, but if he isn't then my reason for living is still out there I'll just have to kill a few ancient vampires's to get there, and Jane?" she nodded,
"If you or Alec get in my way, or any of the guard really, I'm sorry but I will kill you" I said sadly, I knew I wouldn't be able to control myself.
"I understand, I don't think you'll have that problem. Everyone is against Aro except…well…Aro" I smiled wickedly,
"Fantastic, easy win" Jane face morphed into pure horror, "Bella you can't-" I glared,
"Oh yes I can, father figure or not; a true father would want what's best for me, not drive me to the verge of insanity and make me jump out a window" Jane nodded, understanding.
"Alice, thank you" she looked shocked,
"I just killed you…again, and you're saying thank you?" I shook my head,
"Alice, if you hadn't then Aro would have and to be honest I don't want that tie anymore. Alice as my creator you have to stay with me, if you go back to Forks, and your family then I have to go with you" Alice adopted a look of understanding, and then a evil glint came in her eye,
"How very cunning of you" I choked, Edward had said that once. Alice looked worried,
"Just some memories" I chocked out, Alice looked apologetic and then Jane spoke.
"Bella I think Aro just underestimated your love, even for a mate it was strong Marcus said so. But I don't think Aro wanted to let you go, like for a human father but as a vampire it was always going to be heightened. But as no other vampire really is a father figure apart from Aro and your leader-" Jane said waving her hand at Alice,
"Bella's part of the coven now as well, Carlisle said she was like a daughter to him; and that he would do anything for her" I teared up, I had know Carlisle for years, I was older than him yet he welcomed me as his daughter,
"If Aro locks me up can you tell him thank you?" I whimpered, Jane looked shocked; none of the guard had ever seen me so weak. Even in the first change I put on a brave face. I just didn't care anymore.
"Of course, but you do know as soon a Edward realizes your alive he'll come get you?" I smiled, mean really smiled; and nodded.
"Yeah, I know" I said blissfully.
The change was even quicker than last times 23 hours and 43 minutes, I think I had a mates motivation this time. I opened my eyes, and Jane stopped the timer, smiling at me,
"10 hours and 19 minutes" she said proud, Alice looked astounded,
"Told you she was a fighter" I turned to see Marcus standing in the door way, leaning on the door frame. I jumped up and hugged him,
"You didn't go over to Aro's side! Oops I'm getting you wet" I said, well I had been sat in a bath tub for 10 hours and 19 minutes.
"Bella, remember the night we first met?" I nodded,
"And Aro told you a secret?" I nodded again,
"Can you tell me what he said?" I paused, even though I was ready to kill Aro, did that mean I was ready to tell his biggest secret when I swore I'd keep it a secret. I mean I wasn't a gossipy school girl, I honoured that saying I promise I won't tell. I didn't see it as a one way ticket to someone's secrets vault.
"I'll think about it, I could be used as blackmail" marcus ruffled my hair,
"That's ma girl" I smiled, and looked at his happy face. How long had it taken him to be happy again? Too long, and he deserved to know what happened to his mate, but I didn't want to make him sad. Ugh! I feel like ripping my hair out.
"Ok, when your ready we're having a meeting in the throne room" I nodded but winced lets see if I can put my world back together when it all fell apart. (A:N was going to end it there but I felt bad for last chapter, so I carried on).
I carefully made my way to the throne room, Alice had insisted I be put in a dress, and had my hair curled. The dress was lovely (A:N pic on profile) it was red, or more of a crimson. The bodice was strapless and hug my sides. The skirt had layers of fabric to make it spread out, and ended about mid thigh. I felt well and truly out of place, but Alice wasn't hearing any of it. She left my hair as it dried in loose ringlets anyway.
We were in an arrow head formation, me at the point, Alice to my left, Jane to my right. Then Felix, and Demetri to one of their sides, and finally marcus and Caius. Everyone was too scared to take a side. Alec was on our side but he was going to hide and pretend he wasn't so he could get to Aro if needs be.
I expected to open the door and for Aro to have an army of his own, but that wasn't the case. He was completely alone apart from Sulpicia sat at the back; against her own will by the look on her face, Aro's face and eyes were pained. Good.
"Bella…" I growled at Aro,
"I'll do the talking, you will not talk unless spoken too, do you understand?" he nodded,
"Where are the other Cullen's?" I asked bluntly, in a monotone,
"Being secured at Forks, that one escaped" he said pointing to Alice,
"That one had a name, it's Alice" Alice said, her high pitched voice menacing.
"Secured? What the hell goes through your mind?" I shouted at him,
"Bella don't talk like-" Sulpicia started but I snarled at her,
"I have every right" she nodded and sat back down.
"Why in the world would you do that?" I screeched, the venom pooling in my eyes, I guess Alice was right, I hadn't changed (minus this new gift that she mentioned) but then again who was I to doubt Alice?
"I need you here, with Carlisle gone I needed someone" Aro whispered,
"You have Sulpicia, I feel sorry for her I really do but she sticks with you. That's something I don't understand" I shook my head,
"Why are you so apposed to my happiness? You were fine while I was alone and miserable" I muttered,
"Because, you'd want to leave the guard. You'd join Carlisle's coven-"
"Family" I interjected, I heard a few surprised gasps but Alice looked happy,
"I don't care Aro, all I want if for you to release then, me, and leave us alone" it looked as if this was killing his but I didn't care.
"Bella I can't do that, I was afraid it would come to this-" what the actual hell? He thought I wouldn't fight to be with my mate! Was he expecting me to say oh I see now Aro I should be a miserable cow for the rest of my life, ok who do you want me to kill? I mean does he actually have a brain or not? welcome to bella after self destruct mode everyone! Now we are preparing for another battle! Ooh exciting! was my internally monologue right? Was Aro preparing for battle?
The doors flew open and about 30 red eyes vampires stepped out and back Aro.
"Bella get out the way and let your army fight mine, I don't want my daughter hurt" I SNARLED,
"Aro, I don't let other people fight my battles for me. I'm not you. And I am NOT your DAUGHTER! I believe I am Carlisle's" his jaw dropped, then he snarled,
"He takes everything! Everything! What kind of friend Is he? He takes my power! My daughter!" I knew Aro was just thinking aloud but I didn't like they way he was talking about Aro. My skin set alight.
"As you wish Isabella" Aro said,
"Attack" he said emotionless as he stepped aside and his armies footsteps echoed on the floor of the large room.
"Bella? Shouldn't't we-" I shook my head, "No Jane, like I said my fight" I stepped forward, I let them run towards me; I didn't move. I was going to mess up Aro plan. He wouldn't let anyone hurt his guard, even if they were rebelling it took his decades, centuries to build he would destroy it by his own hand!
They came up to me, they faces worried and then they reached me. They froze, just as I thought.
"Some army Aro" I seethed,
"Goodbye" I smiled like a demented, or possessed child and flicked fire from my finger tips. They burst into flames.
"Who's next?" I looked at a terrified Aro he hadn't actually seen my gift in action. He never came to battles, always letting others do his dirty work.
"You may go, they will be released" I shook my head,
"I want more now" I said to him, his gaze snapped form the floor to me,
"I want half the Guard" he stood there frozen for an immeasurable amount of time, we all did.
Ok there you have it, it got a little long. Hope you like it and want to review some feedback =) happy reading,
Sasha XxxX