Disclaimer: All recognizable characters belong to Mrs. Meyer, whereas all new ones belong to me.

Chapter 8- Back Home

Sage's POV

The plane Christine called was actually a small helicopter. And I couldn't help but be suspicious that she had time to call for one. I mean, who thinks to call for a plane when their home is set on fire? Not me. My ass is only concerned about getting out, because fire will kill me, unlike so much else. Stefano was beside me, quiet. I'd let him know that I didn't forgive him yet. He said he understood. I also said that if he came after me, I'd kill him. He understood that too. "You have a cell phone?" I asked Stefano.

"At home." He answered.

"That does me no good, seeing as how home is on fire." I replied sarcastically. I leaned forward and told the driver, pilot, whatever, the directions to Cassio's house. We were in France, so I'd go to him. I had to call Aro. I had to.

"He's going to kill me." Stefano stated, as if he knew what I'd been thinking.

"Yeah, he is."

"Will you try to stop him?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "I don't know. You haven't been that good of a friend."

"I'm-"

I held up a hand and smiled. "Don't say you're sorry, because I'll have to punch you. You made me murder an innocent young girl. She was sixteen Stefano."

He scoffed. "Such things anger you? You used to-"

"I'm not the same person I was. Get that through your skull, you neanderthal." I looked at Christine, who was watching us with an amused expression on her face. "And you," I snapped, "who the fuck are you?"

She smiled softly. "My name is Christine, and I've been a vampire for well on four hundred years."

I narrowed my eyes. "You don't seem that old. You're not that powerful."

"Aren't I?" She asked, her eyes glinting onyx.

I smirked. "You think you can scare me? Please little girl. I've got a couple centuries on you."

Stefano sighed and gestured towards her. "She is your niece."

My mouth dropped open. "That's impossible."

"No, it really isn't."

"Yes, it really is. Did you miss the fact that I'm older? My brothers or sisters can't live for two hundred years, sorry."

"A vampire can," Christine spoke up.

I looked at Stefano. "You mind explaining what the hell that means?"

"Not now."

"I know you did not just-"

"We're here." The pilot said, cutting us both off.

I gritted my teeth and looked out the window. I opened it, and while they were screaming at me to sit down, I jumped out. I landed right on my feet, a smile on my face. It was good to be undead. Plus, I was about to kill the both of them.

Cassio opened the door, a surprised look on his face. "Sagelle?"

"Miss me?" I teased, walking up to him. I heard the plane land as we embraced. When I looked over his shoulder, I saw Aro.

His eyes were wide open, and he looked shocked. I grinned and ran towards him, pulling him to me. His lips crashed against mine and I swear, if I could've cried, I would've. "Sagelle, it's you?" He asked.

I nodded and brushed his hair back. "Of course. I told you, I'm strong."

He lifted me up, and kissed me again. "My God, I've missed you. I've been so worried. I felt something, I thought-"

"I'm not going to die on you Aro. Never."

That was when he spotted Stefano. He dropped me and stalked towards him, his eyes black. "You bastard," he sneered.

"Aro, Aro stop!" I exclaimed.

"You stole her from me, you hurt her!" He yelled.

"Aro!" I ran towards him and grabbed him, making him look at me. "Aro, stop." I said gently.

He looked down, his eyes confused. "Why?"

"Because. . .he's sorry. Just. . .don't."

"Sagelle, you cannot honestly tell me you forgive him."

"I don't, but I'm not going to kill him." I responded, throwing in, "Yet."

I heard a squeal from behind me and turned. Bella and Edward were there, smiles on their faces. Bella grabbed me and hugged me, I almost felt like she was going to squeeze me in two. "You're okay!" She cried.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

Next, it was Edward's turn. He hugged me gently, murmuring that he was glad I was alright. I could see the relief in his eyes and kissed his cheek. Carlisle was in the background, his eyes weary. I walked over to him, my steps slow. We just looked at each other for a few moments. Then he pulled me towards him and hugged me tightly.

"Thank God you're okay," he whispered.

"I don't know if God had anything to do with it." I joked.

He laughed and pulled back. "Always with the sarcasm." He joked back.

"Always." I sighed and looked around. Aro was still sending daggers towards Stefano. I bit my lip and asked Cassio to show Stefano and Christine to a room. He agreed, only because I allowed him to keep guards outside of said room. He was almost as angry as Aro was. Almost. Then, I led Aro to a guest room I always used when I visited. We needed us time. Because I'd missed him as much as he'd missed me.

Bella's POV

I watched Sage head up the stairs with Aro and let out a sigh of relief. "I'm so glad she's okay." I told Edward. He put his arm around my waist and smiled.

"I told you she would be."

"Yeah, and you're always right," I replied sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

He laughed. Carlisle excused himself and went off to call Esme. I was sure she'd be glad to hear Sage was alive. I couldn't believe it, but Esme had no ill will towards Sagelle. Edward and I sat down, all alone in the living area.

"Well, what's next?" I asked.

"I'm not sure, Sage didn't really tell us anything."

"Was it just me, or was she full of soot?"

"No, she was. I wonder what happened."

"I don't know, but I'm sure she'll tell us when she and Aro are done. . .yeah." I responded, sure that if I was human I would've been red.

Edward grinned and leaned towards me. Then he kissed me, softly and sweetly. "I think we deserve some alone time too." He whispered in my ear, sending a chill down my spine.

"You think?"

"Oh yeah." He lifted me into his arms and carried me up the steps.

Sage's POV

I laid my head on Aro's chest, listening to him breathe the air he didn't have to breathe. I kissed his skin and said, "I love you," softly. He replied by kissing the top of my head and running his fingers down my arm.

"I went crazy with worry," he said after a few moments of silence. "Ask the Cullens."

"I'm sure you did. And glad you did." I responded, kissing him some more. I would never get sick of it.

"Sage, I am never letting you out of my sight again."

I sighed and ran my hands over his taut stomach. "Okay Aro," I simply said.

"You don't mean that, do you?"

"Right now, I want you to watch over me." I answered. "Honestly, it scared me a little. Thinking that I could lose you. I mean, never in a million years would Stefano be able to kill me, but still. The thought of it. . .scares me."

"Which is why I'm never letting you out of my sight."

I laughed and looked into his eyes, those beautiful crimson eyes. "I was thinking about the night you changed me while I was imprisoned." I whispered.

"Were you now?"

I nodded my head. "Do you regret it?"

"Never." He said quickly. "Never would I regret having you in my life."

I smiled and kissed his lips. "I'll never regret being in your life." I told him.

And the night was good. Not stressful, or full of hurt. Just good. But who knew what morning would bring.

A/N: Guess who else is back! Yay, it's Sage! Lol. The character we haven't seen in how long? Months! Gah, I'm so sorry for the wait, but I swear, this story is being such a bitch haha. Well, now it isn't. I got a lot of things settled. And this chapter was fun for me because Sage and Aro met again, which was sweet to write. Hope you liked it! Review and let me know your thoughts! Thanks to all who have stucked with this, mwah!
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