Twilight belongs to Stephanie Meyer, the lucky lady.

So begins what I call, Act 2. Enjoy.

Chapter 10

EPOV

As soon as it began, it was over. The army was destroyed and I noticed that Riley and a girl named Bree were left. Jane took such great pleasure in making the young one suffer. As she screamed and writhed in agony on the ground, Carlisle kept butting in asking if this was necessary to which he backed down when Jane gave him a cold stare. I brought down Riley and I restrained him as Demetri and Jane looked at the pair deciding their fate.

"Might I make a suggestion that Bree be released" Carlisle offered hesitantly, not to get in trouble I assume. Jane giggled

"Whatever for?" Carlisle looked at me and his sons and he sighed

"I'll help raise her to become better in this world as a good natured vampire and I'm sure the boys would like a sister." I realized as I looked at the young girl that I too felt pity. She didn't look older than thirteen and she looked to be only turned a few months ago. She was a baby in our world.

"And do you honestly think Carlisle that I would let this conniving little brat wander down our hallways when she could very well strike at any moment." Jane retorted with a look of disgust. Carlisle tensed

"Jane she is just a child. She is scared and doesn't know what is happening or what is needed of her. She is just hungry like the rest of them. She has no control but I can teach her. So can Emmett, Jasper and Edward." Demetri watched the whole thing with amusement and crossed arms.

"We can't afford this Carlisle" Alec stood next to Jane and looked at Carlisle with the same expression.

"Our rules are in place for a good reason and if more vampires hear of our mercy then no doubt they will do the same and ask for it too. We need to use this to show it cannot happen again. For that reason, her fate has been decided the moment she set foot here." Alec concluded and nodded to Demetri who grabbed the girl and she kicked and screamed against him. I looked away not wanting to see but the sound of her being ripped apart and her dying screams and chokes told it all. Before I knew it, Demetri had a fire going and was burning the torn limbs. I clenched my jaw at their ease and amusement of the spectacle. Demetri then then looked at me and Riley.

"What about this one?" He asked, wanting more show. Jane waved him off

"Kill him" Demetri looked at him smirking

"Well? You heard her Cullen" I gasped. Me?

"You can do it Demetri seeing as you are so fond of the kill." I remarked coldly. Demetri looked amused

"Well I've done my part and I think it's only fair you prove your loyalty to Jane's command by doing as she instructed."

"She didn't instruct me personally to kill him idiot"

"Edward" Jasper warned. I didn't care. I deserved a little respect at the moment. Demetri turned to Jane to see her view on the matter. Jane looked at Demetri and grinned before she turned to look at me and she muttered low

"Kill him Edward." I tensed and watched Riley squirm under my grip

"No please" He whimpered. I didn't want to but they were all looking and Carlisle wasn't pleased at all.

"That's an order Edward" Jane added calmly. I knew she could hurt me if she wanted to so I gulped as I took this boy's head in my hands, knowing I had no real reason to kill him as he was only a threat to the Volturi, and I prayed Forgive me to the boy. Then I snapped his neck and he went limp in my arms. Of course Demetri was grinning at my position and how I fell for their schemes. I wanted nothing more than to punch that smile right off his face. I tossed him the body and he tore it apart, tossing it in the flames too. I stood again and walked to stand next to my brothers. Jane looked at all of us and nodded

"For the most part you did good Cullens. Impressive. It took a shorter time then I expected to get this done and for that I will report to Aro of a reward for you all." Her eyes flicked a little bit longer to me

"However I hope this little incident with Edward needs to be final reminder for you all that an order is an order and no hesitancy is allowed. Understood?" We all bowed our head.

"Yes Jane" We all acknowledged. We then left the forest and the battlefield and I knew that Carlisle would be on my back about it like he always was.

On the flight back, Carlisle switched with Emmett for a while and he sat next to me. I knew what was coming.

"Please don't do that again Edward. That was seriously close to endangering our family." I looked out the window not wanting to look at him.

"You endangered us by placing us as guards Carlisle." I felt him grab my arm and I looked into his eyes as he hissed

"I had to Edward. Surely you of all people can see why. The only thing that matters to me right now is getting my plan in order and getting what I came here for. Once that's done we'll be free of them Edward. You, me, Jasper, Emmett. We'll all be done." I leaned forward

"And what of Bella?" I whispered challengingly. Carlisle tensed

"You still want her?" I snorted

"Of course I do Carlisle. What would change my mind since our last discussion?"

"I had hoped it got into your thick skull that she is a danger to be around. If you bring her with us, the Volturi will follow and we will be on the chopping block." I looked down for a moment trying to absorb his words before I looked back into his eyes

"What would you have me do? Break her heart and tell her I can't be with her after I promised I would go with her to ends of this world and back. I have no life without her Carlisle." He sighed

"And I never said you had to remove her from your life completely. All I'm saying is you cannot have a romantic relationship. You can be friends at most. That way you can keep contact and we can all be safe from the wrath of the Volturi. That's all there is to it." Carlisle spoke softly with a smile, trying to keep my hopes up. I sneered

"That's all there is Carlisle? It's not enough" I retorted and removed my arm from his grip. I turned back to the window.

"I love her too much." I concluded. Carlisle removed his seat belt groaning

"Well I'm talking to brick wall so what's the point in trying anymore." He then left my side as I watched the sun in the horizon.

As the car neared the house I felt my insides turning with excitement. I wanted to hold my Bella in my arms and kiss her like no tomorrow. As the car pulled over and we all got ourselves inside I rushed to get my luggage in my room which I tossed in not caring about it at the moment and then I ran down the corridors to Bella's room and I knocked before opening it. I saw her at the vanity table, Alice behind her, brushing her hair. I smiled at her and she smiled weakly at me.
"Bella" I whispered. I rushed over to her and enveloped her in my arms. I kissed her face with little pecks before taking her mouth and kissing it passionately. Alice I think took that as a cue and left the room, giving us some privacy. I looked into her eyes and smiled

"I missed you love" She smiled at me and whispered
"I missed you too" Her eyes were sad and I was concerned in an instant

"What's wrong Bella?" She shrugged

"Just tired." I didn't buy it for a second.

"Seriously Bella what's wrong?" She sighed

"I'm tired and I missed you. What more do you want Edward?" I took her hands in mine and rubbed the knuckles with my thumbs

"I'm sorry. I just thought you'd be a little more excited than you are. Jumping my arms and kissing me to welcome me back." She rubbed my cheek with her hand and she smiled

"Maybe tomorrow when I'm feeling a little better Edward." I nodded and accepted this for now. I still figured something was wrong. Then it occurred to me that maybe this was the thing that was bugging me back in Seattle. I put that thought to the side for the moment and just embraced my love. She lead me to the bed and lay down, asking me to hold her. Of course, I kicked off my shoes and lay down, holding her to my chest. I hummed to her gently and stroked her hair. Hopefully this was a little reminder that I was here to protect her. She started stroking my chest with her outer arm and seemed distant. I lifted her chin to make her look at me, bring her back to me. To this moment. I held her chin as I kissed her gently. I watched as she closed her eyes and kissed me back with the same level of tenderness and I closed my eyes satisfied she was back here with me. As we kissed I held her close and immediately wrapped in the warmth of the idea of how much I loved her and wanted to show her. Soon. Soon I would really show her and make love to her. I would then ask her to be my mate. My partner for life. Suddenly a new image swarmed my head and I saw a little me and Bella squealing with delight in the gardens as I held Bella and we watched them play. Yes I am a family man and I wanted to live peacefully with her in a small townhouse away from all this danger. I knew it wouldn't be much longer now. The thought made me embrace Bella a little tighter and brought her as close as I could to me, kissing her as I enjoyed this moment.

FPOV

"So? So did you do it?" Demetri badgered me as we walked out into the gardens. I gave him a small grin and he gasped

"And? How was it?" I looked down at the freesia gardens deep in thought at the feeling of Bella wrapped around me. It was the most incredible feeling, and I couldn't wait to do it again.

"It was well worth it. She tasted as sweet as I thought she did. And she was so soft and smooth. It doesn't get better than that friend. Particularly if you go as long as I have without sex." Demetri grinned

"And Bella? How is she?" I shrugged

"She's still in a little shock I guess. But she'll grow to love it in time. I'm trying to be patient. I've sent her flowers to her room but she seems to stay in there all the time and very quiet. I guess I've given her things to think about which I can understand. It was a big night for her as it was for me." Demetri chuckled

"Soon I'll have Alice too. I just need to get him away from her." I winked at his determination

"You'll be well rewarded for your patience my friend. It is the most intense pleasure you'll ever feel." Demetri nodded and picked a small freesia, smelling it

"Yeah. It's been a long time for me too but I'll bet Alice will be delicately sweet as I imagine her." I patted his shoulder as we headed back inside the house

"And you know with the tournament in a few days you just may get your chance." He winked at me

"Just maybe" I watched him walk off and get back to his duty as I headed up the stairs with my small bouquet of freesias to Bella's room. As I walked down the hallway I saw Aro come past, his face grim. I bowed my head a little to him and walked past him but the space in the corner didn't allow enough room and he brushed my shoulder and I kept my shield well intact but when I heard him take a sharp intake of breath I knew something was wrong.

"Felix" He snapped. I tensed and stopped. This didn't sound good. I turned to look at him. He was looking at me and then looked at the flowers

"Put them outside her door and then come to my chamber" I did as ordered and began my descent to his private chamber. I had to clear my head before I panicked and couldn't think straight. I knocked at his door and he ordered me in.

I stood at the door, straight and tense as always. Aro was looking into the fireplace deep in thought.

"Come closer Felix" I did it slowly and I stood a few feet from him bearing myself for whatever is going through his mind.

"Your thoughts are a little jumbled for my liking Felix. Is there something you wish to tell me?" I cleared my throat nervously

"No Aro."

"So you aren't hiding anything from me?" I shook my head

"No" I saw him smirk and he chuckled
"Oh Felix. Your thoughts and your intentions are more honest then you ever will be. And why wouldn't you lie? Particularly about the one with you having sex with Bella?" I tensed immediately. How? How did he see that?

"You said my thoughts are jumbled. Perhaps you are misreading this." Aro looked at me out of the corner of his eye. It looked menacing.
"Well this was the one clear image I have and everything around it is jumbled. That's why I ask if you wish to tell me something about how this particular image got into your head." I looked down, trying to find an excuse

"What did you see?" I asked, now needing to know what to defend myself against. Aro gave me his full attention, the fire shining half of his eyes but his eyes remained dark

"Oh I think you know Felix. You don't need me to describe it" I kept myself up and stood on guard

"I'm afraid I don't know Aro. Perhaps it may have been a dream but I cannot be sure unless you-" I was cut off by Aro holding his arm out and he looked to be contracting it as I felt my throat constrict. I choked at the invisible hold around my throat

"The one where you have Bella under you crying and screaming as you thrust into her, seeming to have the time of your life, tearing inside her. Does that not spark something? Does raping my Bella not stir anything in you?" I tensed and fell to my knees, feeling weak.

"Aro.." I choked.

"You are a fool Felix. You are more predictable then I thought. You thought I was that stupid. I know what's going on this house. You cannot hide a thing from me. And what disappoints me is that you would even try. At the moment you are no different than James. Going behind my back." He released and I gasped as air filled my lungs and blood circulated through me again.

"You're not the only one though." I looked up at him and stood again, rubbing my throat

"What do you mean?" Aro stared into the fire again, leaning against the fireplace

"This whole house is full of deceivers. Bella is up to something since her trip. She's changed her ways. And I think it may have something to do with that Edward boy." Aro smiled then.

"I know Carlisle is up to something. He takes me for a fool. But I know him better than he knows himself." The small chuckle that erupted him made me see that Aro was indeed no fool. He saw it all. He could read it all and I fell for it just like the others.

"Did he think I would give him this little job with his sons if I knew he wanted to just join us? No, I have to expose him for what he really is and when the time comes he will suffer like the others. Like his wife." Aro stood back up again and walked towards me grinning evilly

"The Cullens need to be exposed for who they truly are. If you are to reinstate your trust to me Felix then I need you to play along with me till me and my brothers corner them. Even Bella will have to learn a thing or two about losing my trust and lying to me." He stood in front of me, looking up at me

"And I think she may be the key. If indeed she is the weakness of his youngest son, Edward, then I think we may have found the way to get into the Trojan walls. Don't you agree?" I nodded. Aro smiled seeing my obedience

"You shall be rewarded for this Felix. I know deep down you also have a thing for my Bella and your loyalty and services to me all these years will not go uncredited. If you help me in this then I may look into handing her over to you." I gasped. Was he serious? He nodded seeing my shock.

"Yes I give you my word. I think it is a good reward for this huge task to which I will enjoy the the final suffering of Carlisle with my bare hands. You will then be given his job, my trust and have Bella as your mate. Does this motion please you?" I nodded immediately smiling

"It does Aro and my deepest thank you." He lifted his hand

"No need to thank me yet Felix, the job is yet to be done. I want them to suffer to whatever price." I saw him use his finger to motion me closer. I did as asked and what he whispered to me shocked me more than anything else

"And if you plan to continue consummating with Bella, make sure you keep it discreet" He patted my shoulder and dismissed me.

The moment I stepped outside and leaned against the closed door, I started out in total disbelief. I had not expected this from Aro but I knew now that I had nothing to stop me. I felt a new sense of strength and it brought a new grin to my face as I walked down the hallway. Oh I knew how to hit Edward where it would hurt. In two days I will show him.

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