Chapter 10

"This is your house?" I couldn't hide the shock in my voice.

"Yes, it is. Do you like it?"

"It's huge. It feels like I'm seeing it for the first time."

"Did you forget that you are?" He was really telling me to be careful about what I say.

"Sorry, but I amonly human after all. I forget things sometimes."

I was starting to open my door but Edward was already opening it for me.

"Show off," I whispered

His house seemed bigger on the inside. There was a large wooden cross by the stairs.

"What's this? It shouldn't be in a house full of vampyres."

"It was Carlisle's, back when he was human. And a vampyre being harmed by a crucifix is just a myth. Come on, the rest of my family wants to meet you."

I turned to Edward and nodded. He put his hand on the small of my back and guided me up the stairs.

I hope he's not the one I'm looking for. At the same I hope he is. He wouldn't get hurt, but then…the future will disappear.

I knew Jasper could sense my feelings. Maybe we were cousins back then.

"Bella," I straightened a little, "this is Esme and Carlisle, Emmett and Rosalie. Alice and Jasper are upstairs working on some outfits."

"Not anymore, Edward," Alice was hanging over the railing on next floor.

Esme turn her head to Alice. Before Esme said anything, Alice gave a sigh.

"I know, Esme, but I'm excited about meeting Bella," and like that, she was in front of me. "I'm Alice and I know we're going to be great friends."

"Alice can see the future and Jasper can influence emotions."

I looked at Jasper but he looked like he was trying hard not to hurt me. Just to the side of him was a Grand Piano.

"Do you play?" I asked no one in particular.

"No," answered Alice, "but Edward does. He finished a new song a few days ago. You should hear it."

My arm was almost pulled off when she pulled me to the piano. Edward took the small of my back and Alice's wrist.

"Alice, please. I would prefer if you let me show her."

"Alright, fine. You never let me have my fun."

We sat down on the bench and he started playing a song.

I know this song. From a long time ago. I wish I could remember.

I felt like crying. It was hard to hold it in. When the song was done, I felt a tear roll down my cheek.

"Bella, why are you crying?"

"It's a beautiful song. Does it have a name?"

"Yes. It's called Bella's Lulla–. There's been a change of plans."

"Edward, Bella needs to leave now! They're going to be here in less than two hours! We need to air out the house!" Alice was almost shouting.

"Edward, what's going on?"

"I'll tell you in the car."

I could tell he wanted me to get out fast, so I ran to the truck and got in. He sped away as fast as my truck would let him.

"Edward, you said you would tell me what's going on. So tell me."

"The Volturi are coming today, not tomorrow. Alice doesn't know what made them change their minds. She doesn't like when people change their minds, it throws her off. Bella, I want you to stay at your house while they're here. Go to school, then straight to your house."

"What about searching for the Negaverse?"

"Sailor Time will do that. I don't want them to know about you at all."

"Sailor Time just started. Her abilities are underdeveloped. She couldn't tell a yoma from a human turned into a yoma. I'm needed out there. Please, I promise to be careful when I go out."

"Please, Bella, don't argue. If they find out about you, they'll hurt people."

"What are you talking about?"

"They will force you to join them. Just because you have power."

"They can only hurt people if they know who I am."

"One of the Volturi can read every thought you've had with just one touch. His name is Aro. Alice and I have better memories than the rest of my family. Even if Alice doesn't know who you are, they can use her to find you."

"I know a way to protect memories. I could keep him from reading yours and Alice's memories of Sailor Light. I could make him see that I was only there twice and I left without telling you where I was going or giving Alice her henshin pen. I already have everything at home."

"How long will it take?"

"Two maybe five minutes. Plenty of time to get my scent off you."

"Alright, do it. I won't let them know about you."