H-Hi guys . . . Sorry it took so long to get the chapter out. I hit like a major case of writer's block and then I became obsessed about this school thingy called TAMS, which is totally awesome by the way and I so hope I get accepted. Oh, and while I was babysitting I had ice poured down my shirt and pants when I said I was hot. I wanted to throttle those kids after that.
Anyway, here's the chapter. Hope you like it! And thanx to everyone who reviewed!
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"Um…Bella
"Um…Bella?" asked Ana
"Yeah?"
"I know we all want to know what exactly happened, but I think you ought to go change first. You're not exactly wearing what I would consider clothes." I looked down at myself and knew that she was right. I knew my clothes were tattered, but truthfully, they were almost nonexistent.
"You're right. Okay everybody, I'll go change, so don't move. And I don't mean literally don't move Emmett, just stay here." I said with a grin before running upstairs to change. The only thing worth salvaging besides my jewelry were my shoes. I threw the rest of my outfit away and quickly changed into a pair of comfortable black sweats with my favorite white tank. I decided to go barefoot, it's more comfortable and besides, I can show off my pedicure.
"What do you want to know first?" I asked, feeling more exhausted than I had in years as I came back down the stairs. I yearned for the ability to sleep just for a short while even though I knew it would never happen.
"How about why you were attacked by newborns?" Suggested Jasper
"Okay. That phone call I got wasn't from Aro; it was from someone else, someone from our past."
"What do you mean?" asked Alice "Was it someone we all know?"
"No." I replied truthfully. Only members of the Volturi would even know of her; Aro didn't want any of the other covens learning of her and her plot to overthrow the Volturi. "Her name is Kassandra." I said with disgust clearly evident in my voice. I heard two very loud gasps at her name.
"No way, I thought that bitch was gone for good!" exclaimed Josie in a half growl
"She was supposed to be after that little stunt she pulled!" replied Ana, heatedly. Kassandra is a subject that makes us all a little testy. "How the hell did she find us and your number?!" she asked
"You guys forget that she was merely banished from Volterra, not sentenced to death. And she had access to all of our numbers while she still resided in Volterra. But, how she found us is a mystery to me."
"What did she do that was so bad?" asked Esme
"Oh, she tried to overthrow the Volturi and wanted us to help. Of course, it was her mistake to even try to recruit us in the first place." I replied frankly.
"You mean to say that someone tried to overthrow the Volturi, yet no one heard tell of any of this." said Carlisle
"That's exactly what I'm saying. Aro didn't want anyone to know of what happened and thought that simply banishing her would be enough. Turns out it wasn't."
"What do you mean it wasn't enough?"
"She wanted me to join her in whatever the hell she's planning now. I refused so she sent her newborn posse after me. She could probably care less about the newborns, but I doubt she'll be happy that I managed o get away with only minimal injuries." I said glancing at the bite marks that now covered my body.
"Minimal injuries?! Bella, love, you are covered in bites! You need to lie down and rest!" exclaimed Edward
"Edward, honestly, I'm perfectly fine. Sure, the bites sting a little and I do feel a bit exhausted, but other than that I'm really okay. And it's all thanks to you. The only reason this whole area is still standing is because you were able to calm me down." I retorted. I know he is only doing what he does best, but he doesn't need to worry.
"But you said it yourself that you are tired. I know you can't sleep, but you can still lay down and take it easy."
"I'm only tired because I haven't had that kind of a work out in ages." I said ending that conversation with a half smile. The next thing I knew there was the sound of a car screeching to a halt in our driveway and an incessant pounding on the front door. Who could it possibly be at this hour?
"Is anyone going to get that?" asked Esme as the pounding started to get louder. Then a very annoyed and loud voice said
"I know for a fact that you guys are in there! If you don't open this door this instant I will break it down and then kick your sorry asses!" Wait a minute, I know that voice. I stood up and walked to the door.
"What's the password?" I asked with a sly grin. Knowing who was on the other side, there was about to be a very colorful statement.
"Password?! Password my ass! Isabella Marie Swan Volturi, you will let me in right now or I swear to all that is holy that will kick your skinny little ass, rip you to fucking shreds, and then continue to make your life a bloody living hell for the rest eternity!" she screamed, clearly ready to do exactly what she is threatening. The Cullens looked flabbergasted. Well, all but Edward. He looked like he was ready to pounce if I got threatened one more time. "Okay, you win." I said as I opened the door.
"It's about bloody time." Said a very exasperated blonde.
"It's good to see you too, Becky." I answered giving her a humongous hug. I had missed her and her fiery temper. I just hope the ass kicking we are bound to receive is saved for later when the Cullen's are not present.
"Becky!" exclaimed both Ana and Josie at the same time before rushing over to hug her.
"Now will someone please explain why I got a call from a very frantic Aro telling me to hurry and get my ass over hear before the place went up like a roman candle and that he's sending Fairy Boy, Dunderhead, and Loser to live with me?" she asked, never taking her eyes off of me, Ana or Josie.
"Roman candle?" asked Josie incredulously
"His words, not mine."
"Fairy Boy, Dunderhead, and Loser?" asked Ana
"My words, not his; He actually used their names." She replied with a smile. "Although, I do want to know why I need to make room for two vampires of the male persuasion."
"Be nice Becky." I said "You know all three are staying with you."
"Oh, I now, I was actually giving Will a complement seeing as he doesn't really count as a guy."
"it would be fun to have Will stay with us, but there isn't a spare room." Said Josie "We haven't seen him in forever. I bet he misses you Bella." At that remark Edward growled and tightened his old on me.
"Are you actually jealous Edward?" I asked with a laugh
"Of course I am. Another male clearly has feelings for you. How can I not be jealous?" At that moment Alice had a vision and started laughing. Everyone just stared but I had a feeling about what she had just seen "Alice, what did you just see? You aren't showing me."
"Edward, Will is on the other team. You have nothing to worry about." I said before coming to a sudden realization. If Becky had been ordered to come and check on us, then she had been in the area. "Becky, what are you doing here? And when I mean here, I mean in the city."
"Oh that, I'm Aro's informant. I have myself a job down at the school in one of the only places I can actually feel comfortable." She replied while studying her perfectly sculpted nails. "Oh, and Edward, eavesdropping on people's personal phone calls is rude."
"Wait a minute, you're the librarian!" exclaimed Edward after Becky chastised him. She just rolled her eyes before nodding her head.
"Yes I am. Now that you know who I am, will someone please tell me what is going on?" she asked looking directly at me with her signature 'spill, now' look.
"Well, you see . . . how do I say this . . . well, Kassandra is back and as bitter as ever. And she sort of had four newborns jump me."
"I knew this was going to fucking happen! I told him, but did he listen, NO!" exclaimed Becky as she paced in a small circle. "Well, that does explain why he sent the guys." She added once she had calmed down. Every single one of the Cullens looked confused about what Becky had just said. Even Rose, although she was the least confused of the bunch. Seeing their confusion Becky said, "Now Bella, it's time to fill them in about what exactly you do. I can tell from how confused they all are that you have left out quite a bit."
"What does she mean Bella?" asked Edward, confusion clearly written on his face.
"You aren't going to like this. Carlisle, have you heard of the Volturi's Stealth Squad?"
"Yes, but I do not know much about them." He answered
"What do you know?"
"Just that they are the Volturi's secret weapon if something gets out of hand. They are a relatively new group and the members are supposed to be extremely powerful. Why do you ask?"
"Because excluding Becky, you're looking at them."
There you go! I hope you liked it! Please review and any ideas are welcome!
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