Twilight Fan-fiction: It was your Fault
Chapter 10
About a week has passed since I've come to Volterra. And I've been loving every minute of it. I was free to explore the castle as I pleased, usually accompanied by one of the top guard as to not get lost. They only steered me away from certain areas when they sensed another vampire who was either a guest, or part of the lower guard there.
So far only the elite guard would see to me, with the exception of the one time they had to leave for the day and I went to explore on my own. I had been very close to being drained by a guest who walked in looking for the kings with pitch black eyes.
A top guard, Santiago stepped in and saved me by ripping apart the guest and burning him on the spot. I would be forever grateful for that. He only smiled and waved off my gratitude, saying I could repay him only by not going out alone again until I could fully take care of myself. He looked me over for any injury, then escorted me back to my room. Where he kept me company until Caius came in.
Caius was furious when he heard what had conspired, but calmed down as Santiago told him how he stepped in. Caius thanked Santiago before shooing him away so that Caius and I could have our nightly quiet time to ourselves.
Caius would always lay with me till I feel asleep, but by the time I woke up he was gone. I asked him why he never stayed wit me, and he answered that was because they had planned all their meetings for the decade within this month. Unfortunate timing on my part, I thought. All the meetings started in the early morning and Caius said he would not deprive me of my sleep by waking me up at such and ungodly time. But he always came to me right after the meetings for the day were over.
So far I had met Jane, Alec, Demetri, Felix, and Renata, from the elite guard. And Santiago, and Heidi from the top guard. They were all kind and welcoming. Jane was a little closed off and had a cruel facade, and Felix could easily take jokes a little to far, but once you got to know them, you learned that it was just part of who they are.
Jane was beginning to drop her facade around me, and she was quite pleasant company. Felix and Demetri also hung out with me a lot. They reminded me of Emmet. They even acted like the big brothers that Emmet was when I was with the Cullens.
Caius, and his brothers and I had not yet discussed me going back to Forks. They were quite busy as it was, so we're going to wait until this month was over to discuss it.
Aro had asked me if I was ready to be introduced to the rest of the guard. I said I was. Even though I was sooo nervous. He was going to introduce them to me tonight. Aro thought that if he let the rest of the guard know of me, then I would be safe to travel around the castle with out anyone in specific watching me. As long as I wasn't alone when I encountered a guest.
It was almost time to go to my introduction. Felix was psyching me out.
"Just be carful about Roberto, he can go a little crazy sometimes. Especially around humans. Likes to play with them, know what I mean?" Felix jokes with a smirk on his face, laying upside down on my bed, feet up against the wall and head hanging off the edge. His vampire sharp eyes watching me as I paced back ad forth nervously.
One of these days I'm going to wear a whole in the wood. Oh well.
Caius walked in as Felix stated another comment about one of the guards, again trying to psych me out even further. Caius emitted a deep growl from his chest and glared at Felix, who immediately got off of my bed and straightened up and bowed to him.
"Greetings master." he said. Caius walked over to me and wrapped me in his arms.
"Go down to the throne room to join the others. I will be escorting my mate down myself today." Caius commanded.
"Yes master." Felix said. He looked at me with a smirk and winked, then he was gone. Caius's chest rumbled once more before he turned me to fully face him, still wrapped in his arms. He swept down and claimed my lips in his.
I moaned quietly, earning Caius a smirk before he pulled away.
"How are you tonight, mia amore?" Caius asked me, smiling and in a soft voice I never heard him use when we were around others.
"I'm ok." I said, "just a little nervous." Little was a complete understatement. I had butterflies in my stomach, and boy were they having a party.
Caius smiled down at me. " You should be nervous, going into a large room filled to the brink with not only vampires, but well trained Volturi coven vampires. I wouldn't expect anything else."
"No no. I'm not scared that they're vampires that might try to hurt me. I know I will be protected, if any thing even happens. I'm nervous that they might not like me. I mean look at me I'm nothing special just this little- " I was cut off by Caius's roar. He looked at me with absolute anger. I tried to flinch back, but he held fast.
I wasn't scared of him, but from what I heard and, sometimes Caius can have a temper. As a human, it would probably be best if I wasn't caught in front of a raging vampire.
"NEVER say you are boring and ordinary Isabella. You are my mate. My one and only. I will not have you questioning or doubting yourself like I just heard. You are beautiful and amazing in every way and I won't stand for your self doubt. Do you understand me Isabella?" He asked me still very angry. I nodded my head quickly looking down submissively.
I didn't want to anger him further. His eyes instantly softened and he grabbed my chin gently with his forefinger and thumb, and brought my face to meet his.
"I apologize for scaring you mia amore. I did not mean to get so angry. But… ti amo tanto. Non posso vivere sanza te." He apologized. I didn't understand a word of what he said towards the end but it comforted me greatly.
I leaned into his arms once again and kissed his jaw.
"It's alright. I wasn't scared. I just didn't want to be in your way if you got too angry." I said blushing the tiniest bit looking him directly in his eyes, unable to look away, for he still held my chin to face him.
His eyes widened slightly.
"No no, mia amore, I could never hurt you. Sei la mia amina gemella." he said gently tightening his grip. He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead and I wrapped my arms around his neck. We stayed like that for another minute, and when he pulled away he was starting to bring his walls back up. "We should be going, you have a coven to meet."
Here we go again.
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The coven was accepting of me. Many growled at my first entry but once Caius growled back the room had gone completely silent.
Once Aro introduced me, some called out, asking why I was not yet changed. Others' faces lit up and then cheered me on, happy for their master, who has been lonely for over a millennium.
Those who called me out were quickly silenced by Marcus.
"She will be changed when she is ready. You will respect her just as much, if not more, then how you respect us. Am I clear." His voice rang out. Many were stunned. Marcus had not spoken out so emotionally since he lost his mate hundreds of years ago. Many 'yes masters' were heard after the shock died down a few seconds later.
Bella was glad at his outburst. She had been going to see Marcus once a day for an hour or two. The first time was an accidental run in, but once Bella saw how lonely he really was, she stayed with him. Trying to get him to come out of his shell again.
She never pushed him too hard and always let him set the pace. She had not told him directly what she was doing, but she was sure he's figured it out. Marcus had yet to push her away, so she continued to come back, and little by little Marcus would start to become his old self. If only around Bella, but that was just the very first and small yet significant step.
Marcus had become quiet fond of Bella. No one has ever tried as hard as her to get him back to his original, happier self. His brothers had tried at one point yes. But they where stubborn and pushy, and expected much more than Marcus was willing to give at the time. They gave up on him soon after they started, making Marcus fall deeper into his depression feeling that he wasn't even worth the effort any longer.
True fully Caius was just stubborn and impatient. He wouldn't show how badly he actually wanted his brother back to normal. While Aro was easily distracted and far to excited for Marcus to handle.
Bella was different. She was patient. She let him come to her, instead of her trying to pull him along like his brothers had done. She was kind and compassionate and understanding with him.
For that, he was eternally grateful. Most of all though, above all else Marcus appreciated how determined she was.
She was determined to bring Marcus back to his old self no matter how long it would take. And she would do it on his terms.
Marcus had checked the bonds he now had with her, and was happy to find not only a friend, and brother, or mentor. But, he had found that he had also become her protecter as well. He knew then that yes, he would risk his life for hers. Caius was a lucky man to have such a mate.
And Marcus would do everything in his power to make sure she stayed safe and happy in Volterra.
Isabella Swan was indeed a special girl.
Mia amore- My love
ti amo tanto- I love you so much
Non posso vivere sanza te- I can't live without you
Sei la mia amina gemella- You are my soul mate