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"Clear The Area"
Knock, knock...are you alone?
No one's out here and I was not followed.
Love, love...you're already home.
Party's over and you don't look so good.
You find your way back down.
And I'll keep the area clear...please clear the area.
When you find your way back down...in one piece.
Then I'll just be waiting here...right here.
Low light...mercury morning...
No need to stay as it's always nothing.
But your eyes tell a whole other story...and I feel the weight of the world.
Won't talk...Won't try...just move...
It's too still in your sadness.
Cry...give up...it's okay...
You've just got to trust me.
You find your way back down.
And I'll keep the area clear...please clear the area.
When you find your way back down...in one piece.
Then I'll just be waiting here...right here.
Slowly...darling...nobody means anymore to me than you
If you're in...baby then I'm in (into this)...with you, always.
Careful...close to the edge...(You're scaring me)
Fall in to my arms...(where did it all fall?)
Fall...into love...love...
You find your way back down.
And I'll keep the area clear...please clear the area.
When you find your way back down...in one piece.
Then I'll just be waiting here...right here.
You find your way back down.
Way back down,
And I'll keep the area clear...please clear the area.
When you find your way back down...in one piece.
Then I'll just be waiting here...right here.
Chapter 10
Marcus Volturi was in my room. I stared at him with my mouth gaping open and eyes wide. What is he doing here I wondered. Although I wasnt scared of him I couldn't keep the surprise off my face.
The last time I talked to him was in Volterra three weeks ago
Flashback
I was sitting on the couch in Marcus's office. The room was large and done in colors of green and brown. There was a large desk and chair across the room from the couch I now sat on. The room was filled with countless bookshelves that from what I could see hadnt been touched in a long time due to the thick layer of dust on them.
Marcus took me from Janes room few minutes ago and after checking to make sure I wasnt seriously injured. Marcus pulled me into his arms and let me cry my eyes out on his expensive looking shirt.
When my sobs turn to soft whimpers I pulled away embarrassed .
"Um...Sorry about that . I dont understand what came over me . Its not like she actually hurt me"Marcus hands me a handkerchief so I can clean my face.
When I'm done he speaks.
"Its okay cara mia I understand probably better then you do"He gives me a knowing look and I frown.
"Well please ole wise one please enlighten me." My eyes widen at the bold comment . I look at Marcus thinking he was going to drain me dry for mouthing off to him. I was surprised to find amused eyes looking back at me.
"Its okay child you can speak freely with me."I nod but bite my lip nervously."Your bonds with Jane are solid but strained. I can see a lot of confusion and turmoil on your side of the bond. Until you except her your bond with her you will never feel complete as you did when the bond was formed."I blush remembering what I did to complete the bond.
Looking into the flames in the fireplace I ask.
"I dont think I can except her . We are just too different" He pats my hand to get my attention. When I look back at him. He speaks
"I dont think you know enough about her to make that observation. If you did you would know there is more to her then what you see on the surface. I have known Jane since she was human . I know she longed for a mate since she saw how happy my brothers and I were with their mates."I can see a deep sadness in his eyes at the thought of his mate and I tighten my grip on his hand.
He smiles slightly before continuing. "Its hard for her to know her mate is a human who's heart belongs to another."
"But how can I love another if Jane is my mate?". He smiles at me and shakes his head.
"The bond you have with her doesn't make you love her immediately. At least it cant do that to you since your human. For her she has no choice . Since you are human the most you will feel is a strong pull to her. Its your choice to fall for her or not, while you are human . So you may love Edward now but that may not be the case once your changed."He looks at me intently as if trying to tell me something but I cant understand what. I frown.
"Why doesn't Jane simply change me then?"He sighs making me think that wasn't what he was trying to convey to me. He stares at me for a moment.
"Her reasons for not changing you are something she needs to tell you since its not my place. However I do know that her reasons for not changing you are very different from Edwards..."
"What are my bonds to Edward ?"He nods his head as if this is what he wanted me to ask.
"Your bond to him and his family are strong but fragile due to recent events..."He hesitates as if conflicted on what to say next. "His bond to you is...strong but what ties him to you isn't what ties you to him."
"Marcus please stop with the cryptic talk and speak plainly your giving me a migraine." He smiles softly.
"That cara mia, is something you are not ready to find out. You have enough on your plate without adding to it."I sigh and remain silent for a few moments .
"Am I doing the right thing? Leaving that is?"My voice is barely above a whisper but I know he could still hear me.
"I can not tell you what the right thing to do is. But I can advise you to take sometime to yourself without Jane or Edwards influence and think about whats best for you". I look at him surprised . I thought he would be rooting for team Jane or at least talk bad about Edward. I know that something Jacob would have done. He smiles brightly.
"Don't look so surprised cara mia . Your well-being comes first in my eyes never forget that."
"I'm sorry I don't want to sound rude .But why do you care?I'm just a human." He frowns at my words.
"First off just because you are human doesn't mean your feelings and opinions are irrelevant."He say sternly. "Secondly you and I share a father daughter bond ." My eyes widen "Not only that but from what I learned from our bond and some research. You are the last of my human bloodline. That makes you very special and important to me."My eyes practically bugged out of my head.
"Wow...Um ..are you sure?" He nods.
"I know this is a lot to process at the moment . Just know that I am and I will always be here for you. Your of my blood so I could never abandon you. You give me a spark of life in my dull existence ."His eyes were deadly serious when he spoke. I knew he meant every word. He wouldn't abandon me no matter what. My eyes filled up with tears and I couldn't stop myself from hugging him tightly .
End of flashback
I stared at him dumb founded till a smile broke out on my face. I rushed over to him and had him in a tight embrace. He chuckled softly hugging me.
His scent of cedar and pine wrapped around me and I was home. The pain in my chest still ached but right now I could feel the temporary band- aid being placed over the ache by his meer presence.
"So I guess this means that you missed me, little one?"I pull away from him with a frown .
"Well duh. Of course I missed you" I take a seat on the bed and he takes a seat at my desk after looking around my room curiously. "So... not that I'm not happy to see you but why are you here?"
"Well I'm here to check up on you. I only planned on being here for a few days. Simply watch you from the shadows, but when I noticed how withdrawn you have been with the Cullens I decided to make my presence known."
"How long have you been here? I thought the Kings especially you never leave Volterra"
"I have been here for four days" My eyes widen in surprise at this. How could he have been here so long without the Cullen's or the wolves finding him? Answering my unspoken question he reply's.
"You cant become as old as I am without being stealthy when needed. Plus with your bond to me all I had to do was stay out of the shifters territory. As far as never leaving Volterra that is partially true. My brothers and I rarely leave the castle but when we do we make sure that few know of it. I came because I felt your pain and wanted to help ease it."He looked at me with sympathy but mind was still stuck on the bond.
"What do you mean about the bond?"I look at him with confusion .
"So I guess Jane didn't mention the side affects of your bond" I cant help but flinch in pain at the mention of Jane's name.
"She told me she would be able to control how much of the bond affected me ,sense my emotions and hear my loudly broadcast-ed thoughts."He shakes his head amused.
"What she told you is true but she left out a few things. When we find our mate and become bonded to them something primal in us awakens. The instinct that tells us to protect our mate becomes stronger. It enhances our abilities and reflexes. Kind of like when humans get an adrenaline rush after witnessing their loved ones hurt."I nod letting him know I understood so far.
"With newly mated vampires they usually keep to themselves to control those instincts. But with a human vampire relationship those instincts are in overdrive. Add that to the fact that you are separated from your stronger dominate pair and the fact that the bond isn't fully completed your instincts and hers have greatly enhanced your abilities."
"What do you mean abilities I'm only human"
"Yes you are still human but you have always been gifted . Its the reason why Edward and Aro couldn't read you. However now it seems that Alice cant see your future nor can Edward or Alice use their abilities on those you protect. Your shield has become active mi cara".My eyes widen at this. Carlisle told me that there was chance I was a shield when I vanished from Alice's visions
"H-how do you know for sure?"He smiles smugly at me.
"Well Alice has yet to see me here. Edward has been close enough to pick up my thoughts yet he was none the wiser. Also the day you left Aro had Alec to use his gift on Jane .Alec said it felt like he was fighting through a wall just to get his power to touch Jane. Aro however can no longer read mine or Jane's thoughts. That is because of you."
"But how did Alec's ability even work if my instincts are protecting Jane".Marcus nods in approval.
"Smart question young one. Our theory on this is the fact that blood bonds are stronger then the average bond. Blood bonds are only second to mating bonds. Both bonds involve blood of some sort weather its exchanged or a shared bloodline. Alec is her twin so his tie to her is strong enough that it had to fight with your bond with Jane. His bond won because Jane isn't fully tied to you."My mind was spinning, So I have a gift. A shield of some kind that tried to protect Jane when I wasn't even conscious of it and that same shield is protecting Marcus. But...
"Wait, what do you mean Jane isnt fully tied to me . I thought we were mated bonded or whatever you call it."He is silent for a moment before sighing.
"I know she will be angry at me for telling you this but...-"Just as he was about to explain what he meant my damn phone rang.I pick up the phone from the nightstand . Check the caller ID and look at Marcus.
"Its Alice"I look at Marcus when I answer.
"Hi Alice.?"I ask apprehensively
"Bella! I'm glad your still awake!"Alice's overexcited voice comes threw the line. "Since I cant see you anymore ,which is quiet frustrating by the way, and you said you wanted to be alone today I decided to call you to ask my question instead of just popping in on you" My body relaxes slightly. For second there I actually thought she called about Marcus. I never been more thankful for the families new-found caution around me because I'm not so sure my shield would have kept Alice from seeing Marcus in the flesh.
"Umm well actually..."I force out a yawn "I was actually heading to bed so..."I let my words trail off at the end hoping she takes the hint that I don't want to talk now. But being the pushy pixie that she is she didn't let my yawn deter her.
"Thats fine Bella . I just wanted to ask a quick question."I sigh.
"What is it?"My voice came out tired and worn this time without having to fake it.
"Well if your up to it I was wondering if you would go shopping with me in Port Angelus this weekend."I groan.
"Alice...You know how tired I have been lately how do you expect me to handle a 12hour shopping trip when I can barely make it threw my classes on a good day".Her voice is soft but pained very unAlice like.
" I know Bella and I promise we wont shop for more than an a few hours
I really miss my sister and we haven't been able to spend much time together".Yea because I have been avoiding your family especially your overly curious mate like the plague I snidely remark to myself.
"Look, after wards we can hang out and do whatever you want and I promise not to ask questions deal?".I sigh . As much as its been hard to be around the Cullens lately I did miss them. Especially Alice. I may not be able to talk to her about Jane but maybe spending time with her would be a much needed distraction and also give me the space I need from Edward like Marcus recommended.
"Deal"She squeals happily and my lips turn up slightly.
"Great! So ill pick you up at 9 on Saturday. Get some rest Bella"
"Ill try Alice. Bye"
"Bye" Once the line went dead I look to Marcus he has a strange expression on his face.
"She cares a lot about you Bella".I scoff.
"Is that what my bonds tell you?"
"Yes but I already knew that after I overheard her voicing her concerns for you to her mate last night while I was testing the extent of your shield "He looks at me intently for a moment. "Your friendship to her is very important to her and I think she will try to use any means necessary to prove her loyalty to you once more. Her loyalty to you will become important. So keep her close and never underestimate her love for you."I nodded acknowledging his word's. I love Alice like a sister and even thou she left me like the rest I knew that she didn't leave willingly, So even thou I never told her or any of the Cullen's I forgave them for leaving. I forgave her because she actually came back when she thought I was dead.
"Now I know humans need their rest and seeing as how you haven't been getting any lately I shall be on my way. But first I have something for you that may ease the pain of being away from your mate."Marcus reached out into his suit jacket and pulled out a strip of black fabric. When he places it in my hand I bring it up close to my face and I'm immediately enveloped in the scent of vanilla and cinnamon. Jane..My eyes close. My body hums in contentment and I cant keep a moan from escaping as I rub my face against the fabric. Marcus interrupts my moment with a throat clearing. My eyes shot open and lock on his crimson amused ones. I blush. Embarrassed at being caught moaning over Jane's scent.
"I brought you a piece of Jane's robes to help with your separation. Hopefully it will be a temporary substitute for the real thing."
"Thanks Marcus, You didn't have to do this for me."
"Nonsense, anyway I can help you I will. And I don't want to hear any argument from you young lady".He looks at me sternly but I can still see his barely concealed worry for me. He walks over to me and embraces me in a gentle hug before pulling away and stepping towards the window,
"Now get some rest. I'll drop in to talk to you the next time your alone" With that he was gone.
I crawled under the covers and inhaled Jane scent once more. Her scent was a bittersweet reminder of her and the night we shared. That night was a little piece of heaven that went straight to hell the next morning. I missed her but no matter how much I longed to be in her arms I couldn't stop replaying her hurtful words . In her eyes I was just cattle and sometimes I feared that is how she would always see me as.
That night was the first night since I've been home that I didn't dream and I actually slept peacefully threw the night clutching the piece of Jane's robe close to my heart.
So guys what did you think? I always thought that if Marcus had some physical ties to the world instead of artificial bonds he would be much more talkative and less depressed. Plus I think the poor guy was in a serious need of a change in scenery.
Beware in the next chapter Dickward shall be making his appearance. Thanks for reading! :)