Chapter 9- Final decision

It's been a decade that I've been a member of the Volturi family. And it's been a decade—10 years-- that I've seen or heard of the Cullen's and Jack. I only hope they are safe, because I don't want my efforts here to be wasted.

My first feeding in the ballroom, was quite an entertaining show. Being the clown of this family, Demetri was running around, at human pace, after a tourist around the ballroom. It was quite hilarious. After a good run or the scare Demetri caught the human and fed to his death. And as sure as I was, the blood taste a lot more fresh. It gave me a good boost of power, I should say, it revives me. Basically it gives us vampires more life. But to an Elite, human blood is crucial.

My first task with my guards, was interesting but hard. The hardest part was killing senseless the little immortal children. They were children, and it was hard to think that these once harmless beings were turned into very ferocious killers. Therefore, the easiest part was using my powers to kill simultaneously the creator and the immortal children. So forth, my first task brought me at least 100 killings. A very big bunch. It was about time this creator was stopped.

In my stay here I've found to respect the job that the Volturi perform. They protect our secret, they also protect the human species ( feeding time, is a totally different thing), and they also protect its own species, the vampires. I've met good and bad vampires, and some very interesting creatures. I've also made a very great friendship with everyone in the castle.

I've learned many things here, but the very biggest thing that I've learned is how much I miss my real vampire family. Although I now consider, against my previous judgments, the Volturi a family, Jack and the Cullen's were always my family, and will always be.

That's why I've found myself in the thrown room, ballroom, talking with Aro and the brothers.

" So, what I'm understanding is that, you want to leave to find your family" Aro said.

" As I said, I've worked here and was part of your lovely family for a decade now. And I always was independent right? But, what I ask for you is your permission to leave and go live with the Cullen's, and find Jack. But, you will not lose me. You can always call me on my cell phone which I've required here while shopping. You call me if there's need of assistance. I'm sure Jack could help also." I finished. Marcus, Caius and Aro all seemed to be in deep thought.

" I don't see any harm in that brothers" Caius said, breaking the silent thoughts.

" Very well, it was a pleasure to have you as a daughter Isabella. I'm sure we will call you, and I hope you find peace. We thank you for everything." He adds a small chuckle with his next comment. " It's not like we can force you to stay. You are indeed our greatest ally."

" Oh thank you!!!" I exclaimed as I gave each a big hug.

I skipped happily to my room and started to pack. I was at my last bag, when I received a knock to my door.

" Come in" I called

The door opened to reveal a sad looking Demetri and Felix. They were like brothers to em here. I will greatly miss them.

" Hey, darling, we got the news that you're going home." Demetri pouted.

" Yeah, and you're not saying goodbye" Felix added to the pouted duo. It was a pretty cute scene, but it added to my sadness.

" Oh guys" I said as I hug them. They enveloped me in a brotherly hug, and squeezing once last time before letting go.

" Promise us, you'll visit"

" Of course, I'll never forget you guys. I'll be one phone call away if you need me"

" Sounds like a plan" Felix smiled.

" Time for me to go" I said, as I grabbed my bags with me already zipped up. We made our way to the garage. On our way there I said my last goodbyes to different members of the guard and Heidi as well. Demetri held my door open as Felix put my bags in the trunk of the car.

" Ok, Bella, once at the airport give the keys to the customer service, and one of us will go get the car later. Just leave it in the parking lot. Have a great flight, put your seatbelt on" Demetri said. At my expense, he made sure to crack one last joke, before I left.

" Alright Demetri" I laughed. " Goodbye guys" I waved, as I sped past the garage and through Volterra city.

Thankfully it was the evening to I didn't need to bother with the sun and being exposed. I was dressed in jeans, and a cashmere sweater, since I didn't need my Elite hood and ensemble, at least for a while. I drove through the city thinking of how I will show up to the Cullen's. I wanted to make it a surprise. I closed my eyes and saw in the future using my power for visions, and saw that they will surely be surprised. They would mostly be crying as vampires cry, and be extremely happy with me back in their life. It's been a decade since they saw me lastly in their living room. And I'll make sure that was the very last time that I would have to say goodbye. Tomorrow, when I will be arriving in the evening, due to good planning, I would grab my bags and run through the forest to the Cullen household. Running is the best way for a surprise because one, a taxi would alert of an arrival, and secondly I left my car 10 years ago in the capable hands of Jack. With my powers, I would be able to make sure they hear nothing of an upcoming visitor for a good 5 mile radius. Alice won't be able to see me coming either. I made sure her visions were blocked once I made the final decision of coming back home.

What helped me make my final destination was the fact that Aro gladly erased all accusations of the Cullen's and they were forever safe.

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I've finally arrived at the airport. I've parked in the VIP lot and gave my keys to the customer service. I grabbed my bags and went to check in my flight. Passed the herds of humans, and passed the security I've made it to my first class seat. Being in a populated human species flight won't bother me to the extinct. I told Aro not to take out the private plane, as I said that I will be able to handle a flight with the humans.

After refusing the countless offers of beverages and food of the flight attendant, my flight finally made it to our destination. Home.

As I planned, I grabbed my bags and made it to the forest's fringe. Once I made sure no one was looking I sped through the trees and was going to surprise my always to be family.

Once I made it to a few meters away from the front porch, I slowed my run to a walk. I silently lowered my bags to the ground and listened in to my family's business. I could hear that Emmet was playing a video game with Rosalie reading a fashion magazine near by in a recliner. Jasper was watching the video game with Alice in his lap. I saw Esme arrange flowers in glass pots throughout the living space. Carlisle was in his office, probably doing work for the hospital. And surprisingly, the Cullen's accepted Jack in their family, and he was busy playing the video game with Emmet. I'm glad that one of my wishes were expected. Lastly, Edward was in his room listening to my lullaby. In the family's thoughts I've noticed that Edward played my lullaby each day of the decade of my absence.

It was my time to make my presence known and make a family very happy. It was also my time to be part of the Cullen family, for nearly a 100 years.

I made my first step to a forever happily ever after.....

Author's Note:

OH!!!!!! Don't kill me! I know it's a big cliff hanger, but hang on, next chapter is the reunion and mostly the epilogue to my first complete story.

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