I don't own Twilight. This is getting tedious now. WE ALL KNOW!

Chapter 10: PARTY!

A party. Of course, I should have guessed that they (meaning the girls) would find a way to have a party. In my human life I remembered that I was completely opposed to parties, but now I was really looking forward to it. I also realised how selfish I was before, always rejecting any party.

"Alice, what kind of party is it?" I asked. She groaned and shook her head. I asked, confused,

"What?"

"I hoped that you loved parties now, being a vampire and all. But no, some things never change." She replied sadly.

"Alice!" I laughed. "I love the idea of a party, but I was only curious. You seem to be able to find any reason for a party, so what is it this time?" Her answering smile almost made me groan out of habit, but I clamped my lips together. I wasn't going to burst her bubble now. But Jane spoke instead of Alice. I had almost forgotten that the others were there.

"Whenever someone joins the Volturi, we throw a welcoming party. It's kind of a tradition, so you can't get out of it!" Jane laughed. Obviously Alice had told her my history of parties and my reactions to them.

"Please guys, relax. I don't mind parties anymore. Or gifts." I added. They all breathed a sigh of relief. I finally focused on their outfits. They all looked incredible. Alice wore a purple dress with black jewellery and black shoes. Jane wore a black floaty dress, hemmed with purple. Her jewellery and shoes were also black and purple. She had black slides in her hair. Heidi and Chelsea wore red dresses, and black jewellery and shoes. Together we looked incredible.

Jane led us to the throne room. Only, I didn't recognise that it was the throne room at first. What once was the large, marble room with the three rooms was now a dark yet exciting area. Light lit up the room in soft red light. A table held some objects I couldn't see. One was a small red velvet box, but it didn't draw much attention to itself so I looked away. Little did I know how important that tiny little box was.

A large dark oak stage was lit up at the back, although no one was using it. I finally noticed the people. The entire guard was there already, which embarrassed me. We were late. And then I noticed the other guests, separated from the rest by their golden honey eyes. It was the Cullens!

I squealed and ran to them, hugging them each in turn.

"Carlisle" He returned the hug, surprised. I moved to Esme next, who answered my hug with equal warmth.

"Oh Bella." She whispered in my ear. "I'm so glad you're safe. I was the one most opposed to leaving-" She shot a dirty look at Edward, who was looking everywhere but me.

"-But now I know that you have changed, I can rest at ease." She continued. I moved to Emmet, who crushed me in a bear hug.

"Yo, sis! I missed you!" He shouted. I was sure that everyone was staring at us now. I moved to Jasper next. He hugged me, then held my shoulders and looked me in the eyes.

"Bella, I can't begin to explain how sorry I am." I tried to cut him off but he lifted his hand up to stop my words.

"If I hadn't let my bloodlust control me, we would still be in Forks." He continued, but I smiled and hugged him again.

"Thank you, Jasper. Because if you hadn't I would never of done so many great things. I wouldn't have got to know Jacob, who is like a best friend and more. I wouldn't have discovered these amazing people. I gestured to Jane and co.

"If you hadn't of done that, I would have never met Alec." I gazed at Alec's beautiful face, marvelling again at my luck of finding him.

I had saved the best till last. I hugged Edward, but also kissed him on the cheek.

I'll admit, I still had feelings for him, but it was like when he had left and I spent so much time with Jacob. At that point I loved Jacob, but I loved Edward more. Now I loved Edward but loved Alec more, if that made sense. He hugged me harder, and Alec growled. I hissed back at him.

"Alec, I love you, but do remember I used to be together with Edward. Give me a minute. Think about this from his point of view. I hugged Edward closer, trying to block everyone else out. I wanted to remember him like this, because obviously he and his family would be leaving soon.

I wanted this moment to last forever.

Sorry it took so long to update but I have been busy with my other story about Bree and Alec please read it. I'm sorry this chapter ended so quickly but it's half eleven here. (Gulp)