Hey people! I'm so sorry for the long delay. This is one of the most important chapter and I wanted it to be perfect. Also my beta 'Danielle Salvatore' is missing. She hasn't replied yet and I'm really worried about her.

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Chapter 10:

Edward's POV:

I was standing at the shadow darken corner of the ally just a few feet away from the sun shone mouth. I was waiting for the right time,the right time to finish my plan and maybe reunite with my love. I could feel their presence all around me,waiting for my plan to be attempted and then fulfilling my desire by destroying me.

The clock tolled. It wasn't much long now. I thought over my life. So many mistakes ! I wanted to fix everything but it was too late. The reason for my existent was gone. My Bella was dead!

I didn't let that thought go to my head. I closed my eyes and thought of all the good times Bella and I had.

'Edward!' Bella's voice screamed in my head. I was amazed at how real it sounded.

The clock tolled. I was so close now.

The clock tolled again, and I took a large stride toward the light.

'No!' I heard Bella's screaming voice in my head again. 'Edward,look at me.' It was so clear,so real.

I could even smell her. It made me smile.

It was time. I was ready to face my doom. I lifted my foot..

Suddenly someone slammed into me and in that instant I realized it was Bella.

I slowly opened my eyes and looked down at her beautiful face.

This could mean one thing. I'm dead too! Carlisle was right !

"Amazing" I said with wonder.

"Edward You've got to get back into the shadows. You have to move!" Bella yelled.

This was so wonderful! I could hold my Bella again. I softly brushed my hand against her cheek.

"I can't believe how quick it was. I didn't feel a thing – they're very good," I thought of the Volturi. They really did it so quickly that I'm holding my Bella right now.

I closed my eyes and pressed my lips to her hair enjoying the smell and beauty that I missed so much!

"Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath, hath had no power yet upon thy beauty," I murmured. "You smell just exactly the same as always," I went on. "So maybe this is hell. I don't care. I'll take it."

This was one of the best moments of my long life.

"I'm not dead," Bella interrupted. "And neither are you! Please Edward, we have to move. They can't be far away!"

That stuck out like a broken note. My brow furrowed in confusion.

"what was that?" I asked her. She shouldn't say that right now, should she?

"We're not dead, not yet! But we have to get out of here before the Volturi –"

Suddenly I realized what was happening. I wasn't dead,neither was Bella.

This thought brought me back to reality and Felix's thought's hit me like thousands of bullets.

I yanked Bella away from the edge of the shadows, spinning her so that her back was tight against the brick wall, and my back was to me as I faced away into the alley. My arms spread wide in front of her.

"Greetings, gentlemen," I tried to be as calm as possible. "I don't think I'll be requiring your services today. I would appreciate it very much, however, if you would send my thanks to your masters."

"Shall we take this conversation to a more appropriate venue?" Felix said like a threat. He was going over the orders Aro gave him.

"I don't believe that will be necessary." My voice became hard. "I know your instructions, Felix. I haven't broken any rules.

"Felix merely meant to point out the proximity of the sun. "Let us seek better cover." Demetri said trying to ease the tension.

"I'll be right behind you," I said dryly. "Bella, why don't you go back to the square and enjoy the festival?"

"No, bring the girl," Felix said leery.

"Felix," Demetri cautioned "Not here."

"Aro would simply like to speak with you again, if you have decided not to force our hand after all."

"Certainly," I agreed. '"But the girl goes free."

"I'm afraid that's not possible," the polite shadow said regretfully. "We do have rules to obey."

"Then I'm afraid that I'll be unable to accept Aro's invitation, Demetri." I said icely.

"Aro will be disappointed," Demetri sighed.

"I'm sure he'll survive the letdown," I was prepared for the upcoming fight. I could take them.

Suddenly the wind blew towards us and I got the most shocking scent.

Angel was here!

I whipped my head around,toward where the scent was coming from. Felix and Demetri smelt her too and moved their head.

"Let's behave ourselves, shall we?" a lilting voice suggested. "There are ladies present."

Angel was standing right there,with Alice. No hint of fear or nervousness in her features.

She was so calm and serene and nothing.

ughh...she was blocking me.

"Yes Edward. And besides this isn't the place. We're not along." Angel spoke.

"Maybe we should move to an appropriate place."

My mouth hung in shock. What was she saying !

'Edward trust me. I promise I'll get you out safe.' she thought.

What in the world was she planning? No matter what I'm not agreeing.

"NO" I screamed.

"Enough."

"Jane!" I sighed.

"Follow me. All of you." she eyed everyone and then started walking.

The walk to the Volturi Castle was really intimidating. I was too much absorbed into my Bella but still trying to get as much information as possible from the guards heads. Even though I couldn't but help notice Demetri's reaction to Bella and especially Angel. It's a good thing they didn't realize what she was.

I just wanted to kill Alice for bringing her and Bella here. I thought she knew better. Mostly I wanted to kill myself for believing Rosalie.

But what was done in done. Now I had to fix this mess.

"Jane, dear one, you've returned!" Aro cried in evident delight.

"Yes, Master." Jane smiled"

"Ah, Jane." He smiled, too. "You are such a comfort to me."He turned his eyes toward us, and the smile brightened–became ecstatic."And Alice and Bella and Angel too!" he rejoiced, clapping his thin hands together. "This is a happysurprise! Wonderful!"

"You see, Edward?" Aro turned and smiled at me"What did I tell you? Aren't you glad that I didn't give you what youwanted yesterday?"

"Yes, Aro, I am," I agreed, tightening my arm around Bella's waist.

Alice flickered a glance at me. Aro did not miss it.

"I'm sorry, we haven't been introduced properly at all, have we? It's just that I feel like Iknow you already, and I tend get ahead of myself. Your brother introduced us yesterday, in apeculiar way. You see, I share some of your brother's talent, only I am limited in a way thathe is not." Aro shook his head.

"And also exponentially more powerful," I added. "Aro needs physical contact to hear your thoughts, but he hears much more than I do. You know I can only hear what's passing through your head in the moment. Aro hears every thought your mind has ever had."Alice raised her eyebrows.

Then Marcus and Caius entered.

"Marcus, Caius, look!" Aro crooned. "Bella is alive after all, and Alice and Angel is here with her! Isn't that wonderful?"

None of them showed any interest. But that didn't stop Aro. Marcus walked to Aro and showed what he sensed.

Aro raised his brows in shock and a snarl ripped through me.

Aro was shaking his head. "Amazing,"' he said. "Absolutely amazing.

"What's wrong Edward?" Alice was getting impatient.

"Marcus sees relationships. He's surprised by the intensity of ours." I explained to her. "Mine and Bella's and mine and Angel's"

Bella raised her brows and I pulled her closer to me.

"I am so curious, about one thing in particular." Aro eyed Bella with bright interest. "May I?" he asked eagerly, lifting one hand.

"Ask her." I said in a flat voice.

"Of course, how rude of me!" Aro exclaimed. "Bella," he addressed Bella directly now. "I'm fascinated that you are the one exception to Edward's impressive talent–so very interesting that such a thing should occur! And I was wondering, since our talents are similar in manyways, if you would be so kind as to allow me to try–to see if you are an exception for me, as well?"

Her eyes flashed up to me in terror. I nodded in encouragement.

She turned back to Aro and raised her hand slowly in front of him. It was trembling. I gently kissed her hair.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't curious about Aro's little experiment. I waited eagerly.

Aro reached out and held Bella's hand. I watched as his expression altered. He could hear nothing !

I let out a sigh.

"So very interesting," he said as he released her hand and drifted back disappointed.

"A first," he said to himself "I wonder if she is immune to our other talents… Jane, dear?"

"NO" I snarled as Aro called Jane's name.

Jane smiled up happily at Aro. "Yes, Master?"

They're thoughts made me snarl, the sound ripping and tearing from me.

Aro ignored me and spoke to Jane. "I was wondering, my dear one, if Bella is immune to you."

I growled furiously as I stood in front of Bella hiding her from view.

"Don't!" Alice cried as I launched myself at the monster.

Suddenly the pain hit me. Even though I knew it was coming it hit me hard. There was nothing in this world but pain and agony.

Sunk in the pain I heard a sharp ripple and Bella's scream and then the pain suddenly stopped.

I sprung up and watched in shock as I watched Felix running towards Angel who was on top of Jane. DAMN !

I ran and slammed to Felix dragging us both away from Angel. I heard Alec scream in frustration as his powers failed on he too. About half a dozen guards ran towards her and pinned her down.

"STOP" Caius screamed. Everyone stopped in disbelief.

"Dear brother do not be so rude to our guests." Aro held Caius's shoulder. "Isn't this a pleasant sight! A friend is fighting to save another one."

"This is exactly what I was telling you about." Marcus said to Aro "They're friendship is more then what meets the eyes"

"We'll get back to that in a moment. Jane dear." Aro called Jane again.

I tried to move again but Felix held me tight while Angel was held by half a dozen of the guards.

Aro inclined his head toward Bella.

Jane smiled in her direction.

I embraced myself for her scream.

Nothing happened again! Nothing!

It was just like with Angel. Jane could not do anything. I felt a smile creeping on my lips as I freed myself and walked to Bella.

Jane glared at her.

"Don't be put out, dear one," Aro said placing a hand on her shoulder.

He looked at Angel growling at a guard. "Let her go dear ones" he said to them. They released her at once.

She got up and walked towards us. I took my rob off and put it around her as she phased back.

"So what do we do with you now?" Aro sighed.

"Aro," Caius hissed. "The law claims them."

"How so?" I knew exactly what he was thinking but I wanted him to speak aloud. Everyone needed to hear this.

"She knows too much. You have exposed our secrets." he pointed a finger at Bella "you do not intend to make the human one of us," Caius continued. "Therefore, she is vulnerability. Though it is true, for this, only her life is forfeit. You may leave if you wish."

'Stop please." Angel stepped forward. "I know I'm not a welcomed guest here but I have a proposition." she looked at Aro.

What does that crazy wolf have in her mind?

"Never" Caius growled. he already hated Angel for being even a shape shifting wolf.

But Aro seemed as interested as me. "What do you have to offer dear one?"

"You let Bella go,alive and human." she looked at Aro directly "but I stay here,instead of her."

SHE WAS CRAZY !

I stood there holding Bella in shock. what was she saying!

"Think about it. Bella is just a human,a plain simple uninteresting mortal. But I'm not plain or simple, the only female shape-shifter in the history, I'll tell you everything you want to know about the mysterious world of the shape-shifters."

I just stood there like a lightning struck man. I couldn't even move a muscle. I truly felt helpless now cause Aro was actually thinking about this.

"I know you have read Edward and Alice's mind. You know enough but not enough. You don't know about our history or why you can't read my mind and that fairy pain-princess can't hurt me." She continued her crazy talk "I know you want to know,don't you?"

'STOP THIS RIGHT NOW!" I finally managed to chock out. Everyone looked at me like I was crazy but I couldn't care less.

"You drive a hard bargain my dear." Aro completely ignored me.

"It's not that hard. A mysterious wolf-girl instead of a boring human. I think the choice is pretty obvious"

"Angel stop this!" I stepped forward "I'm sorry Aro but there is no bargain."

"What a shame! I was considering your bargain dear one." he motioned towards Angel. "But I think your friend wants to make dear Bella an immortal right now."

A growl came out of my mouth. I was ready to launch myself at him but Angel came by me at once and held me.

"My friend wants exactly what I want and that is to get Bella safe and warm which obviously she isn't right now. So if you agree on the bargain then we can proceed."

"Brothers" Aro went to consult with his brothers but it was obvious that he wanted Angel more then Bella.

"Why are you doing this?" I almost whispered to Angel's ear.

"Shut the hell up and let me handle everything." she whispered back.

"I will NOT agree to this you know. Neither will your mother or father or any of us."

"Don't sweat it kiddo. I don't need any of you."suddenly I could read her mind." Edward listen carefully. I know that old leech is going to take upon my offer and I'm going to stay here. Now I think I can keep him busy for about hundred years. You'll have plenty of time with Bella."

I just stared at her. what was she thinking!

I suddenly remembered one question Angel asked me about an year ago.

Emmett and she was fooling around in the woods and I was sulking around because I wasn't with Bella. Suddenly Angel stopped and turned around "Hey Edward if you ever had to choose between me and Bella who would you choose?"

I was totally taken by shock with her question. Though I didn't had to answer that day because she started laughing the next second I now know I have to choose today. My best friend's life or my love's life?

"don't say any word please I beg of you. anything at all. just watch and learn baby boy."

I wanted to say a lot of things. but then she showed me Bella. Bella after I left her. I was horror struck!

'STOP IT ANGEL.' Bella's voice got me back to reality.

"Sorry Bells." she said to her "see what you did to her." she thought. "and that was just one picture. She had to live with out you for months. I can NOT let that happen again. I'm sorry but you are leaving with her human and safe and I'm staying."

I knew then that I had no choice.

Again I'm really sorry for the long wait. It's the last chapter in Edward's POV. The next are going to be all in Demetri's POV. Hope you liked it.

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