Ok guys, here's chappie 11. The story's almost done now. There'll still be a few more chappies but its comin to a close…just wanted to warn you… :O)

"Bella, could you come here for a minute?" I heard Edward's voice from downstairs and I hurried up from making the bed. We hadn't slept, just lay there. I ran down the stairs and stopped short. There, in front of me, was Aro.

I couldn't believe it at first, and I actually blinked a few times and rubbed my eyes before I accepted he was real.

"He didn't believe me," Edward said, his face stuck in an emotionless expression, his beautiful lips barely visible from underneath the line they'd formed.

"Um, about what?" I asked, taking a deep breath and walking over towards Edward. He immediately wrapped a protective arm around my waist and pulled me close.

"About you being one of us," hissed a voice from behind Aro and I looked down for the first time. Aro smirked when he saw my eyes widen and this time it was I who was the protective one.

Jane.

"Hello Bella. So nice to see you're still not affected by my power," she said, a smile forming on her childish face. I grimaced, stepping in front of Edward. I was a little freaked out that she'd tried to use her power against me at all when I didn't do anything.

"Just lucky I guess," I told her. Her smile instantly vanished and she became quiet, allowing Aro to speak to me. Edward kept a hand on my shoulder and was attempting to move me aside but I didn't budge—there was no way I was leaving this spot with Jane anywhere near him. I glared at her but Aro's voice directed me to look at him. He took my hand in his and smiled.

"I see you're also not affected by mine," his eyes smiled, "Intriguing." I nodded and pulled my hand away. Aro moved his head to look behind me at Edward, "Has she a gift of her own?"

Edward nodded silently, no longer trying to move me. He'd obviously given up.

Aros eyes lit up and he looked back at me, "What is it then, can you show me?"

I looked behind me at Edward who shrugged and nudged me to go ahead. I nodded.

"But she's coming too," I felt a growl rumble in my throat as I hissed it out. Jane was under no circumstances staying conscious with Edward and Aro looked puzzled.

"Coming?" he asked. I shook my head and pointed for them to sit on the couch. Once they both had and Edward and I were alone he hissed in my ear.

"I don't want you alone with those two," he said, his voice full of worry. I turned to him.

"They'll be in my world. I can do whatever I want. And besides, I'm not leaving Jane here with you," I shivered at the thought of Edward writhing on the floor in Italy as Jane used her power on him. The mere fact that she enjoyed it sent an enormous amount of rage through me and I hugged Edward.

"Bella?" Aro called. I rolled my eyes and winked at Edward, though it didn't seem to calm his worries as much. I kissed his cheek, squeezed his hand, and then sat on the coffee table directly across from the couch.

It had been a month since I'd discovered my power, and with extensive training from Carlisle and Edward being willing to be my lab rat, I'd mastered my power, able to trigger it when I wanted and leave it when I wanted. The only down side of the gift was that I had to touch the person/people I took with me.

I touched Aros arm and then with my left hand, I put a single finger on Jane's arm. I wrinkled my nose at the fact that I had to touch her at all, but it was for Edward. Aro seemed confused and Jane seemed apprehensive. I sighed and closed my eyes.

"Where do you want to go?" I asked, opening my eyes and looking at Aro so that Jane wouldn't answer. She picked up on the fact and glared at me. Aro looked puzzled.

"What do you mean?" he asked. I sighed and Edward came and sat next to me. I consciously moved closer to him and moved my attention to Jane. She merely smirked.

"Choose anywhere you'd like to go," Edward told him, putting a hand on my knee, "And by anywhere, I mean anywhere."

Aro thought for a moment then asked, "Atlantis?" I couldn't hide my smirk. I nodded at him and closed my eyes, concentrating.

Blue, the ocean. I'd never actually seen Atlantis but I had seen the Disney movie. The movie didn't depict how I imagined it, however, and so I went with my mind's eye. Green seaweed, towering white buildings, air only for me (I figured I'd make their visit as unhappy as possible). I took deep breaths. Schools of fish, crabs, staircases, beautiful…

I opened my eyes and Aro was beaming. Jane, however, seemed less excited. They were both holding their breaths under the salty water of the ocean we were in while I breathed freely, hoping they wouldn't notice. We floated for a moment, adjusting to the change and gravity loss. Aro pointed towards the castles of Atlantis, asking if he could go in and I nodded. He began moving towards it and Jane stayed back for a moment, looking less than thrilled. I motioned for her to follow him and she glared at me, but obeyed. I couldn't help but laugh as I came up forming the back of the line.

Aro was absolutely fascinated. He found every nook and cranny and turned around to ask me something but only got a mouth full of salt water. I suppressed a giggle. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the coolness of the ocean. The tide calmed me and the dull light that filtered in from the surface erupted around us in sparkles.

As Aro continued to explore, I began to think. Why should he be enjoying himself? He'd just barged into our life, bringing Jane with him, planning on killing me if I hadn't been changed. This wasn't even real anyway.

I took a deep breath and thought the word, home.

Immediately we were back at my house, Aro and Jane still on the couch, Edward and I still on the coffee table. I moved even closer to Edward as Jane stood up.

"So how was the lost city?" Edward asked me, smiling slightly.

"It was amazing!" Aro answered for me, overexcited, "I haven't met a vampire yet who's gift even comes close to that ability," he beamed. I watched as Aro and Jane made their way to the door, Edward enthusiastically leading them. Just as I thought they were about to leave Aro stopped.

"That is an amazing gift Isabella," I winced at the sound of my full name, "We could use you in Italy. Will you consider it?" Aro asked me. I was about to say 'no' when Jane answered.

"Of course she will, won't you Isabella?" She emphasized my full name and smirked. I glared at her.

"No, I won't," I said simply, "My place is here." I stepped up to Edward and wrapped my arm around his waist, looking up at him with a smile. He smiled back. Suddenly, his face twisted in pain, and I realized too late what was happening.

I moved in front of him, cutting off the attack, and this time I caught him as he fell. I placed him on the ground gently and turned around in fury. Jane stood there, an evil little smile on her face, and I went right up to her, glaring down on her. With one swift motion I punched her so hard that she flew through the door and hit her head on the car they'd rented outside. She got up quickly but not quickly enough. I was on her in a moment and I had her pinned against the car, my hand clenched tightly around her small throat.

"If you ever come as close as the same state as Edward again, I'll kill you," I snarled through clenched teeth, my voice deep and sincere in the threat. She laughed coldly and I squeezed her throat harder, feeling a bone un-attach itself from the wall of her throat.

"As if you could ever even come close to killing me," she said, a laugh on her voice. I threw her again, this time so hard that she actually flew through a rather thick oak tree that had been growing by the house. It split from the force of her, falling over the Volvo. Whoops.

"Don't underestimate me," I said even though I couldn't see her. I knew she'd be able to hear me. I turned my back and walked back up the steps of the porch back to a very stunned Aro. I looked at Edward, who'd stopped twitching but he was now lying on the floor where I'd left him.

"Take that thing and get the hell out of here," I said, not looking at him, "Now," I added through clenched teeth when he didn't move. He walked out of the house and I listened as he pulled out of the driveway in the car he'd rented.

"Edward?" I said weakly, kneeling down beside him. He smiled a little but winced in pain. I shushed him and effortlessly picked him up, something he'd done for me on more than one occasion. I carried him up the stairs and into our bedroom, laying him on the bed and then climbing in next to him. I kissed him softly on the cheek, "I'll be right back," I cooed.

With one last look at him I ran out the door in lightning speed. Within ten minutes I'd caught and killed two deer that were grazing unluckily close to the house. Quickly, I pulled out the jars I'd brought with me and filled them to the brim with their blood. As fast as I could I put the lids back on and then raced back to the house. I was relieved to see that Edward hadn't moved from the bed.

I gently crawled into the bed with him and unscrewed the lid of the first jar, placing the second one on the nightstand.

"Edward, open your mouth a little," I instructed him. He opened his eyes, understanding, and I watched as his lips opened a little. I gently placed his head in my arms and put the jar to his lips. I tipped it ever-so gently and watched as the red liquid poured into his mouth. I finished up on the first jar and started on the second one.

By the end of the second jar Edward could move and talk again. I lay my head on his chest and he brought his hand to my cheek, "Thank you Bella," he whispered. He kissed my forehead and then leaned his cheek against my hair. We didn't move from the position for two days as Edward regained his strength. I ignored my thirst for blood, and I knew that my eyes were beginning to turn black but I didn't care. I was certain that I'd be able to control myself.

On the second day Edward nudged my shoulder, "Bella you need to feed," he stated. I shook my head.

"I'm not leaving you," I told him. I felt him smile and he used his arm to force me to look at him. I closed my eyes but his breath on my face dazzled me. Reluctantly, I gave in and let him see the blackness.

"Go, hunt. I'm fine." He assured me. I sat up, kissing him on the lips.

"I'll be right back," I promised him. He nodded and smile, kissing me once more, "I love you," I told him.

"I had a feeling," he winked at me and then shooed me away with his hand. I smiled and unwillingly left his side to satisfy my thirst. I left the house and looked up. The clouds were parting, revealing the sun. I sparkled all over and relished in the fact that I too could glitter like Edward.

I took a deep breath and ran at top speed into the woods. I found a small herd of deer and my mouth began to water as the scent of their blood filled my senses. I was enveloped in the luscious scent of the blood and I concentrated on a bulky male. He was huge, and I knew he'd have enough blood to satisfy me for now.

I leapt into the clearing, surprising the deer. He had no chance against me as I tackled him, took him down, and sank my teeth into his neck. The luscious blood poured out of the dying deer as I drank greedily. I drained him dry and then stood up, wiping my mouth on my arm and turned around to head back to the house. That's when I felt it. Something unbelievably hard whacked me in the head and I fell dizzily to the forest floor, landing hard on my face.

I was now seeing double, and when someone picked me up and began carrying me away, I knew I was in trouble. I got enough strength back to roll out of their arms and that angered the person. They kicked me—hard enough so even a vampire would feel it—in the stomach and I fell over. Then the person had me up against a tree, a hiss on her voice.

"What was that about killing me Isabella?" I groaned from the pain that radiated through my stomach and my head. I blinked a few times and in a moment my vision had cleared.

Jane.

I looked to the right and saw the dead buck, along with the top half of the oak tree—she'd hit me over the head with the frigging oak tree. She laughed evilly, and as I adjusted better to the situation, I began to fight back.

"Ah ah uh," she tsked me, wagging one of her horrible little fingers. She leaned in close to my face and I felt her lips on my ear, "We wouldn't want anything to happen to our beloved Edward, would we Isabella." She hissed a laugh and I stopped thrashing immediately, "There now, that's much better."

In a swift motion she sent me flying head first into a boulder. Blood immediately gushed out of my head as it cracked against it. I groaned in pain and from the way I'd landed I knew that I'd broken more than one rib, along with my right arm. Luckily though, they'd heal within a day or so.

Jane was upon me again, pulling me up by my hair. The wound in my head had stopped bleeding but it still throbbed. I knew such a head wound would've killed a regular human.

"Doesn't feel so good, does it?" she sniggered. I was not going down without a fight.

"I'm sure it feels…better than…ugh…crashing through a tree…" It hurt to talk but the look on her face was worth it. Anger flashed through her eyes and her mouth curled up into a snarl.

"You just won't learn, will you?" She cracked my head backwards again and back into the boulder. Then, never letting go of my hair, she began to drag me deeper into the woods. She was laughing coldly as she walked, "I decided to go back to Italy by myself," she explained. She looked back at me with a smirk, "Aro's too big of an idiot for me." She looked back ahead of her and continued, "I would've killed you anyway, because my power can not affect yours. I tried to tell him you could be a threat to our kind, but he wouldn't listen. He was fascinated by you," She casually stepped over a log but then tugged me extra hard so that it scraped at me. I moaned in pain but didn't say anything else.

"When we finally got to your home and you showed us your power, this heightened my suspicion. I touched Aro's arm to let him know I thought we would kill you but he simply ignored the thought. I was going to let it go, until you made that lovely little threat. Then I realized, I just had to prove you wrong." I listened silently, thinking of Edward and how I'd told him I'd be right back. I was terrified that he'd come look for me in his weak state and Jane would kill him. That's why I had to keep her talking, so that she wouldn't think of Edward after she'd finished with me.

"How…did you do…that?" I wheezed.

"Do what?" she asked, stopping finally.

"Prove me…wrong," I was in so much pain. The last time I'd been hurt like this was when Jacob had attacked me, but this I think hurt more.

"Oh," she laughed, "You said that I shouldn't underestimate you. Well, I did. Then you said you'd kill me. Now who's on the verge of death?" With that she kicked me again and I went flying. I felt my back land against a tree and was grateful that she hadn't kicked stronger. I came down hard, my back scraping against the rough bark of the tree, and crashed, once again face first into a low rock that jutted out from the ground at the base of the tree. It hit my cheek full-force and I cried out in agony.

"Hmm," she said, "You may not be able to be affected by my powers, but this is certainly fun," she said. I imagined her eyes gleaming in delight. Then her voice was next to my ear again, "I'm so happy I underestimated you Isabella. You proved that I'm right. Now, here's the deal," her voice hissed out the word 'deal' and I didn't want to hear it, "I will leave now, and let you live. But if you choose life, I will return to your home and finish off Edward," I felt her smirk against my ear, "He did look awfully comfortable in that bed you put him in." A wicked laugh escaped her throat, and I realized she must have been watching, waiting for the moment that I had to feed by myself. Her voice started again and I wished more than ever I could just reach up and strangle her, "If you choose death, however," she continued, "I will never use my power on him again, and your beloved will regain his strength and live for the rest of eternity."

I knew what my decision was, and I didn't let myself think of the sadness Edward would go through. I simply answered, "Leave…him alone…" I felt her smile and pull away.

"Death it is then Isabella. I'm sorry you didn't make this much fun." I opened my eyes for a moment.

"So sorry…to have …disappointed…you," I saw her eyes narrow. That was the last thing I saw as she pulled her hand up and smashed a huge rock onto my head…

Bella

I was alive, I knew that much. Jane hadn't killed me, but at this point I wished she had; I'd never been in more pain then at this moment. Someone was calling me; I could hear my name echoing off the trees. I couldn't move, couldn't speak. My hand was twisted in towards my stomach at an alarming angle, and I didn't remember that happening so I figured Jane had done that after she'd "killed me".

Bella

My name was echoing all around me, and I knew that all of the Cullens were searching for me. I wanted to call back, but I couldn't even move. I lay there, my back stinging from my fall against the tree, and it stung even more since I hadn't moved at all. The bark of the tree was pressed firmly against all of the scratches it had created. I could feel the scratches healing already but that didn't make it any less painful. My cheek was still smashed against the rock, and I realized that my entire body was in some way twisted around the jagged rock that sprang up through the ground at the base of the tree. I lay still, willing the pain to leave. Knowing that since I was a vampire I'd soon be fine.

My name continued being called, growing closer to me. I smiled but stopped immediately from the pain. I knew it was only a matter of time before one of the Cullens found me. I pictured myself back at home, Edward perfectly fine. That's when I panicked.

Edward!

Jane hadn't killed me, so what was stopping her from killing Edward now? That's when I realized—vampires had to be torn up and burned. Surely Jane knew that. She'd done it on purpose!

I knew I'd have to kill her now. I'd have to go to Italy, find Jane, and kill her. I sat there, enjoying the fantasy's I was creating of different ways for her to die. I tried to pick one.

A huge rush of pain washed over me and I convulsed on the ground, the rock digging pitilessly into my side and creating more pain. Soon I stopped, and that's when I heard it. A stick snapped from somewhere just in front of me.

"Bella? Oh my God. Over here!" Emmett's voice bellowed, and soon I heard him running to me. I wanted to tell him I was fine, but I couldn't. He went to pick me up and a moan escaped my throat, "It's ok Bells, I found you," he told me. He stood up slowly, so as not to hurt me anymore, and I felt him move as he carried me as quickly as he could without hurting me further. I managed to open my eyes and saw that he was looking at me. Relief flooded into his eyes as he saw me looking at him. He smiled, "Geez Bella, there's only so many near-death-experiences one person can have. I think you've reached you're limit," he said. Good old Emmett, always joking. I attempted a smiled but gave up when I felt my cheek start hurting.

"Don't…get your…hopes up…" I managed to wheeze at him. He laughed, overwhelmed with relief that I could even talk to him.

"Emmett!"

I moved a little in joy at the sound of Edwards voice—he was calling for Emmett. Emmett began jogging a little and it hurt a lot. However, I gritted my teeth and squeezed my eyes shut.

"Edward, you guys over here!" he called. I kept my teeth pressed firmly together as I held back the scream that wanted to escape me.

"Bella!" Edward sounded panicked—I was just happy that he was able to walk again, "Oh my God, Bella," his voice was a soft whimper, and I felt myself being shifted gently from Emmetts arms to Edwards. I soon heard the other Cullens circling us, talking fast and worried. We began moving back towards the house and I heard Emmett filling them in on how he'd found me mangled by a tree. Thanks Emmett, why don't you make Edward a little more anxious? I don't think he's scared enough. Why don't you mention how my head was smashed in by a rock while you're at it? No, really I insist, I thought. I was happy, though, when he told them I'd opened my eyes that I'd been able to hear and talk to him. With a little concentration I opened my eyes again and saw Edward's beautiful face just above mine, staring down at me with worried eyes.

"Bella?" he asked.

I nodded gently and managed a small smile even though it hurt. "Hey…Edward…"

I saw his eyes dance in relief.

"You're going to be fine. We're almost back now." I nodded again but this time it was too much and I winced in pain. I knew I'd get better soon, I could already feel a few of my ribs repairing themselves.

We stepped through the clearing, "Are you alright if I run to our room?" he asked me. I hadn't closed my eyes again and I knew he was happy about that. I nodded and he took off with alarming speed. I clamped my mouth shut tight but the run was soon over and I was in our bed.

"We…seem…to have changed…places Mr. Cullen," I said weakly, smiling slightly. Edward smiled too, but it was a sad smile. Soon the Cullens were gathered around me, pouring blood down my throat whether I was ready for it or not. All I kept thinking was thank goodness I didn't have to breathe.

A few hours later, I was fully stocked with blood and completely on the mend. I was able to smile now, my cheek was healing, my hand still throbbed but it was going back to normal. The Cullens all crowded around me when I was strong enough to talk normally and they asked me what had happened.

I took a deep breath and started from the beginning. I told them about Jane, and how she'd wanted to prove me wrong. When I mentioned the deal, Edward winced visibly and his eyes grew sad.

"Bella how could you have agreed to that?" he asked, "You know I can't live without you…" He trailed off, his hand cupping mine. I looked down. I decided to mention the fact that Jane kept me alive on purpose later, when it was only Edward and me.

"I wasn't going to let her kill you instead," I smiled and shook our hands so that he'd look me in the eye, "Are you saying you would've sent her after me?" He looked away, knowing the answer, "I rest my case."

"So, you're sure you're fine then?" Alice asked, looking to Carlisle. He nodded, and Esme sighed in relief and smiled.

Rosalie pulled Emmett up and Alice followed with Jasper, "We should let them be alone now," Rosalie said, winking at me. I smiled and watched as they all left.

I heard them reach the door and then I heard Emmett whistle and yell, "Geez Bella! If you wanted a new door all you had to do was ask!" I laughed when I heard Rosalie whap him upside the head and yell at him. When we heard the door close, Edward and I sat in silence.

"I almost lost you…" Edward said once it had completely gone quiet. He lay down next to me and was rubbing soft circles on my arms.

"I'm sorry," I told him, turning so I could face him. I smiled and kissed him on the lips, "I can't help it if I love you enough to die for you," I said, another smile forming. He smiled too.

"I love you Bella," he said softly, kissing me again.

"I love you too," I said. Then I grew serious, "Jane is going to die," I told him. He nodded.

"I know, I'm going to take care of it this weekend," he said as if it were no big deal. I shook my head.

"No, you're not going near her. I have to take care of her," I said firmly. Edward began to protest but I cut him off, "She didn't kill me Edward. I know she left me alive on purpose, and she's going to use my life as an excuse to kill you," I sighed and played with his hand as he remained silent, "We won't have to worry about her anymore," I looked up into his eyes, "I promise she'll never hurt you again…" The sincerity in my voice was strong, and Edward nodded. He kissed me hard and pulled me into his arms.

"You'd better come back to me," he said, his head on mine.

"I will," I swore, and I knew in my heart that I would…

Well there it is. I was going to leave this one as a cliffie waaaay up there after Jane hit her with a rock, but I love my reviewers too much and so I didn't. Plus I was on a roll so I figured, why not? LOL hope you all enjoyed this one and REVIEW!!!

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