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Rosalie: Hi.
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Hello all!!
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So I'm in a really good mood because i got my report card today and i have a 4.3 GPA.
i was running around the house dancing and singing in glee
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HILARIOUS REVIEWER CAPTAINSPARROW-LUV!
I hope you had a good birthday, and i tried to get out as a little present for you
even if it is Sunday in america at 2:30 in the morning
maybe it's still Saturday where you live
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that rhymed

So I really like this chapter because of the ending conversation.
So i hope you like it too!

HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

CHAPTER SONG: "PRODIGAL" BY ONEREPUBLIC


Friends

EPOV

Once we were all back in our suite, we situated ourselves in the living room so we could discuss this mornings events. I was elated at the fact that my Bella seemed to be so comfortable with us. We had conversed just like old times. I felt as if things were back to normal and I had the constant urge to run my hand along her smooth cheek or through her long luscious hair. Then she would say or do something that would bring me back to the sick reality where she doesn't remember our time together.

"Well today was a lot smoother than I thought is going to be" Jasper said from the couch. He was rubbing the arms of a slightly sulking Alice in his lap. "I fully didn't expect her to act so comfortable around us. It was almost as if things were back to normal."

It was as if he read my mind.

"Yeah, man. I had my little sister back for a little while. Yet this time she was all powerful stuff. Dude, she would kick our asses in a battle. All she would need to do is shoot up a tree from our skulls or some crazy shit like that. If only I had that power" Emmett said with a far away look at that last part. Rosalie just shook her head at her husband's aloofness.

"Emmett, if you had that power, you would find the need to grow an army of man-eating flowers in the living room. So we are all grateful that you were born gift less." Rosalie interjected. Emmett just pouted and replied.

"Oh, come on Rosie. You have to admit that would be sweet. And I wouldn't grow man-eating flowers. I would grow cool vines to swing on. Maybe I can convince Bella to put some there for us." Rosalie just put her head in her hands at that and the rest of us laughed at the mental picture of Emmett swinging shirtless from the ceiling like a Tarzan wannabee.

"There would definitely be no kind of vinery running through my living room." Esme said with her rare stern motherly tone. Emmett pouted at that and it just made us laugh harder.

"So, didn't Bella say that Victoria was being taken care of? There's no need for us to hunt the bitch down and finish off what we started." Rosalie said with a small hopeful undertone. My sister would love nothing more than to kill her. So would I though.

"Yes. I believe she mentioned that Aro was getting rid of her. So that's just one less thing on the agenda" Carlisle said to us and we all nodded. That meant I could focus on all my energy on getting Bella to remember.

"Aw. I was looking forward to ripping that ugly head of hers off." Rosalie said with a slight pout.

"Don't be too saddened Rose, there'd going to be a dueling tournament on Monday. You can fight then." Carlisle reassured her. Rosalie and Emmett both perked up at the idea of fighting. One of the events this week consisted of a dueling tournament, so other vampires could witness my Love's unbeatable power and so they could fight other vampires. It was basically so the Volturi could take inventory on what vampires could be possible future guard members or vampires that would be a threat in battle.

Conniving bastards.

Besides Bella, of course

"Speaking of events, we need to get ready to go down to the Opening Ceremonies in a couple of hours. We can't miss Bella giving her big speech." Alice finally spoke up. I'm sure the desire to see all of the outfits of the other wealthy vampires was high upon her reasons to get there early also.

We then dispersed into our separate rooms to get ready and were ready to head down a few hours later. I was so anxious to see Bella. I was sure she was going to look even more beautiful than she already was with the spotlight being specifically on her. As we got closer, I could hear the drone of hundreds of voices, thoughts and vocal, coming from the ballroom. They were all the same mix of wonder about Bella.

"I wonder how Aro found this girl. Maybe he created her himself."

"What is so special about this so called future 'Princess'? I bet she has some viscous power."

"I bet this girl is hot. I'm going to have to talk her up and hand her some of my amazing charm" I snorted at that thought. My Bella would only be charmed by him in his dreams, and that fool can't even sleep so he's screwed either way.

The rest of the hundreds of 'voices' were thinking along the same lines and I just did my best to tune them out. My family and I stood along the side next to the doors leading to the gardens, as we waited for the ceremony to start. Everyone was extremely excited to see Bella again. This would be our first time seeing her in her 'daughter of Aro' state and we were all wondering the same thing. Is this life really something Bella enjoyed? This morning she hinted that she didn't know if she wanted this life. I knew then, that my Bella was still in there somewhere; The Bella that I had known.

Aro finally approached the top of the stairs that led into the ballroom, and began to speak. He spoke of Bella with such admiration that I couldn't help but inwardly smile, even if Aro was…..well Aro, I could tell he cared for Bella as a daughter. He loved her as one. He then introduced my Love and she walked in.

God, she was breathtaking. She was wearing a short black dress with only one strap that showed off her beautiful legs and shoulders. She wore her long luscious hair up showcasing her delicate neck. Even though she no longer had her intoxicating blood flowing through her, I still had the barely tolerable urge to touch my lips to her neck and inhale her sweet scent.

The only thing wrong with this gorgeous picture was that she was escorted by the same Abercrombie and Fitch of a vampire from the club last night. He was smiling brightly and I knew it was all because he was with my Bella. I couldn't help but be jealous of him though. I wanted so much to be the one touching her arm and walking her into the ballroom. I wanted to be the one to have gotten rid of Victoria for her last night. Bella and Abercrombie stood over by Aro; he gave Bella a peck on the cheek and then motioned for her to speak.

My love spoke with such confidence. She seemed to be sure of herself and the crowd loved her already. The thoughts of most of the vampires were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful she was and well she spoke. I was so proud and happy for her. When she finished her speech, she looked over at us and gave us a wink with a brilliant smile to match. Our eyes locked for a moment and we both seemed to smile at each other. I was so happy. I knew she would remember. She had to.

Aro then finished off with a speech of his own.

"Isn't she just splendid? My Isabella was always a wonderful speaker, even since that first time we met. That story is all too interesting and I we would be more than happy to tell the tale. But, we have a week full of events for everyone to get the chance to talk personally with Isabella. Which also reminds me of a most joyous occasion that will be added on Saturday to end our week," Aro looked at Bella and Abercrombie beside her with a smile and I didn't quite understand what was going on, "One of my most prestigious and valued guard, Felix Volter, has asked for my Isabella's hand in marriage and she has graciously accepted! The wedding will take place at the end of the week, so that everyone will have a proper farewell to my daughter and her then new husband! So let's get this Opening Ceremony underway.

I literally felt my heart drop.

Engaged? What was he talking about! My Bella couldn't be engaged to Abercrombie or Felix, what ever the hell his disgusting name was.

Bella is mine!

I love her.

She's supposed to love me.

We are meant to be together.

When the crowd broke off into applause at this news, I looked at my Love and she had a pleasant smile on her face. That's when I looked to her hand and saw the ring; it was huge and shiny and I hated it. I saw Felix swoop down and swiftly give Bella kiss on her cheek.

I couldn't control myself then. An angry snarl emitted from my chest and Emmett came and put a restraining hand on my shoulder, which reminded me of the rest of my family standing there. I looked at them and they were all looking at Bella with the same look of disbelief and shock. They then turned towards me with sad eyes, with thoughts trying to calm me down. My mother began to walk up to me, but I just couldn't take it.

I couldn't be here watching the love of my life fall in love with someone else.

I turned and ran hard and fast through the open doors behind me. I flew through the gardens and out towards the forest until I collapsed on the hard, earth in dry sobs. I beat the ground furiously trying to relieve myself.

But nothing would help me.

I prayed that my family didn't follow me out here. I needed to be alone. I didn't hear their thoughts and I was glad because I didn't want them to see this. I was going suffer this alone.

Why was this happening to me? Was this really the punishment I deserved for my bad decisions? To have the one person I could NEVER live without in this world, my one true love, not remember me and then be devoted to someone else!

Why was this world being so cruel!

It was supposed to be Bella and me, together forever. And, I just had to go and screw everyone over! Damn it!

Why.

Did Bella really love him? She didn't mention him at all this morning. Hell, she was talking as if she didn't even like this life.

But, she is engaged and is to be married within the week.

In one week she would be Princess, married, and I would have to leave.

She truly has changed.

And it was my fault.

I could only blame myself for this mess.

I had refrained from my abuse if the Earth and settled myself against a tree. I didn't know what to do from here. I was stuck.

I don't know how long I had been out there, mulling over in my misery. Then I heard a voice calling out my name. A voice that would never forget.

"Edward?"

BPOV

Where did he go?

My father, Felix and I descended down the stairs and then my view of the rest of the Cullens disappeared. I knew he was there, when I looked at them earlier. He had smiled his perfect crooked grin at me. I tried to look over the many vampires trying to vie for my attention so I could get a better look at them, but I was too short. Damn.

"Isabella what are you doing dear?" My father asked me, breaking me out of my own world. I then noticed that we had stopped in front of a vampire couple, and everyone was looking at me. "Are you looking for something?" He was looking at me with concern, but I could definitely see the get-your-head-in-the-game look shining through his red eyes.

"I'm sorry father. I was just admiring the many vampires here today." I told him with my most convincing smile. I looked up at Felix quickly and I could tell he was trying to hold back a grin at Aro and mine's antics.

"Yes, of course." My father said with the same look behind his eyes. I could tell we were going to have a talk later about my minor day dreaming. He looked toward the beautiful couple in front of us, and smiled as he continued to talk.

I was then introduced to the vampires my father felt most important. I met some of the oldest vampires in existence, besides my father and his brothers, and I met many with amazing powers. I had shaken the hands of old and young vampires from all around.

David and Marni were the first couple I was introduced to. They were ancient; from before the time of Christ. They had been apart of the exodus of Jews from Egypt that had been freed by Moses and were bitten in their travels to the Promise Land. At the time Marni had been with child as was bitten while still impregnated. Looking at her beautiful form and swollen belly it was obvious why she was incredibly special. She is the only known pregnant vampire.

I saw the love that radiated off of that couple and it made me smile. David loves Marni and their forever to be unborn child so much. He in turn had a power similar to mine. David has the gift of a physical shield of protection. They moved on to Israel and have been there ever since. Their story was incredibly inspirational to me and I found that Marni had an incredible aura of a mother. It was quite similar to Esme's personality.

I also met members of an Egyptian coven. Benjamin was the vampire that could manipulate the elements of nature. His gift was one of the most recent I had learned to master and was also one of my favorites. I really liked him, but I could tell his mate, Tia, was a little weary of me and maybe even a little protective of Benjamin. I quickly moved on from them because even though I would win in a battle with any of them, Tia would definitely take me in a fight without the use of my powers. She was big and could probably kick my ass.

After talking with a few other vampire couples and having Raymond fuss over me for a minute, Felix decided he wanted to dance. There were quite a few other couples on the large ballroom floor effortlessly twirling around, but I opted out. I didn't need to reveal my amazing gift of clumsiness to everyone just yet. I told him that was going to go off on by myself for a little while, and he was then stolen from me by Heidi and I laughed at her antics. He looked at me for help when she began to dance with him but I just shrugged and he pouted. This was the perfect distraction I needed so I could go join the Cullens.

I moved swiftly through the crowd, reciting out polite hello's to everyone that greeted me. I knew I probably should have talked to them more formally, but I would have plenty of time throughout the week. I was determined to talk with the Cullens at the moment.

I saw only the six of them still standing by the patio doors, whispering quietly. They were so immersed in each other, that they hardly noticed when I came up to them.

"Hello"

They all turned towards me, and we just stared for a moment until Carlisle finally spoke.

"Good Evening Bella" He said with a smile, but it didn't reach his eyes.

They rest of the family just kind of looked at me and I saw that they would quickly glance down at my ring and then back at my face as if they were trying to figure something out. It was getting awkward again. Where was Edward? I could really use his smile right now.

"Are you all enjoying yourselves?" I had to break this stupor. It was killing me at how weird they being.

"Yes we are, dear. That was a wonderful speech you gave." Esme replied. She wore her motherly smile and I relaxed a little.

"Thank you. I'm just glad it's over. I honestly hate speaking in front of crowds like that."

"I would have never known. You did great." I smiled at her compliment and then looked at the rest of them waiting for something to happen.

"That's some ring you have there. I didn't know you were engaged." Alice finally said. I briefly looked at my engagement ring and then back at them.

"Oh yeah. It happened yesterday, I'm still trying to get used to the idea myself."

"Felix must be really special if you love him"

I perked my head up at the word 'love'. I just shrugged at Alice. "I really like him. He is a good choice for a mate. My father really approves."

The rest of the Cullens were silent for a moment as if they were digesting my words. I wondered what happened to Edward.

"Um, where's Edward?" They all stood alert at this and then looked at each other as if deciding what to say. Carlisle was the one to answer.

"He had to step out for a moment"

"Oh is he ok?" I was getting a little antsy. What was it about this boy that had me so addicted? They exchanged a look again and I was getting suspicious. What was going on?

"He just needed some fresh air" Jasper said and I nodded. I knew there was something else they weren't telling me.

"I think he had the right idea. I need to clear my head a bit and fresh air sounds nice." I looked out through the open door towards the starry night sky and moon.

They just looked at me and had no response. "I'll see you guys later." With that I looked back at a still preoccupied Felix and walked swiftly past the six Cullens and out to the gardens. I could feel their eyes burning into my back, but just ignored it and kept walking towards the calming waterfall that was out of their view.

I took a long, cleansing breath and leaned on the side if the wall. I ran a hand over my face out of frustration and then blew out my breath. I had to find Edward. I needed to talk to someone. I didn't really know what about. I just needed to talk to him, see him. I quickly channeled Demetri's tracking sense and caught onto Edward's scent. He was somewhere in the forest and I took off towards it. I knew Raymond would die if he knew I was running outside like this, but I didn't care.

"Edward?"

I called out his name as I got right on his scent and slowed down to a steady walk. I peeked through a few branches and that's when I saw him sitting against a tree looking straight at me. Surprise and disbelief flickered across his face and then his emotions settled on sadness.

"Hi" I walked out towards to where he was and sat against the tree directly across from him, dress be damned.

"Hey" He answered solemnly and he was studying my face until he looked down at the ground.

"Are you okay?" I asked him after a moment. He had that look of loss like earlier but this time is was more apparent.

He didn't answer for a minute and then he perked his head back up to look at me. "Not really, but I'll get over it."

I bit my lip slightly and looked at his sad form. I wanted him to feel better. I just couldn't take him being so upset. "What's wrong?" He looked at me and didn't answer. "You don't have to tell me". I finally told him. I didn't want to upset him any more.

"No, its fine. I just…. I just lost something I loved very much. Well, someone." He said this with sadness evident in his voice, and then he looked back down at the ground and started playing with a twig.

"Oh" This new information took me aback. It was weird, because I had the slightest hint of jealously peak up in me. "Did something happen to her?" I didn't want to press him to much, but I wanted to help him.

He back up at me and started to study me for a moment before he answered. "Yeah. She's with someone else. She doesn't love me anymore." He gazed at me and then he looked back down again as he snapped the twig in half and threw it aside.

"I'm sorry, Edward."

Who was this chick, and what the hell was wrong her? How could anyone not love him? Was she stupid and blind? I was angry at her for the hurt she put in Edward. Did she even know how Edward felt? It was obvious that he loved her. I wanted so badly to make him feel better, but I didn't know what to say. This girl wasn't good enough for him. She better not hope I come across her.

"You remind me of her." Edward said and broke me out of my mental rant. I looked at him to see he was staring again.

"Oh" I didn't really know what to say to that. It made me internally smile though. What I would give to have someone like Edward devoted to me like that.

But then I remembered I had Felix. He was devoted to me to. And I didn't love him the same way.

Did that make me just like her?

"Congratulations, by the way." Edward said to me with the sadness still behind his eyes. I could tell he was trying to mask it, but I saw right through it.

"On what?"

"Your engagement. Felix, right?"

"Oh right. Yeah Felix. Thank you" It was so easy to forget about the rest of my Volturi family when I was with the Cullens, especially Edward.

"You must be happy"

I just shrugged. "Yes, I suppose."

"Are you not?" Edward seemed to perk up a little.

"I mean I am. I just don't know what to think of it. It's all so sudden. In reality I should be ecstatic, but I'm not as excited as he is. Felix is one of my best friends, and this marriage is wonderful for my title and the kingdom. My father is out of his element with joy. So I am happy about that." I then was the one who looked down at the ground. It was so easy to talk to him. I could honestly just pour my soul out to Edward. But, I had to be careful. I couldn't reveal to him how addicted I was to him and his family. That would be slightly creepy.

"You don't want this, do you?"

I raised my head up to him at that question and didn't answer for a moment. I bit my lip and then slightly shook my head. "It's not that I don't want it, it's just that I'm not sure if I want it with Felix; at least not now."

"Then why are you getting married so soon?"

"Well, I must have a mate to become Princess of Volterra and my father really wants for me to get married during the celebration."

He looked at me for a moment, and I could see the care in his eyes. "You shouldn't have to do this if you don't want to."

I looked at him because he was telling the truth. I shouldn't have to, but there was no other option. "I really don't have a choice in the matter. This is part of my duty."

At the thought of my duty, I remembered about the party, and I knew I had to get back before someone came looking for me. "I have to get back Edward, I'm sorry." I quickly stood up and Edward did the same. I began to brush off the dust from my dress and I ran a hand through my hair, I didn't want to tick off Raymond and deal with his 'gay vampire' attitude tonight.

"We should hang out tomorrow; I'll come find you after I have my training session in the morning." I had to feed my Cullen addiction.

"Yeah, definitely." He answered flashing me a heart melting crooked smile. He looked generally happy at my request and I was glad I could make him feel better, even if his golden eyes still reflected sadness.

"I hope everything works out with your friend." I said to him as a last thought. His smile faded and mentally slapped my self for mentioning it again. My big, stupid mouth.

"I hope it does too." He said his voice was low with a sadness yet determination. I smiled at him and then began to walk away.

I stopped and then turned around to look at him once more. He was staring at me as if expecting me to say something extraordinary. "We're friends, right Edward?"

His face fell slightly and he gazed into my eyes. "Of course Bella. I would love nothing more than to be your friend."

I smiled at that and replied, "Good. I'll see you later." He smiled slightly and then I took off back towards the ballroom. Even if Edward was in love with some retard of a girl, I had to be connected to him somehow. Even if it was just friends.

Whoa.

Am I crushing on Edward Cullen?

Then, I had another flash. I was in some kind of restaurant sitting at a small table under dimmed lights. I was wearing a tan jacket that was entirely too big for me, but it felt so good. I then came back out of it and found that I was already back looking at the doors of the ballroom.

And at my irritated father.

Shit.


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Aro's pissed
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Also.....
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I want you guys to decide on who yo want to have a little squabble
Felix/Edward or
Alice/Heidi
you get to decide!

Next Chapter: Bella gets in trouble ( haha) and she and the Cullens decide to do something reckless and fun. Felix, Heidi, and Dememtri might even join them. How will Edward and the Cullens feel about hanging out with them? Should be interesting....

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-ALEXIS :P