Chapter 12
A/N: Hey people! Thank you for the wonderful reviews last chapter! They keep me going, un! (For those who watch Naruto Shippuden... And know Akatsuki will know what I mean. :P (AND DEIDARA, of course! AND SASORI. Kyaaaaaa! *fangirl spazz* *faints on floor*)
-coughs- Anyway, back to topic - here's chapter 12 and I think some of you are gonna to be disappointed that you're not going to find out some things that you thought you were gonna find out... So... Sorry. Un. Anyway, still, I hope you guys will enjoy this chapter. :3
And Felix is finally going to appear! And the Masters, too, of course. I'm having a different take of Felix, though - and I hope you readers will like it. :D
UPDATE! Omg, I'm so sorry , my dear readers . I just realized my mistake of mixing up Demetri and Felix and just changed it. Nonetheless, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter!(: Anyway, feel free to point out any mistake and I will change it as fast as possible.(:
A big thank-you to all the reviewers last chapter:
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Bella: It's disappointing that it's not your type of story, but thank you for taking the time to review and giving it a chance! (:
Well, people, now on to the story... un.
~WY, un. :P
Bella stiffens. "What do you mean?"
"Now, now, Bella," he whispers in a sultry tone as his fingers brush a curl away from her face gently, a smirk playing on his face, "are we back to playing games again? And I thought we were long past that..."
He stops his touches abruptly, watching her and taking in her reactions.
Bella is shocked by his statement. Then comes anger. And numbness. She isn't sure how she should feel, but she knows that numbing her emotions at this point of time will probably be the best choice. However, something in her mind is warning her that something isn't right. Normally, Alec will prefer leaving the information for later surprises and by taking such an action and even telling her that he knows, simply, is actually pretty nerve-wrecking. Who knows what this guy may be planning?
She falls silent, instead opting for concentrating her hard, brown eyes on his red ones. His smirk still doesn't show any signs of leaving his face and he shakes his head as he leans back on the plane seat.
"Well, I thought it'd be pretty interesting if we told Jacob about it. Hmm, I wonder how he would feel if he finds out you were keeping such an important thing from him - or what, hell, how about your father? I'm very sure he'd have some... engaging responses if he finds out you di - "
A loud, resounding smack echoes through the silent compartment. The two vampires next door gapes openly. There is a heavy silence as Alec stares at Bella with shock after her hand makes harsh contact with the side of his face, however, he recovers quickly. This is a unpredictable human, after all. But he isn't angry, like he thought he would be, he is rather amused that she actually attempted such a thing. Most people wouldn't even try to hurt them. Well, most being the keyword here.
"Have you forgotten I'm a vampire, Bella? It doesn't hurt me. But it certainly will hurt you," he says disapprovingly.
Bella takes her stinging hand back; she had heard a slight crack in her hand from that, and she is pretty sure that is why it is smarting like hell. Try as she might, she can't help the small whimper that escapes her from the now red hand. Well, at least that smirk that was grating her nerves was gone now. Alec chuckles at her pained expression - that should teach her for wanting to inflict on pain on him.
"Fuck you," she snarls in retort, her other hand cradling the hurting hand protectively as she grits her teeth. How dare he threaten her? "Haven't you had enough? After causing Jacob and his gang so much pain?"
He releases an exasperated sigh. "Didn't he told you those cold, cutting words? That he never wants to see you again?"
Her eyes widen in surprise, then snaps, "You... eavesdropped on us?"
"Does that even matter?" He asks, shrugging, not caring that he had gotten caught. "You shouldn't care so much about people, you know. It'll only make you get hurt in the end."
"Taking risks in life is what make you truly alive, Alec, and though I find your point of view very ... intriguing, I think it's not right. We shouldn't be afraid of getting hurt. And even if we do, we will get stronger from that and move on. We can't flinch away from everything that might destroy us - it's cowardly. And you, Alec Volturi, is currently being a fucking coward by thinking that," Bella sneers at him, "in addition to that, you're also a blood-sucking monster that takes pleasure in hurting innocent people! A monster!"
He stares at her in muted anger, an unspoken pain crossing his face for a moment that takes Bella back by surprise - is there something that happened that actually made him this way? Despite her desperate thoughts to stop herself from feeling sympathy for the vampire, she can feel her resolve turn to shambles, and she opens her mouth to try to lessen the blow, but what comes next stops her words.
"I'm not a coward, and I never will be," he says crisply, his eyes turning a darker hue of red, "we'll continue the main point of this conversation later. I guess you just have to put up with this monster, don't you?"
With that, he gets up and strodes out of the compartment, his indifferent mask back in place. However, this time, Bella somehow can see the twinge of pain in his eyes when he turns to look at her for a second, before he is gone.
Bella forces herself not to feel guilt; she isn't supposed to feel any for someone who just threatened harm on her father, or someone who had inflicted serious damage on her childhood friend who did everything he could to protect her. She sighs as she knocks her head against the window pane of the airplane - this is tiring.
"The plane will be landing in ten minutes," the annoucement blares through the speaker, disrupting the unearthly peace, "I repeat, the plane will be landing in ten minutes, please gather all your belongings. I hope you had an enjoyable flight."
There is a click to sound the end of the announcement.
Bella sighs, yet again.
Bella stands in front of the gigantic oak double-doors nervously, one hand wringing the other nervously as she attempts to calm her frayed nerves.
"Don't tell me you're scared now, after trying to slap me," Alec says as he directs a mocking glance to the human, who glares him back in return, "save me some dignity, and at least go in like someone brave."
She has to stop herself from saying something in retort, before she realizes that this can actually be Alec's way of telling her to calm down. She tilts her head as she looks at him with confusion, before she gives up upon seeing nothing revealing on his face. Surprisingly, his words has a strong impact on her, and she can actually feel herself relaxing and the fidgeting movements of her hands had disappeared.
Jane and Demetri exchange a glance that no one is able to decipher before they knock on the wooden doors. There is a small pause, before a papery voice answers,
"Come in."
The doors open with no creak, Bella notes in fascination, it's not really like a movie, I guess.
"My, Isabella Swan had finally arrived!"
She almost jumps in alarm at the enthusiastic voice, turning to see a long-haired man, with pale, papery skin rubbing his hands together with glee. His red eyes probe hers openly as he grins, standing up from his - what the heck? Is that a throne? What era are they living in?
She stares at him with astonishment as he stands in front of her.
The three Volturi members behind her bow respectfully, before greeting simultaneously,
"Masters, we've arrived."
She resists the urge to laugh - they sound so... She shakes her head internally, there is simply no words to describe the bewilderment she is currently feeling.
"My child," he greets Bella, ignoring the other Volturi guards behind her as he raises his hand in offer. "I'm Master Aro, it's a pleasure to meet you." She creases her brow, staring at it before tilting her head to the side. A handshake? She reaches out hesitantly, and he catches her hand in a firm grasp, making a startled gasp escape from her at the sudden movement. She pulls her hand back in a natural reflex, but he holds on to it, his red eyes piercing her and making her shiver - not in a good way.
"Bella, it's better if you don't move," she hears Demetri murmur behind her.
She immediately halts her movements, but she still doesn't stop the hostile look she sends repetitively to the man that is still holding her hand.
"How interesting," the male exclaims, releasing his hold on her hand and watching her rub the place where they made contact on her shirt discreetly. She definitely doesn't like Aro. He's too creepy.
"Jane, would you like to try your gift on this lovely lady...?" Aro questions, a grin still playing on his lips as he gestures towards Bella.
"Yes, Master," she answers, knowing that's what he wants when his grin widen by a little, "I'd like that."
She steps forward, pulling her hood back from her head, her brilliant red eyes staring at Bella mercilessly before they tighten for a brief moment. Bella holds her stare defiantly, unsure of what she's trying to do.
There is a terse silence in the huge hall as every vampire in the room is fixated on the scene before them. There is no movements, except for the slight clenching of jaw that can be observed from the male twin as his eyes concentrate on Bella.
"Ah, that's enough, Jane," Aro says lightly, interwining his hands together as he raises them to his chest, seeming satisfied with the results - or lack thereof. Jane nods, stepping back in line beside Alec.
"Your gift is most intriguing, my child," Aro says, looking at Bella, who remains stiff in her place, "I believe it'd be a wonderful idea for her to stay in our guard, don't you think so, my brothers?"
At that, he turns to face the two other papery-looking man, sitting on the thrones on either side of his. One of the man looks bored from the activity that has occurred, leaning the side of his face on his palm while the other just looks ... emotionless.
"Marcus?" He calls in question.
The bored-looking man angles his eyes to inspect Bella for a moment, making her squirm slightly at that, taking a small step back; this is worse than having to deal with the three Guards behind her.
"I've got no objections." Bella narrows her eyes - even his tone is a monotone.
"I don't care much for humans," the other says, looking at her with contempt, before continuing, "however, if she really has a valuable ability... Maybe she can be changed."
"Ah, that's great, Caius," he says, seemingly in joy, "And Marcus!"
With that, he turns to face Bella, a fake smile plastered on his face, "We will be changing you, then. Do you have any oppositions?"
Seeming to expect no answer, he makes his way back to his throne, when a steel-hard voice stops him,
"Can I object? I doubt you'd even let me," Bella retorts irritably. Aro turns back to face the girl slowly, as the entire room blinks in shock. This girl...
"Well, then, Bella," Aro says, his smile now gone as he narrows his eyes, "would you much rather choose death?"
She raises her head up indignantly, before nodding.
The rubber-like tension in the room gets stretched even longer - it seems as if any moment now, it will snap into half and Bella will really be dead. However, such a thought doesn't petrify her - instead, it serves as a comfort. It'll most likely be a quick one, seeing as none of their 'gifts' are working on her, and that it'd be in a heat of a moment. Furthermore, she would also be able to protect her family and friends by doing so: this is most probably the best choice she can ever have.
"Stupid girl," he hisses as he appears in front of Bella in a moment, using his fingers to pull her face up harshly to meet his eyes, "don't you want immortality?"
"The things I want are nothing you can give," she whispers, but her voice carries strong determination as she continues to hold their battling gaze.
He drops his fingers from her face, his eyes now raven black as he speaks with controlled calm, "You're certainly an interesting specimen."
"Felix," he calls, and in an instant, a man of tall build appears beside him.
"Yes, Master Aro?" He answers, bowing respectfully before straightening his posture.
"Bring this girl to her room."
"Yes, Master Aro," he says as he gestures for Bella to follow him. She squares her shoulders and takes a deep breath - don't be afraid, Bella. Though she is currently in a room full of vampires that most probably want nothing more than draining her dry - or using her for their plans, she convinces herself that it would all be fine in the end. Perhaps, she is just dismissed so that she can be killed tomorrow. Maybe she should write letters for her father - and Jake. It's somewhat pathetic, Bella thinks, that she has so little people that truly cares about her.
As she walks behind Felix, who leads her to a door she didn't notice before at the side of the room, her hand reaches up to clutch the necklace lying on her chest for reassurance. Mum, I guess I'll be seeing you soon. A soft smile graces her face as the wooden door shuts close behind her and the male vampire strides forward briskly, revealing a corridor, full of doors, which Bella guesses, belongs to the Guards.
Making their way up to the staircase, he opens a door for her to enter and waits for her to go in before entering himself. Well, I didn't know vampires have manners, Bella muses.
"Is there anything you need help with, Bella?" He asks, motioning to the single luggage placed next to the door.
She shakes her head, hesitating slightly, before saying, "No, but thank you."
He chuckles loudly, shocking her as she arches a brow. "No, no, don't mind me. I just had a very entertaining display by your braveness in the Hall just now, and well, let's say that Aro got fucking owned."
He covers his mouth at the last word, before heaving a sigh of relief upon seeing the closed door. "Don't tell anyone I tell you that, okay? I feel fucking lucky to be in a soundproof room."
Her mouth open and close as she stares at him, shell-shocked by his words - he doesn't seem to be a typical Volturi Guard to her. "Uh, okay...?"
"I suppose there will be a heck of a day for you tomorrow, so have a good rest," he says, his red eyes averting to face the evening scenery, "it's going to be night, soon. I will ask one of the guards to bring you something to eat before you sleep."
"Okay, thank you," Bella manages to say, still confused by this vampire's openness.
His hand rests on the doorknob and he turns to say, " 'Night, Bella. Don't let bedbugs fuck you up - or you'll have fucked up children, yeah." Making a ridiculous imitation of an insect flapping its wings - which looks completely hilarious on a bulky man such as Felix - he exclaims in a high-pitched voice, "Mummy, I want fucking milk!"
Bella can't suppress the giggle that escapes her. He grins, saying, "Glad to see my charm hasn't worn off!"
With that, he leaves the room with a chuckle.
Bella shakes her head, still amused by the man before she mutters, "Does he use fuck in every conversation he has?"
"Alec," Aro motions him towards his throne, "You're the appointed leader for this mission right?"
Alec nods, stepping closer to the Master, "Yes, Master Aro."
"Why was your team late in accomplishing the task?"
"I apologise, Master Aro," he murmurs, "It was my fault to not have been efficient."
"Yes, indeed," the Master says, his eyes fixed on the teen's, "It is your fault."
Alec remains completely calm at his words while Jane and Demetri stand behind him, their heads lowered slightly to avoid meeting the Masters' eyes.
Aro lifts his hands up, before delivering a harsh blow to the side of Alec's cheek. His face got slapped to the side by the force, but otherwise, there is no movement of unsteadiness from the male twin. Demetri resists the urge to wince at the display of displeasure shown by his Master as he struggles to remain still in his position.
"I'm sorry, Master Aro, for time delayed," the young Volturi member apologises once more.
Aro holds out his hand and Alec accepts it, carefully sinking the part of memories he doesn't want Aro to view. After a minute of silence, Aro releases his hand, seeming pleased at his discovery,
"This human is quite hard to handle, isn't she?"
"Yes, indeed, Master Aro."
"We're one big coven, Alec, I do not wish to punish you," he says, sighing, "I hope this would be the last time you would have trouble in completing your task on time, is that clear?"
The question is directed to all three Volturis, and they straighten their posture, before nodding and answering simultaneously,
"Yes, Master Aro."
"Good, you're now dismissed."
The three guards bow once more to their Masters, before retreating and exiting the Hall through the same door Bella and Felix did.
In a flurry of movement, a huge figure comes barreling down the corridor once the door is closed and pounces on all three of them.
"Hey, bitches! You guys are back!" Felix cheers, pulling the three together in a tight group hug.
Demetri is the only reciprocating his affections, patting his shoulder as he chuckles, while the other two remains stiff in his embrace.
"Alec, you still as frigid as ever, eh?" Felix says, poking the young male in the ribs, making him glare at him in warning. He releases the group nonchalantly, still uncaring of the death glares the twin are sending him.
"How was Forks?" He asks with his arms folded behind his head, walking alongside with the three.
"Fine," Alec answers simply.
"Eh?" Felix arches a brow at his answer, "what a vague response."
"But nothing interesting really happened," Demetri says, shaking his head in disappointment.
"Well, you got yourselves a smokin' hot chick back, didn't cha! Did you try to ... you know, shag her?" Felix asks Demetri bluntly, nudging him hard.
"Hell, Felix! You need to filter your mind! She's fucking human!"
"She's still hot."
Demetri rolls his eyes at his response, while the twins pick up their pace, in a hurry to get away from them and needing some peace.
"Alec, c'mon!" Felix whines, pulling on his sleeve desperately as if demanding details, "did he shag her?"
"No, Felix." Alec rolls his eyes, "now, I need to go settle some matters. Let go."
Felix pouts before releasing his hold and is about to turn to Jane, when he realizes they are both gone. Groaning to himself, he turns to find to Demetri who is already starting a slow jog, bidding him farewell, in a rush to escape from him.
"Bye, Felix - "
He got cut off as the stong vampire latches on his arm, his eyes fiery with determination. "Oh, hell, no! You're coming with me, Dem. Now, let's go have some fucking blood!"
With that, Felix flails the arm that isn't dragging Demetri like a bird in excitement before dashing towards the feeding room.
"Ah, this is life!" Felix says brightly, releasing his hold on Demetri upon seeing the bottles of blood that were stored if the guards ever wanted a treat. Demetri drops onto the ground with a loud 'thud', surprised by his unpredictable movements. Instinctively, he reaches to rub his behind before standing and glaring at the childish vampire chugging a bottle of blood.
"I was so tired!" The now satisfied vampire exclaims, patting his chest in happiness as he stares at the irate vampire, his eyes coal black. "Want one?" He holds out another bottle to him with an innocent face.
"Like fuck you are," Demetri snaps in response at his active behaviour.
A/N: Well, I hope you guys like my take on the Masters AKA Aro, Caius and Marcus, and Felix. I find him rather entertaining myself, and I think he'd lighten this story up a little. Hehe. Anyway, do leave me your thoughts and constructive critisicm are welcome, un!
No cliffhangers, un! ^^ I'm awesome, aren't I? :D
~WY
