A/N: So…here we are again. I have to apologize to you all…when I started writing this 15 months ago I had a very specific vision for the plot line. Then I went a year without updating and this entire story left me. I am struggling to finish this, but I WILL finish. It is hard for me to get a chapter done because I am just not connecting with the characters right now. I am in an AH mindset and my poor Vampward is suffering because of it. I am trying to read some more vamp stuff to get back in the mood, but as of right now it is not really working. I am not in love with this chapter, but I hope you enjoy it. The rest of this story will mostly be a smut fest and if that is not something you are interested in, please feel free to flounce. Next update… a week..maybe two. Who the hell knows?

BPOV

Oh shit. I'm totally in trouble now. I think Edward was delusional thinking that there was any way that I would survive a trip to vampire central. The room was empty except for the three old as fuck vampires sitting on their thrones. It took all of my willpower not to laugh in their faces when I saw their long cloaks and…are those….are those cowboy boots? Yep, they're wearing cowboy boots. Talk about uncouth. I'm surprised Alice has not had a coronary yet.

The vamp in the middle got up from his chair and slowly approached us. I could tell by the way Edward moved to shield my body that this was not a good thing. Just for a moment I wished I was able to see the future or hear someone else's thoughts like Edward and Alice. Then I realized I would be able to see my death before it happened and threw those wishes right out the window.

"Isabella…so nice to finally meet you. My associate has told me all about you." He said as he reached for my hand, taking it before I could even give him permission. Edward growled low in his chest and I could feel Alice's grip on my other arm tighten to the point of pain. I could see confusion and then rage flit across his face as he leaned over my hand. Edward chuckled quietly before reaching and pulling my hand from his grip.

"You see Aro, you really had nothing to worry about." Edward laughed, yanking me into his arms. I could see movement from the corner of my eye and looked towards it, gasping loudly when I recognized the person standing in the shadows. Aro turned to see what I was looking at and sighed loudly, hanging his head.

"I told you to wait and I would call when I was ready for you. But can you listen to instructions? No, of course not." Aro reprimanded and I could see the little blonde haired vampire wringing her hands in front of her and scuffing her toe on the marble floor, looking very much like the scolded child she was. She was in front of him with one snap of his fingers and I could feel Edward stiffen as he looked at her.

"Do you have something to say to our visitors?" Aro said as he placed his hand on her back and pushed her forward.

"I'm sorry I messed with you and almost turned you into a zombie." She whsipered and I had to hold tightly to Edward or else I was afraid he might try to kill her.

"A zombie? You were messing with medications you had no right to be prescribing. You could have killed her!" He yelled, grinding his teeth together. I moved in front of him and pulled on his shirt until he looked down at me.

"I'm fine. You and Carlisle fixed it before any real damage was done. And even if I was really bad, you are going to change me anyway so it would not matter in the end." I said and could feel his entire body still.

"You are going to change me, right?" I whispered as I looked up into his pained eyes.

EPOV

How could she ask me that? Of course I wanted her with me forever, but the thought of putting her through three days of excruciating torture was not something I was ready to do. She was just getting back to her old self after 18 months of being a shell and I really was not looking forward to taking her from her father and everyone else she had grown close to during our time apart.

"Bella…this is a conversation best held when we are not in the den of the devil himself." I whispered, but of course, they heard me. The four vampires in the room exploded in laughter and I think I saw Aro wipe an imaginary tear from his eye.

"Oh Edward…so dramatic. You know I am not going to let you leave here with her still human. Either you bite her…or I do, and I am not sure I would have the strength to stop at just a bite." He smirked, snapping his teeth in her direction. Bella cringed against me and trembled. I turned to Alice and watched as her visions flashed in her mind, every one worse than the last. In one Aro did mange to change her instead of killing her, but when he saw what a magnificent vampire she would become, he kept her here for himself and had the guards kill us when we tried to rescue her. In another, I tried to change her but the second her sweet blood hit my tongue I ended up draining her. Watching the life fade from her eyes in Alice's vision was too much for me and I dropped to my knees, taking Bella with me. I crouched defensively over her and watched as the three rulers laughed.

"Oh my boy…you passed with flying colors. Get up and take her home." I stared at Aro as he spoke, wondering what the hell just happened. My expression must have said enough since he elaborated.

"When you left, we kept an eye on her. She had been spewing tales about vampires who sparkled in the sun and we needed to make sure that no one would believe her. That was where Jane came in. She was supposed to just make sure that everyone believed Bella was delusional, not drug her up to the point where she really was. I apologize for the misunderstanding and hope you can forgive me." Aro simpered with a pout. I could see Jane standing behind him and knew she was going to be a lot of trouble for going against Aro's orders and messing with Bella's medication the way she had.

"How did Jane get access to Bella if you don't mind me asking?" Alice said from behind me. I was still sitting sprawled on the floor with Bella beneath me, which must not have been comfortable for her being sandwiched between the marble floor and well…me.

"It seems that our little imposter has always wanted to be able to wear those white doctor's coats, so instead of playing dress-up with her brother, she stalked and killed a nurse who was posing as a physician and took her place. It did not take Bella's father long to trust her, what with her intoxicating beauty and scent." Aro answered and I felt Bella go rigid beneath me.

"You killed someone and messed with my life all because you wanted to play dress-up?" She growled and tried to push me off of her. I stood, taking her with me and tucked her against my side. She did not want to tempt Aro's generosity.

"So what was this little test of yours?" I asked, slowly making my way towards the door. I really wanted to know what he was up to, but I was not willing to risk Bella's safety to do that.

"Well, Caius did not believe that you had mated with a human, and I had to say I did not truly believe it until I saw the way you reacted to my threats. Now go…change her when you wish but make sure that she keeps her mouth shut. I don't want to have to come to America and deal with any vampire sightings. Are we clear?" He said as he turned and walked back to his throne.

"Crystal." I yelled as I pulled Bella into my arms and sprinted from the room, not stopping until we were back to the car. Bella collapsed into the back seat, sleep claiming her instantly. Alice got behind the wheel while I stayed sitting sideways in the passenger seat so I could keep an eye on Bella.

"What the hell was that?" Alice whispered.

"I have no idea, but I am not going to second guess the whims of three eccentric vampires." I sighed as I reached for Bella's hand. I would change her, but not before I let experience all her human life had to offer.

A/N: Yep…he is totally talking about sex. Next chapter we will get some sexy times as well as dealing with Charlie and Jake.