NOTE: come on guys, review please, although this chapter is gonna' be shorter compared to the rest. There is a reason don't worry, mainly for plot development. Enjoy! Exams finished! Some not going to amazingly well -sigh-

Chapter 13

Shredding Tanya's jugular, Bella waited till the vampire grew completely limp in her hold. Retracting her fangs she moved away.

Moving away from the corpse that lay sprawled on the floor, Bella tried to analyse what she had felt. Expecting disgust at what she had done, she quickly brushed the thought away, knowing that death didn't bother her as much as it used to. Awaiting the thrill of her actions, she grew annoyed when she retained her empty feeling. Looking at what was once Tanya, Bella felt nothing.

"I see you found her" Demitri said as he flicked a lighter on, throwing it onto Tanya.

Mesmerised by the dancing flames, she failed to notice Demitri talking to her. It still amazed her that she could move so quickly, kill so swiftly, all without much effort.

"Bella?"

Finally hearing his voice she looked up, storing her thoughts away for later.

"Demitri?"

"I was saying how we should leave soon. You know how Aro will soon grow impatient if he receives no news."

Nodding, she took one last glance at the former Alaskan vampire. Suddenly gripping onto Demitri's wrist, she caused him to grow alarmed.

"What's wrong?" he asked, his voice deep with concern.

Shaking her head, she began to pull away, mentally scolding herself for her sudden show of emotion. Ever since her abandonment by the Cullens, she had sworn to herself to never lead her life with her feelings.

Unwilling to let the issue die quietly, he held on firmly, drawing her in with his strong arms.

"Tell me" he whispered softly.

Reluctant at first, she sighed loudly before answering, "Why don't I feel anything?"

Pulling back slightly so he could look at the pained expression she wore, Demitri examined the vampire in front of him as he kept his hands wrapped around her waist.

"Feel about what?"

Unable to maintain such an intense gaze, Bella shifted her gaze to the corpse.

"Why don't I feel anything about her death? I've been wanting it for so long but I don't even feel relieved. I just feel..."

"Empty?" he supplied with a knowing look.

"Exactly but how do you-"

"I know because I often feel like that. I guess you overestimated her significance in your life."

"But she hurt me!" she argued.

"I know she hurt you, but I guess you decided that there are those who hurt you even more."

As he spoke the words her mind drifted to the Cullens immediately.

"Your right."

Grinning he began to lead her out of the destroyed room.

"Of course I'm right."

Regrouping in the lounge, she waited for her team to settle as she observed the damage.

"Aro will be expecting us shortly with news of our task. I trust you dealt with the other sisters?" Demitri addressed the others.

There was a murmur of 'yes's'.

"Shall we leave then?" he asked turning to Bella.

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With some distance between themselves and the house, Bella almost froze when she heard a familiar voice cry. Stalling she looked back at Tanya's house as she heard the unmistakable sound of angry voices. Straining her new born ears to listen she could just about hear the conversation.

"I know it was them! The dirty scum. What did Tanya do wrong besides support us?" a male voice yelled vehemently.

"Calm down" a different voice reassured, the tone more feminine than the first.

"You know the Volturi saw them as a threat since they were so close to us!"

"I don't doubt that, but we can't be sure it was them."

"Alice, can't you see? They're the only one with grudges against us!"

With the mention of her ex-family member, Bella's mind raced as she realised who the first voice was. How had she missed it?

"Bella, what did you hear?" Demitri inquired gently.

"They know we were there."

Confused he pushed on, "Who?"

"The Cullens. And they're seeking revenge I'm sure" she replied as a smile graced her lips.

"If the Cullens are there then we must return to Aro as soon as possible."

Nodding her consent, they continued with their swift pace, all the while as she grinned at the chance of putting her plans into action much sooner than she had originally planned. Recalling the despair and anger in Edward's voice, her smile broadened. Unknowingly she had harmed him and now the game was just beginning.

What do you all think? Sorry again for the lack of content.