The bandages finally came off, and on the eve of when Saphira will be boarding the jet to fly to Italy to finally arrived home. She was ecstatic and her wound, while still not pretty to look at, did not hurt and she was able to move around quicker than she had before. It was useful as she began practising the dance moves for the ceremony alone whenever she was left alone. And now with the bandage off, the kings were very glad that Saphira was healing very quickly. And she thanked it to her love for the kings, and her yearn to go home. The wound should be fully healed at the start of the following month, and won't hinder her ability to dance at the ceremony. Even if the kings might have had it rescheduled to let her heal for a bit longer. Not that it worried her too much, it will be wonderful no matter how long it was going to take. Right now, the kings had made it their mission to get her things together with Carlisle's assistance.
"She won't need a lot of clothes Carlisle, her wardrobe is a quarter full back in Volterra, she will have plenty," Aro said while Saphira sat at the table with Bella eating some roast beef Esme had kindly prepared.
Carlisle smiled at him as he held a suitcase. "I'm aware, but Saphira did pack this earlier before I took off the bandage," He said, holding it out to Aro. "My guess is she would like to at least take her underwear."
Saphira was smirking as it was amusing as Aro realized she didn't pack any clothes other then her underwear. "I feel silly that I forgot humans need that too…aside from bras and lingerie," Aro said, taking the suitcase quickly out to Carlisle's car as he had offered to drive them to the airport in the morning.
Saphira chuckled softly and looked to Bella. "Somehow, I wish I was more like you in terms of clothes," She said.
Bella was surprised by the comment before smirking. "Right, simple jeans and a t-shirt is we need really," She said jokingly. "But it never stops Alice from trying."
"It will be same for when we start planning your wedding," Alice said, playfully messing Bella's hair as she had picked up some nice perfumes for Saphira and she had approved of.
"It's a shame I might not be able to make it," Saphira sighed deeply, finishing off her plate and leaning back to pat her stomach.
Bella grinned and looked over to the kings who were talking quietly to each other before getting more things. "I don't think I blame you." She looked back at Saphira. "But to be honest, if it was just you, I'd be okay with it."
"I know, don't worry, I'll make sure they won't pressure Edward into changing you," Saphira said, patting Bella's hand. "Hopefully…it won't be a bad decision given your family."
"I know…that's the one thing everyone keeps saying," The brown-haired girl said as she finished her plate. "But I understand. I just hope that Charlie will be able to be happy."
"That's all the matters now I suppose, hopefully Jacob will be fine with it," Saphira said softly.
Bella frowned slightly at Saphira to not mention the wolves, and Saphira mouthed 'sorry' as she forgot how good vampire hearing is. "Who knows, he's not very happy about me getting married, but I don't feel the same way to him as he does to me."
"I can't imagine that with me," Saphira chuckled. "I am pretty sure anyone who tries to flirt with me will be scared off very easily."
"That I can completely agree, Edward did that for me once and I am sure that your boyfriends are way scarier." Saphira chuckled softly before Bella stood up to start cleaning up before Esme walked over.
"Allow me, I'll be quicker," Esme said as she took the plates and looked at Saphira. "The car is full now. The kings are now discussing seating arrangements in the car."
"Mmm…I imagine I'll be in the back between two of them," Saphira said softly, rubbing her chin in thought. "And I will probably fall asleep on one of them as it's a very early start."
"Actually, I think they won't wake you up, they plan on carrying you out to the car and then wake you up when you get to the airport." Saphira was surprised as Esme walked over to the sink to start washing the dishes.
"At least I have idea of what to expect. A sleeping woman being carried through an airport would certainly look suspicious."
"Oh yeah," Bella agreed with a smile. "Hopefully Volterra will be nicer for you then it was for me."
Saphira smiled. "And to think I probably was in Italy at the time you were there, oh well."
"I doubt you would have in any state to prevent me almost being killed," Bella said with a shrug.
"True…I have no idea how it would have turned out if I met them in Volterra. Maybe not as nice, but I don't know."
"Even if they wouldn't have hurt you, I understand where you're coming from. Anyway, I am sure your wedding will be fabulous. I keep hearing everyone talk about a ceremony for the queen."
Saphira blushed a little. "From what I understand, I am pretty sure I am underestimating it completely. On the bright side, I'm the only one who needs food."
"Less messy and less wine, but everything else will be phenomenal."
Saphira nods dreamily before looking up to see Jane walk into the living room nervously
Saphira was surprised and happy to see her that she got up quickly and walked over to her. Jane glanced down at Saphira's leg before being hugged by her.
"I've missed my vampire sister, why have you been hiding?" Saphira asked, releasing the blonde vampire from the hug.
Jane looked so sad and apologetic that it just didn't suit her. "I am very sorry, my queen," Jane said as she held Saphira's hand in her palm. "I am very sorry that we, the guard, left you defenceless that day. We have stayed away because…we have been too ashamed to come to you. But Marcus has made it clear to my brother and I that you would rather us near. I am sorry."
Saphira was touched by Jane's sincerity, but it wasn't necessary in her mind. "Jane, I am not mad at you. You could not have known what Riley was going to do, and yes, you made the decision to let me drive alone. But I have a feeling, Riley still would have caused the injury he did to me even if someone was in the car with me. I have no hard feelings Jane, from now on I will have you around all the time."
Jane was relieved and smiled. "Thank you, my queen, I really felt you were angry. I find it amusing you were more upset with our absence than not being with you when the accident happened."
"I don't remember all of it, to be honest Jane, I remember only some of the accident now and it's your presence I would have liked to have around. Even though, it has been real nice having the kings around. Also, please just call me Saphira." Jane raises an eyebrow at Saphira. "I'm serious Jane, no formalities until we get to Volterra. Same with Alec, whenever he will show up."
"Alec has actually just left the airport to Italy himself," Jane said softly. Saphira's face dropped with disappointment. "I'm sorry, but he, Felix and Demetri feel the worst. Especially Demetri as he was assigned to protect you."
"Well…I guess we need to work on being courageous I see," Saphira said with a sigh. "At least you're here, but I don't think you'll fit in the car tomorrow morning."
"I'll be heading to Seattle tonight to ensure the jet is ready for the morning," Jane smiled. "I know I'm only here for a short time tonight, but the kings have asked me to see the preparations. And I'd rather not have another round of punishment. I hope you weren't told how."
"I don't want to know how you were punished, but I completely understand," Saphira said softly. "And I am not going to make you stay. While I am not angry at you, the kings might still be and I would rather you be on their good side right now. So I would advise you to do that, even if I am disappointed that you aren't staying."
Jane laughed lightly and rolled her eyes. "At least, I can look forward to hearing more laughter in Volterra thanks to you."
Saphira nods with a smile before giving her another hug goodbye so Jane could leave to head to the airport. She watched Jane leave and saw Caius give Jane a stern look before saying something. Saphira sighed deeply, the kings were not going to let this go and she wasn't about to tell them otherwise. Considering she had no idea how scared they were for her when she was in the car.
Deciding it was best that she got ready for bed, Saphira said her good night to Bella and Esme before heading to her room to get changed. She also got out some clothes to wear tomorrow. She wondered if they would change her into the clothes or not. She would find out as she folded a pair of jeans, shirt and jacket to place onto a chair with some socks and pair of shoes as well. She changed out of the jeans and shirt she was currently wearing into the warm, pink pyjamas before hearing a knock at her door.
"Enter," Saphira said as she brushed her hair while sitting on her bed.
She smiled as she saw Aro walking into the room. "Come stai sentendo il mio amore?" Aro asked curiously, walking over to sit beside Saphira.
"A little nervous…but I think that's excited nervous," Saphira smiled.
Aro smiled at her. "I've noticed, I suspect the reality of finally flying over to Italy is setting in," He said softly. "At least it will all go smooth."
"Even though I almost think I am just going to wake up from an amazing dream," Saphira joked.
The vampire was a little surprised before smirking and began tickling her sides. It was Saphira's weak spot and she began laughing and trying to push him away. "Let's make your dream all ticklish then," Aro chuckled.
"Aro! Stop!" Saphira laughed, dropping the brushing as she wriggled. "My hair's going to be messy again!" Aro moved his hands up, still tickling. Tears from the laughter fell from her eyes from this. "Stop, my stomach's going to hurt."
Caius entered the room and saw Aro tickling Saphira. It made him laugh. "Are you torturing our mate with tickles?"
"She thinks this could be a dream, I'm just tickling that out of her," Aro responds playfully.
"Stop! My stomach hurts!" Saphira laughed before coughing a little due to the laughing making her throat a bit dry.
Aro stops and Saphira was still giggling for a little bit before she would calm down. "Did that do the trick?" He asked with a smile.
"Now I am more awake," Saphira said, lifting her foot to playfully kick his arm. "Thanks for that. You'll have to unpack your harp or violin to make me sleep now."
"That won't be a problem," Caius said with a smile. "It will be Marcus who will be helping with that though."
"Marcus?" Saphira said with a frown. "Is there some surprise is there?" The kings nod. "Ooh, well, I am highly curious."
"When you are ready to sleep, I shall serenade you with a lullaby," Marcus's gentle voice entered the room. "Il mio amore, I hope you will dream of clouds with the music I have made."
"I'm like that with Aro and Caius, so I am sure I will be amongst the stars with yours," Saphira said as she stretched and leaned against Aro. "So, with tomorrow, what will our car seat arrangements be?"
"To be honest, we haven't worked that out," Caius said, rubbing the back of his head uncertainly. "We can't decide who should sit beside you as you'll sit in between two of us. And we all want to sit next to you."
"Right…well, that is a hard decision," Saphira said softly with a sigh. She smirked at them. "But a little amusing at the same time. I can't believe I am making seating arrangements hard."
Aro chuckled softly. "You aren't wrong, I know I will sit next to you as I am the head of the Volturi. But, Marcus and Caius can't sort it could." He playfully kisses Saphira's forehead. "If you can't, we'll sort it out in the morning. You won't worry if we change you into the clothes you've prepared in the morning?"
"Of course not, if you don't feel you should see me naked without my consent, I am sure Esme, Rosalie or Carlisle will do it," Saphira smiled. "As long as I am not woken up and be grumpy, it should be fine."
"I have a feeling you'll be grumpy when we wake you at the airport," Caius said with a dreary sigh.
Saphira blinked in surprise, not believing he said that. "Well…I am a girl, so…yeah, I probably will be grumpy for about an hour or until I get some coffee within the hour. It's kind of normal."
Marcus was laughing lightly, as Caius's ridiculous, but accurate statement, was not expected. Even Aro was laughing at him and Caius eventually laughed too as he realized how silly he sounded.
"I apologize," Caius said through his chuckling.
Saphira rolled her eyes and sighed deeply. She looked at Aro curiously. "Should I expect those kinds of comments from all three of you?"
"Probably," Aro teased. "But it's all just truth and tease."
"I know," Saphira chuckled with a stretch of the arms. She checked the time and saw it was eight thirty, which was early to her, but she needed an early start. "I probably should try to sleep. Marcus, suona il tuo cuore per me."
Marcus was beaming with that sentence. "I shall not disappoint, il mio amore," He said as he walked out of the door, confusing Saphira a little as she got under the covers.
Aro pulled the blankets up to tuck Saphira in. "We'll leave the door open for you, il mio amore, that way you can hear him better."
That's when Saphira realized Marcus would play the piano. She so wanted to be sitting next to him listening right now, but soon she heard a beautiful, melodic composition fill her room. She smiled as Aro and Caius remained in the room listening to the music along with Saphira. She could feel through her bond and through the music, how much Marcus cared and loved her. It was beautiful. His disappointment of not having musical talents seemed to make him want to learn an instrument. Saphira fell asleep while looking forward to hearing more of their music in the future in Volterra, and feeling like she was among diamonds and stars in the sky.
Translate:
Come stai sentendo il mio amore: How are you feeling my love?
Suona il tuo cuore per me: play your heart out for me
Il mio amore: my love