A/N: Whew so Bella is alive! Did you really think I was going to kill her? HEA remember that folks. A lot of you really hated on Aro and the punishment that was issued down on the Cullens. Well sorry, but I am a Volturi lover and even though Aro can be a douche, sometimes we need a little freshness. LOL! Oh and there's some lemony goodness here as well. So so sorry it took so long, but I didn't want to say goodbye quite yet. Abbymickey24, me loves you. Stephlite…no more vodka shots without me. And my IansCutie…mwah!

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After depleting about twelve deer, I felt about halfway there. Jasper was sending me love while Alice was bouncing up and down. Esme and Carlisle were sitting next to us on the ground and I noticed more Volturi was there. I tried to growl, but the little kitten mewl died in my throat. Em just shushed me and told me not to worry about it now. He was stroking my face as I finally got enough strength to talk.

"Em, I just had the weirdest fucking dream.

Chapter 21: Vaya con Volturi

BPOV
Em was staring at me funny. I wasn't going to tell him what I thought I dreamed. Not yet anyway. It was all still a little fuzzy, but I swore that I was with Edward and he was human. He was okay. Edward was also laughing, like pain in your sides with tears kind of laughing. I will keep that image in my heart always. Em was steadily shoving deer at me, but I was in fear of walking around sloshy. Jasper was eagerly waiting to fetch me more and Alice was constantly rolling her eyes at her mate and brother. Carlisle would check in from time to time, but he was whispering in Esme's ear. She would nod on occasion and whisper back. I don't know if it was being in his arms or the blood, but I felt myself getting my strength back. Emmett suggested we go to hunt later, after our company left. That brought them back to the forefront.

We were all still sitting outside, no one really making a move to go back in the house. It was like we just were too tuckered out to move. The sun had gone down and it was essentially dark, except for the lights coming from the house. We were vampires though and really didn't need it. I decided that now was a good time to check out our newfound boss and his group of hodgepodge guardsmen. Why in the hell were they still here?

The Volturi were dispersed amongst the field, not really paying attention to us, but waiting. Jane was sitting in Corin's lap, checking him over, I assume, for wounds. He smiled lovingly at her and allowed her to worry over him. Marcus was watching them with a small smile on his face. Every now and then the look would turn disinterested, but it would come back. Felix was showing something to Demetri on his phone. It was a video of a woman moaning and I immediately recognized it as Gianna, Felix's mate and venom deposit extraordinaire. Demetri kept fist pumping while intermittently high-fiving Felix. Alec was standing at Aro's side, looking every bit like his ass kisser. And Aro. He was staring at me like I was a piece of meat, or in his case, a very rare blood type.

"Why are they still here?" I whispered in Em's ear. He shivered as my lips lightly grazed over his lobe. "Hmmm later baby." He nodded and leaned down to me.

"Aro arrived after the fact. It seems they were not in agreement with Caius' form of punishment." I scoffed at that and gave Em a no shit look. "They have decided that we are being punished for killing a Volturi ruler, killing the Volturi guard, revealing the secret to a human, and having better fashion sense." Em deadpanned that last part and I was in a fit of giggles in his chest. "Our punishment is one hundred years of service by finding vampires to replace the guard."

I was fucking shocked. Who the hell did he think he was? Yes they have told me secret, but I was turned. No harm done! Plus Caius was an idiot and so was his guard for following him.

"I know you're upset about this Swanny, but we got off easy. It could have been worse." Emmett was trying to keep me calm, but I was pissed. My family had suffered enough. Now we are going to be in fucking servitude to these bastards. I swiftly got up from my place in his lap and the family all stood and moved closer. I saw the Volturi fuckers do the same.

"It is good to see that you are well Isabella," Aro spoke so cheerfully. Em huffed and I could only imagine what it was like while I was…sleeping. "You all have one week to show up in Volterra. That should be ample time for you to cut your ties here Carlisle. How you associate with humans so, is beyond me." Arrogant prick. I looked up at Em and he rolled his eyes.

"Thank you for the time Aro. We will aptly report to service in a week's time." Carlisle carried so much disdain in his voice that I was taken aback by it. I couldn't take this. I wanted us to be left alone.

"Haven't we suffered enough? We are not your play things?" I yelled out at Aro. He smirked and the one I discovered early was Alec, shadowed Aro's movements.

"Child, mistake not my kindness. I am no fool like my dearly departed brother. I know you are gifted, in so many ways." His eyes raked over me, like he was undressing me with his eyes. Had I not already guessed that lady bits were not appealing to him, I would have been certain he was doing so.

"Caius doubted me and here I thought you were smarter." I felt Jasper's calm ease over me. What the hell? Had my family gone loco?

"I am needed young one. That is why your family does nothing. I am a very necessary evil. While you could slay me here, your gift does in fact have limits." He had me there. I don't know if I wanted to put Em or the rest of the family through that again.

"Bella…" Carlisle spoke. "We did in fact break the rules and we did get off very easily. I do not like having to uproot my family for this punishment, but Aro is right. You do have your limits… for now." He smirked as he stated that last part, looking directly at Aro. I had to resist the urge to not poke my tongue at his royal highness.

"Unfortunately Swanny, with keeping this life secret, we must have those to make sure rules are kept." Em finished up and I did understand. I truly did, but Aro was a sneaky, conniving, old bastard that I was sure going to use this against us one day.

"See Isabella, even your mate knows his place." Em growled lowly in his chest at Aro's comment.

"Let's get a few things straight. Emmett McCarty Cullen's place is by my side. We are not your collectibles like your trinkets over there." I looked at Corin and the rest of the guards "No offense."

"None taken," Corin replied and I continued.

"Yes I killed your guards and your douchebag brother. Maybe I should be punished, but not them. But we are a family and we roll together. Yet you need to recognize that I do not belong to you. I am not your prize. Take note of this Aro or you will surely end up like your brother." I growled out to him and a bubble appeared from my hand. It slowly molded into a cube shape.

"What are you-"

"See Aro, I learn quickly and I can adapt. We will play your game, but don't fuck with my family." Aro's eyebrows were practically reaching his hairline. Em was caressing my arms and Jasper's calm was sinking into me now.

"Fine. But you recognize this child, I answer to no one." Aro spoke and slowly backed up from me.

The cube dissipated and I stood my ground. I was feeling very weak again. It was too soon I know, but I wasn't going to allow anyone to use my family. If they all thought this best, then I would follow. I did not trust Aro and I would be watching him. I had learned from Alice while I was recouping that Marcus would be harmless, as would the others. Jane, Corin, and even Felix had stood up for us, so they couldn't be all bad.

Soon the Volturi were gone and we were all standing in the great room of the house. Wonderful things had happened here. I had discovered my gift, come to terms with my involvement with Edward's death, and I found love here. We were all taking in the moment, reliving the memories that brought us here. No sooner than I could sigh again, Esme swiftly turned around and started barking orders. She was worse than Alice on a planned shopping day. We were all sent to our rooms to pack what we wanted to take with us to Italy. Then it just kicked in that we were moving across the world. I had yet to travel outside of the western US.

"Finally she gets it. Yes Bella dear. We are going to another country!" I sent a chuckle up at Alice as I continued to pack my room and I heard similar laughs from around the house. "Oh the shopping possibilities!" Alice squealed. My smile dropped and Em's loud laugh echoed over to me.

"Shut it Em or you ain't getting any for a year!" I poked my head out of my room door and I heard a box crash to the floor. Em was at his door with a look of shock.

"I never thought you'd use sex as weapon Bella." His face was serious and I was instantly remorseful.

"Oh crap. I'm sorry Em. You know I don't mean it." I didn't want to fight with all this drama going on. I walked over to him and he grabbed me up and pressed me against the door jam.

"You know you could never deny me Isabella. Why even try?" His lips were on me roughly and I swore it felt like years since he had touched me. This is what had been missing.

"Well nothing is getting packed now." I heard Esme giggle and Emmett used his foot to shut our door.

I was still kissing him as he wrapped my legs around his waist. He pushed me up against the wall. He needed to reclaim me as his mate as much as I needed to do the same for him. We had been through so much and now this Italy thing. I just needed my Emmy; my mate. No matter where we went, what trouble followed, I would be by his side and I knew he would be by mine.

Em's lips left mine and worked his way down my neck. I hummed in approval and ran my fingers through his brown curly hair. I tugged on it with a little force causing small, sensual growls to flow from him. He pressed me firmer into the wall and I felt the plaster break a bit. More. I wanted more.

"You want more do you Isabella?" I must have spoken that out loud.

"Yes Emmett." I said coarsely.

He pressed himself deeper against me, pushing me further into the wall. I felt his erection almost breaking free from his jeans and my core nearly exploded from the thought. I reached down and attempted to pull his shirt off, but Em was not trying to stop his assault on my neck, lips, and ears. His shirt ended up being ripped from his body and my fingers then found themselves clawing at his back. Em's hiss of pleasure was satisfaction to my ears. He pushed me back into the wall and growled at me. I didn't know what was wrong till his hands came to my shirt.

"This has got to fucking go." My shirt was in similar tattered pieces. "And this too." My bra was next.

Em's lips found my breast and I couldn't stop the flow of moans that left my body. My hands were gripping his hair urging for more. He made his way over to the other and devoured it just as equally. He was biting and sucking viciously and I was almost to the point of incomprehension. He then came back up to kiss me and slowly placed me down on the floor. My jeans were ripped from me with a delicious growl and I gave him one in response. Em had his fingers slowly trailing up my sides as he continued to kiss my neck. He hooked his thumb in my boy shorts and they were ripped from my legs quickly. He dropped to his knees and threw my legs over his shoulder and began to lick and suck me into oblivion. He didn't waste any time. Em was a man on a mission, starving, thirsting and I was glad to be his oasis.

"So close Em." I tightened my legs around his head and his tongue gave me one more swirl before I was coming undone.

Em was back up kissing me and I could barely stand from the bliss. He brought me over to his desk and swiped all the things off. I thought he was going to lay me on my back, but he turned me over on my stomach and said three words to me that made me want to climax again.

"Hold on tight." Thank God the desk was bolted to the wall. However, with Em's current excitement, I doubt it would be for long.

I reached across the desk and held on to the other end. Em lined up behind me and pressed his way in. Our moans were in unison as he pushed deep within me. He started a slow pace and it was heavenly and torturous I needed more, faster, harder. He then took a grip of my hair and twined it around his hand. He tugged on it and came down to my ear. I could hear his breaths and growls and purrs. This was home, heaven, peace, fire. He was starting to pick up the pace and I could feel the desk starting to give under me. But I didn't give a shit because he was pounding profusely. I was not going to last much longer and yet I wanted more.

"Em…"

"Mine. My Isabella."

"Forever Em. Always Em." And with that he fell over, biting my neck. That's all it took to bring me over the edge and I was screaming out my mate's name over and over.

Em's last thrust from his high was more than the desk and wall could take. It broke and collapsed, sending plaster and wood chunks on the floor around us. We couldn't help but laugh as we calmed.

"Want to see if we can break the bed?" Emmett asked and his dimpled smile was impossible to deny. I leapt up and went to a box I had packed earlier. I tossed on my cowgirl hat and winked at him.

"Giddy up Cowboy."

Emmett and I didn't get back to packing till two days later. It really didn't take us that long to pack up everything. It was just that we took our time, trying to fight the inevitable. I still didn't like the fact that we had to do with this. Jasper was the only one siding with me. I just didn't trust Aro, but I would take down all of Volterra if he even moved his hand wrong.

Alice and Esme had coordinated what we needed to send to the new home in Volterra. We were going to lock up more personal items away in storage. Everyone feared that I would end up tearing up Volterra and destroying the entire city. There were even bets! This is the family I saved? I have patience. I am no longer a newborn. I could handle it.

I was waiting on Emmett to get back with Jasper. They had traveled to the Forks house to get a few pieces of art that Esme wanted to bring. Plus they needed to close up from when Rosalie lived there. Ugh. I had finally gotten over everything that had happened with her. I had told Em the bits and pieces of my dream I could remember. I remembered Edward telling me that Rosalie's next reincarnation was going to be difficult. I wish I could remember what he told me it was. I would want to check in on her and get on her nerves. Just my luck, she'd probably be my singer. I had better leave well enough alone.

There were three days left and then we would be leaving. I wanted as much time alone with Em as I could. I didn't know how things were going to be once we were in the Vulture brothers' castle. I heard the tires of Jasper's SUV crunch over the gravel and I was out the door in no time. I had Em's door open and him yanked out seconds after.

"Whoa there Swanny!"

"I just missed you. That was too far too long." I don't know why I was getting so upset. I just couldn't be separated from him right now.

"How about we go for a quick hunt? Okay?" I simply nodded and we raced off to find our meals for the evening.

We ate and met back up and sat on a small mound overlooking the open land. The sun was starting to rise, signifying another day closer to Italy. I sighed and sat back more into Em. He squeezed me tighter and all my fears drifted away. As long I had him, it would be okay.

"I got you Bean. Whenever, wherever." He kissed my forehead and we continued to watch the sun settle.

We made it back to the house later on in the morning just as the phone was ringing. It was Aro's human assistant, Bree. Hypocrites. That was just all sorts of weird to me, having a human run your shop as you slaughter the locals. I guess it was just all a part of the façade. She was reminding us that we were due in Volterra in a matter of two days. Two days and I would be living in the land of make believe. Nothing was real there, no one acted the way they wanted. They were probably just a bunch of stuffy peacocks. I scrunched my nose and huffed.

"Thinking about those 'stuffy peacocks' again?" Em laughed and I just rolled my eyes.

I began to think over of my list of things I wanted to make sure I did before we left. Packed boxes, check. Donated Alice dubbed "old" clothes, check. Broke remaining furniture in room, by way of my mate, check and double check. Tell Jake I'm leaving. DAMMIT! That's what I forgot. Well I hadn't really forgotten, but definitely had avoided till the last minute. We were heading out in a few hours. I had enough time, I hope, to go see him. Who knew what would happen after we left? I looked to Alice and her eyes glazed over. However, a curious looked appeared in its stead.

"Bella you have time, but your future goes blank. I see you coming back fine though." Alice said and I shrugged my shoulders. If I came back, then what's the deal? The family joined us and the curiosity was heavy.

"So…umm I kinda headed to Forks, but ran into Jake, and we like talked, and it was great, 'cause I missed Charlie, and he like cleared that up, and yeah, Jake's good." I said really fast.

"Uh baby sis? What the hell did you just say? I'm a vampire and I heard you, but I didn't understand." Jasper was scratching his head looking and feeling very confused.

"Back when I was dealing with what happened to Rosalie. I wanted to rediscover my past. I wanted to feel close to Charlie again. I only made it to Tacoma before I ran into Jake at the University. We hung out and he only had the remnants of that "wet dog" smell Carlisle. So I think it was good." I looked over at Daddy C and he nodded towards me, smiling.

"I'm going with you then Swanny. I don't want you going alone, especially if Alice can't see you for a good chunk of it." Oh Emmett, my hero. "Don't worry babe, I won't hover. Much." The big oaf had become quite protective lately. I kinda like it…sometimes.

We started our run towards Tacoma and I took out my phone to call Jake. It was the middle of the week and I knew he lived near campus. So he should be around. I would miss Jake a lot, but maybe we could still stay in touch. I didn't want to risk the chance of him going wolf on me.

"Yeah," Jake said deeply. He sounded tense.

"Didn't your father ever teach you how to answer the phone?" I tried to make a joke in effort to cheer him up.

"Uh, hey." Oh no, something was wrong.

"Well uh hey to you too Jakey. I am on my way to come see you. Are you on campus?"

"No I'm in Forks." What's with short conversation?

"Well… I can come to Forks and see you then? I'll just hideout." Emmett looked over at me and I mouthed to him that I would explain later. I had not told him of the fantastical tale I told Jake. He would get a hoot out of it.

"NO! Don't come here… I mean… I'll meet you in Tacoma." What the hell?

"Jake that's a three hour drive. I don't want you…"

"I got it okay. I'm sure I'll be seeing you soon." And then he hung up.

"Bean I am not too sure I like him being your friend." Emmett growled out. I don't know what got into Jake.

"Something is wrong Em. That's not like him at all."

We continued our run and made it to Tacoma a little under an hour. We were making our way to the edge of the woods and I motioned for Em to wait for me here while I talked to Jake. I was just about to the tree line outside Jake's apartment when the worse smell hit me. It was Jake's scent, but polluted by wet dog. I was behind Em in a second and he had me pinned to a tree. His growls were raging.

A heard a rustling and out from a bush came the hugest wolf I had ever seen. It had russet colored fur and sad brown eyes. I knew those eyes. Em pressed me back further and the tree began to snap. The wolf snarled at Emmett and they were sharing piercing stares. I sighed knowing that if I didn't do something soon, they would end up attacking each other. I peeked out from under Em's arm so that the wolf would see me.

"Jake?" His head whipped from Em to me and whined. "The doggie germ got you boy. Didn't it?" Jake wolf snorted and tramped off behind the bushes. I tried to move to follow, but Em pressed against me further.

"Stay. Put." Jeebus Em! Just then Jake reemerged from the bushes wearing nothing but a pair of sweatpants. His long, black hair had been cut ridiculously short. That wasn't the only change. Jake was bigger before, but now he was taller and definitely had filled out in all the right places. Nice.

"Ha ha. Funny shit Bells." Em growls at him again and I nudge him out of the way. Just then another wolf jumps out and is in front of Jake. I am pushed again behind Em. We are getting nowhere.

"What's this? Some type of ambush? You were going to attack my mate?" Fuck! Em was mad as hell and it was hot. Now is not time for this Bella.

"No it's not. Someone followed me here without asking. Go home Seth." Jake glared at the small tan and black wolf. The wolf whined, but didn't move. "Fine, just phase back. I don't want the others knowing where I am just yet." Seth dashed back in the forest and was a human again. He was tall as Jake, but thinner. He still looked so young.

"Jake what happened?" I hope to God it wasn't me that turned him. I just saw him once.

"The day after I saw you, Embry, Seth, Leah and I were just hanging around La Push. Leah and I were arguing about Sam and Emily's nice little family yet again. Embry and Seth had stepped in to get us to stop when two strange looking women with red eyes approached us. They were so fast and I feared for Seth and Leah. I felt the danger they brought. It's funny because I thought I had felt something similar with you." He shook his head and looked back at Seth.

"You popped out all furry like." Em finally spoke. Jake raised an eyebrow at him then him and Seth burst out laughing.

"Understatement. All four of us at once. It freaked us the hell out. The leeches tried to run, but I couldn't stop myself from taking one and Leah and Embry had the other. Seth was the one that thought of burning the pieces."

"We hadn't noticed the signs. Tempers, fevers." Seth called out from further back. Jake glared at him and Seth closed his mouth quickly.

"Apparently those leeches had been killing all over the area. They had been around us long before you had seen me that time. Sam Uley, our alpha, told us all of this. There's a shit load of other stuff he mentioned too. They told us all about you Cullens. I remembered what you told me Bella and Sam was not too pleased to know you were alive. The Cullens broke the treaty. Was any of what you told me true?" He looked at me accusingly.

"Yes. It was all the truth, minus the police knowing. James was a nomad that just couldn't leave me alone. Edward is gone and I was the one that took out James' partner, Victoria." Jake smirked.

"Taking out your own kind. Saucy." He then winked at me, which earned another growl from Emmett. "I'm only kidding big guy. Who are you? Security?"

"No. I'm her mate." I kissed Em's cheek and told him to calm down for me. He calmed a little, but was still on edge. I admit that my instincts were telling me to fight, but my friendship with Jake beat all that.

"Oh well, that's cool Bells."

"Jake imprinted already. It's so cool to see it. But it's on a kid, so it's kinda like ewww, but he doesn't see her that way. But I think she's evil." Seth spoke rapidly and he hadn't breathed through as he spoke. He inhaled deeply as if preparing another barrage of information.

"Will you shut the hell up! You're not supposed to tell the leeches all of our secrets!" Jake was shaking and full on glaring at Seth. He took a few deep breaths and the shaking stopped.

"Dude, that's so twisted. A kid?" Em asked and laughed at Jake. "So wait…you gotta wait for them to grow up?" He was doubled over at this point and Jake was groaning.

"It's not funny dammit. It's Sam and Emily's new baby Roxanne. She is so amazing and sweet and cute. She has these weird blue eyes with flecks of gold in them." Jake was looking off so reverently. "My Roxy is the best baby around."

"Yeah and the spawn of Satan. I swear she only likes Jake." Seth said and cringed. Something about this rang some bells from my dream with Edward, but it was still fuzzy. "Billy says she is touched with an old spirit and will be handful." Then it clicked. Edward's words about Rosalie and reincarnation. Why Jake? Poor guy.

"Oh honey… Hang in there my friend."

We all laughed and Seth came closer and closer until he was chatting with Emmett about some video game. I was telling Jake why we were leaving and recapping the details of both fights. He was cracking up about Mike Newton. His assholeness apparently was infamous. Jake told me to keep in touch and that maybe we could see him again soon. Sam was going to be pissed about all this, but Jake planned to take his place as alpha.

"I get to be the boss. As long you don't go killing people, we're good. I'll send you a bunny for Christmas." I hugged him slowly and we both tensed. Jake returned my hug and Em growled a little.

"I prefer wolves." We all snickered and said goodbye. Just as Jake released me he slapped my ass and phased, trotting off with Seth.

"Watch it pup!" Em yelled out.

I laughed, grabbed Em by the hand, and headed back to Oregon. The entire family must have heard us coming because they were all waiting for us on the porch. I guess our stench was pretty evident and they all scrunched up their noses. We told Carlisle what happened and he was shocked that there was a female in the pack. I thought it was badass. We were about to enter the house when Esme stopped us. She went to the side of the house and grabbed the hose. I tried to hide behind Emmett, but he used me as a shield. I then ran behind Carlisle thinking she would never do something like that to her mate. I was wrong. By the time Jasper had wrangled the hose from her, we were all soaked.

"What a way to end it Cullens." Everyone nodded at my comment.

They all dashed inside to change and get ready for our flight. I was about to go in to when Em grabbed my hand. He pulled me flush against him and wrapped me tight in his arms. His eyes were black and there was a soft rumbling in his chest. He bent me into him slightly and with no more waiting, kissed me with all his might. He pushed his tongue into my mouth and I loved the taste of him. I ran my fingers into his hair and he was gripping my waist tighter. We finally broke free and I stared at him slightly loopy.

"What was that for?"

"I just love you Swanny. I am so glad I still have you and I will by your side for as long as you allow." He gave me a light peck and I smiled at him.

"Forever and always Em. Now let's go teach these Vulture brothers how the Cullens do it." He high fived me and I heard Carlisle groan.

A/N: Anybody catch the tidbit about Jake's imprint? LOL! Hilarious. Well there ya have it. I'm writing the epi now, so it's not far behind. This is the last regular chapter. Thank you all! I hope you enjoyed it.

Fic Recs: Long Way Down by forthelongestday is a great Jasper/Bella fic that had me on the edge of my seat when reading. Jasper's so loyal. The other rec is Lady of the Knight byObessingOverEdward. This is an Edward/Bella fic that was surprisingly good. I say that because it takes this Pretty Woman approach to it, but it's not cheesily done. Plus it has its own twists and turns that make is great.