Chapter Twenty-Seven Hometown Visits & College Searches
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Lana looked at Jake as soon as they had set their bags down "Hey do you want to go explore the castle for a bit until the guard is done eating? Dad will want either Felix or Demetri to guard us while we are out to make sure we don't cause any trouble."
Jake glanced at her yawning the jet lag was catching up to him since he was not used to flying overseas and crossing multiple time zones "how about we take a nap until the guard is done then go out exploring since jet lag is currently killing me."
Lana looked at Jake then sat down on her bed leaning against the headboard not really tired but ok with letting him sleep since he was clearly exhausted from the plane trip "come here and sleep. You can use my lap for a pillow if you like."
Jake walked over and laid down on the bed he thought about the option she had given him before giving in and setting his head on her lap staying close to her as he fell into the blackness of sleep. Lana ran her fingers through his hair watching as he slept peacefully knowing that he was feeling content due to her presence. Demetri watched the wolf and the girl he had known for a while not understanding their special relationship.
Felix walked up to Demetri after he had finished his dinner "are they ready to go? Aro says we only have a few hours before it will be risky for us to be outside. From what I understand Lana plans to give her wolf an extensive tour of the city."
Demetri shook his head "the wolf is asleep on her lap at the moment. Apparently the flight has tired him out. What do you mean by an extensive tour?"
Lana rolled her eyes hearing the two outside she kissed the top of Jake's head as he slept she moved his head onto a pillow and walked out she looked at Demetri and Felix "I want to show him some of the sights of Volterra tonight. Not a whole lot because it's late and we are both tired from our flight but I want him to see my hometown a bit." She looked at the two biting her bottom lip in hopes that they wouldn't put up a fight.
Aro looked over at Caius and Marcus once they had finished off the last of their meal he silently hoped that his daughter would not make any mistakes that would cause the trio to have to punish her glad to have her home for a little while. Demetri glanced at Felix thinking over Lana's idea before nodding at Lana that he was ok with going out for a bit even if it was to cater to her desires. Felix sighed softly but gave in knowing that Lana would manipulate him otherwise into agreeing and really not up to having to fight any of her tricks. Lana smiled at the two before going back into her room to wake up Jake. Jake slept peacefully not aware of his girlfriend's devious plot to wake him from his dream.
Back in Forks Renesmee looked at Seth as he drove the pair in the rabbit up to Seattle since she wanted to go look at colleges in Seattle she smiled glad she had found someone like Seth to be her boyfriend and her potential future. Carlisle watched his granddaughter leave with her mate before glancing at his wife wondering what the next few years would bring them. Esme was finishing up the dishes trying not to think about the fact that Lana was at risk for being killed by the volturi guard for one small mistake. Edward had persuaded Bella to go hunting with him since she still wasn't all that comfortable with Seth and Renesmee being all alone. Alice sighed knowing that since both of the half breeds were with the wolves she probably wouldn't be able to see any visions of them feeling useless since she wouldn't be able to warn them of possible trouble.
Jake sat up as soon as Lana ran the tips of her nails down his back confused he looked at Lana sleepy-eyed not understanding why she woke him up he pulled her into his lap and kissed her gently "Why did you have to wake me up?" He asked pouting slightly since he had been having a dream about their future.
Lana kissed him back before moving out of his lap "get up sleepyhead it's time for the tour. Or do you not want to see my hometown?" she kissed his pout before heading for the door glancing at him over her shoulder giving him a come after me look.
Demetri glanced at Lana then glanced at Felix "it would appear some of my charm has rubbed off on this girl. I mean look at the wolf he's basically putty in her hands all she has to do is give him a look and he instantly obeys her every whim and command."
Felix rolled his eyes at Demetri "no it would be me that rubbed off on her I do have the good flirting skills which are necessary to lure in my prey."
Jake got up he glared at the two guard members not appreciating them making fun of him for doing as his imprint commanded or wanted he caught Lana with his arms around her waist nuzzling her neck "I would love to see your hometown it just didn't feel like it had been as long as you said it would be before we had to go."
Lana looked at the two guard members "actually both of you rubbed off on me. You should be so proud of yourselves… Not if I followed all your tricks I would only have popularity with the males but not anyone who wanted me for me." She headed out with Jake knowing that the two would follow since Aro was making them guard her. She headed out for the market where she and her dad used to visit.
The two guards followed frowning at the slight verbal jab that Lana had just inflicted but followed knowing aro would punish both of them if anything happened to his precious heir and the current love of his life. Jake kept his arm around Lana not trusting the volturi with his girl he was on guard protecting the girl who meant the most to him. Lana headed out leading Jake towards the river market excited to be home for a little bit. Felix glanced at Demetri confused as to where Lana was taking them since they usually stayed away from interacting with other humans in the city unless necessary. Demetri shrugged he looked at Lana and Jake tempted to stop them before the risk of hurting humans got to be too great for them. Lana glanced back at the two hearing their thoughts before shaking her head daring them to try and stop her as she increased her speed finally reaching the market. Jake blinked looking at all the various little shops that made up the market they were at.
Lana walked up to one of the shop keepers she hugged her gently speaking in Italian "Ciao Miss Bello. Come siete stati? IO sono qui visitare il mio padre, sì, io sono a scuola. NON HO mai avuto modo di ringraziarla per la sua ottima tutoraggio lezioni che ho lasciato a vivere negli STATI UNITI." (English: Hello Miss Bello. How have you been? I'm here visiting my father and yes I am keeping up with school. I never got to thank you for your excellent tutoring lessons before I left to live in the US.)
Jake watched wide eyed as Lana spoke fluent Italian having a hard time keeping up with what she was saying even though he didn't understand a word of it he turned to Demetri and Felix "who is she talking to?"
Demetri glanced at the wolf out of the corner of his eye working on controlling his thirst since Aro had a strict no hunting in the city policy "that woman is one of Lana's old tutors she lived in the castle for a while since she had been friends with Lana's birth mother."
Lana continued to converse with the other woman catching up on the events that had happened since the woman had left the castle and her new life in the states. Felix looked around boredly he went off to flirt with some of the local beauties since he figured they would be out for a while. Jake watched Lana nodding slightly at the answer he was given since it made more sense. Demetri stayed by the two letting Felix go off and have his fun for the time being. Lana eventually began to look through the scarves with designs from other cultures and countries she wondered what Alice would think of the non designer scarves before buying one of each color pulling out some Euros having changed her money at the airport. Demetri rolled his eyes at the multiple scarves Lana had just purchased never understanding the need of the female population to have so many items to go with each outfit. Jake blinked at the number of scarves now in Lana's possession unable to believe she really had bought as many as she had.
Back in Seattle Renesmee got out of the car and walked up to the admissions building of the University of Washington. She smiled glad she was visiting one of her potential future colleges. Seth locked up the car before heading off after Renesmee. His eyes widened as he took in the size of the school they had arrived at. Renesmee took Seth's hand before she headed in slightly nervous since she hadn't been to visit any colleges before today. Seth blinked at Renesmee snapping out of his daydream about going to college at University of Washington he followed after he slightly surprised to see that Renesmee was nervous.
Renesmee walked up to the front desk she looked at the receptionist smiling sweetly "Hello. I was wondering if it would be possible for my guest and me to arrange a campus tour today."
The receptionist looked up at the couple she looked at the schedule on the computer then back at the two teens "I've actually got an opening for a tour in 20 minutes if you don't mind waiting for a little bit."
Renesmee nodded for an ok she went over and sat down on a bench. Seth sat down by her he hugged her gently before resting his head on the top of hers happy to spend time with her. He felt a moment of sadness when he realized she would be going to college a year before he was before he pushed the thought out of his mind and smiled. Renesmee looked at him she smiled and kissed him glad he had come with her to make her feel less strange about the prospect of leaving Forks for college.
Lana headed down to another little shop noticing the interesting charm bracelets "so this is the market my father and I would visit when we took walks outside of the castle." She said softly walking.
Jake followed after her happy to be with her. Demetri looked a little surprised at the thought of Aro walking around the streets like a common person just to spend time with his daughter but realized he would have had to act like a commoner and go out in order to meet Lana's mother. Felix kept an eye on the group though he was still flirting with some females. Lana purchased a few more items at the shops before heading out to the theater since the market had begun to close due to the late time. Jake tagged after his girl taking in the city as he followed her surprised the leader of the volturi had gone out with his daughter. Demetri signaled to Felix to follow the two as he spotted a female that interested him. Felix said goodbye to the girls before going after the two wondering where they were going now.
Lana looked up at Jake when they reached the theater "this is the Roman Theater. I used to read about Rome for my history assignments." She mumbled softly looking at the theater slightly embarrassed at how much she loved to learn.
Jake looked at it trying to place it in anything he had read but came up with nothing "it looks pretty cool." He kissed her cheek finding her slight embarrassment to be cute.
Felix looked at Lana "really this is one of the places you show him? The market was slightly interesting but this isn't all that important. Are you at least planning on showing him the art gallery or the former prison turned restaurant or the cathedral?" he was bored since he was now on guard duty.
Lana stuck her tongue out at Felix "I was going to show him the cathedral and the art gallery. The restaurant will be closed by the time we get there so that will have to be another time." She headed off in the direction of the art gallery doing her best to walk at normal speed she had done her best to cover up any skin besides her face before they left so everyone would assume the glittery appearance on her face would just be attributed to make up.
Jake walked with Lana staying closer to her not liking Felix at all near his girl. Felix followed the two as they arrived at the art gallery. Lana sighed softly noticing it had just closed for the day she headed off to the cathedral figuring it might still be open sad that she couldn't go into one of her favorite places. Jake took a look at the art gallery from the outside slightly interested in seeing the art work but willing to wait until a later time when it would actually be open. Demetri had caught up with the group he blinked noticing the art gallery was closed slightly disappointed since most of the volturi was interested in the arts due to the heads of the volturi being very interested in art. The group arrived at the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. Lana pulled open one of the heavy doors before walking in taking in the spaciousness of the cathedral. Jake looked around the cathedral amazed at some of the art work that had been preserved inside the cathedral. Felix and Demetri looked around used to coming to this place but still awed at the magnificence.
Back in Seattle Renesmee and Seth followed a tour guide around the campus observing the student life and also the different buildings and what departments were located in them.
The tour guide looked at Renesmee "do you have any ideas for what you would like to major in when you come to this school?"
Renesmee thought about it before nodding "I'd either like to be pre-med and go to medical school like my father and grandfather or I would like to do some form of pre-law."
Seth looked at Renesmee slightly surprised before looking at the guide "I'd like to be a history major with some influences on Native American history."
Lana and Jake toured the cathedral making sure not to touch or get too close to anything still observing the art work amazed they finally left after they had explored the whole place and headed back to the castle with their guards following. Felix and Demetri were conversing about the different art in the cathedral wondering what Lana and Jake thought of the pieces. Aro waited just outside the castle doors waiting for his daughter and her boyfriend to come back wanting to know about their visit around Volterra.
Lana looked at Aro as they walked up "Father it was marvelous to be able to go around my home again and see the sights. I even ran into Miss Bello again and caught up with her. The art gallery was closed so Jake and I plan to go visit in the early morning before the sun has fully risen and my secret could be discovered. I also plan to show Jake mom's grave tomorrow with your permission of course. Could you ask Heidi to get some flowers in the morning for me to put on the grave? I'm glad to be back Father I have missed you dearly." She hugged her father once again.
Aro chuckled at his daughter's enthusiasm "I'm glad you had a good time visiting your favorite places in volterra. Yes of course you can go visit your mother's grave. What kind of father would I be if I didn't allow you to visit her and introduce your man to her? I will ask Heidi to get the flowers for you. As for going to the art gallery in the morning that will not be possible as it is too risky for you. I've missed you as well my little light." He added the last part as a play on the meaning of Lana's name. He hugged his daughter tightly glad to have her back in his arms even if it was just for a week.
Demetri and Felix excused themselves going off to find other members of the guard now that they had been released from guard duty. Jake stood there awkwardly not sure what to do since this was clearly a father-daughter moment he looked at the floor resisting the urge to rip his imprint from her father's arms and pulled her behind him so he could protect her. He was still not comfortable being in the castle with the other vampires since his duty as a warrior of the La Push tribe was to kill all bloodsuckers that violated the treaty by feasting on humans. Lana released herself from her father taking Jake's hand and heading up the stairs to her room as the jet lag finally set in for her. Jake followed eagerly not wanting to spend another minute in the presence of Lana' father. The two laid down in the room after locking the door and fell asleep to dreams of the future.
Renesmee and Seth finished off their tour before heading back to Forks tired from getting up early and seeing the other couple off to their airport. They arrived at the Cullen house and sat down on the couch using each other's shoulders as head rests as they eventually fell asleep.
A/N 2. The info on Volterra came from en. wikipedia wiki / Volterra (remove the spaces)
