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Chapter 29
Taken
Edward's pov:
I reached my family just as the wolves had made themselves clears to us. Sam leading with Jared and Paul close by. Quil and Embry just behind Leah and trailing at the back was Seth. He really didn't want to go through with this and neither did I, if it came down to a fight Seth would undoubtedly get hurt. This pained Emmett and Jasper as well. Carlisle was about to try and negotiate a truce. Explain that Bella is alive and well and that no breach has taken place. Alice was trying so hard to see the out came but could only see flickers of next week. I was there, so was Esme and Carlisle. Emmett and Jasper and Alice an Rose, but where's Bella? It looked like an airport. This confused me more. I tried to block out the packs thoughts. I heard Seth apologise and then be mentally beat down by his pack mates.
Carlisle Begin to speak but was only replied by growls and snarls. This was really riling up Emmett and Rose. There was no understanding to this craziness. We all turned our heads to left where two heart beats where approaching. Jacob came into view with Bella on his wolf back. I try hard but couldn't hold in my frustration. Sam's pack realived for another number but our side already mourning the loss of Bella.
I was already to chase after Bella and run as far as possible with her until behind them was an approaching crowd. Larger in both our numbers and strength.
Volturi.
Bella's pov:
Jacob sprinted to both our families, Edward pulled me in a tight embrace and the wolves created a defencive wall. The Volturi had come. Great I was about to die and there was so many things that I needed to say before this moment. In Alice's vision she has seen Tayna go to the Volturi on behalf of Edward, the man she loves and claim that the wolves are causing a problem, demanding that they be taken out. Jasper had explained to me that one of the Volturi members Caius had a huge dislike in the wolves and had hunted them in Europe, he wouldn't miss an opportunity to eliminate more. Tanya in going to the Volturi had explained my situation with Cullen's, the human that knows too much. This means my life will be for fitted. It's everyone understanding that Alice's visions show my life being surrendered to save both the pack and the Cullen's lives. I will happily accept this, so that my Edward could live.
My dad stepped forward to greet them.
"Aro, Marcus, Caius. You know I know the reason you are here." He said in his serious voice. The man I assume is Aro from my fathers paintings stepped forward. There where the 3 main vampires in front, all glowing with authority. Behind them where a few others, the guard as Jasper called them. They were made up of both males and females, all supernaturally beautiful. Beside all of them stood Tanya, grace full as ever not showing an once of guilt.
"Carlisle, you should have came to us personally if you felt under-threat" He gestured towards the wolves, who still stood as proud as before. I could feel their fear, they were kids for crying out loud.
"I do not feel threatend by these wolves, hopefully we can disscus this matter with any bloodshed?" My dad, would try most likely in vain to resolve this calmly.
"Then if you do not feel threatened, which I have personally witnessed through Tanya's eyes, clearly seeing Edwards pain why are you both out here ready for war?" Aro had seen what was about to happen and was not going to be taken as a fool. Edward had explained to me that Aro has a similar ability to him, he reads thoughts through touch but not just the thoughts on your mind then but all the thoughts you've ever ad, every single memory.
"Yet another misunderstanding" My dad said calmly.
"Carlisle do you think us being here is merely for you? The wolves must not live. They're the scruge of the supernatural world. The bottom of the food chain. A menace" A man just behind Aro stepped forward. The wolves howled in anger at these comments
"Caius please, that time will come. I do believe that a human girl is the root of the misunderstandings here" Aro gestured toward me Edward tensed at the side of me, but I stood with my head tall ready for what was coming. "Please may I meet her? Bella Swan I do believe?" I walked to him Edward close to my side.
"Bella Cullen" I corrected him as poliet as my terror would allow. He put his hand forward to shake mine, I did. Seeing no problem with him reading my thoughts, most would be the love of my family and maybe he would take pity on me and spare me. As my hand touched his, Edwards grinned smugly.
"I'm sorry, I heard the news. Congratulations. Well Bella I know you are fully aware of our rules and our world and what we do to maintain them." I nodded "But I see that marrying a vampire and living with them for as long as you have poses no threat of exposure and I believe you will be joining our world shortly anyhow, so that being. You know too much now but soon you'll have the same burden.I'm quiet looking forward to seeing you again when you're immortal, seeing the potential you possess, I'm excited to say the least" I looked at the shocked faces of my family and to the anger on those of the Volturi. If he doesn't want my life what had Alice seen? I looked confused at the crowd potential?
"Now the wolves Aro, since the Cullen seem to have been lucky with this one" Caius hate for wolves was almost as verminous as he is. Edward refused to let his glare drop from two vampire's placed behind who I assume is Marcus, They looked so small and twin like, very childish in their features but very murderous in their glares. They were both staring as viciously at Edward as he was to them. I felt it in my stomach again the same urge to be sick, it was twisting pain and dizziness. I had to hold on to Edward to stop me from falling. I somehow managed to let it pass with incidence.
"Caius the wolves are harmless, we have co-existed with them here for decades. I see no reason for undue punishment" Dad was slowly losing his Patience.
I was searching the faces of the 3 sides and everyone of them was facing my dad and Caius, all except Aro who was still watching me, with a puzzled look on his face. I turned to see Caius reaction.
"Bella may I ask why you still look so confused and shocked?" Aro said down to me gaining the attention of everyone. What should I say?
"I thought that my life was going to be forfitted to save the wolves." I answered tears coming to my eyes. Edward held me closer.
"Forfited? Mmmm, may you excuse my brother and I for a short moment" Marcus, Aro and a very annoyed Caius flew off to behind the guard. Edward pulled me to the centre of our waiting family.
"I don't understand what happened Edward? My vision clearly showed Aro saying "All lives will be spared, for the life of Bella" you saw that too in my head." Alice was just as confused as the rest of us.
"I can't let the wolves get hurt" I barley said to them. Dad put his arm around my should and kissed my forehead. "I know" He whispered gently in my ear. Edwards head shot up towards the approaching three, he was growling furiously and about to attack when Jasper and Emmett held him back. Now I was swept with confusion.
"We have reached a decision, Carlisle" Aro annouced loud enough for all to hear. Edward was still struggling and crying tearlessly. Mom looked at me terifed and Alice and Rose held each of my hands.
"The wolves lives will be spared, for the life of Bella" This statement was replied with cry, growls and cursing from all sides. I ran to Edward who I hugged tightly.
"Let me go Edward" I whispered fighting back the tears. His hands touch my stomach the same time I felt a small nudge. He looked just as amazed at me as I him.
"Bella, what do you chose?" Aro's voice dragged me back to reality. I left my family and head towards my fate....
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