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Bella POV

3 years later

I wandered through the streets, ignoring Heidi's constant prattle as we went dress shopping.

Though I loved her, she became like a sister to me, I was still thinking about that night three years ago. Everywhere I went I saw brothers with their siblings; even Alec reminded me sometimes.

He was still broken over losing Jane. We've tried everything to get her back but she's just vanished.

But what he did…

I still love him, of course, but that doesn't mean I have forgiven him. I still believe, and he knows it, that it was very selfish of him to keep Didyme and Marcus from their happiness and killing her was certainly no the way.

He could have just asked them!

"What?" I asked, stunned by what he said.

He sighed, resting his forehead on my hands. "Please," he pleaded, head still down. "Do not make me say it again. Her voice tortures me everyday to tell, please don't Isabella."

I wanted to speak but no words would form; I looked like a fish, my mouth just opening and closing. I stood abruptly, Aro almost falling over, and went to stand by the window.

"No," I murmured.

I felt him standing behind me. He put a hand on my waits and I shifted away from him. He took the hint then; I was just coming to terms with what he did.

"Oh my," I whispered and my knees crumpled. I let myself fall but I never reached the floor. Aro caught me under my arms and held me up.

"Isabella? Bella? Are you alright? Speak to me." He said, worried about me. But I had nothing to say to him.

"I can't believe you did…your own sister." I whispered and I heard him whimper. I focused on his reflection in the glass window. He had his eyes tight shut and he was grimacing. I think he was crying.

"Yes," he croaked.

Images of Marcus flooded my mind at the moment. Though Aro was vulnerable now, Marcus has been for much longer. He has been broken without his love and Aro was the cause.

Red flooded my eyes. I didn't care for his pain right now; in fact I was more concerned about the pain he has caused.

I broke from his grasp and ran from the room, locking myself away from him. He had the sense not to come after me.

I will come out again when I want to see him.

I finally came out after 3 weeks.

Aro was waiting outside my room, curled over in a foetal position. He had his head tucked away; he looked like he was sleeping. As soon as I walked out though, he sat up on his knees and began begging me to forgive him. I didn't but I said that I could live with it and I loved him still.

"Bella?" Heidi called. "Are you still there?"

I came back to earth to find myself in the dress shop. When did I get here?

"Yeah?" I answered.

She held up a dress, whether it was for her or me I don't know.

"What do you think of this one?" She asked.

It was nice enough. It was gold and had a very low back. The front was a bit revealing too so I guess it's for her. I don't think I'd be allowed out of my room if Aro caught me in that.

"Kind of…sexy isn't it?" I asked, frowning.

We are having a ball for…well I don't really know, just because we can I guess.

Heidi shrugged and held it up to her body.

"I know, but I am dressing to impress." She winked and slinked off to the changing room.

She and Demetri have started a relationship. Only Athenodora and I know about it and we have been sworn to secrecy not to tell anyone.

Heidi is hoping that he will ask her to marry him tonight and I hope he does too. They're so good together.

I searched through dress designs and racks. There was nothing that took my fancy. I sighed, putting the book back and slumping in a seat next to the changing room.

"Ta da!" Heidi announced, showing off her dress.

It was actually quite nice on her. Her blond hair fell down her back, leaving a small gap until the dress. It fit snugly around her curves and it flowed out, just touching the floor. It looked like shimmering waves.

She looked beautiful.

She smiled smugly and said, "You like it don't you?"

I hid a wry smile and laughed, "Yeah I do. You look very nice Heidi. Demetri will have a wonderful time staring at you in that,"

I winked and Heidi scoffed jokingly. She frowned, looking around her.

"Where's your dress? Can't you find one?"

I shrugged and sat down again. She started stroking my hair and I laughed. It tickled and felt really relaxing at the same time.

"No, I don't like any of them. I want to pick a really good dress but they're all so…bleugh!" I sighed, a little too loud. The saleswoman looked at me, shooting daggers in my direction. I glared back at her and she shrunk back to her work.

Heidi giggled and whispered, "There's a dress shop down the street and I think they'll have stuff that's more you,"

I smiled widely and waited for her to change and pay.

She was right.

The next store had the most beautiful dresses and the first one I chose, I bought.

It was a red strapless one and had a red sash under my breasts that tied and flowed down my back. It, like Heidi's, fitted snugly around my waist and went out at the bottom. It was simple but really flattering.

When we returned, parking the car in the huge garage, we heard people bustling about and shouting. We giggled and entered the castle through the sewers; the last thing we wanted to do was help.

"How much farther?" I asked. I wasn't familiar with this route.

"Not far now. We're just under the throne room."

We ran then, seeing the ladder back up to the castle.

We were welcomed to the tapping of a foot from an annoyed Athenodora, who was dirty and covered in paint. She raised an eyebrow at us and we burst into laughter.

"Where have you been?" she scolded. "I have been stuck here all day helping to set up for later and where were you? Shopping! Unbelievable!"

She threw her arms up in the air and stomped away. Me and Heidi snuck away, holding in our laughs until we reached my chambers.

We put away our shopping and relaxed until a voice echoed around the castle,

"ISABELLA!"

Oops.

I made him mad.

I giggled and ran towards the throne room.

Aro was sat in his throne, looking very pissed off. Looking closer, I realised that he wasn't angry at all. Two can play at this game.

"Yeah?" I asked, innocently.

He stood, flitting over to me and pulling me closer to whisper in my ear.

"Why didn't you help out today?" he breathed, his breath tickling my ear. I inhaled deeply but quietly.

Why does he affect me like this? A familiar tingling between my legs started and I realised he had asked me a question.

"I needed to buy my dress." I whispered, trying to control not jumping on him.

He tutted and ran his finger down my cheek. Stop it, you teasing man!

"Poor Athenodora. You know, if you helped out you wouldn't have to go out again shopping with Athenodora for her dress?"

I gasped. No. I couldn't go shopping again. I've already had enough for a while.

"No," I gasped dramatically and he laughed.

"It is your own fault, mia dolce."

I groaned and slumped in my throne. I pouted and whined,

"But I don't wanna go,"

He laughed again and knelt in front of me. All his playfulness was gone and he held my hands.

"I missed you," he held my hands to his lips, kissing them every once in a while.

"I missed you too. And I'm not going shopping again. I have my dress; she should have come with us this morning."

He chuckled and shook his head.

His eyes were alight with love and he kissed my cheek.

I snatched one of my hands from him and held him to my lips. I didn't want to let him go any time soon. The kiss was slow and loving but it soon turned.

Heat picked up between us and soon he picked my up from my chair, holding me against him, my legs wrapped around his waist.

We were panting unnecessarily and biting and nipping each others necks. I tangled my fingers in his hair and I pulled him back to speak for a moment.

"How long do we have?" I asked. I want him and I want him now! He groaned and I knew what that meant.

We had no time at all.

"Not a lot, my dear. There are some special guests coming and I need to greet them soon."

He set me down and kissed my forehead, not chancing my lips again.

"Do I get to meet them?" I asked, wrapping my arms around him.

"No, dear, but you will see them later and trust me, you'll want to wait to greet them,"

I sighed and nodded.

"Go get ready, dear one, and don't worry about Athenodora. Marcus had Heidi look for her too when you went out. In fact the dress should be arriving any minute now."

I scowled and hit him on the arm.

"I can't believe you almost made me go out again. Dick." I muttered and walked away from him. He laughed at my name calling and went to the reception to meet the mystery guests.

"You ready to go?" Athenodora asked.

I nodded and placed the last piece of jewellery on me.

I had my hair half up on my head and the rest draped down my back. I had attached a silver pendant to my Volturi crest that had a ruby in the middle. Athenodora had a green ball gown. It had black and silver embroidery and had a really large skirt.

She's almost knocked me out with it a few times already.

We walked from our rooms to meet Aro and Marcus.

They were both in traditional suits, their deep red dress cloaks draped over their shoulders. They smiled widely at us and took our arms to escort us to the ballroom.

"You look ravishing, mia Isabella," he murmured in my ear. I kissed him on his cheek in a way of thanks and looked at him properly. His suit was slimmer than usual, making his shoulders broader and look stronger. I rested my head on his arm and said,

"You don't look too bad yourself,"

He chuckled and double doors opened for us, revealing a hall full of guests and tables.

Athenodora and I sat at the table at the front in two of the big red chairs. There was a set of double doors at the far end of the room which guests kept appearing from. I scanned the room; where were these special guests Aro kept talking about?

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for joining us here. Though there is no celebration at hand, we felt that we should rejoice that fact that there have been no attacks from the witches. It is also coming close to my darling wife's birthday-"

NO!

My mind screamed in protest.

This cannot be happening.

I can't believe I forgot my own birthday. I wish Aro had too but of course he hadn't!

I tried to remember what date it was but days go by in such a blur.

"It's September 10th," Athenodora whispered, sensing my confusion.

I nodded and refocused on Aro's speech.

"-but there is another person who has due cause to celebrate today."

He nodded and the doors opened, revealing the guests.

I stood; my face must have been a picture as Aro came over to hold my hand.

"Surprise." He whispered.

Through the door came my former family.

I hadn't seen them in years.

Edward wasn't with them, thank goodness but there was someone that I didn't recognise. Maybe they had a new member. Alice beamed when she saw me, Jasper was pulling on her arm to keep her from running.

It didn't stop me though.

I strode from the table to meet them and grasped Alice in a large hug.

"Oh my… you're here?" I gasped.

"Of course. Well we were always coming, we just needed you."

I frowned.

Huh?

The unknown girl came closer and I kept my gaze on her.

She looked so familiar but I just couldn't place her.

She was in a pink dress similar to mine except it had silver embroidery and a slit in the skirt, revealing her left leg. She had a gold necklace, complete with a locket, a Cullen crest and a…Quileute symbol.

I gasped, covering my mouth with shock.

Of course she would grow; it has been 4 ish years since I have seen her. I ignored the others and focused on her.

She was so beautiful.

She was tall, taller than me but not by a lot. She looked about sixteen, her fathers features turned very womanly, almost like her grandmother.

"Is it you?" I asked her.

"Hi Mom," she smiled back, her voice ringing. It wasn't as high pitched any more, it was matured. The similarities between her and Elizabeth were just uncanny.

"Renesmee!" I exploded and wrapped my arms around her.

She came to me with the same enthusiasm and we held each other tightly.

"Mommy," she whispered and I felt her cry against my shoulder.

"Shh, sshh, I'm here now. Oh my god I've missed you so much. You have no idea how much I've want to come and get you sweetie. Oh, and happy birthday."

The Cullen's chuckled a little and I heard Aro say something to Marcus. I'll ask him later; I just want to focus on my daughter.

"Do we get a hug?" a voice asked. It was Elizabeth. She had a large smile on her face and the Cullen's laughed.

"Of course, I have missed you all." I hugged them all individually. Esme had a loving smile on her face and she, like Carlisle, kissed my cheek when she greeted me. I hugged Elizabeth and she patted my shoulder.

I loved her confidence; I wish it would rub off on me sometimes.

"Papa!" Renesmee called and hugged Aro. He laughed and kissed her forehead in a fatherly way.

"I've missed you, little one," Aro murmured.

"I've missed you too. I hope you've taken good care of my mom since I've been away," She scolded and he smiled, whispering something to her.

"I think he-" Elizabeth started until she stiffened. "Oh no," she whispered and turned to the door, a glow starting around her hands.

"Elizabeth?" Aro asked when the doors flung open, revealing Lillian and her army.

Amongst that army we saw Jane and Edward.

This was a vampire army.

This was the attack we've all been waiting for.

"Hello all," Lillian smirked and everyone froze. "Is everyone having a good time?"

I glared at Lillian, worrying about how close she was to Renesmee. I walked forward slowly whilst Lillian was monologuing and took her hand.

What does she want? And why is Edward there? she asked, mentally.

I quickly covered her mind before her thoughts reached Edward.

"Lillian," Aro boomed. "Leave. Now. You are not welcome here,"

Aro nodded and Felix and Demetri grabbed her, pushing her to her knees. She went down too easily for my liking. I looked closer at her already smug face. Her eyes were scanning the room, looking in all four corners.

I followed her gaze. There were hooded figures in the corners of this room and more were coming.

I squeezed Renesmee's hand tighter and she looked at me. I flickered my eyes to the corners and she spotted them too...as did Edward.

"They know!" he shouted and the army started pouncing.

Screams and shouts erupted and I held my daughter close to me. I saw people being taken in by the witches and the vampires. I guess it;s for their army. I searched the room for my husband and the rest of my family.

"ARO!" I shouted, pulling Renesmee with me towards the door. I couldn't see him.

"Mom! What's happening?"

"They're taking people. Talented ones." Felix answered. A witch came hurtling towards us and Felix smacked her away, sending her flying into the candle lit chandelier. The body, ablaze, fell to the ground, charred and blackened by the time it hit the floor.

"Take her!" I screamed and he scooped up Renesmee, running with her through the double doors. She was safe for now.

"AHH!" I heard a scream and I saw Felix knocked out on the floor and two witches looming over my daughter.

"No," I growled and I ran towards her. Arms trapped me and started pulling at my hair and limbs. I squealed loudly at the pain and I came face to face with Edward. He growled and pushed me to the floor, his hands securely wrapped around my neck. He squeezed, crushing my neck.

"Don't you dare!" Lillian shouted. "We are here to acquire, not kill."

"But they killed one of us!" He growled.

I looked into his eyes. They were blue and glowed brightly. He was under a spell; they all were. I growled with all I could muster and swung my clawed hand against his face, scratching it. He yelled, leaning over and I gave a powerful blow to his head. His grip released and I stood, looking down at him warily.

"What the...?" he mumbled and his eyes opened, red and gleaming. I sighed, at least he's normal again! "Bella?"

He stood up, staring all around him in confusion. He was about to speak when a squeal came from the other side of the room.

"Renesmee!" I shouted and we ran.

Elizabeth POV

I shot out a powerful attack spell to get rid of the army to give myself some space. I had Esme, Rosalie, Garret and Carmen behind me, fighting off any vampire's that attacked from the side. Garret was attacking with a vengeful force as his mate, Kate, had been taken.

I heard Lillian say that they are here to 'acquire' and I knew what that meant. They were looking for talented vampires. I sent a message to every free mind through my mental powers telling them of my discovery.

"We can't hold them off for much longer!" Esme shouted.

I kept sending out attack spells but they were doing nothing. I mumbled a spell and I felt my vision sharpen. Pure, undiluted energy flowed through my veins and shot out through my hands towards the offenders. They all collapsed, stunned enough for us to run.

"Come on!" I ordered and they ran to help out others.

"AHH!" a voice squealed and it caught my attention. I saw Renesmee sliding down the wall and two witches cornered her. I sprinted over and blasted the witches away from her. I curled over her curled up body and defended her. She was whimpering and she was playing some happy memories.

She was remembering seeing her mother again

Some of her uncle Emmett's jokes

Some precious times with her...father?

I saw Edward cuddling her and playing games with her. they were looking at a photo album and I was in it.

"Is that your momma?" she asked.

"Yes it is. I wish she could meet you, she would love you, sweetie."

I gasped.

I looked down at her terrified face. I saw it then. She looked like Edward; well actually she looked like me! I can't believe I never saw it before. I was a grandmother! I strked her face and sent a message in her head.

I know who you are. I can't believe I didn't see it before...and don't you dare call me a Grandma!

She gasped and smiled a little. I kept fending off her attackers until Bella arrived with Edward. I glared at him and he read my mind.

"I'm sorry." he whispered and I gave Renesmee to Bella who took her to the corner of the room.

"I cannot believe you didn't tell me." I snapped and ran to attack Lillian. This fighting and kidnapping had to stop.

"ENOUGH!" Aro boomed and the room fell silent. "You have come into my home, attacked my family and friends and, above all, tried to take some beloved people from their covens for your own gain! Who do you think you are?"

He advanced on her and she cowered away a little but still had a strong, confident aura.

"You started this! Any loss here is from your own actions. We have enough now anyway; the little doggies have proven useful."

We heard a ear piercing howl come from outside and some shape shifters burst in. I gasped and I could hear their internal conversation.

Who's side are we on again?

The vamps you idiot. Come on Seth, don;t make us go through it again!

Be quiet Leah!

Will both of you shut up? We're on Bella's side. We'll obey the witches until the last minute.

I smiled widely. Lillian had no back up.

I heard Renesmee gasp when the wolves came in and one flickered his eyes to her.

My Jacob...he's back!

"Do you really think that these wolves are that easily swayed?" Aro asked. He knew they weren't on her side.

She frowned, turning to the large brown wolf at the front of the pack. She growled at loght started to glow from her finger tips.

"You! You deceived me!"

Oh shit! they all thought in unison.

I was about to protect them, energy pulsing around my finger tips, when something Renesmee did distracted me.

"NO!" She screamed and, from her hands, came pure white energy striking Lillian in the chest.

She was my descendant indeed...

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