"Edward, I don't want them to get hurt."
"Bella we won't let them get hurt." Carlisle said as he walked in the room.
"What are we going to do? We don't have a whole lot of time."
"I don't really know." Edward said.
"What if we offered him a deal he couldn't pass up." I suggested.
"Like what?" Carlisle asked.
"No absolutely not!" Alice said.
"Will you please let me tell them what I was thinking?" I blew up. "I am so sorry Alice. I just wanted to tell them. I know everyone will probably say the same thing, but it is worth a try."
"Go ahead Bella. I am sorry." Alice said.
"What if I would join their family, as long as they left Charlie and Renee alone and human."
"I agree with Alice. There is no way I will allow you to do that." Edward said furiously.
"Edward this may be the only way to save them."
"What about our children?"
"I know you will do what's best for them."
"NO! Bella you are not offering to join them. There has to be another way." Edward said.
"What if instead of joining them now to spare their lives, you offer to join them if Charlie and Renee decide to tell anyone?"
"They won't tell anyone." I said.
"That is exactly the point Bella. You will never have to join them in Volterra, because they won't tell anyone about us."
"That might work." Alice and Edward agreed.
"We can try it, but if that doesn't work, I will go back to my other plan."
"If you do that, I will go with you love."
We left the house and took the X5 and raced over to Charlie and Renee's.
"Is he here?" I asked Edward.
"No, but he is close."
"Let's go in the house."
We walked up to the house. I could smell the wolves close by. I just hope they won't do anything to provoke Aro to hurt or kill them. I grabbed the key from under the mat, unlocked the door, and walked in. I heard someone walking form the kitchen.
"Bells?" Charlie asked.
"Yes dad it is me."
"What are you doing here?" He asked puzzled. "I thought Edward had something planned out for your anniversary."
"I did, but we never got to it, because we had a visitor."
"Who was it?" Charlie asked.
"Aro." I said quietly. "I think we should go and sit in the living room, so we can talk about this."
We walked in the living room. Renee joined us. Paige and Abby were sleeping in their playpen.
"What is wrong?" Renee asked.
"Well Aro came to visit me. We knew he would visit sometime after my change to ask me if I would join him and his family in Volterra. What we didn't know is that he found out that both of you knew about vampires. We are just lucky he didn't do anything to you when he found out."
I could see that Renee was extremely worried. Charlie was worried as well, but did a better job at hiding it.
"He's here." Edward whispered into my ear so low that I knew Charlie and Renee didn't have a chance of hearing.
"What is going to happen to us?" Renee asked.
"Nothing if we can help it."
Just then there was a knock on the door. I knew it was Aro and that he was aware that we were here. I was just unsure if the deal we would offer would work. Edward got up and answered the door. I heard a low growl escape his chest at Aro. I knew this wasn't going to be easy to convince Aro. Aro walked in and went to go near Paige and Abby. I stepped in front of him blocking his way. I glanced at Edward and knew he realized the same thing I did. Renee and Charlie wasn't the only thing he came over here for. He wanted our children. Alice's phone rang as five of the Volturi guard walked in with Jane.
"Edward, they are over at Esme's too." Alice looked horrified.
I knew Demetri and Felix as well as more of the guard were over there. I hoped Esme, Rosalie, Jasper, and Emmett could handle them. I realized that I was right about our little deal not working. I was sure what to do when I noticed the pack walked in. Aro make a sudden movement and before I could react he held me up by my neck. Everyone tensed when they realized what had happened. I was frightened at what he was going to do. I could see that Edward was thinking of a plan with the pack. I didn't know what it was, but I hoped it would work.
"I why don't you share your thoughts with me Bella?" Aro said.
"I don't know how to share my thoughts." I said ashamed as I was still being held by my neck.
"You're lucky you not human anymore." Aro pointed out. Just as he said that Sam, Quil, Embry, Paul, and Jacob attacked the five members of the guard. Alice went after Jane and Edward went to save me, but Aro turned.
"Do you really think that is wise Edward?" He asked. "I could kill her."
Edward stopped and thought about it. Aro thought he had won, but as he turned and reached for the twins, Edward caught him by surprise and he dropped me.
"Get Them out of here." Edward yelled.
I did as he said. I grabbed the twins and Charlie and Renee followed me out the back door. We ran to the X5. I handed the twins to Charlie and Renee. They got in the back seat after I was in the driver's seat. I started the engine and sped off. I noticed Edward's cell phone and that there was a voice mail message. I dialed his voice mail and typed in his security code that Alice had told me. I listened to the message. It was Emmett that was talking. He said that Demetri and Felix had taken off with Rylan and that the guard didn't make it. I could tell he was upset. I called them back.
"Hello." Esme answered the phone and I could tell she was upset.
"Esme it's me. The boys need to get over to Charlie's house and help."
"They already left. They knew their help would be needed."
"Have you heard anything?"
"No. Bella I am so sorry that they took Rylan."
"I know you tried. It's not your fault. We will get him back." I tried to calm her down. I didn't know how reassuring I was, because I was just as upset if not more. "Charlie, Renee, and the twins are with me. Call me if you hear anything. I have Edward's cell phone."
"Where are you going?"
"I don't know. Actually get the Cora and Ori ready. I will be there is a minute."
"Okay Bella."
I hung up the phone and turned the car around. By the time I reached their driveway I seen Rose and Esme with Cora and Ori standing by the road. I stopped the car so they could get in. As they sat down I raced off again. I decided to take the way towards Seattle. We were just outside of the city when Edward's cell phone went off. I picked it up to see that someone was calling from Charlie's phone.
"Hello." I said as I answered the phone.
"Bella love, are you alright?" Edward's concerned voice asked.
"I am fine. Did Emmett tell you…" I trailed off.
"Yes. That is part of the reason I am calling you. Most of us are fine."
"Who isn't fine?" I asked more harshly then I intended.
"Jacob and Embry are hurt pretty bad. We don't know if they are going to make it."
"The rest of you are fine?"
"Bella, you didn't let me finish. Quil didn't make it."
It was quiet for a moment.
"Bella are you okay?" Edward asked.
"I am feeling as good as I can be in a situation like this." I told him. Just then Esme and Rosalie's phones rang. I assumed it was Carlisle and Emmett calling them. "What else did you want to tell me?"
"We are going to Volterra to get Rylan back. Bella, before you even say that you want to go with, the answer is no. You need to stay with our children and your parents."
"I understand. Did any of the Volturi live?" I asked, but I already knew the answer. Aro and Jane lived.
"Yes, Aro and Jane slipped away. Alice saw them going meeting Demetri and Felix, and heading back to Volterra with Rylan. I know they're not giving Alice false visions, because they feel safer in Volterra."
"How far away are they?"
"Why?"
"Please just answer my question."
"They are in Canada somewhere. Why?"
"Because I am coming over there."
"Bella, keep driving don't come back here."
"No, I am coming back. I have a power that can heal Jacob and Embry. Are you sure Quil is dead?"
"He will be within a few minutes. That's how bad he is."
"Why did you tell me he was dead when he isn't yet."
"I didn't think he would make it this far. I thought he was when I told you, but Emmett told me otherwise."
"Well I am on my way back with everyone, including Esme, Rose, Coraline, and Oriana. I will see you in a few minutes. I love you."
"Okay. I love you too." Edward said.
I hung up the phone and turned the car around. I sped as fast as the car allowed. I was back at Charlie's house within twenty minutes. We all got out of the car and rushed into the house. I ran to Quil's side and tried to heal him. He was in really bad shape. He was the only one who couldn't transform back to their human form. I knew I had to at least try to save him. I was afraid to move him, so I put my hands on him. We both started to glow. I tried to heal him for about a half an hour. I realized I couldn't.
"I am so sorry Quil. I tried." I told him. If I was able to cry I knew the tears would be streaming down my face. It wouldn't be just because I couldn't save Quil. It would be because of everything that happened today. Today was the worst day of my life. Well it's tied with the day Edward left me. I went over to Embry. I was able to heal him completely, which surprised me completely. I moved over to Jake and tried to heal him, I couldn't heal him all the way, because he wouldn't let me.
"Jake, let me heal you all the way!" I said
"No, you have done enough. I can manage the rest. Do you forget I can heal fast on my own?"
"No I haven't forgot." He pulled me into a hug that would have knocked the air out of me if I were still human. He pushed me away and wrinkled his nose.
"You smell way too sweet."
"Well you smell like a wet dog."
It was silent for a moment. Jake chuckled at my comment.
"Does this mean we are friends?" I asked him.
"Bella, I have realized that I would rather be your friend than nothing at all." I smiled and he pulled me in for another hug. I broke away.
"Thanks Jake." I said. I turned my attention towards Edward. I got up and walked towards him. "Edward, go and bring our son back home."
"You know I will." He assured me. He kissed me with so much force that it left me breathless. He hugged me and held me there for a while.
"Go before they do anything to him. I love you Edward!"
"I love you too, Isabella."
He walked over to the children and gave them kisses and hugs. Then disappeared out the door with Emmett, Jasper, Carlisle, and Sam. I was surprised to see Sam go with them, but didn't say anything.
"I will be back shortly." Jake informed us. "I am going to take Quil to his family before he passes on." I could see the tears streaming down his face. I felt horrible, because I couldn't heal him and because I was the cause of this fight. Even as a vampire I attracted danger. Jake left the house.
"I don't feel like we are safe here anymore." I said. "I think we should go somewhere we haven't been."
"Like where?" Rosalie asked.
"How about Virginia?"
"That sounds great." Esme said.
"I have to run back to my house to get something for the children and myself." I said.
"No, we will go and get it for you." Alice said.
"You need to stay here with everyone else." Rosalie said.
Alice and Rose left. When they came back they had Rosalie's car. We waited for Jake. When he came back. We loaded the cars. Rosalie had Alice, Esme, Coraline, and Embry riding with her. I had Jake, Charlie, Renee, Paige, Abby, and Oriana. We headed to Virginia. We decided to stay in Shenandoah at Crowne Hotel. It wasn't expensive, so naturally Rosalie whined. We got settled in. I fed the children and gave them their bathes. They didn't fight the sleep. Edward's cell phone stared to ring.
"Hello?"
"Bella, how is everything?"
"Everything is fine Edward. We are not in Washington anymore."
"Don't tell me where you are, just in case. How are the children?"
"They are sleeping. I wish I could sleep. Where are you?"
"We are on a plane to Rome. Has Alice had any visions?"
"Yes, but she wouldn't tell me anything about them."
"Put her on the phone please."
"Alice, Edward wants to talk to you."
They talked for about ten minutes. I couldn't understand a word she was saying. She handed the phone back to me.
"Hi." I said.
"Bella I am sorry to cut this short, but you need to find some way to calm down. Maybe someone can take you hunting."
"Is that what you told Alice?"
"Yes. Why?"
"Because she left and now there is a thermos in front of me."
Edward chuckled. "I promise the next time I talk to you I will be on my way back with Rylan. Make sure to drink all the blood Alice shoves your way. I love you my beautiful Bella."
"I love you too, the love of my life. Edward be careful please."
"I will. Take a bath and rest."
"I will. I love you."
"I love you too. Bye love."
"Bye." I heard a click on the other line and realized he hung up. I did as I was told and drank the blood. Once again I had that disgusting cooper taste in my mouth. I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth and took a bath.
A/N:The next chapter will probably be in Edward point of view. There are Two more chapters. Then I will start writing the Sequel. I am not sure what to call the sequel at this time. Tell me what you thought about this chapter.