A/N: Okay… next chapter. Just to let you know I'm really hyper because I'm listening to Grease- We go together! It's a very hyperactive song!

Don't you just love the classics?

Chapter 30

EPOV

It was late when I arrived at Tanya's house. Well I guess you could really say early. I didn't have to worry though; I knew they were up and probably already started on the ball. I turned down the winding driveway similar to ours and came upon a huge mansion. It was probably the size of the most prestigious hotel.

I pulled up and cautiously stepped out of the car. I walked up to the door and knocked on it lightly. A brown-eyed woman with graying hair answered the door and she looked completely worn out. From her smell, she was human.

"Can I help you?" She asked hesitantly?

I nodded. "Is Tanya here?"

A pale slender hand appeared on the door and pulled it open so I caught more than just a glimpse of the palatial lobby. "Can I help you?" A strawberry blonde with the body of a goddess gave me a wicked smile.

My mouth dropped open at the sight before me. The picture did her no justice. "Um, I'm Edward."

She smiled. "Yes, I know. Welcome to my humble home." She ushered me in. "My chauffer will park your car and take your luggage up to your room."

My eyes took in the monolithic room with all its intricate carvings. "This place is huge."

Tanya sighed. "Yes, but I like it. It serves a good purpose when the Volturi feel like dropping in on you right before a huge Masquerade ball. It makes sense though, I have vampire clients as well as human clients." She gave me a warm smile. "So I hear Alice will be joining us for the ball?"

"Um, I don't really know. She never said anything about it." I had a bad feeling about this.

She shrugged. "I guess we'll find out." She led me to the hallway where an elevator with golden doors stood waiting for our ascent. "I'll take you to your room for right now. I'll give you a tour tomorrow."

I tried to ignore all the thoughts in Tanya's head. I owed her that much. Sadly though they were all about me. Who knew that a woman could have so many fantasies?

"So, what exactly do you do?" I asked hesitantly.

She smiled. "I though you'd never ask." She grinned mischievously. "I'm CEO of one of the top suppliers for the FBI. Basically I head stuff up and they don't ask questions. I'm accessible to the top equipment and if I want something covered up all I have to do is say the word."

I nodded. "Wow, very… prestigious."

She shrugged. "Yes, that's why I work closely with the Volturi."

"Volturi?" I questioned.

She looked appalled by my question. "Carlisle didn't tell you?"

I shook my head. "We didn't have much time."

She nodded. "Ah, yes. I heard about the girl." She sighed. "The Volturi are basically the head hanchos of the vampire world. They stop any uprising and invoke justice. It's best to stay out of their way. They recruit the most gifted vampires and it's almost impossible to leave. You would be of great interest to them. They aren't vegetarians though."

I raised an eyebrow. "Vegetarians?"

She frowned. "They kill humans by the dozens to drink their blood. Which is why it was very dangerous for them to decide to attend my party tonight."

BPOV

I woke up feeling like I hadn't gotten any sleep. I missed Edward's body next to me and the way he would hum me to sleep. Heck, I missed everything about him.

Alice was sitting on the edge of her bed watching TV. I didn't understand how though, I couldn't even hear it. I sat up and yawned. "Morning Alice."

She turned to look at me and she grinned. I still couldn't believe how someone could be so perky. Especially with the light sleep rings under her eyes. "Hey Bella! Boy do I have a day planned for us!"

I groaned. "Oh really? What does that consist of?"

She looked away from my face. "Oh, nothing really."

I raised an eyebrow at her. "Spill it!"

Alice groaned. "Don't get your panties in a bunch. We're just going for ballroom dancing lessons and then to the spa."

I stood up to go to the bathroom keeping my eyes on Alice. "No, I'm not going to the spa because it cost too much." I paused. "And I'm just fine and dandy without the dance lesson." I spoke too soon because my foot hit a shoe on the floor and I fell flat on my face.

Alice giggled. "You were saying?"

I glared at her. "Okay, one dance lesson wouldn't hurt."

She smiled. "That's what I thought."

I couldn't believe I let Alice talk me into this stupid dance lesson. I was standing in the middle of the dance floor and our instructor was eyeing me while telling us that this wasn't just a ballroom dance class. It was also Salsa and something other that I couldn't pronounce.

"Ah, thank you for volunteering Miss Swan." The instructor's voice pulled me back into reality. I looked to my left and then to my right to see that everyone else had stepped back unintentionally volunteering me.

I shook my head. "Um, you really don't want that."

He winked at me and my stomach suddenly felt sick. "You can't be that bad."

We started with ballroom dancing and I stepped on his toes numerous times before he finally gave up. Alice ended up being my dance partner but when I stepped on her toes she didn't even wince.

"It's the ballet." She giggled. "These toes are rock hard."

We only stayed for the ballroom dancing part of the class and then we left for the spa. Alice said she had pre-ordered our lunch and we were getting it at the spa. A pretty lady named Kate led us to a warm room and told us to strip and put on the robes that she had handed us.

"Um, you mean strip… as in take our clothes off and put on this sorry excuse for a robe? This thing is thinner than my bathing suit." I groaned.

Alice rolled her eyes. "Jeez Bella, I can't believe you sometimes. You're so insecure. You're probably the most beautiful human I've ever seen."

I glared at her. "You forgot yourself."

She shrugged. "Whatever, just put on the robe."

I looked at her a little concerned. "Are you okay Alice?"

She nodded. "Yeah why?"

I sighed. "No reason, you're just a little grouchy."

Her eyes widened in understanding and she immediately looked guilty. "Sorry Bella, I guess I'm just a little preoccupied. I've had sort of a headache all night."

I frowned. "Do you need some Motrin?" I offered.

She shook her head. "No, it doesn't work for me."

"How does it feel to be back in Alaska Alice?" Kate walked back in the room and frowned at me when she saw I still wasn't dressed in my robe. I turned around quickly and slipped of my clothes and then slipped on my robe while Alice talked to Kate.

Alice shrugged. "I don't know, I kind of like Forks."

Kate laughed, loud. "Really? I thought there was nothing to do in that little Podunk town."

Alice smiled. "That's why I'm going to your sister's Masquerade."

Kate nodded in realization. "This must be… her." Kate nodded her head toward me.

Alice nodded. "Yup, this is Bella."

Kate quickly crossed the room toward me and took the ends of my hair in her hands and held it up to the light.

"We have our work cut out for us." She sighed.

Alice giggled. "Yes, we do."

I blushed feeling even more self-conscience than normal. "Am I really that bad."

Kate's face turned apologetic. "Oh, absolutely not. You're actually rather pretty, that's the problem. Tanya is going to have you for dinner."

Alice busted out laughing and then clutched the sides of her head and took a quick intake of breath. I tried to go to her but Kate held my wrist firmly. "Don't." She growled.

I stopped fighting her and then Alice lifted her head. She looked at me with fear in her eyes. "More like Aro."

A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner. I've been going this weekend at 100 miles an hour. I had a B-B-Q cook off yesterday and then I had a lot to do today. Anyway here you go! I hope you'll forgive me. I knew this was supposed to be the masquerade but everyone knows that Alice has to have at least one chapter to prepare. From the looks of it, it's going to take two chapters.

Also message to all my readers. I've been thinking and for "The Last Night", it's sequel, and any other future stories I write they will be rated (T). I know a lot of people like the extra content that I skipped in "The Last Night". If someone wants to write the (M) part of my stories then message me.

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