Okay, so I wrote this last night and then the stupid thing didn't save! Ahh! Anyway this one you are going to see a relapse in Venus. You will see what I mean, but do not worry she will be okay.


Sitting upon the exam table, Venus allowed Carlisle to manipulate her chin; to get better access to the bite. During this, she just twiddled her thumbs. Phone in her hand, as she waited for one of her mates to call. Having texted the three of them that she had made it to the Cullens, which they told her they would contact her soon after. As the clock kept ticking, thoughts of poison could not help but trickle into her head. 'They sent you away! They don't want you!'

Ridiculous really, but with her struggling past it was hard not to wander down that road. A helpful distraction in the form of a familiar sting, of an alcohol wipe to her injury was a helpful distraction. However it wouldn't last, the sting would fade say to quickly.

"Venus, are you alright?" Carlisle whispered, having noted how quiet she was. Which if anyone knew the human, was not a good sign; as she was the life of the party. The life of the party that struggle greatly with many forms of mental health, most knew; but the life of the party nonetheless.

Brown eyes cut over to him quickly, before looking away. "Yeah."

"Venus." He sighed, gently taking her chin to guide her to look back over to him. "You do know, it is okay to not be okay. That will happen a lot in your life, and one day yours will be eternal; just like mine." The first year fell from one chocolate orifice, before the other.

Venus let him pull her closer to his frame, and embrace her tightly, as tight as he could without hurting her. "I hate when you all-"

"See you cry." He cut her off softly. "I know you do, because you are a strong girl, who cares more about others than she does herself. Which though that is not a bad thing, it leaves you feeling alone."

"I'm fine." She tried to say, at random.

Carlisle sighed. "No your not, and that is okay. You are probably feeling many things. You say you are fine, when in reality you are crying out for help; you always have." He whispered, feeling the deep shuddering breath that escaped her; before deeper sobs escaped. "It is okay, you are not broken, but you are not fine either. We will not start this lie again."

"I miss them so much." She finally admitted. "It's only been six hours, and yet I feel like I've been torn into two. As if my body is here, yet my soul has been ripped out, and stayed in Volterra."

He nodded softly in understanding, having felt the same way every time he was away from Esme. No doubt it was stronger for Venus, as she held a bond with three instead of one. "It will get better, being away will make you and your bonds stronger."

"How?" She asked softly.

"Because, you will learn you can do something's without them. Then you will learn that you need them for the others." He replied softly. "They will learn the same.

Venus nodded, as she curled into the best father she had ever known. "Will the pain stop, Dad."

"Not at first, and not all the way. It will become manageable in a few weeks." He told her softly, while kissing her head.

She nodded softly, the whole conversation drained her again; but she needed to hear this. "Thanks."

"Let's get you to bed, your wound needs to breathe tonight. He told her softly, while picking her up carefully.

Felix and Demetri had been waiting for her, as they smiled brightly at their friend, sister, and Queen. "Your bag has been unpacked, now do you wish for Aro's, Caius's, or Marcus's boxer shorts." The tracker playfully teased, gaining a soft chuckle from her.

Carlisle smiled, as he heard that sound. Now feeling slightly glad, that these two were here. Though to be truthful, he was surprised that it hadn't been Felix and one of the twins that had accompanied her. However, hs figured Aro wanted Jane and Alec incase the castle was attacked. "I shall leave you with your guard, you know where to find everyone if you need them."

"Thank you, Dad." She replied, as he set her down. She watched as he left, before turning to her two friends. "Any word?"

"No." Demetri said sadly, before wrapping her in his arms. "I wouldn't worry though, they are only trying to protect you."

Venus nodded softly, before looking to Felix. "Want to reenact Caius's bedroom, at least until I fall asleep?"

"If that is what my lady wishes, I will gladly be her shining teddy bear to a lovely princess in distress." The giant vampire replied with a grin, making her giggle.

"This shall be fun." Demetri grinned, as they watched her disappear with some clothing into the bathroom. Reamurging wearing, Caius's green sweater, and Marcus's black silk boxer shorts. Her two friends watching as she grabbed Aro's cloak for a blanket.

"Well their scent is wrapped around you for sure." Felix laughed softly, before he moved to help her into bed; before joining her. "You know, everything will be okay. Right?"

"I'm trying to tell myself that." Venus replied softly, as she cuddled to her guard. "However its hard, they promised to call. I know they could be in trial-

"Exactly." Demetri replied, even though he secretly doubted it. He had a feeling his masters were pushing her away, for her safety of course; but that would cost them. He just hoped they realized it before it was too late and they lost her forever.

0.o.0

Venus sighed, looking at her phone. A week had gone by, and every call she made went straight to voicemail. Her mask had returned, the constant I'm fine, and fake smiles were up. Though she was sure no one bought it, she knew Carlisle didn't anyway. However, none of that mattered now. Her pain was nothing, as Bella's wedding was upcoming.

Sitting in the bridal salon with Alice, Rosalie, and Esme as they waited for Bella. "Come on Bella, it doesn't take this long." The pixie groaned.

"You know how my sister is about shopping." Venus pointed out, before laying her head on Esme. She had been doing that a lot lately as well, leaning into her mother and father figures. At night she laid with either Demetri or Felix, they would be gone by the time she woke.

Esme sighed, as she held her human daughter. "Alice, you need to learn patience."

"Yeah right." Rosalie muttered, her eyes trained on to Venus. Who straightened, when her sister finally left the dressing room. The long white gown, was simple and every bit as beautiful as when Bella had first tried it on.

"You look amazing." The younger girl exclaimed.

Bella smiled. "Thank you, sis."

"Always." Venus replied softly, and everyone grinned.

That was how the week went, while everyone was preparing. As soon enough, it was wedding time. Venus wearing the same grey and purple dress as Rosalie; while Alice sported a short number. Typical Alice, she was loved but she had to dress better than everyone. Walking down the aisle after Alice, who had Jasper on her arm; while she had Demetri.

As she did, her eyes took in the sights of the venue, she couldn't help but picture her own. Instead of Edward, her mates standing at the end. The three looking impeccable as always, a tear threatened to spill over; but she quickly stopped it. Deciding to look around, once beside Alice. Noting the looks of surprise from many of her former classmates, Jessica especially watching her like a hawk.

Feeling as Alice grabbed her hand to gently squeeze, right as Bella began walking out. She reached Edward, amazingly without tripping; before they turned to the Minister.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here on this glorious day to witness the union of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan." The man began, before turning to Edward. "I, Edward Cullen."

"I, Edward Cullen." Once again, Venus went to her own world. As she pictured she and her mates speaking these words to one another.

"To have and to hold, in sickness and health, for as long as we shall live. Eternity."

Somewhere in her little day dream, she heard her sister say "I do." Which thankfully saved her, so she could clap along with everyone else. However, she felt extremely guilty. After all what sister, day dreams at her older ones wedding.


Now some were wondering about the conflict and battle, but you see if her mates won't pick up the phone; how can Venus tell them. Still working out the kinks, but this is the Volturi we are talking about, Caius could easily say the Cullen brainwashed their mate...Anyway, what do you think of the distractions of the wedding?

Nature Faustus