It was silent for a few seconds before Angela's breathing started picking up. I didn't realize it at first. I was too distracted by the three goddesses. Once I did I pulled her closer to me, protecting her. I glanced around us. Red eyes watching our every movement. I stepped in front of Angela, I didn't want anything to happen to her. Focusing on my breathing and heart rate I kept my eyes on the ground. With everything that has happened with Edward and the rest of the Cullen's, I knew not to look a vampire in the eye. I was weak compared to them. Me and Angela both.
"Well, well, well, what have we here? Two humans who obviously know what we are."
A beautiful bell voice tempted me to look up. And I did. The voice belonged to the middle queen. A honey blonde, whose hair was pulled into an elegant bun on top her head. She wore a sleek Victorian blood red dress. She was literally a goddess, just like the other two.
"What is your name?" The honey blonde spoke with authority.
"Isabella Swan and Angela Weber." She motioned to Angela when she spoke her name.
The queen's eyebrow went up quickly as something flashed through her eyes. She must have heard of me before. 'Of course, she knows exactly who you are She's a queen, she knows everything.' I thought to myself. 'You're affiliated with the Cullen's. She probably has spies.' I took the time that I had to glance at the other two queens. The other blonde had her hair pulled into a high ponytail. Her attire was completely different from the other two queens. She wore an old royal blue victorian suit with military medals pinned on it. A warrior.
The last queen was a brunette, much like myself. Her hair fell in beautiful ringlets down her back. The dress she wore was in the same Victorian style the other two queens were wearing. But her's was a pale yellow with a deep v-neck and too much lace. She had a kind smile on her face. Her eyes told me that she knew something the other queens did not.
I cleared my throat and pulled Angela behind me more.
"I'm here to confess a crime that has been committed by the Cullen Coven."
The warrior queen sat up, she seemed interested now that I brought up the Cullen's. The sneer on her face was more prominent now. She must distaste the Cullen's. Then I remembered the Cullen's are the only ones who, besides their 'cousins', are the only ones who drink animal blood. They are the outcasts of the vampire species. 'Not normal hm? Traitors.' The little voice whispered to me.
"Well, now, please tell us what has happened? And we will decide if a trial is in order." The main queen spoke.
And so I told my story. Every detail. Everything from the first day of school to now. When I finished I looked up to three pairs of pitch black eyes and a roomful of very angry vampires.
When the room full of vampires stopped growling and calmed down, I forced my heart to return to its normal beat. I glanced back at Angie, noticing her eyes were squeezed shut tightly. Anyone could see that she's terrified. She's never had the experience with a human drinker. 'She weak. Just like you, Isabella.' The little voice spoke a little louder. Everything was wrong. I shouldn't have brought Angela. I shouldn't have told her anything. I don't even know why I did it. For my own self-gain. To say fuck you to the family that trusted me with a huge secret.
The brunette stood up swiftly walking down the steps a bit. "Jane dear, take Isabella and Angela to the guest room, please. We will call you when we've made a decision."
The little blonde girl was in front of us in an instant. The girl, Jane, motioned for us to follow her. You could see it in her eyes, she cares for Angela. My eyes widened as I realized it. Angela was Jane's mate. It was plain as day. The love and kindness were deep in the small vampire's eyes when she glanced at Angela. Of course, Angie didn't notice. She's too busy staring at her feet. This must be very overwhelming for her. I feel guilt start to worm its way into my stomach.
Before it could manifest Jane stopped walking and opened a door. She moved to the side and let us walk in. I let Angela go in first, then I followed after. The door shut behind us quickly, making me jump. I sighed and lead her to the bed.
"Get some sleep Angie, I'll be here when you wake up. Major stuff is happening. I need you to be rested." I hummed as she laid down.
"Bella, I don't know what's going on and I am terrified, but I trust you." Angela grabbed my hand and squeezed it.
"I know, I know. Everything will be explained when you wake up. I'm sure of it." I gave her hand a gentle squeeze and left the bathroom attached to the room.
Locking myself in, I slid down the wall, hyperventilating. 'Calm down Bella, You've stayed with vampires for half a year. You even faced one!' My voice chimed through my head. 'But this is different,' The horrid voice sneered 'You are surrounded by human drinkers. Older than Carlisle.' It was unusual but the voice was right. The vampires in that room were way over 500 years old. What a terrifying thing to come to, but that is what happened.
Minutes passed and I finally stood up and walked out of the bathroom. Angela was still fast asleep as I moved across the room to the door leading to the hallway. Stopping in front of the door I think about who's outside the door. Jane, most likely, maybe the boy who stood next to her, or maybe the girl next to her. Groaning I finally grab the doorknob yanking it open. Looking out I see Jane standing on one side and a new female standing on the other side. Once I had opened the door the two standing outside had turned their heads.
"Uhm, can I get a glass of water?" I asked looking to both of them.
"A glass is on its way." The other girl said going back to staring straight ahead.
"Okay, thank you." I sighed and shut the door, leaning back against the door I shut my eyes for a few seconds before going to sit on a chair by the small window.
Three hours passed and five cups of water later there was a knock on the door. Angela had woken up an hour ago. We talked about nothing in particular, wanting to mainly pass the time. The door opened and Jane told us to come with her. Walking to the throne room was the most horrid thing I had ever done. The silence was killing me, I wanted to speak, but couldn't. I was insanely worried about what was going to happen to us.
When we got to the door I grabbed Angela's hand squeezing it for comfort. I still felt guilty for bringing her into this whole mess. She's taken it well, just like me. I sighed glancing over at her, nothing was off on her face, but there was a nervous tick. The door opened suddenly before Jane could open it. The brunette queen stood before us with a warm smile.
"Come in. Jane, Chelsea, you are dismissed, you may, however, sit in and listen. " She turned and walked back into the throne room.
I moved forward dragging Angela behind me. It was almost silent in the throne room. The familiar hum of the vampires fast talking could be heard. What more could they talk about? Many things, that's for sure. Though they didn't talk for that long, it seemed like they had said a lot. I wonder why it took them so long to decide something.
The three queens stood next to each other, in front of their thrones. It seemed like they were going to introduce themselves. And introduce themselves they did. It started with who seemed to be the oldest. And then the two others.
"Hello young ones, I am Sulpicia, the oldest one of these two." She gestured to the other two queens.
"I am Athenodora." The other blonde spoke short, seemingly uninterested in what was happening.
"And I am Didyme." The brunette queen spoke, her voice soft and warm, welcoming.
There was a prominent pause before Sulpicia walked down the steps a bit. She seemed to be debating internally before she opened her mouth to speak.
"There will be a trial held on the 24th of July, In two months. You two will be staying here for those two months. Since you are on a vacation your family won't know what's going on until your vacation time is up. Usually, humans only take one to two weeks off on a vacation, once the two weeks are up you can call your parents and tell them you are going to go backpacking across Europe," She paused before continuing "Isabella and Angela, there are many secrets that will be revealed at the trial and during those two months here in this castle, some of which you may know. Just know we are trying to make you feel comfortable."
Sulpicia moved back up the steps and sat down. Didyme rose and laid a hand on Sulpicia's shoulder. 'Ah, mates, all three of them, Isabella watch as they are around each other. Moving like dancers, but something's missing.' The gross voice said.
"Jane dear, please take Isabella and Angela to the rooms they will be staying in for these times. Heidi please go to the house and gather their belongings, and do not let anyone see you. Felix, please go tell Ginna to be ready to cook for two more people for the next two months." Didyme made a 'go away' motion with her hand.
Jane showed up right in front of us again, for what seemed like the millionth time today, but it was only the third. We stopped at Angela's room first, apparently, our rooms were farther apart than I had originally thought. Sighing, I followed the shorter girl to my room, but before I was able to go in Jane stopped me.
"Isabella, do you know?" She seemed awkward about talking to me.
Instantly I knew what she was talking about. Her and Angela being mates. I smiled and looked off to the side.
"Of course I know, I practically lived with mated vampires. I'm more observant with that. Angela, however, has never been around mated vampires, if you really want to be with her, take it slow. She's new to everything that is happening around her." I looked back to the blonde before opening the door and walked into the room I would be staying in for two months.
Shutting the door behind me, I sat down on the queen size bed. The room was as big as an American high school room. It was completely white with a string of lights hanging off one wall. The closet doors had mirrors on them, full-size. On the wall conjoined with the closet, there was a fairly large window, with light blue curtains covering it.
On the wall of the closet, there was a door, presumably where the bathroom is. It was a beautiful bedroom, yes, but it seemed too good for me. I was more of a simple style. A plain bed and many lights. Oh and books. My room at my father's house was small but simple. I liked it that way because I didn't have any empty space in that room, I could fill it. Staying on the bed I stared out of the window for what seemed like hours. I just had too much on my mind and jet lag was catching up to me.
There was a knock on the door that interrupted me form my inner thoughts. Once the door opened a girl, Heidi I think that's her name, opened the door and came in carrying my luggage. She dropped it near the window and started walking over to the door. Once she got to the door she turned to face me.
"I don't like you, Isabella Swan. You and your little friend. I can't wait for the queens to kill you." With that, she left.
I decided not to dwell on what she said, simply because I didn't care. But then again I thought back to the last thing she said. Would they kill us? Is it that bad for two humans to know about vampires that they would kill us both off? But it wouldn't make sense that they are keeping us here. I would have to ask that. Whenever I could do that.
Once again there was a knock on my door. But this time no one came in. Only spoke from outside saying that dinner was ready and that they would escort me. I said I wasn't hungry. Choosing to stay in my room instead. When I check the time next it was 1:30 in the morning. I sighed and climbed out of the bed. Stretching my limbs out I go over to my suitcase and change into sleeping shorts and a tank top.
I set my dirty clothes on the bed and headed to the door while putting my hair into a ponytail. Opening the door I notice there's only one vampire outside my door. The tall one from before, Felix, I think. Closing the door behind me I turn to face him.
"Excuse me? Do you know where the kitchen is?"My feet shuffling as I addressed him.
"Yes of course, please follow me." He turned and started walking in the direction of the kitchen.
I followed closely behind, which was a struggle, do to the fact that he was walking very fast. I let my eyes wander the pictures on the wall. Many were obviously very old and some just looked old. Turning my attention back to the vampire walking in front of me I realized that he must've seen so much in his lifetime.
Felix stopped walking and opened a door. "This is the kitchen, by the way, Didyme is in there, she will help you find whatever you need."
"Thank you, Felix." I gave him a small smile and walked through the door.
The first thing I noticed was the queen sitting at the long dining room table smiling at me. I huffed and walked passed her chair towards the door to the kitchen. I stood there for a moment before looking through the fridge. I found some milk and went to find the hot chocolate powder. B
The brunette queen was already one step ahead of me. She had already poured the milk and started to pour the cocoa powder into the cup. That irritated me. I was very capable of doing it myself. It reminded me of Edward. And I hated that.
"You know I can do that myself." I moved to sit on the island table chair.
"Yes I am well aware but I haven't done this in a while. It's fun." She looked back at me with a grin.
I grumbled incoherently and laid my head on the cool granite top. Many things raced through my mind but one thing stuck out the most. What will happen when the Cullens return? I know I shouldn't be thinking about it, I mean the trial is two months away. Sighing I pick my head up just in time for Didyme to set down the mug in front of me. I watched as she moved to sit next to me, smiling lightly.
I should be uncomfortable but something about her makes me feel safe. Like how it was with Edward. Strange that this woman makes me feel this way. I'll have to ask Angela about that, wonder what she'll say to that. I decided to put that thought aside and focus on the drink in front of me.
"Isabella," the queen next to me spoke in a hesitant manner - as if scared to say my full name- "I know you have many questions, many worries, but rest assure that you and your friend are perfectly safe here. Granted there are a lot more vampires living in the coven than in any other coven in the world. You are safer here than any other place."
For a moment I just stared at her. Unsure what to say, but holding myself back to keep from rambling. Instead, I settled on a short nod of my head. Which seemed to please her enough but I knew she was a little upset at the non-verbal answer. I had picked it up quickly that Didyme was calmer and collected than the two other queens.
I quickly finished my drink and washed the mug leaving it out to dry. Didyme waited for me to finish and walked me back to my room. There was very little chatter, once about a painting and the others on the weather. Once to my room, the queen bids me a good night and I shut the door. Glancing at the clock sighed and laid in my bed. Three O'clock in the morning, the Witching Hour. Rolling onto my side I closed my eyes hoping to get some sleep.
Sleep came relatively easy for me, thankfully. I had no nightmares, mainly I had no dreams. It was usually how it was. If I didn't have a nightmare I wouldn't dream at all. A simple thing really, it was nice, I guess. A dark thing in my mind, not that I minded it. I actually preferred not dreaming to nightmares. It was peaceful, I think.
In the wake of the morning, I was not happy. I just wanted to sleep more but my body would not allow me to. I sighed and sat up slowly, the heavy covers falling off my body in a light thump. Looking around I noticed my clothes were put away and my suitcase was nowhere to be found. I think that someone came in and put it way unless I sleepwalk. Which I do not. Standing up I let my muscles stretch and relax before moving to the bathroom to start my morning routine.
Finishing up my morning routine I open the door and shut it behind me. Looking to my left I see that Felix is gone and another vampire is there. I hummed and moved in the way I remember the kitchen was. Glancing over my shoulder I notice the vampire is following behind me. Looking back ahead I turn the corner and open the door on the right side. Just like early this morning, the dining room was in the way of the kitchen. I paused the door of the dining hall noticing Angela sitting there with another woman. Both had plates in front of them as well as another next to Angela.
I moved to the seat bidding Angela a good morning. I was also introduced to the other woman, Gianna was her name. She cooked the breakfast and is the receptionist. I had tried to keep up with their conversation but I was unable to. I just focused on eating the food slowly, trying to taste the flavor. Soon there was no more food on my plate and no more juice in my cup. Humming I stand up looking over at Angela.
"Angie I'm going to go walk around okay?" I looked over to the door noticing Jane standing at the entrance.
"Okay, be careful." She sounded unsure about me walking around.
"Don't worry I'll be careful." I smiled looking back over at her.
She nodded and turned to continue her conversation with Gianna. As I moved closer to the door, Jane blocked my path from existing. I tilted my head confused but stopped in front of her anyways. Her face was blank and emotionless, which seemed normal for her.
"Isabella the queens have requested to see you, please follow me." She turned and walked out of the dining hall.
I exhaled quietly before following after her. I was wondering what they wanted to talk about. All three of them would be there which apparently meant business. Once we stopped in front an old oak door, Jane opened the door to an office. Right where the queens were waiting. I stepped inside taking in the small office room.
"Welcome Isabella, please have a seat." Here we go."
A/N: Yikes I'm so sorry this took so long, my computer broke and then I went on vacation. Also, school sucks and I'm ready to be a stripper. (Jk) Next chapter will hopefully be up by the end of November. Also, I need a conflict in this story so if you wanna suggest something, drop a review or pm me :v until next time.