Hey! Did you guys see that? Another chapter, all locked and loaded!

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I wanted to clarify a thing; Aro would probably have loved to torture Victoria, but since meeting Bella, his priorities has shifted. He just wanted to join her as swiftly as possible, so he disposed quickly of the redhead. It also tells of a more deep-seated change within him.

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Warning; Strong sexual language ahead.

I hope you like this reunion of these two unlikely love birds.

Enjoy!

A little reminder of the last chapter;

"I need your help in another matter," I said quietly.

"Anything," she said, placing her hand on mine. She knew.

"Please stay here, with me, as I do this." I whispered.

"Of course, Aro."

With that, I bent down, kissing Isabella's lips gently, before finding her throat, biting down, feeling her blood flow freely over my tongue.

Sulpicia squeezed my hand tightly, not saying a word, as I slowly drank the blood of my beloved human mate

Aro's POV - Day 1 of change.

Even though she was sedated, Isabella gasped softly as my teeth sank into her skin. Then she was still again.

She tasted divine, and I had to remind myself not to drink more than necessary. Lucky for her, I had no trouble controlling my thirst, even in the midst of drinking. Finally feeling like my venom had penetrated her system, I let go, kissing the wounds gently, then her forehead, and lastly her mouth.

"I love you," I murmered an inch from her lips, not sure if she would hear me. I searched her face for any sign of pain. Nothing. Her breathing was shallow, barely making a sound. Her heart beat steadily in her chest.

Then I straightened up. Sulpicia silently handed me a white silken handkerchief, not letting go of my hand. I took it and wiped my mouth, still looking down at Isabella.

I held it back to her, also silent.

"Keep it," she said sardonically.

I put it in my pocket, a small smile ghosting my lips.

"You always were good at that," she commented dryly.

"Good at what?" I said distractedly.

"At turning people. Stopping at the right time, so the pain wouldn't be too much, but not stopping too soon so the process wouldn't drag out."

"Is that really the only thing I was good at?" I asked not really waiting for an answer.

"Well, no. Do you want a complete list?"

"That will not be necessary, thank you. Even with your eternal life, you would never finish it." She chuckled.

We stood silently. Waiting. I did not know for what.

Then Carlisle entered the room. He smelled the blood instantly.

"How did it go?" He asked urgently.

"She certainly felt it," I said, "Otherwise nothing has happened." He nodded slowly, swiftly checking her vitals.

"She should be fine. The IV will be pushed out automatically soon enough. Will you be staying with her, Aro?" I nodded without hesitation. I let go of Sulpicia's hand.

"Thank you," I said, "For your help. Both of you." They both nodded and left the room, closing the door quietly.

I stood rigid, arms crossed over my chest, looking down at her emeciated face. Everything was quiet. I looked at the clock. It was almost 7 PM. I grabbed a chair, that was pushed against the wall, and sat down, sighing deeply. The wait would be feeling a lot longer than her captivity had. I wondered how different she would be. Usually a lot of the humans traits were lingering. The quirks. I sure hoped she would keep hers. I would be sorry to let go of the gentle, yet fierce girl I had fallen for.

Sometimes the vampire was so different from the human, though, that you would barely recognise them. Usually those were the sociopaths. They didn't last long in our world.

Of course she would be different at first, her new-born thirst the first thing on her mind.

I pondered keeping her to myself the first few weeks. Just to train her, and make sure she would respect any boundaries set up. I would probably infuriate her if I didn't heed her wants immediately. Still, I would be stronger than her, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I felt a stirring, as I realised that I no longer had to be so careful with her. Soon I could possess her completely. I was sure she had felt like I already had, but truly, I should get a prize for how gentle I had managed to be with her. She had another thing coming, when she finally came to.

I pondered traveling with her, so she would have the privacy to let completely go as I took her. In my mind's eyes, I saw her, writhing beneath me in pure ecstacy. My breathing quickened at the thought, and I shifted a little in my seat. Indeed it would be a long wait.

Aro's POV - day 2 of change

I still sat at her side, staring into space, not thinking of anything in particular, when Carlisle entered silently.

"How is she?" He asked.

"Nothing has changed. She is completely still. I do not know if she is hurting. It is impossible to tell."

He frowned, and took her hand, testing for her pulse. Then he lifted her eyelids. Only the whites were showing.

"You are right. It is difficult. Usually they wake from the pain, but she seems to be out cold. She has a pulse though. Her hand are getting colder. Perhaps it is the drugs I gave her?" He wondered aloud. I shrugged. I was just as puzzled as he was. And he was the doctor after all.

Changing the subject, I stood up slowly pushing the chair aside.

"Any news of Edward?" I asked, beginning to pace a little. He shook his head.

"No nothing. He will be back though, I am sure of it. He was never good at adjusting to new things. And this situation is..." He tilted his head slightly before I finished the sentence for him.

"A mess?"

"Something like that, yes. But, as long as you are happy together, it really shouldn't be so bad. Edward should perhaps just get a mate of his own." Carlisle chuckled softly.

"Ah, yes, because vampire mates hang from the trees these days." I replied glibly. He laughed softly.

"I suppose not," he said after a while.

I sat thinking, my index finger running across my lower lip. Edward, would be a problem. He had done a lot of damage, though nothing I couldn't handle. I pondered how to discipline the boy. He needed to come to his senses, and soon. I feared this would otherwise end in a tragedy. My patience might be great, but he was on thin ice. Did I really need to use Jane and Alec to get through to him? I hoped not. Carlisle wouldn't understand.

I was deeply frustrated with Edward, as he seemed to have no intention of listening to either me or Isabella. It would be a challenge to get the boy to see sense. I hoped Carlisle would be able to sway him, though my hopes weren't high. My mind wandered, trying to conjure up any solution.

Carlisle broke my reverie.

"For what it's worth, Aro, I am happy for you. You and Bella is a good match."

"I am glad you approve, even though we didn't have much choice in the matter." I said dryly. He laughed again, shaking his head slightly.

"You know, for all your postering and sarcasm, I can see that you are happy for the first time in I can't fathom how long. I think you will find that she has already changed you greatly. I wonder if she isn't your salvation, Aro."

I sighed. Typical Carlisle, mentioning exactly what I had been thinking myself. I mean, who was actually the telepath in this room? Stick to your own area, doctor!

It did not help the matter, that Sulpicia had been by earlier this day, and in her own way, noted the change in me. She wanted to check on the girl, and make sure that I ate. She had brought a large wine glass, filled with a deep red liquid. She wouldn't budge until I had drained it to the last drop, stating I would feel better. Finally done, I licked my lips, sighing deeply. As I drank, she talked about, how my whole attitude had changed. Our enemies might sense it, even try to take advantage of it. She felt we needed to figure out a way to make it seem like Isabella and I were the Ice Queen and King. Or something to that effect.

Feeling my body relax after the drink, I barely listened. She raised her eyebrows in an "I told you so" manner, and walked out, taking the glass with her. She was right though. I did feel better soon.

I frowned at the floor. Indeed Isabella had been the catalyst for my deep change. I never thought I would feel and think like this again. It was like she had awakened me from a 3000 year old, deep slumber. No words could describe how I felt for her, and I did know a lot of those.

She simply completed me. What ever sins I may have committed, she would be there to wash them away. There was only one word. She was my mate. That would have to suffice. I didn't know what to say to him, so I just kept silent. it seemed like he understood though.

Finishing his work on Isabella he stood, leaning against the wall, arms crossed, eyes on the girl. We were both deep in thought. You could hear a pin drop. Literally.

"Aha," Carlisle exclaimed softly. Bending down, he picked up the needle that had fallen to the floor. We both looked at her arm. Sure enough, her body had pushed it out of the vein, Carlisle had placed it in earlier. As we watched the small puncture wound healed over. I saw her hand twist slightly, as her wrist seemingly healed.

"Alright, so something is definitely happening." I commented, sitting down again, rubbing my face wearily, sterling myself for the final wait.

Aro's POV - day 3 of change

I was pacing the room slightly, glancing at Isabella from time to time. It would be a few more hours. The change was starting to become evident in her body. I had spent the last hours watching mesmerized as I saw how she filled out again, her muscles becoming strong and toned. Her hair was again thick and shiny, a slight red tinge. Her face already flawless acquired a porcelain fine quality. Her cheeks were still a little flushed, as if her body was fighting to keep this particular trait, though I knew it would disappear eventually, unfortunately.

The door opened quietly, and Carlisle stepped in.

"She is not quite there yet," I said.

"I know, I just thought you would like to maybe have a little time to take care of yourself a little. A shower wouldn't be completely unreasonable. You are still pretty messy from your fight with Victoria."

I glanced down myself, realising he was right.

"Right," I said glancing at Isabella.

"Go. I will stay with her. You'll be back before you know it." He said warmly.

Nodding, I swiftly left the room, feeling like my soul had been left behind. He was right though. After cleaning myself, I felt better. Doing it all at vampire speed, I was back in 10 minutes, my hair still slightly damp, buttoning my cufflinks.

Carlisle had been busy too. He had bathed her, and changed her into a deep red dress, reaching to the middle of her thighs. It decorated was with black details down one side and around the neckline. She looked absolutely stunning. Glancing up at my raised eyebrows, he smiled assuredly.

"Don't worry, Sulpicia helped. It was she who picked out the dress."

"Ah," I said not able to find anything to say. I felt like a knob, almost nervous, as her awakening approached.

Carlisle placed a hand on my shoulder.

"It won't be long now. I will be in the next room, should you need me." He jabbed a thumb at the large window I had been looking through, as he had worked on her almost dead body.

The minutes stretched on. A silent knock at the window made me turn and look. Sulpicia waved cheerfully in a sardonic sort of way holding up a stack of papers, shaking them excitedly. Carlisle stood behind her, facepalming slightly. It must be the divorce papers. Alice and Esme were there too, more dignified. I gave a curt smile and turned to Isabella again.

I could hear her heart hammering frantically. It was the endgame now. Any moment, she would wake. I took her hand, and felt that it was at my own body temperature.

Suddenly her heart stilled, giving out. Silence.

Soon.

Aro's POV

Finally her eyes snapped open, her long lashes almost reaching her perfectly shaped eyebrows. She stared at the ceiling for a minute, almost looking puzzled. I didn't dare breathe, not wanting to disturb her.

Suddenly she sprang up, crouching on the bed, looking around. She glanced down, frowning at the cast stille covering her had-been-broken wrist. She grabbed it and easily ripped it off. Then she spotted the dress, her hands, her hair. She seemed to be rather surprised. I chuckled softly at the stunned look on her face.

Her head snapped up sharply at the sound, her crimson eyes locking on me like a missile. We stared at each other, me smiling softly, her face blank.

Then, she flew at me, crashing me into the wall.

Aro's POV

I briefly saw the horrified faces behind the glass, as I flew past them, hitting the wall hard, Isabella pinning me in place, a growl surfacing from her throat. Our noses nearly crashing against each other, as her hands held my wrists up against the wall. She was breathing deeply, mouth open, a wild look in her face.

I smiled slightly, breathing her in, a small puff of air escaping me.

"Magnifico," I said softly, swallowing slightly, licking my lips.

Her eyes suddenly focused on my mouth. Before I could react, she kissed me. The kiss was desperate, fierce. Her hands traveled to my chest, ripping open my shirt, buttons pinging of various surfaces, her fingers questing beneath, my tie resting in the middle of my chest.

I soon responded in kind, my arms wrapped tightly around her waist pulling her to my chest. I reversed our position easily, her back now against the wall, me pinning her in place. I growled softly, my hands sliding down her body, my pelvis rocking against her centre sharply. She gasped loudly into my mouth at the feeling.

To my left, I heard the blinds hastily fall into place in front of the large viewing window, as our viewers suddenly scampered from the other room, apparently having seen enough.

I didn't care, I had what I wanted.

"Did you miss me?" I asked in a deep voice, heavy with lust, kissing her throat, biting slightly. She gasped again at the sensation, her teeth catching my earlobe.

"No," she replied, her voice had a new quality to it. It had acquired a throaty lilt to it, and I lost it. Growling, I grabbed the dress and pulled it up, hastily insinuating myself between her legs, not bothering to remove her panties, swiftly releasing my manhood from the confines of my trousers, I simply pulled them aside before thrusting into her, grunting deeply as she enveloped me, drawing me in. She moaned against my mouth. It had been so long. I stayed still, panting slightly, as I looked into her face, our mouths almost touching.

"You know," I said, rolling my hips sharply, my pelvis connecting with her clitoris, she threw her head back with a cry,

"I can still read your body, even without your pulse."

She was still, eyes closed, mouth slightly agape. I repeated the movement, and she groaned, her insides clenching me fiercely.

"What does it tell you?" She asked in a breathy whisper.

I thrust sharply into her again, making her groan in that delicious new voice of hers.

"I believe you are lying, my dear," I told her, before capturing her lips in a heated kiss, exploring her new body inside and out, as I took her hard against the wall. Her moans filled my ears, her scent filling my nostrils. I lifted her hips up, making her legs close around my hips, carrying her over to the bed. I placed her down, my feet still on the ground, her ankles at the small of my back, beginning to move my hips again, as I took hold of her neckline, easily ripping it down the front, yanking it out from under her and throwing it to the floor behind me. I removed her panties in similar fashion. Her perfect body came into view, and I bent down, capturing a nipple between my lips, grazing it with my teeth before giving it a deep pull. She arched her back wildly, crying out, as she finally came apart, her insides pulsing around me, clenching me almost in place.

When the waves subsided, she breathed deeply, licking her lips.

"I liked that dress," she said, panting.

"I will get you a new one, then," I growled, grabbing her wrists and held them above her head with one hand, driving my hips into her slick heat, biting her throat, pinching her nipple with my free hand. Her body tensed again, and she reached another peak, almost convulsing on the bed. I pulled out, flipped her over and pushed into her again, holding her in place as I let the past few weeks of pent up lust loose.

"I thought I would be stronger than you," she said, almost sounding peeved. I chuckled, leaning over her, my mouth against her cheek, teeth bared, taking her breasts in my hands, pinching and massaging, as I fucked her from behind, growling with every thrust.

"That will never happen, I am afraid," I answered in a deep voice, sending a shiver through her body. Her eyes were closed as she gasped at the sensations, brows furrowed slightly. I placed a hand between her legs, using my index and thumb to tug on the hood of her clit, as I pressed deep into her, suckling on her earlobe.

"Ah! Fuck fuck fuck fuck!" She growled as another orgasm threatened to slam into her, her hands clutching at the sheet, a ripping sound tore through the room.

"Yes, that is exactly what I am doing, you know. Will you come for me again, tesoro?" I growled into her ear before biting down on her shoulder. She jack-knifed against me, hissing as I fucked her through it, catapulting my own release, my body shuddering violently against her. We were finally still, me still inside her, both panting slightly.

"Ancora, tesoro?" I asked, softly, shifting my hips slightly against her.

"I don't know," She answered. I chuckled, as I stepped back, pulling her with me. She stood, her back to my chest. I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her against me.

"You feel warm," she stated.

"I know," I said, gently kissing her shoulder and neck. She moaned softly tilting her head to the side to allow me access. I licked the entire length of her throat, shifting my hips sharply against her bare butt. She groaned deeply, and I slid a hand down to her moist centre, entering two digits, gently fingering her, the heel of my palm bumping her clit. Her hips lurched forward, a sharp breath escaping her. She leaned her head on my shoulder, as I edged her closer to release. I blew into her ear, growling softly, nuzzling her neck. Her hands were gripping my forearm, as I held her in place, her whole body trembling with need. She cried out sharply as the orgasm consumed her, bending forward, leaning her whole weight on my arm, as my fingers gave her the release she craved. She hung there, breathing rather fast, and I slipped my fingers out, wiping them on her thigh.

"Are you okay?" I asked smugly, chuckling slightly.

"Yes," she breathed, straightening up.

"More?" I asked, innocently. She swiftly turned towards me, eyes burning. Her hands were at my shirt, pushing it of my shoulders, exposing my chest, though the tie stayed in place. Her mouth was on me, kissing and licking the centre of my chest heatedly, her brand new teeth scraping my skin. I groaned, throwing back my head. She grabbed the thin fabric hanging from my neck, and dragged me around, practically throwing me on the bed, my legs dangling over the edge. A growl escaped me, my teeth bared at her ferociousness.

She had me straddled in a flash, knees placed on either side of me, sinking down on me, my full length seated within her in a second. She hissed fiercely at the feeling, rocking her hips against me. My hands came up and grabbed her hips, pulling her against me sharply, groaning deeply. She threw her head back, hands leaning on my chest, moaning fiercely.

"Again," she commanded panting.

I repeated the gesture, and she leaned over me, her hair cascading around my face, her forehead resting against mine. I did it again and again and again, and she began shuddering, growling deep in her throat, as she came apart on top of me, the whole bed trembling violently. I didn't stop, but kept up the pace, making her orgasm easily again in minutes, her fingers clutching at my chest, nails digging in. I felt my own release build again, and I bend my legs, placing my heels at the edge of the mattress, thrusting up into her sharply, making her cry out in passion. I kissed her deeply, my mouth traveling to her throat, and then to her breasts, capturing a nipple, biting down, making her lurch against me again, as she exploded around me, gripping me with her insides, and I came again, pumping into her fiercely a few more times, groaning sharply. She collapsed on top of me, chuckling.

"Wow, you weren't lying," she commented, sounding amazed.

"I never lie," I said. "What exactly are you referring to?" I asked, holding her against me.

"A vampires stamina. No need to recover, it seems."

"Oh, am going to teach you all about the principles of lust, tesoro."

She raised her eyebrows, apparently not knowing what I meant. I chuckled.

"You want more?" I asked suggestively rolling my hips.

"God, no!" she giggled.

"Oh please," I said salaciousness dripping from my voice.

"Aro is fine."

I grabbed her wrist before she could thump me in the chest.

"I wouldn't do that, if I were you," I said in a dark voice. "Unless you are ready for the penalty."

A small gasp escaped her, and her hips jerked slightly as a shiver ran through her.

"Still into that, I see," I said, satisfied. She said nothing, starting to climb down from the bed, walking over to pick up her dress, grimacing slightly as one half fell to the floor in a sad pile. She glowered at me. Leaning on my elbows, I smiled complacently.

"Ops," I said.

"How do you suggest I walk out of here, my dress in ruins?" she demanded.

I yanked the ruined sheet out from under me, handing it forward, innocence written on my face.

"You have got to be kidding me," she growled.

"You ruined my shirt," I reminded her, grinning slightly.

She huffed, taking the sheet, wrapping it tightly around herself, making a floor length dress out of it.

I got up, and straightened my clothes as best I could, trying to look more decent.

"Do not worry," I said soothingly. "By the sounds of things, I think they all fled the castle,"

She scowled at me, apparently not appeased. I took her hand, pulling her with me out through the door, kissing her gently on the lips as we went.

I halted suddenly, aware of a new scent in the room. Looking up from her lips, my eyes met Edward's.

Hey peeps!

Welcome to the end of this chapter. So, I hoped it was to your satisfaction.

I felt like leaving a little cliffhanger for you. Sorry. If you give me reviews, I will give you the next chapter. Lol. Just kidding, though I do love your kind words!

-Pancakes