The entire trip to Volterra had been nothing tense the entire time. Alice constantly comforting bella with sweet nothings which made Artemis want to rip Alice's throat out . Had the cullens not left Bella wouldn't have almost died cliff jumping and Artemis would have an insatiable bloodthirst. one she knew would disappoint Carlisle when he found out and if she knew Alice like she though she did then the little pixie would have already turned the family against her. many plans raced through artys mind . as many plans came through she came back to one , using her mind control to manipulate and army of gifted vampires to rid the supernatural world of the Cullen clan for good, but first things first getting out of the volturi castle alive. Carlisle had said many things but if they were simply as dangerous as he made out why wouldn't the vampire race have stood as one against them or better yet why were the family happy enough for Alice to take bella and Artemis to meet with Edward on volturi grounds. Lost in her thoughts Artemis didnt catch Alice telling bella to run ahead . " so why did she go alone again?" Artemis questioned Alice yet again. "because arty Edward can hear thoughts remember so her going ahead can distract him long enough for us to get there and regain control of the situation, honestly I wonder what goes through that head of yours? we could be friends arty and you could join us and our diet Carlisle can get help to handle your powers" Alice rambled on causing Arty to halt her tracks .
"what does Carlisle know about my powers better yet what the hell do you know I havent told you shit and for good reason and no I wouldn't join you or your diet want to know why Alice . ill tell you why because the second life gets a little to difficult for the ever so precious cullens you flee like rodents. I wont live my immortal life running scared I will do what I love standing in the midst of fight and hunting humans that is what we do Alice, you cullens are just in denial no shut up and lets go get bella out of here if any one needs to return today she does you got that Cullen?!"Artemis fumed crushing Alice's shoulder under her fingertips like it was nothing." fine thats how you want it Artemis then you should know your just like your father and I dont mean Charlie , Carlisle didnt want you to know but I think itll crumble that perfect world in your head put it this way your father is volturi , Demetri Volturi to be exact now come along you wanted to get bella did you not ?"Alice taunted with a smirk on her face. " All this time you've all known and said nothing . unbelievable . absolute cowards this isnt over Cullen not by a long shot lets go". Artemis seethed and stormed ahead pushing the heavy castle doors open as she did so . standing there in front of her was bella in the arms of Edward and they weren't alone. two men and a small girl . Edward and the one man argued back and forth whilst Artemis pulled bella behind her , Alice taking sides with Edward. "Come the masters dont like to be kept waiting" The young girl spoke . From her demeanour alone Artemis knew exactly who she was this was jane one half of the witch twins. the Volturi's most prized possession. "why doesn't that surprise me let us not keep them then shall we ?" Artemis sassed standing toe to toe with Jane , who turned with a huff and led the way . The two men who Artemis had yet to know whistled a low whistle . if there was one thing Artemis wouldn't let the volturi do and that was intimidate her nobody did that ever. With another push on two loud doors jane led the way into the throne room where she was greeted by one who called her sister , so this was alec the other half of the witch twins.
noticing Edward , Bella and Alice stood on one half of the room leaving Artemis standing centre with her arms folded glaring at Alice. Until a voice broke the silence. "look brothers bella is alive after all isnt that wonderful, what do we do with you now?" A voice spoke at the mention of bellas name Artemis snapped her head up and noticed it was Aro talking . Great . Could it get any worse? Artemis moved towards bella . " you already know what you need to do aro she knows too much shes a liability, both humans are " the blonde haired king spoke . By now Artemis's eyes had returned their vibrant green. Aros head snapped in her direction and they both locked eyes . Mates she knew it she could feel it he could too couldn't he? " oh my and who might you be my dear one?" Aro questioned taking a step towards her . Artemis showing no weakness wrapped her one arm behind her grasping bella close whilst looking him in the eye she answered " Artemis , my name is Artemis ." Gasps were heard throughout the throne room. the smallest of the two men that came in with her stood forward. " Its you its really you . I sincerely hoped you'd come looking for me one day but here you are" he spoke in a velvety voice . " enough Demetri back in line you weren't given permission to speak" The blonde haired king spoke viciously.
Turning to aro he spoke " is it true aro is it her?" Artemis was bewildered what were they talking about then she remembered Alice's words Demetri was supposedly her father but how? " theres only one way to know Caius patience, Artemis my dear may I ?" and he held out his hand. Artemis already knew of his power in a way it was similar to Edwards only aro required physical contact to do so and it wasn't only current thoughts it was every damn thought every dream. Artemis placed her free hand in his only for him to pull away moments later. " my my what a troubled past you have I assure you those wolves will be dealt with and with your gifts your oh so many gifts theres much to learn for you my dear and as for the cullens you all knew and had full knowledge from the start that shes Demetri's biological daughter his bloods runs through her and yet you were keeping her from her true father and from me her true mate , that there is two crimes Cullen not including the fact you told your precious human about us , just how many more crimes are they Cullen clan gong to commit? Perhaps we should have you wait for the rest of your clan to arrive id like to know what Carlisle was thinking keeping me and my mate apart .Jane escort them to the dungeons Felix assist . My dear Artemis your home at last and my dear so beautiful, come young one there is much to discuss wouldn't you agree? Caius be a dear and give our dear friend Carlisle a phone call ". Aro and Artemis left the room .