SORRY THIS CHAPTER HAS TAKEN SO LONG, I HAVE BEEN BUSY AND SICK AND FINDING TIME TO GET IT ONTO THE COMPUTER ISNT AS EASY AS I WOULD HAVE LIKED. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SO PATIENT. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. I PROMISE I WILL HAVE A FEW MORE CHAPTERS UP BETWEEN TUES AND WED (1/13 AND 1/14) JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK AND LEAVE ME SOME REVIEWS.

Chapter 11

"Bella, I'm sorry I called so late, I just didn't want Aro to be unexpected, he isn't supposed to arrive for a few more days. In my vision, he decided to leave early, I guess it had to do with something about a package never arriving," she said not understanding what it meant.

"That's right, Aro had mentioned something about a package when he called the other day," I paused to think back.

"Well, what did he exactly say Bella?" Alice said anxiously.

"Let me think Alice, I am trying to remember," I said pausing another moment. "I believe he said he was sending me something and that we would discuss it when he got here. Have any packages arrived for me here Carlisle?" I questioned.

"No dear, nothing is here, sorry," he replied.

"What was in the packages?" Alice demanded to know.

"I'm not sure, he never said what it was, just that we would discuss it when he arrived," I said, hating to repeat myself.

"What else was in your vision Alice?" Carlisle wanted to know.

She tried to concentrate on her vision, looking over every detail, so not to miss anything she might have the first time.

"Well I saw him leaving with two others, one is a shield, and Jane is the other one coming," she said slowly knowing none of us were happy about seeing Jane again. "He is keeping his numbers low for a specific reason, but not sure why, but two others will come tomorrow," she said trying to focus.

"Why would he bring Jane?" I asked confused, he knew she wasn't welcome in our home.

"For protection I believe, just in case he encounters trouble along the way. He is on a private jet, it should stop soon to refuel, before it is here in Seattle, he should be here around seven this morning, so we have a little over two hours before he arrives now," Alice said as if she were preparing to fight.

I could see the fury in her evil pixie eyes, she hadn't been here the last time Aro came to visit, although she had been the one who called Aro about the Tara situation.

"Don't worry Alice, he isn't here to fight, its just about the prophecy and me," I tired to reassure her.

"You did what Alice?" I heard Edward yelling.

He must not have liked what Alice had been thinking because before she could reply, he grabbed her by the arm and was dragging her out the door.

"We need to talk, lets go, you too Jasper!" he exclaimed.

Jasper of course followed as Edward immediately stormed out of the house, heading down the driveway with Alice in tow. I knew something was wrong, had Aro came here because Alice made a deal with him? If she did make a deal with him, what was it, Aro never settled for any favors, there was always a catch, what was his with Alice?

EPOV

Did I really just hear Alice right? Then I heard her think it again, was she serious, was she planning on really joining the Volturi? Why did she agree to it? I saw her imagining Jasper and herself in dark cloaks in Italy with Aro and the rest of those idiots. What had my sister done?

Its not all bad if I really think of it, was all I could hear her repeatedly think.

We were about halfway down the driveway when I stopped and turned to face Alice. Jasper was by her side, holding her small hand rubbing his thumb against hers as if to support her. Her head hung low and she wouldn't even look up at me as I paced in front of her thinking about what I should say. Why was she so willing to give up her freedom for Bella and I, why would she separate our family like that? Before I could think of how I could talk to Alice without over reacting too much, Alice tried to explain things herself.

"Edward, its not as bad as you think it is, really Edward," was all she managed.

"What do you mean its not that bad, you're going to join Aro and the Volturi, what am I missing, and why would you do that to the family, especially Carlisle and Esme?" I demanded to know.

"Well first off, it was the only way I could get Aro to come and deal with Tara. I had to clean up your mess somehow, and if I didn't contact Aro, Tara was going to find Renesmee, somehow she knew about her. I wasn't about to let my niece be in danger because of you Edward. And the deal between Aro and I isn't what you think it is either, its only a temporary thing, I agreed to go to Italy for one month and see how it was to be part of the Volturi. He knew I wouldn't willingly join so he offered an apprentice kind of option. Jasper and I will go for one month, just to see how it is, he is hoping I will change my mind and actually join then when really I have every intention of returning home with Jasper. We don't have to go right away, but when we feel that things have settled down around here, then we must go," she said sighing that she finally was able to tell someone.

"Alice, do you really think he will let you leave after one month just like that? He wont let you leave that easily and you know it, it was suicide to agree in the first place. Did you ever think they might not want Jasper, what if they decide to get rid of him and then what? You put everyone in danger, our whole family Alice," I almost yelled.

"Excuse me Edward, lets think about this, Tara was here because of you, I am doing this because of you, I am doing this so we could be rid of Tara, and Renesmee would be safe. So actually, seeing Tara was here because of you, that means, you are the reason I had too, so don't put blame on anyone else until you can take some kind of responsibility for this too," she growled.

She was right though, this is all because of me, I should have been able to take care of the situation myself and I couldn't. I put my family in harms way, Tara could have exposed us or could have tried to hurt us, especially Bella and Nessie. And now Alice and Jasper would be at the mercy of the Volturi for a month, what was I doing to my family? What would happen to Alice and Jasper once they left for Italy, would they return safely, or even return at all? My mind was a mess, all I could think about was what Alice might be giving up for me, for all of us.

"Can we head back Edward? I don't want to be standing here and wasting time, and don't you say a thing to anyone else, I'll do it when the time is right!" she exclaimed as she pulled Jasper back to the house.

I followed back at my own pace and as I came up to the house, Bella came out to meet me.

"What's wrong Edward?" my love quietly asked.

"Nothing I can get into right now love, its nothing we need to be worrying about at this moment, we have bigger issues to deal with," I whispered knowing I wanted to blurt out everything and be open with her, but Alice said she wanted to tell everyone when the time was right.

We went back into the house to find Emmett and Rose gone, and as I zoned out thinking about Alice's decision, I caught part of a conversation about Rose and Emmett. Bella had asked where they were and Carlisle said something about them going to get Renesmee and Jacob, just in case Aro caught our scent and headed there first. Carlisle knew Jane wasn't stupid enough to try anything against Nessie or Jake, but he didn't want to take any chances and risk their safety. Bella was relieved, I could tell, and I was still partially out of it, I was mainly still in shock from what Alice had revealed to me earlier.

"Edward? Edward? Hey Edward?" Bella's voice echoing louder each time she said my name.

"Wow, so sorry Bella," I said finally pulling myself out of the daze I had tangled myself in.

"Edward, pay attention please, this is important, are you listening, do I have your full attention?" she asked, pausing to wait for an answer. I shook my head acknowleding her to continue. "So the plan is, I want Renesmee to greet Aro briefly before she heads to Rose and Emmett's room with them until he leaves for our house. I want as little contact with him as possible for Renesmee. Ryan will stand outside Rose and Emmett's door, just in case Jane has any issues. I will try to have my shield up as much as possible, also Alice and Jasper will be in their own room, I know how he is so fond of Alice," she said not knowing how true that statement actually was. "Carlisle, Esme, you and I will keep Aro here long enough to say his "hello's" before we take them back to our house to talk and settle in," she said sighing only at the end of her rantings.

"Sounds good," I agreed, "now all we have to do is wait."

Rose, Emmett, and my precious and still sleep Renesmee came in just minutes after Bella told me of her plan. Nessie was upset because her dearest Jacob had to be sent home. It was not in his best interest to be here with Jane at the same time. Then the brilliant idea hit me, the safest place for Renesmee could only be with Jacob.

"Why doesnt she stay on the reservation with Jacob?" I said thankful the idea kept my daughter away from Aro.

BPOV

"Thats not a bad idea Edward, there is no way any of them would venture there to find her with the wolves numbers now heading into the high twenties, she would be absolutely safe. Plus Charlie is on the res, he has not seen her since she left, he wouldn't mind the company either," I said glad Edward came up with a better plan than what I had devised.

"I'll call Jake and okay everything with him and Billy," Alice said nervously, "I think we should get there before they arrive, less excitement and more time for business," she mentioned.

"Well, call Jake now and you and I will drive her there right away to be on the safe side," I said to Alice, I wanted to talk to her about what happened earlier today with her and Edward having to leave for a while down the driveway.

Alice dialed Jacob and confirmed it was okay for Nessie to stay a few days and we would fill him in on the rest when we got there. While she was on the phone with Jacob, she had made her way outside far enough not to be heard by any of us. What was so secret she couldn't speak in front of everyone? Ever since Edward had dragged her outside she had been acting stranger than she had been acting since she had returned from the Amazons.

"Renesmee, its only for a few days love, daddy and I will visit you, we promise, there is just too much going on right now and we think it is better if you are not around, its for your own safety," I said holding my ever growing daughter, Edward nodded as to agree with me.

"Okay mom, I understand," she said after she put her frail hand upon my cheek seeing why we actually thought the reservation would be best. "I'm not afraid of Jane, she is no threat to me," Renesmee whispered calmly into my ear as she embraced my neck with her fragile limbs.

I laughed and motioned for Alice to get the car so we could leave instantly. There was no time for goodbye's, plus everyone was welcome on the reservation, so any one of us could visit fi we chose too. I kissed Edward on his ice cold lips and whispered into his ear, "I'll be right back love," as Alice beeped a few times impatiently.

With that we were getting into the car, Jasper must have decided to join us and sat in the back with Nessie on the way there. I would have thought by the way Alice had been talking, that she would have driven as quick as her sunny 911 turbo would have, but she proceded at human speed.

"Bella, I thin I should tell you something," she began. "I cant explain too much now, but Jasper and I will be in Italy for a month with the Volturi. I made an agreement with Aro, so he would come for Tara, its not permanent, but I cant get into much else right now, please don't be mad and no questions either," she sighed searching for Jasper's face in the rear view for support.

"What? I'm confused," I said trying to understand and process what Alice just impounded on me.

"Just don't worry about it now and ask Edward the next time you have a few momnets alone!" she said emphasizing the word alone. "Oh, and don't say anything to anyone else, only you and Edward know right now, besides, Jasper and Renesmee."

I didn't have time to think because before I came to my senses to speak, we were pulling onto the reservation at a rapid pace. I looked at Alice who seemed to a slight smile on her face, but it seemed like she was hiding something else. We all got out and heading to the little red house, where Jacob was leaning on the door frame, I really hadnt seen him too much while Nessie was gone, and when I did, we never came across time to spend talking or just hanging out like old times. He seemed to have a glowing maturity in his eyes, his hair was longer, just shy of butt, almost as if his hair was stretching to caress it. Jake's shoulders were wider, and he reminded me of an over-grown football player, he was still attractive, and even more now, than before, I had to stop where I was just to admire him from afar before I approached any closer. His beauty slightly reminded me of Edward's, except Jacob was more human quality, and his smile drew me in.

"Jacob," I finally said and I stepped towards him. "You have changed, you're so grown up now, you look good," I finally joked and we both just laughed a moment.

"Bell's, you're just still the same beautiful Bells you have always been, sometimes you are oblivious to the changes around you," he said and he scooped up Renesmee into his bulky arms.

"We cant stay long, but I will call you later and let you know whats going on Jake," I said leaning up towards Jacob to give both Jacob and Renesmee a kiss on the cheek, although Jake looked at me kind of puzzled like what I said surprised him.

"Bella, Jasper and I are staying here with them," Alice said slowly. Thats what she must have been talking to Jacob about when she went out of our hearing range, and I wasn't in the position to argue.

"Okay, well I have to get back, I presume Jasper is staying with you too," I sighed.

"Of course Bella, I am mainly staying because Nessie has obviously grown out of her clothes, so I will spend the rest of today in Seattle shopping for new clothes for her," her face now glowing, shopping always made her mood change for the better, it was good to see her smile.

I just agreed and Alice threw me the keys for her 911 turbo and I was off, I didnt want to sit around too much longer, it would have been harder to say bye to Nessie, and there were issues I needed to attend to.

I was almost home when my phone rang, it was Edward. "Bella?" he called.

"Yes, Edward is something wrong?" I questioned.

"Aro is here, he just arrived. How much longer till you are here?" he tried to speak calmly.

"I am just a minute or so away, I be there as soon as I can love..." I said hanging up and immediately testing Alices bright speed demon of a car to its limits.

When I pulled into the drive, there was a black car sitting in front of the house, the license plate read "Italy". He was really here, I sighed and finally got out of the car.