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Chapter 3: The Big Ball: Part 1
Queen Isabella's POV
I sit in front of my mirror getting ready for the ball in my new dress. All the guests were already here. They were in the ball room waiting for us. My brother said we should be with him in a chamber of the doors to the ball room at 5.00. It is now 4.45. My hair is curled to the side, resting on my shoulder. I put my Emerald, Diamond and Gold necklace on. My bracelets are already on and so are my rings. I quickly put on my 20ct Gold, and 18ct Emerald earrings on then I put my crown on. I look at myself in the mirror and I definably look like a queen.
"Are you ready my North Star?" Caius asks kissing my ear
I turn around to face him my ruby eyes full of love.
"I am ready. How about you?" I ask
He is wearing his robes with a green and gold tie. His crown sits on top of his head.
"I am ready. Let's go. Let's not keep our guests waiting to meet their new King, Queens, Princes, and Princesses", Caius says helping me up from my seat
"Remember I love only you", I say after kissing him
"I know my North Star. I know. And remember I love only you. Ever only you", Caius says kissing me hard
"I know my love", I say pulling away
"Let's go", Caius says putting an arm around my waist and leading me out of our chambers
Two guards. Demetri and Max are following us. Everyone agreed tonight the guard would spread out. But two guards for each couple and one guard per child. All the guard will be there. So there would be not much danger. We make our way to the chamber across from the ball room. Where Aro, Sulpicia, Marcus, Didyme, Dad, Alyssa, Peter, Charlotte and all the kids were waiting for us.
"About time you showed up", Grandfather says cheekily Char slaps him, "Oh the hurt woman"
"I know. Don't tease you granddaughter", Char says
"Yes dear", Grandfather says sulky
I snicker quietly. Everyone else was finding it amusing too.
"You look divine tonight dear sister", Aro says kissing my hand
Marcus does the same.
"You look beautiful baby girl. You will knock them dead tonight", Dad says smiling
"You look beautiful sister", Sulpicia says kissing my cheek
Sulpicia was wearing a red and gold dress. With 22ct Yellow Gold, 30ct Diamonds, 30ct Rubies necklace with matching earrings. She was wearing several rings. First her promise ring, then her engagement ring, then her wedding ring and eternity ring. She was also wearing three other rings that were beautiful. She also wore two bracelets and her crown.
"You look beautiful too sister", I say kissing her cheek too
That's when Didyme comes up and kisses my cheek.
"You look beautiful. Fit for a queen of the vampire world", Didyme says
Didyme was wearing a gold, diamond and sapphire necklace. She was wearing several rings. First her promise ring, then her engagement ring, then her wedding ring and eternity ring. She was also wearing a Diamond, Sapphire and Gold bracelet and her crown. She looked like a queen. The again she has been doing this for thousands of years. To my 3 centuries.
"You look beautiful too sister", I say kissing her cheek
"Thanks", Didyme says as Alyssa my stepmother approaches
"You look good daughter", Alyssa says kissing my cheek
She was wearing all her jewellery and her crown and her dress was gold and purple.
"Thank you", I say kissing her cheek
Caius and I turn to our children and they all look fantastic all dressed up.
"You all look beautiful", I say
"Thanks mum", they say
"Well let's get this show on the road. Felix tell Sam we are ready", Aro orders
"At once your Majesty", Felix says bowing and leaving the room to return a minute later
We all get into order. Caius and I last.
"Ladies and Gentleman. Announcing the arrival of Lord Peter Swan and Lady Charlotte Swan", Sam says
My grandfather and Char more into the ball room and I hear some gasps. Caius grins at me.
"I bet that was the Cullen's", he whisperers in my ear
"No doubt", I whisper back
"Announcing Prince Caden Aro Marcus Fredrick Volturi son of King Aro and Queen Sulpicia", Sam says
Caden goes in followed by Cadence, Calisto, Calixtus and Cassarah.
"Announcing Prince Tacitus Tenzin Teo Jace Volturi son of King Marcus and Queen Didyme", Sam announces
Following Tacitus was Taddeo, Topaz, Tamaya and Tatyana.
"Announcing Prince Malcolm Charles Marc Mabon Swan Volturi son of our new King and Queen", Sam says
Followed by Mackenzie, Matthew and Mariabella. Then go Caius and I's children. Next were the Kings and Queens.
"This is going to be fun", Caius whisperers in my ear giving me one last kiss
I kiss him back, "With you always"
"Always", Caius replies
"Announcing their Majesty's King Aro and Queen Sulpicia", Sam says
I see everyone bow to them.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Marcus and Queen Didyme", Sam says
Again everyone bows to them.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Charles and Queen Alyssa", Sam says
Caius and I hear gasps and chuckle. The Cullen's must of recognised Dad.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Caius and Queen Isabella", Sam says in a loud voice
Caius links our arms and we enter the room everyone bowing to us. I don't look at the sides of us. I hear the gasps of the Cullen's but I don't look. I couldn't care less what they thought.
Caius unlinks our arms and holds out his hand to take me to my throne. I take his hand and let him guide me to my throne. I sit with my head held high. So does Caius. We are on Aro and Sulpicia's right with dad next to us and Marcus on the other side of Aro.
"Welcome everyone to our ball. To announce our new rulers King Charles his mate Queen Alyssa and King Caius's mate Queen Isabella. We also have our children. Before you ask they really are our children. Now I would like each coven to come up and present themselves to us. There is also plenty of blood around the hall from Humans and Animals. Have a good night", Aro announces
Everyone claps. Now the fun was about to start…
Jasper's POV
We have all been invited to Volterra for a ball. That's how we are in the ball room waiting for the King's and Queen's. My family is all excited. Carlisle can't what to see his old friend Aro again. Esme was happy just to be here. Emmett was a kid I a candy store, he was excited to maybe spar with some of the guard later on. Rosalie was just happy to have been able to dress up and have all the single vampires looking at her. Alice was happy to have been able to shop for this ball. She really does look spectacular. Edward was smiling but had just frowned so had Alice.
"What is wrong?" I ask
"I can't see our future anymore", Alice replies
"I can't read the guard's mines", Edward says
We all look at them with shock. How can they not see our future and read the guards mines. That's when the Denali's come up to us wanting to stick close with another animal drinker coven.
"I hear you can't see our future and read the guards mines?" Eleazar asks
"Yes. It feels weird", Edward and Alice say
"I haven't picked up anyone with that type of power", Eleazar says
"What type of power could block them?" Carlisle asks interested
"A shield. A very powerful of shield. I will let you know if a find the shield", Eleazar replies
"Thank you", Carlisle says
"Ladies and Gentleman. Announcing the arrival of Lord Peter Swan and Lady Charlotte Swan", a guard says loudly
I look at the doors that open. I gasp recognising my old friends Peter and Charlotte. Why are they going under Swan? I thought they were Whitlock's. Why are they here and held in such high regard?
"Did you know about this Jasper?" Edward asks
"No. I have heard from them in centuries", I reply still in shock to see them
"Announcing Prince Caden Aro Marcus Fredrick Volturi son of King Aro and Queen Sulpicia", a guard says
Rosalie gasps. She knew it was impossible for vampire to have children. But Prince Caden looks like a vampire but with different colour eyes. 4 other of Aro's children are announced before they more on.
"Announcing Prince Tacitus Tenzin Teo Jace Volturi son of King Marcus and Queen Didyme", says the guard
"How is this possible Carlisle?" Rosalie asks Carlisle
"I honestly don't know Rose", Carlisle whisperers back
4 more of Marcus's children follow all looking regal.
"Announcing Prince Malcolm Charles Marc Mabon Swan Volturi son of our new King and Queen", the guard says
That was followed by three more of the new King and Queen's children.
"Why is the last name a Swan?" Edward whisperers
"Announcing Prince Alexander Caius Aro Garry Volturi and his mate Jane Volturi son of King Caius and our new Queen", the guard announces
7 other of Caius's children follow and take their thrones. Only two of all of Caius's children were mated.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Aro and Queen Sulpicia", the guard says
We all bow as Aro and Sulpicia come into the hall heading to their thrones.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Marcus and Queen Didyme", the guard says
We all bow again. They quickly take their seats next to Aro.
"Announcing their Majesty's King Charles and Queen Alyssa", the guard says
We all gasp. King Charles was Charlie we knew from Forks 3 centuries ago
"What is Charlie doing here? How come I didn't see this", Alice says
"It looks like he feeds from humans. He has red eyes", Carlisle says
"I thought out of everyone Charlie would be the least likely to drink from humans", Esme says
"Looks like that has changed. I wonder who changed him?" I muse out loud I look as Peter and Charlotte in suspicion.
But they give nothing away. Their masks were still in place and I cannot feel their emotions.
"I can't feel their emotions", I say
They look at me shocked.
"As I suspected a very strong shield is here", Eleazar replies
"Announcing their Majesty's King Caius and Queen Isabella", the guard says in a loud voice
We all gasp again and our jaws drop. There is front of us was Bella Swan. Now Queen Isabella. She still had long mahogany hair that was curled to the side. She had a lot of jewellery on. But the one thing we all did see as she sat down and faced the crowd was her ruby red eyes. That was hard and cold. I also saw her mating mark on her left side of her neck. Showing the world she was mated.
"Bella?" Edward whisperers
"She's a human drinker too. Look at her eyes", Carlisle says shocked
"Bella what have they done to you?" Emmett says
"Why didn't I see this? I could have stopped it", Alice mutters
"Did you see her mating mark?" I ask
Edward growls, "She is my mate not anyone else's"
"Son calm down. She is now Queen and mated to Caius. We will see what we can do to get her back to you but the chances are slim", Carlisle says placing a restraining hand on Edward
I send a dose of calm his way. He relaxes a bit but doesn't take his eyes of Bella. I can't believe she was here with the Volturi. How long has she been here for?
"She looks much older", Esme says
"I know", Carlisle says worried for his daughter that he left for her own good.
But now we all knew that it was not the case.
"Someone is shielding her. I can't get a read on her. I can tell she is powerful but not what her powers our", Eleazar says
"Is that really your Bella?" Kate asks Edward
"Yes. Why is she with Caius I will never know. But I will get her back", Edward says with conviction
I send other dose of calm at him. I don't want the family to make a seen. That's when Aro stands up.
"Welcome everyone to our ball. To announce our new rulers King Charles his mate Queen Alyssa and King Caius's mate Queen Isabella. We also have our children. Before you ask they really are our children. Now I would like each coven to come up and present themselves to us. There is also plenty of blood around the hall from Humans and Animals. Have a good night", Aro announces
"At least we can talk to her. Maybe we can convince her to come with us", Esme says
Somehow I don't think it is that simple. I can see her looking at Caius with love in her eyes. Somehow I think those two are more connected then I have ever felt. Now I know why Peter and Charlotte are here. They are here for Bella and Charlie.
I can feel Edward's angry and possessiveness. This was not going to turn out good. Edward and Alice were going to call a scene. I just knew it. I would try to calm them done. But I don't think I will be successful. I hope they can wait their turn. Because other covens were already lining up to introduce themselves excited to meet the new Queen's and King. To make a good impression. I just hope my family can wait and I can keep them calm. But somehow I don't think that is possible…
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