Ok, so, I don't own Twilight or any of it's characters and I did my best to write this chapter quickly after my computer lost my last copy. So please R&R, and here's chapter 9.
Recap: Tha-thump
Tha-thump
Tha-thump
Until it finally stopped.
I flinched, expecting another wave of pain to come over, but it didn't. In fact, the pain was all gone, it was over.
I, hesitantly, opened my eyes, unsure of what to expect. Would what I saw still burn my eyes, cause me pain?
The sight was amazing. I could see every detail, every aspect of everything. The colours were more intense, but didn't hurt my eyes. My new eyesight was unbelievable, putting 20/20 to shame.
I took a deep breath, amazed that my throat was not as raw and hoarse as before. I forced myself to sit up, unaware of the chains around me as they snapped under the force and clunked to the ground.
"Oops" I umbled to myself, amazed by my soft, clear voice, but quickly quieted myself, listening to the continued conversation downstairs.
Their voices were much clearer than before; they sounded like they were right next to me.
"I see. So you were following our orders after all, if not slightly delayed, but, you see, I've been thinking, this needs to be settled. We can't be merciful; it's not the way things work." Aro, along with everyone else must have noticed the silence of my heart. "Bella, would you please come here?"
There was no way I was moving, I wanted more than anything to see Edward, for him to hold me, just to be together, but, I also knew that if I disobeyed, havac would surely follow. As if answering my prayers, Carlisle spoke up.
"Aro, I am asking you this as a friend, please leave my family and I alone. We have followed your orders, now please leave."
"I'm afraid that does not suit me." Aro replied harshly.
"Then we are asking you as a family of 8, who clearly out-number you, to back off." I had never heard Carlisle speak so menacingly.
"Tut tut, Carlisle. Very rude. Perhaps a lesson in manners. Jane?" Aro didn't have to say any more before Carlisle's screams broke through. "Anyone moves, and your dear Carlisle here dies, as much as it will pain me to do this to a friend, but, you see, I always get my way, no matter what it takes. That will do Jane, I'm sure they've learned their lesson" Carlisle's screams thankfully came to a stop. "If anyone makes any attempt at anything, don't be hesitant to take action. I believe I should go pay a visit to our dearest Bella."
Everything was silent. Too silent. I sat there, waiting, praying that everythig would be fine, before I heard the door to Edward's room open.
I noticed Aro walk in, a huge smile plastered on his face. "Why, Bella, you look simply amazing!" He grinned. "But, I'm afraid that I must be the bearer of bad news; we're not very pleased. We will be leaving for Volterra shortly. If you would please follow me."
I was dumbstruck and I refused to move util I saw Edward. He was the only one I cared about right now, and after knowing all the pain he had watched me suffer through, I wanted to reassure him. Let him know that I did not blame him, that I was glad that we would now be able to spend an eternity together. Unknowingly, that thought made me smile hugely as I was glued to the spot.
"I do believe I meant now, Bella." Aro said, as if threatening me, but I found my stubborness chose this very inopportune moment to rear it's ugly head as I stayed firmly planted to the ground.
"Bella," Aro warned as he reached out and grabbed my wrist, attempting to pull me forward.
"Don't touch me." I practically growled. Wow. I had no idea I could sound that menacing, it even kinda scared me. Before I even realized it, I jerked my wrist from Aro's grasp, and, with my newborn strength, sent him flying backwards, into the wall with a loud bang.
His eyes instantly darkened. Uh-oh. Now he was angry. I briefly looked away from his eyes as a growl resonated deep in his chest and he took an 'attack stance', to the door where I noticed everyone was standing, shocked at what they saw.
I have no idea what really happened next, but I instantly imitated Aro's stance, defensively, staring him down, teeth bared, before someone blocked my vision.
"Bella, control yourself." It was an order from Carlisle, and I grudgingly obliged. "And Aro, with your experience, you should have more patience. She is merely a newborn and has no control or understanding of what she is actually doing."
"Don't lecture me, Carlisle. I know very well, but I am not at all feeling patient today." Aro responded, easing out of his stance as I followed.
I instantly felt calm enough, I would have to thank Jasper later, to really take in what was happening; to fully register everything in my mind.
I was a vampire, with incredible newborn strength, I would be able to spend the rest of my existence with Edward, never growing old, the Volturi were here checking on me, and they clearly were upset about something, definatly putting a damper on things, and my entire family was in the room because I had just attacked one of the Volturi members, and not just any, Aro.
Great, I thought, just great. Things are already going badl-, but before I could finish that thought, I noticed Edward, and all my worries disappeared. When he noticed that I saw him he instantly smiled my favourite crooked smile and I noticed as he quickly came up to me, and , before I knew it, I was in his arms, staring deeply into his dark black eyes.
He grinned down at me, lightly kissing my neck, moving up across my jaw, before kissing me full on the lips. This kiss was amazing. All the difficulties and the control Edward always had to have in order to keep from killing me was gone. No more need to treat me as a fragile doll anymore; I was just as indestructible as everyone else in this room. I couldn't help but release a moan as the kiss deepened still, thankful that I didn't need to breathe. He eventually pulled away, lowering his mouth to my ear, whispering ever so quietly, though I'm sure everyone else could hear.
"Bella," My name always sounded amazing coming from him, "you're just as beautiful as ever. I love you, and, now, we have eternity. All I'll ever need." He chuckled lightly. "But I do believe I should put you back down. Too many witnesses in the room and I don't believe it would be wise to further aggravate Aro. Brilliant stunt of yours." He scolded me as he set me down and stood back up." Bella, you could have gotten yourself killed. Never do that again."
I couldn't help it, I rolled my eyes, much to Edward's dismay. "Edward, every day when I was human that I was with you, I could have gotten myself killed." I chided as Edward frowned.
"Don't remind me."
"But that didn't stop me, did it?" I chuckled in response, but my laughter was cut short by the sound of someone clearing their throat in the background. I turned around to see a very annoyed Aro and decided that it wouldn't be wise to push my luck any furhther, and create more havoc.
"Now, if we could continue without further interruption," He eyed Edward and I accusingly. "It is time we leave for Volterra."
A/n: Ok...so Im really glad I finally managed to rewrite this chapter after my little computer melt down, and Im really sorry for the wait. I dont think this is as good as my last copy, but it will have to do. So PLEASE R&R and tell me what you think, and I'll do my best to write my next chapter (hopefully my computer wont lose it one again)but I do need to get some more homework redone, but it shuldn't be too long. I'll make a deal though. If i can get at least 15 reviews on this chapter, I dont care what they say, nice, mean, weird, just sayin hi, I will update even sooner than before. My story will become my current number one priority (much better than now, cuz its currently like 13th) and will be written like 5 times faster. So PLEASE REVIEW!!