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Chapter 4- Stolen Identity

There was at least twenty vials spread out across the island counter in Volterra's kitchen. I watched as Yuzria poured the last potion into the twentieth vial. I groaned and slid onto a stool. I was going to have to drink all of these? " Now, you may get your memory back with the first vial. I made all these because I don't know which spell was used to strip away your memories. So, I can't possibly know the exact potion to give you." He told me, wiping his hands on a cloth.

" So you're giving them all to me?" I replied, eyeing the different colors in the vials. Some were green, some were blue or red. It amazed me. Hell one was orange, and that was one I was definitely not looking forward to drinking that one.

" Yeah. Now, there may be some. . . Side effects to some of these potions." I froze, my thoughts processing what he'd just told me. I licked my lips and sighed.

" What kind of side effects are we talking about here?" I asked, my head resting in the palm of my right hand. He smiled sheepishly and hung the cloth he'd been wiping his hands on back on the counter top. He sat beside me and shrugged his shoulders. I knew he was trying to break the news to me better. " Yuzria-" I drawled. " Just tell me."

" Mostly just vomiting and pain in the joints and muscles. But they may not be the same in you because you're technically not alive." He rushed. I growled and clenched my free hand into a tight fist. " It's only temporary and if you want your memory back-" I cut him off by slamming the first vial's liquid down my throat. I coughed and squeezed the table.

" This stuff tastes like shit!" I exclaimed, my eyes almost watering from the taste of it. He chuckled and put a hand on my back, patting it reassuringly.

" Magic isn't supposed to taste all that great Bella. It's just supposed to help you." He pointed out. I waved him off and then fell off the chair once a pain hit me in the stomach. I let out a loud cry, loud enough for the kitchen staff to come running into the room. One of the cooks dropped to my side and shoved Yuzria away when he tried to get close to me. I gritted my teeth and let out a low growl.

" Mrs. Bella, what is wrong?" The cook asked in broken English. I groaned and pushed him away. Then I pulled Yuzria to me and stopped once his face was right by mine.

" How the fuck do I stop this?" I questioned him, biting back another cry of pain. He winced and tried to pry my fingers off his shirt. I groaned and let go of him, then I somehow managed to stand back up. He put an arm around my shoulders and allowed me to slightly lean on him. He walked us over to the counter and held a glass of a white liquid up to my face.

" Drink a sip of this. It'll counter-react the potion." I took it from his hands and drank some. Immediately I felt better. I sighed and leaned against the table. He grabbed the glass out of my hands and put a hand on my shoulder. " Are you okay?" He asked, concern lacing his words. I slowly nodded my head, then told the staff they could go back to what they were doing. They grudgingly walked out, their eyes on mine as they left the kitchen. I picked up another vial and held it to my lips. Yuzria was about to object when I tossed the contents down my throat. He dropped his hand to the table and studied me. I furrowed my eyebrows, waiting for something to go wrong. That's when I felt the potion start to work it's way back up. I bent over the sink and threw it back up. Yuzria put his hand on my back and said comforting words to me; they didn't help one bit.

The next ten potions proved to be duds. I either threw them up or had to drink some of the white liquid to counter-react them because pain ripped its way through my frozen body. This was starting to get a little ridiculous. I put my head on the cold table and sighed. Then I grabbed another vial and held it in front of me. It was the dreaded orange one. I let out a shaky breath and then drank it. I put my head over the sink in case I had to puke. And I had the white drink next to it in case I was attacked by sudden pain. After a minute nothing had happened. I glanced over my shoulder at Yuzria, then felt a pain in my head. This was new. I groaned and watched as my stripped memory played over my eyelids. I smiled and then opened my eyes. What irony, the vial I hadn't wanted to drink turned out to be the one I needed. Just my luck. I let out a cry of excitement and threw my arms around Yuzria's neck. " That was it!" I exclaimed. " It's like my old memory has been discarded. Everything just feels right." I laughed and then broke away from the hug.

" I'm glad." Yuzria said, a grin on his face. I shook my head in agreement and we both had a laugh. Then I wound my arm through his and led him out to the garden. I hadn't talked to him in a while, and I missed it. The sun sparkled in the sky, making us glitter. We walked over to the edge of the pool and sat down, wading our feet in the water.

" So, you're going to be a daddy!" I teased and playfully slapped his shoulder. He smiled and shook his head.

" Yeah. I can't wait. I'm so excited for it." He replied, his eyes on the pool. I sighed and put my hand on his face, then made him look at me.

" What's wrong?" I asked, my voice serious.

" I just. . .I wasn't close to my dad. We never really got along. And, I don't want me and my son or daughter hating me. I just wish I knew if I'm going to be a good father or not." He responded quietly. I gasped and then let go of his face.

" Are you frigging kidding me? You're going to be a great father Yuzria!"

" You don't know that Bella."

" Yes I do Yuzria. I know it because of the way you treat everyone around you. You've got such a great heart. There's no way you would be a bad father." He was about to say something when our conversation was torn by the pitter patter of small feet. I turned around and opened my arms just in time for Hope to jump in them.

" Uncle Yuzi!" She shouted and moved from my arms to his. He laughed and returned her hug.

" Hey Hope. How are you?" He mussed up her hair and she giggled.

" Good."

" That's great! Been listening to your mom?" She shook her head seriously and looked at me, as if wanting me to confirm. I smirked and nodded my head.

" She has been a great little girl." I told him, opening my arms up for her. She came to my lap and laid her head on my chest. I ran my hand through her hair as she told Yuzria all about her teachings and the stories I'd been telling her. He listened intently, occasionally replying to something she said. I gazed into his eyes as he was talking to her and smiled. He would make a great father. I just had to make him believe it.

Now that I had all my memories straightened out, I was going to start looking for the only suspect we had; Rosemary. I knew it was killing Aro to hear about her, seeing as how when he left her she was an innocent human. Now she was a bloodthirsty vampire who was very bisexual. There was no doubt in my mind that she was one of Annebelle's many lovers, now that I could remember everything it all made sense. I walked the cobble stone streets of the city, my daggers in plain view. Night had fallen, and now all that was out where the drunkards and whores. Lanina was beside me, we both were donned in black leather pants and red tank tops. We were heading to our informant, well one of them, to see if he'd heard anything. He was a waiter at some trashy bar for the supernatural. But he generally knew what he was talking about. We glanced at each other before swinging the bar door open. We stepped inside and smiled, every eye was on us. I heard a chorus of, " It's Isabella Cullen from Volterra!" While we made our way to the bar. I was one of the only Volturi members who was seen on many occasions. I sat on a seat and drummed my nails against the fake wood. Allano turned around and his smile instantly dropped. " Bella." He sighed and set the glass of blood on the table. I took a sniff and groaned. It was cold. Ew. He rolled his eyes and leaned on the table. I had to admit, he was fairly nice looking. And that was hard to admit, seeing as how he was a rogue werewolf. He had thick brown hair and light gray eyes that seemed to pull you in.

" I need some information." I said simply. Lanina grimaced as she watched someone come up and get the blood. She took the glass from them and shook her head.

" Go get warm blood, this stuff will kill you." The vampire opened his eyes wide. He was definitely newly made. He quickly hurried out to the bar. I only hoped he was smart enough to not be seen. Hell, the human may get away from him too. I would bet on the human against him. That was so tragic.

" Bella, you sure come at the worst times don't you?" He complained, but I knew he would tell me what I needed to know if he had the information. I smirked and watched as he pulled aside a worker, instructing him to work the bar. Then he motioned for me and Lanina to walk into the back room with him. He sat down and waited for us to sit. " What do you need?"

" Does the name Rosemary sound familiar to you?" He furrowed his eyebrows in thought, his gaze became distant for a few moments. Then he shook his head no. I growled and leaned back in the seat. Then a though came to me. It couldn't be. . . But, Rosemary would've been pissed enough. " How about Annebelle?" I questioned. Lanina looked at me in shock.

" Nol what are you-" I held up a hand and waited for Allano's answer.

" Yeah, you know what she came in a couple days ago. Talking about how she knew the Volturi and was going to get on the inside of things. I dunno, most people assumed her to be a little-" He whirled his finger around his head in a crazy motion. I pursed my lips in thought and then stood up.

" Yeah. She is. Listen Allano, if you hear from her again, don't hesitate to call. I know you have my private number." He told me he did and then showed me and Lanina out. I smiled softly when he told us to be careful. " For a werewolf, you ain't so bad Allano." I said warmly. He chuckled and put a hand on my shoulder.

" Yeah, well for a blood sucker you ain't so bad yourself." He winked and then walked back into his bar. I started to walk, Lanina was a couple steps behind me. I was always faster than her when I wanted to be.

" Nol!" She yelled and ran up to me. " What are you thinking?" She asked once we were at the same pace; I'd slowed down just a bit for her. I licked my lips and smiled bitterly.

" I think Rosemary is using Annebelle's identity." I whispered. " She's thinking she's going to break me down by bringing back my worst nightmare." I slammed my hand into a crumbling wall and let out a low growl. " I'm not going to let it work." I assured Lanina and then we headed back to Volterra. I just couldn't understand why my life had to be so god damned complicated. Sometimes I really thought someone had it out for me. As soon as we stepped foot into Volterra Edward was next to me, asking me what happened. I briefly told him my thoughts and then said goodnight to Lanina. We walked upstairs and into our bedroom. The French windows were open so we stepped out onto the balcolny, a breeze ruffling my hair.

" Bella, talk to me." Edward said softly, his hands on my waist. I sighed and leaned against him, looking up at the stars.

" Edward. . . I think we need to call your parents." I replied as soft.

A/N: Well, hopefully everyone liked this chapter :) I thought it was pretty good. Review and let me know what you think! Thank you all so much for reading!

Until next time,

Faith