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Chapter 10- One of those days

I paced. People were starting to look at me a little weird seeing as how I'd been pacing for at least twenty minutes. Public airports were not a favorite of mine. Then again, neither was flying. I bit my lip and raked my fingers through my hair. I couldn't do it. I couldn't leave Eliza. My whole family was watching over Hope. No one was watching over Eliza. She was vulnerable, alone with a man I was sure was a beast. He may have had Aro's trust, but he sure as hell didn't have mine. Besides, I was better at reading people than Aro. Look at how his ex lover turned out. That was it, that thought was the match that lit the fire. There was no way I could leave. But Edward. . . Damn. He'd be pissed if I called and told him I couldn't make it to England for our daughter because of a woman I'd met a handful of days ago. Or would he? I would be if I were him, but I wasn't. And that's why I loved him, he was everything I wasn't. I pulled my phone out and stared at it. My reflection gazed back at me. Suddenly it rang, making me jump a little. I hated being on edge, and if a phone made me jump, that's exactly where I was; right on edge. I flipped it open and cleared my throat. " Hello?" I said into it.

" Bella where are you? You were supposed to be here a half hour ago," Edward's voice came from the other line. I let out a deep breath and nodded my head. ' Too bad he can't see the nod,' I thought bitterly. ' Stupid Bella.'

" Yeah, I know. The plane is delayed because of weather or something. I don't really know. Some freak storm." I had to tell him I couldn't leave. I didn't want to, but I had to.

" There's something you're not telling me." Damn, why did he have to know me so well?

" Yeah, there is. Edward. . . I'm canceling my trip for two days." I held the phone away from my ear, certain he was going to yell. Surprisingly, he didn't.

" Why?" Was all he asked. I told him everything. About how I didn't trust Evangelo and his syringes, how Eliza was in love with the gardener but was being forced into marrying Evangelo (okay she said she wasn't being forced, but I believed he was working a little vampire magic on her) and how I told her I would take her away. Ash and Mike were eyeing me from their seats, hearing everything I was saying and not looking the least bit surprised. They knew I wouldn't be able to leave too. Was I that readable?

" Edward, I just can't. You have to understand."

" I know, I do. It's just. . . Hope is scared Bella. She needs you."

" I know she does. I'll be there in two days. I promise you. Two days."

" Alright, I'll just tell her you. . . Well, I'm not sure right now. I'll come up with something." He sighed, his voice soft.

" Edward, I'm sorry. . . " My voice trailed off. Why was I apologizing? I shouldn't have to apologize for doing the right thing. But I just felt so damn guilty. " Eliza needs someone to watch over her. And, I'm a guardian. Isn't that my job?" I paused, silence wrapped over both lines. " I have to Edward. Just call me when you get the their house and I'll explain everything to Hope." I hung up. I wasn't mad, but I didn't want to talk to him anymore. I turned around, Mike and Ash quickly looked around. As if I didn't know they were listening in.

" What now Boss?" Mike questioned, a hint of humor in his voice. I rolled my eyes and picked up my suitcase.

" We go find Bobby, question him, then come back for Eliza. I'd rather be in the same country than a different one. Besides, if Evangelo finds out we're still here he may-"

" Try to cover his bases. Good thinking Nol," Ash lightly punched my arm, a smile on her face. I shook my head in agreement and we set off. I didn't regret my decision, not one bit.

Bobby was last sighted in a town a few miles away from Venice. How convenient for me. Ash rented us a nice dark red jeep and we took off. Before I knew it we were pulling up to an old bar. The sign was hanging at a downward angle, one of the lights flickered on and off. Ash came to a dead stop and we all jumped out. Gravel moved underneath my feet, loud and noisy. It was hell to walk on with my boots. The door to the bar was old and falling apart. I wasn't quite sure who would come to drink here. It became clear to me as soon as I stepped inside. Dark crimson, circular tables filled the room. The bar was a black wood, smooth to the touch. The carpeting was a black marble, my boots clicked against it. A stage sat at the far right, a singer dressed from the forties was singing a slow song. Everyone in the bar was either dead, or furry. Well, there were also a couple fairies and witches, but not many. The outside was just a glamour against the humans. Nice. Ash raised her eyebrow and clicked her tongue. " Damn, look at this place!" She exclaimed. She pulled Mike towards the bar and ordered a hot glass of blood for them. If they were going to share with straws, I was going to puke. Thankfully, each of them had their own glass. They took a seat, their backs to me. I knew they were watching the space for dancing for Bobby. It was up to me to man the bar. No problems there. I slid onto a black barstool and smiled up at the bartender. I inhaled deeply and smirked. He had power to him, it was pretty impressive.

" You own the joint?" I asked him. He nodded his head and smiled. His teeth were sparkling white, they seemed to make the room just a little brighter. He had dark brown hair and piercingly blue eyes. He was a werecat. You could tell by the grace he exerted out. He sat a glass in front of my and filled it with a rich liquid.

" On me," he winked and carefully pushed it to me. I laughed and took a small sip.

" Don't get too happy bub. I'm a married woman." I wiggled my left hand to him, expecting his smile to waver.

" Are you a happily married woman?" He teased. I laughed again, he was good. A flirt at their best.

" Yes." I replied simply. He sat down across from me, seeing as how no one else was coming up to the bar.

" Well, if that changes you know where to find me. Now, what can I do you for? You look like you're on some type of a mission." I took another gulp of the blood. It rolled down my throat, I knew my eyes were most likely black. It was good. I wondered who bled in order for me to be drinking this. I took a picture of Bobby out of my pocket and gave it to the feisty man in front of me.

" You seen him before?" I questioned while wiping away blood from the corners of my mouth. The bartender nodded his head, a frown on his face.

" Yeah, he likes to stir trouble. Talkin' about some new coming for the vampires. Nine times out of ten I have to throw him out. Now, if you'll excuse me little lady, I owe someone a dance. Watch the bar for me?" I shrugged my shoulders and agreed. He walked away, his hand softly touching my waist as he passed. I rolled my eyes and swiveled around in the stool. I was facing the rest of the bar this way. My eyes gazed over the crowd. I couldn't spot Bobby. That was my luck, we come on the one night he wasn't here. I blew out a long breath and closed my eyes. The music seemed to fill over me, engulfing my senses with peace. I was guessing the singer was a siren. Their powers don't work on supernatural beings like they do on humans. But they're still able to allow total peace into us. Sometimes it helped, others it was quite annoying. I opened my eyes and instantly spotted Bobby. I hopped off the bar stool and started my way towards him. Lucky me, he decided to show. I bumped right into him, my hair covering my face.

" Hey! Watch where you're going," he yelled at me. I looked up and smirked, running my tongue over my lips.

" Hiya Bobby. Have a seat." I put my hand on his shoulder and sat him down on a chair. His eyes opened wide and for the briefest of seconds fear came upon them. But he quickly pushed it aside and straightened up.

" Get your hands off me Noleen," he growled, pushing my hand off him. I chuckled and sat down, linking my legs around his chair's legs. I didn't want him getting away.

" So, what have you been up too? Killing innocent children? That always was a favorite of yours." His growl turned into a snarl and he tried to stand up. I unlinked my leg for a moment and kicked him back down, my heel on his chest. " You know, I would be careful. I have actually stabbed a person with my heel. I keep them nice and sharp." I grabbed my gun out of the back of my pants and sat it on the table. His eyes were glued to it. "Oh, and they're silver. Doesn't kill us but it tends to hurt worse than a regular bullet. I've never understood that actually."

" What do you want Noleen?"

" I want to know why someone put a price on your lovely little head Bobby. You're a bastard, but not worth much time to kill. Usually. But, you pissed someone off enough to offer us one hundred thousand to off you. That's one of my highest prices." His eyes were once again wide. He actually didn't know there was a bounty on him. I found that pretty funny. A waitress came up, her outfit bright enough and low enough in all the right places; dirty but classy at the same time. I never quite understood why people dressed themselves up to get grabbed by various men, it seemed so pointless. Personally, if someone grabbed my ass, I would shoot it off. But, maybe that was just me.

" I'm sorry, but no weapons allowed in the club. This is a no violence zone. If you need to, take it outside." She smiled, her eyes a light brown. No wonder she was a lowly waitress, she was new werewolf. I found myself wondering if she was born a were and was just maturing into it, or if she had wild sex with a were and managed to get herself bitten. By her appearance and her demeanor, I was betting on the second choice.

" And if I don't?" I shouldn't have been starting anything, but I was in a giving mood. And it wasn't for gumdrops, lollipops and smiling faces. Nope, I was in the mood for giving some good old fashioned ass kicking. It was just one of those days. Her smile dropped and she let out a low growl. " Is that meant to scare me?" I asked with an arched eyebrow. I was biting back my laughter. Someone walked beside her, he reeked of power. I noticed him from a couple Volturi meetings. He was a head were for Italy. Kept watch over all his pups. His name failed me at that particular moment, but I knew he wouldn't mess with me. People of power just suck the fun out of everything.

" Official Volturi business?" He questioned, his voice low and his eyes on Bobby. I nodded my head and stood up, grabbing Bobby's arm. The girl's eyes widened and she backed up behind the man. Obviously she understood that I could've ripped out her throat had I wanted to. Hmm, there was nothing like near death to shape up your manners.

" Yes, I'll go outside if that's what you wish. I don't want to start any trouble. Merely poking fun at the new bitch." I winked and dragged Bobby outside with me. Shadows loomed along the desolate looking bar. On the side was an alley, perfect. Ash and Mike followed behind me, their faces solemn. It isn't very nice to smile while you're leading someone to their death. I pushed him up against the cement, some stones fell and tumbled to the ground. Bobby laughed, his eyes shining with amusement. A growl worked its way up my throat, erupting from my lips. His laughter grew louder, mixing with the surrounding shadows. Was it just me, or did something move from beside us? I shook my head and smacked him. He still laughed.

" You were an idiot the first time I met you Noleen, and you still are." He giggled. Honest to God, the man giggled. " Man, how you whined about Annebelle and me taking you hunting. Saying some shit about your humanity and how killing people was wrong. Annebelle sure straightened you up real quick about that." I clenched my fists, trying to ignore what he was saying.

" You're pulling up some awfully bad memories Bobby. I suggest you shut your mouth," Ash said from behind me. " Or we'll shut it for you."

" Oh will you? Well, before you shut my mouth for me, let me say one thing. Annebelle will walk this earth again and she will make you pay for your mistakes. She loved you Bella, you were her greatest creation. And you failed her. Believe me, she isn't happy."

" Annebelle is dead Bobby. I beheaded her myself." I corrected. But I couldn't stop a nasty shiver from crawling up my spine. I shook it off and held the gun to his chest. One to the chest, and one to the head would be enough to kill him. I didn't know why, some things were a mystery to me. But, they worked.

" Are you sure about that? I know you've heard her in your sleep. Felt her touch. You know she's back. You know it as well as I do. Annebelle will return, and her wrath is greater than before. She will rule over all vampires, they will bow to her feet and-" I shot him point blank. His mouth opened and venom began to pour out. I backed away and held the gun up, my eyes meeting his neck.

" Anyone ever tell you that you talk to much Bobby?" I asked before pulling the trigger. I could hear his spine crack and then he fell to the floor. Ain't no coming back from that wound. I pocketed my gun and let out a shaky breath. I couldn't believe what he'd told me. I wouldn't. But then the shadows moved, and vampires began to crawl out onto the alley. Some were old, some were newly made. There were around twenty. Rosemary was in the middle, her arms crossed and a smirk on her face.

" Thanks, we were getting ready to kill him also. Although we wouldn't get any profit from it," she said. I drew my gun back out and held it in front of me. She let out a loud laugh. " A gun? A weapon made of weak metal? That's how you use all the wisdom Annebelle gave to you? You just bottle it up and ignore it?" I shrugged my shoulders and turned the point to a vampire. With one shot his spine cracked and he fell to the floor. She smiled, her teeth shining in the dark. " Impressive."

" Ash, Mike, how many can you to take?" I questioned them. They both had out their weapons.

" Enough. Just handle Rosemary for us." Ash replied. I nodded my head, my eyes locking onto Rosemary's. I listened to the fight breaking out around us. Sounds started to fade away and soon it was just her and I. We started to circle each other, our eyes never wavering.

" Going to kill me Bella?"

" I'd love to. But, I prefer a fight as much as you do." I put the gun away and she chuckled.

" That's more like it. It'll be fun now." We got closer, and then I lashed out. But she mirrored my moves and before I knew it I was on my ass, the ground cold from under me. She put her ears beside my lips and whispered, " Remember all those nights you were given to me for punishment? Did you enjoy them as much as I did?"

" I enjoyed killing your girlfriend more." I responded, pushing her off me. She growled and swung her fist towards me. I easily blocked it and kicked my leg up, hitting her straight in the chest. I pushed and felt my heel gouge into her skin. She let out a cry, venom started to trickle from the wound. I pushed my boot heel in deeper, until she was pressed against the wall. I was sure that when I pulled away there would be a nice little hole in her. Her eyes closed for a second, a smile still on her face. When she opened them, everything changed. Suddenly I didn't have my feet in Rosemary, I had it in Annebelle.

A/N: Man, such action and excitement! Hopefully this chapter was worth the short wait! I enjoyed writing it, at some parts making myself laugh haha. I hope you liked it too! Thank you so much for reading and be sure to review for me, letting me know your thoughts on the chapter and any questions you may have.

Until next time,

Faith