Alec and Bella walked at human speed to the Throne room, before they entered Alec turned to face Bella. "Everything is going to be okay." He said as he kissed her forehead. He grabbed her hand and pushed the door open. Aro, Caius, and Marcus where sitting on their thrones. Around them were the guards. Bella recognized one face which was Jane. Bella stepped in with Alec by her side.
"Ahh Isabella, I am Aro and these are my brothers Caius and Marcus," Aro said as he stood from his throne.
"Hello," Bella said as she tried to stay calm.
Aro walked over to Alec and Bella, "Alec, does she know?" Aro said too fast that Bella couldn't understand. Alec nodded and squeezed Bella's hand reassuring her everything was going to be okay.
"May I?" Aro said as he held out his hand for Bella to take. Bella nodded and gave him her free hand. Aro stayed looking puzzled at Bella's hand. "Well, this is remarkable, I can't see a thing. I think she might have some sort of mental shield. Alec if you don't mind can you use your power on her?" Alec looked puzzled Bella gave his hand a squeeze telling him it was okay. Alec focused, but nothing happened.
"It doesn't work on her, Master." Alec said as he held tightly to Bella's hand. Aro had an excited expression on his face.
"My dear, you have an incredible talent! Would you like to be turned and join us as part of the Volturi?" Aro asked with a happy expression. Bella thought for a second, she knew she wanted to be changed, but she wanted to finish school first, and be able to see her father again before it happened.
"Yes, but I want to finish my schooling first, I have plans to stay in Italy until the end of the year, after that I plan to go to Washington to finish school with my father. I want to continue with my normal plans before being turned." Bella said with a confident voice. Aro looked please by her answer.
"Very well Isabella, but I ask that you come and stay at the castle until your return. It is not safe for you to stay anywhere else while you're here in Italy." Aro said. Bella knew that there was no way to say no to him. Bella nodded giving her response.
"Very well, welcome to the Volturi Isabella, Alec and Jane will help you get your belongings tonight and you should be moved in by tomorrow." Aro said as he and his brothers left the throne room.
"Hello, Isabella, I'm Jane, Alec's twin." Jane said as she hugged Bella.
"You can call me Bella." Bella said as Alec escorted her out.
"Jane you can go ahead and begin, I'm going to walk with Bella there," Alec said looking at Jane. Without a second thought Jane took off and headed to Bella's dorm room.
"How does she know where my room is?" Bella asked curiously as her and Alec walked out of the castle.
"She can follow your scent," Alec said calmly. "Bella are you sure about this? I mean becoming one of us, spending all of eternity with us… with me?"
Bella smiled, "Yes, I am. Alec, I know what I'm doing, don't worry about it, but can I ask you something."
"Yes mi Stella, you can ask me anything," Alec said wrapping his arms around Bella's waist.
"What is your power?" Bella asked curiously.
Alec smiled, "I can cut off your senses. You won't be able to hear, speak, move, see, it's a great advantage during battles."
"Battles?" Bella asked.
"Yes, the Volturi has to make sure that rules are followed by other vampires. If a vampire tries to expose us to humans we are ordered to kill them. Often times Vampire covens try to overrule the Volturi, that's when the guard has to go and take care of them. "Alec said.
"Okay, can I know how old you really are," Bella said with a small smile.
Alec laughed, "Very old, I was turned during the Salem Witch Trials, that's why people call me and Jane the Witch Twins. Aro turned us right before we were going to be burned at the stake." Alec said.
"Does Jane have a power too?" Bella asked.
"Yes, she can cause your mind to believe that you're burning alive," She can make it feel like you are actually dying." Alec said softly into Bella's ear. Alec quickly lifted Bella up in his arms and continued walking.
"I can walk, you don't have to carry me," Bella said resting her head in his shoulder.
"Does this mean you want me to put you down?" Alec said with a small smirk.
"No, I was just informing you," Bella said with a smile.
"Do you want to run?" Alec asked.
"Will I fall?" Bella asked.
"No, as long as you hang on you'll be alright," Alec said.
"Okay then," Bella said.
"Hold on to me Bella," Alec said as wrapped his arms tighter around Bella. Bella did as she was told and hung tightly to his neck. Good thing vampires didn't need to breathe! Alec took off and in minutes they were in front of Bella's room door.
"That was fun," Bella said as she kissed Alec on the cheek and got to her feet.
"Yes it was. We should see how far Jane has gotten in your packing," Alec said as he opened the door of Bella's room. When they walked in Jane was busy running all over the room. To both of their surprises Jane was almost done.
"Wow Jane, you work incredibly fast," Bella said with a smile. Alec let out a small smile.
"Yes, will I have energy to burn, and you didn't have many things to pack. Anyways Demetri and Felix will be here soon to take your luggage and these 2 boxes. You have a lot of photos, Bella." Jane said with a smile.
Bella laughed, "Do you want any help?" Jane shook her head no and continued working.
"Want to go for another run?" Alec asked with smile. Bella nodded. "Hop on my back this time, it'll be more fun this way." Bella did as she was told and hopped on his back. Alec took off. Alec ran for several minutes until he reached the top of a hill. Alec stopped running and sat down and put Bella on his lap. Alec and Bella stayed until Dawn together on the hill. Alec explained everything about vampires to Bella, told her what legends were real, and what stories were fake. Bella fell asleep in his arms, and Alec carried her back to the Castle. He set her in her room and left to find some blood to drink.
