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Edward's P.O.V.
I had never thought the day would come when I would see Bella again. I had imagined it over the years to keep me from going completely insane, but I stopped once I realized that it was actually making me more crazed than I already was. I was going insane. Completely and terribly insane.
The day I had left Bella in the woods stilled played hauntingly in my mind. Mostly the words that I said to her. And her facial expression. Complete and utter sorrow was what her face displayed to me.
I wanted to wrap my arms around her and tell her that I was lying. That I loved her and I would never eave her. Beg her for her forgiveness. But I didn't.
I left her standing in those haunted woods. I always wanted to hear Bella's thouths, but in that moment, I was so thankful I couldn't. Because no doubt it would send to the deepest pit of sorrow. If I wasn't already there now.
"Edward, Please control you're emotions please." A sorrowful Jasper voice interrupted my thoughts from across the room. I look to him apologetically and put away my emotions. He smiles gratefully in return. I look around and see Felix and Demetri were on the floor playing some kind of game. I assumed it involved guns of some sort because that's what I heard coming from the television.
We had arrived a little over an hour ago, all eager to be in Bella's or Isabella's presence again. To our dismay Isabella wasn't here when we arrived. Heidi told us that she and Aro were out for the evening. I couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable with her being alone with the probably the most cruelest man in the world.
We all sat in the circled couch, which was very similar to ours at home. Esme was gazing across the room admiring the designing. Alice was tapping her foot impatiently waiting for Bella. Emmett and Jasper were watching the game that Felix and Demetri were playing. Carlisle was reading some kind of book. Rose was gazing boredly at her nails.
And just like that the doors large doors that we entered in opened abruptly. Revealing a surprised Bella who quickly wiped off the emotion and went to her emotionless face. "Well this is certainly a surprise."I almost sighed at hearing her beautiful voice once more after all these years and the long week.
I look over her and gaze at her in shock. She was beautiful. But that wasn't the reason I was shocked. She was wearing heels? Along with very expensive looking clothes, that looked very fashion forward. I heard Alice proud thoughts as I admired the beauty before me. She was wearing a blue and black long sleeve see- through flowing blouse and had a black undershirt underneath. She was wearing white fitted jeans that complemented her curves very nicely, and black heals. Her hair was curled softly towards the end and flowed beautifully around her face. And she wore make-up which was dark however it suited her new found attitude.
I could feel the sorrow start to swarm around me once more and I hoped that it didn't appear on my face. I didn't want her to see me as weak.
"Isa!" Felix yelled enthusiastically as he got up and ran forward, pulling her into a tight embrace and lifting her from the ground. A scowl comes to her face and she sighs. But Jasper voice in his thoughts that she felt slightly amused and affectionate at the display of affection. However I felt irritated and anger at his arms around her. What was he to her?
"Felix. Down." Her voice is even and leaks with authority. He places her down and Demetri walks to stand next to Felix.
" Hello Isa. How was you're day with Master Aro?" He asks politely with a tint of amusement. She rolls her eyes. And I longed to know what thoughts were running through her head. Her expression seemed irritated and impatient.
"It was fine. Now what are they doing here?" She ask nodding her head over to where we were sitting. "I thought they weren't arriving until the end of the week." I flinch. She was speaking as if we weren't in the room and couldn't hear. If it were anyone else I would have said it was rude. However I could see that it was just her personality. She was different indeed.
"We came earlier than we told Gianna. I'm sorry. We didn't mean to intrude." Esme says. She looks to Esme as if sizing her up and nods.
"Excuse me for not knowing already. But What are you're names again?" She asks curiously. And I feel a part of me break inside. She didn't remember us. She didn't remember me.
I could hear that my family's thoughts were on the same lines as mine.
"I'm Carlisle." Carlisle says.
"I'm Esme." Esme says.
"I'm Alice." Alice smiles brightly. Causing a grimace to surface on Bella's face.
"I'm Jasper, ma'am." Jasper says his voice dripping with his southern twang.
"I'm Rosalie." Rosalie smiles.
"I'm Emmett." I could see the Recognition come onto her face as Emmett introduced himself yet again and I felt immense Jealousy. Which was stupid since it was Emmett. However I couldn't control my emotions.
She looks over to me waiting for me to introduce myself and I swallow my desperation, hoping it doesn't appear in my voice.
"I'm Edward." my voice is a whisper however no emotion could be recognized. So I was somewhat grateful. I forced myself not to meet her eyes. Knowing that if I didn't. I would probably end up on my knee's begging her to forgive me for being so ignorant and leaving her. To please remember me and my family. Her family.
"Well. I'm sure Aro would love to know of you're arrival. Demetri, Felix. Show them to the throne room. I have to change." She says to them in a commanding voice. She turns back to us and nods in a farewell. I can't help but feel slightly heart broken at her departure.
I sigh loudly and get up to follow Felix and Demetri who told us to follow the.
This would be some week.
Isabella's P.O.V
I changed into my normal clothes, consisting of black leather pants, black combats boots and my black and red corset. I wrap my cloak around me and leave my hair down.
(A/N: have you guys ever watched the New moon spoof from Hilly-wood?Well the bad** Bella wears something like this, and that's what my Bella's outfit looks like. Go check it out! Its hilarious!)
I walk out to go to the throne room, knowing Aro would be summoning me soon anyways.
After going through the many corridors I appear in the throne room in less than 5 seconds. I could have teliported but it took a lot of energy and honestly I would rather run.
I walk and look at the Cullen's who were at the bottom of the stairs that the thrones stood upon. Aro and my uncles, and also the Cullen's turn to stare at me as I enter.
Aro smiles warmly remembering our 'magical' day as he calls it.
"Ahhh My Isabella." I raise my eyebrow as he puts emphasis on the word my. I almost corrected him, to let him know that I wasn't anyone but my own's. However I knew he just wanted the Cullen's to get the idea that I wasn't 'their' Isabella anymore.
I appear beside him and look down at the Cullen's before turning my attention back down to Aro. "Happy reunion?" I ask him, teasing him a-bit as I incline my head to Carlisle. I hear the mental snicker's of the guards.
His face is hard with disapproval however I see through his eyes amusement. He didn't want anyone to know that he was 'soft' when it came to me. He had a reputation of being the Cruelest, Psychotic , most evil vampire and man of all existence. Who was I to take it away.
"Isabella. Do not speak with such a manner in-front of them. I can't allow them to see my ...humanity side come out. You must act as the guard would. Not as my daughter. At-least for now. I love you my darling." I hear him connect to my thoughts. I nod slightly in understanding. And step to my side beside Caius's throne. He was sitting with his regular hard emotionless expression. When we had guest I was to act as The 'Master's' personal guard. Since I was both a offensive and defensive vampire.
And they had to act as cruel monster's. Which I didn't exactly see them as cruel, although to some what they did was considered cruel. However to me, it was justice. I smirk at that. I liked Justice.
"I was just talking to the Cullen's about how they knew you. I'm very intrigued. It seems that you knew of our existence. As a human." He says it with a innocence. However I know that his voice is anything but innocent. It was accusing. They had committed a crime. The number one rule of our exisence is to never let a human know of our existence. In less you planned to turn them. However seeing as they left and I was still human when they did so. They hadn't planned on turning me. Which is a big no-no.
I smirk and turn to look at the Cullen's. They had looks of fear and regret. "Hmm...Is that so?" I say in mock bewilderment.
Aro hums in reply, and looks to the Cullen's. "Carlisle. Since you are a dear friend of mine and seeing as no one else found out from this …. crime. I will let it go. For old time sake." His smile is sadistic. " Now please introduce me to you're beautiful coven."
Carlisle steps up but keep's his mate, Esme, behind him.
"Thank you very much Aro. This is my family. Esme my wife. Edward, Emmett, and Jasper my sons. And Alice and Rose my daughters. And also Jasper and Emmett's wives." He introduces them. Aro steps down the stairs to stand directly in-front of them. My mental and physical shield strengthen as he walks towards them. Not risking the chance of any kind of attack. He outstretches his hand and Carlisle hesitantly puts his hand in Aro's.
After about 10 seconds Aro pulls his hand away with a gasp. I step forward with a warning growl. Caius puts a hand on my arm to keep me in place.
"Stay Calm." He says quietly to me. Then turns his attention to Aro. "What did you see brother?"
Aro turns to look at me with a almost sorrowful expression causing me to look at him questioningly What was that expression for? What had he seen?
"Our Isabella was quite the human." Is all Aro says as he turns back on his act. "However I think immortality suits her best."
I smirk. Everyone says that.
"Jane!" Aro turns his attention to the door where Jane stood. "Come here my dear."
I look over at Jane who looks to me in return. A smirk comes over her face as she walks closer to Aro. When she gets to his side she bows slightly.
"Yes Master?" Her voice is even.
"I would like you to escort the Cullen's to their chamber's so they can get ready for Dinner tonight." I turn to Caius in curiosity to what Aro just said. Their dining with us today? Didn't they eat off of animals and not human's? Caius eyes show his amusement at my inner monologue.
" Isa. I would like you to go hunting through our woods. Get something delicious for the Cullen's will you?" His voice is almost patronizing. I smirk but I can't help but feel irritated.
"Yes Father." I reply despite my unwillingness.
"Oh Aro. That won't be necessary, we can hunt on our own. I hate to be a inconvenience to Isabella." Carlisle says in a very persuading voice. Aro starts to reply but I interrupt.
" It's not a problem I enjoy hunting." I say to him reassurance. "Even though it's usually humans. It's always nice to change things up." I smirk sadistically.
They cringe at the casualty of my voice. I guess they weren't used to such talk about humans.
Carlisle nods and smiles even though his eyes show displeasure. "I'll return shorly, Father."
I say to Aro turning to leave. An arm stops me and I look down to Aro's hand on my arm. Hmm.. Deja vu.
I turn to him questioningly.
His eyes show his fatherly concern. I almost smirk. Even though he had guest infront of him it didn't stop him from worrying everytime I step out of the mansion without him.
"Be safe Isa." He says in a soft voice. Instead of my usual smirk I give him a smile.
"Aren't I always?" I say teasingly before kissing his cheek and leaving.
Hmm... I wonder if the Cullen's liked Lions?