Emotionless Love

Chapter One: Aro's Invite, Edwards Pain

Aro Volturi, head of the Volturi's, is celebrating his five-thousandth birthday. Most of the vampire population treats the Volturi as the "royal family" and Aro plays the king. So to celebrate his five-thousandth birthday he invites his closest acquaintances and covens. One coven he invited is the Toudou coven. The second-in-command coven and highly respected by the Volturis. The Toudou coven is an Japanese coven, located in Sapporo,Hokkaido. Another coven present at Aro's party are the Cullens.

"Carlisle my friend. Welcome" Aro greeted, arms wide.

"Yes thank you for the invite and thank you for letting all of us stay." Carlisle replied with his family close behind.

"And Happy Birthday to you." Esme said standing beside her husband.

" But of course my dear friends, please stay as long as you please" Aro said and motioned his guards to escort the Cullens to their temporary home.

When the Cullens were settling into their rooms Carlisle broke the silence, "Edward at least pretend that your somewhat thrilled to be here"

"How can I Carlisle?" replied Edward sitting in the farthest couch, completely lifeless, "How can I still alive when Bella is dead."

"Because she told you not to die" Rosalie snapped. Not even a snarl came out of Edward. It had been thirteen years since since Edward found out.

Flashback-Edward's POV- 13 years ago

One year, one year was my limit. I couldn't stand it anymore. I can't live without her. I can't breathe without Bella. I miss her. I yearn for her. I'm a hollow shell without her. I have to go back. Now.

It took me two days to arrive back in Forks, Washington. But as I ran through the town something wasn't right. I could smell Bella but her scent was mixed in with something else. Like a burnt kind of smell. Oh .Not Bella! She couldn't be....dead. No! I won't think that. But what scared me the most was I was right.

There I stood in front of the no longer Swan residence. It was gone. Burned to the ground. Nothing but ash and what looked like the furniture. Next thing I knew, I was half way to Forks General Hospital.

"Was any of the Swans admitted here?" I asked the nurse at the desk trying to keep calm. The women didn't even register my question. She kept thinking about my looks and hor breath-taking I am. I had no time for this and snarled under my breath snapping her out of her thoughts.

"Yes, but only . Are you a realative?" She asked.

"Nephew" I answered walking off. I didn't need the room number, Charlie's scent was close by.

At a human pace I rushed to his room. I quietly opened the door only to hear the sound of beeping. I stood there staring at him, trying to sort through all the questions in my head. A nurse walked in and was startled by my silent presence.

"What happen to him." I asked loud enough for her to hear and quiet enough not to disturb Charlie.

"Chief Swan, poor man, came home to see his house in flames. He rushed in for his daughter but didn't make it"

"What do mean 'didn't make it'?" I felt the fear rising from the pit of my stomach.

"His daughter didn't survive the fire." The nurse let out a sad sigh, "Fire fighters didn't even find any of her remains. The chief has been in a coma for a month now. His daughter was loved by so many people, they even had a funeral for her with an empty casket."

I couldn't listen to the women no more. Immediately I walked out of the room. I can't believe that Bella is dead. I need proof, I need to see it to believe it. I ran to Forks cemetery and as I came closer I heard a faint thumping sound. Right then, in the back of my mind I kept hoping it would be Bellas heart beat.I picked up my pace and stopped a few feet away from her 'grave'

It wasn't her, yet my mind kept screaming that it would be her. I wanted to hug her, kiss her and drown myself in her scent. But this girl was different. She had jet black hair that reached to her waist and her back was facing me. She stood infront of Bellas grave.

"Edward Cullen?" she asked without glancing at me.

"Yes" I answered. She then slowly turned to face me. I have to admit, she was pretty. Her black hair was as dark as the night sky. She looked about five foot five maybe six. Her bangs were swept to the left side and her eyes were a dark hazel colour. She wore a white sweater and blue jeans with black boots.

" I see you've come to see my cousins grave, have you not?" she stated.

"Cousin?"

"Yeah, as in I'm Uncle Charlie's niece." she answered rolling her eyes. She then cleared to the left giving me a full view of the tomb stone.

'Isabella Marie Swan. Most beloved friend and daughter'

"So I guess you're the reason that drove her to suicide huh." this girl said to me in a matter-of-fact tone. I shot my eyes at her and stared deep into her relaxed face. I had stared into her eyes long enough to see my own reflection. My expression was smeared with fear and pain. I was thinking of all the moments I shared with my true love that I didn't even notice the girl walk past me. An envelop dropped in front of me. I knew that handwriting from anywhere. She considered it 'chicken scratch' writing but it was perfect to me. I hadn't noticed or even cared that the girl was still there. I opened the envelop inhaling whats left of Bella's scent. After reading her letter I couldn't stand no more and my knees gave way.

Edward,

Don't Follow Me.

Bella

Those three words shattered me completely and I broke down in sobs.

-End of Chapter-

SilverCrossesBurningRoses- Well that's the end of chapter one, I know I left it like that but I had to end it somewhere, don't worry it won't be long til the next update so stay with me XD

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