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Chapter 12.

Alice POV

Edward. My brother, who i loved, the member of my family that i felt closest to, planning on ending his life, how could i have done such a terrible thing to him?

Only a few hours ago, i was kissing, touching, had my hands all over her, his girl. Bella.

I knew he loved her, that didn't deter me, convincing myself he had missed his chance, trying to alleviate my own guilt, using him leaving as an excuse, telling myself that his abandonment meant it was ok for me to pursue her. My own desire ruling my mind.

Now I'm sitting on a plane, on my way to try and stop him, with her. She's sitting nowhere near me, fidgeting nervously, playing with her hands, her anxiety visible in her expression. I wonder if she feels as guilty as i. Perhaps she isn't even thinking about it. Her sole concern being Edwards's safety. Her Romeo. Ready to finish it all at the news, of his Juliet's demise.

Her willingness to put herself in harm's way, to drop everything at a moment notice, to go to his rescue. So courageous. So selfless. Unlike me, my selfishness clouded my mind.

Edward...please hold on. Don't do anything reckless. I promise, I'll never betray you again.

Let me search for him, look for the Volturi's answer.

Time passed excruciatingly slowly as i looked for Edward. The flight seeming incredibly long.

Bella still anxiously fidgeting, sighing heavily, running her hands through her hair clearly overwhelmed with nerves.

Chewing her lip, as she so often did, when she was worried.

There. They said no.

"Bella..."

"Yes?" she choked out

"The Volturi, they've decided to say no, they won't aid him in killing himself. But they will be keeping an eye on him, for as long as he is in Volterra."

"That's good news right? It means i have time, i can get to him in time." She replied, a slight air of optimism in her statement.

I nod my head, and turn towards the window, the shutter closed, i need to avoid my skin coming into contact with the light, i slump down into my chair, and close my eyes, engrossed in thought.

You can get to him in time. Not us. Of course. It was just a blip, she slipped up for a moment, earlier on, her profession of love, it must of been, she still loves him, she can't love the both of us, and she shouldn't, she belongs to him. Her heart, damaged as it may be, eternally his.

"Alice?" Bella says, her voice sounds weak, she must be tired.

"Yes Bella?"

"What about the others? Shouldn't you let them know...what's happening, what we are going to do?" She asks with thoughtful eyes

"I will do. Thank you for reminding me, i have been very preoccupied watching him"

Jasper. I haven't thought about him since we left forks. I must call him, let him know what is happening, what could happen and Carlisle, he needs to know, to prepare. Esme, how will she react, how will she manage if Edward does this?"

Letting out a heavy sigh, i search around in my bag, finding my cell phone, Jasper the first person i call.

After explaining to him, and convincing him not to come. I'm sure Bella noticed our exchange, but i couldn't put him in danger, I'll explain to her, if she enquires, i do love Jasper, my loving husband, so loyal, so ready to face any danger or challenge in order to protect me.

Dialling Carlisle next, i speak to him.

"Yes....we are on the plane now.... it's not long until we land ... about an hour... I'm not sure how we will get to Volterra.... we'll find a way....yes....I've spoken with Jasper....this is the easiest way....less of us will be at risk....the Volturi wouldn't want to offend you.....we have a fair chance, but in case....ok....I'll call you when we get out."

"The Volturi, i know they are considered the Royalty of the vampire world, but what makes them different?" Bella asked, in a hush tone

Looking into her questioning eyes, i decided to explain as much as possible, telling Bella how they are some of the oldest vampires in existence, the three eldest being Aro, Marcus and Caius, they are also the largest coven, practically owning their city, many of them possessing formidable abilities, they were almost like the rulers, they would enforce punishment when necessary, they aren't a family that one would dare anger.

Bella's eyes widened after i had finished telling her about them, a knowing look, acknowledging the danger we were about to face.

"Bella...if i could, if there was another way, i would do this without you. I promise if things do go wrong, i will do the best i can to get you out of there aliv
?e, i will find a way."

She nodded in response, her chocolate eyes staring into mine, like she didn't quite know how to word her appreciation. That look was enough.

The seatbelt sign flickers to life, in the periphery of my vision. We must be descending.

I should try to cover my skin as much as possible, the sun is shining brightly outside, and i doubt that it will change within the next 20 minutes or so that it takes the plane to land. I can't walk through the airport either, it is too exposed, i wonder how close the car park is to the runway?

"Bella..?"

"Yes? She looked up, apprehensive

"How strongly are you opposed to grand theft auto?"