Chapter 8: Welcome Back

Bella's POV

I walked into the garage and headed to the back of my car, the damage wasn't so bad, I tore of the back bumper and went to grab another one. I took the closest one to my cars model and bolted it in. I heard footsteps coming from the back of the garage; I turned around quickly to see whom it was.

''MARCUS!''I jumped into his arms and wrapped my legs around his waist. He started laughing.

''Well I see I've been missed.'' I chuckled and hugged him closer. ''So how you been Princess'' I frowned and he laughed.

''I've been good, but tell me. Why weren't you here for my ball? You missed a lot of drama.'' He suddenly went serious.

''I'm sorry bout that, I had I little trouble tracking down some vampires in South America, and it didn't go to well. But I heard about that and the racing.'' We heard footsteps but I didn't care. I looked to Marcus who lifted one eyebrow and stiffened.

''Oh, I'm sorry for interrupting.'' God, can't Edward leave me alone.

''You weren't interrupting.'' Marcus turned and bore his eyes into mine. ''I'm glad you put my gun to good use, never thought I'd say this but that was one hell of a sexy move.'' I laughed very hard that I almost fell out of his arms; I was almost going to hit the ground when he caught me and pulled me into his chest.

''Well thank you, but you still owe me for missing my ball!'' I jumped out of his grip and crossed my arms over my chest. He frowned.

''Alright, alright. How about I help my favorite vampire with her training today? How does that sound?'' He smiled lightly and bit his lip.

''Sounds wonderful!'' I finished putting the new bumper onto my car and looked at Edward. He was stiff; I was on the verge of laughing at this. I took Marcus' hand and walked towards the gym passing him by.

I headed to the gym with Marcus by my side, both of us with huge grins on our faces. We both loved each other a little more than brother and sister but we would never kiss.

What was that about? Who was that guy, is it that guy that did that to her? That left her.

''Yes it was.'' He wasn't surprised that I was reading his thoughts, he actually expected it.

''What the hell is he doing here? Are you okay?'' Marcus always cared for me.

''Him and his family are visiting the castle; I believe they are leaving late this evening. And I'm fine but that thing you heard of at the ball was because of him.'' He stopped breathing.

Did he hurt her? I swear if he did I'm going to kill him! That no good jerk.

''He didn't hurt me, Renata didn't keep her shield on me all night and he was coming towards me so I ran outside and got a little out of control.'' I was embarrassed. Never in my life had I lost control like that.

''Oh, why didn't you shield yourself?'' I glared at him, was he that stupid?

''I don't think I wanted to have to think of him all night! That's why I had a couple favors asked that night.'' He looked at me in awe understanding what I meant. I heard someone's breathing stop. I faced the door and mouthed to Marcus' to call them into the gymnasium.

''We heard you, now show yourself.'' He seemed angry and I realized why.

Edward came into the gym and I found myself knowing that he over heard everything. I didn't feel guilty, I want to show him how much he had hurt me.

''I'm sorry for prying, I just wanted to see Bella train.'' Marcus' eyes widened in shock.

I highly doubt that, can't the guy ever stop following her? GIVE HER A BREAK IF YOU ARE HEARING THIS.

I laughed and so did Marcus, we turned towards the confused intruder.

''YOU DO NOT CALL HER THAT! You will speak to her as Majesty or Isabella.'' Marcus was shouting, I had never seen this protective side of him; it was kind of different for him.

''My apologies.'' That's all he could say. I gave him the coldest look I could give and saw him stutter. I turned around and reach for the basket holding approximately 50 marbles and passed it to Marcus. I winked at him.

''Throw them up for me love.'' I was going to play mind games with Edward. Marcus caught on quickly.

''Will do hun''. He threw the marbles in the air like I had asked I turned my head up towards them and watched them freeze in mid air. I slowly placed them around me at my height.

''How fast do you think I can make them go?'' Marcus was clearly having fun.

''120?'' I nodded and swirled them around myself making them go in circles in front of me, Marcus pulled up the speed gun to measure.

''Bells you're doing great! 160!'' I couldn't help but smile; I always did well when Marcus was helping me.

''WOO!'' I was in zone. ''Grab some soccer balls and throw them in. I'll try to burn them while they spin around.'' Marcus was worried, I had never really used to powers well in training. But he did as he was told, no one ever ignored me.

They were spinning around me at my highest speed, I pulled my hand up and caught a soccer ball and engulfed it in fire, the rest of the balls and marbles still flying around me. The ball dropped once it was burnt and I was turned to the next one. After ten or so minutes they were all burnt on the ground. I slowed the marbles and punched them into the floor with my mind. I knew that Aro would try to kill me for doing that but I didn't care.

''Well done Princess.'' He winked; he knew that I hated being called that.

''Well Prince Charming, shall we move onto the next exercise?'' I turned towards Edward once Marcus had nodded.

''Hey lover boy, stand were you are and tell me if you can read his mind. Got it?'' I saw pain in his eyes when I spat lover boy, I could careless. I stretched my mind to cover Marcus in a shield; he was about 50 feet away from me. This was easy.

''I still can't read it my Lady.'' I stiffened when he said my Lady. Marcus' thoughts came rushing to me.

My Lady? That's a new one, ha. Bells you should've seen your face when he said that.

I gave him a glare and he stopped laughing.

Don't kill me, I was just joking around.

I snarled and knew it was on. He went into an attack position; I blocked his mind because I hated having an advantage even If I had more strength. I jumped towards me and scratched at me hard. I didn't wince, I took him by the neck and his eyes we're practically bugging out of their sockets in shock.

''I won't use my powers, I promise.'' I gave him a wink and he relaxed.

''You can't say that cause you have super strength! That's cheating.'' I laughed.

''I can't control my strength, love.'' I threw him up in the air and he crashed into the roof. SHIT. Aro is definitely going to be pissed.

''Now you've done it!'' He fell back down on top of me and grabbed my ass for fun. I threw him into the floor and put my foot on his chest and pushed him deeper in. He was snarling and I ignored it, I backed up a little and turned towards Edward to see staring at me with his mouth wide open. I closed my eyes and pictured myself in front of him. Seconds later I was and Marcus was still getting out of the floor.

''You know you'll catch flies if you don't close your mouth soon.'' I left him there like that and teleported back in front of Marcus who was completely on the ground now. I heard him chuckle when Edward shut his mouth in embarrassment. Marcus leaped towards me and I moved out of the way, he hit the floor and I jumped on him and placed my lips on his jugular.

''I win!'' This was no surprise to me but I liked seeing Edwards face once he spotted what position Marcus and me were in.

''I still feel like you're cheating.'' He always had to come up with an excuse.

''Now now babe, you know no one can beat me.'' I gave him a seductive wink and got off his body. I walked shaking my hips to see a gawking Edward. This was working marvelously, everything was on plan. I ran upstairs to get Heidi and the others in on the joke but I would guard their minds so it didn't slip. Before reaching the stairs I read his and Marcus' thoughts. I couldn't help but laugh.

She moved on, didn't she? I can't blame her, every single male vampire would want to have her and I had my chance and lost. (Edward)

Damn that was hot; I can't wait to get her in bed one day. I wonder how good she is. Did lover boy ever get the chance to? (Marcus)

I had let Marcus know about the joke and mad sure that he didn't slip, he would be a main part in this. I heard a growl and knew who it was; I guess Edward can't get over me. I ran up the stairs into Aro's office to apologize for wrecking the gym.

''Trust me Princess, it will be repaired shortly.'' Relief.

''Well can I at least pay for the damages?'' He nodded no.

''Now why would I make you pay for the achievements you have done today?'' I knew what he was talking about and nodded, I ran towards the door and headed into the lounge.

To my surprise I found Heidi, Felix and Demetri already watching a movie. It looked like The Mummy, I sighed and sad down beside Demetri. I let my mind wander to their thoughts since I had already seen it a couple times.

Felix is so hot and thoughtful; I can't believe he filled my room up with roses. I love him so much; I wonder what I can give him. A car? I'll have to ask Bells.

I chuckled loudly and caught everyone's attention. They looked at me with confusion; I guess they weren't as used to my mind reading as I thought.

''I already have one in mind Heidi.'' I winked at her and she sighed.

'' Thank you so much, Bells. I love you and owe you.'' Yes, I would need that favor for the joke.

''I'll go get it tonight, is that good?'' She nodded and gave Felix a peck on the cheek.

''Bells, I have something to say to you.'' I turned to see an unhappy Demetri.

''Okay, I do too.'' He nodded and let me continue. '' I'm pulling a joke on Edward. Since he hurt me so many years ago I want to get him back for it.'' Demetri laughed and nodded.'' Since he's leaving late tonight we have to work very hard on it.''

''I'm in for sure.'' I got nods from Heidi and Felix who were too busy with each other to pay attention.

''Well, actually the Cullens are staying for a couple weeks now.'' My jaw dropped. What! Why? No, wait at least I can get him back a lot better now.