After both running, swimming, and drinking my way across the USA, the ocean and part of Italy, I arrived in Volterra.

Though I know I should have been thinking of my journey, I couldn't keep my mind from wandering back to Jacob, wondering if he was all right, but, why should I care? He hated me now, the look on his face the last time I saw him told me that and more. Once again, and for the last time, I pondered whether or not I should turn around and talk to him or not, maybe he could kill me after I got a few good swipes in, he had to want to kill me, right?

My mind then wandered to Charlie, my father, wondering what state he would be in now. Or maybe I could get lucky and he would be happy with my leaving. No, what was I thinking, he'll be going just bonkers waiting for me to come back. So, maybe before wasn't the last time.

Clearing my head of frets, I once again focused on the challenge ahead. I couldn't be that hard it was already way past 2a.m. and therefore too dark for my super-sexy-skin to sparkle. (A/N: Sparkles are always sexy c: ) I took a deep, but unnecessary breath and ran as hard as I could through the gate that bordered the city, and up to a large, beautiful tower centered in the middle of te city. I pushed opened the large, and probably heavy, door out of my way, sealing it securely behind. I don't think anyone saw me, at least I'm hoping not...

I was sure I was in the right place. The smell of vampires is heavy in the air, only slightly obscured by the woman sitting behind the desk with very prominent features. Not sure what to do, or whether or not I would scare her, I approached her slowly, exaggerating each movement. As I came closer to the desk, the woman looked up, finally noticing me.

"Can I assist you in any way necessary?" she asked in a sleepy, exasperated voice.

"Umm. . . wh-what do you have for umm . . . leaders around here?"

"Aro is the head of our coven here, actually."

"Great, I would like to speak to him, then."

She almost pushed a button on a small machine placed on her desk, but withdrew herself to ask me, "And are you a nomadic vampire?"

"I-I guess so . . . " I answered, so unsure.

Through this whole thing, I knew I could have just walk down the long corridor and threw the big doors, but wasn't too sure.

"Can I just let myself in?"

"Well, since you can probably hear them, I guess you can."

"Thanks"

As I walked down the hall, I stopped to admire the stone sculptures placed against the walls. Also, I reached into the pocket of my jeans to pull out a package of pina colada Trident White gum and popped a piece into my mouth, it didn't taste too good, but it helped me forget about smell of human coming from down the hall.(A/N: I don't care what you guys say MY Bella likes gum. c: ) I positioned myself in front of the door, ready to open it.