(A/N) Wow, two chapters in one week! Welcome to the joys of summer vacation. This chapter is about Jane and why she's at the VA meetings. Some parts of her life may be a little odd and as we don't know much about the vampires of Italy anyway, I felt safe throwing cannon out the window.

Chapter 8

"Jane?" Carlisle's voice was so thick with shock that even the Pack looked up, and Emmett was there to catch him as he swayed ever so slightly.

The room was dead silent, none of the vampires even dared to breathe. The room at large generally knew, acknowledged , and was terrified of the fact that she was a member of the Volturri. The werewolves knew that she was one of the "bad guys", but didn't quite know to what extent so they followed the lead of everyone else.

"Oh my gosh! But, wait, like why's she here? This is like, a meeting thingy for like vampire people to like, get help and stuff! And she's like totally evil!" A blonde vampire from the back of the room cried.

And you're an airhead valley girl who's still stuck in the 1980s. Bitch. Jane's thoughts made Edward chuckle out loud, something his family wasn't prepared for.

Dude, did you finally just crack? Emmett wondered, Edward answered with a slight shake of his head.

Carlisle, naturally, was the first to recover from the shock. He bent down and offered Jane his hand in order to help her up.

"I said that anyone who took the step to find help here would be welcome to it and I meant it. But that in mind I must ask, why are you here Jane?"

Jane took his hand and nodded her thanks as she stood. "I just, well, I had some issues in Italy and wanted some help working them out. I was sent here by the other members of the Volturri to spy on your family Carlisle. I heard about the group and thought it would be a way for me to get help. Should I leave? I don't want to be any trouble."

"You're not a problem at all. Esme, why don't we go for a walk with Jane. I think it would be beneficial for everyone; the kids can handle everything here."

Esme nodded and walked out the door shortly behind her husband and one of the most terrifying members of the vampire aristocracy after shooting a warning glance behind her at the rest of her family.

The unlikely trio ran until they reached a strip of land where it was unlikely they'd be overheard. "Walking" is quite the loose term with vampires.

When they had set a reasonable pace for a few minutes, Carlisle began to speak.

"So Jane, what are these problems you mentioned?"

"It's kind of awkward..."

"If it makes you feel any better I am a doctor." Esme and Jane both laughed quietly.

"You are, aren't you? There's this guy, and I'm pretty sure I like him a little. No, I take that back. I love him."

"Love is a beautiful thing,"Esme noted, giving Jane time to think about her phrasing.

"Yes it is. The problem lies with him," Jane sighed, not really wanting to continue, "I've known him for almost all my life, but he doesn't treat me like I'm a vampire. He treats me more like a tool- something he can just use at his whim and doesn't really care for. He'll probably only notice I'm gone the first time he needs me in battle and I'm not there."

"He doesn't really seem worth your time then dear," Esme said, laying an arm across the girl's shoulders.

"I know he isn't. It'll be easier to start over away from him and with a new group of people. I guess that's most of the reason I'm here."

"We'll be here for you if you'll let us, if you'll make the effort Jane. Our family is always open to having others join us, for however long you need. If I might ask, who is this man?" Carlisle asked, truly smiling at the vampire for the first time.

"It's Aro."

"Aro?" Esme and Carlisle asked at the same time. Neither could believe that the highly insane vampire would be able to hold anyone's interest, even Jane's.

"You don't see why?" Seeing them shake their heads she continued, "But, he's so perfect! Or, I thought so. He saved me, he trained me, he protected me. He's been almost my whole universe for most of my life. He's just Aro: the vampire I love."

For possibly the first time, Carlisle was left speechless. Esme managed to pick up where he failed.

"I suppose love doesn't always make sense. If he seems not quite right for you, you should take your time here and try to sort things out before you go back. I'm sure our children wouldn't have a problem with you living with us for a while if you'd like."

"Thank you Esme, I'm really glad you'll help." Jane threw her arms around the other woman in the first embrace she had the conscious memory of giving.

(A/N) Tada! The life of Jane:Part One. Thoughts and suggestions are always helpful. Thanks to Shikiangel CerEbow and Danielle for reviewing the last chapter.

Up Next: What happened inside the meeting and how the other Cullen-Hales feel about adding Jane to the family.