Fear of Vampires

I left the house quickly, not wanting Alice to send Edward. I was a couple of miles outside of Forks when the four vampires stepped out from behind a couple of trees. I abruptly stopped in front of them. Three of them cocked their heads at me, while Eleanor just stared at me shocked. I swallowed.

"I want you to take me to them. Now."

They nodded and led me further away from Edward and his family. I felt my hear break, knowing that I may never see them again.

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We arrived in Italy the next day, just as the sun was setting. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I was terrified. I kept my hands in my pockets, tightly fisted as I followed a human through the modern building till we came to the castle. Eleanor, James, Laurent and Victoria were positioned around me, probably to stop me from running.

My mind drifted to Edward. Had he found my note? Was he upset? Did...did he hate me? I wanted to cry at the thought of the Cullens hating me for my choice. Two large doors opened into what seemed like a throne room. The human left, a smile playing on her lips. The doors closed behind us with a thud, which caused me to jump slightly. My heart thumped frantically against my chest, till I thought it was going to burst. I stood quietly, my arms wrapped around my body, wanting some sort of comfort. I imagined it was Edward holding me. And once again, I wanted to cry at the loss of him.

"You may leave."

The four vampires left me standing in the large room. I wanted to turn and see who had entered the room and commanded them to leave. But I already knew. They were here.

?POV

My brothers and sister stood beside me, watching the girl. She had grown since I had last saw her. I stepped forward, my siblings following. I could hear her heart, beating frantically in her chest. I truly felt happy, seeing her here in our home. Its been so long since she walked through the corridors of this castle. I wanted to smile at the memories that swamped my mind, of when she was a small girl.

Jane stepped forward, looking at me for permission, in which I gave. She lifted her hand to Isabella hair. She smiled and walked in front of the girl. Her smile was bright and showed true happiness.

"Isabella, welcome home."

She hugged her tightly before smiling at me and our brothers.

We were once again, a family.

BPOV

Jane led me down the halls of the castle, towards my room. She was talking animatedly, smiling brightly as she walked beside me. She reminded me of Alice and it caused my heart to clench. I tried to concentrate on what Jane was telling me, but I couldn't focus until I heard the words "changing ceremony" I shuddered. They were going to change me. Soon.

Jane left me in my room, saying that she wanted to give me time to settle in before dinner. The room was beautiful. There was a large window with a window seat, looking out onto the sea. The bed was a queen, with a shimmering material hanging above and draping over the bed. In the corner was a child drawing of the castle and stick figures of , who I presumed, the Volturi. I walked over to it and knelt in front of it. Touching the drawing, I was thrown into a memory.

A little girl ran through the halls, squeezing pass the other vampires until she came to the throne room. "Frantelli! Sorella! Come see! Come see!" They turned and smiled at her. The eldest brother bent down and caught her as she ran into him. He brushed back her mahogany locks and smiled at her. She smiled back before tugging on his robe. When he refused to move, she pouted prettily, her eyes widening in innocence. He laughed, the sound like bells. He picked her up and excused himself from the meeting that was taking place. He walked through the halls, carrying the little girl like she was the most precious thing in the world. Which, to him and his siblings, she was. He entered her room and set her on her feet gently. She took hold of his robe and pulled him towards the drawing on the stone wall. "molto bello, Isabella." She smiled brightly at him "per lei, il fratello." He hugged her gently before kissing her forehead. " thank you, poco uno"

I bit my lip, wanting to stop force back the tears that threatened to fall.

"you drew that picture for me, when you were six years old. You were so proud of it, you smiled all day."

The voice came from the doorway, causing me to stand and face the door quickly. It was the man from the memory. He came forward and cupped my cheek. I flinched, making him frown.

"I would never hurt you, Isabella. None of us would. You are our sister."

"but....you have hurt me. You killed my mom and step-dad. You attacked me."

My hand went to the scar on my neck, and his eyes followed the movement. His eyes darkened in shame and sadness.

"We did what we did because we had to. And we are sorry. It was the only way."

Despite my efforts, tears fell from my eyes.

"but why? They done nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong."

He flinched at the sight of my tears. He stepped forward and reached for me but I stepped away from him. Shaking my head, I slid down the wall, pulling my legs up to my chest and buried my head in my arms.

"We are sorry. I hope, one day, you will understand and forgive us."

He left, leaving me to cry, my emotions to extreme for me to try and bury.

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A couple of days had passed, and I often had my 'brothers and sister' visit me. They talked to me,telling me the stories of how we used to be and how, after the ceremony, everything would go back to the way it was. I just sat and listened. There was nothing I could do. I was here with them and they were going to change me later today at twilight. Jane came and helped me dress, once again reminding me of Alice. After dressing, she led me to the throne room again. As we entered, vampires, bowed their heads out of respect. Jane left my side and stood by the others, smiling like them. I looked down at my feet. This was it. They were going to change me. Oh how I wished I could see Edward one more time. They circled nearer to me, chanting like they did, the night Renee and Phil died. I closed my eyes, wanting to conjure an image of Edward.

"where is she!? Take me to her now!"

The doors burst open, banging loudly against the marble walls. I turned quickly recognising the voice. The Cullens stepped into the room, their eyes dark with rage. My heart soared at the sight of him. His eyes found me and he relaxed before heading towards me. I ran to him, ignoring the hisses of retaliation from the vampires. Edward opened his arms to me as I flung myself at him. He held me tight to his chest, my arms wrapped around his neck as he whispered words of love in my ear. I cried into the crook of his neck, not wanting to ever let go.

"Get you hands of our sister!"

Jane all but screeched at Edward but he only held onto me tighter.

"Fine. Have it your way then."

There was silence before screams of agony. Shocked and scared, I looked at the other Cullens to see them on the floor, crying out from pain. Then Edward let go of me completely. He too was on the floor. My heart broke into millions of pieces. I turned and faced Jane.

"Stop it! Please!"

I fell to my knees at Edward's side. I couldn't bare to see him in pain. It was slowly killing me. Jane didn't stop. I looked up at her, my tears flowing, then to Aro.

"I'll do anything. Just stop this."

He nodded then commanded Jane to stop. He motioned for me to come to him. I stroked Edward's face before leaning down and kissing him gently on the lips. Standing, I walked to Aro's side and waited.

The Cullens were grabbed by the guard and forced to their knees to watch. The chanting started again. I kept my eyes on Edward, not wanting to acknowledge what was about to happen, until the burning, ripping sensation at my throat and arms, as my brothers and sister sank their teeth into my skin.

(a/n) me again. i cant believe it took me soo long to update this fic. please review and tell me what you think.

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