Chapter 13: Volterra.
B.P.O.V
The aeroplane landed In Volterra late in the evening.
The Plane ride was frustrating, with everyone staring at me, the horrible smelling food they served, the cramped seats and the flirtatious waiters.
I was glad when we were let off the plane. For the first time in 12 hours, I smelt fresh air.
It wasn't 100% fresh, the airport fumes were polluting the it, but the air was much cleaner here than in Forks.
I didn't really know where to go, so I got into a cab and told the driver to go to the main street, there should be a hotel there.
As he drove I looked out the window at the passing country-side, Thinking about my parents.
We drove for about 10 minutes before the driver pulled over at the side of a bustling street.
"This is your stop" He said in Italian.
I thanked and paid him.
I got out of the car, sighing in relief I thought how lucky I was that I had learnt Italian in Forks.
I saw a few shops that I recognised but many I was unfamiliar with.
I went into a clothes shop and brought three shirts, a blouse and 2 pairs of jeans.
I saw a supermarket. That's when I realised I hadn't eaten in 4 day. I wasn't even hungry or weak. I decided to make myself eat something. I went in and bought a few apples, They didn't smell as bad.
I walked outside and took a deep breathe of air.
I got out one of the apples I brought and without breathing I took a bite.
I immediately spat it back out.
"Doesn't taste so good, does it?" A beautiful voice asked laughing.
I turned around and gasped.
A girl that looked about my age was standing behind me. She was wearing a full -length black clock and only her head was showing. She had a baby face with pale skin and long blonde straight hair.
She had blood red eyes, Just like James.
I dropped the apple and backed away slowly.
I remembered all the pain James brought me.
She was like him.
"Don't be scared of me I cant seem to hurt you" she said.
For some reason I believed her.
"My name is Jane" she said introducing herself.
"Isabella" I said.
I was no longer Bella. Bella died with my parents in Forks. I needed a new start.
She nodded.
"Do you have somewhere to stay?" She asked
I shook my head
"Come with me" She said curtly.
I didn't know if I should trust her, but I didn't care anymore.
So I followed her.
We walked up so many streets and alley-way that I lost my sense of direction.
We finely can to a stop outside a large Cathedral in the centre of the square on top of a hill.
It was surrounded by houses.
There were hundreds of people dressed in red assembled on the square. Facing the entrance of the Cathedral. Each of them were holding up a cross with their right hand and chanting a song over and over with their eyes closed.
"What's Happening?" I asked Jane.
She looked at me curiously. "Your not from around here are you?" She asked
"No" I answered. "I'm from America"
She nodded.
"They are celebrating Saint Marcus Day" She said amused. "They think by waving a cross and saying a few words over and over, they can drive out all the vampires". She laughed.
Vampires are a myth.
"Vampires aren't real" I said shaking my head.
Jane laughed.
"You have no idea" She muttered quietly.
She lead me across the square and to the house closest to the Cathedral.
She opened the door and pulled me quickly over to an Elevator. I didn't even get a chance to look around before she push me in.
The Elevators interior was clean and tidy, there was some soft Classical music playing in the background.
We were going down.
Where was she taking me?
I didn't have time to ask. At that moment the door clicked open and Jane strode out.
I followed her.
The hallway was lit by artificial lighting, which meant we were probably underground. The walls were decorated with patterns and drawings of all kind.
The whole thing looked very old-fashioned. It was probably built a while ago.
We walked into a waiting room. There were a few other people in here. All waiting for the same thing.
"Stay here and listen Heidi" She said pointing to a beautiful woman.
I nodded and Jane walked away.
The woman named Heidi came over to me carrying a clipboard. "What's your name?" She asked looking at the paper.
"Isabella Swan" I answered.
She wrote that down, Thanked me and then walked away.
A couple with two children came and stood in front of me.
"Daddy when are we going to sleep?" The little girl asked her father tugging on the hem of his shirt.
"Soon darling, as soon as we have paid our money" He answered kneeling down to give her a bottle of what smelt like juice.
I turned away from the family moment. It reminded me of my own parents.
"Alright everyone follow me" Heidi said.
There was about 10 people in the room now and we all filtered through the double doors that Heidi held open.
I was the last one through.
"Have a nice life, Its almost over" Heidi muttered under her breath
"What do you mean?" I asked confused.
Heidi was shocked. "Oh its just a line out of a book that I just read today and I'm just reciting it" She lied.
I shrugged and walked through the doors.
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