Sorry this has taken so long. I've been away and trying to start this back up after everything has been hard. Plus I had to do a bit of memory refreshing.
There they stood, in the doorway of the Cullen home. In their typical black cloaks stood Aro, Caius, Marcus, Felix, Demetri, Jane, and Alec. They came all the way from their safe haven in Volterra to fulfill their promise.
Clouds quickly covered the beautiful sky and they pulled down their hoods. Nothing had changed about them.
"May we come in, Carlisle?" asked Aro.
Carlisle simply nodded and showed them in. They all sat down at the dining room table which was, fortunately, big enough for everyone. Bella and Edward sat the furthest away from them. Aro was at one end of the table, Carlisle at the other.
There was a long moment of silence. Bella, with her gift that matched Edward's, was hearing their thoughts even though, at the moment, she just wanted to hear nothing. Edward, on the other hand, was listening intently to everyone that wasn't family. Before Aro started to speak, Alice, who had previously had her eyes shut, opened her eyes and stared at Bella. She had seen the future and wasn't entirely sure if she liked it or not.
"Well, you know why we're here. Did you do what you promised?" Aro scanned the table looking for her.
Carlisle looked at Edward and Bella before he spoke. "Yes, just this past week actually. Bella, would you please stand up?"
She stood up slowly and turned to face the Volturi. After she knew they saw her she sat down. All the while she was clutching Edward's hand.
"Well, gentlemen, and lady, if that's all you came for then I would like it if you would go before you get thirsty. We don't need anymore hikers vanishing," said Carlisle, very politely.
Demetri looked up from his stupor. "Wait Carlisle, there is the question of her gift. What is it? She may prove useful to us."
"I'm staying here," said Bella just before Edward silenced her.
"We aren't entirely sure what it is yet. She can read minds, like I can, but I keep waiting for something else to happen," replied Edward, trying to be as honest as possible.
"I was wondering if she is still immune to us. That would be extraordinary. Bella?" asked Aro.
Bella shrugged, walked over and extended her hand. Alice quickly stood up.
"You don't want to be doing that, Aro," she said just before Bella touched him.
He recoiled and looked at her slightly. "Why don't I want to be doing that?"
"Just trust me on this. Bella, you don't want to do that later." I'll explain once they leave. Bella nodded in response to the exchange. Edward gave Alice a quick, questioning look.
"Jane, dear, why don't you try?" said Aro. Before Alice could say no again, Jane tried to make Bella collapse in pain. Alice winced as she knew watched. But, Bella stood there, strong like last time.
Aro looked abashed, so did the rest of the Volturi. Without a word, they left the room and exited the house. Bella was relieved. She thought that they would have to go over the deaths of her parents. Alice looked sad. Her vision wasn't something comforting and came on its own.
When it was clear the Volturi were well on their way back to Italy, the Cullens relaxed. They then went into the sitting room to discus Alice's timely vision.
Edward was the first one to start questioning her. "Why, Alice? He was furious, they all were. The Volturi won't trust us now."
Alice starred angrily at the floor. "I'm sorry," she retorted. "How do you think she would like it if every time you touched her she would see into your past? I didn't want to put that on her."
"What are you talking about, Alice?" asked Bella quietly. "What did you see?"
She looked up from the floor. "In short, I saw what you gift is. You, what's the right word, absorb the gifts that other vampires use on you. You don't take them, though. When Edward tried to read your mind, you gained that gift. And now, you can cause excruciating pain."
Everyone was shocked and slightly fearful.
"Well, let's not make Bella mad from now on," said Emmett playfully.
Rosalie regained her voice. "This can actually help us," now she was the one to receive the questioning glances. "We will finally be able to get our hands on Victoria. Once we see her, Bella can just use that gift to incapacitate her and, well, you know the rest."
At that, Bella ran up the stairs to Edward's room with tears in her eyes. He quickly followed, calling her name as he went. The rest of the family just sat there, fearful and confused.
Edward found her crying into his pillow. He sat down beside her and began rubbing her back comfortingly.
"I don't want this Edward," she said between sobs. "What if I get too mad at the wrong person? What if I get mad at you? I couldn't live with my self after doing that to someone."
He looked down at her with pitying eyes. "Bella, in what world could either of us get mad at each other? You won't use it. You have a good heart and won't be able to cause pain."
Bella sat up and gave him the biggest hug she could. Deep down she knew he was right and knew that she could deal with it.
"I guess I'm as dangerous as Jacob now." The second she said that she knew it was wrong. Edward tensed next her. Don't say that. I don't even want that dog mentioned.
What a way to end I know. Sorry it was so short. I'm having a bit of writers block. If names are spelled wrong, blame me. I was too lazy to go get the book. Hope you like it. Tell me what you think of her gift.