I'm very sorry for not updating mor frequently but school got me buisy. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter, I know it's short, but I truly believe is one of my best. PLEASE, I'm beggin her, revew... that makes me smile.

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Chapter 9

THE PETITION

"Good afternoon young friend!"- Greeted me with enthusiasm the black hair vampire, Aro "What does he need? Does Carlisle all right?"-"What brings you here? There's anything I can do for you?"

"Actually, you can. I would like to ask for a little favor, if you don't mind"

"Ah! Where are my manners?"- He came to me walking, with a huge curiosity in each of his thoughts-"My name is Aro, and these are Marcus and Caius"- He said pointing the two vampires behind him. Of course, I all ready knows that.-"And you are…?"

"Edward Cullen"

"Ah! Young Edward, it's a pleasure to meet you"- He kept walking very slowly towards me, but, for some kind of reason, I couldn't understand his thoughts-"And tell me, what's that favor? My friend Carlisle is ok? Does he need something?" –he had a sincere interest and concern, but there was something suspicious in all this.

"Carlisle is perfectly fine"-truly, I was getting on my top; I had to get down to business, and I had to do it now-"thank you for asking"

My tone was harsh and a light snarl out of my chest. Lucidity left me quickly and I felt how the aching pain came in shocking waves through my body, making me shiver. I knew I couldn't stand it much longer; and for the expression of Aro face, I knew this battle could be seeing on my face.

"Oh! Poor guy, I would like to touch him to know what causes him that kind of pain"

"What is your request?"

"I would like to ask you to end up with my useless existence"- "What? That is impossible…is he out of his mind or what? That's a weird petition…"the thought of the vampires around me show their disbelief and confusion for my words. But I had to admit, there's not many suicidal vampires- "If you don't mind"-I explain myself holding tight to the remains of lucidity in me- "I lost the love of my existence 12 hours ago; I lost her forever and I don't intent continue living without her"

I suppressed a snob that struggled to get out, but I couldn't avoid the pain sweeping through my voice.

"What a strange request!!!" – The thoughts coming from Aro where all confusion an concern by my person-"I don't know what to do!!! I can't do this to my dear friend Carlisle!!!! Aw… if I could only touch him…"

There were so much confusion and true love through Carlisle that I knew they wouldn't do anything to hurt him, so I thought it would be the best if I do what HE wanted.

I approached slowly, with outstretched hand. When he took it, I knew which his gift was, and for a moment, I regret the touch.

Aro gift was similar to mine, but potentially more powerful. He can "hear" every single thought and memory of a person.

He saw all the memories I had from my family: how Carlisle found out my gift just before the transformation; my endless days and nights of loneliness; the irrepressible thirst I felt on my first few decades, and my remorse when I realize the monster I was; the first time I saw Bella, and that odd but powerful need to protect her-the true beginning of my life- the first time I smell her wonderful scent and the thousand plans I made to kill her; my break in Denali, and the disclosure of my desire to go home; the first time I talked with Bella; when I realize that I love her; the first time I felt jealousy and how that feeling scare and confused me; my endless nights watching her sleep, just to hear her talk; our first time in the meadow; our first run together; our first kiss; when James attack her and I almost lose her forever; our first dance; the first "I love you"; The felt of her skin against mine, the much I want her; when I realize that the most I was with her, the less she will living; my fear of an immortal Bella, but also the crave of THAT Bella; the way I broke her heart…

Those and much more memories ran through my mind in less than 5 minutes. When the exchange was over-mean while Aro was fascinated, his thought were wild and eager; his joy for his old friend, the curiosity and "thirst" for Bella, and the irrepressible greed for my gift; for use it as a weapon- I felt hollow; the pain had taken over me more deeply than before for all the fresh memories. But also was rage, rage for that abnormal curiosity about MY Bella.

"So…"-I ask, controlling my voice the best I could-"Would you make me that favor?"

"I don't know boy"- "What a difficult decision!!! His gift would be very useful"-"Let us think about it!"

I was confused and angry "What, stay in here?"

"Stay cal Edward, you will stay with us. Demetri will take you to our house and brought you back when the decision is taken. Alright?"

I nodded slowly with my head. I don't have the strength or the mood for nothing else.

I left the residence preceded by Demetri. I was so desperate to get over this pain, that I didn't put much attention to the thoughts around me. That's the reason why I was surprised when I find me surrounded by humans. I put more attention, searching for some kind of thought who clarify what was going on.

"Ah, there is a woman; a vampire named Heidi. She brought the humans for "lunch"; so, this is the feeding room"

For a moment I have to fight back a yell. I want to tell them to get out of there, but I can't; I need them to really considered my request, y I know they wouldn't If I scared their humans. I swallowed and continued outraged ahead.

We went to a double door that were at the end of the corridor, down four flights of stone stairs and came to an underground corridor, follow it for at least 18 miles and passed thick wooden doors. We climb into a luxurious elevator for four floors and, when we get out, we were in a luxurious apartment.

"The place is for guests"-Demetri said, inviting me with his hand to get out the elevator-"Make yourself at home. I'll be back for you when the time is right"- And saying this, he left.