Disclaimer : All rights go to SM. I only own the typos and plot.

Authors Note - After this chapter, I'll probably do one more chapter of Isabella growing up. After that, the next couple chapters are going to play a major role in shaping the story.

Isabella, age 10

(Isabella's POV)

I had sweat running down my forehead and into my eye, but I didn't care. One thing was going through my head, I cant let him catch me again, if I do, its over. Taking slow shallow breaths, I deemed myself safe and as quietly as I could I made my way over to the hidden hallway. Before I got to my destination, I heard walking coming from behind me. They found me! Running as fast as I could, I barley mad it two steps before I felt two cold hands wrap around my waist and lift me up. Claiming defeat I stopped struggling and started laughing with my captor.

"One of these days I will win" I said in between laughs.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, Izzy. You've been saying that for years now" The little over 6 foot tall vampire replied while allowing me to stand on my own.

"Oh, yeah?" I questioned while putting my hands on my hips. "You just watch mister!"

I guess he didn't believe me because all I got in return was another laugh.

"Fine, don't believe me, Felix. Mark my words" And with that I walked off leaving a still laughing vampire in my wake. If I would have stayed a little longer I would have caught his comment about just having to listen too my rapid heart beat. Still think in about ways I can beat Felix in a game of hiding go seek, I almost walked into my uncle Cauis.

"Isabella, dear. Our school lesson will have to be held later than usual, something has come up. Meet me in the library, half an hour exactly from now" he said.

"Anything I can help you with, uncle?"

"No, dear. Ah, yes. Your mother was looking for you earlier but did not want to disturb your game. She's in her garden" and with that he sped off at vampire speed.

Walking through the halls in the Voterra Castle is always a new expierence for me. I loved to look at the century old paintings that museums would die to get their hands on. Turning left, I made my way to the old yet polished French doors that lead to my mothers' garden. Seeing her sitting on her favorite bench puts a smile on my face. Running over to her, close the distance between us. I'm not surprised that while running, I trip on a rock, but before I can brace myself for the fall, I feel familiar cold arms lift me up.

"Grazi, Mamma" I say after I kiss her on her check. I love when my Mamma holds me in her arms. I feel as if I am invincible.

"You are most welcome, Cara" I tilt my head to the side a little bit so she can take it my sent. She says it relaxes her. "Hm, Isabella. You smell like wild cherries and-"

"Vanilla" I say, cutting her off while giggling.

"Yes, mi armor. Wild cherries and vanilla" She says with a smile in her voice.

"Uncle says that you wanted me?" I question her.

Nodding her head, she walks over to the beach and sits me in her lap, snuggling close, I wait for her to continue.

"How do you feel about Papa and I building you an outside clubhouse, hm?"

Scrunching my brows together, I cocked my head to the side. She must of knew what I was trying to ask because she clarified it for me.

"Isn't that what you want for your Birthday, Cara?"

You see, my Birthday is in a few days and I've been begging my parents to allow me outside of the Castle. I've only been on the outside once and that was to accompany my parents for some business and they did not want to leave me behind. Not wanting to upset my Mamma, I decided to compromise.

"Si, Mamma"

"Oh, that's it? No begging?" She asked shocked.

Laughing, I said "I'm not finished" snuggling deeper into her neck, I talk as fast as I can. "Iwontbeupsetifyouallowmetogonextyear" Not getting a response, I look up from my spot on her neck and notice her looking off into the distance with her lips barely moving, so I know that she is talking to Papa, wherever he is.

"What is he saying, Mamma? Does he agree?"

"Not necessarily, mi amor. He said when you get older you, me, Papa and a few of the guards can visit few of the villas" she said looking at me pleadingly for me to understand.

"I understand, Mamma; I do" I replied with a smile on my face. I didn't completely understand, but I didn't want to upset her or Papa.

"Bueno, now I hear your uncle calling you for your afternoon lessons" she said, and with a kiss to both of my cheeks and a little tickle to my stomach, she took me off her lap.

"I love you Mamma" I said while running in the direction of where my lessons are held.

Few days later...

(Sulpicia PoV)

"Do you think she'll love it, Aro?" I asked referring to the two story, 1,000 sqq ft clubhouse we built in the East wing courtyard.

"She's my daughter, so of course she will love it, Cia" as an afterthought he said, "we both have good taste" and looked lovingly into my eyes. "You get more and more beautiful as the centuries go by, love" He said right before we leaned into one another.

Two seconds into our kiss, we were interrupted by the birthday girl herself. Giving him one last peck on the lips I turn to look at Isabella. Her brunette wavy hair is pulled away from her face and held back with a pink headband with a purple flower on the side. The colors of the headband match the little flower girl dress she's wearing and her outfit is complete with white ballerina shoes.

"You look lovely, tesorina" Aro says. Turning to me, he says, "Doesn't she?"

I replied with. "As always" Extending both of my hands, I wait for both my husband and my little girls to take it. When they do, we start our tour of Isabella's 'second house'. It was complete with a living room, a half bath and a small kitchen that even had appliances. Aro and I wait for her to say whether she likes it or not. We get a squeal for an answer.

"I love it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"Now don't get too exited, Cara. There are two rules this present comes with" I say while waving my hand around the clubhouse. "Rule one, someone always has to accompany you if you wish to play in here" after seeing her shake her head vigorously, I continue."And when you do come out here to play, always have fun" I finish with a smile.

"Thanks Mamma. Thanks Papa"

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