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Chapter 17

BPOV

I was unable to bring myself out of the fog. It was like trying to swim through sand, struggling but never making any progress. If this was Jasper trying to keep me quiet while they made plans on how to deal with what Alice saw, people were going to get hurt. It was bad enough Edward was still trying to have silent conversations around me, I was not going to be treated like an infant while they dealt with what could possibly be my death.

I was still clueless as to why Edward did not just change me into a vampire already. I understand the general principle of how it happened, and I understood his reluctance to 'kill' me. But, given the choice between dying a painful death while his entire family was forced to watch, or becoming an all powerful immortal being, it was not a hard decision. Edward said Alice had some glimpses of me as a vampire, but they were fleeting and he was not willing to trust them. Well, the vision of me being brutally murdered was not fleeting, so he needed to trust something soon.

I was able to hear some voices through the fog, but I was not able to identify them immediately.

"Yes, I have her. We are trying to keep her under, but she is fighting it. No, I have no idea why Alec's powers are working when Jane's did nothing. No, I did not have a taste! I prefer my head on my body. You know Aro would not hesitate to pull me limb from limb if I damaged her. No, I think we escaped without arising suspicion. Yes, we should be arriving within the hour."

Well, that answered my question about what was going on. Shit, how did they manage to get me? I had the worst possible luck. What did he mean, I was fighting something? I tried to concentrate on forcing myself out of the fog, but just as I would start to rise above it, I would be forced under again.

"Man, what is your problem?"

"It is incredibly tiring trying to keep her under. Aro was right, she has amazing power for a human. She will be unstoppable when she is changed."

So, my efforts were doing something. Just not enough.

EPOV

I hated leaving Bella, but I really needed some time to see what changes Alice saw in her vision. She jumped into my head as soon as I was down the steps.

She is a vampire in my vision Edward.

"What!" I screamed, shattering the glass candle holders that sat on the table.

Alice replayed her vision for me instead of explaining.

We were in our meadow. My entire family was forming a half circle at the far end of the field as a sea of red flowed around us. I could see the figures emerging from the trees, a beautiful brunette leading the pack. She was beautiful, her eyes hidden behind large sunglasses. The sun was high in the sky, and I could tell by the sparkles reflecting off her skin, she had no true use for the glasses.

Aro stood behind the girl, his hand tensed on her shoulder.

"Well Mr. Cullen. It seems we meet again. I am so sorry that I was forced to break our contract, but there were some…. complications." He said.

"What is going on? Where is Bella?" I demanded.

"Well, she is here son. Don't you recognize her?" He said, gesturing to the girl in the lead.

I stood, unmoving as the girl took off her glasses and I saw her blood red eyes. She showed no signs of recognition as I started to slowly approach her.

"Precious girl, it's me. Edward. Why don't you come over here with us." I said softly, pain radiating through me as I started at her unfocused eyes.

"Oh, I'm sorry son, I should have told you. She had an…. accident during her change. We were trying to test her shield's power and dear Jane here zapped her stronger than we thought. She is just a little….off now. So sorry, I know she was some what of a pet of yours." Aro finished, with no sign of remorse.

I dropped to my knees as pain radiated through my body. I was vaguely aware of a small blonde vampire standing off to the side as tremors wracked through me. I prayed for death as I watched Bella stare at me as I writhed in pain.

I was jolted out of the vision as Alice suddenly started to sob into Jasper's chest. I managed to make it outside before I collapsed on the porch, dry heaving. I recognized Esme's approach, rubbing soothing circles over my back.

"I have to get her out of here. Maybe if I go to Alaska with her I can change her myself before they can get her." I whispered.

"Go Edward. You have to do everything you can to keep her safe." Esme soothed.

I got to my feet and ran up the stairs, pausing at the door to calm myself. I needed to make sure I would not scare her. I cracked open the door, expecting to find her asleep on our bed, but the room was empty. The window was open and the wind brought her smell with it. There was another scent on the breeze, and it caused my muscles to seize with terror. Another vampire had been in the house. The room was empty. Bella was gone.

BPOV

I had been fighting harder to get to the surface of the darkness. As soon as I would feel my limbs free, the wave hit me again, forcing me under.

"Stop it. Just stop." I heard someone say, with a swift kick to my abdomen.

The pain was excruciating and I was unable to breath through the pain. Vampires don't know their own strength sometimes. I would not be surprised if I had internal bleeding. I let the fog take me back under as I caught my breath. But I needed to find out how I was controlling this if I had any chance of escaping. I could only pray that Edward and his family stayed far away from wherever they were taking me. They would be outnumbered, and it was obvious that these people had some serious gifts.

The movement of the vehicle stopped and I could feel someone lifting my body. Whoever was in charge of transporting me did not give a shit about my comfort or safety as they repeatedly hit my head and cast against walls and doorways.

"Demetri, what are you doing? You can't be injuring her like that. Aro will rip you a new one if he finds out you hurt her." A female voice said.

"Shit Heidi, he sends me all the way to some bumfuck town to get her, he can't be upset if she has some bumps and bruises when he gets her back. I'll just tell him it was a rough trip." He said, as he rammed my head into another wall.

"Enough! Let's just get her to him so I can take a break. It is taking all my concentration to keep her under." Came another male voice, the same one that was whining like a bitch in the car.

"Ah, there she is. Thank you Demetri, Alec for your service. Alec, you can release her now." The voice I recognized as Aro's said.

Suddenly the darkness faded and I was able to see and move. I was slumped on a marble floor in a great hall. The walls looked to be made from the same stone as was the domed ceiling. Where in the world were we? It looked like something you would find in Italy.

"Ah, Isabella. So nice of you to join us. I apologize, I had hoped we could have met again under different circumstances. Things have transpired that have forced my hand. I'm sure you understand." Aro said, moving towards me. He was dressed in all black, his suit immaculate. I felt a chill run down my spine, remembering the last time I was in his presence.

I moved quickly to my feet, trying not to let my fear show. "Yes Aro, it seems like the only time I see you is when I am forced against my will."

He threw his head back and laughed, causing my stomach to tighten painfully. This was not someone to play with.

"Isabella, you are so humorous. Now please, come and sit so we can get better acquainted." He said, gesturing to a pair of chairs.

I cautiously approached and sat down, trying to keep my eyes on everyone in the room. There were seven vampires in the room, including Aro. I recognized Demetri as the bastard who originally kidnapped me and Heidi, the bitch that so kindly got me dressed before my appearance on the auction block. I noticed Felix, the messenger who brought Edward the contract. There was also a pair of shorter vampires, a girl and boy. They oriented themselves together, standing behind Aro. Lastly was a flaming red-head who was leaning against the far wall, twirling her long curls around her finger.

Aro joined me and turning to me, suddenly grabbed my hand between his. He bowed over our joined hands, as if in prayer. I could feel a tremor run through him as his head shot up, his maroon eyes searching my face.

"Interesting." He said as he released my hands. "Jane dear, you said you were unable to do any damage?"

"Yes Master." The short blonde female said grudgingly. Well shit dear, so sorry.

"Very interesting. Alec, you were successful weren't you?" Aro asked, as the other diminutive vampire walked forward.

"Yes sir. It was difficult, she kept fighting me. But I was able to subdue her." He said.

"Show me."

And then it was darkness again. I could hear much clearly this time, but my limbs were unresponsive and I was unable to open my eyes.

"Fight Isabella. Fight your way out and I might leave the Cullens alone. But if you don't pass this test, I will be forced to destroy them. Would you like me to describe all of the wonderful things I can do to them?" Aro whispered in my ear.

I was struggling against the fog Alec had put me under, but it was hard when Aro the asshole was blathering in my ear. No of course I don't want my new family to face destruction. I would rather die myself then see any harm come to them.

"You're not fighting hard enough Isabella. How would you like it if I slowly peeled the skin off of your beloved Esme? Or if I pulled each individual hair out of Emmett's body? And we can't forget about Edward. I think he may hold a special place in your heart, which means I would have to find something truly disturbing to so to him." His voice taunted in my head.

The darkness was slowly receding, allowing me glimpsed of light and feeling to return to my hands and feet. But just when I thought I got ahead of it, Aro disrupted my concentration again.

"I think I'll start by taunting him with my thoughts of how you look right now. That should get him all riled up. Then I'll have him held down as I pull his finger and toe nails out. Then I'll let my friend Jane play with him for a while. You have not gotten the pleasure to see just how good Jane is at her job. It is a sight to behold as she makes every nerve ending in your body spasm at once, jerking your body around like you're having a seizure. Oh, I can't wait to see the look on your face when you watch that happen!"

Suddenly my mind split from my body. I felt as if there were two of me now. The one who was still slumping in the chair, covered in darkness. And the one who had charged Aro, slamming his chair to the ground and straddling his chest as my forearm pressed against his throat. Was I suffering from multiple personality disorder? Who cares, I was just going to go along for the ride.

"You will leave Edward and his family alone." The bossy and powerful me said.

"Oh goody, you did it!" Aro exclaimed, easily tossing me off him and onto the floor.

"Now Isabella, we just need to have you learn how better to control your power and then we can start your change. I think I will handle that part myself." He said, licking his lips.

A/N: I hope you don't mind the different POV's here. The next few chapters will be like this, so no EPOV outtakes for reviewing. You do get a little happy dance from me when I see your review.

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