Chapter 5

Foreshadowed

It wasn't a gunshot it was the Volturi coming to fight. Edward was in front of me (and Bella). I was out in my fighting stance slightly peeking out from his protective stance in front of me.

"Carlisle, Esme Anne, Emmett Dale, Rosalie Lillian, Jasper, Mary Alice, Hazel Lucy, Edward Anthony, & Isabella Marie" Aro began.

"We only want one thing and that is the gifts of Alice and Hazel" Marcus replied in a bored tone (as usual).

"What is our other option" Carlisle hinted.

"There is no other option you ninny" Caius said.

"CAIUS!" Alec sneered and Jane made him feel pain.

I felt like the world was slowly coming down. There was no option and I didn't want to go with the Volturi and especially be separated from Edward. The Volturi and our coven went outside to the forest. I knew what was coming… a lecture. Edward stood in front of me and constantly told me everything was OK. Which I knew was pointless because I could easily detect lies but Edward wasn't lying. He promised he would keep me safe and I would remember all the times in my life he promised me that. He always lived up to it however; unlike some people…well he was the only one who made that promise to me. I knew I should care but I didn't feel like listening to the Volturi's boring lecture about how great they were and how much of a disgrace we were. I mean I still think about it. who did they think they were? I know they were the ROYAL vampire family of Volterra, Italy. I closed my eyes and decided to think about other things…pretended I wasn't here in the Volturi's wanting clutches…almost about to be taken.

"HAZEL CULLEN ARE YOU LISTENING" Jane screamed at me.

"Y – y – yes Miss" I stuttered.

"Good. NOW BACK TO WHAT I WAS SAYING" Jane snarled at us.

I jumped back and into Edward's arms. He caught me and calmed me down.

"Now give us them. We will leave the rest of the coven peacefully. We just need Hazel…and Alice. Bella as well…to be…well taken care of" Jane said.

"NO" said Carlisle.

I heard Edward snarl "you're not getting near them" he said he was in front of me and Bella.

"Fine if that's the way you want it Carlisle" Aro said.

I looked at Edward; "no" I mumbled "YOU CAN'T DO THAT!" I declared and Jane made me feel pain and I held in the scream of wincing and anger.

Edward got really mad but didn't leave Bella so Jasper made me feel no pain. Jane gave me mercy when she didn't get the reaction she wanted.

"I can do whatever I want" she snarled in my face.

Edward lunged in front of me and growled at Jane. I felt no vibration…she really could do whatever she wanted. Edward knew and he told Jasper to calm me down and told Alice to take me home…Emmett would go with us. Bella would come too.

We were very cautious when we got back…no one said anything not even a smart alek comment from Emmett…dead silence. When it was almost morning Emmett was getting nervous because the others weren't back. He was going to talk to Alice. So Bella asked me if I wanted to chat.

I said "sure" we walked to my room which was as big as Edward's it had a bed in it for some reason. It had royal blue walls and a wide window wall. It had a closet (Alice's idea) and a cabinet. We sat down on the floor Bella was looking at nail polish colors for the wedding.

"Bella, what do you think of Edward, honestly?" I asked her.

"He's my world. He's only what I want I'm not exactly thrilled about being married but I want him and him only. He's beautiful and kind. He'll do anything for me. He loves me true and fair."

I smiled a bit…that was Edward.

"You are very lucky to have him as a big brother"

I knew it.

"I always wanted a big brother. But I never had one just the way he is toward you. You're like…like his leading lady." She laughed a little at the term. "He looks at you with such care. He loves you almost more than anything" she said.

"And now he's found someone who makes him happy…thank you Bella. You know he's waited so long, I know Esme's told you this before but you really showed him light at first I didn't really understand but I think I do now." I said.

"Coming from the little sister I can't help but say it's adorable."

I laughed "thanks?"

"Hazel, if I asked you something would you be honest with me" Bella asked.

"Yes" I said.

"Why doesn't Edward want to change me I feel like he's not telling me everything?"

"You don't know what you're asking for" I said.

Bella grimaced, "that's what Edward tells me" she said.

I smiled "it's really tough to explain" I said.

"I can keep up" she laughed.

"Well there's the part that loves the feeling of being a vampire and part of you that thinks you're a disgrace. The pain you feel at first is unbelievable like fire burning through you and when it's over all you want to do is kill and drink. You're thirsty and so thirsty it's crazy. There are many things you're giving up such as, having children, having a family, growing old, having a normal life feeling like a normal person not just a monster. There are parts that just want to make you scream and get mad and just cry. But in the end I do not regret it. Then again I didn't have a choice but some people of vampires react differently to the change. Take Rosalie for example she doesn't like it. But there are some like Alice who don't remember at all and only remember their vampiric life and don't remember their human life at all. But then there are some like Emmett who loves this life and doesn't want to turn back. But Jasper isn't sure what to think. He loves this life but wishes he wasn't exposed to Maria in a way. Then it leaves us with Edward who honestly I don't even know about myself. He sometimes loves this life and sometimes he wishes he just died in 1918 like he was supposed to. He thinks he's a monster sometimes and honestly I feel bad for him because he shouldn't think that."

"What about you? What do you think about being a vampire? How do you feel" Bella asked me.

I took a deep breath "honestly, I don't mind. I mean yes there are some days I want to be a regular girl. But I like this life better. Knowing I am with my family here. I almost feel like this was always my family. Sometimes I see myself as a monster but mostly I am just happy to be here. In the Olympic Coven; Bella, Edward will keep you out of harm's way. He will do everything he can to prevent you from killing people."

"Thanks for that Haze. But I'm just still…well not sure in a way because I want to be with Edward forever and not get old. But I guess I still want to be human sometimes." Bella said.

"I get that" I said.

"It will be worth it in the end?" Bella asked.

"Yes" I said Bella smiled.

"Edward will be home in exactly 12 seconds" I said and after 12 seconds I heard the door creak open. Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, Rosalie, & of course…Edward all walked in and they looked scared and nervous.

I threw my arms around my brother's neck and hugged him tight.

"Hi there" he said in his jokey tone. I just clung to him "what's with you?" he asked me I realized what I'd seen just there…it was the Volturi…coming they were figuring out a plan how to KILL…BELLA, CARLISLE, ESME, JASPER ALICE, ROSALIE, EMMETT, & EDWARD! That was why I was not letting go.

"Th – th – the Volturi" I sputtered.

Edward had the look of horror in his eyes. "I know Alice saw the same thing 2 days ago. Don't worry it's going to be fine" he assured me.

"What's the point in lying though if you know I know you're lying" I said.

Edward would've laughed if the circumstances weren't so tense. I stared out the window and thought for a second…this would be a great opportunity to expose the Volturi. I don't think Carlisle would agree either would Esme. I felt the sort of anger a person felt when they were being belittled and not treated fairly. But this was what a person would feel and I for one am not a person. I tracked Jason and he was standing in a meadow waiting for me to come.

What were we figuring? Who were we kidding? We couldn't do anything about the Volturi I didn't think so anyway. It was…foreshadowed. Us, the Cullens had always been known as a tough coven. Now we were…well, so powerless. I may be exaggerating. I just had this feeling…we had been sentenced to death. I tried thinking of the good times.

"Hazel, Hazel" Edward said.

"What" I said and opened my eyes I realized I had been daydreaming with my eyes closed.

"Wanna walk with me?" he asked.

"Sure" I said.

"Emmett, Rosalie, & Bella are coming too if you don't mind."

"It's OK" I said and he smiled and held my hand. I slugged him playfully and he slugged me back. Without warning he scooped me up in his arms and ran.

"Edward!" I shouted "put me down!"

"NEVER" he said.

"Let her go Edward!" Bella said and I smiled gratefully at her.

We walked along the beach together. Edward and Bella hand in hand so were Emmett and Rosalie. Edward had his other arm around my shoulder and we just walked along the beach. It was sunny outside and we were in a deserted part of the beach I ran around letting the wave's crash over my feet. I turned around and saw my siblings; Rosalie was just sitting in the sun with sunglasses TRYING to look human. Edward was sitting with Bella, who was nestled in his shoulders he had his arms around her and she was kissing him. I didn't see Emmett but then without warning… BAM he picked me up and threw me in the ocean…HARD. I landed on my face.

"YOU ARE SO GONNA REGRET THAT!"I yelled at Emmett but he had me slung over his shoulder "OK THAT'S IT" I said getting out of his grip and tackling him.

"Yeah you go Haze" Rosalie shouted and Emmett smirked. I had him pinned before Edward came and then they both turned on me.

"TRAITOR!" I yelled to Edward.

Overall we just had the typical sibling play – fight except more violence. After a while I decided to annoy Emmett because he always teased me. I started poking him.

"Stop dwarf" he said and then I started punching him "dwarf…" he said.

"Hazel!" I heard Bella calling me.

"Hey" I said.

"What's up" she said.

"Nothing" I said.

"Wanna walk?"

"Sure" I walked beside Bella "is Edward coming?" I asked eyeing my brother who was sitting shirtless with sunglasses I laughed.

"No, he's wrestling with Emmett and besides I wanted to hang out with you."

"Really?" I asked but I knew it was true.

"Yeah" she said.

"How's life" I asked.

"Fine" Bella said.

"Wanna climb the rocks?" I asked Bella.

"Sure" she said.

"Don't worry you won't fall" I said.

Bella laughed "I know Haze; I'll try not to be clumsy."

After we hung out at the beach we ran home. Jacob was there lingering around and Edward cringed. Bella's eyes got wide with both anger and happiness.

"Jake" she said.

"More like dog no more like filthy mongrel" Rosalie said.

"SHUT UP BLONDIE!" Jacob snapped.

"Actually Blondie has a name" Emmett snarled.

"What is all this fighting about?" Jasper and Carlisle came outside and Jasper eased the tension.

"Now, now let's welcome Jacob; is Seth with you?" Carlisle asked.

"Yes he will be here shortly." Jacob said bitterly.

"Won't you come inside" Esme asked from the doorway.

"NO!" Emmett, Rosalie, & Bella cried.

Carlisle gave Emmett and Rosalie a manners or firm look. I sighed and Edward, Jasper, & Alice laughed.

"Come Jacob let us get you something to eat. I apologize for Emmett and Rosalie's behavior" Carlisle said but Jasper eased his anger.

We all went inside; Edward and Bella sat on the couch while he cradled her in his arms. Jasper and Emmett were wrestling outside and Rosalie lingered around Jacob and Esme. It was Alice who approached me.

"Hey Haze" Alice said.

"Hey Alice" I said.

"Wanna go to mine and Jasper's room?"

"Sure."

As Alice and I sprinted up the stairs I glimpsed back and saw Edward. He looked so happy his face was lit up; I knew he needed Bella and I for one couldn't let the Volturi take her away from my brother. Bella was a daughter to my family and if the Volturi didn't accept it then…

"Oh my G-d" Alice muttered.

"What, what is it Alice?!" I asked.

"The Volturi … they're coming … soon. They're angry and want a fight and after the fight they're planning to take…"

"They plan to take you, Bella, & me" I said.

"Yes" Alice said "what do we do?" I asked.

"Get Carlisle, Jasper, Emmett, & Edward. They'll know what to do" Alice said Alice sprinted down the stairs again.

Jacob, the werewolf was sitting in our kitchen with his nose wrinkled he was with Bella. Edward was lingering around. Jacob kept making evil grins and Edward winced.

"EDWARD!" I merely shouted and he looked up and alert.

"What…what's wrong Haze" I gave him my scared look and he knew.

"Where are they?"

"They…they I'd rather not say out loud" gesturing to Bella and Edward got the message from my head.

"Holy shit" Edward said he ran up the stairs to our attic which was a secret hideout room for us, Cullens. Bella ran from Jacob.

"Edward! What's wrong!" she cried.

"It's nothing Bella, love. Go back to Jacob it's OK it's OK" he assured her.

"Actually" Jacob smirked "I believe I have an appointment at Supercuts."

Edward whispered to Emmett who was grumbling on the couch and Emmett jumped up. Alice told Jasper who told Carlisle and the Cullen boys, Alice, & I were in our meeting place. I could hear Rosalie and Esme downstairs telling Bella everything was OK and that Edward had to do something but she wanted him. Edward was tense about being away from Bella but I assured him they were fine.

"OK" Emmett said in his annoyed voice "who does this Volturi think they are they can't go after my little sisters that way and my little sister in law to be."

"I know, son I know it's tough. But this may not come down to a fight."

"Hell yeah it will" Emmett said.

"Carlisle, Emmett has a point. The Volturi will not stop unless they have Alice…and Hazel…and Bella" Jasper said.

"What do they want me for, me and my useless stuff?" I asked.

"Well, you can detect lies and you can track and block other trackers and that is something they want" Jasper said.

"I'm assured" I said and Edward smiled at me.

"If it does come down to a fight…" he began.

"Who do you guys want to take?" Alice asked.

"Aro's mine! So is Caius" Emmett said.

"Jane's mine" Edward said.

"Demetri is mine" Jasper said.

"Okay, okay, okay enough" said Carlisle "look sons, this doesn't need to be a fight I…I don't want to lose any of you."

Alice nodded agreeing with Carlisle.

"But if it is a fight?" I asked.

"We'll take it from there" Carlisle said.

"But why?" I asked "why are they being this way?"

"They're the Volturi" Emmett said "what can we expect?"

"Remember they aren't villains. They think they're doing the right thing" Edward said.

"I know that but how do we know they aren't abusing their power? How do we know that maybe they aren't doing the right thing and they know it?" I asked.

"But why do they want Bella, she's just a poor fragile human" Emmett said and Edward winced at the thought.

"They want Bella because she knows the secret of the vampire world. She needs to either become a vampire or silenced permanently." Carlisle said.

"That's bullying but you know what the Volturi are bullies" Alice said.

"Why can't they just accept the damn fact that Alice and Hazel belong to the Olympic Coven?" Jasper said.

"Because they're bullies" Alice said.

"Hell yeah they are" Emmett said.

"What are we going to do?" I asked.

"We're going to fight" Alice murmured.

"What!" Jasper said.

"Alice…" Carlisle began.

"Carlisle, I've been seeing this all day. It's going to happen and there's nothing any of us can do" Alice said and I didn't feel any vibration.

"She's right" I said softly and my siblings turned to look at me.

"Get Esme, Rosalie, & Bella up here" Carlisle said.

"Carlisle, I think we should leave Bella out of this…I don't want her worrying any more than she already is" Edward said.

"I just thought it would be lovely if I joined you" Rosalie said coming upstairs.

"I will be right back" Edward said and he went downstairs.

What is our next option? That was the main question for the next two days. It was because Bella refused to be turned into a vampire before the wedding. We all respected that but we were still in big trouble. Bella was complaining because Edward wasn't with her all the time; so Edward sometimes couldn't attend our meetings I could tell this was annoying Emmett because Edward was one of the boys and apparently boys were "stronger" than us Cullen girls (which was greatly false and untrue).

We had to figure out what the Volturi was up to and what they were planning. It was like we were in a computer game of some sort. But then again we had to also figure out how we were going to fight them…outnumbered.

The Volturi had very useful gift in a fight and could leave the opponent with quite a disadvantage. Aro could see and hear every thought anyone ever had just by touching their hand. Caius doesn't have a power but Marcus could sense or feel the bonds between others. Alec could cut off all senses and make you see, hear, touch, taste, or smell anything. It is very bad when you are caught in this in a fight. Jane has the illusion of pain which is also bad in a fight. They were also bringing Chelsea who was part of the guard but VERY useful because she could break or tie bonds between people. So she and Marcus often worked together. We only had 4 members of our coven with gifts. Edward, Alice, Jasper, & I; we were outnumbered because Aro, Caius, Marcus, Alec, Jane, Chelsea, & Demetri (the tracker) they were one short but we were 2 short of vampires with special abilities.

Edward ran into the room "guys…guys you have to come" he said and we all ran outside…knowing it was the Volturi.

"My dear friends of the Olympic Coven" Aro began "we are calling everything off Alice and Hazel can rest in peace along with Bella, who needs to become a vampire and soon in order not to be killed. Now we are sorry to disturb you but we'd like to speak with Carlisle, Edward, Emmett, & Jasper alone."

I cringed, Alice flinched, Bella winced, Rosalie breathed quickly and heavily and Esme stood with a blank expression. The boys…of course they needed the boys. We were just the girls… the girls they didn't need. I felt a vibration, not calling the whole thing off they were trying to trick us. This was their way to win the attack…idiots. Alice would see it coming, Edward would hear them and I would detect their lame lie. I told Alice everything.

"I know Aro knows that there are some things I may not see so he used it to his advantage" I told Rosalie and Alice told Esme.

They all asked the same question "what are we going to do?"

This was a never ending plight it wasn't going to end well was it? My eyes wandered scanning the trees for a sign of capture or surprise attack.

It was trouble waiting to happen. Marcus sensed the bonds they had with us and realized that only the mates were unaffected. They wanted Chelsea to unscrew the bonds but it wouldn't work because they still wouldn't leave the coven without their mates. Except me. I was considered an advantage to the Volturi since I had no mate…not yet.

The Invisible Coven was in Greenland trying to get to Forks but were being blocked by Jane. 12 hours later Carlisle, Emmett, Jasper, & Edward were sprinting out of the forest… very fast. Jane had an angry expression on her face and we all ran back to the house. Bella being carried by Edward.

"What happened" Esme asked.

"Edward read Aro's mind" Carlisle said.

"They're lying" I said.

"Yeah they are" Edward said.

"Are they idiots?" Emmett said.

"Why?" Esme asked.

"Because they think they can lie…Hazel is a detector and Edward can hear their thoughts AND they didn't think Alice would see it coming" Emmett said.

"Well they know that if I'm looking out for too many things that I miss things" she glanced at Edward and Bella because Edward had Alice looking out for Bella's future and everyone else Bella loved.

Someone was tampering with Alice's visions knowing she had a lot to look out for…and there was only one other person besides Edward who knew that…ARO!

"Carlisle?" I asked.

"Yes Hazel" he said.

"When you were with the…the Volturi what were their…weak spots. Such as ways we can defeat them they will cheat, steal, lie, they will do everything they can to get me and Alice" I said.

"Well there was nothing they would leave exposed. Even when I was…was a member per say they never exposed anything to anyone but themselves. Eleazer and I we…we never really belonged with them." Carlisle explained.

"I see" I said trying to think of what Jasper would say in a situation like this.

Just then Bella came downstairs "I know how I can help" she announced.

"How?" Alice asked.

"I will use my scent…my blood just as I did with Victoria" Bella said proudly.

"NO!" Edward merely shouted "Bella, love it's too dangerous I don't want to lose you."

"Edward I'll be fine really I want to have a part in this…I need to help Alice and Hazel."

I smiled at Bella she was risking her life…and I didn't deserve it…Alice did but not me.

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