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Chapter 23
by TheNinjaCrayons
Bella paused as the first few bars of Cameo's Word Up filled the room.
"Da pretty ladies around the world. Got a weird thing to show you…"
In unison, the Cullens and Tanya outstretched their right arms and pointed to the sky. What unfolded was the single most breathtaking disco-dancing performance Bella had ever seen. Not that Bella had seen many.
She gasped in awe and clutched Mike's arm. "Aren't they incredible?" she asked him "…aw, Mike, why don't' you talk to me anymore? Are you still upset I murdered you?" before Mike could respond, Bella was distracted as the chorus kicked in.
"Word up. Word up…" the song continued as the Cullens formed a human pyramid in perfect synchronization. Edward's body gracefully moved around the dance floor. Bella found herself aroused as his silk, paisley shirt floated in the wind. It was the single-most elegant thing she'd ever seen. After 3 minutes and 25 seconds the song ended and the Cullens re-formed their line.
The Volturi murmured amongst themselves. They seemed unsettled.
"Aro, there's no turning back now," said a female voice. Bella realized it was Jane.
"This is a little embarrassing" Aro said to Carlisle "but we've chosen the same song for our performance."
"That's perfectly fine, Aro" replied Carlisle "may the best team win"
Bella suddenly realized that this was a disco competition. But what was at stake?
The Volturi organized themselves into formation. Their 3 minutes and 25 seconds of dancing was almost as graceful as the Cullens. However, they had The Hutt and Jacob on their team. The two outsiders affected the routine significantly, and rendered them second best. It was clear who won.
"The verdict?" asked Carlisle as he turned to face a darkened corner behind him. Bella looked in this direction. On a chair sat Rick James. Bella was astounded, hadn't he died on August 6th, 2004? It then occurred to her that his eyes were red. Red vampire eyes. "Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed upon her realization.
Rick James moved forward and smiled at Carlisle
"The Cullens win!" he announced, and they all cheered.
"Be damned Hutt!" screamed Aro in response "Your bad co-ordination destroyed our chances!" and with that he lunged forward and ripped the Hutt apart with his teeth. Felix emerged forward and set fire to the remains.
"NOOOOO!!" cried Jacob as he wept into the smouldering pile of ash.
Bella was secretly happy Jacob's new love interest was dead. She moved over and consoled him.
"She was so…beautiful," Jacob sobbed.
Honestly? Thought Bella as she patted his back.
"Fine". Aro said as he admitted defeat "Bella is yours"
This startled Bella.
"Edward? I thought you didn't know what was going on?" asked Bella, frantic.
"I lied, I'm sorry. But it's all ok now"
"You see Bella" interrupted Carlisle "You are the chosen one. You have what we call the gift.The Gift of disco.It was prophesised that you would come."
"Aro stole you away and turned you so that you'd join his disco ensemble" continued Edward "the only way to get you back was to fight the Volturi through disco. Luckily, two of their dancers were out with injuries and The Hutt and Jacob had to step in. It ruined their chances"
"Why would Jacob want the Volturi to win?" Bella was appalled.
"I'm sorry Bells" Jacob stood and faced her "I tried to move on, but I'll always love you. I was trying to get you away from your bloodsucker"
"But I'm a bloodsucker now, Jake"
"Oh right, yeah" he said.
"Now Bella, we need to get back to the hotel and start making preparations for you to fulfil your destiny" interrupted Carlisle.
"Can I come too?" asked Rick James
"Sure Rick" said Carlisle "but you'll have to stop eating humans."
"Oh, ok"
And with that the Cullens, Tanya, Mike Newton's corpse and Rick James departed and headed for the hotel.