A/N - Hope you like it! I do not own any part of Twilight.

Chapter 7 – It's been a while

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Edward POV:

We got off the plane, we needed something to travel in to Volterra so Alice found a very smart yellow Porsche with black out windows, it wasn't big so it would move fast which would help us a great deal. She seemed to love it! She said it was her new favourite car. Then we all jumped in it, Alice driving of course and we sped to Volterra, too meet Bella's Siblings.

Bella POV:

Heidi and I thought it would be fun to have a night out in the city so tonight we were going into Volterra city. I was able to control myself properly without even trying really! I reminded myself of Carlisle. My human life was slowly slipping away from me and soon they would all be gone.

Before we made it out of the castle I sensed a yellow car, Porsche. It full of vampires, I looked very carefully but it was out of sight, I glanced at Heidi who gestured for me to come to her and we both returned to the castle, we might be needed inside. Aro was already aware of our guests and we all put on black robes to hide our identities from guests.

Everyone went to stand at their posts mine was on Heidi's right with Marcus at her Left behind Jane and Alec, Demitri was on the right side of Aro, and Felix was on the left.

We waited patiently for the visitors to arrive. I didn't like these vampires already they interrupted our night out. If they came for death I would definitely vote in their favour! I calmed down a little and remembered what Jane had told me about my senses being more sensitive.

Gianna lead our visitors into the great hall were we were congregated; we all had our black hoods up ready, we could see them but they couldn't see us. Aro didn't have a robe.

It was a coven some were holding hands so it looked like they were together, they walked towards the huge doors that were now open, they had a strong human scent on them which only meant these vampires were on the animal diet, it amazed me how they can drink that stuff it was disgusting.

Everyone was blocked from mind gifts as a precaution. Jane, Alec and Heidi moved towards me more. I looked up slightly to see what was going on curious about their movement, suddenly that smell washed over me, the one I had longed for in my days as human. I lifted my hood slightly and saw them.

I froze, dropping my shield in the process, but keeping it on Edward and Alice so they wouldn't work out what was going on. Why would the Cullen's come to Volterra?

Occasionally we got covens coming for help, to find their mates that have been kidnapped or seek revenge on others that had killed them, but this couldn't apply to them.

Carlisle was the first to break the silence, 'We have reason to believe that Victoria a member of the Nomad coven tried to avenge her mate James by killing Isabella Marie Swan'.

After stating their reason for being in Volterra he took a step back so he was next to Esme again. Jane and Alec looked up at the mention of my name and Jane gave them all a frightening glare, Alec then started walking down the steps towards the Cullen's.

Before he could reach them Edward asked, 'Why can't I read anyone's mind?' his family looked at him he raised his eyebrow and nodded slightly 'yours too' he finished looking at his family. I looked up so I could see his face; his eyes looked like they were empty.

Aro ignored his question. He didn't know if I wanted them to know about me yet. Next was Jasper to speak out 'So, you have a new recruit?' this time Demitri answered 'Yes we do, Jasper' with a glance that said no more would be spoken on the subject. They obviously didn't recognise my scent but I suppose it had been too long and it had changed a lot.

What do I do? I looked at Heidi, she stood away from me a little, 'Aro, I think it's only fair our guests know us all, as we know we them', giving me a helping hand. 'Well I suppose if that's what she wants, Cullen coven, I would like to introduce Isabella Marie Volturi' he revealed I lifted my hood as he mentioned my name. I didn't have it in me to wear a fake smile my dead heart was dying all over again.

Their facial expressions were difficult to decipher, Edward looked furious but relieved and the rest just shocked.

Alice tried to approach me but Demitri blocked her way, I placed my hand on his shoulder and looked into his eyes so he knew it was ok, he moved away and Alice crushed me with her embrace.

I eventually shrugged her off and stood back in my place next to Heidi. Edward just stared at me in disbelief but I couldn't look back at him. I unblocked the Cullen's minds, I had so much to say to him, but I didn't know how.

'Heidi, Bella, would you go and retrieve a meal? I'm getting thirsty!' Aro suggested, sensing the tension. Heidi and I sped out instantly, I mouthed to Alice 'don't leave'.

We ran out and quicker than normal collected a huge group of people for lunch, the Cullen's wouldn't approve of my diet and they saw my crimson red eyes.

Edward POV:

We were led in by Gianna the human that Aro promised to change when deserved, which was never. I smelt the normal culprits, and a new member it seemed they were taking in new recruits.

Carlisle arose the reason for our being there breaking the silence and when we mentioned Bella, Jane and Alec's heads shot up, Jane giving me the deathly stare and Alec started to walk down the steps towards us all, they knew about Bella and her siblings.

I asked before he could reach us 'Why can't I read anyone's mind? Aro dodged my question Jasper then spoke, 'So you have a new recruit?' Demitri answered 'Yes we do' the scent coming off the new Volturi princess was sweet; it reminded me a lot of Bella.

Then Heidi looked at the new recruit and nodded she was going to reveal herself, Jane and Alec rushed back to her side and she lifted her hood up 'My name is Isabella Marie Volturi' Alice attempted to hug her but was blocked by Demitri which cause Jasper to stir but Bella calmed the situation.

I couldn't go to her would she take me back? Would she want me back? I couldn't bare rejection even after I left her how could I live with myself?

When Bella eventually shrugged off Alice, Aro ordered Bella and Heidi to get some food; they must have been the ones outside when we arrived. Bella left.

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A/N – Hope you like it! A lot happens in this chapter so I hope its not too confusing!