Isabella Volturi

EPOV

"Oi, Edward, move!" Emmett said, pushing me out of his seat.

"Why can't you sit somewhere else?" I moaned.

He pushed me on to the ground. I knew it would upset him, me sitting in his seat, but since I left Bella, I did anything to distract myself. Bella, my beautiful Bella. How did I leave her? Alone and in pain. It broke my heart to see her in agony, but I only left her for her own good, to keep her out of danger. And now I didn't even now if she was alive.

Carlisle strolled in, an envelope gripped in his hand. Esme fluttered behind him, waiting to find out who it was from. Carlisle opened and read it, his mouth hanging open.

"Listen up everyone. We have been invited to a ball, tomorrow night. They are expecting us to stay for an extended visit. Go on, get packing, I'll arrange the flights."

We all had confused looks on our faces. I read Carlisle mind, the invitation word for word signed off the Volturi. The Volturi were the royal family of the vampire world. They made sure that our existence remained a secret.

"The Volturi?" I asked, my voice filled with disgust.

"Edward!" Esme said. "You will go to this ball and you will be polite, agreed?"

I nodded, "yes mother."

She smiled at me before turning to Carlisle. "How long are we expected to stay for?"

"It doesn't say."

Alice shooed us all up the stairs to pack. She flittered around, noting what everyone was packing, and making remarks on our choices.

"Those shoes match that shirt, but you'll need those trousers," she pointed out,

I sighed. "Alice, I'm not planning on staying there. I'm going to the ball, that's all."

"But…"She started to say, but I shot her a warning glance. "Fine, but it'll be no fun without you."

I smiled. Alice was my favourite sister. She was like me, not normal. Just as I can read minds, Alice could see the future.

The next morning we were all packed and we were at the airport waiting for the plane. I hadn't told the others that I wasn't staying for the 'extended visit', and Alice had surprised me by keeping her mouth shut too.

"Carlisle, the plane will be arriving in 2 minutes." Alice told us. Okay, so sometimes it was useful having a psychic in the family.

We boarded the plane, and I was just wishing that the ball would be cancelled. I didn't like dancing, because I wasn't dancing with Bella, as clumsy as she was…

"Flight 14 arriving in Italy in 5 minutes. Please keep your seat belts on." announced the speaker. The flight hadn't taken long, but I was impatient for it to be over. The ball was starting at 5pm and finishing, for the lucky people, at 5am the next morning.

Once we had landed and got our bags back, we were met by a sour-faced vampire, Jane. I had met Jane before, and she hadn't changed much, she was still a short sadistic vampire who used her power to cause others pain for no reason. Her power was to burn people, just by her mind. Note to self: don't get on the wrong side of Jane.

She smiled at us warmly. "Carlisle, it's so nice to see you and your family again." She said while shaking our hands. "Follow me."

We followed her out side, where two limos were waiting for us.

Jane pointed to Me, Alice and Jasper, then to the second limo. "This one is for you."

She pointed to Carlisle, Esme, Emmett and Rosalie. "This one is for you," she said, pushing them towards the first, and biggest, limo. Emmett looked alarmed, so I nudged Jasper and he calmed Emmett down. I smiled at Emmett reassuringly when Jane got in with them.

The limos took us to Volterra, stopping at the gates. None of the humans knew about vampires, or the secret castle that was hidden underground, so we had to be careful. The Volturi were very protective of their precious town, so much so that they wouldn't even hunt during the boundaries. Jane opened the limo door and glared at us.

"Are you going to just sit there?" Jane asked, hatred in her voice.

I smiled back at her "of course not, Jane."

Alice and Jasper got out before me, so I had to wait for them. By the time the limos had driven away, we were in the confines of Volterra. It was raining, so we could walk without sticking to the shadows. We walked into an alley and Jane disappeared down a drain. Carlisle went next, and we all followed him. This way, through the sewers, made Volterra seem very dirty, but it was the complete opposite. We walked along quickly, at vampire speed. Jane met up with her brother, Alec. Alec had the power to freeze people, a very dangerous power.

Jane lead us through big oak doors, into the reception. The receptionist was a human, with green eyes and brown hair. She knew about vampires, and she knew that she would either be turned into a vampire or be killed.

"Good after noon Jane." The receptionist said.

"Giana." Jane nodded to her.

Giana told Jane what rooms we were staying in. Emmett and Rosalie, Alice and Jasper, Carlisle and Esme all had their double rooms. I had a double room to myself, because I left the love of my life. I dragged my suitcases to my room and sat on my bed. My room was painted cream, with laminate flooring. A bed sat in the middle of the room, surrounded by a walk-in wardrobe, a chest of draws, and a desk. Another door lead to a bathroom of my own. I only unpacked because Esme was bound to check, my mind was made up and I wasn't staying.

Then Alice knocked at my door. "Come on in Alice, Jasper, Emmett."

They walked in, Emmett sat next to me on the bed, Alice sat on a beanbag and Jasper sat next to her.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"Edward, the ball starts for us in an hour and Carlisle said that we should meet some of the Volturi." Alice answered.

"Great. Remind me again why I would want to meet the very people who I don't like. I mean, they put the word 'vampire' to shame."

Emmett got up and grabbed my shoulders. "Come on, Eddie."

I hated that nickname, it was just so annoying. Emmett pulled me up and dragged me to the door. Then he pushed me out into the corridor.

"There's no need to be so pushy." I said to him. Jasper and Alice were behind him, holding hands.

We walked downstairs until we ran into a guard called Felix.

"Felix, its nice to see you again." Jasper said.

"Hello. How are you all?" Felix asked.

"We are well." Jasper replied.

Dementri joined us then. I tried to read his and Felix's mind, but…nothing. I stared at them, my head tilted to one side. "What are you hiding from me?" I asked them.

They looked at each other, then back at me. "Nothing." They replied innocently.

Alice nudged me and looked over to the corner. Aro was standing, listening to my conversation. He walked towards us and smiled. "Hello Edward, Alice, Jasper, Emmett. Its nice to see you again. I hope you are well?"

We all nodded. "I think you should go upstairs and prepare for the ball. You will be expected to arrive half and hour before everyone else. Ahh, and here come's the Denali clan." He said just as the oak doors flew open. Our friends, Tanya, Irina, Kate, Carmen and Eleazar walked to us.

"Hello, friends." Aro greeted.

I smiled at them before dragging Emmett upstairs. Alice and Jasper were still talking to the Denali clan.

"What was that for?" He complained once we were back in my room.

"I really didn't want to stand around talking for hours."

Emmett laughed. "Okay, now leave me alone to get ready for this ball thing. I'm sure Rose wants to ask your opinion on dresses anyway."

Emmett looked worried as he walked to his room. I chuckled to myself. Sometimes I felt sorry for Emmett, Rosalie could be a pain when she wanted to be.

I pulled my suit out of my suitcase. The last time I wore a suit was at the high school prom, when I was dancing with Bella. She looked gorgeous with her dress and her hair all pinned up. She was beautiful, and she was mine.

I put my suit on and went to look in the mirror. Personally, I couldn't see why humans were so attracted to vampires. Sure, we had hypnotic eyes and our features were 'perfect', but whatever.

Esme knocked and we all went down to the ball room. Esme was wearing a deep blue dress that complimented her curves. Rosalie was wearing a pink dress that had a neckline that plunged into her waist and Alice wore a deep emerald dress that matched the inside or Jaspers jacket. Not a coincidence.

Carlisle lead us into the hall and we were greeted by the Denali clan. Tanya lead me off to the dance floor. We danced until the room was full and every vampire in the world was there. I met some of my old friends, and I even met some new ones. After an hour we were called to silence be Aro.

"Friends, listen up. I know you are all wondering why you are here. May I present to you, my daughter." He said, pointing to the stairs. How could he have a daughter? Who was she?

Then Felix came down the stairs, accompanied by a brown haired beauty, Bella.

I heard Alice gasp. She turned to me. "Is that really her?" She asked me. I nodded absent minded.

I saw Eleazar step towards her, stunned. I read his mind, Isabella Swan Volturi. Powers: controlling the elements, control the weather, and a shield. Amazing. I've never met a vampire with more than one gift. Well that would explain why I couldn't read her mind before I had left her. Her mind shielded itself, protecting it from me.

58 years and no change, I chuckled, as she nearly fell down the rest of the stairs.. I watched as her eyes searched the room until they found mine and she sighed. Her eyes traced my hand, which was in Tanya's, and I heard a faint growl. I quickly let go of Tanya's hand and I walked towards the staircase. She was wearing a beautiful lilac dress that puffed out at the waist. Her skin was marble white and it sparkled. Her eyes were a golden colour, the same colour as mine?

She reached the floor and she smiled at Felix when he lead her off to the dance floor. I stopped where I was.