Chapter 6: Italy

#A/N. Here's chapter 6! I'm going to update once every week - or twice if I can. Between school and needing to sleep, that's the only time I have. This chapter is a bit shorter than the last - thanks to my lack of time. But I hope that doesn't make it less enjoyable! Please post any comments/ideas that you have and please review! :)

*Bella's POV*

Felix never loosened his hold on me as he quickly made his pursuit out of Forks. The more I squirmed in his arms, the tighter his grasp became. I tried to fight my way out; biting, kicking, and clawing at his skin, but every attempt was futile. He was too strong. It felt like we were running for hours before he finally stopped just outside of Seattle. He let me down, but still kept a firm grasp on my arm. We walked for a few minutes, stopping when we reached a dark alley that was between two old, abandoned brick buildings.

"You got her." A familiar voice said from the shadows. "Aro will be pleased." Demetri stepped out of the shadows then, smiling at me as he approached us.

"Hello, Bella. You look well." Demetri said, his smile never fading. I didn't respond. I stood there, never taking my eyes off him, watching him closely as he stopped in front of me.

"Oh, don't be like that, Bella." He said, chuckling. "Well, we better get her back to Aro." He finally looked away from me to turn towards Felix.

"Yes, we better get going." Felix said, picking me back up in his arms. He ran out of the alley with Demetri right behind him. We stopped again when we reached the airport. Felix put me down then.

"Don't try anything." He warned me as he pushed me in the direction of a lone jet sitting in the middle of the field. We boarded the jet; Demetri immediately going to act as the pilot. We were on the jet for a total of 5 hours; I did not speak or look at Felix the entire ride. When we landed, a car was already there waiting for us. Quickly filing into the car, we hurriedly made our way to the Volturi's castle. The car ride was short; only lasting about 2 hours for Demetri was driving like a maniac. We went the same way we did when I was human to get to the castle; down an open hole in the street, through a tunnel, and through a long hallway. I was surprised to find Gianna, though now a vampire, working at the desk at the end of the hall. I guess they decided to keep her after all.

When we were near the great doors that opened to the room I knew Aro, Caius, and Marcus were residing in, Demetri walked ahead of us. I took a deep breath as he opened the door allowing Felix and I to walk in first.

"Bella!" Aro said in a delighted tone as he stood up from his throne and glided towards me. He took my hand in his, not trying to look into my thoughts, as he knew he couldn't, but as a welcoming gesture.

"Bella, my dear, I'm so glad you could make it." He purred. "It's been too long."

"Why do you want me here, Aro?" I asked, pulling my hand from his grasp.

"We just decided it was time that you paid us a little visit." He said, smiling warmly at me.

"Felix, Demetri!" Aro said, snapping his fingers. They both showed up behind him at once.

"Would you be so kind as to show sweet Bella where she will be staying?"

"Yes Master." they said in perfect synchronization. They came to my side, each grabbing one of my arms.

"Come on, Bella." Felix said, smirking. They led me out of the room and down a narrow hallway. At the end of the hallway there was a door. The door led up to a flight of staircases. We went u]p four flights of stairs, stopping at a door at the very top.

"This is you, Bella." Demetri said, opening the door for me with a smile. I surveyed my surroundings as I walked into the room. The room was windowless and small; just a little smaller than the room I had at Charlie's house. The floor was made of gray stones, a few cracks interrupting the display. The only furniture was a small desk with a lamp on top in the corner of the room and a twin sized bed.

It resembled a criminal's jail cell.

"We'll be just outside the door if you need us, not to mention there are a few more guards down the hall." Felix said. "Oh, and Aro wants you to put this on." He handed me a black cloak. They both left the room then, closing the door firmly behind them and locking it. I was relieved to be alone, but that relief lasted for only a second. Were the others looking for me? I guessed that they were; I had been gone for hours now. What did they tell Renesmee? How was she holding up in my absence? I missed her so much. All I wanted was to hold her in my arms again and tell her how much I loved her. I missed them all – my family.

Edward.

He must be making himself crazy with worry I thought. Oh, my Edward. How I longed to be with him. I missed him more than I could even comprehend. I felt so empty. I wrapped my arms around myself and sat on the edge of the bed. What was he doing now? I knew he wouldn't give up until he found me. I just hope he wasn't too far gone emotionally. Renesmee needed him; now more than ever. I wondered if they figured out if it was the Volturi who took me. Did Alice see anything yet? I hoped they figured everything out soon.

I climbed up into the middle of the bed and laid down, curling into a ball on my side. I closed my eyes, replaying a memory of a moment between me and Edward.

We were in our meadow, lying on our backs looking above us at the sky trying to find pictures in the clouds.

"Look" I said, pointing at the sky "there's a truck. It kind of looks like my old Chevy, doesn't it?"

"Hmm, I guess it does, love." Edward said, taking my upraised hand in his and lowering it to his mouth to place a kiss on it.

"Now, I see a Volvo" I said.

"All you see is cars?" he asked, amused.

"No. I see a motorcycle, too."

He laughed. I loved hearing him laugh.

"I love you." Edward said when he composed himself.

"I love you."

He pulled me into his arms for a kiss.

I was pulled out of my thoughts by a knock on the door.

"Bella." Demetri said, "Aro has summoned your presence." I got off the bed and quickly put the cloak on. I made my way over to the door.

"Alright."

The door opened and I walked out slowly. I followed Demetri and Felix back downstairs. Aro, Marcus, and Caius were waiting when we walked into the room. Felix and Demetri quickly took their places beside Jane and Alec; leaving me to face the royals in the middle of the room alone.

"Dearest Isabella, it would seem that we have some important matters to discuss." Aro said.

Beside him, Caius smiled menacingly.

This cannot be good I thought.

"What would you like to discuss?" I asked, trying to sound calm and cool as to not draw attention to my fear.

"The possibility of you staying here with us, Bella." Aro said, "Having you as a member of the guard is an appeal to us. You would make a great asset."

I gulped. My nightmare just got a lot worse…