Aurora

By AimeexLauren

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A/N: Sorry, once again it's been a while since I updated. I've had writers block and done two chapters of Surviving Seventeen which has meant I have been neglecting Aurora.

Points Of View (POV): Aurora

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Chapter Five - Natural

Aurora's POV

My phone vibrated again in my pocket. Aro was begining to become a real pain in the arse...

'Ring me. Now.'

The words stared out at me on the lit up screen and I threw the phone at the wall behind me.

I was no one's slave.

I'd call him when I wanted to call him, not a second earlier, or later...

"Geez." I heard a soft voice say and I turned around to see Rosalie holding the phone i'd just thrown.

"Sorry." I mumbled rubbing my head, I walked towards the beautiful blonde and took the phone off her, toying with it in my eyes stayed on the moving phone.

"What's wrong?" she asked cocking her head to the side, I raised my eyebrows. What happened to the tenacious Rosalie Hale I'd heard well, read about. When did this concerned side of her appear.

"Men." I hissed and my hand automatically tightened, forgetting the phone in my hand another dent was added.

I groaned.

"Arn't all men frustrating?" she laughed and I rolled my eyes.

"Throw in a few millenia and you've got yourself one cranky arse dude." I said nodding, she laughed again. The sound was becoming so normal to me now, I liked the sound. Like little wind chimes. I slowly put the phone back away in my pocket taking care not to apply too much pressure to dent it again and walked around Rosalie who just stood there motionless. She was still smiling.

It was time to call him.

"Do you want to go shopping?" Rosalie asked when I reached the door, I made a face before putting on a fake smile and turning back towards her. I didn't really enjoy shopping, the queues tired me and everytime a human got on my nerves I longed to rip them apart.

"Sorry Rose, got to go and call my master." I said, even though it was the truth it was a lousy excuse for getting out of shopping. A lousy but great excuse.

Edward's musical laugh came from somewhere nearby. I'd taken to letting the shield down, it was too much to concentrate on that as well. He must have heard my intentions, I smiled.

"Oh ok, have fun."

"It'll be thrilling." I said sarcasticly and she laughed. I gave her another small smile before leaving the room.

"See you later Aurora." Edward called and a smile came to my lips again, the same as when I heard his laugh earlier. It soon faded soon as the thought of dealing with Aro kicked in.

I slammed the door behind me.

I ran back to the same place I'd called Aro before and dialled his number into the keypad. I stood paitienly holding the reciever to my ear, just as always after two rings he answered.

"Why did you not ring me Aurora?" Aro wasn't the most subtle vampire; he never did beat about the bush. He didn't sound annoyed but Aro was good at hiding them sort of things, I should know.

"Sorry, my head has been swirling." I replied honestly. I shrugged then mentally corrected myself when I realised no-one could see me.

I had been around humans way too long.

"With observations?"

"The Cullens are good people Aro, they don't deserve it." I hissed scowling. I concentrated on not crushing the phone into pulp as the anger bubbled inside of me. Suddenly shock took place of the anger, I was willing to support the Cullen's over my own family. What is wrong with me?

"People? Aurora lovely, you've been around humans far too long."

"Don't speak to me like that Aro! For goodness sake, they just want to live peacfully!" The anger came back again at his comment. My emotions were constantly changing from shock to anger. I longed to just be happy again.

"Ok, no need to get angry, you are adorable when you are angry. I can practically see the scowl on your face." he sounded cocky and I could imagine the playful smile that would greet his lips. For some reason it didn't make me feel happy - like he didn't have my heart any more.

I hung up quickly.

I was suddenly scared. I couldn't remember the last time I felt scared. My hands flew up to my head and the phone dropped to the forest floor with a thump.

Ever since I'd arrived here, in Forks my mind had been swirling. The information, feelings and memories pushed together in a heap and bouncing off each other.

This wasn't me.

I was collective. I thought things through.

But here I was - standing in the middle of a forest thousands of miles away from home and scared.

It's remarkable how much I've changed in the past three days. Three days ago I was Aurora of The Volturi; headstrong and mercyless and now I'm Aurora; mellowed...scared Aurora but just Aurora, nothing more and nothing less. I don't even think I want to go back to Volterra.

I sat on a nearby log and put my head into my hands again, ignoring the phone as I passed it.

"Who am I?" I whispered to myself. Typical. I'm talking to myself now, isn't that a sign of insanity? I let out an exasperated sigh and closed my eyes.

I don't know how long I sat there, alone and undisturbed with my thoughts. All I know was that when I considered leaving it was dark, I looked down at the phone once before walking back to the house. I walked at a human pace still trying to decipher my thoughts.

"We're going hunting Aurora, do you fancy trying hunting Cullen style?" Emmett boomed as soon as I walked through the door. A look of horror crossed my face and the door closed shut.

"I'm not thirsty." I said quickly and Edward laughed, I turned to stare at him and he walked forward. His eyes never left my face.

"What's so funny?" I questioned, he was up close now, if I moved forward even a centimeter, we'd be touching.

My eyes locked on his.

I could hear his measured breathing and taste his sweet scent, his eyes were mesmerizing. His gentle fingers traced the purple bruises that were prominant against my white skin, my onyx eyes gave away the truth.

"You are an awful liar." he laughed and a crooked smile spread across his face. I could faintly make out a low hiss and for the first time I broke off the stare, I took in a shaky breath. The panic set in again. I had no idea how to hunt their way; I was no vegetarian. I looked up at Edward who was now staring at Jasper, Jasper's jaw was set as he stared at Edward.

"Theres no need to be paniced." Jasper said sternly, Carlisle chuckled and placed a hand on my shoulder. He looked me in then eyes.

"It's like your way of hunting, purely instinctual." he said soflty and I nodded. I still looked at Edward, his messy bronze hair was...kind of perfect, in it's way. I smiled.

"You'll look beautiful with golden eyes." Alice suddenly said and all eyes went to her, the little pixie stood there swinging her arms back and forth. She looked no different from a doll. Jasper's eyes still stayed on Edward and Edward's on Jasper, Alice was staring straight at me. Her black eyes penertrating my similar ones. One hunting trip didn't make your eyes golden right? Same like a normal diet.

"Do you want to go then?" Emmett pushed, impatience was rolling off him and I smiled again.

"Sure, let's give it a go." I said. I followed the others out of the house, Edward and Jasper were still tensed as I paused by the door.

"Edward? Jasper?" I said slowly and Edward turned and walked towards me.

"Let's go." he said quietly. His hand touched the small of my back and an electric current ran through my body. It felt nice.

It felt natural.

My eyes looked up to him and realisation hit.

Was I falling for Edward?