27. intimacy & the Volturi

Emmett's POV

I waved to Amy as her car drove out of our winding driveway. She looked at me with sad eyes, then turned around. I'm guessing her parents asked her a question or something.

"Hey Em," Rosie said, and wrapped an arm around my shoulders. "What do you say we go to the waterfall?"

That's my favourite place in the world. The first place where I felt Rosie and I had a strong connection.

"Sure," I smiled up at her, and she grabbed my hand to pull me away. When we were away from the house, she flung me onto her back, and I made a gurgled sound. She just laughed.

We shot through the forest at a speed that was unimaginable. I was deathly afraid we were going to collide with a tree, but it obviously didn't scare Rosie.

We slowed as we got closer and closer the familiar shrubbery around me. I recognised it easily.

Rosie dropped me off her back, and landed with a loud thud. The leaves underneath me crunched, and the wind blew the trees. For once, it wasn't raining today. Just very windy, with grey-ish clouds that couldn't possibly hold rain. But, maybe I was wrong.

I grabbed her hand this time, as we walked under the huge rock faced arch towards out little patch of grass. The overhead opening was pure grey, and the air coming through blew the grass around. (a/n: I actually found a beautiful waterfall place that I have adopted as Rosie and Em's special face. Pic on my profile. Pleeease check it out.)

The grass looked very soft and inviting. I pulled Rosie towards it, and pretended to fall down. I landed on my back with a loud thud, and she followed suit.

I stared up into the hole on the roof, only seeing a light sheet of grey.

"Emmett," Rosie murmured, and turned on her side, and folded her arm behind her head.

I continued to stare, up, and placed my hands on my chest. "Yeah?"

She grimaced. "This might sound stupid, but.. I feel like I'm going to lose you soon."

I turned my head, to face her. I was shocked to see how close her face was to mine. "Why.. Would you think that?"

She looked over to the waterfall, and it made a soothing sound. "Seeing you with Amy, it makes me feel like.. I'm not as special to you as I used to be. I feel sort of.. Disconnected now."

I looked at her with an expression I wasn't even sure looked like. I knew that she was completely wrong. On every level. She waited for my response. "You are completely, no ridiculously mistaken." I whispered. "Do you really think our connection can brake that easily? Do you really think that that's even.." I was lost for words. I couldn't continue.

"I don't know." she whispered back, and looked into my eyes.

I got up onto my arm, and looked down at her. She was still on the previous level. "Rosie Lillian Hale." I said, a smile twitching on the side of my lips. "Are you saying you think our bond.. is..is.. getting weaker?"

I looked at her, and she looked at me with confusion. I waited for her to speak, but she never did.

"We'll always be together. Together fore—No for all eternity. We will never get separated. And if we do, we'll find each other in a heart-beat. I couldn't bare being away from you—Ever." I whispered.

She smiled, but still looked unsure. "You don't believe me?" I smiled. How could she even think anything different?

"Of course I do.. But.. Will you be able to keep that promise? Or, as soon as you and Amy get together, will you leave me, like some old toy?" she said. She began to get angry now. I could see it in her eyes.

"Rosie, I.. You weren't very happy with Amy and I's kiss were you?" I whispered.

She looked at me confused. A million things were going through her mind, I could tell. "You guys kissed?"

Why didn't she know this? Oh, wait, she was hunting. What have I done?

She turned onto her side, and faced away from me. She was furious now. I should have just shutup about the stupid kiss.

"Why does this bother you Rosie? I thought you'd know, someday, that I would get together with someone else. I realised that fact about you. Why does this upset you so much?" I asked. I began to get angry myself now. I didn't want too. I hated being mad with her. I stared into her back, waiting for a answer.

"Because you and I—" she cut herself short. What in the world was she talking about? Did she expect us to be together? That would not work. I'm 10 she's.. not as young as she looks. Sure she was beautiful, she was smart, and loving. But us? I never saw her like that before.

She turned back around, and looked at me with sad eyes. I knew if she was human, she would be crying. Over me. I'm the one who's upset her. "I'm so sorry, I.. I would rather die, than stay away for you. (A/N: Sound familiar?) I live for you now. I can't bare to stay away from you."

Of course I felt exactly the same way. I always will. I missed her when she wasn't near me. If she wasn't in the same room, I missed her. "You don't think I feel exactly the same way?"

She smiled, and I moved over so we were only metres apart. My body faced into her, our faces inches apart. This was incredibly intimate, but I didn't mind.

The rain began pour onto us, and it felt like déjà vu. It felt like I was 5 again.

We got soaked in a matter of minutes, her blonde hair dripping down her chin and face. My hair began to drip too.

I could feel her cool breath against my face. We were so close now. The closest we've ever been.

"We will always be together." I murmured. "Even if I'm married, with 10 kids."

We both laughed, but stopped immediately when we met each other's eyes. The heat in my chest inflamed, and I fumbled around nervously with the wet grass. I still hadn't figured out what this meant yet.

But what if Rosie was right? What if when I met a girl got married, what if we got split up? I couldn't bare that at all.

I broke away form her loving stare, the warmth in my chest becoming uncomfortable. I stumbled over to the edge of the waterfall, and stuck my hand out to touch the cool water.

The water shot through my hand arm like I was being electrocuted. It felt so refreshing.

I heard a strange growling from behind me, and spun around. Rosie was standing up in a crouch, but it wasn't defensive. She smiled at me, bearing her teeth.

I quivered back. This is the only time she's scared me.

She growled, and started to stalk me.

"Rosie what.." I stuttered. "You wouldn't."

I walked around slowly to the grass patch, and began to shake. I was freaked. She was in Vampire mode.

She let out a growl again, and lunged for me. I shrieked, and she landed on me, but it didn't hurt. She growled furiously, and hungrily pretended to bite my neck. It tickled.

"Gotcha," she smiled, and kissed my nose. I laughed.

"You really scared me then." I said.

She laughed. "You really think I'd attack you? I love you too much."

I laughed hard, and tears began to weld up in my eyes. "You a scary Vampire!"

She giggled, and fell back onto the grass. The rain was easing, but we were both still dripping wet.

I fell down next to her, and I panted from laughing so hard. She rolled onto her side, and began tickling me. I let out an ear piercing laugh, but it didn't bother her. Tears began to stream down my cheeks, and she laughed. "I can't breath!"

She stopped then, and let me have a breather. I panted again, my heart going a million miles an hour.

Rosie caught me off guard when she grabbed my waist, and pulled me on top of her. Now this was close. Our noses were nearly touching, my body lay heavily on hers. I was afraid I was squashing her, but by her actions, I wasn't.

Her breath felt like Mint on my face, it was so cold. My hair dripped onto her face, and I pushed it back so it was plastered to my head. She laughed.

I sighed. I wish this moment would last forever. Our legs were oddly tangled, but I felt safe in her embrace. I love her so much. My best friend. Forever, and ever.

I was caught off guard again when we rolled across the grass. Now she was on top of me. She held her weight off me so she wasn't hurting me, but, she was close enough for me to know she was there. "Love you Rosie."

She smiled, and pressed her forehead to mine. "Love you too." She then kissed my forehead, but stayed there for a while, like she was frozen in the kissing position.

Her lips made a weird popping sound when she removed her lips from my skin, and looked into my eyes. "We should be getting back."

I nodded, although, I wasn't sure I wanted to leave. She stood up, then pulled me up with her. I flung up so fast, and bashed into her front. It was like hitting a brick wall. "Ouch."

She laughed, and flipped me onto her back again.

We began running out of the cave, and broke through into the sprinkling rain.

The droplets looked like snow in Rosie's golden hair. They just made me cold. I sighed, and pressed my cheek into her leather jacket. The sound of her feet on her the ground made a soothing sound.

Thud..thud..thud..

I was surprised when I looked around, and we were at the front door. That was a very quick trip.

"Hey guys." Jacob said. "Did you go for a little dip did you?" he raised his eyebrows up and down, and looked at Rosie.

"Shut up."

I was confused.

"Hello guys." Esme said, and walked gracefully from the kitchen, with Carlisle on her arm. "Oh Em! Your all wet!"

"We had fun." Rosie smiled, and looked back at me.

The rest of the family looked us, with a shocked expression. Huh?

That's when I realised I was still on Rosie's back. She let go of my legs, and I fell down onto the floor with a thud.

"How many times has that happened?" I said, and rolled my eyes. Everyone laughed.

"I'm freezing, I'm gonna go upstairs and have a shower." I said, and headed for the stairs.

I ran up the stairs, 2 at a time. I really needed a shower. I ran into my room, to get some dry clothes.

I yanked my timber drawers open, and pulled out my favourite track suit pants, and a grey shirt.

"EMMETT!" Edward yelled. "DON'T COME DOWN THE STAIRS!"

I stood still. Why?

"No, no. Let him come.." A whispy voice said. I didn't know who it was. A stranger.

The next second to huge people in black cloaks picked me up roughly by the shoulders, and we flew down the stairs.

The Volturi had come.

I squirmed. "Get your hands off me!"

The 2 people laughed a throaty, low laugh.

"Emmett!" The only family shrieked, with worried expressions.

"Don't touch him!" Rosie laughed, and launched herself into the air.

"No Rosie!" I yelled, but it was too late. She was mid air, then the short, little vampire held out her hand, and Rosie fell to the ground, and shrieked in pain.

"ROSIE!" I yelled. "DON'T HURT HER!"

The man in the middle of the room smiled at me. His skin was nearly see through, but pale. "Defensive are we?"

I noticed Alice and Jasper were standing with Esme and Carlisle. They were looking at each other. There attention then turned to me, and they both held there arms out, and began to walk to me.

The little Vampire held out her hand, and Al and Jas crumpled to the ground, and yelling.

"NO!" I yelled, and squirmed harder out of the iron grasp I had no hope of getting out of.

Tears began pouring down my cheeks, as I yelled Rosie, Jasper, and Alice's name.

I heard a sharp growling sound, and Bella and Edward attempted to sprint to me. "No! Don't—" But it was too late. They were already crumpled to the ground, and screaming in pain. They all squirmed on the ground, and occasionally looked my way.

I couldn't stand for this anymore. I looked to what seemed like the head Vampire. "Stop hurting them!"

He looked to the little Vampire, and motioned her to stop. Her arm fell, and she looked impatiently at the others.

"I am Aro, the 2 holding you are Caius and Marcus, she is Jane, and that is Demetri. Oh! That's Alec." 'Aro motioned to each person. I found out the evil little Vamp is Jane. The 2 holding me are Caius and Marcus. Demetri and Alec must have been the 2 in the corner of the rooms.

"We have not broke any laws Aro. What brings you?" Carlisle said, over every bodies cries of pain.

"I believe you have. Exposure Carlisle, exposure!" Aro half laughed.

Carlisle had no answer.

"How will you repay us, dear friend? I do not want to hurt you, or your family. Especially Emmett over here." Aro gestured towards me.

"Anything." Carlisle said, and clutched Esme closer to him. "We will do anything to save Emmett."

Aro nodded, and looked around to his other comrades.

"He has disobeyed us Aro! We mustn't stand for this atrocity!" Caius yelled.

"Calm, Caius. No need to be hasty." Aro said. "We will work this out!"

Caius huffed in impatient.

"We searched in Ireland, but you had gone," Aro began. "We even payed a visit to Siobhan, Liam, and Maggie." he smiled impishly.

Carlisle face hardened. "You didn't.."

"We meant no harm! They are safe." Aro said. Calisle took a deep breath, but I knew he'd be checking on the Irish coven later.

The family's eyes were still plastered on mine, looking at me in horror.

Caius and Marcus tightened their grips on me, and I tried to hold in a scream. Rosie was staring at me from the other side of the room, her eyes glazed over. "I'm sorry." she mouthed. I nodded, and a tear slid down my face. Rosie's face crumpled in pain.

What were the Volturi going to do to me to make me not tell?

Aro walked over to me, and looked down at me. "Hello Emmett."

I glared at him. "Why are you hurting my family?"

"Why, I mean no harm! I want to hear your experiences with the Cullens." Aro said, and held out his hand to me.

I heard Rosie growl, and saw her lunge forward, only to be stopped by Edward and Jasper.

I would do anything to save my family. Even if it meant endangering my own life.

I placed my hand onto Aro's, and he closed his eyes. A tears slid down my cheek, and I let out a sob. Why are they doing this?

Aro re-opened his eyes, and smiled. "You have become very attached to this family, haven't you?"

I nodded. "So p-please don't hurt t-them."

He sighed. "What is our outcome?" he looked around to the other Vampires, and he walked over to them. Caius and Marcus let me go, and I fell to the floor. I gripped my arms in pain. The Volturi huddled in a circle, contemplating their verdict.

The whole family ran to me, and all hugged me at the same time. I was in the middle of their circle, and they all huddled around me, all touching me. I sobbed. I was so scared.

I got up on my knees to hug Alice and Jasper. I'd missed them so much. I hugged both of them, as I cried.

I let go of them, and Rosie hugged me close to her. I cried into her hair. "W-why did you h-hurt yourselves for m-me?"

"Cause we love you silly," Alice said. Aro pretended to cough, and we all stood up. The top of my arms were red.

"Sorry to break the reunion." Aro said, and smiled sadistically. "But we have come to a conclusion."

We all awaited his response. This wasn't going to be pleasant.

"You must change Emmett before he is 19. That way, he won't even think twice of exposing us."

We all gasped in horror, and Rosie let our a tireless sob. I hugged her closer to me.

"No!" she yelled.

"Its not up to you, Rosalie. Emmett?" he said, and gestured to me. "Will you save your families life, to become one of us?"

Everyone looked at me. Rosie had told me about how no-one wanted me to get changed. They didn't want to end my life for me.

"I'll do it," I blurted out. "For my family."

Everybody gasped again. I looked at them, and forced a smile.

"You have made your decision. We can depart now." Aro said. " Nice to see you dear friend, Carlisle. I hope our visit hasn't damaged our friendship." Aro said, and smiled sweetly, and headed for the door.

"Of course not Aro." Carlisle said, as Aro and his goons disappeared out the door.

I breathed a sigh of relief, and ran to Alice