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Even here, in the twenty-first century, we could not be free of our background. Our life at court, had perhaps altered us forever, "Lady Elizella," Carthony said without thinking. In difficult times I often resorted to speaking my native tongue. It is no wonder he did too. "You know how much your person means to myself. Yea indeed I value it more highly than my own. For you are the sun, which my world revolves around. When it was told to me that you were dead. I could not bare the greif myself. I tried to kill myself. I was reckless, but and because of my misdoings had myself sentenced to life on this earth forever. I wanted to go mad, my fair lady. For I did not have you. But now, I have found you. My heart and soul are reunited. I am at last one. You are my everything, my goddess. I beg thy permission to speak with thy father for thy hand in most holy matrimony."

I was stunned, silent. It had been so long since I had heard Elizabethan flow from anyone's lips that was not in a Shakespearian play. It in fact took me a moment to comprehend what he was saying to me. He wanted to marry. Marry me. He wanted me to be his one and only true wife. I was couldn't bring myself to form any words for a good five minutes. The house was completely silent as everyone upstairs held their breaths to see what I would say. Well except for Bella's quiet breathing. Finally my mind was able to find the words to say. I opened my mouth to respond.

Chapter 11

"My most beloved Lord Carthony, I have to admit that I am much surprised by your proposal of marriage. I was not expecting you to bring such a thing up, so soon after our reunion. In fact I have just gotten used to the fact that you still love me. But, milord, I must say you have my permission and my good will to speak to my father about marriage. For I would like nothing more than to be your wife and call you my own beloved lord forever." My hand was extended slightly and Carthony picked it up and kissed it gently. I smiled down at him.

"I will go speak to Carlisle now." I nod and he runs up the stairs. I am shocked. I don't know what to do. I followed my heart, but I put Carthony in even more danger. I need to hunt. I'll be right back, Edward.

"Okay." I hear Edward say quietly, "Just please be careful."

I nod and run out the door into the woods. As soon as I am far enough away I stop. I sit down on the grass underneath a large oak tree. Sitting here I am reminded of Elizabeth, my own beloved friend Anne Boleyn's daughter, was told she was to be queen. She was sitting under a large oak. "This is the Lord's doing." she had said, "And it is marvelous in our eyes." I have to do something. I cannot let Aro attack. Carthony had proposed and I had accepted, but I had to do something. I guess there was only one answer. I was going to Volterra. I was going to go seek out my worst enemy. I was going to find the Volturi.

I would have to act fast. Alice would be seeing my decision now. They would all be after me soon. I ran to where I had hidden my car. My red porche. My baby. I jumped in and called the airport as I was driving. "Hello, my name is Elizella Howard. I need a flight to Italy as soon as possible."

The lady on the phone smiled, "We have one that leaves in an hour if you can be here by then."

"Of course. Please book me a seat in first class." I rattled off the numbers on my credit card. And the lady smiled and thanked me. I hung up the phone. It was vital that this plane took off before the Cullens reached the airport. Or I was one doomed cookie.

My cell phone was ringing in my hand. I had a good idea as to who the caller was. I couldn't answer it. I wouldn't answer it. I just let it go to voicemail. I would check it later, when I was on the plane.

I reached the airport with only a few minutes to spare. I rushed to the counter to check in. I had to make this flight. I was through customs in record time. My crazy driving had got me here in time. I sat on the plane, and watched as the flight attendants shut the door. There was no way that Alice and Carthony could get to me now.

Before the plane took off, I was able to hear noise on the other side of the door. It sounded very familiar. It was Alice begging to be let on. The flight attendant told her she would have to wait till the next flight which would leave in a few hours. I heard her cry and then an agonizing sound. It was Carthony. I had hurt him worse than anything in the world and I felt so bad about it. But I must reach Volterra before the Cullens could do anything. I had to make a deal with the devil. I had to talk to Aro.

My time in Volterra was something I tried not to remember, but as I sat on the plane I let my gift bring things to my memory.

They had locked me in a room. I was bound. I tried to break them, but I could not. I don't know what they were using, but it was like nothing I had ever encountered before. Just then the door opens and a short person walked into the room. "Elizella," she said in a small quiet voice. "My master, Aro, would like to extend the opportunity for you to join our numbers."

I glare at her with more hatred than I have ever shown to anyone one. "I would rather suffer a thousand deaths than be considered one of you."

Jane smiled, her evil vindictful smile. "That can be arranged." I didn't know it was coming till it hit me. It was if the fire was coming over my head. I could feel it. Each part of me burned. It was like I was being transformed again.

Jane waited for me to scream out in agony, but I just remained quiet, silent. "Are you ready to join us yet?" she asked reliving me of the pain for a moment.

I caught her eyes for just a second, "Bring it on." I said. And the pain started again.

The flight attendant pulled me from my flashback, "Would you like something to drink?" she asked, "Or perhaps some food?"

I shook my head, "No thank you." I replied. "I am fine."

"Well if you need anything let me know." I assured her that I would and she left. Then I let my talent take over yet again.

Aro walked into the room where I was being held. He looks to his guards and nods. They turn and leave, locking the door behind them. He kneels down, and strokes my check. "Pretty, Elizella, say you will join our guard. You will be well treated. You have a great talent, and we will value you greatly for it.

"Don't touch me Aro. I will never join your guard." I said in a harsh voice. I wished to injure him, but I could not.

"Elliena," he whisper Carthony's nickname for me quietly in my ear. He must have pulled it from my mind, "Elliena, you will be my own beloved. I will love you, and your talent."

"Don't ever call me that. I will never call you master. And I will never be your beloved. You are married. You …" I am struggling to pull away from him, but he pulls me closer.

"Shh, Elle, don't fight. You will enjoy it." Then he presses his old mouth against mine. I screamed, yelled and begged him to stop. But it did no good. It was the first time Aro raped me.

A message came over the intercom, "We will be arriving in Venice in only about thirty minutes." I sighed. I was almost here. Then my gift brought to my attention an event that was fairly new and barely past.

The Cullens had just purchased airline tickets for Venice. Not all of them were coming. Some were staying home to protect Bella and such. Emmett, Jasper, Edward, Alice, and Carthony were coming after me. There plane leaves in 30 minutes. I will make it to Volterra before them. Good. That was all that I needed. I just needed the time.

With the thoughts of Carthony reentering my head I picked up my cell phone. Three missed calls. One from Alice, One form Edward, and One from Carthony. I pushed one on my phone, and went to listen to them.

First Alice's voice filled my ears, "Elizella Anne Cullen when you get your butt off that plane I want to see you getting it back on another one headed back home. Do you understand? We will take care of you. Nothing will happen. Understand? Do you know what you are doing to Carthony? Come home now!" Tears of venom welled in my eyes, but I would not, could not cry.

Next came Edward's voice, "Ella, why are you doing this? You know we all love you. We will protect you, I promise. There isn't anything Aro can do to us. He and Carlisle are great friends. Don't worry so much. Come back, please. You are just going to hurt everyone, including yourself."

Last came the voice that I had been dreading, "Elliena," Carthony's voice was horse, "Please come home. Please come back to me. I love you, and we can defeat them together, I am sure of it. You can not join the Volturi. Please, please come back. I love you." With the gentle click that shows the end of his call I cannot help myself. I cry tears of venom quietly.

Just then a voice appears on the intercom, "Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now landing in Vience."

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