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Chapter 9

Lisa's POV

Being in Seth's arms was so comforting, so amazing I never wanted to leave. But I knew I had to. I reluctantly pulled away from Seth's embrace and just looked into his eyes. He caressed my check as I took in every one of his features. His perfect lips an amazing shade matching his skin tone. His eyes were a deep shade of brown but not black, more of a chocolate brown colour. They were the most amazing eyes I had ever seen. His eyes were full of so much love, so much passion. Yet there was so much hate for the Volturi, the desperate need for revenge. He seemed so angry at what they had done to me. He despised Bryan for what he had done to me in the past. What he had turned me into.

I smiled at him, and both he and eyes smiled back at me. I realised only now, that without Seth in my life, my life wouldn't be worth living. He is what keeps my sane, what keeps my alive, what keeps me happy.

"I'm ok, I promise," I whispered lowly. I nodded my head slightly. I caressed the side of my face. "I promise," I reassured him. There was a cry from inside the building. I knew instantly that it was the cry of Bryan. Shit! I ran from Seth and into the building. I instantly stood in a defensive position in front of Bryan. The Cullen's and Jacob and Embry were now facing me still snarling at Bryan who's right arm was in Rosalie's hand. Seth came in standing behind them.

"STOP!" I screamed at the Cullen's, they seemed taken back slightly by my reaction. "I need him alive," I told them cautiously. I saw Jacob and Embry in an attacking position, ready to phase if they needed to.

"Why?" asked Emmet, bewildered slightly. He looked a little disappointed that he didn't get to rip apart- I don't blame him though. Jacob and Embry stood up straight and Seth stood beside them.

"I just do, ok?" I told them cautiously. Edward looked at me in pity.

"It will never work Lisa," he told me, he seemed really sympathetic but I didn't care.

"It will! It has to!" I screamed in reply. Everyone was looking at us in confusion. "trust me," I told him. Edward nodded and left my decision alone. He gave the others a look that told them, he'd tell them later.

"Hey, Blondie, can I have my arm back?" Bryan asked in a cocky tone. Everyone turned and glared at him in hatred. I signalled to Aro who was still holding him to smack him hard. There was a low grunt from Bryan as he doubled over from the blow. A sudden amazing thought hit me.

"Hey Aro, use your power and then tell us every thought Bryan has ever had about a witch called Katarina from Romania," I demanded. Aro simply nodded and placed his two hands on either side of Bryans face, and closed his eyes. There was a pause that was only filled by Jane's screaming. I looked over to Alec to take Jane down stairs to the cellar. He did as I wanted.

"Dude, your girlfriend is kinda scary," I heard Embry mutter to Seth. Aro slowly opened his eyes and released Bryan's face from his grasp. I stared at him, waiting for an answer.

"Her name is Katarina Lupei. She is old, very old. She is a former lover of Bryan Cassidy's. She is in the form of a young, slender, stunningly beautiful woman. She has no family left, only allies. She first met him in the year 1700, surviving the infamous witch-hunts that took place in Europe at that time. She lives in Bucharest, Romania, in the east of the city in a small cottage located in forested area. She has had a string of lovers, Bryan being one of many. She has many allies but Bryan is her only true friend. That's why she trusts him and anyone who's sent by him. You see she is being hunted by many enemies that she has earned over her lifetime. She's strong though, nothing is a threat to her, but her allies are easy targets. So what's a person with no allies?" explained Aro who still had a firm hold of Bryan. Bryan had his head bent over in shame. I looked over to Edward, he only nodded in response. He knew who we were looking for. He knew exactly where to find her.

I turned to Aro and nodded. Aro, Felix and another member of the Volturi guard got in position to rip Bryan apart. Bryan lifted his head and looked into my eyes, his eyes were so full of self-hatred it made me question if I should kill him, but it had to be done.

"I'm sorry," were the last words whispered from Bryan Cassidy's mouth as he was ripped apart and burned by my command.

I sat back on the plane, relieved to be finally leaving the Italy and returning to the States. I sighed slightly. After destroying Bryan, I had to leave. I had no business in Volterra anymore. Before I left I made every member of the Volturi both me and Bryan. I didn't want them cropping back up again. I told them that they were to ignore anything that associated me with the Cullen's. I don't want the Cullen's fighting my battles.

Edward told me that we'd go back to Forks for a while, and then probably Edward, Carlisle, Seth and I would go to Romania in search of Katarina Lupei. Edward told me what she looked like as he had seen her in Aro's mind through Bryan's. She was stunningly beautiful, with long black curly hair. She was pale skinned with light, sparkling eyes. She being a witch, made her crafty and sly. She is a valuable ally but a threatening enemy. We need to get her on our side, she has to trust us, trust me.

I placed my head on Seth's shoulder; we were sitting in first class, along with all the other Cullen's Embry and Jacob. Embry and Jacob were sitting behind Seth and I. The Cullen's were farther up the plane, so it was just the four of us. It was turning into a long flight.

"Oh, Lisa, I love you so much," Embry impersonated Seth, in a cheesy voice which was nothing like Seth's real voice. Jacob started to snicker.

"It's more like 'Lisa, never leave me!'" declared Jacob and the pair burst into fits of laughter. Both Seth and I looked at each other in disbelief at their immaturity. As an air-hostess walked by with a tray, I took two glasses of ice water from her tray. I handed one the Seth and I turned on my chair and sat up on my knees, so I could see the pair trying to hold their laughter. Seth was in the same position as me. I smirked at Embry who was looking at me innocently; I poured the glass of freezing water on him without hesitation. Seth mimicked my actions and poured the freezing water onto Jacob. Both the werewolves yelped in shock as the water came in contact with their skin. Both Seth and I laughed and high-fived each other. There was fits of laughter coming from the front of the plane, obviously coming from the Cullen's.

I sat back down in my seat and one look at Seth made me start to laugh again. He laughed with me. It really did feel good to back with him. The intercom made a 'ding' noise, indicating attention.

"Cabin-crew prepare for landing," announced the captain. Yes, almost home! I couldn't help myself but smile. I was so excited to get back, seeing stone walls for the last couple of days really do get boring.

Once the plane landed, as we had no bags, we all got cabs back the Cullen's house. I shared a cab with Seth, which was nice to be alone with him for once. He didn't leave my side for the rest of the day and I never wanted him to leave either. Edward disappeared within an hour of being back, probably to see Bella. I spent the day with Seth, just him and me. We spent most of the day talking and mostly catching up with one another. Unfortunately Seth had to leave at about two in the morning because he had to patrol. At around that time, Edward came back.

"So Edward-o how is Miss Isabella Swan?" I asked him formally, sitting up on the counter in the kitchen. My legs were swinging slightly over the edge. Edward was leaning against the counter across from me, trying not to smile.

"Bella is good; I missed her for the last couple of days. Going to school today?" he asked casually. I nodded slightly. I kind of had to go back. I needed to get back to –well normal I suppose you could call it. "Carlisle said that we'd go to Romania during the Christmas holidays, they're only two weeks away," he explained cautiously, waiting for my reaction.

"Yeah, that makes sense I suppose. She won't go anywhere in two weeks," I smiled, I wanted nothing more than to be mortal again, being immortal was amazing but not for me. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Seth, but not as a vampire.

Edward seemed relieved at my reaction. He smiled at me and left the kitchen, leaving me alone to think about what he had told me. It made sense not to go looking for Katarina now. I went upstairs and got into my Green Day t-shirt. Of course I was wearing my white converse, with my skinny jeans.

"Lisa, are you coming to school?" Alice called from downstairs. Yay, school.

"Yeah," I called back and headed downstairs, with my bag full of actually completed homework.

On arriving at school, nothing had changed over the weekend. Same boring building with the same worn paint-work, in the same boring town, schools really don't get much better than this. The two days of freedom really does fly when you're kidnapped by the Volturi, they sure do know how to keep a girl occupied. I stepped out of Edwards Volvo and slung my bag onto my shoulder.

"Ugh, tell me again why I have to come here?" I asked Edward, who was walking beside me as we walked inside the school. I could see the smirk forming on his lips.

"What are you trying to say, that you hate school?" he asked sarcastically and I nudged him hard in the ribs. We spilt up and went to our lockers. I reached my locker and managed to get it open first time.

"Whoa, you're getting better," a familiar voice said behind me as I got my books out. It was John. I turned to face him and smiled at his amused tone.

"I've been taught well," I explained with a laugh and shut my locker then headed to class with him.

"So what have you been up to over the weekend?" he asked casually as we walked through the halls with ease. Many students, junior or senior, parted out of our ways. Many of them were either gazing at me and felt it right to let me by first, whereas some just respected John as he was captain of the Junior football team, which is kinda rare for a first year, and the fact that with his dark hair which he grew longer and has a more punk-rock appearance than a footballer he doesn't seem like the type. But I have learned recently that looks can be deceiving.

"Nothing really, just hanging around, listening to music, that sorta thing," I decided on casually. If only he knew half of it. John nodded in agreement.

"So there's this open-mike thing at the bar in town, it's like specially for teenagers and me and my band are playing at it, would you be interested in coming to watch. It won't be on late, probably end at like 11, it'd be awesome if you could come though," John rambled on, but the more and more he ranted nervously, the more and more I was warming up to the idea. Emmet passed by me in the hall-way and winked at me.

"Yeah, that sounds awesome. As long as I don't have to wear a top saying 'groupie' on it," I laughed and John laughed with me. I wasn't sure if it was at my joke or if it was a laugh of relief that I didn't turn him down. Either way he laughed and I was going.

"Don't worry; you're good on the t-shirt situation. Do you want a lift because my older brother is dropping me off at like 7?" he asked. I hesitated slightly, wondering if it was such a good idea for a guy to be picking my up for a night.

"How about I meet you there, assuming it's the bar on Main Street as there are no other bars in Forks?" I suggested. John nodded understandingly.

"Yeah, that sounds good," he smiled at me and I was actually looking forward to tonight.

John and I sat in our seats and pretended to listen to the teacher, but both of us were daydreaming, and thinking about tonight. But I had a sinking feeling that John was going to take this a bit more seriously than I was. John and I hadn't spoken much, but the times we had were good conversations. He is probably the closest thing I have to a 'human' best friend, so I'm glad to have him. Life would suck without your friends.

School flew by and the next thing I knew I was standing in front of the mirror in my room, fixing my hair. I had decided on my black skinny jeans, black and white vans and my black t-shirt that said "I think you're mistaking me for someone who gives a shit," on it, over a green long sleeved top. I had my hair down and Alice had managed to die it black for me. You can try all you want to change me, but once an emo always an emo. (So wish my mum would understand that…:L) Edward said that he'd walk/run with me to the bar as he wanted to stop by his 'Lady-friends' house on his way home. This also meant I'd be walking home by myself. Whatever.

Edward and I got to the bar in no time, literally. We waited in the trees for a moment for the traffic to break then we emerged from the forest.

"Are you sure you want to be in a place like this?" asked Edward warily. There was live alternative music playing from inside the bar and motorbikes parked outside. Why wouldn't I want to be in a place like this?

"Since when did you turn all 'daddy'?" I asked with an amused tone. Edward turned to glare at me lightly.

"Just be careful," he warned me. I took his warning seriously though. I simply nodded before crossing the road in heading into the bar. The open-mike starts at 9, and it was now ten minutes to nine. I wandered inside, looking for a familiar face, when I heard my name being called out.

"Lisa!" It was John. He made his way over to me and for some random reason, gave me a hug.

"Hey," I laughed at his enthusiasm, returning his hug. Seth would have totally freaked, but he's not here so what the heck?

"I'm loving the t-shirt," he laughed as he admired it. He held my at arm's length to get a proper look at it.

"Thanks, and I love yours!" I declared, admiring his t-shirt that said "Hip young guitar singer for sale," It's an awesome t-shirt.

"Well, you know, it makes sense." He told me with a smile. The act on stage finished and another band began to make their way on stage. But there was only a drummer, a bassist but no guitarist and singer. John and I were so caught up in each other that we hadn't noticed.

The guy on bass, who I noticed to be a guy in our year called Toby, went up to the mike. "Yo, John! Quit chatting up Lisa and get your ass on stage!" Toby called out over the microphone, then shared a laugh with the drummer, who I also recognised to be Mickey from my Art class. His name isn't actually Mickey, its Michael but apparently he's been Mickey since Kindergarten. John turned scarlet when he heard the announcement.

"I think that's you call," I laughed. He nodded and bit his lip. "Wish me luck?" he asked.

"Good luck, now do what you bassist says and get your ass on stage!" I laughed as he scrambled away from me and headed towards the stage. Someone held out his electric blue guitar as he ran up the three steps to the stage. He didn't even touch the steps, he practically jumped up them. He pulled the strap of his electric guitar over his shoulder.

"Hey guys, we're Toxic Fantasy," John introduced them to the crowd as I made my way to the front of the crowd to get a better look at them.

The entire crowd went silent as the lights on everything but the stage dimmed. Toby started playing the chords of a song that I knew only too well. He was soon joined by Mickey setting the beat on his drums. Then John did something that I never knew he could, he started to sing. His voice was amazing on top of his insane guitar playing. John knew this was my favourite song, he knew because I was always singing it and now he's playing it. This guy is officially awesome! The whole crowd joined in with the chorus, I included. It was amazing. John looked right at me and winked while he was playing, if my heart could beat-it would be racing.

When John went into a guitar solo he was running all over the stage-slamming chords in people's faces. He's a born performer-there is no doubting it. Unfortunately the song ended and the crowd erupted into cheering. I was probably one of the loudest but I didn't care because they were amazing.

"Thanks guys," John said-half breathless into the microphone. He smiled at me and indicated with a tilt of his head for me to come back stage to see him. The bar wasn't huge so backstage was just various equipment rooms. I went over to the same steps John took and met John there. He held out his hand for me to take, and I took it. He led me backstage and off to the side. We were out of sight of the audience and any other performers. I reached up and gave him a huge hug. His guitar was swung around onto his back so it wasn't in the way. I slowly pulled back.

"You were ama-" I started to say but was cut off by his warm lips leaning down and connecting with mine. His warm soft lips fitted well with mine, he turned his head deepening the kiss. The thought of John kissing me horrified me, disgusted me. But the longer the kiss lasted the faster I realised that I was actually returning his kiss. I'm kissing John Learman and I have a boyfriend. I HAVE A FREAKING BOYFRIEND!

Listening to my conscience had never worked out for me in the past, why should now be any different? John broke away-gasping for air but also looking at me for my reaction. For some reason I wasn't angry, I wanted more. His eyes were searching mine, for some sort of sign of how I was going to react. I knew my expression was unreadable.

"Lisa-" he began to say, but I cut him off.

"No," I startled myself by telling him to stop talking, and reached up then kissed him again. I wrapped my arms around him neck while his hands found my waist, bringing me closer to him. I deepened the kiss-longing more of him. The kiss felt incomplete; at first I was clueless as to why. Then it hit me, John isn't Seth. Yet, John and I had so much in common, we shared everything in common. But Seth is my other-half, my soul-mate, my forever. But here I was, kissing John as if I had never kissed a boy in my life. The thought of stopping the kiss for Seth was completely erased from my mind. I never wanted this moment to end, it felt amazing. John broke the kiss, looking longingly into my eyes. He caressed my check and sighed happily. Only now that we're so close did I realise how he is so tall and I am actually tiny. So it's not just the Cullen's that are tall. I'm freaking smaller than Alice!

"I have waited too long to do that, Lisa. From the moment I saw you in the hallway I fell in love with you," he told my honestly. I was immediately touched by his honesty, but I had nothing as loving to tell him in return. I placed my hand up to where his was on my check, securing it in place. I looked into his eyes, his eyes were so full of love and adoration, they were so human. In his sparkling blue eyes I could see my reflection.

"Since seeing you perform on stage tonight-you're a different person up there. You look so comfortable and free, free to do whatever you want up there and everyone will love it and love you. You're amazing," Everything I told him was true. He really is amazing.

"Does that include you then?" he asked with a smirk. I couldn't help but smile at his humour. But do I really love him? Was this love or lust? When I'm with Seth, everything is so careful, so easy and safe. But when I'm with John, everything is more intense, dangerous and fun. Should I play it safe? Have I ever?

And that's it…nobody kill me! –hides- but feel free to answer the question C= if you go onto my blog you will see the pictures of how I picture Lisa and John. I'll be uploading pictures of Katarina, Toby and Mickey because I wouldn't mention them if they weren't important.

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