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EPOV

It was time, the sun had reached its peak and I was ready for death to take me. Life without Bella was unthinkable; it was something I just could not do. I thought leaving her was for her own benefit, I had no idea she would take her own life. It was my fault that my angel was gone, and now it was my turn.

I closed my eyes, and began to untie my cloak. I thought only of Bella blocking out everything else, I even could hear her calling my name, calling me to join her. My eyes opened and for a brief moment I saw her, reaching for me, she had come to take me home. I smiled and took a step knowing it would be my last.

I was falling back it happened all so fast, I was impressed I didn't feel any pain. I looked at my surroundings, I was still in Volterra, and Alice was on top of me. Did Alice die too, did something happen to my family that I didn't know about?

"Alice?"

She slapped my face, barely leaving behind a sting, her lip quivered. "Don't you ever do that to me again Edward." My brain tried to decipher the situation, were we both dead?

"Are you dead Alice?"

She grunted and pulled me up onto my feet. "No, we're both alive, but I'm not sure for how much longer."

It was then that I realized we were surrounded, even underneath their black robes I could see their crimson eyes. I pushed Alice behind me. They would have to destroy me in order to even go near my sister. I gathered my thoughts, I should have known that Alice would've seen this and come to stop me. My selfish act had now put us both in danger.

"Out for a morning stroll Edward?" I didn't need to see the face to recognize the sinister voice.

"Hello Demetrio."

Demetrio stepped out of the shadows. "I see you've brought a friend."

The thoughts that were circling around in Demetrio' s head were not good. He was thinking of all the different ways he could dispose of me, and then play with Alice. I had to get us out of here, and fast, the other vampires that were surrounding us were all waiting for orders, hoping Demetrio would give them the signal to attack us.

"We were just on our way out of the city."

Demetrio laughed, "Oh I don't think so. You will finally get your wish dear Edward."

Those words should have given me comfort, but Alice was here, and I had to protect her. Demetrio stepped slowly towards us, forcing us into a corner. The growl that erupted from my chest was beastly, today would be my last and I was ready to go out with a battle.

Edward it's okay, they won't attack us. Alice's thoughts calmed me for a brief moment, she would know better then me how this would unfold. Like always my sister was right, Jane one of the Volturi's elite, walked forward.

"Jane" I sighed, knowing that if she was here it meant our time wasn't up.

Demetrio grunted.

"Aro would like to see you both, follow me." Jane was a small cherub like vampire that could have you squirming on the ground in seconds. She was one of the few vampires that actually terrified me.

I grabbed Alice's hand as we headed down into the heart of Volterra. Jane took us through an underground route that led into the stone watery underdark of the city. Alice was thinking of an intimate moment with Jasper. Normally she would be trying to see the future but I under the circum stances she was most likely scared, and wanted to think of Jasper before they slaughtered us. I took my cue to leave and give her privacy, intimate moments between my family was one thing I always tuned out. Instead I focused on what Jane and Demetrio were thinking, and felt better once I realized that Aro wanted an audience, at least for now.

When I first met Aro, the godfather of the vampires, he read all my memories. Aro's ability was similar to mind, except that with one touch he would know every single thought you ever had. He was fascinated with our family, especially Alice he saw her as a great asset. When I had asked him to kill me he laughed and said I was much to valuable, and then asked me to join his guard, which I kindly replied I would rather die. Now that Alice was here I knew that he would do everything he possibly could to persuade the both of us to join his guard.

I disobeyed his orders by staying in the city, and now I would have to be made an example. I felt like a fool thinking that my actions wouldn't hurt my family. I pictured Carlisle's disappointed face, and cringed. I wasn't sure how I would do it but I would save Alice.

It wasn't long before we reached the great hall and were standing before Aro. The hall was circular with large columns and a cathedral ceiling. Aro sat in a large mahogany throne, with two similar thrones on either side, most likely for his brothers. Red velvet curtains draped around the columns creating a spider like web in the center of the ceiling.

Aro was the oldest of his coven. His skin was paler then alabaster, and appeared more fragile then a butterfly's cocoon. He wore a long black robe that matched his straight midnight hair. His long bony fingers tapped against one another as he smiled at us.

"So we meet again Edward, although I believe last time I instructed you to leave Volterra." You should have listened to me.

I bowed my head, every word I spoke had to be careful and lying would do no good, he could delve into my thoughts and retrieve the truth.

"Ahh don't look so sad, especially when you've brought a guest!" My head snapped up as I watched Aro glide to Alice. "Alice I presume?"

Alice smiled, "That's me."

My heart cringed, how could I drag her into this, and she was being so calm. "Aro, please punish me, Alice did nothing wrong."

Aro acted shock, "Punish? Edward you are so dramatic, I have much more in store for you then that."

If my eyes could water they would have, there was only one way I could save Alice. "I will do whatever you ask, as long as you let Alice go free."

Edward no, he won't hurt me! Alice was screaming at me in her head, but there was nothing she could say that would stop me, even if her visions told her she would be safe. I was done taking chances. With Bella gone, my life was over, and if joining the guard would save Alice, then that's what I would do.

Aro smiled, "Anything?" The plans I have for you are endless.

I nodded, "If you agree to let Alice leave, I will join the guard."

"No Edward!" Alice yelled, but my mind was made up.

Aro clapped his hands, "Well that is one agreement I will gladly make, welcome to the family." I knew you would see things my way.

Edward don't do this, we can compromise with him! Alice's eyes were wide with horror, but I knew in a few hours she would be safe.

Aro turned to regard Alice. "Well my dear, you are free to go, unless you would like to join your brother?"

"No thank you" Alice stammered, her eyes never leaving mine. Edward, this isn't the answer, come with me, we can make it out of here alive together.

I shook my head, my decision was made.

"Before you leave my dear, may I? Aro held out his hand waiting for Alice, and she extended hers. His eyes closed, and his expression changed a few times, before he finally let go. "Well now that's an interesting turn of events."

I tried to listen in to Aro's thoughts but he was thinking in a strange dialect, that I didn't recognize.

Alice averted my gaze while Aro stared at me with a curious look. "I wonder, does he know?"

Alice shook her head, and pleaded with Aro with his eyes. Alice' thoughts were jumbled and I couldn't figure out what was going on, she kept thinking of her clothes and was going through every single dress. In her wardrobe

My senses told me that Alice was hiding something, and now Aro knew.

"Alice?" I asked.

Her lip quivered, and I suddenly felt frantic, whatever she wasn't telling me had to bad. Given our situation, and my temper Alice would withhold anything that might make me freak out, and do something stupid.

Aro patted Alice on the shoulder. "Don't fret my dear, you may go now, send Carlisle my regards." Alice tried to protest but Aro wasn't asking, he was telling her to leave. "Jane dear see Alice out, and make sure that she exists safely."

Alice grabbed Aro's arm, she was fast and the gesture made me jump. "Please" she whispered.

Aro cupped her chin, "He has the right to know." My head was swirling so much that I couldn't make anything out.

Alice's body sank, and her chest heaved with dry sobs. Aro wrapped his arm around her small body. "There, there my child, it will be all right."

I couldn't take the tension anymore, my mind was racing with every possibility, every horrible thing I could imagine passed through my thoughts. "Alice what's going on?"

Alice buried her head in Aro's chest as he gently patted her back, refusing to meet my gaze. Aro sighed, "It appears that your beloved is alive and well."

"My beloved?" I immediately thought of Esme, something must have happened to her that I didn't know, but then why would Alice be so upset and then the words stung my insides like burning coals as Aro thought them.

Your beloved Isabella is alive.

My knees buckled and I dropped to the floor. "What?" I gasped. The world around me grew hazy. "I don't understand, Alice?"

Aro released Alice from her grip and she crashed into me, holding me in a vice grip sobbing. "Oh Edward, I'm so sorry." As she cuddled into my body, her mind opened up to me and I saw the reason she kept quiet.

Alice had a vision of us in this situation except I knew Bella was alive and in Volterra. She had told me and the news was overwhelming. When we met with Aro I told him I was leaving and taking Alice with me, Jane attacked. There was a fight, I was hurt badly and we both were locked up in a tower. Aro also was planning on finding Bella, her immunity to powers made him very curious.

With Bella out of the picture I was thinking more rational, and we would have an audience with Aro, and it would be peaceful. Aro would keep us as guests while he discussed our situation with his brothers, giving us time to plan. The only hole in Alice's visions was she did not expect me to join the guard, and frankly I was shocked that I had. Joining the coven I despised so much was worse then death, but seeing Alice had made me realize I had been a fool.

But now I knew, I knew my angel was alive and the world seemed to sparkle. I wasn't sure what that would mean and since Aro hadn't decided on anything Alice couldn't foresee it either. All I knew was that regardless of what was going to happen next, Bella would be in my arms again soon.

My wedding is in 3 weeks, but I'm going to try and write as much as I can. Plus, I'm sure everyone is dying to know what's going on with Jasper and Bella.

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