This will have a little more of Marcus/Bella in this chapter, but it starts off in Diana's P.O.V. since she's going to explain to the girls when she will change them and figure out what to do about their families in Forks. The Cullens won't show until after all three girls become vampires, and that could be in another two chapters I'm not completely sure yet.
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The next morning:
Diana's P.O.V.:
It's around nine-thirty in the morning, and right about now Bella, Angela, and Jessica should be waking up or getting dressed before breakfast. I was going to tell them about my plans to have them turned, but first they would need an excuse for their families in Forks. That would be up to them, but I still had to uphold the law.
The Volturi had retired to the rooms I arranged for them, and they would be here for a while until I could figure out what to do about the Cullens. I had in mind that Edward started all of this, but he had no right to decide what to do about my Bella's life. He was going to pay.
"Lady Diana." I heard Clarinda calling me.
"Yes what is it?"
"Princess Bella and Ladies Angela and Jessica are in the dining hall waiting for you."
"Thank you Clarinda." She bowed and I headed towards the dining hall where the smells of fresh human food and coffee caught my senses. As I entered all three girls were dressed and awake, eating their breakfast. "Good morning ladies."
"Good morning Lady Diana." They nodded at me.
"Did you have a nice sleep?"
"Yes milady."
"Excellent, you girls are going to need your strength today. Now before anything else happens we need to discuss your changing." They looked at me stunned. "I know it seems soon but I don't plan on changing any of you until the end of the month."
"That's in two weeks right?" Jessica.
"It is, and sadly I was planning on waiting a little longer but time is crucial right now."
"Is it Victoria?" I shook my head.
"No Bella, Victoria is being tracked as we speak. She won't get away this time, but anyway I'm going to have to change you three by the end of the month. The Volturi and I both agree it's fair because it gives you girls time to figure out what to do about your families."
"Well…" Angela looked at the other two. "We have given it some thought, and…we were thinking that maybe our parents could think we're going to school up here. That could hold them off for a while."
"Maybe, but there's the matter of meeting with your parents on this. If I remember correctly Angela your father is a minister for a church correct?"
"Yes."
"Charlie Swan is the police chief right?"
"Yeah he is."
"And Jessica your father's a lawyer right?"
"Yeah, but not for a big firm or anything."
"Your parents have noticeable positions girls, it wouldn't do any good for you to just vanish. Now what I think we can do…is maybe plan your deaths."
"WHAT?" Jessica shrieked and I think my ears shook.
"Don't shout Jessica, it's a figure of speech. What I mean is we'll have to stage your deaths to make this happen; but we'll have to include your father as well Bella."
"You'd change Charlie?"
"Of course, he's also destined to be a vampire at your side. Your mother though…I'm afraid she'll have to remain human."
"Our parents need to stay human as well?" Jessica.
"Yes dear, they are meant to stay human." Bella thought for a moment, and then I heard her gasp.
"I think I know a way, before you change us you'll have to get Charlie from Forks correct?"
"Yes."
"Well…when we go to get him, why don't we just stage our death at his house? I mean once you explain everything to him he'll have to come along right?"
"Indeed so, and that does sound like a good idea but…we'll need a culprit."
"You could always frame that Victoria chick, say a woman with red hair was the only survivor but vanished without a trace. That sort of thing…" Angela.
"Another good idea, but Victoria will be dealt with long before then I hope."
"Is Demetri tracking her?" Angela.
"No dear, I have Laurent looking for her now as we speak."
"So…in two weeks we'll be dead." I nodded.
"Technically speaking, and once you girls are done I want you to meet me in the throne room alright? The Volturi want to know more about all of you." I got up from my seat and let them eat in peace, and as I made my way back to my throne I crossed paths with Caius and his wife Athenodora.
"Good morning Lady Diana." Athenodora smiled at me.
"Good morning Athenodora, Caius. Have a nice night I trust?"
"Of course milady." Caius and I weren't always on good terms, but we respected each other enough to be civil. Ever since that reign with the moon children he'd been on an angry downward spiral since but thankfully Aro knew how to keep him satisfied.
"Have you seen Marcus?"
"I last saw him with Aro in their quarters."
"Well if you see him again tell him and Aro to meet me in the throne room, same to you Caius."
"Of course milady." They left quietly. I did enjoy the Volturi's company when I would rule, but sometimes things weren't as good as most would think. I had been having visions of destinies lately, but one I wasn't quite sure about and it involved someone in the Volturi.
"Milady." I saw Galen at the door.
"Galen, is everyone ready?"
"Just about milady, we're waiting on the Volturi leaders." He let me through and I made my way to the throne. The main guards, Jane, Alec, Demetri, and Felix were there, and soon Aro came through with Marcus and Caius on either side of him.
"Good morning Lady Diana."
"Good morning everyone." I sat on my throne and looked down at them. "Now I trust you all had a nice time at the ball?" they nodded. "Excellent, and I'm glad that three of you have finally found your true mates, congratulations to you all."
"Thank you milady." Now to get down to business.
"We discussed the woman Victoria last night, and she's only a fraction of the problem soon to come." Their faces seemed confused. "There's a traitor in your coven Aro, I don't know who and I don't know why, but all I can say is that if they are not found out soon enough then someone very precious to us all will be killed."
"The princess."
"Possibly, but another is also in danger and whom I cannot be certain. All I know is that this particular traitor has the ability to deceive us all, otherwise you would've found him or her out by now."
"Could they be working for the Romanians milady?" Caius.
"Again I do not know, but I trust we must find out soon before anything goes wrong. I have spoken to the ladies and the princess and they will all be changed in the next two weeks."
"And their families?" I gave a slight smirk.
"We are going to arrange their deaths, after I bring Bella's father back here with us."
"Her father?"
"My other descendant, he is destined to join our kind."
"Our vow to protect the ladies still stands my queen." Aro bowed to me.
"I'm glad to hear that, now the girls will be here soon. I will allow their future mates to spend time with them for the remainder of the day." Right after I said that, Clarinda and Deidre escorted the girls into the room. They had changed from what I could see, Bella had on a long red dress with a gold trim, Jessica wore a royal blue with silver, and Angela donned light lavender with magenta trim. Those were dresses I had given them, but more casual to wear around the castle.
"Presenting Princess Isabella, Lady Angela, and Lady Jessica."
"Thank you Clarinda, come forward girls." They came forward nicely, just like I'd taught them. "Ladies you will be spending the day with your mates, do you wish to do so?"
"Yes milady."
"Good, gentlemen you may escort the ladies to whichever parts of the castle they wish to go. Come to me if you have any concerns or questions; off you go then." Felix, Demetri, and Marcus took the girls by their arms and led them away.
"Milady, if I may ask, do you know what's become of the Cullens since they left Isabella?" Aro.
"That I do not know, but I'm willing to find out later. Now if you'll excuse me I must check with Laurent on the whereabouts of Victoria." They bowed and left the room, and I pulled out my cellphone, dialed Laurent's number and prayed he had some good news.
Bella's P.O.V.:
"You look lovely today princess." Marcus led me up to a small study in the hallway not far from the throne room. I felt myself blush at the comment.
"Thank you, you look good too." I moved away from him slightly and looked up into his deep burgundy eyes. I noticed there wasn't just happiness in them, but sadness too. Like he was troubled or had something happened to him a while back?
"You look well rested as well, I suppose last night tired you out?"
"It did, but it was worth it." He smiled. "Um…Marcus I don't want to get too personal or anything…but have you had a mate, before me?" his smile slacked a bit, I could tell I hit a nerve. "You don't have to tell me…"
"No Bella, I should tell you, I don't want any secrets between us." He paused. "Yes I did have a mate before you, but I lost her centuries ago." I looked down.
"I'm sorry…what was she like?" he looked away.
"I would prefer not to get into specifics right now, but I will tell you that she was something…sort of like you."
"Really?" he walked over and touched my cheek.
"But you are so much more Bella, more than anything I could have ever asked for in a mate. You are beautiful, strong, smart, caring, witty, but most of all…you're the one for me." I felt the blush return, and letting my instincts take over I looked up and kissed him lightly on the lips. In that little kiss I felt tiny sparks graze my lips, far more intense than the first kiss I shared with Edward.
"Sorry." I felt like I'd been too forward, but Marcus didn't seem upset by it.
"You have nothing to be sorry for." He took my face in his hands, and slowly kissed me. His lips were cold, but soft and smooth much better than Edward's. He was gentler, but more loving as if he wasn't afraid of kissing me. I felt my entire body run hot, all my blood boiling in my veins, and the intensity made my heart pound heavily in my chest.
My entire soul lit up like a firework, and Marcus was the spark that started it all.
When we finally pulled away, I felt my face grow hotter than before. Marcus looked unfazed by the whole thing, but also like he'd just kissed a supermodel or something.
"That was amazing." I admitted.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it." He sat down on a small chair and I sat on the one across from him. "Now then, why don't you tell me about yourself a bit? We are mates, and I will want to know everything there is about you, my princess."
"Where should I start?" I had a lot to tell, but I didn't want to bore him.
"Anywhere you choose, your family, your teenage life, anything." I took a deep breath, thinking of what to say first, and then I started my life story, going all the way up to my new beginning.
I decided to stop here, since I have something puzzling me. In a recent review someone put in a request that I let Bella have a child with Marcus. I hadn't thought about it, but here are some ways Bella could have a child:
Hybrid like in the series.
Natural born vampire as part of Bella's gift.
One of Diana's guards has the gift to let female vampires reproduce.
Diana blesses Bella with a child, as a hidden power that can only be given to the younger vampires.
Now those are suggestions, but I'm still undecided on giving Bella a baby. Now in your reviews you can vote yes or no to Bella having a baby, and if you vote yes then tell me which of these options sounds better.
Next one shows where Laurent calls about Victoria, and a little side on how Bella feels being around the Volturi without Marcus.
R&R
Later!