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Now this starts off to the Cullens in Alaska with the Denalis where they catch wind of a mass murder in Forks. Then it will go to where Bella and the others arrive in Rome to present Charlie to their ancestor.
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Denali's home, Alaska:
Edward's P.O.V.:
We had been in Alaska for a while now, and so far I barely paid any attention to anyone around me. I hardly noticed anything, even when Tanya tried to make a move I would just shove it off. Esme tried to force me into finding some sort of job just to get me out of the house but I found no reason to. Rosalie was tired of seeing me mope so she and Emmett would be gone most of the day with Alice and Jasper.
I didn't really care anymore, ever since I had left Bella I found no other reason to continue on. If this kept up I would probably end up like Marcus in the Volturi.
"Um…Edward you better come see this." I heard Emmett calling from the living room and just made my way through.
"In light of recent news authorities are baffled by the sudden explosion of a home in Forks, Washington." Forks? Oh no. "Police have discovered that home of local Police Chief Charlie Swan has been blown sky high and have found small amounts of blood that's possible to belong to the beloved chief and his daughter Isabella Swan."
"What no!" I stood up in my spot.
"Edward hush there's no telling if Bella's dead or not." Esme tried to calm me but I barely heard her.
"Chief Swan's old friend Officer Mason Jones has said that earlier on in the day the chief was going to see his daughter Isabella and her two friends Jessica Stanley and Angela Weber after their return from a vacation in Rome, Italy. Evidence concurs that all three girls made it to the house and sometime after their friends Billy and his son Jacob Black had left the home exploded."
"Oh…" I couldn't believe it, Bella couldn't have been in there. She couldn't be gone.
"Authorities have confirmed that Charlie Swan, Isabella Swan, Jessica Stanley, and Angela Weber were all inside the house at the time of the explosion. No remains were found except some bloodshed which police have just now confirmed belong to the victims. There are no suspects at this time, but Forks will be holding a memorial service for the fallen victims next weekend. Our hearts go out to the remaining families…" I didn't bother listening to the rest, I couldn't believe it. Bella couldn't be dead, she just couldn't be. I had left to let her have a better life, a human life and now she was gone?
"No…no it can't be…" I looked to Alice, who had her hands covering her mouth and her eyes in shock. "Alice…tell me this isn't true…tell me…"
"Edward…" Eleazar tried to calm me but I shoved him off.
"Alice…tell me Bella's alive…" I walked slowly to her. "Tell me…TELL ME!" I grabbed her arms and shook her only to get Emmett and Jasper on me.
"Edward let go!" they pulled me off and I crumpled to the floor, burying my face in my hands.
"Edward I'm sorry…I-I…I can't see anything…I can't see Bella or those girls…" Alice was sobbing like me, and soon enough I could feel Emmett's grief rolling off him.
"You stupid son of a bitch! We told you we couldn't leave Bella and now she' s dead! My baby sister is dead thanks to you!"
"It's not my fault!" I shouted at him.
"It is your fault." Rosalie. "I told you this would happen, I may not have liked her but dammit you were the one reluctant to change her! If the Volturi find out we're all in danger!"
"It doesn't matter now, with Bella dead they won't do anything." I felt my emotions run out, and I stood. "I left to give her a better life, and now I can see that I should've changed her in the first place."
"Oh gee ya think?" Jasper glared at me.
"Carlisle won't like this." I heard Esme gasp.
"Oh no, Carlisle…he'll be heartbroken." Bella was like a daughter to Esme and Carlisle, and losing her has taken a blow on us all.
"Bella…" Alice rolled in Jasper's arms dry sobbing. "Oh…I'm so sorry…"
"Don't be Alice, it wasn't your fault." Rosalie glared at me. I quickly left the room, ran out of the house and straight towards the snowy mountains. I fell to my knees and raked my fingers through my hair; how could I have been so stupid? Bella was my mate and I had abandoned her…no…no.
"NOOOOO!" I shouted to the sky above. "BELLAAAAAAAA!" I fell to the ground and punched it with my fists. The earth cracked underneath my strength but I didn't care anymore.
My Bella was gone, and I would never see her again.
On the plane:
Bella's P.O.V.:
We were on the Volturi's private plane, probably just hours after we were more likely presumed dead in Forks. Billy had sent word that we were in fact confirmed dead, and hoped we would be alright going to Rome. Charlie had been quiet throughout the entire trip, not that I could blame him. He was forced to leave his whole life behind, I knew he wouldn't be aok with it but at least he had me along.
"Your dad's been real quiet Bella." Angela pointed to where Charlie was sitting, or napping more likely. "Think he's upset?"
"Probably, I know he didn't want to just drop things and leave but I wanted him to come. Is that selfish of me?"
"Well Diana did say he was supposed to become a vampire. I wouldn't say so."
"I think he's just disappointed you didn't tell him earlier." Jessica. "But I know he'll come around for you."
"Yeah I know, but it was hard getting him to trust Cullen so it's gonna be harder for him to trust Marcus."
"Maybe, but I'm sure once he sees how happy you are with Marcus there's no doubt he'll accept it."
"I hope so." Thankfully Marcus, Caius, and Aro were on another part of the plane with the guards. But no doubt they could hear every word and I'd be hearing about it later.
"Attention passengers we are about to land please fasten your seatbelts." Well here we go, I just hope Diana's ready for the explosion Charlie might throw. That's if she didn't tear him one first after the first outburst.
Diana's Palace:
Diana's P.O.V.:
Bella would be arriving back anytime now, and I had received word that Aro and the others had taken care of planning her death and I could see even all the way out here it was quite the spotlight on national networks.
"They have landed milady." Galen spoke after putting away his cellphone.
"Excellent, send Joseph and Raoul to escort them back here."
"Yes milady." Galen bowed and texted them.
"I have a feeling that dear Charles will not be happy with the way things are at the moment."
"I'm inclined to agree milady, but he must respect you like everyone else."
"Well respect is something you earn even as a queen, and I hope that Charlie will be understanding for Bella's sake."
"I am almost certain he will in time my queen." Galen was my most loyal guard, I knew I could always count on him for support.
"My lady." Clarinda came in. "Raoul and Joseph have arrived." That was quick, then again the airport wasn't that far away.
"Take their bags to their rooms, and bring in the guests if you will."
"Of course my queen." She bowed and left in a flash; I was very lucky all of my guards were loyal to me. I didn't have to hold them together with mind powers much like Aro had done with Chelsea. I didn't agree with his tactics all the time, but I left him be since I never did say how he could run his coven.
"Are you worried my queen?"
"Not entirely, then again what doesn't a queen worry about?" he laughed and stood near as the doors opened. I watched as Bella and the others walked in, stopped in front of the staircase and bowed down on one knee. "Welcome back everyone."
"Thank you milady." Bella spoke.
"Rise princess." I stood from my throne and walked down in front of Bella. "Your trip was fine I assume?"
"Yes your highness." She smiled.
"Excellent." I looked down at the man next to her, Charlie Swan himself. "Hello Charlie." He looked up at me.
"You…you know me?" I smiled.
"You may rise, and yes I know you. Has Bella explained me to you?"
"Well, she only told me that you were our ancestor and something about me becoming a vampire?" I laughed lowly.
"That's only partially true, but if you'll look to your left on that wall there you will see my family tree. I recommend though, that you check the bottom first." Charlie got up and slowly walked to the tapestry, and just a few seconds later his eyes widened.
"Holy…wow." He looked at me. "My parents are on here."
"Yes they are, as are your grandparents and your great-grandparents. All descended from my son."
"That's amazing…wow."
"Milady." I turned to Aro. "Would you prefer it if we were to leave the room?"
"That would be nice, it'll be easier to explain to Charlie here." Aro bowed and soon enough all but Galen, Joseph, and Raoul were left with me and my descendants. "Now then, Charlie I know that all of this seems odd to you. I know that you feel as if we've made you leave your old life behind so suddenly but the truth is, now that you know of our existence I'm afraid you didn't have much choice."
"Because the vampires are a secret I know." Bella nudged him.
"Dad she's a queen show some respect."
"Sorry." He looked down.
"It's alright, you're still new to this so I think Bella can teach you the manners of royals. Especially since you are a prince." He looked at me oddly.
"A prince, excuse me ma'am but aren't I a little old to be a prince?" Bella and I laughed.
"Dad Prince Charles of England's older than you and he's a prince. Seriously."
"Oh right…well…I understand the rules and I understand that I have to be turned around the same time my daughter and her friends will be. But that man Marcus…" I held up a hand.
"I assure you Charlie that Marcus is a gentleman and won't try anything with our Princess Isabella." He looked at Bella.
"Isabella, you don't even let me call you Isabella?"
"Well it sounds better with the princess part, but they call me Bella in private."
"Oh…"
"Charlie I'm sure you're full of questions right now but I suggest you take this time to get a chance to know more of this place. Bella will show you around, and then you can relax for a while. When you have your dinner I will come see you and answer any questions you may have and that includes those about the Cullens."
"The Cullens…" Charlie was about to speak but Bella pulled him back.
"Thank you milady, we'll see you tonight." She pulled him back carefully and Raoul led them out with Joseph behind.
"That went better than I had thought." I walked back up to my throne. "I expected an explosion of sorts." I looked at Galen.
"He must've vented before he came here my queen. He is Princess Isabella's father after all."
"Indeed so, now we just have to wait and see how he handles the fact that his eighteen year old daughter is mated to a three thousand year old king." He laughed.
"We will see milady, we will see." This was going better than I thought, all that was left were the changings, the training, the wedding, and seeking out the little troublemaker who would no doubt be reporting to their masters soon.
I'm sorry it's been so long I've been trying to get things done faster since I'm on break from school. And just to be clear the spy in question won't be revealed for a while so things will go accordingly until maybe sometime after Bella and Marcus are married which shouldn't be long.
A time skip to the changing will be in the next chapter. It may be short but please bear with me, I'll probably start at Bella's part, then down to Diana's when she discusses matters with Aro on the Cullens.
Cullens won't appear for a while either, but they will be in conversation.
What did you think of Edward's reaction, and the other Cullens? Sorry if Charlie's reaction wasn't what you expected but I was sleepy when I wrote this.
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