I realized I never really introduced myself to the fanfiction world so... Hi I'm giantflorra987 (I made this account back in middle school lol). I've been around just reading, and figured I might as well contribute to this site. I love Bella and Marcus stories, but there aren't a lot of them around so I figured I would make my own. Not sure how long this will be yet, but I've noticed people are actually favorite/following this story and reviewing!

Please excuse any grammar or spelling errors, I try my best to proofread. If you have any criticism please let it be constructive, this is my first fic and I would love to have some others help me improve where you would think I need it.

STEPHANIE MEYER is the OG and owns the characters, and where I draw the inspiration from.

Here's to chapter 3!

Marcus POV

Did I say a spark of hope?

More like a raging fire that held my purpose to continue in this life, but with one look at the girl's eyes I could see this fire couldn't be started yet. I didn't have to be an empath to see that this girl was very depressed, and unfortunately her body was suffering for it. Evidence of malnutrition was everywhere I looked on her. Her long brown hair looked much to thin and brittle, her delicate skin seemed to be the only layer that covered her bones, but it was her eyes that left me to wonder what happened to her. They seemed to just look but not really process what they were seeing, like there was something more behind them that wanted to get out.

Closing my eyes for a moment I thought of her face, took in her floral scent, and thought of her name... Bella. Opening my eyes a gasp left my mouth as I took in the severed ties she had. Ten. Ten people who have left her life. Ten people who either chose not to or couldn't show her love. Ten people who all contributed to this beautifully broken creature in front of me. And seven of those were undoubtedly the Cullens.

The severed ties flowed lazily around her, all of them resembling a frayed cut of roap that defied gravity. What struck me was all but two of them were a familial bond that were a dimming orange color. Had she really been that close to a coven of vampires? Looking at the other two one was a deep pink color, but was so frayed that is was obvious that her heart had been broken. I swallowed a mouthful of venom in my mouth just as I took in a black chord that hung limply from her chest, but it looked new. Someone had to have just died.

Looking at my own bond that was stretching out to her I saw something I rarely ever saw. My bond to her was an opaque purple to her, but it couldn't connect to her so it just circled around her like a snake waiting for it's chance to bite. Usually opaque colors show that the person of origin will be whatever the other needs, and my Bella needed me. A sense of contentment filled me as I came to terms that I was more than willing to be whatever she needed. A brother, a father, a lover even, or simply just a consistent presence. She was my reason now, and I wanted to see her be well again. Oh, how I missed being able to think and care about someone other than myself.

Bella POV

How does one bring up that they need to use the bathroom before their execution? Do human drinkking vampires even care if their prey piss on themselves before they attack, or is it just a normal thing that they learn to ignore over time. I wonder how they'll do it to me, the killing part. Will it be quick and easy, slow and painful, or would I be turned and forced into a life of service for them. Asking the important questions. So far though I've just kept quiet. The blonde vampire who I found out to be named Riley was always peaking glances at me, and would chuckle whenever I would make eye contact. Weirdo.

When we made it into the city Laurent led us to an underground tunnel, that looked like something from Dracula's castle. Their were torches on the side that only gave enough light for human eyes to see an outline of the interior. Pillars ran down the length of the hallway, and there were sculptures but I couldn't make out what the images were. Eventually we were met by two vampires in cloaks. One of them was a platinum blonde female who had her hair in a tight bun, and the other was a male with a buzz cut. They both had serious but bored looking expressions on their faces, and looked as if they were probably turned as preteens. Wasn't there a minimum age requirement?

"Come." They both said, and started walking away with us following.

Sir Chuckles a'Lot picked me up and started running, and we were soon standing in front of these huge wooden doors. Guess I was walking to slow...

The doors opened and I was pushed in by Victoria, and I felt gazes settling on me from the vampires in front of me seated in thrones. On the farthest right was a white haired man who honestly made me think of an old tyrant, and the saying 'If looks could kill' has never been truer. He looked at me with such loathing and hate, that I just had to look away from his crimson attack. The one in the middle had long black hair that reached past his shoulder, and was looking at me with curiosity and this unnerving glee. I noticed that all of these men were wearing identical tuxedos, which brought me to the last man. His hair was wavy and fell right above his shoulders, and looked to be frozen within my age range.

Looking at him was like looking at a mirror because of the sadness that looked back at me, but something shifted in his gaze the longer he looked at me. At some point he closed his eyes and when he looked back a gasp sounded in the air. All at once emotions of anger, curiosity, and hope flashed over him as if he was seeing something beyond me, but still me. Eventually a look of contentment settled, and for some reason I felt a sense of peace inside that eased my worries. I didn't know what was going to transpire next, but I knew that I was going to be okay.

A clearing of a throat brought me out of my little realization, and I noticed the room of vamps were looking between me and the vamp. I noticed that there was another throne next to him, but there was something more feminine about this one though. A queen who was just busy perhaps?

"Welcome to Volterra! For the new guests I am Aro, and this is Caius and Marcus." Aro gushed.

A sense of familiarity came over me as I heard these names, but where had I heard these three.

(Flashback)

"Edward who are these men in this painting?" I asked.

In a flash my love came up the stairs and saw where I was looking.

"Those are the Volturi leaders, also known as the rulers of the vampire world. The one with the white hair is Caius, he's quite the hot head and mainly known for his punishments and seeing that death is brought to those he thinks deserve it. The one in the middle is Aro, he has an ability similar to mine with one touch he can see every thought a person has ever had. He's pretty nosy if you ask me, sometimes he'll call covens to Italy just to see what's new or persuade someone to join. Lastly, we have Marcus. He's pretty reserved really. It's been rumored that he use to be the main voice of the three, but you'd be lucky if he even acknowledges your presence now. He's got a gift to see bonds between people, and that was how he got some of the guard to join. He found most people's mates and then sent for them to be brought to Volterra. Disgusting I think, but something happened within the walls that shook everyone up." He said.

"That seems pretty smart though. If I had to spend eternity making sure vampires upheld the law, I would want someone with me to make things easier." I say.

"Eternity and love don't mix well. Both have a 50% chance of working out in the end, especially in our world."

"What do you mean by that? The rest of your family seem fine."

"People get bored of each other eventually, there's only so much you can learn about another person until you eventually grow apart. Even if you did work, the monsters that we are can't be hidden forever."

Before I could answer a booming laughter erupted along with something breaking.

"My piano! EMMETT!" Edward screamed, and was out of my sight.

I smiled but felt a pang of hurt in my chest. Would Edward get bored of me?

(End Flashback)

Oh holy hell, these were the kings of the vampire world and I was standing right in front of them. How could I have not realized where I was sooner? Creepy underground hallway, thrones in a giant room, even the freaking preteen vampires screamed it. I'm about to be killed by the Volturi for a law I didn't break and a psychotic vampire who I didn't kill. These were the very vampires I was trying to avoid, and here I was standing in front of them. Whoever decided to write the story of my life clearly hates me...

"Laurent what brings you here, and with a human as well." Aro asks.

"I've come to bargain with you actually. Victoria here was going to create a newborn army to get to this human, but I stopped that by suggesting we bring her here so that the law could do it's job. As I said before when I notified you of us coming, the Cullens exposed us to her and then left her soon after. I was with Denali when I found out about this, and decided to come find the girl and just get rid of the problem but she disappeared. I believe that this girl has a gift that you would find very useful, and you should be grateful. I stopped an unnecessary war from starting and brought you a gifted human, so I believe that a reward should be given to me." Laurent said.

The entire room was silent, and I couldn't believe what my brain was processing. Aro came off of his throne and took the hands of Victoria, Laurent, and Riley before standing in front of me. He had to be over 6ft in comparison to my 5'5" stature. I wasn't intimidated but I could feel the power rolling off of him.

"May I?" He said and held out his hand to me.

Nodding a little, I put my hand in his and watched as his eyes went blank before refocusing.

"Interesting... I must say Laurent you are smart, but are delusional as ever. Brothers it seems more than one law has been broken here. Victoria was indeed going to create an army and frankly still plans to if we don't kill the human, which is how we have Riley here. But above that Laurent was going to try to overthrow us by using the girl as a pawn through manipulation. Seeing that no law has actually been broken yet besides the exposure, I think that it would be best to have this trio in the dungeon until we can be sure they won't attempt treason." Aro said as he went back to his seat.

" What! It's her fault my James is gone! Laurent you promised that he would be avenged." She growled.

"Alec, take them to the dungeon. I'm afraid I can't make a verdict for this situation until the Cullens are here." Aro concluded.

The buzz cut vampire, who I assumed to be Alec, came forward and a white mist started to flow from his hands. It moved like a stream towards us, and when it touched my captures fell to the floor, and were carried out by Alec and the other young female from earlier. Swallowing thickly I started to put my focus on the ground in front of me.

"What is going on here Aro?" Marcus asked.

"Laurent thought that by assuming the role of a law enforcer, he would take the 4th throne." Aro laughed, "He is right that our dear Bella is gifted, and wanted to trade her in like a cow... Demitri, please go with Felix and bring the Cullen family here after you finish your next mission." Aro said.

"What about the girl? I can hardly see why she needs to still be alive at this point." Caius said.

"You do have a point there brother, but I do believe we have quite the shield standing in front of us. Tell me child, how did you hide yourself for so long? What is your story." Aro said.

"Aro. She's human and worthless, her blood should have stained the ground by now! We already have Chelsea, and it seems like Laurent and that red head just don't know how to track. Why is she still breathing? Her damned heart can't even beat properly!" Caius said while standing.

In the next few moments three things happened, I was thrown against a wall, saw Marcus fighting Caius, and didn't have to worry about using the bathroom any more. What the hell just happened? Why are things so complicated?

Next chapter I plan on explaining Bella's gift, and touch a little on what's been happening in her life before all this. I just wanted to give more insight on Marcus and his gift before diving into her story. What did ya think?