A/N: Sorry for the late update guys, internet issues combined with a bad reaction to my ADHD medicine made writing a bit of a hassle this week. Side note: if this chapter seems choppy or is muddled please let me know, I wanted this out but without my medication, I wasn't able to edit as I usually do.

Oh boy, this is it! Everything is coming to a head right now, right at this moment. Who did it? Who killed Didyme? Well, find out right now!

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When You Love Someone

Chapter 21: Everything I wanted

This time of night was always quiet; however, it was eerily quiet. Almost as if nature itself stilled at the revelation at what I was about to do. If I'm being honest, I was attempting to cheat death…again. Any vampire could really. According to Didyme's notes, this was no mere fireproofing potion. This could bring a vampire back from ashes. If they drank the elixir it was almost a guarantee or if you poured the mixture over ashes within three days, they would come back as well… that is if it worked. This was all just a theory of course but one way or another I was bound to find out.

Chelsea was correct in that bane's breath was what I needed as the supply I had was ruined in the shuffle with Xander. I was grateful that everything else was exactly where I had left them and thinking to high heavens that hiding ingredients in both Forks, hereby the lab and there at the hotel paid off.

I had everything I needed now and all I needed was the bravery to achieve it. It should have been simple; I knew the recipe from the document hidden in the grove in Forks; I had the ingredients - I was nearly killed for it and I had the motive. Caius was coming and although Chelsea was a warrior even she knew she couldn't hold him back for long before he came looking for me. If he knew where the lab as I had even less time.

I had to move quickly. Finding the boulders was easy enough, it was like second nature and the lab was as I left it. It was time to get to work.

Laying out all the ingredients I went through each step in my head, seeing the grinding of the herbs and which ingredient I needed to mix first and boiling the acid to have it as a concentrate. I could do this.

So, as I rolled up my sleeves, I started grinding the plants and flowers from England and added some water to make a paste the consistency exactly as I wanted it. Smiling I set it aside and went on to step two as I boiled the wolfsbane and acid in a beaker until steam started to rise.

It was kind of funny really, I remember doing the steps, but it was like instinct took over; I knew exactly what to do and when to do it. Hours went by until all there was left to do was wait. I never liked waiting but once this step was completed it was finished. However, it didn't stop my mind from wondering.

This was it, all the waiting; the guesswork, the questions, all of it was coming to a head right now. Once this was complete and the tapes from Edward it would be enough to have a case against Caius. Didyme would finally have justice and maybe…just maybe Caius would even tell us what exactly happened on that fateful night. All the pieces were coming together, and the picture was clearing up but was still missing the crucial piece of the puzzle – Caius himself.

What did he do? How can you even kill a vampire without being noticed? Chelsea confessed she was in the wrong place at the wrong time and that she was protecting the killer, yet she genuinely didn't know who killed her. How does that even make sense?

And what of Alec? She claims he didn't do it and I know he didn't. He couldn't have, as much as I didn't trust Chelsea, I believed her. She really didn't have anything else to lose. The look in her eyes…I shivered as I returned to my work; I didn't want to think of Chelsea's fate. Alec would be so hurt. I hope she makes it. I hope she isn't dead. For not only Alec's sake but for hers as well. She let me go for Alec. She didn't have to do that, yet she did.

She loved him. That's why she let me go. Maybe even loved him enough to help him find me. Wherever he is. She knew he went to come to find me…maybe when he came to Forks but that was days ago. Where could he be now? I needed to find him.

I needed to tell him how I feel; I needed him to know. Chelsea said he was looking for me, I've been looking for him too and I didn't even know it. Right under my nose and I was too much of a coward to admit it. I just hope I'll be able to.

The boiling process takes time and it's only halfway done. Plus, the evidence in Chelsea's room may be compromised if I don't move quickly. Every rock that moves or animal scuffle I'm instantly on guard. It could be any of Caius's cronies like Xander or Caius himself. I sighed knowing the choice was made the minute I stepped foot in the lab.

"I'm sorry Alec" I whispered to myself as I grabbed a piece of paper and started writing. I may not get the chance to tell him myself, but I had to tell him…everything.

From the day we met in the grove, the time we almost kissed, the sparks I felt whenever I was around him, the electricity I felt whenever we would play chess together, the gentle peace I felt whenever we would sit together in our sanctuary all the way to me finding the book. Learning everything I could about Didyme, the lost queen, and how Caius was the one who did it although I admit I still don't know his motive.

I let it all out on paper – my dreams of the future I want for us, how I hope I can deliver this message personally and how red I would be if I was human. I laughed at myself honestly, I felt like a schoolgirl really but isn't this how you feel when you're in love?

"Alec you would laugh at me" I whispered as I giggled as I wrote down my fears of rejection and I could picture his easy smile and his orange eyes. I teased him when he decided to try my diet permanently and his suit was ripped on the hunting trip we took together.

He was furious, scolding the animal as if the poor creature could understand why he would have to spend an additional grand on another tailor-made suit and shoes. I laughed so hard that day that I didn't notice my top being torn from the same creature and Alec was the one to laugh when I glared and attacked it out of revenge.

That was a good day and the first time I saw the oh so proper Alec lose it to a point I was in hysterics. After that, we became less guarded, more carefree with each other. I loved that memory.

Smiling I wiped away tears and continued writing. I had to get this out. I didn't know how much time I had but I would make time. I'll be damned to keep this secret. No matter what happens to me, he must know.

He must know about Chelsea, about Afton. How Chelsea was the one who helped cover everything and made it so that everything fell into place. However, I hoped he wouldn't be too angry with her. I didn't know much about their relationship, but they were close and that was enough. Please don't be angry with her, she sacrificed everything for this.

Taking a shaky breath, I folded the three-page letter and stuffed it in my pocket. I had to finish it later. Not the best place for it but it will do, right now I had to shift my focus. The liquid turned clear and it's on a rolling bubble. It's time.

Steading my hands I poured the hot liquid in the canister with the dried herbs and put some blood in it seeing the color change instantly. It was kind of pretty to look at really. It changed from this murky hue of red and blue to this opaque purple and pink, the bubbles that had risen to remind me of bubble baths and the aroma pleasant, like roses and tulips.

Then again maybe I was tripping on whatever concoction I had made. The bubbles were rising higher and then slowly releasing as it cooled. This opaque looking purple liquid was the coveted fire potion.

I did it.

I fucking did it!

"I did it!" I whispered in awe as I picked up the canister and poured it in the waiting vials holding it up to the light, seeing it shine. I felt like laughing, singing, and jumping for joy. I did it!? I did it. I made the potion. I can't believe I did it.

"Didyme I did it" I whispered as I hugged it to my chest

I wished Alec were here for it.

Laughing to myself I collapsed to my knees relishing in this first moment of pure, unfiltered joy.

Until it wasn't.

It happened so fast, so quickly I barely had a chance to move. The explosion hit and then another that made my ears rattle. Biting my lip, I refused to scream. Dashing to the far side of the lab I saw a rock the size of me drop from the ceiling as more rocks and debris started falling.

"A cave-in" I whispered to myself as I looked in horror as Didyme's once beautiful lab was being covered in dirt and rocks. "No, the lab," I said as a rock hit me from behind knocking me down. "oomph" I groaned as I cuddle the vials close, praying they wouldn't break. I had to leave, now, move now!

Move!

I heard Alec's voice so clear in my head it was almost as if he was right here beside me. Either way, I listened. Dodging more rocks, I made my way to the door and race down the hallway finding the small room halfway damaged but the tunnel still intact. It was risky but the safest way to the castle without being spotted. This would take me directly to the sanctuary and from there it was just a short walk to Chelsea's room. Once I had the evidence, I had to get the hell out of here and find a way to Alec and contact Alice, Edward, or Jasper. Shit, I just needed to get out of Italy.

Crawling fast I tried to ignore the rising panic as more and more debris started to fall and the light at the end of the tunnel started to dim. Just keep going. I had to keep going.

Groaning I strained myself through the damaged opening and clawed at the blocked sanctuary entrance. Damn it let me in! With a heaving sigh, the wood and glass gave away to the shining sun casting its glow and I laughed and cried as I felt the grass underneath my palms.

I need to keep going.

Rolling onto my back I patted my pockets to make sure the potions were okay and sighed in relief, finally relaxing when it felt them intact.

I sighed as I got to my knees and looked at the rays of sunlight streaming through. I would have never known the sun was shining if I didn't escape. I wish Alec was here with me to see it.

I wish Alec were here.

Maybe it was a mistake to run but I was so confused and now I'll die without him knowing.

No, I can't afford to think that way. He'll know, somehow, he'll know. Grasping the crumbled letter, I sat in the grass and relished in the warmth on my face.

He'll know, he has too. Even if it's without me.

Would it be so bad to think of it though? Would it be so bad to cry of it though? To never feel his hand in mine. To never know his touch the way Chelsea had. To feel his body beneath mine in an intimate way I wanted to. To feel his hands in my hair. His lips on mine. The closest I would ever come close in the day in the grove when I could feel the electricity between us so potent, I could have cried.

He must know how much I wanted him.

He knows about Didyme, about Chelsea, my involvement in her mystery but what of my feelings? Even now am I so afraid that I cannot express my deepest feelings when he's not even here! Get a grip Bella! You are going to die! Is it so hard to confess to the man that you love when he's not even here?

Yes, it's proving to be that way.

"Arhhh!" I groaned to no one as I slapped my head.

"Be emotional Bella Swan!" I growled to myself as I stared at my handwriting and I felt tears come to my eyes.

Oh yeah, this is why I don't get emotional. It hurts.

To think I'll never hold his hand again, to hug him tight. "I'll miss the talks we had" I talked to myself as I write it down. "I'll miss the songs we sang, the games we played. How I'll never see your eyes again. You tried so hard to convert to being an animal drinker. I'm so proud of you, please don't stop." I whispered

"I wanted to love you" I whispered "I wanted to give myself to you in a way no one has had me. I wanted you to be mine." I wanted you to be mine.

"I have many regrets, but my biggest is that I never told you how I felt. How I was too much of a coward to tell you myself. How I wasted my time dancing around you and never was brave enough to catch you. Never brave enough to let you catch me. I'm sorry, but I love you. For everything I have I love you Alec" I cried as I left my letter beneath the tree, kissing it as I buried it beneath the ground. I didn't want anyone to find this except for him.

Lifting myself, my body truly felt like a stone as I walked one heavy footstep to another as I walked away from the place that meant so much to both of us. It doesn't matter now I suppose, in time we can come back. Maybe when Caius is gone and Aro and Marcus had stabilized control. Maybe Alec and I can clean what was damaged in the fight with Afton; give his ashes a proper burial. Hopefully, Chelsea made it out (though the odds were slim) and we can fight him together. All these possibilities hanging together that hope just might be on the horizon.

I just had to escape.

Closing the door tightly I slipped out of the corridor into the empty hallway. My footsteps echoed on the marble tiles and I shifted my eyes to the side of me, keeping watch. I didn't know where he was, but I knew he had to be close. That cave-in had to have destroyed the lab and who knows what else.

The castle was surprisingly quiet, usually, I would have seen Felix or even Jane by now. I wonder if Jane is with Alec. That would explain why I haven't seen her yet. Maybe it's a good thing she wasn't here, if shit was going to go down it's better, she has no part. Then again, she can crumble anyone to their knees…not, my focus is to escape, not punishment. I can worry about punishment later.

Moving quickly, I spotted Chelsea's room and I smiled in relief. Just a few more moments.

"Bella!"

I stopped short as I heard Aro's voice behind me and turning I put a fake smile on my face as Aro walked over rolling up some papers and putting them in his jacket pocket.

"Bella, I didn't know you were already back my dear, did you enjoy your trip with the Cullen's? I know Carlisle mentioned that after the wedding Astrid had made her change. Is this true?" He asked with a certain gleam in his eye and I shifted. Truth be told I could care less about Astrid but if Carlisle mentioned it, I'll follow his lead.

"Yes, although I didn't see much of her. I'm sure she'll be beautiful as a vampire" I said as his sharp eyes crinkled as he chuckled.

"Oh, I have no doubt, tell me, Bella, may I ask for your company? With your frequent trips back to the states I wanted to make sure you're happy here in Volterra? That you've settled and are enjoying your time in my home"

"Oh yes, I'm having the time of my life. Really there are things that I've discovered that I wouldn't have ever known if not for the opportunity to learn here" I mumbled as Aro snaked his arm to my shoulders and led me away from Chelsea's room. Holding in my sigh I had to appease Aro before I continued. The last thing I needed was to offend him and I needed him on my side.

"Tell me Bella, please step into my office." He instructed as he gently led me to his spacious office, and I realized I had never stepped foot in here. It was kind of pretty with paintings hanging everywhere and large windows lining the walls. "You said that you've discovered things, my dear? What kind of things? More about your gift perhaps?" He asked as he looked curiously at me as I shook my head smiling.

"I wish, I'm discovering more about myself really. What I'm capable of and what I can do. I do apologize that my last trip came up so last minute, but I was doing a favor for Edward. I decided to forgive him and his family for their treatment of me last year. I wanted the conversation done in person especially since I've been thinking of making Italy my home" I confessed as he smiled brilliantly and clapped his hands.

"Oh, that's wonderful to hear! I'm so happy that you would make this your home. Your place here would be special since so many have enjoyed your presence here. Especially Chelsea, in fact, she has been very outspoken lately. Telling me that you've had many questions, mainly about my sister" He asked as I froze in my spot. Shit, what would I say now?

"No need to fear my dear, the tale of my sister is a tragic one and I would be more surprised if you didn't ask questions. You haven't been the first to ask and I'm sure you won't be the last. I know that others must have told you not to ask me or my brothers but please don't listen. It's painful as she was my sister by birth but I'm happy her memory still lives." He said softly as he looked far away.

"I see," I said softly as he gestured for me to sit in the plush chair and he stood, opening a cupboard where a book almost identical to the recipe book I had and placed it on the desk.

"This was my sisters. She was an alchemist you know. Even when we were human, she had a talent for medicine, and most of the village revered her. She was exceedingly kind, almost too kind. She would help anyone, including her enemy" He whispered softly as I looked down to the floor.

"I'm sorry I didn't come sooner, I just, I was advised not to because it was painful. Especially for Marcus and you" I said as I looked back up and he smiled gently.

"Yes, it is painful, but I will gladly go through the pain if it means my sister would not be forgotten. After all,….I was the one who killed her" He whispered softly as my head snapped up and he smiled before pressing a button and the floor dropped beneath me.

"Ahhh" I screamed as I hit the ground hard and suddenly hands were all over me and I couldn't see anyone. I felt metal scrapping against my skin followed by stinging pain and laughter.

"Get off of me!" I screamed as I tried to activate my shield, but nothing came. Panicking I tried kicking, but my body felt heavy as lead. I couldn't move. I couldn't move! I was breathing heavy and I had to focus. Don't panic. Don't panic!

"There's no use struggling dearie. Those chains have been soaked in werewolf venom, you can't move even if you wanted too" Aro's voice echoed off the walls as I felt a heavy cloth over my eyes, and the pain intensified. "Call it a safety measure, we can't have you seeing anything that might alarm anyone to your location." His voice chuckled as I hissed at the intruders.

I was fucked and I knew it. Aro did it? Aro fucking killed her?!

"Why did you do it?" I screamed out as my voice was hoarse and a gag was forcefully inserted in my mouth and I choked.

"Calm yourself, Renata, she is no threat now. It's a logical question" I heard him say as I felt cold hands on my chin and I forced myself away, making the chains sting like crazy.

"Oh Bella, such a beauty" I heard him croon as his hands caressed my hair and I tried pulling away only to be stopped by another pair of hands, Renata probably. "You never know when to stop, do you? If you kept digging or worse confronted Caius, you would know it's me all along." He said cheerfully as I turned to his voice, confused, and panicked.

The gag kept me from talking and instead muffled sounds came out when I tried to talk only to make him laugh "Bella try not to talk; the gag will just make the pain worse" Renata whispered as Aro sharply said, "Quiet Renata" Followed by a groan in pain from her.

"Now, Bella you asked a question. Why did I do it? Frankly, I think anyone would do it if they were placed in my position. I had to do it; my foolish sister forced my hand. I told her numerous times that she could not expose us, yet she continued with her experiments. Then she had the audacity to create the one thing that could be our salvation and she didn't use it!" He grew angry as I leaned away from his yelling and I bumped into something hard causing me to groan.

"Oh, don't mind that dearie, Renata I think it's safe, you can take the cloth off now, the poison will have taken effect." He said carefully as I felt her hands make quick work of the cloth around my eyes and felt the pain release some, although my vision was blurry. I groaned again trying to talk but the gag prevented me. "Take the gag off to sweets, for her tenacity she deserves her questions answered," He said as I saw Renata in front of me and her hands quickly removed the gag as I coughed and sputtered.

"What is that" I gasped out as I saw Aro smiling through my blurry vision.

"Werewolf venom. Children of the moon if you want to be technical, their venom is like fire as you are aware of, however, this is more concentrated causing a vampire immense pain and for them to be immobile. Fascinating isn't it? Another of my sister's achievements in alchemy but it wasn't until after her unfortunate death did I discover all the possibilities with her inventions."

"You killed her; it wouldn't be unfortunate if you never did" I hissed out as he raised his eyebrow.

"On the contrary, it is an unfortunate event. I didn't want to kill her; she was my sister. I'm not the monster you must think of me, Isabella Swan. I must admit I do like the dramatics and I confess I didn't kill her. It's true I didn't stop it, but I didn't kill her." He chuckled as I looked on confused.

He must have seen my confusion because it caused him to burst into laughter "Oh you must be terribly confused, my dear. Let me explain – you are aware of the Romanian war a few centuries back? The final battle that must have caused her demise. Well to a point it's true. She did die in that battle but not by my hand. Poor Caius though, so worried over his sister that he couldn't concentrate and be knocked out soon after Alec delivered my sister right to me, although he doesn't know that. This is a shame, his guilt would be so delicious if he knew the truth, not that he doesn't have enough already" He laughed as I growled.

"You see there have been many events that led to that tragic day, more than you realize," He said with a glint in his eye. "Love is power, and power is love – a delicate balance that is always at play with one another. Didyme never understood it, too busy gaining friends in court to ever understand the lessons I tried to teach her" He said bitterly as the lightbulb came on.

"You killed her because she was gaining influence. Marcus and Didyme were the backbone of the Volturi, who would want you to lead when the courts had them" I accused as his eyes snapped to me and before I could blink, I felt his hand across my face. The slap sending me to the ground.

"Such an intolerant girl! What a rude thing to say to their host!" He thundered as he pushed me to the wall and the force of the push cause some pebbles to fall on my head.

"But it's true isn't it," I said weakly as I saw him look away, the creepy smile once again on his face.

"It's true my sister was popular among the nobles of the day and that Marcus always had a talent for persuasion. His natural gift of seeing connections helped greatly with that and that she was the crowning jewel. Her talent was she could the gifts of vampires and how to make them stronger or weaker. She was a genius; even back then however men tend to fear powerful women and the Romanians were no different."

"Didyme wasn't too fond of how the Romanians ruled and the feeling was mutual. They felt Didyme posed a threat to their rule and I happened to agree. You see back then I was a young man, I wanted power and the Romanians were to grant it. Contrary to popular belief we got along famously. I was an adviser to Vladimir actually."

"So, you turned against them in Aro's rebellion?" I asked skeptically as he gave a hearty laugh and shook his head.

"You don't know, do you? No, my dear I never turned against my friends. In fact, they were the ones who planned it. At the time, the nobles and other vampires were growing restless with the Romanian rule, they felt Marcus would be better. Better yet if they saw Marcus, Caius, and me on the throne it might have been better. So, we made it happen. The Romanians would retreat in the guise of war and if Marcus and Caius were to lose their lives in the war no one would be the wiser. I would rule unchecked and have the backing of the Romanians to do it. Then Didyme became involved" He shook his head as he sighed.

"She intercepted a letter on the eve of the battle and confronted me with her findings. She urged me to turn against my friends. What if I wanted to rule, I couldn't do so shackled to the Romanians. I told her that was impossible unless I had her recipes. She was more powerful than anyone on the battlefield with those potions of hers and with the creation of the fireproofing potion, that invention would guarantee our success. However, she refused. She deemed it too dangerous. Me! Her own brother: admitting that if I were to know the secrets of her potions it would be dangerous!" He exploded as he quickly got ahold of his temper, shaking himself of the memory.

"Regardless, she might have been right. I locked her in that tower for her own protection and sanctioned Chelsea to make sure she and the wives were comfortable. However, she deflected. She wanted to warn Marcus of his coming fate. Imagine that! Choosing one's mate over her brother. The fact she would go against me was too dangerous and she had to be punished. She was a loose cannon that had to be controlled."

"So, you kill her because she chose her mate over you?" I asked disgustedly

"I did what had to be done to protect what I had built. When she found Caius instead of me, I knew it would be better. Instead of killing Caius outright, I could frame him for her death. It was no secret they disliked each other however things became difficult when Didyme went against orders and broke away from Caius. She was too stubborn for her own good and I knew she would find Marcus eventually. So, what choice did I have then but to take matters into my own hands"

"What do you mean?" I asked quietly as he smiled sadly

"I broke away from the formation and approached her. I lied and said Marcus was with me and she followed. Her craze to find Marcus overriding her judgment and I led her to where Vladimir and Stefan were waiting. I told them both that if they made her disappear all our plans were possible. We just needed a new plan."

With a cruel smile, he turned to me "We needed to make Didyme's death so stupendous that Marcus wouldn't seek vengeance and that Caius would be out of the way. I wanted power Bella and I would sacrifice anything to achieve it. Didyme chose to go against me and she was punished for it. She was a traitor. If we're to go to Marcus with my accusations he would still attack. So what choice was left? Didyme never did finish the fireproofing and Stefan ended her existence on the pyre. There was so much death that day one more wouldn't be noticeable and with Caius as the last one with her, it was easier to frame him and let a vengeful Marcus take care of him."

"But he didn't do that obviously?" I smirked in spite of myself and he just laughed

"No that didn't happen but something better because Marcus made a move I didn't expect. He made a curse out of his vengeance" as I sat back stunned.

"What curse?" I asked as he gasped and laughed even more.

"You are a truly blind, child!" He chuckled as I shifted my eyes to the floor, cursing myself at my own findings.

"It's not your fault, the curse was the final piece in Caius's coffin. He was privy to the certain knowledge that Didyme would not confide in me. It took until after her death to know about her lab and the glass room; I could use his knowledge to his disadvantage.

Of course, I'm getting ahead of myself. Marcus was able to find a witch of great power and convinced them to set forth the curse of Didyme. With the curse in effect, I just needed to bide my time until one poor soul would kill Caius for me in the name of Didyme, and then I would have the full justification of the law to kill them. I would have persuaded Vladimir or Stephan to rid me of Caius, but they would not. On the contrary, they turn traitor, planning their own rebellion thinking I wouldn't notice. It's true I haven't paid attention to them in centuries but to turn against me? Foolish."

"So your friends are wanting their power back?" I asked sarcastically as he slapped me once more.

"It seems they have forgotten their place. I have spies everywhere and sent your Alec on one such mission with Chelsea. After the war I had what I needed, they were irrelevant. Once I had power, I didn't need them anymore, but I wanted them out of the way. Just like I needed you out of the way" He turned in my direction as he came closer as I tried to get away but of course the chains prevented me from any movement.

"You were a surprise I admit. Never did I think you possessed any skill in alchemy, yet you might be the most powerful alchemist next to my sister. I've been watching your progress Bella and I admit I'm impressed. If you weren't so hellbent on solving the murder of my sister I might have invited, you to be in court permanently. I know you had the book Bella, but I'll find it in time. Right now, there's of the matter of what to do with you" He said softly as I felt his hand touch my head and turned away forcing his hand off me.

"I was going to be rid of you quietly but that bitch Chelsea wanted to be noble. Releasing you and thinking I wouldn't catch on? Pity. The one thing I have now is that Alec and Jane are in another county. Alec would do anything to save you know? Marcus informed me as soon as you stepped foot in the palace all those years ago to save your beloved that you were fighting for the wrong man. That your mate was right here, in our best defensive weapon we had. You can understand that you were dead even back then? I couldn't risk Alec and now with your discoveries you're no longer a minor annoyance but a threat."

Standing he backed away to the wall as I saw him frown in concentration. "I see there is one way to be rid of you. You did commit a crime after all and just happened to preset all evidence to me to have you guilty of your crime. Conspiring against the Volturi with the children of the moon." He smiled evilly as I saw him take out a vial of acid from his jacket pocket.

"Where did you get that?" I whispered fearfully as he smiled more.

"Chelsea was very forthcoming. She saved many things from her trip to England. Maybe then this will teach her place." He growled as I looked up, shocked.

"So, she's alive then" I whispered as saw him scoff

"She's alive only because I need her still. Once she proves useless, she will die just like her mate" He hissed as I started to laugh half-crazed

"Then there's still a chance" I whispered thinking of my letter and the evidence in her room.

"What are you blabbering about" Aro hissed as I looked up, ignoring the pain of the chains.

"Well, that's for us to know and you to never find out" I smirked as he growled and slammed me against the wall, more rocks tumbling down.

"You will die!" He hissed as I closed my eyes, smiling

"I may die, but the truth won't" I whispered as I was against slammed down on the hard ground. "You will die for your crimes!" He hissed out as gave him a glare.

"Even if I do, the truth will not die. You will lose." I said defiantly as he smirked

"We'll see more about that on your trial. You are alone Bella. Alec, Jane, the Cullen's no one is here to save you. You will die and you will die alone. How does it feel then Bella? You found the killer of the infamous Didyme and you will die. How does it feel…to have everything you wanted?" He whispered before disappearing behind a closed wall, Renata the following suit as I laid there in the dark. Alone.

Coulda been a nightmare

But it felt like they were right there

And it feels like yesterday was a year ago

But I don't wanna let anybody know

'Cause everybody wants something from me now

And I don't wanna let 'em down

Billie Eilish – Everything I wanted

A/N: Thoughts? Feelings? We have one more chapter before part 1 is completed and then I'll be taking a 1-week break for the holidays and to spend time with my family but no worries! 12 days of ficmas are ongoing! Tell me what you think and happy holidays!