Bella Swan

The Cullens and the Swan sisters were being escorted back to Forks on a small yet luxurious private jet back to Forks, yet Bella couldn't feel relaxed under the judgement filled glare of Felix Volturi. The small but curt words he had shared with her and the Cullens was enough of an indication that he didn't take too kindly to their presence. Lilith was asleep and had been carried to the plane by the mountainous vampire, who also held a beautiful looking letter adorned with fine gold ink and red wax seal in his fingers. Ever so softly he placed Lilith down on a row of seats a few isles back from where Bella, Edward and Alice sat. He covered her with his cloak and made every effort to ensure her comfort. As she glanced back at the pair she couldn't help but feel envy begin to burn in her chest. The day she first encountered Edward Cullen was memorable, and not in the way she wanted.

Bella had grown up like many girls before her dreaming of a Prince Charming to one day leap out of his castle and find her to sweep her off her feet. To live a lavish life with her one true love with no problems, no arguments, no feuds and a happily ever after. Meeting Edward Cullen had not been like that. At first glance he had seen her and immediately looked like he wanted to choke down vomit. He glared at her with burning venom in his eyes and ran away the second the opportunity had presented itself. He avoided her, came back and was cryptic and rude, his sister hated her and yet after all that she believes that she loves him. Just as he believes that he loves her. She called his attitude mysterious, intriguing and brooding while others would certainly not agree. But they convinced themselves that what they had was love, even if that love started over the scent of her blood. His food source.

Yet as Bella looked over at her sister and her mate she saw non of that. Felix never looked at her with venom or malice. Instead when their eyes first met his were filled with excitement and longing. He never flinched from her touch or acted like she was poison, rather he sought out to soothe her fears with his own comforting touch. Even as they were sat in the reception of Castle Volterra their conversation to pass the time came easy. Not that Bella paid too much attention to what was being said over her own tears and tunnel vision on Edward as he finally returned to her. But they both seemed content with each other, not strained or stressed. Not like her and Edward at the beginning of their relationship, or even now a year after they got together. Edward was still nervous to touch her in case he would hurt her, he wouldn't sleep with her, no matter how much Bella tried to convince and reassure him. Her scent would put him on edge, as if he would lose control. And yet as she looked over at Felix he seemed almost effortless with his affections.

Lilith looked serene laying wrapped up in Felix cloak, her head now delicately placed in his lap to protect it during the flight. His hand was running through her black curly hair as he watched her with a loving look in his eyes. As the plane took off on their way back home Bella couldn't help but feel envy burn in her chest as she closed her eyes and tried to follow her sister in dreamland.

Lilith Swan

I arose from my slumber not long before we were to land back home. Felix and I agreed to introduce him to dad tomorrow as I have a feeling he won't be to impressed at our impromptu trip to Italy and I didn't want to overwhelm him. "Do you want this back?" I asked almost reluctantly, my many hours of sleeping in his cloak made it warm and cosy and the fabric was incredibly soft. Though I imagine if I were to stand up in it I would look like a child dressed as Palpatine. "You can keep it, for now, I suppose" He jested down at me with a cheeky smile on his face. "Thank you" I smiled back before buckling up as we started our descent back home.

Approaching the porch to an awaiting Charlie I threw myself into his arms for a strong hug before giving him a kiss on the cheek. "We'll talk in a minute" He whispered to me before turning to glare at the bronze haired boy who was carrying my sister. Ever since we landed she's refused to leave his arms. Something about being scared he going to leave again. It's quite pathetic. Dad tried to take her inside but again she refused to leave Edward so dad let him bring her inside but we made sure he left swiftly. Felix said he needed to speak to a man named Carlisle to inform him of the current predicament we were in and of how he was going to hunt for the duration of his stay. He explained that it could take the whole night so fortunately, we could leave a lot of the semantics of his stay until tomorrow.

Dad and I both collapsed on the sofa once the whole Bella ordeal was over, but Edward was probably going to sneak himself in later and I couldn't be asked to deal with that today. Dad had made it clear she was grounded and that she was to have a limit on her contact with the Cullens but that wouldn't mean much to her. "You really worried me today, you both did bumblebee I mean I appreciate that you at least left me a note to say where you were but I was so worried" Charlie's tone was soft yet scolding and I couldn't blame him. "I know dad, I'm really sorry but Alice just came back and something happened to Edward and she was going to run off regardless. I just didn't want anything to happen to her because she can't keep leaving you for dangerous situations. It's not fair on you after everything you do for her" I wanted to cry. Charlie works so hard to provide and look after us both and yet she acts like he's an afterthought in his life. "I know bee but I can handle her, you need to look out for yourself too, I don't know what I'd do with myself if something happened to you" Well now I really wanted to cry. I don't know how I'm supposed to leave him next year, but the consequences if I don't mean death and that would break his heart. "Well when I was out in Italy I found a great job opportunity for once I leave uni"

I felt the guilt increase tenfold as I lied to him handing over the beautifully made letter. "There is actually someone from Volterra who is staying in Forks at the moment. His name is Felix and he would be happy to answer any questions that you might have." I explained nervously twiddling my thumbs. He looked over the letter wide-eyed yet contemplative. "Well bee as much as I hate the thought of you being so far away, I think you should take it, if that's what you really want?" He looked over at me with a judgement-free face.

"It is dad"

"Well then" He started, wrapping a comforting arm around my shoulder "I hope you don't forget about your old man, and you better come visit" He finished, kissing me on the temple.

"I could never forget about you, even if I wanted too, I love you too much"

"I love you too bumblebee always will"

My peaceful sleep was interrupted by Bella storming into my room, and based on the speed at which she flew in here I'm surprised she didn't trip up the attic stairs.

"We're going to the Cullens"

"Excuse me?"

"You need to hurry because we need to go quickly. It's important"

"I'm sorry? Did I mistakenly give you an indication that I wanted anything to do with them?"

"Lilith I'm not playing, hurry up"

And with that, she snuck out back down the stairs. Releasing a heavy sigh I looked down at my 'pyjamas' which consisted of a royal purple oversized cotton button-up shirt that fell halfway down my thighs and some matching cotton shorts. Deciding that I wasn't going to be at the Cullens long and that I wanted to come home and pass out, I changed my shorts for a pair of black leggings and I put on some black flats. Once outside I saw Bella and Edward standing in front of a black volvo XC60 both of them looked rather unhappy and I suppose that has something to do with why we are sneaking out the house this early in the morning.

When we arrived everyone was gathered around the main living room of the house, and if I wasn't so irritated right now I would have complimented the house on it's beauty. I couldn't see Felix among the vampires in front of me, so maybe he had gone back to the house?

"You all know what I want and I know how much I'm asking for. The only thing I can think of for it to be fair is just to vote" Bella fumbled awkwardly, looking for confirmation in the golden eyes watching us.

"You don't know what you're talking about" Edward rasped from behind us on the stairs.

"Shut up" Came Bella's hushed reply, and if this was any other situation I would have laughed.

"Alice" Bella wanted to open the vote with the person she knew would never object to her wish. It was clever, if not slightly underhanded.

"I already consider you to be my sister. Yes" The pixie-like vampire beamed, giving my sister a hug and guiding her down the rest of the stairs.

"Thank you"

"I vote yes. It would be nice to not want to kill you all the time" Came the strained voice of a curly blonde haired man. If not for his otherworldly beauty the expression on his face may have seemed quite pained.

Jasper Whitelock

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry to both of you for how I've acted and I'm really grateful that you were brave enough to go and save my brother. But this isn't a life I would have chosen for myself and I wish there had been someone to vote no for me. So, no" The beautiful blonde woman who spoke had a bitter and sombre look in her eyes. From the way she was speaking and the hurt on her face it was clear that she was forced into this life.

Rosalie Hale

"I vote hell yeah! and we can pick a fight with these Volturi another way" The bear looking vampire picked my sister up in a hug before returning her back to Alice. He was tall and muscular looking but nowhere near as big as Felix. He had a friendly demeanour despite his rather intimidating appearance.

Emmet McCarty

"I already consider you a part of the family, yes" The older woman looked rather peaceful and homely and it was obvious by her motherly smile and kind eyes that she was the matriarch of the family.

Esme Cullen

"Why are you doing this to me? You know what this means" Edward was still resisting the inevitable. This whole vote was pointless anyway, Felix was staying both for me and to ensure that Bella turns. If they don't turn her I imagine the Volturi will kill her.

"You've chosen not to live without her which leaves me no choice. I won't lose my son." The voice of the blonde doctor was calm and scolding. He was the clearly the patriarch of the coven however I would question his authority seeing as Edward managed to convince the whole family to move on a whim for him.

Carlisle Cullen

"And what about you Lilith?" came the voice of my sister still tucked into Alice's side and I couldn't stop the bitter laugh escaping my throat. But just, before I started speaking Felix returned to my side placing a comforting hand on the small of my back.

"You're voting like you have some kind of choice, you know that after what has happened in Italy that you are expected to turn, and quite quickly at that so what do you expect me to say? Because I really don't understand what you're trying to achieve here. Or maybe you have just come to the crippling realisation that you've stuck your nose in to far. Alternatively, you seem to be trying to get the reassurance of everyone here, to know that they want you here and that you haven't just inserted yourself into their lives because you couldn't just mind your own fucking business. There is no choice here Bella so I do not know why you're asking" Inside I was seething. I couldn't believe the audacity she had to ask me about her turning as if everyone here could just ignore what was happening. Though Felix's hand rubbing circles on my back was stopping me from completely exploding.

"I have to agree. If you think the Volturi are just gonna let you walk out of this one alive, or hide under the radar, then I think you have greatly misunderstood the situation you have been placed in. She turns or she dies." Felix's voice was commanding and left no room for counter-arguments. The longer this conversation went on the more tortured Edward looked, but if he wanted to have a bitch fit about it than that was his own problem, he either needed to accept it or move on. The atmosphere in the room seemed to drop with heavy realisation. Bella looked bewildered as if she hadn't considered the meaning of Felix being here at all. But then again I don't think Bella considered anything outside of her dream plan for life. But ultimately I was done here and just wanted to leave.

"Now if you'll excuse me. I'd like to go home now" My tone leaving no room for argument, and with that Felix and I left, the Cullens could sort out the rest as I really could not care less about what they choose to do. For what time I had left as a human I wanted to spend as much time with dad as possible so Bella could do whatever she wants. I'm not going to make it my problem anymore.

Thank you for reading~