《•HIS DAUGHTER•》

《3》

Aro stands up, he moves closer to the group. "What a happy surprise! Bella is alive after all. Isn't that wonderful?" Caius responds with a sour expression. Marcus could care less. Aro doesn't release Edward's hand, and looks at him as he says "Her blood appeals to you so much it makes me thirsty. How can you stand to be so close to her?" Edward flinched ta Aros comment, scared for his blood singer. "It's not without effort." He told Aro. Aro starts to laugh "I can see that." He tells Edward. Edward looks to see Bella confused, Edward explains "One touch and Aro can see every thought I've ever had in my life." "You're quite the telepath yourself, Edward. Though... you can't read Bella's thoughts. Fascinating." He releases Edward's hand and turns to Bella. He seems to have a devastating idea. "I would love to see if you are an exception to my gifts, as well." He smirks as he reaches for Bella's hand. She hesitates, she contemplates if she even has a choice? Aro laughs at her reluctance, as he further extends his hand. Bella reluctantly takes it. As he holds her hand... confusion sweeping over him. "Interesting." He says as he releases her, he moves back to his chair, deep in thought. "I wonder if --" Edward reads Aros thoughts, "No!" Aro replies quickly with "Let's see if she's immune to all our powers, shall we Jane?" Jane smirks as she turns toward Bella, but Edward springs in front of her. Jane instead focuses her gaze on Edward which flings him across the room where he collapses, writhing in agony. Pain overcomes he face as Jane concentrates on him with a small smile, enjoying his pain. "Stop!" Bella says as she and Alice rush to his side. As soon as Jane looks away, Edward's pain ceases. As he's on the floor he spots somthing behind Aros chair. He couldn't think too long about it though, he was more worried for Bella. "Jane, dear. The girl?" Aro askes Jane. Jane's gaze now turns toward Bella who cringes, awaiting the pain... but nothing happens. Jane's grin is replaced by anger. She looks at Bella with pure rage. Aro laughs like a child at the situation. Jane looks at him slightly irritated. Jane, infuriated, moves toward Bella, but Aro stops her with a tiny gesture. Aro smirks as he says "Remarkable! She confounds us all. So what do we do with you now?" Marcus bored says "You already know what you'll do, Aro." Casius agrily tells Aro, "She knows too much; she's a liability." Aro tilts his head "That's true. Unless Edward intends to give her immortality..." He looks at Edward expectantly. "But that's not your intention, is it. Shame." He looks down faking sadness. He nods to Felix who moves toward Bella, but he only takes a step before Edward tackles him. Bella looks terrified, "Edward, don't!" Alice leaps to help but several Volturi guard hold her back, Alice struggles mightily. Edward is no match for Felix, it is no secret that Edward will lose. But he'll go down fighting. Edward is fast, anticipating Felix's moves before he makes them, but Felix is stronger. Felix grabs Edward harshly, throws him into the ceiling, SMASHING against the marble; he drops like a stone. Is then immediately KICKED across the room. Selene scared moves to Casius's throne and holds his hand. He very subtlety squeezes her hand and slightly moves his head towards her. To acknowledge her.

Bella conflicted yells "Stop this! Please!" But Aro ignores her, as he leans forward to study Edward. Jane is itching to step in. Aro gestures her back. Felix takes some hits, but then lifts Edward overhead, CRACKING him, then flinging him against a wall. Bella runs toward Aro but a Volturi Guard flings her away. She flies HARD against the wall. The guard is then occupied by the thrashing Alice. Bella, bruised, but not broken, makes another attempt to get to Aro. She finally reaches him, kneels in front of him, he looks down at her as she says. "Do it! Kill me! Just leave them alone!" as she syas this she yanks her collar back, exposing her neck to him. Aro is surprised and intrigued. "Enough." Felix immediately releases Edward who manages to look up. He sees Bella kneeling in front of Aro. "Get away from her!" Edward moves toward Aro but is quickly immediately pinned by Jane's invisible powers, he once again writhes in agony. His face contorting in pain, Alice can no longer bear Edward's suffering -- "Edward, stop. I've already seen it." Edward grits his teeth as he spits out "Alice, stay out of it." Aro, intrigued, gestures for Jane to stop; Edward goes limp. "Ah yes, the clairvoyant. I saw your gift in Edward's thoughts. What is it you've seen?" Alice says to Aro "I'm the one who will change Bella." Bella is taken aback by this but seems pleased. Aro is surprised, as well. Aro tells Alice "Please. Be my guest." Alice tells him "Not here. Her father is in law enforcement. If she goes missing, there will be questions." Casius bored says "He is easily dealt with." "It will happen, Aro. See for yourself." She tells Aro as she thrusts out her hand. Aro nods to the Guards who release her. She gives him her hand. He closes his eyes, sucked into the vision

Aro who is utterly delighted smiles and he releases Alice's hand. "Mesmerizing! To see the things you've seen, that haven't happened yet!" Alice moves to Edward's side, helps him up. Alice apologizes to Edward. Aro looks at Bella then says "Your gifts will make for an intriguing immortal. Go make your preparations." Bella hurries to Edward's side. Caius irritated raises his voice and asks Aro, "You're letting them leave?" "Dear Caius, the girl's disappearance will be conspicuous at best. And surely you see her potential." He tells him. The trio are quick to leave the throne room. Selene runs to Aro as the door is closing, her red eyes meet his as she runs to him. He picks her up and hugs her. Bella looks back and sees the young girl. She slightly pushes Edward signaling him to look before the doors close. He sees the child and is just as confused. As they leave a group of tourist enter.