The Volturi Takeover

The First Week

I don't own Twilight.

Chapter 6

Bella's Pov

I have been in this hellhole for a week. The population is dropping like flies. We've lost another million already and everyone's on edge. Emily is always freaking out but I always tell her to just be herself because she's amazing just by being her. Taylor and I are trying to be strong and not show how much we're scared on the inside. We always surf everyday on the beaches of Italy. The only problem is we have to wear tracking devices that shock you every time you go too far out. Not to mention there is a little camera in the device that is on at every moment. Did I mention I hate this place?

I have been making sure Emily is practicing her dance everyday since that's the only talent that's keeping her alive. She's improving so much and it's really boosting her confidence. Let's just say we all are trying to act like vampires taking over the world is a normal thing.

I've started to spend my afternoons with the dolphins, sharks, and whales. I've pretty much retrained them so they're exactly like my animals at home. I've managed to name all the animals, but my favorites are these two dolphins: Molly and Zhu Zhu. Molly was the mother dolphin I saved while she was giving birth. Zhu Zhu is the little baby who is still trying to learn how to swim. They always greet me when I enter the room and they have a special place in my heart.

I was currently putting on my swimsuit so I can go see the animals. I managed to put on a bikini that was covering just enough so I wasn't feeling self-conscience. I grabbed a towel and locked the door to our room.

Emily was at a dance class and Taylor was clubbing. Since us humans came here it was like they turned this place into a city overnight. There were now clubs, pools, restaurants, and even a theater for performances and recitals. At least we were living in luxury.

As I walked down the hallway, I got choruses of hellos. I had gotten to know some wonderful people here. I had become a social butterfly. I was a dance teacher to half the people here since there were only about seven choreographers or teachers alive. So I knew quite a few people.

When I finally got to the door I was looking for, I opened it and walked in. I looked around to find the shark's food. It wasn't there. What the hell? It must be out there already. I walked onto the platform that was connected to the shark tank. That was when I saw a figure. That's weird. I was surprised to see another person in here. I was usually alone.

"Hello? Who are you?" I said as I slowly walked up to the person. They turned around and I gasped.

"My name is Demetri." He's a vampire. He was a part of the group that captured me. What's he doing here?

As if he read my mind he replied, "Aro has sent me to watch over you."

"Wait, so you're like my bodyguard. You do realize I can take care of myself." I said as I took the bucket of food out of his hands.

"Yes, I realize that, but you have to understand how special you are to Aro. He wants to make sure you're in perfect condition for the auction." He has to be kidding.

"Are you serious?" I said when I got in the water.

"This is just a precaution to make sure you're not hurt." He said. It felt like he was leaving something out. Then it dawned on me.

"He thinks I'm going to commit suicide, right?" I said. Demetri just gave me curt nod. "I would never do that. I have a little sister to take care of. I can't just abandon her." I said as if it was obvious.

"It's just a precaution, Ms. Swan. Just pretend I'm not even here." He said as he took a step back to prove his point.

"How am I supposed to do that? I have a vampire who captured me watching my every move. That's pretty disturbing." I said as I started to teach the smallest shark how to wave with its fin.