When Edward left me I was a complete and utter mess. I wouldn't eat, I couldn't sleep, and the worst was it hurt to live. Every breath I took would kill me little by little until I couldn't stand it anymore. So the only logical thing to do was go to the Volturi and beg for death.

The plan actually gave me a smile, the first one I had in months. I planned to leave in one week, and in that week I laughed, smiled, ate, and Charlie couldn't havebeen happier. I was slightly saddened thinking about what my death would do to Charlie, but I was to overcome with joy because soon all the pain would be gone. Finally on Saturday I grabbed my passport and my college money, drove as fast as I could to the airport, and bought the ticket to the first plane leaving for Italy. I arrived in Volterra on Sunday.

It took my about ten times to call a taxi that would actually take me to the Volterra castle, and when I arrived he quickly took the money I handed him and swerved away. Just looking at the castle was awe inspiring, it had a rennaissance feel to it that was just amazing. The walls were made out of marble but they did not yet look tarnished, the walkway was paved and led to the entrance which was two big mahogany doors and on the sides there were actually flowers growing, they were black roses.

I made my way up to the front and opened the doors. I walked into a huge lobby where there was a well dressed receptionist typing quickly on the computer. I walked up to her.

"Hi, could I please meet with Aro?" I asked remembering the leader's name.

"Do you have an appointment?" She questioned with a slight Italian accent.

"No, but it should only take a few seconds."

"I'm afraid then that you'll have to leave." After saying that she began typing on her computer again.

I tapped her shoulder "Listen here," I looked at her name tag "Gianna. I have been through hell and back just to have the desperation to come here. I all I want is death and if a couple of omnipotent vampires can't deliver that in a few seconds out of their spare time, then the world might just find out about the mythical creatures all around us."

Gianna became wide eyed at my threat, she picked up the phone and dialed a few numbers. "Demetri, could you please escort a guest to the throne room." She hung up the phone and began hurriedly typing again like nothing happened.

After a moment a blond haired vampire appeared. He eyed me up and down and turned away but before he did I could've swore I saw a small smile on his face. "Follow me." He said simply and with a tinge of an English accent. He led me through a long corridor and down a spiraling stairway which led into a huge room.

The room was quite beautiful. The floors were spotless marble and the walls sparkled almost as if made out of gold, and at the end of the room staright ahead were three regal looking vampires. One had blond hair that was almost white looking, the other had dark brown hair, and the one in the middle had hair that was pure black, all their hair was long. At their side was three other vampires standing, I think Edward told me about them. They were Jane, Felix, and Alec, the top guards.

"Ah, Demetri who do we have here? Are they food or guest?" The middle one who I think was Aro asked.

"They are guest, master." Demetri answered. He softly pushed me forward urging me to stand before them, I looked back at him and he nodded his head telling me it was okay and for some odd reason I believed him.

"So may I ask human, what is your business here?" Aro asked

"I wish for death." I told him easily. Everyone in the room seemed slightly taken aback and confused at the same time.

"But you are human, you parish so easily why can't you accomplish this yourself?" The one with the white hair, Caius, demanded angrily.

"It would be impossible. I don't have the courage to do it, I can't ask anyone I know or they'll probably put me in a mental institution, and other than that there seemed like no other option and I figured that it would only take a second for you guys to suck me dry." I explained.

Aro laughed at this but then turned serious. "How did you know what we are?"

"That's actually part of the reason I want to die, I just rather not talk about it." I answered.

Aro got out of his seat and walked to me. "May I?" he asked.

I was confused until Demetri appeared at my side. "Aro has a power that lets him know all your thoughts just by touching your hand." He whispered to me. I shivered slightly at his whisper and gave Aro my hand.

Aro closed his eyes and everything was silent. "Marvelous." He murmured.

"So I guess you know my story now." I said dejectedly.

"Nope. I can't see a thing, my dear, you have a power." Aro laughed happily and heartily. "Imagine all the things we can do with a shield!" Aro exclaimed turning to Caius and Marcus with a huge smile on his face.

"Wait, does this mean your not gonna kill me?" I questioned.

"Kill you? Oh no, you are much too valuable a weapon than that," Aro started "we're just going to have to change you."

"What! Maybe it was just a fluke, is there any way to make sure I'm a shield?"

"Actually there is, Jane. Please come here and test your power on... hmm how rude of me, what is your name?"

"Isabella Swan, but I prefer Bella."

"Beautiful." I heard Demetri say under his breath.

"Yes, yes, Jane test your power on dear Bella." Aro ordered.

A small girl no older than fifteen approached me, she had blond hair and like her counterparts, mesmerizing red eyes. She glared at me and everyone looked at me expecting something. After while she stopped glaring and looked angry and confused, everyone else was speechless.

"So you are a shield my dear and now you have two choices. You can either join us, the most powerful beings in the world, or you can refuse us, try to run away, get caught and be kept into our dungeon until you accept the first choice." Are explained all the while with a smile on his face.

"Gee what a hard decision, I guess I'll pick the first one." I said sarcastically.

"Wonderful, you will be changed in three days time." He said giddily. "Demetri, show our guest to the deluxe suite."

"With pleasure, master." Demetri said back bowing slightly and escorted out of the thrown room.

"Stupid vampires." I muttered under my breath and I could hear everyone in the room laughing at my comment as I walked out.