A blaze of fire travelled behind the brazen mistress, her bare feet trailing the stone tiled halls of the Volturi's palace. Pushing the large, wooden doors open with ease her bright, scandalous, ruby eyes burning with passion, locked onto the three kings of the Vampire world. Their eyes equally as bright and no doubt fresh from a feeding. "I'd like to report a crime." Her tone was confident, as if she knew what the perpetrators punishment would be. The Cullens, the wretched family that stole her beloved mate from her, would soon find themselves in hell.

"For what crime, and who committed it?" Aro's hands were bound to each other and lay gracefully placed upon his lap.

"The Cullens," The kings regarded her with more interest than they had before. The Cullens, led by Carlisle, wouldn't be a coven they would have expected to disobey their laws. Such old friends would surely have more respect than that, and being only one of two vegan covens. "They revealed our existence to a human girl, the bronze haired one developing an interest in her, only to leave her. Alive." Aro stepped forward leaving the find chair of mahogany and the books that were scattered on the table. A tinge of sadness visible on his smooth features, but it was quickly replaced with an eagerness to seek the truth. If they did commit a crime, then the tables would turn in his favor.

"May I?" He extended his hand out to her and she just as eagerly placed her slim hand in his. He could see everything, the death of her mate, James. The blind fury that ran through her veins. The taste for justice and the unyielding thirst for vengeance. But most of all, he heard the voice of Edward Cullen, ever so faintly telling his mate, addressed as Bella, that he and his family were leaving. That she should forget about him. Worst of all, he still heard her heartbeat. She was indeed left alive by the Cullens. Searching even further through Victoria's memories and thoughts, he found that the girl was located in Forks, Washington. "Oh dear." He muttered, prying his hand from the wild woman before him.

"Is it true?" Caius looked rather thoughtful. They had taught Carlisle the laws, surely he had taught them as well.

"I'm afraid so." The concerned front he put up was a deceiving mask hiding a diabolical plan to get what he coveted most. The Cullen's talents. If they didn't kill her then they must have attached themselves emotionally, even if they didn't, Aro doubted that they would go against each other's wishes. His eyes turned to Demetri. "Demetri." The master hunter didn't need to be told what to do, he knew what his job was. He would lead them to the girl.

"Invitation"

Laying on the couch was the only thing I felt like doing after Edward had left me, I could still feel the smooth, soft curls of copper intertwining around my fingers. His beautiful wheat colored eyes and delicate features perfectly chiseled into his face. His strong jawline. I knew I should move on, but this being probably the first time I was actually interested in a guy, it was harder than it should be.

"Bella, I'm back." Meeting my second cousin's dark, almond shaped eyes I was suddenly reminded of Jake. His eyes were dark. Edwards were too when he was thirsty. A pang of agony swept inside my chest at the thought of him. "I got you something," Clara pulled out a tub of muffins from behind her back. The bright, blue spots inside the fluffy pastries revealing it was blueberry. "I was at Emily's and decided to snag you some." Her voice was just as plain as everyone else's, but what really stood out about her, was the dark hair hanging around her waist with a blue tint. It was rumored to come from a Native American ancestor, and her height mirrored her father's, standing at just under six foot six inches. Other than that she looked more Chinese, like her mother.

Prying myself from the comfort of the sofa I followed her through the short distance into the kitchen, the smell of the fresh baked goods enticing my mouth to water more than I wished for it to. My stomach grew hot, a flame ignited inside it by the intoxicating scent. How had I not had the will to at least eat properly? Taking one and biting off a chunk I melted as the sweet, bread was dancing on my tongue. The sour burst of flavor from the blueberries mixing beautifully. Not having the will to savor the food I ate until my hearts content not realizing that I had wiped out half the small container already.

"Its good to see you eating, even if it is muffins, Bella." Clara's smile was soft, sincere. Making my heart flutter in my chest, just how long had it been since I have seen someone earnestly smile at me? Charlie had been so grim ever since my recent change in behavior, his face always showing his sorrow and agony. His helplessness when it came to helping me. Then at school, Jessica was always just faking it and the guys always wanted something from me. Angela smiled still, though I had the feeling she was just as uncomfortable as everyone else.

"Yeah," I agreed grabbing a glass from the cupboard. "It feels good to eat." It really did. I hadn't realized that I was starving myself so much. Doing the bare minimum for so long can have its effects. One of them being that you get used to not really feeling hungry but you still make yourself eat a little bit of something to stay alive, another being your body shows the effects.

"Please," She gestured to the muffins. "Eat some more, I had my fill at Emily's." I knew she was gently referring to my weight, which was below what it was before. Another effect of starving yourself, is that your body begins to show it. A quiet knock at the door was the obvious sign of company, but it was probably Jake, he knocks sometimes and if it wasn't him it might be Emily or another of the Quiletes. Reaching the door within a span of ten seconds, with a twist of my wrist the door was open and standing before me was a sight I would never see.

"Hello, Isabella." His long dark hair was kept neatly placed behind his shoulders, a few pieces falling to his front and his striking red eyes were like velvet, the same person I saw from the portrait at the Cullen's house. Aro, Ciaus, and Marcus stood there in front of me, on my doorstep along with six others.

Hello, lovelies! This was the first chapter of my story, and I hope you all liked it. I am actually going to not only leave a poll up on my profile about the pairings, but I will ask you what your ideas are as to what becomes of Clara. I think it would be nice to know what my readers think. I already have my pairing set up for Bella though.

Demetri x Clara

Felix x Clara

Marcus x Clara

Paul x Clara

Seth x Clara

Jarred x Clara

Embry x Clara

I do not own twilight, it's characters aside from Clara, belong to Stephanie Myers. Now, I will give it up to Jane and Alec to ask you for reviews!

Jane: "I would advise you to review."

Alec: *Smirks* "Come now, sister, you wouldn't want to scare them away." *Looks at the audience.* "Review, and I will bring Edward Cullen to his knees."

Author: "I don't think either of you are helping with this... Maybe I should get Felix or Demitri."

Jane: *Glares and uses her illusions of agony*

Author: "Nevermind, Nevermind!"