Chapter 17

Summary:

63 years went by since Bella last saw the Cullen's. Without their knowledge Bella became a vampire. Now she pays them a little visit, but the Cullen's don't recognize her and she doesn't say anything and introduce herself as Marie. What will happen? What will Edward do? Can Bella as Marie make Edward fall for her, or will he be faithful to his true love (Bella)?

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"I'm sorry, but I just can't… not now." Edward said and turned around to walk away. Walk away from me…

"NO! Please, Edward! Give me another chance! I promise you, I'll get better! I won't ever lie to you again! Please, Edward…" I begged him.

"You already had another chance." He whispered brokenly and ran away. I couldn't see him anymore.

"NOO!" I screamed after him as I collapsed on the ground.

"Goodbye, Bella." Emmett whispered as he took off after his brother.

"No, no, no, no, no, no…" I cried in my hands.

I felt Jaspers hands on my shoulders. Before he could say anything, I turned and looked him.

"Please go after him, Jasper. Please. He needs someone right now."

"So do you. And I'm not leaving you with this crazy woman and her followers here alone." As he said that I remembered that Victoria was still here.

I stood up and looked at her. She had a big smile on her face.

I shook with anger as I looked at her.

"You are dead. I swear I will find you and I will kill you with my own hands." I said in a quiet and calm voice, which made my threat even scarier.

"We'll see about that. Nice seeing you again, Bella." She gave me one more smile before she despaired in the woods, and her little gang behind her.

I screamed out loud. I screamed for hours long as it seemed, till I finally broke down in tears. I saw that my powers came back as tears began to fall from my eyes. And I could feel Jaspers have as well, but his powers didn't have any effect on me.

The pain was too deep to heal.

If I was a human I wouldn't be able to see anything but darkness now. But as a damned vampire, my eyesight was perfect. Like everything on me was. Perfect body, perfect hair, perfect smile, perfect voice… everything on the outside was perfect. But the inside was like one of the darkest holes on this shitty planet, it was as all monsters on world were hiding in me. And there was just one person that was worse than me.

I planned to kill her. Kill her because she ruined my family, because she had hurt the one I love and because she made me the way I am now.

I will kill Victoria.

I will get my revenge.

A sudden sound from far above interrupted my thoughts. I looked above, and even miles away from the surface, I could see the tiny raindrops falling on the rough sea.

If I was in a better mood, maybe I would smile a little, because the rain made my plan easier.

As I swam at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, I looked in what direction I should swim with my power. It was a useful power, it was as if I had a GPS in my head, and I could see the way I should go in blue lines in front of me. I realized I needed 8 minutes and 36 seconds till the Italian surface, and another 3 and half minutes till Volterra.

I remembered Jaspers face when I told him I was leaving. If I wasn't in such pain I would be surprised he thought there was another option than leaving.

The rain stopped hours ago, and the sun was slowly rising, but the clouds blocked the sun rays.

My red pants were covered with dirt and wet grass and my white blouse was wet and dirty as well. I looked up and saw that I tore Jaspers shirt while holding on it while I was crying. His face was full of pain, from his and mine, his hair was wet and it was slicked back, so it didn't fall in his eyes. His eyes were looking at mine.

"I'm sorry, Jasper." I whispered. He knew I didn't only mean on his ruined shirt.

"It's not your fault."

"Then whose is it?"I whispered angrily.

"Victoria's."I growled as he said her name.

"No, Jasper, it's mine fault only. I lied the whole time to everyone. She just said the truth. But, she'll regret it. Not for telling the truth, but for purposely hurting the one I love the most."

We stayed quiet for a moment.

"What are you planning to do now?" Jasper asked.

"What should I do? I'll leave."

"What?! You're not going to stay and fight?"

"What for, Jasper? You heard it yourself. He doesn't want to do anything with me now." I whispered as tears once again started.

"He said that in a moment of hurt! He didn't mean it that way!"

I gave a humorless laugh. "Oh, I'm sure he was serious."

"And you're gonna give up so easily?"

I stayed quit.

"Bella?!" Jasper asked frustrated.

"He doesn't deserve anymore pain, Jazz. None of you do."

"You're right! And that's why you're going to stay and heal the wounds."

"I caused them. I can't heal them."

"Damn it, Bella! If you can't, what can?"

"Time." I said as I stood up and started walking towards east.

In a second Jasper was in front of me. "Where are you going?"

I shrugged. I knew where I was going, but I didn't plan on telling anyone.

"I don't know."

"You're lying." Jasper accused me.

"Old habits die hard." I whispered as I started walking again.

"Bella, please…"

I turned around and looked him in the eyes.

"Please tell them how sorry I am for hurting them all. Be there for Edward and keep him safe. Even if this may seem as a lie, it's not; I love you all with all my heart. I have my peace only when I'm with you. And tell the others that I'm very sorry we didn't get a chance to say goodbye or to have that goodbye-hunting-trip.I will miss you deeply." I said, and again a tear run down my face.

"Goodbye, Jasper. I'm going to miss you."

I turned and ran with full power till I got to the ocean and began swimming in the direction of Italy.

As I ran fast through the thick forest, my cloths and hair got dry from swimming all day in the ocean.

The sun was rising yet again, most people were asleep, but I still was cautions when I came to Volterra. I started walking towards the hidden entrance in human pace.

Just when I was about fifty feets away from the entrance, a sudden shadow jumped on my back, bringing me down. Not a millisecond later, I turned and brought the person who attacked me underneath me and hold its hands sealed on the ground, so it couldn't move.

"None ever told you not to attack the royal?!" I whispered in its ear dangerously.

I sensed as the vampire froze underneath me.

"Princess B-Bella?" His voice shuttered.

I looked him in the eyes, and they were bright red. I didn't seem to recognize him. Must be new.

"Your name?" I asked coldly.

"N-Nick, your highness." You could hear by his voice that he was terrified of me. But I couldn't bring myself to care. What happened to me? The old me would be hugging him and welcoming him by now…

"Nick." I repeated his name.

"I am truly sorry! I didn't recognize you! I'm so sorry. It won't happen again. I swear!"

"Of course it won't happen again." I said deadly and stared at him.

I released him after a couple minutes and continued walking to the entrance. Nick stayed behind, lying on the ground still.

When I entered the empty hallway I didn't pretend to be human anymore, and I ran until I got to the throne room where Aro, Marcus and Caius were. There were few guards at the door, but they didn't see or hear me till the door closed again after I entered the room.

"You need new guards, Aro." I said coldly, and every head turned to look at me.

"Princess Bella! Finally!" Aro shouted and started walking towards me, his arms wide open.

I raised my right hand and stopped him before he got too close.

"Aro." I greeted him with a nod. I looked at Marcus, Caius, Alec and Jane who also had smiles on their faces. I gave them a nod too.

Aro sensed my mood change and wondered what caused this cold attitude.

"We didn't expect you till tomorrow, my dear. And where is Edward?" he asked looking behind me.

I tensed at his question. I knew they would ask me that sooner or later, I just hoped it would be later.

"He stayed in Forks."

"Why is that? Didn't he suppose to come with you?"

"Yes… but there was… a misunderstood…"

"Oh, you two had a fight?"

I should have known that Aro would want the whole story.

"Someone came and told him about my secret and who I really am. We… we broke up…" I tried to keep my emotions out of my voice, but the single tear betrayed me.

Everyone in the room gasped.

"You… you broke up?! But you are mates!" Marcus was standing next to me. He wanted to hug me, but I kept my shield up so none could come to close.

"Well, some mates aren't supposed to be together…."

"That doesn't make sense!" I just glared at Caius. I didn't want to talk about that anymore.

"Aro, who is your best fighter?" I turned to Aro and became all business.

"Felix, but why?" I ignored his question.

"Where is he?"

"He's probably in his room. Bella, what is going on?"

"Nothing special, I just want to learn fighting."

"Why should you learn to fight? You have your powers." Everyone around me was confused.

"Long story. I'm going to see Felix now. Please do not disturb us while we practice." I said and walked out.

I heard whispers coming from the throne room, asking what is going on. I surely don't want to tell them everything what happened.

As I walked in human pace, Jane appeared next to me.

"I missed you, Bella."

I just nodded. I missed her too, but I was in no mood for this talk.

"I'm really sorry for what happened to you."

Again, I just nodded, not letting my emotions to come out.

"You do know that I'm always here for you if you want to talk."

We just arrived in front Felix's room.

"Thank you, Jane, but I don't think I would want to talk." Again, there was this voice emotionless and cold as ice.

I opened the door to Felix's room and stepped in. He was playing on his X-box again. His head snapped in my direction as I entered his room.

"Princess! What a surprise!" In less than a second he was in front of me bowing.

"Felix, I need you to do me a favor."

"Anything for you, princess." By now I would have told him to stop calling me 'princess', but again, I couldn't find it in me to care.

"I want you to teach me how to fight. Fight without any powers."

He looked up, surprised.

"With all due respect, my princess, may I ask why?"

"No, you may not." I said emotionless. "You have five days maximum."

He nodded. "When do you want to start practicing?"

"Now."

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Jasper POV

It has been three days since Bella left.

Everything became a chaos. Everyone is heartbroken because Bella lied to them. I tried to explain why Bella did that and only Carlisle and Esme understood, the others were too stubborn to even try and hear me out.

They were also angry with me why I lied to them too. They think I should have told them the true, but I don't regret my decision, I was keeping my sisters deepest secret. I knew they were a little angry with me, but I know they will forgive me soon. I couldn't be sure if Bella would have forgiven me if I told her secret to everyone.

I can deal with everyone's anger, but I can't deal with the fact that Alice is angry with me. She wouldn't talk to me for the past three days. She stayed in our room locked and suffered alone; she didn't allow me to help her. She was in pain because of her sister, again.

I didn't stay at the house; there was too much pain for me to bear. It was as when we left Bella 64 years ago. Maybe even a little bit worse. I often would go about two miles from the house, I was far enough to not feel their emotions, yet close enough if they needed me.

I saw Edward the first day I came home, but he wouldn't even look at me, yet to hear me out. Alice said to Esme that he was at some meadow that belonged to Bella and him. He wanted to be alone, just like everyone else.

I was surprised when I suddenly could feel someone's emotions. There was fear, sadness, shock, anger and disbelieve. But fear was the strongest. The wind blow in my direction and with a start, I jumped down from the tree and found Alice running towards me.

I didn't get a chance to open my mouth before she ran into me and hugged me, shaking with fear.

"Alice, what happened? What is wrong? Tell me, love! Please! What's wrong?!" I was worried sick! I would kill anyone who would hurt my Alice.

"Jasper… the vision… I – I …"

"Tell me, Alice, what did you see?"

"B-Bella… she – she…" I froze for a moment.

"What is wrong with Bella?"

Alice couldn't say a word, she was shaking with fear. Fear for her favorite sister, angry or not.

"Ali, take a deep breath." She did as I said. "Now another one." We did this till she stopped shaking and was able to talk normally. "Now, please, tell me, what is wrong with Bella?"

She took another deep breath and started talking. "I saw Bella in a big clearing covered with snow, but she wasn't alone. At first I couldn't tell who was with her, but then she started talking, I couldn't hear what she was saying, but after some time she jumped and attacked one of the vampires and I could see their faces then. It was Victoria and her army." She said in one breath.

"Her army?" I asked. There were two of them when she was here three days ago, I wouldn't call that an army.

"Yes, there was at least twenty newborns on her side! And there was this vampire that you mentioned and he took Bella's power away again. And Bella attacked Victoria and killed her easily and sent her on fire. But then… then the army… the army…"

"What happened then, Alice?!" I asked, even thought I knew what happened, but I wished I was wrong. I wished for her to say anything but what I knew she would say.

"They… they killed Bella."

A.N.

Okay, I admit, there is no excuse for how late I am, but have good reasons for that!
As some of you already know, I live in Croatia (in Europe, near Italy), and I have in less than 20 days my final exams in five different subjects. It depends on my results which college I can apply. But that is not all, I want to go study to Vienna, and I have to take another six different exams so I could study there, and not to mention I have school and my private life, too. Sometime I just want to go somewhere far far away, just to get away from this stress.

I hope you understand me and that you'll accept my apology.

I hope you liked the new chapter!

Love ya all,

Alice-Valentina-Cullen xxx

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