All copyright for Twilight and its characters belong to the wonderful Stephanie Meyer.

AN: Here is something I just can't get out of my head. I am obsessed with the idea of Edward coming back to find Bella tormented and powerful. I have no idea where it is going but it's just a bit of fun so I guess the journey is what counts.

Summary: Bella has been adopted by Aro and is a super powerful creature in demand. The Cullens go to the Volturi to ask for help and are stunned when they find the daughter they left to protect from their world. Set as if Edward never came back in New Moon.

Welcome to my hell

It had been ten years. Ten long and hard years, Bella was a different person in many ways. She looked like an angel, if not a demon dressed to seduce men to their doom. Her skin was smooth as silk and pale as snow. Her figure was perfectly toned and strong, her hair flowed down to her waist in sleek tresses of deep mahogany. Her face was still as youthful as it had been at seventeen but her features were more defined. Her lips a plump rouge and her cheek bones elegantly carved as if from stone. Her eyes sparked with purple fire and showed the power which she held within.

Bella was dressed in high healed red boots and tight fitting black leather trousers that hugged her curves. On the top she had on a backless black top which showed off her stomach and chest, covering only her breasts. She was every teenage boys' fantasy and yet it was all carefully concealed within the floor length black robe that all of the Volturi wore proudly. Her hood remained up and her dazzling presence was reduced to the shadows which suited her just fine.

"You summoned me father?" She asked with no sign of feeling as she flung open the great doors to the throne room and walked in with a confidence many mistook as arrogance. Her voice was totally lifeless.

"I did child. How was the trip?" Aro's eyes flashed with affection and pride at her presence but his tone remained cool as he held out a hand to her. She walked into his embrace without hesitation and hugged him with surprising passion.

"They tried to stop me so I killed them. Here," she held out a small pin badge which he took greedily.

"Does it work?" He asked her eagerly.
"I believe so, I can feel its power. With this you shall be truly invincible." Aro fixed the badge to his robe and shivered at the wave power which spread over him.

Bella knew that Aro had sought this trinket for thousands of years and it warmed her slightly to know that it had been her that claimed it for him. After ten years she still could not handle the pain that had been inflicted upon her. She knew that it was Aro's love and protection that had kept her alive –if that's even what she was- and she would love him for eternity for that. He was her family, her link to the world and there was very little she would not do for him.

"Thank you Bella," he whispered in awe. He knew she would do almost anything for him but he wanted her to know that he did not see her as he saw the others. He was a cruel, greedy creature for sure- but not with her. Her he truly loved because she made him feel like the best version of himself. She alone had made him think of another before himself and brought out his protective instincts. He understood it was just what she was. Angels always inspired great love even if they are only a quarter angel, a half vampire and something else entirely. She was great trouble and yet the world seemed to spin for her, or at least his world did. He imagined his daughter would have been just like her.

Bella was ruthless and strong and yet her heart remained pure and loyal despite the hurt she had endured. In three thousand years he had never encountered a being that had suffered as much as she and yet she survived it. That alone was enough to make him love her and want to keep her from further harm. He was not deluded by her act. He knew she was in pain and her memories haunted her. That was why he had called them. He hoped they could bring her closure, one way or another. Not to mention he knew that they needed her help.

"Your welcome." He kissed her head softly, inhaling her hair, and turned her to see the seven faces starring at her in horrified shock. She hadn't noticed them as she had been so eager to greet her father and award him his treasure.

"You remember my dear friends, the Cullens, don't you child?" None of the vampires missed the brief agony that swept over her carefully schooled features before she smiled brightly.

"Of course. Hello," she greeted with all the warmth she could muster. Inside she was drowning at the sight of them. She loved them all so dearly, even now, especially him. They had not changed one bit in the past decade and she didn't know how to meet the family that had rejected her so brutally.

"Bella?" Alice gasped in question. They could see her but none of them could believe what they saw. She was here. She was in Volterra. She was calling Aro father. What had they done?

"It's me, Alice." Bella assured her old friend, "I hope you are all well." For a moment it looked like they would speak but before they had a chance the reunion was cut short.

Out of seemingly nowhere, a short girl dressed in brown leather from head to toe and wielding a long sword appeared. Her hair hung as a golden main down her back and her blue eyes shone deeply with pain and fear.

"Incoming!" She screamed at the top of her lungs.

"FUCK!" Bella replied.

The Cullens were completely stunned...and helpless as Bella flung her black cloak to the ground revealing her battle uniform beneath. A shining set of short swords materialised in her palms at the same time as she charged to stand beside the newcomer. No one had time to ask a question or help her before a screen of blue light trapped them to the wall and shielded them completely.

"She will keep us safe," Aro promised as he watched his daughter prepare for battle with much pride.

"Sebastian! I need the guard mobilised, we're under attack!" Bella screamed. Her cry signalled the arrival of five tall men. They formed a protective circle around the girl but Bella remained at the spear head.

When the demons arrived the Cullens were rocked in terror for their lost kin.

"Ah, princess. I hope you enjoyed your morning because your head will roll tonight." Spat a creature so putrid he emulated the vilest of miscreants and looked like a monster should.

"Eat me!" Bella retorted with enough venom to kill a snake before diving headfirst into combat.

Thousands. There were thousands of them and she ducked, dived and slaughtered them all. She moved with grace and skill as she used her weapons to slay the creatures before her with epic speed.

"Kill the princess!" The leader cried as he attempted to find a weakness but she showed none. At one point she stood directly before the Cullens and slayed nine creatures, soaking herself in their blood and smiling with glee at their deaths.

She spun around and killed four more in one swing. The guard held firm, only fighting those who approached their line. Most were after Bella.

"For god's sake, B, just blast them already," The largest guard snapped in frustration.

"Why? This is the most fun I've had in ages," she giggled before stabbing one in the heart and doing a back flip to decapitate the one that had been behind her.

"Bitch, your head is MINE!" The leader roared ferociously.

"I might be a bitch, Victor, but this bitch bites back!" With that she dropped both swords and held her hands out.

A blast of energy exploded from her palms, disintegrating all in its path.

"Seb, get Katra out of here." The guard and the girl disappeared.

"Just you and me?" Victor crowed victoriously. They were circling each other, sizing the other up, waiting for the right moment to attack.

"It's what you wanted, isn't it? The chance to kill me with your bare hands." Bella stopped moving and opened her arms as to embrace him, "Well go ahead."

He stormed at her like a freight train. All of the vampires, even Aro who was used to this sort of thing, cringed at the thought of Bella fighting such a monster alone.

They hit each other and the sound crashed around the room like thunder. Again and again he charged, swinging hits each time. Most of the blows she ducked or blocked but a few landed on her body with a terrible thwack.

"I should have killed you five years ago, when you were nothing more than my plaything," he spat.

"Yes, you should." She emphasised her point by kicking him in the face with a flying round house kick and forcing him to hit the floor with his face first. "But I will make sure it is a mistake you can't regret." Bella summoned a long silver spear and stabbed him in the heart. She leaned over to glare at him in the eyes.

"Welcome to my hell, Victor." Reaching forward, she caught him by the wrist and at the skin contact smoke began to rise and he screamed bloody murder.

"Don't do this, please. Kill me. Kill me. Anything but this," he begged through broken sobs. "Have some mercy!" he pleaded.

Bella looked down at Victor with no emotion on her face. He had kidnapped her, killed her father and mother, tortured her for years, raped her, enslaved her. She hated him in ways that terrified her but still she felt nothing as she showed him the pain he had branded her with for eternity. The feeling of a billion screaming souls. The curse of omnipresence and omniscience. She had to be everywhere at all times and know everything. It wasn't like she was a god, she couldn't be that powerful but she could see. She could see everyone, feel them and know their pain as her own.

That first year she thought she would go mad. If she had been left in Victor's care she would have. Aro had come. He had come and taken her away from that dank cavern in Russia. He had brought her home and cared for her. He had taught her control. She knew how to ignore the pain now.

"I have no mercy," she retorted icily. "And I will see you die so that all those under your thrall may know their freedom."

"They will never acknowledge you as the rightful heir," he gasped as he gurgled and sputtered in his own blood.

"I never wanted that." She gripped the spear and twisted, causing another scream. He shook and heaved before slumping. He was dead. It was finally over.

Looking up, Bella witnessed the mess that was once the throne room. Sighing at yet another reminder of her destructive power, she held her hand up once more and a green ball of fire hovered above it. Gradually the fire grew until it consumed the entire room, up to the blue shield. Closing her palm, Bella extinguished the fire to reveal a pristine throne room once again.

"Sorry about that," she shrugged. "What were we talking about?" With a wave of her hand the shield was released. Bella approached, put her cloak back on and sat next to Aro to face the Cullens.

"The Cullens are here because they have a problem. I think now would be the best time to deal with this as it seems you are very busy today and you have a promise to keep." Aro looked down at Bella with affection but she just laughed at his not so subtle reminder of her vow to him.

"What's the problem?" Turning to look at the Cullens, Bella didn't know whether to feel sorry for them or laugh at the dumb expressions they were wearing. She waited a moment to see if they would snap back to reality but then took pity on them. "I know it's a lot. You really do get used to it. Don't worry so much. What's wrong?"

Alice was the first one to speak but even she couldn't regain her usual composure. "Bella, what are you?"

Bella laughed humourlessly, "Damned, cursed, fucked for eternity. You can take your pick of descriptions but they all mean the same thing. I am one powerful mother fucker with too much responsibility and a shit load of enemies. If it makes you feel better I have a blast, literally." Bella was annoyed. She knew they were only worried for her but she hated talking about her past or what she was- especially considering these were the ones who had dumped her in the first place. "Look, I don't mean to be rude, I really don't but I have shit to do. What's the problem?"

"Alice can't seem to keep control of her powers. Sometimes she has them and sometimes they go. We don't know why but we had heard that others were having similar problems with their gifts." Jasper seemed to be both worried and full of shame talking to Bella but she had blocked all their thoughts and feelings so she couldn't tell why.

"Ok."Bella got up and approached Alice. "I swear I won't hurt you Alice," she promised when the Cullens flinched back infinitesimally. Alice nodded her head once and Bella took that as her permission. She placed her hands on either side of Alice's face and listened.

It took only a moment. Turning to speak to Aro over her shoulder she explained, "They are leeching her power. It's not gone completely yet, they are just borrowing. This is the thirtieth case in as many days. I am going to have to deal with it."

Aro nodded sombrely. He knew what this meant for her. She hated killing those who hadn't attacked her but there was no other option. "What about sweet Alice? Can you fix it?" Bella smiled knowing the concern he was showing was really for her, not any of the Cullens.

"Yeah. I can just form a ward to shield her from them. I don't think they found what they were looking for yet."

"What are they looking for?"

"Me. It's the same group that cornered me last year. They must have found a way around the gag order. I will have to kill them this time."

"You will do what is necessary. I trust you." Bella smiled at him. She loved that he cared. He sometimes seemed to be the only one who did.

"I know. Now," Bella turned back to Alice. "I need you to hold out both hands, palm facing up. I am going to create a ward. It won't hurt you but it may feel strange for a while. It will have to be permanent which means that your power will get quite a bit stronger. I need your verbal consent to do this."

Alice tiled her head to one side for a moment as she pondered what she was being told. She had a million questions to ask her old friend but she sensed that now was not the right time. "I give you consent."

"Thanks." Bella froze the Cullens in place as she didn't want any accidents.

"Hey! I can't move!" Emmett complained.

"Don't worry. It's only for a moment, promise." Bella bent her shoulders back and let her cloak pool at her feet. A golden dagger appeared in her right hand and she raised it to her left forearm.

"Bella no!" The Cullens shouted in horror. Bella just smiled at them sweetly.

"Whatever is necessary," she reminded but it sounded like a mantra. The tip of the blade dug into her white flesh but she didn't flinch from the pain. Pain was relative and to her this was nothing. Blood welled and ran in thick crimson torrents along her arm and to the floor.

Bella held her arm over Alice's outstretched palms. Blood dripped but it stopped a millimetre from her hands. Hanging in the air it spread until there was a clear circle of red. It looked like a wafer thin blood plate was hovering over Alice's hands.

"With my blood I bind myself. With my blood I sacrifice. My life for hers. My strength for her weakness. I ward thee." The blood turned black and then caught on fire. The flames were green and when they finished burning, Alice became consumed in a green glow. It lasted exactly a second before disappearing entirely.

"All done. How do you feel?" Bella released al the Cullens and began to wrap her arm in a thick white bandage. No one noticed where she had gotten it, nor did they notice the dagger was gone.

"Um...powerful? I feel like I am stronger?" Alice asked uncertainly. Aro laughed at her lack of clarity.

"You are. I know you feel a little disorientated. Bella packs quite the punch but you will find that you are faster, stronger and your gift will be strengthened too. You are quite lucky."

Bella just shrugged her shoulders as everyone looked at her with questions sparking in their eyes. She had moved to where Aro was standing.

"I have to split. I will be as fast as I can, promise I will be back for dinner." She stretched up and kissed him on the cheek.

"Be careful, stay safe."

"Always father." With one last smile to the Cullens she disappeared.