I pushed Edward away from me, well tried to, as he walked me down the confusing hallways, following a small girl with an almost black cloak. I think he called her Jane. Behind us were two male vampires, one massive like Emmett the other smaller but still scary. They all had red eyes, and I felt safer with them than with the Cullens, my only problem was my chest hurt and ached but I refused to let on. I saw Jane turn and she looked at me with an expression that seemed out of place on her face. Sadness, slight happiness and sympathy. Only the sadness seemed out of place, though, everything else suited her.

A boy, barely out of adolescence, came over and Jane turned her attention to him, kissing his cheek and whispering something in vampire speed so I couldn't make it out. His eyes flickered to my chest and I glanced down only to see my hand resting over where the worst of the ache was. He walked forward and Edward hissed, but he didn't stop till he was in-front of me.

''Are you OK? Dose thou need anything?''

I shook my head and he nodded, leading us up to some massive doors, which he opened with little effort. I saw Jane growl at Edward and Alice and they walked into the room, leaving me with the twins, who led me to the centre of the room. The ache in my chest lessened and I looked up to see three vampires, whom I recognised instantly thanks to Carlisle. Aro, Marcus and Caius Volturi. They were all beautiful of course and I took their appearances in, carefully.

Aro had black hair, that fell in silky waves to just past his shoulders, bright red eyes and had several scars on his face and hands. He wore a suit and cloak, but I couldn't take my eyes from his face. He smiled and I noticed it wasn't as maniac like as the Cullens claimed, it was….normal.

Caius had platinum blond hair, which fell straight and to his shoulders, and pale skin, with no scars that I could see. His eyes were bright red, and sparkled with curiosity and slight confusion. He was wearing a suit and cloak also but also wore a brown patterned scarf. I smiled slightly and he nodded in response, tucking his hair back behind his ears, like he seemed to always wear it.

The last one was Marcus. He had dark brown hair and it was slightly longer than Aro's, and his eyes were the same red as his brothers' although they seemed dull. He was beautiful but his features were tired and he seemed half-dead, making my heart ache horribly. What had happened to this vampire to make him practically give up on living. He looked up at me and his eyes filled with surprise, as they went unfocused for a brief second. Then he smiled, and stood to stand beside Aro, brushing his hand against his brother's.

''That is interesting, dear brother. I now understand, thank you.''

He smiled and walked towards me, ignoring Edward's roars of rage.

''Hello, Isabella?''

''Yes, but everyone calls me Bella.''

Aro chuckled and took my hand gently, trying to read me I guessed. His eyes widened in surprise and he kept hold of me, glaring when Edward growled.

''Oh, do be quiet, child, you could easily be killed for exposing our kind to a human. We will not however kill Isabella.''

Edward roared in rage, again and Aro looked at me, with concern.

''Are you OK, mia cara?''

I nodded and he smiled.

''Perhaps, we get to know you before we decide if your mate shall live.''

Alice smiled at me and cocked her head to the side slightly, her golden eyes warm and comforting.

''Go on, Bells, they won't hurt you, they just wanna talk. If they do, they will start a war anyway.''

''Can I come, Daddy? Alec too?''

Jane came over and stood by Aro.

''Of course. Isabella, this is my daughter and my son, Jane and Alec. And of course, Jane but please, change Isabella's clothes. I would dread for her to get a chill.''

Jane nodded and grabbed my hand, pulling me to her room.

''OK, I have no clothes that'll fit you, so I'll see if Mama has any. You're around her height but she does wear dresses a lot, sooo bye.''

I rolled my eyes at the girl's antics and went over to her window, watching the parade. She was back in seconds, holding a few dresses, all black.

''I do love the parade, Marcus hates it. He feels the mortals are mocking him, so Alec and I tease him so much, and he can't do anything. We're Aro's heirs so if anything happens to us, Daddy finds out quickly. OK, so Mama gave me these, they are as close to modern as possible. Try this on.''

Jane thrust a dress at me and I went into her bathroom, changing quickly into the dress. It was short sleeved and ended at my knees. Jane came in and squealed at it.

''Perfect! Can I do your hair and make-up, Isabella? Please?''

I laughed and nodded.

''Yes, just don't go Alice on me.''

''Never.''

Jane plaited my hair and tied it back into a neat bun, pulling a few tufts to fall onto my face, then applied some mascara and pink lip gloss.

''There, now you look gorgeous, without going over the top. Alec taught me how to do buns, so that's all I could do. Sorry.''

Her red eyes were bright and she purred softly, making me look at her in confusion.

''Right, you don't know about that. Vampires can purr, either to their mates or a family member, Edward isn't your mate. He never purred once and left you when you needed him most, a true mate can't do that. Marcus says I have two, Demetri and Felix, and I believe they are. If they are hurt, I go crazy, if I am hurt, they will kill anyone near. That is how mates act.''

I was confused to say the least, but what the vampire princess had said made sense. Edward had left and I remembered from the past that Emmett was in physical pain when away from Rosalie. Edward hadn't been like that and I hissed in anger.

''He lied to me!''

''The fool mistook la tua cantante as the mating bond, you are his singer, not mate. Come, we must meet with my father and uncles.''

Hey guys, so this is my second fanfic on this site and I'd love to know what you guys think. I do ship this and everything I write is what I believe to be true so, don't flame me please. R&R, pretty please.