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You let out a scream, but the collision never came.
You watched in horror as Demetri Volturi of all people had a tight grip on the newborn vampire and with impossible speed, he and Felix ripped the vampire apart.
The two Volturi guards slowly turned to you.
Felix and Demetri looked at each other briefly before Demetri approached. You inhaled sharply, trembling in fear as you anticipated that you were next. He crouched down to your level.
"You're safe."
He'd never actually spoken to you before. He'd only ever stare at you when in his presence.
After the battle with the Newborn army, you were more than ready for bed. You had just came back into your room after brushing your teeth, taking off your hoodie before gasping in fright.
There, sitting on the bottom of your bed, was Demetri Volturi.
He was quiet at first, seemingly in thought before breaking the silence.
"You feel it too." Demetri said simply. You knew almost immediately that he was talking about the pull. The longing you had to be around him.
"You feel it?" You asked quietly.
Demetri slowly nodded with a grim expression. "I want to understand this but I can't with everyone surrounding us."
"You and the others...killed that girl." You began quietly, listening to your voice of reason.
"She lived longer than she should have." Demetri answered.
"Am I supposed to believe that I won't meet the same fate?" You asked.
Demetri sighed. "I'm not here to the play this game with you. I'm not here as a Volturi guard and I know for a fact that you are not as loyal to the Cullen's as you'd have us believe. You and I have to be seen a certain way, play a role and this bond doesn't care for that. So I suggest we figure it out together and cast those roles aside." Demetri swallowed, his voice lowering again. "So do you want to continue roleplaying or come to bed?"
You were alarmed by the question, that was exceptionally forward, especially considering the little time you had known each other.
You stammered. "As in-?"
"Was that not what you were about to do? Go to bed?"
You exhaled. "So you're not asking to..." You trailed off.
After a moment, Demetri seemed to catch on, a slight smirk growing on his face. "There will be plenty of time for that in the future, love." The smirk vanished. "I just want to be near you, try to understand this."
After a moment, you agreed.
One thing was clear, Demetri wasn't entirely good at being open with humans. Then again, you didn't imagine he had much time for humans unless flirting.
It was clear, Demetri didn't want to do that with you. He wanted to get to know you and this was the way he decided to do it.
You moved passed him, climbing into your bed.
After a moment of watching you. He followed suit. You felt the bed dip as you moved to give him room. The two of you were silent. You felt his arm graze your back and you immediately turned to face him. Like clockwork, you both moved closer to each other and you curled into him.
You expected it to feel awkward, cuddling into a stranger, a dangerous one at that. However it wasn't. In fact it felt like you had been waiting for that moment.
"Did you know?" You asked quietly. "In Italy? Did you know?"
"I had my suspicions." He responded quietly.
"I have so many questions. I want to know more about you." You admitted.
"I know." Demetri replied. "As do I. However, there will be time for that. Next time. The next time we get peace like this, I'll answer your questions."
As time passed, you were almost inseparable. Whilst your bond only grew stronger, so did the challenges.
Such as when Bella fell pregnant. Things weren't supposed to go this way. You were at a loss of what to do. You couldn't tell your father what was happening to his daughter. Reality sank in that one day you'd have to look your father in the eyes and tell him Bella had died knowing full well that she was still around.
You hated the situation but it only got worse.
Whilst that was going on, Irina discovered Renesmee and thought her to be an immortal child. She fled before anyone could explain. Seeing there was a law against immortal children, she ran to the Volturi.
You hadn't breathed a word to Demetri about any of it. You never got the chance to.
The silence on his end was terrifying. Weeks going by with no contact. Soon enough, you wanted to distract yourself. Usually Alice would be a great help in this but she and Jasper had gone, leaving only a note.
As you were heading back home, your eyes connected with a familiar blonde's red ones. Demetri gestured for you to come with him before he led you through the trees. "Were you ever going to tell me? What they did?"
"Demetri, it wasn't-"
"Were you?"
"I-"
"Were you ever going to tell me about that child!? I highly doubt you didn't know about it." Demetri pressed.
"I did but she was wrong!" You blurted out. "The child isn't immortal!"
Demetri immediately sighed in frustration. "Is that what they're telling you? At least it will save you- that works."
"They aren't telling me anything, I've seen it!"
"You don't understand how serious this is. Children can't keep secrets!" Demetri said louder.
You paused, biting your lip swallowing back the lump in your throat.
"What works?" You asked quietly.
Demetri looked at you, void of emotion whilst your emotions began to build.
You continued. "After all this time, you didn't say a word to me. I've been here terrified and you didn't send as much as a letter or a call. I was frightened I would be dead, that you would be in trouble that my sister and her family would be in trouble- this whole time!" The more you told him, the closer you got to him, fighting back tears.
Demetri grasped your elbows. "I couldn't because when I was angry and when I wasn't angry, I've been talking to Aro, Caius and Marcus. To make sure that at least you'd be safe in all of this. I convinced them you couldn't have possibly have understood, have known enough to ever piece it together. The only reason it worked was because you're my mate! If you were anyone else...you wouldn't get the chance." Demetri took a breath to calm himself. "If you would have told me, this would have been much more simple."
Your lip quivered. "I-I try to keep up, I do but..." You shook your head. "I don't know enough about your kind to ever understand."
"I know." Demetri said quietly. "That's what's going to save you, my love. I'm sorry, I am so sorry that you're in this position but I'm going to fix it. I just need you to trust me and I need you to be honest. Never ever out yourself in this situation again." Demetri pulled you closer to him, searching your eyes. "I know I went silent for some time and I'm sorry I left you worrying but it's alright now. I'm fixing it."
Demetri cracked a small lighthearted smile. "Didn't you miss me?"
Your mouth twisted, his attempt at cheering you up failing.
However he continued to prod. "(Y/N), didn't you miss me?" His lips brushed against your own. "Even a little?"
"Of course, I missed you." You breathed.
You pulled back before he could kiss you and he tilted his head in confusion. Your eyes darted at every angle ad though making sure you were alone.
"Are you reluctant to kiss me because you feel it's betraying them?" Demetri asked.
You looked alarmed. That's exactly how you felt.
"No-I-uh..." You stuttered, mind going blank with no excuses at all.
"This is interesting." Demetri hummed, looking less than pleased. "It's really plaguing your mind isn't it? You don't know what to do. Be with me and you're betraying your sister or join your sister and betray me. You have no clue what to do."
Your eyes fell to the forest floor, almost ashamed you could he read so easily. "Listen, if we're fine-"
"Kiss me." Demetri interrupted. Your eyes darted up to his, wide in surprise. "Kiss me." Demetri repeated, moving closer to you. "We are completely alone. No one is watching and no one can hear us. It's only you and I here.Everything that has happened, everything that will happen- forget it. Just as I said, back when we first spoke. Take away our roles and it doesn't matter to us. So even for just the next five minutes, let's just forget everything. Be my (Y/N). No catch, no consequences, just us here and now. Kiss me, (Y/N)."
In an instant, you closed the gap, capturing his lips with your own. Demetri cradled your face as he kissed you back with just as much force. You broke the kiss, leaning your forehead against his.
"If I do as you ask." You whispered. "If I trust you, completely give in to you and let you deal with this. Promise me, I won't regret it."
Demetri kissed you again. "I'm going to fix this it'll be easier if you trust me. It's all I ask."
When the day arrived that the Volturi would come, it was bittersweet. To see Demetri again always tugged in your heart strings but under these circumstances, you couldn't be sure that was important. Aro and Carlisle were the first to speak and to your surprise. Aro got straight to business, starting with you.
"Firstly, I'd say we should get the first issue dealt with." Aro said, his eyes falling on you. "(Y/N)...why dont you come with us?"
Your eyes widened in surprise and after a moment of silence, Demetri stepped forward.
"(Y/N)!" He called softly. "Come." He held out a hand.
The pleading look he sent you made you aware that this was it.
This is what he meant.
You realised that this was him fixing it.
Carlisle's words rang in your mind. The Volturi often spared those they deemed innocent. All of those people ended up being in the guard. Due to their remarkable gifts. You didn't have one but what you did have, was the heart of his prized tracker and one of the higher guards.
If he wanted to keep Demetri loyal to the Volturi, He'd have to bring you. Your heart beat faster in your chest realising you'd be the next. Although Demetri's words were the last thing you remembered. Him asking you to trust him and you did, you wanted to. You felt terrible as you moved forward.
Bella sent you a pleading look and you didn't dare look at her. If you thought about it, or even cast a glance to her, you'd feel the guilt. Demetri was quick to take your hand and pull you tightly into his side. His arm pressing you against him. You realised he was taking a protective stance, ready for any attack.
When Renesmee and the Cullen's were proven innocent, only Irina taking the fall, did you realise what would happen. You looked to Demetri.
"I can't go back, can I?" You said quietly.
Demetri shook his head slightly with a slightly apologetic gaze. "I'm sorry. It was the only way."
You felt tears build up and Demetri pulled you into him tighter. "Please stay with me. I can't lose you."
You nodded, wrapping your arms around his neck. "I know. I know. It's okay."
It wasn't. Your human life was cut short. You could never see your family ever again. Your sister would never want to see you again.
Slowly, you turned your head to look at her. She met your gaze and to your surprise she nodded with a soft gaze. You couldn't believe it. Bella was encouraging you to go. She said nothing but you knew what she would say. She'd reassure you it was okay. You could go. Bella recognised how much you gave for her happiness with Edward and now it was time to repay the favour. Demetri also caught sight of this before lifting you into his arms. He couldn't help but smile as he began to walk away with many other guards, taking off with you in a blur.