I have updated the timeline to include information and events from New Moon.  As you will see, the new timeline includes links to where the various bits of informtion came from.  Take note that the New Moon chapter links, as well as a few Twilight chapter links, take you to pages that are still under construction.  Those pages will be filled in with information over the next few months, so there is no need to tell me about the "blank" links. 

Now a warning, if you have not read New Moon, you will be completely and totally spoiled if you read the timeline.  I’m sorry that we can’t wait until EVERYONE has the book, but enough fans and users here at the Lexicon have the book that I feel it’s time to do the necessary updates.  Keep in mind that from now on, any and all updates made here at the lexicon will include New Moon information.  I will be adding and updating character information as well as chapter discussions over the next few weeks.  Since I am now trying to add in the correct links for easy access, the process is a bit slower than usual.  But hang with me.  I’ll get the information to you as soon as I can.

Alphie

KyGirl who is connected with the store hosting the event has shared the following information with us:

ROCKWOOD PAVILLION, CINCINNATI, OHIO UPDATE:

At this point, we no longer have open spots for the pre-booksigning "I Love Edward Cullen" party.

This is just for the PARTY (again, we had to cut it off at a certain point for planning, ordering food, and for space considerations) and not for the booksigning itself. If you want to call, we can definitely add your name to a waiting list in case someone cancels.

The BOOKSIGNING is not in any way impacted by this and the more the merrier! We’ve had up to 4000 people in the store for booksignings, so please don’t worry about space running out for that! I don’t want to cause any confusion.

So, to recap:
Pre-event party = full but we can take names in case anyone cancels.
Booksigning = bring it on! Tons of room and let’s fill the store!

Thanks and we are counting down the days. I can’t believe that it is almost here! I’ve put together almost all of the TWILIGHT and NEW MOON playlists on a cd for us to play that night!

Travel safe for those who are coming. . . .

Ky Girl

According to Stephenie’s website the signing event at Books, Bytes, and Beyond on Wednesday, 9/27/06 has been cancelled. All other New Jersey events in Bridgewater and Princeton are not affected.

~Pelirroja~

See ya at Bridgewater!

New Moon continues to hold its place on the New York Times Bestseller List.  It debuted at number five. Last week it was number one. This week it continues in the number one slot. This is even more amazing because there are a fair number of people who can’t even buy it until September 6, 2006. Congrats to Stephenie!

~Pelirroja~

Chapter Number: Epilogue

Chapter Name: Treaty

Page Numbers: 548 – 563

Date of Chapter: April 7, 2007

Summary:
Life has pretty much returned to normal for Bella.  Edward has somehow managed to find several schools that are willing to take late applications.  Charlie, upset over everything Bella did, has grounded her.  She is allowed out for school and work.  Edward is only allowed over at certain designated times when Charlie is home.  Edward returned to school and took on the exact same schedule as Bella. 

Bella isn’t allowed to go to LaPush.  She calls Jacob at night when Edward isn’t there.  Bella feels guilty for not thinking of Jake more, but she finds it difficult to be unhappy at all now that Edward is back. 

When Billy comes in to Bella’s work and tell her that Jacob doesn’t want to talk to her, Bella accuses Jake of being rude.  Edward says it is to be expected since they are natural enemies, but Bella protests.  Edward very nearly says that he would kill Jacob, but stops himself and says that he would try very hard not to kill Jacob.  Bella is reminded briefly of Romeo and Paris. 

Edward brings her home from work to find that Jacob had brought her motorcycle to Charlie.  Edward tells her that Charlie is very angry at her for even having a motorcycle.  Bella wonders why Jacob would do such a thing to betray her.  She asks Edward if Jacob is still there, and he is.  It is her intention to deal with Jacob personally, but Edward says that Jake is there to speak to him, not Bella.

They meet up with Jacob at the edge of the woods where Edward tells Bella that Jacob’s intention was to get her grounded so that she wouldn’t be able to see Edward anymore.  Bella yells at him that she is already grounded and that is why she hasn’t been to see him.  Again, Edward reads in Jacob’s mind that he thought Bella had been avoiding him because of Edward.  Jacob snarls at Edward to stop reading his thoughts.
 
Edward thanks Jacob for everything he did for Bella – for keeping her alive – and offers to do anything in return for Jacob.  A simple raise of the eyebrow from Jacob and Edward knows what he wants.  He then explains that he will not leave Bella until Bella asks him to go. 

Keeping his eyes on Edward, Jacob explains that the reason he has come is to remind Edward that the treaty is very specific.  The vampires are not allowed to bite a human.  Bite, not kill.  When Bella says that it’s none of Jake’s business, he very nearly shifts into his wolf form, he’s so angry.  Edward and Jacob start to get into it when Charlie calls from the house. 

Before they part, Edward tells Jacob that they found no trace of Victoria on their side of the line.  They again begin to fight over who has the right to track Victoria and kill her when Charlie’s angry voice interrupts them.  Bella and Jacob part regretfully with nothing resolved, but Bella understands that she can get through anything so long as Edward is by her side.

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Charlie Swan, Jacob Black

Places Visited: The Swan home

Memorable Quotes:
“I would try… very hard…not to do that.”
~Edward when talking about killing Jacob.

“Thank you… for keeping Bella alive.   When I… didn’t.”
~Edward to Jacob.

“I’m here until she orders me away.”
~Edward to Jacob about his relationship with Bella.

“The treaty is quite specific.  If any of them bite a human, the truce is over.  Bite, not kill.”
~Jacob to Edward.

Important Information Learned:
The Cullens have all managed to return to their former lives in Forks.

Bella is grounded for an undetermined amount of time.

Jacob thinks that Bella won’t come to see him because Edward is stopping her. 

The treaty states that a vampire can not bite a human – implying that they can not change a human without ending the truce.

Chapter Prepared By: Alphie

Chapter Number: 24

Chapter Name: Vote

Page Numbers: 522 – 547

Date of Chapter: March 22, 2007

Summary:
Somewhat reluctantly, Edward carries Bella back though the woods.  Bella says that she doesn’t feel she is enough to hold Edward, yet he says her hold on him is unbreakable.  She tells him that her greatest problem is that he can leave her, but again he disagrees and says that he will never leave her.  Bella asks him, since he has agreed to stay, if she can have back her pictures, CD, and other things that went missing when Edward left.  He explains that he put them under a lose floorboard in her room.

Bella then tries to explain the voice she heard over the last few months.  Edward doesn’t like the sound of Bella risking her life just so that she can hear his voice.  At the same time, Bella reaches an epiphany about her relationship with Edward.  She realizes that he loves her, and Edward confirms that fact.  They kiss until Bella feels dizzy.  Edward tells her that she was better at surviving than he was – that he pretty much gave up and couldn’t be around his family or anyone. 

When they arrive at the Cullen home, everyone gathers around the dinning room table where Bella asks them their opinion on her becoming a vampire and avoiding the Volturi coming to threaten and harm the Cullens.  She points out that Alice promised them she would be a vampire.  Edward says it isn’t necessary because, thanks to the fact that Bella can’t be “seen” by Felix, he doesn’t think the Volturi will be able to find her. 

Taking in his point, Bella puts her mortality to the vote.  Edward and Rosalie are the only ones to vote no.  Carlisle believes it is the only way that makes sense.  Bella hugs Esme and then turns to Alice and asks her where they should go for the transformation.  Edward shouts a resounding no.  Alice says she probably doesn’t have that much control, and so Bella then turns to Carlisle.  Edward, still holding on to hope, says that it doesn’t have to be now.  He suggests that Bella at least finish high school before they do anything further.  Bella agrees to consider it.  Edward takes her home.

Once back at Bella’s house and lying in bed, Edward asks her what she wants more than anything.  Bella tells him that she wants him to be the one to change her in to a vampire.  He then begins negotiations for what that is worth to her.  He starts with five years, then three years.  Bella agrees to one year, but that is her limit.  Instead, Edward offers her a condition – that she marry him first. 

Bella explains that she doesn’t hold much faith in marriage and that her mother would freak out if she did get married.  Edward holds to his condition, even when Bella agrees to give him eighteen months instead of a year.  Their arguing wakes Charlie up, and Edward has to leave.

Charlie scolds her and demands an explanation for why she vanished.  He knows about the cliff diving and the fact that Edward is back and is very upset. He doesn’t think Edward is good for her.  Bella says that she will move out and go on her own then, even though that isn’t what she wants.  She says that she isn’t going to fight with him now about it, but that he needs to think it over and try to get used to the fact that Edward is here to stay. 

Bella apologizes to Edward for her father’s unkind words.  He says it was okay and that he deserved it.  They kiss and Edward says he will stay forever, which is all Bella is asking for. 

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Esme Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Rosalie Hale, Emmett Cullen, Jasper Hale, Charlie Swan

Places Visited: The meadow, The Cullen Home, The Swan home

Memorable Quotes:
“You love me.”
~ Bella’s epiphany.

“Truly I do.”
~Edward’s response to Bella’s epiphany.

“Hell, yes!”
~Emmett’s answer to Bella’s vote.

“Well, Alice.  Where do you want to do this?”
~ Bella after the vote has been cast in favor of her becoming a vampire.

“I would want…Carlisle not to have to do it.  I would want you to change me.”
~ Bella to Edward.

“Marry me first.”
~Edward to Bella.

“Well, I’m nearly a hundred and ten.  It’s time I settled down.”
~Edward to Bella when she says she is too young for marriage.

Important Information Learned:
Bella finally understand that Edward loves her exactly as she is and that she holds him to her in an unbreakable bond. 

The entire Cullen family, except for Rosalie, agree that Bella should become a vampire. 

Rosalie would have liked to have a choice in her mortality.

Edward will be the one to change Bella into a vampire if she marries him first.

Bella has real issues about getting married and doesn’t want to go through with it.

Charlie is against Bella returning to her relationship with Edward. 

Chapter Prepared By: Alphie

Chapter Number: Twenty-Three

Chapter Name: The Truth

Page Numbers: 500-521

Date of Chapter: Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Summary: Bella fights waking up from her dream/nightmare because she doesn’t want to lose Edward.  When she does wake up she doesn’t believe Edward is really there, she thinks he is still a delusion.  Edward tries to convince her that she is awake but instead Bella thinks she has drowned and is dead.  Edward assures her that she is not dead.  Slowly Bella realizes that she was indeed in Italy and everything she thought was a nightmare was real.  Edward tells Bella that Charlie band him form the house and Bella is furious.  She asks Edward what the story is for her three day absence but he doesn’t have a cover story.  

Bella cautiously starts to question Edward about what he did while he was away, choosing the least important question first, what have you been doing?  Edward responds by saying nothing exciting.  Bella comments that he would say that if she were dreaming.  Edward admits that he was tracking Victoria.  Edward begins to apologize to Bella for leaving her in danger.  He didn’t realize Victoria had such a response in her because he was too busy concentrating on James.  He admits that he felt sick after hearing what she told Alice and seeing for himself what Alice saw.  The worst part was that she had put her life in the hands of immature, volatile werewolves.  Bella stops him, thinking he is apologizes out of guilt and nothing else.  She wants him to be happy no matter the cost to her.  Bella begins to tell him that the things that happened while he was away were not his fault.  Bella feels the ghost of the hole waiting it rip open when he disappears again.  Bella tells Edward he can’t go off to Italy because of the choices she makes.  

Edward is stunned that Bella thinks the only reason he went to Italy was because he felt guilty.  He explains that he can’t live in a world where she doesn’t exist.  Bella is confused only focused on the words she remembers him saying in the forest.  Edward tells her that he is a good liar but for her to believe him so quickly was excruciating.  Bella thinks she is dreaming again because he couldn’t possibly love her.  Edward leans in to kiss Bella, to prove she is not sleeping but Bella asks him not to, saying that when he leaves it would be too hard.  

Edward asks Bella if there is someone else, if that is the reason that she was so hesitant every time he touched her and can she still love him after everything that has happened.  Bella tells him that the way she feels about him will never change, she will always love him.  Edward kisses her deeply.  After, he explains that he isn’t leaving.  He tells her that he only wanted her to have a happy human life but no matter how many miles he puts between them she can’t be safe.  Edward explains what it was like for him to be away from her and she tells him it was the same for her.

Bella isn’t as concerned with Victoria returning she has bigger problems.  At first Edward thinks the werewolves are the problem but Bella laughs him off.  She states that the second biggest problem is the Volturi coming to check on her.  Edward isn’t worried he has a plan.  Edward again refuses the idea of changing Bella.  

Bella decides that she is going to the Cullen’s.  Edward is confused at first.  He tries to convince her to stay home that she can’t take her truck it will wake Charlie.  Bella insists on going to his house so he caves and says he will take her.  When he asks her why she wants to go she states, “My motality.  I’m putting it to a vote.”               

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen

Character Mentioned: Jacob Black, Alice Cullen, Esme Cullen, Victoria, Volturi, Charlie Swan, Rosalie Hale, Carlisle Cullen, Jasper Hale, Emmett Cullen

Places Visited: Swan House

Memorable Quotes:
“You should probably know that I’m breaking the rules right now.  Well, not technically, since he said I was never to walk through his door again, and I came in the window….”
~Edward on being in Bella’s room

“Before you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night.  Very dark, but there were stars- points of light and reason.  And then you shot across my sky like a meteor.  Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty.  When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black.  Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light.  I couldn’t see the stars anymore.  And there was no more reason for anything.” 
~Edward on what his life was like without Bella

“The odds are always staked against us.  Mistake after mistake.  I’ll never criticize Romeo again.” 
~Edward on the odds being against him and Bella

“What kind of idiotic question is that?”
“Just answer it please.”
“The way I feel about you will never change.  Of course I love you- and there is nothing you can do about it!” 
~Edward and Bella discussing how she feels about him

“You do realize I’ll die eventually, right?”
“I’ll follow after as soon as I can.”
“That is seriously…sick.”
~Edward and Bella discussing her inevitable death.

“My motality. I’m putting it to a vote.”
~Bella on why she is going to the Cullens’

Important Information learned:
Bella thinks she is dreaming when she first wakes up and only after some persuading realizes that she is awake.

Edward tells Bella he was hunting Victoria while he was away.

Edward starts to apologize for leaving Bella to fend for herself but Bella interrupts him saying he shouldn’t feel guilty for her actions.

Edward goes to kiss Bella but she protests fearing the pain she will feel when he leaves.  Edward swears not to leave her again that he wouldn’t be strong enough.

Edward explains that his existence was nothing without her and describes what it was like being in his self imposed exile.  Bella is shocked because it was exactly how she felt.  

Edward tells Bella that he is going to hunt Victoria.

Bella states that her second biggest problem is the Volturi.

Edward is still insistent on not changing Bella.  

Bella decides to put her mortality to a vote.

Chapter Prepared By: be my escape

Chapter Number: Twenty-Two

Chapter Name: Flight

Page Numbers: 485-499

Date of Chapter: March 21, 2006

Summary: Bella, Edward and Alice must wait in the reception area of the Volturi castle until dark. It dawns on Bella that the noise she hears is her own hysterical screaming. Edward holds her protectively. Horrified by the killing of the tourists , Bella continues to cry while Edward comforts her.

After learning that Gianna is fully aware of the Volturi’s feeding practices and hopes to become one of them, Bella feels disgusted. Edward, who regards all vampires as monsters, responds to her comment with visual distress.

In the midst of the danger, Bella feels happy to be with Edward. They list reasons to be happy: they are alive, together and will be alive tomorrow. But Bella still fears that Edward will leave as soon as the opportunity arises.

Bella offers to move from Edward’s lap because he appears hungry. He assures her that, “I’ve never been in better control of  that side of my nature than right now.” Bella avoids asking questions, hoping that she can delay Edward’s exit.

Meanwhile, Alice and Edward plan the return trip. Edward explains that the Volturi call Bella his “la tua cantante” because her blood sings for him.

Alec arrives to release them. They hurry away through the festival crowd. Alice steals another car to get them to the airport.

Bella refuses to sleep, and on the airplane, points out to Edward that she will have nightmares if she sleeps. Alice calls Jasper to communicate their success and to arrange for the family to meet them at the airport.

Edward holds, kisses and touches Bella, which worries her. She fears the affect this will have on her when he leaves again. Edward doesn’t speak; he just holds and comforts her.

The Cullens greet them at the airport. Jasper, Carlisle and Esme wait for them inside. They express their gratitude to Bella for saving Edward and chastise Edward’s suicidal behavior. Emmett and Rosalie wait outside. Edward reluctantly allows Emmett and Rosalie to drive them home. Rosalie apologizes to Edward, then to Bella, who forgives her immediately. Bella notes that this is the first time that Rosalie has spoken directly to her.

They arrive at Bella’s house, where Charlie rages at Edward. Bella, so exhausted she cannot stand to walk, nearly falls. Edward catches her and carries her to her room, promising to return later. Bella falls asleep as soon as Edward lays her on the bed.

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Demetri, Gianna, Alec, Jasper Hale, Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Hale, Charlie Swan, the flight attendant, assorted tourist on the streets of Volterra

Places Visited: Volterra, Italy; Bella Swan’s home

Memorable Quotes:
“I think she’s having hysterics. Maybe you shoud slap her.”
~Alice, pg. 486

“She wants to be one of them? … How can she want that?”
~Bella, pg.487-488

“Is it really sick for me to be happy right now?”
~Bella, pg. 488

“I’ve never been in better control of that side of nature than right now.”
~Edward, pg. 489

“They have a name for someone who smells the way Bella does to me. They call her my singer – because her blood sings for me.”
~Edward, pg. 490

“I don’t want to sleep… If I close my eyes now, I’ll see things I don’t want to see. I’ll have nightmares.”
~Bella, pg. 494

“I’m so very sorry, Bella. I feel wretched about every part of this, and so grateful that you were brave enough to go save my brother after what I did. Please say you’ll forgive me.”
~Rosalie, pg. 497

Important Information Learned:
Bella is afraid that Edward will leave once the exit the Volturi castle.

Bella is horrified by the Volturi feding on the group that Heidi brought in. She is disgusted that Gianna wants to become part of a vampire coven that feeds on humans.

Edward responds negatively, but without speaking. He clearly sees less difference in Gianna wanting to become one of the Volturi and Bella wanting to join his family because Edward views all vampires as monsters.

Edward establishes that he has never been in more control of his desire for Bella’s blood.

“La tua cantante” means “your singer” and is the way the Volturi describe Bella because her blood “sings” for Edward.

Rosalie apologizes to Bella. Bella notes that it is the first time Rosalie has addressed her directly.

Chapter Prepared By: silly_bella

Chapter Number: Twenty-One

Chapter Name: Verdict

Page Numbers: 462-484

Date of Chapter: March 20, 2006

Summary: The chapter begins as Bella, Edward, Alice and the members of the Volturi guard enter the Volturi castle. While Bella is relieved to be out of the underground tunnel, Edward’s tension increases. Bella notices that the vampires of Volterra have red eyes. She also notices a striking human in the employ of the Volturi. Alec greets them, but Edward remains tense; Edward wants to confront Felix, but Alice stops him.

Jane and Alec lead then into a large room where Aro, who is one of the Volturi, and other vampires mingle. Aro greets Bella and Alice as if he knows them, which surprises them, He seems quite excitable.

Aro expresses envy for Edward’s ability, and Edward explains the similarities and differences between his and Aro’s abilities. Caius and Marcus arrive. Although Marcus does not speak, he allows Aro to touch him in order to communicate the surprising intensity of Bella and Edward’s relationship.

Aro shows surprise at Edward’s ability to refrain from drinking the blood of his “la tua cantante” and refers to it as a waste. Aro marvels at how strongly Bella’s blood calls to Edward and says that Edward has surpassed Carlisle’s self-control, which Edward denies.

Ever curious, Aro wants to test his gift on Bella, since he and Edward share a similar gift. Aro’s gift does not work on Bella. Next, he wants to test Jane’s ability on Bella. Edward steps between Jane and Bella to protect her. Alice holds Bella back as Edward writhes on the floor in silent agony. Then Jane tries her gift on Bella, but fails. This angers Jane immensely.

Aro asks Edward, Alice and even Bella if they would like to join the Volturi. They all refuse. Caius insists that the law claims them, since Bella is human and knows their secret.

Edward argues, pointing out the humans involved in the Volturi operations. Caius explains that the difference is that they will change or kill the humans there and Edward plans to do neither to Bella.

Aro asks Edward if he intends to change Bella. Edward does not answer and will not allow Aro to touch him in order to read his mind. Bella believes that Edward would rather she die than become a vampire. However, Alice lets Aro read a future with Bella as a vampire. This satisfies Aro and he allows them to leave. But before they can go, Heidi arrives with a group of tourists in order for the Volturi to feed. This horrifies Bella.

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jane, Felix, Demetri, Gianna, Alec, Aro, Caius, Marcus, Heidi, the woman with the rosary, assorted vampires, assorted tourists

Characters Mentioned: Carlisle Cullen

Places Visited: Volterra, Italy; the Volturi’s castle

Memorable Quotes:
“They send you out for one and you come back with two… and a half.”
~Alec, pg. 461

“I love a happy ending… They are so rare.”
~Aro, pg. 461

“Marcus sees relationships. He’s surprised by the intensity of ours.”
~Edward, pg. 471

“But still – la tua cantante! What a waste!”
~Aro, pg. 471

“I certainly never thought to see Carlisle bested for self-control of all things, but you put him to shame.”
~Aro, pg. 471

“Don’t be put out, dear one… She confounds us all.”
~Aro, pg. 476

“Think of the possibilities! They do not join us today, but we can always hope for the future. Imagine the joy young Alice alone would bring to our little household… Besides, I’m so terribly curious to see how Bella turns out!”
~Aro, pg. 480

Important Information Learned:
The Volturi have humans involved in their operations.

Aro has a mind-reading ability similar to Edward’s. While he must touch people to hear their thoughts, he can hear every thought they ever had.

Marcus has the ability to see relationships. The intensity of Bella and Edward’s relationship surprises him.

The Volturi refer to Bella as Edward’s “la tua cantante,” because her blood sings for him. They see Edward’s restraint as wasting her blood.

Aro believes that Edward’s self-control is stronger than Carlisle’s because he can resist the temptation to drink Bella’s blood over and over again.

Aro cannot read Bella’s mind.

Jane has a gift of mental torture. Bella is also immune to Jane’s powers, which makes Jane quite unhappy.

Edward and Alice refuse to join the Volturi. Bella refuses to let them change her so that she can join them.

Aro is interested in Bella as a vampire. He clearly believes that she will have an unusual power.

Edward balks at agreeing to make Bella a vampire, but Alice lets Aro see into her mind and indicated that Bella will be a vampire.

Bella is horrified when she realizes that Heidi, a vampire, has brought in a group of tourists for the Volturi to feed on.

Chapter Prepared By: silly_bella

Chapter Name: Volterra

Page Numbers: 443 – 461

Date of Chapter: March 20, 2007

Summary:
Alice and Bella rush to save Edward, driving through the winding, crowded streets of Volterra.  Alice tells Bella they have to reach the Palazzo dei Priori, or the clock tower.  She explains that Edward will be waiting in an alleyway, getting ready to step into the sunlight.  On their way, Alice bribes a guard with a thousand dollars to let them pass.  They make there way through the narrow roads until they reach the point where Bella has to take it on foot.

Bella darts from the car, pushing her way past the crowd.  When the clock tower starts to chime, Bella begins screaming Edward’s name in the small hope that he will hear her and see that she is alive.  Pushing through more people, she spots Edward and yells for him to look at her.  He doesn’t hear her, so Bella charges at him, flinging her self against his body.  Edward has difficultly believing that she is alive and keeps speaking as if they are both now dead. 

Once Bella convinces Edward that they are both still alive, she states that they have to run before the Volturi arrive.  The warning didn’t come fast enough and Edward and Bella are soon met by two dark shapes.   Edward tries to tell them that their services aren’t needed any longer, but they insist that Edward and Bella follow them.  Edward wants them to let Bella go, but again, Felix says that Aro has requested they both come along.  Edward tried to fight for Bella’s freedom, but Jane arrives and he agrees.

As they follow the Volturi, Alice explains to Edward  that she had made a mistake with how she interpreted the vision of Bella cliff diving.  Edward keeps his arm around Bella, protecting her.  When they arrive at a small drain in the street, Alice slides down first to wait for Bella.  Edward helps Bella down and Alice catches her.  Edward joins them and again wraps his arms around Bella.  He strokes her face and holds her tight against him.

The dark tunnel slants downward.   They are led deeper and deeper into a cold, damp area.  There is a grate at the end made of thick iron bars.  On the other side is a room with a low, heavy door.  They enter, and Edward tenses up while still holding on to Bella. 

Characters Involved: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Demetri, Felix, Jane,

Places Visited: Volterra, Italy

Memorable Quotes:
“Is this a joke?”
“Only if you think it’s funny.”
~The guard and Alice discussion her bribe.

“Amazing.  Carlisle was right.”
~Edward upon seeing Bella for the first time in Italy and thinking he was dead.

“Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath, hath had no power yet upon thy beauty.”
~Edward quoting Romeo and Juliet

“I don’t think I will be requiring your services today.  I would appreciate it very much, however, if you would send my thanks to your masters.”
~Edward to the Volturi guard.

Important Information Learned:
Edward believed, if just for a moment, that he had been able to reach Bella in the afterlife, proving that Carlisle’s theory about their souls was correct.

The Volturi move in shadows and do not take no for an answer.

Jane, although tiny, is someone powerful enough that even Edward does what she asks without fighting her. 

The Volturi reside under the city in cold, dark, damp tunnels.

Chapter Prepared By: Alphie