All of the Cullens were in the living room. Carlisle had received a letter from Aro. He was as it looked written by Aro. Aro himself wrote it, he didn't just let carry out this by anyone of the guard. That could only mean one thing: The Cullen's had to stuck in big trouble! Probably it was because of the battle that they had not beaten? Because of Renesmee? All expected the worst. He had use the most expensive stationery, that underlined the importance of information. Aro used this stationery for death sentences and breaking news. None of them sounded only partially good!
"My dearest friend Carlisle," he read. He swallowed again and looked encouragingly at Esme.. "I am heartbroken because of what happened with your granddaughter. But you also have to understand: Irina's memories were very informative and the existence of half-vampires had not been aware of my situation. "
Rosalie looked thoroughly confused. "Is this an apology?"
"From Aro? No, there will come more, "Edward assured.
"However, I would like to watch the development of the child, to be sure that everything goes right, and I can be sure that you aren't break any rules(Exampel your friendship with the werewolves of La Push , which we will ignore, as an excuse), I will send to you Jane. "
"Jane? What's the reason? Does he want to torture us to death?" Jasper shook his head "He lost his mind, I swear"
"They will watch you for a whole year and live with you. To ensure the harmonious coexistence with you, she will also join your diet and use her gift just in an urgently emergency. In addition, you are allowed to even set up other rules for her, too. Nevertheless, she will go to school with the others. In one day she will arrive you. She will know how to behave. Aro Volturi "
All stood with open mouth. Bella was the first, who got something out.
"Jane to come here? Over my dead body! "
"Do you believe, we have a choice?" That was Edward. And even if no one wanted to admit: he was perfectly right. Aro would recognize her refusal as a rebellion and seal their death sentence. "If she's just touching Renesmee I will…"
"Enough," Carlisle looked at Bella. "It's been decided. We make us suspicious if we don't include her."
Alice, who also knew Aro only too well, nodded with her head
* Volterra
Jane had just returned from a job. As always, everything had gone smoothly. A vampire had wait too long turn his girlfriend. They had given him a deadline of one month and he had not used this one chance, both were destroyed.
The job itself had been somewhere in Hawaii, the name of the town she had already forgotten.
"Jane!" somebody screamed. It was Renata. "I have to relay you from the masters that you should appear in the throne room immediately!" Her eyes didn't seem worried. Why should they? Jane never got in trouble. For nothing. Aro would never approve that another pulls her unjustified accountable.
Even Jane wasn't worried. Probably a new order, or a request. She hoped it wouldn't be that important because her job had left its mark. The left side of her robe was soaked with blood and above the fabric was torn. Actually, she just wanted to take a shower. Immediately she ran towards the throne room, and finally opened the ornate door that led into it. The masters had really awaited her. They had all gathered on an elongated table and stared at her.
"Jane, dear, take a seat," Aro greeted her
...
"I've got a job for you." Aha.
"What kind of a job is it, Master?" She asked, a little bit confused.
"Do not worry, nothing dangerous. I only ask you to join the Cullens "Aro continued. Jane's eyes widened and almost choked on the cup of blood, she drank. "You want me away from you?"
Briefly she wondered if she had done something wrong. Maybe she had fulfilled the orders to slow? Too sloppy? Maybe she was otherwise already forfeited and made nothing right anymore? Leave the guarde... What a nightmare!
"Of course not, dear. We just ask you to shade them for a year and to check whether they also break rules behind our backs. I entrust this job only you, Jane. In addition, you have to go to school with the Cullen children, too"
"I will go to school? With the Cullens? "She just wanted to burst out laughing uproariously.
"You will note three rules, love, and I mean you should really pay attention. You know how angry I am or Caius, when rules were not respected? "She nodded.
If you were in the Guard and broke a rule, you were screwed. If you were new in the guard, Aro turned a blind eye and you got just a simple warning. Was someone more than 10 years in the Guard the punishment was, depending on the severity of the rule-breaking, dungeon, deprived of food, or execution!
"Well, the first rule is that you will not attract attention. I've signed you up at school in Emporium, and embellished a bit of information. In history and languages they know that you will stand out, but you will not stand out in sports, math or other subjects. "She nodded. Actually, she could be glad to can stand out in languages and history…
"Secondly," continued Caius. "Even though it is very displeasing to me, I and Aro talked about it: You will also drink animal blood during this year "She unintentionally opened her mouth and simply couldn't close him again. She should become a vegetarian?
"Calm down, Jane," ordered Marcus. "If that's already your reaction, rule number three will kill you"
Incredulous, she turned to Aro. "Rule number three: You will use your talent only in extreme emergency, and not because the Cullens annoy you!" Again she nodded.
"I understand," she said, trying not to show her anger, "I'll try!"
"Well, then pack your bags, your flight starts in two hours"
