Prologue:
Aro had seen her. In the depths of a particular mind of a certain criminal that he was about to destroy, he saw her. She was beautiful, at least to Aro. Long, chocolate brown hair that cascaded down her back. Petite body. Knowing eyes. A slight smile played on her lips. She was perfect. And she would be his. Finally, he let go of the poor vampire's hand and nodded his head, and justice was served.
Alice gasped. The sight she had witnessed was horrible, the scene clear and precise.
"What'd you see?"
"The Volturi?"
"Are they after us?"
"Are they after Bella?"
Jasper cupped Alice's face in his hands. He searched her eyes for answers.
"What happened honey?"
Alice struggled to find the words. Looking at each of her family members in turn, and finally settling her gaze on Jasper's eyes.
"It was the Volturi," she revealed.
"So they are after-"
"No. Not Bella. Not this time. I-it was Aro. He saw a girl, and I've never seen her before, but he's desperate to have her."
"Why?" Carlisle asked.
"I'm not sure," Alice replied honestly, "He wants to add her to the Volturi. Put her in his ranks with Jane. She apparently possesses qualities that he believes will make the perfect vampire."
All of the Cullens seemed lost in thought. Dumbstruck on what to do, and unsure if this was even their problem. However, there was one question on everyone's mind.
"What qualities?" Bella voiced for them all.
"I don't know," Alice said, slightly defeated, "but she's coming here."