Decisions, Decisions
Carlisle P.O.V
September 17, 1710
Olympic Kingdom
The Vulturi Empire is becoming more and more powerful within a short period of time. It is so because it has become target of the Italian army. This Empire is so close to the Italian peninsula that this country claims to have the control of it, overthrowing the three emperors, Aro, Marcus and Caius.
Of course, these three emperors weren't allowing that to happen. They made stronger their armies, sought help from their allies and prepared to hunt anyone who wanted them out of their positions as maximum leaders. They sought my help above all, because I am their most valued and appreciated ally they have, I consider them also good allies and trustable escorts.
My name is Carlisle Cullen. Olympic is the name of my kingdom and I am pretty sure that for the sake of my people I would do anything in my hands. Therefore, to consolidate the full power of my land, mi family and legacy, I need allies, the ones that would serve me if required.
I have three sons, each one of them married with women of other powerful places. My oldest son, Edward, is married to a Spanish princess called Isabella. My second son, Emmett, is married to Rosalie, an Austrian duchess. My youngest son, Jasper, is married to Alice; she is the daughter of the prime minister of England.
Of all the marriages, the only one that has given a child is Edward's; he gave me my granddaughter, Renesmee Carlie. At the age of thirteen she has titles of nobility that many people in courts of all Europe would love to have. She has been educated with the best tutors and over time she has developed the talent and passion for music, just like her father.
I have got plans for her. As soon as she is able to please a man in all the sense of the word, she is going to marry, making beneficial union to both her and the kingdom which she has sworn allegiance so many times. Yes, it was going to be hard, especially because I will be sorry to have to say goodbye to my granddaughter. But when you are a king, you must put your life in order, and order in which family isn't the first thing always.
Soon, Esme entered to the room calling my name with happiness. This act interrupted my thoughts of possible candidates for the husband of Renesmee.
-What is it Esme? I asked slightly annoyed. With time I learned to love Esme, but she had this annoying manner of interrupting my thoughts that puts me on edge.
-Is Renesmee, she said while whipping some tears with her scarf.
-What happened to her? Is it something to worry? I asked concerned.
-No, nothing bad, at least not for your plans for her, she answered.
-Then, what is it? Tell me Esme, you are getting on my nerves woman! I exclaimed.
-She is a woman that is it, today our little girl became a woman, she answered.
I kneeled to pray to God, the only one that deserves it. I closed my eyes and started telling my concerns aloud.
-Merciful God, Is this the right moment to engage my beautiful granddaughter? Is it? I know her; she would do it if I, with help of her father, tell her to. But is it right?
Then I was absorbed by some thoughts. When I opened my eyes, Esme was by my side, reciting the Ave Maria. We got up at the same time.
-Don't go to her room, apparently she is a little scared, Esme told me.
I nodded and she left me alone, to think.
I summoned Edward; we were going to make a decision in that moment, a decision for the future of our dear Renesmee.
A week later…..
Aro P.O.V
September 19, 1710
The Vulturi Empire
I was in my throne, meditating. Since our conflict with Italy, meditation has been crucial for many of our next moves. My brothers Caius and Marcus were resting in their rooms. We were all exhausted, but although tired, I am the oldest brother, with most responsibilities and needed to fulfill them all.
Marcus came in with a letter in his hands, it has the Cullen banner so, unlike other letters, I read this one immediately. The content gave me something to think about.
Aro Vulturi,
I would like to talk to you about a family matter that deserves great discretion, what means I would prefer to discuss it personally, but since it is somewhat complicated to see us, I think you must read some details here.
The purpose of our meeting is to discuss our partnership and to make you a proposal that would make our families and lands to join more than by a pact between leaders. I mean a marriage covenant.
Carlisle Cullen
-Marriage? What to whom is he referring to? I said out loud.
-If you let me, brother, I think I have the answer for your questions, Marcus said.
-What is it then? I asked.
-Apparently the granddaughter of King Carlisle is not so girl anymore; people in streets say she can give offspring already and they also say that nobody in the most illustrious courts is ignorant to her beauty, he said.
This made me think. I had two kids, Alec and Jane. They were twins, seventeen years old. Jane is living in Monaco with her husband, Felix. Alec is here with me, he is the successor to the throne in case I miss someday. The same is with my nephews, Afton, Marcus son and Demetri, Caius son.
Afton is married to Chelsea. She is the niece of the king of Denmark. Demetri is married with Renata; she is sister of Felix, Jane's husband. Alec is the only single; I think is his time to settle down. Besides, the girl must be of an intense beauty to be presumed in the highest courts of Europe.
-How do you know about this? I asked Marcus.
-Dear brother, everyone down on the city is talking about that, the people that came in the ship bringing that precious letter commented to some people at port and now the entire city knows, he said.
I called Santiago, a very loyal servant and told him to call my son and my wife, Sulpicia. It was the moment to make the decisions of the future of Alec and somehow, the future of the family.
Hello! Well this is an idea that crossed my mind last night….It might seem boring until now but hopefully it will get better as chapters go on… please comment!