Prologue. Aro's P.O.V.
My brothers looked at me as if I had gone mad. Maybe, in some form or sense I had. After receiving the news, it was all I could focus on.
My mind was racing with ideas and things I needed to take care of. Deyanira's successor had finally been announced, and I was ready to tackle such power.
Who would have known that this whole time she had practically been within our grasp. I would have her, I would rule.
"Aro, you sound quite like a lunatic. Deyanira has been dead for thousands of years, we witnessed her death firsthand. You can't actually believe that a successor has finally been discovered after all this years, especially out of nowhere." My brother Marcus stated gently.
Perhaps he was right. If she was indeed, Deyanira's successor we should have been able to discover that as soon as the girl was born. It would have been bluntly obvious. Perhaps it wasn't until now her powers were able to be unleashed, or maybe the Cullen's had done a better job of disconnecting her from our world than we thought. Whatever the reason, I knew it wouldn't stand in my way.
"I think this whole idea is idiotic. We don't even know if she really is who we think she is. It didn't come from that reliable of a source either. It would be a waste of our time and resources. We already hold power over our kind, is that not enough for you anymore brother?" My brother Caius stated, sounding rather agitated.
"No Caius, perhaps it is not. Perhaps I have grown tired of playing our usual games with monsters like us, or maybe I no longer find joy in watching a human beg me not to suck the life from their bodies. For what reason I do not know, but don't tell me the fact of having power over both mortal and immortal beings does not come as nothing but excitement to you, hmm?"
I saw Caius begin to ponder the thought. He had been pouty like usual during the entire discussion. But I knew he craved power almost as much as I did.
The thought amused him I know. He wanted beings below him to bow down at his feet. It was why I recruited him in the first place. His ability to hate all of mankind was astonishing, and it was what drove him.
"Perhaps we could welcome her in. And if she isn't who we thought and possesses no ability helpful to us whatsoever, I will gladly end her."
I small smirk uplifted on my brother's face and I knew I had him on my side this time. I looked to Marcus who had shook his head yes to agree. Then it was settled, we would find her.
"Well, since we have come to a decision we must act fast. She shall be joining her sister up in the town of Forks with the rest of the Cullen's in a mere couple days. Caius, send Felix and Demetri to watch over her. They shall accompany her on the flight and silently follow her. And they both will be responsible for bringing her here. Marcus, when she arrives we will want to be ready. Arrange living quarters and all the other necessities. We will want to welcome our new guest with most open arms!"
The shook their heads and took off within a blink of a human eye. I examined my long, flawless nails and smiled to myself. The destruction we could cause, the power we would hold, it would be most brilliant. It was within our grasp.
I scooted back the dining hall chair and quickly walked to my quarters. It was neat as usual, and had the scent of lavender soaking the room. Sulpicia had always liked to add a touch of life to the room, for what reason I didn't understand. My wife liked to hold on to some human traditions, it made me question her often.
The sun was shining brightly out of the single window located at the far left wall. I went over and stepped into the light, diamonds glistened off my translucent skin.
I looked down to see all the people below, busy with their daily activities. They had no idea of the monster's they were living in the shadows of. Oh, but they would soon.