As I informed you, we pick up our story at the end of Moonchild.
I'm open to ideas concerning my story line although many chapters were finished before even posting Moonchild.
Who knows where this might lead?
And offcourse I've managed to work in some Native American for all of you 'shape-shifter' fans out there :D
Enjoy!!
Chapter 1
It's been 4 decades since that appaling night in the clearing.
The night I had to leave the one I love, to ensure his safety.
The memory and pain of that night was still raw, a constant agony in the bleeding shreads of my heart.
His eyes, full of despair and his terrifying cries as they tore me from his arms.
Little Alice falling to the ground in pain, broken down by the full force of Jane's power.
The 'gift' that created the illusion of mind numbing mental pain.
And Esme's lovely face, marked by terror at the sight of her devastated family.
The only thing I COULD do to save them was to turn to the slavery I so feared.
And so I did, for 42 years I'd been their minion to oppress the vampire world.
Continuous beatings in the early days had hardened me and I was now a shell of the woman I used to be, blood red eyes and a murderous temper.
Off course it was to Aro's deep satisfaction, Carlisle's loving niece was now a murder machine.
Luckily he'd never been able to grasp the actual magic that impowered me, it was still the only reason I was able to resist their well practiced methods to break one's mind.
Memories of home had never left my heart.
But now I decided it'd been enough "Master, I'm leaving your house" I said in a low voice while I knelt at his feet.
The Volturi were full of themselves and loved to be worshipped, I'd learned to take that to my advantage.
I felt a familiar cold hand on my head, it was a well known gesture for me to stand up.
Crimson eyes stared intently into mine "You wish to leave?" he said in a conspiring tone.
My jaw tightened in reflex, I knew his games all to well "I've done everything you asked for over four decades. I am still young and wish to explore the world" I said coldly, trying not to refer to the Cullens.
Aro's 'gift' made that very difficult, the moment he first touched me, he was able to see, hear and feel every thought my mind ever held.
But luckily I was tought to pull up a crafty protective shield that somehow nobody had been able to detect in 4 decades.
His thin leathery hand shook mine slowly, searching for a sign or hint referring to the Cullens.
After a long and tence moment he sighed and his narrow lips curled into an aproving smile "Well little one, I guessed it would be the right time for you to flee the nest" she mused fatherly.
I winced internally at the sound of Carlisle's nick-name for me, but composed myself without showing any sign.
My jaw uncleanched and I nodded once "It is" I spoke quickly.
From the corner of my eye I could sence Marcus and Caius' growing impatience and I knew I had to keep this a very short goodbye if I ever intended on getting out.
Aro put his hands on my shoulders "Will we see you home soon?" he demanded in a sugar sweet voice.
I rolled my eyes towards the ceiling for a moment and sighed to make it look like I was contemplating his request "I can't promiss you that, Master. I've been home for an awfull long time. There's still so much I want to learn" I tried to make my voice sound indecisive.
From Aro's reaction, I was sure it worked but sill I quickly added "Maybe in a few decades" and forced my lips into a casual smile.
Within the same second I kissed his cheeks quickly in goodbye and practically flew out of the room.
Belongings were of no importance to me, all I desired was to get home to my beloved family.