Okay, so, I don't usually write stories solo, but this is my experiment. I share this profile with Akari and Chana, so they helped me with editing and spelling, but hopefully my English is good enough :) Anyways, this story is called Child of Darkness and it's an idea I thought of mostly because of Jane, 'cuz she's a kid.

Summary- What if the Volturi discovered a human child with an extraordinary gift? Her name is Rebecca. They save her from a pre-mature death and raise her until she is old enough to be turned. Although her life is altered, and it is discovered that she is more than human, she wants her own life. The Volturi have altered her view on the world, she is cynical, cruel, mistrusting, and dangerous. But when she gets a second chance, and finally gets to live on her own… will she be able to find who she is so desperately searching for, or will she loose herself?

And more importantly, will the Volturi, and other immortals of different kinds chasing her catch her? This story mirrors the Cullens story, as Carlisle plays a big part in 'waking' Rebecca up, and Edward does end up in Italy, asking to die. Moreover, I plan to have Rebecca eventually end up in America, seeking out Carlisle to ask some questions, but maybe she'll find a little more than answers…

So, read it please, and let me know what you think!

-~^Zeri^~-

Child of Darkness

Prologue : Ignorance

Heidi POV-

"Master," I said quietly, bowing before him.

"What have you found that is so interesting, Heidi?"

I stood up and faced Aro, "The village plans to burn one of their children today." I said. Aro blinked twice, and leaned back,

"They haven't done that for over one hundred years." He mused, "What is the reason this time?"

"They believe she isn't human, but a monster of sorts." I said, I saw Caius lean forward. "They say she is too strong, too smart, and too fast for a child of her age… and has tortured one of the villagers pet dog to death… with her mind." I said carefully. "They say her eyes change color and that she must be possessed by the devil."

Aro sighed heavily, "Humans destroy what they cannot understand." He closed his eyes, deep in thought. "Who is this child?"

"Her name is Rebecca, Rebecca Medachi."

"And how old is this odd child?" Caius demanded.

"Four years old."

"They are truly burning a baby." Marcus muttered, shaking his head. "What a shame, I thought perhaps there had been some hope left for the human race." He muttered.

"Perhaps…"

"I assume, this child knows what the village is planning to do to her?" Demitri stepped forward.

I paused, "Perhaps… her family is from England, they moved here once she was born. Her father has been trying to protect her… but it isn't working. Her mother disappeared after she was born, no reason was given."

"You asked them?" Demitri hissed.

"No, they gossip as though the rest of the town were deaf." I snapped back. Lately, Demitri had been extremely condescending towards me, and I really didn't understand why. I fumed silently, at his impatience and unnecessary anger towards me. The Guard had never had the slightest internal problems before, but now he was…

Aro was staring at me patiently, with a small smile.

"My apologies." I muttered.

Aro smiled, "Heidi, this news makes me incredibly happy." He said, "This is good news. From what we've heard, a girl with a natural gift can go missing and no one will notice nor care."

"Except her father." I muttered.

"Her father… can easily be dealt with."

"Human ignorance…" Aro started, "Ignorance itself actually, may lead to terrible things. In this case, burning a child at the stake."

A/N- The prologue doesn't really do much for me, but I hope you guys like it. More to come, and a lot more, chapter one will be up really soon, I have it done, just have to post it. Review please!

-Zeri