A/N: Well, since this was the only fic that got voted for, this is the one I shall work on. This story is AH/AU in the fact that Didyme is still alive, but she and Marcus aren't mates, she has one of her own, so Marcus will definitely be OOC. I hope you enjoy this story. By the way: the cover picture for this fic is how I picture Marcus, not that monstrosity in the movies, because in the guide, it is said that Marcus wasn't even twenty when he was chained. Well, enough beating around the bush, on to the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, but I kinda wish I did.

It was another St. Marcus' Day and it was overcast outside, but that didn't mean anything to Marcus, he just wanted to sit around the castle, as he usually did, and do nothing. The only things he really ever did was spend time in his library and feed, and that was just fine with him. Everyone was gathered in the throne room and chatting about nothing in particular, but Marcus wasn't taking part in the conversation; he had nothing to say. Most of the conversation was things that only couples talked about. Marcus didn't have a mate, and the fact that everyone else, expect those on the guard, did, made him sick, he couldn't stand all the lovey-dovey emotions. He was about ready to leave the throne room when there was a shift in the conversation.

"Aro, can we go outside, please? It's overcast outside and I think we should go enjoy the festivities," Sulpicia said suddenly.

Aro was quite for a moment before he spoke. "Hm…that doesn't sound like a bad idea. Brothers what do you think?" Aro replied.

"I don't see the harm in it," Lorenzo, Didyme's mate, responded.

"Really?" Didyme questioned as she climbed into Lorenzo's lap.

"Of course I don't have a problem with it my love," Lorenzo said before kissing Didyme's lips and she kissed him back. Both of them started purring.

"Get a room!" Caius exclaimed in some-what mock disgust.

Lorenzo broke the kiss. "All right, we'll just take yours."

"Don't even think about it!" Athenodora squeaked.

"So, I suppose it's official, we're all going out today," said Aro.

"Go on without me, I'm going to stay here," Marcus responded in a monotone voice. He really didn't want to leave the castle, and nobody could make him do so.

"Marcus, brother, you should go, it will be good for you," Aro replied.

"No, I want to stay here," Marcus said.

Athenodora, Didyme and Sulpicia looked at each other and the three of them went over to Marcus.

"Sisters, what are you doing?" Marcus asked.

"Marcus, come with us please," Didyme begged.

"No." He really hated it when the others ganged up on him and tried to make him do something he didn't want to do, because in the end, he usually gave in.

"Brother, please, you'll have fun," Sulpicia said.

"No, I'm not going anywhere," Marcus replied. He tried to stay firm, but he could slowly feel his resolve weakening.

"You really should come with us," Athenodora responded.

"No. I'm not going to say it again. I don't want to go out. I have other things to do."

"Like what?" Didyme asked.

"Nothing you need to worry about," Marcus answered.

Eventually, the girls wore Marcus down.

"Fine, I'll go."

Even though he wasn't happy about going to the festival, the fact that he was leaving the castle was going to change his life. Forever.

A/N: So what do you think? I hope you liked it even though I know it was a bit short. Please remember to review!

Until next time!

~Cassi