Chapter 1 ~ Alive

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I kneel before him. Hoping this plan will work. If mistress is right, the world will be free of the damn Volturi. If only this plan works, for that I have to play the part of a loyal follower, for now. But three mistakes and the Volturi will fall.

Aro sits ignorantly as he reaches for my hand. Thinking I'm here to report some immortal child problem down south. But I'm not. I'm just the distraction. Little does he know his problem is the two vampires at my side, Beverly and Osiris. Both acting as if they truly care about this immortal child problem. I give my hand to Aro and the plans ago.

He stares at my hand for a moment searching for some sort of clue as to why he's not seeing an immortal child. As he looks up to my face I meet his gaze with an expression of fear.

"What? Do you not see anything your grace?" I asked in my sweat innocent sounding voice, knowing to well the answer.

"Why are you lying to me young one?" Aro asked puzzled. "Do you know the penalty for lying?"

"Do you?" I ask harshly.

Aro looks confused. He turns around to look at Marcus and Caius, Mistake number one.

"I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about?" he stated letting go of my hand and climbing the stairs back to his throne, Mistake number two.

"I think you do Aro" I said taking a step back to stand next to Beverly and Osiris. "Now I'm also sure that Caius and Marcus do not know." He looked back at me, scrutinizing my words. "So unless you want them to know how you've been lying to them. I suggest you come with us."

"Who are you?" he asked taking a seat.

"My name is Luminitsa and I am simply a messenger." I said with a coy smile.

"Perhaps I should be more direct then. Who sent you?" he said becoming angry.

"Now it would be rude of me to give away the ending."

Aro stood furious; I could see it in his ruby eyes.

"GIVE ME A NAME IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU GYPSY!" He yelled.

"Now that was rude wasn't it?" Beverly said at my side.

"Yes, it was Beverly" Osiris said. "I thought we were past ethnic slurs."

"Oh no it's fine, truly. You can't expect someone as old and out of touch with the world as he is to know what's acceptable and what isn't." I spoke with venom on my tongue. "And the name you seek is already on your mind." I said referring to his thoughts. His eyes widened, his mouth hung ajar.

"You can read minds?" He asked, shocked.

"Yes, among other things. But then again, they're just old Gypsy tricks." I said slyly.

"Really because the person I'm thinking of is dead." He said defensively.

"Aren't we all" Beverly added in, happy as always.

"I phrased that incorrectly. She no longer exist, prey for our memories." Aro stated smugly.

"Come and see for yourself then Aro" Osiris said turning to leave, Beverly and I following.

"Fine" he said motioning for who I believe is Renata to join him before he began following us. Two others turned to leave with him until Aro motioned for them to stay. The boy obeyed, the girl did as well but wasn't happy about it.

He followed us, out of the tunnels, to the elevator, through the lobby and into the streets. He followed us all the way out of Volturia and into the hands of our mistress. Mistake number three.

It took about 4 hours for us to reach home. I still can't believe Mistress wanted us to bring him here.

Osiris bends down and opens the manhole cover. Aro looks at us like we're mad.

"You live down there."

"Yes" Osiris states blankly.

"Like in the old time?" He continued, still not convinced.

"Some of us still hide. Mostly from the likes of you" I said jumping down the shaft. I was followed by Beverly then Aro, Renata and finally Osiris. Beverly took the lead luring Aro to the meeting room. The entire time he seemed almost disgusted by his surroundings.

"You can sit here" Beverly said motioning to two chairs. Aro did, followed by Renata. "Mistress will be along shortly."

"Don't you think that's a bit rude? We come all his way and she's not even ready to meet us?" Aro mentioned to no one as Beverly and Osiris left. I stayed back to watch them. Leaning against the opposite wall I closed my eyes and listened. I heard one set of lungs besides my own. Renata's, breathe in, breathe out. I smirked. Mistress was right Aro was so inhuman now he didn't even bother to give in to his bodies' cravings.

"So can you really read minds?" Aro's Voice cut through the silence like a knife.

"Yes, and it's no cheap parlor trick." I stated eyes closed.

"I was inconsiderate earlier. What I said wasn't nice and I'm sorry."

"No you're not, and that's ok. The world is full of bigots trying to further themselves and I've come to accept that."

"So how does your power work?" Aro asked.

"If it will get you to be quiet. I'll tell you. I have to make eye contact."

"I see. I could really use some one of your talents."

"Have you not listened to a word I've said? I don't like you."

"You don't have to"

"No. I will not join you."

"I would hope not Lumi." A voice said from the darkness. I quickly pushed off the wall and kneeled.

"Mistress, I would never."

"I know." She said smiling. I instantly felt happy.

"We brought him as you requested Mistress." I said standing.

"I can see that. You did well Lumi." She assured me pulling me into a hug. "Now leave us. I wish to speak to my Brother alone." I nodded and ducked out of the room. I walked just far enough to where I could still hear but Mistress wouldn't notice me.

"So it is true." Aro said taken back. "Your alive."

"Not that you didn't try Aro. But yes I am alive."

"How Didyme?"

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That's it for chapter one! Tell me what you think? Should I go on?