A/N: Wow that was fast. I'm so glad that people actually like this story. Thank you to RobertForLife and Shadow2446 for their reviews. Much appreciated.

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"Huh?"

"Winter Blackwell, would you like to join us here in Volterra as part of my guard?" All the eyes in the room turned to me.

I looked around the room at the many faces staring at me. Some were staring at me as if I was the most interesting thing they had ever seen. Others looked like they were ready to kill me on the spot. "Can I have a moment to think?" I asked.

"As you wish. But we would like your answer by the hours end." Aro said rising from his throne and taking my hand. "Alec, come here for a minute?"

Out of no where a boy about my age appeared at his side. "Master?"

"I would like you to accompany Winter to one of our guest rooms so she can think over our offer." Aro stated giving my hand to him.

"It would be my pleasure." Alec said shooting a dazzling smile in my direction.

Wow. I had to admit he was pretty good looking. He had the brooding bad boy thing about him. Being at least six inches taller than my already 5' 8" frame he loomed over me and gave me that sexy smile. His shaggy black hair hit him just below his ruby sparkling eyes. But I had history with guys like this and every time it never ended well.

"Hi. I'm Alec."

"Winter." I said not looking him in the eye.

"Shall we go then?" He said taking my hand and leading me to the rear door out of the room.

"Sure." I said taking my hand out of his and putting it in my pocket.

He looked slightly offended but it quickly disappeared from his face and was replaced my his smile. "This way." Walking in front of me down the hall.

"Alec, Wait up!" We both stopped and turned. Demetri was at my side before I turned around.

"Hello, Demetri. What can I help you with?" Alec said, his voice lack of emotion.

"I would just like to accompany Winter, if that is alright with you of course." Demetri contered stepping more in between me Alec.

"Of course why would it not be." Alec snapped continuing down the hall walking faster than before.

"Selfish brat." Demetri said under his breathe.

"Hello again." I smiled at Demetri.

"Hello." He said focusing back on me. "So about that power of yours. Do you use it very often?"

"Here or there. Mostly in school when I'm bored and we have a substitute." I answered truthfully.

"Wow, that is fascinating." He whispered.

"Yeah. Can I ask you a question?"

"Certainly."

"Why is it that they want me to join?"

"Master Aro has a thing for. How should I put this?" Demetri started.

"Collecting. I think that is the word you are looking for." Alec said bluntly turning another corner.

"Not the direct word I was going for." Demetri mumbled, I could sense some hostilities between these two. "But I guess it will do. He has a thing for collecting vampires with exceptional abilities. Like those you posses."

"Wow I never thought it to be exceptional. I just thought it was more of a nusiance."

"Well it really is quite exceptional. Could come in handy if there is ever need."

Wow for once in my life I was actually something that was useful. Not that I had a terrible life of anything but I was never that good at school. Never had that many friends. Basically never felt of much importance to anyone, but now I was exceptional.

"Hello earth to Winter." Demetri was waving his hand in front of my face.

"Whoops, sorry. Kinda zoned out there."

"It's fine. We are almost to the guest room. Just thought you might want to know." He smiled at me. Not the same way that Alec had smiled at me but more like a big brother looking after their little sister.

"So what's up between you and Captain Controlling up there?" I asked.

Demetri laughed. "Oh, that arrogant little brat. I can't stand him. He thinks he is so much better than any of us here. Just because him and his sister are Master Aro's favorites. Plus he gets all the girls in this place. Just kinda hits a nerve with me."

"OH." I said, so my guess had been correct. He was a woman-using boy like my previous boyfriends.

"But don't let that hold him against you, Wouldn't want you to like him just because of me." Demetri whispered to me. He winked and I giggled.

"No problems there. He reminds me to much of the jerks we have back home."

"I heard that." Alec said from the next hallway.

Demetri cleared his throat and stifled a laugh. I blushed.

"So, umm, you said that Aro-"

"Master Aro." Alec said correcting me.

"Sorry. Master Aro," I rolled my eyes at Demetri and he smiled. "Collects vampires with exceptional abilities. Do you have one?"

"Yes. I have an amazing tracking device." Demetri said. He seemed very proud of it.

"Like a bloodhound?" I asked.

"Kinda like that. Only mine isn't much to do with smell. I can pick up on the aura of a person. Like colors. I can see anyone in the world's and follow it straight to them."

"wow that's amazing. It makes mine look like nothing."

He laughed. "Well all gifts are equal so don't count yourself out just yet."

"We're here." Alec said stopping suddenly and making me bump into him.

"Sorry." I mumbled stepping back. Wow he smelled good. Wait get a grip of yourself. You are not interested in this boy. I stepped further back and stood by the door.

He looked slightly confused but just shook his head. "It's fine. Here is your room for the duration of your stay. I-" Demetri coughed. "Uh. I mean we will stay out here until you have made your decision. If you haven't come out in an hour We will come in and get you." He opened the door and stood aside.

"I have one more question before I go in there."

"Sure what is it?" Alec said his temper becoming shorter.

"What will happen to me if I refuse?" I looked at the floor. I was almost certain of the answer but didn't want to have to face it.

There was a pause. "Isn't that obvious?" Alec said.

"Just tell me. I can handle it." I put on my brave face and looked at them.

"Winter if you refuse the Masters request. It will result in death."