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The Offer
I couldn't believe what was happening. First, my undead boyfriend leaves me and now, months later, I am being visited by the most power coven of Vampires in the world. Second, they drank human blood. A part of my was thrilled, ecstatic. Only because this was the first dose of supernatural in my normal, humanly, boring life since they left. My eyes darted towards Clara, who was curiously sitting beside me on the floor. The kings were seated in front of us on the sturdy, old sofa and others were leaning against the wall or leaning their rears against the sides of the couch itself. Caius's eyes focused on Clara, probably wondering if she was a Vampire because of her eyes, but he soon looked like he disregarded that, just like the others did as well. They either listened in on her heartbeat, or they caught wind of her scent. Considering they didn't comment on how she smelled nice, I assumed that her scent wasn't as appetizing as mine.
"You all look very similar." Clara spoke making me grimace at how blunt she could be. At a time like this, I really didn't need her questioning how they were so immensely beautiful and perfect. Aro regarded her with similar fascination, his hand reaching out to her only for her to raise an eyebrow and politely decline. "Are you close relatives? Though, I don't know of red eyes appearing normally in humans unless they are albino." She seemed to be more wary with each passing moment, something that reminded me of the students when the Cullen's were in forks.
"Yes." Aro shot a breathtaking smile, a charm that easily threw her off balance. His suit was neat, his shoes polished like obsidian diamonds and the way he held himself shouted authority. His very being regal.
"Who are their parents?" Clara nodded her head towards the twins, the boy standing slightly taller than the girl, his childish features somehow becoming more mature. His hair a raven colored crown atop his head while his twin held luscious locks of gold spun in a tight spiral of a bun. Their eyes reminding me of the most velvety and dark of roses, but overall giving the appearance of the most beautiful, enticing poisonous flower that could kill you in seconds.
"Caius, and their mother is no longer with us I am afraid." It was a plausible lie, if it was one. Edward never mentioned Caius ever having children. Clara looked sympathetic, a grievous gaze meeting the twins and the blonde co-leader. A part of me felt bad for the kids, even if Caius wasn't their father, they were turned at a young age and probably didn't have much of a chance to be kids. I'd imagine Aro wouldn't be very welcoming of it.
"Now, Isabella, could we talk in private? There is something we need to discuss." Aro's words sent a shiver down my spine, my body convulsing slightly before settling with a dreadful feeling inside my bones. Looking to Clara she gave a hesitant stare as well but proceeded to stand anyway.
"Its okay." I offered her a sure smile trying to hid the grim feeling looming over the room. "Why don't you go check back in with Emily? You two haven't seen each other often, except the holidays, and that is only occasionally." Her lips pursed in an effort to come up with something to say.
"Yes, but the same goes for you. I haven't seen you since the year before last, on spring break." Her eyebrows furrowed in worry and a glimmer of liquid traced her eyeballs making them more moist than they should have been. I know it sounded like I was pushing her away, after all, I didn't really pay attention to her since she came to visit around the twentieth of December, and it was already the twenty seventh. I had been busy moping in a pitiful state. A constellation of fresh tears sprung up on her dark lashes, my head beginning to grasp the pain I was causing onto others. Other's that truly loved me and would stick out through the worst with me. "I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone, but if that is what you want..." Slipping on a pair of bright purple Nikes she snatched the phone hanging on the wall, calling Emily to come pick her up at the end of the street. "Call Emily's house if you need anything." She murmured to me as she walked out the door, hidden by the wooden door.
"It seems that your relationship is strained." Marcus spoke. "If you don't choose your words carefully, that bond which is hanging by a near thin thread, will surely break." My eyes snapped to him, a part of me wanting to defend myself, but he was older than I was, wiser. There was nothing I could say to argue against him. "Victoria had reported a crime against the Cullen's for leaving you alive knowing all that you do." My breathing stopped. The Cullen's were going to be killed for going against the laws...
"I know what it is like to lose someone, but you know too much." He was straightforward, blunt, but there was still a great forlorn look in his eyes as he brought up the subject that had brought them here. His look transversed to Felix. "Take care of her." As the more appealing version of Slender Man walked towards me, the handsome, dark haired angel of death with long legs and limbs was stopped by Aro raising his hand in protest. Immediately, Marcus's orders were all look transversed to Felix. "Take care of her." As the more appealing version of Slender Man walked towards me, the handsome, dark haired angel of death with long legs and limbs was stopped by Aro raising his hand in protest. Immediately, Marcus's orders were all forgotten.
"Wait, dear brother." Aro reached a hand out to me, taking mine in his. The cold hands were like ice against my skin, burning me but the cooling sensation was also welcoming. Reminding me again of the man who had broken my heart. "Astounding." He retracted his hand, an eager light in his eyes. "She confounds my gift, a wonderful ability indeed." With patient eyes meeting Jane's, the little girl gave a sickening smirk.
"This might hurt, just a little." Her eyes stared daggers into my own, I flinched waiting for the impending suffering I would no doubt face from her words, but nothing came. A joyous laugh filled the room, Aro clasping his hands together in what could only be described as a madman.
"You have a stunning ability, dear Isabella." As he stepped closer to me, I could smell the aroma of cologne coming off his body. "It was a shame that Edward was not going to turn you, but I will offer you immortality, if you so desire." Pacing back and forth in the middle of the floor he swiftly turned to me once again. "You will have a new family, our family." I could tell that whatever I had, it seemed to be pretty special if he was trying this hard to inspire me to follow him. The thought of Charlie, leaving him and everyone else for good, never to see them again, without at least making amends, was terrifying. More so than the coven standing before me. I bit my lip, a habit I had developed over time. Most of all, what would become of the Cullen's?
"And the Cullen's?" His eyes scanned my own only to observe Marcus for an explanation at my question.
"Her bonds with them are strong." A silence insumed the now uncomfortable area, a woman of short height and lovely soft features, a light brunette, closely fixed her gaze on me.
"How do you feel about them now?" Caius's question was concerning. I felt the same about them as I did when I first met them. I felt attached, my confliction totally devoted to them.
"The same as I did before, they mean everything to me." My words were, for once, passionate and although I choked back a gasp from mentioning their family name, the reminiscence short lived, I held myself strong. Aro gave a smile. "They still broke the law. Either they need to die, or the human." Using fearful tactics wouldn't work on me. After facing off with James, I don't think anyone else can give me such a heart attack. That, or I was just stupidly stubborn. "Then kill me! Kill me!" My heart was pounding in my chest, my body beginning to perspire from the heat flooding through my veins. "Not them."
Thank you so much for reading this next chapter and I am so happy to be writing a story that so many people have an interest in! The next chapter will follow Clara as she spends time at the reservation, and we will also be peeking in on Aro's answer to Bella's request, well, more like order, but still. As for pairings, she will be introduced to a wolf or two, so please do tell me your pairings. The one with the highest votes wins!
Jarred
Seth
Paul
Jacob
Embry
Or, if you prefer a Vampire couple, here are the options for that.
Felix
Demetri
Marcus
Alec
Other Vampire that you know from the twilight series
Jacob: *Gives a boyish grin* "Hey, its me. If you could give the author some support with reviews, that would be great. Maybe even give me a vote or two.* A laugh was heard from deep in his chest. "Just kidding, I love Bella, I wonder if the author will have me imprint on her though..." *Looks at the reader with a wild glare in his eyes*
Author: "Paul!" *Runs and hides behind the gray furred shapeshifter* "Help!"
Paul: "Come on, we all know the fans want me."
Seth: "Why don't we just do as the author asks?"
Jarred: "What is the fun in that?"
Embry: "Yeah."
Demetri: *Strides towards the audience with Felix* "Or you could forget about he wolves."
Felix: "And give us Vampires a try." *Winks*
Author: "Okay, this seems like a competition over popularity, so please review and try not to make their egos bigger than what they already are please."
Wolves and Vampires: *Glare at author*
Author: "Help..."