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Chapter II

Decision

The travelling and running was over at last—the Volturi was finally home. Upon arriving at the castle, Aro immediately called a meeting between himself, Caius, and Marcus. There was much to discuss between the three vampire leaders of the Volturi; throughout the journey home, Aro had devised several plans and there was no time to waste. He had to put his plans into action… now or never.

Aro stepped into the throne room through a pair of exquisitely-carved double doors. Marcus was already sitting on his throne, a disinterested look on his face, while Caius stood at the bottom of the steps leading up to the dais.

"Finally!" Caius snapped when he saw Aro approaching. "What have you called this meeting for, brother?"

It was clear to Aro that Caius was irritated and agitated. Good, he thought in utter delight. Caius was even more displeased than Aro over the outcome of the Cullen coven's trial; he did not like to be humiliated and sought revenge against the Cullen and the Denali families, as well as their witnesses. Aro knew perfectly well that Caius' rage and annoyance would make him listen to Aro's plans—any chance for revenge—and it would also make him easier to manipulate as well.

"There is no need for your anger, Caius. We are all on the same side." Aro stated peacefully. He stopped at Caius' side now, glancing up at Marcus as he spoke. "The Volturi have suffered a great humiliation at the hands of the Olympic coven."

Caius' eyes narrowed as he listened.

"The Cullen family has been growing more powerful over the years—yesterday was only a show of their power and what they can do; they have gifts and allies in other vampires around the world, and in the shape-shifters." Aro spoke carefully, his voice ringing lightly throughout the throne room. "Whether the Cullens intend to remain peaceful... or they are planning more, in hopes of rising up against the Volturi, I cannot say for sure… but we should not allow their power to continue to grow, unchecked and unbalanced. There must be repercussions, not just for the Cullens, but for all the vampires who were in that field. The Cullens and their witnesses must be stopped."

"And how shall the Cullens be stopped?" Caius demanded to know, a deadly tone coating his words.

"The Volturi shall create hybrids."

Silence filled the throne room. Neither Caius nor Marcus spoke.

"Ridiculous!" Caius snarled.

Marcus shifted in his seat. "I do not disagree with Caius."

"Brothers!" Aro raised his voice. "Listen to me! A half-mortal, half-immortal child would be the answer; intelligence, beautify, incredible gifts. All the traits of the vampire species, yet none of the limitations. An army of hybrids personally created by and loyal to the Volturi."

Caius still looked unconvinced.

"Who would… father these hybrids?" Marcus questioned, leaning forward slightly. Aro was surprised to see that there was a gleam of interest in Marcus' eyes, something which had not been there for many centuries.

"Members of the guard, specifically those with a gift." Aro answered. He then gestured between himself, Caius, and Marcus. "We shall father hybrids as well."

"Interesting theory…" Marcus murmured softly to himself. "I shall be a part of your plans, Aro."

Caius glanced at Marcus, thinly-veiled surprise covering his face, then looked towards Aro. "This plan is absolutely absurd… expecting vampires to lay with human filth." He declared, shaking his head. "But I will also be a part of your plans, Aro, if only for revenge."

Aro joined his hands together. His plan was coming together well already. "The members of the guard shall be informed immediately. I do not want to waste any time."

"What of the… mothers?" Marcus asked. "Where shall you find women to have these hybrid children?"

"We have been monitoring several humans over the years—some of them young women—each with the potential to be a member of the guard. I shall send Heidi, Demetri and Felix to finally collect them." Aro announced smoothly. He already had every aspect of this plan covered and worked out—he was not going to let his plan fail. All of the prizes, all the power... it would belong to Aro.

Marcus nodded his head and said nothing more.

The decision was made. The Volturi would be creating hybrids.

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Second chapter over and done.

I will admit… I do not like Bella and Renesmee. I do not like Edward—I find him to be slightly creepy. I also do not like Jacob. I know… I do not like the main characters of the story, it's weird. Or so my sister says.

I do, on the other hand, adore Seth, Leah, Alice, Jasper, Carlisle, Emmett, Rosalie.

This is not going to be a bashing story in any way. So far, I do not have any plans for the Cullen family to make a feature in this story. They will be mentioned, but they won't be making any appearances.

~ Yuki