"These," I gestured around, "Are the ancients, my people. The second generation of vampires. Of course not all of them are here. Some are dead, some out in the world wreaking havoc. These are the ones who came to stand on my side when the battle was fought." I came closer to them
the leader, Anasophia, as I remember met me, "Goddess Anastasia! Ohh lord, we didn't think you'd ever be awakened again." She bowed on one knee. Now as much as I love her. She was always one of my favorites. I'm infuriated with all of them for letting my tomb be taken like that.

I raised an eyebrow towards her and the rest of them, "Would any of you like to explain why I was moved to that dreadful place?" I turned to her. She got up and was about to speak when I interrupted, "Or why I wasn't awakened every hundred years like I wanted?" I raised an eyebrow

"Our apologies my queen," Astrid, one of the male vampires stepped up beside Anasophia, "When they came and destroyed the castle they took your tomb with them. Alex seen them take it but as you know, we can't make our presence known here."

"We knew they couldn't destroy you." Anasophia added solemnly, "We didn't know if we should awaken you, due to who had you."

I sighed. They may be telling the truth, but that doesn't mean I'm happy about it, "Hmm well I'm back now, and I don't plan on going away again anytime soon. As for our guests," I gestured towards the people around me, "They seem to be a little frightened." I smiled reassuringly at Carlisle and motioned for him to come forward. When he did I gestured around, "Carlisle this is my home. My sanctuary, you and your covens are welcome to stay as long as you want. Even after the Volturi are defeated."

He nodded, "Thank you Anastasia. Some of us might take you up on that." He said gesturing towards Stefan and Vladimir who were chatting up Anasophia.

"Ahhh," I nodded, "Of course. The old ones from our other kingdoms always do come to us when I return. Also, I do apologize for my attitude earlier. When I first awaken I'm quite mean. It's very shocking when you go through the transformation. And as for the shapeshifter," I narrowed my eyes at him and Renesme talking with Alex and their friend Alice, "I don't really apologize for that. I don't take well with threats or anything of that nature."

"He doesn't mean any harm. He just has a temper of his own." Carlisle said, "You know I'm still pretty baffled that you're real. If you don't mind me saying." He laughed nervously

"its fine. Lots of vampires don't even take the time to learn where they come from. Let alone believe mere myths and legends that have been said for centuries." I smiled kindly at him, "Let me introduce you to my coven." I gestured for him to follow me. As we walked a few of my people gathered ahead of us, and his filed beside them. I spread my arms wide, "Let's start the introductions, shall we? But first!" I gestured for Anasophia to follow me over to Seth's still levitating body, "Please take him to my chambers and lay him down on the bed. Put bandages on the bite marks. Also, bandage up his wounds. I was a little careless when coming back."

"Do you want me to drain him?" She crinkled her nose, "He smells like wet dog."

"No. Do not drain him. Do nothing with his blood. My venom is still coursing through his veins. I'll need to heal him." I rubbed a hand on his wounded arm and smiled at her, "He's a different kind of consort. A shapeshifter."

She raised a brow and smiled back, "Wow.. A shapeshifter? You should have fun with that one." She sighed, "Don't get too attached to this one Anastasia. The outcome is always the same. They die; you mourn, and then leave. This in turn hurts the world."

I pursed my lips. She could be right, but something about him has me wondering, "Like I said, he's a different kind if consort."

"Well not that I mind him, since his blood is diluted by your venom, but his friend," she gestured towards Jacob who was eyeing us warily, "Is starting to irritate me. I worked very hard making this kingdom stay the same and perfect for you and he waltzes in here making the place reek." She rolled her eyes, "Also... These vampires. Anastasia how can you trust them? They're full if secrets, I can sense it!"

"Anasophia please, they're fine. They awakened me. What type of secrets can they have that can hurt us? Nothing. I don't think they'd sacrifice their friend just to send me back into my slumber." I said matter of factly
"Not you my queen!" She squeaked, "Us, your kingdom, everything we've all done for centuries. There are lots of powers in this room, and I've heard of the Volturi. They have more. If they were to team up-"

"Anasophia stop." I put a hand up, "I will not let that happen. Nothing will threaten my kingdom weather or not I'm here. No worries, Ana. Now go, do as I ask please."

She nodded and left with Seth levitating in front of her. As I walked back Jacob was still shaking a bit and Renesme was rubbing his arm, "Where is she taking him?" He barked

"To my chambers. I'll need to heal him soon, but that's none of your concern. That involves he and I only."
He was about to say something else but I cut him off, "Enough. Now," I turned to everyone, "Back to the pleasantries. You all met Anasophia. She has the gift of sight and telekinesis. This," I gestured to two guys. One with short spikes red hair and a fairly skinny build (Alex) the other a sporty build and long blonde hair (Astrid), "is Alex and Astrid. Alex with the gift of our shield, and Astrid with the gift of tracking. They're both our most valuable and knowledgeable scholars. You'll really only need to know them and the guards, but feel free to mingle." I smiled, and before I left, "Oh and I'll be in my chambers, find Guard Caesar or Anasophia if you need to speak with me. Guard Louis will show you all to your chambers and then you can wander the kingdom if you like. Just one rule..." I added as I walked up the stairs, "You're only allowed to leave if you're hunting or escorted by a guard. That's if you plan on coming back. If you want to leave, feel free and go." I nodded a goodbye and made my way to my room.

When I got there Anasophia was wiping his face down with a wet rag. She got up as I came in, "You might want to take the venom out soon. He's burning up."

I came up beside her, "His body temperature is always hot. That's the way his species is. You may be right though. I can smell it still in him."

She walked over to the door surveying the room, "The room is exactly as you left it Anastasia. The king's chamber is the same as well."

I closed my eyes. The king. King Luke. After the great battle he died. At first it felt like my heart had been ripped out of me and I would never get over it. I quickly found a way to stop the pain and live again though. New mates known as consorts. I've had consorts since then, due to me making myself to into slumber. With consorts I find it better to deal with living in the Human world.

"Anastasia?" Anasophia asked worriedly coming over to me, when I didn't say anything she checked Seth to make sure he was okay and that wasn't the reason of my strange behavior, "What's wrong?"

I shook my head, "Nothing. King Luke's chamber and everything in it hasn't been touched?"

She nodded. "Okay, leave us then." I ordered and she shuffled out of the room. I took my place beside his bed and unwrapped his arm. Cleaning it off I started to suck the remainder of my venom out. Visions of him going through and becoming this shapeshifter thwarted me. As did the legends of his people and the memories of his tribe. He's a special one if his kind. Giving kindness to those who he's supposed to hate, and even making alliances with them to get revenge on the ones who killed his sister. When I was done I healed the wound took the bandages off of his other ones watching him heal. I leaned back in my chair and crossed my legs waiting for him to wake up.

He stirred a little bit but eventually opened his eyes and looked at me, "Where am I?" He mumbled

I smiled, "You're in an underground kingdom in Romania. It appears you and your friends succeeded in your plan."

He leaned up on the bed, "So you're her? You're really her?" He smiled a delicious smile, "And the dream or... visions, I guess, I just had?"

"Side effects of my venom. Actually side effects of being my consort. I'm sure you seen that though." I smiled at him again, "Are you feeling alright?"

He sat up all the way and gave me a deep look, sending chills up my spine, "Um fine. I'm feeling fine. Where is everyone?"

"They're down stairs getting to know everyone else. Tell me Seth," I leaned closer to him, "What did you see?"

He looked back at me confused, "Umm you and a bunch of other vamps... You guys were fighting two more vampires that were dressed like you. With another group of newborns, I think, they must be the bad guys I think. Because I heard some of the speech the guy that was by you say. About it being wrong slaughtering all kinds of humans. He's the king I'm guessing." He half smiled, "So I take it your taken then? You have a husband, a king beside you?"

"No actually, not anymore." I sighed, "He was killed in the battle. Forever killed. Destroyed with their powers."

He cocked his head, "I'm sorry."

"It's fine." I waved him off, "Centuries ago. Anyway since then I've taken consorts. Those who are my companions," I searched for the appropriate word, "I guess you could say, during our time here. They helped me learn to live again."

"And that's what I am?" He asked curiously. He pursed his lips when I nodded, "How many of these consorts have you had?"

I shrugged, "You're my third. I've been asleep for far too long, but something tells me you'll be different."

He smiled, "I can get use to that I guess. I mean your beautiful, just look at you! And you're a good person. I mean from the visions and stuff I could see that. Plus you're going to destroy the sons of bitches and that's a bonus."

I smiled wide, "I'm not that use to my consorts being so willing. They're usually a bit skeptical of all this."

He shrugged and got up to look around, "It's not like I have much of a choice. I feel your draw pulling me in, and I can just... Feel your feelings I guess. I'm pulled to you; it's not just you though. I have a feeling something else is intact here."

"And that would be?"

"I'll let you know when I'm positive." He laughed, "So what kind of powers do you have?"

I licked my lips and spread my arms as I got up, "Every power you can imagine! I can do just about anything. Except," I waved a finger at him, "I block my mind reading and future telling. When I do it weakens me sometimes. Not enough to kill me or to caused me to be killed if course, but enough to drain me. Other than that pretty much anything."

He raised a brow, "Really now? I bet we could have some fun with that."

"Fun?" I frowned, "I... Don't have time for fun with them. I must exercise them, and keep them at their keenest for the fight."

"Anastasia," he smiled, "You have to make time for a little fun. I mean you've been gone for a long long time. You need a little fun." He laughed, "It relaxes you."

I sighed and raised my eyebrow, "Well when my people, your people, and my kingdom aren't in so much fear and danger then I'll take the time and have... Fun. Before that I should work on finding these... Volturi, and taking them out."

"I guess you're right. They should be taken out quickly." He scoffed, "I honestly don't know how any of them became so powerful. You'd think someone would stand up to them."

"When people are frightened that fear stands in the way." I leaned on the wall next to him, "Sometimes vampires come to power so quickly and powerfully there's nothing anyone can do. I would know."

He looked at me and sighed, "I'm prepared to sink my teeth into the blood sucker that killed my sister. I'm sure you read that in my blood though."

I nodded, "I did. I know you want revenge, and justice, but I think it'd be better for you to stay here. Where you can't get hurt."

It's the first time I'd seen him angry. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised though. I basically told him he couldn't avenge his sister's death, "Don't be ridiculous. I'm not staying here." He crossed his arms in front of me, "Your worried that I might get hurt or killed or something. I'm more dangerous than I look, and I'm pretty sure with your venom I'm even more dangerous. You can't keep me from the fight. I deserve to be there."

Before I could answer there was a knock at the door. I sighed at him, waved my hand, and let the door swing open. A man walked in wearing an old roman warrior suit along with a shield and a spear attached to him. My personal body guard from the old days. I smiled, "Guard Caesar! How nice to see you after all these years! This is my consort, Seth. Seth this is my guard, Caesar." I gestured between the two men. Seth reached to say hello but Caesar kind of brushed him off. "What brings you to our chambers?" I asked

"There are people asking for the two of you." He said gruffly, "The dog smelling one wants to talk to him, and then there's one who goes by Alistair wanting to speak with you my queen. I tried to tell them that you'd want your privacy but they're adamant."

"Dog smelling one?" Seth asked his eyes lit up, "Jake! Hey let him in. He's probably just worried."

Caesar just raised an eyebrow at him and looked at me, "My Queen?"

"Let him in. But first, what of this Alistair?" I asked, "What does he want?"

"He didn't say. He just said it was urgent."

I sighed and nodded, "Let them pass."