A day had passed, everything normally happening. It was bliss, as it was often.
Of course something had to change that, as if we hadn't had enough trouble for a month. Everything always came crashing down eventually.
Garret layed beside me on the bed, a book in his hand as I listened to music through the headphones connected to my laptop. I layed my head back to relax, but my eyes didn't close. They remained on the music video playing on the screen, glancing occasionally at Garretts' clothes irritably. I was sure he was doing the same, but I never really saw it.
"KATE!" Tanya shouted from downstairs, despite our good hearing. My eyes opened in shock, she always yelled a few days before... that happened.
Garrett, on the otherhand, jumped as he heard Tanya. "What was that?" He asked. "I mean, what made her yell?"
"Them," Was all I said before removing my earbuds and placing my laptop on the bed and hopping off the bed. I ran downstairs, Vampire speed, Garret of course following very close behind me.
I ran straight to Tanya, who stood in the Kitchen. I grabbed her arms, keeping her calm.
"Eleazar confirmed it, they're on their way." Tanyas' voice was just as fretful every time, if not more.
"Sh sh sh," I repeated, keeping my eyes locked on hers'.
"What is going on?" Garrett asked behind me.
"The Volturi," I managed to choke out. "They come about once a month, always to ask the same thing."
"And what might that be?" Garrett sounded scared of the answer, though he seemed to also already knew the answer.
"Me," Was all I said. Every time I thought of it I shook. Soon I let go of Tanya and turned to face him. Tanya took deap breaths and walked stifly off to the Living room.
"And Eleazar, you said he confimed it. How does he confirm this? Isn't he only able to tell others' abilities?"
That's when Carmen and Eleazar came down from upstairs. "I can read how prominent their powers are as well," Eleazar answered, holding Carmens' hand. "If the ability becomes very dominant it means they are somewhat close or intend to be."
"So they're coming for Kate?" Garrett continued, turning around to face Eleazar and stepping closer to me as he spoke. "What do they want from her?"
Carmen was the one who answered. "Not from her, they want her. They wish to have her on their side, in their guard. I'm surprised Jane isn't enough for them."
"And they don't use Chelsea or Alec to force her?" Garrett had reached my side, though I was about halfway hidden behind him. His hand took mine in a tight and strong hold. I didn't care if it hurt even a little, I felt very protected around him.
"I believe they want to have her fully ready to use her power, not have to be forced to," Carmen replied. "We shouldn't frett for the moment. Instead we should be getting ready."
"I-We'll go hunting," Garrett suggested, kissing my cheek. I returned the kiss. "You two should see to Tanya. She seems very dismayed."
Eleazar nodded and pulled Carmen away to go see Tanya. I was pulled away by Garrett, though not fiercely, but quite gently.
Hunting, good, I needed a distraction at the moment. And I really needed to have some time with my love. That thought brought a realization to my mind, and I smiled.