We are done with the Twilight saga, onto the next section.
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Kallisto ignored Akim for the entirety of our travel across the states. Once we reached the eastern coast of the Americas we split up, agreeing to meet in Florence, Italy in the next few days. Kallisto wanted time to herself, she still was uncomfortable around her son. Akim and I traveled together on an airplane. I had not fed for the past week of traveling and had decided against the risk of hunting in broad daylight at an airport. Akim had no need to hunt as he just ate human food to sustain himself. My eyes
I had not fed for the past week of traveling and had decided against the risk of hunting in broad daylight at an airport. Akim had no need to hunt as he just ate human food to sustain himself. My eyes were a dark maroon, indicating the growing need for blood. But, being as old as I was, I was comfortable with the dry, burning thirst surrounded by my source of food. I could wait for days before I truly needed to feed.
We sat together in first class, people assumed that Akim was my father, which was amusing to play. I've come to not mind Akim's presence, he is a highly intellectual being with skill sets that I can use later on.
Our flight landed late in the evening. It would take Kallisto several more days to the make it to Florence, so now I was stuck with Akim until then.
"Megara, I would like to inquire about your and mother's time since the last time we met." He started the fourth evening, breaking the silent peace that had shrouded us.
"You may inquire all you wish, that does not mean I will answer you," I replied as I stood in the shadow of a tall building watching the people move about their day. My eyes glowed brilliant red from last night's dinner.
"I realize this, Aunt, but should I not ask lest you would answer me?" He quipped. I didn't reply. "Based upon your reactions seeing me in that clearing, neither of you knew that I survived, nor bothered to try and find me."
"No, why would we?" I asked uninterestedly. "You were a part of our past that we wished to forget. Now you stand with us as a constant reminder." He was quiet for a moment, rolling my words around in his head, gauging my reaction.
"I'm sorry that you and mother were put through that, although you were a far cry from the only ones victimised." He started. I nodded, letting him continue. "I know mother will not accept me right away because I am her child, but I know that she has the urge to be concerned about me. The past haunts her too much."
"Yes, my sister was always more sentimental than I. I would have killed you the moment I woke from the change, crushed your infant body and moved on. Kallisto is much like the animals, her natural instinct is always to be a mother. She mothered me in that brothel, then through our newborn years, and she will eventually learn to cope with the trauma to stand your presence. Maybe even care for you." I said as the sun began sinking behind the horizon. "Come, sister will be waiting for us at the border," I say moving from the shadows.
At the edge of the large city, we found Kallisto waiting for us. Her cloak was still damp from her long swim, but her eyes glowed blood red. At her feet lay the broken body of a man. We embraced and linked arms, ignoring Akim once more. We raced to Volterra, Italy with steady speed.
Once we reached Volterra an hour later, we circled the city, waiting for an invitation in. Our invitation came in the form of Felix and Demitri.
The brooding duo landed with grace in front of us. Kallisto and I remained linked in arms, unperturbed by the guards.
"It took you long enough." I scoffed, rolling my eyes.
"Sorry to keep you, milady," Felix grinned playfully. Demitri eyed us carefully.
"Well, are you going to invite us in?" Kallisto grumbled irritated. "If I do recall, Aro invited us here." They nodded and led us into the city, flitting into the sewers for easy travel. We entered the castle, stepping into a luxurious lobby where a young woman worked diligently behind the desk.
"Miss Hannah," Both Felix and Demitri greeted. The young woman didn't even glance up.
"The Masters are waiting in the throne room, Felix, Demitri." She turned the page of numbers and resumed typing rapidly on her computer. The guards led us down the hall to a set of massive, ornate doors. They opened them for us, then closed them behind us.
Sitting on their thrones, Felix and Demitri came to stand at the foot of the stairs that led up to the kings, and Renata the shield stood close to Aro.
"Ah, Megara and Kallisto, we had not expected you to come so... soon," Aro said as he glided down the stairs to greet us with open arms. "And you brought Akim, your long lost son."
"Yes, it's been so long since we've socialized with our kind, we took your offer and came as soon as we were available," I smiled innocently. My arm remained linked with Kallisto's. "Besides, the last time we were in this region we were being sold to a king."
"I see," mused Aro as he folded his hands together in front of him. "How long do you plan to stay, may I inquire?"
"Oh, we are not sure. However long it takes to keep us entertained." I sighed as I began studying the room. Stone encased us, tapestries hung on the wall behind the thrones, which were elaborate and bold. "Maybe a few months."
Aro nodded and called for his little human secretary to make room reservations for us with an indefinite period of time. Once she was done, she handed the room keys to us and Felix and Demetri led us to our temporary quarters.
Kallisto and I shared a room while Akim was lead to the door across from us. I'm sure Kallisto was grateful for the separation.
"Hunting is prohibited within the city limits, we have fishing expeditions twice a week where food can be siphoned for you," Demitri said as he handed us each a key to our respective rooms. "The library is on the second floor, you can't miss it. The third level is prohibited to guests unless the Master's invite you, then you will be escorted."
"Yes, we understand, now excuse me," I said brushing past the large guardsmen. I could hear them grinding their teeth in irritation. I entered the massive library, although it should be called a museum for all the artifacts and artworks that were on display. There were a few restricted isles due to the fragility of the works, but I wasn't intrigued by those anyways. I knew exactly what I was looking for.
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A little shorter than usual, but I hope you all still enjoyed!