Chapter 6- The most wicked of Vampires is insecure!
**ITALY:Volturi Stronghold **
"I still do not understand why Aro never allows us to go on missions with Eleazar or Felix and Demitri, Alec. Even Heidi gets to leave and travel. We are stuck here"
Alec smiled at Janie. He hears this same argument every single time she gets wind of a guard leaving on a mission.
Personally he was quite content inside of the castle. He was safe, food was brought to him, there were plenty of people to speak to and Aro's library alone kept him busy for hours on end.
He understands he must placate Jane. So he will and does, again.
"Sister, we have been here a relatively short amount of time compared to the other guards. Aro is simply looking out for us. Soon we will go on a mission and you will wish you were home painting or sitting in the garden or listening to me read from the histories aloud in Aro's library. Mark my words Jane"
'Yes, Alec I understand"
"Besides Jane we are not needed now on these missions, Eleazar is looking for new "talent", Demitri is tracking, Heidi is gathering food, etc. Janie we ARE needed and wanted. Just because we are not out schlepping around uselessly does not mean we are not wanted nor needed"
Jane always worried Aro would be let down by her and end her life or kick her out to wander alone as a Nomad. She was forever trying to prove her worth to Aro and the other Guard.
Alec was not as worried. He knew they were invaluable to Aro, Marcus and Caius. Their talents were unlike none others. Alec is learning how to subdue large groups instead of one at a time. Now he can anesthetize up to 8 vampires at a time. Hopefully soon the numbers will grow.
**Aro's Chambers**
"Are you certain Eleazar? 100% certain? Would you stake YOUR life on this?"
"Absolutely Master's. I truly thought I was seeing things, losing my mind. I thought a blood drinking vampire found a way to coexist with a human child. I was certain of it until I saw the young child feed. She was NOT fed, she fed upon a human as her male and female sires watched her closely".
"Are you certain she was not small for her human age? Look at Jane and Alec they are each 14 years of age, human years. Are you certain this young vampire girl was not like our Jane and is simply a newborn with her makers?" Caius asked Eleazar.
Clearing his throat they all turned to hear Marcus.
"It seems we have come upon an immortal child. Eleazar please take Demitri with you and go find this child and her makers and bring them back to us immediately. Take Felix too. If you feel you need any of the other guards take whom you please. Please keep this "issue" very quiet. There is no need to worry all the others with this isolated incident"
Aro and Caius shook their heads in agreement.
**Meanwhile**
Jane and Alec were going to Aro's library when they overheard the conversation from the master's chambers.
In hushed tones "Alec! Can you imagine? An immortal child? Are her makers MAD?"
"We MUST be there Alec, we MUST go and see this for ourselves. This is our chance! Aro will see how valuable we BOTH are"
Sighing "Janie we WILL see the child and her makers, they are being
brought back to Volterra. We can sit safely in the castle and await their arrival"
Punching Alec in the arm, hard. "You are SO boring brother. Please Alec let's talk to Eleazar NOW and get our spots. He WAS told to take additional guards..."
"Jane..." Alec's voice died off, Jane knew she had him.
This was her chance to prove how invaluable she was to Aro, Alec too.
They were turned nearly 1 year ago and have yet to leave the Castle to go on any missions
"Let's go find him now Alec (pulling his arm impatiently)"
"Ok, Ok, Jane. We are going to ask IF he says no you must accept his answer and NOT get upset! Aro does not like you "punishing" his guard when you get upset with them"
Jane just smiled at Alec and off they went to find Eleazar. She KNEW he would say yes to their request. Eleazar seemed to like Jane, had a soft spot for her. He knew what the siblings had been through. He has been around many,many centuries and has seen many sad situations but being burned at the stake, accused of witch craft and devil worship took the cake. He knew many of the guard did not like and were frightened of the twins yet they were scared to say anything to Aro about it. Aro too took a strong liking to the twins, especially Jane.
Alec was a good kid. Eleazar often wondered where his life would of led him had he been offered a different path.
He was the friendlier of the two, empathic, sympathetic, highly intelligent and personable.
They were the children of common folk yet he looked and acted as if he were born to a family of the highest standing.
Even as a vampire he seemed to feel for his food. Many vampires got over it rather quickly, even as a newborn Alec was unusually sensitive to the humans he fed on.
Aro wondered if his "talent" was mistaken and if he was more people connected than they realized.
Aro worried he had another Carlisle Cullen on his hands. He loved his friend Carlisle dearly but he did not understand the vampires obsession with sparing human life during feedings
and trying to Doctor humans. His friend was a genuinely good man and Aro respected him and his strange ways. They simply agreed to disagree and Aro respected his food and career choices. Even though he did not have to work he chose to and he saved humans life's at that. Carlisle was a part of Aro's histories, he was a chapter in itself.
After observing Alec closely Aro was quickly reassured the boy was NOT a Carlisle clone but had the heart of a true Volturi Guard.
Jane on the other hand was Aro's pride and joy. Aro was not as "loving" towards his sister Didyme even when she was tragically murdered.
Eleazar had his own opinions on that one...
Alec and Jane were running to catch up with Eleazar before he filled their spots.
Jane spotted him first talking to Felix and Renata. Jane grimaced. Renata, why wasn't she "attached" to Master Aro? She practically lived in his robes! How Sulpicia puts up with Renata is beyond her, I would of killed her long ago.
Alec made a noise that brought Jane back to the matter at hand. He looked at her expectantly. Jane knew Alec wanted her to ask if they could tag along. She was the more vocal of the two.
"Eleazar..I couldn't help but to overhear you needed a few extra guards to accompany you to France. Alec and I would be perfect for this assignment.."
Eleazar cut her off. He knew what she was going to ask. He could not say no to her request. After all they were just going to accompany a child and her makers back to Volterra. Jane and Alec's talents would help them should the "family" become unruly.
Smiling at Jane, "We leave tomorrow early. Please be ready. Wear appropriate attire and meet me in Master Aro's library"
Jane and Alec both began thanking him at once. He held up his hand to silence them, smiling at the siblings. Despite being the most feared and youngest in human years, these two siblings/vampires were contagious when they began to show their "human" emotions. Their innocent childlike glee was refreshing. Short lived but refreshing.
Walking away, Alec and Jane could barely contain their excitement. Jane was happy that Alec was truly happy they were accompanying Eleazar to France to capture this immortal child and her sires. An immortal child, it baffled Jane. She thought she was young at 14 when she was turned. Imagine going through the change at such a tender age? 5 years old this little girl is thought to be.
It angered Jane. Poor child. Never had a chance. Like her and Alec. She hopes they could help the child and kill the makers. Jane figured she would volunteer to help train the child. She could talk Aro into it. She knew she could.
Looking at Alec she smiled. She was lucky Alec was here. An eternity without him made her feel bad inside. She would rather be dead.
"Why are you looking at me Janie? I hope you do not try to "practice" your power on me again. I'll cut all of your hair off" laughing, not serious.
"I am just thinking Alec, that is all. Come let us prepare for tomorrow"