I think this chapter is a little unexpected.
Maybe it was expected and I made it a bit obvious.
Tell me what choo think!
When Jasper and I reached the house Carlisle was sitting down on the crème two-seater couch next to Rav. Opposite them were Vladimir and Stefan.
"It's up to Ravner what he decides to do, you cannot ask for my permission because I will not give any. I don't own him; he has free will and is more than capable of deciding for himself." Carlisle said. "Ah, Alice, Jasper, It is good to see you again. Are you okay Jasper?" He said after he noticed our approach.
"Yes, thank you." Jasper said and he towed me to the dining table. It was dark outside and I looked at the clock. It said 4 am. Jasper sat down on a chair and I sat opposite him. He took both of my hands in his; one in each and played with my fingers nervously. We were silent for a while.
Jasper broke the silence. "I'm scared." He admitted, not looking up from our hands.
"Don't be, everything will work out for the best. I promise." I glanced at the clock again and it was 6 am. Doesn't time just fly when you're a vampire?
He looked up and smiled at me gratefully although I could tell that he was still sceptical.
"Please don't be scared." I begged.
"I can't help it. You're scared. I can feel it."
"I'm scared because of you; I don't want you to worry."
He looked down and stared at our hands again for a while.
"Could you promise me something?" Jasper surprised me.
"Of course I will." I blurted out without thinking.
"If you see something that is related to these circumstances what so ever, would you please not hesitate to tell me? Please don't spare my feelings."
"I promise. You deserve to know."
"Thank you." He leaned across the table to give me a swift peck on the lips. And smile at me as he settled back into his seat. I could tell he was still a little anxious about the future. I could hear Vladimir and Carlisle's conversation become a little more aggressive and didn't feel very comfortable down here.
"We should go change our clothes." I said.
"Why? We aren't going out anywhere today, are we? It's not as if we get body odour or anything."
"You know me Jasper. Come on, it will cheer you up!"
He chuckled. "It will cheer you up." He chuckled again at my expression. "But whatever makes you happy makes me happy."
He stood up and took my hand. We ran upstairs to our bed room. He sat down on our black leather couch while I danced off to the wardrobe. I pulled out a nice deep blue jumper and a new pair of black jeans for Jasper and got myself a pair of dark blue skinny jeans and a white plain tee and a plain brown shirt to go over the top' only doing up half of the buttons. We dressed quickly and then I was stuck for ideas of that to do.
"What do you want to do now?" I asked him.
"Why don't we go downstairs and join our guests?" He suggested, taking my hand.
"Sure." I replied but when I heard shouting erupting from downstairs I immediately regretted my answer.
We glided downstairs and saw Carlisle standing up leaning in closer to Vladimir with a furious expression. He was flanked by Rav and Vladimir was flanked by Stefan.
"Absolutly not!" Carlisle shouted. All of this violence was really unlike Carlisle. He is naturaly a calm and cheerful person.
"Carlisle please, don't get angry." Esme begged.
"You can't stop me Carlisle!" Vladimir fumed.
"The hell I can't!" Carlisle practically roared in his face.
"Hey Carl, Vlad, let's just calm down a little okay?" I said nervously. Neither of them even looked at me. I looked up to Jasper for help. He smiled at me and Carlisle and Vladimir's expressions and positions softened.
"I see your motivations, but surely you can understand mine. I cannot force the boy to do anything he doesn't wish to do." Carlisle said calmly.
Vladimir pursed his lips. "I guess I can. It still doesn't change anything. I know what I want. I know what the world needs. That is to be rid of the Volturi for good and the only way that is possible is by forcing or persuading this boy to go to Italy and-"
"Enough!" Carlisle shouted. I looked at Jasper and he seemed confused, had Carlisle seeped through his gift? Was he that adamant about not forcing Rav to kill the Volturi? Did he worry for the Volturi or did he think that it was unfair on Rav?
Vladimir seemed shocked too, but quickly turned his head to the door as if someone had called his name. His eye's darkened slightly. "There is a human outside." This guy is easily distracted. He licked his lips.
Within seconds the post popped through the door and I rush to receive it. "Don't eat our mailman." I muttered as I looked through the names of the envelopes and placed the letters not addressed to me down on the table next to a vase of red and white roses. I need to change them; one of their petals on one of the roses has a slight spec of brown on the petal. It's too inconspicuous for human eyes, but within a few days they'd notice. Prevention is better than cure as Esme says.
I noticed one had been addressed to the Cullen family and looked handwritten. I slipped open the triangular lid of the envelope swiftly and pulled out the letter. It was lilac and scented like flowers and had matching a purple floral pattern along the trim as a border. I placed the envelope on the table without taking my eyes off of the letter whilst opening it. I could feel everyone's eyes on me.
I read the letter of Aro's perfect script aloud.
Dear Carlisle and family,
I fear we are in grave danger, not just the Volturi, but all of immortals and mortals alike. The world as we know just may change very quickly, and I fear for the worst.
I received a letter from a clan currently maintaining an inconspicuous residence in Romania. They blend in with the humans and feed on animals alone, just like you. You will find the letter enclosed in this envelope; I hope to never set my eyes upon it again. They plan to change all humans into vampires and change the entire race's diets to match their own. They claim to be the rightful Volturi.
If you could please just understand my pleas. I beg you for your assistance as they plan on visiting us soon and plan to overthrow us then. Mutiny. I beg you to come and stand at my side to intimidate them and scare them off, though I must warn you, they are large in number, however I have no idea how large.
Best regards, Aro.
P.S. I understand if you wish to not accompany me at a grave time such as this and I will think of you no less.
Everyone was silent and still as statues. All but Jasper and I.
"Read what the letter says from the other clan that had scared Aro." He said.
I nodded. The paper was folded in with the one from the Volturi and I quickly separated them and placed the Volturi's plea on the table.
The letter was written on very thin white paper that had been crumpled and torn slightly at the sides. The scent was odd, the tiniest hint of human blood, the same floral scent as the letter we received from the Volturi, (Probably because they were in the same envelope and the scent had subbed off onto it.) Aro's scent, Caius and Marcu's scents I recognised too, but there was one that I did not. It Was definitely a vampire though.
Dear Aro, Caius and Marcus,
I am a leader of a very large and powerful coven who lives inconspicuously in Romania in the everyday normal lifestyle of the humans. Do not let this information warm your thoughts about us. We are lethal and intend on proving that to you very soon.
A large part of my clan and I intend on showing up for a visits in three days. This will not be a friendly visit included with smiles and cheer. Blood will be shed. I will take over the Volturi by depriving you of your place on the throne, which will result in you being exterminated no doubt as I cannot see you backing down easily. When I gain the power that is rightfully mine, I will order that every human will be transformed into vampires. Everyone will be surviving off of the blood of the animals as opposed to humans.
Although up until now I have been continuously reminding you that I am not your friend and you should feel fear at my words, surely you can see the good side of which is my aim. To stop vampires living off of helpless humans and changing humans into vampires to stop them being so helpless.
I do hope that you step down from the throne as I do not offer second chances.
I will be with your shortly.
Victor Scar.
