Chapter 8

I ran as fast as I could. Why did this have to happen? Why did he have to leave me? A load of curse words sounded from my lips. I came to a stop my body feeling to heavy to continue. I aloud myself to collapse onto the ground and dry sob again.

I snapped at him. The last memory we have of each other is me being so cruel. He didn't even deserved to be yelled at. This was my fault. If I hadn't shown my anger than he wouldn't have taken a walk. He would be safe in my arms right now. I wept more at the realization.

My heart was breaking slowly and painfully. I would never smile again. Never laugh. Never be happy. Never love. I could no longer live. I lay in the middle of a cornfield when I felt the vibrations of running feet. They were too fast for human. The Volturi. Let them come. Let them kill me as well. The footsteps stopped right ahead of me.

Someone cleared their throat and I looked up to see three unfamiliar faces.

"Are you okay dear?" A female with fiery red hair asked.

I remained silent as I lifted myself to my feet. My limbs trembled with exhaustion, pain, and longing.

"Can we help you?" One of her male companions asked. I merely shook my head causing me to stagger. One of the men, the darkest of them all, caught me. I brushed him off not wanting to be touched, especially by a male. Ian's was the only touch I wanted to remember.

"You can trust us. My name is Victoria. This is James and Laurent," The female spoke again. Her voice gentle and soothing. I looked at them through sad, heart-broken eyes.

There was no way I could explain to them what was going through my mind. The only words that seem to suffice were, "I am on my way to kill the Volturi."

James' eye brows shot up and he smiled in amusement. "Pretty ambitious, you are. How do you plan to do so?"

I shrugged staring coldly at him. "I'll find a way."

"We'd love to help but we don't have a death wish," James continued comically.

"Why do you want to kill the Volturi?" Victoria asked stepping towards me, ignoring James.

"They've taken someone from me."

Victoria glanced at James then back at me and nodded in understanding. "Revenge."

"You can't do it. You are one little measly vampire. Against an army of well trained ancient vampires," James laughed at the idea. "It's completely ridiculous."

"I never said I planned on making it out alive."

They studied me and Laurent finally spoke. "There are two vampires, Vladimir and Stefan, who too have been wronged by the Volturi, long ago. I doubt they will follow you into battle but they may be able to prepare you more. When you find them tell them Laurent sent you."

"Where can I find them?"

"They are what is left of the Romanian coven. They own a little house in eastern Romania...You can't miss it."

That wasn't too far from Italy where the Volturi would be. I nodded my appreciation.

"Good luck young one," Victoria smiled and ran off. James smirked and followed after her, Laurent running at his heels.

The Romanian Coven. Interesting. My own plans were going to lead me to the Denali clan but this idea was more intriguing. I would learn to fight and to somehow out smart the enemy...if possible.

So I took off in the direction of Europe. I knew the direction to go - I had been to Great Britain once and visited both England and Scotland with Ian. We saw the Tower of London, the Stonehenge, and St. Pauls Cathedral. Edinburgh Castle, Picturesque Melrose Abbey, and the Snowy Mountains of Glencoe. -The memory of our travels pulled on my heart. We'll be together soon love.

It took me half the day until I finally reached Romania. A long run indeed. I wasn't tired or out of breath but I was sure thirsty. I had only stopped once on the way to sip from a rabbit but that didn't hold me over. I made a mental note of where a herd of deer were grazing a few miles back.

I pushed my thirst out of my mind and ran through the eastern part of the country. It wasn't long till I came upon a house in the middle of no where. It was ancient looking and surrounded by ruins. At first glance it looked as though it were abandoned but a light in an upstairs window was on.

My feet walked towards it cautiously. I stepped over crumbled stone and fallen pillars. This must be what Laurent was talking about...the reason for the hatred of the Volturi. I found it curious that the Volturi would tear down such a place and was interested in hearing the story. I would be sure to ask once I was familiar with the two vampires I seek.

I was ten yards from the house when a hand wrapped around my throat. I was lifted a few inches in the air and my feet dangled above the ground. I grabbed at the hand holding me trying to catch the breath I didn't necessarily need. My voice was unable to push itself out of my closing throat, keeping me from explaining what I was doing there. This was going to be a shorter trip then I imagined.

A familiar yet exotic sensation ran through my body. I wasn't for sure what it was but I had an idea. Some power was surging in me and waiting to explode...a gift of some sort. What it was or how to use it I had no idea. But this would be a good moment to figure out...

A/N: Hey guys! Did you enjoy the familiar faces? What will Octobers gift be? Honestly not even I know so if you have any suggestions either PM me or put it in a review and I'll give you all the credit if I choose your idea! :)