7. Plan 'Remove the Shield' - Roxanne's POV

My headache continued for hours: and eventually I lost track of time. I just lay in my bed, holding my head. My visions were still too fast to be seen, so they was nothing to watch. Anyway, I lay they for some time, before someone entered my room. Whoever it was, opened up the curtains around my bed.

'My dear, are you okay?' It was Aro, and as I opened my eyes I sat up.

'Yeah, it's just a headache... I get them when there are too many visions trying to get in my head.'

As I said this Aro looked sympathetic.

'What are the visions about?' When he asked this I held out my hand. This he took hold of, and as he closed his eyes for a second he spoke. 'I see... your mind is full of flicking visions, which mean nothing because they're not clear enough.' He then opened his eyes again, and as I nodded he frowned. 'Would you like me to get someone to keep you company? Felix perhaps... you two seemed to be friendly yesterday.' As he said this I nodded.

'A little company sound perfect Aro... Thanks.' After this Aro wonder off out the room. I sighed, and tried again to focus on one of the visions.

The sky has just faded from a gorgeous blood red to a deep almost inky black. The stars are twinkling, and the moon is out full. There are two vampires walking through the quiet streets of Volterra. I recognise them. It's Bella and Alice... hmmm the Cullens. They're talking:

'Bella I don't think this was a good idea.'

'Alice it's the middle of the night. Who's going to see us, and besides the boys are distracting the guard?'

'I still don't like it. It's too quiet.'

'Alice have you seen something you're not telling me.'

'No... It's just too simple. We shouldn't be able to walk in, take what we want and then get out.'

As she say this the scene diverts to the rooftops of the building lining the street. On the roof top in complete silence sits me, Felix, Jane and Alec. Alec whispers.

'When do we attack?' I look at him.

'In about four minutes. When they reach the water fountain: Aro said to bring them back to his study.' Alec and the others nod at this point. We start to creep down the rooftop.

We moved along the rooftops until Bella and Alice reached the fountain. They stood there for a few minutes, and as they did me, Felix, Jane and Alec dropped down into the alleyway near the fountain. As we landed both Alice and Bella heard us. They looked towards the alleyway, and as they did the four of us pulled up our hoods, before showing ourselves. Jane spoke.

'Fond memories girls.'

When Jane said this Bella hissed. Jane chuckled, 'how is Edward? Still alive I take it.' As Jane said this Alice put her arms around Bella.

'Not here Bells...' When she said this Jane continued, although I interrupted her.

'Aro...'

'Jane: I believe Aro placed me in command of this little mission.' After I has said this I turned to Bella and Alice. 'Bella and Alice Cullen... Aro insists upon your company. It would be in your best interests to come quietly.' Once I had said this Alice's eyes fell.

'Roxanne...' When she said this I raised my eyebrows.

The vision disappeared at this point, and I was faced with Aro and Felix. Aro spoke.

'What did you see my dear?' As he said this I held out my hand. He then read my mind, and as he did he grinned. 'Is this going to happen tonight?' I nodded as he asked this, before letting him continue. 'Very well, will you be well enough to carry out the job of leader.' After he'd said this I responded.

'It would be an honour.'

Once I said this Aro went off out the room to get Jane and Alec. Felix sat down on my bed.

'What was that about?' When he said this I smiled.

'We're going to catch Alice and Bella Cullen tonight.' As I said this Felix looked at me in disbelief. I giggled. 'Wanna bet against me?' As I said this he shook his head.

'Nah, whatever you say. I'm down with getting rid of their shield.' When he said this, the door to my room opened again. Alec and Jane walked in: Alec spoke.

'Aro said we needed to report to you. Something about catching the Cullens.'

When Alec said this I invited them to sit down. Alec did, although Jane declined the offer. Still, now they were all here I went through my vision: describing it with the upmost detail. The three of them listened patiently: even Jane, who asked many questions. This meant that the briefing took most the morning: and as they all left my room to alert the other guards, I got out of bed. My headache had faded by now, but I knew that wouldn't be the last headache I had.