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Chapter 9 - Bedtime Story
Reneesme's POV
I yawned as Charlotte tucked me into bed. We were in my parents' new house, Alice's birthday present for Mom. I believe Mommy told me that she was attending a meeting with all of our...guests, including the wolf pack, to discuss my fate. "Charlotte?" I called quietly. "Hm? What's up Ness?" she replied. "Are we all gonna die tomorrow? At the battle? And who are the Volturi? And why do they want to hurt my family?" I questioned, the five-year-old in my was coming out. "Shhh, Nessie. Everyone will be fine tomorrow. If your parents sense any danger, Jake and I will take you somewhere safe. We'll all be safe I promise," she said, lightly kissing me. I yawned, "But who are the Volturi?" "Well, let me explain. The supernatural world is set up like...a kingdom! The Volturi is like the kingdom, itself, and we are its people. Aro, Caius, and Marcus are like the kings. Caius is ruthless, heartless, and merciless. He is the reason that I have no family," she said gravely. Charlotte continued, "Marcus is the most ancient, in a sense, and probably the most compassionate. He isn't a big threat. He's just a big, heartbroken lover. And then there's Aro. He's the head of the three. He's pretty theatrical and comes off as warm and inviting. I don't know if this just masks the fact that he's power-hungry, wanting only the best vampires to improve his guard. Be wary, though, of his uncanny vampire ability to see all of your thoughts, with one touch of your palm. They have a very large Guard, comprised of many vampires that Aro has acquired over the years. Almost all of the vampires in the Volturi Guard possess an ability. Ones that Aro saw as...valuable to his collection. For example, there are two sinister twins, Jane and Alec Volturi, who can cause you to writhe in the worst pain you have ever felt, or cut off all of your senses and leave you completely disoriented. These...are my half-siblings," Charlotte added. I gasped, "I've heard stories of Jane and Alec from my parents. I know what they were capable of. I'm so sorry." Charlotte hugged me. "Now get some sleep, sweetheart. We have a big day tomorrow," murmured Charlotte. "More like a great big family reunion," I added. I yawned, "But...why do they want me?" "They think you're an immortal child. A child that was changed at a young age. Immortal children...couldn't keep our secret. They had to be destroyed," she said grimly. "I'm not like that...am I?" I questioned. "No, no. Of course not. You grow and mature more and more every day! If anything the Volturi want me..." my half-breed best friend trailed off. "Why?! You have done nothing wrong!" I asked nervously. "Because...I'm a freak of nature. I'm a vampire combined with their natural enemy, werewolves. Don't worry, Reneesme. They won't notice me, and, anyway, my two siblings are part of the guard. Everything will go as planned. As long as you're not falling asleep tomorrow!" she teased. "Heh, I guess you're right. 'Night Char!" I said softly. "Even if you were an immortal child," Charlotte said quietly as she began to leave, "we'd fight for you, until your heart stops beating. G'night Ness."
