I was shaking so badly could barely press the button to cancel the call. Damn that Jacob. Why did he have to spoil everything! Tears welled up in my eyes and a whimper escaped my lips.

"Jacob, Nahuel. I'm so sorry. I'm…..so…" I said to myself, not that it was making me feel any better. My stomach still twisted painfully and my heart wouldn't slow its rampant pace. "No, God no."

"Renesmee, my sweet? What has happened? I heard your cries from halfway across the castle" Aro inquired, and suddenly my moans calmed and I stumbled to the door. My hands still shook so I told Aro to open the door and when it swung out of the way I collapsed into his arms.

"It's all falling apart, Aro. This time it is my fault and I don't know what to do…how to fix what I've done" I sobbed into Aro's thick robes. Soon, not only my hands, but my entire body was quaking and twitching. Aro held my slumped over form from hitting the floor as he lowered us both to the floor and wrapped his arms around me.

"Poor darling. You know, you don't have to fix anything or anyone. If you stay here the choices become very simple and life becomes very…how do you say it? Cushy." Aro whispered once my sobs had turned into small, sad hiccups.

"Comfortable. That is what we say. Cushy is such an odd word Aro, where in God's name did you pick it up?" I asked with a small giggle at the end. A small smile played across my lips and Aro tilted my head up.

"There's my girl. You should smile more often dear, it suits you" Aro chuckled. I had to admit that although Aro lacked traditional vampuric beauty, when his face lit up and he smiled like he was now, he could be quite charming. My smile widened just slightly and Aro chuckled just once more. "Now sweet, you might catch a cold sitting on the drafty floor so I suggest we stand. I must beg a favor of you. I understand this is horrible timing but I require your participation in a little….experiment I am doing." Aro said lifting me to my feet. I removed my hands that were still clutching his robe and used them to dry my eyes, however I know I didn't get all the tears because I could still feel them stinging at my skin.

"I suppose Aro. Are you going to prod me with needles again? My arms still ache from last time…" I complained, Aro just looked at me with amusement in his eyes and his hand on the small of my back.

"There won't be many needles Renesmee. I'd only like to draw a few more vials of blood and examine the effects of different substances when mixed with your blood. I must say, having an army of vampire hybrids that have the ability to blend more effectively with the mortal populace has intrigued me since I discovered about you" I think Aro forgot he was speaking to me because his eyes went all glassy and he began pulling me at a faster pace, leaving me jogging while Aro pushed me along.

"Put that idea out of your head Aro. My mother was lucky to live through my birth. You cannot brutally murder hundreds of women just so you can raise an army!" I told him harshly, my anger showing clearly on my face. Aro sighed and patted my head condescendingly.

"My darling Renesmee, You underestimate my power. However I will take your opinion into consideration" Aro said with a small smile. I rolled my eyes and have him a half hearted glare.

"I guess I'll take it, mostly because it's more than you give anyone else" I said softly, earning the widening of Aro's smile. As scary and uncomfortable as my situation was, Aro's gentle words, his charming smile, it made this entire thing slightly less scary.