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Chapter 18
Marcus the Furious
Marcus, was the next to leave the room. He turned towards, the ladies and bid them good evening. He left in quite a hurry for Marcus, for he had quite a heavy weight on his mind. It was true he was tired and bored, since the love of his life had passed away, it was oblivion, it was like he was living in a wasteland. Just existing from day to day. Now, for the first time in his incredibly long existence. He had just been given a second chance to feel alive. He was eye witness to Jane Volturi's disobedience, not only to Aro, but to the House in which she served, even after she was given warning. After all, it was he who had to tell her it was time for her to exit the room. Marcus had an idea, there was another Guard in the Volturi, besides, Alec, that Marcus had deemed most worthy. In Marcus's mind's eye the young lady of the House of Volturi, should have been given away in marriage a long while ago.
Chapter 19
Jane's Ultimatum
Marcus knew he had to act fast, he would have to be clever, in how he would address Aro with his proposal. The next day, they all gathered, the church bells chimed at noontime. The Cullen women were gathered it was their first meeting with the Lords as brides-to-be. Marcus took, Esme softly by the hand and kissed it gently, she stood on the left side of this throne, it was understood that the dear departed Didyme was respectfully on his right. Aro lead his Isabella, to the left side, of his throne and of course, Sulpicia, stood to his right. Alice stood aloft, she waiting silently staring at the floor, Caius gave a sideways glance to Athendora, then whispered, "you must remember to be friendly my dear, but not too friendly, you understand do you not, of course you do!" Athenadora looked up into a pair of red hot eyes flashing fire. He then walked steadily towards Alice, lifted her hand, but instead leaned over to kiss her "my dear lady your lips are sweet, I wonder why we had not thought of this takeover earlier." Alice looked shocked, she did not see this coming. Next to Caius's throne she stood, with Athenodora, she only imagined what is was like for her. The visions did not come to her just yet, she was not ready to know her uncertain future. Alec then lead Rosalie next to his left side, and with Marcus watching he too, kissed her hand.
The meeting began, Aro then began the discussion regarding the wedding, the provisions that would be made. One week was not enough time, for a proper wedding. He had hoped that Marcus would agree, he knew Caius would. And what of the engagement party, his "people" would want to know. It would not be polite. Just then Marcus saw his way clear. He would only agree on one condition. "Yes, Aro," he started, "I may have been a bit hasty, for one week, for these lovely women to put away sorrow, for the men they loved. Aro looked smug, he thought of the two weeks, of the festivities, the costumes, he began to plan it in his mind. "However, Aro, there is one condition," Marcus began, "it has once again come to my attention of a certain young lady in our house, whom we have kept with us, from a young girl, who in my attention is now a ravishing young woman." Aro replied, "speak your mind, Marcus." Caius leaned forward, interested, the last time he spoke his mind, a certain young man, became betrothed. "I can not forgive, Jane's behavior as of late, she is becoming quite hostile, she was told twice to calm herself, I am sorry Aro for what I am about to say, I feel that she is out of control," Marcus stated emphatically. "And what do you propose I do Marcus?" Aro continued, "she is my right hand." Marcus, then said vehemently, "I suggest you cut off your right hand before it makes a mistake you will regret." They stared in to each other's eyes point blank, Jane stood near her brother, she could not believe what she was hearing. To everyone's amazement, Aro stood and then reached for Marcus's hand, but Marcus then jerked his hand backward, and stood to face Aro, and said calmly, "if you want to know just ask me." Then he walked towards Jane, and said "You see, Aro, this child has no business, calling another, "spoiled," shall we say, she needs to take a look at herself , my "Ultimatum", I will agree to the engagement party, and wedding in maybe two or even three weeks time, if she agrees to marry someone like, say," Marcus said waving in the air for emphasis, "Demetri, now there is a good solid lad., in my opinion." The church bells began to chime once more, so the first meeting was over. He turned towards Marcus, and said to him, "I will think on it." Marcus's answered "I do appreciate it , brother."
