Ahh…That last chapter was a relief guys. Some of you didn't catch on with all the HINTS I had in all the chapters but oh well. At least you know now…
-Alexandra-
Master Volterra was Claude? How was that possible? I would've known. All of the things that Cassandra said started to piece together. How he was there at the football game. How she said that I already knew who he was. And whenever Claude would disappear…he'd reappear. He was always there, even in my dreams. Those dreams! He had been haunting me my whole life! I looked up at him with tears forming in my eyes. I didn't know why they had come, but I think they were a mixture of every emotion known to man.
"Alexandra please say something," Claude pleaded.
"What do you expect me to say Claude? You've just revealed yourself as a man who's been haunting my dreams since I was thirteen and you think I should just say I love you and kiss you. You have a lot of explaining to do you know that?"
"Yes, I realize that, but please calm down your emotions."
"Why? Too overwhelming for the king of vampires? I'm sorry your majesty, let me just turn of my emotions using the remote controller I carry around at all times. Or better yet, let me just walk into the ballroom and tell everyone that I'm your whore for eternity! Is that what I am to you? I mean, I am Mistress Volterra anyway. The mistress to a good for nothing liar." Tears spilled down onto my cheeks, making me wipe them away without a care about my makeup.
"Please Alex, calm down and I'll explain everything."
"Make me," I hissed. Bad idea on my part. With a wave of Claude's hand my body went numb and I fell into his awaiting arms. He leaned me up against a wall, sitting down in front of me. I just glared at him. He reached and wiped a tear away from my cheek. I think I was scared of him.
"Are you ready to listen?" he asked.
I merely nodded since I didn't think talking would get me anywhere.
"I didn't lie about my family or how old I was alright. So I'm going to start when I didn't receive these powers. It happened when I was feeding on an animal in Russia. It was rather cold that day and I only remember bits and pieces. There was this pain I got that was more excruciating than the change I went through to become a vampire. That icy fire pulsed through my veins for seven days. Seven! It was much worse than the change. When I was finished, a voice of a woman came to my head explaining that I had all of the powers of the first vampire. I was confused, really confused. I didn't come to my senses for weeks. I mostly just fed on animals, then sat on a rock thinking. I could feel my powers pulse through my veins. Then everything changed when Mike and Cassandra appeared before me. It seemed that Cassandra had given me the powers seeing as I would be a good leader and explained that she was a Fallen Angel, along with Mike. They were to be my right hand men for whatever time God said would be right. I gladly accepted their help seeing as I was at a loss." He paused for a second, looking at me with searching eyes. I had calmed down, totally tuned into this story. "Cassandra trained me for about five years until I mastered all of my powers. We began recruiting guards for myself and training them. That took about another five years. We usually picked the ones that had a certain power that would be useful Twelve stayed with us while the other thirty left to make their own covens. Rance, the one at the airport, was one of them. Then Aro seemed to find out about us. I didn't like it one bit. So my men and I devised a plan to overthrow them. They wouldn't suspect me to be a danger since I looked like a teenager that was turned into a vampire. So, they took me in. Aro didn't know about all of my powers since I could block him from my memories. He thought I was like your mother." He paused again, looking into my eyes. "When you were around the age of…thirteen, Cassandra told me about you and your family. That intrigued me to the highest degree. Then she told me that I was going to be your mate. So, I started slow to get to know you, in your dreams. I'm truly sorry that they scared you. That was never my intention. I just wanted to get to know you. Some things I didn't like…"
"The partying," I whispered. Well, at least I could talk and move my head. The rest of my body was limp.
"Yes that…Then I found out about Aro going to your dance recitals. That angered me, but your family beat me to it to show him a lot of pain. Aro was badly injured along with the rest of his guards and that was the time to kill. Cassandra and Mike were undercover in the Volturi guard, but snuck my side in and we overthrew them. It was a night I could never forget. The three rulers were on their thrones trying to heal and that's when I locked them in the throne room and killed them all. I didn't hesitate at all since I thought their way of living was barbaric. They deserved to die." He was angry at this point. He was hardly ever angry. "That ballroom we were just in was drenched in dead blood and it was murder to clean up. After that whole night we started rebuilding things and configuring new laws. The only time I was really happy was when I was in your dreams. I'd sometimes go into the guys dreams just because I thought it was hilarious to see them freak out." He looked at me for a while. "Then I decided to go see you. I took four of my guards to pose as my family. Hannah and Lance who were mates, along with Anna and…you know. The first time I saw you running through bases from the trees, it made my immortal heart beat again. And when you did your little victory dances on the home plate I couldn't help but smile." I blushed a little, making him laugh quietly. "I was so nervous when we appeared in front of your family. Then I saw how William reacted to you, but Cassandra told me to let him have his fun for a while to test you. You were really strong and that's when I knew you'd be the perfect woman for me. Then I saw how you acted in school and I started to fall in love with you like you did with me. You were kind to everyone, funny, witty, and you even stuck up for those social outcasts. You were a born leader." I smiled, the shock starting to wear off.
"Then that football game really hit it to home. You looked so happy that night. I know you were stressed out so I had to give Sam an accident. I really wished I could kiss you that night, but I was so frustrated when the team pulled me away from you. I think they did it on purpose." I laughed along with him, then he turned serious. "When that day came with William…" he stopped with his fist clenched. "Moon went to Cassandra and Cassandra told me. I was there not a moment too late. I wanted to send him to the deepest pit of hell…Then I saw you kill him and realized that he deserved more than just hell. To see you cry just made me want to cry myself. Then those two days of just silence from you killed me. I was glad that you talked to me on that second day. And then I'm pretty sure you remembered what happened after that…" I smiled at the memory. "I guess you could piece together the rest of everything else. When I left, 'Ben' came and said hi and crap." I nodded with a small laugh. How could I not have figured it out? Everything was right there for everyone to see!
"Why didn't you just tell me?" I whispered.
"Nerves," he simply answered without looking into my eyes. "I'm still a man and we still get nervous around woman we like."
"How could you be nervous if you seen been in my dreams for over…three years?"
"It was a sort of secrecy issue. I didn't know if I could trust you or not. I've been distrusted greatly in the past and I didn't want that to happen again."
"How were you distrusted?"
"My cousin was turned into a vampire shortly after me. I had grown close to a human girl named Emily who reminded me of Camilla. I loved her like a sister…and he killed her right in front of me…" He toyed with a cluster of crystals on my dress. "I had forgiven him after a while, but whenever we see each other, the past doesn't really stay the past. Somehow our feelings just boil over. I'm actually surprised we haven't torn out each others throats tonight."
I suddenly realized I had the ability to move again and sat up, looking at him with sadden eyes. "He's here tonight?"
He nodded. "I talked to him for a while. I think we're starting to get over it, which is good."
"Well, hopefully you two can fully forgive each other in the future."
"I hope…"
I leaned forward a little, planting a soft kissed on a tear that fell from his cheek. "You can cry," I whispered. He merely nodded. I cupped his face in my hands, forcing him to look at me. "I'm sure Emily would want you to live your life even without her. I bet she is smiling down at you as we sit here." He smiled a little and I gave him a peck on the lips before standing up. He was there in a heartbeat to help me. Claude took my hands in his, holding them up to his cheek. He closed his eyes, smiling in content. He then kissed his way down my arm and to my lips.
"We mustn't keep our audience waiting. I'm sure they're wondering who me and you are." He took my arm in his, leading the way to the ballroom where the people were now looking around and trying to figure out where their master was. I took a deep breath. "Don't be nervous love," he whispered as the door opened for us. People noticed my immediately since I was the one with the coolest dress in the room. Yeah, those bitches were jealous.
They realized that Claude was on my arm and the monkey's minds started to work. They realized that we were headed to the thrones and that Mistress Volterra went nowhere without Master Volterra at her side. Most of them started to bow as we passed without a backwards glance. I looked at my family, all of them shocked. I gave them an apologetic look before walked up those three steps and sitting on my throne. Claude kept my hand in his as he gestured for the music to continue. I didn't realize it had stopped.
Emmett strolled up to the throne with a calculating look. He's never done that before. "This is the second time we've been fooled by the master, or mistress in Cassie's case, of vampires. I'm getting sick and tired of it."
"This should be the last time," laughed Claude. "Now don't think too hard, Emmett, you'll strain yourself." I laughed along with Emmett, until he got it. He stomped off just as Claude kissed my hand, bringing my close to him. I rested my head on my hand while my elbow supported everyone on the arm of the throne. He did the same, toying with our entwined fingers. "You look so beautiful tonight Alexandra," he whispered as he lips met mine for a brief second. Didn't want the public to see us turn a kiss into a full blown make out session. That would've just been un lady and gentlemen like.
"Alex?" said a soft voice. I looked to see my mother and father standing near the throne. "Can we speak to you for one teensy second?"
"Okay," I smiled while getting up and following them outside into the garden.
"Are you telling me that Claude and Master are the same person?!" whispered Edward in utter disbelief. The rest of the family joined us and I rolled my eyes.
"Pretty much…"
"When were you planning on telling us?" asked Carlisle.
"Hey, I just found out about a half hour ago. So don't pin this little incident on me," I defended. I began to tell them about Claude's history and everything! They were in utter shock for a little bit, then Fallon spoke.
"His own cousin killed that girl? That's so…"
"Coldhearted," I finished with a frown. "I need to get back you guys." The all nodded, understanding. I walked back into the ballroom, feeling their stares on me. I walked passed my minions, followers, slaves? I didn't really know what to call them. Claude was still seated on his throne, but was talking to Dustin with a smile. Dustin was on one knee and was looking at him in admiration. I walked up the throne, taking my seat and smiling at Dustin. He took my hand, kissing it briefly.
"It is a pleasure to see you again my queen," he said before walking off the throne. I looked over at Claude who chuckled slightly.
"You'll get used to it Ally-Cat," he smiled. I blushed a bit, making him lean over to me and kissing me possessively. "You need to sleep love," he said after he broke the kiss. It left me slightly dizzy. "You haven't slept in a week and you're starting to worry me."
I gave him a pouty lip. "Do I have to?"
"Yes," he said in a this-is-final tone. He stood up, taking my hand then snaking his arm around my waist. We walked off the throne, the crowd parting for us while we passed. We walked up the stairs and out of the ballroom, the door closing behind us. I had seen my father next to the stairs I had just ascended. He looked really sad. I'd have to talk to him later on.
I started to go into the direction of my room, but Claude stopped me. "You can sleep in my room if you want. I already have it set up for you." I smiled.
"Of course," I replied as he led me down a hallway opposite of the one I was about to walk down. The walls were painted a dark blue and had scenes of meadows to wars. It intrigued me. Candles lit the walls and I realized that the flame glowed brighter than a regular one. A door at the end of the hallways opened by itself and I looked up at Claude. "One of my many talents," he smiled. We passed the threshold of the door, walking into an extraordinary room. It was painted a deep red color with paints, bookshelves, and one huge window lining the wall. There was a huge, and I mean huge, round bed in the middle of the room with a canopy covering it. There was a door that probably led to a bathroom of some sort, but I was still interested in the room. "I had your things brought in here for you. I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all," I breathed as I walked over to the huge window that led out to a balcony. There was an ocean to look out onto and the moon reflected on the water. I opened the door, walking out onto it. "It's beautiful…" I turn to Claude who was leaning against the window with a small smile playing on his lips. "What?"
He didn't answer me. He just walked up to me, enveloping me in his arms. I looked up at him with a small smile. Claude leaned in, planting a gentle kiss upon my lips. Tingles were left on my lips as he pulled back, guiding me back inside. The door shut once I crossed the threshold and I felt the back of my dress unzip itself. I looked up at Claude coyly while he took off his cape, then his shirt. Soon, he was only in his boxers in front of me with a lustful smile. I let my dress fall to the floor, leaving me in a black strapless bra and panties. Don't forget the heels people. They were black too.
Claude slowly walked over to me, almost like a predator. His lips trailed kisses on my collarbone, making me smile slightly. "I thought I was supposed to sleep."
"Sleep can wait for what I'm going to do to you…"
-Fallon-
My own cousin, my Ally, was now the queen of vampires? Anna had confessed that she was a guard to Claude, but she still loved me and I her. I walked silently through the hallways. I was getting tired and let a silent yawn escape my lips. It had been a very long night.
"Shh…before someone hears us you idiot!" said a voice I felt was familiar. I was near a room that had the door cracked. "Where is she?! She was supposed to be here! Master wanted to take her tonight! He wanted her tonight! He didn't want his competition to steal her away!" I peered into the doorway, seeing Dustin and Brad talking with angered expressions.
"Master Volterra can have his fun with the Mistress, but she will soon be in our master's arms soon enough. These things take time Dustin. She needs to be able to trust us and the only way she can is if we be patient," said Brad. "Rance is already taking care of the guards and now they trust him. It will only be a matter of days before we get her."
"Spying are we?" asked a calm, deep voice from behind. I slowly turned to see Rance standing behind me with a small smile. "It's not polite to eavesdrop Fallon," he said while pushing me roughly into the room. "Although you may be a very helpful pawn in our game. You are close to your dear cousin am I correct?"
I nodded.
"Well, then maybe you can help us. We need to get her alone…can you do that for us?"
"I would never do that to Alexandra," I said.
"But don't you think she shouldn't have deserved her fate? If it were up to me, I'd have Claude give you his powers so that you could rule. But now you're nothing but a follower to Alex. Don't you think that's unfair? She even left the ballroom without even a word to you."
He was right. She hardly said anything to me tonight. She even left without saying goodbye or even goodnight. Was I just a follower in her eyes? A pathetic follower?! I looked up at Rance. "I'll do it."
Ello!
I added another actor to what the characters should look like. Rance looks like Christian Bale. Ooo la la REVIEW!
Missa.