I have nothing to say except this: I have acute Bronchitis...lol
Yeah, I'm glad these last two chapters don't have much to give, except just consider them fillers and containing minor hints to what is going to happen later. *wink wink*
I know, I know, but I'm sick so yeah, my characters suffer with me...
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lolliexbee - You know Whyyyyyy :D Believe me, once Sorenson decides to show up, things will definitely become crazy. Also, 2014! It is so nice to know my readers are ARMY too. (Hang on Fam, I gotta bawl my eyes out here and it is a little difficult on a sick bed) Go and jog out all the frustration!
Kat Smith - Oh wow, that threat sounds...threatening :D...Don't worry, i won't be ripping them apart...that much...Usually Male teachers are the ones who are the most misogynistic, female teachers are just plain spiteful which becomes anti female student at some point...or maybe that's just my experience. My bias is...Hehe...*nervous sweating* Can i just say my bias list is BTS, but I am married to Park Jimin. Happily Blissfully, forever in honeymoon mode Mrs. Park Jimin :D :D :D but then I'm with the others too because Namjoon, Jin, Yoongi, Hobi, Tae and Kookie exist so...damn... I have just given up at this point. One thing, don't ask me what's my favourite song is unless you want to see a crazed girl crying and listening to her playlist trying to work out something harder than maths. Don't laugh but I learned Hangul for them and learnt Korean singing because I'm that obsessed. But I owe them a lot. They are the reason you all got the first Touch in the World or anything at all because if they weren't in my life I was pretty sure I wouldn't have made it past 2015...sorry, I didn't mean to get personal.
Junebugdreamerr - I can't tell you how much I love the reviews that say they don't like this genre but that reading my work, made them like it. I can't offer you much in the last chapters because it's just buildup but hopefully, you'll return for the next thing.
Edward's entire body was tense as we ran towards the Cullen House.
Instead of me being slung on his shoulders, he'd simply lifted me up in his arms, cradling me against his chest as he whipped past trees and shrubbery, his eyes fixed to the front. I was too cold to do much of anything except wait for it to be over.
When it was over, I bent over on my knees, gasping as much air as I could but Edward still didn't relent, his hands moving to grip my wrists as he sped walked us inside the warmth. Once inside, he pulled off the cold parka I was wearing, replacing it with one of the throw covers Alice must've placed on the sofa.
We were the first, I noted as he sat me on the couch, his eyes distant and his teeth worrying his lower lip as he watched out the window.
"Edward, what is it?" I asked, reaching up to grip his hand.
"The Volturi…they are going to take you with them." He murmured. I froze, my fingers going lax around his hand. "But you…said no, you said they would respect that…that they weren't like the Volturi in the books." His eyes moved to me, eyes still hesitant.
"I know I said that but…there's something wrong…the twins…they had a conversation and they were careful to block it out of my power. They are old, they are well versed in dodging and finding loop holes in gifts, much like you did when you used to try to sway me." he said.
"What could they be hiding?" I asked.
"I don't know, love, I don't know, but I will not let them hurt you." He whispered, sitting down next to me as one by one the rest of the Cullens…and the Volturi filed in, crowding in the large living room.
The twins were the last, as if they had been making sure that no one strayed off the path…or ran off more like, although now that every one of the new born vampires had been taken care of, it seemed to make no sense to check up on them; Unless, of course they were evil like the book, which just made them all the more likely to be hated and feared.
I turned to look at Edward to see his gaze fixed on the dark haired boy, Alec, his eyes unflinching. As if he could feel his gaze, Alec turned to look straight at Edward, his own eyes unimpressed from whatever intimidation act Edward was trying to pull off.
Carlisle laid off his jacket before turning to the black cloaked figures in his white and gold house.
"May I offer some refreshments?" he asked his voice still courteous.
Jane smiled her own brand of angelic smile. "No, that won't be required Carlisle, I would very much like to be on my way." She said.
"Will all due course, of course," Felix said, his deep voice resonating in the room.
Jane shot him a quick irritated look.
"By which you would mean, Tulika," Carlisle said, his voice now tight.
"Of course,"
"Well, I must say I can't be the one to talk on this matter. She has rights of her own, you know." Carlisle said.
Jane turned her eyes on me as if she'd just noticed I was there too before offering me a smile too. I noticed it showed a lot more teeth than her usual smiles. "Of course she has a right to speak for herself. We just hope that she chooses right." She said.
What the hell was that supposed to mean?
"And if I don't," I said, feeling Edward's hands tighten around mine immediately. Even Carlisle had widened his eyes at me in warning while Alice closed her eyes as if begging for God to save me.
Jane laughed; a tinkering and exhilarating laugh. One that made you wants to melt but also run for the hills.
"Well, my dear, it is still your choice. It seems you have fared well until now." Jane's eyes dropped down to the entwined hands of me and Edward on my lap and her smile turned mischievous.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." Edward said suddenly. "The Volturi has rules about using offensive measures against innocents, doesn't it?"
Jane didn't look perturbed in the slightest until her twin moved to her side, one hand gripped around her wrist. "Oh of course, I wasn't actually planning on doing it to her. She seems likeable enough, especially if she's managed to catch the elusive Edward Cullen himself." She smiled, her lips closed again.
I glanced curiously at Edward again but he just shook his head.
"Why do I actually have to go?" I asked.
"For just a few precautionary measures; your story for the reason of the creation of a new born army seem vague, to say the least. We need to make sure the reason for going to that long a length is valid, of course." Jane said.
"She wasn't the one who made the army though." Eleazar said suddenly.
"Naturally, but she still is the cause, isn't she? We won't hurt her." Jane said soothingly.
"You promise?" I asked, my eyes narrowing.
Did they? Could they promise not to hurt me, or try to hurt the Cullens if they found out? If I wasn't wrong, they were going to drag me to Aro, who could read every thought a person has had. If he knew what I was, I only had their word. They would kill me and Stephen. Oh right, how bad could it be?
Edward was already glaring at me.
"Do you mind if we discuss this a little, as a couple?" He asked his voice wound with anger.
Jane didn't look impressed but she nodded anyway.
Edward yanked on my hand, pulling me up right before rushing us both up the stairs to his room.
The door banged shut before he pushed me on the bed. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" he hissed, his voice low even though we both knew everyone could hear us.
"If this saves you and your family…"
"Do not even think about giving me that sacrificial monologue right now!" he growled.
"Fine, I won't, doesn't mean I'm not thinking it," I pulled at the threads on his bed spread.
"Tulika…once they find out…there is no guarantee to what they will do." He whispered.
"Exactly, and I need to keep all of you safe, so might as well go and negotiate myself." I shrugged.
"You think this is a joke?"
"No, I think this is the right thing to do."
"I'm not letting you go alone." He said.
I froze, looking up at him. "If you go, I go, you know how this works." He said.
"Edward, I can't let you do that." I said lowly.
Edward laughed snidely. "Oh love, you really need to figure out that I am not going to go through losing you again." He walked to the door and wrenched it open, walking out.
Jane smiled as she met our decision, or rather their decision.
As usual I was pushed to the side and the Cullens did the deciding on my part. Soon, Alice and Edward were picked to go with us. I could see Jasper was fidgeting over this and I even tried to speak up but naturally, one look from both Edward and Alice had us quelling down.
"This is lovely, Carlisle, wouldn't you want to join us?" Jane asked.
"I think my children would be better off to deal with this, while I try to sort out the mess Victoria has created here." Carlisle said gravely, eyeing his favorite son and daughter in chagrin.
"Carlisle, please," I begged.
If there was someone who could persuade Edward and Alice to stay it would be their father but of course, all he did was smile at me sadly.
"Don't be too hard on yourself, my dear. I would do the same for Esme." He said, patting my shoulder, before Edward bundled me up to follow after the Volturi who were disappearing in the woods.
"Are we going to run the whole way?" I asked.
His lips twitched but he didn't smile.
"No, we are going to take a plane." He mumbled.
Once again, I love you all...and while I have still not started working on the rest of this story, well, we'll have to see I guess. Let me first get on my feet first.
For the ARMY out there, once this book is finished, like I said, I will be working on my Original BTS fics, so they'll as usual take more time but I AM NOT GIVING THIS STORY UP. I have a direction and I will complete it. I promise.
Goodnight, beauties!
