Adoption chapter 21
A/N just realized I have made a huge mistake. In the beginning I mentioned Total and then a few chapters ago said he didn't exist. Just for clarification he doesn't exist yet!
Angel POV.
Max was soo right! we had unconciously let ourselves go... i know Max hasnt and thats why she was able to fight Jasper and come out victoriously, we didnt. i feel so bad, we're going into war and we're not even ready. what if Max is too busy worrying about is and she gets hurt? i just hope she doesnt do anything stupid, which she probably will so its probably pointless to even hope.
Nudge POV.
i hate that we were beaten by Jasper! and he was so going easy on us! all i can hope for is that the adrenaline will get pumping enough for me to beat those vampires candy asses.
Max POV.
We trained for a few hours. Angel taught Edward how to block peoples mind off from invasion. Meaning Jane, Alec nor Aro's powers would work on anyone who stood up for us. She also taught him how to project his thoughts into other peoples minds. He was learning fast. Eleazer had informed me and the flock that we had powers lying beneath the surface that we didn't think existed but he wouldn't tell us what they were. He's so unfair!.. i mean we would like to know our powers so we dont accidently murder someone with a wink or something. (that game is sooo fun, i had to mention it. could you imagine the flock killing someone with a wink? me neither)
The sun had started to set. We stood in the field where Alice foresaw the Volturi arriving at and stood tense-ly awaiting their arrival.
We waited and we waited. We were getting antsy and the fist indication that anyone was here was the stiffening of Angel and Edward. Almost immediately after the rest of us could hear the sound of light footsteps and cloaks dragging on the floor.
"They're here. Be on guard and don't attack them. There is close to 40 vampires on their side. If it came to a fight there's no telling what would happen." Said Edward low enough that only we could here. In response the vampires and the flock nodded at almost the exact time whilst the wolves growled lowly in agreement.
We stood stock still as we saw the Volturi enter the field.
"Aro, old friend" called carlisle in greeting.
"Carlisle, I would say its good to see you. But its never good to see criminals." Said Aro in a fake apologetic voice
"He is not a criminal! None of us are!" I shouted
"Max, calm down. These are people who call for respect." Said Carlisle to me, knowing everyone would hear anyway.
"You can't call for my respect you earn it!" I replied. "Just like you had to earn my trust. Angel protect my head." Was all I said before I began to walk forward.
Emmett lunged at me. I quickly rolled over so he hit the ground hard.
"Sorry Emmett. But this has to be done I won't let them murder you guys because of me. And when I go over there they will feel my heat. Hear my heartbeat and see the colour under my skin. I might even let Aro read my mind if it comes to it." I said before I again began to walk forward.
I walked right to the other side and towards Aro. I stopped when I was arms length away from him.
"Pain" whispered jayne. After a nod from aro.
We watched as a pale red glow came from her head and went in the direction of mine. Only to be reflected by Angel's barrier.
"A shield!" Exclaimed Aro excitedly.
"A what?" I asked still on edge. "And I wouldn't try that again if I was you. I can not only reflect it but I can deflect it right back into you so you will suffer at the hands of your own power." I threatened before sending a grin of thanks to Angel.
"A shield. Someone with the power to block their minds from attack. Can edward read your mind?" Explained Aro
"When I want him to" I answered cryptically
"Can I read your mind?" Asked Aro.
"I don't think so. I have things in my past that I would like to keep there. Now back to matters at hand. Just by looking at me you can see the blood going through my body. Yes?" I asked and Aro nodded. "You can hear the continuous beat of my heart. Yes?" Again he nodded. "Then why are you still here?"
" Because just because you are not an immortal child. It does not tell me that your family is not." He stated.
I turned my back on him and beckoned the flock forward. They made a point of walking at a human pace.
"Come on, come on! Hurry up!" I exclaimed and they ran. But only at the average human speed.
They reached me soon and Angel made a point to stand alnost behind me. As if fearfully.
"Can't you see the blush? Hear the beat of their hearts?" I reached out and touched his arm "feel the heat?"
"You sure aren't vampires." He said thoughtfully
"I don't think that's true." I said equally as thoughtful.
"Whatever do you mean?"
"i know i have the blood of bird because my bones are hollower than normal human bones -more like a birds-, i have eyes and ears like a hawk and i can fly. I also think i may have the blood of a fish because i can grow gills underwater that means i can breathe under there. I also think i may have the blood or venom of a vampire. I have the speed and strength of one. So i can honestly tell you that i am nothing you have ever seen before."
A/N bet you didn't see this coming! Even I didn't see the last bit coming until after I had writen it ;) hope you enjoyed!... so the flock may have some vampire in them, well what do you think?