Summary: In first chapter.

poorasdirt: Sorry it's taken so long to get this out. The weather among other things have really made things difficult. I unfortunately got bowled over by Sandy but me and my family were luckly so I can't complain. That said it will be a while until I finish this story with the Holidays coming up. I will try and finish it before New Years but after that it will be a bit before the final conclusion to this series will see the light of day. In the meantime THANK YOU to all of those who reviewed, favorited, alerted, and/or follow this story.

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His milky red eyes narrowed as he sat on his throne. Caius and Marcus were off organizing the guard. Some of the newest members still needed more guidance than others. He found Caius' enthusiasm to this whole situation a bit unsettling.

Shaking his head he sighed as he stood from his throne. He paced along the atrium for a few minutes, his hands clasped behind his back. His eyes traced the large intricate shield etched into the marble below his feet.

The precisely drawn lines had slowly been changing color in the past few days. He watched as the black marble began to slowly turn red. Hardly anyone noticed but the few that did thought nothing peculiar about it. He wondered if Marcus took note of the shield yet.

Shaking his head Aro sighed once more. He walked over and sat down on his throne. The shield wasn't something he really had to worry about just yet. There was still time to deal with Bella Swan before hell opened up below his feet.

He really wished there was another way around this whole mess. It would be much easier to deal with things in a diplomatic fashion. At least then he could worry about other things, like the unleashing of his Master. But it seemed that such things were now part of a bygone era of nobles and kings.

He heard rather than saw the door open and close. "Master, things are on schedule."

"I see, thank you for informing me Alec. Does Caius or Marcus need my help at the moment?"

"No, but Master Caius wishes for me to tell you that we need a plan to distract the coming army."

"I see. Very well, I will get on that. Could you see to it that Corin is making the wives comfortable for now?"

"Of course Master," Aro heard the younger vampire leave as quietly and quickly as he had come.

He looked off into space for a few moments. He had done his best to find and secure all the most powerful vampires he could. Even now with their newest members in line things were looking to his favor.

He could still remember the day he accepted his Master's gift. Immortality… that was what he wanted more than anything. The ability to serve his Master forever, because his Master was the most gracious creature he had ever had the pleasure of knowing. Now however he realized things weren't as they were back then.

First he knew now what his Master truly was. The being was no god, but a mere mutant. A powerful mutant but still human in some regards. Bella Swan had taught him that much now. Though he doubted She could match his Master in power. Then again there were the rumors of her ability to block out psychic attacks.

He sighed before looking up at the ceiling. He wondered what would happen if he failed. Would she somehow find out about his Master and go after him? Aro didn't know if he could handle death knowing he failed to secure his Master's safe return. Though he didn't know where his Master was going to be appearing since it wasn't HIM who was unsealing his Master's tomb.

He had planned to wait until he had greater forces before unsealing his Master. There was little doubt that the great being would have an army to call upon, but Aro wanted another army to aid his Master. Now that was looking impossible since She was coming.

Shaking his head he stood up. It was fitting he supposed, that the newest vampires called Her the Cullen's Bane. It was the Olympian coven that started this mess after all. However even he was beginning to wonder how She gained such renown that just the mention of HER name invoked such terror in newborns.

He wasn't afraid of her. Dearest Isabella, she was intriguing. Ever since her name was first whispered in his hall he had been gathering information on her. It amazed him she could both attract and repulse the Cullens. He almost wished Edward hadn't pushed her away and had done the smart thing.

He could feel venom pool in his mouth as he thought of what sort of vampire the Coyote would become. That didn't even begin to take into account her friends. Silverpool especially intrigued him. Would she retain her ability to shift her molecular structure after she was turned? He dearly hoped so.

Of course the children would have to be kept secure until it was time for them to join their dear family. Already he knew they too would make superb vampires. He couldn't wait to see if Spectra would retain her abilities in sight. Or even if Darkshield would be able to manipulate his force fields after he was turned.

"Master, you wished to speak with me?"

Aro turned to see the vampire he really wanted to see. He smiled down at his ever loyal Felix. Even now with Demetri gone, the large powerful vampire had remained loyal. However Aro suspected it had something to do with the person hunting the Volturi down rather than any sort of loyalty to him.

A slow predatory grin curled his lips as Aro purred, "Ah yes, Felix, I have a special mission for you."

He left as soon as his Master dismissed him. He couldn't help the grin stretching across his face or the bounce in his step. Oh, he couldn't wait to get out of this cage and execute his Master's orders.

"What are you doing, Felix?"

He turned to the sharp question. He had to grin as her bright crimson eyes glared daggers in his direction. He didn't care really, being stuck so close to home made her a bit hissy. Then again of the Witch Brats she was the more emotional one. He always thought her brother pretend to have emotions to mock the rest of them.

"Master Aro gave me some orders, brat. Not all of us are stuck around here bottle feeding newborns." He said still with a grin.

"You would be if you weren't sucking on some brunette country girl. Your growing obsession is sickening." Jane said her face twisting in disgust.

"You're just upset that she's a woman and you'll never be." Felix said with a grin. "Besides, she's a very capable woman. None of those flimsy country girls can compare to her. She's like a true bottle of fine wine."

"I'll let you know when I drain her dry."

Felix wasn't sure when he moved really, just one moment he was grinning down at the little Witch Brat. Then her little neck was in his hand and he was pushing her into a convenient wall. He inhaled grinning as he tasted the fear wrapping around her slight form.

"Now listen closely, brat," He purred his thumb tracing the spot where her jugular once pumped blood through her once soft flesh. "You will not touch my Coyote. That belle is mine and if I catch you so much as baring your teeth in her direction I'll slowly break you apart one little piece at a time."

He chuckled lowly before hissing as he felt pain wrack through his body. However this pain had no hold over him anymore. Since first laying eyes on the Terror of Vampires he knew he'd be suffering a pain worse than anything Jane could imitate. In fact her power was a mere bee sting to what it felt like to have Bella's cold metal incased fingers slice through him like he was made of water.

He licked his lips and grinned. Jane's eyes were wide with fear now as she realized she couldn't fell him with her powers. It made venom pool in his throat and a deep dark pleasure curl in his stomach. He wondered if he could ever get his Coyote to look so helpless in his hands once he caught her.

"Nice try little girl," he chuckled darkly before throwing her down the hall. He turned his back towards her and threw his head back to let a deep chilling laugh escape his lips. All the while his feet carried him forward, each step taking him closer to his ultimate goal.

Jane on the other hand slid several meters across the cold marble floor. She refused to stop herself knowing the more space between him and she was for the best. However she couldn't stop the shudder of fear that wracked her body once she came to a full stop.

"Are you alright?"

Her wide crimson eyes looked up. Standing there with a truly concerned frown on his face was her brother. She took a few deep breathes and blinked twice. Then she launched herself up and wrapped her arms around his neck when she realized he was right there.

"I'm scared, Alec." Normally she would curse herself for sounding so young, but at the moment she was more concerned about the cold dread weighing down in her chest. "Everything has become so terrifying."

"Shh," Alec said as she felt him running his hand up and down her back. "No matter what, you and I are still in this together sister."

She closed her eyes. Years ago that statement could make everything alright. But now it felt like in the next few hours everything was going to be swallowed in flames. It was really only a small comfort knowing she probably wouldn't be alone when that time came.

"I love you, brother."

"…I love you too, sister."

Yay! Yes a bit of the Volturi in there. Now I can focus on the last few chapters. After that it will be the final story in the series and hopefully I can lay to rest this project and move onto other things. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it.

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