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Chapter 28: Released
While the brothers go about the sham of "counseling" on the scene before them several more witnesses dart into the trees and I feel them quickly depart the area. I know the assault will continue before they even render their decision and my body is tense as I wait for the screams Jane will induce. I have Felix's hand in a death grip and my eyes dart between the Cullen's and the deceptively sweet Jane as she barely maintains to keep her glee hidden. Her eyes are on Aro as she awaits for his silent command, she will not attack until she is told; her masters perfect obedient pet.
Everyone is still and silent until I see Bella release Renesmee's hold from around her neck as she looks intensely into the girls face. While I see her lips quiver slightly I can not hear what she is saying. After a moment I see her approach Jacob and whisper into his ear while I see the small glistening of tears run down the young girls face. Something was wrong and I felt a pit in my stomach. I glance over at Felix and he is also looking at the scene but with confusion.
Renesmee now nestles into Edwards embrace and he looks like he is holding on to her for dear life, their faces crumpled with despair. When he pulls her away he places tender kisses across her face before lifting her onto Jacob's massive back. The four of them seem to nestle together as they exchange words in silence until I hear one word from Edward's voice. "Good bye…" It is barely a whisper but I could hear the pain and acceptance in that one word.
I feel my body leaning forward as I desperately want to tell them this is not the end and that they don't need to say goodbye but I cannot promise such a thing. Suddenly everyone on their side of the line turns to their loved ones and I don't need to hear their words to know what they are saying. There is hope Edward, I swear it. Please don't give up because I refuse to. I plead in my head as Felix's arm snakes around my waist.
From the corner of my eye I see Chelsea shift slightly as a look of concentration marks her features. It is clear she is using her gift and I hold my breath as I watch the others warily. After a moment I'm both shocked and relieved when no one starts walking over to join the Volturi and I glance towards Chelsea wondering why she is waiting so long to turn their loyalties. Her eye brows come together and her lips curl back slightly, as if she's pushing against something hard. "Where are they?" she whispers through her teeth, her voice is frustrated and puzzled.
What does she mean where are they? I look at the Cullen's and their companions wondering what Chelsea means since clearly they are there. Suddenly I see Aro turn his head left ever so slightly, almost impossible to see, and Jane's eyes begin to dance. Aro has given the signal for Jane to begin her assault and I could feel the growl growing in my chest. Edward lurches towards Carlisle, his face panicked for a moment before it became puzzled. I look towards Jane and her eyes are furious as her eyes dart mercilessly at various targets yet no one is succumbing to her gaze.
Confused I concentrate for a moment and realize that, like Bella, everyone's auras are diminished. Even the wolves aren't the same and all I can feel is their canine side, as if they were never human. I have no clue what exactly is going on but I have a strong feeling that Bella is doing this, whatever it is, and Jane or Chelsea can't get them. Almost as if Bella is confirming my suspicions a smug smile appears on her face as she glares at Jane, who looks on in disbelief.
I let out a small laugh. "Hmmm, looks like you're loosing your touch Jane." I say in amusement. I loved seeing the little witch squirm as her ability is rendered useless and I can't help but smile. Felix once again angles himself so I am just behind him as he anticipates Jane to react and react she does just not towards me.
Jane lets out a high pitched scream, though maybe snarl is more appropriate, as she glares banefully at Bella. Several members of the guard jump slightly in fear. "I will make them all scream one way or another. They will beg for death." She promises darkly under her breath and prepares to spring before Alec grabs her arm. She looks at him for a moment, her body still in a crouch as a feral growl emits from her chest. He pats her shoulder soothingly and she straightens out.
"Can you say anger management?" I whisper to Felix and I hear him choke back a laugh.
"They will but patience sister." Alec says to her as he tucks her under his arm to comfort her. "I will take care of this." He says quietly. I shake my head slowly in disgust. Alec turns his head towards the Cullen's, his face smooth and calm but I know he is about to unleash his ability upon them. While I had yet to witness it myself Felix had filled me in on what he can do. I look on anxiously hoping, like Jane and Chelsea, he has no effect.
After a few seconds nothing seems to happen, not that I can tell anyway. The others stand there like before and I see Edward and Bella exchange a quick word. I was about to smile when I noticed Felix staring at something else, his body tense. I shift my focus and that's when I noticed a haze, almost invisible against the white snow, slowly making its way across the field.
"Is Alec doing that?" I ask Felix quietly.
He nods. "Ya, his ability is slower than Jane's. It hasn't hit them yet." His voice is bleak and I become anxious once again.
Everyone's eyes seem to be memorized by the shimmering mist as it makes it's way to them foot by foot. A low grumbling erupts throughout the field as the ground shakes beneath our feet and the wind picks up.
"What the…" I exclaim loudly. The ground continues to shake and the wind blows, picking up the snow as it goes. It almost seems as if the wind is aimed solely at the mist but it continues silently as if nothing happened. The groaning beneath our feet becomes louder as a large fissure opens up before us in the middle of the clearing, finally breaking the ancients apart. Felix pulls me closer as he curses under his breath in shock. My eyes widen as it grows in size and somehow it doesn't seem like this is a natural phenomenon. While snow falls into its depths the mist continues across the fissure as if nothing was there.
The ground becomes still and while there are still murmurs among the guard to as what just happened many have returned their gaze to the mist as it moves those last few feet. Jane peeks from under her brother's arm and smiles widely, her eyes confident in Alec's ability to make due on his promise.
Suddenly the mist stops as if it has hit a brick wall and begins to coil around them, seeking an entrance but not finding one. I let out a gush of air and smirk knowing it has met with the same resistance. As it continues the search it reveals the extent of the protection, as if there is a dome around them. A supernatural snowglobe. I see Alec's eyes narrow in frustration and I am positive that this is the first time he has failed.
For a moment both sides are silent while they register what is going on but I can see on the guards face they are afraid. Jane and Alec are their top offensive weapons and without them they are on equal ground. They have never engaged in a fair fight and I'm sure many are unsure how to proceed without this advantge. Aro looks on but shows no emotion upon this realization. Murmurs are heard from across the field, barely audible but it is clear they are dividing up opponents.
"Jane's mine, she needs a taste of her own medicine." I hear Kate hiss as she flexes her hand in anticipation.
Jane stiffens and growls ferociously. "I will tear her into pieces and watch as she burns." She says but I can tell her voice isn't as confident as her words. Jane's afraid.
"I just want Caius." Tanya says simply.
Caius' hisses as his hands become talons at his side but Aro just looks deep in thought, not showing any sign that he has heard their words. He turns his head and addresses me. "Anna, can you still sense them?" he asks innocently.
My eyes narrow but I answered truthfully. "Yes."
He keeps his face calm but I can see he wishes to smile and I know what is coming. I brace myself for the command. "Will you please hold them then young one?" he asks sweetly. As always I feel that incomprehensible urge to obey, stronger than ever before as Chelsea begins yet another siege against my will. My eyes close and my body physically shakes as I try to resist. You don't have to, you don't have to, you don't have to. Their family! Resist resist, resist. I chant in my head over and over as a battle erupts within me. I feel Felix flinch slightly at my grip and I loosen it with effort. No no no no no, I won't. I refuse!
My breath comes out in a gush and while only a few seconds have passed it feels like an eternity. I open my eyes but my body continues to shake slightly. "No." I say quietly. Mentally I feel exhausted as I continue to fight off this bond but just barely.
"What did you say? You were given an order so do it, now!" Caius says viciously as Aro clearly works to suppress a frown. He looks at Chelsea for a moment and I can feel her eyes boring into my back as she sends wave after wave of bondage. It was almost painful to resist.
"I said no. You want to destroy them then you can do it on your own." I manage to keep my voice is even, giving no indication the how much I'm struggling against Chelsea's gift.
Caius eyes widen for a moment, filled with fury and loathing. "Jane." he says angrily. Jane turns her towards me and smiles as I'm instantly brought to the ground. I can feel Felix's arms around me as I writhe in pain, doing my best to keep my mouth shut, and I can hear his murderous growl in my ears. I don't recall the pain being this severe and I have a feeling she is taking her frustration from today's events out on me. It becomes to much and I let out a small scream of pain.
"Stop it now before I rip you to shreds!" Felix says angrily and a small voice in the back of my mind acknowledges I have never heard him so angry before. I know if she doesn't stop soon Felix will attack. I do not wish for him to suffer but I am unable to tell him not to, my mind and body lost in the pain.
"Jane." Aro says quietly.
The pain finally stops, my breathing is quick, and it is a few seconds before I fully recover. I open my eyes and find myself cradled in Felix arms near the ground, his eyes on my face. I notice a few rips in his cloak, I must have grabbed it at some point.
"Are you alright?" he asks anxiously but I can still hear the angry edge in his words.
"I'm fine." I whisper and give him a small smile to try and sooth him though it doesn't seem to work. I quickly bound to my feet though Felix keeps his arm around my waist, pulling me into his body protectively as he glares at Jane.
"Are you going to comply now?" Caius sneers.
I feel the growl vibrating in Felix's chest as he detects the threat of more pain. "You will not harm her again." He spits viciously and I can feel his body slowly moving downward and angling towards them. I hold him back, not wanting him to be harmed. He is just hanging on by the edge, if they push him any further he will attack.
I lift my chin and stare back at Caius, unafraid. "You can torture me all you want I'm not going to help you." I respond, my voice strong, and I feel Felix tense significantly. I grab his hand and rub gently with my thumb on the back of his hand. "Don't worry and please don't attack no matter what Jane does." I say quietly to him, the others unable to hear.
He frowns down at me "Not a chance." He answers, refusing to agree with my request. I shake my head, he can be so stubborn sometimes. However I cannot deny that I would say the same thing if our roles were reversed. Actually I admired Felix's control today, Jane would probably be dead right now if she did that to him. I guess I'm a bit of a hypocrite but I'm not going to tell him that.
Aro places a hand on Caius shoulder and shakes his head slowly. "Be calm brother." He gives me a quick glance before turning back to the others. "Let me remind you that no matter our decision there does not need to be violence." As he says this Edward snarls a dark laugh.
Aro frowns and stares at him sadly. "It will be a regrettable waste of our kind to lose any of you. But you especially, young Edward, and your newborn mate. The Volturi would be glad to welcome many of you into its ranks." I think the word you mean is imprison them, not welcome, I think bitterly. "Bella, Benjamin, Zafrina, Kate. There are many choices before you. Consider them." He says gently. I scan their faces and see the resolution, they have no intention of joining them. Judging Aro's face it seems he realizes the same thing.
When Aro next spoke he seemed hesitant. "Let us vote then."
Caius spoke quickly, eager to begin the fight. "The child is an unknown quantity. There is no reason to allow such a risk to exist. It must be destroyed, along with all who protect it." He smiles at the thought and several hisses fill the air, including mine. The guard lowers slightly, preparing for the onslaught and I concentrate on each of them just in case and ready to act if need be.
"You can try." I say angrily under my breath and Felix tightens his grip, his eyes scanning the guard vigilantly.
Marcus lifts his head and stares ahead though it seems as if he sees nothing but the forest behind them. I don't think I'll ever comprehend the never ending haze his mind seems stuck in. "I see no immediate danger. The child is safe for now. We can always reevaluate later. Let us leave in peace." His voice is quiet, no emotion shown. I'm surprised by his comment though. While I never pegged him as violent he did tend to agree with his brothers, I never really believed he had any independent thought. I was glad in this instance I was wrong.
However, despite his words no one relaxed their positions and for good reason. Aro was more likely to agree with Caius than Marcus. Caius continued to smile, acting as if Marcus had not spoken.
"I must make the deciding vote it seems." Aro mused.
I was preparing for his damning words when I heard Edward hiss "Yes." All eyes turn to him in confusion, his face displaying one of triumph that I did not understand. I could hear the guard behind me murmur in confusion and annoyance.
"Aro!" Edward shouted, his voice saturated in victory though I did not understand what made him this way when only moments ago he was tensed for battle.
"Do you know what's going on?" Felix whispered to me, clearly as confused as me. I just shook my head and he frowned, returning his gaze to Edward.
Aro surveyed him warily for a moment, clearly trying to figure out what has contributed to his sudden change in mood. When he answered his voice was cautious. "Yes, Edward? You have something further…?"
"Perhaps," Edward replied, his voice pleasant. It seemed like he was trying very hard to control his excitement, like he was about to hop up and down like Alice any second. "First, if I could clarify one point?"
"Certainly." Aro said politely and I immediately distrusted him. He was most conniving when he was acting kind and generous because it was all that, an act.
"The danger you foresee from my daughter this stems entirely from our inability to guess how she will develop? That is the crux of the matter?" He asked. I couldn't see where Edward was going with this but he seemed to have a plan so I trusted that his words and actions had a desired end.
"Yes, friend Edward." Aro agrees and I hold back a snort. Friend? What kind of friend desires to destroy them and his family? For that matter, Aro's only friend is himself. "If we could but be positive…be sure that, as she grows, she will be able to stay concealed from the human world, not endanger the safety of our obscurity…" He shrugs as if this is such a nonsensical and boring matter. Sometimes it's hard to believe how easily the lies flow from his mouth, as if he bathes in them daily. He probably does.
"So, if we can only know for sure exactly what she will become…then there would be no need to council at all?" He says hopefully.
"If there was some way to be absolutely sure." Aro agreed once again and I got the distinct impression that Edward was herding Aro exactly where he wanted. "then yes there would be no question to debate."
"And we could part in peace, good friends once again?" Edward asked, his voice skeptical and mocking though polite.
"Of course, my young friend. Nothing would please me more." Aro replied, his voice shrill like nails on a chalk board.
Edward chuckled. "Then I do have something more to offer."
Aro's eyes narrowed and his voice became a little sharper. "She is absolutely unique. Her future can only be guessed at."
"Not absolutely unique. Rare, certainly, but not one of a kind." He disagreed. Before I could wrap my head around his words I felt something to the southwest and my head snapped instantly in that direction. I knew those auras anywhere and they weren't alone. I couldn't help the grin that grew on my face when I realized where Edward was going with this. YES! Good job Edward. I shout in my head and I see him look at me for a moment and smirk.
"What is it?" Felix asked me, trying to see what caught my gaze. They couldn't hear them yet, they were staying in the same spot just under a mile away and I had a feeling they were waiting for a signal.
"You'll see." I said quietly but I could barely contain the excitement in my voice.
"Why don't you join us Alice?" Edward called out loudly, his voice echoing through the trees and I instantly felt them moving towards us quickly. The field was filled with shocked voices, many repeating Alice's name including Aro but his was just a whisper.
Suddenly Alice burst into the field, Jasper merely inches behind her and I felt an immense relief at the site of her. It didn't hit me until then how much I had truly missed her. I would allow her to dress me everyday if it meant I could escape from the Volturi. Behind them were three other vampires, each having an olive complexion and dark hair. One of them resembled the two others with the Cullens as she had the same elongated limbs and wild burgundy eyes.
The other was a small female with a long braid of black hair trailing down her back. Her eyes were extremely nervous as she took in the scene before her. The last was a young man and he was visibly slower than the others when running and not as graceful but still beautiful. His skin was a dark brown, rich like melted chocolate, and his eyes were a few shades lighter. His hair was braided like the woman's but not nearly as long. However it wasn't his appearance that made me smile at the boy. He had a similar aura to that of Renesmee and I could tell he was over a hundred and fifty years old yet he didn't look a day over eighteen.
"Game over, checkmate." I said under my breath, not even Felix heard me. I physically relaxed though I still kept a watchful eye on the guard.
Alice jumped lightly over the mist that was still straining to gain entrance and came to a stop beside Edward. Everyone touched her arm in a quick welcome before Jasper joined her. I could see several members of the guard eye Bella for a moment before a calculating glee came into their eyes. Clearly they planned on attacking her first if a fight ensued, not realizing they had already lost.
Edward spoke once again to Aro. "Alice has been searching for her own witnesses these last weeks and she does not come back empty handed. Alice, why don't you introduce the witnesses you've brought?" He says confidently as he looks at his favorite sister fondly. Well this explains where Alice and Jasper was, I was confused from the moment we arrived to her whereabouts.
Ciaus snarled viciously, "The time for witnesses has past. Cast your vote Aro!"
"Stupid, arrogant, mindless, bloodthirsty monster." I mutter darkly. If he heard me he acts as if he did not. Aro raises his finger to silence his brother all the while staring at Alice, his eyes full of longing. It is clear he wants Alice desperately and I couldn't blame him.
Alice stepped forward, "This is Huilen and her nephew, Nahuel." Her voice was light and friendly like she was introducing them to old friends. Many of the guard narrowed their eyes while many of the Volturi witnesses hissed behind me. I heard several exclamations, many similar to one another. 'What is this?' and 'There are more?' seemed to be to two most chosen phrases. The vampire world was changing and many seemed unwilling to deal with it as a few more dashed into the trees.
"Speak Huilen. Give us the witness you were brought to bear." Aro commanded though his posture gave away his discomfort. The woman looked at Alice for a moment nervous. Alice nodded while the other wild looking vampire placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. She seemed to take a deep breath before speaking.
"I am Huilen. A century and a half ago, I lived with my people, the Mapuche. My sister was Pire and she was beautiful, too beautiful. She came to me in secret on day and told me of the angel that found her in the words, that visited her at night. I warned her," she shook her head, an old sadness in her eyes as she continued this well rehearsed story. I couldn't take my eyes of her as I listened intently. "As if the bruises on her skin were not warning enough. I knew It was the Libishomen of our legends, but she would not listen."
She took another deep breath before continuing. "She told me when she was sure her dark angel's child was growing inside her. I didn't discourage her from her plan to run away for I knew our parents would believe the child needed to be destroyed, Pire with it. I went into the deepest parts of the forest with her where she searched for her demon angel but found nothing. I cared for her and hunted for her when her strength failed. She ate the animals raw, drinking their blood. I needed no more confirmation of what she carried and I hoped to save her before I killed the monster." She glances at Nahuel and I can tell part of her regretted her former thoughts, she clearly cared for him.
"But she loved the child inside her, even when he broke her bones she loved him. She called him Nahuel, after the jungle cat. I could not save her. The child ripped his way free from her and she dies quickly, begging all the while that I take care of her Nahuel. It was her dying wish and I agreed." I suppressed a shudder at the visual and I couldn't help but picture poor Bella. Judging by what I heard she must have had a very difficult time as well. Edward met my gaze for a fraction of a second and I saw a flicker of pain at my thoughts, supporting my theory.
"He bit me, though, when I lifted him from her body. I crawled away into the jungle to die but I did not get far for the pain was too much. But he found me and waited for me. When the pain ended he was curled up against my side sleeping. I cared for him until he was able to hunt for himself. We have never come so far from our home but Nahuel wished to see the child here." She finished and ducked her head while backing away. She hid herself slightly behind the other vampire that they arrived with.
To say that Aro did not look pleased would be an understatement. His lips were pursed and I could see he was trying to find away around this. "Nahuel, you are one hundred and fifty years old?" he questioned.
"Give or take a decade. We don't keep track." He answered calmly in a clear voice. I'll give him this, he did not show the same fear that Huilen did.
"And you reached maturity at what age?"
"About seven years after my birth I was full grown."
"Whoa." Felix mumbled beside me and I have to say I shared his sentiment. It was mind blowing that one could grow so quickly but when has anything in our lives been normal?
"And you have not changed since?" Aro continued.
Nahuel shrugged, "Not that I've noticed."
"And your diet?" Aro pressed and he seemed generally interested now, despite his attempts to cover it. Though I now feared a little for Nahuel for if Aro couldn't get Renesmee he may try for this boy when he leaves.
"Mostly blood, but some human food too. I can survive on either." His tone was disinterested.
"You were able to create an immortal." He indicated to Huilen and I saw a familiar calculating gleam in his eye. He was probably trying to come up with yet another excuse to attack and gain his desired prizes.
"Yes, but none of the rest can."
More shocked murmurs came from all groups. Aro's eye brows shot up, "The rest?"
"My sisters." He said simply and shrugged once again. Aro's eyes became wild for a moment as he tried to gather his thoughts. Eventually he composed his face.
"Maybe you should tell the rest of the story since there seems to be more."
Nahuel frowned but began speaking. "My father came looking for me a few years after my mother's death. He was pleased to find me." His tone was bitter and I got the feeling he did not share his father's sentiments. "He had two daughters but no sons. He expected me to join him, like my sister had. He was surprised I was not alone. My sisters are not venomous, but whether that's due to gender or random chance…who knows? I already had a family with Huilen and I was not interested" his voice twisted and he grimaced. "in making a change. I see him from time to time. I have a new sister, she reached maturity about ten years ago." He finished. A strange silence filled the air for a moment but Caius was the first to break it.
"Your father's name." Caius hissed through his teeth.
"Joham. He considers himself a scientist. He thinks he's creating a new super race." Nahuel said disgusted. Apparently even the vampire world has it's own Frankenstein.
Caius glared in Bella's direction. "Your daughter, is she venomous?" he asked harshly. Jacob bared his teeth at the ancient, his claws digging into the ground while Renesmee hid her face in his fur.
"No." she responded.
Caius looked at Aro searching his face for something, any indication of their actions but Aro seemed lost in thought. He surveyed every one of them and occasionally I saw his glance quickly dart to me and away. Caius growled. "We take care of the aberration here, and then follow it south." He urged.
"Disgusting." I said loudly, wanting him to hear me. He hissed but kept his eyes fixed on Aro. Aro just stared at Bella and seemed to be deciding what to do. After a few moments I could tell he had come to a decision and I found myself holding my breath.
He turned to Caius and spoke softly to him. "Brother, there appears to be no danger. This is an unusual development, but I see no threat." I just about started to dance at these words and I knew it was almost over.
"Is that your vote?" Caius demanded, still pressuring for a massacre though at this point all I did was roll my eyes. His words were getting old very quickly. Just admit it, you lost!
"It is."
"And this Joham? This immortal so found of experimentation?" Caius continued. It seems he was determined for some sort of blood sacrifice.
"Perhaps we should speak with him." Aro agreed.
Nahuel stepped forward. "Stop Joham if you will but leave my sisters be. They are innocent." Aro nodded before turning back to his guard.
"Dear ones, we do not fight today." He said warmly. The guard straightened out, though a heard a few words of discontent, and the mist disappeared. I let out a sigh of relief and leaned further into Felix's chest.
"I told you things would work out." He whispered into my ear. I nodded though I knew it wasn't over, not just yet but soon. Aro turned back to the Cullens once again but their was something in his eyes and I head the impression that perhaps his scheming was over for the moment. Caius still looked furious, still trying to swallow the bitter pill that was defeat, but he controlled it. The guard began to move as one mind once again as they prepared to depart. The witnesses were taking off one by one into the trees until none were left.
Aro held out his hand in an apologetic manner while the majority of the guard drifted backwards into the trees though Marcus, Caius and a few others stay at the forests edge waiting. Only three, his personal body guard, stayed beside Aro along with Felix and I.
"I'm so glad this could be resolved without violence." He said sweetly. "My friend Carlisle, how pleased I am to call you friend again. I hope there are no hard feelings. I know you understand the burden that our duty places upon us." I scoff at his remark.
"Leave in peace Aro." Carlisle said stiffly, clearly indicating that their so called friendship is forever broken.
"I'm sorry to earn your disapproval. Perhaps in time you will forgive me."
"Perhaps, in time, if you prove a friend to us again." Carlisle replies politely.
Aro bows and slowly began to back away. "Felix, Anna, come." He says quietly. Felix begins to join him and I feel him pull at my arm though I cannot find the will to make my feet move. At the moment my eyes are locked with Alice's and I can see the pleading there, the sadness. Stay she mouths and Felix returns to my side. After a quick glance at my face a small smile appears on his face and an understanding enters his eyes.
"We're not leaving are we?" he asks, a slight amusement to his tone. I don't reply at first but merely tear my gaze away from Alice for a moment and look at his face.
"Felix, I would never ask you to leave them for me." I whisper. I was about to continue but he interrupted.
"I know and you don't need to. Were you go I go, whether you like it or not. You can't get rid of me that easily." He said lightly before giving me a wink. I smiled at him, my heart swelling with love. He turned his body towards Aro who looked on slightly disbelieving. "Forgive me master but we will not be returning to Volterra with you." He said politely. "I guess you can say this is our resignation." He bowed slightly.
Aro took a step forward. "Felix, you have been with us a long time. You belong with us, the both of you." He said warmly but I could hear the edge in his tone. "Come with us." His voice was flat but it was a command. I felt Felix tense up as he resisted the urge to obey.
"That is where you are mistaken." I say calmly before my eyes narrow. I spoke a little louder now. "Now if you wouldn't mind Chelsea I would appreciate it if you removed the remainder of this bond." I knew she was just in the trees and out of sight, I could also feel her trying to strengthen our bond to them once again. Felix took a step forward and I saw a small gleam in Aro's eyes, knowing how difficult this was for him.
"Now!" I said viciously. I pulled her out of the tree and into the snow a few meters from my feet. I sank into a crouch and her eyes widened in fear. "Unless you want to die." I said under my breath, taking a step foreward. Suddenly I felt the bond slip away and it almost felt as if a literal weight had been lifted from my body. I felt lighter than I had in a long time and I smirked. Felix's arms wound around my waist as he pulled me up, straightening my body against his.
"That's my girl." He whispered affectionately into my ear and I could hear the small laugh wishing to break free. "But you can release her now." He said after a moment. I debated as I stared at Chelsea's form in the snow before letting her go. She dashed into the trees quickly without a glance behind.
"You better run." I mutter and Felix chuckles.
"Are you sure Felix? You know they can't offer you what we can." Aro said as he attempted once again to convince Felix to come with them, knowing I would follow. Felix was part of me now, I could not live without him.
"I'm sure." He said simply, tightening his hold around me. Aro sighed but Caius hissed and stomped to Aro's side.
"Felix you cannot be serious. Disgracing your self and leaving us for what? Your whore?" Caius spat. He glared at me, nothing but loathing in his eyes.
I was close to breaking out in hysterics at his words. He calls me a whore when I have only been with one man. It was a cheap shot that has no true bearing on me made by a being consumed with bitterness. It was actually quite pathetic. I was about to make a comeback when Felix darted past me and quickly pinned Caius to the ground, a feral growl emitting from his chest.
"Apologize!" Felix snarls and I could see he was close to ripping Caius to shreds. I felt the others running back to us, clearly attacking, and I quickly stopped them before they made it to the clearing. Caius looked up at Felix in unconcealed fear as he flinched under his grip. Aro seemed at a loss for words for once in his life as he looks the two before him. I debated for a moment before rushing to his side.
"Felix, let him up. His words mean nothing and have no truth to them. Let's just go." I tugged at his arm lightly but didn't use my full strength, wanting him to make the choice.
"Why? Surely you of all people don't believe he deserves to live." Felix replied, his voice still coated in anger.
"No but we will let him live regardless, show mercy." I say gently but my tone is bitter. I hated what I was saying but I knew I needed to. At least I thought I did, I'll probably regret this later.
"Why?"
"Because he wouldn't and we are nothing like him." I say truthfully. I turn my gaze on Caius. "And he'll have to live knowing we spared his life and with the promise that if he comes after us ever again he will die." My voice is dark as I make that promise. I will spare him once but never again, my generosity has its limits and he has used up my last reserves today. Every bone in my body is screaming at me to allow Felix to tear the ancient apart but I resist…barely.
Felix thinks for a moment before rising to his feet, his glare never leaving Caius. "Fine." He grabs my hand and backs away from the two of them, bringing me with him.
Caius bounds to his feet quickly, his face still displaying he previous fear and retreats to the forest. I look at Aro, for what I hope is the last time. "Just go." I tell him, my voice emotionless. He looks at us for a fleeting second before bowing in remorse and retreating with his brother into the trees. I release the others then and feel them move off though their passage is silent.
The field is quiet as everyone stares ahead, still on guard. Suddenly I heard Alice's bell chime laugh shine through the field, instantly cutting the tension. "Seriously, people. They're not coming back. Everybody can relax now."
"It's really over. We're actually free." I whisper in shock.
"Yup." Felix says lightly. Suddenly the field is consumed by everyone's cheers. While everyone celebrates I look into Felix's eyes for a moment. Happiness consumes every fiber of my being as I whip off the cloak, faster than lightning, and throw myself at him locking our lips together. He chuckled but kissed me back passionately as he picked me off the ground, my arms wounding around his neck securely with no intention of ever letting go.
When our lips finally parted I put my forehead against his, both of us breathing heavily, and looked deeply into his eyes. "I love you." I whispered though my voice was strong. "Thank you."
"Anything." He whispered back before attacking my lips once again, the world melting away leaving only him and me.
Soooo, what did you guys think?? I know some of you wanted them to destory the Volturi but for this tale I wanted to stick to SM's plot, plus the Volturi do have a place in the world, even if they are corupt. We're nearing the end of the story **tears up** Please review, I see many reading my story but only a handful actually reviewing. Pretty plz! I'll update asap.
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