Chapter 44:change of scenery
Lissa's P.O.V
Leaving behind my family was hard. But not the hardest thing in the world. It wasn't like my world would end. I'd live. Don't get me wrong. I'd miss them for sure…but, well it just didn't seem like that big a deal. I'm afraid that would be a different story for Rosalie. I'd watched her when we were traveling back. Just to see how she was copping. Not well.
I hadn't even been gone a day and she had already threatened Bree. At this rate Bree was going to die whether it be in the hands of the voulturi or Rosalie. But in a way this didn't really upset me either. Maybe leaving with the voulturi had made me cold and heartless quicker then I thought it would. No. I still had feeling. Although all I could feel was jealousy.
Funnily enough I was jealous of Bree. I wanted her to live but I didn't want her taking my place. I was kind of happy that Rosalie hadn't taken to her immediately. I hated to say it but I didn't really want Rosalie to start liking Bree. Not until I was back at least. I still wanted to be the favorite. Like I said I was jealous.
I liked being the center of attention. The special one. That's also kind of why I didn't mind going with Jane and the others. Aro would keep me like a valuable jewel. He'd appreciate me. I was rare to him. And there was no one going to get in my way. I was going to have power. More power then an eight year old should be expected to have.
"Aro will want to see you" Jane smiled as she led the way down the hall.
"not yet" I demanded, "I want some time alone first…" I insisted, "to recover from the fight". Jane looked at me shocked.
Alec was first to speak again, "of course" he said grabbing his sister's arm. "right this way" he smiled offering me his hand and pushing Jane towards the large double doors in the same instant, "right this way".
"thank you" I whispered allowing him to lead me in the other direction. He led me down a long corridor then stopped and pushed aside a large painting. Behind it was a wooden door. He opened it and led me through replacing the painting before closing the door again. "you can stay in here" he informed as he opened the door. It second one on the left. The hall we were in seemed to go on for a long way and had the same looking doors the whole way along. "I'm next door if you need me" he smiled.
Again I said thank you. I stepped in side and closed the door before he could say anything else. The room was plain. A Bed and a wardrobe. That was it. This room was just to boring. I closed my eyes and imagined my room here. When I opened my eyes again the room was identical to my one at home. From my bathroom to my wardrobe, to my bed and my dressing table. Even Bree was here. Wait. Bree?
"oh you came back!" she exclaimed. "sorry your not supposed to be here" I muttered sending her back quickly. I knew my actual room was bigger then the one I had at home but I hadn't heard a yell from next door so I figured that my room somehow fit in the boundaries of the other room. Anyway it worked and I wasn't going to question it. I wandered over to the wardrobe and pulled out a black dress.
It was about knee length and had long sleeves and a white sash that tied up into a bow at the back. I slipped it on then found some white tights and a pair of black ballet flats. I was just finishing my hair when there was a knock at the door. "come in" I muttered. Jane stepped inside quietly, "Aro would like to see you now".
"fine" I sighed following her out. Alec soon joined us as we headed to the hidden door. Again the painting was moved and we slipped out. "we keep it hidden so that the tourists don't try and sneak off" Jane smiled. "wouldn't want our meals running off and hiding now would we" I murmured sarcastically. "Ah see she's already catching on" Alec laughed.
"Ah Melissa, what a delight it is to see you again!" Aro chimed before we even stepped through the door. "I hope your trip was comfortable. Did you settle in well?" he asked calmly.
"quite well thank you" I smiled, "and the traveling was fine. Plenty of company".
"Ah good, the others will be so happy to hear of your arrival. Jane and Alec will help you with anything you need. Please make your self at home" Aro insisted.
"while I'm here I'd like to arrange some things with you" I began, "you see me as a rarity…don't you?" I questioned.
"of course. You're as special to me as Jane and Alec. A rare gift, if you will" he agreed.
"so I would like to work with them. Be part of there little group, if I may" he nodded in agreement
"of course! I wouldn't have you anywhere else" he exclaimed.
"pardon me sir" Dimitri interrupted, "but there is a man at the door whom I think you should see".
"what is his crime?" Aro asked simply
"treason" Caius murmured as he enter with his brother close behind. "he was found planning attacks against us. He refuses to tell us who else is involved"
"Ah what a shame. Children do come here away from the doors" Aro chimed. "I will have to get some names from him. Sorry my darling you may be going on a hunt sooner then you think" Aro sighed looking at me.
"well we can't let them go un punished" I insisted calmly.
"of course not" Aro agreed
"she seems to have settled in fast" Caius grinned, "I always knew you were meant to be here. Tell me is the girl still human?"
"yes but she won't be for to much longer. I assure you a date is set-" I stated before I was interrupted.
"sorry to break up your conversation but we really must get this trial started" Aro sighed. Dimitri nodded then went to get the door. Felix then entered dragging with him a rather beat up man. He through him on the ground in front of us confident that he wouldn't go anywhere. "do stop him if he tries anything won't you dear?" Aro muttered before standing up.
"yes master" I whispered watching the man try to hold him self up.
"give me the names of your companions and others scheming to destroy us and I might just give mercy." Aro bargained.
"never" spat the man, "I will not betray my people. We will stand against you and you will fall". Aro started laughing uncontrollable.
"how much have you researched us?" Caius asked amused,
"we know all we need to" the man insisted.
"then you'll know we have many guards, you won't get near us. You will be the ones to fall" Caius warned.
"we know of all your guards…and there talents. What makes you think we don't have talent's of our own?" he grinned.
"Ah but you see we hold a secret weapon. This girl you see" Aro moved aside to reveal me, "has a power beyond your wildest dreams. Nothing can get through her. And I mean nothing."
"your last chance" Caius warned, "the names" he demanded.
"I won't!" he yelled stubbornly.
" then we'll make you" Caius growled.
Aro reached forward to place his hands on the side of the mans head. "Amelia Jones with a group in west Russia" he murmured.
"no!" the man growled.
"Aaron Dahl with a small bunch just north of London… and a larger group in New York. I must say your fairly spread out.
"harder to track" the man spat.
"Ah but you've just been tracked" Aro laughed, "so your plan didn't really work out so well then did it".
"enough Aro" Caius interrupted, "we have all we need. Destroy him now"
Aro let out a sigh then finished the job leaving the man limp on the ground with his crushed in skull. Felix and dimitri immediately moved to clean it up. "Heidi will be returning soon" Alec said suddenly. "will you be joining us?" he asked me.
"yes I think I will" I smiled.
"save me some" dimitri called as we all left.
