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Aro POV
I finish reiterating the information I got from both Demetri and Marcus about the evening they first met our Isabella. From the mixed looks of rage and pity on the Cullens faces I feel the need to sooth some feathers.
"The monster who attacked her has been dealt with. He won't be hurting anyone else." I intone to the group of vampires in front of me.
I feel a wave of calm encompass me and I look to where the Major is standing. "Thank you Major." he nods his head in the direction of a brooding and black eyed Edward.
"Young man you should go feed. What happened in the past has happened and luckily things didn't turn out worse than they could have." I tell the brooding boy. He looks to Carlisle and he nods his head. "Jasper, Emmet you two go with him." Carlisle says and then all three leave.
"Aro, you told us how she and Marcus met but how does that make you her uncle?" a skittish looking Esme asks from her seated position on the couch in front of me.
"That was just the beginning of the story my dear." I state and then add. "Before I told you that Marcus felt drawn to the girl. Well after he called Caius and I in Italy he used his bond sight and found that they were indeed bound." I pause for a couple minutes to re-adjust the sleeping woman draped across my body. "The bond was not that of mates but what we are calling a protector's bond or parental bond. You will have to consult with Marcus for further information on that. Which speaking of." I look in the direction of the front door. "Jane!"
After a blink Jane is before me with a look of awe on her face. "Yes master?" She asks looking back and forth between Isabella and myself. I smirk and ask for her phone which she hands over without a fuss and I search for a number and press the call button.
After two rings a deep voice on the other end of the line answers. "Yes, what is it Jane?" I grin at Caius' surly tone. "Brother, I have excellent news and a surprise. You will both be coming to Forks, Washington."
Marcus POV
I was walking the halls of Volturi Castle when I heard Caius's phone ring. Hoping it was Aro with some news I ran to our study were Caius was sat speaking on the phone.
"What news Aro? What reason would we have in coming to Washington?" Caius questioned threw the phone.
"All will be revealed once you arrive brother mine please have faith in me." I hear Aro say threw the receiver.
He is excited about something.
"When should we arrive brother?" I ask loud enough that Aro should hear even though I am across the room still.
"As soon as possible would be preferred. Ask the wives and Demetri to take care of things while we are away." Aro responds excitedly.
"Fine we will meet you in two days time." Caius looks at me and grunts. "Yes, fine two days."
After Caius ends the call he turns to me grunts and stomps out the door heading towards his chambers. I sigh and follow after him. Caius has always been a bit surly but he has been downright cantankerous for the last decade or so. I have a feeling it may have something to do with an old student he had to leave behind. I wish i could raise his spirits. If only he weren't so damn private. I sigh again as I come out of my thoughts.
I am down the corridor from Caius's quarters when i hear a loud shout what seems like a roar a crash and as I pick up my pace and grow nearer I hear the unmistakable sound of a vampire being broken to pieces.
The scent of venom is strong as I enter Caius's rooms. The parlor is empty so I pass through to his sitting room and find him tearing someone apart. I breath in in hopes of identifying the helpless creature and am surprised to find it is Athenodora.
What in the world! "Caius what has happened? Why are you tearing into Athenodora?W-..." my next question is cut off as he turns his black eyes on me. Damn. I take a step back and try to calm him. I haven't seen Caius this furious sense he was attacked by the children of the moon.
He lunges for me and I dodge him grabbing his wrist and twisting his arm behind his back locking him in place against the wall. I grab his other arm and hold it to his side.
"Come back to yourself brother what has happened. Calm yourself and talk to me" I feel him coming out of his fog of rage and loosen my grip on his arms as he turns and glares at the pile of rubble, cloth, and hair that is in front of his, thankfully, extinguished fireplace.
"She burned my last photo. The last physical image of Isabella I had." His eyes were wet with unshed tears. I did the only thing I could think of. I pulled my brother into my arms and hugged him. He began shaking with silent sobs and I held him tighter. My unshakeable brother why do you bottle things up so. I carded my fingers threw his silky white hair in an effort to relax and calm him.
Eventually we were able to separate and we sat shoulder to shoulder not speaking or moving just sitting with our own thoughts. Caius's phone rang again, "Yes? Marcus speaking." I answered for him.
"Master Marcus, it is Anton, I was calling to inform you and Master Caius that the jet is ready for departure."
"Very well Anton we will be leaving the castle momentary." I hang up and turn back to Caius who was picking up Athenodora's head and placing it on the mantle.
"Heidi!" Caius ground out. The summoned vampire appeared in the room in seconds bowing in front of Caius. "Yes, Master?" she questioned. "Gather the rest of Athenodora and put her body in her room. Her head is not to be re-attached until I return." he orders the female guard member. She nods once and sets to work gathering the pieces of the other female utilizing a broom and dust pan for the smaller pieces.
"We still have to speak with Demetri and the wives before we depart Caius." I inform quietly to my somber brother.
Caius nods and leaves his rooms grabbing a random book as he passes his book shelves in the parlor and leave his Chambers to go to the throne room.
I follow him through the long corridors to the large double doors that lead to the throne room. The doors open for us and we go to our respective thrones. A moment later the doors open again for Sulpicia, Demetri, and Didyme who enter with grace and stand before us.
I glance at Caius who is looking more withdrawn and surly than before so I speak in his stead. "Loved ones, Caius and I have been summoned to the United States by Aro. While we are away you will have to rule in our stead. We will check in often but when we will return is unknown. Will you do this for us?" I eye each of them as I speak and when I am done I glance at Caius again.
"We will rule for you." My sweet Didyme chimes with a smile. I smile as well and leave the dais to embrace her. "We will miss you in your absence beloved." she adds while kissing my cheek.
"Just as we will miss being here my sweet." I purr to her and exit our embrace with a smile.
"Time to go brother." Caius whispers at my side before stalking of out the double doors.
I smile at everyone and bow out of the room with a chuckle. I don't know why I feel so giddy all of the sudden but I kind of like it. I chuckle again and race after Caius who is meeting with Santiago in the garage to arrange transport to the airport.
I would like to take the helicopter today. Not only is it a bit quicker than driving, but I just love flying. I grin and run faster so I can have Santiago prep my hummingbird.