Chapter 5: Enter Caius.
Caius POV…
''Caius, dear friend please have a seat. ''Carlisle said graciously as he led me over to the seat in the empty chair facing his extremely nervous looking family.
My guard put the bags down by the door and followed me in and flanked me as I took a seat. Jasper and Alice were cuddled together on the couch. Rosalie and Emmett stood by them as well. Carlisle walked to Esme and put his arm around her affectionately and turned to me expectantly.
''I come to see how Edward is doing with Bella. So, where is he? ''I asked looking around. Edward scent was not too far, I could tell he was in the house. A creak on the staircase alerted me that he was coming this way. Down the hall, just behind me he entered, making his way to the opposite chair.
''Edward, Caius was just talking about Bella. Could you explain to him your plans please?'' Carlisle asked with a hint of nervousness in his voice.
I smiled to all the panic-stricken faces with satisfaction. They were all afraid, the room reeked with the delightful scent. Fear was useful when you're the one causing it. They feared me and I get respect and compliance. I must work extra hard for it being the only King without a gift.
''Tell me young Edward, did you plan on changing the human? 'I asked plainly. I had no wish to beat around the bush here. I was weary from travel and worried for my mate.
''Yes, but only if she agrees to marry me. Bella is thinking about it. '' Edward states hurriedly.
''I see, does she even want to be changed?''
''Yes, right now…but I want her forever and I just can't until she makes a decision.'' He finishes rather unsure of himself.
''So, let me get this straight. You made a decision to defy the Volturi based on a human's choice? '' I ask losing my patience.
Esme gasped and Carlisle hushed her softly. I did not tear my eyes away to look at the others but kept them glaring at this upstart in front of me. I was right to come, this might go bad for us. Edward might change his mind and let her go.
''No, Caius …please! I was going to have to change her one way or the other ...I ...''Edward stammers out.
''This human, I'm assuming will give you an answer soon. '' I say not too pleased with the boy's complete lack of regard for the rules.
''Yes …''he begins to say but stops suddenly and snapped his head to look at the group on the couch.
I turned to see Alice in a trance and Jasper looking very troubled, no, more like terrified. Carlisle step forward.
''What is it Alice? '' He asked as he knelt in front of her.
''It's Victoria, she's here! Bella is in terrible danger, she's being hunted! 'She shouted in flits out to the front yard.
Edward hurried behind me and told me what happened to Bella some time ago with James. Now his mate wants her dead in revenge for killing hers. This was no big surprise, but what did alarm me was the fact that the idiot stalled in changing Bella. Doesn't he care about his mate? It seems to me the only thing he wanted was his own way. The infant!
We all gathered in the front yard and waited. Alice said that she was near. I strained my ears to hear. Strange, but not too surprising, not a sound could be detected. Not even the forest animals would move. They knew when a predator was near. My ears caught something, and I felt in uneasy twinge inside that made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. Then a flash of red! She was running just beside us, looking for the girl no doubt!
''There she is! ''Alice yells and flitting off in that direction.
I soon realized this female vampire was gifted cause she was unnaturally hard to catch. What's more, she was fast and strong. Emmitt almost had her, but she punched him hard and he flew back. I raced ahead to try to cut her off, then I saw them. Wolves. Gigantic as bears. I knew they were supernatural but what they were, I wasn't quite sure. Werewolves came to mind though in my recollection, they didn't look the same. Perhaps they were a new breed. I raced along and watched it attack Victoria. She smashed it in the ribs, and it yelped as it fell. I was just about to pounce on her at the stream when Carlisle called out.
''Don't Caius, that's the Wolves territory! ''
However, I was in mid pounce as he called, and it never entered my head that I was not to go any further. I almost had her, but the Wolf turned and attacked. It snapped and grazed my arm. I backed away at the Cullen's request. What the hell? It let me go! These creatures had intelligence and had control that was not like a werewolf at all.
Jasper gave chase and reported he lost her scent after 5 miles. So that's all we can do for now. We will wait until we had another opportunity. We all made it back to the house and went into the living room to talk.
''So, these Wolves are human you say? 'I ask as I took a cloth from Esme and nursed my scratches that the Wolf inflicted on me.
''Yes, that was Paul. He belonged to the pack. They protect humans from our kind. Carlisle explained.
''You have some sort of alliance with them?''
''Well yes sort of, it's a treaty. Caius you must never kill in Forks or La push. It will break our treaty and they will come for us to kill us. 'Carlisle pleaded.
''I have no wish to kill in your area or theirs. Relax, but I will ask one thing. ''
He nodded for me to go on. ''I wish to stay here for the time being, to watch over how things will progress. But considering this new development, I will help you also to find this woman and put an end to her. ''I declare.
Alice Stands suddenly and looks at me, shocked
''Caius, she's planning an attack. The killings are not just foolish random events. She's creating an army to destroy us all! ''Alice cries out in Jasper pulls her into an embrace.
I growl at the news and Felix and Demetri flitted to my side. I stand to speak.
''I will join you! This must not be allowed to happen. Think of the exposure! I will report to my brothers about this and request Jane and Alec to come. You will not stand alone in this fight because we now have a common enemy. I will put this Bella matter for now on the back burner. 'Edward smiles but I warned him. ''Don't think you can stall much longer boy, and remember I'm watching you. ''
''Fine.'' He says as I watch him go leaving me to my thoughts.
A newborn army coming our way, how much time do we have? I get on the phone to my brothers; I need the witch Twins and fast!