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A/N: So, this is an interlude. The story will continue where we left off in the next chapter. The Interludes are part of the story. They are just giving you info about the scenes going on off screen. Hope you enjoy. Also, thanks for the favs and follows.

Interlude II – Another Glimpse In The Future

The Volturi

1991, Volterra, Italy

"So, you want us to help you?" The soft voice asked.

"Yes, you could consider it my payment, for all the favors I did you." Anna proposed.

"Really Annabelle, there is no need for such words. Payment indeed. Of course we would help you. The way you had helped us." He replied smiling excitedly.

"I hope for your sakes that you are not being sarcastic." Anna scowled.

"No, no dear. Its been so many days since we have been able to do something worthwhile. Your presence here is the most exciting thing that has happened in the last few decades." He replied enthusiastically.

Aro was the most excited of all the brothers. Though Caius and Marcus were happy to see her as well, they were understandably subdued by her news.

It was last week of August and the four masters were going to leave for Hogwarts in a few days. Anna had been debating with herself if she should get the vampires' help or not, but had finally decided that the matter pertained to every magical being – well the no-majs as well but she wasn't going to ally with them any time soon.

Vampires were one of the more intelligent magical beings amongst them. And she needed all the help she could get.

Even if they couldn't do magic, they still had some magical gifts, because that's what they were. They had the unique gifts - the ability to read minds, cause others pain, read the relationship between people and more, because of their inherent magic. The gifts just manifested after they were changed.

So here she was in Italy. Volterra specifically. Asking for help from the vampire royalty. They had been happy to see her. She had lived with them in some of her lives and had helped them quite a few times.

Since vampires lived for thousands of years they were bound to notice things like the time or the events changing around the world. So they had been made privy to her status as Death's Master, some few lifetimes ago. They had a deal, she wouldn't change the timeline where it concerned them and they would leave her alone.

It was a good deal as far as deals goes.

Though the fact she had changed some of the lifetimes concerning them would remain a secret forever. It was better that way.

The future where Aro kills Didyme, wasn't that great anyway. Now, they all were happy and they didn't have to force anyone to remain loyal to them. Being in the presence of Didyme, was enough for them all. Though it wasn't just because of her gift of spreading happiness, as she genuinely was a good person and so was loved by all of the Volturi. They had come far from the once sadistic and tyrant like rulers they were before.

Anna was just thankful that all her efforts weren't wasted. The timeline in which she arrived - Harry's or Ada's time - hadn't altered all the things. Her work done on the Volturi was still present. She had saved Didyme in this timeline.

It definitely helped that she had done the Volturi a few favors in her previous lifetimes and therefore was always treated jovially by them.

"What do we have here? Oh, Annabelle, it's a such a pleasant surprise." Exclaimed a surprised voice. It was like a beautiful melody, just making your day.

Anna turned to look at the newcomer.

"Hi, Di." She said smiling happily. She couldn't help it, Didyme's presence had that effect on people.

"What is it with you and the butchering of a proper name, girl?!" Didyme replied moving forward to give Anna a hug.

"Well, you people won't stop using my long ass name so I have to retaliate." Anna replied mock seriously, after they parted.

Didyme just rolled her eyes. Her burgundy eyes. While Anna had been able to stop Aro from killing Didyme, she definitely hadn't been able to change their diets. Well, she didn't care much about that. Human blood did taste better after all, she had plenty of memories of that.

"What's the reason for your visit then? And why wasn't I informed immediately?" She asked first looking at Anna and then towards Aro.

"I am to blame for that. I wanted to discuss some things with the brothers." Anna said apologetic. Taking the blame and indicating to Aro that he owed her.

She had been excited to see everyone again but he had started hounding her with questions as soon as she had stepped inside the castle.

But her gesture wasn't missed by Didyme.

"Don't cover for him, Anna. I know my brother very well. Was he irritating you with all his questions?" She asked.

Every time Anna visited Volterra, she was accosted by Aro to tell him all about her life she was living at the time.

"No, Di. Its alright I really did wanted to discuss the topic with them before I presented it before you all." Anna replied smiling.

"Alright, I will let it go for now. What were you talking about?" Didyme asked.

The others had all gathered in the room by now and were watching them talk smiling. Didyme needed to control her gift, Anna thought glancing at them all.

"I need to control it, don't I?" Didyme asked, looking around with her.

"I don't mind actually. I have been feeling under the weather for a while." Anna replied. More like all of the last year, she thought.

The mystery of the last master was making her all cranky. But she was still nowhere near solving it. She only hoped she would meet him soon and then everything will be alright.

Death had said they would meet him in Hogwarts.

Taking her mind off that topic she turned back towards Didyme.

"I am here to ask your help in my task." She said seriously.

Deciding to ask about her ill mood later Didyme was about was about to reply but Felix beat her to it.

"Still trying to find the paradise, Ann?" He asked, rolling his eyes.

"Well not all of us can find a well fortified town and enclose themselves in it, can they?" She replied sarcastically.

"Well we do get out of this town, honey. Only a loner would be happy to just spend all their time alone, burying themselves away. Now where have we heard of such a person?" Felix said tapping his chin mock thoughtfully.

"Just because I don't want to spend my time doing totally useless things-" Anna started, scowling, but was interrupted.

"Oh, I know her. She's standing right in front of us. You need to get a better hobby, honey. You aren't ever finding your…. para, para, paradise. Para, para, paradise." Felix said chortling and singing. Which he definitely shouldn't do. Even if his voice was melodic like that of others, laughing and singing just didn't mix.

"Well at least I can get out whenever I want and not hide like a bat in the dungeons, when the sun comes out unlike some people." Anna retaliated.

She wasn't worried at all that the others would take offense, since she knew they were used to their arguments. It was a frequent thing, just like Aro bombarding her with his questions. And none present took any offense, as can be surmised by their blank expressions. Of course just because they were used to it doesn't mean they weren't irritated by it. Most times they enjoyed it but this time they definitely were irritated.

"There's no need for such remarks children." Aro, ever the mediator, said placidly.

"Anyway, It's not about that. The threat is different this time. More serious." Anna said ignoring Aro. Just because she looked like a child, doesn't mean he can just call her a child, she thought mutinously.

They all turned serious at her statement.

"You remember what I had told you about parasites?" She asked them and they all were alert now.

They did remember her tales about the parasites. She had been given permission by Death to talk to them about it so that if she ever needed help they could help her.

The three brothers had already been told about it all. Of course hearing the excited tones of Aro, no one would think they had been discussing a serious topic so the change in the others demeanor was understandable.

Looks like the time for returning her favors has finally come.

"Yeah, you remember alright." She said looking at their faces.

"And you guessed right. Shit's about to hit the fan." She stated grimly.

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A/N: So, There. The Vampires are coming soon. This was just a short preview. There will be few chapters before they are included totally but bear with me till then. Thanks for reading. Review, Fav and Follow. Please, Review. - Novarkek.

P.S.: Song mentioned, 'Paradise' By Coldplay.