Sorry for the delay with this chapter. I kind of hit a patch of writer's funk. I just really didn't feel like writing for a few days. Before I get started, I want to send a shout out to my frequent reviewers; marykat and starhealr, you guys are awesome and thank you. Also, we are now out of the flashback and back into present day. And away we go…

Chapter 7 – Say What?

AbPov

I sat there for a moment after telling my tale as the memories assailed me. I hadn't seen Demetri since the day he left me with Gerald out in the bayou. I knew it was for the best then, and I still now that, but the pain has never wavered, never relented. If anything it has frown more intense as the years pass without seeing his beautiful face.

As I came to grips with my feelings, I opened my eyes to take in the reactions of Edward and his family. At some point during my story, three more people had shown up. At first I was surprised, but it only took me a moment to figure out who they were. There was a woman who appeared about my age with long caramel colored hair. I took her to be Carlisle's wife Esme. Next to her was a very beautiful red head with brown eyes. Her resemblance to Edward was astonishing. This could only be his daughter, my niece. She was holding hard with the tall man who sat before her on the floor. He was obviously of Native American descent, and would have been attractive if it weren't for the horrible odor he was giving off.

Edward obviously caught my expression of confusion. He is Reneesme's husband Jacob. The smell is because he is a shape shifter, sort of like a werewolf if you will.

I nodded my understanding to Edward and went back to watching reactions.

CPOV

Compartmentalizing one's mind, how very interesting. And doing so well enough to block even Aro! That is definitely a feat.

I would have to ask Abigail to introduce me to this Gerald. He must have a talent for teaching this to people for I have never heard of such a thing.

I glanced over to Esme, who had arrived shortly after the start of the story. I had called her during Edward's and Abigail's reunion on the porch. I knew she would want to see this.

EsPOV

If I could cry I would have. On one hand I was so happy that Edward had found his sister. On the other, I was greatly saddened by the story she had given us. I couldn't imagine the strength it took to give up the one you love for the greater good. I took an instant liking to the woman before me and hoped she would now be part of this family. It was so obvious to me that she was as brave and selfless as she was beautiful. Plus, it would be so nice to have another woman around who was closer to my physical age.

EmPOV

Holy shit!!! Demetri!!! A traitor to the Volturi!!! Who woulda thunk it? I wonder if we'll be invited to help bring them down. I so want to have my chance at Felix. Then we'll see who the bigger bad ass.

RPOV

Why is Emmett so excited? I'm bored. I hate other people's sob stories.

JPOV

I wonder what the plan of execution they have is. Obviously having people on the inside of Volterra is an extraordinary advantage. I would have never thought it possible. I relished in the idea of bringing them down. I didn't like the constant threat hanging over Alice. Aro's obsession with her power was a constant dark cloud above that I would be more than happy to be rid of. I wondered if I could help at all in this operation.

BPOV

Wow! Just…wow!

RenPOV

Who's Demetri? I'm definitely missing something.

Maybe Jacob knows. I leaned down to ask him. Never mind…

JacPOV

Snore……..

EPOV

Abigail tried to hide her pain from us, but to me it was obvious. Not only could I read her mind, but my recently reacquired memories told me that. When she didn't open her eyes for several moments, I knew she was collecting herself.

When she did open her eyes automatically went to the three newest arrivals. I could hear her brain comprehending who Esme and Reneesme were, but when her gaze settled on Jacob and her nose wrinkled it was all I could do not to laugh out loud. I quickly passed a message into her mind, telling her who Jacob was.

As I went back to processing what she said, I wondered what we could do to help. The sooner the Volturi were brought down, the sooner my entirely family was safer. Also, I wanted to see a real smile come back to Abigail's face and I knew Demetri was the only one who could give it to her.

Wait a minute…Alice is having a vision.

APOV

As Abigail finished telling her story, I began to look to the future but it was very blurry. Just as I was about to give up for now, the world before me fell away and a new one took its place.

It was Volterra completely engulfed in flames. Abigail and Demetri were running through the streets when they were cut off. Standing before them in the narrow alley was a figure with a long dark cloak and blazing red eyes.

Sorry this is a bit on the short side. The next chapter will be a fun little filler and then we will get into the action. I do have one question to ask you guys. I will be doing a bit of Demetri's point of view here soon, but I was wondering if you guys would like a bit of flashback for him. This would be to explore what he was thinking during New Moon and Breaking Dawn when he was face to face with Edward. Tell me if you want me to do it. Thanks.