Ch. 9 Currently Unnamed

We sat in silence for what seemed like another eighty years; not a word, not a glance, not an emotion. Nothing passed between us. Spark just stared off into space; or maybe she was staring into the past. I wasn't sure; I wouldn't use Edward's powers to tap into her mind either. Truth be told, I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to see and what I wanted to avoid.

Then, out of nowhere Spark stood up.

I jumped to my feet and looked at her. "Sparkle?"

She didn't look at me; just walked toward the door.

I put myself between her and the door. "Spark, where are you going?"

"Italy. Volterra to be exact." She pushed me out of the way.

"Spark, no." I grabbed her hand.

"Yes. I'm going Elanor. Nothing you say or do will stop me. I need to talk to him; I need to know why he left me." She let out a little of her emotions and it made me gasp; hurt, abandonment, anger, the filled me quickly and I knew she was only giving me a taste. She pulled her emotions back and looked into my eyes. "I need this Elanor."

I nodded. "Fine; we'll go."

Spark shook her head. "I need to go alone."

I looked at her in disbelief. "Spark, we go together or you don't go at all." I let off enough emotions to let her know I was being serious.

She sighed in defeat; her mind was elsewhere. "Fine; but when I go to talk to him, I go alone."

I nodded; I would find a way to hear what was happening. "We need to say goodbye first."

"We don't have…"

"Spark; It's time to say goodbye. We can keep it short." I promised her. I wanted to say goodbye for multiple reasons; maybe Jasper could calm her down a little.

She huffed but nodded. "Fine; but let's keep it quick." Spark stormed into the living room.

I followed her, hoping Edward had heard the entire conversation. I searched for his mind.

'I did.' I heard his silky voice across my mind.

'Did you warn Jasper?' I thought back to him.

'Yes. I told him to calm her down as much as was possible. I told everyone…'

'Edward; I'm worried about how this is going to work out…I'm worried she's going to get her heart broken.'

He didn't reply for a little. I could see him look at Alice who closed her eyes. I realized what she was doing and was amazed; my concern for Spark blocked out Alice's power. Edward chuckled in my mind. I wondered, briefly, why he was being so nice to me. But before I could wipe the thought from my mind, he answered me.

'I still blame you, but the Volturi aren't something to mess with.'
I walked into the living room, seeing Edward look toward the piano. He got up and started to play softly. I looked at Carlisle and Esme, Spark right behind me. I watched as Jasper stood up and walked slowly over to her; his face looked pained and I couldn't help but feel bad for him. I watched as he held her and watched as her face relaxed for a few minutes. I said our goodbyes quickly then Spark walked out of the house with me. They were short and simple goodbyes, laden with promises that we'd be back. As Spark and I headed for Italy, yet again, I couldn't help but wonder if Edward and I had come to an understanding, if there was even the slightest hope that things might be civil between us again.
'I'm not sure.' his silky voice whispered over my mind. 'But I feel like something is going to change. Maybe it's our relationship; maybe it's something else. Or maybe I'm finally maturing or you are. Just know we'll be with you Ell….Elanor.'

I smiled softly to myself as Spark and I boarded a plane. 'Thank you.' I thought back to him.

***

As far as actual time passing by, it didn't take us long at all to get to Italy; but that's not how it felt. Throughout the entire plane ride, Spark didn't say a single word. It unnerved me but I fought to keep my emotions back. I couldn't help but wonder who from the old gang was still there; probably everyone.

The plane touched down and Spark and I quickly got off the plane and headed toward the cargo pickup where my bike was waiting. I showed them my I.D. and rode it out to the front of the airport where Spark was pacing just a little too fast. I whistled to her and she went to run and hop onto the bike. I gave her a warning glance before she took her first step; thankfully she walked a normal pace and got on the bike.

"Let's go." She said, wrapping her arms around my waist.

I nodded and kicked the bike into high speed, pulling out of the airport parking lot. We practically flew to Volterra.

Just outside the city gates Spark looked at me. "I really would rather go alone."

"Tough." I said with a shrug. "I said it before. Either we both go, or I tie you up and drag you back to Forks and make Emmet sit on top of you. Those are your choices." I let off a few of the serious emotions I'd had before.

Spark sighed; I could see the disagreement in her eyes, but she said nothing. We snuck into the city without any issues. I wondered, as we walked through the shadows, why it had been so easy. I looked up at the moon and realized it was getting late. That made me think about the date; tomorrow at 3 Spark and I would be back in that little town in England. I began to wonder what would bring us there; then I decided it didn't matter; the point was that we would be alive to get there. I took comfort in that fact, but it didn't last long. I began to feel the familiar warmth of the powers I'd known for about 60 years. I paused, not sure whether I was excited or cautious.

"Well well well." I heard a familiar voice from behind me.

I turned around slowly, Spark freezing in her tracks. She spun around defiantly, her chin in the air almost instantly.

I looked into the hoods of the two figures in front of us; though I could tell who they were. I tried to give them an icy stare, but I really wanted to throw my arms around one of them; the taller of the two. "Long time no see, Jane, Felix" I nodded to each in turn.

Felix was the first to lower his hood. I could feel the excitement rolling off of him, but he kept it in check. "Too long." He said with a nod and a soft smile.

Jane just glared at me. "Not long enough."

"Aw Jane-ie…didn't you miss me?" I took my eyes off of Felix's face and looked at Jane.

"No."

"Ouch. And yet, I think your bark is worse than your bite." I smirked at her.

"Come here and find out." She challenged me.

"Oh. Kinky." I batted my eyelids at her.

Felix burst out laughing. Then he walked forward and hugged me tightly to his chest.

I wrapped my arms around him as well and breathed in a sigh of relief. If I'd missed anything from here, I missed him. I looked up at him about to ask a question before I heard someone clearing their throat. I looked back at Spark and nodded.

"Felix, Jane, we need to talk to Aro."

Jane arched an eyebrow at me. "About what?" she practically spat at me.

"None of your business thanks." I shot at her.

Felix shook his head, but I could feel that he was happy to see me again. "Aro's inside."

Spark grabbed my arm. "Els…I need to do this myself."

I took a deep breath but then frowned and nodded. "First sign of anything and I'm in there. Beware excess powers."

Spark nodded, giving me 'yes Mother' look.

I would have laughed any other time. I watched as she walked inside.

***

Spark walked into the chamber slowly. She looked at Aro who stood up from his seat with his brothers. "Jennifer! Have you come to join us?"

"Aro. We need to talk. In private."

Aro looked at her in confusion; Spark could feel it. She could also feel something else. "I don't think that's such a good idea."

Spark stormed up to him and glared fiercely, sticking her hand out as she went.

Aro walked forward slowly, cautiously. He looked at her. "Where's Elanor?"

"With Felix." Her tone was harsh and cold, very unforgiving.

Aro touched her palm and then gasped. He pulled back as if he'd been shocked.
He looked around the room. "Leave. Now."

Marcus walked forward quickly. "That will leave you vulnerable. We can't do that."

Spark glared at him. "He can do whatever the bloody hell he wants to do. You don't bloody rule him. This is a conversation between Aro and I not you Marcus."

Marcus glared at her. Then he looked at Aro; "Fine. But I hope she harms you in some way."

Aro shook his head. "If you're that worried, send Felix in here."

Spark glared. "That won't work. You won't separate Elanor and Felix."

She could feel the curiosity between Marcus and Aro, but she pushed it off. If they wanted to find out what Elanor and Felix felt for each other, they would have to find a different way.

"Bring her in as well then. Two for two. Elanor won't attack me."

Spark found herself thinking 'That's what you think.'

Marcus glared then nodded before leaving; everyone followed suit.

***

I wrapped my arms around Felix and rested my head against his chest.
Felix had his strong arms wrapped around my waist, his chin on my head lightly. "I've missed you." He admitted softly.

I looked up at him with sparkling golden eyes. Somehow I was ignoring all of the emotions coming from the hall where Spark was, and I was enjoying just being in Felix's arms. Nothing had ever happened between us, though we'd always flirted with one another.

I began to think about how I'd felt when I'd left. It had almost been like I'd left part of myself here. But in Felix's arms…I felt whole. I reached up and brushed my hand along his black cropped hair and I smiled sweetly. "I've missed you too."
Felix opened his mouth to say something, but he stopped. He let go of me and looked in the general direction of the doors.

I sighed as Jane walked out.

"You're wanted."

I arched an eyebrow at her. "Excuse me?"

"Aro and…her…they want you in there."

"Who; me or Felix?" I tilted my head to the side.

"Both."

I frowned but nodded, walking inside. I looked around and gasped lightly. Throughout my entire time here, I don't think I'd ever seen this room entirely empty once.

Felix walked in behind me and I felt him tense up a little. I glanced at him then looked down at Aro and Spark who were just staring at each other. Spark had her hand up to Aro who was touching it lightly, almost as if he were afraid of what he would see. I cleared my throat.

Aro pulled away, opening his eyes. He looked at me and said softly "My power only works one way, but I need you to show something to Jennifer. Will you do that for me Elanor?"

I looked at Spark; if she didn't want me to know, I would act like I didn't, even though I would find out some way, and would tell Aro that I couldn't do it.

Spark nodded at me.

I walked forward slowly, but before I could get three steps ahead, Felix grabbed my arm. He sent me as many 'warning emotions,' as I like to call them, as he could muster, the warning in his eyes. I didn't need it though, it was an obvious warning; you might see more than you've ever wanted to see. This might change everything you've ever looked at. And Aro might use it against you.

I took a deep breath and opened my mind to Aro's power. I could feel Felix watching me protectively; I wondered momentarily if he would protect me over Aro. I pushed that thought from my mind and concentrated on what was going to happen next.

I held out my hand to Aro who closed his eyes again so he could concentrate on what I saw.

I could see Spark; no not Spark, the lady from the painting. Then the vision got closer, Aro moved closer. The line of vision shook slightly; he was shaking his head. He looked back up and looked around; I recognized the scenery. It was Venice; specifically in a gondola in Venice, floating along the water with a full moon overhead. The line of vision moved so that it was looking into the relatively calm water; a younger, not so papery, looking Aro looked back at me. Then the vision looked back at Spark. She looked unconscious, almost dead. I heard someone whisper "This is because I love you Jenny. Forgive me if you ever realize it was I." and then I could feel my teeth brush against her neck.

Aro pulled his hand away and I began to shake.
I felt Felix's arms around me, but I looked at Spark, ignoring him. "Close your eyes and open your mind." I whispered with a sudden inspiration to try something.

Spark nodded as she did what I asked, holding out her hand to me.

I placed my hand on hers and poured the entire scene into emotions; painting it so vividly that I knew she'd be able to see what I saw. She pulled her hand back, looking shocked. She turned her head to Aro.

"Jenna…" Aro sighed trying to find words. It was the first time I had ever truly seen him speechless. The first time he was unsure of himself, unknowing what to say.

"Don't you DARE Jenna me! You left me; half dead… wait no, FULLY DEAD IN A GONDOLA!" Spark looked like she was about ready to kill him if he wasn't already dead. "There was nobody there to teach me what to do! Nobody to keep my thirst down,." If Spark could shed a tear they would be streaming from her face.

Aro moved next to her, I knew it was my moment to leave; he needed to be alone with her. Felix and I nodded our goodbyes and left the room. What happened next could only be told through Spark's mind because she shut off all emotion to me. Besides, I knew she loved Aro and what happened between him and I should never change that.

***

(Spark's Point Of View)

"YOU ABANDONED ME! YOU TOOK ME ON A ROMANTIC RIDE AND KILLED ME!" I screamed, unable to hold back anymore. "I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO PROPOSE! SOME PART OF ME THOUGHT MAYBE YOU LOVED ME BUT NO, YOU KILL AND RUN." My hand was at his throat, feeling as though I could kill him.

His hand was in my hair, "I have missed your touch Jenna. Part of me has always wondered what would have happened if I stayed. I'm assuming you are wondering why I ran?" Although I was sure he could even feel my anger radiating I nodded. "I was afraid Jenna, you made me feel things I'd never felt. I was foolish to change you, scared and foolish."

"THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY? YOU KILLED ME!!!" I swear if I could cry…

"I still love you."

"Then why did you never come after me? I waited for you. I would sit at the gallery we met in for hours, fighting that human thirst, hoping you'd come and find me."

"I know, I saw you." He said softly, I could feel regret now. Regret, anticipation, and for some reason I could still feel love radiating off of him, it was stronger than any emotion I had ever felt, well, that isn't true, the feelings from the taller of those twins for Elanor, that was strong, maybe even stronger than this, but nevertheless this guy that betrayed me so long ago still loved me. "It's not that I didn't want to approach you, I couldn't. I told my brothers of what I did and they said to leave you."

"YOU SAW ME!" Oh I was pissed now. I couldn't take it anymore; Slapping Aro across the face I ran, no goodbyes, no explanations, just pure running. I got out of that room as fast as I could.

(Elanor's Point of View)

I looked at Felix as we left; I could feel his confusion but there was also something else; love? No. There was no way Felix loved me; it wasn't possible. I pushed the thought out of my mind and concentrated on the first emotion. But before I could get two words out of my mouth, Felix had his arms wrapped around me. I looked deeply into his eyes and I lost all track of time. We could have stayed like that for all eternity; I wouldn't have noticed. It wasn't until I felt extreme anger that I came back to reality.

I looked at the doors as Alice ran past at full speed. I looked at Felix "Say nothing." I said softly. I fought back the urge to kiss him; fought back the urge to wrap my arms around him again and just let Spark run off. But then I couldn't abandon her; I loved Spark…especially now that I knew we were more than just sisters by soul, or lack thereof, depending on how you look at it; the same venom flowed through our veins and it was the same venom that brought us into this 'undead' life. "I have to go." I turned from him and ran, Spark almost out of my eyesight entirely.

I followed her the whole way to England; she ran nonstop for a day. I'm not sure what brought her there; why we went there. The only thing I could figure out was that she could feel this weird pull toward England; like something was drawing her to there. She ran up the dirt path we'd been up a week ago; wow a week already? I watched as the shorter of the twins walked out of the shop and looked around. He smiled as he saw her; but it faded quickly when he saw her expression.
Spark ran up to him. She looked like she was going to tackle him; but if she would have tackled him at full force, she would have killed him. I sent forward as many cautious emotions as I could muster. She seemed to take head because she slowed down and stopped; Spark just looked up at him.

George ran down and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. As he ran to Spark the swell of emotions I was picking up on scared me. What didn't scare me is how Spark felt safe with him, but he was human that dig bug me a little bit. After everything with Aro, she could feel for this human, it wasn't right unless... No, it couldn't be.

I watched as Spark stopped faking her breathing and just held him. "Shhh, it's okay. I've got you." I heard George whisper in her ear as he held her closer, one arm around her middle, the other hand running through her hair, "Nothing will hurt you with me here to stop them Jenny.".

I looked at them. His words were said with hesitance, and love. It felt as though this George character already loved Spark, and she wasn't doing anything to stop him from calling her something other than Jennifer, or Spark for that matter. 'Aw crap. And we just got the house all settled in. Damn it.'