Ahh finally! It took me awhile toget this chapter out lol and its one of those long ones!

Thanks so much for all the reviews and alerts u guys! I start literally jumping with joy when I see a fanfiction email in my inbox lololol (yes i know i'm a loser ._.)

My sincere apologies that Alec only had like one sentence in the last chapter. This chapter he has more, and he'll have EVEN more in the next one!

The romance will be coming I swear, but I have to get Alvira all settled in first before any sparks start flying!

Well heres chapter 4, READ ON!.

My throat ached from screaming, and my heart was most likely tired of pumping 100 kilometers an hour. My body was shaking madly, and my brain was unable to keep up with everything that was happening at this moment.

I could feel myself slowly slipping off of Emilia's back, for her grip had slackened so much that it became extremely loose. I landed on the ground with an audible thud and looked up at Emilia. Her back was turned to me, but she had not moved an inch. She just stood there completely still, motionless. I didn't have the courage to crawl around her to see her face, because Demetri and that boy with Emilia number two's head frightened me to no end.

"E-Emilia?" my voice croaked. If anything happened to Emilia then that was it. We were doomed, because she was our only ray of hope. Emilia still remained motionless and did not reply, as if she didn't hear me.

"Don't even bother; she's not even conscious in this world anymore." Demetri stated. My eyes slowly moved towards him. He was no longer wearing the security uniform. Instead, he adorned what seemed to be the Volturi's attire. A dark grey cloak that was a shade darker than the one the man from the water taxi wore. Around his neck was a gold chain that hung the shiny letter V.

Behind me, I could hear the bulky-framed man chuckle lowly. I had forgotten he was behind me, and the reminder of his presence didn't reassure me one bit.

"Wha-What did you do to Emilia?" I stuttered, trying my absolute best to be brave. But even I could hear the fear that lurked in my scratchy voice, and I could tell Demetri did too because he chuckled slightly.

"At ease, girl. Alec here has simply numbed her senses. We'll return them once you and your friend are nice and…cozy in the confines of our home. Meanwhile, Aro wishes to have a chat with that one." Spoke Demetri, referring to Emilia. I don't think I was going to like their idea of cozy.

Alec… so that was the name of the boy next to him, and he was one of the witch twins Emilia talked about. I took a very brief moment to glance at him. He was no doubt, extremely handsome and looked to be about my age. He had brown hair that looked indescribably soft. His eyes were colored crimson and his skin was flawless and smooth like marble. He was looking back at me with a pinch of curiosity, but it was quickly replaced with an uninterested stare.

"So it is these two that have been causing such a ruckus at home? Pity, I was expecting more of a challenge...not two frail humans and a foolish vampire." Alec said with disappointment in his voice. His voice was like chocolate, smooth and delicious. I mentally slapped myself for fawning over the enemy, especially one that just insulted me, Lilith and Emilia.

"Then again Alec, when was the last time you did have a proper challenge?" Jested the tall man behind me, his deep voice echoing across the street. Alec smirked. "Of course Felix, you're correct. Nothing has ever bested me or my sister's talents, not even the Romanians."

I wasn't given any time to think of who the Romanians were to them, because not even a split second later, Felix had closed the distance between us and gripped my arm.

I winced, if I thought Heidi had a strong grip, than I was severely mistaken. Felix's hold was robust, and he held on tight, really tight. I would be amazed if my arms weren't full of fresh bruises.

Alec lazily tossed the Emilia head over to the wall, and it shattered into pieces. If I didn't know better, I would have thought it was just a failed sculpture of some sort. I looked at it nervously and forced myself to avert my eyes from the horrid sight of Emilia's shattered head.

"Actually, you might want to carry this one instead? She's much heavier, and I'm sure you would probably scare that poor little human to death before Aro gets to her" said Demetri. He and Felix shared a quick chuckle as they switched positions. I thanked the stars for Demetri's request. His grip was still strong, but not half as sturdy as Felix's constricting grasp.

I glanced around nervously. I knew what their next intent was – to bring us back to their den. At this rate, I would of chose just being fed on by Aro or any of their horrifying species. But now I had to come back for round 3, and this time, I dreaded the thought of what they were actually going to do with us.

Lilith had been surprisingly quiet, so I looked over to see what was causing her silence. My eyes widened, her whole body was frozen in a similar manner to Emilia's. Except this time, I could see her face and it held a blank look. Her eyes were unseeing, and her face was expressionless. Like had died with her eyes opened, and I started panicking. Alec had used his gift on her, and I was probably next in line for a sampling.

Alec seemed to notice my discomfort, and rolled his eyes lazily. "She was being too noisy. People would undoubtedly check their windows if they heard a girl screaming that loudly and continuously." He scoffed, and tossed Lilith over his shoulder effortlessly. I saw Felix proceed to do the same with the frozen Emilia, and then I felt myself being lifted off the ground. Demetri had thrown me harshly on his rough shoulder, which poked at my stomach like a rock. Then, suddenly everything was a blur around me. I got a feeling similar to one of adrenaline when you were on a rollercoaster.

As soon as it started, it ended just as quickly. The scenario had changed drastically and I was met with the familiar gloomy atmosphere of their vampire castle. Demetri set me back on my feet, and I looked around.

We were back in the throne room, and there greeting us was a joyful Aro, the gloomy man on the left who's name I had failed to catch, and a non-too pleased looking Caius on the right.

"Aro, I suggest we burn that horrid excuse of a vampire! She has rudely attacked us and Afton almost lost an arm." Caius protested angrily.

"At ease Caius, at ease, we cannot let such a convenient talent slip through our fingers. Think of the wondrous strategies we will be to perform with Emilia at our arsenal…" Aro reproached a small giddiness in his light voice.

Despite his old appearance, his persona reminded me of myself and Lilith when we were younger and visiting Paris for the first time. The trip was a surprise Christmas present from both of our parents, and we had literally jumped with excitement the minute we landed there from our plane. My heart wrenched at the fact that me and Lilith would have to discontinue the trip we planned there earlier this week.

"And here we are again with Alvira and Lilith…Alec; you may give Lilith her senses back." Aro directed, and within seconds I saw the light come back in Lilith's eyes. She looked around frantically, her breaths coming in short bursts. I looked at her nervously.

Aro frowned. "I apologize if you find us intimidating. We mean no harm I assure you, and from here on forth I will do whatever I can to ensure you a comfortable stay." Aro said gently, most likely an attempt to relax Lilith, who was trying her hardest to compose herself.. I almost relaxed at his words, but then I remembered all those innocent tourists they had for dinner, and returned to staring coldly at him.

Aro then made his way over to Emilia, eager to get to her first, and pulled her hand into his. A few moments passed of eager silence. Caius looked like he was about to leap out of his seat and rip Emilia's head off at any moment, and the one on the left stayed apathetic.

"Utterly fascinating, to be able to create so many copies of one's self and outnumber the enemy like that… it won't be very difficult to convince her to join us. She is a nomad that works among human ranks." Aro explained, and grinned happily, "I'm sure if we have Chelsea do a tiny bit of tweaking, dearest Emilia will be amongst our ranks fairly soon." Aro affirmed. I briefly wondered who Chelsea was, and what Aro meant by 'tweaking'. A silly image of a girl in a lab coat standing over Emilia with scissors appeared in my head, and I shook off the image, paying attention to the matter at hand.

"And we're just going to let her crime slip? " Caius barked furiously.

Aro laughed. "I'm sure we can pardon her offense. I have looked through her mind, and she had no intention to break our law. It seems everything was all neatly planned out to get herself into our home, and strike us when we least expected it." Aro explained.

I stood up straighter at Emilia's intention. She had cleverly planned everything out, and she probably wasn't hired by my dad by chance. All of her actions had a reason, and for all I know, this right now could be another plan. Even Caius had a hint of begrudging defeat in his glaring eyes. I looked over at Emilia in hope, but she was still as motionless as a statue with no expression. The little hope I had was diminished at the sight.

"We shall continue with our discussion tomorrow; they've had enough surprises for today, and I wouldn't want them to suddenly pass out with fatigue. I'm sure Alvira and Lilith will need a good night's rest to observe all the information we will be giving them tomorrow." Aro said delightedly.

"Heidi, why don't you escort Lilith and Alvira to their separate rooms? Demetri and Felix shall make arrangements for Emilia" Aro ordered calmly. Felix walked out the door first, with Demetri following behind closely. Heidi gestured for Lilith and I to follow her, and we complied, following her tentatively. I was happy that she wasn't going to lay her icy grip on my arms anymore.

Heidi led us to a door that seemed no different than the other doors that were placed along the corridor. She opened it and ushered me forward. Lilith made an attempt to enter the room, but Heidi stopped her with an arm. "You're going to be in a different room. Aro doesn't want you two together in the same room alone. I will come back for you in the morning." And with that, Heidi closed the door. Lilith shot me a nervous glance as the doors shut, separating us both.

A mixture of emotions flooded me within that second, sadness, grief, relief, and emptiness. I stared at the close doors blankly, and I sank to the floor- tears spilling down my cheeks that I had tried my best to hold back throughout the whole encounter. I was physically and emotionally exhausted.

I looked around the room to see what I would have to face every day for what was going to be my whole life. My vision was blurred by the tears, but I managed to make out a large, double poster bed that rested against the wall with pure white sheets. I saw a door to my left which, I assumed, led to a walk-in closet. There was a white colored vanity and a dresser right next to it. I slowly picked myself up to look around and get a better view of everything.

The walls were a slight pink color and some white carpets adorned the shiny wooden floor. I opened a door and peeked inside. It was a bathroom, with a very modern looking shower. I turned on the light and looked in my reflection. It had been hours since I last saw it, and I looked disheveled if anything. My hair stuck out at random angles, possibly from all the fleeing. I lifted up my sleeves and my eyes widened. They were full of purple bruises from when Felix, Demetri and Heidi grasped my arm. I touched them gently and winced at the pain.

A wave of fatigue washed over me, and I auto piloted to the bed, which invited me ever so warmly to its sheets. I took off my shoes and socks and rested my head on its comfy pillows. Though Aro and everyone else in the Volturi scared me, at least they had nice accommodations. I could feel sleep creeping up my brain, and already it was getting harder to think. I wondered how my parents were doing and if they were in their bed right now, thinking of me as well.

But wait, if Emilia was a vampire, did my dad know this when he hired her? Or was my dad just as ignorant was I was before I entered the Volturi castle for the first time? So many questions…but I couldn't find the answers to them. I felt my eye lids grow heavier, so I shut my eyes and surrendered to sleep. I vaguely wondered if Lilith was just as wary as I was before I drifted off.

I was gliding across a meadow. Flowers and the dewy green grass greeted me with every step that held a gracefulness I never knew I had. The sun shone onto me, and my skin started to sparkle. I gazed at it questioningly and in awe. The sparkles made reflections on the grass, and its brilliant shine captivated me. I was so busy staring at my hand that I didn't notice a shadow creeping towards me. I was thrown across the meadow, and I landed on one of the many flowers. I quickly got up, my reflexes heightened. I turned around and to my surprise, there stood an equally as glittery Lilith. She had a playful smile on her face and I grinned. I started charging towards her and she went into a ready stance. I was getting closer and closer to her and then I ran right into an invisible barrier. I felt the space in front of me with my pale hands, and it looked as if I was doing one of those mimes.

Lilith, shocked, ran towards me hurriedly. She was in front of me in a split second and she too ran into the unseen barricade. I tried breaking it with my strong fists, but they didn't seem to be doing any damage to the sturdy wall.

I then saw the huge shadow of Felix behind her, stalking up and ready to strike. I shouted for her to run and pounded my fist onto the invisible barrier.

She tilted her head to the side quizzically, and I realized that my exclamation fell onto deaf ears. We couldn't hear each other, and Felix was getting closer and closer. Lilith seemed to be frantically trying to get me to notice something, and then realization clicked in both of us. We mirrored each other's movements, our heads slowly turning to see what was behind us.

I was met with the sight of Demetri, his hand raised about to strike me. I couldn't move, the dream rooted my feet to the ground. I started panicking, and as Demetri's hand slowly came down to claw at me, the scene changed.

I was in a blank room; in front of me was a tall, simple mirror. But what it reflected back was what caught my attention. The being within the mirror took my breath away -she was so beautiful. Her eyes shone captivating deep silver that almost seemed to have reflections in them. Her hair was rich in dark color and formed in lovely waves that ended above her stomach. She had flawless skin that was pale in color, but nonetheless still beautiful. I took a step towards her and she did the same, her white dress flowed behind her. She smiled at me, her perfect pink lips curling upwards. I gazed in wonder at this girl and pondered about who she was. I reached out to touch the reflection and as my fingertips grazed the smooth glass, it shattered to tiny pieces on the floor.

I woke up with a jolt, and realized it was all a dream. It was so peculiar; I didn't even feel like myself while I was in that dream. I pondered about my glittery skin in that dream, and then I remembered the mirror. I knew broken mirrors were a bad omen, but I still wondered about that beautiful reflection.

I then heard the handle on the door twist, and Heidi emerged from behind the door. Today, she was wearing a black blouse and a pencil skirt that highlighted her curves, reminding me of a sophisticated teacher.

"Oh good, looks like I won't have to go through the trouble of waking you up -Humans can be so hard to rouse sometimes." Heidi commented, casually walking towards the walk-in closet. I have forgotten to explore my new closet, but I doubted there were any clothes in there. I was surprised when I heard the sound of hangers being pulled out, and the ruffling of some clothes. Heidi then came out with a large article of clothing strung on her arm, and in her hands were a set of brown sandals. She laid out a elegant cream colored dress on my bed, and I gazed at it, stunned.

Heidi chuckled. "Judging from your background, I would assume that pretty clothes weren't a surprise for you."

"How did you…"

"Aro told me. Your family is as wealthy as ever, and Aro requested that we treat you no less than that, and with utmost…delicacy. Especially your friend next door, she's still blubbering." Heidi explained calmly.

"Lilith? Is she ok?" I asked, eager to know about my friend that was, at the moment, seemingly unstable emotionally,

"She's fine, I checked up on her first before I got to you. Get changed, that's your outfit for today. I'll help you with your hair, and your face may need just a bit of touching up…" Heidi mused, and went into the bathroom to collect some beauty products. I was surprised by her sudden hospitality. Just yesterday she was holding my arm in a death grip, threatening to stuff me into a suitcase, and now she was calmly offering to do my makeup. Maybe being bipolar was another trait that came within the vampire package.

I decided not to think too much about it and accept the fact that I would probably have to face her every day, and I might as well try my best to get along with her. It wouldn't change my extreme loathing for her, but I'd have to stuff my hatred in the back of my head. ..at least for the time being.

I quickly stripped off my clothing, throwing them into a basket that rested next to my bed. I slipped on the dress and walked over to the mirror.

I had to admit, Heidi really did know how to pick out clothing. The dress reached my knees, and was made of soft material. The outstretched part of the dress was in a few thin layers of different types of fabrics, but it didn't look bulky at all. The dress hugged my body snugly, and the two thick straps at the top held it in place on my shoulders. The only thing was the bruises that adorned my arms, but they were slowly fading away.

Heidi came out of the bathroom with a small makeup bag and some accessories. She beckoned me over to the vanity table and sat me down on the white colored seat. She ran a comb through my naturally wavy hair, and put some mascara on my dark lashes.

After a bit more foundation and cover up for my bruises, Heidi picked up a golden necklace with a small heart shaped locket that hung on the chain. It was simple but it complimented my dress nicely. She put the cold metal around my neck, and then scrutinized my reflection. Her makeup expertise was flawless, the bruises on my arms had disappeared and my face shone with a healthy glow.

"Your eyes…they're an extraordinary color. I've never seen a human with silver eyes before." Heidi remarked, gazing at my reflection behind me approvingly. Was that a bit of envy I heard in her voice?

I forced a smile. "It's the only feature that really makes me…me." I explained, unable to find the right word.

I thought I saw sympathy in Heidi's eyes, and even regret. "It's such a shame that they'll…" But she stopped herself in mid-sentence. "It's nothing." She uttered. I gave her a questioning glance. I had a horrible feeling that what she said hinted to something that was going to happen to the color of my eyes.

Heidi fetched my shoes, and I slid my feet into them. She then led me out to the corridor, and knocked on a door. Lilith opened it slightly and timidly, her eyes red and puffy from all the crying. Not even Heidi's immaculate makeup could tone down the puffiness. She wore a denim jacket with a brown top underneath, paired with blue jeans and sandals similar to mine. Heidi sighed exasperatedly. "I told you to stop your crying, you just ruined your mascara!"

Lilith winced an apology, but as her swollen eyes rested on me, she seemed to calm down. She gave me a shaky smile, a sign that she was trying to reassure me. But I knew that she was the one that needed the reassuring in this situation. She stepped out of the doorway and gently closed the door behind her, and we proceeded to follow Heidi back into the throne room. Heidi opened the door for us, and we stepped in slowly. As usual, the three vampire kings sat on their thrones. To my surprise, Emilia was standing next to Caius, along with another girl.

She shared the same vampire beauty as Emilia and Heidi. Marble skin, blood red eyes (Except Emilia's eyes were a golden color.), and her long brown hair rested on her shoulders. She was petite, but she had an hourglass figure that made her all the more striking.

Aro rose from his throne, and strode over to us enthusiastically.

"Good morning my lovely young ladies, have you slumbered well?" Aro inquired with his usual happy smile.

"Yes we have, thank you for asking" I said in a formal voice, not wanting to sound childish.

"There is someone I would like you to meet today. Chelsea?" Aro gestured for the petite girl to come over, and within a few graceful steps, she was in front of us beside Aro. She gave us each a warm smile.

"Chelsea, this is Alvira, and this here is Lilith." Aro introduced, and Chelsea's scarlet eyes swept across us as Aro said our names. She looked at Lilith for a brief moment, her eyes fixed on her in a neutral stare. Lilith stared back for a moment, and then her face broke into a happy grin. 'That's new…' I thought, narrowing my eyes at Chelsea and Lilith. "Nice to meet you, I'm Lilith!" Lilith said, still smiling. How could Lilith be suddenly happy and introducing herself after all those tears and the fear she and I felt for these people?

Chelsea than moved her eyes towards me. She looked at me for a moment longer than Lilith, and her brow furrowed in concentration. She narrowed her eyes and turned to Aro, confused.

"Aro…" Chelsea began in her pealing voice, and Aro held out a hand. Chelsea took it without a moment's hesitation and Aro's eyebrows raised in inquisitiveness. "Interesting…." He mused quietly, and walked over to his throne, where his brothers rose to meet him. They started conversing in quick Italian, different expressions forming on every face. For once, the usually gloomy man had a different emotion on his face. Interest and curiosity took turns as he and Chelsea discussed something. Their eyes occasionally flickered over to me quizzically.

I turned to incredulously. "Lilith what happened to you? Why did your mood change like that all of a sudden?" I asked in a hushed voice. She looked at me as if I was crazy, her brows raising and her eyes appraising me with amusement. "Al, it's rude to not introduce yourself! Mom and dad always said we should present ourselves in a happy manner so they don't think we have any harsh feelings." She explained, as if I was a five year old.

My eyes narrowed suspiciously. "But not moments ago you were just shaking with fear and…crying" I responded. Her eyes were still rimmed with red, and I could still see small streaks on her makeup from the tears, and I stared at the ground- breaking evidence that she did so have harsh feelings.

"It's just that…when I met Chelsea…she just calmed me down. I feel like I belong here, and this is where I should be. You should too Alvira! If you think about it, they're not half as bad as we thought they were. Heidi was extremely nice to me and I believe Aro will treat us well. Really well." She said, as if reminiscing about long-time friends.

I gaped at her in disbelief. What did Chelsea do to her? Did she have a gift too? Lilith wasn't feeling the same anymore, and she, by some bizarre reason, thought she belonged here, in a home of blood suckers. I felt my heart sink as the feeling of betrayal started edging in, even know something told me that Lilith was being brainwashed.

Emilia strolled over to us, her expression neutral. I couldn't see any negative emotions on her face, no resentment, no loathing. "How are you guys doing?" She questioned, her eyes moving back and forth between the both of us. Please tell me not Emilia too…

"Everything's great!" Lilith chirped, and gave Emilia a hug. I still looked at her uncertainly, everything wasn't great. Emilia gently pulled herself out of the hug and looked at me. "And you, Alvira?" She asked, waiting for an answer.

I didn't know how to respond. "I'm feeling…ok I guess" I answered hesitantly. Emilia smiled, but there was something off about it… it looked forceful.

At that moment, everyone from the mini- group session dispersed, and Aro made his way over to us.

"Lilith, why don't you and Chelsea go take a small tour of our home? As for Alvira, I would like to have a small chat with you." Said Aro, and I had that dreaded feeling I was in trouble.

Chelsea walked over to Lilith, and together they exited the throne room. I was left alone with only Emilia as my other ally, who also seemed to be equally as brainwashed as Lilith. Aro gently took my hand, and he glided out of the room with me in tow. I looked back and shot Emilia a pleading glance, and gave me a reassuring smile. My heart welled up in dread. Even Emilia didn't seem like herself anymore.

Aro proceeded to lead me down the corridor, his icy hand still clasped around mine. He opened an elegant looking door, and inside was a library. Book and shelves lined the walls and were orientated in rows. I gazed in wonder at all the information and books that rested on the many shelves. I saw some red armchairs and sofas that were placed in a circular order around a glass coffee table, and Aro took a seat on one of the armchairs. I sat on the red sofa, which I found to be relatively comfy.

"You intrigue us all Alvira…" He spoke, his voice a soft sigh. I looked at him questioningly.

"So far, mine and Chelsea's gift have been ineffective on you. Marcus's gift has remained unaffected by you, but then again, his gift works more outward than inward..." He mused. I assumed 'Marcus' had to be his low-spirited brother.

"Yours and…Chelsea's gift?" I asked, keen on finding out what Chelsea's gift was.

"Forgive me, it has slipped my mind that you do not have any knowledge of mine or Chelsea's gift…" Aro apologized. "I have the ability to read your every thought, by just one touch. Chelsea's gift…well, you will find out soon enough." Aro said, a bit hesitantly. My shoulders slumped in disappointment at Aro choosing to leave Chelsea's gift in the dark.

"Such a convenient trait to have, being resistant to our gifts …I wonder how it will bloom once you are one of us." He pondered out loud, and I dreaded the thought of me being a vampire. I subconsciously scooted further away from him, and he laughed softly.

"You have no need to fear us, my darling. We mean you no harm. I understand you might be unhappy that we almost fed on you, but please understand that we are mean to feed on your species. It is within our nature. But rest assured, we will keep you safe." He comforted, with a soft smile.

"Why can't I or Lilith return to our parents?" I questioned doubtfully.

"You two know too much. We must ensure our species stays a secret from the rest of the human population. If they have knowledge that we exist, there will be chaos." Said Aro, with a serious expression on his pale face "And we do also welcome new additions to our family. You and Lilith show so much potential to be one of us, yourself especially. "Aro clarified.

I sat there, shocked. "What makes me any different from Lilith?" I asked, curious.

"As I said earlier, young one, there is a great amount of evidence that points towards you bearing a gift once you are turned." Aro explained gleefully, but as he noticed my speechless expression, his face fell. "Oh how inconsiderate of me. All this has perhaps been a bit too much for your mind to process?" He queried his face in polite concern.

"I-I just…I just need some time to think about all this… Are you going to change me right away?" I asked, my mind desperate for an answer, and hoping it wasn't a yes.

Aro laughed. "My dear one, you have all the time in the world to think about it. No, we won't change you at this instant. That would be a heavy mass to drop onto your delicate shoulders right now. We'll give it…a year." Aro contemplated, his hand stroking his chin in thought.

A year…although a year consisted of 12 months and 365 days, it felt so short. But I couldn't imagine how diminutive that amount of time was through a vampire's ancient eyes. I shuddered at the thought of being immortal, never moving on in the age line. Just being the same old 15 year old Alvira…

My thoughts then lingered over to Lilith, and I blurted out a question. "What about Lilith?" I demanded, and then my cheeks reddened at my sudden rude outburst. I muttered a small sorry and Aro laughed, brushing off the flare-up.

"I have not forgotten about your young friend Lilith. She may join us as well and keep you company my dear. Who knows, she may by some chance have a gift equally as capable as what I predict in yours. So many possibilities…It makes me brimming with joy just thinking about the future!" Aro exclaimed elatedly.

Unfortunately, that same thought didn't apply to me. I dreaded thinking about the future, which is if I had one at all anymore. My body didn't have a future that was for sure. It would never fully mature unless Aro bumped up the deadline to 4 more years. Then maybe I might have some curves and a decent sized chest.

"If you truly wished, I can make arrangement for you to see your parents, but that time will come in the future.

Aro then stood up, and smiled. ""If you truly wished, I can make arrangement for you to see your parents, but that time will come in the future." I immediately straightened up at the proposal, and hope slowly calmed my nerves down.

"That is all for today. We will continue our chat again shortly. I still must convene with my brothers about some thoughts I have. I will get Heidi to give you a tour of our home. And soon, you may call it yours as well." Aro beamed, and proceeded to glide his way out of the library.

I followed him out of the library, hoping to come back again to look at the wondrous selection of books. I had always loved reading; it was like escaping into another world.

Aro lead me back into the throne room, where Heidi picked me up after ending her casual conversation with some of the other Volturi members. We walked out from what I assumed was their back door, and I was met with a wondrous garden.

It was all clever architecture. The garden was huge, but thanks to the castle's colossal size, no human would ever have access to this location, unless the Volturi allowed them access to their rear door. The garden was absolutely blocked by the castle from the rest of Volterra, but despite the looming turrets and towers, sunlight still managed to shine through and reach the lovely flowers.

I gazed around in wonder, basking in the feeling of the warm sun touching my skin. There were flowers of all kinds, roses, violets, tulips, lilies… I slowly walked towards the garden; the flowers seeming to beckon me closer with their exquisite petals.

I was so caught up in the beauty the plant life displayed, that for a split second, I forgot I was with the Volturi. I forgot about my future about being a vampire, and time seemed to bring me back to when my sweet Grandmother educated me about the different kinds of plant life.

All of my thoughts were interrupted when I turned around and found Heidi walking towards me, stepping into the sunlight. As the sun hit her marble skin, reflections started dancing in the air as her skin began shimmering. I was suddenly reminded of my dream and everything clicked into place. My eyes widened as I realized what my dream was about. The sparkling skin, the lightning reflexes, and the girl I saw in the reflection. It was all me.

It was like my dream confirmed everything; I was going to be a vampire – an ethereal being, no different than any of the creatures inhabiting the building in front of me.

For all you guys wondering and pondering these thoughts - NO! Alvira's ability isn't a copy of bellas. Its similar but not quite! More will be revealed on it, and *HINT* it involves mirrors. Feel free to guess in ur review or a PM. As for Lilith...well we'll have to see about her :)

O and DISCLAMER: i DON'T OWN ANYTHIN, ITS ALL STEPHANIE MEYERS. EXCEPT FOR ALVIRA AND LILITH AND THEIR MOMS AND DADS AND EMILIA. THOSE ARE THE ONLY CHARACTERS I OWN.

Well hope u guys all had a good week. I sure haven't . been up late and waking up an hour before school starts... hardly enough time to get ready and eat breakfast (yes I am a girl, and YES I do take a long time to get ready in the morning)

Well, now that i've finally got this chapter off my back, i'm going to go sip on some hot chocolate and prob head to bed while I watch some shows on my laptop. Mr D anybody? Glee?

Snowbell :)