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Our plane began to descend in Italy. I was getting very nervous. I wished Jasper was with me to calm me down. I began unconsciously tapping my fingers on the arm rest. Apparently it was not helping Carlisle's nerves because he soon grabbed my hand and held it.

"Everything will be fine Alice." He said sincerely. I wanted to believe him.

"How can you be so sure?"

"I'm not but we can't give up hope."

"Maybe I should just sacrifice myself and this will be over." I whispered knowing that he heard me.

"Alice Cullen! Look at me!" His voice was stern and I slowly glanced up at him. "Never say that again. You are my daughter and I love you. Do you not realize the impact of what you just spoke would have on our family? What it would do to Esme? Jasper? Our family would fall apart without you."

If I could cry, I'd be a mess. I felt my body tremble. "This whole situation is because of me. I just don't want anyone hurt because of Damon's obsession."

Carlisle wrapped his arm around me and pulled me into his embrace. I felt him kiss the top of my head.

"I know Jasper's already told you this isn't your fault. Damon could have chosen anyone of us to go after."

"I suppose."

"Alice, if you so much as blame yourself one more time, I'm taking away your credit cards and grounding you from shopping for an entire year."

I pulled away and stared at him in absolute horror.

"A year?"

"A year." He confirmed. "That means you'd have to wear an outfit more than once."

I bit the bottom of my lip. Carlisle knew my weakness and he was using it against me. He was truly more ingenious than any of us gave him credit for. I inhaled deeply and let out an unneeded breath.

"Fine. I won't say it again."

He smiled. "Excellent."

Another realization hit me. "You're going to use that threat from now on, aren't you?"

"You bet!" He grinned and squeezed my hand.

We sat in silence once again until the plane landed and we were able to get off the plane.

I made a quick phone to Jasper letting him know that we landed safely. I also wanted him to know that I loved him. After I hung up, I joined Carlisle and we made our way through the Volturi city. Whether it was fate or not, we somehow found ourselves in the presence of Demetri. His eyes grew large upon seeing us. Carlisle simply smiled and asked to be taken to Aro. Demetri quietly led us through a narrow alleyway passing a set of double doors. I noticed that the doors were gold. We entered a room and there sitting in a chair looking like a king was Aro. The room was surrounded by the sound of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Somehow the music made the atmosphere feel even more dreary and frightening. Aro was alone at the moment. I didn't particularly care where the others were.

Demetri announced our presence causing Aro to open his eyes. His eyes the shade of dark crimson startled me. Even though I knew they wouldn't be golden like my families, I felt like trembling.

Aro stood and smiled at us. He asked Demetri to leave and then waited until his servant was gone. Aro then turned to us.

"Carlisle my friend, it's been a long time."

Carlisle bent his head down and back up. "Aro."

Aro then turned to me and smiled, "Alice, you look lovely."

I copied Carlisle's movements. "Thank you."

"Aro, we've come to discuss an urgent matter."

"Would this matter be of the same one that Alice called me about?"

Carlisle affirmed him and then continued. "Things have gotten worse for my family."

"How so?"

"It might be better if you see it for yourself." Carlisle said motioning at me.

Aro grinned. "Of course, come here my dear." Aro had his own special power. Like Edward, he can read and see people's thoughts. Though, unlike my brother, Aro had to touch the person to hear their thoughts. Only he hears everything a person has ever thought of. That makes him much more powerful than my family.

I approached him and he gently placed both of his hands on my face. I closed my eyes and concentrated all my thoughts on what had happened and what I had seen might happen. We stayed frozen with neither of us moving. Finally Aro pulled away from me and shook his head. He glanced over at Carlisle.

"This demons has surely caused pain for your family Carlisle."

"Yes."

"And you're here asking for my help?"

"Yes."

Aro walked back to his chair and sat down. I quickly glanced at Carlisle. I was pretty sure that Aro was not going to help us.

"As far as what she has shown us, this demon isn't threatening anyone but your family. I don't see it causing problems for the rest of our kind."

"So you won't help us."

"Damon admits to killing other vampires." I said. "You honestly don't think he'll stop after he's finished with us, do you?"

Carlisle put a hand on my shoulder. "Please forgive Alice. She's under quite a bit of stress."

Beethoven's music finished and another classical song began. This one was very dark and I didn't recognize the source.

Aro smiled at Carlisle. "Children. Believe me when I say, I can be au fait with Alice's stress."

"Aro, you know I wouldn't come to you unless I truly needed your assistance. Please, can you help my family?"

Aro stood up and made his way back toward us. "I'm afraid I'll have to discuss this with the others, but I'm sure they will not agree to help."

Carlisle sighed and I felt defeated.

"Unless." Aro's eyes lit up. "Unless one of your family members joins us."

"I'm afraid that none of my family wishes to join you."

Aro shook his head. "So sad. I could only imagine what it would be like to have young Alice or Edward at my side." He glanced at me. "Or perhaps your mate Jasper."

I could feel anger began to seep through me. "No, never Jasper."

"He has such a way with people. I would be honored to have him."

"Why don't you call him? I'm sure he'd gladly join if he knew it would save your life."

I turned to Carlisle horrified. "Carlisle, no! We're not calling Jasper. I won't let him come!"

Carlisle put his hand on my shoulder but never took his eyes off Aro. "We have no choice."

"What?" My heart felt like it had been ripped out of my body. Aro, on the other hand looked thrilled. "Carlisle!"

"We'll just have to find a way to get rid of Damon on our own."

It took me a few moments to let what he said really sink in. Aro's face seemed even paler. He finally turned and sat down in his chair.

"Very well. Good luck my friend. Know this, my help will require payment and my price is one of your talented children."

"Then we'll never entail your assistance." Carlisle nodded his head and then turned around. "Come along Alice. I believe we've outstayed our welcome." We were able to leave without being bothered. Apparently Aro didn't seem to think we were a threat to anyone. Either that or he figured Damon would take care of us. Once we were far away from Volterra, I turned to my father.

"I should have known this wouldn't work."

"Alice, did you really believe that I would sacrifice Jasper's life like that?"

"No, I mean, no." I sighed. "I guess I was so wrapped up in the moment I didn't think. All I could concentrate on was not getting Jasper involved." I hugged him. "I'm sorry Carlisle."

"Nothing to apologize for. Let's go home and find another way." He released me and we headed for the airport.

"I think our options are starting to run out." I commented bleakly.

"Then we'll keep searching for more."

We didn't speak again until our flight landed back home.