The Prophet

Alice, Edward, and Bella begin discussing the matter that the other vampires have yet to know. We will tell them eventually, they would say and that they should decide how to unravel their future on their own first. However, nothing has come up.

"Nothing is going to work," Edward said to the two. He pointed to the horizon where the wolves, people, and vampires stood and continued, "Those people are going to die. Seth is going to die. Embry and Lara's child will. Every damn being in this world!"

"They did not go through this much for three years just to have every single human die!" Bella responded abruptly, speaking of the Volturi's mission, which is now theirs. "This world can't just stop all of a sudden. I do believe there is a solution out there.

"At first we thought that Earth was eradicated of people, yet there they are; safe, even though they're terrified of us. I believed that some were alive and now I believe that this isn't the end for us. Just trust your instinct, Edward. We'll figure this out."

He held her gaze then looked down at the ice beneath their feet, reckoning that whatever hope that he lacked, Bella always compensates for. Some miracles and luck had been given throughout her lifetime and right now is not the time to doubt that miracle.

"We should give this some time," Alice deduced. "I'll tell Jasper what I saw --- he can keep a secret --- then we'll discuss this after a few days. The temperature is rising and they're noticing it, too."

Edward nodded and Alice sprinted back to find Jasper. When she did, she discreetly pulled him from the others like she did Bella several hours ago and enlightened him with the things they've been discussing.

Jasper wasn't as fazed as she was when she saw the vision, though he mulled over it seriously.

"We can't really do anything," he said and Alice sighed.

"I think you're right."

"Right about us dying? Well, that's rather unfortunate," a different voice called and when they turned, they found Jane's sly half smile in place.

"Hasn't Aro taught you anything? Eavesdropping is a terrible attribute," Jasper retorted.

She laughed dryly and responded, "That explains how terrible of a being I am. Now cut to the chase. I heard something about a vision and I know it concerns us."

"Not everything involves you, Jane," Alice stated, glowering.

"Most things at this time involve us. Now do I honestly have to force the truth out of you?"

"Just try and I'll break your neck," Jasper threatened, earning a snicker from Jane.

"You wouldn't be able to touch me without your precious shield protecting you. So either you tell me now or I will personally inform Aro and he can deal with this."

"We're not scared of you."

Then the pain came. Jasper was on his knees, his fingers burying into the ice. Alice couldn't do anything.

"Stop and I will tell you all what I know," she compromised and almost instantly, Jane released Jasper from his unbearable pain. He cursed at her but she ignored him, facing Alice instead.

"I said all of you," Alice emphasized then began running with Jasper to the entire group, stopping in between the wolf barrier and the Volturi guards.

"I need everybody's attention!" her high-pitched voice rang and almost everyone turned to her.

Bella was almost certain what her sister was about to do and gave her a warning look. Alice's face was expressionless, though her voice sounded almost unhesitating.

"What the hell is she doing?" Bella muttered fiercely.

"Let her," whispered Edward in her ear then they, along with everyone else, listened.

"I had a premonition," she began, "and it concerns us all.

"We all know that the Apocalypse wiped out the human population and now there's only us and thousands of other vampires around the world. But, that's about to change. After what's about to happen in the near future, no one is going to survive. Not even us vampires."

"There are so minimal ways to kill us," Aro spoke. "How could this be?"

"Does this have to do with the heat rising?" one of the vampires asked.

Alice nodded and replied, "And it is going to be hotter until we all burn."

That's when hunger took over and the wolves barred their dagger-like incisors against the ravenous vampires who are now hunched closer to the wolf barrier. The humans were afraid, backing away into the center of the invisible dome. Elda simply stood there, unsure of what to do.

The Cullens had stepped right in front of the shape-shifters, facing the other vampires and made the barrier stronger. None of them was going to hurt the humans. Even Benjamin had taken his stance beside the Cullens, protecting the fragile people, and so did the rest of his coven. They were all against the Volturi and their guards.

"You know what will happen next, don't you?" jibed Caius, who was in an attacking position.

Seth, in his wolf form, snarled.

"I'll take that as a yes," was Caius's last words then attacked.

The battle had only been going for a few seconds when every body froze. No one moved and no one knew why they were immobile. It was as if they were permanently frozen like statues carved in a fight scene.

"You have lived a thousand years --- probably more --- and yet you still think that violence solves your conflicts," a female authoritative voice bellowed.

Is she the one doing this? Is she the one keeping us from moving? What is her power? Who is she?…These questions occupied everyone's thoughts. To them, she seemed powerful, yet no one knew who she was.

"If I give you all your bodies back, will you all stop this absurdity?" she questioned and earned muffled responses. The tall, beautiful Japanese woman sighed and finally lifted the force she put on them. Once they had their senses back to their bodies, they anticipated an explanation from the mysterious woman instead of resuming the ravenous fight. They felt vulnerable, yet controlled, around her presence.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Caius queried edgily and the woman lifted an eyebrow, barely glancing at him before facing everyone.

"My name is Sage," she says, " I am here to stop you from killing each other. Perfect timing, I should say." For the slightest second, she winked at Alice, receiving a respectful nod in return.

Alice had only foreseen this woman moments ago when she witnessed Jasper's pained body on the ice. She was certain that announcing to everybody about their dilemma was the right choice because this woman held answers.

"Other than that," Sage continued, "I am also here for certain reasons. I'm sent here to send a message about your problem with your…unfortunate future."

"Who sent you?" Aro questioned.

"My instincts, Aro."

"How do you know about our problem? Your instincts can't be that specific to know everything," another asked, not believing the woman completely.

Sage smiles a very small, sly smile and says, "I have my ways."

"Who are you really?" Benjamin inquired, furrowing his brows. "What's your purpose?"

"I'm the Prophet," Sage speaks slowly in response, "You all were the hope and guide when all humans supposedly have died in the Apocalypse. Now it is my turn to guide you away from your death."

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