I do not own Twilight. I just enjoy writing stories about them.

Previously

Charlie patted Felix on the arm, "How many were saved?" looking down for a moment, "There was a room where they just let them die…."

Felix stood straight, "There was the one group of 7 that you sent, another group of 7, 5 and 2. However Maria's men caught on and started attacking the humans as they ran. We lost 1 young females and 2 males before we could stop them. And a male and female ran off in the opposite direction, the male was trying to hurry her to safety. With the storm I lost them."

Jasper nodded, "16 is better than none."

Charlie nodded, "Let's get them to the docks. I am sure they will feel better in the rooms on the cruise liner we have waiting."

Jasper and Charlie sat in the front of the cab while Benjamin sat on the top of the truck as look out. The other ran ahead to prevent any road blocks and get the ship ready to move.

Chapter 9

Once the group arrived at the docks Felix came to Charlie's side of the truck cab. "We will be ready to set sail in less than 30 minutes, we had enough food and water to last 30 people the entire trip back. There is plenty for the 16 survivors and yourself."

He paused looking over his shoulder, "The rooms are ready as well, We are going to put everyone in the double rooms. That way no one will be alone. Most are clinging to one another anyways."

Charlie nodded, "Alright that makes sense, and did you find clothing for them?"

Felix nodded, "There was a shopping center on board, various sizes in clothing. There is enough for everyone."

Charlie nodded, "Let's get them off the truck and onto the ship. Food and Rest."

Felix opened the door so Charlie could get out, as they all walked to the rear of the transport truck.

Demetri was standing there with a pad of paper and pen, "I am going to get names and ages as they board. Best we know everyone."

Charlie nodded as the truck doors swung open, he held his hand up helping the first person he saw. They were all so thin and weak, it was disgusting how they had been treated.

When the woman flinched away Charlie pulled his hand back slightly, "We are only helping you. We are taking you to our villa to help you regain your health. We have food, clothing, and shelter for you. Once you are healthy you can choose to stay and live under our laws or leave if you so choose."

The woman reached out and hesitantly put her frail hand in his going with him without another word. The others followed her lead, most were leaning on someone else like Felix had mentioned.

They all looked fairly young with the exception of one elderly man who was shaking from the cold ocean air.

Helping a young man out who then turned to help a young female with long dark hair covering much of her pale thin face. She leaned to him as if her life depended on it.

The father got out holding his daughter close to him, as she clung to him.

Other singles individuals or sets followed until everyone was headed onto the ship only being stopped briefly by Demetri gathering their names and ages.

Once the ship set sail Benjamin and Afton began delivering food and water to each of the rooms along with clothing.

Sitting in the control room waiting on Demetri, Benjamin and Afton to arrive the group talked about the upcoming days.

Jasper looked at Charlie, "You should be the one they see on deck if they are out there. Our skin will be a giveaway to what we are, and the last thing we need is to be out in the ocean with a group of panicked people."

Charlie nodded, "Yes you are probably right, you all can help in their cabins and in the dining areas if they make it that far."

Felix headed to the giant freezer pulling out three bags of blood and began heating them up in mugs for him, Santiago and Jasper.

He turned looking at Jasper and Santiago, "Just remember we can only drink the animal blood while on the ship, if they see red eyes hiding in the shadows will only do so much. The Golden eyes will not cause as much alarm."

Both vampires agreed as Felix handed them their mugs. Jasper smiled, "It is not a problem for me."

Everyone quieted down as Demetri headed into the room with his now completed list.

Charlie looked at him, "How old are they?"

Demetri looked at his list, "The oldest is 63, male. And the youngest is a 6 year old girl, the one with her father. Over all the ages youngest to oldest are: 6,12, 14, 3 at 15, 19, 20, 2 at 24, 25, 3 at 27, 63 and one unknown, the female is in shock and will not speak. However I would assume she is mid to late-teens."

He pulled the sheet up before continuing, "Over all 11 males and 5 females."

Jasper nodded, "They will have a chance to live now; that is what is important. The one girl we can get counselors for. I am sure she will talk again."

Charlie nodded, "Maybe we should leave her alone for now." Remembering Jolene early on after they rescued her. She eventually came around on her own.

The others agreed and the discussion ended.

Everyone headed to their rooms except for Santiago and Afton who were on shift to sail the ship throughout the night.

Afton kicked his legs up picking up the list, "Marie, Shawn, Michael, Joshua, Nora, Garrett, Simon,…"

He was cut off by Santiago, "You gonna read that list out load all night? I don't even know if all of them will make it home, remember their names once they survive the trip."

Afton put the list down, "You never know. They might all make it."

Santiago scoffed, "Yea well I think this group is too damaged, did Felix tell you about the last two he found?"

Afton shrugged, "He said he found three rooms with humans: 7, 5, and 2."

Rolling his eyes, "Yes well, the last two he found handing by their ankles with tubes in their arteries draining them. The weak group that Charlie brought back all had the marks of this happening as multiple times. Only the two of the new group hanging had it done."

Santiago sat back, "Looked pretty beaten too."

Afton nodded in understanding, "Well let's hope they are stronger than to give up."

Santiago sat forward, "Probably a good thing they didn't take the wee one first; they would have bleed her dry. We ones cry more, especially female ones."

Afton narrowed his eyes, "You cannot wait until you can hunt them again can you? You sound like you would have done that."

Santiago grinned, "Oh yes. They are food, the only reason we are playing nannies too them is so they can be bred and we can hunt again. They were too stupid and a disease wiped the majority of them out."

Afton rolled his eyes, "So glad to see nothing can change your opinion."

Leaning back narrowing his eyes, "Why Afton are you growing weak? What would Chelsea say?"

Afton glared at him standing in defense, "I am not weak and Chelsea is none of your concern. You do realize it will be a very long time before the humans are fully populated again. I don't know maybe a few hundred years. We are going to have to get used to this."

Santiago just grinned maliciously, "Luckily we are in the guard. Finding single humans or even if one of the humans on board…" making quotations with his hands, "fell overboard. We can get in a good kill every now and then to tide us over."

Afton just shook his head, "That is against the law. Even the brothers are refraining from killing humans."

Santiago sneered leaning close to Afton, "Only if you open your mouth." Before he left the room.

Afton sighed before looking at their path, "This is going to be a long week."

REVIEW

Sorry about the short and non-action chapter. I am trying to add in a little more about the other guards. Obviously Santiago is going to be pushing the others temper. I googled how long cruise ships take to get from Florida to Italy and the shortest I saw was one week, sorry if this is not correct.