Chapter one
Volterra, Italy
The two hooded figures met on the roof of the building, one slightly taller than the other.
"Sister." Said the taller. "What is it? You called me but would not say what it was you needed.
"Master said to find you, brother." Said the shorter.
"I understand." Said the boy. "What is it that he wants, do you know?"
"You know very well that we do not ask questions, Alec." The girl snapped. Alec sighed.
"I know, Jane. I did not mean offense." Alec replied, instantly calming his sister down.
"Let us go. Master seemed impatient." Jane said, walking off the building.
"Of course he did. When is Aro not impatient?" Alec sighed, following his sister's lead. The two raced off toward the castle on the other side of the magnificent city.
They arrived at the throne room within seconds and took their places in the circular room, awaiting their master to tell them what he so desperately needed from them.
Aro walked in the room, followed by Demetri, who looked aggravated to be carrying four books that were seemingly useless. Everyone looked at their master with questions in their eyes.
"I have come across a problem." Aro replied when he was sitting in his throne, along with his brothers. "We have a threat of exposure. Someone, this Stephanie Meyer person, has written about us. She got her facts far too close to the mark for my liking. We need this dealt with." Aro said. I was surprised.
"Human, or vampire?" I asked, confused.
"We do not know yet. But we are expecting a few humans in three days time. Neither of them knows of us, and one shall be the new secretary." Aro replied. "The younger may be aware of our existence, and she will be tutored inside the castle. When she is ready, we shall turn her." He said. "She may be of use to us."