AN: Ok, so yes it has been a long time. I'm sorry. I was reading over my story and I think some people were wondering why Edward and Carlisle immediately told their secret. It's because they already knew Angel could read minds, so it wouldn't have been a secret very long. And also, that way they can gain trust from them. Lastly, thanks so much for everyone who has supported this with reviews, favorites, and alerts. I appreciated them so much. ~AphroditeWriter

Powerful

Chapter Ten

Max's POV:

It was getting kind of late and I wondered whether we should leave. I mean, why should I trust them? I trusted five freaking people in the world and that was enough for me. I looked at Nudge, and then asked the doc if she could be transported.

"Yes, but carefully and only for a short amount of time. But if you need somewhere to stay, you are welcome here. We have plenty of room and this way I can tend to Nudge easily and as needed," he offered.

I hesitated. Did we really want to stay in house full of vampires? I looked at Angel. They don't mean any harm Max, I promise. I nodded.

"Yes, thank you very much," I said stiffly. I didn't thank people often.

*****

We were eating dinner around an antique table, with tons of food spread out. I had told the "mother", Esme about our eating habits and she nodded and laughed kindly. "Just like the wolves," she had said. That was two things we had in common with 'the wolves'.

Anyways, Jacob, Seth, and the six of us inhaled the amazing food.

Iggy spoke. "So, um, I heard someone talking about this strange 'vision' she," he pointed at Alice, "had. And I was wondering what it was."

The rest of us were quiet. I had no idea what the heck Iggy was talking about, but I was furious he didn't tell me.

Alice and Edward exchanged looks. "You're the one who has the super-sensitive hearing right?" the short pixie girl asked. Iggy nodded. "I guess that explains why. Well, I had a vision earlier and well, it's a long story. But I'll tell you about it after you eat, ok?" Alice asked with a smile.

We nodded.

*****

We were all seated around the couch. Alice and Edward kept murmuring under their breaths, so quietly I bet even Iggy couldn't hear it. When they finally began to talk, I was surprised.

"Humans have a government. In some places, there are monarchies. In others, democracies, like us. Well the vampire population has a monarchy. Well, kind of a monarchy. We have three vampires who have always ruled, and as far as we know, they always will. They're called The Volturi," Alice began to tell us about them and there history with the Volturi.

"For some time they have wanted to gather more of our kind for their guard. And they only let in first-rate vampires with good abilities. Aro, Caius, and Marcus have wanted me to join since they first met me. Now, in two weeks, they will come to get me. And as far as I can see, there isn't a way to stop them. Well, there are two options. Fight them, but that won't work. We are outnumbered and they are far more skilled than us." She paused.

"And?" I asked impatiently.

She looked a bit frightened. "Go into hiding." It was Edward who answered this time.