A New Dawning
By Sesshy's Mistress
Summary: Renesmee's existence is brought to the attention of theVoltouri and Alice goes in search of a witness; however, is Nahuel the only thing Alice and Jasper will bring back to Forks? Or will they enlist the help of someone else as well?
Disclaimer: I own neither Twilight nor Sailor Moon. The character's from their respective places are also owned fully by their creators- not me!
Note: For those of you wondering about my other stories, don't worry. I'm trying to complete my shorter stories. Yes, this will be a short story, possibly five, maybe 6, chapters in length.
I could actually care less about reviews now. I just want to get a few of my 43 stories finished. Twenty-One of those stories that are finished are all one shots, and the rest are incomplete stories. So, yeah…I hope to finish this one within a month.
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"I suggest we return to your friends," Serenity suggested while pulling Bella backwards. Serenity's blue eyes were narrowed into slim slants as she eyed the Volturi guard. Aro had not returned to their side. Instead, he and his other two brothers moved towards one another.
Having noticed their unease, Aro sent a silent order for them to approach. Edward's hand shot out to help assist Serenity in moving Bella and Renesmee back to safety. Jacob and Seth lingered for a few seconds, growling deeply in warning. Slowly, they too backed up until they were with the rest of the Cullen group. Even as they retreated, there was not enough distance between them. Just by looking, Serenity suspected about fifty yards, give or take a few.
From what she had witnessed in the past, any vampire could easily jump the distance without much effort.
Caius had not wasted any time in arguing with Aro over his decision on the matter. He still argued that there was deception at play. Aro, however, would hear none of it. He seemed to be the smarter of the two. Caius was the most ruthless, and the other brother, who had yet to speak, was the most reserved. He, like Serenity, was taking his time to calculate the predicament.
Aro reminded Caius of the witnesses that would gladly testify to the changes in growth of Renesmee. Not only that, but also her interactions with others, her human blood, and the beat of her heart. Caius seemed to freeze at the mention of witnesses and evaluate the group that the Volturi had brought along.
His expression was calm, but when he turned back to his brother, it turned angry. Their plan had backfired on them. So sure were they of an injustice, that they had dug their own grave. The Volturi witnesses no longer looked on in anger and suspicion. No, now their gazes were curious and surprised. Several of the vampires whispered amongst themselves, trying to make sense of the situation.
"Can you call your friends in closer together?" Serenity questioned with a quick glance towards Edward. The tall vampire hesitantly removed his gaze from the Volturi to spare a glance at her. His gaze was questioning, but nevertheless he nodded his assent and moved towards Carlisle, pulling the man closer to the group. Bella refused to move her gaze, but Renesmee did the work for her. Her little hand waved towards Amun and Kebi. They, too, moved slightly closer as did the wolves.
"Rein it in, Bella," Serenity whispered softly as her gaze turned back to the Volturi, especially the guard. Jane and Felix were continuing to send anxious glances in their direction.
"How did you know?" Bella questioned while also doing as told. The strain would be less on her and allow her to hold the barrier better and longer.
"I could feel it as we approached," Serenity answered. "I've been exposed to them enough times to know how it feels to pass through one. Yours is strong, but taxing yourself before the dance even starts could hold troubles for the finale."
"It won't – "
"I'm quite aware of the … disadvantages, but that is why I am here," Serenity smiled and placed a cool hand on Bella's shoulder. She sent a wave of power into Bella. The flow moved through Bella's body, energizing it, before sliding inside the locket. At Bella's questioning glance, Serenity winked at her.
"Just a little precaution in case someone should come too close."
"What of their alliance, Aro? Will you defend it as well?" Caius demanded while flickering angered eyes towards each of the wolves present. They, in turn, lowered themselves into a fighting stance. Since the beginning of history, the Children of the Moon have been our bitter enemies. We may have hunted them to near extinction in Europe and Asia, but others are forming close relationships with them. No doubt Carlisle is attempting to overthrow us to protect his and their lifestyle!"
"Your mind may refuse to believe, but these are not what you claim them to be," Serenity spoke in a sharp tone. She had not enjoyed hearing of Caius' callous remarks to the deaths of others.
"More lies!"
"You will NOT talk to me in such a tone regarding what I know for fact!" Serenity practically snarled, surprising those around her. "They are not Moon Children for they have no connection to it. Look above you, Caius, do you see the moon? No! It would be impossible for them to be in this form if they are who you try to make them out to be. Your anger and hatred clouds your judgment and taints your soul." A sudden wind picked up around Caius, whipping around him in backlash to Serenity's change of temperament.
"It seems that you do not find favor in the killing of such creatures," Aro spoke as he regarded the irate woman. Serenity crossed her arms and snorted in an unlady like fashion. Her air of naïve innocence was replaced by haughty determination and rage.
"Who are you to judge those that have fallen to ill will? Were they not victims of another's doing? They did not ask for the curse, and you have no right to judge them for it," Serenity rolled her shoulders, trying to fall back into a relaxed stance; however, Caius' cold remarks had rubbed her the wrong way.
"I apologize for my brother's harsh words, but he has reason to regard them in such a way. He was nearly killed by a werewolf in his early years," Aro ignored the angered glare that Caius sent him.
"Would he have not dealt the same punishment to the werewolf had the situation been reversed?"
"It would seem we are dealing with a pacifist," the third brother spoke up; however, his tone was not condescending. He spoke merely a fact, nothing less and nothing more.
"No, I believe in fighting to protect the ones important to you, not mindless bloodshed. Hypocritical rage is no basis for killing," Serenity stated before stepping back next to Bella and unwinding.
"You truly are an interesting specimen," Aro chuckled and then turned back to the still fuming Caius. "She's right, brother. They hold no relation to the Children of the Moon. They are not true werewolves. If you had merely told me your thoughts, I could have saved you this trouble and warned you not to press the issue. Though these children link themselves to the werewolves, they are not. They are shape-shifters. They change at will, or in the newly born stages, when angered or emotionally distraught. The choice of wolf was a mere chance happening; it could have easily been a bear of hawk."
"The trait is genetic," Edward added. "Those present have received it from their forefathers and them from theirs. Their tribe has carried this trait for many years, longer than any family of mine that stand before you. It is not passed through infection of others."
Caius switched his gaze from Edward, Serenity, and the wolves before resting on Aro. The glare he sent the other vampire was fully of furry and accusation. He believed Aro to be betraying him and the rest of the Volturi. "They know our secret!" He gave it one final try.
"They are a part of the supernatural community, brother. They value their secrets maybe even more than we do. To expose us would to expose themselves. Tread lightly, Caius, for such allegations will get us nowhere." Aro's words were coded, everyone could tell. He was subtly warning Caius against doing anything that would arouse suspicion in the witnesses from either side. This was a warning to change tactic and find another way around the situation.
Caius nodded and forced himself to relax. Image was everything! "I want to talk to the informant! Irina!" Caius snapped his fingers, pulling Irina's attention from her sisters. She held regret in her gaze for she had realized her mistake. If things were to turn out badly for the Cullen's, she would be responsible for the deaths of many innocent people. Guilt plagued her heavily.
Irina hesitantly returned the three brother's sides. She was nervous and afraid, and it showed. She moved on until she was facing Caius once again. S
"It would seem that you were quite mistaken in your accusations against the Cullens," Caius began. Tanya and Kate were leaning forward as Caius continued his questioning.
"I-I'm sorry," Irina spoke timidly. "I did not make certain of what I saw. I should have made sure, but I honestly had no idea…" She waved her hand helplessly towards the group behind her, hoping to convey what she could not work up the nerve to say.
Aro opened his mouth to speak, but Caius silenced him with a flick of his finger. He would not have Aro interfering. He would see to it that blood was shed this day.
"I want to know of your motivations, Irina. Why did you come to spy on them, the Cullens, in the first place?" Irina cringed at the word spy. "You must have been unhappy with them for some reason. What was that?" Caius' tone turned into one of sympathy and understanding. He was trying to force her into a sense of security, hoping that he could manipulate her then.
"I was. The werewolves – shapeshifters - …they killed my friend. The Cullens wouldn't move aside and let me avenge him," Irina was now nervously twitching. Caius smiled in victory.
"You mean to say, Irina, that the Cullens sided with the shape-shifters against you – against our own kind?" Against a friend of yours even though you were their friend?" Caius softly inquired and Irina nodded.
Edward made a disgusted sound and Serenity echoed it.
"Would you like to make a formal complaint against them, and the Cullens for their support? If so, now would be the time," Caius prompted. He was basically oozing bloodlust and excitement. The wolves moved into position, readying to defend themselves if the need arose. Edward and Bella narrowed their eyes while Renesmee grabbed at Seth, pulling him close in attempt to protect him.
Caius grinned a small, cruel smirk. He was ready and waiting for Irina to give him his next excuse. Apparently, Caius did not fully understand or comprehend real families or relationships based on love. He only knew of relationships based on the love of power. That was, after all, what the Volturi was based on. Power.
Suddenly, Serenity's gaze went distant as her eyes took on an eerie glow. For a moment, Jacob could have sworn that another symbol was glowing upon her brow; however, it disappeared as quickly as it came. Serenity cursed lightly and moved into a defensive stance. Edward and Bella threw worried glances her way. They could tell something was not right.
They just didn't know what.
"N-No," Irina spoke softly at first before strengthening her resolve. She should have spoke with the Cullens first. She never should have gone to the Volturi first. She now realized that mistake. "I have no complaint against them or the wolves. You came to destroy an Immortal Child, but there is none. No Immortal Child exists. I was mistaken, and I take full responsibility for it, but the Cullens are innocent. You have no reason to be here any more. I'm so sorry," Irina spoke. As she apologized, she turned a regretful gaze towards the Cullens and their gathering. "There has been no crime. You have no valid reason to continue here." With that said, her eyes closed in acceptance, and Serenity cursed louder this time.
Before anyone could realize it, Serenity disappeared from view only to reappear next to Irina, pushing her out of the way. During Irina's apology, Caius had raised a metal object into the air; it was carved and ornate. This was a signal, and the response was fast, but not faster than Serenity. Where Irina had once stood were now three crouched guards of the Volturi. Their eyes were ablaze with fury at seeing their prey escape. Caius' too was furious. His blazing red eyes landed on Irina and Serenity who was now dressed differently and held a long staff in her hand. It was crossed across her form in a defensive position.
"YOU!" He growled and signaled again. All of the guards except for Alec now jumped towards Serenity. The Cullens and their group cried out a warning, but Serenity paid it no mind.
"Caius –"
"No, Aro, she has interfered enough! She will die along with the supposed witness," Caius moved forward as the guard surrounded the two girls. "You have tested my patience enough for one lifetime, child."
Jacob leaped into the air, preparing to defend Serenity; however, Seth and several other wolves tackled him to the ground, straining to hold and push him back. Edward rushed forward, pulling him back and demanding that he stop, but it was still a struggle. They managed to restrain him even through all of his fighting and snarling.
Tanya and Kate made a sudden dash as well, but Emmett and Garrett grabbed them before they could make it to their death. Irina and Serenity were completely surrounded. To approach was to die. There was nothing they could do.
"Stay back, I'll handle this," Serenity sent them a reassuring smile.
"I wouldn't be so sure, sweet cheeks," Felix flashed his fangs in her direction. "It's a shame, though. You would have made a wonderful play thing."
"Sorry, but I prefer my men hot," Felix didn't miss the double meaning.
"You could have always warmed me up, babe."
Serenity felt her control snap. The vampire didn't know when to shut. His. Mouth!
"You want me to warm you up?" Serenity's gaze turned mischievous. Another emotion lay hidden under the now silver orbs, but Felix was too busy to notice. His grin widened as his gaze filled with unhidden lust.
"Just remember, you asked for it," Serenity snapped her fingers, and in her hand, a roaring inferno flared to life. The flames licked up her arms and down her body, circling her. When it ran out of room, the flames circled both Irina and Serentiy, rising higher and higher. Finally, once it reached over their heads, a Phoenix took form in the flames; its war cry rang loudly through the air.
Benjamin rushed forward, gaze steady on the firey Phoenix. This was the first time since his creation that he had ever met another with the ability to control the elements. She, however, had more control, was more free in her moves, and was well practiced. Benjamin found himself happy to have stayed to be witness.
Carlisle, too, found himself intrigued. Benjamin had been a surprise, but this was beyond even Benjamin's capabilities. He could not help but wonder as to how Alice and Jasper knew of her.
Aro was positively delighted.
Caius was of mixed emotions. Fury and Denial being the most prominent. Fear also coursed through him, but he would deny it till the day he died.
Irina pressed into Serenity's back. She felt as if she was suffocating in the highly dangerous hold of the flames.
"Easy," Serenity whispered while widening the widening rings of fire, giving Irina more space to breathe and move about. Though the flames would not harm her, she did not want to voice this just yet. She needed Irina close for when she opened a portal.
"You are quick to place punishment upon someone who has done no wrong. I am beginning to believe that it is a bad habit of yours. That is, if this visit has anything to say about your personality. Which, I readily believe it does," Serenity's gaze was cold and distant. All playfulness left her as she turned empty eyes on Caius.
"She made a mistake, but she was not the only one fooled. You were as well Caius, and yet, you still try to fool yourself into believing yourself righteous. You know only of hatred, lust of power, and blood shed. You are so callous in your limited power that you readily use it to destroy others without proper judgment!"
"You little –"
"Caius!" Aro stode over and grabbed the other man's hand. The hand that held the signal for attack. "You are making a fool of yourself and this court!" Indeed, all of the witnesses were now slowly backing away. Their eyes were filled with definite confusion and retaliation. If things continued to progress this way, the Volturi could face suffering later. The sudden failed attempt to destroy Irina had shaken them. Caius' hateful and unjust words towards the fair haired girl was also suspicious.
The guards all turned their eyes towards their two arguing leaders. Serenity, now in Cosmos form, took the opportunity to summon a portal and push Irina through it. Tanya and Kate cried out for their sister, but it was all for not. She appeared before them from another portal. The three sisters held one another closely as they rejoiced in being reunited. The Phoenix now flew around only Cosmos' form; it occasional flew before a member of the guard in warning.
"Serenity-"
"Cosmos," Cosmos corrected. "I have many forms, the prior was Serenity, but in this form I am known by Cosmos, among other things."
"How many titles can one hold?" Aro questioned in jest, hoping to lighten the mood. He failed. Cosmos was not one to be messed with, but Caius would learn that the hard way.
"I am Cosmos, Guardian of Stars, Queen and Goddess of the Galaxy, and former Princess of the Moon," Cosmos stood to her full height while allowing her phoenix to part a path in the guard. Her feet moved her nearer to the two brothers. "Take time to understand fully who you have turned your false justice against. I am not known for having a light temperament or high tolerance for stupidity."
Bella managed to tear her eyes away from the newest surprise to look at Edward. Her husband was following something with his eyes, but what? She turned her gaze and tried to find what he was looking for. She barely managed to see it before it wrapped around Cosmos in a tight hold, one like that of a lover.
"What is that?" She questioned him.
"Alec is using his gift," Edward stated while noticing that Jane was now making her move as well.
"She doesn't seem affected," Carlisle added in as he took notice. Jane's gift had just managed to make contact, but nothing happened.
Cosmos, Aro, and Caius' discussion was interrupted by Jane's high pitched scream of denial. All three turned their eyes towards the deranged looking blonde vampire. She was shaking in fury as her eyes attempted to glare holes through Cosmos.
"Is there a problem?" Cosmos' tone was satisfied and mocking. This only helped to stroke Jane's anger. She lunged and Cosmos was quick to act. In an instant, a bright blue symbol flashed on her brow. From within the fires, a gust of water wrapped around Jane's lower body, quickly forming into ice and preventing her from attacking. Jane's legs were frozen in a thick chunk of ice.
"Your lack of control over your subjects does not flatter your resolve to make amends," Cosmos spoke towards Aro. "Such blatant disrespect should not be ignored. If it is left unattended, you could very well face a mutiny of sorts."
"Jane, that will be enough. She is not our enemy. To treat her as such could very well cost us in the end," Aro spoke firmly and Jane seemed to sink into herself. "Cosmos, if you would, please set her free."
Cosmos debated for a few moments before allowing her phoenix to abandon her in favor of melting the ice, "Be sure to hold still. We wouldn't want any accidents to happen."
"I apologize once again for Caius' rash actions. He is not used to someone such as yourself. I, however, find you refreshing, my dear." As if to prove this, Aro took a deep breath, slowly inhaling and taking a perverse pleasure in the scent in the air.
"Forgiveness will be well deserved, if you manage to prove your sincerety," Cosmos spoke lowly while backing away from Aro. "Continue with the proceedings of this…trial so that we may all go about our way."
"Of course," Aro agreed. "I wish to speak to a few of Carlisle's witnesses. I want to be thorough."
"Of course," Cosmos mimicked while disappearing through a portal and appearing near to where Irina had moments before. As soon as her feet touched the earth, Irina appeared before her, pulling her into a tight embrace. Tanya and Kate soon followed. Their forms managed to hide Cosmos from view, leaving only her feet in view.
"Thank you!"
"Thank you!"
"I'm so sorry!"
Cosmos' laugh was a soft twinkling sound that soothed their nerves. Her eyes had filled with an understanding that was lacking during the confrontation. Jacob, who had shifted to human form as everyone fought to restrain him, moved to approach as well. His tall form was clad back into his usual jean shorts. Seth, too, had transformed back and dressed as well. He was eager to thank the woman who had protected Renesmee.
"You truly have some remarkable talents," Carlisle spoke softly as the three sisters parted to rejoice in their reunion once again. Cosmos nodded stiffly. She was not comfortable with having to expose a power of hers; however, she could not condone the killing of one such as Irina. People made mistakes. Vampires were no different.
"That was foolish," Jacob growled lowly. Cosmos felt instantly offended and was ready to argue, but stopped. This was not the time. She would defend her action later, though she had no need to explain herself to a stranger. A shirtless stranger at that.
She tore her eyes from his form and looked back towards the Volturi. Things were beginning to wind down. The next few minutes would decide the final outcome. She could only hope that Alice and Jasper would make it back. If not…
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Okay, I believe that is good for now. How did you like it? I prefer this chapter over my last one. This had a little more Serenity/Cosmos in it than the others. She, like Bella, is key, but Bella has been the Volturi's main focus. They were here for Bella and her child. Now, however, it seems the attention is divided, wouldn't you say? ;)
Alice and Jasper will show next chapter…probably…more than likely. I think I might have to stretch this story out to 8 chapters. I want to add a couple more for after fight scenes.
I don't know what to do about Cosmos and the Volturi; however, I'm considering having them make another appearance and take interest in Cosmos for a sequel. What ya think? It's a possibility.
Anyway, I want to reply to a couple reviewers. Just so you know, I appreciate all reviews, but these definitely needed some attention:
Princessvampire serenity: If I make it too long, it would not hold the attention of the audience. I have learned from experience of my own that story too long tends to lose attention and get boring. People start to scroll through for the 'action'. So, sorry, they will stay around the same length. No worries, this story is halfway done and will be finished before the end of August.
Serenity wayne: Next chapter, promise.
Themoonmaiden: Have patience, young grasshopper. You will see why she did that soon enough. You saw a little reason this chapter, but not the main reason.
Tsuki No Yasha: Figured it out yet? Tehehe :P
To those wondering about pairings…Well, I don't exactly think mid-life-or-death battles is a great place to try and hook up, ya know? Things will move slow.
Only a few more chapters left, people!
Leave some love,
Sesshy
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