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What should I do? What should I do? This isn't good! For all these years, all these years I've managed to live a "normal" life and keep my distance from my kind. Now, now when I have someone who could be stolen by my kind, yes now They come and threaten everything that could ever make me happy!

I should have packed up and left with Edward when I first saw the signs. For over a month people were disappearing out of thin air. Vanished, gone. Some of them turned up in the woods. Animal attacks. That's what everyone thought, bit I knew what it was, Vampire.

I should have left then. Gone the to the northwest, Canada, Alaska even! Anywhere that would ensure my child's safety. But did I? NO! No, I sat on my hands trying to convince myself they really were animal attacks, rationalizing that if we left now I'd be ripping everything away from Edward. Esme, school, Bella. He even started playing baseball in the fall. I couldn't take that away from him, I didn't want to. But should have.

The disappearances started growing in number. The police got involved and suspected that a killer may be the cause for the brutal murders and kidnappings. The They showed up. The Volturi.

They are like vampire royalty. Actually, the are more like the vampire secret police. They set the rules in the vampire world, and if you break them you pay, most likely with your life. I spent time with them a while back, but found I really had no place there. Now, they came to take care of the gluttonous vampires who have been gorging themselves on the citizens of Chicago. To the outsider they may be thought of as protectors. Stopping others from harming humans, how brave. Don't let them fool you. Their fancy clothing and good manners are nothing. They are the cruelest most vile creatures I have met. Stopping other vampires are just how they show that they are in charge and they are trying to keep the vampire hunting at bay.

When they came, I should have fled for the hills, but again, I didn't want to tear my little boy away from his life. I regret that now. Better him mad at me and miserable than slave to a vampire or dead.

"Daddy, why does uncle Aro have red eyes?"

"Don't make fun of peoples eyes Edward, that's rude." I really don't saying, 'Cause he eats people' would be for a six year old. "What is wrong with my eyes my little Edward?" Your little! Don't you dare! "Nothing, they are just kind of funny looking." Stop looking at him like that! "Well, I find your eyes kind of funny to Edward."

"Really? Why? Their green, just like my mamma's."

"Well, she had such pretty eyes. No wonder Carlisle was so in love with her." If I had blood it would be boiling right now.

"Uncle Aro, do you have any kids?"

"Yes I do, I have a son named Alec and a daughter named Jane. They're twins and are both very talented."

"I'm talented too uncle Aro! I can play Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata on the piano already!" He reads music better than books. "Really? Well, you would fit into my family perfectly. If only your eyes were red." That was the straw that broke the camels back and my last nerve. "I don't care if you are the damn vampire king, you are never getting my son!" I whispered in a tone only detectible by vampires. Aro looked sadden while his "brother" Marcus just smirked.

"I really like my green eyes uncle Aro. I like seeing mamma when I look in a mirror." And with that my little angel was able to soften the heart of one of the most ruthless men I know. Aro's blood red eyes softened and his mouth turned up into a somewhat honest smile. "You have a darling son Carlisle."

"Yes, he is quite charming." Marcus put in, smiling not so honestly at us.

"Um, thank you. Edward, I think it is time for that nap."

"But daddy…"

"No buts mister. You're still a little under the weather and you need your rest." He is always getting sick. "Ok daddy. Bye uncle Aro, uncle Marcus."

"Sweet dreams child."

After tucking Edward in and making sure he was actually asleep, I went downstairs to confront my "guests."

"Why are you here Aro? And I mean besides taking out that rogue vampire. Why are you here in my house?" Aro looked up at me, giving a mock shocked look. "Carlisle, can't I come and visit an old friend?"

"No, you can't. Not when said old "friend" has a living breathing child in their care."

"Well, I just couldn't help myself. Seeing you father a child, I figured it would either be amusing or adorable. I didn't want to miss either. Might I say, he is rather adorable." Marcus nodded in agreement.

"Aro, please, I know you. You don't just stop by for a friendly hello, you want something. And if its Edward than you can forget it."

"Calm down Carlisle, I won't take your son. Not yet anyway. I just came here to talk. I want to know how badly that vampire effected this place."

"Why?"

"To know what I need to do to make sure no gets the idea that vampires have done it. I'm sure you remember back in your day, vampires were hunted quite often. It is only because of us that humans now think of vampires as a legend instead of fact. So, are these people anywhere near guessing the truth?"

"No, they think that its a serial killer or a wild animal." Aro nodded, seeming happy with my answer. "Alright then, nothing left for us to do here. We need to be getting back anyway. Alec and Jane are probably missing us, they are such wonderful children."

"I'm sure they are."

"Well, goodbye Carlisle. It has truly been a pleasure." And with that they vanished into the night.

I found myself sitting in my study, my head in my hands. First thing first, Edward and I were moving. I didn't feel safe knowing they knew where I was. I needed to make sure Edward was far away from them, I didn't like how Aro looked at him. Like he wanted to add him to his collection of gifted vampires. Not Edward. He will remain human and alive as long as I am his father.

"Daddy? Did they leave already?"

"Edward, what are you doing up sweetheart?"

"I had a bad dream. I ate too many apples and you left. An apple a day keeps the doctor away you know. I don't think I like them any more." I smiled. Oh Edward. My innocent, cute, clever, lovable Edward. "Do you want to sleep with me tonight Edward?" I need him close. "Yes Daddy!" I need to know he's ok. "Daddy, will uncle Aro come back anytime soon?"

"I don't think so Edward." At least I hope not.

This chapter is kind of lame. I was trying to make it a little more interesting, I think I just managed angsty. Please review. .