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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
It seems no one can help me now,
I'm in too deep; there's no way out
This time I have really led myself astray
Runaway train, never going back
Wrong way on a one-way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I'm neither here nor there
-Runaway Train – Soul Asylum
Disclaimer:
I do NOT own Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse or Breaking Dawn.
This time, something really bad happened.
"Well, well, well, look who's back." A high, reedy voice came from behind us.
My family tensed for half a second, and then they relaxed – but in defeat.
We turned around in the same moment and I was surprised to see a small, dark shape coming toward us at an agonizing pace. The person inside was concealed by a black cloak that reached to the ground.
My eyes were quick to focus and they quickly caught the face of the person. Vampire. I realized that from her horrifying crimson eyes. She was beautiful, of course, but in a creepy I'm-going-to-kill-you way. From far away, to human eyes, she would've looked like a boy – her beautiful, angelic face was the only thing that kept her from being mistaken for a boy. Her wide, bright red eyes shined as she saw us, they almost looked hungry – especially when she saw Edward and Alice. She was as tiny as Alice with short, pale brown hair and her body was slim and androgynous. She looked like a goblin…
Her full lips pulled up into a beatific smile, and it certainly didn't make me feel any better.
"Carlisle! Edward!" She said this as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other in a while. "It's so good to see you! What brings you here?" She asked feigning curiosity.
As she talked, Edward wrapped his arms protectively around me and poked me once. That was my cue to listen. I focused my power to listen to his thoughts.
Something's wrong. I can't read their thoughts. Not one of them. His voice had a hint of panic behind it.
"Oh, cut the crap, Jane." Alex rolled his eyes and in a heartbeat, he was next to the beautiful little girl – Jane. It sounded familiar, like I'd heard it before but I couldn't remember exactly.
"Alex?" My voice was even – I was glad my fear didn't show.
"Bella?" He mocked me.
"What the hell are you- you lied to me!"
"Bravo, didn't think you'd figure that one out," he said sarcastically.
Elizabeth laughed loudly as she walked over to Jane's other side. Jason followed, smiling smugly and Natalie seemed a little reluctant to follow but she hid it well. Come to think of it, Natalie had been acting kind of weird lately, and not in your normal I'm-a-member-of-the-undead-kind-of-weird.
"Follow me," Jane spoke one more time, her voice a monotone now. It surprised me when she turned her back on us – unafraid of what we could do to her while she wasn't looking.
Horrified, I wondered why Jane, considering her tiny appearance, held so much power. Why no one dared to speak up or question her. Why everyone turned to follow and my mind drifted to the first day we met the Morgans…
"What do Aro and Jane do?" I asked, hesitating. I wasn't sure I wanted to know.
"Jane's is more…powerful in a way. She has the power to hurt you. Not physically, she only makes you think you're hurting. It is the most excruciating kind of pain"
I shuddered as I suddenly remembered why the name Jane seemed to put me on edge. Jane was part of the Volturi – maybe the most powerful member. Without touching you, she could cause you pain. The Volturi were sort of the royal family – I now remembered clearly. No one had told me they lived in Italy.
I glared at no one in particular as I thought this through. I hadn't known the Volturi lived in Italy. But I was sure the Morgans did. My hands involuntarily turned into fists. How could they!? They planned this? They set us up! Un-fricking-believable! My muscles tensed, but I knew I couldn't do anything. I'd never felt so helpless before in my life!
I took deep, calming, unnecessary breaths as we reached a low, heavy wooden door. We walked in, my arms wrapped around Edward, and we were in a bright hallway. The door closed behind us and I saw two shadowy gray cloaks start walking behind us.
"Felix, Demetri." Jane acknowledged them.
I turned to look at the two men. The one on the right – Felix? – winked at me so I turned away.
Jane quickly walked over to an elevator on the right and held the door for us. If she weren't probably about to kill us, I would've thought she was nice.
When the doors opened once again, I saw that we'd come to an office. More like a reception area. But something wasn't quite right, before I could figure out what it was that made me feel uncomfortable – apart form the army of vampires about to kill us – Edward nudged me.
Hold you're breath. Don't think about it. In his mind, I saw that he meant the lady behind the counter in the center of the room. I looked at her through my own eyes, and gawked. She was human. Her steady heartbeat and her blood pulsing behind her skin taunted me.
I would've found it hard to stay in the enclosed room with her scent so concentrated, so I was sort of glad that Jane kept walking. At the end of the long room, in front of another low, wooden door was a boy. He was almost identical to Jane, only his hair wasn't as dark, and his lips were less full. They greeted each other silently.
"The Cullen family!" He acted surprised. "How lovely! I'm Alec, by the way." He examined each and every one of us – but I swear his eyes lingered a bit on me. "So this must be Bella! We've heard so much about you!"
"Have you?" I glared at him.
He simply laughed at me as if I were an angry kitty who couldn't do any harm. Edward's arms tightened around me – a reminder that we were in dangerous territory.
"Why, yes! Of course. Ian couldn't stop talking about you last year…I have to admit, the boy had a bit of a crush on you. He never knew how to get the ladies though, as you proved when you killed him last year." He winked at me.
I gaped at him. Ian!? He was in this too? What kind of world is this!?
Alex continued, almost laughing at our expressions. "Yes, well, after Ian didn't complete the mission, we figured it'd be safer to send a family." He used air quotation marks when he said family. "We had to pick just the right people with the right powers."
"Ian?" I chocked out.
"He was barely a year old," He shook his head, "Well, none of that matters - you're all here." He winked at Elizabeth.
"Powers? What powers?" I asked furiously.
"Alex was chosen only for his power. Very useful in this case." Alec continued.
A power?! He said he didn't have a power! I wanted to slap myself for being so gullible. I glared at Alex. If looks could kill…
"You see, Alex has the power to make you see things. It's a very straightforward illusion."
I thought this through. What did he mean? Edward nudged me and I listened to his thoughts.
That way, he could block Alice's visions. Every time she had one, he'd make her see something else.
"Jason was only going so he could pinpoint every one of your powers. He reminds me of Eleazar…perhaps you know him?" Alec said. "And Natalie is sort of a backup. She has a physical shield." He winked at Natalie. "In case anything should happen…" He paused for a second before continuing.
"And my sweet Liz simply covered anyone in a 2 meter radius with her mental shield. It's quite different than your power, Isabella. Elizabeth can't decide who to shield, it's just like a bubble around her." Alec continued with his explanation, making me madder every time. Maybe that was his plan, to get me so mad that I'd snap and they could have a reason to kill us.
That's why I couldn't read any of their thoughts. Edward told me in his thoughts.
"You!" I growled as my attention went to Elizabeth. I trusted her! Okay, so I was a bit apprehensive at the beginning, but I had really thought she was my friend. She was going to be one of my bridesmaids! "How could you?" My upper lip curled over my teeth.
"Bells," Elizabeth pouted. "We can all still be friends…all you have to do is-"
"Aro will be so glad to see you." Alec interrupted Elizabeth.
"Let's not keep him waiting." Jane grabbed Alec's hand and the led us into a bright, cavernous room full of different shades of black cloaks.
"Jane! Oh, I've missed you!" A man in a pitch black robe walked toward us with evident grace. He took Jane's face gently in his hands and kissed her. It wasn't like a lovers kiss, it was more like a kiss you'd give to your pet. I shuddered. He noticed our presence and his eyes brightened at the sight of Alice, Edward, and – surprisingly – me.
"The Cullens!" He exclaimed in pure delight, he held out his hand to shake hands with Carlisle.
"Aro," Carlisle wasn't showing as much enthusiasm as the man – Aro. He didn't have a choice, but to shake his hand. For a second, Aro's eyes unfocused as he read every single thought Carlisle had ever had.
"Your memories never cease to amaze, Carlisle. Oh, we haven't all been introduced properly!" Two other men in pitch black – the darkest black in the room – walked to stand next to Aro. "I'm Aro and these are my brothers; Cauis and Marcus. I just feel like I know you all already! You see, I share some of your brother's talent, only I'm limited in a way he isn't." He smiled.
I vaguely remembered having heard about Aro…
"Aro's power is like mine," Edward had said. "With just one touch, he has access to everything you've ever heard, thought, said, felt…
"Oh, to be able to hear thoughts from a distance. It'd much more convenient!" Aro shook his head - he sounded envious. "And your power is just magnificent, dear Alice," He continued. "To be able to see the future! You'd make an excellent addition to this family!"
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Alice had tensed.
"Oh, and let's not forget about our precious Bella! So much potential!" He looked at me as if he were one of those starving cartoons and then the person walking by turns into a piece of meat. "My dear Bella, your power really has intrigued me. All of us, really." He went on, "powers I should say."
He extended out his hand, "Do you mind if I attempt to use my power? I understand Edward can't read your mind, but I was hoping I could."
I looked over at Edward. He grimaced and then nodded. It looked like I didn't have a choice.
It's okay, Edward told me as I read is thoughts.
Just then, I had an idea. I knew for a fact that Aro wouldn't be able to use his power on me, but would I be able to use my power on him?
I took Aro's hand, determined. And I was bombarded with everything. Images, conversations, thoughts, death. Everything that Aro had experienced was in my mind as I channeled his own power and used it on him.
"Har har har" Aro laughed. "Quite amusing. It's a very powerful shield." He talked; absolutely unaware that I had just read every single thought that had passed his mind.
He suddenly turned serious. "What shall we do with you now?" His eyes flickered behind us and we heard the door close and a bolt sliding home.
Sensing where this was going, we got into a defensive crouch, already knowing our efforts were in vain as Felix and Demetri – and the rest of the powerful, terrifying Volturi guard – sauntered toward us.
Bum bum bum. I know, right? Who would've guessed? In case you're a bit confused about their respective powers here they are:
Jason – know what power you have (like Eleazar's power)
Natalie – Physical shield.
Liz – Mental shield
Alex – Illusions (like Zafrina's power in breaking dawn)
Anyways, soooo what'll happen now?
a) the cullens die (except jazzy and eddie)
b) we kill the morgans for being stupid traitors
c) mike shows up and is turned into a vampire
d) The volturi are killed and the Romanians take their place
e) the volturi and the morgans are beaten to death with pool noodle or other dangerous devices
f) Alice, Edward and Bella join the Volturi while the rest get killed.
g) I decide
h) your idea?
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