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"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.

"Now, now, there's no reason to be defensive." Aro chuckled. I cringed, as my mind quickly processed what I'd just seen. Aro. Everything about him. It made me sick to my stomach. He was drunk on power, it was all he cared about. He cared more about having power than for his own sister – Didyme. I couldn't even look at him. In search for more power, he changed his sister. But her talent wasn't precisely what he hoped. Marcus, who I guessed to be the unexpressive man on Aro's right, fell in love with Didyme and so did she. Seeing that they were extremely happy, and had plans to go off on their own, he murdered his own sister.

If he would murder his own sister for power, I shuddered at the thought of what else he would do.

The one thing that struck me was that even after all those years; Marcus never found out that Aro was responsible. If only he knew…

Edward straightened up almost immediately, but his mouth was set into a flat line. My hand itched to move and punch Aro in the face.

Liz laughed at my reaction in the corner. Again, I wanted to hit something badly. Damn those Morgans! Damn them straight to the fiery pits of hell.

I controlled my emotions, or maybe it was Jasper's help, but I knew I wouldn't do anything. It was too much of a risk. Here we were, standing in front of the most powerful vampire family and their talented guard, in their own city/layer. Fighting did not sound like such a good idea to me. Especially since it was eight of us against about fourteen of them.

"Well? What do you think, young Edward?" Aro raised an eyebrow. I assumed there had been a silent conversation going on. "You would make a fine addition to our humble family." He mused. I laughed internally, humble? What family are we talking about? Certainly not this one.

Edward hesitated. Well, at least he made it seem like he hesitated. There was no reason for him to want to be part of the Volturi. Unless they threatened….I pushed that thought away. They had no reason to. But do they really need a reason? I cringed at the thought.

"I'd…rather…not." Edward said, pretending to still be hesitating.

Aro grimaced for the slightest second before hope retook its place on his face.

"How about you, my dear Alice?" He seemed to like that, calling her his. Possessively, just like when he talked to Edward. I wanted to growl at him and rip him to pieces, but on second thought, maybe that wasn't the best idea.

"No, thank you." Alice said quickly, with no hesitation whatsoever.

"Jasper?" Aro called.

"No, sir." Jasper's voice came from behind me. I knew he was going to ask me next.

He did not disappoint.

"Bella! Surely you must see how good this life could be. Would you maybe be interested in joining?"

"Dibs" The one who'd winked at me – Felix - called from behind me.

Edward growled lowly, but not low enough to keep it from everyone.

Aro raised his delicate eyebrows.

"Bella?" He asked again.

"No, thanks." I whispered. How did the other one keep their cools? It was my first time meeting the Volturi, and I, if no one else, was scared.

Aro sighed. "Such a waste," he said shaking his head.

Felix chuckled from behind, but I swear I heard him a bit closer. "Yes, too bad…"

Too bad you're going to kill us now. I thought angrily.

"So that's it?" Edward snapped. "Join or die? I suspected as much… so much for you laws." Edward said furiously.

What was he doing? He was going to get us all killed.

Then, I noticed the underlying tone of his voice. Yes, it sounded mad – furious, even – but as if he'd carefully chosen his words and tone.

Aro blinked a couple of times. "Of course not." He placed his right hand over his chest, like when people are offended.

Caius hissed. "The law claims them!"

"How so?" Edward retorted.

"The Children of the Moon." Aro smiled darkly as he referred to our werewolf friends. He was determined to find something wrong.

Edward kept his expression blank.

"What about them?

"You cannot protect that alliance. The werewolves are our enemies." Caius glared.

"Aro, you've seen the memories. It was in the middle of the day. Those are not the Children of the Moon."

Aro glared in defeat and nodded.

"What?" Caius asked outraged.

"Dear Caius, the creatures have nothing to do with the Children of the Moon. They are shape shifters who coincidentally shift into werewolves.

"But they know our secret." Caius bared his front teeth.

"Yes, but they are even more bound to keep it than we are." Edward answered.

Caius glared at Edward.

"He's right." Aro chuckled.

Caius growled and was followed by Demetri.

"Now, now, let's be reasonable." Aro raised a hand.

"Why should-"Caius started but Aro pressed his hand against his chest – a warning.

After a small pause (a silent conversation passing between the two brothers), Aro turned back to us.

"You are welcome to leave any time…or stay, if you choose." Aro invited, smiling a fake warm smile at us.

Again, Felix winked at me. Creepy. Definitely not staying.

"It was so good to see you my old friend!" Aro patted Carlisle on the back.

"Heidi should be here any moment." Jane spoke.

"Oh, what a delight! Why don't you all stay for breakfast?" Aro chuckled.

"No, thank you." Carlisle said seriously.

"Then are we free to go?" Edward asked in a cool, even voice.

"Of course! Be sure to come by again." Aro said pleasantly.

I doubt it. I thought to myself.

"Of course." Esme spoke. I didn't need to read her mind to know she didn't mean it. I guess even mothers lie.

Edward placed his right hand on the small of my back and started leading me towards the heavy, wooden door.

"Alexander, Elizabeth, Natalie, Jason." Caius barked, beyond reason and snapped his fingers, ordering to come closer…

Not much of a cliffie, unless you care about what's going to happen to the Morgans.

Mwahahahahaa

So we can either:

a) We kill the Morgans painfully slowly.

B) you don't really care

c) death of Morgans by pool noodles and cookies and beach balls. Shout out to snowbook22

d) Bella and Edward make a baby! (hahahaha not gonna happen, since she's not human, but oh well)

e) Jacob gets an imprint. Totally random

f) marcus finds out about Didyme. Interesting, huh?

g) WEDDING TIME! (ooo they can all die at the wedding right?)

h) they get married and then a candle falls and the whole place burns down, hehe that's how you kill vampires :)

i) You don't understand why my choices have to do with death – well, I'll admit it, it's incredibly funny.

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