Authors note:I'm so sorry this has taken so long to update. Things have been pretty hectic I had to stay after school for awhile to take remedial math for my upcoming S.O.L in Algebra 2. It was the one thing standing between me and my last math credit to get an advanced diploma, for those that don't know S.O.L stands for Standards of Learning and we Virginians have to pass these tests for our core classes and the class and the final exam to move on to the next grade. Good news is I got a 445 out of 600 and I graduated high school with an advanced diploma! Now that's it's summer expect more frequent updates. It will slow down when school starts back up again because I'm going to be working to become a Psychiatric Nurse.
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight.
Italics = Thoughts.
Chapter 14:
Aurora stared up at Demitri, a confused look on her face as Heidi's footsteps echoed down the hallway.
"What was she talking about? What do I have to get ready for?" She couldn't hide the panic in her voice. That hysteria that she had tried so hard managed to push down was threatening to burst free.
Demitri sighed, moving closer he pulled her into his arms. That strong urge to protect was back and he had to bite back a laugh. Here he was a Vampire, part of the fearsome Volturi guard, the tracker no one could evade, trying to comfort a human. A human he was becoming far to attached to. I might as well change my name to Cullen. I'm certainly acting like one.
Smoothing back her hair, he pulled her face up to look directly at her. Her eyes were wide. "Aro will want to talk to you. To confirm everything Heidi has told him."
Aurora nodded. "How?" Demitri tensed, his arms tightening around her. "Aro has an ability to see everything a person has thought or seen by touching them. He will know if you are telling the truth." She shuddered, looking up into his dark eyes. "What will happen to me?"
"If you really are gifted Aro will want to keep you."She shivered. "Keep me?" Demitri nodded. "Aro...Aro collects people with talents. He will most likely change you." Aurora whimpered. Demitri pulled her closer. "It will be alright." She let out a breathe of relief and pressed her face into his chest, mumbling. "Does that mean you have an ability too?"
"Yes. I'm a tracker. I can find anyone I've ever encountered by tracking their essence. Basically I follow the tenor of your mind." Aurora had straitened up, listening intently. "Is that how you found me?" Demitri smiled. "Yes. Heidi also has an ability. She can lure people. I'm not really sure how it works but her allure makes it hard to resist her." Aurora was silent for a moment before she spoke up. "The tours..?" Demitri nodded. "Are a front, yes." He stood up, holding out his hand. "Come on. You should change before Heidi comes back." Aurora took it and he pulled her up.
Aurora looked down at her and had to suppress a shudder. Bianca's blood had dried to her clothes, caked on in certain places. Demitri led her to the bathroom connected to the room. "You can use my bathroom. I will go see if I can find you some clean clothes."
She stepped into the bathroom, closing the door as Demitri turned to leave. Looking into the mirror, she sighed. The girl staring back at her was familiar. She had a pale face, mused hair, and scared hazel eyes. Yes, Aurora thought,I look sixteen again. Minus the blood, she was the spitting image of when she had found out Jack had died.
Shaking her head, Aurora shed the blood caked dress and underwear and stepped into the shower. The hot water cascaded down her body, washing away the blood and the stress of Bianca's death. For the next five minutes she forgot about everything, her worries running down with the water.
That peace was shattered when the bathroom door opened. Demitri's voice floated in. "I'm putting the clothes on the sink." The door was closed before she could even respond. Shutting off the shower, she reached over for a towel. She wrapped it around her and stepped out to look at what Demitri had brought in.
A plain pair of black underwear and a long sleeve black dress that dropped a couple of inches above her knee's. The most intricate part was the lace knitting that made up the back.
Getting ready seemed to take longer than usual. She pulled the clothes on and walked over to the mirror. Picking up a brush, she slowly pulled the brush through her hair. She was trying to hold off the inevitable. This meeting with the so called Vampire leader. Her life was at stake. She laughed, that concept wasn't new to her. It seemed her whole life she had been fighting to survive. She stopped mulling through her thoughts when Demitri's voice hit her ears.
"Aurora, are you done. We really need to go over things." Laying down the brush, she pulled her curly hair into a side ponytail. Smoothing her bangs, she walked over to the door. "I'm ready." Opening the door, she looked over at Demitri. He was sitting on the bed holding a pair of black flats. "Heidi said that they would fit." Aurora smiled, sitting down next to Demitri to pull on the shoes.
"So what do I need to know." Demitri's eyes narrowed. "When we walk in, stay beside me. The others will not be as welcoming or nice as Heidi and I. Stay away from Jane. She's the small blonde. Looks around 13 or 14. Her ability is to make people feel the worst pain imaginable. It might not be real but you feel as if your burning." Aurora paled. "Why?" Demitri shrugged. "does she really need a reason. She reveals in it and as one of Aro's favorites, she rarely is punished." He paused. "Do not speak until Aro asks you. Answer his questions truthfully. When he wants you too, you will go over to him. All he wants to do is confirm everything. He'll want to touch your hand but it will only last, at the most, a couple of minutes. When it's done they will decide."
"They?" Demitri nodded. "Aro, Marcus, and Cauis. They are the leaders. Marcus can see the bonds between people and Cauis...do not anger him. He is the most volatile." He put his hands on her shoulders. "Promise me you will do as I say." With wide eyes, she nodded.
He sighed in relief, looking her over. "You will be fine." They sat there together in the silence until a knock resounded through the room. Heidi walked in. "He wants to see her." Demitri sighed as he stood up, pulling Aurora with him.
The walk ended too quickly. Soon enough they were standing outside two large, wooden, double doors. Taking a deep breath, she nodded to Demitri to show him she was ready. Demitri walked forward, pushing open the doors and they walked.
There were three men sitting on what could only be described as thrones. Others were scattered across the room. Her eyes raked over the room, taking in each Vampire. Her eyes landed on a small blonde and recognized her as Jane. Remembering what Demitri had said, she quickly averted her eyes.
The dark haired man sitting in the middle rose. Spreading out his arms. "Demitri, it is good to see you. You are well, I have not seen you since I last sent you out." Demitri gave a small bow. "Yes, Master all is well." Aro smiled, turning to Aurora. "Hello, My dear. My name is Aro. Heidi has told me some unfortunate news. I am terribly sorry for your loss." Aurora looked over to Demitri for reassurance.. He gave a small nod. "Thank you."
Aro smiled wider. "She tells me you are also gifted. That you used it on Demitri." Aurora stuttered. "I..I...I didn't mean to. I was scared." Aro waved his hand. "Calm yourself child. You had quite a scare. Demitri has told you of us?" Aurora paused. "Yes" He held out his hand. "Would you mind?"
Hesitating only a second, she walked over and placed her hand in his. Aro froze, his eyes fixed on whatever he was seeing. Minutes later he pulled his hand away to clap both of his together. Smiling widely, he exclaimed.
"Oh, this is magnificent. Brothers she truly is gifted." The blonde to his left sneered. "And pray tell, Aro, what is this ability." Aro laughed. "Cauis it is compulsion. She can bend people to her will. Tell them to do things and they do. Seeing as how she gets along so nicely with Heidi and Demitri, I have come up with, what I see to be an acceptable decision."
His excitement, however did not seem to effect the other two. Cauis looked over to Aro. "So what is this decision?"Aro's smile, if possible, got wider. "She will be turned." Cauis nodded. "Fine." Aro turned to the other. "And you, Marcus."
"I see nothing wrong with that." Marcus replied in a drawn in voice. Aro turned back to Aurora. "Isn't that excellent. I will give you a week to get your affairs in order. Demitri will stay with you. This Grant that I have seen in your thoughts and memories could be a problem. You will continue with your secretarial duties during this time."
Aurora's breath seemed to be knocked out of her. Stuttering out a small Thank You, Aro smiled and waved them off. As Demitri led her out, she couldn't but shiver.
All in the course of twelve hours, her whole life had changed.
Authors note: Longest chapter I've written. Hope you guys like it and leave a review. I'm also open to writing stories for people. I'm free most of the summer. If you have a prompt, I will write it. I will do any pairings or with an O.C. :) and it doesn't have to be Twilight.