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Aro was, as usual, in an annoyingly happy mood.
Jane walked into the throne room, her scowl mirrored Caius'.
"Masters, a vampire is here to meet you all." She said after bowing.
"Does he seem like a threat?" Caius asked, always the most cautious of the three.
"I do not think so. He does have an odd eye color though."
Aro extend his hand and Jane placed her's there. The image of the blond male flashed through her mind immediately interested Aro.
"Summon Alec then escort our guest here." Aro ordered. Jane nodded before silently slinking off. A moment later Alec entered and took up guard near the back of the room. Five minutes later Jane reappeared with Carlisle following in her wake. "Welcome to my city, Carlisle Cullen." Aro said with a flourishing movement of his hands. Carlisle bowed to the three ancients, remembering what Bella had told him about the Volturi. "What brings you to us?"
"My friend recommended I come here. She said I could learn a lot and possibly change a few minds if I visited you all." Carlisle answered straightforwardly.
"And who might your friend be?" Caius asked. Carlisle hesitated to answer. Bella hadn't told him not to mention her and he doubted that she had broken any of their laws.
"Her name is Bella." Carlisle said and Aro briefly felt shock and panic before caution set in.
Any guesses on what Bella's and Aro's connection is?