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Chapter 2

Serina froze then shook her head. She was beginning to hallucinate. Sarah came and grabbed her arm. Apparently Sarah's sculpture was on display already and it was very popular with the crowd. In a few pushes and "Excuse us" they made it to her piece. Serina's picture was on in storage and wouldn't be shown until Friday. Sarah and Tom were in the sculpture section of the exhibition, Charlotte and Serina were in the painting section and Steve was in the alternate art section. Sarah had fashioned a person out of clay. It was of an ancient Greek hero kneeling with his helmet and sword laid flay by his side. Sarah was passionate about history and it had come across in her statue. The expression on the hero's face was a cross between happiness and intimidation. Sarah had worked for ages on it and she was glowing with pride as the other people complimented it. Steve came up behind her and draped his armed over her shoulders.

"Congratulations babe." he whispered and began to rock her. Sarah was 5'4 and had short brown hair that came up to her shoulders she had a pretty face with twinkling green eyes, Steve was about 6'0 and was solidly built. Despite his appearance he was really a huge softy on the inside, he had dark blue eyes and blonde hair that spiked up. Steve was the girls protector, since she had met him he had always looked after her and Sarah. She couldn't think of two people more perfect for each other. She really was happy for them but she felt a pang of longing watching them together and she decided to get some air and she headed for the exit.

Felix was scouting the crowd for any of his kind. Apparently Aro "had this feeling" that something important was going to happen at the exhibition and when Aro was curious about something he never let it go. Demetri was checking the other side of the hall. His eyes went to a couple in the sculpture section and he wanted to gag. He had had enough of couples this week. First the Cullen coven with the human and mind-reader and now these two. His eyes brushed over the middle of the crowd and then:

Felix saw a human female in the crowd that caught his eye but he didn't know why. Then he saw her necklace. Anger flared through him and before Demetri could stop himself he cornered the female and growled.

"Where did you get this?" That necklace was the only one of it's kind why did this human have it. It was Serina's. In his rage he forgot it had been 13 years and he saw Serina as a 5 year old still. He dragged the woman out of the hall and into a room of covered paintings. The light was off so and her face was turned from him. He gripped her shoulders tight. If she had taken this off Serina she would pay dearly.

"This necklace belongs to a very close friend of mine and you better have a good reason for having it." he whispered in her ear his voice going low and dangerous.

The humans breath stopped and she froze beneath his hands. Her neck turned so she was facing him but he couldn't see her because in his current state of rage all he could see was red. Her heart began to speed up he could hear it beating faster and faster.

Serina was sure she was dreaming. But the arms on her shoulders were real, they felt just like they had all those years ago, the voice was the same and she could see his red eyes shining in the darkness of the room. It was him. Her heart swelled with so many emotions that she couldn't sort them out in time. She took in a deep breath and said the word that could change everything.

"Felix?" She asked softly. She wished that the light was no so she could see him.

When the human said his name Felix was sure he had misheard her. No human knew his name except for Gianna and she was shut up in the palace. He didn't know any humans except...Serina. He let go of her shoulders instantly and switched on the lamp. The bulb flickered a second before lighting up the whole room and everyone in it. They stared at each other neither believing what they were seeing.

It was Serina only older. He remembered how long it had been since he had seen her and wanted to slap himself. Of course she would look different. His cute little Serina had grown up into a stunning young woman. She had a gorgeous body with curves in just the right places, her skin was flawless and looked so soft. Her black hair hung loosely down her back in silky tendrils and drew attention to her hips and long legs, Her face was perfect, with full lips and a pair of brown eyes that seemed very intelligent for her age. But it was her deep in those brown pools he saw the little girl that had trusted him so much. She was back. He felt joy but also fear knowing that Caius would surely kill her if he found out. He was glad he could see her again but something was different this time. Something in his gut felt strange when he looked at what she had grown into and since when had he cared what human females looked like but he when he had looked at her he thought her beautiful. Something had changed but he didn't know what.

Serina wanted to cry. Her hero was here. After all these years he was here again. Any regrets she had about coming were swept away. He was exactly as she remembered tall, dark, handsome. Handsome! Where had that thought come from? She was never attracted to men and Felix was her hero and friend. But she felt an unexplainable tingle when he looked her over. It wasn't unpleasant either. Suddenly the emotion became too much for her and before she knew it she had stepped forward and hugged him. She shook as hot tears rolled down her cheeks she had missed him so much. Then ever so hesitantly he put his arms around her. She shivered from the coolness of his skin but she was way too happy to care.

Felix was surprised by how warm she was everything in his world was like ice and it was strange to be holding someone so warm and full of life. She felt right in his arms and he liked being in hers.

"It is you." he murmured into her hair. He took a deep breath and inhaled her scent. In his joy he had forgotten that he could now smell her blood. The monster inside of him was instantly awake and roaring for her blood. Her blood had the sweetest scent and only years of control kept him from hurting her. Then she spoke and he was able to calm the blood lust.

"Of course it's me how many other human girls do you know that have this necklace. I recognised in a few seconds." She said smugly letting him go and stepping back. Her eyes misted up for a few seconds.

"I never though I'd see you again." She said smiling up at him. He smiled back. After a second of silence she erupted in a fountain of questions.

"How have you been? How are Marcus, Heidi and Jane? Why are you here? Does Caius still hate me? Is it safe for me to be here? Why did you try to strangle me?" She said in a rush before taking a large breath.

He smiled a bit arrogantly back at her "Well you seemed to have gotten even more annoying since we last met."

Her mouth dropped open in mock horror and she punched his shoulder "Oh shut up! I haven't seen you in years of course I'm going to be curious." she shook her head. "So anyway why are you here?"

"Well Aro sent Demetri and I out..." he trailed off as he realised that Demetri had seen him rush in here with Serina. Just as this though registered with him the door opened and there he stood.

Demetri saw his friend still had the human alive. Why? In all the years he had known him Felix had never had much respect for humans well at least until a few years ago. Maybe she was a snack. But the way Felix stood in front of her suggested otherwise.

"Felix is there a reason for this interruption of our mission?" he asked unsure how to act. Felix tensed a little then answered.

"No reason just an old friend of mine. Demetri this is Serina. Serina this is my fellow Guard member Demetri." Ah so this is the famous Serina the one who had changed his friend. Felix stepped out of the way but he seemed very reluctant to do so. Demetri examined the human stood before him. She wasn't noticeably pretty in human standards and she seemed like someone who spoke a lot. Nevertheless there was something intriguing about her. Something in the way she held herself and the complete acceptance of him he saw in her eyes that drew him in. She fidgeted a little before stepping towards him with her hand outstretched. He took it and shook it slightly.

"It's nice to meet you Demetri. Ii don't think we met last time are you knew to the Volturi?" She asked and the ease at which she referred to the Volturi shocked him slightly.

"I have worked for them for centuries I was merely on a long mission when you were visiting." She nodded in understanding then silence filled the small room. It was Serina who broke the silence.

"What do we do now."

AN: OK I've got the story rolling and should be back to my update schedule soon. This isn't as long as other chapters and I apologize, I know Demetri doesn't seem like he likes her yet but that will change. Thanks for all the support!

Sneak Peak

Serina stepped onto the hotel balcony and saw a figure by the railings. She gasped as she recognised him.

"Marcus?"