Sorry it took so long to update guys but hey, at least I'm updating now and I plan to do so on a much more regular basis : )
For converse junkie, even though you were I tinsey bit rude with your demands, you have a point and I know how bad it is to be left hanging so here ya go.
As I took the last flight of stairs four at a time, the panic from my vision had not completely abandoned me. I could still see her once warm and kind eyes as cold and still as a frozen lake. I could still hear the deafening silence of the world without Evelyn's heartbeat. I would not allow it. I couldn't believe how stupid I had been to think that I could keep her here under the very noses of the most powerful and ruthless vampires in the world. I had been blinded and now the clarity of my vision was painfully vivid. I had nearly handed my Evie to the Volturi. I lived among hundreds of vampires who regularly roamed the halls aimlessly with an eternity to waste. Any one of those vampires could have stumbled upon Evie. The thoughts running through my mind only served to escalate my anxiety but it was nothing compared to what I saw as I cleared the last of the stairs.
My heightened senses only allowed for the scene before me to instill an instant feeling of dread as if I had stepped beneath an icy waterfall. First I saw a figure clad in a floor length black cape and Evie, trying to stand tall and look brave, though the terrified patter of her heart betrayed her. I was too late. I could never get Evie out unnoticed now. I had killed her, just as I had feared I would. The figure had not turned to look at me, obviously too caught up in the prey that was laid out before it. Curiously the caped monster was not poised to strike but rather stood upright and still. It was then I noticed how small the cloaked figure was. It was about the same size as Evelyn despite its menacing presence. The only vampire I knew of in the Volturi that small was…
Suddenly Evie cried out in pain, her attempt at a resilient stance crumpling as she fell to the ground clutching her head. With her eyes screwed up in agony, I felt a sharp pain in my still chest. Her pain was my pain.
"Jane!" I screamed as I covered the distance between us. I ran to the space between my cruel sister and the angel writhing on the floor. It took a fraction of a second for the pain to hit me. I shielded Evie from Jane's view and her merciless power. Somehow I remained standing for I knew that the instant I fell her attack on Evie would resume. As I saw the various visions of Evie lying motionless in bloody positions with vampires standing over her I heard three words spat with more malice than I ever thought possible in my long life among the most monstrous creatures of the night.
"How could you?"
I could tell that Jane was more than angry, she was hurt beyond words. I had betrayed her. The visions of Evie and the knowledge that I had hurt the one who had been right beside me my entire life overwhelmed me and then suddenly the physical pain stopped, only allowing the other pains to filter in with more clarity.
As my consciousness returned I heard the sound of my angel weeping from the floor. No one should ever hear a weeping angel. It is the very sound that destroys all hope. Jane would kill Evie and maybe even me, and I couldn't bring myself to fight back. I couldn't hurt Jane.
"Jane…" I choked, "I'm sorry."
As I opened my eyes I was met with a bright red fire burning furiously in Jane's eyes but behind the infernos was the purest pain. I took a step towards her and gasped as she stepped away. I had hurt her so much she could not bear to be touched by her own brother. I halted my advance and begged her with my eyes and everything I had to listen… to understand.
"Jane, I never meant to hurt you. Please understand that."
"What did you think would happen?" she retorted coldly. "What did you think would happen when you decided to keep a human as a pet?"
Despite the love for my sister I felt a fierce protectiveness possess me.
"She is not a pet! Do not insult her so!" I yelled.
"Then what in hell is she?" Jane screamed back. "Why else would you keep a human girl down here?"
The way she spat the word human out as if it was an insult only made my protectiveness more pronounced.
"I LOVE HER!" I screamed back before I even considered the words.
Jane looked as if I had slapped her and I knew instantly that I had said too much. The sudden silence behind me also worried me, what If Evie was not ready to hear those words?
"You fool!" Jane spat, "Aro would kill you both if he found out. I should kill you both!"
The hatred in her eyes made it very clear that she was not merely threatening, she was considering it.
"You are no better than that Edward! His so called love for a filthy human will be the end of him as well."
The realisation that I would not be able to make Jane understand struck me and I decided that my new objective was to get Evie out before she was hurt any more than she was already.
"I am not asking for your permission, Jane." I spoke to Jane in a stoic tone that told her that I was not going to change my mind.
I turned and faced Evie for the first time since Jane attacked her and hearing her weeping had still not prepared me for the vision of the purest and most innocent creature I had ever encountered cowering on the floor. I swept her up in my arms make a silent promise to myself; she was never coming back to this place and neither was I.
"Goodbye Jane," I said, unable to hide the sorrow from my voice. The pain of losing my sister for what might have been forever was unbearable but I had brought Evie into this dark world and I had the duty to protect her from it.
As I strode past my sister toward the stairs she resumed her verbal attack.
"Aro will hunt you down! Alec, he will kill you both!"
I knew she was right, we would have to run from the Volturi forever but that was a sacrifice I was willing to make. As I rounded the corner I heard a shap sob as Jane's anger fell away to reveal only the sorrow fuelling it.
"'I'm sorry, Jane" I whispered and took the stair at full speed toward an uncertain future.
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As I reached the top of the dungeon stairs I knew it would be difficult to get out unseen. I looked down at the beautiful girl in my arms and set her down on the ground. Her stance was shaky but she could stand.
"Evie, we need to get out of here. Can you walk?
She seemed to look herself over and mentally check her physical state before deciding she was and giving me a sharp nod. Looking into her wide blue eyes I could tell she was terrified. I decided I would have to use that to our advantage even if it meant treating Evie appallingly for the sake of appearances.
"Evie listen to me, we don't have much time. The only way I can think for us to get out of here is if I treat you like one of the Volturi's prisoners. If I drag you down the halls no one will question me. It will look like I'm simply carrying out my duties. I understand that you will be scared passing the vampires but you don't need to hide it, okay?
Evie nodded again only looking more agitated and even more terrified.
"I'm sorry for what I'm about to do," I said softly and sincerely. "Are you ready?"
"Yes." It was the first word Evelyn had spoken and it was shaky and unsure.
We set of again at a quick pace as I listened for the slightest sound that would tell me if a vampire was nearby and it was time to start our act. We only had to cover three corridors to get to the closest exit and as we approached the second last I held the hope that I wouldn't have to treat Evie the way that I knew was necessary if someone found us. It was as we rounded the corner that I heard the soft and quick patter of fine Italian footwear. It was time.
I took hold of Evie's arm as softly as I could while still appearing rough and gave her one last look which she returned with wide eyes. At least she would sell her part of the play. I dragged her around the final corner into view what normal humans may have mistaken for a 30 year old incredibly attractive male model but I knew better. The hungry glean in my eye told me he was in the bottom levels of the Volturi for a reason. He was young and unrefined… and he was thirsty. His attention snapped to Evie the second she came into view which made me want to tear his head of where he stood but I didn't need to give Aro yet another reason to want me dead.
We had to pass the young one in order to get out so I continued dragging Evie ruthlessly without faltering for I knew it was the only thing that could save her now. Each step towards him made me more anxious and I tried desperately to hide all traces of my anxiety. It seemed liked the slowest trek of a corridor I had ever made and I wanted it so desperately to be over. As I caught sight of the doorway and my target what seemed like forever away, I was relieved that I had timed our plight correctly. It was dark out so we could both slip out unnoticed and I would not have to worry about keeping to the shadows in order to not draw attention to myself. All that was left to do was reach the safety of the street. Just three more steps and I would be passing him…two… we were safe now.
Suddenly I felt a hand grab my arm as I drew level with the young one. He had grabbed me on my way past and now he was smiling at me devilishly, revealing the sharp teeth he planned to bury in Evie.
"Where are you taking this one?" he asked hungrily, "I really hope you aren't dumping her in the street. It's such a waste after all"
The way he was simply looking at her made me want to tear his limbs from his body but I resisted those urges and put on the mask of arrogance I had once worn so well as my own face.
"Need I remind you of who I am?" I snarled. "I am an on the orders of the Volturi themselves. What make you think you have any right to intervene?"
The venom in my voice must have been enough to remind him of our status difference and with one lingering look that made all the urges I was holding back surge to the surface again, he continued on his way, and fortunately for him it was with his arms still attached to his torso.
Not wanting to ruin our cover at the last minute, I remained in my twisted character and continued dragging Evie roughly out of the doorway. I knew we were still being closely watched but in the street and out of the oppressive walls of the Voluturi's lair I allowed myself to hope that we may just be able to get out without suspicion. I hoped that Jane did not tell Aro out of spite but I knew that was an idealistic hope at best. I had hurt her, in turn hurting myself. We were so close and now I was leaving her behind. The only solace I was granted was that I was fleeing with Evelyn by my side.
Okay guys so I hope you like it, it was a long time coming. I should have the next chapter up in a week or so. I am also about to start another story but it will be a Bones fanfic. After the disappointing and frustrating occurrences of the 100th episode I have decided to sate my insatiable need for Booth and Brennan together myself and write a story about how it SHOULD have gone after Booth admitted he believed in "giving it a shot". Anyways if you are interested in bones stay tuned for that, if not then stay tuned for the next chapter of an angel among demons : p
