Sorry for leaving everyone in suspense! My boyfriend and I had some friends over at our house last night, so I couldn't get the next few chapters in until today. Thanks for all the reviews... I was wondering if I could get some input regarding a sequel to this one. I've gotten several requests for more of this universe/ these characters.. and I really want continue.. Should I continue on the same story but make the next storyline Part II... or should I create a new story completely, just picking up where this left off? If anyone wouldn't mind giving me input via PM's or whatever's easiest, that'd be great! Thanks! :)

Chapter 95

Carlisle opened his eyes slowly, wondering for a second if he had crossed over into an afterlife. He looked around at the familiar setting before him. The sounds and visuals were the same and he felt Aro's grip releasing him. To his surprise, Aro had failed to go through with his execution. Instead he stared lifelessly to where his daughter was face to face with a giant wolf.

Without warning, Esme dove above her husband, knocking Aro to his back forcefully on the ground. Her hands grabbed the collar of his shirt with a tenacity like Carlisle had never witnessed before. Masen slid in beside her, seemingly ready to decipate the Volturi leader. Aro laid there, not attempting to fight back. He hadn't broken his stare from Luciana.

Masen's hands clutched the top of his head, but Esme stopped him. Carlisle joined them, also motioning for Masen to discontinue his efforts to do away with Aro.

Seth Clearwater huffed and puffed in front of Luciana after he had already tossed Jane to the side, who was now cornered by the woods by Paul and Sam. Everyone's focus was on the Volturi offspring, and Masen saw Leah walk slowly up toward her brother. His gaze was soft, and Aro's daughter suddenly did not feel threatened. Her menacing red eyes filled up with look that was quite vulnerable, and almost sappy looking.

Aro flinched as the huge wolf opened his mouth, but realized quickly that his daughter was in no danger. Seth's long wolf tounge dangled from his mouth and landed playfull on the side of Luciana's face. She giggled and nuzzled herself against him.

Masen turned to his father.

"Seth imprinted," Carlisle informed them. He looked down at Aro, who still laid unmoving with his eyes fixed on the interaction between his daughter and Seth. She wrapped her arms around his giant head and he licked her face once more.

Leah nudged Seth lovingly and made eye contact with Luciana, who smiled back at her.

Esme released her hands from where she still had Aro pinned down and stood up from the ground, leaning herself against Carlisle. The fight had all but stopped, and Jacob called to Paul and Sam, who soon let their guard down against Jane. There was a slight tension, as no one totally trusted each other not to attack on a moment's notice.

As Aro inched closer to his daughter, he finally spoke, "So... imprinted is the term."

Luciana still clung to Seth's neck, before standing in front of him protectively. "Please don't hurt him father," she begged.

There were a few glances around their circle, and those whom Aro had recruited that still remained raised their eyebrows at the lie he had told them regarding Luciana. He looked defeated, and heart sick. It was an unusual expression he wore, and even Jane seemed to feel for him a little.

Aro reached up and touched his daughter's face gently, "I could never hurt something that makes you happy," he said to her sincerely. He hung his head, ultimately thinking that his biggest mistake was creating something that he actually cared for. As much as he had originally tried to fight it, he truly loved his daughter. It was something he had never felt before.

Everyone waited for Aro's cue, the Cullens included. They all stood together, unharmed, each linked with their mate closely. Aro glanced to where Caius and Felix's bodies were scattered around.

Masen approached him, looking at Leah first, before turning his attention to Aro. "I'd like to make a deal with you, if you'd be willing to accept the terms."

Carlisle and Esme exchanged glances.

Aro shifted his eyes to meet Masen's.

"I can heal your friends," he told him, "And I will. But in return, I'd like you to make a promise to us. Just leave us be. We don't want any trouble like this again. Ever."

Everyone looked on, and Emmett nodded at Masen's bravery to approach him.

Aro knew that they would be at a huge loss without Felix and Caius. It certainly wouldn't look good with the rest of their society if they returned to Italy with two men down, while the Cullens remained fully intact. He picked his head up and nodded, "A deal it shall be," he held out a hand.

Masen grabbed it firmly, looking Aro in the eye with a nod. He looked to Edward for reassurance, who let him know that Aro was, indeed, being truthful, before walking over toward Caius first and securing his head back to his shoulders. Within a few minutes, he rose, looking shell shocked and stood between Aro and Marcus.

Felix was next, and Carlisle helped his son retrieve his missing limbs and head. Aro ordered him to his side when he had snapped back to reality.

The Volturi stood together as one again, facing the Cullens solumnly. Aro appeared the most vulnerable, linking hands with his daughter protectively, as Seth struggled to keep himself close to her.

"We're going home," Aro explained, he looked down at his daughter.

"I can't go back," she told him, "I can't leave."

He nodded, "I know."

Seth's imprinting affected more than he had realized. Aro seemed to have suddenly lost his edge at the thought of leaving his daughter in Forks, a world away from his home.

"Go back to Italy," Luciana told him, "I'll visit. Once a month I'll come see you."

"Once a month?" he asked aloud, looking into the sky.

"Twice," she said, "Twice a month. Every two weeks."

He gave in to her request and gave her a long hug, before whispering the words "I love you," in Italian in her ear. She said the same back and watched as he lead their coven back out the same way they'd entered.

Moments later, they were gone. The fight had ended. Relief poured from everyone, who reacted in their own ways, each showing some form of affection to every member of their group.

Emmett approached Masen and put a hand on his back, "You got some balls, bro," he said with a wide smile, "You saved my lfe."

Masen hugged him hard, "I couldn't lose you man. You're my best friend, brother."

Esme grabbed Carlisle's face and kissed him, then pulled him to her, "I thought you were going to die," she said, settling her hand on the back of his head.

"I'm so happy you're okay, that Masen's okay. I didn't know where you two ended up."

She brought her face to his and clung to him tighter than she thought she ever had, clutching his hair firmly. Carlisle knew that their family members had been staring at them, but for the first time he didn't care if they saw his affection for his wife. Esme kissed him like they were the last two people on earth, and Carlisle couldn't pull away from her if he tried. He dug his fingers into her back before she finally brought herself to separate from him.

Garrett whistled at their moment of passionate affection, making everyone laugh.

"Let's go home," Edward said with a smile, linking hands with Bella, and throwing an arm around Renesme.

Masen rushed up and hugged his father, "Thought we lost you there, Dad."

"You could have fixed me up anyway," Carlisle said with a smile. He hugged his son for a long while, before throwing Esme onto his back, "Let's go home. Relax."

Leah looked at Masen, still in her wolf form and playfull encouraged him to follow her before she dashed off into the woods. He smiled at his parents and took off after her.

Esme enjoyed Carlisle's scent, and she buried herself in his neck and shoulder. His hands lingered over hers, and smiled as she began to lightly kiss his neck on their slow walk home.

Edward and Bella slowed up, grinning and approaching them.

"What?" Carlisle asked.

"I just wanted to point something out," he said with a laugh.

They waited for what he was about to tell them.

"You know how Masen followed Leah, right?"

Carlisle and Esme both nodded, eager to see what he was getting at.

"Well, you do realize that when she phases back, she'll be naked right? And they'll be alone in the woods together."

Carlisle suddenly stopped, and Esme looked at him.

Bella slapped Edward's arm, "Edward!"

"Just thought I'd let you guys know." He grabbed Bella and raced them off toward home.