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BELLA
I try and focus more, but all I see is that face. Even when my eyes are closed, all I see is that face. Why on God's green and blue earth, is the wicked witch of the west talking to me? Thoughts…fading…
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"She's defective. Dispose of her," a harsh, yet young voice states coldly. Suddenly cold splashes over me and I gasp for breath and gape at them. Jane and Alec stare back at me. Alec is holding a bucket. Why do they look amazed?
"What the hell?" I demand.
"You must be powerful to have survived that," Aro says as he and the other two come into view.
"It was a bucket of water," I say that like I have to explain it to a toddler.
"But witches are melted by water," Caius sneers.
"That is just a ridiculous myth. Vampires should know better than that," I spit out at them.
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" Jane sounds offended.
"Do I carry around stakes and crosses?" I ask. I cannot believe I am having this conversation.
"That's true," Alec comments.
"Besides, haven't you guys ever actually talked to a witch before?" I risk asking that. Now they will know that I have suspicions.
"Talk? Not so much," Jane laughs.
They all look towards a door. I suspect it's feeding time and that is where the meal is waiting. They file out in rank order, of course. I stare after them. So, they aren't keeping the witches alive. Jane gave that much away without even thinking about it. I wonder then. Are they drinking the blood or turning the witches? Those are the only other options. Does magical blood have some sort of different taste or effect on vampires? Life is not sacred to the Volturi. They value power and pride themselves on refined taste in everything. That could be it. Magic blood might be the new delicacy.
On the other hand, what would happen if they did manage to just bite and not drink? Would a witch even turn into a vampire at all? The magic in the blood could repel the venom. That would leave just the drinking part. But if a witch or wizard could be turned into a vampire…what would that mean? Vampires have certain traits that cross over with them. Sometimes those traits become gifts. Alice was sensitive to the Sight so she got it when she turned. Hmm, would magical ability transfer to the vampire stage of the transformation? If it did, that could be a big problem.
ALICE
"We'll find her," Sarah comforts Draco.
"I know," he agrees. Boy, does he do grim pretty well.
"Let's go over this one more time," one of the twins suggests. I think it is Fred, but those two change the name they go by so often that it is hard to know which one really is which. That is something that Emmett would do if he had a twin. Glad to know there are more like him out there. The world could use easy going pranksters to lighten it up.
"What's got you giggling on the inside?" Jasper whispers into my ear.
"Just thinking about how lots of people with Emmett's and the twins' disposition make the world take itself less seriously," I answer. He grins at the thought.
"I think I will gaze into the crystal ball once more…" Luna sounds all mystical. For some reason all the wizards and Sarah snicker. Wonder what that is about…
BELLA
I can't decide which is more surprising to me, the fact that the Volturi have captured witches and wizards and still have no idea about the real magical world or that Luna may have the Sight. Sure she is flighty and believes wholeheartedly in some pretty wild things, but to add the Sight to the package? I don't feel so bad for her boyfriend, but if they ever have kids there will be a lot to deal with.
I can feel my wand still nestled in my right boot. How did I not notice this before? I don't know where my head is sometimes. Fortunately, my arms are tied to the arms of the chair and not behind my back. My legs are not bound to the legs of the chair at all. Honestly, I'm surprised they felt the need to tie me up at all. With a vampire's reflexes and natural predatory instinct, not to mention their almost complete ignorance of magic, they must feel that I am not a threat. While I am alone in the room, I know there are guards all around any potential exit. Idiots, like a witch needs a door or window.
Suddenly three vampires appear right before me. I didn't know vampires could do that. One of them quickly uses her wand to free me from the chair.
"You must be the new witch," the apparent leader comments. She is short and looks a little toad-like despite her inhuman beauty. I remain silent.
"Surely you speak," the second one says. He is younger and slim. There is a crazy look in his eyes that overshadows his gentle tone.
"I speak, but there is really nothing to say," I reply.
"You think so?" cackles the third. She is tall and has wild hair. I know her face, but cannot place how or even her name.
"We think you would be an excellent candidate for our little group. However, you should consider this carefully before you answer as there is no going back once you change," the first one informs me.
"Um, okay?" what the hell is she talking about?
"When you decide to join us, which any witch with a brain would choose this power, then you just need to use this mirror," the first witch hands me a small velvet bag. The mirror must be a portkey.
They all disappear. That was very…interesting, I guess. I can't really say that I am pleased. I apparate to rejoin my friends and boyfriend. Draco must be really freaking the hell out.
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