Chapter Fifty
Felix
Stefan was getting close to the source of the problem and we had yet to hear from Bella or The Major so I excused myself to report to Caius.
"We have a few more hours but he's good"
"As good as my expert?"
"No one's quite as good as me Caius and if he tries getting access the way I think he might then he'll give us a few extra hours. A little honey trap I set up, he might resist it but I don't think so."
When I went back in I had to smile, he couldn't resist it and that action had just put the clock back a few hours. Aro was getting impatient,
"What's taking so long? I thought you said you were close."
"I am but it's not as easy as it looks, whoever set this up is very good."
I gave myself a metaphorical pat on the back at that compliment then my phone went and I excused myself. I didn't want Aro listening in if it was who I hoped it would be.
"Felix we're in Pisa, what's happening?"
"Stefan is good but I'm better. If you come to Volterra stay at the bottom of the hill out of sight. I'll come get you. There's an old entrance that's been blocked for years. I just kept it operational in case. Don't ring me, just text and I'll find an excuse to get out. It will be good to fight by your side Major."
"Well lets hope we can avoid a fight"
"Not going to happen. When Aro sees those files you'll see Armageddon."
Jasper
WE decided that the safest place for Jamie was by our side so I took him to one side to explain as best I could.
"Jamie we are going to sneak into a city full of people like Mummy and Daddy and we need you to be really quiet, like a little mouse. When we get there you'll see a really big man but I don't want you to be afraid, he's on our side."
"Bigger than Uncle Emmett?"
"Yes just a bit. Jamie I don't know how to explain all this to you but I'm going to try. There's a very bad man in the city and he doesn't like any of us. He wants to be king on his own and he's not nice so we are helping another man to fight him and hopefully win. Its going to be very scary but you stick with us and I promise you will be safe."
"I know Daddy, you and Mummy will keep me safe and all the others too. Is the bad man going to talk to me?"
"Probably yes, but just be polite like we taught you. He wont hurt you."
"I'm not afraid Daddy. We'll win"
I wish I had his confidence but we were a small group taking on the might of the Volturi and they had all the gifts. Ours were all unknown, Bella and Jamie both had possibilities but that's all they were. It might come down to brute strength if Bella could just keep Jane and Alec at bay for a little while with Jamie's help.
Felix
My phone vibrated in my pocket but I ignored it, watching Stefan as he struggled with the last encoded safeguard. I knew we were running out of time but the others were now here. I looked at Aro who had walked closer sensing victory.
"I need to go out for a little while. One of my spies is trying to contact me"
He waved me away without a word, his eyes fixed on the flashing screen as I walked out. It didn't take me long to reach the old tunnel and even less time to run its length and open the old iron door hidden behind a rockfall from outside eyes. They stood there but I only had eyes for the small boy holding Bella's hand. I smiled at him knowing my size must be intimidating but he stepped forward and held out his hand,
"Hello Felix I'm Jamie"
I took his little paw in my huge hand and shook it,
"Very pleased to meet you Jamie. Now you need to be very quiet."
I listened, he had a heartbeat which was inconvenient but it was very faint and hopefully wouldn't be noticed too quickly.
"Follow me, I'll take you straight to Caius"
I couldn't risk a light but The Major picked up the boy whose sight wasn't as acute as ours and we moved noiselessly to Caius study via little used corridors and I tapped on the door softly. Opening the door I saw it was empty, curses! Stefan must have cracked the code and Caius had been called to answer to Aro. Turning I whispered a few words to The Major and he nodded, we would confront Aro as planned anyway. As I turned I saw a small figure coming towards us smiling,
"Felix, I thought you might be involved, you were always too good to be true."
Jane's eyes blazed and I fell forward to my knees with the pain.
Jasper
I heard Jamie suck in his breath then wriggle down from my back and move forward,
"Jamie no"
He looked up at me with eyes that were sparkling,
"It's OK Daddy"
He walked forward and looked at Jane who seemed distracted by his movements. She glanced at him and Felix staggering to his feet leapt at her. Before she could attack him again Emmett grabbed her arms and Peter pulled her head backwards. I hurried Jamie away with us so he didn't see the end of our first enemy. Jamie's distraction had worked this time but I didn't want him doing it again.
"Jamie that was very brave but please don't do anything without asking first. Jane was a very nasty person and she could have hurt you."
He looked up at me and shook his head,
"She wouldn't have hurt me I told her she mustn't"
It was his way of telling me he'd influenced her, his gift coming into play.
Felix
I led the way to the Audience Chamber where I knew Aro would have called an emergency meeting and gesturing for the others to wait I went in,
"Ah Felix, I'm so glad you're back. It seems that Caius has been fooling you too. He knew about my research, he was the one who sabotaged the computers, he's the one trying to get the child for himself, a descendant he can use for his own purposes. How did you miss all this Felix, I'm shocked."
"And you're wrong Aro"
He looked at me astonished, I'd never spoken out like this before.
"Wrong? No, it's all on the computer. All the files, the truth. He was trying to hide it from me."
"He didn't sabotage the computers, I did."
"What? You? But you are my man."
"No, I'm my own man but I work for Caius. What you might call a Double Agent, except I report only to him."
"A spy? You've been spying on me? I'm very disappointed Felix. Well, it seems I have more than one traitor to punish"
Aro
I couldn't believe it, Felix the one vampire I had always relied on and trusted was the one who was spying against me. He would pay for that.
"Alec, Demetri, Chelsea"
They stepped forward, the rest of the Guard behind them.
"See Felix, Caius, I have the Guard standing beside me Oh yes and Marcus"
I saw Felix look at Marcus as I spoke and I knew he was thinking the same as me, if Marcus could get free of Chelsea he would have been standing against me, but he couldn't and Felix and Caius would stand no chance against Alec either. Both would be dead for their treachery very soon. The door crashed open and in walked Bella hand in hand with the boy and followed by The Major and Captain Whitlock
"So nice of you to join us. It saves me sending Demetri to track you down. I see you brought your friends but I don't think they will help you here Major, Bella."
My eyes were drawn to the boy and my hands itched to grab hold of him.