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Chapter Forty-Six

*Lizzy's POV*

"Is Felix giving you trouble?" Heidi teased as the two of us walked side by side down the hallways of the Volturi castle. Right behind us were Abby and Demetri, the four of us were all headed for the training room.

"I guess you can say that," I muttered, rolling my eyes.

"Men are so much different than us," Heidi remarked, chuckling as she shook her head.

"Well Felix is a private man," Demetri said fondly, almost a little proud as well. "I should know. He's one of my best mates."

"You two are practically married," Heidi mentioned, shaking her head in amusement the thought.

"Well when you're coven mates with a guy for over multiple centuries, you get to know them quite well," Demetri said, chuckling.

"That you do," replied Heidi, smirking. "Anyway, I hate to be off but I have a few appointments."

"Appointments? You mean dinner, right cara?" Demetri remarked.

I shivered at the thought while the two red eyed vampires chuckled. "Don't worry, there's a couple nice group of deer coming your way my dears," Heidi said, winking at my cousin and me.

"Thanks Hides," Abby replied.

"I don't know how you guys stay on that lifestyle," Demetri mumbled, looking quite shocked at the thought. "Human blood is…Very good."

"I've heard," Abby said, shaking her head. "Anyway, it's the one thing we're still going to hold on if we have to be here."

"Fair point," Demetri responded, shrugging.

"Well, I'll see you all later," Heidi sung as she started to head down the next hallway. "Abby, Lizzy- shopping later?"

"Shopping!" Abby and I both agreed enthusiastically. It was surprisingly my favorite activity here since it was the only time we ever got to leave the walls of Volturi and explore the streets of Italy. Normally it was Demitri, Heidi, Felix, Lucas, Abby, and I that got out. The boys weren't allowed to leave the walls, which made my heart sting. The fact they haven't known another life outside of this one.

As much as I hated being in Voltera, I loved Italy. The country was charming and the people were great. I just wish I was living here under different circumstances.

When we got into the training room, Wes, Stefano, and Bo were waiting for us. I could see Lucas and Felix were talking. I groaned. I should've known he was going to be here, but at the same time I really wasn't looking forward to seeing him at all.

"Come on, let's go cuz," Abby said, giving me a soft smile.

"He won't bite," Demitri added with a sly grin.

We then headed to the middle of the training room. Felix caught my glance and I frowned at him. That seemed enough to look away from me.

"So, let's practice kids," Demetri said, slapping his hands together. "Who wants to take me on today."

"I call Demo!" I exclaimed automatically. Demetri and Abby both hysterically laughed at this while Felix sent me a sour glance. Lucas even chuckled as he patted the bigger vampire on the back. Normally, I'd be the first one to say I wanted to be partner's with Felix, but, not today.

"Alright, let's go Little Cullen," Demitri said, nudging me over to a free area to practice.

"Don't worry, I'll be your partner, Felix," Abby teased, walking over to him.

"Abs!" Lucas cried out.

"Yay! We get Lucas!" Wes exclaimed, causing all three boys to grin at the Lux Lamia.

"Oh boy," Lucas muttered before he was then toppled by one vampire hybrid and two energetic lux lamia boys.

"So, you're really mad at him...Aren't you?" Demetri mentioned as we moved back and forth, practicing our moves.

"Sort of. I don't want to talk about it," I said, looking away from his glance. "It's stupid. Anyway, I rather focus on being the best. I learned that from the best."

"Little Cullen, if this was two years ago I would've thrown you across the room just for looking at Felix the wrong way, but you, my little red head, are one of the feistiest little vamps I've met," he told me. "Well, next to Heidi…And Abby."

"I'm flattered, but what about Chelsea and Corin?" I asked him teasingly.

"Eh. They're badass, but they don't know how to make my undead skin crawl," Demetri said, picking me up by the waist.

"Well, good," I answered, quickly catching him off guard and throwing him to the floor. He then slammed to the group like a sack of potatoes, but he just couldn't help but laugh at the same time.

"Good job, kid," Demetri said, patting the top of my head once he got up. I looked towards Felix, smirked, and shrugged before going back to fighting Demetri. I don't care if he helped us with contacting my sister, he still shouldn't be a jerk to me.

*Abby's POV*

"Alright kiddos, let's give Uncle Lucas a time out," Lucas pleaded tirelessly. Bo was hanging around his neck while Stefano and Wes each grabbed a leg and were currently hugging on for dear life. I was surprised seeing how rowdy Stefano was getting. He was always the more serious of the bunch, and even he was having a good time tonight.

"No! Let's train some more!" Wes exclaimed.

"Or let's play a game!" I cheered, causing the boys to chirp in agreement. I giggled and looked at Lucas. He was trying to seem unamused, but I could see there was a flicker of adoration for the boys in his eyes.

"Please LuLu!" begged Bo, hugging the older man's head tightly. I chuckled when Bo called him LuLu. It reminded me of Lily when she wanted to irritate him...

I sighed as I thought some more about my cousin. I think about my family back home all the time, but I'm normally thinking about my parents. Sometimes I forget to think about the others like Masen or Lily. I think Aidan, Jen, and Seth often. I normally try to think of how things would've played out without the Volturi. Liz and I were around the same ages as them so we probably would've all done some cool high school things together.

"Alright, alright," Lucas said, shaking his head in laughter. "I'm sure there's something we can do to get your ya ya's out."

"Yay!" the boys cheered.

"Stefano! Boniface! Wesley!"

We all stopped in our tracks at the sounds of those familiar, ear piercing voices that always succeed in making my skin crawl. I swallowed hard to see Aro standing in the doorway. Sulpicia was beside him. She looked like some motionless zombie, as always. Stef and Wes let go of Lucas's legs. Lucas then let Bo slide off his shoulders and into his arms. The little boy snuggled close to Lucas, almost as if he was scared of what was going to happen next.

"Come here! There is no time for playing!" Aro scolded.

"Yes, father."

"Yes, uncle."

"Now come, children. We're going to practice with your abilities," Aro said, motioning them to follow him.

They looked at Lucas and I with scared eyes. I sighed and with a heavy heart, I motioned for them to go.

"We'll see you guys later," I said softly, a hand laying on top of Wes's head. "Now go."

Lucas let Bo down and the youngest of the boys grabbed onto his elder brother's hand. Stefano drew the boy close and they headed towards their father and mother.

I stood close by Lucas and he grabbed my hand. The two of us watched as Sulpicia brought the kids to the other room, leaving us with Aro.

"I expect you'll behave while we're gone," Aro told us warningly. "I won't tolerate anything, do you understand? I have no problem taking out your entire family."

"Understood," I said, my voice hard. "No need for the threats."

Aro narrowed his eyes at me, "One day, Abrianna, you will accept me as your father. It's been two years and you still haven't learned. You're just like Drusilla. Arrogant with your head clouded in the gutter."

"At least I know where I belong," I replied.

Aro looked like he wanted to say more, but Lucas stepped in. "Why don't I bring Abby- Abrianna back to her chambers. No funny business. I promise."

"I'm watching," Aro stated before walking away.

I took a deep breath, sighing in relief. I then looked up at Lucas who gave me a small smile, "That could've gone ten times worse."

"That it could've," I replied, shaking my head.

My biological father started getting shorter with me around last year. It had been a year since we were with the Volturi and I was really starting to give up hope. I pulled the whole rebellious teenage thing. I think Dru was proud of me, in a sad kind of way. Anyway, since then Aro's been on thin ice with me.

"Shouldn't we be getting ready for that shopping trip anyway," Lucas mentioned, trying to lighten the mood.

"Probably," I said, shrugging. "I don't feel like shopping right now after that."

"They'll be fine," Lucas told me, placing a hand on my shoulder. "Aro wouldn't hurt his prized jewels."

"I think that's what makes me the saddest," I said softly. "He treats them like weapons…I don't know how Cordelia or Dru became the way they did. I…If I didn't have Jasper or Alice…Who the hell knows what would've become of me. Those brains have heart, even if they're brainwashed by their father half of the time."

"I know, Abbs. I know," Lucas said to me, rubbing his hand on my shoulder.

"It's been two years, Lucas. Two years and I'm still not comfortable here," I told my friend.

He didn't say anything and just let me continue. "And you know what, I can't wait for the day I see my parents again because they never treated me like that!"

"Come here," Lucas said, wrapping his arms around me. "I think someone needs a hug."

"Oh shut up," I muttered, my face pressed up against the leather of his jacket.

"You're not as annoying as you used to be, Sparky," Lucas said to me, chuckling.

"Don't make me spark you to Antartica," I mumbled.

"Hey, this is a compliment, hun," Lucas said, chuckling. "I was just going to say that you've grown up and in a few days you're going to be this awesome full grown adult."

"That my parents missed seeing grown up," I added glumly.

"So what!" Lucas cried out, looking back at me. "They saw you grow up, and hell, Abbs look at Ethan and Jen. They're far older than you and they're probably still running to Esme and Carlisle for parental support. Listen to me when I say that they'll still be raising you when we get back."

"I can't wait to see them again," I said, sighing as we pulled apart. "Anyway, let's go. We should really finding Liz, Demo, and Heidi."

"You got that right," Lucas said, nudging me playfully. "Screw this serious crap."

I chuckled, shaking my head, "You really don't like it when things get too dense?"

"Life is hard enough," Lucas replied, shrugging. "Let's try to escape the hard and focus on the fun."

"Words of wisdom by Lucas O. Rider," I remarked, giggling. "Couldn't have said it any better."

"Thanks, Abs," He said, placing an arm around his shoulder. The two of us then met up with Heidi, who had a scarf upon her head and a big pair of sunglasses. Demo was right beside her with his heavy cloak. Felix and Liz stood side by side, neither of them saying a word to one another.

"Let's go shopping ragazze and ragazzi and celebrate miss Abby's fourth birthday!" Heidi sung, motioning forward. "I've waited all day for this."

"You heard the lady, let's go," Demetri said, ushering us like cattle.

"We're going, Demo. Calm ya horses," Lucas teased.

I sighed as I walked beside my cousin. Lizzy smiled as we walked forward.

"This might be our last time with them," Lizzy said via her power. She looked at me with her big green eyes. They were surprisingly kind of sad.

Tomorrow night, while the brothers were in Greece, we were going to try to communicate with our family and if that's to work, within time we would be back home with the people we love.

"I know," I replied in my mind. I then grabbed her hand, "Might as well enjoy this while we can."

"I hate to admit it, but I'll miss them," Lizzy told me. "Maybe…Maybe one day we could do this…As friends."

"I hope so too, Liz," I replied. I then looked towards Demo and Heidi. The two of them were bantering, like always while Felix joined in to mediate and tease. I hate to admit it, but I was going to miss them a bunch too. I hated this coven, but not all it's members. They've grown on me…

"We should hit the entire block," I spoke up.

"I like the sound of that," Heidi said, cheering.

"Oh please no!" Demetri groaned, causing Lucas and Felix to laugh.

"Don't worry, Demo. We'll go somewhere you like," I said, patting his back.

"We better," the vampire said, rushing forward. I laughed as Liz and I walked side by side. The Italian city was hustling and bustling tonight. Heidi was leading us while she charmed practically every male human she came across.

I watched the street performers in the street, singing beautiful Italian melodies and families buying their children gelato. It was one perfect night and I hoped Demetri, Heidi and Felix would remember this instead of the time we betrayed their coven…I hope.


A/N: Hey guys! Longtime no see! Hope you enjoyed! Be on the lookout for more!