Chapter Three: Green shirt.

I now know what she had felt the moment I returned at her prom. The overall surprise. A rush of being complete again hit me in the face, and I didn't care as to what could happen. All I knew was I didn't want her to let me go for I didn't want to let her go. The fail of even letting her breathe showed part, when she eventually had to pry herself from my hungry lips and gasp for oxygen. While this was happening, I was examining her face. Nothing had changed. Apart from the fact she had lost some of those cute little freckles on her face. She was the same height, the same look; despite her hair. It wasn't curled. It was straight, and long and silk like. My hand brushed her face, mimicking hers on mine. The tears brewing in her eyes shimmering in the gentle light. Albeit if it was midday, and this courtyard was full of humans; they'd be cheering at this little scene. Seeing that love could happen, and it would always return. Just like she had returned to me. I pressed my head against hers, stealing yet another gentle kiss. She was actually here; pressed against me and clinging. It was as if she knew my thoughts on never wanting her to let go. I wanted to drown in her love, and I was in that moment. She was my gravity...

"How..." Was all I managed to breath in that moment, my voice too vulnerable. But I didn't care. I was now back in the arms of my dearest. The girl who possessed my heart. And who would forever hold it.

"Aunt Alice... She saw Aro inviting us, and then..." The angel whispered, pausing to catch a breath and let out a small sob of happiness. "She saw you deciding to come here.. Edward-" I couldn't help but smile. She was still doing that, wasn't she? Refusing to call them mother and father. Still so cute... She hadn't changed in the slightest. "told me, and let me come here. I figured that I told you I wanted to visit Juliet's wall, this place would be the place I'd find you... Three days, and here you are..."

Her thumb brushed against my cheek yet again, and I leant into it. I was overwhelmed. Edward had told her? That was surprising, but I supposed I would need to thank him. It must of been hard for him to hear that I had stolen his daughters love. No doubt he would worry I'd only hurt her. But I could never hurt her... Not this angel. I adored her far too much. She was mine.

"I'm sorry I kept you waiting." I whispered, brushing my lips against hers in that moment. The electrical current that spiraled through my entire body wasn't one I'd be able to describe. Nor my feelings as to what was happening. It was like... A dream. That this wasn't really happening. Oh, if my mind was toying with me like this... I'd personally rip off my own head. How I've longed to be here in this situation again for so long. Practically fantasizing about it for god knows how long, but never has it been this vivid. This... Real. Her scent captivated me, drowned me, and consumed me whole; as much as her lips did. His tongue teased at my bottom lip, obviously asking for access to take me whole; but I couldn't go that far. If I dared, I wouldn't be able to hold myself back from her. This court yard... Well, it would be thoroughly broken in with the act of love...

I pulled back - though hesitantly, of course - and brushed my hand across her face once more; resting my hand on the crook of her neck. Though words were failing me, there were many things I wished to ask her. How she had been, if her family had shunned her for falling for my charms, if she was still in contact with Ivy, Shannon and Suzannah (it would help if she was, seeing as Aro had stated he was inviting humans. My best guess was those three would definitely be there.) and if she missed me... Stupid question, I know; but I wanted to know. I wanted to hear the words I forever was thinking. God, I missed her. I used to look at lovers with disgust, but now; it was envy. Being in one another's presence, when I couldn't be at my loves side. The glow I saw around them, it was as if they had heaven's light around them. Once upon a time, I didn't believe I'd ever be within that light; not that I wanted to be. And then the angel smiled at me, with no sign of being afraid. Every passing moment without her there was like a millennium. And my want to be by her side never subsided. It only grew as each gentle stroke of the clock went by. Even recently, with Jane sitting by my side, I'd sit and watch the clock tick slowly by; counting down until this ball when I'd at least see her face again. But now... Now I didn't need to wait. For she was here, in my reach. And that glow was now around us both; like the many couples I had seen. No one could ruin this. Not even... Wait... Jane. Crap.

I tensed automatically, and it seemed she noticed for her eyebrows narrowed; a silent frown appearing on her flawless face. A questioning look took over her face, eating away at the happiness. "Alec..."

"It's not safe here.."

"Course it is."

"Reny.." The look on her face when I was able to speak that nickname again was one that caused my own heart to seem as if it burst to life again. "The reason I'm here isn't simply to gaze at this wall. I'm here in business."

"I know that, but wherever you are... It's safe. No vampire will try anything with you, or anyone with you."

She had a point. Being around me was rather safe, in some sense. Granted, I was well known and feared in this world; meaning not many vampire's would try something. But I was well hated also. Thus bringing danger wherever I went. "So young minded." I finally decided to comment, pressing a small kiss onto her head and letting my hand fall to hers.

"It's not any vampire you should be worried about." I paused. "It's my sister."

Realization pulled over her face, as if she finally got the point. Well, of course she did. Renesmee might be many things, but an idiot was certainly not one of them. My sister wasn't one to hide the irritation and hate when we had last set eyes on one another in that field, the total disgust in the fact I had kissed her. Not that I cared in the slightest.

"Is she still mad?"

In a way... She'd be livid if she knew Renesmee was here. But I couldn't just leave her, could I? Not with this little game going on between the person we were trying to catch. A better way, or rather the only way to describe it, would be a game of cat and mouse. A very talented mouse, it seemed. "Jane likes to hold grudges." I mused, my eyes catching a small glint from the girls chest. My eyes instantly fell to it, out of habit, and a smile laced the corners of my lips. There, resting happily on her chest was my necklace. Still vibrant and in good condition, showing that she had taken care of it. Well, I had basically told it her was my heart when I left. That thought caused a full smile to brew onto my lips, also gaining a small hatch of breath from the maiden.

"You kept it on?"

"Always. Even when Edward said it would be best to take it off when we moved in with the Denali's to Alabama, which totally sucks by the way," I couldn't help give a small scoff with her wording. She was definitely still in contact with Ivy, I was sure of it. "Since well... They still don't like you for the Irena incident,"

"That's expected," I noted, and she carried on.

"But I refused, and god... Did they have a fit. Kate practically caused a power surge in Alaska.."

"Seem's you and I aren't something that your extended family agree with."

"Do I look like I care?"

A chuckle passed my lips despite me trying to hold it back. Honestly, she didn't. In fact, the was she was in this moment, the way she looked... Was natural. It seemed as though Renesmee had basically let her hair down and threw caution to the wind. She didn't care what people thought of her and the emotionless witch twin. And that... Was dangerous, yet all the more reason for me to adore this little creature.

Lacing my fingers with hers, I gave a gentle tug. "Come with me."

"Where we going?" She asked while I led her out of the court yard.

"Back to the place I'm residing within." I noted there was a somewhat bounce in her step. Clearly, she had taken the context of my request in the whole wrong way. As much as I wanted that myself, I had a job to do. And this time, I couldn't let my desire for this girl get in the way. "Jane should be back soon, and Felix and Demetri will assist me in getting you back to Volterra while we continue our mission. Hopefully without Jane knowing you were here."

She pulled me to a stop in the middle of the street. "What? No. I came here to be with you. I'm not going to that castle without you there. Simple."

"Renesmee,"

"Don't Renesmee me. I'm almost eighteen."

God, I'd forgotten how stubborn she could be. "Almost eighteen. Where as I.."

"Am too old to even consider arguing with me. I'm staying with you, and that's final." She cut in, finishing my sentence as if it were what I was going to say.

I glared down at her, while she crossed her arms and gazed at me with a look that stated if I even dared tried cross her again, she'd begin a true argument where our voices would be raised for the human's to hear. As odd as it was, this was such a damn turn on. If seeing her hadn't spurred on my want for her; her being like this certainly did. I could already feel the strain building within my trousers, and the ache in my lower abdomen. Curse her.

"Fine." I snapped, and she let out a squeal, her arms wrapping around me in that instant.

"So does this mean I'll get to meet the others on this mission too?"

"And Jane, yes."

"Kinda scared about that one, not going to lie."

I let out a muffled chuckle in her hair while she pulled herself from me. Already, the scent of strawberries became something I wished to have back near me. Alas, I had more important things to do than sit and divulge myself in her glorious scented shampoo fragrance. Renesmee laced her fingers with mine when I failed to answer, so answered it herself.

"But I'm safe with you, so lets go."

If only I could be that sure...

—xXx—

I don't think she really understood the risk of me bringing her back to this little room we were staying in during the daylight hours. Though it was basically an apartment, we didn't sleep. So, the bedroom was unused. The bathroom, well... We'd shower and whatnot when we returned to Volterra. We all basically sat within the main room, silently. Or more so, Jane and I sat silently. Demetri and Felix had a tendency to speak to one another. It's only what we expected, after all. Those two were best friends, for as long as I could remember. It just seemed a little uncanny that I had stormed out after listening to those two speak of the very girl now on my arm, and now I was bringing her back. What was worse... She would meet them. All of them.

The walk to the little apartment wasn't a quiet one. She talked, and talked, and talked. And I listened. Her new school, her choices in College, her new friends; one whom she pressed was rather obsessed with me. The picture of her and myself on the ferris wheel, that I still had myself. Resting within my dorm, beside my stack of books that she had given me. Jane hadn't seen it, for she hadn't been in my dorm for the entire time I had been back with the Volturi. It was only natural to hear that her friends had taken an interest in her 'boyfriend' (as she had introduced me as, which... I was rather giddy about. A knot formed in my stomach with her words, and I welcomed it. I, Alec of the Volturi, was the boyfriend of Renesmee Cullen.) due to the immortal good looks, presenting us as gods to lure the human's in. I wasn't surprised to hear one had taken an interest in my looks. No, it wasn't that. What it was, what the human's name. Gary. Yes. That's right. Gary. Or double G, as Renesmee called him. When I had asked what the double G meant, I felt rather stupid. Considering I basically knew the reason anyway. Gay Gary.

But throughout it all, Renesmee seemed to be settled in her new home. Happy, and that's what pleased me more than ever. As long as she was happy. Of course, she missed her three best friends; stating that Alabama would be a whole lot better with those three girls there at her side. And I was right, they were still in contact. Every day consisted of a phone call, text messages, and emailing. I was quick to change the subject, for I didn't want to be under the spotlight for not answering her email's. That would only bring some drama...

The small tunnel leading to the gray door of the apartment came to view, and I was reluctant in opening the door. Renesmee was the one to push it open and shove me forward with a gentle squeeze of my hand, which had been in hers the whole time for our walk. Inhaling deeply, I was relieved to find that Jane's scent wasn't in the air. With that new knowledge, I began to slowly lead her in. She closed the door behind her, and them set her eyes onto the stairs leading up. Narrowly.

"Keep behind me, and ignore any brute like questions." I noted, turning to pull her along but pausing yet again. "And... Don't show them you're afraid. You'll never hear the end of it."

Renesmee nodded, pursing her lips. "Not afraid. Got it."

I freaking hope she did. With nothing else to lose, I began up the steps at a human pace. The small chatter from above provided me the information that Felix and Demetri weren't really paying attention, or they just were too invoked in their conversation of Heidi and 'those legs' to notice me being back with a little visitor.

The dark pine door stood in front of me, and with a small breath I pushed it open. Renesmee squeezed my hand again, whether it was too calm me, or herself, I didn't know. But I was thankful she did. A little hallway made of of two cream walls, with two paintings hanging on either side, and a rack of cloaks (when I say 'ours' I mean Demetri and Felix) to the left lead me and her to the main room. They were sitting at the chess table, but not really playing chess. Demetri was sitting diagonally, his feet resting on the coffee table that one of them had pulled over, while Felix was resting with his chin on his hand, and his elbow on the chessboard. Deep in conversation about the many skills the little temptress Heidi possessed. I had to hold back a scoff.

Clearing my throat, four crimson red eyes turned to me; and then shifted to the girl hiding into my side. I instantly began to itch myself in front of her, more out of habit and protection than anything else. We all knew, apart from Renesmee, how forward Felix could be with his thoughts, and wasn't one to hold them in.

"You went and got the Cullen girl?" Felix asked, rather stupidly. As if I could actually go to Alabama in the short amount of time I had been away. Moron.

"Alice," I noticed the little flash in Demetri's eyes. Heidi wasn't the only immortal Demetri had a small thing for. "saw my choice in coming here. Her father informed her, and it seemed Renesmee took it upon herself to come here also so neither of us had to wait until the ball."

A silence took place, until Felix let out a small scoff and stood. "Jane's gonna go mad."

I felt Renesmee go tense behind me, and I did my best to ease her worries with my hand in hers. A gentle stroke of my thumb across her knuckles. It worked, for a moment at least.

Demetri's eyes were watching our hands, silently judging by the looks of it, before he returned his eyes back to mine and nodded. "Felix is right. Jane won't be pleased."

I open my mouth to reply, but Renesmee's voice overtook mine.

"Neither would Aro be if he just left me there."

Demetri's eyes narrowed for a small moment, flicking to the girl who had bravely taken a step out from behind me to reveal herself. I clutched onto her hand more in that moment than ever. He seemed to be pondering over his reply, but his features softened and a brief nod was given. "You're right..."

Felix re-entered the room with a glass in his hand, a light pink liquid inside. I frowned, reading myself incase he dared try anything. He moved towards us, stopped just in front and held it out. "Figured since you're half human, the 'nice' thing to do is offer the guest a drink."

Renesmee was hesitant, but she let go of my hand and moved forward. How I wanted to lunge forward and bare my teeth at Felix for offering such a thing. Hell, it could be pos- wait. What the hell am I thinking! Course he wouldn't try anything! Felix was pretty much fearful of me. He wouldn't do something that would put an end to his life. A brave face, but he wasn't that brave. I watched as she took the crystal glass in her hands, mumbled a 'thank you' and brought it to her lips. Taking a small gulp, and then let it rest in front of her. She paused, and from the swirling coming from her mouth, I figured she was trying to determine the taste.

"Blackcurrant?"

Felix flashed a smile, nodding.

"My favorite. Thanks." She smiled, bringing it to her lips again and downing the whole thing. I stood in somewhat of awe, as was Demetri by the looks of it. She had managed to worm her way around Felix, who was still grinning like a moron and offering her to sit down. Hell, even offering to make her something to eat. She practically had him playing housewife! Renesmee took up his offer on sitting down, but declined eating. Probably a good choice. Felix couldn't cook for crap, I don't believe. He had no reason to. But for whatever reason, Felix dived right into conversing with Renesmee, and she was happy to go along. This... Was some freaky, weird, and unexpected shit.

—xXx—

Two hours. Two freaking hours of non stop talking from Felix, Renesmee and now Demetri. He too had join in, taking a shine to my girl. I should be thrived at the fact these two liked her, for them I'd have them on my side for when the real problem showed up. Jane would not be pleased. I knew that, Demetri and Felix knew that, and Renesmee knew that. And yet, none of them seemed to care but myself. I was paranoid, and worried. Almost like a teenage boy bringing their girlfriend home to meet his parents for the first time. Only, this wasn't my parents. This was the one person I had sworn to be beside for the rest of eternity, because I was loyal to her and only her. It was safe to say, I wouldn't be saying she was my girlfriend in the presence of Jane. Call me a coward, I don't care. Even the bravest of men had their weaknesses. And what Jane thought of me was mine.

"So what you're telling me is..." Renesmee's voice cut through to me from the kitchen I was not standing in. Hell, she didn't even notice me leaving the room. Well, I think she didn't. I couldn't be quite sure, however. I could recall rather greatly how much she had been observant in the past without me even realizing. Right now, I was resting against the sink, hands pressed against the counter and leaning with my eyes staring out the window. Outside seemed dead, but in here... Well it was more livelier than it had ever been. "You were a dad, Amun from... Egypt was it?"

I heard Demetri mumble 'correct.'

Renesmee continued. "Found you... And then you stuck with him after finding your daughter died. Because you spent so long trying to find some medication, you're now the worlds best tracker." I couldn't help but give a scoff. Worlds best tracker. If he was, we wouldn't be in this damn pickle waiting for this troublemaker to make a move again.

"Then what?"

"Amun and I were close, he helped me develop my gift. Though he was my friend, he was very controlling. Very protective, also. He didn't wish for anyone else to learn of me or my power. But, the Volturi did."

Of course we did. I remember that day as if it were yesterday.

Aro was furious. And I was unsure why. Furious, irritated, and seemingly agitated. Every move he made portrayed that. The way he leg twitched in a fast manner, his fingers drumming on the arm of his throne, and his icy eyes set in front of him. Caius, nor Marcus said anything; so I was under the assumption they knew also. Jane stood at my side, her eyebrows knitted together, glancing at me with the same confusion swimming in my own eyes. She too was none the wiser, which was surprising. We had only been a part of this guard for a few decades, maybe going into the century mark; and she was already his pet. Though, the rest of the guard called him master. We didn't. It was 'father.'

"Where is Claudius?" Aro finally snapped, whipping his head round to state at Santiago lingering in the back. So quickly it caused his raven black hair to fall over his shoulders in a wave like motion. Jane instantly took my hand, having been startled. It didn't matter how many times Aro told us we were safe, and no one could harm us anymore; Jane was still easily startled. I ran my thumb across her knuckles, soothing her in the only way I could with this stance.

"He's tracking the bandits going between the Romanian's and ourself, master."

"Send for him. Immediately."

Santiago nodded his head quickly, and bowed himself out of the room.

"Is everything alright, father?" I finally asked, receiving a hard squeeze from Jane's hand. If I were human, it probably would have broken my hand. Aro's eyes turned to me, and softened instantly. He let out a small sigh, and held open his arms for us to come to him.

Gently, I began to lead Jane over, taking a in front of him, with Jane at my side. Aro placed his hands out, taking hold of my own and Jane's. Creating a somewhat circle of us, for all our hands were connected. All we needed now, was to start dancing around singing 'ring a ring a roses.'

"My dear children," he sighed deeply. "It seemed that Claudius isn't as great as we thought."

I frowned. "He isn't? I thought that he could follow anyone..."

"That he can... But there is better." Aro implied, a small smile forming on his lips.

"Better?" Jane asked, her head tilting to the side. "Better than Claud... I thought anyone in this family was the best."

"Indeed they are, that's why we need to let Claudius go and get the better one in."

"He will go free?" Jane asked.

"He wants to be free, child..."

We both frowned in unison not really liking the sound of that. Why would anyone want to leave the Volturi? Aro was a great leader, he taught us things, he helped us and he kept the peace. He made the world safe, so no one could harm anyone. He made us all a family...

"Don't worry. Claud will be happy when he receives the news. Now, I want you both to go and find Sulpicia and Athenodora. Stay with them until I send for you."

Aro brought our hands to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss on each of our knuckles before letting them fall.

"A..Alright, father." Jane mused, and began to pull me away to the doors. The were being held open for us, but Jane quickly looked back to the three male figures in our new lives.

"What's the new finders name?" She asked, too innocently. Aro smiled, resting himself back into the chair and relaxing somewhat. "His name is Demetri."

"And once I learnt the Volturi wished to requite me, I took the position and said goodbye to Amun. I've been with the Volturi ever since."

Mm, but not willingly, I don't believe. Chelsea must have played a big part on dissolving his ties with Amun to get him to willingly join, and even more so to keep him loyal while adjusting to his new life in royalty. No more of those rags he had been wearing. The finest of clothes, the best of meals, and the great prospects of being the worlds greatest tracker, in the worlds strongest coven. Jane had taken to him rather instantly after he had joined, pressed that he was funnier than Claudius had ever been. Back then, we figured Claud had merely left and was out living as a nomad, free from the missions and having to do a job. But now, however... Well, I was pretty sure he was among the ash pile collecting down in the furnace room of the castle. Not that it really bothered me, or Jane. It was the way of the Volturi. We didn't surround ourselves with second best. Besides, Claudius was annoying anyway. That bush he called his hair always getting in his eyes, causing him to blow it away and make noise. The nasal voice, and irritating laugh. Worse than the whole nails down a chalkboard thing. I was glad to see the back of him, mainly because he had his eye on my sister. She was mine. Thus, why I understood how Jane felt about me and Renesmee. I too, back then, would have slaughtered anyone who dare try take my sister from me.

"And then so many years later, he found me." Felix chipped in, sounding rather proud. And by the ruffling, I could only imagine he had slinked an arm around Demetri's shoulders. Idiot, really. Trying to show off their brotherly bond?

"How did that happen?" Oh, dear lord, Renesmee. Did you have to ask? That day was probably worse than when Demetri joined. Demetri was an ass kisser for a good few decades before he settled in. But Felix...

"Master!" Demetri bellowed from the top of his lungs, causing the whole castle to rattle and shake. If we could have been sleeping; it would have without a doubt woken the whole damn castle up. Blood was stenched in the air, drifting in and out of narrow corridors and into each and everyone's noses, almost instantaneously causing eyes to turn get back. Well, mine and Jane's. But that might have been because we hadn't fed for a good few days, so we were peckish. Seemed as though Demetri was bringing our dinner to us this time, rather than sending Heidi out on a field trip to round up some blood bags.

The throne room doors opened with a tremendous force, caused by Demetri kicking them open. In his arms, a limp, almost lifeless corpse twice his size. Plush tanned skin, muscles pushing the fabric of his white shirt to it's limit. The only down side to this sizey man, was the fact he was covered in blood. His arms, his face, hair.. Everywhere. Aro rose instantly, confused as to why Demetri would even consider bringing a body back. For us to look at? We sat at Aro's throne, having been reading a story. Aro had become interested, and wanted to listen also. Marcus and Caius... Well, they had no choice. They'd listen, or they could leave. Pretty simple. Jane's hair was curled in tight, perfect ringlets, floating about her face and shaping it into that of a petite young woman. Her gold dress shimmered in the candle light while she moved hastily to my side, hand resting on top of mine.

"What is the meaning of this, Demetri?" Aro snapped, moving to meet him halfway.

"He was attacked," Demetri hissed. "Stefan, Vladimir. They made a scene wanting to out us to our city."

I frowned with his words. Freaking Romanian's, always causing damn trouble. Jame seemed to share my thoughts, for I could hear her teeth gritting. "But he put up a fight, he still is fighting, master." Demetri held the body out more, causing the mans face to fall to the side and stare blankly at us. "Listen. A heartbeat. It's shallow, but it's there."

Sure enough, it was there. A small tune, a beat every four seconds. Odd for a human, but at least he was still alive, even if it was barely. Rather impressive, actually. Managing to resist an attack? To even fight back on those stronger? Honorable, in some sense.

"Why did you bring him here?" Aro pressed, after listening to the beat in silence, as we all probably had been. "Why didn't you merely dispose of the evidence?"

"Because, master... He's a warrior."

A warrior? What a freaking excuse. So what? He was food for christ sake! "Talented one at that. I saw him fight them, and it was rather amazing... Even for a human."

Aro seemed to pause at this, probably considering the fact that maybe... Just maybe he would have a gift. It would be easier to configure if we still had Eleazar. His parting had been a loss for Aro, who still was still trying to get over it. Knowing if someone was going to have a talent, of if they had one, was something Aro took great pride in. Besides Jane and I, of course. But, we were still in training, on how to control and use our gifts to our full advantage.

"Very well." Aro nodded. Demetri was quick to rest the body down, and hold him up into an upright position. Aro turned to me, giving a somewhat look that I raised an eyebrow too. "Would you be so kind, Alec?" He insisted, while I tilted my own head. Practice? Well...

"I'll do it, father." Jane grinned, maliciously. A chuckle was all that was given in return, while I moved my hand from under Jane's and moved over to the trio. Demetri looked up at me, his crimson eyes dancing with curiosity as to finally see what I could do. Seeing as, all our training had been in secret, with Athenodora and Sulpicia. Along with Aro, some of the time.

"I might not be able to..."

"If not, that is fine. Just do what you can, and if you feel bored... Stop."

Bored. Perfect way of putting it. Everything bored me. I gave a small smile, and placed my palms out flat. My eyes concentrating on that of the male, using every fiber in my body to get this right. In the same instant, Aro's teeth sunk deeply into the man's throat; and then pulled away. Nothing happened, which provided them all my gift was working. Demetri was in awe, and seemed grateful. Did Demetri like this man? Maybe, but I wasn't interested enough to bring it up. I had to keep this going...

"Well done Alec," Aro praised, causing my concentration to break and turn to him to give a smile. A hoarse scream echoed through the hall, causing my eyes to snap back. Aro's hand rested on my shoulder, and gave a shake of his head. "You done well, Alec. No more."

Really? I only did it for a few seconds while he got bit. Didn't seem like much. But then again, I didn't want to strain myself; and I was hungry...

"Demetri, take him to a dorm to finish the transformation. When he's through, come back and inform us."

Demetri nodded frantically, taking the twitching and seething male into his arms and out of the throne room. His screams echoing down the corridors until it became a gentle mumble in the background. I turned to Aro, who had taken his place back beside Jane. "Felix will be a great ally in due time. Very gifted in the battle techniques. I presume he shall be immensely strong, that one."

"So does that mean he will be one of us, father? He'll stay?" Jane pressed, gazing up at him from her seat by his foot. Aro's hand rested onto Jane's head, which she happily nuzzled into with a sincere smile. "He will. Yes... Alec," his eyes moved to me; still standing. "Come finish the story. I'm intrigued to know as to what happens to Juliet and Romeo."

"You died in his arms, basically!" Renesmee swooned, her eyes glazed over with glee. Clearly, bromance was something she enjoyed. Did she not see how irritating they were? A bromance indeed, but one that was forever shoved in your face. One that was strong, and loud and freaking annoying! One that would last forever. Literally.

I decided to tune out of the conversation, not wanting to hear anymore. As sweet as it was for Renesmee taking a liking to my coven members, it was the total opposite for me. Thoughts pressed my mind as to how she could somehow win Jane over. She wasn't as easy as those two were. All she needed to do with them was get them engrossed into a story, and make them talk of their past. Thus, resulting in you sitting for hours having to endure the non-stop chatter. I had learnt the hard way, once upon a time. Asking them what their human life had been, when I was nothing but a child mentally. And by god... They didn't stop. Well, more so Felix. He went on, and on, and on about how he was in love with some chick called Joanna, and he was doing all this for her. Being a warrior, that is. Fighting against 'greater evil' and whatnot. Whatever that meant. In order to prove himself to Joanna, he had to win her hand from her parents. I know, tradition was strange 'back in the day.' But it was how things worked, and it was how men won their women. Literally won them. Then, the whole charade of courting came into business, totally taking over the whole 'winning the prize' crap. Civilization moved on, for the better in that sense. But courting... Dear lord, it was repulsive to watch back then. Trying to woo a girl with your words? That took skill, and a great amount of effort. Which, back then... I really didn't have. Effort for something I didn't care for. Mhm, you can probably tell I wasn't much of a 'ladies man.' In fact, I never even looked at a girl in such a way. I had love for two people only. Aro, my father, and Jane, my sister. Those two were the only people I needed... That is, until Renata managed to sink her claws into me with Chelsea. I don't think I'll ever be able to shake off the memories of being overly smitten with her, that I practically skipped down the corridors to try and find her. I was head over heals, and happy to be in that way. Of course, it all stopped the moment she moved on to Felix. Thank god, might I add. Jane didn't share, and neither did I. So, it was safe to say Renata learnt her lesson once Jane was through with her.

"I like that girl," Felix's voice mused behind me; causing my posture to turn and frown towards him. Liked her? Yes, well... She was mine. He could probably see the train of my thought, and instantly put his hands up in surrender; one hand holding onto the empty glass that Renesmee had been drinking from. It came to me that, that was the reason he had come to break my silence. She needed a drink, and he was quick to move to her aid. Leaving her with the immortal world's Casanova. I rolled my eyes and moved out of the way for him to take a stance at the sink and run some water.

"She's got pep. And she's really bubbly and.."

"And she can hear you." I stated boredly, leaning against the other counter with my arms crossed.

"Can she?" He played dumb. Or perhaps he just really was dumb... I'd go with the later. My view, anyway.

"Just because she is half human, Felix, does not mean she doesn't have supernatural abilities. Hearing, scenes, all of those are included in her vampire side. They're just slower than a full vampire."

"Senses, huh?" Felix scoffed, turning the faucet off once the glass was full. He poured some of the liquid out and produced a bottle of squash from under the counter. Probably belonged to the family whom was away while we stayed here. Well, they'd come home to nothing to drink by the looks of it. "So vampire sex with her felt better too?"

I automatically rolled my eyes, bringing my hand to my face and running it down slowly. "Yes, Felix. All her senses are heightened."

"You sly dog you..."

Of for god sake. I haven't heard that in a freaking long time! Why, oh why, oh why must he torture me with bringing it up again?! I gave a sigh, letting my hand fall from my face and rest back into it's original perch on my chest. Firmly crossed over my silky dark purple waist coated covered chest. Felix stared at me for a few moment's, broke the contact by looking to the door leading into the living room and then back to me. Demetri was talking to her about her mother, when she was human. When she had come to the Volturi to save Edward. She'd be engrossed, I hoped. For whatever seemed to be on Felix's mind wasn't one I believed he wanted Renesmee to hear. His lips fell into a small opening, and his voice was hushed. So hushed, that I presumed I was the only one who heard it.

"You really love her, don't you?"

I didn't answer. I couldn't answer.

"I hope you do... She's a good kid. Wouldn't want her to get hurt."

"Says the vampire whom we send out to execute young vampires, girls, exactly like her." I stated blandly. He gave a mere shrug, and a flash of his pearl like teeth. "T'is my job. Someone's gotta do it."

"Mm, and it seems another job of yours is to bring juice to an awaiting guest. Which, you are failing miserably."

Felix gave a small chuckle, waved his hand as if to say 'shut up' and walked out of the kitchen. I glared after him, before kicking myself off the counter and moving into the room they were all in also. Renesmee glanced up, flashed a big grin and patted next to her.

"Demetri was just telling me about when Bella came to you... The green shirt and all."

Ah, yes. The green shirt. So lowly cut, that the cream of her neck and chest were on full view. Another point, well made by Felix once they had left, was that she hadn't worn a bra garment. Accused me of my eyes wandering, though. Hilarious, considering I hadn't even the slightest idea that she didn't have the most common thing for a woman to never leave the house without. But yes, the green shirt was rather much of a known thing. A legend, really. I nodded, taking a seat beside her on the armrest, eyes boring down to her. "I remember.."

"Guess what?" She grinned, causing my stomach to twist in that way again.

I tilted my head in curiosity, though it seemed they were all curious also as to what she had to say. "What?" I answered, letting the words linger from my lips; and getting the effect I desired. Her heart beat increased, as did the little hitch in her breathing. She fluttered her eyelashes and stood up.

I watched curiously, readying myself to stop her from leaving if she dared wished. But instead, she merely shed the dark denim coat she had buttoned up, and revealed what she had been hiding. Resting on Renesmee's perfectly sculptured body, curving in all the right places, was that damned low cut green shirt. I hope to god she was wearing a bra, because honestly; those two buffoons watching her also would lose their senses, and I'd have her there and then. She pulled the hem of it down, letting it rest perfectly, and her straight hair to flow freely over her shoulders. "Ta-dah! Bella was going to throw it out when we were moving, but I thought it was cute."

Cute? Freaking cute? On her, it was beyond cute. Cute didn't even cut the way it made her look. How full her chest seemed, and how little her waist seemed to be also. My want, no need, for Renesmee was back more than ever. Running my tongue across my bottom lip, I quickly twirled my finger for her to copy the action. She did, giving a giggle while she did.

"It suits you... Rather well." I mused, and she giggled yet again. That sweet sound, better than any music. She hoped, yes hoped, to me and placed her hands onto my shoulders. Idly, I placed mine onto her waist and gave a dashing smile in return to hers. A finger of hers twitched across the skin of my neck, and sent words that could have sent me to heaven.

'Perhaps later we can see how well it suits the floor?'

Oh god, yes. I had to stop myself from groaning with my unspeakable thoughts, and suppress the want to jump her there and then. I had to be in control. We had two others in the room with us. 'Well all you need to do is put them into a sleep,' my mind answered for me. As tempting as it was, I couldn't. I couldn't risk it, as much as I freaking wanted too. It wouldn't be the respectable thing to do. Besides, the longer the wait, the better the result. God, I had to keep telling myself that, if I ever wanted to get out of this apartment.

"Perhaps," I grinned back, unable to hide my smile. Renesmee flushed a bright red, while giving a beaming smile. As if it were a natural thing to do, she leant forward. Despite Demetri and Felix watching in awe as to what was happening, she leant forward and was about to press her lips to mine. And I, was leaning up to meet her halfway. That was, until...

"Alec? What the hell are you doing?!"

Jane was home.

A/N:

DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNN.

So, first of all I want to say how much I'm enjoying this. Like severely. However (god, I hate that word in these circumstances) I have to take a small break. Personal things have risen, along with the fact I'm meeting Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore for those who don't know who that god is) in June. So, I'm sorting things out for that trip. I will come back. I promise.

If I managed to get a ton of reviews, it might persuade me to update even though I'm on hiatus. The reviews are what keep me motivated with this story. Without them, I'd give up. So, keep them coming. Good, bad, what you want to happen, what you think could happen. Anything is appropriated.

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Also, I noticed people are calling themselves 'Destainian's' and 'CorruptedHeartians.'? Gotta say, you guys are cool. ;D

Interested to know who is a CorruptedHeartian.

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-C.H