Marcus was sitting by the window watching the clouds pass by. his mind kept wandering back to Katerina. He missed her dearly. They had been gone for a week and a half and he was feeling the separation strongly in his bond. He knew that she wouldn't feel it as much as he did being that she was still a baby. He closed the window when the sun began to shine through. He looked over to where Aro was sitting. He was reading multiple newspapers from every country they had stopped at. THe perks of being a 3,000 year old vampire. You got to learn every language around the world ancient to current. All three of them were fluent in all. They were about to land in Japan. Rumor was that Carlisle had recruited many of their own witnesses and their last one was still in Japan. Aro wanted to get to the witness they had recruited before her could leave. The Cullen's little Seer had undoubtedly already seen when they were arriving in Forks. Marcus turned his attention to where Caius was sitting with Felix. They were playing a their 50th game of chess. They were in an intense competition in all actually Caius was losing terribly and wouldn't give up until he had won. He was a sore loser when it came to games he would continue playing until he became the victor. Marcus took out a picture of Katerina and him. Don't worry master, before you know it you will see your little Princessa. Jane said as she sat next to him. We all miss her dearly. Demitri reassured I believe we all had the same idea of bringing a picture of our princess. Marcus around the plane and saw everyone had a picture in their hands of their princess. Marcus began to feel better about bringing her with them to Forks. Seeing how everyone had strong bonds to his little one. He smiled Thank you everone for your support he replied. An hour later they arrived. The sun had set as they were landing. Demetri please track down Torshio. Alec, Felix accompany him if Torshio tries to run you know what to do Alec. Aro commanded yes master they said then they were gone. Come everyone we should follow. Half an hour later we had caught up with Demetri, Felix, and Alec. They had cornered Torshio into an alleyway Alec began to retract his morphine coated fog. Felix and Demetri held Torshio in place. All three of us walked up to them. Aro took Torshio's hand then clicked his tongue in disappointment. It's quite a shame you still plan on aiding the Cullen's. He let go of his hand nodded to Marcus then turned away. Marcus ripped his head off as Demetri and Felix ripped his arms off and caius lit his body on fire to burn to ashes. Let's go home brothers. Aro said Marcus couldn't wait to see Katerina. They all boarded the plane and flew back to Volterra. They arrived early in the morning. Marcus went to the tower along with Aro and caius. Hello sisters he said as he walked over to Katerina's crib. He smiled when he saw her sleeping peacefully. He stroked her cheek she moved closer to his touch. He walked over to the others and sat down he looked over at caius. he enter his bond reading sight. He noticed the bond between caius and Athendora was nonexistent there was nothing. He wondered why caius didn't notice anything. Then he thought of how caius was in love with her when they first met he probably still was in some way but it wasn't strong as before. He thought of saying something but decided not to. For he knew that Athendora was a very jealous woman. Once a vampire woman from another coven tried to seduce caius and she flipped out and killed her. So he kept quiet for Katerina's safety. They began to discuss when they were to leave which would be in three days. An hour later Katerina's excited voice interrupted their discussion Mar,cai, she yelled as she stood up in her crib. Marcus picked her up. She placed her hands on his face I missed you she silently said I missed you too princessa. He replied. We are going on a very important and dangerous mission little one. You will be coming with us but you will be with auntie Athendora and scuplicia. We have to punish some rebellious vampires. He explained okay Mar I will be good she replied silently I know you will he kissed her forehead.
The next two days all of the loyal vampires they had recruited arrived at the castle. Everyone was ready by the third day. Marcus was finishing packing Katerina's bag. He dressed her in a black dress and cloak. He put a small necklace around her neck it was the Volturi crest that was a locket with her name engraved on the back along with a picture of him, caius, and aro inside. Behind the picture was an engraving of their names and the word Volturi. For your safety if anyone who sees this around your neck they will know never to harm you unless they want to suffer the consequences. Marcus explained as he buttoned up her cloak. He picked her up and her bag then went to the throne room. Everyone was there. aro stood in front of everyone brothers sisters we have gathered you here today to bear witness to the atrocity that the Cullen clan has committed. They have created an immortal child. The informant is Irina Denali. We leave within the hour. Marcus handed Katerina to Aro. He smiled when he saw her all dressed up in the Volturi attire along with her necklace. Marcus me and caius need to speak in private to you. They went to the study what is it that you wish to discuss with me Marcus asked we believe it would be wise to inject a small amount of your venom into Katerina so that you can have a connection to her so that you can check on how she us faring during the mission. It won't hurt her will it? Marcus asked no of coarse not we will retract some of your venom in this syringe then like a shot shot we will inject her with it. It will be quick and explained. Okay anything to keep her safe half and hour later everything was finished Marcus was comforting Katerina after the shot a whispering soothing words to her. They left for the airstrip in the way Katerina placed her hands on his cheek she told how much she loved everyone but mostly him and caius. And that if anything happens to her she would find her way back to them in death or life. He was shocked at her words don't worry princessa we won't let anything happen to you he said as they boarded the plane.