Midlight (Third in the Apocalypse Saga)

Chapter 27 ~ Divide

Chapter 27 ~ Divide

* Max's POV *

There were only a few of us first. Some held back and waited for the others, I knew that if we came in such a large number we would be seen as a threat to them. I wanted a war to happen, nothing will give me greater satisfaction than seeing Aro's head being ripped off. I had a few concerns that we were going to be at a serious disadvantage. We had more vampires, yes, but the way Narissa manipulates powers could mean we stand powerless.

Above us were dark, brooding clouds. It was going to rain heavily or there will be a raging storm. Maybe both. Carlisle stood firm in front. I made it a point that I stood there right next to him. As great as it was to have them as family, it wasn't their war. The bottom line was that they wanted Amelia. They're not going to get her. My children need their Mother.

She settled herself on the other side of Carlisle. She was thinking, she wanted to tackle this in the most humane way. But how would we when we're barely human?

The Volturi looked like they had been waiting, they knew we'd be here. They never wanted the kidnapping to last forever, they didn't care about the children. We all had an impassive face on and we all knew that it was going to end now but we all had different endings in mind.

"Aro," Carlisle started. "At last we meet, but why are you doing this? We have lived in peace for so long."

Aro snarled. We hadn't had any encounters since the last time they wanted Amelia and much of the Volturi died. That was 2 decades ago. Aro didn't want the children, they would be of no use to him. "You. You have lived in peace for so long. 20 years ago you massacred my family and I have made it a vow to return the favour." I became rigid and a frown creased my forehead.

"You allowed them to be massacred, you wanted war," Edward countered.

"Things can change, things can go back to normal," Carlisle reminded. He wanted peace, he was a good person and I almost couldn't blame him, but this needed to end. A treaty with the Volturi will not last forever.

"You're right. Remember I am not the real enemy here. In fact, I believe that we should be one. We are superior to all other inhabitants of this world. We should stand together, it's the only way peace would be guaranteed." The silence stretched on, though Aro's accomplices weren't happy with his offer.

"We have stood together Aro, and we can continue to do so. We just want Mackenzie and Elijah back."

"How about a trade?"

"What would you want in return?" Carlisle inquired. Amelia. I looked over to her she was standing next to Edward. She had a calculated look on her face, and I knew that we both knew what he wanted.

"One of your vampires. As you can see, we are limited in numbers. Another vampire will make us strong again."

"Who do you have in mind?" It was a daft question to ask, everyone knew the answer to it. We just all hoped it would be someone else. Someone less powerful.

His eyes were trained on Amelia. "Well, it has come to my attention that your family have lived well in the past years. However, with the return of Amelia, I can see it is a burden on Max, whom she was meant to live forever with. I can take the burden away." His eyes flickered to me. "Amelia would you relieve him? Would you, Amelia, care to join us? You would be thought of highly here."

She didn't say anything. The silence stretched on again when we heard leaves rustle. Two people emerged from the trees, dirty, tired and feckless. I felt the tension with my body evaporate and I was certain that I had never felt so at ease. Macy and Eli peered at us hesitantly. I wanted to bring them close and take them home. They have been victimised for too long.