Is It Black Or Is It Noir?

Untitled Part 11

If Aro thought there was something wrong he didn't show it. He certainly didn't think Marcus and Caius could do anything against him. Chelsea controlled Marcus and as long as Aro controlled Dora, he controlled Caius. Over the years he refused to read either of them, due to the vile hatred for him in their thoughts, especially Caius. The varied ways he dreamt of killing Aro were, with each passing decade more and more elaborate. But they were also possible and lengthy, something Aro did not want to see or be reminded of.

So due to his own arrogance, he knew nothing of Marcus and Heidi. Knew nothing of Jane's allegiances to the Queens. Knew nothing of Caius' helping Marcus, by leaving things lying around. Things that were not meant for other's eyes. Many in Volterra worked against him cautiously and stealthily, Demetri, for instance, was often helping Marcus, undetected. Only Felix, Chelsea and Alec were truly loyal to Aro, but they too were eager to claim what he'd offered so long ago. Marcus and Caius' thrones, were what Aro waved under their noses, but had no intention of ever letting them have them.

Chelsea thought she had Aro's heart, but how can one with no heart give it to another. She had his body, but even then she was unaware she shared it with several others. Most of the other guards would go with the strongest leader, which was at present Aro. But not for very much longer, the Queens were about to reclaim their thrones and heads would roll and pyres would be lit sooner than anyone ever guessed. The winds of change were starting to blow and all who held the Queens captive would be swept aside. Pain and death would be their penance.

So as the plane touched down in Rio, Marcus and Caius hung back letting Felix and Alec take their places either side of Aro. A boat was procured as Aro had no intention of swimming, he would not lower himself. Whereas the Queens had endured along with the others, proving their leadership to be better, leading by example nor fear and tyranny. History has long proved great leaders fight with their men, not ordering them to their deaths alone.

As the swept ashore and up the dock to the house as seemed quiet, there sat Dora and Pica, Jane and Heidi either side of them. Then Aro's eyes fell upon Carlisle and Joham on their knees, restrained by two Amazon women. He realised right away they had had their tongues removed as they were making unintelligible noises.

"Dora, my love are you okay?" Caius said as he rushed forward to her side,

"Heidi, is all well with you dearest one," Marcus said also surging forward and Aro knew now something was wrong here.

"Jane, are you alright," Renata said leaving Aro's back, to rush at the small blonde,

Felix tried to grab her and found his way blocked by a barrier he could not see.

"What no concern for me Aro? No are you well my wife! Well, I didn't really expect you to care! You are a selfish evil bastard and look you've brought your whore with you. How are you, Chelsea? Oh, don't think I've forgotten you either Corin, hiding at the back won't save you this day" Pica's voice rang out loudly and the guard gasped,

"Pica, what is this? How dare you speak to me like that and denigrate my guard?" Aro shouted, still not seeing what was going on right in front of him.

"How dare I! I dare because I am your Queen, your ruler! You have finally made your last mistake in underestimating me and Anthenodora, Aro Volturi!" she said in such a regal tone the guard took notice.

"Who is going to stop me Pica, you and your bitch of a sister? I think not! I subdued you once, there will not be a next time, you will die today. I see seven of you and the two Amazons, is that all you've got?" Aro postured while signalling Alec to do something,

"Don't waste your time Alec, I warned you all those years ago, you backed the loser!" Jane said laughing and as Felix stepped forward threateningly she dropped him where he stood.