Athena is a hybrid, she is also the jewel of the crown for the Volturi and she is the favorite of the kings... Will she overcome the pain and anger or it's going to take the best in her...?
After some time she found another home with Carlisle and Es...
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The Cullen house was filled with tension the moment Alice walked through the door. Relief washed over everyone as they saw her unharmed, but the questions started immediately.
"What happened there?"
"Why did they let you go?""Why now?"
Carlisle and Esme were visibly concerned. Emmett and Jasper remained watchful, while Rosalie had only one question burning in her mind.
-Alice... did you see her? -Rosalie asked, her voice laced with hope.
Alice smiled softly- I did. She's more stunning than ever... and more confident.
Rosalie let out a relieved breath, a rare genuine smile forming. But Carlisle noticed something in Alice's tone—something unsaid.
-What's the catch, Alice? -he asked.
Alice hesitated, before finally answering- They're coming back. Both of them.
At first, the family reacted with joy. Rosalie's eyes lit up, and Emmett grinned. But then Alice added quietly:
-But the Volturi have given us six months to turn Bella... or they'll kill her.
The joy in the room instantly dissipated. Carlisle exhaled sharply, rubbing his forehead. The rest of the family froze, processing the weight of those words.
-And that's not all -Alice continued- Stephen is Caius' chosen successor. And I believe Athena is Aro's.
Silence.
Carlisle slowly sat down, his head in his hands. Esme placed a gentle hand on his shoulder, her expression filled with concern.
-Carlisle... what does that mean? -Esme asked softly.
He lifted his head and sighed- The 'chosen ones' are the heirs to the Volturi throne. Each king chooses someone who embodies their strengths, someone they train in the ways of leadership, diplomacy, and war. If anything happens to them, their chosen one takes their place.
Jasper frowned- So, Athena is supposed to replace Aro?
Carlisle nodded grimly- It makes sense. Aro has always been political and calculating, but he keeps his sadistic side well hidden. Athena is different, she embraces every part of herself. She's a strategist, a leader, and a warrior. That makes her the perfect combination of Aro's intelligence... and more.
Emmett let out a low whistle- Damn. That actually sounds terrifying.
