Lost Gold

Chapter Ten

Eliza's POV

Well it was finally the big night, the night of the big blood lust party. Already, a loud beat and the sounds of dancing could be heard from the back hall, where Jane had set the party. That specific venue had been chosen because it was far from the exit I would be escaping from.

I saw Dante walking through the hallway, where I happened to be standing. We shared a small smile, not wanting to have faces that would give away the plan. We had all had our farewell earlier in the day, knowing that there would not be much time for those frivolities later on. I readied the meager amount of possessions I was taking with me. I would have to be seen by a few of the Volturi at the party before I left, so they wouldn't be so suspicious. Jane and Christina were already partying hard, entrancing everyone by their graceful movements. Dante was headed for the hall, as was I.

Operation sequined-tank-tops had truly began.

Dante's POV

I was walking towards the party hall, feeling mixed emotions. I knew our plan tonight would work, but I was still worried about Eliza. She was like a little sister to me, I just wanted to hold her tight and protect her from everything that could hurt her. And letting her go put in the big world by herself would be putting her in danger. Her feelings could be seriously damaged if she didn't tread carefully. What worried me more, was the fact that I wouldn't be able to do everything I could to help Eliza. You see, like most of the Volturi vampires, I had a special gift, I could manipulate someone’s thoughts and decisions. Like if someone was thinking of checking up on what we were doing, I could change their thoughts so they forgot what they were about to do. I could erase things from someone’s memory, or plant false information in their heads. The reason I couldn't use my power to help Eliza, was because unfortunately, my gift had an unwanted side affect. When I manipulated with someone’s thoughts, my eyes bled, changing colour, and this would inevitably give the game away. The girls and I had decided that it would be best for me to not use my powers tonight, despite how useful they would be. And it infuriated me. I felt so useless. Jane had her pain illusion, Chrissy had her telekinesis,  Eliza had her wind power, and I had a power I couldn't even use.

I just hoped I could of be of some use tonight.

Jane's POV

I saw Chrissy dancing up a storm in the centre of the dance floor, surrounded by male humans, all trying to get closer to her. She fluttered her fingers at Alec, standing on the outskirts of the room. She was playing her part perfectly, flirty effortlessly with my brother. It actually sickened me to call him family. I couldn't believe we actually shared the same flesh and blood. Not literally, obviously, but we were, indeed, biological siblings, and we have been ever since we were born 1972 years ago. But this, this was more than I could take. I refused to admit to being related to that piece of filth. He practically raped Eliza, one of my best friends!

Anyway, back to the party. I vaguely noticed a human teenager trying to get my attention. I laughed, playing my part, at all his silly jokes, and fluttered my long lashes at him. I pretended to take a drink from the glass of some alcoholic beverage. The human crept closer to me, whispering seductively in my ear. I could feel his pulse against my skin, his racing heart. His scent overpowered me, even though it wasn't the nicest human smell. He slipped his hands around my waist, and I felt my hands wrapping around his neck. His hands wandered around my body, the smell intoxicating me. I could just tilt my head down, pretending to kiss his neck, and the blood would be all mine. All mine... All m- Suddenly I was distracted. I shook my head slightly, clearing my thoughts, I couldn't drink him, it would wreck the plan. I looked to see the distraction that had stopped me doing a disastrous deed. Dante was waving her arms at me, trying to get my attention. I smiled at the human, and left his embrace, walking swiftly to my friend.