Eclipse: Clash of the Supernatural

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The Volturi

No One's POV

The Cullens, The Mikaelsons, and Bella stood in front of the fire as The Volturi guard approached them.

They came to a stop then took off their hoods, looking at the family in front of them.

Jasper held Octavia close to him as they stood by their families.

"Impressive. I've never seen a coven escape an assault at this magnitude, intact." Jane says.

"Well, we were lucky." Carlisle says.

"I doubt that." Jane says.

"It appears we've missed an entertaining fight." Alec says.

"Yes. It's not often we're referred unnecessary." Jane says.

"Who'd call upon the protection of The Volturi when they have us? Who better than The Original Family?" Kol asks.

The Mikaelsons smirk.

"If you'd have arrived a half hour ago, you'd have fulfilled your purpose." Edward says, keeping Bella close to him.

"Pity. You missed one." Jane says.

All eyes go to the newborn. All look down, nervous. Jasper and Octavia walk over to her and stand by her.

"We offered her asylum in exchange for her surrender." Carlisle says.

"That wasn't yours to offer." Jane says.

The newborn looked around, scared.

"Why did you come?!" Jane asks.

The newborn didn't answer then falls to the ground, screaming in agonizing pain.

"Who created you?" Jane asks.

The newborn just screams in pain. The Cullens tried to not act on the poor girl suffering the wrath of Jane.

"You don't need to do that, she'll tell you anything you wanna know." Esme says.

"I know." Jane says as she releases her gift from the newborn.

"I-I don't know! Riley wouldn't tell us! He said our thoughts weren't safe!" The newborn says.

"Her name was Victoria. Perhaps you knew her." Edward says.

"Edward, if The Volturi had knowledge of Victoria, they would have put a stop to her. Isn't that right, Jane?" Carlisle asks.

Jasper uses his gift to make Jane tell the truth.

"Of course. Felix." Jane says.

Felix turns to Jane then starts walking towards the newborn.

"She didn't know what she was doing!" Esme says.

Jane stops Felix from going any farther.

"We'll take responsibility for her." Esme adds.

"Give her a chance." Carlisle says.

"The Volturi don't give second chances." Jane says then directs her attention to Bella and Edward.

"Keep that in mind. Caius will be interested in knowing she's still human." Jane says.

Octavia glares at Jane.

"The date is set." Bella says.

"Take care of that, Felix... I'd like to go home." Jane says.