Afraid of Living

The Taking (#12)

Alexandrite's POV
"You can copy powers, you say?" He asks.
I nod.
"Use Kate's on me." He replies.
I offer a hand, and he takes it. And I give him a strong spark. He starts convulsing, and is on the ground for a few seconds, before he gets up, a few sparks still tingling through his skin.
"Who wants to test the next power?" I ask.
Everyone steps back, except for Benjamin, who becomes the next experiment.
He sighs, shrugging, and steps forward.
"I wonder who's more powerful." Edward muses.
"Wanna spar, using the elements?"
"You can use dark was and light if you want to. I don't care if I win, I just want to see your peers in action." He replies.
I nd, giving him the first move. He quickly raises his hand, and the rocks start to spike up. I flip upward, using the air to help suspend me. I shoot balls of water out of my hand, and he counters them using the air, making the dissapear.
"Impressive." He says.
"I would've used fire, but I'm trying to be responsible. We need all the help we can get."
He rolls his eyes, and I see a flash of excitement in his eyes.
He sends fire at me, but I send it right back at him, so he extinguishes it. I make a bubble of darkness around his head, making him blind.
"Seriously?" He asks.
"Yes." I reply.
I can practically see him roll in his eyes.
He throws a giant ball of water st me, but I change it into a dagger, tossing it into the air, and catching it by the handle. The sharp side is very sharp, like a regular knife. What can I say? I've gotten better at this.
I get rid of the darkness around his head, and he thanks me.
"I give, I definitely don't want a bubble of light around my head." He backs up, so I get rid of the dagger, and float down to the ground.
"Who wants to be next?"
This time, Edward steps forward.
"My turn. I want you to do to me what you did to Riley." He demands.
"Forever, or just for now?" I ask.
"Just for now Andy."
I nod, and stare at his head, sealing off his airways, and then the seal his mouth shut.
He goes to open his mouth, but it won't move. He tries to breathe, but nothing happens. He smiles, amused.
"That, is freaky, turn him back Andy." Bella says.
He nods, letting me know he's ready. I stare at him some more, and it dissapears.
"That, is weird." He mutters.
I shrug.

Alice left us. And now, it's time. I lay with Seth, and Ry in a tent right beside Renesmee's. Bella's giving Ren a gift, expecting never to see her again. And I know ow what's going to happen. If they threaten anyone, even if it's one of the nomads, I will give myself up.
I hold Ry, and rock her, singing a quietly, A Thousand Years. She slowly falls asleep. She looks a little bit older than Renesmee, by a few months, with all the mix of genes.
Once Ry falls asleep, Seth and I walk towards the fire, sitting together or  a log.
"You have a beautiful voice Andy." Tia tells me, snuggling close with her mate, Benjamin.
"Thanks T." I reply with smile. She smiles back.
We sit around the fire, telling stories 'till dawn, except Seth, who soon falls asleep, so I bring him to sleep with Ry.
When the sun rises, and it's around 10, we all go to the clearing. I stand beside Seth, and Ry stands in front of us, one hand holding mine, the other holding her father's, Seth.
And that's when we see them, the Volturi. They walk in gracefully, forming perfect lines but I don't pay attention to them. I don't even pay attention to the conversation. I watch, my mind to angry to listen to the conversation.
I watch Around and Carlisle interact, then Edward and Around, then Bella, Renesmee and Edward, Emmet, Carlilse, and Jacob there to help if things go wrong.
But, I start paying attention when I hear Aro's voice mutter my name.
"Alwxandrite Cullen, Seth Clearwater, come here, bring your child." He commands, his voice rougher than with the others.
Seth and I walk on either side of Ry, walking slowly and deliberately. We meet him halfway, like Edward, Bella, and Renesmee did. This time, Leah Sam, and Jacob flank us.
He offers his hand to me, but I stay still, glaring at him.
"Please, my friend." He asks.
"We are definitely not friends. I don't even know you." I reply, crossing my arms over his chest.
He offers his hand to Seth, but Seth also stays still.
"Why will you not let me take you hand?" He asks, curious.
"Because my brain has been messed with to many times." I respond.
He tries to get Ry to touch his ha d, but I instantly pull her back.
"You, are definitely not touching my child." I hiss.
Cauis glares at me, but all we do is turn, and walk back to our family.
Carlisle slightly nods at me, showing how proud he is. He's the one who told me that Around was not aloud to have me, no matter what.
Cauis pulls Irina forward, and asks "Is this the child you saw?" Pointing at Renesmee.
"Well, she's different..." Irina trails off.
Cauis snarls, making her jump. And then she takes full responsibility for her actions. And I know it's now my turn to take action.
Before they kill her, I exclaim "Wait!" The trees around us, yard and yards away, sway in the force of my words.
"What?" Cauis snarls, ready for Irina to be dealt with.
"If you give Irina back, I will go with you guys. We will leave, and the rest of them will stay here unharmed." I reply.
Seth grabs my shoulder, but I shrug him off. So, Ry g tabs my hand, tugging at it, asking for an explanation.
"And why would we want you?" Marcus asks, curiosity noaced through his voice.
"Because I am the emost powerful being in the planet." I respond nonchalantly.
The main three turn in, discussing the option, then turn to us, ready.
"We accept you deal."
Felix shoves Irina towards us, and she rushes over to our side.
I give Ry a kiss on the head, and a hug, then kiss Seth really quick, and Ruch over tot he Volturi's side in an instant.
"I will see you guys again, I swear. Live on  without me for now, it's the best thing. I love you, my family." I whisper, and then, we are off back to wherever the Volturi live.