Loving a beast

troubles arisen

Chapter 19: <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Marcus' POV: <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I trailed kisses up my wife's cheek as we laid tangled together under the sheets within a king sized bed within one of my chambers. For three days we had been locked away from the world getting up to trouble of newly weds. We had just finished round... Oh who is counting. I have been in heaven these past few days I swear I was dead. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />But a knock on the door soon alerted me of my duties. I'd love to stay here for weeks with my beautiful wife but alas we could not. I had kingship duties to attend and she our children. I quickly dressed into a black button up shirt and matching pants and my oxfords. I slipped my Volturi necklace crest on and combed my hair out. I fixed a tie with a black jacket and went to open to door.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Once the doors were open I was met with a bow and the young angelic face of Jane. I stiffened a bit at this. Jane was never out of sight of Aro nor from her brother but here she was at my door. Usually a messenger was slower guard. More expendable incase one of us were displeases with the message and accidentally killed them... You get the idea. I cleared my throat and glanced down on the young immortal.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"I am sorry Master Marcus but Master Aro demands your presence immediately. It has been three days as you requested but it seems trouble has arisen and is in dire need of a council of all three of you. Decisions will need to be made and you must be present." Jane reported to me.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I sighed. My happiness slipping from my face immediately to be replaced with a cool mask. I could barely hide my anger at this interruption. I was hoping for a quiet day with my girls. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Thank you Jane, just let me grab my cloak and I shall accompany thee back to the throne room." I sigh and turned to Angela who now stood clothed.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />It was a foreign sight but I knew she would be anxious to see our darlings and seemed to have heard Jane... She held my cloak out to me and helped me slip it on. She kissed my cheek chastely and looked up at me. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Marcus, it is alright darling. Go deal with this, your duty as king must be attended. If Aro requests it -"<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I chuckled cutting her off. "More of a demand my love, he left no room to deny him." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />She smiled half way and fixed my collar a bit. Her ruby eyes searching mine. "Well then do so, I shall see you when you are free I must attend the children anyways. Meet us later if you wish I believe the girls wanted to take the twins and I shopping."<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I smiled and kissed her forehead. "Alright Mia Cara but be safe." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I turned and left reluctantly with that. Jane trailed ahead of me in a slightly faster pace. Her eyes seemed a little bit concerned for some reason. She kept glancing back.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Is everything alright Jane?" I inquired.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />She shook her head. "No master just a small worry if mistress Angela will be alright with the other mistresses. I do tend to worry about your girls they are still so young despite how quick they grow they look like toddlers." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I nodded and frowned a bit. I had forgotten how quickly my darling daughters grew. Jane kept an eye upon me still. But I knew of her reasoning. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Soon enough we reached the throne room and Jane soon found her position behind Aro. I nodded to my brothers who sat reading letters but across from them was one woman I had not seen in a millennia of time. She was still the same. As I sat I took her in.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />She 'twas the same but not all at once. Her clothes were not that of a wild woman of the 1000th year. But one of a civil woman of 2012. Her blonde hair was pulled back for traveling and her skin still starch white. But what startled me most was the eyes. Golden like our friend Carlisle's and his covens' eyes. She nodded to us and seemed surprised at my alertness. I chuckled inwardly. It had slipped my mind that the outer world knew not of my current situation. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Thank you brother for joining us. I do apologize for pulling you from your -er arrangements but Ms. Denali here has brought something to us." Aro said delicately. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I nodded my acceptance, turning my gaze upon Irina Denali. "And what pry tell is such urgent callings?" I spoke calmly.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Irina jumped a bit at hearing my voice. A small chuckle ran through me. She was an amusing lady. Her posture stiffened at the small sound. Her eyes narrowing in on me. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Ah of course brother!" Aro chimed with a wide smile. His eyes though held a fierce warning to Irina to dare question me. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"I came to report a crime." She stated hesitantly. Still stiff in her pose as the curt words left her mouth.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I lifted an eyebrow to her. A crime? Now it had been long since someone come in to report a crime in good nature. "And what pry tell would it be Ms. Denali? Do remember to be frank about it." Caius drawled already snippy.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Irina twitched as if meant as a flinch. It didn't go unnoticed. "Go on dear Irina there is no reason to fear." Aro stood and took a step towards her.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"The Cullens," She breathed. "They have done something terrible. They have created an immortal child." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I felt surprise over come me, but I was quick to hide it. Such a big thing to say. It had been centuries since we had dealt with an immortal child. Even before Carlisle came to us. You'd think a man such as himself would learn of the trouble with them. Considering the horror stories Aro indulged him in. Irina sat awaiting our next move. I glanced to my brother who seemed filled with surprise yet seemed to only be pondering. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"A strong accusation against a coven as large as the Cullens. Do you have the proof?" Aro asked.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />He stepped towards her striking fear into the woman. She remained in place though. Her eyes darted to him and held all her emotions. Aro tutted as he circled her then clasped her hand into his iron grip.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />His eyes fluttered close as the visions came to him of her mind. Soon enough he looked up at her and turned to us with a grim look. He came to us and held his hands out to us for his inner circle. A power he rarely used when he did not know what to do. He had been plotting against the Cullen clan for some time but lately had backed off a bit. But now he seemed a lot more than happy at this. He was conflicted, betrayed and hurt along with his thirst for power that was to come with it. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Once I came into contact with Aro's hand I was swept into his inner thoughts. I glanced around as my real eyes fluttered close. A dimly lit room with a small circle table with three divine chairs surrounding it. It was definitely Aro. Even his signature fire burned in the harth. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'Always one for unneeded rooms.' I murmured to them. Both chuckled.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'Of course brother only the best for our meetings.' Aro teased. But soon sobered up. 'But on a darker level my brothers I fear I do not know how to respond to Ms. Denali's report. I am in conflict within. As you see the fires in that harth burn with a passion for power yet they cry out with sadness of a friend's betrayal.' <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Caius and I both glanced to the harth where the flames danced in his internal battle. We both looked back to our brother who sat rubbing his temples. I could see his predicament. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'I see what you mean Aro, but we still must travel to them and see if this is true.' I spoke softly.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'It is look at her memory there a child no older than one runs and frolics in the forest moving at speed much more than a human. Isabella running behind her only to pick the young one up. Then nothing.' Aro sighed frustrated.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'Then we destroy them.' Caius suggested indifferently. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />'No we mustn't unless we have utmost reason. They are in order for a trail. Carlisle was our friend maybe we can hear him out.' I suggested worry creased my brow.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I did not wish to bring such harm upon them especially with what I could feel in their bonds. They were going to be hard to break if we did. Their loyalty was thick and love was dipped in steel. Our coven stood little chance against them and their powers we could easily win but with Isabella we were matched but we also faced losing some of our own. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Aro looked to me and sighed as my thoughts came to him. 'Marcus it will be hard but we must. It is settled we will go. We are law. We must se through that the Cullen clan pays. Punishment is in order.' Aro disconnected with that.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Irina looked upon us when we returned to our own bodies. "We shall send some of us to see through with the punishment." Aro informed her.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />She bit her lip and nodded. "There is one more thing, they have help of children of the moon. You will need help plus my own family will fight with them." Irina blurted out.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I tensed and Aro glared. "Jane show Irina to a room. Make sure she does not leave. Brothers we have much to discuss." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Irina was gone with that and Aro punched a pillar. "Grand, it seems we must all go. Plus some witnesses. It is time we paid them a visit over this. When shall be the place?" Caius drawled. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"We shall figure this out. But for now we shall think this over then regroup for now it is decided we are going to America. All of us." Aro swore with anger and determination in his eyes.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Aro what of the wives or my daughters?" I asked in a hushed tone.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />Aro froze for a second and gave me a sympathetic look. "We cannot risk leaving them here in case they are attacked. No one shall harm our family. They are to come with us." <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />I nodded and tool my leave. At this moment I needed one thing. And one thing only. <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />A/N: the dark things have arrisen! More to come! Sorry it took so long but you got 2 chapters ;) congrats! Tell me what you think - Maddi<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />3rd person POV: <br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />In a house in Washington DC a small crash could be heard from the living room where a small pixie like woman stood staring blankly with her hands out. That once held a vase of roses that were now smashed everywhere. She gasped as her family stopped and stared at her.<br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" /><br style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;" />"Their coming." was all she whispered before going about in a flurry.</pre>