Chapter 22-The Beginning of the End

As Edward predicted Aro didn't not question the absence of his 'beloved' Jane or Alec. Aro really did have no idea what was coming for him and the rest of the Volturi. I liked to think of it as an end of a dynasty like the fall of the Roman Empire. The repercussions were what frightened me. After the Volturi were no longer in power, what would happen? Who would replace them? Or would vampires run amuck and kill thousands of innocent people? I shuttered at the thought of that coming to pass. Edward progressively got more nervous as the day wore on. He knew that if Carlisle didn't show up with in the next few days that we would be killed. Maybe they would consume us both; Edward did have a good power too. Carlisle and the rest of the Cullens would have no one to rescue. I guess then their mission would turn into vendetta. 

Edward spent most of the next day and night on the balcony; he was listening for thoughts of our rescue team. Edward began pacing the after that day. He was worried. All of a sudden he froze. He looked like a statue atop a monument. His head was leaning out onto the grounds. He whispered one name.

"Alice." He smiled. He closed his eyes to hear her thoughts better. "She can't see the future because Jake came with them, but Carlisle is planning on speaking with Aro to see if there can be an agreement, otherwise him and his um. There is no other word for it… 'Army' will enter Volterra."

"Army, of how many" Edward smile bigger at my question. "Thirty four and many have gifts so the guards won’t stand a chance."  He sounded so sure. I was less optimistic. I dreaded the thought of more innocent human or vampire people getting hurt over my stupid life. "It will be over tonight Bella." I couldn't argue with that. It would end one way or another. Right before sunrise Carlisle came as Edward said. Aro stood waiting for him on the steps as he passed through the gates. 

"The Prodigal Friend returns." Aro said as Carlisle made his way into the doorway. Edward and I made it down stairs as Aro and Carlisle made their way into the long dining room. "I hope your here to rejoin us. Though, I get the feeling it's not."