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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 21:56:35 GMT -5
As Aro left his sanctum, his face was severe. The meditations that normally brought him peace had brought him only the sense that change was coming. A dark gaze flowed from his eyes as he took his customary seat in the chamber of the Council.
Jane was already standing close, almost shivering with anticipation when she saw his mood. She licked her lips and called for the first who dared to come before the Volturi.
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 22:09:49 GMT -5
Irina was livid. She had witnessed something so horrendous to her she didn't think twice. After deciding to go to the Cullens' and apologize for her behavior at the wedding, she was sidetracked as she came upon the meadow near their home. Bella, who seemed newly made....a russet brown beast, one that was most likely responsible for her beloved Laurents death...and a small child. No more than months old, but acted, spoke and ran around like a child of older age. It could only be one thing...an immortal child.
She had watched her mother burn for what she created...immortal children. It was blasphemy, against the vampiric law set by the Volturi. Without second thought, she snarled and turned to leave...knowing she had to do something. The Cullens' took away what she loved, now they would reap what they had sewn.
As she arrived in Italy, she was greeted by Volturi Guards. "I've come to report a crime!" She said in an instant and was ushered in to the council room. She remembered all of their faces, those who had brought death to her mother. The one who held special painful powers at his side, they called her Jane. She bowed her head slightly.
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 22:18:00 GMT -5
Focusing on decorum required within the Council, Aro nodded in response to the newcomer and watched her. He knew this one, still so young, so sure of her own convictions. He flashed her a knowing smile and motioned her forward to a point before the council. She looked the same as when the Volturi destroyed her mother for violating the ancient laws. He watched her carefully as she moved forward to speak. Touching Jane's arm, he telepathically told her to stay alert. Jane flexed at the thought, her eyes burning into the supplicant.
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 22:22:02 GMT -5
She approached, doubting herself now that she was face to face with the Volturi. The Cullens' had been long friends of her family, but she couldn't sway from her decision now. She stood tall and spoke with certainty. "I've come to report a crime." Irina said as he stared into her eyes. She knew with one touch he'd know everything. Trying to keep her focus off of Jane who stood there itching to use her mental powers, she just knew it.
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 22:31:33 GMT -5
Aro leaned forward, looking carefully at the indecision on the girl's face.
"You say there is a crime. Who do you accuse? What crime do you claim they have committed. Think carefully before responding, Irina. Yes, I remember you...and your mother. Know that the Volturi do not take kindly to those who try to involve us in petty schemes. Since you have already made your move and come here, speak your claim."
Leaning further forward, Aro watches the girl for any sign of movement, and action that might betray a secondary motive...
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 22:36:53 GMT -5
Irina felt like her chest was being compressed as he brought up her mother. She was still sore at remembering that awful night. Her whole life, she feared the Volturi and avoided them. Now she was here, reporting a crime. She hesitated for a moment and thought hard about what she was about to say. While looking at her hands she said, "It's the Cullen's...." Looking up to meet his deep red eyes, "They've done something awful."
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 22:47:14 GMT -5
Hearing his old friend's family being accused, his gaze darkens. Touching Jane's arm, he silently tells her to give a brief sample as a warning. The sadistic grin Jane returns to him then shifts to one of pleasure as she looks to Irina.
"Careful, little Irina. I have known Carlisle for centuries. He and his family are well known to Us."
Leaning further forward, glaring into her eyes, he speaks softly.
"If you make this charge, you will be held to your word of it, on risk of joining your mother. Understand I will brook no error in this."
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 22:53:51 GMT -5
Her eyes darted from Aro to Jane as he touched her arm. "But you do----" She felt the intense searing pain of Jane's eyes. An illusion of pain, but felt so real. Irina's knees buckled below her as she dropped to them, her face and body contorting with pain. She let out a agonizing scream as she arched her back. The pain stabbing throughout her body like fire pokers.
As suddenly as it came, it stopped as she gasped to regain herself. Aro leaned forward to speak softly, his threat. She looked up at him and held out her hand. "See for yourself!"
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 23:13:32 GMT -5
Smiling as Jane delivered the warning, Aro looked to Irina and listened to her plea...He jumped to his feet with a sneer on his face. Striding forward, he grips her by the throat, bending her back over her own body, holding her down as he uses his gift to strip all illusions away and see what she truly believes she has seen.
Aro's hand flies from her throat as he stumbles back in shock. He cannot believe what he has seen. Carlisle helped him craft most of the old laws himself. How could he have dared to allow such a violation.
Jane jumped from the platform, her eyes blazing as she unleashed the full strength of her gift on Irina. Jane screamed in rage, unleashing everything she could.
Aro heard Jane hit the floor screaming, he could feel the blast of her gift directed at the young vampire.
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 23:17:22 GMT -5
Irina braced herself as Aro gripped her neck, bending her spine backwards as she clenched her teeth to stay cool. His eyes widened in disgust as he jerks his hand away from her throat. She stood and began to regain composure, when no sooner had her hand went up to her neck did she feel her body contort with the flames again. Jane screamed as she let her full ability of pain wash over Irina. This time she couldn't move as her body tensed with the pain. Falling to the floor with a loud feral scream as she felt like she was being burned alive from the inside. Her veins bubbling like acid was coursing through them. "Stop! PLEASE!" She screamed out as the pain continued.
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 23:31:15 GMT -5
"Jane! Release her!"
Aro moved between Jane and Irina, blocking Jane's view and breaking her focus. He motioned for her to return to her place, and reclaimed his seat.
His head fell to his hands as his mind turned inward. He had to refocus. He had to get his mind clear.
Bringing his gaze to bear on Irina, he cleared his throat and spoke calmly.
"State the charge you bring before us, Irina. Give it voice now, and be certain to leave nothing out. I will know."
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 23:35:37 GMT -5
The pain ceased as Aro ordered Jane to stop. She weakly stood and looked at Jane before turning to Aro. Her voice small at first, "I went....I..." Irina cleared her throat and closed her eyes to compose herself as she began again.
"I went to apologize for the way I acted at their wedding. I saw....the little girl...she....she was....not human. They have made an immortal child." She said as she hung her head, knowing she'd betrayed her allies and her sisters for turning on the Cullens'.
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 23:38:58 GMT -5
Aro's hands were clenching the arms of his chair, as he stared icy daggers at Arina.
"You have no doubt what you saw? Is there no way you can be mistaken? You must be certain."
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Post by Irina Denali on Sept 20, 2012 23:44:56 GMT -5
Irina looked at him as he sat on his throne like chair. "I...I...Well I was only there for a minute or two but it was obvious she was hunting." Now she thought back and wondered if she had seen right. Surely it had to be an immortal child....right?
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Post by Aro Volturi on Sept 20, 2012 23:49:04 GMT -5
Aro motioned to the Guard members in the room, signaling them to take her into custody.
"You will remain with the Volturi until this matter is resolved. If it proves true, you will be freed and rewarded."
Jane stepped up and hissed, "...and if you are wrong...." She laughed.
"Oh my...."
Aro leaned forward, looking Arina in the eyes.
"...if you are wrong, you will beg for me to give you to Jane, compared to the fate that will await you...."
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