《Visions from Volterra》Chapter 8:She stood on a hill... [Edited]
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Songs:
Song 1-Gangs of youths (Achilles, Come down)
Song 2-Klergy with Valerie Broussard(Start a war)
Song 3-The Band Red(Let it burn)
Song 4-(Use my voice )-Evanescence
Song 5-Heart by sleeping at last(Demetri and Rosie/Mira's theme)
Ending song: Hozier (In the Woods somewhere)
It was dawn, a week later from when Raphael confronted her in the woods. They had all arrived in forks in a field. There was light snow on the ground not completely covering the ground yet. This was the same field where the Volturi confronted the Cullens. Raphael smiled they were the first to arrive, Just like Mira had said the army was scattered around the field. All of them were formerly humans from different cities from different backgrounds that had little to nothing in common.
Except they all had been turned by Raphael for his selfish reasons.Another reason Raphael was able to get away with his crimes. They were mostly college-age but he did at points turn older people, not many just like he mostly turned larger males. Raphael glanced around the aggressive and antsy newborns that were ready to fight. Who wanted chaos. He smirked looking around before his eyes locked on the short form of a certain blonde young woman. Mira ...Raphael smirked as she glanced at him before quickly looking away with an uncomfortable expression.
She was wrapped in the arms of Tiberius, who was protectively watching her, glaring at Raphael for scaring Mira. Tiberius was protectively watching over Mira, to mostly protect her from any newborns that got too close. Tiberius despite not needing to be warm from the cold was dressed for winter, a winter coat made of brown wool on him along with a comfortable-looking sweater of a forest green color with a white button-up under it. He wore comfortable-looking trousers that were a grey color.
He wore leather gloves on his hands. And wore a grey scarf with a wool grey newsboy cap. His soft dark curls peeking out from under the cap. He glanced around nervously before getting a small nudge from Mira who he looked down at. Mira was wearing a worn-out coat that was too big for her which was grey with small embroidery of flowers on the collar.
She was partially dressed for winter Tiberius tried finding her clothes before they arrived in forks but Raphael didn't give them much time so she wore thick tights and winter boots. Tiberius pulled her close as she shivered from the cool air.
Suddenly the wind picked up, Raphael turned and he knew ...they had arrived. A small group of them, the Cullens with a river following behind.
They stopped a little further from the edge of the field they had entered. Raphael looked around, a devious smile crossed his lips. Just as Mira foresaw...he thought to himself. Mira was in the corner with Tiberius who looked down at her. She looked up to him glancing at Raphael whose back was facing her then at the newborns before looking back to Tiberius. She gives him a look that anyone watching wouldn't understand. Tiberius kept a neutral face but nodded. The two of them then glanced at the small group.
Mira scanned her eyes. The forms of the Cullens and river who were dressed more casually like before in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt with a comfortable looking jacket. They had a beanie on covering their short hair which was slightly visible.
Smalls bits peeking out of the black beanie. She looked at the river who glanced around then to her. River's face faked surprise like she wasn't expecting them. Mira and river locked eyes but river's expression fell to a neutral expression. But Mira and river(as well as Tiberius ) all knew what was going to happen. Mira thought back to her vision.
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Of what she had told Raphael which appeared to have been correct.What he didn't know what else was to come. Mira thought back to the rest of her vision. And waited for what was soon to come. Mira and Tiberius both keeping a neutral expression both on their faces. The war was no longer coming, it was here. And the battle was ready to commence.
I scanned the faces in the small crowd, the Cullens and river stood at the edge of the field. I glanced around and I saw Raphael smirk before he casually walked up a bit further from the army,'' Ahh The Cullens so nice to see you '''.He said in an almost cocky tone. His red eyes scan the Cullens. Smirking when he rests his eyes at Carlisle,'' Ahh Carlisle isn't it...now since I'm such a nice guy I'm gonna give you an ultimatum ''.He began to say he says this in an almost dramatic fashion extending his arms dramatically.
Carlisle looked confused, raising an eyebrow as Raphael continued,'' I'll spare your family...you seem like a nice coven and you would be a welcome addition...however '''.He paused turning his attention to river.
River glared at him and an unmatched fury was in their eyes.
I knew that face they were making, it was the same face they made when they got some sort of vile thing under their boot. Or when Atticus just walked into a room.'' oh my river I'm so surprised to see you here''.He said with a fake shocked expression. Raphael's face then turns to one of disgust as he whispers,'' Traitor...''.Although river very obviously knew how exactly Raphael felt so it came to no surprise when he said,'' Cullens turn over the traitor and we'll walk away''.He demanded. His eyes focused on river who glared crossing their arms. Raphael appeared furious; he glared back at river.
I looked around nervously before Carlisle smiled walking a few steps, ''I am so sorry Raphael but that is not going to happen '''.He said in his usual calm tone. Raphael scoffed before saying,'' So be it...I tried to help you out '''.Tension filled the air, it was thick and raised the hairs on the back of my neck. I scanned frantically around hoping to see more of the possible future I had seen.
I suddenly felt it. The same twing of overwhelming images I've experienced since I was a baby.
Mira froze gently tugging on Tiberius's sleeve alerting his attention to her. She let the vision overtake her. Then a smirk overtook her face before she glanced at Tiberius not saying anything. But they both gave each other an understanding look. While Raphael had his back turned and the army was too busy awaiting orders to attack. Tiberius locked his arms around Mira who he glanced down at nodding a knowing stare.
Tiberius quickly teleported away with Mira to the other side of the field where the Cullens were. But out of sight for now...Tiberius continued to extend an illusion that they were on the army's side. Raphael seems ignorant of this, so much so he didn't realize that behind this hidden in the trees waiting to strike were large wolves. The Quileute pack along with a few of the cloaked Volturi and a few of their witnesses.Including the canadian coven.
Then around all sides of the field in the wooded area by the field lay in wait were witnesses and wolves waiting to be alerted. Or waiting for newborns to run into the woods.
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Raphael smiled,'' I tried being fair sorry Carlisle but it appears to be the end of the Cullen clan,'' He began a fake sympathy expression on his face, before he smiled,'' However soon you won't be the only one soon the world will know my name first you then every coven and eventually I'll dispose of those Italian ancients''.He chuckled. He had overwhelming confidence oozing out of him. But that didn't last long when he heard someone exclaim out loud.
'' Oh, really Raphael''.A voice exclaimed. Raphael dropped his smile confused and horror-filled his face. As... outwalked the people he had been referring to, first Aro Volturi the leader of the Volturi walked out, his long dark hair and every contrast to the surrounding area. Following him were Marcus and Caius. A scowl on Caius's face as he glared at Raphael, while Marcus had his usual neutral expression. All of them were wearing pitch-black cloaks. As the leaders of the Volturi, they wore the darkest cloaks. The highest members then followed them by wearing the lightest shade of black until you got to the lowest guards who wore grey.
Aro smirked then spoke,'' Ahh Raphael isn't it? We've heard quite a bit about you''.He cocked his head. Staring into Raphael's eyes who was now horrified. Raphael had his back still turned and had yet to glance back at the illusion that Tiberius was still projecting.
He looked confused then looked down beginning to think before his head shot up when aro spoke,'' It was so fortunate we were informed about your little plans...Isn't that right river dear '''.He turned his slightly glancing to river who sped to aro's side. He stared in confusion as Aro handed over the black cloak he had been holding to the river,'' thank you, master''.River softly said before glancing at Raphael who looked shocked. He then took a step as if he was going to attack river. But stopped as more cloaked guards emerged from the woods. He stilled then turned glaring at river,'' You traitor. How could you do this to me you stupid little bitch''.He said with the venom practically spilling out of his mouth. River tsks then wraps the cloak around their shoulders.
After securing it, River smiled and spoke after a short pause,'' You know Raphael it's funny how you thought I was on your side...because I was never on your side. I was there only for Rosie's sake..for her safety .''.River began before glancing out the corner of their eye.''And it seems that will no longer be a concern '''.River says softly but grew a cocky smile. Raphael scoffs,'' Now that's where you're wrong my Mira Belle would never betray me. She knows better''.He says with an arrogant smirk.
River shakes their head before chuckling,'' Who do you think sent me to the Volturi''.River reveals Raphael's eyes grow wide with confusion. River scoffs,'' You were always a narcissist Raphael, you never saw it coming. Mira sent me to the Volturi...hell she insured this very day would happen''.Raphael looked on in disbelief he was speechless. Out of the trees on the other side of the field out walked Tiberius followed by Rosie. Raphael gasped as he looked at them in disbelief. He turned around to where they had been.
There stood the copy which Tiberius slowly released until it vanished. He then turned back horrified. Raphael had not known the extent of Tiberius's powers. Tiberius had made sure he didn't as well as the fact he could teleport.
Raphael only knew that he could cause illusions(but not how powerful). Aro glanced over to Tiberius before turning back to Raphael who he smirked at. Raphael seemed unsure of how to proceed. Then his face morphed into an angry before saying,'' No matter I will simply take the opportunity now and destroy you '''.Mira and Tiberius then stepped back out of sight into the woods to wait out what was to come.
Aro smirked,'' Oh really well I'm sorry to disappoint you but you're outnumbered''.He said. Raphael's brows furrowed with further confusion. Out creaked multiple shadows from around all sides of the woods. On the left out crept the nomads, Egyptian coven, the amazons, and five of the Volturi guard.Then out stepped the canadian coven,much to raphael as well as the newborns surpise.Raphael looked pissed.The candian coven wanted revenge and looked pissed.
Meanwhile on the right...The Irish coven emerged from the woods alongside Charles and Makenna.Other covens like the french coven as well as covens from the Seoul or Korea coven and the Amsterdam Coven. The Seoul coven was composed of three members Joon-tae and Margarite, And Veronica adopted daughter of Joon-tae and Margarite. While the Amsterdam coven had two: Verna and Frank. And lastly, the nomad Nyeleti from South Africa.
As well as the wolves who growled at the newborn who all looked confused and frantic. Raphael's eyes grew big,'' Werewolves?'', He said in a confused tone yet terrified.
Caius scoffed and corrected him,'' They are not those vermin... their shapeshifters. They're nothing like those uncontrollable beasts...at least they are civilized...at least somewhat '''.Caius had a cocky expression when he corrected Raphael however it turned slightly sour when he said the last part. One or two of the wolves made a noise that sounded like they were laughing however the rest either seemed too focused on Raphael and the newborns or seemed slightly irritated.
Raphael barely registered this response, he was too focused on the fact he was betrayed and was outnumbered. He was trying to desperately think of what to do next. He froze; he smelled something familiar. He turned to an empty spot by the Volturi, through a row of trees the sound of quickened footsteps. Aro turned then smirked, then spoke in an almost teasing manner,'' Oh I almost forgot to mention that we tracked down some special witnesses''.Raphael furrowed his brows. Then gasped as the figures stepped out of the woods...
Two men step into sight. They both appeared to be of Spanish heritage. The Oldest had short dark hair and a mustache. With a soft smile and was dressed well. While the other was slightly younger than the other man he had long hair that went to his shoulders and dressed more casually but still stylish. Both had disappointment on their faces. Raphael looked shocked and mortified. He started whispering in disbelief,'' It can't be '''.But the Mustached man then spoke,'' Hello Raphael'', Began pronouncing his name with empathizing on the r. It rolled off his tone with disdain. Once it held fondness, even warmth but now only disgust.
The Volturi were practicing fighting with the Cullens and some of the other witnesses. The wolves had come along to watch. The Three leaders of the Volturi were standing by observing Carlisle who was casually having a conversation with the three ancients. Alice gasped which drew their attention to her. Edward and Bella rushed to her side Edward grew a concerned expression before turning to his adoptive father,'' Someone's coming and they weren't invited''.Bella spoke concerned,'' It's not the Romanian right they weren't invited last time and they certainly aren't invited now''.She said with an irritated tone crossing her arms.
Before Edward could respond Alice spoke with a puzzled expression,'' No their strangers to us but I think they might be of help''.She said. A hopeful tone laced with concern was in her voice.
Aro raised a brow. His face was one of concern however he said,'' Well we might as well see them arrive and go from there. If they prove to be a danger or part of Raphael's side we can take action''.He stood with his arms folded in front of him. Caius had a faint look of concern which turned to an expression of irritation. He looked to the wolves who he had gotten used to. He thought to himself that the wolves probably would deal with these two new ''guests'' if needed. Which made him relax a bit. Edward smirked as he read his mind while shaking his head. He thought it was hilarious how much Caius had changed his tone.
Mainly because he found out that the pack was not children of the moon rather Shapeshifters.Much to all the Cullens annoyance. The Volturi mainly the three ancients had become fascinated by the pack even prying about their history. Eventually, Carlisle got worn down by the three mostly aro and Caius. So it talked about their history, how the pack has protected the town for generations.
They were intrigued, to say the least, but backed down from getting any idea. Edward rolled his eyes at aro and Caius's thoughts. Aro was intrigued by the idea of having shapeshifters as guards. However, knew these particular shapeshifters would never go for it. Caius seemed to be thinking mostly about how much more stable they were compared to children of the moon. More in control and had thoughts about them becoming guards as well. Though he did think of the smell they'd bring.
Any further thoughts stopped when Alice said,'' Here they come!''.She then pointed to the beginning ...
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