"When Aro wants someone from a coven it's never long before evidence turns up proving the coven has committed a crime." Eleazar spoke.

Soon after the Romanians arrived, the vampires gathered in the Cullen house. The news of Aro's witnesses came as a shock to everyone. No one had a clue of what to do, and the vampires had a new growing fear.

"So he's done this before?" Eleanor asked, looking straight at Eleazar.

"It happens so rarely," he nodded, "I never realized it was a pattern."

"Apparently he always pardons one person whose thoughts he claims are repentant," Carlisle explained. Eleanor moved her eyes to him, only to see him staring straight at the floor with a solemn expression.

"This person always has an ability," Eleazar continued, "and they're always given a place with the Guard."

"Alice and Eleanor," Edward realized, "it must be why she left. But if he wants both of you, I don't understand why she wouldn't try and take you."

"Why does he have witnesses?" Emmett asked, looking at El worriedly.

"To spread the word that justice has been served," Alistair spoke from behind Carlisle. He stuck his hands in his pockets as he continued, "after he slaughters an entire coven."

Suddenly, Eleanor felt sick to her stomach, and she reached behind her to grab Carlisle's hand. She couldn't believe the Volturi were coming after them, she couldn't believe any of this was happening.

Amun stepped forward, "Tia, Benjamin, we're leaving."

"And where will you go?" Edward snapped, "what makes you think they'll be satisfied with Alice or Eleanor? What's to stop them from going after Benjamin next?" He looked around the room, "or Zafrina, or Kate, or anyone else with a gift. Anyone they want. Their goal isn't punishment, it's power. It's acquisition."

Edward paused and shook his head, "Carlisle may not ask you to fight but I will. For the sake of my family. For the sake of yours. And for the way that you want to live."

The room was silent as the vampires all shared looks. Eleanor looked around desperately, waiting for someone to step up and fight with them. To fight for themselves. Her eyes moved to Jacob as he stood, "the packs will fight. We've never been afraid of vampires."

The Denali's stood next, and Tanya spoke, "we'll fight too."

Benjamin locked eyes with Edward, "we'll join you."

"Benjamin no," Amun shook his head, sternly. Benjamin looked at his friend and grinned, "I will do the right thing, Amun."

"We will stand with you."

"And so will we."

The rest of the vampires rose to their feet, and swore the alliance with the Cullens'. A slight feeling of hope spread through Eleanor's body as she watched the vampires. Maybe they would have a chance against the Volturi after all.

Vladimir glanced around the room with a smirk, "well that didn't take much."

Edward nodded at them in thanks, "hopefully it doesn't come down to that."

Alistair only scoffed, and leaned forward to whisper in Carlisle's ear, "we'll see."

Eleanor pressed her back against a tree with her arms crossed, and watched as Kate attempted to teach Bella to use her shield. The Denali's had came up with an idea for Bella to help the rest of them fight - if she could project the shield.

"You need to visualize it," Kate instructed, "see how it moves. What color it is. Now picture it expanding. Will it to go beyond you."

Bella closed her eyes, and El watched a small shimmer leave Bella's body. It only went out for a moment, before she grunted and opened her eyes. She looked back up at Kate. "I think she needs something to motivate her," Eleanor spoke.

Edward glanced back at the witch, and then down at his hand. Eleanor frowned when he stepped forward but soon realized what he was doing. She smirked.

"No," Bella said sternly.

"It's all right," Edward assured, "I can handle it."

"He says that now," Garrett scoffed.

Suddenly, Carlisle appeared beside Eleanor causing the girl to jump. She stared up at him blankly, annoyed that she startled so easily. He only grinned at her, before they both returned their attention back to Bella.

"Edward, I'm not ready to do this!" Bella exclaimed. Bella watched Kate touch Edward's hand, and gasped when he fell to the ground, "I'm sorry, I said I wasn't ready!"

"Dude you're not motivating her!" Emmett teased Edward, causing the vampire to shoot his brother a look.

"You want to try?!" He asked, causing Emmett to hold up his hands. Eleanor let out a small laugh at the two boys.

Bella took a deep breath causing her shield to appear in front of her again. Kate reached for Edward's hand again, sending him to the ground once more. "Kate!"

"You seem to lack incentive," the blonde mocked, "should I go see if Renesmee is awake?"

"Are you crazy?" Bella growled.

"All right," Kate smirked, holding up a hand, "this one's on full power."

Eleanor pushed herself off of the tree, and waited for what was to happen. Bella pursed her lips, allowing her shield to cover Edward's body when Kate touched his hand. He visibly tensed up, but didn't fall as he did previously. Eleanor's lips tilted up into a grin.

"It's painful, but it's bearable," Edward looked at his wife in awe. Bella smiled, causing her shield to go away.

"Okay," she laughed, "we should try again."

"Wait," Kate shook her head. The Denali turned to Eleanor, "I want to see what you can do. We're protecting you, so might as well see what you're capable of."

Eleanor glanced up at Carlisle, who sent her a reassuring smile. He squeezed her waist gently, "you can do it, Ellie." She bit her lip, and wrung her hands together as she stepped forward. She looked at Kate, "I'm not sure what you want me to do."

"You can fight me again," Emmett stepped forward, "we've done it enough."

El shook her head, "exactly. I don't want to fight you anymore."

"Me," Bella spoke, causing Eleanor to frown, "I've always wanted to."

Eleanor looked between Carlisle and Edward, before sighing, "are you sure, Bells?"

The newborn nodded, but Eleanor could see her swallow, nervously. Nonetheless, Bella stepped away from Edward and towards Eleanor. The two began to walk a few steps further from the group, and Eleanor turned to face Bella when they were far enough.

Without warning, Bella sprinted towards Eleanor. She instantly put her hands up, making a shield of her own with her powers. The force pushed Bella away from the witch, but she was back to her attack in moments.

As Eleanor moved to switch hands, Bella ran past her, pushing the girl to her knees. Carlisle tensed from beside Edward, but continued to watch Eleanor spin and push her right hand forward, leaving her left by her chest.

Her face was twisted into a scowl as she hit Bella once more, knocking the newborn onto her back. Eleanor held her down, and before Bella had the chance to get up, El switched her hands, sending the vampire into the nearest tree, and holding her into it.

She panted as she glared at Bella, "don't push me down."

A laugh filled the air, making El snap her red eyes over to Garrett. The vampires followed her gaze to look at the laughing man. He nodded his head at Eleanor, "if you could do more with your abilities, you'll have the Volturi on the asses in a second."

Eleanor frowned, dropping her hands and releasing Bella, "what do you mean?"

Garrett shrugged, "you can clearly do more. Do you not know how to use them?"

Eleanor thought back to when Carlisle left. She thought about every other time she had gotten over emotional. Her powers had always been out of control - she had always been more. She looked back at Garrett, "how do I do it?"

"I could help you," Kate offered, "how hard could it be?"

Eleanor looked to Carlisle. His golden eyes met her blue, "it'll give you more protection against the Volturi."

"Or make her a bigger target," Edward pointed out, "they already want her with the powers she has now. They won't stop if she gets more powerful."

"She doesn't have to show her full potential," Garrett countered, "make herself seem weaker than they thought. Then, at the grand finale-" he moved his hands in a mocking way, mimicking Eleanor.

She smiled at him before staring between Kate and Carlisle, "he's kind of a genius."

Garrett smirked, "so I've been told."