Emmett's Jeanie

Chapter 77

"Ah, more friends of yours Carlisle?" (Aro)

"No, not his friends Aro. Allow me to introduce you all to King Evindal and Queen Elyssa of the Elvish Royal Court, Elders Jade and Jesse of the Genie Council, and Alpha Wesley ruler of Children of the Moon." (J)

Before another word was spoken by anyone, Caius let out a hiss and snarl louder than I thought he could produce. I watched as he lunged at Alpha Welsey before he froze in mid-air. I saw Elder Jade now glaring at him, knowing that she was none too pleased with the 'confession' of sorts that he had given concerning werewolves only moments ago.

"It seems that you do not listen to warning Caius. You are not the superior species in this scenario, nor any that I can think of. It would have done well for you to hold your tongue, but that moment is gone." (Elder Jade)

"Welcome new friends to the Volturi Castle. Might we know the reason for the visit, or is it the same as Jeanie's?" (Aro)

"It is both the same yet different matter at hand that brings us here today Aro Volturi." (Q. Ely.)

"We have been watching over Jeanie Eden and Carlisle Cullen, and after the confession we have heard from Caius we have decided that justice must be served before you would be welcome at the Peace Conference." (K. Evin.)

"Justice? We are the servers of justice, and there have been no rules broken today yet you speak so surely of justice. What ever for I wonder?" (Aro)

"For the lives of my brothers and sisters that you and the rest of your followers destroyed. For the innocent blood spilt for your actions. For the lives of the hundreds of wolves you slaughtered and packs that you destroyed. I WILL HAVE JUSTICE FOR MY PEOPLE!" (A.K.Wes.)

I heard Aro offer a nervous laugh as he glanced at Alpha Wesley, before he seemed to grasp the seriousness of the situation. He took a few steps back and sat back down on his throne, a smirk growing on his face. Edward had forewarned me that he was fairly tactical when he needed to be, but even with a dozen minds as tactical as his there was no way out of this mess he had created this time.

"That was done in retaliation for an attack on Caius many years ago, so it would appear that would make us even with one another." (Aro)

"No just ruler would ever think that as your actions were done improperly. If a war had been declared it would have been understood, but what you attempted to carry out was genocide of an entire species. It is therefore my duty as King of the Elven Realm, and one of the six High Council members of the supernatural species that I sentence Caius Volturi to death." (K.Evin)

"WAIT! I mean wait, if there is a council then there would have been a vote. How can one member decide what is right or wrong?" (Aro)

"That may have been true if it hadn't been voted on upon by the entire council before we arrived." (Elder Jesse)

I saw a death sentence parchment appear in front of Aro who took it and read it quickly even for a vampire before it was handed to Marcus. A look of pure fury ran across Aro's face as he looked at King Evindale even as he stared calmly back. Marcus however seems to gain a glint of humor from the letter, and I realize that he is not as fond as his 'brothers' as some outsiders may assume.

"This is absurd!" (Aro)

"No, this is a six vote pass for his death. Signed by High Council Member King Evindale of the Elvish Court, Queen Thetis of the Nypmhs, Lord Sterling of the Satyrs, Alpha King Wesley of the Moon Children, Queen Flitania of the Fairy Folk, and the High White Witch Wilimina." (Q. Ely)

"Arguing is pointless, and though you are wondering why you have no spot on the council the answer is simple. You are not as powerful or as just as you declare to be to the rest of your species. Now, we are leaving your seat on your 'throne' intact for now. However, our invitation to the Conference is now extended only to Lord Marcus." (Elder Jade)

I saw another look of pure rage cross Aro's face but for the first time since entering the room a look of true and utter happiness passed over Marcus's face. He nodded in acceptance as he stared at Elder Jade before nodding to the rest of the council that was present. Perhaps he wasn't as bad as the other two he ruled by. I watched as Alpha Welsey turned toward Caius who was still frozen mid-air with a glare still present on his face.

For the first time since ever meeting Alpha Wesley I see a smile spread across his face before a dark sounding chuckle leaves his lips. He takes a few steps closer to Caius until he standing right in front of him, face to face with the one that tried to destroy his ancestors and even his kin-folk today. Caius only glares back at Alpha Wesley's smile before it seems to falter some at Alpha Wesley's words.

"I will enjoy watching you burn knowing my ancestor's souls can find peace with your ashes flying in the wind." (A.K.Wes)