-Aren't we supposed to have a plan in case thigs don't turn out? - Thomas lets Alice put the pupillents in his eyes.
-You three are the emergency plan in case things get out of hand. The pupillents will make you look like you're one of us. - Alice assures with half a smile.
-Nice. But what about the wolf stench? - Leah asks sarcastically, trying not to take her pupillents off, for those little thingies make her eyes feel uncomfortable.
-You have the possibility of supressing the smell. Alice will give you a change of clothes. - Alessandra explains, getting her son ready.
-Ready? - Edward asks his wife, who nods.
Cedric runs to his father's arms in order to be carried. All Cullens gather when Alice, the Clearwaters, and Thomas approach.
-We'll try reasoning with Aro. If he refuses to listen, you'll take the kids. - Alessandra explains to the Cullen parents. - Alice, Jasper, and Bree will go with you. Rosalie and Emmett will stay with us along with Thomas, Seth, and Leah.
-We'll be using the necklace. - Alice announces, grabbing the necklace and putting it away in her pocket for Aro not to see it.
-I'll teleport everyone, but if anything, we have both soulmate necklaces. - Carlisle shows the other necklace that Thomas had given Ethan.
-Ready? - The whole family nods at Thomas' question and hold each other's hands.
The little ones stand in the centre, Cedric hugging Lillian, protecting her as he uses his gift just like his mother. The entire family is surrounded by a black-and-red fog and, seconds later, they appear in a hallway that the vampires recognize immediately.
-I never imagined I'd be here again. - Alessandra murmurs bitterly, recalling certain events with Edward from a few years ago.
-Mummy, are we here to see Grandpa? - Cedric inquires innocently, catching his parents' attention.
-Something like that. - Alli responds, unsure, holding her son's hand.
They all stay in the hallway when the girl takes the risk of knocking.
-What a delightful visit! - Aro speaks when seeing the doors opening, reveailng the large family. - The Cullens and my beloved daughter have come to visit.
-You know that not why we're here. - Alessandra assures, making her fatther's smile disappear.
-Then you perfectly know you have just got convicted, isn't that right, my dear Alessandra? - Aro mocks, gesturing for each Cullen to be grabbed.
Cedric and Lillian are dragged away from their parents' arms. Both kids complain, wanting to be near them.
-Don't you dare touch them. - Alli warns.
-Darling of mine, immortality becomes you truly. - The man smiles widely, ordering the kids to be approached to him.
-Don't touch her. - Edward sneeres when seeing his wife's arm being gripped.
The girl is dragged up to Aro. She immediately takes her son and niece, keeping them close.
-So adorable. - The man analyses both kids, who want to hide behind their parents contain the desire. - The boy takes so much after your husband, darling. Their identical. But her... that isn't your daughter. - He turns to Rosalie and Emmett, who are dragged up before Aro. - You two have committed a serious crime.
-The same crime you committed when you got my mother pregnant. - Alessandra comments, alarming the man.
-That is not true. - He denies, feeling eyes on him.
-And I'm a hallucination. - She retorts sarcatically, intertwining her hand with Edward's. Putting Cedric in between them. - You got my biological mother pregnant after you turned her. You are the one who should be paying, because after the incident with Denali, you did the exact same thing.
Aro stares at his daughter, realizing he sees himself in her. She has the same determination whenever she wants.
-Master... - Jane speaks, unsure if to keep calling him that.
-What you're afraid of is losing all power. You have no fear of losing your family or your own grandson at all. - Alessandra reveals, the man tensing. - You're not that foolish to risk your position in the Volturi or with the Guard. You changed the law, Aro. You changed it because you perfectly know you broke it. The only reason you do anything is to have Edward and Alice by your side.
-I don't just want them. I want you, as well. You are supposed to be by my side. - Aro assures, demonstrating everything she said is true.
-I will never be by your side, Aro. And if I was, I would have left. - The girl states. - Where is the document that indicates you changed the law?
-I did not...
-Where is that fucking document?! - She screams, losing patience.
-I don't have it anymore.
-That can be arranged. - Alli smirks. Her eyes show an intensely red glow. She pulls her hand away from her husband in order to move her hands lightly, showing the recognizable red fog, a parchment appearing on her hands. - You were saying? - She grabs the parchment carefully since it's old and fragile. She quickly reads through the document, smiling lightly. - It has your signature, apparently. And the Volturi stamp I didn't even know existed. - She whispers, showing Aro the paper.
-My Lord... - Alec speaks, horrified.
-From now on, it is made known that the document that officialises the law of creating immortal children is dissolved. From now on, certain cases violating this law will be punished. - Alessandra reads aloud. - Aro Volturi's signature and the Guard's official stamp.
-Bring the informant. - Aro orders.
A vampire disappears from the room, reappearing with Irina.
-They've changed! The children are bigger now since the last time I saw them!
-Your accusasions are fake.
-The Cullens are innocent. I made a mistake and take full responsibility. - She tells Aro before turning to look at the kids' parents. - I'm so sorry.
Alessandra turns to Felix, who approaches rina, Aro's order in his mind. Rosalie and Edward both cover the children's eyes, aware of what0s about to occur. But everyone's obliged to step back.
-Aro, no! - Edward yells, watching Felix and members of the Guard apprach irina from behind.
Alli teleports and grabs Irina's shoulders, making them both disappear. Seconds later, they reappear by the Cullens' side.
-Alessandra. - Aro warns, losing patiience.
-We were forgiven just like you. Irina deserves forgiveness, as well. - The girl stares at her father. - I assume Jane already told you the funny anecdote Bree and I hae with her? - Jane glares at the brunette, recalling past events. - I could do this all day. I got no plans anyway. - Alli comments, amused, taking her husband's hand. Aro's expression shows disappointment towards her before looking down. He gestures with his hand and both members of the Guard and Felix get back to their original places. - It is proven that these children aren't dangerous, that our secret will stay safe. Which means we can leave now. - She half-smiles at the man. - Believe me that seeing you again wasn't something I was planning on doing. But I want my son and Lillian to have a future with their family.
-I spent no moments with you, yet it still hasn't affected me at all.
-Not to you, unlike me. Because you and my mother both lied to me my whole life. You made me believe my parents were other people. - She explains wth resentment. - You spent zero moments with me just because you didn't want to, because the only thing you were interested in was increasing your power. Well, there you have it, but you lost your own and only daughter.
-Alessandra... - Aro tries approaching her.
-You are prohibited from getting anywhere near the Cullens with no valid reasons to see us again. I'm not your daughter anymore, so there's no point in seeing me again. Hope you enjoy your power.
-Alessandra... - He tries taking her hand.
-See you never, Aro. - She whispers, a lump in her throat.
All Cullens hold hands and are immediately teleported to their household. Aro stares at the spot where his daughter previously was, looking down, disappointed on himself for the first time in several centuries.
-Master... - Jane takes a step forward.
-Nothing has happened here. We have no further conflicts with the Cullens, so we can continue with our lives. - The man announces, looking up and returning to his throne. Demonstrating that his daughter's words only affected him for justa moment
ONLY. ONE. FUCKING. DAMN. CHAPTER. LEFT. Seriously, I literally took almost the whole year to finish this story translation. I'm telling you in advance that, once this story is finished, the next one will be published in 2024 (and it's quite exciting for me because of a reason you'll discover in the acknowledgments).
Can you guess what Harry Potter character it's gonna be???