The Rescue Party Arrives in Volterra

[Carlisle Cullen MD]

Aro: -sits in the throne room as I sense the unexpected visitors have arrived, pondering their visit's purpose-

Aro: -looking over to Caius as he speaks of his quest to offer Carlisle a place with the guard once more-

Marcus: *drums fingers on the arm of my throne, listening to Caius as well*

Aro: -Listens to Caius concerns for the intrusion of others who weren't invited as I look briefly to my wife and back towards the door awaiting their arrival-

Santiago: *standing guard at the main gates carefully watching the area sencing something is not right*

Jane: -stands to the side of the room patiently and silently; glancing at the others in the room-

Aro: -hearing their approach from a far, very faint but it is loud enough to force Caius to question this logic once more, informing him that we should not leave them outside the gates-

Chelsea: *walks up on Santi at the front gates*Evening brother

Marcus: *shifts uneasily, unsure of what is happening outside the gates*

Santiago: *nods my head to Chelsea* Evening Sister.

Jane: -drops my gaze to the floor, listening for any type of disturbance while I hold Alec's hand tightly; remaining perfectly still-

Sulpicia: *watches Aro intently as I notice the noises coming from outside the the gates*

Aro: -smirks as Caius suggest we attack at this instance considering their arrival is a surprise, nodding to him with a no for that event-

Chelsea: Is it just me or does something fell diffrent in the air tonight brother?

Santiago: that It does sister.

Carlisle: *Arrives at the gate, looking to Liam and Emmett, nodding slightly as Chelsea and Santiago greet us*

Santiago: Carlisle, Liam, Emmett.

Liam: -looking to Carlisle as we arrive taking a moment to check my temper as I see Santiago anger flaring remembering he is responsible for taking my Sio-

Chelsea: *eyes guest and smirks*Greetings

Emmett ::Nodding to carlisle and liam as my fists clench, speaking through my teeth:: Santiago, Chelsea.

Santiago: *nods to Chelsea to take the lead, while I move behind them*

Chelsea: *contains a low hiss and leads our vistors to thy masters throne room*

Emmett: ::Follows Chelsea towards the castle, turning around to keep an eye on Santiago, keeping my guard up around them::

Carlisle: *walks beside Emmett, silently following Chelsea into the castle, keeping my senses tuned on Santiago behind me*

Liam: -follows Chelsea and Santiago clinching my fists anger flowing through me keeping a close eye on things-

Santiago: *following behind til we reach the throne room and moves to the front to open the doors*

Marcus: *straightens and gathers my cloak about me a bit in my throne*

Chelsea: *bows to thy maters as I enter*

Santiago: *bows to Aro, Caius and Marcus* Masters Carlisle, Liam, and Emmett are here.

Aro: -noticing you all arrival before me as I stand to my feet and approach, looking to Carlisle- Carlisle, old friend to what do I owe this pleasure?

Sulpicia: *watches them all enter*

Liam: -looking around anger obvious in face keeping silent as not to say something I may regret-

Carlisle: Perhaps the name Edward would ring a bell?

Emmett: ::grits my teeth, nodding to Aro, Marcus and Caius, my fists still clenched tightly, looking around the room at each member of the guard::

Jane: -smiles weakly, harmlessly, as I look over the arriving guests-

Carlisle: *looks to Emmett giving a 'in due time' glance*

Santiago: *standing off to the side watching our guests closely*

Emmett: ::nods to Carlisle, relaxing my stance a little::

Aro: -hearing your tone as I keep a serious demeanor- Edward, of course. He is currently here at the moment. As we spoke over the phone, Carlisle. You really did not have to travel so far to speak to him.

Carlisle: *chuckles, noting your obvious intent to deceive* Let's cut to the chase, shall we? We've done nothing wrong, no laws were broken. What is your intent with my son... my friends?

Liam: -looking at Aro waiting to see his response trying my hardest to remain calm-

Aro: -walks towards you as I look around to the guard and back to you once more- My intent? Carlisle, I am quite done with repeating myself to you. -walks towards my throne sitting, keeping my eye locked on you- Edward -pauses- He is here by choice.

Carlisle: *stares, gaze unfaltering* You were never a good Liar and it appears that still remains the case. What do you want from us?

Jane: -locks my eyes on Carlisle as Master Aro moves, sensing that Alec has done the same while he squeezes my hand harder; my focus going completely unbroken-

Aro: -looks briefly to Caius as his face shows my real intentions, the smile is widely apparent-

Chelsea: *watches animosity rise and keeps my focus on surroundings*

Liam: -stifling a hiss at Aros words muttering- None of them are here by choice

Carlisle: *breaks my gaze, reassuring the safety of Liam and Emmett is secure*

Aro: -a faint smile hits my face as I stare at you and your apparent rescue coven- Carlisle, I do not want anything from you. I thought that was apparent considering I only offered Edward to come to Volterra. Though you are more than welcome to join.

Santiago: *moves between watching Emmett and Liam's movements

Emmett: ::nods to Carlisle as he glances my way::

Liam: -nods to Carlisle catching his eye regathering myself staying calm-

Aro: -looks to Caius as his face lights up towards Liam, remembering his encounter with Sio earlier this week-

Jane: -raises my eyebrows at Master Aro's offering, keeping my eyes locked on Carlisle-

Carlisle: Your persistance is noble but my will is absolute, you know the answer to that stale question

Sulpicia: *watches everyone carefully, my eyes moving back and forth between our guests*

Liam: -looking to Caius stifling a growl range running through me trying to keep calm for Carlisle and Emmett's sake-

Marcus: *relatively bored with the happenings, used to this cat-and-mouse game after centuries now, waiting for a decision to be made*

Jane: -smiles childishly, a snicker escaping both Alec and I as we both realize how easy it would be to simply return to Forks and gather the others by force-

Aro: -looking towards Marcus and Caius knowing their position in this matter- Carlisle, Liam, Emmett -pauses briefly- You are more than welcome to stay for now. I am sure your travel was long and you would like to speak with Edward and the others.

Carlisle: *nods, feeling somewhat that this is another clever deception* Take me to them

Liam: -looking to Carlisle flustered at the situation we are but thankful to have a chance to see my Sio-

Aro: -nods to Santi and Chels- Escort them to their rooms and allow them to speak with their covens -looks to Jane and Alec gesturing for them to stay behind, not trusting their purpose-

Chelsea: *focuses on Carlisle, Liam, Emmet sensing the strong ties they have with their loved ones*

Marcus: *feels more comfortable as I catch Aro silently asking Jane and Alec to stay*

Santiago: *bows* of course master. *moves to open the doors*

Carlisle: *shifts my gaze at Emmett, my uncertainty *

Aro: -looks to Caius as he gestures his frustration for this entire plan, knowing how much he feels we should destroy them now why they are in our presence-

Jane: -nods to my Master in unison with Alec, turning my gaze back to the guests as I keep my guard high-

Chelsea: *leads them down the corridor*

Liam: -follows behind Santiago and Chelsea anxious to see Sio and all our friends safe and sound-

Carlisle: *follows, senses heightened, on edge*

Marcus: *murmurs towards Caius* Patience Brother, our time will come

Sulpicia: *watches as they leave the room, listening to the Masters speak*

Emmett: ::Walks with Carlisle & Liam, following Santiago & Chelsea, nodding to Carlisle, keeping on guard at all times:

Aro: -looks to Marcus and then to Caius with a smirk- That I am sure of, Brothers

Marcus: *relaxes back into my throne*

Edward: *turns my face toward the door of my room, the guard standing near, Carlisle's thoughts flooding my own, looking to the others as I approach the door* They're here.

Santiago: *keeping an eye on them as we move to the room where Edward, Siobhan, Carmen and Eleazar are.*

Carmen: *squeezes Eleazar's hand as we stand near Edward waiting for the door to open, searches Sio's & Zafrina's face anxiously*

Aro: -looking towards Marcus and Caius, gathering my wife's gaze as I stand to leave the throne room- Good day, Brothers -looks to Jane and ALec to lead-

Jane: -steps away from the wall with Alec as we nod and bow to our Masters; leaving the room soundlessly at Alec's side for Aro to follow-

Siobhan: -I turn in my seat, looking up at Edward.- "They?"

Eleazar: -squeezes Carmen's hand back holding her close waiting to see Carlisle, Liam, and Emmett -

Marcus: *rises from my throne* Good day, Aro, Caius. *nods and treds silently down the hallway following the trio towards the Masters' chambers*

Sulpicia: *walks alongside my Beloved as we exit the room*

Edward: *looking toward Liam, their footsteps nearing our door, only nodding to her, Liam's thoughts quiet, yet unmistakable, his anger, yes his desire to see Siobhan*

Siobhan: -My brow creases in confusion as I wait-

Chelsea: *opens door to their room *

Carlisle: *sees Edward and the others are safe, relief floods over me, silently sending Edward information about home, Renesmee, Bella, Esme, and the others*

Edward: *turns my head to the doorway as it opens, stepping toward it, my family here* Carlisle! *closing my eyes tightly, my face tense at the flood of thoughts of Bella and Renesmee, my hand reaching for his as he pulls me close*

Liam: -looking in seeing everyone safe relief coming over me as I see my Sio heading in the room towards her- Sio....

Emmett: ::Nods as I see Edward, Carmen, Eleazar, Siobhan & Zafrina, glad they are all okay:: Hey Bro. You guys all okay?

Siobhan: -My mouth sets in a hard line seeing Liam before me- What are you doing here?

Carlisle: *does a quick head count seeing that all are present and accounted for, mind racing with questions*

Liam: -moving quickly towards Sio seeing she's upset but not caring- Surely you didn't think I wasn't coming to get you from this horrid place

Edward: *shaking my head slightly to Carlisle, letting him know not everyone would be so thankful for this attempt at negotiations, stepping with him and Emmett, knowing I should fill him in more privately on everyone's reactions*

Carlisle: *concentrates letting Edward know that all at home are safe and protected*

Chelsea: *watching them reunite and feeling their bonds tighten I step back*You will find the rest of your chambers down this corridor and you will take note to our fellow gaurds wonder.

Siobhan: -I shake my head.- I left to keep you and Maggie safe Liam...

Santiago: *nods in agreement with Chelsea* Sister shall we leave them? Lucas is just down the hall.

Carlisle: *nods, silently as Chelsea speaks, turning my gaze to Edward, Eleazar and Carmen gesturing to the hallway* Shall we walk?

Liam: -taking your hand pulling you to your room- Maggie is safe I promise. Come, lets talk. -pulling you closet thankful to have you back in my arms-

Edward: *nods again to Carlisle, walking with Emmett and the others, following the guard down the hallway to another room, intending to explain everything I've 'heard'*

Eleazar: -standing next to Carmen relieved to see everyone nodding to Carlisle smiling down to you whispering- We're going to be ok now love.

Chelsea: *smiles to thy brother*Indeed I need to meet up with Afton anyway dear brother.

Carmen: * nods, smiling gratefully whispering* I never doubted your word *walks with you following Carlisle, Emmett & Edward*

Eleazar: -squeezing Carmens hand as we follow Carlisle, Emmett and Edward- Thank you my Love. I promise we'll sort this out be back to our home and family soon.

Santiago: Of course sister. Shall we then? I should get back to my duties.

Emmett: ::Walks with everyone down the corridor::

Chelsea: Indeed*walks swiftly down the corridor with Santiago until we take seperate paths at the fork*

Carmen: *whispers back as we fall into step with everyone* The sooner the better *smiles softly*

Santiago: *nods to Chelsea as I turn to head back outside*