Ghost Rider in Twilight

34. Volturi.

Cullens were gathered on the Cullens Residence. Alice and Jack brought them a grave piece of news.

''Carlisle...'' Esme said with worry.

''Alice, did you see who would be coming?'' Carlisle asked.

Alice shook her head, ''No... But I saw their clothing, and it was definitely Volturi's.''

Carlisle nodded and stood up from the couch, ''They will arrive in a week. They are probably coming here to investigate the sudden deaths of vampires...''

Emmett cracked his knuckles, ''I have always wanted to fight the Volturi.''

''Let's hope it doesn't come to that...'' Carlisle looked outside the window towards the dark grey sky, 'Aro... What are you afraid of?'

He knows Aro better than anyone. He would not send Volturi only because of the death of a few vampires. He has to have another reason.

Aro is afraid to lose his power and will do whatever to protect it.

Now... A threat has appeared.

...

A week later.

The sky above Forks was dark grey as always.

Cullens has prepared last week for the arrival of the Volturi.

Alice was currently alone in her and Jack's house.

Jack has gone to the Cullens Residence to do final preparations.

Carlisle also informed Quileute Tribe, but it is unknown did they actually listen to his advice.

''Done!'' Alice said cheerfully and watched a small doll in front of her. The doll was small enough to fit her palm. It had black hair with somewhat handsome facial features. Obviously, most of the attention was focused on the face to make it as good as possible.

''Your name will be... Jacky 2!'' She grinned and hopped towards her and Jack's room. She hid it in the wardrobe, behind all the clothes.

*Steps*

She perked up her ears.

Alice walked out of her room. She heard footsteps outside the building.

She cheerfully hopped towards the door, she opened it, and said, ''Jacky, you are ba—'' Her words were cut off as she saw three unfamiliar figures.

The first figure was 4'8" tall with a tiny body with lank, pale brown hair trimmed semi-short and pale skin to match it. She could easily be mistaken for a preteen boy if not for her girlish face and full lips. Her face is angelically beautiful in its childlike appearance.

The second figure physically looked very similar with the first figure, though his hair is a darker brown, and he is taller in stature.

The third figure was a muscular individual which almost resembled Emmett's body stature. He was wearing a light gray cloak, which gave out his identity as a lesser member of the Guard of Volturi.

Alice recognized their clothing. It was the clothing of Volturi's Guard!

She took a step backward, but she still had her cheerful smile, ''Hey, my name is Alice, may I know who you are?''

''You already know who we are... Don't you? Alice Cullen.'' Felix said with his powerful voice, full of cockiness and flirtatiousness.

Jane looked at Alice with a doll-like face, which hadn't changed expression even the slightest.

''Why have you come here?'' Alice asked. She sneakily grabbed pair of keys from the desk.

''We came to investigate for sudden deaths of vampires, and also... We have heard some weird rumors.'' Alec replied with his cold tone. He looked at the house in front of him and snorted.