And Still I Rise

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕊𝕚𝕩

I woke up to a beautiful morning in Volterra, I hardly got to see a beautiful morning like this since I've been here. For some unknown reason I woke up not feeling that usual feeling of desire to leave this castle, I knew I did not wish to leave the castle because I wanted to be in the presence of Aro. I was snapped out of my thoughts by a knock on my door "Come in." I answered. It was Renata and she seemed to be in a hurry.
She dashed towards my Closet and started picking out an outfit for me "You have to get dressed, Master Aro ordered me to get you dressed as soon as possible." Hearing the his name gave me butterflies in my stomach.

"Master Aro?" I question like a stupid school girl knowing the answer to a question. Renata took one glance at me "Yes, It seems we have visitors that wish to meet you. Master Aro wants to present you to the Russian coven. They have been asking about you all morning. As a matter of fact, they have been dying to meet Aro's new shinny toy." She chuckled. I then start to panic, I get high anxiety when I meet new people and Renata seemed to have catched one. She then made her way towards me and gave me a tight hug "No worries Michelle, I will be with you at all times and Master Aro and Marcus won't let anything happen to you. I promise."

She gave me one of her most reassuring warm smiles despite being a walking frozen stone rock. She then continued to prepare a warm bath and get my outfit ready "Who are the Russian coven?" I shyly ask. Renata then sighs "The Russian coven are the second most powerful coven in the vampire world. Before the Volturi ruled they also desired to be on top of the food chain like the masters, however many centuries ago they signed a treaty and both coven bowed to peace." "Why do they wanna meet me?" I ask. Renata then let out a laugh "I suppose that the rumors of a new powerful beautiful newborn on the rise caught their attention or possibly Aro's new love interest."

I then feel my cheeks turn bright pink as she chuckles "I was just messing with you Michelle. Gosh you turn into a beautiful Sacrlette color every single time I tease you about master Aro. Although I know that you have a crush on him try not to be too infactured with the world of love towards him. Loving master Aro can be complicated, especially in the world of vampires. Although for you it might be different." She trailed off as she set up my outfit on the bed. "What do you mean?" I ask curiosly "I believe master Aro has also caught some romantic feelings towards you my dear. He just does not wanna face them because falling in love is not on his plans. Never has been and possibly never will be."

My heart skipped a beat hearing Renatas possible theory "Everyone deserves love ..." I quietly thought to myself. Renata then sat next to me "Michelle you are a beautiful young girl, you will make of a strong, talented, powerful, and beautiful new born. Do not get heartbroken by someone who is impossible to love. However because you have been so kind to me I will try to help you out with master Aro, after all I love master Aro as if he was my dad and I would give anything to see him happy with a wonderful girl like you." She chuckled. I couldn't help it but hug her "Oh thank you Ren your the best!" She chuckled and hugged back "I know. Now get ready I'll come back and pick you up. Sounds fair" "Yup!" She chuckled "I'll be back." And with that she left.

I took a bath and got dressed. Renata had picked out a beautiful knee length, off the shoulder and some black flat shoes. I the heard a knock on the door and I went to go open the door It was Renata. She came in and curled my hear and made me look beautiful. She left again to go get ready herself and after a few minutes I heard another knock on the door "Already? I'm coming!" I was shock to find myself open the door and it being master Aro the one who knocked. My stomach dropped and he took a better closer glance at me "You look beautiful sweet child. I came to see you and give you a small detail gift." I allowed him to come in and he pulled out out small blue heart Dimond necklace out of his pocket.

I gasped as i was in shock, no one but my dad ever has given me a beautiful gift from their heart. He chuckled and put the necklace on me gently falling on my neck "A beautiful Gem for a beautiful Lady." He whispered in my ear. I think thank him "Thank you so much but I can't accept this. You have been so gracious towards me in the time I've been here and I have no way of paying you back." He then chuckled "Sweet Michelle. Your presence if enough of a gift for me." I was about to insist before Renata came.

"Ready Michelle? Oh master Aro! What a surprise I I not expect to see you here master." Aro chuckled "No worries child. I would like to escort Michelle down myself if you do not mind." Renata then sweetly smiled "Of course I do not, I'll meet you down Michelle." And with that she left. I took one quick look at Aro "I would like to do the honors of escorting you with me, of course if you allow me to do the honors." I then stutter a little bit "Um of course." He then chuckled "Do not be nervous child they won't hurt you. I promise."

We made our way downstairs locked between arms. As we were going downstairs into the meeting room I took a close glance at the guests they all look very rich. I was then sat next to Renata and Aro, Master Marcus, Caruso, Alec, Demetri, Jane, Chelsea, and Mistress Athenadora were present in the room. Felix and Demetri were guarding the room as usual, I looked back and gave them both a warm smile, Felix winked at me and Demetri gave me a reassuring smile. I also analyzed the Russian coven members and there were four woman in the room and five guys present. All of the women looked beautiful and were tall. The men looked just as beautiful as the women just more masculine.

"It is our greatest pleasure to finally meet you madam mussel."

Huh??