𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 {𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜} [2] ✔️

32. BATTLE COMMENCE

AS I STOOD THERE, EAVESDROPPING ON THE conversation between Edward and Bella, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. A vampire named Chelsea was trying to break out of her bindings, but she was struggling to locate them. It was as if we were invisible to her, and she couldn't sense our presence.

"Who's Chelsea?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

"She's one of Aro's guards," my dad replied, gesturing towards a petite girl with light brown hair. "He's been using her to amass power for centuries. And because of her crucial role in the coven, Aro grants her every wish."

I shook my head in disbelief. How could someone be so easily manipulated?

"What's her power?" I asked, eager to learn more.

"She has the ability to influence the emotional ties between people," my dad explained. "She can either strengthen or weaken these bonds."

I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me. If Chelsea were to use her power against us, we would be in serious trouble.

But then Joseph spoke up, a smug smile on his face. "It's a good thing we have a shield on our side," he said.

Edward turned to his wife, a look of concern etched on his face. "Are you doing that?" he asked.

Bella smiled grimly at him. "I am all over this," she replied, her eyes flashing with determination.

As I watched the scene unfold before me, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the strength and resilience of my family. We may be facing a formidable opponent, but we were not going down without a fight.

Edward stumbled away from me, his hand outstretched towards Carlisle. Bella's face contorted and her body stiffened, as if she had been struck by an invisible force. In response, my right hand began to emit a faint purple glow.

"Carlisle, are you okay?" Edward gasped, his voice laced with panic.

"I'm fine, why do you ask?" Carlisle replied calmly.

"Jane," Edward muttered, his eyes darting around the room.

Suddenly, it dawned on me. Bella's shield was impervious to Jane's pain-inducing illusions. As soon as Edward mentioned her name, a barrage of sharp attacks rained down on Bella's shield, aimed at twelve different points.

"Incredible," Edward breathed.

"Why aren't they waiting for the verdict?" Tanya hissed, her eyes darting around the room.

"Normal procedure," Edward snapped. "They usually incapacitate those on trial so they can't escape."

Jane glared at our group with a look of seething disbelief. Then, she let out a piercing snarl that echoed through the chamber. Everyone jumped, even the stoic guards. Only the ancient vampires remained unfazed, engrossed in their private conference. Her twin brother caught her arm as she crouched, ready to pounce.

The Romanians were filled with a sinister glee, their eyes glinting with dark anticipation. Vladimir turned to Stefan, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

"I told you this was our time," he said, his voice dripping with malice.

Stefan let out a deep, throaty chuckle. "Just look at the witch's face," he said, nodding towards their target.