Family and Findings

“Master, shouldn’t Master Marcus be home by now?” Jane asked watching as Aro wiped his mouth after draining a woman.  The group was finishing feeding and for days, Aro’s mind had been on his wayward brother.

          Aro looked at Jane as Caius spoke up from beside her, “She has a point brother.  I can tell you’re just as curious for his extended absence as the rest of us.”

          “I do wonder why he’s not come back as was per the agreement,” Aro answered waving at the guard to begin cleaning the mess.

          “Then let me go and find out master.  The Cullen’s wouldn’t dare stop us from talking to Master Marcus,” Jane answered.  She watched Aro’s facial expressions for confirmation.

          "Stop you, no but he can choose to refuse to speak to you.  Or me for that matter." Aro said calmly having begun to consider that a rethinking of the ways might be in order, though he most assuredly did not like Marcus' foray into this unknown path.

          “But why would he refuse to talk to one of us if we send greetings from you and Master Caius?” Jane asked sensing something in Aro’s answer that bothered her.

          "Because Marcus is my brother," Aro answered evenly before smiling at her, "Just know you do not go with my full blessing and I expect you to adhere to the rules.”

          “Wait brother I know someone who could get Marcus to come home and the Cullens or their new pet wouldn’t be able to stop.” Caius said his smile feral.

          "No." Aro said calmly knowing that Caius was acting out of temper still because he had a devastating blow to his ego.  "I've told you before we are not going to lower ourselves to a child's tantrum any longer.  You've embarrassed us enough." Aro said firmly giving his brother a look.  "I hold you partly responsible for Marcus' current obsession to understand the Cullens."        

           “Ah but this isn’t my tantrum coming out but a way to bring Marcus home and end his obsession that he seems to have suddenly.  You know whom I’m talking of brother.  Why not call on her as you have in the past.  Besides I do believe the last tantrum and embarrassment belonged to you brother for calling the council.” Caius spouted back his face turning hard at his brother’s words.

          Aro turned a cold stare on Caius one severe enough to back even Jane out of his line of sight, "I do not desire to pay that kind of price again.  You are breeding hate and fear.  While for humans that is fine, for our own kin not so much so my answer remains. No." Aro said coldly turning to walk away from Caius, "And if you summon her yourself Brother you are again, Alone for I will turn my back on you.  Marcus has not turned his back on us.  He is of course, free to come and go.  He simply never chose to leave."

           “Have it your way but know if you keep this up Aro you will soon have no one here,” Caius answered as the door slammed shut.  “Jane go send my greetings to Sirena and have her come here as soon as she can.” Caius said knowing the history between Aro and her were more intimate than most knew.

          “As you wish Master Caius but I don’t think Master Aro will be happy to have her here.” Jane said bowing and backing toward the door.

          "As if I need Aro's permission to take and do anything, not like he actually helped me keep my mate," he snarled at her delighting in the fact she was a little afraid of his temper still.

          Jane didn’t say anything but bowed and turned opening the doors then closing them behind her finding her brother waiting for her on the other side.  “The fool is going to get us all killed.  We’re leaving again where’s Felix, brother?” She asked her eyes flashing first at Alec then at another guard who was nearby.

          Alec frowned and tilted his head at her, "And what little sister are you planning?" he asked cautiously, knowing that Jane was in a difficult mood again.

Jane turned looking at Alec, “Master Caius wants us to go find Sirena against Master Aro’s wishes.  We’re going to find her then we’re going to see if we can talk to Master Marcus ourselves and at least warn him about Sirena being hired again.” Jane said her eyes telling her hatred of the woman in question.

          "Jane, why don't we go get her and you try to talk to Master Aro?" Alec suggested knowing that Jane had about as much affection for Sirena as what Sirena had for her, which was none.  "That way both tasks are done and none can punish any of us."

          Jane smiled, “Good idea brother.  I’ll leave right away, as it will take me longer to get to my destination.  Remember brother she’s to come when she can and talk to Master Caius.  Don’t let Master Aro know where you and Felix are going. ” She answered starting toward the elevator that would take her outside where she could get underway quickly.