I know it's been forever and I know it's short, but I'm doing what I can!

Here we go

"Why are you here?" Jane's high voice pierced through the air, her gaze burning flame as I stalked forward, luggage trailing behind me. My robe rested once again on my shoulders, falling down my slender frame and giving a sense of added power. Jane stood on the passenger seat of a silver Bugatti Veyron, hands on her hips, lips drawn tight with anger. The rest of her chosen team watched me warily as they loaded luggage into cars.

I stopped when I was standing a few feet from her, my Manolo Blahnik alligator boots making me a good foot and a half taller than her. Yet she stood before me, defying me with her gaze and stance. "I would like to speak with you, General."

Her eyes narrowed. "Speak freely, Ms Swan."

I kept my distant composure, my chin raised confidently and my back straight. "I have no problem speaking in front of your party, General." I told her, a slight smirk forming on my lips. "But I don't think you would like them to hear what Aro has asked me to tell you."

At the mention of Aro, Jane's eyes lit the slightest bit. Like me, her sole purpose was to please her Master. She walked towards me and led me out of the garage, away from prying eyes and ears. When we were alone she turned to face me, looking up to meet my eyes with her own red irises. "What says Aro?"

The smirk was fully visible now. I tried to keep a cold, professional air as I spoke. "Aro says he believes you might require someone who has more experience of this type of excursions. He says he wants only the best, and I am far more experienced and would feel better if I came along to…supervise."

Jane's lips curled into a grimace, baring her teeth at me. "I require no help from you, Ms Swan." Her face had twisted into a mask of annoyance and hate.

I inclined my head gracefully. "As you wish. I'll tell Aro you felt his choice unnecessary. Have a good trip." I turned to leave, spinning on my heel.

"Pick a soldier to bring with you." She snapped. I spun to face her again. Her face still twisted, making her features ugly. "Be ready in two minutes."

I let no emotion show, only nodded my head and turned to leave again. When I reached the door, Jane called me back.

"Remember this is still my mission." She hissed. "Any arguing or disobeying my orders and I'll have you done with."

I didn't acknowledge her words. Quickly, I ordered a passing Soldier to load my bags into my red SCC Ultimate Aero, and went to find Rachelle.

My heels clicked and echoed through the vast halls of the Volturi palace. Soldiers passing by me gave me a wide berth, taking in my confident stride. I met with Felix in the most northern wall, and I reached my hand out, placing it on his shoulder to stop him.

"I'm looking for a Soldier by the name of Rachelle. Gifted, something in the fighting category. Do you know where I could find her?" I asked mildly. Even with my six inch heels, Felix stood a good foot taller than me. He grinned down at me, a world of difference between my frigid features and his broad smile.

"Rachelle…You mean the girl who can foretell fighting techniques?" He asked. I could see the glee on his face as he spoke. The girl's talent was priceless; she was a mix between the most unbeatable fighter and a seer.

"Are there any other Rachelles who have Gifts in fighting techniques?" I kept my voice even.

Felix seemed to catch my drift. He called over a Soldier, who came at a run and bowed to us both. "Soldier, fetch Rachelle for General Swan. She should be in the training area. Tell her she's needed here yesterday." Felix told him. The boy nodded and rushed off.

Felix and I watched him hurry off. When he was gone, Felix put his arm around my shoulders. I stood stiffly, feeling uncomfortable in this affectionate demeanor.

"So have you given any thought to rejoining the Guard?" Felix asked bluntly. He reminded me off Emmett.

"All of my thoughts are currently occupied by this mission that Aro has asked me to supervise." I reminded him frigidly.

Felix boomed with laughter, but my features didn't change. "Oh please. I think I can safely assume you have more than enough room in that head of yours to think of more than one thing at once. Not to mention that this mission should have you thinking. It's obvious that Aro would rather have you in charge than Jane."

I'd known this. It was obvious as soon as Aro had asked me to go with Jane. My mind felt cluttered as I tried to focus on one thing. I didn't like the feeling at all.

Rachelle saved me from having to answer by coming up to us and bowing to Felix and myself. "What can I do for you, General?"

"Pack your bags, Soldier." I told her. "We're accompanying General Hemll on a mission, you and I. Meet me in the garage in one minute."

"Yes, General." She bowed and left.

I nodded to Felix and stepped out of his hold. "Major." I said coldly, before running back to the garage. Jane was there, her arms crossed and her foot tapping the floor, clicking irritatingly.

"Where is your chosen Soldier, Ms Swan?" She asked me, annoyed. I bowed mockingly.

"She's getting her bags, Jane." Jane's eyes narrowed to slits when I deliberately ignored her title. "Not even you can expect Soldiers to be ready to leave as soon as you ask."

Jane lifted her chin, "You were ready, were you not?"

"I'm not a Soldier."

Jane was annoyed. She could be toyed with too easily. She should have known I was purposely irritating her. And yet she still reacted like a spoiled child.

"Cheyenne, Kalina," She snapped at two Soldiers. They stood taller. "You two will be the first. I'll need your Gifts." They nodded and Jane stepped into her Bugatti Veyron.

Rachelle was suddenly at my side. "Which car are we taking, General?" She asked. She looked collected, but I could feel her excitement.

"We'll take my Lamborghini Reventon, Rachelle." I decided. Her eyes widened and she looked at the grey car with respect. "Yes Ma'am."

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