A large black Escalade was parked nonchalantly in the driveway of the three story mansion when we pulled up.

“They just arrived.” Edward informed us.

As we stepped out of our vehicles, Aro and Caius mirrored our actions and faced us gravely.

The seriousness in their eyes frightened me. I thought Alice said that they weren’t angry, I winced.

We approached them cautiously.

“Greetings, Carlisle.” Aro nodded.

“Hello, Aro, Caius.” He acknowledged warmly. I could see that the majority of this conversation would be directed at Carlisle and not us.

“I suppose that you know our reasoning for coming.” Aro started.

“Yes, I have a basic idea, but I think that I may have as many questions for you as you have for me, if that’s alright.” Carlisle added.

“Fair enough.” Aro agreed.

“Would you like to go inside and sit?” Carlisle offered.

“No, that’s fine, thanks. We really can’t stay and visit..”

“I understand. I’m assuming you’re here to question about Jane.” Carlisle offered.

“Yes, that is the main motivation behind our visit.” Aro nodded. Caius remained silent, just as he had when he had accompanied Jane. “We need to know what happened that propelled you to kill Jane….. And, also, how you managed it without loosing a single life from your side would be a welcomed detail.”

“Well, “ Carlisle began “I think first we deserve an explanation as to why exactly she was in Forks trying to kill Bella’s father.”

“Bella’s father? Well I guess that answers our question…” Aro looked confused. “We did not order her after Bella’s father, we sent her after Jacob Black. It was he, after all, who felt it necessary to tell a secret that was not his to tell, correct?”

“Yes, but it was not she who went after Jacob Black.” Carlisle reminded him, “but rather a large group of zombie-like vampires.”

“Yes, this has been also brought to our attention.” Aro scowled angrily. “I can assure you that that was not in our intentions.”

“I have to ask, if you will..” Carlisle hesitated, “Were you sending Jane on that mission in the hopes that she would not return.”

“I can not admit to that for reasons of legality and morality, but I can however indulge you with the fact that Jane had a mind of her own in her last few years. She was out of control and acting on impulse rather than on order. She was a danger to the Volturi, we have a reputation to uphold. Granted, it may not be the best reputation, but it is at least a respectable and consistent one. Jane began turning on us, using her talents against us. I’ll admit that a suicide mission would be a convenient way to dispose of her, but I will not admit to taking advantage of such an opportunity. I’m sure you understand.”