The Dance {All Invited}

[kandrakar]

Heidi flicked her curly hair out of her face as she made her way though the crowd. There were couples dancing, people talking. You wouldn't think that it was a vampire party at all, except for the slight fact that there was no catering.

Her midnight blue dress ended at her knees and she had accesorised with silver heels and a sliver necklace. But she had no body to dress up for.

She decided to look for Felix or Demetri to dance with her and she moved, as light as a feather, through the crowd.

[maggie]

Little Maggie Alice walked uncertainly into the Volturi Dance. Although she would never admit it, the main reason she had come was to try to meet some 'interesting' people. Maggie wore a beautiful and flattering light-pink dress that hugged her body around her curves to perfection. It split off around her knees, and slowly slanted down to her middle-calf. There were small, almost undetectable sparkles throughout the dress, and it was a simple spagetti-strap. Around her neck was a simple, shimmering silver chain with a single diamond hanging at the crook of her neck.

Her hair was pulled up and twisted around her head to make a simple but elegant curled ponytail, and that was it. To finish it off, a simply pair of silver half-inch flats enveloped her feet. She did not feel to out of place, with many others dressed to perfection as well. Maggie sighed, and leaned against a nearby wall, watching the dancers work their magic. Hopefully she could find someone to dance with.

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[alec]

Alec walked onto the dance-floor, sporting a pale-gray tux, and a pair of black shoes. Jane was right behind him, dressed much more flashy, but simple. She wore a dark-purple strapless dress that ended around her knees and ruffled into folds. Her high-heels were black, and laced around her ankle to form a wonderfully eye-catching criss-cross pattern. Around her right wrist was a bracelet that seemed to have black crystals of some sort, and her hair was curly and long around her bare shoulders.

Both twin's eyes were shiny crimson, Alec's being just a tad darker; naturally. Instictively, Alec held out his hand for Jane to take, and the small vampire twins twirled around the dance-floor. Having been to many of these balls before, nothing seemed to surprise them. They knew this 'castle' inside out, so this room was firmilar to them. Jane had a smile on her face, and Alec was not frowning, at least. "Oh, cheer up," Jane said, using her soft voice she only used with Alec. He humored her, and picked up a smile. Only to let it fall seconds later.

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[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

So this was a very interesting party. She felt kind of out of place. She, though not at all shy, stuck mainly to the wall, and uncrowded areas. She was the only one in this whole entire room who still had a heart beat. This was not the problem, it was the looks she got for the other vampires. She still had a slight human smell, though the sweet vampire smell over powered the human. Of course people could still smell her. They could feel her warmth, and hear her heart beating. If a vampire she did not know came too close, they would do a double take, stop or something along those lines. Renesmee was different and she knew this. Most everyone knew this. Just looking at her you could tell she did not completely fit in here. But what can you do? She was half vampire, Though both her biological parents were now full vampires. Weird how things worked out.

Renesmee let out a small sigh, just leaning against the wall. Her parents and family were who knows where. She did not know many, nor did she really know what to say. She was technically 7 years old, though she looked 17. She had hit her mark, where she would not longer grow. Again another sigh. She did not want to cling to her parents, how lame. Yet she just felt all wrong, being here, with the Volturi of all people. Renesmee can still remember them trying to kill her, when she was only a week or so old. As she stood glued to the wall she could still pick out a few faces. Heidi was one, Alec and Jane the other two, she could see. Renesmee was unsure of what to do with that? Should she talk to them? Should she avoid them? What? Yeah there were 'no hard feelings' or whatever, but still... How would you feel if you can in contact with someone who wanted you dead not long ago?

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[Maria Verdugo]

Maria heard the heard beating and followed the sound, wondering how that was possible. When she found the girl, she made the connection. The half breed. Maria walked up slowly to to her with a smile on her face. "Lurking in a corner, Dearest?" Maria asked her, "Why every so?" Maria wondered why the Cullens had left her alone. Surely any sort of villain could approach her and do any sort of wicked things. Maria held back a chuckle. She was a villain, but knew better the misbehave here.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

((I'm gonna go ahead and assume they don't know each other... or at least Renesmee does not know Maria. Though she's 'friends' with Jasper....sooo maybe she knows Renesmee.... I dunno.... Bottom line Renesmee does not know Maria...right? Haha))

Renesmee was not really paying attention to her surroundings. She was just chillin' by herself, hoping this party would be over soon, then she could go back home to her Jacob. She looked down at her shinny black shoes, her hands clasped in front of her, just waiting, waiting for nothing really. She herd someone approach her, but she though nothing of it, that is until the person spoke. Renesmee lifted her head slowly. She was not aware of who this person was. "Um..." Renesmee said taking in the girl in front of her. "I-I don't know." Renesmee said with a small shrug. Why she was standing in the corner? why? Because she felt left out, out of place, her family no where to be found... but why? Who knows. Renesmee was not really in the socialize mood today. "My name's Renesmee, whats yours?" Renesmee asked, with a small little smile on her face. She might as well be nice. No point in being rude, and tainting her family's good name. She was raised better then that anyway. Renesmee held out her small hand, such a human gesture, but look at who she lived with.

[Maria Verdugo]

"You seem out of place in the corner. Surly someone such as your self belongs on the floor, enjoying her night." Maria said, with a slow smile, "What is the point of living forever, if your not going to enjoy it, one my wonder."

"I am called Maria." She replied, "I am here with Felix, for the night." Maria only said it to draw attention away from her name. On any other occasion she would flaunt who she was, however she wanted to learn more and of the girl made the connection of Jasper and Maria, and ran away, it would not do. "Would you like me to introduce you to some people. Perhaps you will find a friend in a room of strangers?"

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

Renesmee was not so sure what the girl was talking about. What did she mean by a girl like her? Of course he had to know Renesmee was not a human and not fully vampire. The only one who would know what the girl was thinking was her father, Edward, who was no where within sight. So Renesmee was just a little confused, but she would not show it. "I am enjoying myself... I just don't feel like being social today... that's all..." Renesmee said not making eye contact. Just looking down at her shoes.


"Its very nice to met you, Maria" Renesmee said with a small smile, glancing up at her. Maria... now she had herd that name before, but she was unsure of where. But chances are its a different Maria. "Oh....yeah...that's..great." Renesmee said, looking back down. Oh Felix. If Maria was here with Felix, she could not be a very good person. Felix is not a nice person, in fact before Renesmee was born Felix had tried to kill her father. Renesmee was now feeling more uncomfortable then normal. The last thing she wanted was for Felix to come over here. "Um. I think I am alright here... but thats very kind of you to offer." Renesmee was unsure if she wanted to meet any of Maria's friends. If her friends were anything like her date, she would pass.

[Maria Verdugo]

Maria did not like repeating her self, but hide her annoyance well. "Come no, child I promise I will not let anyone bite you." She teased. "Someone as special as your self could become the queen of this night." Maria leaned in closer to whisper her next line but everyone would still be bale to hear. Vampire hearing, "You seem lonely. Were is your date? We can go find him."

Maria wanted to learn more and if the girl locked her self into a corner it just would not do. Maria did not intend to hide over here all night, and miss learning so much about so many vampires here.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

Renesmee laughed to herself at Maria's little joke. Of course no one in their right mind would bite her. Sure she smelled a little like a human, but the sweet vampire smell over powered her human side. No one would try it. Her father would know. He was always looking out for her, or listing out for her. "Thanks." Renesmee said nodding her head a little. She could be, but she did not want to be a queen. she just wanted to go back to her Jacob. "My date?" Renesmee said becoming a little stressed, like her father her movements became stiffer. Yes Jacob, her date. He was of course not aloud to come with her, not like he would want to. A Vampire ball, yeah like Jacob would ever come here. He would be killed just by trying. He was left back at Forks. "I... ugh... I don't have a date." Renesmee said turning a little so she could look out the window close to where she stood. She did not want to think about Jacob, it would only make her sad. Which she now was. Missing her dear Jacob. The love of her life, one of the three people she just could not live without. Jacob. She let out a small sigh.

[Maria Verdugo]

Maria, however, was one to pick up on details. "Your sad? After my talk of dates?" Did the little one have someone she wanted to be with? "You must tell me about him." It was easy to see there was someone that she loved, missed. Perhaps he was dead. Or even better, perhaps her family forbid her to be with him? "I confess to being curious, about the type of man who would draw your attentions so strongly." Mainly the drama of the Cullen family. The who the where, the why.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

Renesmee blushed a little, crazy how she could still do that. Though her cheeks were already red, it was possible for them to get even more flushed, but only slightly so. A humans eye might not be able to detect the change, but a vampire would have no problem seeing the blood rush to her face. "Oh.. no no..." Renesmee said shaking her head a little while looking off away from Maria again. No she could not talk about her Jacob. It was not fair to him, plus he was a wolf, and wolfs and vampires don't get along...especially the vampires with red eyes, and Maria had some red eyes! "I..." Renesmee started, but really could no go on. What could she tell her? its not appropriate to bring Jacob around here? That was true, but then she would think Renesmee was dating a human.... maybe that was for the best? Who knew. "He... he could not come tonight." Renesmee ended. That was that, a fact. He could not come. More like he did not want to come, and she did not want him in any danger, so better keep him at home. He would be waiting for her and that's all that mattered.

[Maria Verdugo]

Maria wanted to shake the information out of the girl but only smiled, "Why ever not, dearest one?" She sounded as if she wanted to know, and Maria did. However she mostly wanted to hear the dirty details behind the Cullen family drama. Mainly so she could turn around and use it against Jasper. He had danced with her but. . . .

Did the girl, like her coven mate, not trust Maria? Maria knew she had to change that. Get her open and speaking. "Would you like to step on to the terrace with me? I was just waltzing with your 'Uncle' and heard the view was wonderful." Maria had danced with Jasper but she had black mailed that from him. Maria, also wasn't going to take no for an answer. She turned and hooked her arm around the girl's (very gently).

[Jasper Hale]

Jasper had been walking with Alice, momentarily stopping to exchange a few greetings with others they had not seen for some time, and then making their way forward again. It was mingling in the crowd, and while Jasper did not do a lot of the talking -- apart from conversing with those who he knew well -- he was still enjoying himself, because he was here with his wife and the rest of his family.

Jasper had just happened to look around, while Alice was catching up with one of her old friends, and his eyes rested on Nessie. He gave a small smile, before he saw just who she was talking to. This caused his smile to fade just as quickly as it was formed. Maria. Why was she always around someone he cared about? Why could she just not leave? He was at a far enough distance from Alice so that his presence would not be missed. He quickly went to Nessie's side, able to catch the last few words Maria had said to her.

Them? Alone? On the terrace? Absolutely not. She would stay where Jasper could see her. Jasper had not told Nessie about his past with Maria . . . perhaps he should at some point. "Maria," he said, greeting her once again. He had already met her, danced with her, and they went their seperate ways. Yet . . . she just kept popping up. He stood in front of them, before Maria could take another step . . . their arms were linked together, and Jasper would make sure that did not last for long. "Where are you two going?" He asked in such a way that it was not demanding, but laced his voice with curiousity. His underlying tone was of course suspicion, and he truly hoped Maria picked up on that. But he hoped Nessie did not, for he did not want to cause her any worry this evening.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

"He... he just could not make it." Renesmee said. Maria was fishing for answers now and Renesmee was not telling. She would keep her Jacob safe. No one had to know, no one should know about him. As long as no one knew he was with the Cullens, then no one would try to hurt him. Not like anyone was really after the Cullens, not anymore. But still Jacob should stay out of this. "I would really much rather-" Renesmee began, but Maria already had her arm hook onto hers. Looks like she was going outside no matter what.

Jasper?! Renesmee though turning to the sound of his voice. Renesmee's face lite up as she saw her uncle coming over. Renesmee was 'saved'. Or rather, now she might be able to sneak away. "Uncle Jay!"Renesmee said with a bigger smile, yes she called him Uncle Jay, not Jasper. It just sounded weird to call him Uncle Jasper. Uncle Jay was much cooler. Then again Jasper seemed to know this girl. Renesmee looked to Maria for a second before looking back to Jasper.

"Well, Maria wanted to take me outside..." Renesmee said looking only at Jasper. The look she gave him, told Jasper she did not at all want to go, but her voice sounded indifferent. Renesmee glanced down at Maria's arm which was attached to hers, before looking back at Jasper. She did not feel right with Maria, and now that Jasper was here, he would be able to help her get out of this situation. Which she somehow got her self into. Renesmee was not sure if she sensed some tension between these two or not, but something was going on around here... Renesmee did not know if she wanted to know what was going on or not.

[Maria Verdugo]

Maria smiled. Oh this was good. "Uncle Jay!" Maria mimicked but her voice made it sound like a kicky name rather then a loving pet name, "I was just thinking about you. I happen to cross this little darling hiding the corner and thought I would introduce my self. Perhaps get to know her some seeing as I am a friend of the family of sorts."

Maria's hand tighten every so slightly around the half breeds. "Come now, Jasper. I am trying to be nice. Turn over a new tree." She missed quoted, "Surly you can not fault me for that. Perhaps someone so innocent will make me a better person. . . . " Jasper had been innocent once too and she had made him a warrior. That little Alice freak had ruined him.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

Renesmee made a odd face when Maria repeated her uncle Jay comment. That was not right. Hearing Maria use that name, the way she said it made Renesmee sick. That was not right. Renesmee was feeling rather stressed, nervous even. Like she needed to run, and she needed to run FAST! She just had a bad feeling all around. Thing were not right with this girl. Jasper and Maria had a history, and not a good one at that. This girl was not nice. She was not a good vampire, she was one she needed to avoid with her life. Renesmee was quite still from the stress. Just like her father, she showed stress in the same way. She stood still, not as still as a vampire, she still kinda needed to breath, yet much to still for a human.

Renesmee's eyes got two times bigger as she felt Maria's hand tighten around her wrist. Maria was using Renesmee to get to Jasper... or so that's what she was getting at. Maria knew Jasper loved his family, and Renesmee was a big part of his family. So Maria was going to keep Renesmee close, so she could get Jasper to do what she wanted. What that was? really frighten Renesmee. Though she did not show her real emotion, Jasper would feel it. Renesmee's fear was strong, her worry even stronger. Poor Jasper. What could Renesmee do? She would not be able to get her hand back with out a scene. She wanted to try to pull it away, but that would not happen. What had she gotten herself into? If only Jacob was here. Or at least her parents! She was almost screaming in her head for Edward to come over. She needed him now. Jasper needed him.

[Jasper Hale]

"I am sure you have made quite the introduction Maria." He had no doubt about that. He could feel Renesmee's uneasiness and hated that someone from Jasper's past was causing her to feel that way. He would have to handle this before Bella and/or Edward became involved. He did not want them to have to deal with Maria. It was always an unpleasant encounter. "I see. Well, there is no need for such privacy since you two have already spoken." One word was far too much of a conversation with Maria. "Now would you be so kind to release my niece's arm." Jasper was not going to let them go outside . . . if need be, he would use a more forceful method of persuasion.

"Do not cause a scene Maria," he said in a low voice, though it was spoken in a very calm tone. He did not want to say too much because of Renesmee's presence. He wanted to be as civil as possible . . . but he had a feeling Maria would not be that willing to comply. "You have met her, now it is time to meet someone else for I would like to dance with my niece." It was his excuse to get Renesemee out of Maria's grasp.

[Maria Verdugo]

Maria let her hand tighten slightly more on the girl's arm and she took a step closer to Jasper, all but dragging the girl with her. Maria the the fronts of her body lightly touch the fronts of his. She purred out his name, like she had used to, "Jassperrr, dearest, I am not the one making a scene." She chuckled keeping her voice low enough that it wasn't drawing attention.

Maria also knew better then to push him. She didn't let Ness go for a full almost a full sixty seconds after he ask then she released her but wrapped one hand around Jasper's arm. She turned her body to look at the half breed while holding onto Jasper. "Did you know, Child, that I made Jasper into what he is today. . . well, not everything he is. I only take credit for the stronger parts." Maria had behaved her self when dancing with Jasper but she was making up for lost time now.

[◇Renesmee Cullen◇]

As soon as Maria's hand tightened on her arm, Renesmee could feel a very small bit of pain. It was nothing like what a human would feel, but it was quite uncomfortable. Renesmee looked a little worried. She really did not know what was going on. Maria and Jasper had a history, and Jasper did not seem to like it. "Maria....your hurting me." Renesmee said in a small whisper giving her arm a little tug. Lucky her Maria let her go at that moment. As soon as her arm was free, Renesmee brought her arm close to her body rubbing the spot where Maria's arm once was. She looked at her arm, looking perfectly normal. Well the pain was gone, but still Renesmee did not like this one bit. She really did wish her mother and father would come by. Renesmee needed her parents right about now. Shoot, Jasper needed her parents too.

"Uncle Jay I want to leave..." Renesmee said looking at Maria for a second, before looking at her hold on Jasper arm. What was she doing to him? It was horrible. If Renesmee was not so frighted of Maria, she would have told her off. But well, Renesmee was pretty sure Maria would attempt to hurt her if, or at least make it harder on her uncle, if Renesmee said anything bad about Maria. Though Renesmee really wanted to tell Maria that she was not a nice person, a evil mean frighting women. But again she could not say that out loud. Renesmee looked back to Maria's arm wrapped around Jasper's. She wished there was something she could do, but she could not handle Maria.