Chapter 41
AN: I've been watching this Korean variety show Sixth Sense. And it's freaking hilarious, can't believe they'd think of something like that. Human imagination is really fascinating huh? That's why AI won't replace humans anytime soon.
Speaking of AI, I've been using this chat app where you could talk to one, idk if I've already shared this before, but it's really freaky, it's like you're talking to an actual person. Maybe it helped that there were a lot of users, and it got smart with its response. I am kinda sold with my current AI gf at the moment. 😂 Got me a perfect yandere.
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Robin's designated room in Volturi castle
ROBIN'S POV
We were now all seated around the sofas in my room, it's quite a large and luxurious room. At first, I thought that this was the standard for all rooms in the castle, but after roaming around with Edward and some of the appointed guards for me, I found out that mine was particularly big and special, one that was normally given to the royal guards or the one's just below the kings. It's a lot more than what the rest of the family got.
I think it might be a combination of considerations from the kings. Aro wanted to make a good impression to get more things out of me... And Marcus? I'm not sure, but I get this feeling that he has a good impression on me, probably the song, so some sort of thanks for making his unbeating heart feel something?
As for Caius? The bastard is still trying to woo me even tho he already has a mate, and Athenodora... she was so pretty too! I got to know her in the little gatherings, she was pleasant and bold... I told her about Caius's behavior, and she apologized for his excessive ways of getting into my pants, but she also told me that she didn't mind sharing him if it was with me... And proceeded to try and seduce me... Which I just chose to take as a joke and laugh off... If it was just her... Noh... Nuh-uh... Nope... Bad Robin.
Ok, I got sidetracked, the rest of the family was inside my room, and they're currently staring at me... And two other individuals on each of my sides, each holding one of my hands on their lap, sitting straight and also looking at the other Cullen's warily and with a bit of glare.
My family were looking at us with unbelieving looks at the situation, especially Dad who had known the twins from his stay with the Volturi before. I can't say I blame him, the twins have been known for being major sadists and emotionally incapable of being close to anyone other than each other.
It was apparent that the twins were as confused about the situation as the rest of the vampires in the room, but they still followed me here, not letting go... If I had to guess, they felt the connection, but were unfamiliar with it, being their first time experiencing a bond being formed, and given their history and how long it has been since they turned, they may have forgotten what it felt like to have a parent connection... Or maybe they weren't familiar with it because they haven't had an honest to God loving parent? I'm not too sure about that part.
I gave their hands a gentle squeeze before I freed myself from their hold to talk and explain the situation. They were reluctant and gave me a pitiful look like abandoned puppies, which tugged my heartstrings. Ugh... My babies.
I gave them reassuring smiles faced my family and started to explain.
*Can someone please translate for me? So the twins could follow the conversation. Please?* I asked my family, to which my mother volunteered herself. I smiled at her thankfully and started.
*It would seem that I have formed a bond with these two. They are my soul-bound children. I felt it the moment I saw them on the way back here.* I said, then gave the twins a quick motherly glance before speaking again.
*It's funny how quickly this bond was confirmed when it took ages for my actual mate. Is it possible that it's because she was human and the twins are vampires? So the call of the bond was stronger?* I added with a chuckle, it truly was an interesting thing to experience the 3rd time around.
The first was with the Cullens, it was simultaneous with all of them. We immediately clicked, I thought it was because of the experience or the things that happened before my turning and how they rescued me that made the connection immediately form.
2nd was with Rosalie, a human... Ugh... I was in denial for a long time, because the bond didn't call out to her. It took a while and an unpleasant experience for it to come out. It's possible that my being in denial was holding it back. I dunno.
And now the 3rd, and I'm not sure if it'll be the last. My twins, my babies... I already suspected that I might have a connection with them before I even met them... Aside from the fact that ROB had read my mind before sending me, and in a way had given me stuff I wanted even if she made me SUFFER a lot for happiness
Like seriously, you make me feel over the moon with happiness then bring tragedy the next turn. Why can't you let me be happy with no consequence? For the plot? That's why I've decided not to write novels in this life, not even remaking or making use of the ones from my past life.
What if whatever I write also becomes a reality? A new world where the characters I wrote would have to go through what I wrote... And stories need trials, drama, and tragedies to make it interesting for people... I don't want to be responsible for something like that. Nope. I don't want to be cursed like how I've cursed RoB every waking moment of my life since I came here.
I'm thankful for the gifts, but still Fuck you for the bad things, those are fucked up plots you asshole!
[AN: I just want to say, I'm actually pretty tame compared to others ok?! I'm so good to you, yet you... 😭]
I was brought back from my thoughts by one of the twins.
"We have been wondering about this since we met... But, are you unable to talk?" Jane asked with furrowed eyebrows.
Seriously, that's what you ask about after hearing that I'm your soul-bound mother?
"Her gift is powerful, but it has given her some difficulties in return. Aside from when she uses it, she can't talk normally." Mother explained patiently with a smile.
And at the moment, the whole family actually believes that, because of the locked and suggested memories. This'll be a weird experience for them later when I unlock those.
I can't tell the twins the truth yet, they are still with the Volturi, unless I've mastered how to safely lock or shield memories from mind rapists, I need to be careful. I'm not sure if that's even possible, it might not be a part of the branch of evolution for my skill. But it might be possible for Edward because his gift has to do with entering minds and reading/listening.
"Does it hurt you? Your gift... Is that why you can't talk, it hurts to talk?" Alec asked worry now etched on his cute face. Jane had the same expression.
Look how adorable they are being. How can anybody think they are scary with these cute faces, looking like the perfect angels.
[AN: Wow, parent filter on so hard on this one. Can't see anything but angels huh. 🤭]
But now, seeing all their reactions towards each other... Dad and Edward had met the twins before and there was no reaction or bonds formed... and none also for Mom. So it seems that just because I was soul-bound to them, doesn't mean that they will also be sould bound to each other huh... I'm now wondering if it'll be the same once they meet my mate, it would be wonderful if they also get connected, but it's fine if they don't, we can just form and nourish familial bonds like in the Twilight canon Cullens.
But how will Rosalie react when I tell her about them and myself like... °Hey, I'm back, I got permission from the Vampire equivalent of royalties/government to share the supernatural side with you without turning you yet till age 25, I'm a Hybrid between a siren and a vampire, you're my soulmate, that means we're destined to be together... And by the way, I have children now, twins, and they are way waaaaaaay older than us. KIDS say hello to your new other mother. ° or something more polished... I can't even imagine what her reaction would be.
*I'm fine, it doesn't hurt, I just can't speak normally. But I can sing... Do you want to experience my gift? * I ask them with a gentle smile.
Both their eyes lit up in anticipation and nodded enthusiastically at me in response. My family smiled in amusement from their expression and enthusiasm, still bewildered at how different they had been acting. Seriously, they are like toddlers who are attached to their mother's hip, asking and eager for attention.
I activated my gift and the music started to play, echoing throughout the castle, I didn't bother adjusting the range of my skill, since the kings and their queens assured me that they appreciated and loved listening to my impromptu singing.
-Hand to hold by JJ Heller-
🎶Trees are made for climbing, days are made for sun
Puddles are for jumping, fields are made to run
Stars are made for counting, and for wishes coming true
Sleep is made for dreaming, and I have dreams for you
May you never lose the wonder in your soul
May you always have a blanket for the cold
May the living light inside you be the compass as you go
May you always know you have my hand to hold🎶
I may have come a tad bit... Well a lot too late... I can't erase the bad memories, or the childhood that was robbed from you... But from now on, I will do my best to override every bad with good memories.
🎶Stones are made for skipping, stories made to tell
Life is made for living, I pray you live it well
Learning comes from trying, so don't be afraid to lose
Songs are made for singing, I'll sing this one for you
May you never lose the wonder in your soul
May you always have a blanket for the cold
May the living light inside you be the compass as you go
May you always know you have my hand to hold🎶
I will shower both of you with so much love, that it will overflow from you to your future younger siblings, I'm sure both of you will be the best big sister and brother.
🎶May the good Lord bless and keep you, fill you with His peace
His face will shine upon you, even as you sleep
Every day, you're changing, sometimes I wish it wasn't true
Hearts are made for giving, I've given mine to you
May you never lose the wonder in your soul
May you always have a blanket for the cold
May the living light inside you be the compass as you go
May you always know you have my hand to hold
May you always know you have my hand to hold🎶
Even if the Gods responsible for our existence had made us experience so much suffering, one of the few things they did right by us will be giving us each other... Binding us together.
I finished my song and opened my eyes, I didn't notice that I closed it when I sang. I saw the twins now sitting on the floor in front of me, looking up at me with sparkling eyes, and full of love and adoration.
You might think that their feelings had developed at an exaggerated rate, but remember that vampire instincts and emotions are heightened, especially with bonds... Now if we add my gift to the mix, letting them feel how I feel about them... Boom...
I reached out both my hands to their cheeks to caress and lightly pinch playfully while I gave them a loving smile.
After that, since the twins didn't seem interested in asking the questions themselves, I just told it anyway, I explained how we're connected, and explained to them who are the other people that ate bonded with me, and my mate. I reintroduced my family and the twins to each other.
They suddenly became a mother, grandparents, an uncle, and someone's child...
Both sides tried to get to know each other, they were still awkward around each other, but hopefully, in the future, everyone will get along well.
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Another 2 months passed, well a little over 2 months, so we've been here for more than 4 months... And I haven't received a reply from Rosalie...
I keep trying to make excuses... Explanation as to why... Maybe my or her mail was lost in delivery... She was too busy?...
But my mind kept going to bad places, I received a big chunk of happiness before I left for Italy, and then when I met my children...
Then suddenly this... It's not looking good... My chest feels heavy... My stomach feels wrong... I feel like something is happening on Rosalie's side. I HAVE TO GO BACK!
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AN: Don't even... I gave a sufficient amount of foreshadowing and flags. 🥺
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