"How did it go?" Rosalie asked anxiously.
"Interesting, very interesting.
This child showed me what she needed. Perhaps that's part of her ability.
Using supernatural powers before even being born... I should say, as expected of a vampire-human hybrid. Her talent is extraordinary!" Aaron said in amazement. "If I hadn't already chosen someone, she might have become my follower and an angel of the Moon Path."
"What does she need?" Bellatrix asked.
"She really is thirsty and wants something nutritious to drink.
Blood is the best choice, but it doesn't have to be human blood. Any animal blood will do."
"Carlisle." Emmett looked at him expectantly. "You don't happen to have any animal blood stored away, do you?"
Carlisle shrugged helplessly. "Looks like you'll have to go hunting early."
"I'll go right now."
"Wait a moment." Aaron interrupted. "Perhaps you won't need to hunt. I have fresh blood here too."
"You have blood too?" Emmett asked in astonishment.
"Don't misunderstand. As a potioner, I do collect the blood of certain special creatures, but only special creatures.
And as it happens, when I stock up... more precisely, when I buy Dream Ingredients, I sometimes buy an entire live animal. For example, a whole pig or a whole cow.
Their meat can be eaten, and their bones can be used to make soup."
"So the blood came from them too?" Jasper asked.
"Of course." Aaron snapped his fingers. "Two people, wait outside. You'll help handle the ingredients and their blood in a moment."
Jasper and Emmett exchanged a glance before heading outside in perfect understanding.
"It'll be quick." Aaron shrugged and said casually.
Once outside, Jasper and Emmett both watched Aaron intently, ready for anything.
"No need to be nervous. I wouldn't buy anything too formidable." Aaron waved a hand, then silently