Talk:Volturi/@comment-2227733-20130817075814/@comment-86.158.222.165-20130821190810

I think that if Chelsea (and the twins plus Corin) did try to upsurge Aro's power in a very obvious and noticeable way then he might kill them. It is likely that a silent manipulative war occurs in Volterra ninety nine years out of every hundred. I thionk Aro would manipulate the situation so he put them in their place and kepp their gifts hence his own power. I wouldn't be suprised if they all have their own ways to fear him. The twins are loyal and dedicated to him so any rebellion is unlikely. Corin is all by herself and when she was changed and joined the guard, Aro using his common sense, likely made Corin very scared of him (hence why he avoids her presence and therefore doesn't become addicted to her gift). Chelsea has her mate Afton to think off which means if she does anything - even against Corin's addictiveness - then she will be mateless and bound to Afton's killers for all time just like poor Marcus is. Therefore, the only persons with an advantage to destroy the Volturi - or rather Chelsea and Afton (they come as a package deal) and some other strategically placed vampires - is Bella, Benjamin, Edward, Shioban, Maggie, Zafrina, Alice and Eleazer if they choose to work together.

On a side note, I do think all three leaders have a role to play. Aro has the most power and between him and Caius, they run the everyday business that concerns them (or order their guard/ subordinates to do so for them). Caius is a business partner of Aro's and is more of the legal side. Caius also has to think of his mate's safety so any treason is a no-go even if he was not bound via Chelsea and Corin. Marcus maybe unethusiastic and a self-confessed (well for Aro to hear) suicidal idolistric but he clearly shows signs of life if he feeds like the rest of the coven in the throne room. He seems to have good control like Aro (but not Caius). I wouldn't be suprised if he does the taxes, property legistics and paperwork every once a while. It is routine like that probably keeps him sane. Along with a desire to get revenge on his mates killer. God-help Aro one day...