The door slipped shut from my hands as I pulled the last glove from my fingers, Michael pausing his steps staring at the crowd of humans that laid in the center of the room. I had only just returned from handling a few business problems and already someone thought of getting on my nerves.
"Do you want me to send them away my Lord?" Michael asked coming to a stop behind me.
"No. I'll deal with this on my own "
"As you wish. Please excuse me" He replied bowing before disappearing.
My shoes clinked against the tiles as I walked on, my steps only measuring more than half way across the expansive hall before the crowd recognizes my presence and they scatter like ants. Two girls are left and Harry, my brother's annoyance all with their heads lowered unwilling to look at me.
"Why was a crowd here?"
Silence.
"Do not test my patience" I added calmly. "Why was a crowd here?"
"A human was hurt" Ha
Everything was obsidian black. The same it had been for as long as I could remember. There were no windows, no clocks, nothing that hinted at the time of day. Time had no portion here. It was just black and cold. Always cold. I couldn’t tell if I was fat or skinny. Not that your size mattered, when you couldn’t even make out the outline of yourself, or view the fingers you held up. But I did tell myself that I was beautiful, to put some ease to my mumbling mind. Why was I here, in this condemned place? I hadn’t a clue. I didn’t know if my parents were trying to get rid of me, hoping I’d just finally die at some point. I barely remember their faces anymore. There were no visitors. Nothing, well, except for the scurry of a rat every now and again. It didn’t have to be a rat. Could have been something much worse, but I was still alive, so I guess not. Today was quiet, I noticed. There were no receding footsteps of anyone to or fro from here. I pushed my weakened body against the freez
I woke up with my arms hurting like hell, while my head drummed, I attempted to get up, heaving my body, realizing I was unable to move. Then for the first time in hours, I felt unbearable pain. My screams and wails pierced the ash-covered devastation, as everything registered. I fought to sit up as every movement hurt like a bitch, in an attempt to get a better view of my injuries. I sobbed, unable to comfort myself, realizing the large debris had collapsed atop the bottom half of my body. I pushed, desperate to remove it, pain shooting at my back as I twisted forcing me to scream again. I couldn’t feel my feet, that wasn’t a good sign, it wasn’t any sign. Again, I pushed, and heaved, attempting to lift it, the pain becoming even more unbearable. But I needed to leave. Those people could come back to check for anything, and I didn’t want to be here if they did. Using the remainder of my strength, I pushed back grimacing at my pain, until thankfully it fell backward releasing me. I c
I twisted hearing a commotion in my sleep, constant footsteps and people shouting to each other. Sitting up my eyes darted around trying to understand what the haste was about, and why everyone was practically scrambling over each other to get to somewhere. People even jumping over me. Pushing up on one foot, I peek from my position behind one of the drums, only to gasp in horror at the men that were busy shoving at the abandoned belongings; while the others checked the fireplace. A hand slipped over my mouth out of nowhere pulling me down forcefully and I kicked at the drum unwilling to be captured. This would not be my day. Not after everything. “Quiet down, idiot!” Hissed Thomas. “It's just me. ” He covered us in some dark material, and we watched as one of the vitamin difficient men ambled over to where I’d previously created the racket, poking at everything. The men were dressed in the same black suit that the others at the estate had worn but they were just the meaner. The sa
There was always a reason why I avoided visitors and left Hayden to deal with everything. This was the reason. Having to deal with a bunch of power grabbing old men who were desperate to taste my blood and by extension rule our world. It was the burden and annoyance of being born a Pure blood, one of the very few including my brother who were still in existence. We were also the highest-ranking members of all the families comprising that sec. I had a headache walking through the bland corridors. In truth they weren’t bland. They were decorated with antiques that would catch my eyes in hopes I’d be in a good mood. That’s what made it bland. The fact that they tried and failed to brighten my mood.I should’ve really passed the invitation on to him, but knowing Hayden, he’d be too busy playing with his toys to stand as a proxy. And it was days like this that I needed him to not be distracted right now. The large door leading to the council room swung back heavily clanking against the wa
It was already three months since I survive the onslaught of the burning estate, but our living conditions had yet to improve. My wound had healed leaving a scar, there was nothing we could do about that having to attend to it ourselves and if I complained, it would just make it seem as if I was being ungrateful when I honestly wasn’t, but no one liked to see ugly scars on their person. Then again, I hadn’t a clue what I looked like for most of my life, it really shouldn’t matter. And I guess having an unsightly scar was better than losing a leg. My eyes darted again to the left as I stood guarding as the lookout. Thomas and the others were inside the building gathering what they could. These days we can get closer to where the monsters were, or bloodsuckers as Thomas called them. Security has been tight around these parts. Well over the last few weeks, they had increased almost tenfold. We had to move about five times. Most times, we didn’t even bother to leave hiding, but then Tho
Everywhere that was cold was dark and everywhere that was dark was cold.I went back to square one. Back to complete and utter darkness and despair. I had no family, no friend, I had no one. Time again abandoned me as I sat in the darkness, it was so dark I could hold it. Unlike my previous cell where I knew exactly where the door was, everything here felt the same. A never-ending box going in circles. I scolded my self from ever crying. I had to give up this childish behaviour at some point. I can’t cry for everything, especially when I feel helpless. I had to be strong, I had to find a way to get out of the hell hole. Every time I thought things would get better, fate kicked me in the ass and proved me wrong. Belle was my last chance; my only hope and she was dead now. Someone killed her and it wouldn’t be too much of a surprise if the asshole I’d seen earlier did it. He was the incarnation of evil. My cheeks still hurt from where he gripped me. I made no attempt to talk after fe
My eyes took in the refurbished buildings that last time were left in utter dismay. The result of superstition that humans had decided to hold on to, when they found out about us the first time. Their government were hesitant about making it known to the world that we existed, wanting only to work with us in secret. But in truth they were intimidated as hell and I saw it. It manifested in the way they walked, held their glasses in their hands and even the way they talked. Not to mention the fact that their heart beats were all over the place. Humans claimed they accepted us, claimed we could live together without causing harm, yet at dawn there had been men at our homes with snipers, lasers positioned at their hearts taking their lives or ready to kill. What kind of man would I be delivering my own blood to the slaughter of men less than we were? It was ridiculous. I couldn’t allow that. I didn’t want to kill humans, we were taught to respect everything that existed in this world, b
“Look at yourself. Look at what you’ve become being on the street!” Yelled my father.I ignored him. He was the same as the rest. He only wanted to create a scene to make it appear as if he cared when he didn’t. None of them did. Ever since the blood suckers took over, all they did was suck up to them, smile and nod their heads whenever they said something. Nobody ever daring to oppose them. That’s what we've become now, just underdogs, servants for people who required our blood to live. And I hated them. I loathed the lot of them, and I hated their King. “You’ve defied me enough now Thomas, it's time you made yourself useful. ” My father barks atop his voice maybe in hopes to seemingly remaining stern. I can only roll my eyes at his pretense. “And do what? You want me to kneel before them and sing kumbha ya, like everything's okay!” I screamed I'm equal volume. “Everything is not okay, you’re in here with all your friends drinking expensive wine, laughing and having the best time.
The door slipped shut from my hands as I pulled the last glove from my fingers, Michael pausing his steps staring at the crowd of humans that laid in the center of the room. I had only just returned from handling a few business problems and already someone thought of getting on my nerves."Do you want me to send them away my Lord?" Michael asked coming to a stop behind me."No. I'll deal with this on my own ""As you wish. Please excuse me" He replied bowing before disappearing.My shoes clinked against the tiles as I walked on, my steps only measuring more than half way across the expansive hall before the crowd recognizes my presence and they scatter like ants. Two girls are left and Harry, my brother's annoyance all with their heads lowered unwilling to look at me."Why was a crowd here?"Silence."Do not test my patience" I added calmly. "Why was a crowd here?""A human was hurt" Ha
When I wake up again it's morning. It's bright and misty and slightly cold. My eyes move to the window where the vampire- Micah stood last night. How was it possible that I had family members still alive? How was he even related to me? How could I be a vampire? I shake my head at the thought. Nothing he said was true. All they did was play mind games. I've never drunk blood before, never felt the need to. I don't hear heart's beat, I can't move super fast either and definitely I shiver in the cold. I'm not a vampire and I don't have a family, not anymore.Throwing the covers back, I jump from the bed walking on the barren floor. This room was completely naked, as if forgotten by time-or Aiden. Whichever came first. Surely she's going to kill me for trashing my room, but I've never felt better. Tearing things apart made me feel so alive, the adrenaline of it all so exhilarating. Like the time I walked in the snow. My headached for awhile as it came back to memory. I wasn't myself then,
******WARNING******This scene contains triggers. The author does not believe nor endorse the use of weapons or suicide. “This isn’t the time to be an idiot Yuuki, I promised I’d keep you alive. You’re important to me”“But what if something happens to you” I mumbled my lips trembling at the thought of him being out there all alone. “Don’t worry bone head. I’ll be safe. Don’t worry” I twisted, tossing back and forth the feeling of watching a memory and being in reality rocking me like a bob on a pendelum. My heart aches, though I don't know why. We were happy, so why do I feel so freaking empty? Energy moved through me like a pulse and like many times before what I'm seeing is now eaten up in swirling winds, before leaving me again. "Oh my god Yuuki! Will you just shut up!" Thomas glared at me, daring me to say another word. "I didn't think I'd be annoyed having you again"Offense taken! "Um, I'm offended thank you very much. And if I wanted to be told to shut up, I could've sta
My eyes skimmed my watch for the third time since we've sat waiting on Amy. May catches my glance, smiling wearily moving to pour her second fill. "Should I pour you a cup likewise?" " No" "When last have you fed, Aiden?" " I'm not hungry. How long will she be?" I questioned impatiently. "I'm not sure" May says staring through the door. "She's not normally late for anything. I'm sure she'll only be a few more minutes" "So you say" "I thought Hayden was going to oversee this meeting" "I'm also involved in the running of my Kingdom, May" "There's no need to be snippy about it. We're all on edge about what's going on."The corners of my mouth lift a little glancing at the vampire before me. "I'm not disturbed at all by the turn of events. I'm happy they happened in fact" "Lord Michaelis we lost many good vampires. Your apathetic demeanor will not be tolerated by many" "Would you give your life to save my own, May?" Her eyes widen but when she speaks I hear no words. There's
I awake with a loud gasp taking in all the air that could fill my lungs. I blink, my throat tender as I swallow forcing my saliva down. I'm no longer in the room I notice. Everywhere is filled with some form of antique, the room vast and the carpet flush against my skin. I'm on the ground. My body protests as I attempt to sit up and I come face to face with my attacker. Lady Amy watches me from her seat, drinking what I supposed was blood from a transparent glass. Her eyes change from red to grey then back. Maybe her own attempt to remind me who she was. An intimidation of sorts.I shuffle backwards attempting to get away, tears stinging my eyes, I don't want to die but my choices were limited. I wasn't equipped to fight a vampire and though Aiden had said I could harm him he had neglected to mention how. Garlic, silver, a stake? None of those were currently within my reach and I doubted the bitch kept garlic in her house."Oh come on, are you seriously trying to escape me? You should
Thomas is beside me, I'm wrapped in his arms but I'm still astonished to find him here. In some ways I thought I'll never see him again. That they've finally succeeded in taking him away from me. But he's here, warm and still clinging as usual. I sigh once more too trapped in my reverie to express much. I don't want to talk, to ruin this moment lest in some way he disappears from me.Yes I might be going crazy silently but do you blame me? I'm always stuck in a box with myself as company. I see nor hear anything. Completely blind to the world. It's sad. How fate has decided to launch me into unforgiving circumstances.Thomas nuzzles my hair taking a deep breath and I sigh tugging him a little closer towards me. I'm swinging. Swinging between bursting into tears or being completed incensed."I can't believe your back" I say finally finding the words."I know" Thomas answers holding me close."You didn't even write or anything. I wasn't sure if you w
My head collided with the cold concrete of the wall, taking a deep breath. I'm exhausted, weak and damn well deprived of sleep. Since I'm not taking their blood drugs I'm more tired than anyone else. My mind shifts to Yuuki for awhile. She's the only person that gets me going through the shitty days I've got. She's the reason why I'm doing this. I'm just praying she's still okay. Larry will take care of her, I know that but I can't help but worry.Lying here, I diffuse my restlessness with thoughts of her. The softness of her hair, the brightness of her smile, her laughter. Just how welcomed her warm body would feel against mine. God I missed her. I missed kissing her and holding her. Being apart for so long was driving me crazy. We weren't supposed to be apart, but here I am a hundred miles away from the woman I loved."No he didn't suspect a thing"" Are you sure? ""Of course I'm sure"I paused my reverie peaking around the column where I laid resting, seeing a woman and vampire Fe
"Ah Lord Michaelis. How good of you to honor the invitation." "Sir Vanriel," I reply. "Its been awhile."The aged vampire moved forward glancing me up and down. "Yes well, let's not be partisan here. It's more pleasant to address everyone with their titles" "It's that so? Then please forgive me, Council man, it seems I've forgotten my manners"His eyes move from me towards the figure that had now settled next to me, a look of complete astonishment on his face. "Well all my life. This must be your sibbling, yes?" The Councilman gestured to Hayden that was busy picking lint from his clothes, a sign that he's not interested in joining the conversation. "I don't think we've ever seen him." "Our parents moved back to Romania before he was born" "Right, right" He says still staring at my brother. "Though I'm going to have to resent his invitation. There's already a Michaelis attending, we can't have two. It's just not necessary" "Oh, is that how it is?" Hayden asks joining the borin
When we arrive, Aiden leaves completely ignoring me as usual. I do my best to remain indifferent but everything is worst than when the human bride was about. He is spaced out at times and even now his mood is absolutely fickle. When we were kids we hardly socialized together. He was always caught up in his father's work and when he wasn't he ignored everyone. Everyone except his brother. Then again he was only twelve.I try my best not to seem utterly displeased or disturbed by his demeanor anymore but I'm not always at my best. I can't hide how I feel or that the fact that he doesn't care for my feelings at all doesn't hurt. That woman has changed him for the worst, if anything it was better they had never met. Aiden doesn't have a bone of pleasantries left in his body which just makes him all the more terrifying. Especially since he looks so much like uncle Ashton.The large foryer is empty as I make my way into the house. I'm guessing with Aiden's less than pleasant demeanor coming