Everything is finally coming together or are they?
The morning sir flows through the windows in blankets but nothing seems to warm me. I remembered my dream of memories, I just can't understand why I'd forget everything. My mother made my father lock me away and he happily did. That's the reason why Belle's name was only in that book. He meant it when he said I didn't exist anymore. He wasn't my father. They disowned me. "I remember," I say to Thomas as he pulls his hand through the sleeve of his shirt. I catch his questioning look that asks what the hell I'm talking about. "I remember, why my father locked me away. "Thomas sighs loudly much to my annoyance running his hand through his hair. "I don't see why you're trying to get your memories back, Yuuki. You're cranky as it is already. I know who you are. " He says taking my face into his hands. What the hell does he even mean by that?! "But I don't!" I snap pulling from his grasp. "This is important. It is important to me to know who I am and why they did this. They were hid
The seat sunk lower as my body fell completely immersed in it's leather linen. My right leg bent at the knee, while the other rested atop, bouncing about. I had only just returned from taking a stroll in Belle's old room, finding it locked, yet bereaved of everything my brother ever gifted to her. Everything. The bed was bear, and so was the handcrafted bookshelf that he had gotten made. A waste of time and effort as far as I'm concerned. All, excepting for the white curtains that hung at the windows, the room was completely abandoned. All it needed to complete the ghostly appearance were a few cobbed web's and narly spiders. I was bored to the bone today, so much to visit a dead woman's home. But in honesty I was looking to find a few books of hers, she always read, and now that she's dead, what good would books be to her? Only, the shelf was bear but in my despair, fate gave me a glimpse of one lying atop her pillow. The three little pigs. "I'll huff and puff until I blow your hou
The cold and dark are synonymous, but so are lies and betrayal. Everything we once knew are being overturned and everything we didn't are coming to light. Nothing is really as it seems. The chaos forces everyone to question their genuinity. No one is safe from their previously decided choices. I'm not who I said I was, I became the thing I hated and now nothing makes sense. Have I been lying to myself my entire life? Now a war is coming, no it's just outside our door steps and I'm at the center of it all. But unlike before, dying isn't an option or a choice. It's not on the table. I have to do much more than just survive, I have to live. Too many people already gave up their lives for this!And I have no intention to give up without a fight.
I stalked closer into the large sitting room like a lion about to strangle prey. The man before me had within the last half hour hurled insults and cursed at my name. It was laughable. The things human did as a last resort, knowing even then it was futile. He would die, I will kill him and there was no escaping that fate. His security were all dead, littering the halls coming in, more splattered here and there ruining the beautiful decorum that once enhanced their home. However, in a matter of moments, this place would be reduced to rubble. Beauty would no longer matter, not the expensive vases or paintings, not the gold studded chair handles or the rubies that lined his finger. Nothing. All the carefully handled crafts made in vain and the gifts and tediously tended to gardens will return to ash. Belle was dead and I was seething with anger, and it won't quell until everything was reduced to nothingness. "You monster!" Eric Chancey roared pointing a short stubby finger at me. "
After taking my bath and returning to the serenity of the room all I can think about is Thomas, our kiss and what it meant. What it could mean. I know he said it was a mistake, but it didn't feel like it, or maybe I didn't want it to feel like it. Did I? I gripped my hair thinking about everything. Why was life and emotions so complicated? Why couldn't everything be simple black and white? What did I really want? Aiden comes to mind and I mentally scream at myself. Why am I thinking about him? We're so far apart yet he still has this hold on me. Aiden isn't safe, I remind myself. Thomas is. I've know him for almost a year now, he's given everything to get me safe and keep me away from my kidnappers. Yes that's what Aiden is, my kidnapper. I lay on my side forcing myself to think of Thomas before sighing. I screwed up, I'm so stupid! How could I ever tell him he never cared. I'm so stupid! I'm Blind too. How could I not have noticed anything about him? Was it because we always calle
"How old are you Aiden?" The bright light of the sun pours through the open glass windows as the wind bounces through the curtains. A tall figure stands at the edge of the bed, his shirt white and hangs over the edges of his dark pants. Aiden hair is long, the edges touching his shoulder at the back, but shorter at the front. "I don't think this is a game you want to play. " "Oh come on, how old could you possibly be? A few years older? That's not at all scary" the voice laughs and it seems somewhat familar, like mine. Aiden steps away from the edge of the bed making his way back to where she say pulling at the sleeves of his shirt. "Belle. " "I want to know, " she says moving across the bed to cup his face in her hands. Aiden's gaze remain docile for awhile before they shift and he swallows leaning into her hands. "You don't have to hide from me Aiden" she says again, her thumb rubbing across his cheek. "I'm not going to run and hide. I'll always be here. " "I'm over six
I hated that Victoria wasn't where I left her. That her room was empty. That the only thing behind was the subtle rose fragrance that always surround her, since the last few months. I wasn't even sure who to be angry at. Her for not heeding my order, or my stupid brother for not caring either way whether she was here or not. The door to her room slammed loudly as I walked out frustrated. Keeping her safe was much more difficult than I thought it would be. Growling I stalked down the stairs my hands gripping the railings a little too roughly, a section coming off in my hand before tossing it through the window. The bottom floor that was only seconds ago filled with vampires is now completely empty except for one person. Hayden. He gives me a pouting smile not knowing how much I really wanted to snap his neck at the moment. Instead my hands slip into my pockets as I made my way into my study. I needed a distraction. "Were you going through my books?" I asked looking around and finall
I held Yuuki in my hand, stroking her hair while she wrapped her hand around my neck. My cheeks hurt from all our laughing, thinking back on all our times we spent together. Next I indulged her curiosity about things her mind found awe of like contraceptives for instance. Her family robbed her, they robbed Yuuki of enjoying life, of feeding her curiosity that would have blossomed into something beautiful. They robbed her of who she would have been. My mind fluttered to her question, only days ago. Eric Chancey was a good friend of my father's, they were both servants of our government and he was a very influential man. His life was kept crisp and tight, no one knew what went on behind his gates. Belle was truly the only heir anyone knew to the now forgotten estate. She was forced into the social ranks like I was, only I escaped for school and because I didn't care about openly rebelling and not meeting my father's expectations. But she however, knew she had to play her role well. In
I jumped, slamming the door behind me as I exited the room, hearing Hayden's voice, his scary smile, not so terrifying once more. Maybe he would answer a few questions that have been nagging."I have something to ask""When haven't you? Go ahead" He takes my arm turning me around in the hallway licking his lips. "Who knew you'd look this delicious in a dress.""Will you stop?!""Don't be serious" His expression reverts to boredom as he folds his arm leaning against a wall. "Hurry now, I have subjects to greet"Oh right."You said you were the one who let us escape that day, but you weren't around, how is that?"His eyes twinkled with mirth."You remember that? How touching. For some strange reason my brother was attracted to you from the start which means we also have a connection, but that's not the reason I knew you left. We can tell by the different heart beats the number of persons within the house. You've figured out by now that vampire's don't have a beating heart, yes?"Actuall
I jumped, slamming the door behind me as I exited the room, hearing Hayden's voice, his scary smile, not so terrifying once more. Maybe he would answer a few questions that have been nagging."I have something to ask""When haven't you? Go ahead" He takes my arm turning me around in the hallway licking his lips. "Who knew you'd look this delicious in a dress""Will you stop?!""Don't be serious" His expression reverts to boredom as he folds his arm leaning against a wall. "Hurry now, I have subjects to greet"Oh right."You said you were the one who let us escape that day, but you weren't around, how is that?"His eyes twinkled with mirth."You remember that? How touching. For some strange reason my brother was attracted to you from the start which means we also have a connection, but that's not the reason I knew you left. We can tell by the different heart beats the number of persons within the house. You've figured out by now that vampire's don't have a beating heart, yes?"Actually
Friends he says, as if that was something either of us could ever hope for. Like that was a decision I could ever dream of in this world. I don’t get or understand what Aiden may want, extending that olive branch, I don’t get what either of us my Grandfather included why they want me to join them so badly. I might be a vampire, but I can’t sway this battle left or right. If anything, I wished they would cease the foolish bickering and go their separate way and leave me alone. I shiver, feeling a thread of pain down my back. It’s been happening more and more lately, especially whenever I feel the worst of hunger. I’ve been scarfing down loads of human food drowned in ketchup and pepper, but Aiden is right. It won’t last for very long, that much I know. But to take Aiden’s blood….I shake my head, I can’t think about that right now. I’m anxious about seeing another family member, under any circumstances it would have been the best thing ever but he’s a villain apparently and I can’t
Yuuki rushes out quickly as soon as she realised she could leave and I’m left with my brother and May. She’s lost in thought until she realises, we’re the only one’s left, or it could have been the intimidating aura that my dear little brother was giving off. “I….I….should go.” May stammers, attempting to leave when my brother grabs her hand.“Hey May,” He says chirply. “Why the rush, come on, it’s been awhile since you’ve chatted with your cousins, right?”“Now..now is….now is not a great time for jokes, Hayden. Besides, we have work to do.”“Come on, don't be like that. Brother is here.”Her face flushes as she glances at me. “Really, I have to help my mom prepare for this ball. Lot’s of invitations to send out.” She says eagerly.“Make sure Amy gets one too, alright.”May stiffens at my brother’s words, her head turning stiffly to regard him.“Amy?”“Yeah. I haven’t seen her around lately. Though I’m pretty sure it could be me since all vampires came back right?”“Right. She just
AIDENMy brother thankfully makes it in time before Yuuki manages to fly away, though if I’m being honest, I would have liked a few moments to compose myself before having to brief everyone about my findings. Water beneath the bridge I suppose. Aunt Aria and Luke take the seats across from my desk, while my brother stands to the side, yawning. May enters soon after, her expression bothered as she shrinks into her seat across from Yuuki. I sigh, not much I can do right now, I’ll have to leave my intrusive thoughts for later. “I figured out the code.” I announce, Luke's peaceful composure breaking into astonishment.“What?!” They ask in unison.“As I said.”“So what is it then?” Hayden enquiries lifting his eyes from examining his nails. A habit he tends to do a lot.“I’m not sure exactly. It wasn’t as clear cut as I expected it to be,” I confess.My brother’s expression morphed into annoyance and he yelled pointing his finger at me.“Then why the hell would you lead with that then, yo
Hayden leaves me, going to stand against the floor to ceiling, his glass of blood to his lips as he gazes on the outside, his mind lost in the wind. Now that I’m in their niche or nest, I find a different side to them. Not necessarily May, for some reason she’s always so angry. I don’t get why she doesn’t just admit to Aiden her feelings and move on. As for Amy, it’s clear she has reached her limit with them. Everyone here has something important to them all of which, in one way or the other I find myself longing for. Ties, bonds, friendship and family. I wish I had all or even some of it. You might argue that I have Aiden- I don’t. I have a semblance of what would be a family. What they hope might be the future, but that might not be what I want. And my Grandfather- he’s just another puzzle piece that doesn’t make sense. Where was he when father locked me away or Micah for that matter. Could I even trust them?“It’s eerie that it seems nothing has changed all these centuries that w
When I awake the sky is inked in obsidian blue, only the twinkling of the stars, the only illumination of the night. The house is quiet, I would have liked to believe it would have been even a bit more lively to crypt of silence that has always accompanied our previous home. Aiden is still asleep, I realise sitting up, his eyebrows furrowed as if dreaming up a nightmare, I want to reach out and soothe him, but I fight against the better inclinations, and give into the excuse of food when my stomach rumbles horribly.Right, I haven’t had anything to eat since lunch this afternoon.I slip through the door, leaving it slightly ajar so as not to wake him before silently rushing down the winding corridor, hoping I at least won’t run into any enemies before finding the kitchen. I spy maids dusting and cleaning, carrying out their duties while I scurry around like a cockroach unwilling to be found. There’s a light on I find when I venture down the hall, the door slightly ajar. My hands ball
Everyone is still shocked over the idea of all the vampires ever leaving. Apparently, their plan was only to be here for a while and not exactly settle. But wherever they were, their subjects would most likely follow. I stand on the threshold of the door looking out, most of the humans gathered in the yard. Harry’s funeral will be held later today, the thought is rather ominous hanging over the house. That was the last memory they would ever have of Aiden. Maria is distraught over the fact over me leaving with them, I haven’t the heart to tell them it was for the best or the fact that I was one of them now- or will be soon. At this point, I think it was best to rid them of some of the guilt that would hang on their shoulders. They were already aware Aiden wouldn’t have left me behind so easily.The train ride to the house is long and dreary. There’s fog everywhere, completely obscuring our vision and I grow impatient and nauseous the more we move. Hayden is fast asleep beside me in
Why would I ever think that Belle would ever do that? Belle had everything she needed, even if life’s circumstances might have shifted a little. Aiden seemed to have leaned into every whim that she had tossed his way, notwithstanding Hayden’s grave distaste for her presence but why? I couldn’t think of anything that could lead her down that road.“The dagger that I gave to you, was hers. It's an artifact. A tool made to take a vampire's life indefinitely given that we are immortal creatures.”“She wanted to kill you, why would Belle?”“Not Belle. Your father. Belle took her life to save mine.”“But you could have saved her.”“She was already gone when I got here.” He turns his back to me. “If Belle had confided in me about what her parents required of her, I could have saved her.”“But you made all the humans think you killed her, Aiden why?”“Because it was easier for them to see me as a monster. Who would believe Belle would take her life instead of mine?” He takes my hand in his on