“I knew that your fear would convince you to take another form, though I wasn’t sure if it would be a bat or not.”
I understood what he meant, it could have gone one of three ways, my sunlight power could have made an appearance, I could have deflected his attack or I would have transformed into another creature; luckily it turned out that I had shifted into a bat.
I dread to think what would have happened if I had not used my ability to shift, if I had deflected his attack using my aura. Perhaps if I had, we wouldn’t be having this conversation because I would have been rendered unconscious for attacking a prince of vampires. Would he have killed me if I would have failed? What was the next step if this hadn’t have worked?
“Do not worry about that now, Fraulien.” He sent, his tone soft and welcoming. “All the matters is that you have done it. You’re a bat!”
I awoke to bright candle light, it was much brighter than the one is usual in my room knowing instantly I wasn’t in the small chamber I had become accustomed to. I rubbed my eyes, removing what seemed to be a vast amount of sleep from them as I yawned, what had happened? The last thing that I remembered was my power being strained. I had done too much at once by shifting into a bat and holding the form, though I wasn’t sure how long I actually held it for. As my eyes adjusted, I saw that I was in fact not in my room, but what appeared to be a larger room which I assume would be reserved for guests. It was decorated in beautiful crimson shades, the large double bed I was laid upon more comfortable than what I was used to. Why was I in a different room, had something happened to the chamber I was given as I passed out?I tried to get up, my body defying me as every muscle was sore and aching, I placed a hand behind m
“Yes. He has been exiled back to England.”I opened my mouth to speak, though as I did, Silas burst through the door; Ezio by his side. I attempted to get back up into a seated position as Blanche bowed on the cold floor; unable to do so as my body protested. He walked past the witch, barley noticing her existence as he moved to stand beside the bed, quickly checking me over for any sign that she had harmed me.My heartrate increased as he stared down at me and scowled slightly, his fiery eyes locked onto my trembling form.I turned my head away from him, “I am sorry.” I whispered, knowing that I had disappointed him by failing; even though I had tried my best, doing all that I could to succeed.And yet, I had still somehow managed to screw it up, failing to use my ability as it should be used. Why couldn’t I just please my master, why did I have to disappoint and anger
“And when you fail, I will be here to put you back in line SLAVE.”“if Luna needs to be shown where she stands it will be me, and me alone that forces her back into submission. Am I making myself clear Ezio?!” Silas snarled barbarically, his fangs pressing into his bottom lip and he moved to stand between me and the other vampire; blocking him from my view.“What about Blanche?” Asked the prince’s advisor.“I will leave her in your care, but you are not to kill her unless I give the order.” Replied Silas, his fiery eyes locked onto the Caprotti vampire.“Very well Sire, I will abide by your wishes.”I watched them, unsure what was happening, why she needed to be controlled and watched around the clock. She was innocent! She hadn't done anything that she wasn’t commanded to do, she was docile and obedient. So, why
Blanche was laid asleep beside me on the large bed, no one coming to retrieve her when she quickly became drained from the vast amounts of training we faced; pushing our bodies to the limit. She had fallen into a deep slumber a few hours ago, her breathing slow and relaxed. We had been practicing our individual powers for hours, I had managed to shift into a bat five times before I grew too tired and got a nose bleed; my mind growing weak and slow. But I had still done it, yes; I only held it for a few moments each time, but it was a start.One that I could be proud of. Surely the prince would know this, he would realise how hard we are working on our abilities for him, how much I wished to make him proud of me.Yet, I didn’t know for sure, he had gone out of my range so that I could not hear him any longer, nor sense him within the city; our link weaker when he was gone. No one had told me he was leaving, not eve
I hoped that I would be ready to meet my master's allies in the form he had chosen for me, praying that I could hold it for as long as necessary; my heart racing slightly as I became anxious to prove myself.Mari chuckled, “Such obedient witches.”Silas nodded, turning towards the door; “That they are, and I want you to collect them just before the meeting begins.”“Yes Sire.” Replied Marianne as they stepped into the hall, quickly disappearing beyond view.Ezio stopped just by the door, turning back to glance over my petite form once more. “Do not disappoint us Luna.” He warned.I watched him leave, my heartrate increasing dramatically as his words sunk in; he was threatening me without saying it, promising that should I fail he would ensure that I would be dealt with accordingly.I looked over at Blanche, who
I recoiled, not realising that I had pushed my own thoughts into her mind as I looked through her conscious thoughts; how could I find out who the traitors were in this meeting if I couldn’t read their minds unnoticed?I rubbed my cheek as I stepped back, unsure what I could say to make her believe otherwise; I couldn’t deny it, she knew I was in her mind and I was a terrible liar. My heart lurched as she growled, would she harm me further?Would she tell the prince that I was in her mind without permission? What would he say if she did tell him, would he be happy that I could find my way into her thoughts, or mad that I failed to do it unnoticed? I had done it before unnoticed and strong, so why did I fail to do so now? Why couldn’t I read her thoughts without being caught?I took another step back when she began to scowl, knowing that my silence was irritating her. “I only wanted to know what a
The meeting room filled within a few moments, Blanche doing exactly as she was commanded to, Silas moved to sit down and the witch knelt by his side whilst I sat perched on his right shoulder; the vampires barely noticing I existed at first.My mind link with the prince was strong and my form was even more so; I had done it! I had shifted into a perfect bat, the vampires having no inkling of who I really was as I flapped my wings; my head filled with excitement. I squeaked, my triumph clear in the way that I held myself, the prince of vampires chuckling within my mind.“Calm down, you don’t want to get too excited and lose the form.” He sent through the link, though I could tell he was also excited; his mind plagued by it.He could barely keep a straight face as the vampires crowded around the table, each one waiting for the last one the arrive; their thoughts clear as they called the missing creature M
I opened my eyes when silence fell over the meeting room, my heart racing as I looked upon the creatures, each one of them baring the prince coated in blood; the blood of someone they had originally trusted. Luka Gremory had been destroyed, ripped limb from limb and the pieces scattered around the table. I looked towards Felix, my stomach swirling viciously as I saw it; he was holding the head of his father, showing it to his prince as he smiled triumphantly. They all believed that Luka had deserved it for his treachery, but I couldn’t accept that, surely, they could have locked him away and used him; they didn’t even know who he was working for.I began to pant as I stared into the vacant eyes of the head of the Gremory family, the form I had transformed into faltering as panic swept over me, I was failing to hold the form and I would shift back soon.The eyes of everyone in the room turned towards me, watc
“You are going to start a war!”“I didn’t do it on purpose, it wasn’t even my choice!” I screamed, mimicking his angered tone. “If I remember correctly, they kidnapped me and I can’t exactly choose who my father is!”He growled again, his eyes now a shade darker than before. “I made a mistake keeping you, Elizabeth will go to my father and demand I hand you over.”“I don’t want to anywhere near her or my father, I hate them.” I whispered, his words bring only fear to my heart. “Isn’t their something you could do?”Silas sighed, trying to calm himself; but I knew he was seething with rage. Maybe I should let her take you, you’ve been nothing but trouble.”“You don’t mean that.” I sobbed, would he really give me to Elizabeth Phantomhive? I had been not
I groaned, my neck and head burning as I was ripped from the depths of sleep, momentarily unsure of my surroundings. I blinked, the light burning my eyes as they adjusted, I didn’t feel like myself at all, I just wanted to go back to sleep. But something told me that wouldn’t be an option, my mind screaming that I needed to focus, that I needed to keep myself awake.“That’s right Luna I need you to wake up.” Came the last voice I wished to hear, the dark and heinous voice of my master. Though today it was different, kinder somehow.I groaned again in pain, trying desperately to focus my eyes, but they didn’t seem to want to cooperate. Why did I feel this way, was it because Vincent had taken so much of my blood? Is this what it felt like to be dying?Silas laughed, “You aren't dying, the pain is a side effect of the venom we administer to keep you weak whilst we feed, it will pas
“I-it wasn’t Vincent’s fault, I sent the first message. I was worried and scared.”The Prince laughed, long and loud. “I warned you that you would receive no more chances from me, that you would pay for any defiance and so would he.”“I will take her punishment as well as my own.” Muttered Vincent, his voice strangely even and strong; my mind instantly wanting to comfort him as I felt the pain behind his words. “In whatever form you deem necessary for our blatant defiance.”“You are in no position to negotiate SLAVE.” Silas barked viciously, though his tone became slightly amused with a sharp edge the next time he spoke. “If I didn’t know any better, I would believe you care for the witch.”Vincent growled but before either of us could react, the Prince raged my head to the side and violently pierced the flesh w
Victoria snicked, but it was Kanata who spoke. “Agreed. Her children will have great power.”Wait a second, were they talking about making me have children just so they could have one?! They are mad, all of them mad. I didn’t want any kids, hell; I was still a kid. Surely, they didn’t expect me to breed like an animal so they could sell off my offspring, like I would even give my children away if I were to have them.Vincent growled from beside me, but he said nothing, clearly knowing that he couldn’t argue with all of them, and my ovaries seemed to be something they were all in agreement with.Now it was Luka Caprotti who my head snapped towards as he spoke. “I have a male who would be a good candidate for her, he will keep her in line.”He wasn’t serious. He couldn’t be.“Agreed. The Octavian line will also contribute
“Luna is a sunlight witch AND a shifter.” Silas announced, and my heart threatened to rip out of my chest.“She can also heal a vampire who is on the brink of death from Diamond poisoning, something which Vincent can attest to.” Added Ezio, and I could picture the shrug he had given as he broke the news, acting a though such a thing was common.I had never been as afraid of silence in my entire life as I was right now, the various vampires of the room now all staring at ME; some in anger, others in awe, but most of them in confusion. I couldn’t help but stare at them through my lashes, I needed to know if they made a move against me, if I were to die, I wanted to see it coming. I wanted to be prepared for the final blow.“Does ANYONE have any questions?” Silas asked the room, breaking the silence.“A sunlight witch? You have not only broken the law by n
We moved quickly through the crowd, dodging the many bodies that filled the room, eyes falling in my direction for only a second; though I knew from the warning that I couldn’t meet their gazes. I had to play the part of a good slave. The prince stopped at a small step, his seat high above the others and ushered me to go first; my head low as I climbed it without hesitation and took my place to the right of the high-backed chair. I knelt as fast as I could whilst attempting to remain somewhat graceful, my head low and I clenched my eyes shut, I had never been in the presence of so many high-class vampire families before. The pounding of my own heart in my ears reminding me of how mortal I was and how easily they could kill me should that be what they wished.Even as I wanted to pretend that I was strong, that I had a special power that would protect me, I doubted that I would be able to take two of them down before I was swarmed. There must be at least thi
“I see.” She muttered, pausing for a moment. “Are you branded?”I winced but bobbed my head as if saying “yes” positive that my mouth would betray me if I spoke. I couldn’t reveal my hatred for Silas, what if he found out?“Where?” she asked softly, a pained glint in her eyes.I pulled down the collar of the dress slightly, revealing the top of the brand and the blisters that surrounded it, but again; I didn’t dare speak.She shook her head as if in anger, “My daughter can’t be much older than you, what are you seventeen?”“Fifteen, my birthday is in the summer.” I said as I glanced around, a terrible feeling that someone was watching us plaguing my mind, my voice barely coming out as a whisper.“Jesus, fifteen and branded.” She gasped in disbelief, “Wh
I startled awake, unsure of where I was, my head throbbing as I moaned in pain, my body tense and weak. I fought hard to remember why I was in pain, knowing that it had something to do with the prince, he did something to me, I felt different. I wasn’t sure what exactly had changed, but I was certain that it couldn’t be good. He … He had taken some of my blood and replaced it with his own to help my arm heal quicker, but he had taken too much; more than he needed to for the transfer of strength. I turned to look down at my arm, the flesh still slightly swollen, but as I tested my fingers and bent it at the elbow, I realised that it was healed, that the bone and muscles had mended.I stretched, wincing at the sharp pain in my head, suspecting that my body was scolding me for using up all my strength, I had overexerted myself and now I hurt. But that didn’t mean I could stay in bed until the pain was gone, after spending a night in the dun
Vincent nodded, moving to sit on the edge of the bed as Silas turned his attention back towards me, something which I had been dreading. I lowered my eyes to the stone floor when his gaze locked onto my trembling form, not knowing what he would force me to endure next, my heart racing within my chest. He lifted me from where I knelt with ease, quickly removing me from the cell before I even had a chance to utter goodbye to Vincent.We were both silent as he carried me back through the castle, back towards the elegantly decorated cell in which I would remain until I was needed. Once there, Silas placed me onto the soft bed, looking down at me as though I should thank him for what he had done. My mind pushed his away, I didn’t want him to know what I was feeling, and I certainly didn’t want him to hear my thoughts of him right now. That would only cause me more pain.He had been so nice in the early days, well as nice as a vampire