07 - Danger Alert

Maya

Feathery touches connected with my hand. That made my eyes fly open, looking below. I was met with an odd hand, which made me spring forth and back in awe at the female in front of me.

“The girl who survived a storm that killed all. The girl who couldn’t speak, yet fought her way through.” she chanted.

“Ran away from a place she lived most of her life, chose to wake a prince to help her. The girl with a dark destiny filled with bloodshed--"

“Who are you?” I asked.

My thoughts wandered off as to how she knew all these about me.

“You’re pitiful.” she snorted. “Your future with the dark prince, is indeed dark.”

My eyes became bloodshot as she added those words. It looked like a dream, yet I was currently in the familiar room. Where was Delilah and Javier?

“Who are you?!”

I was already freaking out. She had a straight, long blond hair. Her lips, in a crimson lipstick, her eyes were blue with some gothic lining under.

“My bad, my name’s Katherine.” she muttered. Around her neck was a necklace with a black pendant, she was beautiful, yet, something about the way she looked at me seemed off. It was like she knew something I didn’t know.

“Do I know you?” I asked again.

She stood up from the bed, taking a mild stroll around the room like it was hers. “I came to greet my brother’s bride. Sorry I was tempted to look into your past and future.”

“I needed to know the capabilities of our enemies.” she snorted, walking to the door.

“Enemies?”

“Sure. I’m certainly not your friend, Maya. There are three people you shouldn’t be friends with. The first is my mum, Zoraida, me, and my brother, Rufus.” she seethed, with a hateful glare.

“I-I don’t even know you, Katherine or whatever your name is…” I scratched my head saying.

“Now you do.” she said with a yawn. “They told me you’re the future Queen but it seems they’re mistaken. You know nothing about the palace.”

Her hands moved to get to the door.

“Wait.” I hurried to stop her, when I sped a distance suddenly. My eyes widened on the stamina and amount of time I got to her.

“Get.Your.Hands.Off.Me.” she seethed.

I stared at her amusingly. “Why? Didn’t you start this? Who told you to look into my past without permission?”

Katherine ripped my hands off hers, before answering,

“I’m your sister-in-law. Also, older than you, Maya. I do not need approval for things that benefit my family.”

Her hands reached for the door, opening it. She slammed it at my face angrily. Someone opened the door just as she left. I was met with Delilah’s face.

“That witch… what was she doing here, Maya?”

Delilah moved to drop the tray of food in her hands.

“You can speak out, can’t you? I mean you’re no longer my doll, are you?” I asked her.

“Sorry, I’m used to it. Why did Katherine come here to see you?” she asked out this time.

I narrated the entirety of the event. At it, her fists snapped so did she highlight her fangs in anger.

“This is against the rules. I have to confront King Vladmir about his daughter’s stupidity.” Delilah said, walking to the door.

“Stop!”

I outstretched my hands towards her. “Is it really necessary? Informing the King, I mean?”

I just got here, and I didn’t want to create enemies. This was why I was worried.

“She was sent here, Maya. Her mum, Zoraida sent her to look into you, using her powers. They’re about to make a move before us which could be dangerous.”

“What move?” I asked. “What are you talking about? Who are these people and why do they care about me?”

From distance, Javier’s sister gave me a thoughtful look. She walked towards me, directing me to sit down and eat. Her hands reached for the blood bag I refused to drink. She helped me connect it, so it could go in my body.

While I ate… she began.

“Silver, garlic, holy symbols, fire, wooden stake and sunshine.” she stated. “These are the weakness of every vampire. Do not ever come in contact with any of these.”

“If I do?”

“You die. Or at most become weak.” Her words got right through me, making my eyes widen. “The silver makes you weak, with the garlic and holy symbols. However, the remaining three can lead to your death, Maya.”

My hands trembled, making me leave my food totally.

“Vampires have a ring or pendant which protects them sunlight. I’ll have a trusted witch make one for you,” She moved to dispose the empty blood bag beside me.

“This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be watchful against the rest of what could harm you. They are all hazardous, best friend. Staying away from them, is the best thing.”

I contained her words, narrowing my eyes on what I had gotten myself into. I mean I could have seen my parents, and walked away that day…

“Tell me about the palace.”

I didn’t even know when I squeezed those words out.

“The palace is a dangerous place, Maya. You shouldn’t try to befriend anyone here. They’re devious, callous and manipulative.”

“Princess Katherine is I, and Javier’s step sister. Her vampire was blessed with psychic abilities; however, she uses it for evil purposes. Queen Zoraida is our step mother, she’s a witch who aims for our downfall…”

“Queen Zoraida is the mother to Katherine and Rufus. Rufus vampire abilities is unknown; however, his mother pushes him to be the Crown Prince.” she continued.

“Should I be wary of the entire family then?”

“Yes, Maya. Everyone including my father, King Vladmir is dangerous. They all hate Javier and are looking for another loop to end him.” At this piece of knowledge, my theories of what a family should be, was broken.

My heart tugged, tightening at the mention of slaying Javier. Was the fault from his side or theirs? Was I unaware of something…