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…
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Maya’s POV “I’m gonna name her Ivory if she’s a girl.” “And, if otherwise?” “Ronan-“ “You have to save her and the baby!” I heard Javier exclaim. Seemed like Trixie was in the room with other physicians. “I will do my possible best-“ “Maya!!” someone burst in the room saying. “Oh my God, what happened?” Delilah’s voice faded into background as I heard, “Hand me the defibrillator!!” “And, goodness could someone call Katherine? Her moon powers might just be what we need!” “Maya... stay with me!” Javier’s voice shuddered as I was unconscious. This, was worse than a sleep paralysis... I could hear voices and I couldn’t do anything about it... “We are losing her!” Someone burst into the room. “You sent for me, what’s the issue brother?” Something wet connected my skin, as someone shuddered. I realized it was my mate. My husband, the man I wanted to be with. He was… aching at my state. My hands fisted as I struggled to stay awake and not die. “Her torrent of energy was
Maya Something about knowing that made me entirely happy. “About time,” I muttered, throwing one at her without wasting no time. She sidestepped it, swimming rapidly towards me. “Do you really think that could stop me?” “I’m not sure but I’m gonna try anyway!” I exclaimed, throwing the second torrent to her. She formed a defense barrier with the staff and as she did, I immediately gathered everything that I could. This time, I merged the two of my hands together propelling the energy towards her. I had to no time, that I was sure of. In fact, any move I made a mistake in, was going to be the death of me and my child. “Urrghh!” As she approached me, I did the same too, “Yahh!!!” Twirling some elements together, I slowly weaved it styling every drop and essentials not forgetting to snake it around her. I had a vampire blood; thus I was swift than her. Hence, she clenched her neck once I hit her. At the same time, I blocked her move with a defensive shield. The Queen gurgled a
Javier Just as Maya left, I cleared whatever I had to. At least she didn’t get to see the darkest part of me, which I didn’t want her to. “Our King... saved us!” Someone yelled as everything, including Kathleen vanished into thin air. I nodded at Lannister and Fang who stopped fighting too. “Long live the King! Long live the King!” As they said those words, I looked around until something stirred in my heart. “Where is Delilah?” “And... Katherine?” Fang came forward saying. “Rufus isn’t here too.” A flashback came in my head at Queen Zoraida’s word the other day I claimed the crown. “You don’t know what’s coming.” My hands quivered with my mouth, knowing she definitely partnered with Kathleen. It also meant Vladmir had escaped which wasn’t good in one bit. “We need to find them now!” I was quick to exclaim those words and immediately a thousand vampire guards were lined up outside. They commenced to search for them all, when Fang’s Dragon suddenly flew into the palace aren
Maya “Come with me.” “To where?” “Just come.” “Then what happens when mum comes out?” “Ruin.” Following the visions, I saw were the blue rays as we inserted the torrent of our energies to save the Queen. A strong wind blew each of our hairs. “I-I can’t hold off anymore, it’s getting too strong!” “It will work soon, we just have to hold off for a couple minutes…” I said those words, because my torrent was stronger. As a royalty, I was blessed with a flow of advanced energy. It wasn’t the same for her though, because she was just aMariner without noble blood in her. “Things put to sleep are put there for a reason.” BLAAASTTT! An explosion resonated through, bringing down the stones that surrounded the place. It happened in a swift of an eye as my mother awoke, zapping in my best friend’s energy. “Nooo!!” “Mum, what are you doing to her? Please stop...” But, she didn’t. Even when her face was grey and lifeless. I sobbed at the sight of my friend, struggling for life. “…
“R-Rufus...” Delilah trailed out, moving to hold Katherine who was the nearest to her. “Teleport us from here, please.”“The Lords sent me here, because you dishonored our agreement and aren’t all in the location you said you’ll be.” The terminator was entirely fast from the way he handled his gun shooting the piercing silver in the skin of Vladmir.“Honey!” Zoraida exclaimed, in hot tears.She knew she had no time; thus, she chanted some spells which caused buzzing flies to surround the exterminator. That was enough to distract him making Rufus crawl hurriedly to his father.“Everyone, gather around father. Quick!” They hurriedly used the last of their energy doing as the Prince said. Instantly, Rufus teleported them out of there. They landed at the shore of a vast sea which spread across several acres of land. Katherine disconnected herself from her mother who currently held her, moving towards her big sister who was engrossed on the white sand. “You brought us to the shore?”“It w