Chapter Three

My Uncle has a great way of making even the most boring stuff look interesting and cool and so it was with this Suave he explained everything to me and gave me a list of rules:

1.never reveal your powers to a human

2.Dont do anything that will attract the hunters to you

3.If you are ambushed by a hunter you can’t fight, Run

“Run? Seriously? That’s childish” I said as I crossed my arms across my chest “it’s a very good survival tip, you can’t fight every enemy especially when you’re out numbered and remember he who runs away lives to fight another day”.

“Oh spare me the proverbs, they may be skilled but they don’t have super human strength or heightened senses like us” he shook his head “don’t forget about the disadvantages too like they have weapons that can kill us with one shot. Yeah I know you  didn’t see that one coming hot headed puppy, you’re just like your father”.

Meanwhile me and Gwen have been gelling pretty well we are now seat partners (if that’s a thing) and she is my study partner for the upcoming exams (much to Dan’s dismay). The three of us eat together at the cafeteria to discuss recent happenings and the latest update on entertainment news.

“But I’m telling you Dan, Kanye west is the Goat” I said as we made our way to our table with our trays.

“He is, but he’s bipolar “ Gwen gave a shrug and said “Billie Eilish is bipolar but still make fire music”.

“Exactly what I’m saying” I said with a wink , she replied with a blush (who knew vampires could do that) Dan rolled his eyes “ the two of you are so unshakable. Anyways did you guys watch the news last night?” We shook our heads so he continued “Two female high schoolers were found dead in an alley yesterday, every single drop of blood was drained from their bodies and the only cut was a bite mark on their necks with multiple scratches. Apparently one of them was a member of the Cheerleaders so they are holding a candlelight service for her tonight in the auditorium”.

I was shocked because of two reasons firstly because I know what killed them and secondly “We are coming back to school tonight?”.

“Well yeah dummy, we are coming to respect the dead and wish them a safe farewell” ughhh I hate it when he gets diplomatic “I know that peabrain, I was just saying there are dangerous things that lurks at night” “Don’t worry I’ll be here to protect you” Gwen said with a smirk..... we’ll see about that.

I noticed one of the jocks was missing so I asked “where’s Kelly?”  The three of us looked towards the table the burly jock usually occupies “Maybe he got into an accident” “Maybe he’s just sick”  “OR MAYBE YOU SHOULD MIND YOUR BUSINESS!!”.

We turned our heads towards the last speaker and it was Joe another jock who was friends with Kelly “Excuse me mister but I don’t think we invited you into our conversation” These jocks are starting to get on my nerves.

“It’s you again loud mouth, this time I’ll shut you up FOR REAL” I wasn’t expecting him to hit so hard when he landed a hook to my jawline, I got up recollected my senses and got ready to lunge when I heard “THE TWO OF YOU COME WITH ME TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE NOW!!!”.

I sat in the waiting room waiting for my uncle to finish talking with my principal, getting into a fight in this school is bound to result in suspension at least. My uncle came out looking solemn and glum

“So how did it go?” He sighed before answering “The only way to avoid suspension is if you do some voluntary ushering tonight at the Candlelight whatever”     

“Please no, anything but that”

“ Sorry Kiddo but you have to face the consequences, remember the rules and try not to get into any more trouble“.

More trouble? I didn’t start any trouble in the first place “ I’ll try to be more careful “ I said as we drove back home “You better be, you’ll be going to the grocery store later to get some stuff we need at home”.

The grocery store was bigger inside than it looked outside so locating the Utensils Aisle is going to be harder than I thought.

“Excuse me do you know where I can get some cooking spoons?” I asked a middle aged woman shopping close by “You must be new here, I see Go down this lane then turn right after going past three aisles”.

“Oh, thanks for your help” she called me back as I was about to walk away and said “Stay away from the woods at night......bad things happen there.....Very bad things” her eyes got wider as she approached the end of her warning, I was a little bit spooked but I felt she was just crazy.

After paying the cashier for my purchase I felt I was being followed so I turned around to check but I saw nobody....I picked up my groceries and started walking back home, my house was a few blocks down the road so I know I would be getting home quick but something else was making me move my feet faster than usual this time I could hear someone behind me treading heavily on his safety boots, His rasp breathing, He smelt like death and the aura was drenching me with fear...I managed to turn my head  around to check and YES there he was hands in pockets, head bowed steadily matching my speed. I ran for my dear life.