I spent the latter part of the morning, perusing the small diary I found encased in the Chaney family book.I've been doing my best to find out more about my mate. Anything that will connected the missing data to explain her existence- or lack of. The book contains an annoying vast majority of dates, questions and history alluding to what the owner has done and have been, but very little about Yuuki herself. It seemed geared towards aquainting the child with the previous owner than to state the relationship between them. Other than the first mention of Yuuki's name and her words alluding to be the mother, there were very other few instances, which were very far between of the child ever again. I couldn't compare the Chancey book with the diary either, having found it completely worthless to seek information there. Other than the lingering question of why both women birth dates were similar, there was nothing else to connect them. That is until the book fell from my hand momentarily o
"What! You're still here?" My father barked coming up the staircase. I haven't seen this man in a few days, but the rumors spreading among the auxiliary workers certainly weren't false. He's angry and miserable. His chaotic madness spreading like poisonous miasma. My father was scary when he wanted to be, or when the pressures of our Government got to levels he could no longer contain. But this, the monster of what he was, now standing before me was horrifyingly barbaric. I didn't recognize him at all. His eyes were red, blood vessels coursing thickly through his hands, while the vein at his neck throbbed dramatically. For a fraction of a second, I'm happy my mother and little brother were dead. They would be heart broken seeing him like this. My hands slide into my pockets effortlessly as I pause watching him. "Yes sadly, " I answer. "But see, since my visit had nothing to do with you I didn't think it mattered. I have a life too you know. "My father teeth clenches in annoyance
I'm silent, too repulsed to open my mouth as vomit lingers just outside my throat. I was not sure what to expect from this meeting, but I sure as well was not expecting the attendees to be drinking vampire blood. Especially not my father! What the hell was happening here? And why were they comrades with a damn vampire? The same creatures that we were already desperate to get away from! Was this some reverse psychology bullshit? How funding different were we from the bloodsuckers if we were drinking blood too? Another wave of repulsive hits as I realized something. There were no human donors around, but that didn't mean that they didn't have them locked away somewhere from prying eyes. My stomach churns once more just thinking of it. Was this really human blood? "It's quite refreshing, you know," The Vampire says breaking through my mind haze. "Just look around. Aren't they enjoying it?" I continue to stare. I might have looked apprehensive but I was scared and mortified as
Every day is the same. Outside is covered in white, and a chilling wind tumbles through the window before storming into the room. It's daytime out apart from the blue skies, or what should have been blue skies that are hidden behind ashen clouds, there's nothing else that speaks to the day. The moment is wintry and foreboding, truly daunting to any type of fun you'd think of having. Then again, my type of fun is being resigned to a wall-by-wall cage. My life doesn't seem to get better than this. I'm always trapped, despite where ever I go. I know I'm not to think this way, I'm here because Thomas is attempting to keep me safe. But am I really? Once Aiden comes back and finds me gone, what then? He'll tear the world apart. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking. I don't even know what my thoughts are anymore. One minute I'm sure that being away from him is the best thing, the next, I'm terrified of him never finding me. I should hate him. A murderer and monster. A cruel bastard tha
My fingers rap against the door of the car. I'm excited, I haven't seen Victoria in a while; though I doubt my enthusiasm will be replicated. But I'm estatic none the less. It's heavy work, working in the background, especially keeping secrets from my brother, but alls well that ends well. I emerge, meeting Garnett at the door, a bored expression on his face as he stared into the white oblivion. He doesn't socialize much with the vampires around. Well he is of a much higher class. Talk about being snobbish. His eyes meet mine, and he nods acknowledging my presence as he straightens. "Do you need company?" I sigh. He treats me like a child. With a wave of a hand, I brush him off. "It's just a courtesy call Garnett, there's no danger here." "If you say so" He says going back stoic. "You never talk to me when my brother is around"Garnett folds his hands across his chest staring past me. "He's scary" A giddy throatful of laughter escapes me. "Indeed he is. Do you miss home Ga
"See, now I've got you. Can't run away from me again"There's a child's laughter that's echoing from a distance while the woman continues to speak. Everything around me is cloudy, only the atmosphere feels mildly familiar. There are plants at my feet and grass blades tickle my underfoot. A garden? Maybe. My eyes are hazy, everything is completely obscured by the thick fog that surrounds me, still I walk on. I'm not sure of my destination, only following the chants of voices before me."Something is....something is different about this place" the woman says. Her voice is soft, melodic and warm.My feet keeps moving faster, hastening trying to get closer to them. I grab the hem of the dress continuing, making it to where I barely see the silhouettes of two individuals. A woman definitely, the one I heard and in her hand is a child."Yuuki"Her voice is filled with panic and anxiety, also as if I could tell how worried she i
My ears pick up light steps travelling towards my room hesitantly while I sleep. Or attempt to at this point. I'm tired mentally with all the work I've done and between Belle and my brother, my room is the only solace for peace. Otherwise I'd go stalking mad with her constant bickering. The curtains of my room are drawnblocking out the sunlight, apart from the lava lamp that blows on the bedside table the room is covered in darkness. The door pushed open moments later, the overwhelming fragrance of roses wavinginto the
"Did you really think we'll let you marry him him?" Oh please Belle I raised you better than this. See what you've done Eric! "I stopped short descending the stairs.
"You do realise we drink blood, right?"โI just figured there would be someone to prepare it, is all.โ I grumbled. I still wasn't clear on how they procured it. Thinking back on how Aiden helped himself to mine, before shivering, shaking my head rigorously to get rid of the memory.He sighs exasperatedly, before continuing on. โWe do have one person for the kitchen.โโAnd maintenance of the house?โ I enquire.โYou are quite inquisitive arenโt you?โI shudder at his words, like a feline disgusted at their owner.โDonโt worry, I didnโt take you here to put you to work.โI hold myself a little closer as we walk on until we reach the foyer and Victor takes comfort near the hearth in a chair, two other vampires bowing once my feet crosses the threshold.โWelcome back my Lord,โ The man says, taking a tray from the blonde woman who eyes me from the corners of her eyes. subtle much?โI trust your visit was fulfilling?โ The stranger continues.โIndeed. My Granddaughter is right where she shou
Victor stands there, watching me with a smirk on his lips as he drinks from his cup. As if heโs expecting me, Micah standing a little way from him, his hands folded across his bosom. My hands tremble at my sides, and I grip my dress to steady myself. No words are spoken between us but alot is conveyed in the silence. Iโm terrified at my Grandfatherโs gaze as if Iโm a bird caught in a cage with the doors slammed shut in my face. They are both graceful, standing in their three piece suits, my Grandfatherโs ascot embedded with a beautiful pearl. Heโs the epitome of what Nobles should look like, gracefully, scanning the crowd, or not actually scanning, pretending to be interested in the activities all around.while Iโm still standing here as an outcast. A fool. The fodder between all the precious jewels.Micah mouths something, that I canโt ever mistake, his words forcing all the blood in my veins to freeze.โWe have come for you.โI canโt stop my hands from trembling, canโt seem to shake
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 donโt get or understand what Aiden may want, extending that olive branch, I donโt get what either of us my Grandfather included why they want me to join them so badly. I might be a vampire, but I canโt 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. Itโs been happening more and more lately, especially whenever I feel the worst of hunger. Iโve been scarfing down loads of human food drowned in ketchup and pepper, but Aiden is right. It wonโt last for very long, that much I know. But to take Aidenโs bloodโฆ.I shake my head, I canโt think about that right now. Iโm anxious about seeing another family member, under any circumstances it would have been the best thing ever but heโs a villain apparently and I canโt
Yuuki rushes out quickly as soon as she realised she could leave and Iโm left with my brother and May. Sheโs lost in thought until she realises, weโre the only oneโs left, or it could have been the intimidating aura that my dear little brother was giving off. โIโฆ.Iโฆ.should go.โ May stammers, attempting to leave when my brother grabs her hand.โHey May,โ He says chirply. โWhy the rush, come on, itโs been awhile since youโve chatted with your cousins, right?โโNow..now isโฆ.now is not a great time for jokes, Hayden. Besides, we have work to do.โโCome on, don't be like that. Brother is here.โHer face flushes as she glances at me. โReally, I have to help my mom prepare for this ball. Lotโs of invitations to send out.โ She says eagerly.โMake sure Amy gets one too, alright.โMay stiffens at my brotherโs words, her head turning stiffly to regard him.โAmy?โโYeah. I havenโt seen her around lately. Though Iโm pretty sure it could be me since all vampires came back right?โโRight. She just
AIDENMy brother thankfully makes it in time before Yuuki manages to fly away, though if Iโm 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, Iโll have to leave my intrusive thoughts for later. โI figured out the code.โ I announce, Luke's peaceful composure breaking into astonishment.โWhat?!โ They ask in unison.โAs I said.โโSo what is it then?โ Hayden enquiries lifting his eyes from examining his nails. A habit he tends to do a lot.โIโm not sure exactly. It wasnโt as clear cut as I expected it to be,โ I confess.My brotherโs expression morphed into annoyance and he yelled pointing his finger at me.โThen 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 Iโm in their niche or nest, I find a different side to them. Not necessarily May, for some reason sheโs always so angry. I donโt get why she doesnโt just admit to Aiden her feelings and move on. As for Amy, itโs 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 donโt. 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- heโs just another puzzle piece that doesnโt make sense. Where was he when father locked me away or Micah for that matter. Could I even trust them?โItโs 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 havenโt 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 wonโt 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. Thereโs 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. Harryโs 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 havenโt 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 wouldnโt have left me behind so easily.The train ride to the house is long and dreary. Thereโs fog everywhere, completely obscuring our vision and I grow impatient and nauseous the more we move. Hayden is fast asleep beside me in