They split up into two cars; Rachael and Gabriel stay in a different car from Elena. Staying with her would not be a good idea, especially for Elena. Elena drives Samuel, Elma and Bryan in her car as they follow behind Gabriel and the rest of the group. Silence is the name of the game in the car. Bryan is happy to be silent as anything can put Samuel off since he failed to keep Rachael safe, the vampire is happy to keep himself away from Samuel’s spotlight. Elena is scared and does not know what to do. She has never been left alone with vampire comrades. It’s not something she thought she would never do until today. And since she saw Gabriel's healing stunt, she suspects that these twins are no ordinary vampires.Elma just observes Samuel, anticipating his next move. She knows he did not agree to this because he likes Elena but the opposite. She smiles to herself, “Are you scared, human?” Elma asks Elena, “Scared? Of what?”. “Us,”. “My family and I have been killing your

Warren Peace parks his car by the side of the road just opposite the club, Clouds. He arranges his suit and rubs his hair as he makes his way to the club. He enters with the smell of holy ash around him. His eyes pick Gabriel out at the club; he wears a black leather jacket and he seems to be having a conversation with one of the bar girls. “I have some information,” Warren says as he joins the immortal at the bar. Gabriel turns his attention to the cop while the bar girl gets back to work. “If it isn’t the detective. What do you have for me?”. “I told you that Dracula will soon get his hands on Nightmare. He is going to get his hands on it next week. And I know where,” Warren says. Gabriel raises a brow as he receives this information. “Why are you telling me this? I hypnotized you last time. Why are you willing to help me freely now?”, Gabriel asks. “Because it dawned on me that you can do that anytime you want. And it is my job to monitor supernatural activities in New

Cassandra moves through the forest like an animal in its habitat. The wind blows through her hair as she runs through, dodging the branches and overgrown roots in her way. Her nose picks up the smell of smoke and burnt wood. She hastens her pace as her worry grows. Did hunters come here? A narrow path comes into sight which leads to a thick bush. Cassandra jumps through the bushes and her den comes into view. Her green eyes widen to a destroyed terrain. There is fire and smoke.  Death and sorrow; a horrendous duo. She walks around her home, taking in the dire state of the fallen pack. Her pack. What happened here? Samuel's mind travels to a different but familiar territory.His mind tries to

Gabriel and Rachael train for two hours and decide to take a break. Gabriel picks up a telephone and calls reception. He orders for water and juice. “You have more stamina than I expected,” Gabriel commends Rachael who is soaked in sweat. “Stamina? I feel like I took a long jog,” Rachael pants. “Your form isn’t bad either. You trained before?”, Gabriel asks. “Years ago. My mom used to show me some moves,” she says. She leans against the wall and takes in a deep breath. He stands in front of her, a few feet away. Her presence makes his heart warm with joy. Her eyes pull him in like a whirlwind. Rachael notices him staring and she remembers her dream. His intense gaze and herself in his arms. “What?” she asks. “Nothing,” he says but his smile betrays him. “You smile more nowadays,” Rachael says. “Is it a good thing?” he takes a step toward Rachael. “Compared to when we first met, yes it is” she says with a smile. “I used to think you were full of yourself,” she says. “

Two days into the week and drama unfolds in the club as Rachael and Elena have nothing to agree on.And when they train, Elena secretly enjoys it every time she knocks Rachael against the floor.Rachael always gets up with new morale to attack while Elena enjoys her failed attempts.Rachael grunts after another failed attempt to overpower Elena.“Not bad, but at the pace you are growing you are going to be dead by the weekend,” Elena says.“I wonder why your mother didn’t bring you to the family a long time ago,” she says.Rachael glances at her; “She had her reasons and that is none of your business,” Rachael says.“No need to fight. You look terrible by the way.I still don’t get you.Why do you fuck with vampires?No interesting human in your life?” Elena questions.Rachael drinks from a bottle and exhales.“We only train, we don’t talk” Rachael says, putting up boundaries between them.But Elena doesn’t care.“Who was the first to tap that ass?” Elena pushes on.“We know who