Chapter 1: Meeting the family.
I was walking down the street heading for common grounds. I hadn't been to this side of town before, although i live here, i've never really been allowed to go out of the house. I live on the outskirts of morganville. I'm now 16 which means i'm allowed my freedom. It's an exciting and scary feeling going on an adventure to somewhere you haven't been before. It was hot today so i had a plain black t-shirt and black mini skirt on. It was weird because people generally like to wear bright, colourful cloths on hot days like this. But i was never one to roll with the crowd. I would make myself different no matter what i had to do, but i wasn't hard for me to make myself stand out in a crowd because i naturally got outcasted. i don't know whether it was because of my part pink dyed hair or my fashion sense.
Before i knew it i was at common grounds. There was a goth girl working today, and her name was Eve Rosser. I knew every human AND vampire in this town. it might seem weird for me too but i had my reasons.
I was even friends with some of the vampires. Amelie, i knew her too well. oliver too. From what i knew, no one knew that oliver was a vampire. he said he saw himself as the "Human peace maker" with the vampires. Personally, i dont see how people could believe it.
I entered common grounds, heading for the counter. "mocha please." i asked Eve. She gave me a strange look and i then realised i looked like Alyssa. Then i mentally slapped myself. "Err... What?" she asked me in a confused manner. "mocha?" i said trying to get her to stop staring at me. And it worked. Eve turned her back to me to work this giant machine. She handed me my coffee and i payed up. $3.50 was alot for a coffee but it was super yummy. i could tell Eve was trying to keep her sanity. so i said "im not alyssa by the way. im alice." I felt the need to say it. "ohhh..." Eve whispered.
Then all of a sudden, oliver came out of his office staring right at me. I looked down and walked to a table. "Well, hello alice. its nice to see you here." He said cheerfully. He was wearing a black t-shirt with the common grounds logo on, and worn out jeans. "hi, you okay?" i asked politely. He smiled and said "i'm perfectly fine thank you. And you?" he said back. "im fine." i replied with i small smile.
I sat down, reading a magizne. It was busy in common grounds, but i was lucky enough to get a empty table. And then i walked in the bitch. monica morrell and her looked perfect from head to toe. Her followers looked the same-ish but not to the same level as monica. I waited for monica to see me. As i looked like alyssa, my bet was that she would come up to me and start something. she has killed alyssa. monica had killed my sister. I never personally knew Alyssa but i did cry when i heard she had died. I knew all the collins family. Dead and present. After all i am one, but i took a different name. Alice Johnstone. I dont know where i got my last name from. My mother never sent me to a public school or anything so i never really needed one. i guess it was just me making pointless history.
If Eve reacted badly, with monica i was going to die. I suddenly became panicked. Of course, in common grounds i was safe. Oliver wouldn't let her hurt me, would he? monica ordered her coffee and kicked out some poor college girl for her seat. Luckily she had her back to me. THANK GOD!
I then felt a tap on my shoulder. it was only gentle, but strong enough to make me give a little scream, and put my hand over my heart. "OH MY GOD! I'm so sorry!" Eve shouted. "May i help you?" i said sounding business like. "Umm...i was wondering if you were related to someone called Shane Collins?" she asked. Ah, Shane. i knew him VERY well. In fact, i spent a week looking up history about Shane. He's slept with almost every girl in town. "Err... maybe you should sit down." I said, nodding towards the spare chair opposite me. I also knew that Shane, Eve and someone else called Michael lived together in the glass house. I took a sip of my coffee, unsure of what to say. "yeah, i am. But its a long story." i said trying to control my nerves. "Great to know, but tell me!" she said optimisticly. i sighed and started to tell her.
"I'm Alyssa's twin, if you can believe that. I know its weird but its true. I was separated at birth from the family. I never knew why... Maybe they didnt want me or i got taken away. I honestly don't know." Eve was staring at me with that weird and confused expression. ah crap. She must think im A) Crazy or B) High on something. Then, on a sudden out burst she said "OH MY GOD!!! Really?! thats horrible!!" "You have to come with me!" she also said. "Huh?" i said making a confused and worried face. "You have to come with me to see Shane!" Eve corrected herself. "Is that a good idea?" i asked uncertainly. "Of course it is! He'd be super happy to meet you!" she shouted. "Okay, but dont kill me. My mum wont be happy. Seriously." i said joking around. Eve laughed and said "Dont worry i wont. im not a-" she held up to fingers which showed a V. V meaning vampire. "I know you're not." i said as a matter of fact. Eve grabbed my hand and dragged me out of common grounds without another word.
I sat in the passenger seat with nerves running through me. I was about to meet my brother who didnt know i existed. Oh dear god. why did i say yes? "chill alice. He's going to be amazed." Eve said as if she knew what i was feeling. In no time we were at the glass house. we got out of the car and walked to the house. When we were inside, Eve walked straight to the kitchen, leaving me looking lost in the hall. She came back through the door and lifted one finger to he lips. "wait here" She whispered. i did exactly that. I put my back against the wall. i could hear Eve talking to Shane. "Shane i have someone here to meet you. Shes special so dont freak 'kay?" i heard Eve say. "Im not going to freak Eve, Unless its my ex, lucy from the other night." i heard another voice say. But this voice was more husky, and manly. i could'nt help it, so i had to laugh.
Oops. I was meant to be quite. "Alice, you can come in now." Eve shouted to me. i walked down the hall and into the living room. The look on Shanes face was priceless. Then he fainted. unexpected much? Eve and i ran to him lying on the floor. I looked at Eve and said "What do we do?" "lets get him on the couch" Eves voice faltered. I grabbed him by the feet and Eve grabbed his arms. Boy, was he heavy. Eve and I struggled. He looked peaceful as he walked into the kitching getting cokes for us both. She came back in 2 minutes later with the cokes in her hands. Eve sat on the floor at my feet and passed me a coke. I felt guilty for making Shane faint, But what could ya do?
After 5 minutes he started to moce then opened his eyes, staring at the ceiling. "Wow. I dream't that i saw someone who looked exsactly like Alyssa. isnt that weird?" Shane said, with a amazed tone. Eve gave a huge smile to me, full of amusment. "Umm Shane... you did. Her name is alice. And shes going to tell you the story now." AHHH EVE! Why did you do that!? Shane looked at me with a completely comfused face.
"Hello. As Eve said, Im Alice. Im Alyssas twin. I was seperated at birth from you and your family. so, therefore, you never knew about me." I explained. "WHAT!? How?! When?!" Shane started stuttering. I laughed. "basiclly, im your sister. Sorry 'bout that." I joked. He smiled, got off the sofa and hugged me. It was a brotherly hug.
After a couple hours of talking we got down to family. He told me about my real mother and father. My mum sounded like a lovely person. I really wish i had met her. On the other hand, my father sounded awful. How could Shane stand too live with him. Then it came down for me too talk. The part i was dreading. "I was raised up by vampires.- BUT im not one dont worry." I added the last bit by the look on Shanes face. "My mother is the most loveliest person you will ever meet." That left Shane and Eve in utter shock. "Who is she?" Shane asked. i sighed and spoke the words. "Amelie." Which left Shane and Eve with there mouths hanging open.