Disclaimer: The Covenant does not belong to me at all. However I do own my OC, Viviana. The other OCs belong to another author who I have gotten permission to use. I have to thank my Beta, and the owner of the other OCs, /Akasha Cullen 26. They're fantastic characters and I'm glad she's let me work with them. So...read and please enjoy!


I smiled and swayed my hips as I surveyed the crowd. Nicky's had a full house that night and I knew exactly why. It was the last week of high school for the senior class of 2006. The music was familiar in an I-heard-it-while-I-was-doing-something-more-important kind of way and I sighed contentedly. Meridian sauntered up to me and grinned, "Enjoying yourself from this far off distance?"

"Actually, I am," I replied with a sly smirk on my face.

"Well you'll enjoy yourself even more if you actually go dance. C'mon, Vivi," she pleaded, grabbing my hands trying to get me to stand up and dance.

"I'm fine here Mer," I protested.

"But you look so lonesome. They have so many hot guys in here. If you're worried about rejection, we can have V-," she began before I cut her off.

"No, Mer." I glowered at her. "No."

Surprised at my sudden hostility, she stepped back slightly. Her nose wrinkled in the way that addressed her confusion and attracted guys at the same time, "What's wrong Vivi?"

"Nothing." I snapped, glancing around the room again.

"Then it's something in the form of nothing in the form of hostility?" She asked, continuing her attempt to pry the information out of me.

"It's nothing Mer. Don't worry about it, okay." All the while, my eyes zeroed in on the source of my frustration. Meridian followed my gaze and sighed. "Garwin again? Don't let him get to you. He's just a lust-driven idiot."

"A lust-driven idiot with the Power. He's trouble, Mer. I've told you that."

"He hasn't done anything that risky yet."

"Yet." I emphasized. "He's going to, and when he does, it'll be too late."

"Talk to Caleb if it bothers you so much." My sister offered softly.

I laughed a bit, "I believe that's your pleasure. I don't think..." I sighed.

"You don't think...?" she pushed.

"Never mind." I was suddenly filled with a fiery need to get to my angel: Nature. "I'm gonna go outside. I'll see you back at the house. And tell Leah and the boys that I said goodnight." Eyeing me seriously she said, "Yeah okay, Viv. See you in a few hours."

"Have fun." I called over my shoulder with fake cheer, weaving through the crowd as quickly as I could. I made it to the parking lot easily and un-confronted. I hopped into my small-and vaguely eco-friendly-convertible then drove away from the infamous Ipsiwch bar.
My speedometer's needle shot farther and farther to the right as I eased onto the gas pedal. I was driving practically blindly to a spot I'd visited since I was very little and my parents still loved me. My mind danced around topics that were too ripe to ignore, too blatant to rid my mind of. Reid Garwin, college, Mom, Dad, Ronny and Ver- family in short. Power, Nature, dating, and love are added to that ridiculously long list also. Such heavy topics cannot be ignored. I pulled to a stop at the end of the old, dirt road. My heart pounded in my chest for a reason I couldn't fathom, like something bad was going to happen. But nothing bad ever happened here. And nothing bad could. It was my spot. My sanctuary. My real home. I ignored the feeling and made my way up the invisible path. I began to relax the farther I went into the forest, breathing deeply and letting the frantic wind kiss my hair. Reaching the final destination in a few short minutes, I smiled fondly at the-surprisingly undiscovered-pond and meadow.
I knelt in the tall reeds at the bank of the pond, dipping my fingers into the cool, blue water. I relished in the sort of comfort that came from being safe for once. Not fearing my parents. Not protecting my siblings. Not worrying about boys, boys, boys. And most definintely not worrying about stupid, ignorant, addicted, two-timing, Reid Garwin.

"You have to admit, he's handsome." V giggled, causing me to whip around. My cousin looked perfect-as always-in the dim light of the moon. "Does it matter V? Really? For once, can it not be about his looks?" I sighed.

"Sure, what will it be about then? His charm? His physique?" I was about to shoot her a look when she said, "Never mind, that's physical. His Power? His determination? The fact that he's a total rebel?"

The way she spoke about him made me question if she was checking him out, but which boy didn't she check out?
I sighed, "What about the fact that he's addicted? Two-timing? He's a player. He doesn't care about girls; they're just toys to him. Plus he's power-hungry pig. He can't control himself. He's too powerful for his own good."

"But he's loyal," she defended.

"He's a jerk," I argued back.

"He's a total cutie."

"Aren't most guys at Spencer?"

Valencia laughed, "Okay, you got me there."

I smiled softly, "Well, now that that's settled."

"Nothing's settled, Vivi."

I sighed and pulled my hand from the water. "I know."

"What's bothering you, really?" She pressed.

"Honestly?" I glanced at her and she nodded, "My senses have peaked. My power's surging through my veins. I use it without even thinking anymore. I'm...I'm becoming addicted."

"Oh Vivi." She whispered, stepping forward to hug me.

"No." I turned my head to face the water. "You can't make this better. I hate it. I hate what I've become." Tears slipped down my face and a slight drizzle began to fall from the once cloudless sky.


So...How was it? R&R please!!!!!

Vivi-Uh, Cali...

Me-Yeah Vivi?

Vivi-Uh...what's going to happen to me?

Me-*insert mischevious smile here* I can't tell you. That would spoil everything. But I'll tell you this: it's going to be dramatic. Oh, and thanks again to /Akasha Cullen 26!