I am changing the story line a lot from this point on. In DAA, I tried to stick to the original story line as much as possible, and I can't anymore. It seriously restricts my thinking process, and where I want the story to go. I do hope you enjoy it, and I will do my best to update regularly. I'm a few chapters ahead, so I can edit, and give you guys consistent updates. I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone's feedback, and writing this. Thank you so much to my readers.
Chapter 1
I was headed to help Dr. Ludwig with the delivery of a Pegasus baby. I had learned that there were more legendary creatures in existence today, than I ever thought possible, working with her. There were humanoid, and animal types, and I loved helping them. I was still living with Sookie, but I was starting to look for a home closer to Shreveport. I couldn't bring home mythical orphans if I continued to live with Sookie, and sometimes they needed homes.
Eric, and I were still pretty close. He was working a lot, so I hadn't seen him outside of Fangtasia in a couple of weeks. I did still work at the bar, and Octavia had given me all the training she could. Working with Dr. Ludwig had helped a great deal. I still didn't understand what the Maenad had meant, but I was so busy, I rarely thought on it.
I pulled onto a warn, back woods road, and had to park. I had been helping the Doc monitor this Pegasus for almost a month. It was the second creature I met when I started my apprenticeship. Her name was Enah. She had finally started to trust me. I could understand why. Her race had been hunted into near extinction by ignorant humans. She was one of 20 left in the US.
I walked into the clearing we'd agreed to ward against humans, and any other creatures, and found I had missed the birth. Enah was resting, and cradled against her, as she lay on the ground, was her beautiful baby.
"That was the fastest birth I've ever had." Said Ludwig.
"How is she?" I asked.
"She's exhausted, but doing well. The baby was breech, but I got him turned around in time. I was worried there for a minute." Ludwig said.
I walked over, and squatted down beside them. I was feeling his energy to make sure he was okay as well. He would thrive.
"Enah, he is gorgeous!" He had a soft silver mane, and his tail matched. "I'm sorry I missed his birth, I thought I'd have more time."
I walked back to Ludwig so they could rest.
"He is strong. He should do just fine. When will they need a check up?" I asked. It would take years for me to learn everything. I may not even get to in my lifetime.
"They won't really need one unless something goes wrong. I come out to find their kind time to time." She was sitting under a tree, she looked wiped out.
We sat and talked about the next weeks appointments.
"Did you find a new home yet? I still have this motherless Cerberus pup that needs a foster for now."
"No, still looking. As soon as I find something I'll let you know. Hey, Doc," She squinted at me, she hated when I called her doc, "I need a favor. I need to run a DNA analyzes on someone. I need to do it without using their name, and telling you why."
She considered it for a second. "Fine, the kits in the glove box in my truck. Blood, and saliva."
"Thanks! Do you need any help before I take off? I need to get home, and get ready for work."
We said our goodbyes, and I stopped by her truck, and grabbed the DNA kit. It was for me. I'd been meaning to ask for it for a couple of weeks. I tossed it into my passenger seat, and headed home.
I was scared, and determined to find out what the maenad had meant. If I was like Eric, and Bill, did she mean vampire? Did she mean old? Did she mean immortal? Would there be a genetic marker that held the answer?
As much as I distracted myself I did still think about what she had said, and what did it mean. I kept it to myself, but I wanted an answer. A real answer. No more guessing, or questions.