The Princess Of Hunters

Chapter: 1

There's this strange fact about moving into a new town. People notice you no matter where you are. They watch you like a lion watches its' prey. They talk about you and are as curious as it can get. But I can live with that. By now I was used to the stares that I got every time I showed up in a new city. And truth be told the stares of strangers aren't as bad as the pitiful glances of your own family…

I knew what was awaiting me when I made my way over to my cousin and uncle standing at the gate waiting for me. It wasn't going to be easy. I just lost everything in one second. My life, my parents and my existence. Leaving Rome behind was one of the hardest steps in my life. The thing is: I did not only leave the city behind but also the ones being buried underneath its grounds.

My life changed in a matter of seconds. I did not even have time to comprehend what just happened when fire started to spread out. The smoke consumed my senses. I got weaker and weaker. I couldn't move, I couldn't scream, I couldn't cry. The only thing that I could do was stand there and watch how my parents and friends got slaughtered one after another. The barrier of smoke and fire keeping me from running over to them. I felt like I couldn't breath. I was paralyzed. Black eyes being the last thing I saw before everything turning black…..

Snapping out of my thoughts I walked up to my uncle and cousin and received pitiful glances. Nothing new then. Ever since that night all I received were pitiful glances and careful answers to my questions. I was sick of it. I didn't need anyone's pity. I am a Moreaux and I won't go down without a fight. I will get my revenge and until then I will linger in the shadows until I can make my move.

"Hey uncle Chris, Allison it is good to see you again. It has been too long."

I put on the best smile I could master and wrapped my arms around both of them. It felt good to have family surrounding me. For one moment I felt my worries leaving my mind. All I could feel were their arms being wrapped around me welcoming me with a warm gentleness that I haven't felt since I was a child. My parents weren't very affectionate people. I was raised to be an heir, not an average girl. That's what my father used to tell me…

"Hello Faith. It has truly been too long. It is nice having you live with us even though I wish it were under different circumstances."

I put on a brave smile and received another hug from Allison.

"I am so glad you are here. Seems like Beacon Hills High will now have two new students to talk about. I am happy to have you going through this with me together. You've got no idea how nervous I was about going to school on Monday."

I knew what she was doing. She was being Allison and trying to lead the conversation in a different connection. Truth be told I was also very glad to have her next to me while going through this hard time. She knows that I will talk as soon as I am ready and I know that she won't push it until then. At least that's what I was hoping. I noticed Chris watching me from the corner of my eyes. He was trying to analyze my emotions. I know that he only meant well but I swore on that night to never appear weak or broken ever again. So I just turned my attention back to Allison as Chris got all of my suitcases and made his way over to the car.

"Well I hope that Beacon Hills is ready for two Argents. We will be feared and adored at the same time. I promise you we will leave our mark."

I knew that Allison never got the chance to make any real friends because of them moving all the time, so I wanted to make her feel more reassured and confident about this whole thing. I knew for a fact that we would be staying here for quite a while. But I couldn't forget my responsibilities. I am the only heir of my bloodline. I am the only Moreaux that is left and I have to lead the people that my parents once lead. We were the most ancient bloodline of hunters that the world has ever seen. And now it was my responsibility to represent my family, my lineage. The only problem was that I couldn't stay in Rome. It was far too dangerous and since I am not off age yet I can't live alone. That's why I moved to the Argents. Chris is my father's uncle and the only person that saw me before I knew how to handle a weapon. He saw my small and innocent self before I became the hunter that I am now. I used to think that I am the reason for him not telling Allison about our family's true history. He's afraid of Allison losing her innocence, he's afraid of Allison becoming like me. I am one of the most feared hunters in our society which gives me a lot of privileges but also brings a lot of enemies. Some people call me the princess of hunters because of my parents having been seen as royalty. They were the King and Queen of our society. The ones who kept our loyalty, our trust and our honour. The whole hunter society was build up around our lineage. It has always been that way and it will stay so. I will make sure of that. I will honour my parents' heritage and make them proud of me. I feel responsible to do so. Not only for my parents but also for the hunters. My parents may be gone but that doesn't mean that we will give up. We will keep fighting every demon, every creature of the dark that crosses our path. We are destined to do so and I will make sure that everyone gets that. The King and Queen are defeated but the Princess is just in her wake, she's rising out of the shadows.

I am just waiting for the right opportunity to come. Until then I will have to stay low and be as unsuspicious as I can be.

"Hello Fay! Are you in here in the car with me or miles away in your mind?"

Allison looked over at me with raised eyebrows. I just laughed it off and shrugged my shoulders.

"I'm sorry great minds just get lost sometimes."

I wiggle my eyebrows and she just rolls her eyes. She knows that there's more to my absence than I let on but doesn't mention anything.

"Right. I forgot. Well maybe you and your great mind will get a move on and walk inside this house, so we can unpack your bags and decorate your room."

I groan and get out of the car. She just laughs at me and makes her way over to the door where aunt Victoria is already awaiting us and pulling me into a tight hug. Jesus that woman will suffocate me if she won't let go now.

"Faith, you've gotten even more beautiful. Look at you all grown up. I'm sorry about your parents. They were so proud of you, you know?"

She smiled at me at me and finally let me go. I smiled back… or tried to smile back. Mentioning my parents brought back some memories that I wasn't ready to think about just yet. So I decided to let them go for a while and just answered aunt Victoria witch a solemn look.

"They sure knew how to show that."

Hello everyone. This is one of my first stories that I am updating here and I am all new to this whole writing thing. I hope that my English isn't too bad and that my story sparks some interest. Have fun reading. See you next time;)