Dark green eyes stared into my pale gray. "Todd. Just where do you think your going?" My brother smiled before grabbing his back pack." Just for a walk. Don't worry." I huffed. "Sonya was in those woods. Look, I know you blame yourself, but you can't go looking for her anymore. She's gone."
My brother stilled. It was silent for a few moments. I felt myself soften before I sighed. "Fine then. I'll go too." His eyes widened before he frowned. "Monica Maria Fray. You are sooo, not going into the woods with me." I stared blankly at him before reaching down to grab my navy colored Vans."If your going, so am I." I held up a hand before he could interrupt. "Bro,I'm going weither you like it or not. She was my sister too." That being said, I shoved past him, opened the white double doors, and walked out into the cold, frigid air. I heard a sigh before the crunching of leaves followed me onto the trail leading towards forest.
(Ten minutes into the forest)
I glanced back at my brother's freckled face before frowning. His face was determined and he wasn't paying attention to me. In his left hand was a giant flashlight. He took this too seriously. It only hurt him more each time, but he still went on. Even more so now, when the murders began to happen again. I sighed. Damn Todd. He was going to give me wrinkles. We continued on. It wasn't until a flash burst between us that we stopped. We looked around and the flash pushed Todd away. It grabbed his jacket, and yanked him into the woods. I yelped, and tried to help but another flash pushed me. It kept pushing till I broke away, running. Whatever was attacking us seemed to be gone. I kept running till my lungs felt like their were going to burst, and my legs became heavy. I scraped my hands and face against the branches, and stopped when a nasty cut bled into my eye.
I focused back on the trees in front of me. As I plowed on, the trees seemed to have been broken. Everything around me looked like it had seen better days. My brows furred in confusion and I slowed to a stop, still breathing heavily. I glanced around me, wondering just where the hell I was. Branches snapped to my right. I twirled to the sound, my heart thumping loudly in my chest, and I remembered that a deranged killer might be out here. Leaves crunched behind me and I blindly began to run again.
The distinct sound of footsteps sounded behind me. In my mind, I slapped myself for being such an idiot. I mean really? Twenty minutes ago, I was nagging at my brother to not go into these woods, and here I was, probably getting chased by the very same murderer I was afraid of!
I zipped to the left, coming to a small clearing. I went into the clearing and turned around. I couldn't move, fear paralyzing me. My legs and arms shook lightly, but I stood where I was, squinting into the trees.
I stayed like that for a few moments before relaxing. "Holy hell. Never again..." I muttered. I slowly walked to the left of the clearing's entrance, hoping that if I curved around where I ran, I would be safe. Just as I reached the opening, something caught my attention. Two bright rings stared in my direction. They blinked, and I opened my mouth to scream. The owner of the eyes jumped at me, the features of the person blurry. He, no, she knocked me down, her knees deep in my ribs. I wheezed on the ground, feeling like a deflated balloon. The full moon comes from behind the clouds, and I got to finally see my attacker. Her hair was closely cut on the left side, while the right hung to her chin. A small scar ran through her lips on the left side, starting at her chin and ending just above her gold colored mouth; poised in a smirk. Her skin was a light coffee color from what I could see.
She blinked down at me. What should have been a dark brown, or even blue, was a glazed over cream color. There was only a hint of coffee color in her exotic eyes. Were they contacts? No, upon closer look her pupils seemed to shiver. Not even contacts did that.
What was she? She seemed to have read my mind, because she smiled. "Monica." Her voice was warm and drizzled like honey in the air. She shifted, so she was still on me but her knees where on the floor. "I'm Hanna." I glared at her, before opening my mouth. Her small hand covered it before I could say anything. "And I'm here to give you what you what." I raised an eyebrow, saying 'oh really' with my eyes. "Now, I'm going to let you up, but you can't scream or run. Understand?" I blinked and nodded. "Good girl." The mocha colored girl slowly let me up, but stayed in a crouch, watching me. I took a step back from the crazy woman.
"And what exactly is it that I want?" I questioned, wary. She smiled. "You know what you want, Monica." She said, coming over to circle around me. Her eyes looked me up and down in a predatory way. She leaned in from behind me, whispering in my ear. "You want power. Strength." I huffed. "Really now? That's the best you can come up with? If that's so, then I'll just-" When I tried to move, she stuck her finger out, poking me just above my heart. From a normal person, it wouldn't have done anything. But from her, this five foot two creep, it made me push back.
I stared at her hand, still pointed at me. "What the hell? What are you? And come to think of it, how do you know my name?" She chuckled. "Monica. I don't want to sound strange, but I've seen you around. You and I go to the same school. You have been going through a power struggle with yourself as of late...I can help you with that." She leaned in front of me, gripping my chin with her well manicured nails.
My eyes widened at her words. She couldn't know. It would be impossible. Did she really know about Sonya? And why haven't I seen her around before? "..What are you?" I questioned again, snapping my head out of her grasp. She chuckled. "My kind...are beings of many names. The most recent to be pinned on my species is 'Dhampir'. I know what your thinking, but I'm serious. I am one, and you can become one too."
"But I thought you had to be born of a human and a vampire to be one?" I asked, suspicious. She smiled at me. "That is true. But, you may also become one if you drink a vampire's blood. To become a full vamp, you have to get bitten. But to be a Dhampir, all it takes is a few drops, and BAM! You are a vampire without the weakness. Of course, you have to be Chosen by a vampire to become a Dhampir. One's who are changed, not born, are rare. It is counted as an honor to be Chosen." I looked at her, uncertain.
"But why are you offering me this? You are a Dhampir. You said only a full vamp can turn me." She smiled at me, her eyes looking strangely soft. "Yes. Jessica, you have been Chosen. I told my father about you, and he wishes to give you the Offer. You don't have to take it, we just wished to let you know of the safety it will bring your family." I tensed at her words. So she does know. But how? The questions spun around in my mind. Could it really be that easy? Could my family really be safe? Just like that? I thought for a few moments. They would be safe. We were already moving, but that doesn't guarantee that they wouldn't follow us. And we certainly can't bring that with us to Beacon Hills.
I sighed. "I'll think about it. Just...just tell me where I can find you if I decide to do it." She nodded, once again smiling at me. "You can always find me. I'll be in the old band room. You know were that is, right?" I looked at like 'yeah, duh'. She chuckled then tilted her head. "Your brother is looking for you." I turned towards the trees and then back. I jumped. She was gone! Maybe it would be a good thing to take her offer?
Just then, my brother crashed through the woods. When he saw me, he ran over to grip me. "Thank God. I-I thought-" His voice cracked and he stopped. He pulled back and saw me staring after Hanna. He followed my gaze then looked back at me. His eyes trailed up and down and saw my filthy hoodie. His brows furrowed and he slowly turned me around. "What..what the hell happened to you?" He touched my back and I jumped. "Did they..did they hurt you?" He spun me around and stared into my eyes. I realized I haven't spoken a word to him and didn't even hug him back earlier. I turned my brain back on and shook my head. "No. I fine. Can we just go home?" I said, curling close to him. He stiffened before wrapping his arms around me again. I looked up and saw him looking around still.
"Don't worry. Can we go now?" I saw him nod. He shifted so I was against his side, his arm around my shoulders. With one glance towards the trees, we headed back to our home, his search forgotten.
AN: So, what did you think? Do you think she should take the offer? And just who killed her sister? Continue reading and you'll find out! Reviewing is the easiest way for me to keep writing, so please review!