A/N This is the promised sequel to A Bite of Klaine. What will happen when New Directions and The Warblers find out about Kurt, Blaine, and Stephanie? How will Lucian and the older immortals react? Here is your Second Bite of Klaine!
I had meant to start this a few days ago, but I got sick (sinus infections suck,) and then got busy trying to get everything ready to go back to work, and son to go back to school.
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Life Continues
Regionals were tomorrow, and the Warblers were rehearsing harder than ever, trying to make up for the few days Blaine had been missing. Of course no one remembered that he had been kidnapped by an evil rogue vampire named Jeremiah. No, Kurt, Burt, Lucian and Tricia had carefully altered the memories of every student, teacher, and faculty member of Dalton Academy so that everyone just thought that Blaine had been out sick with strep throat, while George and Kris, the other two boys who had disappeared during the last several months, had been on an extended scholastic tour of the US.
It had been an exhausting couple of weeks for Kurt. On top of everything else, he had also had the responsibility of training Blaine in the ways of immortals. Blaine had an advantage over most new turns, having read all of Lucern Argeneau's books about their kind, but he still had to learn how to shield his mind from unwanted thoughts, as well as how to read and control mortals.
Blaine had been a little reluctant with that last part, not really wanting to know what his friends were thinking, nor did he want to make them do things against their will. Kurt had explained to him that it could become necessary to control someone if they found out about their kind, if only to make them forget. Blaine understood it was important to keep their kind secret from the world, but it still didn't make him feel better about making Jeff hop on one foot for ten minutes one afternoon.
Rehearsals were just finishing up when Kurt nudged Blaine, giving his head a little nod towards Wes, smiling. Blaine rolled his eyes, but concentrated on the council leader. The handsome Asian cradled his gavel to his chest, crooning a soft lullaby to it as the other boys filed out of the room, snickering. Even Blaine had to grin. Wes stopped after a moment and glared at everyone.
Kurt smiled at his lifemate, taking his hand as they headed to the dining hall. "You're getting much better. Practice makes perfect."
Blaine smiled sheepishly. "Thanks, but I still don't like practicing here. It was better when we went to the mall and I didn't know anyone we practiced on."
Kurt hugged him as they got in line for their food. He noticed the smaller boy was a little pale. "Did you feed before Warbler practice?"
Blaine looked embarrassed. "I didn't get the chance. Nick was with me. He wanted advice on what to get Jeff for their anniversary next week. They've been dating for three years now."
Kurt frowned slightly. New turns needed to feed more often, especially ones as young as Blaine. "Fine, after we eat, you're coming to my dorm, and you'll have four bags, at least."
The shorter boy grinned. "Yes, Dad!"
Kurt snorted. "I didn't know you were into that kind of kink."
Blaine looked shocked, and Kurt laughed as they paid for their food and went to sit with the other Warblers. As he set his tray down, Kurt's phone chimed, signaling a text message. He smiled when he saw who it was from.
Can't wait to see you tomorrow, White Boy. Good luck! - Cedes
He sent back a quick reply, the smile on his face almost wistful. He really missed his friends in New Directions.
Blaine noticed that his boyfriend was quieter than usual at dinner, but didn't say anything until they were in the taller boy's dorm and had finished their bags of blood. "So, are you going to tell me what has been bothering you for the past week?"
Kurt looked up at him, looking confused. "I don't know what you are talking about."
Blaine sighed softly. "Come on, Kurt. You've been quiet and moody since you turned me. You aren't regretting it, are you?"
"No! Of course not! Why would you even think that? We're lifemates! I love you!"
Blaine hugged him. "Then what is it?"
Kurt snuggled closer to Blaine. "I'm sorry. I just miss my friends at McKinley. Even Rachel, believe it or not. I'm really looking forward to seeing them tomorrow."
"Are you sure that's all that's bothering you?"
"Yes, I'm sure." Kurt nodded. Blaine smiled and kissed his forehead.
"Good. I'm glad. Why don't you invite all of them over here after the competition. Win lose or draw, we'll all celebrate together."
"Are you sure? What will Wes say?"
Blaine grinned. "Well, I figure after you do your little mind trick on him and anyone else who might object, everyone will love the idea."
Kurt frowned. "Oh, so you're okay with me using mind control on them, but you won't?"
The other boy had the grace to look sheepish. They both laughed.
"Fine," Kurt said. "You should get to your own dorm soon, though. We both need a good night's sleep for tomorrow."
Blaine smiled, knowing Kurt just wanted them both to go to sleep so they could have a shared dream. Their dreams had certainly been more interesting since Blaine's rescue from the rogue. When they were awake, they were very careful not to let their lifemate chemistry rule them, which meant only chaste kisses on the cheek or forehead. The few times they had shared a real kiss, things had quickly spiraled out of control, and they had barely managed to pull themselves back from going farther than either of them were ready to go.
But in their shared dreams...
Yeah, they didn't hold back.
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"Yo! Kurt! What up bro?" Artie called out. Kurt smiled at the younger boy when he saw him in the lobby as they arrived for the competition, and at the girl pushing the baritone's chair.
"Artie! Stephanie! How have you guys been?" He fist bumped the other boy, and then hugged the girl with the dyed black hair.
Stephanie smiled and hugged him back, and then hugged Blaine as she replied. "I'm fine. It's good to see you guys! See, Kurt, I told you everything would work out."
The four of them laughed before the rest of the New Directions and Warblers caught up with them. Stephanie hugged Jeff, her cousin. He ruffled her black hair.
"When are you going to let this grow out and go back to being blonde?" He teased. All the new directions but Artie seemed confused.
"You're a natural blonde?" Finn asked.
Stephanie sighed and glared at her cousin. "Yes, I'm a natural blonde. I had to dye my hair when I went into protective custody, which the girls and Artie already know about."
Puck looked confused. "Protective custody?"
Artie cleared his throat. "This isn't the best place to go into details, but the short version is that Stephanie witnessed a violent crime and has been in protective custody for almost two years since the criminals still haven't been caught."
"Dude, I thought she was your cousin, Kurt?" Finn said.
The pale boy rolled his eyes. "Don't call me dude. And she is my cousin by marriage, and Jeff's cousin by birth. Her sister married my cousin Decker, who is the...officer in charge of the case. Stephanie is staying with us, or rather with my Dad now that I am at Dalton, so that she can go to school."
Most of the New Directions still looked confused, but at that moment Mr. Schuester came over. "Okay, I've gotten us checked in, we should head back stage and get ready. Kurt, it's good to see you again!"
Both teams wished the other team luck and they made their ways to the dressing rooms assigned to each group. The Warblers were already wearing their uniforms, so they really didn't need much time to get ready, and after only a few warm ups, headed back out to watch the first group perform. The New Directions took a little longer, but made it out in to the auditorium as Aural Intensity began their final song. Kurt caught Mercedes' eye, and they both rolled their eyes at the obvious ploy to suck up to the conservative Christian judges.
The Warblers were up second. Kurt was very nervous. He had a solo and a duet this time. Blaine massaged his shoulders as they waited to be announced. "Relax, Kurt, they are going to love you! I know I do."
Kurt smiled and kissed him. "I love you too."
Finally, they were announced, and Kurt took a deep breath, and moved into position. He could hear the other Warblers begin to harmonize behind him, and then he stepped forward, into the spot light.
Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun, and I say
It's all right
It's all right
The Audience cheered, and Kurt could see New Directions on their feet, clapping and bouncing in enthusiasm. Kurt blushed, and took his bow, before moving back into position with the other Warblers as they began Raise Your Glass. Again, the number was well received by the audience. They finished with Kurt and Blaine's duet of Candles. Kurt knew it had been a risky song selection, but they killed it, and the audience really seemed to love it.
In the end, New Directions' original songs beat them out. Kurt was glad his friends had won, but it still stung a little that the Warblers wouldn't be moving on. Still, second place was respectable.
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Despite the second place finish, the Warblers were gracious hosts, inviting the other team back to Dalton for a party. Stephanie was happy to spend some time with her cousin, but her stomach had begun to cramp a little. She hadn't had a chance to feed since that morning before leaving for the competition. She usually fed three times a day, taking two bags of blood each time.
Kurt noticed her rubbing her stomach absently as she talked with the blonde Warbler. He knew Blaine also needed to feed soon, too. The three of them could sneak off to his room and finish off a couple bags each before returning to the party. He didn't want to draw attention to what they were doing, so he whispered to Artie to send Stephanie out of the room to meet him, and to distract anyone who might follow them. The wheelchair bound boy nodded, knowing that they needed to feed discreetly, and went to distract his lifemate's cousin while she slipped away.
Kurt followed a few minutes later with Blaine. The trio slipped upstairs to the dorms silently.
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"Have you seen Kurt?" Mercedes asked Tina.
"I think I saw him and that Blaine guy slipping out a few minutes ago. Do you think they are actually dating now?"
Mercedes shrugged. She knew Kurt had a crush on the dark haired Warbler, and they were really good friends, but after seeing their duet that afternoon, she couldn't help but wonder if they had crossed over the friends' line and into boyfriends. She was going to kill Kurt if he had a boyfriend and didn't tell her.
She excused herself to Tina, and quietly slipped out of the common room, and made her way up to the dorms. She knew which dorm was Kurt's because he had mailed her a Birthday card a couple of months ago, and he'd put the dorm room number in the return address.
She moved stealthily down the hall, and listened at the door for a moment. She couldn't hear anything coming from inside the room. She hesitated before reaching for the doorknob. She wasn't sure she wanted to walk in if the boys were making out, but curiosity got the better of her. She pushed the door open, expecting to see two boys kissing. What she actually saw made her jaw hit the floor.
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As soon as the three of them reached Kurt's dorm, Kurt went to the closet and slid back the false panel, revealing the mini fridge. He pulled out half a dozen bags of blood and returned to the main room, passing them out to the other two, while keeping a couple for himself.
"Thanks, Kurt," Stephanie said, taking the two bags, and pulling a straw from her back pocket, stabbing it into the first bag. The two boys slapped their bags to their fangs. Kurt heard Blaine sighing in relief as his fangs began to draw the blood up into his gums. They finished their first bags about the same time, and Kurt collected the empties to place back in the mini fridge to dispose of later as Stephanie stabbed her straw into the second bag, and Blaine began to drain his second.
Kurt didn't start on his second bag right away, deciding the others probably would need a couple more bags each. He grabbed four more bags and stepped back out into the main room, slapping his second bag to his teeth as he handed the rest out to the other two. His bag was almost half empty when the door suddenly swung open. His eyes went wide as he saw Mercedes standing there.
He tore the bag away in shock, calling out his friend's name as the remaining blood sprayed out of the punctured bag and coated his face and chest in the crimson liquid. The dark skinned diva looked like she wanted to run away, screaming at the gory scene she had just walked in on. Stephanie, who had finished her second bag just as the door had swung open, quickly assessed the situation, and took control of the girl, moving to close the door behind her.
"Hey, Mercedes, I know you're scared," The immortal girl smiled reassuringly. "If you'll just sit down for a minute while Kurt cleans himself up and changes his clothes, we'll explain everything to you, okay?"
Kurt was nearly in tears as he slipped into the bathroom to clean himself up. His best friend was terrified of him. He knew he had to wipe her memory, but what if it didn't take? He'd never be able to see her again without worrying if the memory would come back and send her into hysterics.
Blaine came in a moment later with clean clothes. He could see how distressed his boyfriend was, and hugged him. "It'll be alright, Kurt. She's your friend. She'll understand."
"She's terrified of me, Blaine. Did you see the look on her face? She was ready to run screaming. I'll have to wipe her memory, and then I'll never be able to see her again."
The smaller boy turned him to face him. "Hey, you don't have to wipe her memory! She just wasn't expecting to see her best friend covered in blood, that's all. Once we explain things to her, she'll know that there is nothing to be afraid of." Kurt sniffled, and Blaine helped him finish cleaning off the blood and went back out to wait for him to change his clothes.
When Kurt emerged a few minutes later, the other two immortals were sitting beside Mercedes on the bed, each talking to her softly. She looked up at him, tears on her cheeks.
"Kurt?" She spoke softly, and it nearly killed him.
"It's me, Mercedes. I'm the same Kurt you've known for almost two years now. I'd never hurt you."
"Why can't I move right now?" She asked. "I know I wasn't going to walk in here calmly and sit down, but I did just that, but it wasn't me, and now I can't move."
Kurt folded his arms across his chest, looking down at the floor. "Don't be mad, but Stephanie is controlling you, keeping you from screaming and running away. She's not doing it to hurt you, she just wants you to listen to what we have to say. Will you let me explain? Stephanie will release you if you promise to stay and let us tell you everything."
The dark girl nodded her head. "Are you a vampire?"
"We prefer the term immortals," Kurt said, taking a few steps closer and kneeling in front of his best friend. She didn't flinch away, and Kurt sighed in relief as he began to explain. "Have you ever heard of Atlantis?"