Narrators POV
Like humans each Black Bloods life is different. Some live out their lives in relative peace. Others are like a blazing inferno burning bright for all to see. We are going to hear the story one Black Blood who touches the lives of all who know her. Her name is Eva Juliet. This tale is one of adventure, intrigue, and romance.
Normal POV
There are four scientists who were known for their unorthodox experiments. These scientists decided that it was high time they attempt their most daring experiment ever. They were going to try and make a Black Blood with more than one bloodline. They have already done all the necessary prep work. They had 10 blood samples from 10 different bloodlines, and all the test subjects they could possibly require.
One by one all of their attempts ended in failure. They just couldn't get the mixture quite right. So far all of the subjects lost their minds, and had to be put down. Their was one set of blood samples, and one last test subject left. They mixed the whole bottle of the both samples together and gave it to the patient instantly reducing her to a pile ash. As they were looking at the pillar of ash it seemed like this one was just as much of a failure as the others. As they were leaving to go get the vacuum to clean up the lab they saw the most remarkable thing. There was a baby laying on the pile of ash. At that very moment they realized that they had succeeded. The only bloodlines that successfully combined were the Warrior Asura's bloodline and the Sage Eve's bloodline.
Unfortunately they had no idea what they were going to do now. The four of them plus almost all of their lab assistants looked at the baby and saw nothing but a monster. So they decided that since they succeeded it was no longer necessary to keep the end result.
All hope is not lost for the child. Not everyone in the lab saw her as a monster. There was one lab tech that looked at her and saw a precious little life that he could not allow to be extinguished. He had only one chance to save the child's life. He had to steal the baby while everyone else was gone for the day. The others quickly realized that if they stayed past their scheduled work hours it would arouse suspicions. So it was decided that everyone would go home as usual and they would clean up their mess tomorrow. Luckily cleaning duty fell on this particular lab tech. All he had to do was grab the child on his way out and make a break for it. This is exactly what he did. He made sure everything was spotless took the child and was off.
The only thing that was left to decide was where to go from here. He did however understand that they could no longer stay in the U.S. He got on a train and headed for the airport with passport in hand. He immediately booked a flight for Vancouver British Columbia Canada. While he waited for his flight he tended to the child. While he did this it became clear that in order for this to work he would have to define his relationship to the child. He decided that from now on she would be his baby sister, and her name is Eva Alicsa Juliet. He had cleverly hidden her mothers name in her own. Just as he was finishing feeding his sister the boarding call came. When he got to terminal the attendant took and confirmed his ticket. She then asked him about the baby sleeping in his arms. He told her that she is his little sister Eva. With that the attendant said "enjoy your flight Mr. Eric Juliet." With that Eric said "thanks I was planing on it." The attendant said "have a nice day." Eric stepped on the plane and they were off to Canada. Their future looked really bright.
They arrived at Vancouver International Airport early in the morning. As soon as they left the Airport Eric checked them into a hotel room. As soon as they got to their room Eric put Eva to bed, and then went to sleep himself. Bright and early the next morning Eric fed Eva had his breakfast and went job hunting. Leaving Eva in the hands of the best babysitter money could buy. The first place he went was the best research lab in the city. Fortune smiles greatly on this family. There is a high paying position available for someone with his qualifications. Eric starts his new job immediately. His only request is that he gets to call home and check up on his sister. With that done he works the entire day and goes home without delay.
Eric POV
I walk through the door and see that the sitter has just finished feeding Eva. I ask myself if I am even qualified to take care of her. Then I remember what my mother said to me. "All you need to take care of a child is love and a little common sense." The sitter turned around and saw me when I shut the door. I paid her she gave me some child care tips which I gratefully accepted, and
then she was gone before I could thank her for taking care of Eva on such short notice. It has been a very long day so I am exhausted. I fix myself some supper. Then I pick up Eva and sit on the couch for a nice relaxing evening with my sister. At 10:00 the two of us go to bed for a restful nights sleep.
Over the next week a routine is developed. I spend time with Eva in the morning. I call the sitter in time for her to arrive as I am heading off to work 9:00am. Get home at 5:00pm. Pay the babysitter we talk for a little while. She leaves, and then me and Eva spend the rest of the evening relaxing. We go to bed at 10:00pm. This is what our day looks like. When ever Eva smiles at me I think how lucky I am to have such an adorable little sister. The weekend came along we went to the park did our grocery shopping what ever else needs done then went home. I gladly took care of Eva during this time. My daily chats with the sitter have been very helpful so far. I have gotten really good at taking care of Eva.
Weeks seem to fly by in the blink of an eye. Eva is now a month old. I can't believe how big she has gotten. I made sure to take note of when she was born. That way Eva will have a birthday like everybody else. It makes me so happy to finally have the little sister that I always wanted. I just wish we were related by blood. The time that I have spent taking care of Eva has been the best time of my life. I have never been happier. Everything has been going so well. I guess that means that the professors have given up on taking Eva's life. In case not I had better get in contact with her father. This is the best way to make sure that Eva is safe. They would not dare harm her with Zelman Clock around. I will start searching for his phone number as soon as I am done working. After a very long day I make myself some supper, feed Eva, and we settle down for the evening. The only thing is that I have started looking for Zelman's phone number. Fortune smiles on us, because I have found it after only searching for half an hour.
The only thing that is left to do is call the number and set up a meeting. He needs to be around while Eva is still a baby. She is vulnerable, and I am not strong enough to protect her. When I dialed the number Zelman picked up on the second ring. "Hello" "Hi, my name is Eric Juliet. I have something very important to discuss with you." "When would you like to meet to discuss the matter?" "Alright see you then." I hung up the phone spent the rest of the evening relaxing with Eva. If everything goes according to plan all our worries should be over by the end of tomorrow evening. Zelman calls back. "Hello" "Hello; could I have your address please?" "Certainly. It's 214 3rd avenue." "Thanks, Goodbye." "Alright Eva time for bed."
Zelman POV
Well that was interesting. Things like that don't happen every day. This meeting could be quite amusing. That hint of desperation in his voice is quite intriguing. I wonder what could possibly be so important that his voice would sound like that. I'll find out tomorrow evening. This will be a wonderful way to stave off boredom. I'm getting hungry. I'm going to go get something to eat.
Eric POV
Today all of my worries will disappear. "Eva is awake. Here you go safe and sound in your crib." So far so good maybe I am worrying about nothing. "Oh breakfast is ready." The morning is running smoothly. Eva is happy, and the babysitter has just arrived. I had better go to work before I talk myself out of it. "Home at last. I thought the day would never end." I left work in time to get home ten minutes before Zelman was due to arrive. I paid the sitter and finished the supper I had prepared ahead of time. Just as I finished the last of the dishes Zelman arrived for our meeting. I let him in without delay.
"Have a seat."Zelman sat down, and stared at us waiting to be told why he was here. Eva and I also took a seat. "I asked you here make you aware of something." "What?" "The baby in my arms is your daughter." "Then why do you have her?" "I rescued her." "Here is her file." Zelman took the file from my hand, read it through carefully, and then handed it back to me. "That explains why I smelled the Sage's Bloodline as well as my own. It also explains how I could have a child with the Sage when we have never met. Why did you contact me? You seem perfectly capable of taking care of her." "Because I have reason to believe that the professors have found us." "They are afraid that she is a monster. The decision to end her life was made shortly after her birth. Just because I stole her doesn't mean that their plans have changed." "What makes you think that they know of your whereabouts?" "I came home early from work one day, and I heard the babysitter talking to someone on the phone. She told the other person that she had located the child that he is looking for. Evidently she only became a babysitter to locate your daughter." "I see. I think that it is high time I introduce myself to the spy." "Alright. She will be here at 9:00am." "I will be here at 8:30." "Sounds good." "May I hold her?" "Certainly." I hand Eva to him. "What's her name?" "Eva."
"How do you view my daughter?" "I took her in as the little sister I never had, but always wished that I did." "Is that so? Well then I guess that her actual name is Eva Juliet." "That is correct." "I suppose you want to be the one to raise her then?" "That is also correct." "This is probably for the best I suppose. I can't give her the life that she deserves. Take good care of Eva or you will wish you had died a thousand times over; Is that clear?" "Yes. I will anyway even without the threat." "Why's that?" "Because I love her as if she actually were my little sister." "Good. Then I have nothing to worry about." "You want me to protect Eva from this life threateningly dangerous situation." "Correct." "Gladly. I would like to take care of her until tomorrow morning." Why?" "I want to spend some time with her, and I am quite certain that the spy knows that I am here. We must then conclude that the enemy does as well. It reasonable to assume that they are going to attempt a preemptive strike." "Is concern for Eva's safety the only reason you want to take her home?" "I already told you that I want to spend some time with my daughter." "Yes you did I just wasn't sure if you meant it or not. Sorry if I offended you. I'm just having trouble trusting people right now. However I realize that you are in fact trust worthy. That being said I agree. Eva is safer with you in the evenings; also it is your right spend some time with your daughter. How are you going to get home without that filthy spy seeing you?" "Trust me that won't be a problem. Good evening Mr. Eric Juliet." "Good evening Zelman Clock" Zelman walks out the door with Eva and her baby bag. I was watching out the window while Zelman was walking out the door, and saw the spy watching my font door from across the street. However just as Zelman walked out the door something caught her attention and she looked a way for a few minutes, and Zelman was gone almost as if he had vanished into thin air.
The meeting lasted for an hour, and I was looking forward to relaxing for the rest of the evening. I closed the curtains like I normally did at this hour. Yesterday evening at 6:30pm I thoroughly swept the house for bugs their was none. While I worked for the professors I was in charge of spying on our rivals to make sure that none of them stole our discoveries. So I am well versed in the art of surveillance. If there were any kind of monitoring device I would have found it.
Spy's POV
Just like any other day Eric paid me, and I left although today he looked really tired so I didn't chat with him like I normally would have. The bosses called me the other day. I reported that I had found the missing research. They told me to bug his home, however I opted not to for the sake of my cover. He would find the devices and my cover would have been blown. There is already a chance that my cover is blown anyways. So I could not risk tipping him off just in case. There is no evidence that he has sold the information to another company. Maybe the charges of corporate espionage are false. I made sure to be very though in my search for incriminating evidence. I have been watching his house since i got off babysitting duty at 4:50pm, and nothing has happened yet. It's 5:00 and all is normal. Wait a minute there is a guy approaching the house. He doesn't work for any research company. Who could he be, and why is he visiting Eric? He isn't exactly the social type. So him having visitors is quite unusual. I had better pay close attention to what is going on. Oh I had better report in before I miss anything. "Hello. Kate Savoy here. The subject just got a visitor. I will monitor situation, and report back when the guest leaves." "Good job agent Savoy."
With that the call ended. The guest sat down on the recliner, and Eric sat down on the couch with Eva in his arms. No surprise there. They usually lounge on the sofa in the evenings. Immediately Eric and the guest start conversing. It looks like they are really into the conversation. Almost as if this were a meeting instead of a casual visit. About halfway through the meeting Eric hands Eva to the guest. What in the world is going on here. There is no way that Eric would just hand her over to some stranger. There has to be more going on here than what I can see. Who is this guy that Eric trusts him enough to let him hold Eva?
The only reason I can get anywhere near is, because I'm being paid to take care of her while he is at work. I have to find out who that is. It is the only way I am going to get to the bottom of this. Good thing I got a picture of his face upon arrival. I decide to look over the intelligence report. While I am going through the file they talk for another half an hour. Just as the guest is getting up to leave I notice that the mystery man looks identical to a picture that I saw some where. I look down to see if my picture matches any of the pictures in the report and when I look up the guy is gone. So I turn back to the report. Ah, here it Zelman Clock descendant of Warrior Asura's Bloodline. One of the two Black Bloods that a blood sample was collected from, and used in the only successful experiment in the hybrid series. That was stolen by Eric Juliet. That means that Zelman is Eva's father. Why would he contact her father? Eric told me that taking care of Eva is his greatest joy.
He must know something that I do not. Why did he take her in the first place? I find out the answer to that question and all the pieces to this puzzle will fall into place. How do I go about finding the answer? Maybe it's in the report. I look through the stolen the research, and found nothing until I got to the very end. It said experiment successful the end result will be disposed of upon arrival the next business day. I close the report. That's it they were going to kill her, and that is why he stole her and all associated research materials. Everyone just assumed that he took the research to sell, and make a pile of money. That is how I got put on the case. He must have taken the research to show Eva's father if they were ever found. Eric must have found out that I work for the professors, and called her father because he is not capable of protecting her himself.
I have to report in or my bosses will get suspicious. "Hello. Kate Savoy here. There is nothing suspicious about the subjects visitor. It was nothing more than a social call." "Understood. Good work agent Savoy." The call ended in the usual way. I cannot allow my bosses to get their murderous hands on Eva. Eric would never forgive me, and also I have grown quite attached to her. Eric is a really great guy, and we will make an awesome couple once Eva is no longer in danger. I am going to continue surveillance as normal. I don't want them to know about Eric's plan to keep Eva safe. The rest of the evening proceeds without incident. I go back to my apartment at 10:00pm. When Eric goes to bed for the night.
Zelman POV
I leave Eric's house, and notice the spy sitting on a roof across the street. I need to get Eva home were it is safe. So I ignore her for now. I will find out more tomorrow morning. Within minutes I arrive at my vacation home. I walk inside, and sit down on the couch in the living room. Light the fire in the hearth and relax. I have a daughter. How could I have not known that I have such an adorable child. I will have make sure to keep better informed about scientific developments pertaining to Black Bloods. If there is nothing of interest I will disregard it. I am brought out of my thoughts when Eva begins to laugh. Her adorable face draws me in. I find myself falling in love with a child I just met an hour ago. I must really be getting old. How I could have not sensed Eva when she first arrived? I will keep Eva safe, and enjoy every minute I have with her. This is just the excitement that I have been waiting for. I wonder if I will end up loving the child resting comfortably in my arms? The next few months are going to be a lot of fun.
We sat by the fire the whole night. Eva slept on and off the entire night. The next morning came along to soon for my liking. It was quite interesting having Eva in my house. I wonder if Eric knows that Eva doesn't sleep through the night? Some how I don't think that she is behaving this way for the attention. I wonder if she is getting any blood? Even baby Black Bloods need to drink blood to be healthy. It is going to be a lot of fun helping to take care of Eva. As soon as Eva woke up she started crying. I guess she is hungry. I look in the baby bag to find a bottle. I found one, and then went to the fridge to fill it up. Fortunately I just bought some blood from the blood bank. With Eva fed and satisfied. I turn my attention to figuring out what to do next. By now the spy has to realize that Eva is not at Eric's. This should rattle her enough for me to find out everything she knows. Eric did say that she would be spending a lot of nights with me. That is a good thing, because Eva is suffering from severe malnutrition. It's 8:00am time to get back. I arrive in Eric's at 8:20am. Successfully slipping past the spy undetected was no problem at all. "Hi. Zelman how is Eva? I hope that everything went well last night." "Eva is fine a little malnourished but all in all she is in good health." "What do you mean malnourished surely Eva is getting all the milk that is required?" "Baby Black Bloods need to drink blood to be healthy just like the rest of us." "Is that so I will take steps to make sure that Eva gets what she needs. The sitter will arrive in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, now." Eric looks at me like he wants me to stay as well. I was already planning on it. There is no way I am going to pass up an opportunity to spend time with Eva; There is also some important information I need to find out from the Spy.
Eric POV
How am I supposed to go to work knowing that Eva is in danger? As if Zelman could tell what I'm thinking he hands me a note, There is no need to worry I'll be here the whole time. You need to go to work. So we don't tip our hand. I pass a note back to him saying, thanks. I wave goodbye while I walk out the door, and just like that I'm off to work.
Kate POV
I walk through the door, and instead of finding just Eva as usual. I find Zelman sitting on the couch holding Eva in his arms. Why is Eric so reluctant to go to work? I was brought out of my thoughts by Zelman's voice. "Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to take a seat?" "Alright." I take a seat still wondering what he is doing here. "Were are my manners. Allow me to introduce myself my name is Kate Savoy." "Very well. Allow me to introduce myself my name is Zelman Clock." "It's a pleasure to meet you." He says this with a bored look on his face. The look vanishes when he looks at Eva. How could they have bonded after just one hour. Unless Zelman took Eva home last night. Right then Zelman asks "how long have you been helping to take care of Eva?" "One month." "Do you enjoy it?" "Yes." The look on his face tells me that he has a pretty good idea of what is actually going on. Does he know why I am here probably not, but he is just dieing to know. "All pleasantries aside. As you probably guessed I am not here just to babysit Eva. I was sent by the Northern Lights Research Company; To investigate charges of corporate espionage. Eric Juliet has been accused of stealing important, and highly sensitive research materials to sell to our competitors. I am a member of the Northern Lights espionage division. My job is get close to Eric and find out if Eric intends to sell what he stole. Regardless of my findings I am to retrieve the missing research at all costs." "You are not getting anywhere near my daughter. Since it is your job to take her back to her executioners." "I did a little bit more digging yesterday, and found out that they are planning on killing her. I was so angry when I found out. Do you honestly think that I would participate in such an atrocity." "I do not know you well enough to make that estimation." "Fair enough. Why are you here? It is my job to take care of Eva. It is not necessary for you to be here." "Eva is my daughter. I have every right to be here girl. You on the other hand are working for the people who want her dead." "I realize that now. I did not know that when I got the job if I had I never would have taken it in the first place." "Is that so. Then we need to come up with another solution to the problem. So that my daughter gets to live, and the professors get their precious research back." "That's it why don't I just give them the file of stolen research, and leave Eva here with Eric. That way an innocent life will not be lost, and my bosses get their property back." "What are you willing to do if it doesn't work? Will you stand against them and protect Eva?" "Without a seconds hesitation. I have come to care about her. She just has this endearing quality about her. Also I am in love with Eric, and Eric would never forgive me if I let something happen to Eva." "How long have you known Eric? "Since he was working for the professors as a lab assistant/head of the espionage division." "Eric was head of the Northern Lights espionage department." "Yes, but he only ever went out into the field when a really hard case came along. Most of the time he was just another lab tech. In fact it was really rare for Eric to ever go out in the field. That is why his primary job was lab tech. It is also why I didn't bug his house. He would have known instantly; then my cover would have been blown, and the professors would have pulled me off the case. Then assigned someone else who could care less about Eric or Eva. All these new guys care about is the company and profits. They could care less about what is right or wrong; It really ticks me off. I have this sneaking suspicion that my bosses already know that my cover is blown, and they have probably dispatched some rookie to take my place." "When do you expect your replacement to arrive?" "Probably as soon as Eric gets off work. What are we going to do now?" While we are talking Zelman is feeding Eva. What is the bottle even filled with? Is that blood; It is blood. Why would he feed her blood? Wait she is a Black Blood so I guess that does make sense. Zelman's voice brings me out of my thoughts. "Why don't you leave early, and give them back the research; I'll take care of the spy who is going to harm Eva. I will only spare him if the professors consider the job done and call off the goon." "This had better work; if it doesn't this could turn ugly real fast." "Sounds like fun. I could use some action to stave off boredom." "I noticed that you don't look bored when you are tending to Eva, or figuring out how to keep her safe." "That is because Eva makes me happy, and I love her; She is my daughter. I will never allow anything to happen to my only kin." "Then I don't have to worry about her safety while I am taking care of my part of the plan." Zelman only smiles in response to my statement. Zelman Clock is the most pleasant, but arrogant person I have ever met.
Zelman POV
My plan worked better than I could have hoped. I got more information than I could have asked for. As planned she just blurted out everything. I must have really rattled her. She even admitted to me that she is in love with Eric. I'm going to help her; By telling Eric that she is on our side and no threat to Eva. I call Eric. "Kate Savoy is on our side. She is going to do everything she can to help us protect Eva. In fact we have already come up with a feasible plan to accomplish this end.""That's good to hear. Do you think it will work?""It is possible, but not likely. At the very least we can use it as a distraction."I hang up the phone and return my attention to Eva. Each moment with Eva is precious to me, and I will remember every single one. The day marches on, and I can feel the boredom leave as I spend my time taking care of Eva. Before I know it 4:00pm rolls around and it is time to put the plan into action. Kate leaves with the file and I stay here with Eva; Waiting for the goon to show up. I call Eric. "Things are about to get interesting. You had better make yourself scarce. Unless you don't want to be around to take care of Eva." "Got it. No one will be able to find me until it is safe."I hang up the phone and continue waiting.
He shows up right on time. He breaks down the door and says "Were is Mr. Juliet; So that I can force him to give me the location of the stolen research." "That will not be necessary. The research has been returned to it's rightful owner." "You liar. If the research had been returned my boss would have called by now." Immediately after the fool finished saying that his phone rang. I could hear both sides of the conversation; Thanks to my very sensitive hearing. His boss said "We have successfully retrieved half of the research. Seize the infant at all costs. The infant is the property of Northern Lights; Retrieve the infant at all costs, and don't hesitate to kill anyone who gets in your way." "Understood." He closes his phone, and says. "Hand over the infant and you won't get hurt." "Let's take this outside you ridiculous goon." Hearing that bastard refer to my daughter as mere property was the last straw. I will personally destroy the Northern Lights Research Company; Even if it takes me the next six years to do so. The goons words bring me out of my thoughts. "What can a scrawny punk like you do to someone like me?" By the time he says this we have made it to a vacant lot; With Eva still safe and secure in my arms. I keep holding onto her, because it would be unwise to put her down; The goon would just snatch her away. I will not allow that to happen. In response to this I say. "Plenty." "Oh really; I'd like to see you try." With that the battle begins. I decide to only use my fire to clean up the mess after I beat this worthless goon to death. Each and every time he attacks I block or dodge. To say I am giving him a licking is an understatement. This guy is alright for a human, but he is nowhere near my level. He will regret seeking out my ire; Just before his death he will realize just how wrong he had been to provoke me, but by then it will be much to late. The punishment continues until the goon is lying on the ground with bruises all over and many broken bones; I crush his throat effortlessly killing him in an instant. Just before he died I saw it in his eyes; He realized the fatal mistake he had made. I rewarded that realization with a quick death. In the blink there is nothing left, but a pile of ash.
The walk back to the house is uneventful. The funny thing is Eva didn't so much as stir while I was taking care of the goon; Now that we are back at the house she starts crying. Maybe Eva has gotten hungry after her long nap. I feed her another bottle of blood and she goes back to sleep. Eric returns home with Kate, and things return to normal. Each day flows into the next. Things are rarely exciting. Every once in awhile a goon attacks while Eric is at work; Who I immediately take care of. Apparently Eric had gone and rescued her from where ever the professors had put her after she failed her mission. They are now a serious couple. In a month it will have been two years since I got that rather bizarre phone call that changed my life for the better. Unfortunately I no longer get to spend time with Eva as per our agreement. It has been awhile since that part of our agreement took affect. I remember it like it were yesterday; Eva was having her first birthday party. I tried to attend, and Eric reminded me that I had given my word that he would be the one to raise Eva; He made it perfectly clear that I was not welcome anymore. In one month Eva will have her second birthday. I will watch like I did last year, and will for the years to come.
One month Later
Kate POV
Eric and I have been together for two years now, and our relationship hasn't gone anywhere. Lately he has been spending all his time with Eva. Something has to be done about this. I know there is a restaurant opening tomorrow. I saw an article in the news paper about the opening this morning. I will casually read the article in front him in such a way that he can clearly see the article, but making sure not to be to obvious about it.
Right now I am going to focus on making Eva's birthday lots of fun. It is a real shame that no one wants their kids to come to the party. I don't think that Eva is going to be very popular when she gets to preschool; I have no idea why this is happening. It's not like Eva has done anything wrong. I will get to the bottom of this. I think that the parents are unjustified I'll have a talk with them, and get this all straightened out. I am getting really tired of seeing Eva so sad because the other kids refuse to play with her.
The day goes by quickly it is 5:00pm before I even realize it. I have spent so much time trying to figure out why nobody wants to be around Eva that time just flew by. All of the parents I talked to were quite adamant that their children will have nothing to to do with Eva. When I talked to children in the park they ran away when ever I asked them if they would become friends with Eva. Now it is time for the party and no one is coming. Oh well we will have lots of fun regardless. Wait there is someone that I can call; Who would gladly come, but Eric would blow his stack if he sees him in his house. Eric made it abundantly clear that Zelman is not invited to the party. "Hi, Eric how was your day?" "Fine." "Shall I go and get Eva for the party?" "Yes. I'm just upset because Eva has no friends, and is very sad about it." "It's alright if no one comes to the party; we will have a lot of fun no matter what." I go get Eva, and we start the party. Everything goes well, and Eva is having fun. I too wish that she had friends, but it can't be helped. The party proceeds well to the very end.
Afterwards We take Eva's presents upstairs, and then everyone goes into the living room and relaxes for the rest of evening until 10:00pm and goes to bed. As a brand new day dawns I begin to saver the commencement of my plan. First things first I need to arrange babysitting for this evening. I call Zelman. "Hello." "Yeah hi. This is Kate Savoy." "Kate what a pleasure talking to you again. What can I do for you?" "Could you babysit Eva this evening?" "Of coarse. What may I ask is the occasion?" "I'll tell you in a sec be back in a few minutes." "Sure thing I'll be waiting." I put the phone down very carefully, and go over to Eric. "You called." "Yes. I saw this article about a restaurant opening in the newspaper. Would you like to go with me?" "Yes, yes definitely yes." "I'm so glad I have something important to talk to you about. We are leaving at 5:00pm. Could you make arrangements to have someone watch Eva while we are gone." "Already taken care of." I kiss Eric and walk back over to the phone. "I'm back." "You were about to explain why you need me to babysit this evening." "Eric and I are going out this evening." "Why is it that you called me before he even asked you?" "I was hoping that we would have plans tonight." "I look forward to an evening spent with Eva." "Can you get in without Eric knowing? He will freak if he sees you." "Why would he do that?" "Because he sees you as a threat to his relationship with Eva." "Why would he think that." "Your her father. You are well within your rights to take her away from him. He know this, and it scares him." "And you know this how?" "It is written all over his face." "Is that so; Sneaking in will not be a problem. Will that be all? I was just having breakfast." "No that's it. Thanks Mr. Zelman. Goodbye." "Goodbye Miss Savoy." I hang up the phone, and walk back to Eric. "Everything's all set now we can have fun tonight without any worries." "Good."
Eric goes to work, and the day seems to drag on. Even taking care of Eva seems very boring; I can hardly wait for my date with Eric. I do everything as I usually did before Zelman came into our lives. Eva gets mashed up and ground left overs; I do not have the connections to get blood for her so this will have to do. I have the sippy cup right here; Zelman can feed her blood when he gets here. It's 2:00pm just three more hours till Eric gets home. The boredom is defining; I can see why Zelman hates it so much. Fortunately Eva has been on her best behaviour. I just wish that something exciting would happen between now and then. Just as I finish thinking that some goon barges in and says. "Surrender the child agent Savoy, or suffer the consequences." "Why do you want her?" "The monster must be purged for the good of humanity." "Right. Who exactly do you work for Mr. Goon." "Northern Lights Research Company just like you." "You must be mistaken. There is no way in hell that she could possibly be a monster; Just look at her is that the face of a monster?" "No not right now, but she will grow into a creature who will destroy humanity. She is the phoenix who will burn down the world." "There is no way that you can possibly know that. Who a person becomes is shaped by the people in their lives?" "The last thing that she will become is a destroyer." "How do you know that?" "Because Eric is raising her, and he is an amazing person; With such a kind and caring heart. "With someone like that to look up to there is no way that she could grow up to be a world destroying monster." "I understand that, but I have my orders. She must be brought back to Northern Lights." "But why?" "She is the sole property of Northern lights, and they have every right to do what ever they like with her. She has to go back I'm sorry." "Big Brother no you can't take her. They will kill her; she is just an innocent child." "She has as much right to grow up like any other child. Please Julian let her go? This child has the potential to become the strongest protector man kind has ever known. There will probably come a time when we need her." "Fine. I will not pursue her anymore, but you have to do something for me." "What do you need Julian?" "Free me from Northern Lights. You know very well that neither of us wants to work for them. I also know the only reason that you didn't fix it sooner was because you wanted to be with Eric. Now that he no longer works for them you no longer have any reason to stay."I'll do it. First thing tomorrow I will go and end our involvement with Northern Lights." Five minutes after Julian left Eric came home, and we went on our date.
Zelman POV
Since Eva came into my life so many unexpected things have been happening. I couldn't be happier. I was really surprised when Kate Savoy called me this morning; Asking if I could babysit Eva this evening. The day drug on as usual except a goon paid me a visit today. Trying to convince me that I needed to help him destroy a monster in the form of a child. It was not hard to figure out that he was talking about Eva. However there was something different about him. He didn't seem to believe what he was saying. He probably did at one point, but he doesn't anymore. It's almost as if he is being forced to say these things. I was on my way over to watch Eva while we were talking. By the time I got there Eric and Kate had already left. My unexpected travelling companion had left before I reached Eva's neighbourhood. I walked in the front door, and Eva ran up to me and gave me a big hug. She recognizes me.
I'm going to enjoy this because it might be my last chance to spend time with my daughter. This is not good; Not having Eva around is really bothering me. This is for the best she would not have the life she deserves if I raise her. She needs Eric to have a proper up bringing. I haven't been this upset in many years. I have to do this and look forward to the time when Eva needs me in her life. While these thoughts are running through my mind Eva crawls on my lap and pats me on the head; My little girl innocently tries to comfort me. On the verge of tears I give her a gentle hug. When I hear Eva's stomach rumble. She's hungry good thing I brought some blood packs with me. Within minutes I start feeding Eva guzzling it down in a matter of minutes. Eric isn't taking care of Eva the like he said he would. He probably doesn't have access to blood. I'll have to keep the fridge stocked with plenty of blood. Eva will get everything she needs to be healthy if I have anything to say about it.
The evening proceeds without incident, but oddly enough I was never bored. Life just isn't dull with Eva around. It's sad really that we can't be together all the time she is my daughter after all. However I did give my word and I have no intention of going back on my word. This is for her own good. I will not turn my back on this chance to give my daughter the best life that she can possibly have. I'm doing this for her. Eva's happiness the most important thing, That's odd I am usually much more selfish than this. I guess my love for Eva is having a positive effect on me. My musings are interrupted by the lovebirds returning home. Before I have a chance to leave Kate comes up to me and says. "I need you to be Eva's babysitter for a little bit longer. There is something important that I need to take care of before things get serious. I told Eric that I have some personal stuff to take of, and arranged for sub ." Without hesitation I say. "Got it." Then swiftly exit the building. I wonder what miss Savoy could need to take care of so badly that she asked me to take care of Eva for a while. Not that I'm complaining. It's just surprising to say the least. This is getting interesting. I think about all the things that are going on while sitting in front of the fireplace. This is so much fun.
Eric POV
I don't understand. We were having such a great time on our date. Then as we were walking to the car Kate tells me that she has personal stuff to deal with. She is leaving town to do something potentially dangerous, and their is nothing I could do about it. Well at least she found a replacement babysitter before she left.
Kate POV
I leave Eric's with a solemn feeling in my heart. I have no idea whether or not I will be coming back to the man I love. I'm just glad that Zelman will be there to take care of Eva. There is no way that he will ever allow any harm to come to her. It took me awhile to get home. I guess that my thoughts were more depressing than I realized. By the time I make it home I am dead tired. I go up to my room and give in to exhaustion and go to bed. Next morning is an early one. I get up and get my gear together; I head out at the break of dawn. Pretty soon my brother and I will be free of Northern Lights. There is no way that either Julian or I will ever subject ourselves to indentured servitude to that horrid company ever again. I am about to be on my way; When I get a call from Zelman. "I know that you are up to something. I just don't know exactly what yet. Either you tell me or your brother will tell me one way or another." "How did you know that Julian is my brother?" "Who do you take me for. I have learned quite a lot in my long life. It was very easy to notice the family resemblance. From that it was not hard to figure it out." "What are you going to do to my brother?" "Nothing if you do as I say, and tell me what you are up to." Very well. I am going back to Northern Lights to end our indentured servitude to them." "How interesting. I had a feeling that there was more going on than simply working as an employee. Goodbye, and good luck."
That was the last call I received from the Old Blood. I get the feeling that he doesn't like me very much. In all likelihood he only tolerates me because I take such good care of Eva. The rest of my journey proceeds without incident. I arrive and discretely begin my search for the source of our bondage. I must retrieve it at all costs. If I don't Northern Lights will use it to force me to take Eva away from her loved ones. After looking around for a couple of hours I realize that this is going to take a while. Then inspiration hits I call Julian and ask him if he knows where it is being kept. "Hello." "Hi Julian it's me." "Where is it? I have no idea where to even begin looking. There is no way to free us from our indentured servitude without finding it." "I guess it can't be helped. That which must never be named is in the lowest basement of the main building." "Thanks bro I'll take care of the rest; We will be free very soon." "No problem, bye." Alright I just need to get across the compound complete my business then I am free to live out my life with Eric. My only chance is if that which must never be named isn't guarded. If so it is going to be out of the hands of the enemy soon. No one will ever find that which must never be named again.
I make it to my destination in the midst of my musings. Getting into the building is the easy part. The hard part will be getting in and out of the vault with it. One thing is certain; I will have to check the duty roster for the guards assigned to the building in order to ascertain the best way to retrieve it. I will kill anyone who tries to stop me from getting that which must never be named back; If I want to get in and out without making a fuss the information on the guards movements must be precise. With all of that done my task begins. I easily sneak past the guards stationed at the entrance to the basement levels.
The basement level guards are the professors elite soldiers. It's to bad for them that I surpass their skills in every way. The elevator comes to a halt and I get out, and begin to make my way toward the vault. It shouldn't be this easy navigating the sub levels.
Captain of the Elite Guard POV
I just received a report that agent Savoy is making her way through the sub levels. I have ordered all of my men to steer clear of her. This way no one will get hurt including her. I can't believe that it took me this long to realize that I love her. I don't care that Kate is in love with someone else. I will do everything in my power to aid in her liberation from service to the professors.
Kate POV
If this map is correct I should be half way there. It will not be that long before that which must never be named is back in my possession. This is quite odd I haven't seen a single guard. Unless the captain of the guard ordered the to steer clear. Why would he do that? I need to remember who that caption is. I remember now his name is Daniel Smith, and if I remember correctly he is madly in love me. I will have to send him an email thanking him for his assistance. At the conclusion of that thought I arrive at the vault. Opening the vault wasn't difficult. All I had to do was use my all access pass. Once in I take that which never named and leave. Making it back up out of the sub levels was just as easy it was coming down. To get out of the building I need to act natural. I casually walk out of the building.
Fortune is on my side; The guards that are scattered about the compound thought that I was there because I was on duty today. With the Northern Lights compound behind me I went and hid that which must never be named in a place where no one will ever it. After that I went back to live happily ever after with Eric.
Narrator POV
Four Years later tragedy strikes her life once again. How will Eva cope? Find out in the next chapter.