A/N: Hey sorry it's taken a lil bit to get this chapter up. I've been having fun on trying to figure out what exactly was going to happen next. But now I've got this chapter sorted out. WARNING!!! Jacob is not in this chapter yet. That will probably be in the next or the one after that. This one is absolutely about Ava and Gabriel. So sorry. But Enjoy! : )
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Chapter II
Traveling can be fun if you've got a good talker, and a great fighter.
Well I must say that so far traveling with Gabriel was entertaining. He was always telling me about his pack, back when they weren't absolute losers. I really wanna meet this pack! Teach them not to turn down good offers for new pack members. But I'll tell you this, They're not taking Gabriel back. I like him a lot.
We arrived in the city that Devon was staying at and I smelled a lot of vampires in the city limits. It was rather nerve racking, knowing just a small fragment of what was waiting for us. The smell of the city smell terrible and I nearly spewed due to the too sweet scent of the vampires. Why do they have to smell that way?!
'Because they're just freaks like that.' Gabriel teased.
I sneezed as my laugh since I was in my wolf form. We were just entering the city and not many people were to shocked when they saw us. All they did was glance at us and kept on walking to where ever it was that they were headed. I found it a little odd, since I was still counted as over grown, and Gabriel was just the word. He was about the size of a freaking bear in his form, just like every other male in any pack of werewolves. The women just were half they're size, which honestly is just fie for me.
'I wonder what's up with this place. Every where I've going, and people who've seen me, freak out big time.' Gabriel stated.
I don't know what's up but I have a feeling it has something to do with all the vampires in this area. I could see a huge group coming towards us with evil grins on they're face. Gabriel, we need to phase.
'Are you crazy?! They'll rip us to shreds the second were in our human form!' he thought sounding outraged.
No they won't because I have to talk to they're leader. And they know it. I quickly phased before Gabriel could have another thought on the subject and quickly pulled out my trench coat and putting it on. The group nodded and one of the group members came over to me cautiously.
"You hear to see Devon?" The male asked.
"Yah, where is he?" I mumbled trying not to vomit.
The man chuckled darkly then walked back towards his group. He turned around and saw that I wasn't following.
"This way, Miss Killz." He cooed.
I nodded but still kept my distance. Gabriel was still in his wolf form and kept in pace next to me as we walked closer to a huge building that looked like a pretty popular business. I didn't look at the name of the place, nor did I care what they called it. This place was obviously Vampire Turf, and I was in they're lands at they're mercy.
We walked into the building and went up a few floor till we were entering a large room decorated in a dark Victorian style. Everything was black leather when it came to things to sit on, and the tabled and shelves were a dark oak color. The walls were evergreen with gold trim. Of course they'd have this expensive crap in here, they could afford it easily.
Over by one of the large windows stud a group of vampires talking silently. One of the men that I was brought here by went over to the group and mumbled something unintelligible to the large group. One man smiled and looked at me carefully. Think it would be wise to speak up and show I had no fear of this lot I stepped up bravely.
"Where's Devon? Me and him need a nice long chat." I spoke darkly crossing my arms over my chest.
"He's not here at the moment, my dear. He's out feeding." Said a man that looked very fatherly, but dangerous at the same time.
I shuddered at the thought of any vampire feeding on a human. U shuck my head then looked back to the man that answered me.
"Well tell him to bring his ass back, because I'm in a hurry. I came here to make a deal with him, and I'm getting pretty close to walking out and hunting him down. Now which would you rather do; Call him, or have me do my own hunting?" I threatened.
There was a low chuckle from behind me and I faintly remembered it. I turned and to my great disappointment, Devon was entering the room looking all too proud of himself.
"I'm afraid there's gonna me no need to for that, love. Now come, sit and talk with me." He ordered sweetly.
Gabriel growled lowly, and I looked at him with a curious look. Devon noticed the tension and went to a cabinet grabbing two soda's.
"Over course your friend may join us. Come, I mean no harm." Devon mumbled tossing me both small bottles of Dr. Pepper.
I looked to Gabriel and nodded. He phased as soon as I turned my attention to the on looking vampire, seeing if they would actually attack as he phased. I heard him rustle through a his bag then heard pants being zipped up. I turned to him and he was pulling on a black shirt. Gabriel walked over to me and lead me to the couch with a protective arm around my waist. I ignored the low chuckle that came from some of the men and continued to allow Gabriel to 'protect' me.
"So, Have you changed your mind on my offer?" He asked as he leaned forward with his hands together with a curious look on his face.
I shuck my head in reply.
"Really? Then why have you left your land?" He asked confused.
"Because I found out that you're the bastard that kill my pack, as well as my father. And I want my revenge." I simply replied leaning forward as well.
"Ava-" Gabriel whispered.
"What a pretty name. But why would you want to go and get your self killed after your father fought so hard to keep you, your brother, and that human safe?" Devon asked looked really taken back.
"First of all, you killed my father, so naturally I want revenge. Secondly, that human is now a werewolf, or more along the lines will be in the next few day. Now I want to make the same deal that you made with my dad. Interested?" I stated.
Devon sat back with a puzzled look spread across his face, and fiddled with his hands as he thought in silence for a few minutes. As he thought, I looked around calculating my chances of winning with all these other vampires around. Would they attack me and Gabriel if we won the bet against Devon? Or would they go straight to my brother and attack there? So many things were at risk at the moment, and I had to be careful to make sure I didn't get us killed.
Devon eventually sat up and before he looked to us, he got up and walked over to the men standing a few feet away that looked at me and Gabriel with wonder. I faintly heard him telling them of his plan about going wit the bet, and that if he was to loose he was to honor the terms. I smiled at my luck, I never expected a sneaky vampire to actually go through with the same terms. Devon turned with a small smiled and came back over to me.
"You do understand that you may not live?" He asked kindly, seeing if I'd back out of the bet.
"I'm very well aware of that." I growled.
Devon nodded the sighed deeply, "Very well then. Our fight will begin tomorrow at the local stadium. It's very large and we'll have plenty of room to fight as well as have some of my people to watch. I'm sure they'd enjoy the show."
"I'm sure they would if it involves two enemy's fighting to the death. Now let me get this straight, if I loose, Gabriel and my what's left of my family will be left alone. Right?"
"Of course. They will not be harmed so long as they live." Devon answered seriously.
"Good." I mumbled.
"Now, you must be tired. Go to the Triumph hotel. I'll have a room ordered for you and your mate. I'll send word for you when the fight will begin and where it'll be held." Devon stated.
"Oh. Gabriel's not-" I started but he got up and began pulling me out of the building.
"Until tomorrow, my sweet." Devon laughed lightly.
"Yah, whatever." Gabriel growled as we walked into the empty elevator to leave.
We stud in silence as we waited to get to the first floor. Gabriel still had his hand around my waist and I looked up at him carefully.
"You can let me go now." I mumbled.
"No I can't." He mumbled back and kept his grip on my waist firm.
"Why is that?" I asked getting a little annoyed.
"Because they'll think we're not together. And if that happens then we're in big trouble. Please just go along with it." Gabriel mumbled and kissed me lightly in the top of my head.
I found myself blushing deeply at the fake kiss, and part of me wished it was real. But what the hell am I think?! It's just to keep us both protected! I shuck my head mentally then laid my head against his chest. I was fairly tired and as soon as we got to the hotel room, I was heading straight to the shower then bed!
We exited the building quickly only to smell more of the vampire stench. Just how many freaking leeches live in this fucking city?! There's got to be hundreds if Devon is holding the fight over at a stadium. Not good.
We walked for what seemed like a good hour and we found the hotel that Devon told us to go to. We went to the desk and I told them my name.
"Ava Killz." I said looking off to the side.
"Ah, yes. Here's your key, and your room is on the top floor room 136. Please enjoy your stay." The woman at the desk stated and handed Gabriel a silver card. They must be rich to put pure silver cards in the hands of 2 people who think a two story house is expensive.
The thing about us werewolves, we were never rich. Just low class citizens in the U.S. who make a living off of hunting, work shops, and simple businesses. Gabriel pulled me out of my small train of thought and began walking towards the elevator and pressed the button. We waited in silence for the thing to get down to us and once inside we pulled away from each other and staying on opposite sides of the small room. I didn't like elevators. They were too small and with just me and Gabriel there were only a few feet between us.
"God, this thing needs to hurry up!" Gabriel complained as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.
I looked at him with sympathetic eyes, "Don't like crowded spaces?"
"Hate them is the proper word for it." He growled.
I nodded in approval, "Next time I'll deal with the stairs. How can these people deal with being crowded in this contraption?" I asked myself.
"Hell if I know. Only thing I do know is if your used to being wide open spaces, this thing will make you wise to never step foot out of a clearing ever again." He groaned.
'Ding!' the elevator chimed and the doors opened to our large floor. Gabriel was the first to get out since he practically jumped out causing me to move back so I didn't get hit. I walked calmly and breathe deeply once I was out. Only my breathe was ruined by the smell of vampires. I gagged at the smell and noticed a female walking down the hall. She was too beautiful to be human. And just to prove my thoughts she snarled at me and Gabriel.
There's one th- no actually there are simply to many reason as to why I hate vampires, and Gabriel was struggling to hold me back so I wouldn't rip he to pieces. The bitch laughed at my response and continued to move on slowly, only pissing me off even more because she was taunting me.
The second she was gone Gabriel let me go and to vent my anger, I punched the wall causing a loud noise and a hole where my hand went though.
"Well, that's one way to control your anger." Gabriel laughed and lead the way to the room that we had to share.
Gabriel opened the room and he held the door open for me. I walked in and I immediately went to the large couch and dropped down onto and began my journey to a dark heavy sleep. But Gabriel picked me up and carried me to a different place. I opened my eyes and noticed he was taking me to the bedroom.
"You better not be getting any ideas." I warned as he kicked open the bedroom door.
Gabriel looked down at me like I was crazy, "No. I'm putting you on the bed because that's where your sleeping. I'll take the couch. Your beautiful and all, but no offense, your no where near to being my type." He stated.
"And I have to be your type for you to try to get in bed with me?" I asked trying to make a point.
"Well no, but still. I've never been into those one night stands. So don't get to work up." He mumbled and tossed me onto the bed.
I squealed when I went flying through the air then landed comfortably on the bed. I turned and glared at Gabriel who was trying to repress a laugh, but was failing.
"Do that ever again and I'll have to kill you!" I threatened shaking my fist at him.
"Yah right, Miss me-so-big-and-bad." Gabriel guffawed, "I've seen cat 's that are scarier that you."
My mouth dropped but I snapped it back shut then growled very lowly. "Take that back."
"Nope" He said make a pop sound on the p.
I jumped off the bed and tackled him to the ground. Gabriel took the challenge and tried pushing my face to the ground. But I squirmed out of his reach and was now on his back and slammed him to the ground with out a problem.
"You give?" I asked laughing.
"Are you kidding me?! I haven't even got warmed up yet!" Gabriel laughed and rolled over to there I was on my back with Gabriel's back crushing me to the carpeted floor.
"Good god your fucking heavy!" I gasped and tried to get away before he put more pressure on my chest.
"Hey! I'm not that heavy!" He yelled sounding offended.
He sat up and quickly pulled me back under him only he pulled my into a head lock. Now these were fun to try and get out of. After 3 minutes of slamming him into the hard granite wall and into the bed, he finally let go and I pushed his face back to the ground. He struggled for 5 minutes then finally slapped the floor.
"I give, I give!" He yelled.
I smiled in victory and let him up taking his hand to help him up. He nodded and fixed his now very messed up hair.
"For a female, your pretty damn strong." He complimented. "That's a meant to be a compliment so please don't take me the wrong way."
"It's cool." I laughed and yawned. That made me just even more tired. Funny how adrenaline make you very lively one minute and the next your tired as hell.
Gabriel noticed my fatigue was down big time and pushed me in the direction of the bed, "Sleep." He ordered, "You've got a big day tomorrow. You need as much rest as possible."
I didn't need to be told again. I stumbled over to the bed an as soon as I was under a sheet, I was out like a light.
I woke the next morning hearing water running and got up slowly and stretched. I climbed out of the comfy bed and went to investigate. I knocked on the door and got no reply, only the continuous sound of the water running. I walked in and noticed Gabriel's cloths on the floor. My eyes widened and I simply closed the door and went back to the bed.
After 5 minutes I wondered how long he planed on taking, cause I really had to pee. After choosing to deal with his wrath, I walked in and ran straight to the toilet. I did my business and came out to see Gabriel completely bare ass naked. I blushed at the sight of him like that, particularly right after he got out of the shower.
Gabriel looked up and quickly pulled a towel around him.
"There's a thing called knocking!" He yelled.
I shuck my head put on a glare, "I did knock about 5 freaking minutes ago! I had to do my business! What, did you not hear me knock, or the toilet flush?!"
Gabriel's glare faded away then he shuck his head no. I rolled my eyes and stormed past him.
"Did you at least get a good look?" He teased as I passed him.
"More than you know." I mumbled and I heard him chuckle as I slammed the bathroom door.
Well that was interesting. Now I can't say I didn't like the sight of Gabriel like that. Oh man did the water that streamed down his fit body look so-- AVA! GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE FUCK GOD DAMN GUTTER!!!!
I literally slapped myself then went to the little bar in the front room. I went to the little fridge hoping to find some type of soda and failed in the process.
"If you're looking for a drink that's friendly, it's over here. I went to the store while you were sleeping." Gabriel announced as he tossed his shirt on the back of the couch and dried his hair. I nodded and saw a box of Dr. Pepper cans and some Orange Soda bottles. I looked up and saw Gabriel drinking one of the orange drinks.
"I take it those are your." I mumbled.
"Uh- if you don't want them sure. But have one if you want. I got these for us." He answered frowning.
"Well, I never know. We just met yesterday." I replied with a shrug of my shoulders and grabbed one of the orange drinks.
"I understand you there." He laughed and violently shuck his head, getting rid of any water on his head. I get fairly wet and gave him a blank stare, "Great. Thank a bunch Gabe." I mumbled and took his fairly dry towel and began walking toward the bathroom.
"No problem." He laughed as he turned on the TV and put it on some comedy that I wasn't familiar with.
I walked into the large bathroom and quickly turned on the hot water with very little cold. Even though the cold never bothered me because of my unnatural body temp. I still like to remain very warm. And by the way the water feels right now, I take it Gabriel had, or tried to have a very cold shower. I waited a few seconds for the heat to come on and as soon as it was hot, I got undressed and stepped into the scolding hot water. I hissed as it burnt my skin but soon I grew used to the temp, and unclenched my fists and sighed deeply.
About 20 minutes passed and I was done with just standing in the heat. I grabbed a small bottle of shampoo and began to lather my hair with it. It didn't take long for me to finish washing my hair. Thankfully by the time I finished washing my hair, there was a knock at the door.
"YAH!" I yelled so he could hear me.
"Mind if I use the toilet?" Gabriel asked.
I poked my head outside of the curtain and said, "Uh- sure."
Gabriel nodded then came in and went straight to the toilet. I pulled my head back in and finished washing up. While I was scrubbing my body with some soap I heard the door close and I took it that Gabriel was finished doing his business and I continued on with my shower.
A good 10 minutes later I turned off all the water and went straight to the sink and wiped the fog off of the mirror. My hair was getting dangerously close to being too long now; just past my shoulder. I looked around the area and found some clippers in a drawer. I began to cut my hair to about half an inch above my shoulder. Or well most of my hair was. My bangs actually stayed at the same length. I hadn't done my hair like this for the past year. Mom decided it was time for me to have my hair in the traditional bob.
I turned around and looked for my cloth. I then realized that I was only wearing a shirt that I packed for PJ's. My actual cloths were in the front room in my bag! I pulled the towel tightly around my chest and prepared to walk out into the front room where Gabriel was most likely watching TV.
I opened the door slowly and immediately saw Gabriel sitting on the couch with his back facing me. I sighed then headed past him and went straight to my bag.
"Ava? What are you doing?" He asked in a husky voice.
"Getting my cloths. So keep your ego down." I teased and picked up my bag heading to my room and locked the door, just in case.
I pulled on a navy blue turtle neck and some dark jeans. As usual, everything fit perfectly on me, gently hugging every curve in my body. I looked to the mirror and smile approvingly. My hair, though it was wet, looked really good. I picked up my towel and began drying my hair as I entered the front room and finished the rest of my previous orange soda. Gabriel was glowering at me and I smiled innocently.
The rest of the day was rather uneventful. We watched movies, he told me about where all he's been in the past 2 years. Mainly from where he came from and the farthest he's gone was my little village. I glanced at the clock and wondered when my fight was. I wasn't nervous, but actually excited for some odd reason. Eventually the phone rang and Gabriel picked it up with a blank face. After a few seconds he hung up and got up taking my hand.
"It's time." He mumbled.
"FINALLY!" I cheered and earned a worried look from Gabriel, "I'm not the easy to kill. I've previously killed 6 vampire since I became a werewolf." I informed him.
His expression shifted and just nodded. I had a feeling he hasn't killed a vampire before, but I wasn't going to say anything about it. We walked out silently and headed to where ever it was he was instructed to take me. Outside there was a car waiting for us, unwillingly we got in and it sped off towards my fighting arena. I could tell the driver was human, but the car still reeked of Vampire. I swear those things need to just die out and become extinct.
The driver eventually stopped and I hopped out breathing the some what fresh air. It still smelled terrible , but I dealt with it and followed Gabriel towards some unknown place. Everywhere there were vampires roaming the halls and they all snickered at me. I gave low warning growls to everyone of the and they simply shrugged and moved on to where ever the hell it wanted to go, besides getting with 6 feet of me. Just the distance I was with all of them was nerve wracking enough, and there were dozens! Not where I need to be right now!
"Ah, Ava! I trust you had a good nights sleep." Devon greeted from the middle of some field.
I looked around, "My sleep was just fine. Where the fuck are we?" I asked as I continued to look around.
"This is were we're going to be fighting." Was all he said, "Gabriel, you may go and sit where ever you like."
Gabriel nodded and walked over to me, "Be careful or your brother will have my hide." he whispered.
"Oh, thanks for being so worried for me." I replied sarcastically and hugged him. He was after all part of the family now. Gabriel hugged back then went to the side lines and just stud watching everything he could.
"So, shall be begin?" I heard Devon asked.
I looked to him and saw he had no shirt on revealing his tanned chest and his black hair was pulled into ponytail again. I shrugged then held up my hand.
"Go ahead. Take your time, my sweet." He chuckled.
I dashed past Gabriel and got completely undressed in the now, thankfully empty hall way. I stud in the shadows then thought of the revenge that boiled inside me. The revenge that my father deserved for dieing to protect us. I began t shake violently and continued to think of things that would get me even more pissed. Them killing mom, my cousin's, my friends. I thought of them trying to kill Avo and Keenan. The thought of them killing Avo set me off and I phased into my large Grey wolf form.
I stalked our of the hallway and barred my teeth at Devon. He looked at me amused and nodded. I began jogging forward until I was only a few yards away. Devon crouched and let out a feral growl. I bared my teeth and waited for him to lung at me. He did make the first move and he slammed me to the ground and prepared to bit me. NOT GOOD!
I kicked him off of me with my hind legs and was now on top of him growling very lowly. I ripped off one of his arms and tossed it over in Gabriel's direction. He knew that he had to burn it. Devon didn't like the looks of where this battle was going and began trying to bite me anywhere. I was not going to have that and I just simply bit into his chest and clawed him to pieces. Gabriel ran over to me and began burning what was left of Devon. That was way to simple.
I looked to the crowd of Vampires and they all glared at me with a need to kill. A couple of Vampire came forward but were stopped by another male.
"You know the laws!" He yelled at them. They all cowered back and the male looked at e carefully. "You've won the bet. Now you made go. We will be leaving this region within the week. You're obviously very powerful to be able to kill an ancient like Devon."
I nodded my head then looked to Gabriel. I whined lightly signaling him it was time to go home. He nodded in agreement and phased. He trotted over to me towering me easily and we took off in a run to home.
I didn't like being away from Avo knowing there were many vampire in this region. I noticed I began running faster with a need to hold my brother to me. With a need to tell him I missed him and don't want to ever be away from him again. Gabriel noticed my movements and began to pick up the pace as well.
Within hours we were entering our village and I smelled a bunch of Vampire.
'Ava, they're here!' Gabriel thought.
No! Not my Brother! I dashed past everything and found my brother and Keenan cornered by 20 vampires. With out even thinking things through, I began killing any vampire I get a hold of.
'AVA?!' Keenan and Avo thought in union.
I glances at them and saw Avo was injured as he leaned against Keenan, who was now fully a werewolf. His coat was a dark brown like his father's. The only difference between them was his topaz eyes.
I looked carefully at Avo and I saw a large gash on his side.
'I'll be okay.' he thought with a grunt in his voice.
I must have not been paying any attention because a vampire swiped her arm at me and I yelped out in pain. I was now almost in the same position as Avo, only I was livid. I ripped the female to shreds in seconds and that signaled every other vampire that they could not win this battle. They all left quickly, leaving me and my pack alone if they knew what was best.
Before I had time to think I collapsed and everything went black. I knew I wasn't dead. I could still feel the pain as I was lightly being picked up by warm arms. Now I was home, injured with my brother, but home none the less. Home.......
A/N: I know I left it at a cliff hanger, and you possibly hate me for it. But I do hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next chapter I'm thinking about having Ava and Her brother, Avo going threw a quick recovery then start heading to La Push. SO yes to those who've been wonder we're going to get to meet all our favorite werewolves in the next chapter, hopefully. : )
