Everything Is Not What It Seems.
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
-A Thousand Years, by Christina Perri.
Chapter 2:
Rachel's POV
"We're screwed... "
Those two words echoed in my head, a constant reminder of where I was. Locked in a dark room with the and only Quinn Fabray, my sworn enemy.
As my head rested against the cold floor boards, I reflected on my life and my 16 years on earth. Regrets and memories washed over me as I shed silent tears. I was too young to die... Many things lay ahead of me but it was time for me to go. This wasn't how I pictured myself to die...
I imagine a church filled with perhaps my own children, family, friends and those I truly cherish. I would of lived my life to the fullest and conquered Broadway. As I stand back now and watch my life flash before my eyes, I will smile and be proud of my accomplishments.
"What happened to Quinn and Manhands?" Santana yelled as she searched for the two.
"Scary people with fangs took them to the woods." Brittany stated as if it was completely normal and obvious.
"Don't be ridiculous Brittany, vampires don't exist." Tina replied as she looked outside the window. She pointed outside the window at one of Quinn's shoes.
"What the fuck do we do now?" Santana yelled as they all sat in a circle.
"Too late, I'll decide." Damon replied as each of the remaining girls plus Kurt were grabbed.
"Let's play a game, it's called if you open your mouth you die." Cassie laughed as they all shut up immediately.
"Let the games begin..." The vampires each laughed in response.
The pounding on the hard, wooden door awoke the two girls from their slumber.
"GET UP!" A sharp and rude voice hastily yelled.
The girls shot right up as the lock on the door made a clicking sound.
"I'm Kate, I'm going to get you changed and tidy to meet the King and Queen. Stuff it up and lets say... Things will get nasty.
Kate motioned for them to follow her as she lead them through the hallway and into a small room with clothes lining the walls.
"For you blondie, an elegant blue gown with lace details, and for you big nose a red gown with a drop waist. You have 5 minutes to change." Kate shut the door leaving the girls bewildered.
They decided to forget their differences and help each other get ready. As they turned to look in the full length mirror, they gasped at how beautiful the gowns were and how they fit them perfectly.
As Kate walked back inside the room, she pulled Quinn onto the antique chair and elegantly styled her hair in a bun, with loose strands framing her face. She placed a silver and blue hair clip in Quinn's hair to match her dress and jewellery.
Why haven't they killed us already... Rachel thought as she watched Kate prepare Quinn.
"Big nose, it's your turn." Kate sighed as she pulled a brush through Rachel's hair. The King and Queen had plans for the two human girls, but first they were to accompany the Salvatore brothers to a dinner with the King and Quinn them self.
Kate pulled out a curling iron and curled Rachel's hair and placing two matching hair clips in her hair. Unlike Quinn, Rachel's hair was down in a simple and elegant style.
A pair of silver heels was handed to Quinn and matched her dress perfectly. Then a matching pair of heels was handed to Rachel who almost groaned when she saw the size of them.
"When addressing the King and Queen, you will say Your Majesty or Your Highness. Manners are expected and never argue or disagree. The Princes them self will escort you to the dining hall." Kate shut the door leaving Quinn and Rachel speechless.
"Quinn, I can't do this!" Rachel started hyperventilating.
"Yes you can Rachel, we can do anything as long as we stick together." Quinn smiled at Rachel, it was a genuine smile too.
Kate barged through the door making the girls let out a slight scream. She pulled the girls onto the feet and did final touch ups to their hair and make up.
"Remember what I told you." She stated and carefully lead the girls to the grand staircase.
"Watch your step." Kate said and without another word, was gone.
"Oh please little brother-..."
The sound of bickering from the hallway sent shivers down Rachel's spine.
Two young men came into view, leaving Rachel and Quinn speechless.
The four stood awkwardly at the top of the staircase. These two were their kidnappers...
"I'm sorry for my brother's rudeness, I'm Stefan Salvatore and this is my brother Damon Salvatore."
Stefan motioned to Damon as he reached for Rachel's hand to kiss it. He then did the same to Quinn. Both girls blushed in response to his gesture.
"We should be the ones apologising, I'm Rachel Berry and this is Quinn Fabray." Rachel smiled awkwardly as they still remained at the top of the staircase.
"Allow Me." Stefan held his arm out to Rachel who kindly accepted his kind gesture.
Damon smirked at Quinn, he liked them fierce, sexy and most of all, feisty.
"I must admit Miss Fabray, you are looking rather fine this evening." Damon smirked as Quinn blushed. He held his arm out and the two followed behind Stefan and Rachel.
"Let us out!" Santana yelled as she banged and kicked the door in a attempt to break open.
"Sit the fuck down Santana!" Tina yelled with her head in hands.
The girls turned to Tina with shock evident on each of their faces.
"Wow Asian, never thought you had it in you." Santana replied exhaustedly.
The room they were in had dark floorboards that would creak at the slightest movement, the walls were layered with black and grey wallpaper.
"We're never going to get out ..."
Rachel's P.O.V
As Stefan lead me down the stairs, my body shook with fear. He seemed to notice that too and gave me a reassuring smile. I decided to keep my mouth shut, maybe just maybe that would keep me alive.
"Rachel, I won't hurt you..." He truly was handsome. I remained silent until we were outside the large wooden double doors. They were immediately opened and I couldn't believe how breath taking the room was.
Stefan lead me to the dining table and pulled the chair out for me. I sat down and he took the seat next to me.
I looked down at my hands as I felt all eyes on me. I almost sighed with relief as Quinn sat beside me. We held each others hand secretly under the table as our nerves kicked in.
"Good evening Miss Berry and Miss Fabray." The Queen smiled gently at us and tried my best to return the smile and look up.
"Good evening, Your Royal Highness. Quinn and I replied.
We were handed a glass of what looked to be champagne whilst the King, Queen and the Princes
had a glass filled with a red substance. It didn't take me more than 5 seconds to realise what that drink was... It was blood!
"We'd like to thank you for joining us this evening." The King smiled.
I heard Quinn hold back a scoff at that statement but quickly cover it with a cough so I kicked her foot in return.
"No the pleasure is ours, Your Majesty."
Moments later, a chef came out carrying two trays. He placed the two trays in front of Quinn and I, revealing steak dish. My mouth watered at the smell of the dish. I hadn't eaten in a few days.
Warily, I took the first bite and I couldn't stop eating. I stop for a second to glance at Quinn who was doing the same. As I finished the meal, I awkwardly sat in silence as we waited for Quinn to finish.
It seemed the dinner was coming to an end as the King and Queen stood and left, not sparing a single word or glance. We stood and once again, Stefan held out his arm. I was to exhausted to object at that point so I carelessly followed Stefan. As we walked on the stairs I felt my foot slip and I was sure I was going to fall.
At that moment though, I felt a strong pair of arms wrap around my waist pulling me up. I look up with shock.
"You saved me..."
"I told you, you can trust me." His eyes stared at me as we continued to walk to the dressing room.
"Thank you..." I smiled awkwardly but when I looked up he was gone.
Quinn and I looked at each other with the same expression.
"Well that went well." Quinn stated and we all burst into a fit of giggles.
"I take it you did what you were told." Kate said and appeared out of nowhere.
She opened the door and helped us undress.
As Quinn and I sat in the dark room what we now called home we smiled because at least we had each other.
Isn't it amazing, how two enemies can learn to forget their differences and become friends.
"Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly."
Amos Bronson Alcott