CH.2: Window talking

Maya had left the boy she was supposed to kill lying cold in the street…she wasn't certain if that thrilled her or made her want to turn around and check on him. If she had a pulse she was very certain it would be racing about now. Sometimes it was difficult remembering what it felt like to feel…to have compassion. Her mother ran the blood bank for the Clan or Coven…sometimes it was hard keeping track of the name. She visited her mother usually delivering fresh blood or just to shoot the breeze.

Cory Matthews, Riley's father and leader of the family took care of maintaining a presence as a school teacher to keep up their human cover. He was the best there was…but she did not envy him for being in a class room full of potential victims. Cory told her that he never saw his students as meals but if they met him outside of school he would not be able to hold back. It hurt her when she heard this from him…a man who seemed better off as a human then a vampire.

Topanga, his wife ran the legal matters of the family while also keeping up appearances as a lawyer. She was good at what she did and she was quite fierce in strength…she had gone toe to toe with her but was eventually pinned to the wall. Topanga was hard but she would do anything for her family and it was through her that meetings were held usually at their place with all the other members of the undead. Maya remembered Cory's brother and how she had a crush on him…when she was human. After being turned though she realized even if they did not age in body she did not want him anymore, strange, but much like human want it was passed onto something else…or someone.

Auggie, Riley's younger brother had yet to turn so he was the only human in the house. Auggie though was born and raised knowing that his family was different. For starters growing up he had to watch himself around sharp objects and hugs were often brief to the point that there was tension. Auggie was a bright kid who could live out his human existence till he came of age. Though with Riley being the first born it was not really a choice…plus it didn't hamper that sunny personality of hers. Riley seemed to embrace being a vampire…though at times needed to be talked to in regards to what she did…or said…mostly said.

Maya found herself deep in thought as she climbed up to the window and sliding in she sees a shadow brushing a stuffed animal. "Hey Riles…got yourself a new pet huh?"

"I call him Starlight…cause he is the first thing I see tonight." Maya could tell that Riley was upset, being friends for a while sort of gave one that power.

"Look Riley I tried getting here fast as I could…it was just…there was a boy and my fangs wouldn't work…why wouldn't they work?" Maya was distraught as she placed her head in her lap as her long blond hair fell before her face.

Riley said nothing and that made her worry. Riley not saying something was like…well…what happened to her tonight. The boy was just so…cute…she hadn't even gotten his name but she presumed it was something to poke fun at. When she lifted her head she saw that Riley was wearing that smile of hers, the goofy one that showed she was about to explode with the information given to her. She had learned long ago not to tell her secrets.

"Maya Hart…you got yourself a crush…spill!" Riley leaped at her and Maya barely had time to stop her before the two of them were rolling on the floor.

"No…I can't…if I do you will tell your parents and then everyone will know…" Maya turned them around so she was straddling her and pinning her arms down over her head.

"I must know Maya…can't you see the anguish I am in not knowing…so spill…again!" Riley leaned up trying to nip at her but Maya refused to let her.

"No Riles…please don't make me tell you…first boy I've liked since your uncle…so please let this go!" Maya waited a bit to see if she would comply…Riley would have one of two moves; comply, in which case it would be settled with a change of conversation, or be a little more tact and turn the tables on her and have her reveal the information.

"You know…I don't want to know…if you want to keep a secret from your best friend in the whole wide world…I will let you." So it was the second option.

Maya slowly let up and as Riley went to turn her over she jumped to her feet and Riley went running into the closet. Moving a hand through her hair she waited a breath. "Riles hon…how you doing?"

"You moved…I am in shadow…this is unexpected. Please help me Maya…I seem to have fallen…and can't get up." Maya pushed out her hip and wore a smile, the kind of smile she wore when she knew her friend was up to no good.

"Nice try Riles but it ain't gonna happen. Now if you will be good I will tell you about the fight I had." Watching as Riley sped out of the closet she saw her take a seat at the window. They had started doing this when they were humans; back then the sunlight didn't bake their skin, now it seemed the only safe time to do this was during the night.

Life was difficult; being a vampire girl in a world filled with cute boys they could not date, it really put a damper on the whole living till killed by other means.

Taking a seat she crosses her leg and imitates a human sigh. "So…after you left I heard the crunch of a branch. The guy wanted me to give up…don't put up a fight…he should have known better. I took him on; you should have seen me I was on fire. When I saw his face though…I just could not finish him off-."

"Wait…you fought a human that fought back...like a hunter?" Riley's voice rose up a bit and Maya tried to calm her down but she seemed a little upset. Riley was hard to reach when she was like this.

"Well…sort of…ok so he was a hunter but this was different Riles. There was something about him that made me think back to when I was human…how I would be feeling right now. Cheeks flushed, heart racing, pulse doing its thing…if you had been there-."

"If I had been there I would remind you of your duty to this coven. My parents took you in after I accidentally turned you…we gave you and your mother a home. You could have your pick of any vampire…even my Uncle…even though he seems to have several suitors. My neck is on the line here Maya…I vouched for you…so please before you do anything rash like fall in love think this over."

Maya patted her hand and the two spent the rest of the night talking about the big vampire gathering to take place. Riley kept talking about this one boy but all Maya could think about was the boy she never got a name to.

"Lucas have you lost your mind?" Farkle called out to him as he walked down the school hallway the next day. He had recounted what had happened to him to his best friend and weapon handler and tech genius who handled the many bases equipment. There were only a handful of them, hunters, and they usually hung out at Farkle's place, namely cause his parents were retired hunters and they didn't want any hunting business getting their living room messy.

"I know it is crazy Farkle but she didn't kill me…and…we were bantering like we're a couple. Have you ever thought why we aren't allowed to date?" Lucas went to get his books out of his locker and noticed several girls walking by giggling.

"Uh yeah…they'd drink our blood in the middle of the night and leave our bodies to the flies of course! Look Lucas…the fact you survived an encounter is great…it means all that training is paying off. Still…don't let this get to your head…next time you see this dame kill her." Farkle waved at the girls but they stopped giggling.

"How do I kill something with a face…a face like hers that makes me smile? Farkle…maybe it is possible for our kind to be together without the bloodshed and constant warring. I know I'm getting tired of hiding weapons in my locker and looking at each face of my classmate wondering which one of them will kill me."

Farkle let out a groan and he didn't blame him. Heading to class he takes his seat and Mr. Matthews looks out at all of them. It was strange how he always looked so pale but he assumed it was just his natural look. He needed to stop thinking that everyone was a vampire…it did him little good to jump to conclusions here.

"Morning everyone I hope you all had a healthy and nutritious breakfast…I know I did. Now last time we were talking we were discussing the lore of vampires and werewolves. Mr. Friar can you tell me something about vampires?"

Lucas looked up from his book not expecting to be called on right off the bat. "Uh…well…if you stake them through the heart they turn to dust. Sunlight can kill them…they seem to not like holy water a whole lot. Beheading them and-."

"Yes that is very good…I am glad you are keeping up with all this knowledge of the supernatural Lucas. All those things you listed are true…but…there are so many more ways to kill a human though isn't there? You had hunters seeking out these creatures and killing them, wiping them from the face of the earth while these creatures were turned villains and forced to retaliate. If history is any lesson it is the worst enemy is never the monster…but the humans behind it…who seek to punish it for just being. I want you all to think about it as you write me a report. Half of the room will write about vampires and the other half werewolves. See to their history…find a truth you never opened your eyes to."

Lucas had never seen Mr. Matthews so passionate about this subject. In fact this was the first time he ever heard him talk about it. The rest of class went by same as usual and as the bell rang he rose up but Mr. Matthews was before him. Looking to Farkle he watches him shrug just as clueless as him as to why he was here.

"Lucas…how is your family doing?" Lucas raised a brow at that direct question. He was not sure how to answer.

"They are doing good sir…and yours?" Lucas thought he saw a twitch or something glinting in his eyes, maybe it was the lighting.

"My family is strong as ever. I am thinking of letting my daughters come back to school, you may not remember them as they were here only briefly. I want you to keep your distance…they are at that age where they are just noticing boys…scary time for a parent so you understand…right?"

Lucas nodded his head…if only to get out of this awkward conversation. Saying a few ok's and by he met up with Farkle to tell him about his meeting. He was looking forward to meeting these daughters of Mr. Matthews now.

Authors note: Next chapter Maya and Lucas are about to meet again…but things never go as planned do they?