THE MANSION

As we entered the Mansion we were greeted by bows. I lead the council, the death dealers stood on the side, Selene stalked behind me. The council, Selene, and I were about to enter the chamber in which Viktor and Markus wait when I remembered.

"Make sure Kraven and his men don't leave this mansion." I said to the death dealers. With that I entered the resting chamber. I notice the recovering bodies of my fellow elders side by side. The raise their heads.

"Ah... Amelia, perhaps you can explain to us what's going on." Markus said in scratchy voice.

Markus eyed Selene in suspicion.

"Selene why have you awaken us!" Viktor demanded in a low in a tone.

"She believes that Kraven is plotting against us with...Lucian."

"I've given you proof." Selene insisted.

"Incoherent thoughts and images, nothing more!" Markus erupted.

"Leave us for a moment." I spoke to the council.

As the last council member left I turned to Selene.

"This is exactly why the awaken is done by an elder."

"But I did see Lucian,I shot him you must believe me!"

"One a wake to a sleep, that's the way of it, it is Markus's turn to rein not mine!" Viktor screamed.

"I only have the coven's safety and...yours in mind. I would have never even dreamed about breaking such a a rule if I wasn't sure there is something wrong. Please give me chance to prove to all of you i'm correct. Better yet bring Kraven in here and you can see for yourself through his blood. He is not old enough to organize his thoughts yet i'm sure the proof is within him."

"Very well, it's better to make sure, but Selene if you are incorrect I will make sure not an ounce of leniency is shown." I warned.

"Send for Kraven!" I shouted to the death dealer outside the chamber.

Moments later Kraven entered the chamber, followed by a bow.

"Rise."

"Yes milady."

"Kraven we have been informed that you are planning to over throw Viktor, Markus, and myself. How do you defend yourself?"

"Milady, my lords, I can only say that you have been informed incorrectly."

"Very well, then you wouldn't mind if I tasted your blood... as a precaution. You understand that such allegations needs to be completely put to rest in order to clear your name?"

He gulped and hesitantly accepted.

"Of course Milady." He closed his eyes as if thinking hard.

I walked over to him tilted his head exposing his neck. I bit down, his blood gushed in my mouth his memories flooded my mind. I saw it all of it! Lucian was indeed alive and well with Kraven as an ally I pulled away in disgust. I slapped Kraven away from onto the floor.

"What she said is true!"

A vicious hiss and scowl sounded from Viktor.

"Selene arrest Kraven and geet the rest of the traitors as well. We have points to be made!"

Selene immediately followed through with the orders. Kraven's teem was kneeled, hand cuffed before us.

"You are all traitors of the coven, therefore you will all be executed for treacherous crimes!"

"I believe they should be used as an example to anyone in the coven who will so much think of the idea again." Viktor insisted.

"What a great idea, it will keep everyone in their place." Markus agreed.

"It will be suited considering what vile events that has taken place." I concurred.

"Kahn inform the coven they are expected to be here in ten mimutes."

"Selene will you like to execute the criminals?"

"If it is milady's wish, then it will be my pleasure."

Ten minutes had gone by and the chamber was filled with all the coven. The circled the great chamber anxiously.

"These criminals before us have been found guilty of trying to take over the coven. They allied with lycans and lied about Lucians death!"

Gasps echoed around the chamber. Wide eyed vampires looked in outrage.

"They will all be executed and you all will watch. This coven has grown weak decadent, it is time we regain the power of this coven. Their execution will be the first of many examples!"

Kraven and his men were tied down, gasoline showered them. Selene lit a single match. She carried it across each of their heads. Flames blanketed them, screams of agony is all that cam from their mouths. They had finally dropped dead. I turned to the rest of the coven.

" The others elders and I only want the survival of the bloodlines, we want the better of your well being. This cannot be so when idiotic mongrels set out to destroy us, allied with our enemies since the beginning of our species who only set out to demolish us. We have lived for centuries and have suffered a great deal for the coven's survival! We expect you all to realize that none of you will be here without us. Most of all we expect you to realize who is here for you and who your real enemies are!... You are all dismissed."

The traumatized coven exited the chambers without even single whisper. The death dealers disposed of the crisp bodies. Only Selene was left with Viktor, Markus, and I.

"Selene where is this Micheal?" Viktor asked.

" He... he is an interrogation room in the city. I will go retrieve him."

"Selene you do know what needs to be done don't you?" I questioned.

"Yes, but I also know he's innocent, I would prefer I not be present when it happens. Can ask you to make quick and painless."

"As you wish, after all we should thank you."

She nodded and left. I turned to my fellow elders now fully regenerated.

"Amelia would you be so kind in handing me my coat? Markus asked

"Of course my friend."

About forty-five minutes past before Selene returned with a terrified Micheal. She entered with him and hastily exited leaving Micheal with us.

"Hello Micheal." I said.

"Hello," He answered back.

I moved behind him.

"Micheal just relax."

I gripped his and with one snap he was gone.

"Well that's that."