AN: Introduction to an outside character and her family/background. This is where things get weird…

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee or Lost Girl

*** All of these lines across my face ***

Chapter 2

Addison's POV:

I've always been different. Since I can remember, my parents have told us stories of the Fae and how we're different than humans. It was hard as a child to understand what exactly they meant but after I shifted for the first time on my 5th birthday I realized just how different I am. After that, I asked a lot more questions. They explained that even though most Fae look exactly like humans, we all have certain powers or abilities, and that we can't expose ourselves to humans or they'll hunt us. Telling your mate is the only time it's ok to expose yourself. It all made more sense after watching X-men, but my mom said they are fake Fae and to never call myself a mutant. I wish I could meet other Fae, but we stay out of the Fae world for the most part. There was a big war a long time ago that separated the Fae into two sides, the Dark Fae and the Light Fae, and everyone had to choose a side. Well, except for my family. Our species of shifters dates back so far, it's said my ancestors were some of the original Fae. Our family wasn't involved in the war because we're solitary by nature, so after it we didn't have to pick a side. Neither side bothers us, nor do we bother them. I guess that's a good thing, but it's kind of lonely only talking to my family about it and keeping this big secret. Thank God I'm not an only child. My older brother, Maximus, is only 15 months older than me. He was supposed to be the next alpha, but after the first time I shifted and everyone in my family stared at me in shock, my grandpa came up to me and told me I was going to be the next great alpha. That took a couple years for my brother to get over. We also have a little sister, Olivia, who is 2 years younger than me. All three of us are extremely close, since we only have each other to really depend on.

When I turned 6, I started getting tattoos. I woke up with a burning on my left collar bone and top of my shoulder and found two black marks on my skin. They just looked like thin, 6 inch long, slightly curvy, black stripes, but at closer look, you can see that they are actually a string of symbols. My parents weren't sure what they meant but knew where to go for answers. That's when we started spending our summers in Costa Rica. We found this little village where there's a super old guy, even though he doesn't look that old. He is Fae and has been around since my ancestors. He can't speak English but when he held my hand I could hear and understand him in my head. It was super weird and scary at first. His name is Decio and he said he's known all the great alphas. The tattoos are their marks and legacy and with each tattoo, I gain their knowledge and strength. Every year on my birthday, I woke up with two more tattoos. Now that I'm 16, I have 22 tattoos, spanning from my left shoulder, diagonal across my back, to my right hip. Since Decio said I'm the 23rd of my kind, the tattoo is complete. Which is awesome because I think it looks sweet as it is and I'm over the burning sensation to start my birthday every year. I'll only have to experience that one more time, when I find my mate and we bond. I'm not sure why since my parents don't have any tattoos. He didn't give me details of that, but told me I'll have a female mate.

I asked my parents about it when I was 10. They didn't seem surprised when I told them what Decio said about a female mate. They said they'll always love me and be proud of me. That didn't explain why I had to have a female mate and when I asked they said they'd explain it when I was older, after I imprinted. My dad told me when I found my mate, I'd know right away, the second I look into their eyes. I guess we're the only shifters that can't control when we imprint, it just happens. He imprinted on my mom the day they met. He said it's like a flash and you can see your whole lives together. They were both 18. He asked her on a date right away, and it turned into an entire weekend where they went off and eloped. For being a human and never meeting a Fae, my mom was quick to understand and accept my dad. Enough to say yes to his proposal just a day after meeting him and letting him bite her on their wedding night so they are bonded for life. The bite didn't turn her into a Fae, just connects them emotionally so they can feel each other and read each other's thoughts. It's barely visible, just four little marks around her collar bone. I hope I have a fairytale love story like my parents someday, although my mom's parents wouldn't call it that. They were not happy when my mom came home married to a guy she had only known for a day and that they had never met. They tried to separate them and have my mom move back home with them. It didn't end well, which is why we only have my dad's side of the family over for holidays. It doesn't make sense to me. I guess it would be shocking but considering they've been married now for 20 years, you'd think her parents would get over it and try to mend the bridge. But they want nothing to do with us. Anyways, I try not to think about that part of the story; their love for each other is all that matters.

When I was 14, I realized I was glad I'd have to have a female mate. I thought coming out as a lesbian would be a big deal. We live on the outskirts of the small town Delphos in Ohio and there aren't any openly gay people. But last year when I was a freshman and a senior asked me to prom, I politely turned him down and said I was in girls. He just said 'oh ok, that's cool'. It was all over school before the day was over. People weren't talking shit though; just surprised I came out so nonchalant. No one said anything mean or looked at me differently, our school has a strict no bullying policy. I guess it helped I was pretty popular for a freshman, being the 6 foot tall, all-state starting point guard for our basketball team doesn't really scream low profile. It also doesn't hurt that my brother is 6 foot 5 inches tall and the captain of the hockey team as a sophomore. So no one messed with me, and it was nice not having guys hit on me anymore. My friends have all treated me the same, if anything my best friend Michelle flirts with me more now. I'm really glad I didn't have to keep that a secret and go through high school pretending to date guys when I know I'll never end up with one.

"Adds let's go or we're gonna be late." Max yelled down the stairs at me before walking out to his truck. I ran up the stairs and out the door to catch up. We didn't really discuss riding to school together; we just knew that we would still, even though I'm 16 and have my own jeep.

"Are you excited to be an upper classman now?" I asked him, clearly pumped for school. He just shrugs his shoulders.

"Doesn't really matter, does it?" He asked.

"Humm… I guess not in our school. No one really cares. But you only have 2 years left before college, that's exciting!"

"I'm going straight to the NHL, not all of us are huge nerds like you Adds and love school."

"Hey!" He just raised his eye brows at me and gave me a 'really?' look. "Ugh ok fine, I love school. But at least I'm a cool nerd, right?"

"Yeah totally cool Adds." He said back sarcastically.

"Shut up jerk." I fake pout as we pull into the parking lot of our school. We pulled into a spot a row behind Michelle, who was getting out of her car.

"Damn, she is hot." Max stated while checking out her ass.

"Yeah she is." I agree, also checking out her out. I reached to take off my seatbelt and notice Max still staring. "Hey, stop checking out my friend!" I yell while hitting him.

"You were too!" He defends.

"Guilty."

"Too bad she isn't one of our mates." He said, giving me a somewhat sympathetic look.

"We'll find 'em Max." I gave him a reassuring smile. "Now, let's do this!" I got out of the truck. "See ya after school." I hollered at him before trying to catch up with Michelle.

"Hey Chellebell! Wait up." She stopped and turned around when she heard my voice.

"AAAHHHHH MY ADDY IS BACK!" She screamed before running and jumping into my arms. I caught her and just held her in a bear hug.

"I missed you so much!" She whispered in my ear.

"I missed you too Chelle." After I put her down, she gave me her beaming smile before grabbing my hand and dragging me inside, demanding to know how Costa Rico was.

I let out a heavy sigh; it's going to be a long year.