Chapter 2
Claire could feel her life going, almost as if she was leaving her body. Suddenly Claire was looking over her body. Her body was in a room, lying on a bed. She was alone, no one was in there with her. She was dead. She knew it. She knew this destiny thing was bull.
"How could I of been so stupid? Amelie was conniving like a fox." Claire floated over to her body and suddenly felt herself get sucked back into her body. Everything was going dark and the darkness greeted her with an immense pain. Almost like her muscles were changing and her body was in transition to something else. She was changing into a vampire, she knew that was what she was going to become.
It was hours before she felt the pain disappear, and even when it did she lay still on the bed, frightened of what she was. It took a couple of seconds for her to breathe; something was blocking her airway almost like a piece of candy. She coughs and air passes through her throat and deep into her lungs. She tries to open her eyes but they refused to open. Claire took deep breaths trying to relax.
Her ears perked up to voice outside the door.
"Amelie, this has never happened before!" I hear Myrnin say.
"Hush Myrnin," hisses Amelie, "Oliver?" she asks.
"It is strange, very strange." She hears. "Her body, it is still in transformation. Whether that is good or bad, only time can tell." She hears.
Something is wrong with her, something is bad. Very bad. Claire suddenly feels her body reach a point of relaxation and her eyes flutter open. She is not bloodthirsty though, on the contrary, she does not seek that for nourishment. Claire sits up in bed, running her fingers through her hair. Her hair. She jumps up to the mirror and gasps. Her hair has grown to reach the middle of her back.
She looks at herself, she had transformed. Her body was muscular and toned, ready for a fight. Claire turns as she hears the door open. She sees the three vampires staring at her.
"Claire, how do you feel?" asks Myrnin. Claire shrugs.
"Tired, worn out I guess." He frowns. "I'm not bloodthirsty if that is what you mean. I don't really seek it to be honest." He nods.
"The same as the others. This is peculiar Amelie." He says. Myrnin walks over to the door, thinking. She shakes her head. Where the hell is the rest? Where's Shane? Eve? Michael? She needed answers. She looks up at Myrnin who is rolling his eyes.
"Claire, not yet. They have already gone through their transformation and their abnormalities are just waiting for the right moment, as are yours." She stays silent, not sure of what to say to this. Myrnin stares at her, waiting for her to say some snappy comeback. Claire is speechless.
"Myrnin, what the hell are you talking about?" asks Oliver. Myrnin scowls back.
"Well now I believe your hearing is going Oliver, she just asked me where her fellow friends were." She shakes her head.
"Myrnin," she starts, "I never asked that. I thought it, but I never spoke that out loud."
Myrnin stares at her with a peculiar expression, than it vanishes to one of pure joy.
"And we have our telepath." He says simply.
"Ah, excuse me?" she asks. "I am a telepath now?"
Myrnin nods. "Oh yes my dear Claire, you can send people messages, thoughts at the snap of a finger, or in this case as quick as a thought."
Suddenly, Claire saw something in her mind. It was like a movie playing through her mind. Myrnin would run at her, to check her reflexes he would say. He would go to hit her left leg out from under her. Claire comes back to reality and sees the signs of the scene coming true. Scared as she may be, Claire reacts when she sees Myrnin look at her. She dodges out of the way and pushes Myrnin to the ground.
Myrnin lies on the ground, stunned by what just happened. Claire pulls Myrnin up to his feet.
"Yeah, Myrnin," she says, "I saw that happen. I guess I am a prophet too." She says meekly. Myrnin shakes his head.
"Not quite," he says, "I believe you can actually read minds and communicate with just a simple thought." Claire shrugs, that sounded a lot cooler that being a prophet. Knowing the future wasn't fun.
"Well," says Amelie. She had forgotten about the other two who were in the room. Amelie was sitting in a chair near the bed, while Oliver of course was pacing about. "It seems you have found your destiny Claire. Now, as to what you are? We do not know. As far as it was known, you three would become vampires like Michael."
"If he even is one anymore Amelie, look at her," says Oliver, "she is neither human nor vampire. What is she? What are they?" he asks sternly. Claire scowls at him. Amelie rubs her hands together.
"Oliver, we do not know what she-they are. Patience and time will only tell us their true form. For now," She stands, "It is time for our dear telepathic to see her friends." Amelie nods at Myrnin, who opens the door. Claire follows him out of the room. She can feel the muscles in her legs working; she can see every detail in the pictures in the hallway. She can hear every breath, every word behind the doors. Claire decides to try something.
Eve? Where are you? Claire concentrates on her friend. Waiting for her to zone in on Eve's mind, she passes many doors. None have Eve behind them.
Claire? How the hell are you in my head? Claire smirks and knows where her friend is. She runs ahead of Myrnin and sees the door her friend is behind. She opens the door with ease and grace. She sees Eve sitting up on the bed. Her hair, it is as dark as a raven and her skin is pale. She is almost like Snow White. She looks up at me and smiles.
"Yo, how'd you do that mind trick? You telepathic or something?" She asks.
Thought you'd never guess. Eve's eyes bulged at her words.
"Seriously girl? You're telepathic?" Claire nods. "That's is so sick."
Claire sees it again. She sees Eve's mind tell her what is going to happen. Eve stands and then transforms into a black cat. Claire smiles and watches as Eve stands. She yelps as she turns into a black cat.
Guess what else I am? I can read minds.
No, do not tell me you just saw this happen to me. Claire, how the hell do I change back?
Just concentrate Hun, think of being in your true form. Eve's cat eyes look at her and then close. She is looking back at her as she is meant to be.
"That was sick!" she screams. I laugh at her and at who are about to burst into the room at her scream.
Two bodies burst into the room; one of Michael who hasn't changed at all, and then there is Shane. Who looks more evenly muscled throughout his body. Claire just stares at him laughing.
"What's so funny?" He asks. Claire shakes her head and looks behind her. Eve is a cat again. I look at Shane and Michael. Michael is looking around the room.
"Where's Eve? I heard her scream?" She looks around the room.
Eve, common. Claire looks at Shane and Michael. Michael chill, she is fine.
"How do you know she is fine Claire? Have you seen her?" Michael asks. Shane looks at Michael like he has gone crazy.
"Bro what are you talking about? Claire didn't say anything?" Shane looks at her. Claire just looks around innocently. She stares down at Eve who is purring at this amusement. I scowl at her. She won't change while I am messing with these two. Claire falls to the ground just in time to miss Michael and Shane's hands. She kicks their feet out from under them.
"Oh this is fun Eve," she says, "I think I like this telepathic thing."
Shane looks at Claire wide eyed.
"You're what?" He asks. Claire smiles.
Telepathic Hunny. I can read minds, see what they are going to do, and I can send messages if you will. Shane just looks at her.
"In my room, Shane. I was just about to leave with my parents when we first kissed." Shane blinks and slowly gets up. Michael was already on his feet, looking around.
"Where's Eve, she's not invisible or some shit?" Claire smirks.
"Eve. Common," she says. Eve is at my feet and she feels her intake a breath. She transforms into herself.
"Damn girl, I have taught you well in my ways." she smirks over at her.
"I only learn from the best." We snigger.
"Uh, hello!" We turn to the boys, both have startled expressions. "UH, what is up with you two? Why are you two transforming? OH, and why don't we drink blood to start this off?" Claire shrugs.
"We don't know boys, but we know we are neither human nor vampire."
Shane rolls his eyes.
"Well that helps a bunch." She walks over and kisses his cheek.
"Could be worse," He looks down at Claire. He frowns.
"You changed." I blush.
"Yeah, I guess it is part of the transformation. I know, its-"
"Beautiful Claire," She blushes a deeper tone. Shane Picks her up and kisses her. He is strong, stronger than he should be.
"Well I know what your abnormality is, strength." Shane frowns and puts her down. He looks at himself and shakes his head.
"Nah, maybe it's just the new me." She shakes her head quickly.
"No, it's not that. You are stronger Shane. Stronger than Eve, Michael, and I." She kisses him on the cheek. "I know this stuff."
"Now," Claire jumps at Amelie's voice, "the reason I have asked of you to accept this is due to the return of Ysendre and Francios." Amelie finishes that sentence cold and strong. It sends a chill up and down Claire's spine.
"How can you be sure? I mean, Ysendre didn't come strutting back into town wearing a sign that says 'I'm back Bitches! Hide your men!'" Said Eve. Claire couldn't hide the smile that appeared on lips. Amelie stares down at us with a cold expression.
"I would not misjudge this young one. Do not test my knowing." She smiles now. "In honour of my father's right hand man and woman back in town, we are throwing a masked ball."
Claire stares at Amelie with a look of disbelief. A ball? Seriously? This does not seem like the time or place for a stupid ball.
"There are arterial motives for this ball Claire." Claire looks at her feet, embarrassed. "For one thing, all four of you will be there. Dressed and ready for whatever the night brings. Now," Amelie looked at Claire; eyes cold as ice, "are you all in?" She asks. Claire nods.
"Yes, Amelie," she says cooly, "We will help you." Claire looks over at Eve who cannot hide her excitement over this ball.
Amelie smiles.
"Now, you four may go home. Rest and get nourishment. You must be strong when I call on you." And with that, we all left.