I carefully peeked around the corner my eyes darting around the empty compound, It was a straight line from here to the door. I had a good chance of sneaking out without getting caught. With my fully stuffed backpack slung over on shoulder I took long stretched out steps on my tippy toes. My arms outstretched for balance, I felt like a cartoon character but it helped to stay as quiet as possible.
As I sleuthed across the main gap my eyes staying vigilant trying not to get caught. I could do this I could taste the freedom the door was ten feet away from me. I picked up the pace still trying to be quiet as I made my way closer
"And where do you think you're going young lady" Marcel's voice rang through the compound.
I froze instantly like someone who had just came face to face with medusa. I had one leg up in the air partially bent my arms outstretched. I was so close to getting out without being seen, I could of tried to run for it but I knew he'd catch me. If it had been Jackson catching me trying to sneak out I would of bolted and dealt with over protective consequences later. With Marcel I knew I wouldn't make it out the gate before he caught me.
I bit my inner lip turning on one foot as I lowered the other and dropped my hands to my side. At first I kept my eyes on the ground before the slowly wandered up to see Marcel. He was leaning against a doorway a raised brow and his arms folded over his chest. He had the looked of a scolding parent and that's exactly what he was as he waited for me to answer him.
"I was going to meet up with Josh get ready for tonight" I told him simply lying straight to his face, my nose twitching as I did
"Cen darling that's lie" Elijah outed me from his spot on the balcony
I dropped my head dramatically swinging to lightly to side to took at him and shoot him a glare. He simply just stood there watching his arm tucked behind him. I turned back to face Marcel to say he looked unimpressed was an understatement. He raised his arm pointing to the staircase he didn't need to say a word for me to know I was in trouble. I stomped my foot storming off towards the stairs.
" When I come check on you, you better be practicing" Marcel said firmly, I groaned loudly.
"Where are the fun siblings when I need them" I groaned annoyed as I walked up the steps
As I pouted down the hallway I made sure to huff loudly in Elijah's direction to make sure he knew I wasn't happy with him. I stormed into my room flicking my wrist back slamming my door loudly. Walking over to my bed I dropped my bag on the floor before I sat down on the edge of it folding my arms over my chest.
I was pissed today was supposed to be my day, it was the day Marcel and I claimed to be my birthday. It was a month and a day after Marcellus had found and taken me in; Halloween. I loved it growing up getting to part take in the all the haunting and magic not to mention it was Voodoo experience from the oct 30 to november 1 and I had already missed the first day.
I sat there in my room pouting for a bit before I remembered something I had read in the grimoire. Davina had lent me to help learn controll, It was a basic spell book for young witches. I spun around on my bed reaching under my pillow for the book. Pulling it out I sat crossed legged as I opened the book searching through the pages. When I found the page I smirked to myself it was a basic projection spell but it would do the trick.
Getting off my bed taking my book with me I went over to antique roll top desk Niklaus had given me. It was a nice gesture but I'm pretty sure he was just trying to Elijah's super soft and fancy bed covers that made it felt like you were sleeping on a cloud. I sat down at the desk using my key to unlock it before sliding the lid up. I turned my head checking over my shoulder I flicked my wrist locking my door before turning back to my desk
Feeling around the drawers and spaces I pressed a couple hidden buttons. Realising the secret compartments, I started pulling out the ingredients I needed for the spell. Pulling open the second to last drawer going down the right side I release the false bottom pulling out the last bit of ingredients I needed. The book said with practice the spell could be learnt without needing any kind of binders or spells. It was a trick I'd love to learn but I was in a bit of a pinch and needed a quick fix.
Setting the spell up and mixing in the ingredients I quickly made a binding doll. I placed the doll in the bowl ingredients making sure it was fully saturated in the mixture. I picked up the letter opener cutting the palm of my hand. Holding it over the bowl I curled my hand into a ball squeezing it over the bowl. I chanted the words from the grimoire as my blood dripped into the bowl. When blue smoke came bellowing out of the bowl I pulled my hand away quickly wrapping the cut with a cloth.
Picking the binder doll out of the the bowl I placed it on the desk before putting all my ingredients and supplies away back in there hiding spots. Taking the binder doll I taped it under the chair before taking a step back I said the last words complete and setting off the spell. Blue smoke whirled around the chair before clearing leaving a visible ghost of me sitting at the desk looking at the grimoire. I smirked to myself this was going to work out perfectly.
I walked over to my bed taking my shoes off I stuck them on the side pockets of my backpack before standing back up. I picked my bag up hanging it over my shoulder I walked over to the balcony. Looking over the edge I took a deep breath atleast I was on the second floor and not the third. I put my hands on the railing pushing myself up I swung one leg over straddling the railing.
" I might regret this" I mumbled to myself flipping my other leg over.
Crouching down I held onto the bars I lowered myself as much as I could before holding onto the edge of the balcony. I stretched my legs out infront of me my bare feet touching the cold metal of the lamp post that went up the side of the building. I wrapped my toes around it letting one hand go I reached it under holding onto the pole. Letting go of the balcony I gripped onto the post with my other hand. Carefully I shimmied my way down the pole when I was about 3 feet from the bottom I let go dropping onto the the ground.
The first thing I did was reach back into my bag and take my shoes out slipping them back on before heading down an alleyway. I would of taken a main route but I knew if I did I'd get caught. My plan was to hide out till it got darker get changed into my costume then hit the streets. Staying to the alley ways I walked around till I found a small tourist filled old fashioned dinner.
I took a stool on the front bar counter, it only took seconds for a waitress to come up to me. I got a chocolate milkshake and bowl of spicy shrimp and sausage Jambalaya. By the time I had finished my food and milkshakes people were starting to appear in the streets with their costumes. I decided now would be a good time to get changed into my costume. Heading into the bathroom I headed into the wheelchair accessible stall since it was the biggest.
Unzipping my bag I started pulling my outfit out starting with my dress It was a strapless sweetheart designed with a sequined and jeweled fitted bodice. The skirt was flared and flouncy and it read upper half of my mid thigh. I quickly changed into the dress before pulling my shoes out, they were faux leather black ankle booties. They had a lace up front and a chain dangling on the sides the heels himself were 4 1/2 inches. I leaned against the wall to slip my feet in before bending over and lacing them up. Still leaning over I reached my hand into my bag finally pulling out the red tie up hooded cake that came with it. I draped it around my shoulders before tying the silk string into a tight bow.
Picking my bag up I walked out of the stall and headed towards sinks, I placed my bag on the counter before getting make up bag. I started digging through the bag doing light cover up and concealer followed by a dark smokey cat eye with a hint of burgundy to it. I paired it with a Matte maroon and wine ombre lip. I put in the fake fangs making sure they were stuck in with denture glue. Running my tongue over them to make sure they were stuck in I was happy with them. I washed my hands off in the sink before reaching into the front pocket of my makeup bag.
I took my contact case out twisting the lid off I lightly touched a clean finger to the contact before lifting my head up and separating my eyelids with two fingers. I carefully pressed the contact to my eye before closing it tightly and rolling my eye around to make sure it stuck; I repeated it with the second contact. I kept my eyes shut for a couple moments moving my eyes around making sure the contact were in place. I opened my eyes smirking to myself I was rather proud of my outfit the contacts I had picked were black and yellow and the closets once I could find to look like Hayley and Klaus.
I took a step back pulling the elastic off the end of my braid, I started working my fingers through my hair undoing my braid. I ran my fingers through my hair as I fixed it adjusting the waves how I wanted. I took a step back looking over myself in the mirror smirking to myself. I was rather proud of my rendition of a little red riding hybrid.
Putting everything back in my back I swung it over my shoulder before heading out of the washroom. I looked up at the clock that was on the wall of the diner, over an hour getting ready. I gave a goodbye wave to the waitress before I walked out into bustling city street. Flipping my hood up I snuck into a tour group of a bunch of dressed up tourists heading towards the abattoir. As we walked closer to it I dug into my bag pulling out my phone and wallet sticking them into the pocket I had sewn into cape. Reaching the building I discreetly tossed my bag into the bush near the entrance before sneaking off towards the festival.
As I got closer to the festival the louder it got and the more people crowded the street. Getting closer to the stage I made my way into the mob of people. I spent hours dancing talking with strangers and listening to stories about voodoo. Went the sun had completely set and night had came the street's lit up with lights. The stage was shooting candy out into the crowds everyone screaming and cheering.
Walking around I saw a green sucker on the ground, I picked it up making sure it wasn't crushed before pulling the wrapper off. I popped the sucker in my mouth and started walking around the festival enjoying the company of people. Feeling a hand on my waste I spun around quickly a man with slicked back black hair a colored in widow's peak with the darkest eyes Ive ever seen and a dracula costume stood behind me. I took my sucker out of my mouth as I looked at him.
"C'mon baby let's dance" He winked at me
"No thank you" I declined putting my sucker back in
I pulled away and started to walk away from him I didn't get very far when a hand gripped my arm uncomfortably tight. Taking the sucker out, I bit my inner lip taking a deep breath before turning around to come face to face with the same guy.
"Let me go" I said sternly.
"Cmon you sexy little vixen, I got something much better for you to suck on" he growled in a attempting to be sexy tone as he grabbed his crotch.
"I'll stick with my sucker, wouldn't want to choke" I said coldly before turning away.
I lightly clenched my fist as I stormed away taking in deep breaths. It was a good thing Elijah, Jackson and Hayley had been helping me learn to control my anger. I may not of been able to use magic on him due to Marcel's rules but I could still sack him. As I stormed away I passed a vender going around the other side of it I saw the man that had harassed me. I did my best to ignore him walking over to one of the art vendors.
I looked around the table it was filled with beautiful art pieces painted on glass and tiles. As I walked around I accidentally scratched the back of my hand on piece of glass that was slightly hanging over the side of the table. I flinched slightly hissing as I felt the pain I lifted my hand to look at it, there was a small amount of blood coming from it.
"Are you alright little lady?" the old vendor asked, I looked up at the greying man
"I'm fine just a scratch" I told him smiling lifting my hand up as I walked away.
I looked over my shoulder, the creep that had been following me had seemed to walk away. I decided I'd head to the halloween party at the bar Cami worked at. Instead of taking the long way I headed for the back alley. As I walked down the alley I could of sworn I heard footsteps behind me. I turned around my eyes darting around behind me it was empty, no one from the festival even looking down the alley. I walked quickly down the alley way a breeze causing a shiver down my spine. I pulled my cape around me more pulling the hood back up as I walked. suddenly my body was pinned against the stone cold wall pain rippling through my back. As I let out a gasp of air from having the wind knocked out of me.
His head was bent down his hand on my throat, he didn't need to up I knew it was the man who had stalked me. Every natural instinct in me was telling me to blast him off me deal with marcel later, but as he looked up I froze. The veins protruding out from under his eyes were pure black his eyes boring into me his fangs sticking out of his lips.
"Don't move, don't make a sound" his irises grew as he compelled me pulling the sucker from my mouth.
I wanted to scream, run, blast him away, turn his blood to acid the list was endless. I was terrified and unable to protect myself. A tear ran down my cheek as he leaned closer to my neck. I closed my eyes tightly, if he was going to bite and suck my blood I wasn't going to watch. I felt his fangs pierced my skin I gasped whimpering.
In a heartbeat the hand was released from around my neck the body ripped away from me followed by a loud smacking sound and groan. I slowly opened my eyes still not being able to pull my body away from the wall. In front of me stood the back of a familiar head slightly tilted to the side glaring at the man who was laying on top of the now dented dumpster lid. above where he had collided with the wall was chipped and cracked.
"You really shouldn't of done that" Klaus's voice was dripping with rage.
The man dressed as dracula groaned as he pushed himself off the lid of the dumpster and dropping onto the ground. He straightened himself up glaring at Klaus he was smart he would of ran right then and there; but he wasn't smart.
"She's mine, I just claimed her" the man smirked
In a second he had went around Klaus and was standing in front of me. I wanted nothing more than to snap at him. He opened his mouth wide tilting his back before lunging it forward towards my neck. He stopped mid way his eyes going wide his mouth falling right before his body dropped at my feet. I slowly looked up to see Niklaus glaring down at the man's dead body, his hand complete drenched in blood as it dripped from the heart he clenched in his hands. Klaus casually looked up at me a smirk forming on his face, murder still masking his eyes.
" He really shouldn't of said that" Klaus said coldly with a flat face.
Suddenly a small giggled formed in my chest escaping my lips as I slowly started smiling at Klaus. He raised a confused eyebrow at me as if I had gone mad. I couldn't blame him but I finally being able to move and controll my self mixed with the relief and Niklaus comment. Something in me just snapped and seeing him standing there so casually after ripping a man's heart out for some reason had amusement in it for me.
Stepping over the body I took a long stride towards Klaus. I completely ignored the bleeding heart and the mess on his hands as I swung my arms around him. I rested my forehead in the crook of his neck, Klaus let out a small chuckle. I heard the heart splat against the ground as Niklaus wrapped his arms around me.
"What are you doing out past dark young lady" Klaus's voiced sounded stern as he pulled away
I looked down scratching the back of my neck lightly flinched when I touched the tender skin around the bite mark. I slowly looked up at Klaus nervously biting my lip.
" I was celebrating my birthday?" I asked more then told, I could see it on his face he wasn't impressed with me.
Klaus sighed heavily shaking his head giving a little smirk, no matter how disappointed or mad he might of been about me sneaking out. It didn't surprise him he knew I was a bit of a wild one. He lifted his hand up pulling his sleeve down he bit into his wrist lightly and held it up to me. I lightly gripped his arm leaning my head forward I wrapped my lips around the mark sucking out a small amount of blood before releasing his hand.
"Still tastes like I ate bag of pennies to me" I informed Klaus gaining a chuckle as he pulled his sleeve back up
"let's get you bar for your party before Marcel realizes you're missing, by the way nice projection spell back at the compound" Klaus smirked at me as he draped his arm over my shoulder
"You knew?" I questioned
"Cen Sweetheart I've been around for along time I've seen my fair share of projection spells" Klaus informed me
I nodded in agreeance it'd make sense I was just glad it was him that figure it out and not Marcel. The two of us made our way out onto the street we were probably half way to Cami's when my feet started to kill. I stopped in the street holding onto Nicklaus's shoulder he stopped next to me. I leaned against him as I pulled my heels off stretching my toes as they were free.
"They make your ass and legs look amazing but these things were created by the devil I swear" I grumbled still stretching out my feet, Klaus chuckled at my comment.
"Well then, let me"
I went to ask Nik what he was going on about but before I got the chance he had lifted me off my feet and scooped me up in his arms. Instinctively I wrapped my arms around his neck, He had one arm supporting my back the other tucked under my legs keeping my dress pinned to my legs.
"So uncalled for" I informed him
"It's your birthday, I'd suck it up while you can" Klaus hinted winking at me
" Good point, Carry away" I smirked relaxing into his arms.
Klaus smirked as he started carrying me down the street towards the bar Cami worked at. I was excited and nervous for my birthday, most of the pack as well as some vamps would be there as well as Davina. They all were getting along now but that didn't mean they still didn't have their differences. The grudge against wolves and vamps ran thick, I could only hope they'd stay calm for the night.
