Chapter 2

"So you're a werewolf," I said to Dad who nodded, "and you're a vampire." I looked at Mom who also nodded.

"The werewolf gene passes through bloodline so now you have triggered the curse and will shift tonight," Dad informed me. I thought on that for a minute, then he continued.

"We need to get to the cellar. I'll help you with the change." He walked out and my mother and I sat in silence for a while. After about five minutes of this silence Dad returned with a large duffel bag. I got up and walked out following Dad.

We walked through the woods to the back of the house. I thought about Sky and the sound of her neck cracking.

"Dad is Sky really dead?" I asked fearing the answer.

"Not exactly. She's a vampire so a broken neck wouldn't kill her, but you did in fact end a life somehow," he said.

We walked in silence. All I could hear was the birds chirping and the clinking sound of metal hitting metal in the bag. In front of me, my dad slowed down and I saw the steps going down into the Lockwood cellar.

I sat down and waited, chains around my neck, arms, waist, and ankles. Dad handed me a water bottle. I thanked him and took a large gulp. I screamed. The liquid than ran down my throat was like molten lava. It burned my insides and I coughed up blood.

"What the hell," I croaked. Dad smiled apologetically.

"Its wolfsbane. It will diminish your strength so you can't get out. Sorry."

Then it started. I felt my ribs break. Then my arms. I screamed.

"Daddy I can't do it! Make it stop! It hurts!"

"I know. Its okay it'll get easier each time."

I heard loud cracks and I knew my bones were breaking even more. I held the scream in this time. The next time I yelled, it came out a feral growl, then everything went black.

I woke up the next morning with only a jacket covering me.

"Good morning love," said a voice to my right. I looked up. It was Klaus. He threw some clothes at me.

"Get dressed. I have a proposition for you."

He didn't bother turning around as I pulled my pants and my shirt on. I handed him back his jacket, but he didn't take it so I put it back on.

"So what do you want," I asked.

"How was your first transformation?"

"I don't know, painful. Tell me what you want."

"What if you never had to shift again? What if you could change at will?"

"Could you do that?"

"I wouldn't be wasting my breath if I couldn't love.". I stared at him in awe.

"Please do it! I want to be able to change at will," I begged. The pain was acceptable. I loved the thrill.

"Why do want to change at will? Why wouldn't you want to just stop it?"

"Stop it, who would want to stop it?" It was the most beautiful thing in the world. Klaus looked at me with his handsome dark eyes. Finally he spoke.

"Come here. Drink this.". He held out a vial and I took it and downed the contents. He smiled then put his hands on either side of my head. Then for the second time, everything went dark.

"Owwwww!"

I was in so much pain. My throat burned and I was very hungry. I looked over and saw that adorable smirk.

"Good morning, love! Your father will be wondering where you are. Tell him I send my regards and that you are moving out. Tell him if I couldn't have her I'll get another. He'll know what I mean. Do not tell him about our little deal, love. Be at Sky's house at noon. You have one hour."

"I'll take as much time as I want! Anyway, thanks boss! I owe you," I said back. I walked away towards the house and swore I heard him say, "You have no idea."

In the house Mom and Dad were sitting on the couch obviously waiting for me to get home. I walked passed them and went up to my room to pack. It wasn't long before I heard Dad in the doorway.

"Nik says hi," I said absently. Dad froze.

"What... who?"

"Well, he said he sends his regards and that if, and I quote, I couldn't have her, I'll get another," I said finally looking up at him. His face was contorted with rage. He started shaking violently. Suddenly Mom flitted to his side and murmured in his ear. He gradually calmed down and addressed me again.

"When did you see him, what happened, and what are you doing?"

"Well after you lost me, Nik f-"

"DON'T CALL HIM THAT!" Dad shouted.

"Don't yell at me," I said deadly quiet. He looked at me abruptly and I continued.

"Anyway, Nik," I put extra emphasis on his name, "found me and gave me some clothes. Then-" I cut off choking. Something told me not to say anything about that. I cleared my throat and continued.

"Then, I passed out again and when I woke up, I walked home and you know the rest," I lied smoothly. Dad nodded and exchanged a glance with Mom.

"Now what are you doing?"

"Oh I'm moving in with Sky." Dads eyes bulged.

"Don't even start Dad, I can do what I want and I doubt you could stop me anyway

"Fine," he sneered, "if you're leaving go, but you can't take anything with you. Let's see how well you do without any stuff." Now I was pissed.

"Okay, one, you're overreacting, two, I don't care, and three, fuck you," I yelled and stormed out. I called Sky and left a message telling her what happened. Fuming, I turned the key and sped out of the driveway.

I drove across town to Sky's house and by the time I parked, it was noon.