Chapter Three.
Llamacorn: Haha thank you! It definitely turned out FAR better than the character in the story ha! Aww that's a big compliment I'm glad you like the character! Also there will be more Zed and Sky don't you worry! Aww bless you! I totally agree, everyone is unique and is perfect in their own right :) I think I followed you but if not, mine is defo amy. . Right I hope you enjoy the next chapter!
This cannot be happening to me, honestly how much bad luck can one girl get in one bloomin' night!? I huffed, running straight across the street as I drew them away from the centre of town. Wrickenbridge isn't exactly huge so I didn't run too far before I began to head toward the road leading up to the ski slopes. I wasn't sure if it's the crazy determined killers chasing me that made the mountains look more intimidating or the fact that they cast a large dark shadow of the town. Either way it cast a shudder down my now clammy skin.
Ahead of me I saw a man that I recognised, he ran the fruit and vegetable store or shop as us British call it. He's always up this late to prepare the shop for tomorrows customers.
"Mr Williams!" I cried, practically bumping into him as I skidded to a halt. "These men... They killed..." I felt like my chest was on fire and I couldn't catch my breath.
"Miss Clarke?" His eyes gleamed with worry as I'm usually a rather composed person...Well sometimes I am.
"They killed this man and now they're trying to kill..." My words were cut short as I saw the elder gentlemen stiffen, his eyes rolling back into his skull as he fell forward into me. I let out a squeal as I tried to keep him standing, my eyes immediately darting to the large knife in his back. "No..." Tears were streaming down my face now and I placed him on the ground, my eyes staring at the blood on my hands and shirt. "I'm... I'm..." I couldn't get my words out as I started to shake, the footsteps of the killers getting closer and closer.
"You can't escape us sweetheart." The head of the pack spoke, his eyes black as death itself. "We will kill everyone who you try to tell." He stopped a meter away from me, nudging the corpse on the ground which was once Mr Williams.
"Why...?"
"Can't have people knowing my business now can I?" He smirked again and I felt my power surge as I wave of anger washed through me. "I love the smell of death, don't you?" He knelt beside the man, removing the knife from his back before wiping it on Mr Williams's coat.
"He was innocent!" I screamed, the energy from the body on the ground drifting away before the killer absorbed it into his body, a deep hum escaping his lips as he purred in satisfaction. How could he do that... He took his soul... No... He took his life, I could see the small wrinkles around his eyes flatten as if he just aged but in reverse. "You... That's not possible..."
"What isn't?" His voice actually had a ounce of sincerity in it as he questioned what I saw. "You're a savant aren't you? I can... smell it." His facial expression turned malicious and I took that as my time to leave, there's nothing I can do for Mr Williams now. I spun again, his arm reaching out for me before I slipped out of his grip, breaking into another sprint up the track to the slopes. There has to be someone who can help me, I can't die yet I've got my best friends wedding to go to next year – luckily for her she found her soul finder and my god is he quite the looker. Focus. Yes, crazy life sucking killer and his minions are after me, must try and escape.
"You can't run forever!" He called, his voice raising the hairs on the back of my neck. He wasn't that far behind me.
"Yes I can!" I tried to think of something witty to say but I'm sure that would have angered him more. My legs started to slow and I saw a house at the end of the track, wasn't this where the Benedict's lived? The idea of running anywhere else but into the arms of a family that despises me would have been greatly appreciated but when it's a life or death situation...You gotta do what you gotta do. "Better than nothing..." I ran seeing a slight glow of some kind of wall ahead of me and I tilted my eyes before rushing forward, passing through it before the pain in my head hit me like a freight train.
"Crap..." I stumbled a few more steps forward and I saw the lights in the house turn on, that's it... Just a little further.
"No!" I heard the evil creature behind me screech, he stood behind the wall – pacing up and down before they suddenly all disappeared, so one can teleport I would've found that pretty cool if they weren't trying to murder me. I knew this wasn't over but I couldn't focus on one thing at the moment, my vision faltered and I dropped to my knees, my clothes damp from the snow and my body shaking in fear and cold. They clearly couldn't pass through but I can't say I did – not in one piece anyway, the pain in my head is so bad my nose began to bleed. Great this was my only white shirt and no amount of Vanish is going to get these stains out. I smirked at my idiotic thought, my body dropping to the snowy ground as I saw shadows storming towards me.
When I woke up I blinked repeatedly, my eyes refusing to focus as the pain in my head lingered like a bad fart. Again with the stupid comment Amy. I ignored my mature side of my mind and sat up to see where exactly I am. The room was tastefully decorated and I was lying on a sofa closest to the warm roaring fire.
"You're awake!" The small blonde girl from the party early smiled and perched at the end of the sofa, her blonde curls bouncing rather hypnotically.
"Uhm... Yeah..." I rubbed the back of my neck nervously before I saw Zed walk in, my nerves suddenly changing to fear.
"Don't worry he won't do anything." She winked and he wrapped his arm around her waist, placing a kiss on her head as he hummed in disapproval. They were both annoyingly adorable.
"Well I should be uh..." I went to get up before my legs gave way and I dropped face first onto the soft fluffy rug. I could hear Zed chuckling behind me before I heard him stop, I guess I deserve that. I groaned into the fabric until I felt hands wrap themselves around my waist, lifting me off the ground. I turned to thank the person who helped me until I saw it was Victor Benedict.
"Oh."
"Oh?" He said, his hair was loose from the pony tail now and I was slightly jealous at how sleek it was. Whatever product he was using I needed it.
"I should be going." I took a step away from him and I bumped into another chest.
"You aren't going anywhere until you explain what you were doing out there." Victor stated, Trace behind me directing me back onto the sofa without me making another fool of myself.
"I got lost..." My eyes glazed over as I held back the tears, for a moment I forgot about it all – how could I possibly forget what those men did.
"Miss Clarke, I know you're lying."
"You can tell us, we won't hurt you." Sky placed a comforting hand on my knee and I looked down at it, realising I was no longer wearing my bloody shirt but instead a dark grey t-shirt.
"It's nothing that I can burden you with."
Sky looked at Zed, clearly speaking telepathically with each other. Those men threatened to kill anyone who I told, I could barely live with myself for Mr Williams – I couldn't deal with one of the Benedict's dying, I'd end up having my head on a spike! So with that I brought all my energy that I had left to reinforce the protective shields in my mind. Don't want anyone snooping.
"Don't be scared. I'm a police officer, I can help." Trace spoke up, his voice soft as he leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. I'm surprised he hadn't already heard, I couldn't have been out for very long.
"I'm sorry but... I can't..." I breathed, I hadn't realised I was crying and I stood up – wiping the tears away. Victor hasn't said a word, all he has done is watch me with his grey gaze and I bit my lip – my hands clenching into fists to hide the fact they were shaking.
"Oh go on Victor, I know you have something to say. Mr high and mighty." My tone was cold as I spoke through my tears, yes I vomited on the guys shoes but does that seriously warrant him judging me every ten seconds.
"You're hiding something." He stood, standing a couple of feet in front of me.
Obviously.
"What have you done." He questioned in a rather aggressive tone.
My eyes widened and the images of Mr William's face ran through my mind, causing me to cry even more.
"Stop it Victor, can't you see she's terrified." Sky warned, her eyes glaring at him as she defended me. Sweet girl, nice to know I wasn't totally on my own in here. After a moment of silence Yves and Xav walked into the room, their eyebrows raised as if to say 'what the hell have we missed?'.
"What's your problem!?" I screamed, frozen on the spot – my eyes filled with fury.
"I don't trust you that's what." He took a step closer and I have to say I regret what happened next. I didn't even know what was doing until my fist collided with his jaw and he stumbled back, tripping over a coffee table and landing flat on his back. Zed already had his strong arms wrapped round me, considering I was five foot four with a petite but toned build to me, it wasn't very hard.
"Screw you! You have no idea what I've been through!" I shrieked, thrashing about in Zed's arms before I saw Xav rush forward. "You dare judge me when you no nothing of my life!" The windows started to vibrate and Victor's eyes, which were already wide with shock knew exactly what was going to happen next. Swiftly he looked at Xav and his younger brother nodded, his hand pressing onto my shoulder.
"Don't. Touch. Me." I growled, kicking my legs out which he already anticipated.
"Jeez, fiesty aren't ya! Time for a nap eh?" Xav smirked and I felt his anaesthetic touch wash through me, my body instantly relaxing before my mind followed – a black shadow cast over me as I fell into unconsciousness.