Authors Note

Hello everyone. Chapter 4 is here. I can finally announce I'm done with the book series and so I know how to proceed with this series after this story. I don't think it needs to be said, but it will be rather... epic. Either way, we'll see.

Chapter 3

Of Witches and Warlocks

(Michael's P.O.V.)

I stepped into my house after work and a small guitar solo at said work, only to find a strange girl inside with my friends. One who actually looked homeless, which rose red flags for me. Not the 'I-can't control myself' kind, but the kind that something bad was going on. Before I could ask, Eve explained that she and Shane had met the stranger, Diana, and invited her over for dinner and clothes and a possible bed until she moved on to Mexico.

That rose at least a couple of red flags. I was about to flat out say no, when I stopped. I couldn't say 'No, you can't stay, you're probably trouble and we don't like trouble in this house'. In fact... I said the exact opposite. Something I'd NEVER say. "Sure. Why not. Just don't cause trouble and you've got the couch. Hope you enjoy it. Oh and you have to pitch in around here" and it didn't end there. Whatever prevented me from taking back what I'd said was preventing me from physically communicating it. Worse, I added the last bit, which made me realize something was going on "You have my word" and I felt myself smile a forced smile.

After that I felt myself in control again as I moved and locked the door. I admit, I was in a panic. Either I was going crazy or this girl somehow had compulsion powers. I looked and asked "So what's for dinner?". They all, but Diana, pointed to me. I half groaned but shrugged and said "Alright. I'll go get started... Eve, mind helping?" and with that, we went into the kitchen. I closed the door and immediately said in a whisper "I don't this. Somehow she has a compulsion ability".

Eve looked shocked, then had a face like something made sense. She mentioned "Yeah... that makes sense now. Me and Shane said some uncharacteristic things. If she's a vamp, I better get the-" I stopped her. That was because I said "She's not a vamp. She has a heartbeat". Eve stopped in her tracks, turned, wide-eyed. "A human... with the power to compel like vamps? Are you pulling my leg-" I nodded no. I could hear it now as Diana talked about where she was from and her parents.

(Claire's P.O.V.)

Well. This was odd. A stranger, out of town, who knew about vamps, was in our room. I immediately figured out she was the stranger behind the vampire killings and what cemented my belief was when Michael, completely out of character, said that she could stay as long as she stayed out of trouble. Even gave his word. I knew I couldn't be careless with the stranger, Diana as she was calling herself.

I contemplated if she in fact was a vampire or if she was perhaps in possession of some sort of mini-computer, like a Smartphone. It became apparent she had neither. So I asked myself how it was possible. I had no idea. I eventually found a way to ask a question that might shed some light on the subject, "So why are you going to Mexico?". I knew Shane and Eve wouldn't like it, the less about someone going to Mexico, the better, but I couldn't. This person had something on her person that let her kill 5 vampires, one of which was bloody. She couldn't let them leave with it.

Diana got a very serious face, one that said she wasn't just some teenage girl. She could've sworn it looked like Hannah's face when she was serious, as she said "I don't know if here in Morganville asking a guest's business is commonplace... but let me say this. Stay out of mine. Your friends had a good idea, the less you know about me, the better. I promise, you won't be hurt if you know nothing about me other than I exist" And with that, Diana stood and went upstairs to the bathroom like... She KNEW.

I was baffled. This stranger had plainly said, to mine and Shane's face that she had manipulated her way into our home, was major trouble, and wasn't about to tell us why. I considered calling Amelie. I considered calling even Oliver. I didn't. I simply looked at Shane, motioned with my head to the kitchen, and headed there. I admit, I might've been panicking. Anyone would in my situation would.

Michael said, with a worried look on his face immediately "what's wrong?". Shane answered before me, figuring it out too "You know those vamp murders that's the talk of the town? Yeah I'm damn sure she's behind it. She just admitted to being trouble". Claire added "Well it was in self-defense. However... She's somehow able to avoid the machine's detection". That got everyone's attention. Shane asked "Isn't that kind of supposed to be impossible?".

I finally asked "Michael. We need to get her. I need to find out how she's doing this. whatever she has on her that makes her that powerful can't leave Morganville!". Michael nodded. "Alright. Here's what we're going to do. I'm going to slip a knockout drug into her meal. When she passes out, grab her, and tie her to a chair. We'll then question her. I gave her my word she could stay. I never said I couldn't question her". He was serious too. Then again, we all were. This person was obviously dangerous.

An hour or so later, they were sitting out in the living room watching a special on TV. They all made sure to talk to her regularly, so that their stares wouldn't seem... suspicious. However, very suddenly, Shane yawned and said "Ugh... sorry I feel... sluggish suddenly" and then fell asleep. We all stopped and stared, then looked at her. Her face, it wasn't a smile, that's for sure.

She said "You stupid, stupid people. Why can't you just leave things be?" And with that Michael leapt for her but... stopped midair. His eyes widened as he simply floated there, suspended in mid-air like he was in a zero-gravity field. We all tried to move but couldn't, all except Shane. Diana sighed and set her food down and folded her legs and relaxed.

She immediately started with "Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you. I can tell your vampire there is a nice guy. A bit instinctive but nice all the same. Vampires could learn a thing or too about blending in from him" She then looked at me and my completely confused face and laughed "You're probably wondering how I'm doing this aren't you? Well... allow me to explain. I'd have liked to do this under more... normal circumstances, but this will have to do".

She explained what her power was. Telekinesis. The ability to affect the area around her with the power of her mind. That all the mental blocks and wiring were removed and she could use 100% of her brain, however it was more geared for combat than knowledge. In addition, it gave her psychic abilities like telepathy, the ability to communicate via thought sharing, sensing spirits, and most of all the ability to tell supernatural from natural. Claire was amazed. She had no idea something like that even existed. That humans could achieve it.

Then the one thought that really made her panic. What if Amelie found out?

End Notes

And with that, the truth comes out. She's a psychic. Or a telekinetic. Pick your poison. I came up with the idea because it seemed original and rather... fitting. Now to reveal this, Diana is NOT the real villain. No. the villain will appear next chapter. This is where things really stray from the canon. So enjoy and as always read, review, and enjoy!