Im really sorry I havent updated in a long while. I went on two sort-of-holidays and FanFic wouldnt let me log on and upload! Sorry again. Hope you enjoy it!
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Survive
"Why are you doing this to me?" I asked truly annoyed.
"Because you need to learn how to control your thirst - if you want to go back outside. Plus you need to know your abilities." Alex pushed.
Alex has been 'training' me on how to control my thirst and my abilities. He doesn't trust me to go out into public. I only need to go out for:
Buy Alex a new wardrobe.
To buy some new clothes so I don't use Alex's 'just in case' stuff.
And just to see people's reactions of me.
The only thing is that I'm not allowed to go out around here but I'm allowed in any other city, maybe I'll go to Harahan. So far I've learnt that I can wrestle, that was really fun! I tackled Alex to the ground; he seemed proud and a little hurt. And I can survive 3 hours without attacking a bag of blood, that wasn't so fun.
"I think I should practice with the blood bags again." I signed.
"Actually that would be a good idea. You'll have to survive in town for at least 7-8 hours." My month fell open in shock. I snapped it shut when I remembered how. I ran from the forest, lawn place to the house, opened the fridge, grabbed as many blood bags as I could and ran back to Alex. I throw them to Alex then I sat down with my legs crossed on the grass. And I closed my eyes.
"Start moving please." I said, concentrating.
"Yes, ma'am!" Alex saluted me and started to walk round me in a circle about 600 yards away. After a few minutes he got closer. We never did this before so we were both curious.
The thirst flamed in my throat but I concentrated on my family. My Mum, my Dad, Matthew and Lee. I concentrated on they're facing, memories of us all together, when I was a kid. I didn't realize he was next to me. My throat didn't hurt that much, just the normal millions of flaming needles piercing my throat inside. That's all.
"Well done!" I snapped my eyes open; he was sitting in front of me.
"Thanks." I smiled.
"How do you feel?" Cocking his head to the side, as he all ways did when he seemed confused. "Any wildness?"
"Nope. Just the normal everyday pain. I think I'm getting better." My smile widened.
"Yes, you're getting better very fast. Faster than normal?" He seemed to of said the last sentence to himself.
"So does that mean I can go out to town now?" I pleaded, bouncing up and down on the spot.
He paused for a long time. Irritating me to death, well, death again. "Yes you can!"
"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!" I hugged him tightly with excitement.
"Ash...ley."
"Sorry."
"You have to stop doing that to."
"What?!?"
"Stop hugging me. It's irritating!"
"How is hugging irritating?" I said with the corners of my mouth twitching into a smile.
"I'm not used to it. It's . . . unnatural." He stood up and started to walk away.
"I'm sorry." I sounded upset.
"Don't be. It's just me."
"So it annoys you?" I stood up.
"Yes."
"So say if."I smiled. "You were with someone in public, chatting to a sales lady, or something, what would annoy you?"
"If someone treated me bad or someone hugging me" His eyes narrowed on me and poked my in the ribs. I smiled apologetic. "Why?"
"Just wondering, pointers" I concluded.
"Okay, as long as that's all it is."He said, almost questioning me.
"So if someone did this," I kissed him on the cheek, quickly. "Would that annoy you to?" I laughed and ran into the forest. He was chased after me. I was heading for the house when he caught up and tackled me to the ground, tickling me. When I hit the grass I heard a loud bang, it was my head hitting the ground. "Ouch!" I complained, in-between laughs.
"Sorry. But you deserve it." He laughed. He let me go so I could sit up. "That was very annoying!"
"I'm testing my boundaries." I shrugged.
"Well don't please. What annoys you? Just pointers." He shrugged, sarcastically and changing the subject.
"People changing the subject, for one." I punched his arm. He rubbed his arm, mockingly, saying it hurt. "Someone pausing for a long time. For no real reason, I might add."
"That's stuff about me. What about other stuff?"
"I don't know really. The usual stuff. I usually let it go over my head." I gestured it with my hand. "What time is it?"
"Now look who's changing the subject." I gave him the evils. "Mid-day. Why do you ask?"
"What day is it?"
"Tuesday the 28th. Last day of the month. You didn't answer my question. Why?"
"It's my sister's birthday today." I said shocked. "I have to get her something. Otherwise they'll probably worry more." I trailed off. I all ready got Lee some earrings that she wanted, in my old room, under my bed. "Can I go to my house and get her present. I'll wrap it up and put a stamp on it, I promise!" I pleaded. "Please."I flattered my eyelashes and held my hands together, praying.
"Okay, but I'm coming with you. No matter what you say!"
"Of course! Thank you!" I held my hand out to shake his, when he shook mine, I pulled our hands away so I could quickly kiss him on the check and run. I ran back home (Alex's Home) quickly and got a stamp. I rummaged around everywhere looking for wrapping paper. I must have looked like a little white hurricane, speeding in the sitting room. Alex was by the table next to the little fridge; in his hand was some pink wrapping paper. He looked annoyed. I walked over to him, head down looking at the floor, when I was near enough to him I held my hand out for the wrapping paper. He didn't respond.
"Sorry. You have to get used to it though. I'm that type of person. If something annoys you I'll do it till it's not annoying you anymore. That comes with the package." I smiled, half-heartedly.
He signed. "Not too often, please."
"Can't promise anything." I smiled, probably now.
"Here, is this wrapping paper good enough?"
"Yes perfect!"
"When do you want to go?"
"Now, if possible?"
"Y'sure. Ready?"
"Ready as I'll ever be." I breathed in a deep breath and ran out the door.
As we got to my old house, I saw big banners on the doors and windows that said 'Happy 17th Birthday!' I remembered them from my 17th Birthday. Nothing much happened that year. Just the normal presents, cards, hugs, kisses, the normal, everyday thing. This year would be different for all of us. Lee's 17th without me there. My 19th Birthday without my family. The rest of my new life without my family.
I got into my room through my window that I left open before my change. I found Lee's present where I left it. Alex kept watch – well listen – while I quickly wrapped Lee's present and put the address and stamp on it. When I finished I got an old sports bag and put some of my clothes in it, some photos and some of my personal stuff e.g. Laptop, a couple of notebooks and pens. If I needed anything else I would pick it up later. I found an empty notebook and ripped a page out; I got a pen and wrote:
'To everyone,
If you need to get in touch with me – no matter how big or small it is – contact me on:
Remember anything at all. Happy Birthday Lee!
Love,
Ashley
xxxx'
I slid it into an envelope with a home-made birthday card – wishing Lee a happy birthday. I called Alex in a low whisper to tell him that I'm done. I grabbed my bag; Lee's present and card and went out the window into the forest. Alex followed after me. Once we were both in the forest – under the green canopy - I dropped my bag next to a log and headed back to the house. Alex didn't follow me this time but I just wanted to drop this off. It was hurting even to do this! When I was at the front door I put the present and the card next to the door mat, knocked and I ran. I ran back to Alex and put my bag on my shoulder. I waited to see who was going to be at the door. It was Lee. Her eyes were red –from where she was crying? - but when she opened the door, she got excited when she saw the gift and card. She grabbed them, ran back inside slamming the door. I heard Lee's excited voice telling everyone that she got another gift. And I heard her reading the card and note, aloud. I think the whole town heard Lee's response to my gift. She screamed excitedly. That was a good note to leave on. We ran back to Alex's house. I unpacked my stuff. I was surprised Alex didn't have a computer or a laptop. He didn't even know how to use one! I found some internet access and made up the email account address that I gave my family as fast as possible. When I did, about 5 minutes later I got an email from Lee.
'Hi Ashley!
Thank you for my earrings!! They are great!!! Thanks for the card as well sis. I got some money from Grandma and Grandad. Got a laptop from Mum and Dad and a blue jewelled necklace from Matthew. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you (etc)!!! You should have seen me, you wouldn't know how excited and happy since I got your present. I'm wearing it right now! Thanks Sis!
Love and Miss you,
Lee
xxxx'
I do know how excited she was. I emailed her back.
'Hey Lee,
It's okay Lee. I know you wanted those earrings, Hope everyone is well.
Happy Birthday Little Sis!
Missing you loads,
Love,
Ashley
xxxxx'
Then I clicked 'send'.
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