Thank you guys, though some of you were non-too enthusiastic about my request. Here is the next chapter, though I am shaking with anticipation to get deeper into the story, when things start getting interesting.

Mara tapped her fingernails on the polished wood of the side table that had been unlucky enough to be next to the chair she had decided to sit on. She was paying no heed to the vampires in the room, especially the female. She did no know she was dreaming about her but until she figured it out she was not going to go out of her way to be nice to her. Besides, vampires didn't need a host they could host themselves. They didn't need anything but a drink of blood once or twice a month. So she continued rapping her fingernails on the table, continued to search her mind for answers on how to approach her problem.

"Mara, you need to wake up sweetie." Sasha's voice was the thing that made her zone back in.

"Huh? I'm sorry, I didn't catch that?" Mara said politely, raising her eyebrows at Sasha. Oscuridad was not around, and neither was Destiny. She could only guess they were off making plans for the soon to come wedding. Or they were arguing about why Destiny brought it upon herself to bring two new vampires into the house. Ones that were not known to the family and there for were a threat. She already knew who would win . . . go Destiny. . .

"She is trying to have a conversation with you, young lady." The female vampire took it upon herself to snip. Mara raised a cocky eyebrow, knowing well what her expression said. And she would say it as well as look it.

"I don't know who you think you are, but you need to butt out of this conversation considering you are a stranger in my home. You want to pick fights? Go back to your own turf dirt boot." Oscuridad called vampires that continuously traveled from one place to another dirt boots. They collected so much dirt that it was tacky, not to mention annoying when they decided to step into your household. She saw Sasha try to hide a smile and coughed to cover a laugh. She was no happier to have vamps here than Mara was.

"Mara, dear, please at least try and be polite. I know you have a lot going on in your head right now, but maybe you should go find your father and Destiny." Mara shrugged, she could do that. It was a lot better than being here at the moment anyway. She stood to leave, when the vampire said something that finally made her reach her final boiling point.

"Mara . . . what a queer name." She muttered, in the most theatric voice she could muster. It mad Mara want to gag.

"You really want to pick a fight with me. Don't you!" she took a step forward, and Sasha jumped up, ready to break it up if it got ugly. "What is your name then, dirt boot?"

"Anne," she said calmly, not even looking amused at Mara's anger.

"Ha, and you called my name queer." She muttered, and Sasha grabbed her arm.

"Darling, go now." There was a slight tone of warning in her voice, and Mara backed down. The last thing she wanted was for blood to be shed.

"Fine, Destiny has to help me pick out my dress anyway."

"What dress?" Sasha seemed suddenly tense, and it had nothing to do with the vampires.

"The dress for the Christmas ball," she shrugged, as if it were obvious.

"What are you on about, your not going to the Christmas ball."

"Oh yes I am," Mara yanked her arm free of Sasha's grasp. Only for Sasha to grab it in an even tighter hold.

"No your not, your not going because I say so. Your not eighteen yet young lady." The grip was slightly painful, fear making Sasha unaware that her nails were pinching Mara's skin. She winced at the stinging, but glared at Sasha.

"Your can't stop me. It is your wedding day," she tore free once again, and took a shaky step back. "And the day I turn eighteen is the day I will make sure you have no say so in my life." She ran up the stairs, ignoring the pain that shot up her leg, leaving Sasha stunned.

(BLAH)

"I brought them because I thought you guys could always use some new guests." Destiny said in her own defense, giving Oscuridad an irritated look. Mara stood in the corner, arms crossed over her chest, looking amused.

"No, that is not the reason and we both know it. You brought more strange vampires into our home, Destiny. And now Sasha is so nervous that she is thinking twice on the wedding. The last thing we need right now is for her to feel over stressed."

"It is impossible for her not to feel overstressed, it is a wedding for crying out loud!"

"Mara," he suddenly growled, and she jumped at the sudden attention he was giving her. This had been going on ever since she had come into the room. About three hours ago.

"Yea, dad?"

"I want you to go to bed and get some rest. Destiny can help you find a dress tomorrow." And by the look he gave Destiny, she did not want to argue. She quickly left the room, and one the door shut something smashed as it was thrown against the wall. She jumped back from the door, and scurried to her room, hearing yells break out behind her.

When she was safely in her room she had nothing to do but lay on her bed. She was willing to let herself drift off to sleep, considering today had not been such a good day. Maybe she would see more of that poor little boy. So she closed her eyes, and before she knew it she was back in her dream.

The sensations came to her in such a rush. There was warmth, and such a sweet taste on her tongue. Someone kissed her, her eyes closed as a strong pleasure swept over her. The feeling of fingers sweeping over the bare flesh of her side and her thigh. She shivered, feeling a tongue stroke hers. The kiss moved to her neck, and she found herself lost in this moment, this sensation. She said someone's name, a name she did not catch, a name she said, but she did not know at the moment. There was a response, a soft silken voice whispering her name with compassion, so much love and joy.

She shifted, feeling silken sheets against her skin, the warmth of the person next to her. This was such an intimate moment, and she was stunned by how quickly she had been thrown into it. She could bring herself to open her eyes and see who was making her feel this way. It was as if she could just feel, she was not in control of herself at the moment. She let them lay her down, the kisses still teasing her mouth and throat. This was such a strange dream for her to have, who could have gotten to her heart in such a way? Who would she have let get so close to her, so intimate with her? But just as suddenly as the dream came, it began to fade away, leaving her with nothing but the empty darkness once again, and the heat of the person who she loved so much leaving her body and making her feel colder than she had ever been.

Okay, I know it was a dull chapter, so I had to add in a little of Mara's future. I am ahead of myself, for I have already written like ten chapters ahead of this, if even more than that. I promise the next chapter will be better, considering it skips ahead a month or so, and the stress is building because it gets close to Sasha's wedding. And the male vampire makes himself known very strongly. And so does his female companion. Ten, if you can please.