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This chapter was definitely one of my favourite's to write, along with Chapter 8. I'm currently starting to write Chapter 9. Writing/Publishing's been slow because my internet got switched, and it's only working on one of the computers, so my sister and I have to share. She isn't the most generous person in the world. Boo hoo. :( I've also been a little exhausted lately, so please forgive me if my writing's off, or updates are a little late.
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- Billie. xox.
The Time For Tears Has Passed - Chapter 7 - Meetings - KPOV
Fine. We join.
I felt defeated. Completely and utterly defeated.
What was this work they wanted us to do? Go around killing people? Like some sort of a mafia? This isn't the life I want. For me or for Jude. If only my parents could see us now.
I felt scared. Terrified. Completely out of my depth.
Why us? What's so special about Jude and I? It can't be because we're twins. They don't know about our telepathy thing, right?
I just wanted to curl up and cry. Cry myself to sleep.
I took a breath and looked at Jude. He looked as devastated as I did. He nodded.
We both turned to look at Aro, the man taking away my freedom. The weird thing was, a part of me wanted to give my freedom up, something was making me want to belong with them. Some sort of force.
My twin and I spoke at the same time. In sync.
"We'll join you."
Aro stood up and moved towards us, at an unnatural speed. I gasped and Jude jerked backwards. Aro never stopped smiling.
He grinned wider at our reactions. I didn't know it was possible.
He moved in front of me and reached his hand out. I remembered Heidi's words.. If Aro, motions to take your hand, do it. I didn't want to find out what would happen if I didn't comply.
I placed my hand into his and looked him straight in the eye. No nonsense. I had no idea where my new found bravery was coming from. It felt odd. After a few seconds, he spoke again.
"Aaahh. Keiran, I have a feeling you're in for a pleasant surprise. I think you'll find happiness here." He smiled again and left my hand go.
What did he mean 'I'd find happiness'? 'Pleasant surprise'? This man was just making me feel more on edge..
He moved to Jude and took his hand. What did holding our hands do for him? Does he get off on it or something? I frowned in thought.
There was one thing I was sure of. This man, and the others around him were not human.. They were too beautiful and Aro moved at super-speed.
Aro let go of Jude's hand and motioned someone from behind us forward.
"Corin, take the twins to their room and explain everything, yes? Inform them about members of the guard. I would do it myself but I am feeling a little.. hungry." He smirked on the last word. Why did he smirk? I narrowed my eyes slightly..
I turned to see Corin. She wasn't much taller than me and she was beautiful. She looked kind. I wasn't afraid of her. She smiled what looked like a genuine smile. I would have smiled back but I felt frozen. A few feet behind Corin were about 10 other figures, that differed in height and build. They all had cloaks on, ranging in different shades of black/grey. Every single person was gorgeous.
I felt ugly. Completely out of place.
Corin began walking out the wooden doors. I looked at Jude and he nodded again. We followed Corin. Just as I came to the door, I caught something in my peripheral vision. Someones eyes were following me as I moved. My curiousity got the better of me. I turned and met a familiar pair of eyes. My jaw dropped.
It was him. He was looking straight at me. He wasn't smiling but his eyes shone with unreadable emotion.
Was he sent to watch over us? Was he happy that I was here? Why was he looking directly at me?
Jude snapped me out of my thoughts by grabbing my elbow and dragging me forward next to him. Away from him. I couldn't process my thoughts properly. The journey to 'our' room was a complete blur, all I know is that we traveled through a few corridors and came to a mahogany door. There were more doors in the corridor, obviously the rooms belonged to the other members of the 'guard'. Why they call themselves that, I have no idea.
Corin opened the door. The room was quite fancy, but a little empty. There was a plush, double bed on the left hand side, with a couple sofa chairs next to it. On the right hand side was another door, to a bathroom I presume?, and a large dresser.
The petite woman motioned for us to sit down on the chairs. Jude and I sat on the same sofa and he put his arm around my shoulders, protectively. She took a moment before she spoke, like she was preparing her words.
"Keiran, Jude, all the people you've met today in the castle.. we aren't normal. We aren't human. The entire guard.. we're vampires. You may think this is a joke, but I assure you, vampires are real." I gasped. The beautiful man that caught my attention was a vampire. A friggin' vampire. They were all bloodsucking creatures of the night.
They want to make us into vampires? I thought to Jude. Just thinking about it scared me. Would they make us into blood-thirsty beings? Thinking about consuming someone elses blood made me gag internally.
He just tightened his hold on me. Obviously he was scared of it too, he didn't want to think about it either.
"When you agreed to join us, you basically agreed to join us.. as vampires. Master Aro believes that after your change, the both of you will be talented. Special."
"Talented?" I croaked. What did they mean? Like super powers? This is too much to think about.
Corin sighed.
"Yes. As vampires, some of us have special abilities. Master Aro can see all a persons thoughts by touching their hands, Marcus can sense relationships. The guard are talented too. Demetri can find people anywhere, Chelsea can make people want to belong to us, Heidi can attract people. Eleazar can spot potential abilities in people, that's how we found you. He found you in the crowds... and then we have the twins Alec and Jane.. their abilities are connected. Jane can make you feel pain and Alec can make you feel nothing."
This was a lot to take in.. These people were basically changed and made into weapons. They were wanted because of what they could do. That didn't make me feel any better. I felt like some sort of prize.
Jude spoke next.
"You want us to become vampires?" he sounded as scared as I was.
The vampire with us smiled. Again, it was a kind smile.
"Yes, Aro wants you to start your change later tonight. It'll take 3 days and it'll be extremely painful Afterward, you won't age at all. You'll be immortal.."
We were getting changed tonight. We would never age. It would hurt, a lot. I didn't have a high tolerance for pain. I dropped my head into my hands. We weren't going to be human much longer. I just wanted to cry. I'd never see my sisters again. They'd lose us just like they lost our parents. This will push them over the edge.
My twin side-hugged me. I leaned into him. I needed his support. He was all I had now.
"What's this work that Aro spoke about?" he asked. I'm glad he asked.
"We're known in the vampire world as the Volturi, we keep the peace. We destroy the vampires that break the law." Corin said.
They destroy vampires. They KILL other vampires. Would Jude and I be able to do that? I have too much of a conscience..
"Law?"
"Yes, we have one rule: 'Don't expose us'." she replied. I should have seen that one coming, right?
This was too much to take in. Jude and I would be becoming vampires tonight. We would be joining a large coven that basically ruled the vampire world. I wondered how long they planned to take us in. They had been following us, why take us today? Were the masters that excited? We must be important.
Corin stood up. With vampire speed. I jerked again. She looked at me apologetically.
"I'll leave you both now. One of the guards will come collect you later to prepare for your change. Keiran, I have a feeling you'll be getting a visit from Demetri soon."
I raised my head. "Demetri? Who's Demetri?"
The vampire grinned. She knew something I didn't.
"Yes, he's been watching you. He's very interested in you. Felix and he were watching you at a cafe a few days back? Felix was the giant, Demetri was the other."
I had a vampire watching me? A vampire was interested in me. Why? Gosh, the questions never end!!
She looked at Jude, then back to me and nodded. Then she turned and swiftly left.
As soon as the door closed, I broke down into tears. Jude held me tighter. The beautiful guy I had a crush on was a vampire. His name was Demetri. Such an old-fashioned name but it suited him. A part of me wanted him here with me. I shook that feeling off. Now was not the time to be thinking about guys, no matter how extremely gorgeous they were.
"Jude.. we're going to be vampires!" I sniffled. That was the first time I'd said that aloud. I hoped it would be the only time.
He looked at me sadly.
After that, we just sat in silence, trying to comfort each other. Waiting until the time came that we would be changed.
DPOV
The twins had been in the castle for a few hours. I've never been more on edge in my entire existence. Today was such an important day to me. To the twins.
I would go see Keira before her change, I decided. She now knew everything about us. She knew we were vampires.
Would she reject me? Be scared of me? That's the last thing I want.
There was only an hour or so before the masters planned to start their change. Other members of the guard were preparing. I doubt I'd be help to anyone in my current state of mind.
I was currently lingering in the corridors, trying to piece together what I was going to say to her. I wanted her to know me before she was changed.
I came to their door.
Would Jude try to throw me out?
Then again, he wouldn't start a fight with a vampire, would he? If he did - he's an idiot. Or a moron. Take your pick.
I knocked on the door 3 times and entered the room. The twins were huddled together on one of the sofa chairs. They both looked up as I entered the room, they looked considerably calmer than before.
Keira's eyes were red and puffy. She was no longer crying. I don't think I could handle seeing her cry. The thought was enough to make me feel guilty. She still looked beautiful, like she always would.
It took her a while to register who I was. I didn't blame her, she was less than 2 hours away from a life-changing situation, my thought would be jumbled too. Her eyes widened a little as they met beautiful eyes of hers. She didn't look scared, just intrigued. Jude's eyes narrowed a little, I'm not sure if it's because I was a vampire or because his sister and I were obviously interested in each other. Too bad he wouldn't be able to change either of those things. I grinned internally.
It was at this time I decided to talk. I'm sure they'd get freaked if I didn't.
"Hello, I'm Demetri. My brother Felix and I were sent to watch over you both before you were taken in. You're very interesting creatures." I smiled at Keira. She smiled a little in return.
Her brother spoke before she got the chance. Bloody twat. She was about to talk to me for the first time. Moron.
"Why do you look at Keiran that way?" He questioned. He sounded a little pissed. I was about to tell him it was none of his business but I thought of something better to say.
I thought about my answer for a few seconds. I glanced at them both and moved a little closer.
"I feel... connected to you" I looked solely at Keira. "I feel your tenor in my mind at all times. It's like I'm subconsciously trying to get closer to where you are. Like some sort of pull. I want to protect you - keep you safe. At all costs." Every word that I spoke was true. She's probably the first human I've never lied to. I would never lie to her, unless it was to protect her. All I wanted was her to be safe.
She swallowed before speaking. Her expression showed that she was a little stunned. Whether that was a good thing or a bad thing, I don't know. I was desperately hoping for the first.
"I feel it too. What does it mean?" Keira spoke softly. I grinned. I didn't bother thinking about what Jude's expression was like.
She felt the same. My heart swelled at the thought. We would be mates. We had to be!
I moved closer to her. Close enough, but not so much that I would scare her.
"I think it means that after your change, we'll be mates - I hope we are." I grinned my widest grin at her. I was too happy for words right now.
"Mates? Like soul mates?" She asked. She sounded a little hopeful. Jude was a little taken back, I think.
"Exactly. Vampires, we wait forever to find our mates. We only ever have one mate in our entire existence. Life for a vampire can get lonely without their mate." I gazed at her for a few seconds, before speaking again softer. "I've waited a long time for you." It was true. I'd waited 300 odd years.
Keira gazed at me, before standing and walking slowly towards me. She didn't seem to mind that I was a vampire. She was scanning my face, like she was trying to remember it. I smiled at her. She was just a few inches away from me. I could smell her, almost touch her.
"After my change, you'll have me forever, right?" she said lowly, probably so Jude wouldn't hear her. Her voice sounded dreamy.
I reached out and brushed some hair from her eyes It was softer than it looked. Like smooth chocolate. "Perfect."
She smiled. "Maybe being a vampire won't be so bad after all." Her smiled faltered a little. "I can't stop thinking about my family though." She dipped her head.
I frowned at the sight before me. My love was sad. Just as I made my way over, to comfort her, Jude stood up and stepped in between us, facing towards me. He didn't look happy.
Why didn't he understand I had to comfort her? I had to be near to her. She was so close to me. So close...
"Wait a minute, first we get told we're being changed into vampires, then we get told we're getting changed tonight, now you're telling me my barely 18 year old sister is the soul mate of a vampire that's only God knows how many centuries old?" He said in a rush. I frowned and glared at him.
"Yes, is it that hard to believe?" I tried not to sneer, Keira wouldn't like it if I was horrible to her twin. I knew how close they were.
He glared at me. "Actually, is it. It's also a lot to take in. I don't like this, I don't like this at all."
I opened my mouth to speak but I was cut off by Keira. I didn't mind, she could do no wrong in my eyes.
"Jude, you don't get a choice. Neither of us do. This is all we have now." She put her hand on his shoulder. I envied the contact. I just glared at it. Hard.
Jude looked over his shoulder at his sister. His expression softened.
A few seconds after, there was a knock at the door. I turned to see Heidi in the doorway. She smiled at us.
"Sorry to interupt but it's time." I froze. I looked back at Keira and she looked frozen too.
I took a breath and adressed Heidi. "What are the arrangement, Heidi?"
She took a step closer.
"Keira will remain here, and Jude will be changed on the other side of the castle. Just for safety reasons." She replied. "Jude, I have to take you there now."
The male twin nodded. He turned to his sister and hugged her hard. After a few moments he muttered "Be safe, I'll see you soon." He moved his hands to her shoulders and kissed her forehead. She nodded and smiled weakly.
Heidi stated again that they had to go now and led him outside. He left but not without a backwards glance towards Keira. He managed to fit some glaring at me in aswell.
Then it was just Keira and I. She didn't look as uncomfortable as I thought she would. She ran her hands through her hair, turned and sat on the bed. I moved closer towards her and stood near the foot of the bed. She was so interesting to watch. I could watch her all day long.
"How does the change happen?" She questioned looking straight at me. I'd never get sick of her looking at me.
I moved and sat next to her on the bed. She didn't move away. She just looked at me. We were a few inches apart.
"Well, for a human to be changed, a vampire has to bite them. We have venom that when it enters your bloodstream, begins to change the human."
"Who's going to bite me?"
I grinned. "Me. I wouldn't even think of anyone else doing it. It'll make me feel closer to you."
She smiled at me. "I'm glad it's you Demetri."
I'd never forget her speaking those words ever. I'd forever play them in my head. She was glad that it's me. She had no idea what those words mean to me.
I smiled back at her. She fidgeted with her hands.
"It's going to hurt a lot, isn't it?" She asked. It broke my heart to think of how much pain she'd have to go through, but it would be worth it on the end.
I nodded, sadly.
"It'll all pay off in the end, right?" She gave me a little smile.
"Exactly." I stroked her cheek. She didn't even flinch from my touch. She just leaned into it. My finger tips found their way to her lips and softly grazed over them. She parted her lips a tiny fraction in response. She has no idea how much I want to kiss her right now.
Naturally, it was a given than Felix would ruin the moment. He banged on the door and basically barged in.
"Hey Bro, Keiran," He nodded towards her. He didn't seem to notice we were having a moment. "The masters say it's time. I'll leave you to it. See ya." He gave us a goofy grin before leaving. I chuckled slightly.
Keira gave out a little breath. I didn't blame her for feeling nervous.
"Let's get this over with then, eh?" She said softly and layed back on the bed. She amazed me.
I moved so that I was near her face. I wanted to remember her as human. I scanned her face, making a mental reminder. I gazed straight into her eyes. Her gorgeous green eyes that I'd never see again. Those beautiful forests would be lost.
"Ready?" I asked as softly as I could.
She took a second, then replied.
"As ever."
I leaned closer to her and kissed her forehead. Her eyes fluttered close at the touch. She was so adorable. I kissed her nose, her cute little pixie nose, then both her cheeks. I pulled back to look at her again. I stroked her face, leaned down and finally placed a delicate kiss on her mouth. I let my lips linger there for a few more seconds. I'd waited so long for this. It felt amazing. It felt right. The sparks were there.
I felt her try to press closer. She didn't seem to mind that I was freezing. I adored her for that. I pressed my lips closer to hers. I never wanted them to part. She was my mate, I knew it. I'd never doubt it.
I finally pulled back. Her eyes were still closed. I leaned down again, this time to her ear.
"Forgive me, my Keira." I whispered, lovingly. My Keira. It felt good to say that out loud. Especially to her. She was mine, I was hers. I was her Demetri now. I belonged to her and it felt amazing. It was the best feeling in the world.
My head moved to her neck, her gorgeous neck. I placed a little kiss in its crook. I wanted her to feel at ease before the pain began. I flinched thinking of the pain, the pain I'd inflict onto her. I hated that thought.
Then I bit her, and she began screaming.
Oooooh! How'd you like that? ;)
The next chapter is called 'Changing' (funny, eh?) and it's entirely in Keiran's POV. It's one of my shorter chapters, being just over 3,000 words but it's also one of my favourites. Since I'm still writing Chapter 9, I'm not entirely sure when it'll be published. I'm thinking Thursday/Friday? Not for definite.
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