Chapter 7
Kyle sat in the garden petting Fireball. He was lost in his thoughts. Did she mean it? Does this mean we're broken up? I don't wanna lose her. But if she hates me…
Footsteps crunched behind him. He turned around to see Allison walking towards him.
"What's wrong?" she asked when she noticed his hurt expression.
"Marie said she hates humans and I don't know what to do."
"Oh…I was wondering when the truth was going to come out."
"What are you talking about?"
"About her hating humans. I didn't expect it so soon though. Usually, she dates a human for their blood."
"What! She only wanted me for my blood! The fuckin' bitch! How could I have been so stupid? Shit!" he roared loudly.
"I'm sorry I was the one who had to tell you this. I know a way to make you feel better; to make you forget everything about her."
"How?"
"Come with me."
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see." Allison lead him to a tall, old brick castle. She nodded to the guards and they let the two in.
"Where are we?" Kyle asked with roaming eyes.
"This is where I go to forget about things. It really helps." she lead him to a room. She locked the door behind him. He banged and yelled only to make his hands hurt and his throat dry. He stopped and looked around. All he saw was a chair with cuffs on it. There was a laser connected to the back. His heart skipped a beat. What did Allison get me into? he thought.
"Welcome, new one. Welcome to the Circle of Shadows." a man said behind him. He spun around at lightning speed.
"I'm not going to join! This club-cult-thing wants to kill my-my girlfriend." He wasn't sure what to call her at this point.
"You can't leave now." He picked Kyle up by the front of his shirt despite all of his kicking and punching and placed him in the chair. she struggled to free himself with no luck.
"Don't bother attempting to escape. Just sit back and relax. It won't hurt." He lowered the laser so that it was eye level with him. Where is Malice or Kenny or Marie when you need them? he thought. Thinking her name made his chest ache. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
"Eyes open!" He slapped Kyle hard. His eyes flew open. Suddenly, all he saw was a white flash. He mind was a complete blank.
"I don't know where he is!" Malice called to Marie and Kenny who had been searching all over for Kyle.
Suddenly, Kyle walked up to the group. Athenia must die was all he thought. His eyes were glossy and his face was blank.
"Oh my god! I was so worried! I'm so so so sorry about what I said! I didn't mean any of it! Please forgive me!" she threw her arms around his neck. Kyle made no effort to hug her or try to kiss her or anything. He didn't say a word.
"What's wrong?" Marie asked.
"Nothing." His voice was very monotone.
"Did you find something? Did you see a bear or something?"
"No."
"Then why do you look like that? Usually you aren't that pale and your eyes aren't that bright green they normally are."
"I'm tired."
"Okay…well go get some rest. Good night. Sleep well." she kissed his cheek.
When he was out of earshot, Kenny said, "Something's up with him."
"I know. Usually he would've gotten excited 'bout me kissing him. He always does."
"Do you think…" Malice trailed off.
"No he couldn't have. He knows all about them."
"He could've been tricked."
"He's too smart for that."
"Maybe he'll sleep it off."
"I hope so."
"Me too…hey, maybe he's had too much of your annoying doped up voice. I know I have."
"Shut up dumb shit!" Kenny yelled as Malice and Marie laughed.
"Make me ass wipe!" She walked away with a smile on her face.
The next morning Malice, Kenny, and Marie sat at a table making plans for the upcoming battle. Malice and Kenny had cups of coffee placed in front of them. Before Marie sat a tall glass of a red liquid they liked to call 'fruit juice'.
"I'll go down the road to the armory to make swords for you to use." Marie said.
"What will you use?" Kenny asked.
"My bow and arrows." She said into her cup. She then added, "And my fists."
"And magic." Malice said.
"No, I'm going to give you my magic so you can be stronger than most of the witches and wizards there."
"I can't take your magic!" Malice yelled in shock.
"You will. I will be fine without it. With my magic gone, I will be a full blooded vampire. I'll be stronger, faster, more lethal."
"I-I don't know. It would be weird for me having all of your powers."
No…you'll just have more power. My magic and your magic will blend to create one power source."
"How do you know?" Kenny pipped in.
"Lets just say I wasn't this strong before."
"Oh…well…okay, but if I see that you need it I will give it back right away."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'm a big girl. Maybe I should get some big girl toys." She smiled evilly.
"I want a gun!" Kenny yelled eagerly.
"We'll see." Marie replied. He shrugged. Good enough for me, he thought. Kyle walked in with the same expression from yesterday.
"Mornin' babe."
"Morning." He sat down beside Marie.
"When do you think they're going to attack?" Malice asked.
"Within the next three days."
"That's not enough time!" Kenny yelled.
"Shhh…sure it is. We're ready now. All I have to do is get some of my 'toys' and give Malice my magic. Then we'll be ready."
Malice sighed nervously. "Can we just get the whole magic switch thing over with?"
"Sure. Stand in front of me." Marie let all of her magic flow to Malice. Marie's back arched as though someone was pushing on her back. Malice looked like she was getting punched in the gut. Finally, they straightened up and opened their eyes.
"How do you feel?" Marie asked.
"Stronger, tougher, like nothing can stop me!" Marie smiled and walked to the window. She sat at the window sill not moving a muscle for hours. Finally, around ten the next morning, she called out, "They're coming!" She ran to Malice and Kenny's room banging on the door. When the door opened she sprinted to Kyle's room repeating the action.
"Come on!" Morgan yelled. She had all of the weapons in a pile by the door. They all grabbed their weapons as they walked out the door. They each grabbed five guns. Marie grabbed a bow and arrows while Malice and Kenny went for swords. Kyle had an evil grin on his face.
"Ready guys?" Marie whispered.
"Hell yeah!" Kenny thrusted his sword into the air.
"Lets go!" Malice pumped her fist.
"Yes." Kyle said.
"Lets go kick some vampire-whatever they are asses then!" Marie growled eagerly. They crossed the yard to a small dirt road. When the road ended they continued to walk. Finally, Malice and Kenny could see their attackers. They wore black cloaks covering their bodies and their hoods casted a shadows onto their faces. Chills ran down Malice's spine. Kenny grabbed her hand and whispered, "I love you." She smiled and whispered, "I love you, too." Malice turned to see Marie grow tense and then stop about 50 feet away from the cult. Kenny and she stopped behind her. Kyle continued to walk towards the group.
"What are you doing?" Marie called.
"I'm apart of the Circle of Shadows." he answered.
"What? No, you can't!"
"I can, and I did. Today, you will die Anthenia."
"No…this cult will."
