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Shane's pov
My heart's pounding, my legs are numb; my whole body is withering in agony- but I still run. The echoing shouts behind me make me even more exhausted and desperate; I know I will never escape their suffocating grip. The only ounce of strength I still own, is the image of my Claire; the woman I have always loved, waiting for me to return.
I have to get back to her; I have to see her face one final time. I stick to the brightly lit paths; the sun pounding against my back; it's the only comfort I've felt for weeks. I know the sun is just a hurdle for the vamps but it gives me those critical minutes and seconds before my capture.
I can see the Glass house; but I can hear their shouts… they are coming for me because I'm Shane 'the hammer' Collins; I'm the human who can really fight, my anger and hatred of the vampires makes a more interesting fight; I'm just a pawn to them- another way the vamps have exploited the human Morganville citizens; it makes me sick.
I feel myself begin to fall as, my legs loose all strength; I've been defeated… the world around me turns white as I wait for the final impact... as I wait for my death. I feel my heart beat slow, my breathing become shallow; but then there are arms around me. The wind cools my aching muscles but, all too soon the baking heat scalds my already blistered flesh.
I hear voices though… an angelic male voice, a high pitched female's and then a saddened female's. The saddened female is coming closer to me until I feel her presence by my side; cool lips touch my temple… until a saddened whisper restarts my heart 'Shane, I still love you'.
I've returned to my home; but really for how long?
(A few hours later)
I've been lying here for hours, just seeing a blank white canvas; hmm I can still hear the whispers. I know Michael, Eve and Claire are here; defiantly Claire, she has never left my side.
I just shut off from the world when I hear a crash, Claire jumps from my grip, leaving a cool wind behind. My body is lifted from the couch (maybe?) into strong arms-Michael's arms- and I hear a chorus of whispers. I feel Claire's lips on mine; then the shouting starts… crashes, bangs are all echoing. Then they all silence, with a cool air.
That's when I know…. We've escaped using a portal- at least I think.
Michael's pov
My skin may be burned, I may be furious with anger but for now I'm content that my best friend is safe. Claire's quick thinking kept us safe; she opened a portal directly to Amelie. Some people may think that was foolish but, Amelie is our only save haven and Shane is being cared for. The only weak link in this plan is the fact we have to tell Amelie… we have to tell her everything.
I'm sitting in-between the girls, Claire on my right, Eve on my left; both are holding my hand in a stone cold grip. Amelie's stare isn't intimidating just cool and collected; one of us has to speak and before I can even take a breath Claire begins.
Claire's pov
I've just spoke, the air was weaved with tension; Amelie sits all queen like in her throne… if I hadn't of just spoke; well I wouldn't have her stare! Her eyes are fixed with mine and I find myself talking, knowing I'm going to tell her everything. "Amelie, it's the gym." Her regal nod makes the hairs upon my neck stand to attention, I have to tread carefully now, I have to protect Shane. "Yes, Claire what about the gym?" her voice is as cold and solid as ice, I shiver before continuing "They… they are threatening Morganville's safety."
Amelie suddenly stands from her desk, eyes turning a muddy shade of crimson, my heart begins to pound; her nails claw into her desk as she lets out a low growl. "Claire, speak all that you know; none of you will be harmed- even Shane- as long as you speak." I'm going to take this chance; "The gym, there's this sort of fight club, they make humans fight against vampires for money; I think they use vampire blood in the shakes they give the human fighters; and Amelie it's being aired across the internet- people around the world are betting!" I've just spoke faster than ever before; I hear Michael take an unneeded breath before saying "Shane was in the fight club, but he ran away; that's why we came here they came to the Glass house wanting to take him back but Shane wasn't Shane I think they are using some type hypnotism or maybe a glamour."
Amelie stands deliberating this for a few seconds, whilst Michael and Eve both give me side long glances of worry; Amelie now nods her head slowly "Michael that's very possible; forcing the desire onto the human." "We need proof about the vampire blood, and I know just how to find it."
Shit, I wasn't meant to say that but I know now I can't stop. "Well maybe we could take Shane's blood, if they are putting blood in the shakes; there should be signs in his blood" I can't breathe all eyes are on me, until Amelie clicks her fingers.
I watch as a small vampire, no older than twenty walks slowly to her desk "Edward, please do as young Claire has just said; and upon taking it to the lab please inform them it has been made priority by the founder." "Yes ma'am" he spoke politely, before exiting the room.
"Now for you three I want to know about this website; will you assist me?" There is no other answer for me but a quick nod of my head.
I already know this is going to be a long night.
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