Warning: Use of some strong language : )
Chapter 9
"Rookery!" The father jumped and motioned his children, "Get back, get back! Go, take the family!"
The man aimed through his gun and shot a stake right past my head. Holy Jesus, he almost took my face off. Tony ran ahead. I tried calling him to come near but a hand grabbed my arm with force. It was Gregory.
"Stop! I have to get Tony, get your hand off of my arm!" I screamed.
"No, he'll be fine. You need to come with me to safety." he replied.
His heart stopping accent calmly slithered from his mouth. What would make me go to safety with you? You tried to eat me.
I snapped, "I said get your damn hand off of my fucking arm or-"
"Or what?" He coyly responded as he picked me up and put me over his shoulders.
I kicked and screamed to put me down. I knew I hit him so hard, I had to have left a bruise; if immortals even got bruises. He took me straight to a mausoleum where we met with his sister, mother, and Rudolph.
"Run! Do as I say!" ordered their father in the distance.
The beautiful young girl sat at an opening to watch what was happening.
"Do your worst!" said the father to Rookery.
"The age of chivalry is not yet dead," the girl said.
Her mother covered her mouth and pulled her inside.
"Tony did it! He saved father!" cried the young girl.
Well he's alive. Thank God.
Footsteps were heard from up above.
"What kind of bloodsucker are you?" Rookery demanded in a rough voice.
Then, all of a sudden, Tony fell through the ground.
"Tony are you alright?" Rudolph asked. "Look out, C'mon!"
He pulled Tony aside as a bright flare shot to the ground. The sound of an angry man, which must have been the caretaker of the graveyard, was picking a fight with Rookery. Now that Tony and I were safe, I observed my surroundings. The flare cast a red glow on the stone walls. Cobwebs hung from head to toe and moss hid between cracks of the slabs of the rock floor.
"Brittany, Tony," Rudolph called, "these are my parents Frederick and Freda, and my sister Anna, and of course you met… Gregory."
"Charmed," I said sarcastically. I mostly pointed this towards Gregory.
Frederick stepped forward to Tony and began, "What you did was foolish."
"Foolish? But brave," Freda interrupted. She had the most soothing voice. It was light and calm.
Tony looked down at Frederick's chest and grabbed a hold of his necklace. It was like they were envisioning something together. I sat on a nearby rock as the family watched in awe. Anna got up and sat next to me.
"You're eyes look lost. My, what beautiful sapphires you possess!" She stared deeply at me.
"Sapphires?" I asked in confusion.
"You're irises. They're mesmerizing; like crystals. It's incredible." her pale face was still as she looked directly in my eyes.
"Oh, why thank you." I smiled.
"Don't mind my brother earlier. He's a bit of a miserable cove. I know he will fancy you. You are very beautiful," she explained.
Cove meant man, or guy. -A miserable guy-. That, was an understatement. I thanked her for her compliment as she got up to join Tony and Frederick. They snapped out of their flashback. I looked up to find Gregory staring at me. 'What-are-you-looking-at?' I mouthed. He squinted his eyes at me then looked toward the group. What a fricken' ass.
"We shared a vision," said Frederick.
"He has a sympathy for our kind," said Freda fascinated.
"Oh lovely!" Anna exclaimed.
Frederick proceeded to tell us what they both saw. Something about their Uncle Von catching the amulet, merchant ships, and rumors. I really wasn't paying attention. I was focused on watching Gregory. He was rolling something in his hands. He was so interested in what his father was saying. The group finally agreed, and Frederick allowed us to befriend the family.
"Help if you can, but do not think to change your mind and betray us to our most hateful enemy, or my wrath will be revealed. AM I CLEAR?" He asked in a loud voice.
We both nodded. He changed his face expression to make sure we understood and we nodded again. He stepped back and I checked my phone. It was 10:39. Aunt Dottie said they'd be home by 11:30.
"I'm sorry to be rude, but Tony and I have to get back home," I explained. "It was very nice meeting with all of you."
"And it was a pleasure meeting you my darling," Freda said. "Please, come back anytime. You are always welcome."
"Thank you ma'm. Rudolph, can you take us home?"
"Don't be silly dear, have Gregory escort you home. Rudolph has his hands full with Tony." I found that it wasn't a coincidence that she wanted her eldest son to take me home.
Gregory's head shot up, but before he could speak a word, Freda pushed us out of an opening that led to the outside. I'm not happy with this either…
"I think my father likes you." Rudolph said as we found our way outside.
"That, was liking us?" Tony said in a surprised tone.
Gregory sped up and I ran after him.
"WHAT is your problem?" There was silence. "Is it me?" I demanded an answer. "I'm sorry for what ever you have going through your mind, but Jesus Christ, you can at least be somewhat friendly."
"Listen human, I am only being nice to you because I have to be. If I didn't have rules to follow, I would have bitten you already. You smell," he inhaled, "amazing."
I was speechless. I crossed my arms and ran ahead until I was no longer touching the ground. I gasped. Gregory had his arm around my waist and we were following Tony and Rudolph in the air.
"Would it have killed you to tell me that you were doing this? I have to brace myself."
"Killed me? Love, I'm already dead," he scoffed.
