Chapter 10- Changes

** PAST ** Mikhail

It was now or never. How could he tell Anya and not scare her off? Should he just do it and let the cards fall where they will when she awoke? Would he change both at once? That may be best so Anya is not tempted by Jelena. He was strong enough to handle both of them. He could bring food home to them. It was not hard to lure people or even carry an unconscious man over his shoulder. He wishes he had a carriage at this time. He could pile them up and drive them home he jokingly thought to himself.

Tomorrow he would change them. Tomorrow. He will allow them one last night to sleep the sleep of the mortal, dream, feel hunger and feel human for in a few days they will be like him. For better or worse he WAS granting them immortal life and Anya did say she would love it if it were to happen to them both.

He brought Anya to bed and tucked her in next to Jelena and kissed them both on their foreheads. In such a short time he fell in love with this beautiful woman and her beautiful daughter. He was blessed. He was grateful he was able to help them regain their health before the change.

** Immortal Birthday **

He watched Anya and Jelena eat their breakfast and do some laundry. He made a promise to himself Anya would never do laundry again. He would move them from Russia and provide for them. Jelena would have a tutor, learn a different language, wear fine dresses and have beautiful dolls from Paris, Anya would would wear so many jewels she would be weighed down, fine gowns and furs. She would be a Queen in every sense of the word. Life would be beautiful for them all, they would be happy and content and travel the world, see history pass as they "aged". What a life it would be! Mikhail was giddy with excitement and could barely wait for their new life to begin.

He would do Anya first then Jelena as she napped so as not to worry her Mother. He remembered the pain of the change. He hoped it would be faster for his little girl because she was small and had a little body. The venom did not have to work as hard.

Jelena was beginning to yawn about 1 hour after her lunch. Luckily the day itself was overcast and he was able to take them out to run and play and explore in the woods and have a picnic.

As Jelena's eyes closed for a afternoon slumber he saw Anya was sleepy as well. He put Jelena down to nap and went over to Anya, walked up behind her and hugged her and kissed her softly on her neck. He whispered in her ear "Do you trust me?' "Yes, my love I trust you with my life" he thought it was ironic she chose those words. He said "I love you my Anya and we will be together forever, I will cherish you and Jelena forever and protect you and provide for you. You will never want for anything in this life again. I love you" she opened her mouth to speak but was quickly cut off as he bit down and began to drink, he punctured her in a few different spots, he knew the venom made the change happen so he figured more venom meant a faster change. She was quiet for a few moment and he began to worry until she began writhing in pain and sweat was pouring down her face. He knew how she felt but he had to care for her after Jelena. He was more tender with Jelena seeing as she was so young and fragile. When saw her begin to have the same reaction he placed them both side by side, unclothed them, and placed a light sheet over them. He knew how hot the change felt. He carefully watched them for the next 18 hours. They were progressing rapidly, he could smell the venom doing it's job, he could smell their sweet, delicious blood becoming something different. He could see Jelena's face turning into something you would find on a porcelain doll.

He hated leaving them but he had to feed. He knew he would be there with them another day or two before they awoke. He had to be strong for them. He found food rather quickly despite the bitter cold. He was home in less than 1 hour. They were still much the same. He sat in a chair by the bed and read a book and waited for his life to begin.