I don't own Morganville.
Claire's pov
Eve had helped curl my hair. She pulled half or it up into a pony tail. I closed my eyes as Eve applied make up. I fought myself to stay still as the fluffy brushes swiped across my face.
When she applied the mascara I had to nearly pinch my self to keep from moving away as the mascara wand came so close to my eye. When she was done she stood back and whistled. I looked at my reflection. "Wow. Your amazing Eve." I said hugging her.
I looked nothing like my usual self. In fact I could admit for once I looked good. I went to my room carefully slipping the robe off. I then took the black dress from the hanger.
Carefully I slipped it on. It was alot more revealing then what I normally wore. It went to the top of my knee. It cut a bit low in a sweet heart neckline. I slipped on my black stiletos.
I wore my bracelet always. I sprayed a tiny bit of perfume on. When I stepped out of my room and walked down stairs Eve whistled again. The boys turned Shanes eyes took me in.
He smiled a sad smile. "You look beautiful... he better treat you good." Shane said. I smiled thanking him for the compliment.
Micheals jaw was slack. I giggled. "You look beautiful but don't forget a jacket." He said.
I rolled my eyes typical Micheal. When the door bell rang I became a bit nervous. I slowly opened the door. My jaw almost dropped.
Myrnin was dressed handsomly. He matched and everything. He had a black dress shirt buttoned all the way up. He had a crimson red tie on. His black dress pants were wrinkle free.
He had matching shoes that were shined. His slightly curly hair was combed back nicely. Though I prefered his usual hair it still looked good. Even Eve couldn't hide her automatic once over.
"You look beautiful love." He said handing me a bouquet of flowers. I smiled he followed me as I put them in a vase with water. "Thank you and you look very handsome." I said smiling.
He took my arm and led me out the door to a car. Thankfully he wasn't driving... not to be mean but I didn't feel like ending up a bloody mess. "So where are we going?" I asked softly.
I had butterflies in my tummy. "It's a resturant on the vampire side of town... is that ok? I should have asked first shouldn't I of ?" He begin ranting nervously so I kissed him.
"Any where with you is perfect." I said softly. He smiled he was absolutely charming. He opened doors for me and pulled the chair out for me.
We were served blood first. When the waiter brought wine over I almost declined saying I was underage... but was I really? I'm not sure how that worked so I excepted it. We chatted and sipped our wine.
When the waiter came by I ordered the Cornish hen dish. They brought out fancy appetizers as we waited. It was good. We were talking when I realized I didn't know much about his past.
I would ask another time though as I wanted to keep the good mood. When we left he asked the driver to stop suddenly. I was confused but he took my hand. "Will you take a walk with me?" He asked me.
I smiled and said yes. It was beautiful here. I had never been wherever we were. Their was a little man made pond. We walked around for a bit and then he led me to a bench.
We sat and stared at the stars like we had done a million times in his dream scape. Suddenly he took my hand. He looked nervous. "Claire I... have something for you... it may seem old fashioned but..." He paused pulling out a red velvet box.
My eyes widened. "It's a promise ring. I want you to wear it as a sign of a promise. Not now but someday I want you to by wife."
"I know it may seem to soon so for now will you accept this promise ring?" He asked I couldn't stop the tears. I nodded while flinging my arms around him. I kissed him.
"I love you so much." I whispered against his lips. I could feel him smile against mine. When he walked me to the door of the Glass house he kissed me and we said goodnight.
When I went in Micheal was still up so was Eve. Micheal asked how it went. I sighed happily for a response. "Oh my god is that a ring!" Eve yelled grabbing my hand studying it.
Her eyes were wide. The ring was rose gold. The band was beautiful as it looked almost like little leaves. It had little diamonds around it. In the middle was pink diamond.
Micheal had come over looking horified. I knew why they thought it was an engagement ring. "Relax it's a promise ring." I said smiling Eve squealed, " I need details." She gushed.
I smiled promising I would tomorrow. Micheal still looked uneasy. " Don't worry Micheal I'm not ready for that. I won't be running of and eloping anytime soon." I winked.
I kissed both Eve and Micheal on the cheek before heading up stairs. I undressed and showered to remove the hair spray and make up. I drifted to sleep as soon as I laid down.
I smiled when I realized I was now in Myrnins dream scape. It had been a while since I had been here. It always looked so magical. It felt like anything could happen here.
I walked along the path knowing where I would find him. I heard the music. I opened the door and entered the cottage. He was at the piano.
It surprised me as he hadn't played in a long time. He didn't look up but his smile told me he knew I was there. I walked over and sat on a chair that was close by. I closed my eyes listening to the beautiful melody.
I watched him as his long slender fingers made the most beautiful sounds I've heared. When he stopped he looked up at me. He had a crooked smile on his face. "What was that it was beautiful?" I asked.
He stood up and pulled me up from the chair. "That my love was your song." He said. My eyes widened he had composed a song for me.
"I am the luckiest girl ever." I said smiling. He really made me feel so amazing. The way he looked at me like I was the most beautiful thing he had seen made me feel so amazing.
"Myrnin?" I asked hesitantly. He looked at me worried by my tone. "Yes little bird?" He asked.
"Um... will you tell me more about you about your past?" I bit my lip worried he wouldn't want to. His smile was a sad one. "I will but...it's not a good story... that is until I met a little girl eleven years ago. That is when my story got good." He said smiling at me.
He laid on the bed and motioned for me to as well. He wrapped his arms around me. His voice was haunted and sad as he told me his story. I cried at times laughed at a few stories he told me.
However when he talked about his past love my heart hurt a bit. Her name was Ada. He told me he killed her on accident and so he turned her not ready to lose her yet. However due to the disease he killed her again.
He couldn't handle it so he put her brain in a computer." My eyes widened. "The... machine that runs Morganville." I said knowing all of a sudden that was where her brain was.
I cringed a bit. I saw the hurt in his eyes when I did that. I softly kissed him. He continued on.
"It wasn't love... I knew that I just was lonely and scared. That may be horrible of me but I used her because I didn't want to be alone. I know now that I've never really experienced love till... you little bird. I've done horrible things."
"I'm a monster and I shouldn't be allowed to even touch such a pure angel." He said softly. I shook my head. "No Myrnin your no monster. "
"You may have done things in your past... but you changed." I said softly. Staring into his beautiful eyes. "Claire I am selfish and have a temper... I've hurt people and can be cruel."
"Yet I'm so selfish I can't lose you if I were to ever lose you... I don't know what I would do." He said it softly but I heared the pain laced in his voice. He used one of his hands to cover his eyes. I moved it to see his eyes filled with tears.
"Don't hide from me. " I said. His tears fell silently and my own soon joined his as I kissed him softly. "You will never lose me Myrnin." I said as I tried to kiss his tears away.
His grip tightened on me. Not painfully but firmly. He kissed me softly but firm. We just laid in silence words not needed as our hold on each other said it all. We weren't ever letting go of each other.
A week passed in calmness. He introduced me to the computer... Ada. She didn't like me it was obvious. The first time I met her she insulted me. I freaked out when her voice came from the speaker of my phone.
I Jumped as she appeared before me. Myrnin held firm assuring me that she couldn't hurt me she was only a projection of sorts. I wasn't so sure though. She looked so real.
Only the occasional flicker gave it away that she wasn't there. I didn't like her. She was rude and she glared at me. The next time I met her I was alone in the upper part of the lab.
As I discovered there was a lower part. That was where Ada... was kept. Myrnin had gone down to do maintenance. I was cleaning and she appered. She started talking about her and Myrnin.
I became so angry I forgot she was a projection and tried to attack her. Later when Myrnin noticed I was in a bad mood he tried to ask what was wrong. I told him I didn't like Ada. I told him how she kept taunting me about her... intimate past with him.
He laughed which made me angrier. "Claire... I never slept with her." He said. I was confused and at first thought he was lying but I saw he was sincere.
"Really?" I asked. He nodded. " though your rather cute when you are jealous. I assure you that you are the only one I want and need. The only one I love." When he said that I felt my jealousy leave.
That was three days ago. I was currently at the Glass house bored. I usually traveled by portal in the day. I still was bothered by the sun.
Though Amelie had said I did way better then most new vampires. Myrnin had been helping me try to practice with controling my powers. I hadn't read the book he gave me yet. I was bored and it would probably help but right now I didn't want to read.
It was afternoon when I heared a knock on the door. I was the only one home so I answered it. I opened it a crack. While I stayed away from the light being let in.
"Who is it?" I called suddenly the door was opened and I was thankful I was behind it. It was shut and my eyes widened at who it was.
"What... what are you doing here?" I asked backing up a bit. He held his hands up showing he ment know harm. "Why aren't you locked away?" I demanded scared.
He chuckled. "Princess no need to worry I won't harm you or your friends I promise. As to why I'm not locked up well... I helped Amelie towards the end she gave me a chance." Francois said.
That was true he stopped Ysandre from attacking me. I tilted my head curious. "Why did you help me. I mean you were Bishop's were you not?" I asked really curious.
He smiled, "No not really. I followed him for some time... only when it suited me. I owed him a favor so I helped at times. He knew my loyalty though was never to him." He said.
"Then who's your loyalty to?" I asked wanting to know where he stood. "My loyalty has always been to myself Clarisa... but it became to you. Which is why Bishop who had ordered me to seduce you called me off when he realized where my loyalty was." He whispered.
He looked so sincere but I knew that ment nothing. I mean my father had looked so loving and caring when he wanted to. "I see." I said blankly.
"I know you won't believe it right now. I'm not asking for anything though. I just dropped by to see that you were ok and to let you know." He said already turning.
"Why would you feel loyalty to me. Is... is it because of what I am?" I asked him before he could open the door. He didn't turn when he spoke.
"No Clarisa it never had anything to do with what you are... though you may not believe me I really do care for you. I recognized you when I saw you... you see I have met you a few other times. Though the first time you were asleep. The second time was when you lived with your... human family. You probably don't remember. "
"Anyways now isn't the time for stories. I'll see you around princess." He said already closing the door. I racked my brain I don't remember ever seeing him.
I shook my head it's just him trying to trick me. I decided it would be best not to tell the others about my visitor. We were now eating dinner. I savored each bite of the chili.
I had been sick of it before but after so long without it I had started craving it. Shane agreed it was time for his Chili to make a come back. He made me help him make it but I was fine with that. Next week I would be starting back up at school.
I would have only night classes thankfully. Sam was going to be my teacher again as he decided to pick up teaching Latin . The previous teacher who taught this class had died during the fight with Bishop at city hall. I didn't even know Sam knew Latin.
I knew it would be good to learn it so I could finally stop asking Myrnin to translate for me. Though that didn't mean he still wouldn't have to as not everything was in Latin. Still this would help. Luckilly they had a night class for AP Physics C Mechanics.
Amelie had me taking another class on Myths. Though she assured me this was way different. I didn't know who the teacher would be as it was blank. Other than that for now those were my only classes.
Right now there weren't many night classes. Not to mention I didn't need half the ones they offered and had taken some of the ones they did. So I was stuck with those three. In the day time I would work for Myrnin.
Amelie paid me as she said it was ultimately a job even if I would go even if she didn't pay me. I was washing dishes when I suddenly felt odd. It was as if electricity had surged through me. Then I felt cold. Yes I was a vampire but though to a human our skin felt cold we felt the temperature same as humans.
I felt so cold I was shaking and my teeth started chatering. Micheal came in as he had vampire hearing and probably heared my teeth clicking violently against each other. "Claire?" He asked coming closer.
He put his hand to my forhead. "Your freezing!" He said. Then suddenly it stopped.
"Whatever it was passed. I'm fine."I said his worried look didn't leave though. "I'm going to just lay down." I said already leaving the room.
Really I felt fine now. I made my way up the stairs to my room. I didn't sleep though I just laid there for a while. I decided I should read the book now. So I pulled it out.
I skipped the story of Nyx as I had read it so many times I could recite it backwards. The next part was a list of names. It took me a moment to realize it was a list of supposed pure bloods. It seemed most of the info that was on pure bloods came from stories and what they deemed myth.
However this book had information on powers. Detailed accounts. Some were able to burn people without fire. I thought back to that melted coke bottle.
So that's the power Aesop had. This women Alexandria was able to freeze people. They called her the ice witch. I laughed maybe she was the real ice queen.
Though people called Amelie that I think that name fit this Alexandria much more. I read on and found something. A boy named Damien. He had come to power early though it didn't say how.
His powers were out of control and he was sentenced to death. However he didn't die he killed those who tried to kill him. After he escaped there was no records of him until 20 years later when a journal was found that spoke of a strange boy. Though he went by the name Lucas.
Whoever wrote this book was sure it was him. According to research he had come into his powers. Yet they still found him to powerful for their liking. They deemed him a threat even when he was in control.
They hunted him but once again he dissapeared. There was nothing on him after that. I stopped deciding I'd read more later. I stared at the ceiling taking in Damien story.
Even when he got control they tried to kill him. Out of fear... he hadn't done anything or at least the book hadn't mentioned anything. It was scary that just because he was stronger than them they decided he shouldn't have the right to live. This world can be a scary place.
I was lucky compared to the pure bloods that I read about. They all met a tragic fate caused by fear. With Aesop it was his wife. I wasn't sure how Lucas had met his fate or if he had but I hoped it wasn't horrible like with Aesop.
I clutched the book to my chest. I had read that list when Bishop had me... it was a list of names of those that lost control... they were terminated as whoever wrote the book said. I didn't like that word or the idea that we were all just so easily disposed of.
I sat up at 6 in the morning. I felt like I needed a shower. So I let the warm water hit my body. My thoughts wouldn't shut off.
I dressed without caring if it matched or not. I was now in the Kitchen heating blood up. I heared the microwave beeping but I didn't move. I just stared it was only when Micheal came in and opened the microwave cutting off the beeping that I snapped out of my odd trance.
"Claire what's wrong. Don't say nothing because between last night and now I know somethings up." He said gently. I blinked a few times before opening the bottle. I took a long drink before speaking.
"I'm not sure Micheal... I was just lost in thought right now." I was being honest. I really didn't know and I had been lost in thought moments ago. He didn't buy that though.
I sighed sinking into the chair at the table. "I was really thinking Micheal... I read part of a book about pure bloods... and well they were destroyed if they were deemed a threat." I went on explaining about those terminated and about Aesop and Damien. He listened quietly.
"And in the end my mom felt the same... even if she regretted it later." I finished. "Claire we don't even know if that part is true, but that's not my point. We won't ever let that happen to you. Amelie wouldn't let it happen... and though I don't like Myrnin much... I know he loves you."
"He wouldn't ever let that happen. I wouldn't let it happen. Neither would Sam or Eve or Shane. Even Richard and Hannah would fight for you. Hell even Oliver."
"So you don't need to worry we wouldn't ever let that happen." He said softly giving my hand a squeeze. I felt a little better after talking to Micheal. He was right I was lucky I had so many people who cared.
We were interrupted by a knock. It was early still so the sun wouldn't be high enough to hit me if I answered. It was two cops. I was worried but they smiled a friendly smile.
"Hello you must be Claire I'm detective Lowe and this is my partner Detective Hess. May we please come in." They asked softly but I saw that something was wrong. I invited them asking if they wanted coffee.
They both took it black. When I brought it to them they were on the couch. "Um... is everything alright detectives?" I asked trying to keep from biting my lip.
"Yes well... sort of but you don't have no need to worry. Is it alright if you go get Eve we have to speak with her." Detective Hess said. I nodded going up the stairs vamp speed to get her.
I avoided vampire movement usually. It took a while and I was still working on it but... I felt this was important. I told Eve to come down stairs. She wasn't a morning person so she came down looking annoyed.
Till she saw the detectives. "Joe! And Travis!" She brightened up hugging each of them. "Eve we came to talk to you about..." Lowe paused. I made an excuse to go upstairs.
Though it wouldn't do any good though. They talked low so I only caught a few words "Jason... brother...out." Hess said.
I heared Eve's surprised gasp. My eyes widened Eve had a brother. She hadn't told me. And what did they mean by out? Out of where.
It clicked just like when mom had mentioned my cousin was getting out. Out as out of prison. I could be wrong but my gut said I wasnt. When I heared the front door shut I cautiously stepped out.
When I went down stairs Eve was sitting staring blank at the wall. "Eve" I said softly. She didn't answer. "Eve!" I said loudly.
She jumped startled. "Oh hey... you heared didn't you." She said as a statement. "Just a little... I tried to tune it out but... why didn't you tell me?" I asked a bit sad she hadn't told me.
"Tell you what that my little brother is a psycho. That he's messed up and it's my fault. That he stabbed a girl and was in jail for it. Not exactly the type of thing I use for girl bonding time." She was upset.
So I ignored her glare. "Eve... honey look we all have... family members that aren't the best. I got Oliver, and Amelie. And my cousin Rex... well from my adoptive families side. He's always in and out of jail." I said softly trying to let her know she shouldn't be ashamed.
"That's different Claire. Amelie and Oliver may be cold murderers but you didn't cause them to be that way! I screwed up and left my own little brother. Brandon moved on to him since I wasn't around and I let it happen! Claire I let that sicko do what he did to me to him!" She was crying I hugged her.
Not liking that she was hurting and I wasn't sure what to do. "I'm sorry..." was all I could say. I held her and she cried into my shoulder. "I won't let any one hurt you Eve I promise." I whispered.
She sniffled. She looked so young without her goth make up on. "I got to go get ready Clear Bear but thanks. They said they would give me a ride to work." She said trying to sound like her usual self, but she failed.
She was scared. Micheal came in he obviously heard it all. His face said it besides he was a vampire duh! Of course he heard it all. He was closer to them he probably heared the things I couldn't.
He walked past me to the stairs. I knew he was going to talk to Eve. Shane had been working early lately at the BBQ place he liked. I think his favorite part was all the meat they gave him to bring home.
So our fridge was stalked. I looked at the clock I had to leave soon. I quickly changed into something that actually matched. Seeing as earlier in my daze I managed to throw on the ugliest outfit I owned.
I swapped the old ripped jeans for a pair of black shorts. I gladly threw the faded shirt that had a kitten on it in the trash. Slipping on a white v-neck shirt. I brushed my hair out and braided it.
I grabbed my bag that had the notes I took at Myrnin's in it. I threw the book in just because. First I stopped at Common grounds. As Oliver sensed me he had already started making my drink.
I smiled when I reached the counter. "Hey." I said while placing the money on the counter. "Hello Claire how have you been?" He asked already working on Myrnins drink.
"It's been ok what about you?" He smiled a little smile. "Good now that it's calm and business is back up." He handed me the drinks. " have a good day." I said.
He returned the parting. I took the portal in his office to the lab. Myrnin was cooing at his new pet spider. He had found him the other day and named the thing Bob.
He insisted it was our child. I placed the drinks down. He darted over kissing me quickly before darting away back to his "child". I sighed, "Myrnin what's are we doing today?" He finally looked up after a minute.
Literally a whole minute. " Claire today we have to check on Ada... she is acting off. I wonder if she contracted the disease. It would explain her mood swings." He said starting to talk more to himself then me.
I still didn't like Ada... but if it would stop her nasty attitude I would do it. Not that I could refuse anyways. "Myrnin seemed to finally come out of his talk with himself. "Ok" was all he said as he opened the latch to the secret door that was kept under a rug.
He grabbed me and didn't hesitate as he jumped down. I could have done it myself but still it was nice being in his arms. He seemed to agree because he didn't let go till we came to the room where the computer was. Ada's projection was there already glaring at me.
"Why did you bring that ugly thing?" She asked Myrnin. I hissed. She stuck her tongue out like a little kid. It was odd seeing as she was older than me.
She was always dressed in old fashioned dresses. She even wore a powdered wig. Yet she called me ugly. The bitch! I tried to calm down.
I was mad as Myrnin hadn't spoke yet. Finally after tapping some buttons he did. "Ada you are not to talk about Claire like that. It is far from the truth." He said way to soft for my liking.
I knew it was cause he felt guilty for killing the women twice but still. I couldn't stop my lip from jutting out in a pout. "Claire I need you to flip the red switch over there." He said pointing to the wall.
I did so and all the lights went out. "Ok switch it back on." He said. I did and the lights were back and the computer restarted.
"I restored her to see if that will fix whatever the problem was if not... well let's hope it isn't the disease or we will need a... uh replacment."He said. I didn't like the sound of that. Sure I hated Ada but I didn't want someone else to have to take her place.
"Myrnin can't we figure out another way that doesn't involve... killing someone?" I wasn't gonna let him kill someone. He sighed before he spoke, "Claire I understand you don't like the idea... but it's the most efficient way to do this. "
"A vampires brain can wipe memories of those who leave town." He said softly. I shivered still at the idea. "I don't want to kill someone and stuff their brain in a jar." I said grossed out.
"You wouldn't be killing anyone."He said taking hold of my shoulders. I knew what he ment either he would or Amelie would retrieve it for him. "I don't want you to kill anyone either." I whispered.
He didn't respond. He just picked me up. "Myrnin who is she?" Ada's voice came from all around the room. "Well you restarted her and she is still a bitch." I said judging from her tone.
"Hush love... she doesn't remember I'll have to fill her in." He said. I hated that his words though perfectly innocent made me angry. I dropped down from his arms turning away.
"You go do that then I'll be leaving since I'm not needed for that!" I hissed. He tried to call out to me but I knew he wouldn't follow. He would first finish his work.
I knew it was silly of me. I couldn't help it. She was his ex even if he didn't sleep with her. I still didn't like her around even if she couldn't help it.
It wasn't as if she could just up and leave. I knew Myrnin treated her nice out of guilt but still the not logical part of me was upset. I hadn't left not like I had said I would. Instead I sat on the couch in the lab. I didn't notice Myrnin had come up until he wrapped his arms around me from behind the couch.
"Little bird. You have to understand I did horrible things. I owe her for that... but that's all that is." He whispered.
"I know that but I can't help it! I know better and I keep telling myself that but I can't stop this feeling!" I said a bit louder then I ment to. "I'm trying Myrnin..." I said softly.
"Your the only man I've been with. You were my first kiss, my first... time, my first love. The only one I want and ever will want... I don't know how I'm supposed to handle these things." I admitted softer.
"I know that Claire and I love that I'm the one who gets to be with you. I can't make those feelings you have leave but I can show you how much I love you." He whispered huskily in my ear. And show me he did as he made love to me.
When I got home I hoped Micheal wouldn't be there. I knew he wouldn't mention it but it was still awkward knowing he could tell when me and Myrnin had... done stuff. My earlier bad mood was completely gone. And I felt guilty when I remembered my friend was still upset.
She wasn't home though. I knew Oliver wasn't the nicest but I knew he would still protect Eve. I was relieved there was no one here. I showered and then went to the kitchen. I could feel the dull ache in my throat.
Telling me it was time to feed. I heated the blood up but a knock at the door stopped me. It was odd because the knock came from the door to the back which was in the kitchen. I opened the door.
Their was a boy about a year older he had a whole foot in height over me. He had brown hair and stunning blue eyes that were all to familliar. I knew imediatly who this was. It had to be Eve's brother.
My eyes took him in not in a checking out way. I was categorizing all the similarities. Though from his smirk I could tell he thought it was me ogling him. "Hey I'm looking for my sister Eve... she in?" He said his tone was friendly but his body language wasnt. I backed up not out of fear. It was because I could feel my fangs trying to pop out.
I needed blood. I opened the microwave and didn't bother to take my eyes off him as my fangs came down. He seemed a bit surprised but quickly got over it. I drank greedily.
When I was done I put another in as I still felt the ache. "What do you want with Eve?" I asked still keeping a distance. "What can't a brother visit his sister?" He asked but his smile was twisted.
He would be very good looking if it wasn't for the fact that he seemed like a creep. Not that I was looking at him like that. "If that were true then it be different but we both know it isnt. So what do you really want. Jason right?" I asked while grabbing the second bottle. I drank this one a bit slower. Savoring the warmth that oddly cooled the burning in my throat.
"Look... I bet you were told things but I really do just want to see my sis." He said trying to sound sincere. I rolled my eyes. "Oddly I didn't even know you existed till this morning... but Eve is upset about what happened to you."
"I watched as she cried her heart out blaming herself. If you were sincere I'd gladly let you see her only your not. So drop the game Jase."I said firmly.
His fake smile dropped turning into a twisted sneer. "You don't know me so don't act like you do bitch!" He yelled. He couldn't come in due to the protection.
I shrugged that didn't sit well as he pulled out a gun. It was then that I noticed he was high on something his pupils were dialated. The whites of his eye's red. He fired. I was to shocked to move so it hit.
I felt my fangs pop down. His expression became scared and guilty. My shoulder burned and I felt my body trying to repair itself. I looked back up at Jason.
He dropped the gun shaking. "I didn't mean to I... didn't mean to." He cried out. He looked really upset. Though he just shot me I felt oddly sorry for him.
I felt the bullet dislodge itself from my shoulder. The skin already healed. I sighed at my ruined shirt. "Look it's ok we will pretend that didn't happen... but you need to leave... and if I were you I'd stay off whatever it is your on..." I said softly.
I took his gun though I didn't want to give it back... if he was out on the street he may need it. I handed him the gun. "I'm sorry..." He said again. I believed him.
"Stay safe out there." I found myself saying. He nodded. "Um... what's your name?" He asked awkwardly.
"Claire." I said. With that he left. The whole thing was odd. That wouldn't have ended the same had I been human. I got to work cleaning up.
After I changed and disposed of the bullet and bloody items I heated up more blood. Micheal who just came in asked why it smelled like a bleach factory. I really had no clue what to say for a second. "I spilled blood." I said when I finally figured out what to say.
He nodded, that explains why there is so many bottles in the trash... but how many did you spill for there to be four bottles?" He asked. "Hey I was hungry." I said which was true.
I wasn't sure why but I had felt very hungry earlier. "So that's another odd syptom." He said. "What?" I asked confused.
"The chill you got last night, the spacing out this morning, and now this." He said gesturing to the trash can. "Micheal I'm fine. Really I feel good."
" I just felt a little hungrier then usual. Besides I dropped the first bottle." I said lying only a little bit. I probably shouldn't have but I didn't want them to worry.
He nodded but I saw the doubt. "Look I think you should see Theo just to be sure." He said sipping his own blood. I ran a hand through my hair.
"If anything else happens I will ok dad?" I asked sarcastically. Everyone joked that he treated me like a daughter... which he did. It was annoying but also nice at times.
He just smiled his shining smile. "Good but if anything happens let me know."He said. It was my turn to cook dinner. I normally wouldn't but I decided to cheat.
I picked up the phone and ordered 4 large pizzas. Some hot wings and a Pepsi and sprite. We already had coke. When I hung up Micheal stared at me a eye brow raised.
"What?" I asked. "You planning to invite the neighbors over? Because I don't see how four people are going to eat all that?" He asked jokingly but serious.
I shrugged. "So there will be extra relax Micheal. It's pizza! Pizza is life." I joked.
By the time Eve and Shane got home the pizza was here. I placed the boxes on the table loving the delicious smell. Eve asked when the party was joking about the amount of food. Shane shrugged and dug in.
"Hey pizza is life." Shane said. "See! Shane gets it. So go with it." I said already on my 4th slice.
Micheal had been watching me the whole time. I grabbed a hot wing savoring the taste. When we finished I went upstairs brushed my teeth and decided to read a bit. Micheal knocked on the door.
I knew it was him cus there was no heart beat. "Come in Mikey." He came in and sat down. On the edge of my bed.
"Claire I'm taking you to see Dr, Theo tomorrow." He said firmly. "What I thought we agreed to wait." I protested.
"No Claire it's obvious something is wrong. You almost ate as much as Shane down there... I hate to ask... but have you and Myrnin used protection?" He asked. My eyes widened at what he was hinting at.
"Micheal I'm not pregnant!" I yelled. He put his finger to his lips signaling me to keep it down. " Let's just be safe ok."
"Judging by you avoiding the question I'm guessing you haven't used protection." He looked just as uncomfortable talking about it as I felt. "No we don't but Micheal I'm not pregnant. And it's a bit awkward talking about sex with you..." I said awkwardly.
"Look I know it's awkward I don't like it either... but we need to have this talk. From now on you need to us protection... and if he refuses you aren't obligated to do anything... and if you say no it means no... but I'm still making sure you see Dr, Theo Claire." He finished. My eyes widened how did my earing pizza turn into a sex talk. He wouldn't listen when I argued so finally I gave in.
The next morning bright and early I got dressed and he told the others he was taking me to see Amelie. He said he didn't want them involved right now. He had called Dr, Theo ahead of time. When we arrived Theo had me sit while he got the necessary stuff together.
I told him I was fine but Micheal rattled off everything he considered a symptom. It didn't help that Dr, Theo's eyes widened. He drew blood and felt my abdomen. I sighed this was useless.
I wasn't pregnant but they wouldn't listen. He said to wait while he checked the results of the blood test. His wife had worked on the test while Theo was examining me. He came back in minutes later.
His face gave nothing away and I'll admit even now I was worried. He put a file down. "Claire... you" He was cut off by the bang of a door. Myrnin came in.
He came straight over to me. He picked me up and sat in my spot cradling me in his lap. "Myrnin what's are you doing here?" I asked confused.
"I called him I thought he should be here." Dr Theo said. My eyes widened did that mean I was pregnant. "Claire you aren't pregnant... but that doesn't mean something isn't wrong. "
"Your symptoms remain unexplained." Dr, Theo said softly. "I'm fine. Really I'm not sure why you all think something is wrong."
"I mean I love you all and I'm glad you care but..." I was cut off. "Claire your obviously not fine. Vampires don't get random chils... and though you won't admit it I know your lying about the blood yesterday and you have been spacing out. You ate alot yesterday. I'm worried." Micheal said.
Myrnin who had been quiet spoke. "Claire you have been having mood swings as well... we are just trying to get to the bottom of it ok. So if your ok no harm done and we can all rest assured but let's be sure my love." Myrnin kissed my cheek when He said love.
I sighed but allowed them to continue. At least I wasn't pregnant I really wasn't ready for that yet. Theo and his wife ran lots of test. I liked his wife both her and Theo treated me like their own.
I was more comfortable talking to her about certain things that were personal. So she kicked the men out as she asked question like if sex had felt painful lately. I answered no. She asked if I had any odd discharge or noticed anything off.
I shook my head. She wrote notes down. "That's good... Claire it isn't my place... but I think you should use protection just to be safe." She said as if she was speaking to her own daughter.
I promised I would and she smiled. When the men came in she and Theo went to another room. They came back in a few moments later. "Well your completely healthy... from what we can tell so for today you can go home. "
"I will be trying to see if there is any info... it may be something related to being a pureblood so I'll call if I have news. You must come in if anything changes ok?" Theo said. I told them I would and hugged them both before leaving.
When we got in the car Myrnin sat in the back with me. "See I'm fine." I said to them both. They didn't comment on it.
Micheal dropped me off with Myrnin at the lab but he gave a warning glance. "I suppose I wasn't thinking right... they are right we will need to be more careful with um..." Myrnin said sounding shy suddenly. I laughed. Suddenly he got serious.
"Claire next time tell me if something is going on." He said while taking my hand. "I will but I'm fine." I said softly.
He picked me up carying me to his bedroom. He laid his head on my tummy. " When Dr, Theo told me you might be pregnant... I felt oddly happy... I never thought I wanted kids before... but now I know that if one day we do have children I'd be happy. Right now it's to early though... and we don't even know if we could since it's rare but maybe one day we could adopt if we cant." He sounded as if he was worried he'd scare me away.
I ran my fingers through his hair. "I love you and one day we will." I said softly. He kissed me softly and then we just cuddled for a while.
" I got to go home but I'll be here tomorrow. I love you." I said kissing him. "Sleep tonight." He said before I left.
When I got home Eve was upset. Shane was sitting down next to her trying to calm her. "What's wrong?" I asked.
They didn't answer but Micheal did. He threw the bag on the table. I had thrown it in the trash yesterday. It contained my bloody shirt and the bullet.
I sat down waiting for what I knew was coming. "Explain why you left out the fact you were shot. It's your blood." Micheal said looking upset.
"Look it was an accident I didn't want no one to worry..." I was cut off. "Who did it Claire?" Eve asked but her eyes said she knew. " He was high and wanted to see you I told him to leave and he... look he felt bad about it." I said softly.
" Claire he's dangerous you should have told us." She said sounding so scared. "You cant keep hiding things!" Micheal yelled.
"Don't yell at her Mikey. I don't agree with her lying but she thought it was for us you can talk calmer to her." Shane said. I was thankful for him sticking up for me.
Micheal sat down in his favorite chair. "Next time you tell us right away." Was all he said. I told them I would and that I was sorry for keeping it from them.
We ate dinner mostly in silence. When I fell asleep I couldn't wait to see Myrnin.
" I love you" I said as we swayed to the music. He paused dipping me gracefully. He whispered against my lips and it sent fire through all of my being. "And I you little bird." He sucked on my sensitive skin.
I trembled with want. When he pulled me back up he pressed close into me so I could feel that he to very much wanted me. I slid one of my legs up the side of his. He picked me up and spun us so my back was against one of the post of the gazebo.
He kissed me passionately but pulled away letting me down to my feet soon after. "We can't." He said his voice strained. "Why not?" I asked wanting nothing more than to rip his clothes off and have him take me right there.
"Claire we said we would take precautions about these things..." He whispered his voice still strained. "Fine but tomorrow you better make up for it." I said softly. He nodded.
"Tomorrow we are going to my house and you won't be leaving till I thouroughly make up for it." He said huskily.
When I woke up I felt frustrated with need. I quickly showered and dressed. I wanted to see him as soon as I could but still had three hours. I didn't know if I could wait as I still felt heat pooling through my body.
This wasn't good. Micheal would surely notice and though he wouldn't say anything it would still be awkward. It was awkward enough yesterday... but I really didn't want to face him. I awkwardly made my way to the kitchen I would grab my blood and go wait in my room till it was time.
I bet he felt just as awkward knowing that I could hear him and Eve when they got it on. I cursed in my head when the microwave was to slow and Micheal walked in. He froze wide eyed for a second before trying to act normal. This sucked for us both.
The others didn't have to notice the things we did. I really disliked vamps senses at times and I'm sure he did as well. I grabbed the blood and quickly went to my room. I read till it was time but I hadn't absorbed the words all I could think was I needed Myrnin.
I went to the wall Micheal said an awkward bye I did the same. As soon as I entered the lab I grabbed Myrnin dragging him to the portal. He could tell obviously why so he quickly grabbed a box and pocketed it. He picked me up and didn't set me down till we were in the bedroom of his house.
I was shaky by the time we were done and needed a minute. He threw the box away. I couldn't believe we used the whole thing... though it wasn't a big box... and some ripped in are frantic desperate state. I felt heat again as I thought about it and slapped myself.
He grabbed my hand stopping me from doing it again. "I'll take care of you so don't hit yourself." He said softly. I was going to say we were out so he couldn't but he proved me wrong as he used his fingers to please me.
It wasn't as satisfying as the whole thing but it did good as I cried out again feeling myself spill around his fingers. I felt a bit sore from our times together. I waited till I could feel my legs again before kissing him and dressing I would have to get home. Tomorrow I had my first day of classes.
When I went through the portal I had the bad luck of running into Micheal again. I started seriously considering Myrnins offer to move in just out of embarrassment. I quickly showered. Washing off the scent of what Myrnin had done to my body down the drain.
I skipped dinner and read instead. Now that I had been thoroughly satisfied I could concentrate.
As I read I couldn't help but wonder what my future held. It said purebloods experience random burst of different powers till their bodies excepted one sometimes two but usually that was it except with one... Damien. He had been able to do what most of the others could. His body hadn't decided on one or two it excepted them all.
It was a scary thought as they said with that much power he had started showing signs of madness. I had to wonder what happened to the ones who weren't killed. There was no mention of what became of Alexandria and all it said about Damien was he got away both times. I flipped to the next page.
I couldn't read it. It was in latin. I would have to ask Sam tomorrow night after class if he could read it to me. So I skipped that page and the next as it was also in latin.
Finally the next page wasnt. I read it. It talked about the power to move objects. It said that most had this ability as it wasn't considered a power like the others.
I took out a paper and began jotting down the list of powers the book had mentioned.
The power to freeze, the power of fire, the power to heal, the power to speak to the dead, the power to kill with a touch. Some were unclear. Like speaking to the dead... or killing someone with just a touch.
Those didn't go into detail. Right now I wouldn't be able to tell what I had. Since powers shifted till the body excepted it. I wonder what went wrong with Damien that his body excepted them all.
I closed the book deciding I had enough for tonight. Tomorrow when I saw Myrnin I'd ask him what he thought. We would be training tomorrow anyways as we had neglected training for a few days. I closed my eyes but there wasn't any dreams that night.
I woke up feeling good. When I went down to drink my blood the awkwardness between Micheal and I had gone. Eve joined us looking like a zombie. Shane soon followed.
It was rare that we were all here for breakfast. I helped do the eggs while Shane did the bacon and Eve made toast. Micheal set the table. We were soon all seated and laughing happily. Eve and Shane arguing over who got the last piece of baccon.
Micheal however snatched it ending the banter. They however turned on him jokingly. I laughed it felt nice. "So Claire you have school later what time do you get off?" Shane asked.
"I have only Sams class tonight so I will be off at 9 save me food?" I asked he said he would. "I'm making chili dogs and steak." He said. I laughed at this, typical Shane meat and more meat.
When I got to the lab Myrnin wasn't there, but the open door in the floor told me where he was. I bit my lip trying to contain my jealousy. He had assured me Ada was behaving better but I didn't care. I hadn't spoken to her or seen her since the day he restarted her.
I dropped my bag deciding I would go to him rather than wait. I dropped down the hole landing gracefully in a crouch. I was silent even without trying to be it just was natural now. At home I purposefuly made noise so I wouldn't startle someone.
I could hear them talking. I froze growing angry at what she was saying. "Myrnin I love you still. Why can't you love me back. She will never be able to compare to me." Ada said.
"Ada we have been over this and if you keep up with the disobedience I will have to do something about it." He said it softly in his usual tone he used with her. The one that made me angry. "What do you see in her anyways? "
"I've seen you make love to her here and she doesn't even have anything. So why do you like her so much!" She yelled. I had to fight my hiss.
"Ada I love her." He said. "You loved me to you may deny it and tell her otherwise but if you didn't love me then why do you still keep my locket." She said.
My eyes widened. "I did... I did love you in some way... but it's different with Claire." He told her. I backed away and jumped out of the hole.
I felt my eyes sting. I should be happy that he told her he loved me that it was different then the way he had loved her. Yet I wasn't happy I was hurt. He had told me he never loved her.
That he just used her out of loneliness. I knew once again I was acting childish but I didn't care. I grabbed my backpack and used the portal. I wouldn't go home not like this.
I didn't want to answer questions. Instead I took the portal to this old hospital that Myrnin and I stopped at the Day before we fought Bishop. No one would be here and the sun couldn't get in. I sunk to the ground as soon as the portal shut. Why did I have to be so childish?
Myrnin pov
"I did... I did love you in some way... but it's different with Claire." I said. Though I hadn't loved Ada not like Claire it was more of a I loved not having to be alone. I heared a noise. So I quickly went to the top floor of the lab.
Only no one was there. My eyes widened as I saw the time and I realized just what had happened. I cursed. She was already upset about Ada and now she heared that... she would surely misunderstand.
I couldn't blame her had I heared her saying that to someone I would have ripped the man apart. I had to find her and fast. I demanded Ada tell me where the last portal had been taken. She tried to deny me but I forced her to.
I quickly went through finding a very upset looking Claire. She was crying heavily and it hurt me to see her like this. Even more so because it had been my words that hurt her. I grabbed her ignoring her attempts to push me away.
"Claire you need to listen to me." I said softly trying to calm her. "No you told me you never loved her... all I am is a stupid silly little girl. I can't even control my jealousy!" She yelled.
She tried to get away but I wouldn't let her. Not till I explained and probably not even then. "Claire I didn't love her not in the romantic since. I loved her as a friend and that I wasn't alone when she was there."
"I'm not sure if you heard all of it but I did tell her it was different from the way I loved you little bird." I said softly. Trying to sooth my love the one I had hurt without meaning to. "And your not stupid or silly. As for jealousy I'm by far the worst."
"I want to kill any guy that looks at you. So you have no need to worry." I said softly. "I can't stand her!" She hissed.
I kissed her and at first she didn't respond. When she did I loosened my hold just a bit but not enough to let her move far. "I know love but right now we don't have a choice... I will figure something out ok I promise. I'll shut off her projection abilities and her ability to speak without being spoken to ok. "
"Just give me a bit of time to fix it ok." I promissed. She nodded but I saw the guilt in her eyes. I kissed her. "Come on we will do your lessons at the house today." I said deciding it was better than dragging her back to the lab.
We were in the middle of lessons and she had improved alot compared to when Bishop had me teaching her. She could move things more easily. Without anger. Though I stared at the list she gave me.
She had explained moving things wasn't a power but something all purebloods could do. She told me the book said her powers would shift till her body excepted one or two of them. I put a check mark next to the fire one and the healing one. She asked why and I explained she brought Sam back so that had to be part of healing. It was the only thing that could explain the miracle.
"So we have to look out for the others... the last one worries me. I don't want to kill no one." She said sounding haunted. I kissed her softly.
"You wont... we will figure it out." I said but to be honest I was worried to. She could on accidently kill someone... that would ruin her. I would have to figure out a way to prevent that.
I asked for her to hand me the book. I skimmed through it till I found something. "Claire." I called her over.
"It says that the ability to bring death through touch means that you can drain their life force... but it also says they won't stay dead they become servants to the one who takes their soul." She looked more worried. I read on. "The victim can only be saved when the one holding their soul freely gives it back..." I stopped not liking how it was done.
She read it for me. "Through breathing life into them." Well at least we knew how to avoid her killing someone and destroying herself. She would just have to return their soul through mouth to mouth.
I cringed at the thought of my little birds lips pressed to someone else's lips. She sensing my unease kissed me softly. I set up some candles and had her try to melt them. The first one flew off the table.
The second time nothing happened but the third was as they say the charm. It melted. She looked at her phone. " I have to go I have class." She said kissing me.
She made a portal to the university and stepped through. I sighed I hated being apart from her even for a few minutes. I missed waking up to her and holding her all night. We hadn't even been to my dream scape alot lately.
Just a handful of times and I found I didn't like being apart from her. I knew she said she wasn't ready to move in but I thought I might go mad. Maybe I could convince her to at least spend a few days a week here with me. I racked my brain for a way to convince her to at least give me that much.
I paced a bit back and fourth. I could just tell her it was killing me not getting to see her longer. I would bring it up tonight if she showed up in that dream land if not I would ask her tomorrow.