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Re-Vamped Council

Intervention

~3rd Person's P.O.V.~

On Thursday, at three a.m., Erica sneaks towards Sarah's house. She is careful not to make herself known as she peaks into the windows. Using her advanced hearing and vision, she comes to the conclusion that Sarah is not home.

Erica knows she is not strong enough to check Sarah's stomping grounds. Sighing in defeat, she texts Justin and Diana to tell them.

Thanks, I will check Jesses' place right fast Justin replies.

Justin carefully slinks up to the living room window. He can immediately tell that Jesse is home, and that he has company. From the scent he catches, he knows it's Sarah.

But he doesn't need confirmation that that's where she is. He needs confirmation that she is an Addict once again.

He peeks in the window, and looks into the room, cautious due to the fact the the window is cracked open.

He sees Sarah and Jesse on the couch. She is sitting on Jesse's lap facing him. They are both in their underwear, enraptured with each other. Cocaine is on the table, and the smell of human blood is prominent in the house.

This is all that Justin sees before he leaves, unable to face the scene. Everywhere he glanced to look away from one thing, he saw another equally disturbing element. He leaves quickly, sending a text to the group chat.

Sarah needs an intervention.

That Saturday, Sarah gets the house ready for Erica to come over. She had texted a few hours ago to ask if she could come over and talk to her Sponsor, and Sarah had to keep up appearances. Erica was still her best friend, after all.

The hard part was making sure she could pass as clean. She washed away the smell of her sins; used eye drops to hide the traces of her high; and fixed coffee to help her sober up and cover the blood in her mouth. By the time Erica was expected to arrive, she passed.

Sarah lets Erica in as she arrives, a warm greeting ready for her friend.

But after Erica enters, she invites Diana and Justin inside.

"W-what's this?" Sarah is surprised.

"Why don't you have a seat, dear?" Diana says softly.

"What's going on?" Sarah instantly becomes defensive, defiant.

"This is an Intervention, Sarah." Justin states.

Sarah growls under her breath, eyes narrowing. Her body is tense. "What the hell?"

"We know, Sarah." Erica says quietly. "We just want to help you."

"Why don't you sit down?" Diana reiterates calmly.

Sarah stays rooted in place, and looks at Erica. The blondes heart drops with guilt as Sarah glares at her with betrayal, then finally goes to her favorite spot in the living room. "You have two minutes to explain yourselves." Her voice is shaky.

The group sits down around her, and Erica takes the reigns.

"We know that you're addicted again." She starts. "We -"

"And how do you know?" Sarah spits. "Where's your proof?"

"We know that Jesse has influenced you, and continues to do so." Justin says. Erica eyed her friend carefully.

"Where's your proof?" Sarah repeats loudly, sitting up stiffly. "Where do you get off accusing people and pointing fingers without -"

"Sarah, we would like to recommend that you cease your Sponsorship of Jesse," Diana speaks, "as well as agree to twenty four hour monitoring -"

"You're serious." Sarah lays back in disbelief.

"This is all for your benefit." Justin reminds her.

Sarah will have none of it. She stands sharply. "I'm asking you to leave. You are trespassing." Her eyes flash in threat.

Diana and Erica stand quickly. "Sarah, please reconsider." Erica pleads.

"Get out!" She roars, fangs out at her former friend. Justin stands and moves to defend her, but Diana stops him.

"We have invaded her territory. She has a right as a vampire to defend it." Diana speaks gravely. "We will take our leave."

Justin stares for a moment, then turns and flashes out. Erica follows slowly, sobbing a vampires dry sobs.

Diana stops at the doorway. "Will we see you at the next meeting?"

"I quit, Diana." Sarah says flatly, looking at the ground with angry eyes. "You'll never see my face there again."

Diana waits a moment. "Nonetheless, you are still welcome. Please come back of your own will, before you are sent back as Assigned."

Then Diana leaves.