Chapter 11
I stand over her. The long elegant arm i once had wrapped around me is now around him. Her neck is showing. I could easily bite her, destroying her love for him, as if i can't have her he can't. My once best friend now with my only love. My only love, Lett...
Scarlette
I wake up early so i can go out hunting, but Evra is way ahead, he went to a hospital and 'borrowed' some blood. I quickly drink the pint he gave me then brush my teeth. 'thank you Evra' i smile then flick water at him before putting my cloak on and heading out into the sun. I see the other actors waking up slowly and Mr Tall heading my way. 'im guessing you won't be needing the coffin today, Lady Scarlette' he laughs seeing me in my new cloak. 'no i won't and call me Lett' i yell back as i get dragged by Evra over to the table for breakfast. Everyone passes me gifts and cards, Truska passes me a load of fabric and thread and the little people smile at me. (That's as good as it gets with them)
After breakfast tonight's show needs setting up, i never thought i would miss so much being in my coffin all day. The activity is amazing little people running around carrying things like carts and posts with one hand. Its lovely watching the place be made, but i have a weird feeling something is watching, following me. I ignore it as Evra spins me round to the trees and plants a massive kiss on my lips. 'what's that for' i giggle as he wraps his arms around me. He kneels down in front of me and takes my hand. i let out a little gasp. 'Lett will you do the honour of becoming my vampire bride' he chuckles at the last part. i throw myself at him and kiss him with the most passion i have ever felt. 'im guessing thats a yes' he laughs and slides the ring onto my finger. The emerald shines in the sunlight. Suddenly a shadow runs out from the trees and grabs my hair pulling me back into them, smoke filling the air. Trees whip at my face, and we come to a halt, in the distance i hear Evra calling my name, not just calling screaming it. 'I'm..' i start but my kidnapper covers my mouth with a dirty hand, whilst making a tutting sound, 'i wouldn't do that if i was you Scarlette' the voice is familiar, then i remember. I widen my eyes and kick my legs, trying to break free. Just as i begin to loosen the grasp, i get thrown into a tree and stars fly in front of my eyes. I try to stand but the dark figure pushes me back down. 'it's good you fear me, because i'm going to kill you, or worse i haven't figured out which is better for me.' His dark voice cackles then the gas is blown over me and i'm out.
I wake up in Mr Tall's caravan. Evra sits watching over me. 'Lett oh Lett i thought you would never wake up, what did that thing do to you? Are you okay?' he rushes over and wraps his arms around me. 'im fine, well im not fine, he found me , Darren found me and is out to get his idea of revenge' i whisper. 'Evra?' i ask as he turn pale, 'EVRA i shout as his figure melts into one which i fear. I scream awake to find myself surround by little people, just before Evra and Mr Tall come running into the scene. My breathing i heavy and uncontrollable, Evra comes towards me as i scuttle back, my head clears and i try to stand before my legs collapse and Evra takes me back to rest properly.
Once i got a few hours sleep, my grandfather, Mr Tiny watches over me, 'Hows our little friend, Darren? I'm guessing he doesn't like you much' he laughs and continues, i don't see why due to the fact you did nothing and it was i who got away with the deed' he cackles, then just faces me as the anger grows inside me. 'are you saying you killed Larten and I'm taking the blame for you?' i hiss. The emotionless face mouths a single word, yes. Thats when i flip. I grab the little man by the throat and throw him into the open with everyone watching, i storm out there not caring about the sun, grabbing him again and slamming him down onto the dusty ground, before setting his hair alight. 'ill tell him and he can deal with you.' I hiss before heading back to the shadows leaving him dishonoured and ashamed by all.
Evra wakes me from my coffin and tells me its time to do our performance, i get ready in no time at all and even Evra is surprised how well the show went, we got a full crowd and even made extra during my performance. After we all head back to get ready for our night party. I change into a red 50's dress with a white petticoat and backcomb my hair so its three times as big. Evra stands wearing a plain white pirate shirt and brown trousers, i stare at him as he pours us a couple drinks. 'im not done' he laughs when i poke him hard in the gut. After downing his glass he opens the trunk and pulls out a massive bright blue hat and puts it on. 'bright and random enough?' he laughs and pokes me back. 'yes,' i slide my hands around his waist and he leans over me, with the hat engulfing us both. He lifts my chin up so our eyes meet his green sparkle at me and i find myself less drawn to him than ever. ' i think we better to the party' i whisper and slightly pull away from him.
He takes my hand and we go to the bonfire party. The little people play music, whilst everyone else dances and drinks; Mr Tall brings me a jug of the finest blood. 'Thank you' i shout over the noise. He nods then returns to the party. He invited a few humans, all males of course and they are attached to my hips the whole time. Whilst feeding from them, they get the feeling of being drunk, which annoys Evra when they try and snog my face off. He walks over to the small group of blood lusted boys and barges them hard taking me away from them, leaving a lot of moans behind us. 'oi' I protest and swipe my hand away from him, 'i need to feed, seriously please don't start' i continue before he flops on the floor passed out. 'that makes total sense now' i laugh a drag him to our tent, then leave to find my donators.
Mr Tall skips over to me, 'Haven't you gotta make an announcement?' he smiles and pokes my hand. 'not now Evra is out for the count' i smile then hide it from the nosy blokes, who still are trying to grab my arse. After another couple of hours, the boys leave staggering down the road. I make my way pass all the drunken actors to my tent, to see a wobbly mess, boiling water and pouring some into a tub. I giggle and ruffle his hair. He smiles at me and tries brushing my hair out, i take over for him and get in the bath. Within 20 minutes i hear the soft sound of snoring, from behind the screen. I let the soft sweet fragrance of the rose petals fill me. The hot water mixed along with them relaxes me to an extent that i drift off for a while, waking up only when my head starts to sink under the water level.
I get out the tub and grab my towel, wrapping it tight around me. I hear shuffling footsteps behind me, i go to turn around but two soft hands brush over my shoulders. They wrap their way around my stomach i lean back into the embrace. A piece of cloth lifts up to my eyes and ties behind me. He leans over and kisses my neck line softly, this lips move up towards the once pulsing vein. I relax till my head screams at me, when i feel two points pushing into my flesh. I react in a split second removing the blind fold and front-flipping out of his grasp. 'Damn girl, almost had you' he chuckles, and lunges towards me. I hop backwards, crouching low to the ground and pounce at him with all my strenght, whilst making sure i don't drop my towel. Using my head a whack him in his gut, sending him flying through the side of the tent. I land with a thud, hitting my ankle on a pole, he see's my stumble and attacks, leaping high in front of the moon, his shadow lands on me pinning me down to the ground. Leaning forward he licks my neck, then bares his fangs. He lunges forward biting deep into my soft flesh, he doesn't take blood but leaves me with a soon to be scar. Once he pulls away he licks it again laughing, before i knee him in his jewels causing him to fall side wards in pain. I leap up and rush to my tent finding my dagger. Just as i grab it he places a hand on my shoulder, twisting me round. 'all i want is you, me and you forever, think about it Lett two immortals together, creating a new race.' He hold me to my spot, his eyes filled with uncontrolled passion.
'NO' i scream and stab him twice in the gut, he backs away. 'So be it but i will have you even if you don't want me ill will be back Scarlett, mark my words' Darren growls and creeps out the tear in our tent. My heart races even after he leaves and i change slowly then enter my coffin, for the longest 'sleep' i will ever have.
