The Birth of A Family

2 years later

JENNIFER POV

It has officially been two years since my change, and my stay at Lennox Castle. The application process of finding a job did not go well, because I could not read very well, and I could not write at all.

Thomas then suggested that we take time to expand my education, so that my chances at getting a respectable job would also expand. My night, he worked at the University of Penn, and when he came back, we worked on my studies.

Constance had found a job at a local inn as a receptionist. The occupants at Lennox Castle also grew. At the beginning of this year, a newborn vampire was tearing through New York. The three of us went to search for this newborn, only to find a frightened Asian girl, who didn't speak a lick of English.

Thankfully, Thomas was able to communicate with her, because he spoke a number of languages. I told Thomas to invite her to stay with us at Lennox Castle. He was hesitant at first, but soon complied.

Her name was Min. Over the year, Thomas taught her English. She could now speak the language, even though it was heavily accented. She was from China, and her family and herself had boarded a ship to America to find better opportunities.

When they docked, some vampires came out of nowhere and attacked a small group of the immigrants. When people heard the screaming, the vampire who was feeding on her, left in a hurry. Min was forced to hide for her own safety. When she awoke, she was a vampire.

She joined me during my daytime classes. I learned a lot from her language courses too. Like how to not speak broken English. I also learned big words too, that would make me seem intelligent.

Min and Constance got along tremendously. Constance looked up to Min, because Min was twenty at the time of her change, and even though Constance was an older vampire, I think Constance liked being the baby.

That was until Matthew came to us. He followed our scents to our home, and when Thomas asked what he wanted, he answered by saying, "I'm new, I don't know what to do." I of course felt bad and invited him to stay with us. Thomas was not pleased, but he nodded anyways.

Constance took a liking to Matthew, and he to her. Only a month had passed until they were inseparable. I once even found them kissing. When they heard me, they cleared their throats and smiled apologetically at me.

I rolled my eyes. Constance came and knocked at my door the same night. Min and I were in the middle of reading the newspaper, when I told her to come in. As soon as she was in, she said, "I think Matty likes me!" Min and I looked at each other. "Matty?" Min said.

They both started giggling. "Yes, Matty. We like all the same things, and he always brings me flowers when I come home from the inn, and sometimes we even kiss!" Constance said. Min rolled her eyes. "I've noticed," I said. We all started laughing.

It was the first time I laughed, I mean really laughed since the death of my family. It felt good. Suddenly the door flew open, and Thomas and Matthew were standing there saying, "Game night!"

Thomas was obsessed with game cards, and he liked to fake gamble. He looked at me with that intense look, as everybody got excited for another round of cards. I have gotten used to it these last two years, but every now and then, I would find him staring at me for no reason, and it would make me feel nervous again.

We played for an hour, until it was time for Thomas to get to his night classes. "Walk me to the front door, Jennifer?" He asked. I shrugged. Constance, Matthew, and Min started tidying the cards when we left my room.

"They are good kids," Thomas said. I nodded. I was feeling awkward and a little annoyed. He did this sometimes, and it bugged me. It wasn't until last month that I realized that Thomas may have feeling for me. I didn't want to hurt his feelings, because he had done so much for all four of us, but at the same time I needed a job.

We had nowhere else to go, so I could play oblivious just a little while longer. I loved how I could think big words like oblivious, when I couldn't before. That was more proof as to why to stay; to expand my education.

"They are not much younger than us," I said. "Matthew claims to be twenty-two, the same age I am…well I was." I finished. He chuckled and said, "Yes, well I suppose your right." We were at the front door, and I was feeling incredibly awkward.

I was about to say bye, when Thomas said, "If you let me, Jennifer, I could make you happy." With that, he kissed me so fast on the cheek, before I had time to move away, and then ran to Pennsylvania for his night class.

I stood there stunned….and a little angry. I do not like it when men touched me without permission, and I would make sure to talk to Thomas about that when he got back.

Somebody cleared their throats behind me. I whirled around to find a blonde Matthew standing there looking uncomfortable.

MATTHEW POV

Thomas and Jennifer left Jennifer's bedroom to escort Thomas to the door. I had been wanting to ask Jennifer a question about Constance, and if it was alright for me to be seeing her. Though this home was Thomas Lennox's, it was clear that Jennifer was the voice of this coven of vampires.

I thought it would only be right to talk to her about me seeing Connie, since she had found us kissing several times. When was almost at the front door, I head Thomas practically proclaiming his love for Jennifer. I knew that Thomas had feelings for Jennifer. Everybody knew, including Jennifer. But for some reason, Jennifer acted like she did not.

I know it had something to do with her past, but I don't understand how she could ignore his advances, when he adored her so much. I cleared my throat, and Jennifer turned around so fast, like she had been caught doing something bad.

"Jennifer if I could talk to you," I said. "About Conni-Constance," I finished. She smiled at the nickname that I had given our Constance. "You both have nicknames for each other now," she said. "Well, what did you want to talk about?" She finished smiling.

She really should smile more; it made her already beautiful face even more beautiful. "I am in love with Constance, and I know she feels the same way. What I am asking is that we be allowed to show our affections for each other publically," I finished.

"That isn't up to me," Jennifer said a little confused. "If you love each other, than do what you must. I appreciate it that you thought you had to console me, but the truth is, she feels the same about you. She tells me all the time." Jennifer finished.

I was grateful. "I've always thought you the leader, so I wanted to talk to you first," I said. She shook her head. "I am nobody's leader. We are all here together, we care for one another, and that is just it, Matthew," she said. She really had no idea how all of us listened to her, and viewed her as the matriarch. Maybe with time.

I nodded, and excused myself to meet up with Constance.

MARIA POV

Lucy and Nettie talked to one another quietly about how we were going to beat the other Mexican Coven. This other coven was claiming to be the true coven of the area, and they demanded that we leave or be killed.

I had never run from danger, since the death of my real coven, and I'll be damned if I run now. We had changed over thirty newborns to fight this new threat, but they were irritable, and didn't listen.

Louis, my new male second in command was trying his best, but what could he do? "Lucy!" I hissed. She jumped at my tone, and hurried to me to see what I wanted. I saw Nettie roll her eyes. I would have to do something about her if she didn't watch her attitude. I had enough enemies in other coven's, I didn't need one in my own.

"Yes, Maria," Lucy said. I thought back to the task at hand. "Do you know where Jennifer is? I need her now with this new threat. The newborns won't last long with all this constant fighting, and none of these children are gifted." I finished

"No, I don't know where she is," Lucy said. Really, Lucy and Nettie were incompetent. How I ended up with these two, I'll never know.

"I will find her then," I said. "Perhaps, you should come to try and persuade her to our cause. Louis will come too. Nettie will hold the fort down with her trusted newborns until we get back," I finished. Lucy nodded while Nettie shrugged.

At least they were obedient. With that, the three of us, started heading up north where she would most likely be.

MIN POV

I had been in America for one year, and already I was fluent in the language. Mostly thanks to my photographic vampire memory, but also because of my good teacher, Thomas, and my closest friend, Jennifer.

She was the one who initially took me in, when I had nowhere else to go. But I wasn't the last one in this family; Matthew came just six months after me. I missed my human family a great deal, but this new family of mine was just as great.

Jennifer was had just finished a conversation with Matthew. Matthew was basically asking if it were okay to see Constance. I thought that it was romantic, I hoped that when I fell in love, the man I loved would have the decency to ask Jennifer or Thomas if it were okay to see me.

I had learned a lot of vampire life, and I learned that some vampires even have abilities. Jennifer had the gift of magic. It was amazing to see her do it, but she rarely did. Only when it was necessary or she was extremely bored.

If it were me, I would be flaunting left and right. Jennifer once told me that I had an ability; that she could tell, because when she was around me, she could feel extra energy. Every night when Thomas left for his night classes, I would sit down, close my eyes and concentrate. Nothing ever happened.

Maybe it was a subtle gift like the gift of being kind. I rolled my eyes. I stopped concentrating and opened by eyes to admire myself in the mirror, because I was so much more beautiful now.

The mirror in front of me, didn't show me at all. It showed the wall behind me. I was….invisible. And not only was I transparent, but it seems my scent was gone too. I screamed of joy! I had finally found my gift!

CONSTANCE POV

Matthew and I were in the backyard, laying on our backs and staring at the night sky, when we heard Min scream.

I hadn't heard anybody scream since my time in the newborn army, and I was frightened. I ran to my new sister's room with Matthew on my tail. Jennifer was already there, but she didn't look frightened. Instead she was clapping her hands and saying, "See, I told you!"

I looked at Min, who was actively making herself disappear and then reappear. And when she was gone, her scent was gone, but when we could see her, it was back. I remembered Jennifer saying that Min was gifted, but now I truly felt kind of jealous.

Min and Jennifer now had this bond that I would never have with any of them. I was happy for her, but at the same time, I was kind of sad. Jennifer seemed to understand this, and came to stand at my side. It made me feel better, because she knew me so well, and I realized that I was being childish.

The night went by quickly, and I was upset, because the following night wasn't an offday. I would have to work. I groaned. Matthew kissed my cheek, and I smiled at him.

We were about to take a walk, when Thomas came in the house and said, "There is danger. I scented about three vampires coming this way. Nobody leaves the house," He finished.

THOMAS POV

The night was dragging on and on, when finally it was twelve midnight. I made my way to the outdoor flower shop, and took some flowers for Jennifer. I left some money under a bouquet.

I know that I took her by surprised when I kissed her cheek, and I knew she would not take kindly to that kind of behavior. I was thinking about what I would say to her, when I came across some vampire scents. Three. I raced home, because I feared for my friends.

We had become a family of sorts, and though all of us have only been together for a short time, I would feel tremendous loss if anything happened to them. When I got there I gathered all of them together and we waited.

I couldn't help staring at Jennifer. She didn't meet my eyes, but I didn't care. It wasn't long until we heard rustling in the front yard.

"Jennifer," said a female voice. Jennifer and Constance both stiffened. They both knew who this person was. I growled. Jennifer looked at me, shook her head and mouthed to all of us, "I'll be right back." I shook my head. "We are a family, what you face, we all face together." The rest of them nodded.

We made our way to the front door.

LUCY POV

Five vampires made their way out of a beautiful stone castle. They looked like royalty. When I saw Jennifer, I stopped breathing. I had forgotten how beautiful she was. Louis, Maria's new boy toy grunted appreciatively at her.

A tall brown black haired man growled at him. Was Jennifer mated now? She was surrounded by the redheaded girl that went missing two years back, a handsome blonde male, and a gorgeous Asian girl.

Jennifer was all grown up, and in a way I was proud. I had called her out of the castle, and her friends followed to protect her. Not that she needed protection. She was a powerful vampire. One the Volturi would want if they knew of her existence.

"Jennifer," I began. "We need you in the south, we-" I was suddenly interrupted by the brunette male. "She is going nowhere with you," He sneered at me in an accented voice. "Thomas," Jennifer said to him, obviously trying to console him.

Then Maria spoke in the most venomous voice I have ever heard her speak in. "She will come with us, boy! We are her first coven, and she is capable of speaking for herself!" Maria finished.

They all hissed, including Jennifer, which was not a good sign. "Your right Maria," Jennifer said. "I am capable of speaking for myself. I do not wish to come with you, or your pack of misfits. I will not fight in whatever war you have gotten yourself into that you need outside help to save yourself." Jennifer finished.

I hissed at her. "How dare you!" I said. "I rescued you from a life of slavery, and this is how you repay me?"

The redheaded girl growled first, and they all followed suit. The tall brunette man said, "Get off of my property, and off our territory and never come back."

Jennifer was seething. I know that I hit below the belt, and I was sorry. The fact that she did not say anything back to me in a retort, meant that she was about to blast all three of us with some magic, and we did not need bad luck right now. "Fine," I said, coming to terms that Jennifer had a new coven. A New Family.

"NO!" Maria hissed. "Louis, take her!" Jennifer snarled, and her eyes shrunk into slits. She was angry and holding back, because she didn't want to hurt anyone.

Thomas on the other hand did not hold back, "TAKE HER?!" He growled.

Everything slowed down as he lunged for Louis, with the blonde boy flanking him.

A/N: Yay! Jennifer had a family now, she doesn't realize it just yet just how much her friends love her. Next Chapter = huge battle sequence, and Jennifer finally gives Tommy boy a chance. Read and Review. Thanks