Ch. 11: Betrayed

A few days later I was surprised to see James at the base. His job had transferred him here for a few months and I could tell he wasn't happy. Both of my brothers were tall, skinny men. Jeremy was six one while James was six foot even. I was five eleven, my mother's height. Jeremy had short, straight black hair and green eyes, while James had the same style but his hair was a light brown and his eyes were blue like mine. James was never a fighter. He didn't want to be a leader and hated every part of it. My father stayed in a summer house my mother had in Iowa. We still heard from him every now and then, but he kept to himself after Mom died.

James was always bitter at me ever since her death. He blamed me because I froze when I should have moved her out of the way as she was being shot at. He never forgave me for that. Jeremy didn't blame anyone but the traitor that pulled the trigger. We became very close after she died. He protected me when could and respected my idea of starting to be on my own now.

The base was full of activity because Rouge activity was starting to peak. James came over to the base too many times, much to his aggravation. James was thinker and in our family you had to be a thinker and a fighter, which never sat with him to start with. I was thankful that our encounters were brief and not bitter. I wished I could talk to him more freely but he would never listen to me. In his opinion, I was the cause of Mom's death, no questions asked.

On the second week of August I went our patrolling by myself. I carried a gun and my dagger and metal bar in my long black coat. Even though it got blazing hot with dry heat in Texas, vampires were able to adjust their body heat to always be comfortable. I was able to stay relatively cool in my coat for a while. On my patrol I was surprised to see James in a similar black coat walking around checking to see if he was being followed.

I followed him with ease because he never really had advance training but only the basics. I nearly cried out in surprise when a pain in my neck shot through me. I instantly became cautious and took out my silver dagger because I knew bullets wouldn't do any good against a full demon like Blackheart. He went into an abandoned building and I went in when he was a safe distance away. I hid a good distance away as I saw Blackheart turn around and face my brother. I stayed put and pulled out a small digital recorder so I could have proof if it came to that.

"Is she good and well?" Blackheart demanded and I noticed he was his normal self again.

"Unfortunately yes. I wasn't able to spot the bite because she keeps it covered with her hair, but she acts normal." James explained.

"She got through it with Mephistopheles help." Blackheart snapped.

"Mephistopheles?" My brother said surprised. "Why would he help her? She's nothing." He said disgusted.

"The power you inherited from your mother is rare." Blackheart explained with demon in his voice again. "It's more powerful in females because they have to keep the bloodline going." I nodded in agreement, damn straight we did.

"She'll be home for the next two nights. The, she has to do patrolling again. She's been through a lot but I know she can't last long with a second bite." James said. I clenched my eyes and fists tightly. The pain in my neck was growing and my brother was rating me out to the Devil's son.

"I'm surprised you accepted my proposal so quickly." Blackheart said amused.

"It's her fault Mother died. She has to pay somehow." James stated. I bit my lip to hold in my gasp of shock as I heard my brother betray me without a second thought.

"Get her to me and I will do my part." Blackheart ordered. I stopped to recording and breathed deeply and quietly in my hiding spot. Then I stiffened when I felt blood run down my shoulder. Before I could even think of what to do next Blackheart's hand was over my throat. I grimaced in pain as steam came from my neck wound. "Your blood smells delicious." He said fiercely. Instantly reacting, I shoved my blade into his stomach and he stumbled backwards before pulling it to and throwing it to the floor.

I pulled out my gun and started to shoot. He let out demon cries as they hit him while he continued to stumble backwards. I knew they were only stinging him but it bought me some time as I was able to snatch up dagger. A bullet went off to my right and missed by space I was even uncomfortable with, but then I remembered James had terrible aim at times. I turned around and looked at him accusingly both guns were pointed at each other.

It was a stupid move on my part because Blackheart snatched my dagger away and slammed it into my shoulder. I fell to my knees and hissed angrily at him with my fangs. He only chuckled as he drove the blade up to the tip into my shoulder. I went and missed James on purpose so he would go for cover while I shot Blackheart again and had to reload. He punched me in the gut before I could finish and the gun went flying into the dark and I skidded backwards.

I mashed my teeth together as I pulled the blade out and I shook my head as dizziness came over me. I swung the knife around madly as Blackheart tried to grab me. Finally, I charged and dug my shoulder into his chest as he stumbled again. I didn't wait for him to get up as I ran out the door and another bullet went by me. I ran a good distance before I had to catch my breath. I tore off my coat and ripped the sleeves off of my shirt with my teeth. I wrapped my bleeding shoulder in a weak bandage before putting my shirt and coat back on before heading back to base.

"What happened?" Jeremy demanded as I ran in. I played the recorder and played the conversation between James and Blackheart. He stared at me confused and horrified that I had brought proof that our brother had betrayed us.

"I'm sorry." I whispered. He held me close in a hug before I gently pushed him away because I had to go home. I ran before he could say anything else. I didn't take long for me to get to my apartment. I flung my coat aside and looked at the bloody wound on my shoulder. I growled to myself as I pushed down hard on the wound forcing myself to heal. After a few minutes I was pleased to see that it had stopped bleeding and started to heal. I gently washed off the blood that ran down my arm. I put a tang top on.

I returned to my bedroom and stood still for a few moments trying to calm myself down. I snarled in fury and turned around swiftly. My hand smacked Mephistopheles right across the face and grunted in a deep voice as I hit him. His eyes narrowed at me as my bright blue eyes stared at him in fury and frustration. "You had to know about this." I snapped at him. "You knew about James and his plans with Blackheart. That's why you came to me first." I nearly shouted. I only wished I had a dagger pointed at him.

"I knew you would find out in due time." He said calmly. I became more enraged at just how calm he was. I walked right towards him ready to strike but he grabbed my bad shoulder making me stop and flinch. "You know how much James hates you." He said in a very sly manner. I reacted quickly by throw my arm up so he would lose his grip on my hand and I punched him with my left hand. I went to punch him with my stronger right hand but he grabbed it so hard I thought it might break. He pulled me in close and his face morphed as he growled at me. I trembled in fear now as I froze.

He stared at me for the longest time before I broke down and started to cry. He let go of my wrist and I leaned into his chest as I sob so bitterly. He wrapped his arms me and put his hand back on my shoulder and healed it instantly. I gave him a small kiss on the neck to thank him as I cried. I was surprised when he lifted me up and placed me on the bed while I cried into his shoulder. I finally stared at him while the tears still dripped down my face. I quickly calmed myself down by taking deep breaths.

"It wasn't my fault." I cried bitterly. "I didn't know what to do." I insisted. All he did was stare at me and tried to wipe the tears away. "Did you know about her too?" I asked suddenly. I already knew the answer before he said it.

"Yes I did. I see many things, some good some bad." He stated neutral.

"Did you love her?" I surprised myself because I had no idea why I said it.

"Yes and no. I knew I couldn't have her, but I took what I took." He replied. I put my head in my hands and sighed in frustration. After several deep breaths I was able to calm down and look at him again. I looked at him for a moment then I leaned in and kissed him. He didn't miss a beat as he held my face and returned the kiss. I just wanted something, anything, and I knew he could give it to me.

Updated 2 chapters again...so sorry to my faithful viewers for my view on Blackheart but the responses have given me an idea in a later chapter. Well I know that you won't prefer Mephistopheles, but sorry I'm heading that way. Anyway hope you enjoy the new chapters and please review. Also thanks for the responses to my questions.