Sorry that I haven't updated in a while, I kind of had writers block. So we're finally getting to the vampire part of the story... :] This chapter is a little short…sorry :[

This chapter is dedicated to Georgia, because she's just that awesome:]

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The Transition

I opened my eyes groggily and squinted at the unfamiliar room that I was sleeping in. I was confused for a few seconds before I remembered everything. Keagan, Cain, Fallen Angels.

I banged my head against my pillow, wishing that I could just die. I had said some pretty retarded things the night before, I had even cried! I'm such an idiot.

I didn't have a hangover, I never had, I could drink as much as I wanted and I would always be perfectly fine in the morning.

Only then did I remember that Cain was in bed with me. I slowly turned my head…and realised that I was practically lying on him. No wonder I felt so warm.

My hands were curled around his waist, his head was nestled into neck and our legs were tangled together.

I tried to slowly get up because I really didn't want him to wake up like this, with a girl he doesn't really know curled around him. I shifted to the side but his hands just tightened around me waist and pulled me back down to his chest.

I sighed and nudged my head with his, 'Cain.' I whispered.

'Cain.' I said again, a little louder after he didn't respond the first time.

He still slept.

'Cain!' I screamed in his ear and he jerked violently awake, grabbing my waist tightly and effectively rolling us both of the edge of the bed.

He landed on his back with me sprawled over his stomach.

He looked up at me with a bewilderment expression, 'What was that for?!'

'You wouldn't let me go.' I whispered, still held in place by his hands on my waist.

He looked down at his hands and immediately released them for, around my waist, 'Sorry.' He muttered, embarrassed. I wanted them back where they were, it just seemed better like that.

'It's okay.' I said and rested my chin on his hard chest.

Suddenly a twinkle sparkled in his eyes and he brushed the hair from my face.

'If I remember correctly, it's someone's birthday today.' He said; his voice like silk.

I buried my head in his neck, 'Oh really, who?'

He chuckled and kissed the top of my head. I melted.

'Happy birthday, baby.' He whispered.

I looked up at him and smiled. Could he really be this perfect?

'Unfortunately we have to get going.' Cain said and stood up, dragging an unhappy me with him.

'Why?' I groaned. I liked it here, it was cosy and warm and…we were alone.

'Voss wants you to be at the mansion for your birthday.' He said and started leading me out of the room.

The club was completely deserted; there was no one to be seen. Empty bottles, cups and underwear (I don't want to know) lay scattered across the room, and there was something in the corner of the room that looked very much like vomit.

We dodged alcohol and other strange items on the floor until we were outside.

We started walking towards Cain's Jeep when I looked back at the The Sonic and asked, 'Don't we need to lock up?'

Cain shook his head, causing strands of midnight black hair to hang over the pale skin of his forehead, a strong contrast, 'No, it's fine, Lasher is still inside.'

'Oh.' I said as we got into his Jeep and started driving home.

We sat in silence, but it was comfortable, and I looked across the Cain and he looked like the picture of perfection, with full red lips, black hair, fair skin and a strong jaw that clenched when he was mad.

Cain looked over at me and asked, 'Why are you staring at me?'

I blushed slightly and averted my eyes, embarrassed at being caught.

'No reason.' I muttered into my jacket.

The silence after that was awkward and I stared straight ahead, hoping that he wouldn't sense my awkwardness. I felt an uncomfortable sensation in my stomach at that moment, but I chose to ignore it.

I needed to say something to break the silence before I went mad and started pulling out my hair and leaping out of the moving car.

'So…' I started, searching for something to say, 'Is the Brotherhood going to be there?' the random question popped into my mind and I blurted in out.

Cain looked over to me and his eyes darkened visibly, the black pupil almost consuming all of the stormy blue, 'No, they're out on business.' He muttered.

I wondered what had gotten his panties in a twist.

'Why aren't you with them?' I asked curiously.

His hands tightened on the steering wheel, 'I'm joining them right after you get your cake.' He said and I frowned.

Did he really resent being with me?! And on my birthday!

'You don't have to come in, just drop me off and be on your merry way.' I muttered darkly and crossed my arms defensively.

His face softened and his eyes changed to a pale blue, 'No, it's fine; I wanted to stay with you. I'm just worried about them, I'm scared they might get hurt without me.' he murmured softly and grabbed my hand, tracing circles on it with his thumb. I melted again. Damn, this was turning into a habit.

I frowned again, 'What exactly are your jobs anywa—'

'We're here.' He interrupted hurriedly, stopped the car and jumped out and disappeared into the front door.

'Ass.' I muttered and rushed after him.

Just before I reached the door, something twisted and pulled deep in my stomach, and I doubled over in pain. It was blinding white pain that felt like something was eating my insides. Then it was gone.

I stood up hesitantly, scared that if I moved too fast it would happen again. It didn't.

I was panting and my heart was racing as if I'd just won a marathon. I leant against the wall for a few seconds, wondering what the hell had happened.

'What's taking so long, Val?!' Cain called from inside of the house.

I stood up straight and wiped the sweat from my brow, shaking of the remnants of pain.

'Coming!' I shouted back and entered the mansion.

Cain and Voss were talking while leaning against the marble counter. Upon my entrance, Voss looked up and blundered over to me, engulfing me in a bear hug.

'Happy Birthday, Val!' he chirped happily as I stood frozen in shock.

Who was this man and what had they done with Voss?

'Thanks.' I muttered and patted his back awkwardly. Cain caught my eye from across the kitchen and smiled one of those dazzling, drop-dead smiles. I smiled back, even if I was slightly pissed at him.

'I made you a cake!' Voss exclaimed and dragged me to the kitchen counter where a bright red cake with white dots rested proudly.

'Well James actually made it, but I helped.' It seemed that Voss had changed so much since I first saw him at the airport.

Cain opened a draw and took out a lighter and some rainbow candles. He stuck 18 in the cake and lighted them.

I felt like I was 5 again. Me and mom had never really celebrated our birthdays for the past few years, we had been to busy running.

I smiled goofily at them and Cain said, 'Blow them out, let's see how many boyfriends you have so I can get rid of them.' He said the last part with a smile, but there was a hint of menace beneath his mask.

As they started to sing to me (cheesy, I know. And seeing Cain sing was something I would remember for the rest of my life) I stared at the flickering candles, the movements of their bright orange bodies was making me feel drowsy. I leaned in and blew as hard as I could.

All 18 candles blew out.

And then I collapsed in pain.

It was back again, except 10 times worse. Someone was jerking at my shoulders, calling my name, but all I felt was pain.

Something was crawling through my stomach, my throat, my eyes. It was tearing through my organs, drinking my blood and eating the remains.

It felt like I was being ripped apart and I screamed and scratched at my stomach, my face, my neck, but the pain didn't want to go away.

All I saw was white pain and my body started convulsing and jerking on the hard kitchen floor as my body curled into fatal position.

I was so cold, the coldness was seeping into my body, into my bones and I cried out again, this time in desperation.

The pain was numbing now, and I was scared. The pain had been something to hold on to, but now I felt myself slipping away, my body floating.

I couldn't die! I still had to go to college and meet a nice guy and get married and have kids. And Clara, Red and Zoey, we were meant to be best friends forever. And my mom; she would be all alone. She wouldn't be able to handle it. And Cain, I couldn't leave him, he was the best thing in my life at the moment, and I didn't want to let that go.

My head rested on the floor as my body became number, colder.

I couldn't die!

My mind slipped further into the darkness.

I couldn't die!

My body stopped moving completely.

I couldn't die!

I stopped breathing.

I couldn't die!

My heart stopped beating.

I couldn't die!

And then I died.

Dramatic much!

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