Ok…another update…..
"Kate," I heard a voice whisper in my ear as I turned over in my sleep, "you need to get up now. We have to train."
"Just a few more minutes…." I mumbled before being thrown across the room. I went to fall and landed in a crouch. "What the hell was that for?"
"You think Richard's going to give you a few more minutes when you feel weak when you're fighting him? No way…he'll kill you before you breathe your next breath. Get up and let's go."
I brought my fists up to my face to protect it but before I could even try to hit Ian he had already had me by the throat.
"How in the hell…." My eyes were wide, well for two reasons…I couldn't breath and two how was he that fast, "Let go of me….you're chocking me!"
"No I'm not you idiot," he laughed letting me go, "you're a vampire now—you don't need to breathe. And come on Kate…use that super speed and strength us vampires have…don't worry about hurting me. I'll survive."
Well he did ask for it….Before he could even back away to give me room I kicked him in the stomach and he went flying backwards….actually breaking through the wall that separated the kitchen from the den.
"Holy shit," he yelled still on the ground where he landed, "that was a solid oak wall! How in the hell did you break it?" Then he smiled, pulling some wooden splinters from his hand. "Well I see my mother's blood made you stronger….but next time don't stop coming after me."
The next second he had me pinned to the ground, his fangs showing as he hissed at me—he hissed at me! His hand lay gently on my neck, "If this was a knife you'd be dead now. Don't stop until you're sure he's dead—till you cut his body from his head. Get it?"
"Got it!" I yelled pushing him off of me as he flew up into the air—almost hitting the glass chandelier.
We went back and forth a couple more times….what felt like days to me was only hours. It kind of sucked—you expect since you speed up the rest of the world does—it doesn't.
"Ok…that's enough for today." Ian said handing me another water bottle and I could smell the blood even before I opened it and I felt sick to my stomach. Correction, my stomach wanted it, it was my mind that felt sick and disgusted. Ian saw the look on my face and then smiled. "You'll get used to it in no time."
"Actually I don't plan on ever getting used to it." I snapped taking a drink, "I'm only going to be on this for a week. After that, it's back to being human."
"Why ruin your life by trying to turn back time?" He asked, a frown on his face.
"Because this alone is ruining my life," I replied about the vampirism, "in case you haven't noticed—I can't get warm. I want warm, it's imbedded in my brain, but I can't have it. I'm freezing cold."
"So that's why you like the dog-boy." He had a smirk on his face now, "Because their average temperature is 103 degrees. Kate…why do you want to go back to him?"
"There's no guarantee I'll go back," I whispered feeling a tear form before it froze onto my face before it got a chance to slide the whole way down, "there's no guarantee I'll win. And besides—about Xander….never mind…you wouldn't understand."
"Try me." Ian snorted.
"Xander—he took care of me Ian." The words were hard to form—to confide in Ian felt weird. "When he told me that I'd be stuck with him—that I couldn't go back to my aunt—there was pity in his eyes. He felt generally sorry. It wasn't like when Richard said it….Xander actually felt bad that I was in this position—it meant he cared. Even though he hardly knew me and even though I insulted him and his people tons of times, he still was nice to me. There's a dark side to him sure, it's like a front to protect what he cares for, but there's a nice side to him too—one that genuinely cares. It's….I don't know."
We were interrupted by a ringing of a cell phone. Ian took one out of his pocket and frowned as he flipped it open.
"Hello….We've just started training…..what…his plans moved up….people coming in three days…..we'll be there soon." I heard only one side of the conversation but something about it told me it wasn't good.
"We have to go now." Ian snapped his phone shut and started walking out towards the front door, "Richard's moved his plans up. We only have a day to get back to the states and kill the bastard. We gotta move now."
I raced to catch up with him as we both ran toward the car. I climbed in and Ian floored it as we sped off into the unknown. The way Ian said 'kill the bastard' gave me hope that the task would be easy—little did I know it would be the hardest thing I'd ever have to go through.
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"You ready?" We were on the front grounds of Richard's estate. The plane ride went fast and it seemed like the drive here and the walk through the woods went even faster. I looked at the intimidating turrets and regretted my decision to come.
"Are you sure we have to do this?" I whispered as Ian and I hide behind some rose bushes.
"For them," I saw him point and then I saw people being forced out of car—they were human—I could tell by their scent, "we have to do it for them."
"What's going to happen to them?" I asked as my stomach rumbled.
"They're going to be welcoming presents for the prospective buyers who might buy houses in Richard's community." Ian frowned watching the humans being herded like cattle, "Kind of like house-warming presents."
"When are we going to make our move?" I asked suddenly feeling stronger.
"Five minutes, that gives the guards enough time to get the humans down to the keeper rooms which means they'll leave the front door unlocked and unguarded. From there you ascend the grand staircase and go into Richard's office—he's bound to be there. I'll sneak up to his office from the servant's staircase and back walkways."
I looked at my watch—willing the minutes to slow down so I could think things out. But I was out of luck…..it seemed like only seconds later when Ian was motioning for me to make a run to the front door. What awaited me once I was inside…I didn't know. One thing for sure—I couldn't fail.
Sorry…just trying to build suspense…and if one of you wants to write the fight scene just private message me and I'll give you the info since I kind of suck at writing them. But I should update within the week or even weekend b/c I know how I want this to end. Thanks and please REVIEW!