Fine Line between Enemy and Friend
It happened so fast, I didn't even know what was going on before it was too late.
My mind had stopped functioning, I saw but at the same time…I didn't see anything. I heard the growls and the hisses…but then again…I didn't.
My mind couldn't comprehend anything. I knew was afraid, but I didn't feel anything. The only indication of my fear was my haggard and raspy breathing and the way my eyes only focused on the huge black beast that came charging towards me, his lips curled back to display his pointed canine teeth, and his ominous black orbs that promised me a painless death.
In the faint distance I heard someone call out to me, call my name. It sounded so afraid, so familiar but at the same time, so alien. The voice called out again, and instead of seeing the dark…I saw his face…his violet orbs staring at me with that cocky smirk in place…and I knew…everything was going to be…all right.
"AVALON!"
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Brooklyn glanced at the digital clock once more, 4:35pm. He shook his head, his brows furrowing in agitation. Time was going by too fast for his liking. It was as if it were rushing to get to some main event. He didn't like it. For some reason, the speed made him impatient and uncomfortable. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to happen, but he didn't know if it was good or bad. He sat up from his bed and gripped his knees while peeking at the clock again: 4:50pm. His lips pursed into a grim line. Something was up, and he needed to figure out what it was. He stood up and strode out of his bedroom, closing the door with a gentle 'click'.
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Spike snorted as he placed a tooth pick in his mouth. He adorned a scowl and glared at every passerby. His eyes flashed briefly in amusement as they each flinched back slightly.
He shoved his hands deeper in his pockets, his eyes scanning the crowd. He was feeling unusually restless today, in fact, his whole pack seemed restless today; like something exciting was coming their way. Spike moved his neck from side to side, earning him a crack as it popped. He sniffed the air lightly, narrowing his orbs as a scent caught his attention.
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Avalon bounced on her heels, unaware of the pair of eyes that had locked onto her form, as she pressed her face against the window to get a better look at the red leather book with the black binding and gold lock. "Oh! Look at this one Enrique! Isn't it pretty? Do you think Robert would like it? He looks like the type of person to keep a sophisticated looking diary."
The blonde smiled slightly as he watched Avalon's excited expression turn into a contemplating one. "Uh…I don't know Avalon, I think Robert might be insulted instead of grateful…but then again, it would be priceless to see his face."
Enrique felt the cold shiver run down his spine as the black haired, Mohawk style, teen walked passed him. It was as if time had slowed down.
"Watch your back" Enrique whispered quickly and quietly.
"I suggest you watch your own…" The raven haired teen replied with a snarl added into it.
As the teen vanished amongst the crowd, the tension slowly eased away and Enrique relaxed.
"Hello? Is anybody home?" Avalon waved her hand in Enrique's face until his tanned one quickly clasped it.
Enrique blinked in surprised and slowly dropped Avalon's hand while flashing a flirtatious smile.
"Sorry Love, I spaced out there."
Avalon pouted and placed her hands on her hips, "No duh! What are you thinking about? You looked like you wanted to attack somebody!"
Enrique chuckled humorlessly and wrapped an arm around Avalon's shoulders. "Now why would I want to do that Love?"
Avalon shrugged her shoulders and allowed the Italian blonde to lead her away, taking a backwards glance as she felt prying eyes.
When she turned she locked eyes with a golden eyed teen with short, spiked up, silver hair. They stared at one another until a passerby blocked their view. When the man had passed the teen was gone.
Avalon furrowed her brows, unsure whether to be freaked out or calm. But something about those eyes told her that she didn't have to be afraid…or was she misinterpreting it for something else?
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Zach watched from the building's roof top as the pink haired female walked away. His golden irises followed her every movement until she turned the corner.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here? Is Zachy-boy spying?"
Zach, unfazed by Jason's sudden appearance, grunted in response. Jason took a seat only to end up looking up as Zach rose.
"Hey! Where ya goin' Zachy-boy?"
Zach glared at the man briefly before replying in smooth voice, "Mind your own business."
Jason sneered as Zach jumped off the building and out of sight. Jason turned back to stare at the sky, "Sometimes I wonder where that boy's loyalty lies…"
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Zach wandered around the small town, his eyes downcast towards the cemented floor. He didn't know where he was going but his feet seemed to know. He sometimes wondered why he was even there, what his purpose was; what his priorities were. But then again, he didn't care. He lived by what his pack leader said, without him, he'd probably be dead.
Zach let out a dry chuckle, "Better dead than a slave…"
Suddenly, he found himself stumbling over something and almost hitting the ground face first until he caught his footing. He turned sharply and glared at the person who nearly caused him a make out session with the ground.
His golden eyes landed on pink and suddenly became amused.
Avalon sat on the ground rubbing her forehead, where she felt a massive headache beginning to arise. She really needed to start watching where she was running. She felt like she ran purposely into a stone building to see if it would actually hurt. She shook her head and glanced around her until she landed on white shoes. She lifted her gaze slowly and came across jean short pants, a little higher and she saw a fitting dark blue shirt with a black cross dangling; and finally she made it to the top only to gasp.
Zach raised an amused brow before smirking mockingly at the fragile human girl on the floor. He looked around him, no one was in sight. He stared back at the girl whose eyes looked about ready to pop right out of their sockets.
Our goal: capture the girl who hangs with leeches…bring her back alive…and then, we'll get them…
That's what Chris had ordered them to do, and her she was; alone and vulnerable.
He was so deep in thought he didn't notice that Avalon had approached him and was staring blankly at him. When he came back from his thoughts he took a surprised step back, shock that they were close to one another.
Avalon let out a nervous chuckle, "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you…it's just, you looked like you fell asleep with your eyes open."
Zach felt his eye twitch, this was one of the reasons he couldn't stand humans: they were idiots sometimes.
Avalon tilted her head to the side and furrowed her brows; his expression looked vaguely familiar.
"Are you hurt? I kinda saw you trip but I wasn't sure if you hit the ground."
Zach snorted and turned his gaze away. Again Avalon knitted her brows, he reminded her of someone she knew…but who? "Why were you watching me?"
Zach glanced at the female and 'hn' receiving a gasp in return. He turned fully towards her only to find her pointing an accusing finger at him with a hand covering her mouth. He gave her a questioning look.
"Y-y-you're like a replica, only with short bleached hair, yellow eyes, and are a bit taller and older!"
Zach gave her an irritated look from the bleached hair comment and asked, "What are you rambling about?"
Avalon came out of her small spasm and regained control of her composure. She smiled sheepishly at him.
"Sorry! It's just, you reminded me of a friend of mine. You and he act very similar."
Zach snorted, "Yeah, well he must be the copy cat because I can guarantee you that I've been acting like this for a very long time."
"Oh…well…maybe you and he are like fraternal twins or something! Actually, no…that wouldn't work since you look older than him. I think he's turning sixteen this year…not too sure…" Avalon trailed off as Zach continued to give her a bored look.
"You know, you talk way too much. How about shutin' up for a bit huh? Think you can do that?"
Avalon gaped at the male, "You're not very nice. You're just as mean as him, maybe even meaner! Yeah, definitely meaner!"
Zach rolled his eyes and turned to walk away, stopping shortly only to remember that he was supposed to bring her back. He cringe at the thought of having to bring her back, she would be screaming and complaining the whole way through. Maybe he should just knock her out, at least then he wouldn't have to deal with her chatter. He nodded his head in silent agreement and moved to approach her only to hit her in the process.
"Hey! You don't have to push me!"
Zach growled in annoyance, "Who asked you to stand in my damn way?!"
"I wasn't standing in your way! I was checking to see if you were okay! You got this dazed look and then you had a scary glint in your eyes…it was creepy."
Zach ran a frustrated hand through his hair and glared murderously at the girl in front of him. In return, she gave him an innocent and naïve look. Zach shook his head and turned around mumbling 'no, no, I won't do it…it's not worth it'
"What's not worth it?" Asked Avalon as she ran to keep up to his long strides. Zach growled audibly at the girl who flinched back a bit but didn't falter.
"Will you leave me alone?" He growled.
"Why? Do you want to be alone?"
Zach sneered at her and replied in a sarcastic tone, "No, I want to be surrounded by millions of people."
Avalon glared at Zach, "You're such a Kai."
Zach raised a brow, "A Kai? What the Hell is that?"
Avalon flashed him a grin, "That's the guy who you resemble! I know! I'll call you Kai junior!"
Zach stopped and stared stone-like at Avalon, "Excuse me? I have a name you know."
Avalon let out a nervous chuckle, not liking the evil look on his face, "I know that! It's…" Avalon stopped and furrowed her brows, "Hey, what is your name?"
Zach opened his mouth to call her stupid but shut it; did he even tell her his name? No, he didn't. He cleared his throat.
"It's Zach."
"Zach…" Imitated Avalon, testing out the name for her self, finding that it suited him pretty well. Avalon nodded her head in approval, "I like it. It suits you. I'm Avalon by the way."
Avalon extended her small hand out towards Zach who stared at it as if it was covered with a disease. Hesitantly, he took hold of her hand and shook it. Avalon beamed up at him and let out a small chuckle, "This looks like a start of a beautiful friendship!"
Zach smirked darkly, Beautiful friendship huh? You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into.
"I think what you plan on doing is foolish." Stated Robert with a firmness in his voice; his eyes watching Chris' circling movements around him.
Chris sneered condescendingly, "Jealous, Robert?" The name came out as a hiss. Robert seemed unfazed and chose to ignore the hostility that was evident in the man's tone.
"Jealous? Really, now? Why would I be jealous of walking right into death's arms? Only an imbecile would be jealous." Robert commented with a tone of indifference. It caused Chris to growl threateningly. Robert stared at Chris with bored eyes, "Listen Chris, I really could care less what you do with your life and your pack, but heed my warning: Leave. The. Girl. Alone. If you fail to comply then my pack and I will have to intervene with your plans."
Chris stopped circling and stared at Robert in a satirical manner before laughing out loud, "Haha! Are you serious? Has the Robert Jurgen gone soft?" Chris smiled tauntingly at Robert who showed no signs of annoyance, instead he became more arrogant.
"Pft! Don't make me laugh you buffoon! Soft? Unheard of! I just see it as unwise and low to attack a weak human girl."
"Oh-ho! You've got it all wrong Robert; we don't plan to attack her. Just take her. Rile up those blood-suckers."
Robert raised a brow fighting the twitch in his lips, "Really? I still think it is unnecessary."
"Mind your own business! You don't see me sticking my head in your pack's business now do you?" scorned Chris.
Robert closed his eyes and let out a weak sigh, "Fine. I accept your reason" He turned and headed out of the curtained ark, turning to give Chris a dark look, "But my warning is still in play: Do not touch the girl, Chris. I warned you and if you fail to conform by my warning, I won't hesitate to attack you and your pack. Good day."
Chris growled as Robert retreated, Well, I guess I'll see you on the battleground Robert…your blood painted on the cement trying to protect this human.
"Achoo!"
"Uh…that is sick! Now you got your filthy germs spreading about in the air I breathe."
Avalon glared at Zach who gave her an annoyed and disgusted look.
"I think someone is talking about me…" She mumbled as she rubbed under her nose. Zach rolled his eyes, why was he doing this again? Oh yeah, he had to lure her somewhere deserted. He let out a sigh, he knew he should have just knocked her out when he had the chance, but did he? No, and why was that? Because he had to get tricked into playing tag with the menace. So here he was, learning the ways of fun as the pink haired female told him.
"Oh! We should go get some ice cream Zach! I can pay for the both of us if you want!"
Zach stared at the girl who gave him a pleading look. He rolled his eyes, "Where the Hell did you get so much confidence?"
"Huh?" She asked as she tilted her head to the side. Zach shook his head asking himself why he put up with her when he had the option to leave and have someone else do the job.
"What I mean is you put yourself out there. You barely even know me and you're already offering me your hand in friendship."
"Oh…well, let's say, what I've been through is nothing compared to making friends. I guess all the happenings and trouble I've gotten into has help boost my confidence a bit…"
"Hn. You shouldn't trust every single person you meet so easily. Not everyone is a good person…"
Avalon furrowed her brows, "Not everyone is a good person Valise. Remember that…" She shook her head and smiled at Zach who gave her a questioning look. Avalon let out a giggle and took hold of his hand leading him towards the ice cream vendor.
"If neither of us trusts each other, then how can you form a bond of friendship in the first place huh? If I didn't trust you and you didn't trust me, we'd both being watching each other instead of earning that trust. Someone needs to extend their hand instead of keeping it deep in their pockets silly!"
Zach raised both brows, "Can I ask you something?"
Avalon turned her head and blinked while handing the man a five dollar bill, "Uh…sure…"
"Did that hurt thinking that one up? I didn't think you were capable of such deep thought. And thank you for the ice cream by the way."
Avalon's mouth fell open as her eye twitched in anger. She bought him ice cream and what does she get in return? An insult! Sure he said thank you but the contemptuous smirk told her he was playing around with her.
Avalon huffed a bit and narrowed her eyes, "You know you're doing that on purpose to make me angry! Well you know what buster?! I'm not going to fall for it! My mom told me that if I ignore the mean people they're going to get tired and leave me alone!"
Zach smirked amusingly as he began eating his vanilla ice cream, "Who said I was trying to make you mad? I'm just merely stating the truth."
Avalon stopped in mid bite to glare at the teen that wasn't even paying her any mind. She balled her hand into a small fist and fought the urge to slap him. How did she always end up meeting the meanest people in the world? First Kai, then Johnny, then Robert, and now him! And not mention the others like Bryan, Spencer and Tala who make fun of her because she's an accident prone. She let out a sigh, why couldn't she make friends with nice, normal people…
She lifted her head as an epiphany hit her; she turned to Zach and gave him a big smile.
Zach furrowed his brows, not liking the way Avalon was staring at him. Maybe he should knock her out now and just run for it before anyone can do anything. He noticed that humans tend to have slow reaction time.
Avalon beamed at Zach, "You're normal aren't you Zach?!"
Zach gave her a 'did-an-invisible-ball-hit-you-in-the-face' look before replying with, "What the Hell kind of question is that?! Are you mental?!"
Avalon frowned deeply before letting out a breath of exasperated air, "No! I'm normal! Well, kind of…if you don't count that I'm a danger magnet then I'm normal—but that's not the point! You're normal right? You're not like a fairy or a wizard or an alien right?"
Zach glanced around before shaking his head and walking off, he didn't want to catch whatever it was she had.
"Hey! You didn't answer my question!"
Zach rolled his eyes, "Yes, I'm pretty normal if that's your definition of abnormal."
"Oh goodie! I now have at least three normal friends!"
Zach glanced back at her, "Only three? Then what are the rest?" He asked slyly with a mischievous smirk attached.
Avalon's eyes widened, "Uh…let's just say they're a little…weird…but not in a bad way! Kind of…"
Zach snorted and continued to walk on, taking note that the amount of people he continued to pass slowly decreased. His eyes narrowed pointedly, almost time…
TK: Whew! I didn't think I was going to be able to post this! I've managed to squeeze some time into my tight schedule...
I finished my English exam today! Whoot! Whoot! I only have one more to go and that's next week! Man, taking three four hour long exams in one week is EXHAUSTING!
I thought I was going to die...my brain is completely fried...ugh...
Well, hope you like this chapter...And you're going to have to wait to see what happened to Avalon Haha!
Oh! And I've FINALLY gotten that damn book about a week ago! Holy crap! I almost forgot I had borrowed it! But I've only read the first two chapters and I must say: HOLY APPLESAUCE! It's like a freaking drug! I had the hardest time putting it down!
I'm hoping to read more of it but eh...I don't know if these damn tests will leave me with anymore brain cells!
HERE'S AN EXCERPT FROM THE NEXT CHAPTER: No Man's Land-
Brooklyn charged into the room panting heavily. Tala gave him a frustrated growl and gently pushed Renée off him.
"What the Hell do you want Kingston? Can't you see I'm kind of busy here?"
Brooklyn ignored the aggression and spoke in a rapid tone, "She's gone again Tala; they've taken her. And they left this…"
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TK