Soon enough after getting there, we all spread throughout the cave. I sat on the same couch as I did last time and Laddie joined me, playing with his toys. Dwayne and Paul sat with us and David and Michael were over by David's 'Throne'. Sam and Marko seemed to be getting along quite nicely, which I was happy for. Star had placed herself on her bed, watching us through her sheer curtains. I could practically taste her fear and paranoia.
I noticed that Mike kept taking glances at Star and he had a sad look at the fact that she was terrified of him now.
I turned back to Dwayne and Paul, both asking me questions about different things in my life. Paul was actually intelligent, totally different from the way he acted. Although, he still is a pothead.
"Where were you born?" Paul asked curiously as he leaned back into the couch he was sitting on.
"I was born in what is now considered Ancient Greece around... 1000 BC I think" I frowned in thought. "I think I was born in Athens."
Paul looked at me in awe. "Can you speak Greek?"
I laughed and nodded. "Yes, I can speak many languages. Most of the dead languages too."
"Why learn so many?" Dwayne asks with his head tilted curiously.
"I find cultures interesting. I like learning new things so languages have never been a problem with me." I shrug and smile at them.
Dwayne had a subtle grin gracing his face. Paul had a crooked smile as he crossed his arms.
David stood up a moment later and looked at me. I looked up at him from my spot with an eyebrow raised. "Yes?" I asked with small grin.
He grinned. "Ready to meet Max?" He stood there with his hands in his pockets, softly swishing his coat back and forth. I grew serious as I locked eyes with Michael, who had the same look on his face. Sam looked over and looked between me and Mike. I sighed and stood up.
"I guess." I grinned sardonically. I then leaned down to kiss Laddie on his head which he smiled widely up at me. I grinned and turned to walk over to Michael and Sam, who had walked over to stand next to him. I put my hands on their shoulders and shook them gently. "Let's go brothers."
David shook his head and glanced at his brothers before turning to Star. "Watch Laddie, you can go to the boardwalk but make sure you are watching your backs." He ordered the girl. She nodded a little and David came over to follow us out.
My brothers and I got into my car while the Boys got onto the bikes. I revved my engine as the Boys started up their bikes.
After driving for a little while, we arrived at a modern looking house with a small bridge and a gate in the front. I parked my car next to the Boys and got out with my brothers. We glanced at each other for a moment and nodded, knowing that whatever happens we need to be prepared for the worst.
David and the Boys walked over to the gate and opened it and started to head over the bridge to the front door which was glass and had soft light coming from a lamp just inside. My brothers and I walked behind them and looked around the area.
I made sure it didn't look like I was taking in everything around us and being cautious of our situation. I made myself look as relaxed as possible, with my hands in my jacket pockets and a relaxed walk over the wooden boards of the bridge.
David stood in front of the door and knocked. After a moment of Paul and Marko softly joking around, the sound of the door opening made the area silent.
The man stood there with a friendly smile, although I could tell he was trying a little too hard at the whole friendly charade. I quickly observed him and took in his 'modern' style. He wore thick square glasses, which I was sure were fake. His clothes were a mix of soft colors and beige and he wore khakis with dress shoes. His brown hair was cut short and parted down the middle.
I squinted softly was he stepped aside to let the Boys in and then looked at me and my brothers curiously. "You must be Farah that David told me about." He said with a smile on his face.
"Yes, I go by Farah Emerson and these are my brothers; Michael and Sam." I waved my hands to my brothers who flanked my sides. I folded my hands in front of my body and smiled softly.
"It's nice to meet you three. I'm Max." He gives no last name but he steps aside to let us in and watches us curiously as we walk forward.
I notice that he doesn't give verbal admittance into the house but I smirk as I take a step in confidently because I knew since he was the owner of the house and being one of the undead, I could just walk in.
I watch his face and his tension doesn't show but I could see his jaw clench.
He closes the door behind us and turns to us and lends out a hand to me to shake. I put a hand out and shake his hand with a firm grip. We let go.
"If I had known another coven had taken residence here, I would have done my research." I said, trying to seem more political.
"Oh, we only moved here in the last decade or so." He waves off. I hear behind me the Boys had made themselves at home, except for David who stood with my brothers a few feet away.
"I've been told you've taken an interest in one of my pack." I state. I watch as his brow frowns briefly, glancing at David. I internally smirk, David had forgotten to tell him Lucy was part of my pack.
"I..." He pauses and gathers his words as he blinks in thought. "I wasn't aware she was a part of your... pack. I can't tell how to notice one of your kind. It has been years since I've come across one of your kind." He put his hands in his pockets and tries to relax.
"I noticed... when you're Boys told me that they didn't know there was multiple kinds of Vampires out there. You must not be that old to know that every species is told to educate their packmates of the different kinds of vampires. I would say within the last 300 years." I tilted my head and smiled.
He frowns, "Who are you to tell me how to educate my Bo-"
"A three-thousand-year-old Original... that's who..." I raised an eyebrow and set my face into a serious mask.
His angry form settled and he gulped as he took in a deep breath. "I apologize..."
He glances away and I notice that his stance has now gone fearful.
I keep my head tilted and smirk deeply at him. This will be a lovely chat.
