Die, My Darling, Die

The Everlasting

Later that day, waking up, Prue felt strong arms holding her and her head was being pillowed by Hunter's chest. She looked up and was greeted with the most beautiful black pair of eyes smiling down at her.

Hunter: Did you sleep well?

Prue: You bet, I had the nicest pillow ever.

Hunter: Are you calmer now? Do you wanna talk about... Well, you know, that thing?

Prue: I think so - she said, sitting up at the bed - And I'm sorry about that whole "How dare you?" thing, I guess I'm starting to understand why you did that. Is there any major advice, like "Now that you're a vampire, you can't do this or that."?

Hunter: It's okay, you just needed to take your time. And about the advice part, let's see... You can't go out on sunlight, it will corrode your skin til' you're nothing but a pile of dust. We don't sleep in coffins, and holy water, crosses and all that sort of biblical symbols can't hurt us, unless the person using them truly believes in God. Oh, and stakes can't kill us, they will only immobilize us.

Prue: So that means Buffy wouldn't be able to kill us, huh?

Hunter: And since you mentioned, there isn't such thing as the slayer, the choosen one, or whatever you call that Buffy girl. There are, however, vampire hunters all over the world, but most of them don't have supernatural powers.

Prue: And what about drinking blood, do I really have to do that? Isn't there a way to stop it?

Hunter: No, Prue, I'm sorry but there's no way to stop that. But, what you can do is drinking only animal blood, though the taste of human blood is way better. Or you can also feed on someone and take strictly what you need, that way the person will survive.

Prue: I can't believe I'm gonna have to do that, that's so gross. And the worst thing is that I'm feeling kinda hungry right now. Eww!

Hunter: That ain't a problem we can't fix, is it? Come here. - Hunter said reaching out his arms to her.

Prue spontaneously responded to his request and took his hand. He pulled her into a hug and said "Drink". She hesitated for a brief second, but did what she was told. She bit his neck and felt some kind of ecstasy as the blood flowed through her mouth and descended into her throat. It was like they were becoming one in that moment. And then, all of a sudden she pulled away.

Hunter: Prue, what's wrong? - asked a worried Hunter.

Prue: I can't do this, Hunter. I tried, I really did, but I can't...

Hunter: No, no, it's okay. You just have to get used to it, I'm sure.

Prue: I'm not gonna get used to it, I can't get used to it. You know what, I think I'm gonna get some fresh air and maybe watch the sunrise tomorrow - said Prue, walking towards the door.

Hunter: I won't let you do that, Prue.

Prue: I'm sorry, it's not like you can do anything to stop me.

Hunter: You can't go, you're not ready yet, you're too weak. In another words: You're not leaving this house - he said, walking towards her.

When Hunter started to get close, Prue raised her hand and threw him against the wall, using her powers.

Prue: Well, guess I am - she said leaving the room and the house.

Piper looked through the glassy window for the millionth time that day, hoping she would see Prue.

Phoebe: Nothing?

Piper: I'm really worried about her - she said, sitting on the couch - She didn't sleep here last night, didn't call us all day. Oh my God, what if something happened to her?

Prue: You don't have to worry, I'm here, pretty alive... Sort of.

Piper: Prue! It's so good to see you! - she said standing up, moving to hug her sister - Where the hell have you been?? And is it too hard to pick up the phone to give us a call?

Prue: Look, Piper, I'm so sorry I couldn't call you earlier, but I'm gonna tell you why. After I say what I have to say, you'll understand.

Piper: It better be a good excuse!

Prue, then, told them the whole story, from the date in Color Crimson to the "throwing Hunter against the wall" part.

Phoebe: Wait a second, wait a second - said Phoebe, laughing her ass off - You're telling me you met this guy at P3, and he was a vampire, and now you're one too? C'mon Prue, you really don't think we're gonna believe that, do you? - Phoebe stopped laughing when she saw the serious look on her sister's face - Oh, you mean it...

Piper: Oh my God, Prue, I'm so sorry.

Prue: It's okay, I'm not freaking out anymore, stopped doing that a few hours ago.

Phoebe: Then maybe we could look in the Book of Shadows if there's a way to reverse this vampire thing.

A few minutes later, in the attic, gathered around the book, they found something about vampires.

"Vampires are creatures that haunt the night
Looking for blood, their life-giving substance.
They can manifest many powers, like taking animal shape,
supernatural speed and strength and reading minds.
Once a person is turned into a vampire,
There's no way to make her mortal again.
The effects of the vampire blood on a witch are unknown,
Since there never was a witch turned into a vampire."

Phoebe: So, let me get this straight... Prue is a vampire, there's no way she can be mortal again, and nobody knows the consequences that would cause. Great!

Piper: It says here that vampires have many powers, so why don't you try to use one of them, Prue?

Prue: Okay, here it goes.

Right in front of their eyes, Prue started to morph into a white wolf, with light eyes. After a few seconds, the wolf started to disappear. Piper and Phoebe started to look all over the room for any sign of a wolf. And then, Prue reappeared in the other side of the room, back in her human form.

Prue: This is so cool, I could get used to this!

Phoebe: Okay, okay, try to read my mind.

Prue: Just a second - she said, closing her eyes - you're thinking about that guy you met at P3... You like him! No, no, you love him and you can't wait to see him again!

Phoebe: Hey, that was too easy! But yeah, I was thinking about him... - said Phoebe, looking at some imaginary point in the ceiling.

Piper: Phoebe, it's just great that you're in love with this guy, but wouldn't it be better if we focused in Prue's problem right now?

Phoebe: I'm sorry, I couldn't help it.

Piper: Right. Prue, was there anything Hunter said about vampires?

Prue: He mentioned a few things about sunlight, crosses, stakes and... - she then started to feel a little dizzy - Crosses, stakes and... I think I'm gonna... - before she finished that sentence, she was already on the hard ground.

Phoebe: Prue? - she said, kneeling by her oldest sister's side just like Piper - Piper, can you tell me what's wrong with her?

Piper: I don't know, but didn't she tell us she was... uhm, drinking Hunter's blood but she never actually finished it? Maybe she is hungry, maybe she needs to drink blood, I don't know...

Hunter: Yes, that's what's going on - he said entering the attic.

Phoebe: You're that guy from... Hunter? How could you do this to my sister?

Hunter: You must be Phoebe, right? Look, I know you're mad at me, and right now you have all the right to be, but don't you think your sister's life is much more important than our little argument? - he looked at her face and she just nodded - Just as I thought. Let me see her - he kneeled by Prue's side, just like Piper and Phoebe had seconds before - She looks pale, a little more than usual. She needs blood. My blood. Would you mind if I asked you to leave us for a moment?

Piper: Yes, we would. What are you gonna do now, try to wake her up so that the two of you can get out and kill everyone?

Hunter: Drinking someone else's blood is a very intimate act. Besides, I really don't think you two would like to stay here and watch it.

The two left the attic and closed the door behind them. Doing the same he had done earlier, he pulled her ino a hug, made a small cut on his neck and made her drink. Prue kept swallowing the red, thick liquid until she was conscious again. She took what she needed and then slowly pulled away.

Prue: When exactly did waking up with you become a routine?

Hunter: I'm so glad you're okay, I was afraid I couldn't find you on time. Are you still mad at me?

Prue: Mad at you? I wasn't mad at you, I was mad at myself, at the whole situation. But I guess I understood this is just something needed now that I've fainted - she looked at his face and he had a little smirk - And what are you smiling at?

Hunter: At this - he kissed her at the side of her mouth - You had a little blood there...

Prue: So the only way I can get you to kiss me is having a little blood at the side of my mouth? - she said, a little smirk also showing on her lips.

Hunter: Not exactly... - and he kissed her again.

Prue: It feels good... I could get used to it.

Hunter: So could I - he kissed her again and again and again - So, are you still thinking about watching the sunrise?

Prue: I don't think so, guess I'm gonna have to reschedule that for maybe... I don't know, a thousand years from now.

Hunter: Oh, you better.

And that was how they spent the rest of the night, cuddled, one against the other. Well, at least that was what they did until Piper and Phoebe came into the room again.

So, what did you think? I know it wasn't the greatest chapter, but I did my best. Maybe I'm gonna write a sequel, but I don't know its name yet. Oh, and one more thing: Sorry for taking sooooooo long! Bye! : )