The Darkest Angel Of Light:
Chapter 1: The Beginning
I yawned as I tossed the body to the side, it fell at my feet as I wiped the blood from my mouth. I stretched and stood, stepping over the body of the man I had just fed on, walking over to the window and peeking out to see a bright day starting and I groaned, pulling the shades shut again. My fingers went to my hand, twisting the ring on my finger as a habit, making sure it was still there and I was safe from the sun. I turned to hear the groan and movement behind me. "Oh, now we can't have you running off just yet." I purred and lifted the man off the floor with ease, making him look me in the eyes as I spoke.
"You were never here, you were attacked by a stray dog, go to the hospital, get it taken care of and go home and rest. Forget my face and this place, you were out walking and were bitten by a dog. Now go." the man held his arm carefully as he stumbled out of the house, confused. I sighed and turned the light on, my eyes adjusting to the now lit room, it was simply decorated, by whoever lived here before I took the lease over. I watched from the window as the man turned the corner, finally out of view of the house, it was early enough that no one would be out and about.
I remained in the house all day, listening as the town woke up and listened to the things that people were saying as they passed by the house. No one ever spoke of the things I was listening for…no one ever breathed out the words I wanted to hear. I decided I needed to get closer, I couldn't stay hidden away anymore, if I wanted to find out the truth, I would need to begin to search on my own. I dressed in a pair of jeans and tshirt, tossing a leather jacket over it and slid my feet into my boots, before I stood in front of the door, my hand reached out, listening and waiting.
It was so simple, just open the door…yet I felt a shiver run through me, a tiny bit of fear…but I forced my fingers to grip the knob, careful that I didn't crush it as I turned and let the door swing open. The sun was bright and the rays touched my skin, I flinched out of reaction and sighed with relief when nothing happened. I stepped out feeling the warmth and pushing the dark thoughts out of my head as I locked the door and began to walk along the sidewalk. I looked around, seeing all the new additional houses and buildings to the town. It had changed so much over the years…and the memories weren't always good.
I let my feet carry me forward, my ears and mind focused on listening for any sign that I was looking for. I felt the urge to stop and I turned my head, seeing the house in front of me, feeling the pull to go to it. I chewed my lip, debating on what I needed to do. I started to walk on when a creak and a voice stopped me. "Come on in you silly girl. You're drawing attention." I followed the instructions and went inside, letting the woman shut the door to the outside world and face me. "I thought you said you would never return here. Why are you no good to your word?" I looked at her house, seeing very little had changed since I was here last.
"It's…difficult to explain." "Try." she snapped and I faced her, flinching at her tone as she locked eyes with me. "I was drawn back because of my family. They are coming. I sense it." "Child, you have been in my family's care for a very long time. We are just as much your family as they are. Perhaps even more. Think about that next time you get a feeling pulling you back here. Now you need to get out of town. This isn't a time to have you back here." I knew she was right, but I couldn't help it, the feeling was so powerful that I needed to be here. "I can't. Grams…please let me stay."
She finally gave in after seeing I wasn't planning on leaving anytime soon. I was sitting on the couch when she joined me, her eyes watching me as I played with my ring on my finger, twisting it back and forth. "Careful now, don't want it to slip off." I blinked, not realizing that I was doing it again. "Witches don't need to be dragged into vampire problems like this over and over. A deal stuck so long ago…and here you are." she lifted her finger, telling me to not speak as a knock came at the door. She went to the door and when I heard her voice, I slowly walked over and peeked around the corner. "Hey! I didn't know you were back!" Bonnie rushed over, crushing me with a hug as she laughed.
"Bon-Bon! It's so good to see you!" I replied, returning her hug and pushing the urge to sink my teeth into her flesh as I saw Shelia watching me. "Kara, when did you get back?" she asked as she tugged me onto the couch again. "Bonnie, what are you doing here?" "I …uh came to ask about some…things…" her voice seemed to get a bit nervous and off as she met her grandmother's eyes. "Anyways, Kara, how have you been? How's college?" I shrugged, seeing Shelia nod slightly behind Bonnie's head. "Classes are difficult, but it's alright. I just came back for a visit. You know, needed a bit of a break." she smiled, understanding and started telling me about how school and her life had been since she last saw me. After a while, Shelia gave me a look and I sighed, "Bonnie, I gotta get going. Back to school."
"No, you can't go back just yet. Come on, stay and catch up. It's been so long it seems." "Bonnie, you heard her, she needs to focus on her schooling. Now let her go so that we can talk about what you came here for." Shelia's sharp tone made Bonnie sigh but nod, letting me stand. "Kara, please don't leave town just yet. Come see Elena and Caroline, they will want to see you." her face was so sweet and young, it made me wish how things could be different. "Fine, I'll stop by the school before I leave. I'll let you two talk." I waved bye and left, closing the door and pausing to listen.
"Grams, I still have nightmares about Emily and that place. I can't go back there after falling into the tomb entrance. I'm scared of what I can do, I'm scared of the vampires…I'm just scared." "Bonnie, sweetheart, never be fearful of your power, and never forget the fear of vampires, it will help protect you in the future. Trust in your heart, trust you abilities, they will never lead you astray. You are so strong and brave, my dear, you are so much more than just a Bennett witch, you are yourself. Relax and enjoy your life. Go with your friends, live your life like you would like to. Don't worry about Vampire problems, stay out of their issues." I sighed and walked off, knowing how she felt about me, knowing after all these years she would never treat me like real family.
I was waiting outside the school a week later, scanning the students for Bonnie and her friends. She spotted me first and began to wave, smiling so bright. God I missed her brightness, I missed the light she had around her, it was like the sun, she kept me sane over the years, she was my closest thing to a friend. I saw Caroline and Elena walking with her and I was surprised by how much Elena looked like a vampire I knew once before. I smiled and waited for them, they all pulled me into a hug. "Kara! Bonnie said you were visiting from college, it's so good to see you!" Elena said as Caroline began to speak so fast I thought it would be impossible for a human.
"Geez, Care, breathe." I laughed, feeling happy fill me as they were so warm and alive, it made me happy to see them thriving. "Elena?" I heard a man's voice and looked up to see another vampire walking toward us. "Oh, Stefan. Come meet our friend, she's been away at college." his eyes met mine and he seemed to realize what I was as well, but he smiled and held out his hand. "I'm Stefan. Nice to meet you." "Likewise, I'm Kara." we shook hands and he slid his hand into Elena's and I cocked my head to the side. "What happened with Matt?" I asked and they all seemed to shuffle in their place as silence filled the space. "Uh…right. You've been gone for a while. I'll fill you in." Bonnie said and we walked off, but I could feel Stefan's eyes on my back.
She told me about Matt and Elena breaking up, about her parents dying and everything else that I had missed in my time away. I wanted to comfort Elena, but Bonnie said it would just pull her back from the good she was at, asking me to not bring it up. "I gotta go Kara, I have a date with a cute bartender." I smiled, it was nice to hear they were doing so well. I told her to tell the others bye and went back to the house, going back into the darkness I had lived in for so many years. I let the days go by, I stayed in the house as Shelia had told me to, drinking the bags she would bring to me.
She came by earlier this week, but the moment I saw her face, I knew something was wrong. "Bonnie is missing Kara, I need you to find her." I shot over to her, worry filling my being as I knew that vampires and witches didn't get along at all. "I fear the vampire's have taken her to use her magic for the ones' trapped under the church. Kara, get my Bonnie back, she is my family…our family." I could tell how worried she was and I nodded, telling her to wait at her house and let me handle it. I ran through the town, trying to listen for anything that was about Bonnie or sounded like her or anything. Finally I was by a hotel when I heard whimpering and ran up to the open room, seeing a man curled in the darkness by the bed.
"Bonnie…where is she?" I snapped, feeling rage fill me as I could smell Bonnie's blood in the bathroom. "S-She's gone….shut the d-door, please." I scoffed, this newbie was just a goon for whoever truly wanted Bonnie. "Did she escape or was she taken?" "Please." he begged, hiding his face under his hood. I grabbed his hand, dragging it into the sun as he screamed. "Tell me!" "Ahhh! Stefan! He got them both! AHHH!" I released him, rushing from the room and out back to Shelia's to tell her. By the time I got there, Bonnie and the others were on the move, a look of worry and determination on their faces. "Bonnie, I'm glad you're alright." I hugged her and she nodded, but her face changed as Stefan spoke, "So you know what she is? For how long?"
Bonnie's eyes met mine and it was like a fog pulled away from her face, she stepped back and Shelia stepped up, making her stop. "Hey, it's alright. This is Kara, you've known her for so long, no matter what, she is a part of our family." I shook my head, telling her it was alright. "Shelia, I was wrong to return. It's better if I just leave…just consider your family free of me now, no longer will you have to bear me as a burden. I thank you for your kindness and love that was always shown me. It made me feel like a real part of the family." I turned to Bonnie and Elena, "I am sorry for lying to you both all this time, I hope that maybe you can forgive me in the future."
I left them there, going on whatever mission that they were going on, I was walking down the stairs when I heard footsteps behind me. "Kara, wait." I turned and smiled at the woman that cared for me when she was told the truth. "It's alright really." "It's not. We have to do something, but please come to the house later, I will explain it all to Bonnie, she will understand. I meant it, you are a part of our family, always have been, always will be." I hugged her and told her to be careful, that vampires were nothing but trouble for witches. She laughed and kissed my cheek, reminding me to come back later tonight. I promised and left, worry and dread filling me with every step I took away from them…
It was several hours later, late into the night when I began my walk back to Shelia's house, I was trying hard to fight the worry in my stomach still, the night air felt colder, the sky seemed darker, I paused, hearing the sobs coming from inside the house. I rushed in, seeing the door open and Bonnie was sobbing over Shelia's body, I sank to my knees, tears pooling in my eyes as I felt my body go even colder. "Grams…please don't leave me…please…" her words were soft, grief racking her as she continued to cry, not seeing me. "Bonnie…" I breathed, getting her attention. She grabbed my hand and pulled me to her, crying into my shoulder as I stared at her grandmother.
"What happened?" I asked, a sob wanting to escape my lips, but I held it back. "Her magic…she used too much, I guess…please tell me this is a dream, tell me it's all a nightmare Kara, please." I shushed her, telling her to breathe and let it out, I let her cry, her grip was tight as she slowly quieted down. Finally she pulled back from me and sniffled. "She told me…" I perked up, told her what? "Grams…she told me about you and your history with our family." I nodded, but held up my hand. "Don't. We will talk about that later. Bonnie, I'm sorry I didn't go with you and Grams…I'm sorry I wasn't there." she looked back at her grandmother and sniffled again.
"I'll be back. I want to check on something." she let me go and took her grandmother's hands, sobbing again. I left in a hurry, feeling my emotions raging inside as my own grief threatened to consume me. I made it back to my house before I fell into the floor, screaming as I had to see another person I cared about deeply die. I was so tired of this life, I was tired of having to do this, to live while not living. I just wanted it all to end.