Chapter Two
Kassandra arrived twenty miles outside of New Mayhem two nights later. Her presence was unknown to most, but there was one other vampire waiting there.
"Risika…"
"Kassandra, long time no see. I suppose you are here to see Jessica." Risika's voice came to her from the middle of the forest.
"So you are one of the few that know my secret. Will you join me on my quest for her and Aubrey? You are the only vampire that has actually defeated Aubrey. We would make a splendid team."
"I have nothing to gain from fighting Aubrey again." Risika stated.
"But rumors say that Jessica is strong. She could become a threat to you as well. Don't you want insurance that, will never happen?" Kassandra persuaded.
"Jessica will do only as Aubrey commands. She may be strong, but she is becoming a lap dog to Aubrey." Risika answered, and came out of the shadows now, so that Kassandra could see her.
"So? Aubrey could have Jessica take his revenge out on you. Don't you fear that?" Kassandra continued.
"I fear neither of them. I am stronger then last time we met. Besides Kassandra, I believe that despite Jessica's and Aubrey's strength, you should be able to fight them alone and win. And there are other more willing vampires that want to take revenge upon on Aubrey, or Jessica. Why not Fala? She would love to destroy Jessica."
"Feh. Fala is not as strong as she thinks herself to be. I want someone who would be a formidable opponent to myself. Thank you for your information anyway Risika. I hope that you continue to maintain your strength. And by the way, the tiger stripes look good in your hair."
With that, and a snap of her boots she left the clearing and Risika and headed towards New Mayhem, and her sister.
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Jessica and Aubrey set out into the night once again, sending the surrounding vampires into shock at the amazing strength of the new fledgling that Aubrey had taken under his wing. Jessica was beginning to hunt humans, though she didn't kill. She knew all too well what it was like to be vulnerable to blood-thirsty vampires.
Jessica's dreams had continued on to the next night, of the mysterious sister, that Aubrey demanded had to be fake. He had told of terrible deeds she had done, and even at one point been driven out of New Mayhem. She had been accepted back of course, but then had ventured to Europe, and no one had seen her since.
But Aubrey's information didn't stop the dreams.
The small child sat by Siete's side as he taught her how to survive as a vampire.
"Kassandra, what are humans?"
"They are merely are prey." Kassandra answered.
"Kassandra, what are witches?"
"They are our weak enemies, but their blood is stronger the humans, but sometimes poisonous." Kassandra responded.
"What are non-witch hunters?"
"Upstart humans." Kassandra replied.
Siete smiled at the child.
"You are learning fast Kassandra. You will be one of the strongest of our type one day. You know to kill to survive. Why keep the weak where the strong can be? And if the weak oppose you, you have every right to destroy them."
"I know master. Humans are meant to be used for food or our slaves, witches are meant to be destroyed for their stupidity."
"What is your weapon of choice Kassandra?"
"I will fight with a hidden blade or my whip."
"Why a whip?" Siete continued to question.
"Because it is swift and deadly." Kassandra answered smugly.
"Why a knife?"
"Because a knife can be hidden, and makes the victim die slowly and painfully." Kassandra answered with a certain air of happiness.
"Very good child." Siete smiled at her.
Jessica woke up, sweating hard, and surprised by the moisture on her skin.
"Another dream Jessica?" Aubrey asked sleepily.
"Yes Aubrey. They won't stop. They have to be real." Jessica replied, slightly scared.
"There is no way that you can be Kassandra's sister." Aubrey stated.
"She is indeed Kassandra's sister." A voice came from the shadows.
"Who's there?" Jessica asked moving towards Aubrey.
"Risika, what do you want?" Aubrey asked, automatically knowing who it was.
"Kassandra is here looking for Jessica. She asked me to join here. I believe that she means to hunt you both down." Risika explained, examining the room.
"Why didn't you?" Aubrey snarled.
"I have nothing to gain by killing the two of you." Risika responded. "I do not wish to see you die however. No clue is to why I wan that, but I will follow this."
"So basically, you're giving information out to both sides." Aubrey responded.
"No one asked you for your opinion Aubrey, I'm just warning you that she is here. And she is here for blood."
Jessica didn't say a single word, but as Risika turned to go, she called out to her.
"What else do you know about Kassandra?"
"Very little that your dreams won't tell you Ash Night." Risika said quietly and left.
After Risika left, Aubrey and Jessica didn't go back to sleep, instead Aubrey sat down and started to think.
"This is bad. Kassandra is quite strong. I don't think that you'll be able to beat her quite yet. We may need help." Aubrey explained softly.
Jessica knew it must be a bad blow to his pride to admit that he might need help from someone else.
"Surely you and I could defeat her together? Maybe I might even be able to talk things out with her."
Aubrey shook his head.
"Kassandra acts, she doesn't negotiate. Her strength was slightly greater then mine last time we met. However, she must have gone in strength since leaving for Europe." Aubrey responded.
"But you've gotten stronger too!" Jessica argued, half terrified of this new sister, half extremely intrigued to meet her.
"It's too much of a gamble." Aubrey insisted.
"Aubrey, I don't understand. Usually you're about to cut someone's throat if they look at you wrong, how come you won't accept this challenge?"
"Kassandra and I do have a history…"
Author's Note: **dramatic music** What happened between Kassandra and Aubrey? Will it prevent Jessica and Aubrey from winning against Kassandra? Review or email me at vegetaztwin@hotmail.com
