Chapter 11
Staring at the ceiling he thought about the night's events. It caught him strange that she'd tried to lie her way out of telling him the truth. Not that he cared, he wouldn't be around for long, but something just didn't sit. Glancing down at the figure coiled somewhat beneath him, he sighed. Halfway through the night she unconsciously slid towards him, finding that comfort or warmth she needed. Now her body was curled underneath him, his arm tightly around her, with her head tucked between his shoulders and neck. She fit so perfectly that he didn't really want to get up and leave.
But he knew there would be consequences if she woke up to this position. Angry for liking the comfort and at the same time loathing it, he decided it was best to leave. Grabbing a pillow behind him, he slowly eased his body out of the bed and replaced it with the pillow. She neither moved nor stirred, which surprisingly disappointed him.
Confused with this emotion, he glared at the sleeping figure and quietly stomped off.
****** She lay there pretending to be asleep, enjoying his presence when he suddenly got up. Frustrated by his actions, she continued pretending to be asleep. She peeked at him beneath her lashes and saw him scowl at her before heading out. Smiling to herself, she mused how easily she seemed to be falling in love with this stranger. True they never really talked, except for a few exchanges of words, but his very being comforted her. She just knew that being near him made her feel whole, safe, and. happy.
Man I honestly need to get out more, she thought to herself. She was deciding whether to get up or not when she remembered her dream. Recalling the memory that seemed so real last night she shuddered. It had been a long time since she'd been reminded. Her eyes watered and she hastily wiped them. I will not be a subject of my past. What's done is done. Nobody can change that, she declared to herself. The phrase had been well rehearsed. It was the only thing that kept her going sometimes. The times that she had to go through by herself, but now that Tristian was around, they didn't seem too bad.
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"Come in Tristian," Thierry called out through the door. Tristian quit pounding and walked in. "What may I do for you today?" Thierry asked curiously. "Do attacks here occur frequently?" he blurted out.
"No, they don't. Last night was an accident. One of our members on duty was followed back here. We've checked the situation, and it seems out secret is still safe. The agent was only followed by 5 guys, and none of them got away." He answered honestly. "Don't worry, she's safe here. We have a lot of fighters and trained experts," he added.
Tristian stared at him, his face expressionless. "Well what if one day these attackers happen to attack those who aren't or don't know how to defend themselves?" "Exactly what are you getting at?" Thierry asked.
"Well since I am sentenced here for a week, I'm going to train Charli. If one day this place is under attack and your trained experts are surpassed." he stated, not finishing on purpose. "Now do you have a place in this palace of yours that we could use?" he asked.
Thierry thought for a minute. "Well I've thought about this before, but now that you mention it; it might be a good idea." He paused. "You know what Tristian, it is a great idea. Not all of the daybreakers know how to fight; especially the females, and that might come in handy soon. So if I think your suggesting the obvious, you have my permission. I shall tell the other female members about it and have them meet you there at, lets say in an hour? The guys are pretty good on that subject, but they could brush up a little."
"WHAT?" Tristian roared. Is he crazy? Does he expect me to teach those other fools how to fight? "NO I was simply implying teaching Charli," he said between gritted teeth.
"Yes that's brilliant. You know we could really use you around here Trist." Thierry laughed. "Its so simple, why didn't I think of it! We'll have the members train with their soulmates. Just like Quinn and Rashel. And for those who don't know, we'll assign them with another group. I like it. We'll start today. Heck even I need practice, and teaching Hannah will be a big benefit."
Now Tristian was pissed. I didn't suggest such a thing! He glared furiously at the grinning Thierry. Wait, if the other members were trained, there'd be a chance for Charli to be better protected. Probing on this idea, he grimaced. He'd have to be in the same room as those other fools. Damn, he muttered. "What was that?" Thierry asked. "Nothing." He hissed.
"Good, we'll start in an hour. The training room is in the basement."
Growling Tristian stood up and left. All he wanted to know was where that damn training room was. Now he got more than he bargained.
Thierry watched his descending figure leave the room, and slam the door. He waited for about 5 seconds before he was engulfed with laughter. The whole thing seemed funny to him, because he was going to discuss it with everyone during lunch, but the chance to provoke Tristian was far greater. He remembered Tristian didn't like to take any type of credit whether good or bad, and this would just fill him with rage. Not that doing that was such a good idea, but it'd been a long time since he'd seen him, and the opportunity was too great. They'd shared many things over time, till the point that falling out was only natural. Being as old as he, Thierry felt a certain connection to him. Closing his eyes an old memory played out..
"Thierry, do you think Maya will like the fact that we're looking for Hannah again. You know what happened last time!" Tristian muttered. Thierry ignored the comment and hissed at him to be quiet. Someone was coming near them. "HEY GUYS!" Johan yelled from behind them. Jumping up, both he and Tristian looked slightly guilty. Back then life wasn't as hard as it was now. They were young and inexperienced, now they were just cold, and unfeeling. "Well what are we doing here?" Maya interrupted coming behind Johan. "We wouldn't be looking for a certain somebody would we now?" Thierry straightened himself and glared. "No just looking for something to eat, you have a problem with that?" Tristian blurted glaring at Johan.
His vision was cut short by Hannah who came in and was standing in front of him with her hands on her waist. "What did you do to him?" Hannah asked. Smiling Thierry got up and met her halfway. "Nothing, just trying to bring back the old Tristian."
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Hey guys sorri it's been a while, just having a bit of FINAL exams for everything lately. Well anyway I've been having a lot or well a few comments about how my story is confusing and things about the plot and the pronouns. I've got to say this is the only way I know how to write and it might be confusing now but I placed you in the present tense of the story. Everything else will reveal and become hopefully a lot more non-confusing in time. That's what the flashbacks and stuff are for, but besides that thanks for all your reviews you guys and if you have anything else to say please feel free to tell me! Love hearing from you guys!
Kitty Maxwell- Glad you liked it, I agree it was terribly short, but maybe this will make
Up for it.
Sharmeen- Sorry it took FOREVER I mean literally, but I'm hoping the story won't take too long, but I'll make it as romantic and mysterious as ever! Keep reading girl!
Kasai Kattana- Hey thankz for reviewing and reading my story, I can't really answer your
Question about Johan, Tristian, and Thierry just yet, you're just going to
Have to keep reading, evil me! My writing is confusing or weird, and I
Accept that cuz I get that a lot! So thank you again!
Rocket- Thank you! You're review was really wonderful! I think I shall let your Predictions come true about this story! I have to leave you all in cliff- hangers so I know you'll come back for more! Evil ain't I! LOL. Keep on Readin'!!
Erin- thanks for the advice; I'm not a very good speller! Sorry about that I'm not a very
Good plotter, this is about the millennium battle where the vampires are plannin'
To take over. I know it's a little bit too late for it, but for the sake of the story lets
All pretend!! I'm glad Sharmeen is such a good advertiser- I love her for that!!
Thanks again for reading!
Wow Guys I usually get only 4 or 5 reviews, please make this time a little or a lot more so I know whether the story is enjoyable or anything!! Thanks!
Staring at the ceiling he thought about the night's events. It caught him strange that she'd tried to lie her way out of telling him the truth. Not that he cared, he wouldn't be around for long, but something just didn't sit. Glancing down at the figure coiled somewhat beneath him, he sighed. Halfway through the night she unconsciously slid towards him, finding that comfort or warmth she needed. Now her body was curled underneath him, his arm tightly around her, with her head tucked between his shoulders and neck. She fit so perfectly that he didn't really want to get up and leave.
But he knew there would be consequences if she woke up to this position. Angry for liking the comfort and at the same time loathing it, he decided it was best to leave. Grabbing a pillow behind him, he slowly eased his body out of the bed and replaced it with the pillow. She neither moved nor stirred, which surprisingly disappointed him.
Confused with this emotion, he glared at the sleeping figure and quietly stomped off.
****** She lay there pretending to be asleep, enjoying his presence when he suddenly got up. Frustrated by his actions, she continued pretending to be asleep. She peeked at him beneath her lashes and saw him scowl at her before heading out. Smiling to herself, she mused how easily she seemed to be falling in love with this stranger. True they never really talked, except for a few exchanges of words, but his very being comforted her. She just knew that being near him made her feel whole, safe, and. happy.
Man I honestly need to get out more, she thought to herself. She was deciding whether to get up or not when she remembered her dream. Recalling the memory that seemed so real last night she shuddered. It had been a long time since she'd been reminded. Her eyes watered and she hastily wiped them. I will not be a subject of my past. What's done is done. Nobody can change that, she declared to herself. The phrase had been well rehearsed. It was the only thing that kept her going sometimes. The times that she had to go through by herself, but now that Tristian was around, they didn't seem too bad.
*******
"Come in Tristian," Thierry called out through the door. Tristian quit pounding and walked in. "What may I do for you today?" Thierry asked curiously. "Do attacks here occur frequently?" he blurted out.
"No, they don't. Last night was an accident. One of our members on duty was followed back here. We've checked the situation, and it seems out secret is still safe. The agent was only followed by 5 guys, and none of them got away." He answered honestly. "Don't worry, she's safe here. We have a lot of fighters and trained experts," he added.
Tristian stared at him, his face expressionless. "Well what if one day these attackers happen to attack those who aren't or don't know how to defend themselves?" "Exactly what are you getting at?" Thierry asked.
"Well since I am sentenced here for a week, I'm going to train Charli. If one day this place is under attack and your trained experts are surpassed." he stated, not finishing on purpose. "Now do you have a place in this palace of yours that we could use?" he asked.
Thierry thought for a minute. "Well I've thought about this before, but now that you mention it; it might be a good idea." He paused. "You know what Tristian, it is a great idea. Not all of the daybreakers know how to fight; especially the females, and that might come in handy soon. So if I think your suggesting the obvious, you have my permission. I shall tell the other female members about it and have them meet you there at, lets say in an hour? The guys are pretty good on that subject, but they could brush up a little."
"WHAT?" Tristian roared. Is he crazy? Does he expect me to teach those other fools how to fight? "NO I was simply implying teaching Charli," he said between gritted teeth.
"Yes that's brilliant. You know we could really use you around here Trist." Thierry laughed. "Its so simple, why didn't I think of it! We'll have the members train with their soulmates. Just like Quinn and Rashel. And for those who don't know, we'll assign them with another group. I like it. We'll start today. Heck even I need practice, and teaching Hannah will be a big benefit."
Now Tristian was pissed. I didn't suggest such a thing! He glared furiously at the grinning Thierry. Wait, if the other members were trained, there'd be a chance for Charli to be better protected. Probing on this idea, he grimaced. He'd have to be in the same room as those other fools. Damn, he muttered. "What was that?" Thierry asked. "Nothing." He hissed.
"Good, we'll start in an hour. The training room is in the basement."
Growling Tristian stood up and left. All he wanted to know was where that damn training room was. Now he got more than he bargained.
Thierry watched his descending figure leave the room, and slam the door. He waited for about 5 seconds before he was engulfed with laughter. The whole thing seemed funny to him, because he was going to discuss it with everyone during lunch, but the chance to provoke Tristian was far greater. He remembered Tristian didn't like to take any type of credit whether good or bad, and this would just fill him with rage. Not that doing that was such a good idea, but it'd been a long time since he'd seen him, and the opportunity was too great. They'd shared many things over time, till the point that falling out was only natural. Being as old as he, Thierry felt a certain connection to him. Closing his eyes an old memory played out..
"Thierry, do you think Maya will like the fact that we're looking for Hannah again. You know what happened last time!" Tristian muttered. Thierry ignored the comment and hissed at him to be quiet. Someone was coming near them. "HEY GUYS!" Johan yelled from behind them. Jumping up, both he and Tristian looked slightly guilty. Back then life wasn't as hard as it was now. They were young and inexperienced, now they were just cold, and unfeeling. "Well what are we doing here?" Maya interrupted coming behind Johan. "We wouldn't be looking for a certain somebody would we now?" Thierry straightened himself and glared. "No just looking for something to eat, you have a problem with that?" Tristian blurted glaring at Johan.
His vision was cut short by Hannah who came in and was standing in front of him with her hands on her waist. "What did you do to him?" Hannah asked. Smiling Thierry got up and met her halfway. "Nothing, just trying to bring back the old Tristian."
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Hey guys sorri it's been a while, just having a bit of FINAL exams for everything lately. Well anyway I've been having a lot or well a few comments about how my story is confusing and things about the plot and the pronouns. I've got to say this is the only way I know how to write and it might be confusing now but I placed you in the present tense of the story. Everything else will reveal and become hopefully a lot more non-confusing in time. That's what the flashbacks and stuff are for, but besides that thanks for all your reviews you guys and if you have anything else to say please feel free to tell me! Love hearing from you guys!
Kitty Maxwell- Glad you liked it, I agree it was terribly short, but maybe this will make
Up for it.
Sharmeen- Sorry it took FOREVER I mean literally, but I'm hoping the story won't take too long, but I'll make it as romantic and mysterious as ever! Keep reading girl!
Kasai Kattana- Hey thankz for reviewing and reading my story, I can't really answer your
Question about Johan, Tristian, and Thierry just yet, you're just going to
Have to keep reading, evil me! My writing is confusing or weird, and I
Accept that cuz I get that a lot! So thank you again!
Rocket- Thank you! You're review was really wonderful! I think I shall let your Predictions come true about this story! I have to leave you all in cliff- hangers so I know you'll come back for more! Evil ain't I! LOL. Keep on Readin'!!
Erin- thanks for the advice; I'm not a very good speller! Sorry about that I'm not a very
Good plotter, this is about the millennium battle where the vampires are plannin'
To take over. I know it's a little bit too late for it, but for the sake of the story lets
All pretend!! I'm glad Sharmeen is such a good advertiser- I love her for that!!
Thanks again for reading!
Wow Guys I usually get only 4 or 5 reviews, please make this time a little or a lot more so I know whether the story is enjoyable or anything!! Thanks!