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Summary: Lily Evans is a Vampire. When her Sire is killed by a Vampire Hunter, she is determined to track down the one responsible, and kill him. She did not expect to fall in love in the process. L/J, AU.
A/N: I was amazed at the response FL got, your reviews were very flattering! All my responses to reviews and queries are down at the bottom. Enjoy.
Forbidden Love
Chapter 1: A Knocturnal Visit
The moon shone down onto the cobbled streets of Knockturn Alley, shedding some light on the unearthly mortals that moved through the streets. It was not my favourite place, for it was prone to Ministry raids and the chances of getting caught were significantly increased. Yet, I cannot deny its potential for becoming a daily preying ground. After all, what well respecting citizen would miss the likes of a drunk from Knockturn Alley?
Surprisingly, I was not there to find a victim; rather on a social call. During my time with Dante, he had showed me several places where others, just like us, came to mingle. It was like a Muggle witches' coven, apart from there was a good deal more of us and we were more concerned with entertaining ourselves, rather then messing around with pitiful little spells.
The room was dark, the small windows that would have looked out onto street level were bordered up, black drapes attached to the rusting nails. At the back of the room was a stage, currently taken hostage by several violin players, a cellist, a guitarist, and someone playing a large bassoon.
Everywhere there were members of my own race, dancing wildly with blood bottles in their hands or talking in the shadowy corners. It was strange knowing that all these vampires were there, but not being able to feel them. I watched from the doorway momentarily fascinated, and then my fascination turned to resentment and then into anger.
My Sire had been murdered by the filthiest little mortal on this planet and these so-called vampires had nothing better to do then party? It disgusted me. My pent up frustration was like a torrent of water bursting over a dam, and before I even realised what I was doing, I was screaming.
"SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP!" The band came to a screeching and rather discordant end and I found that I now had centre stage. "LORD DANTE HAS BEEN MURDERED AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS HAVE TRIVIAL ENTERTAIN MENT! DON'T ANY OF YOU WANT YOUR REVENGE?" The room was silent.
"You are a child, my dear. It is not up to you to tell us why revenge must be sought. We are already aware." I span round and saw a middle-aged gentlemen in fine seventeenth century wear. He was smiling in the same twisted way that bullies did when they were taunting their victim.
"If you're so aware, then why aren't you doing anything?" I asked coolly. He laughed a cold, cruel laugh.
"Lilith, my child; Dante was a fool for getting himself caught. A fool's friends never seek his retribution. He has obviously missed out a few vital lessons when it came to educating you in our customs." His voice was aristocratic, a rich texture to it that captured an audiences attention immediately. There was laughter in the room.
"He was no fool, and you are no friends!" I snarled. "The Vampire Hunter who murdered him is— "
"—employed to do exactly that. Tell me, Lilith. Why do you really seek to destroy a wizard who was just carrying out his job?"
I stopped dead. In the back of my mind the question had been burning, yet I had cast it aside. I wanted retribution for my Sire's death. And I was going to go to any lengths to achieve it. That was all I need to know. I had not given it any in-depth thought. I just knew it was the right thing to seek, it was as if Dante wanted me to.
The aristocratic man—Clementius—was laughing again and soon others were joining. I stamped my foot childishly and glared. "I can see I was mistaken in coming here for any help. Sometimes it is better to take action then it is to let ridiculously old laws rule your life." With the small satisfaction of knowing I had had the last word, I disappeared as quickly as I had entered.
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The night air was bitterly cold and the thought of some Muggle's pulsating blood flowing through my veins was too irresistible. I was in the West-End of London, where neon lights shone bright, announcing theatre productions and cinematic films. After receiving no backing from my fellow race, I could hardly say I was in a good mood. Clementius had destroyed any dreams I had of vampires warming to the idea of vengeance.
I had thought that at least one of them would be brave enough to think for themselves, instead of hiding behind century old laws and traditions. It was the age of breaking them, not sticking rigidly by them. I was certainly not going to follow any laws if they weren't willing to bend a few.
Hiding in the shadows of a building, I waited, eyes scanning the passers by who were always in groups, giggling and laughing. I scowled. Why when you were most hungry did there have to be no oddball that would be easy to pick off?
I was just about to give up when I spotted my victim standing outside the nearest cinema. Poor thing looked as meek as a mouse and about as unnoticeable as a wallflower. Just as well I was going to put him out of his misery, wasn't it?
Walking towards him with a smile, I could see him holding a cigarette by his side. Perfect. "Hi there," I said, purposely looking down at the cigarette. "I was wondering whether you had a lighter on you? My friend is absolutely dying for a fag." He looked a little startled at first and fumbled for something in his coat pocket.
"Um, here you go," he said handing me a very nice metal lighter that flicked open. "Bring it back mind, it was my Grandpa's before he died."
"Thanks. We're just over near that alley way if you want to come and join us." He stupidly took the bait and followed me towards my original hiding place. Being a vampire had its advantages, including the ability to get to one place from another in the blink of an eye. Supernatural speed. The minute the idiot had stepped into the shadows of the alleyway behind me I had a hand clamped over his mouth and an agonisingly strong grip on the back of his arm.
It was over surprisingly quickly. Once you had them in a grip, there was nothing they could do to get out of it. I sank my fangs into his neck, the deliciously warm fluid spilling over freckled skin and occasionally dripping from my mouth. I could feel his life ebbing away, and that feeling is like no other, a rare sensation that few get to experience. The body hit the ground as I let go, wiping my mouth free from blood.
I glanced towards the sky line and cursed. The dawn was approaching and I would have to retreat back to the cellar and the safety of my coffin, otherwise face the destructive light that would turn me to a pile of ash.
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A/N: Well, the first chapter has been completed! I've decided that Lily shall be called Lilith because that's who she is at the moment. It sounds better for a vampire name.
Points raised in your reviews that I feel like explaining.
Similarities between my vampires and vampires you've read about may occur because the myths surrounding all vampires are the same. It's like witches. You know they do magic, but whether they have green skin and are old or young, beautiful and evil is your own interpretation!
Thank you to all of you who reviewed, in no particular order;
anniePADFOOT- I'm glad you like it. I didn't really think it was your cup o' tea until you said!
stargoddess127- I love Queen of the Damned! All of Anne Rice's books are an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for your review!
Alexis Ravenlockes- I'm delighted that you think it has potential! Hopefully it won't be as cliché as I thought it might, always a good sign. And I like your (pen) name, very original!
neurotica5687- Well, I've updated soon or sooner then I would normally. It was a toss up between Lily and James being the vampire. Lily jut appealed to me more!
Marauder4eva- I'm so glad you decided to read this! I'm normally quite a canon fan when I read stuff, but this was just an impulse. I know the shortness was a problem for me, I'm normally into quite long winded beginnings. I just didn't want to give away too much at once!Scaryfreak419-I'm glad you like. I hate people not liking what others write and then flaming it. Especially if they have what it is in the summary, like slash. Urghhh. I apologise for not being able to review anything, only it was difficult to follow the story 'Scare Remembrance' seeing that I don't know what 'Mediator' is! I feel really bad.
Cliverblood- I wasn't planning on having any R/L or S/L, but things may change. Even so I doubt it! There may be hints of a past relationship somewhere, but no. It won't turnout to be R/L or S/L. L/J most definitely. I'm very flattered that I'm one of your favourite authors! Again I apologise for not being able to review; it's difficult to when I already have!
Chari- I can definitely say you are not wrong.I'm glad you like the style that I've written in. I was slightly worried about it. It isn't normal for me to write it in first person, I prefer third, but it's all good for my English.
Soft n' fluffy- I promised my self I would finish, so hopefully you'll be able to see where it goes. I'm writing a little ahead of myself just in case I want to chance anything!
Sierra- Evil Internet!I appreciate the fact you went to the trouble of e-mailing me, it was lovely!
Now, I was wondering whether you would like longer chapters and less frequent updates (one every two weeks), or shorter chapters and frequent updates? You decide. Although it does depend a lot on whether I have the time to write anything due to course-work and the like.
One more question for future reference. When the Vampire Hunter is introduced would it be best for you as readers to have him in first person (like Lily's), or third person (he/she etc.)? At the moment I'm leaning towards third person, it's less confusing for me to write and divides up who's point of view it may be.
Thanks.
FF
