Amelie's point of view
"Gerard?" I called to my bodyguard. He came in straight away.
"Yes Miss?" It still feels strange calling called Miss and "Founder" but I will get used to it.
"Can you go and get Claire Danvers and bring her here?"
"Of course." He said, and walked out. When the door closed, I learned back in my chair, looking out of the black tinted window. Thoughts kept going through my mind: Did I really build this town? Is this just one of Myrnin's crazy plans?
He has done that. Lots of times. I look around the office. A bookshelf with a lot of books, some from this century, others not. I got up and picked out a book. It was information on a certain resident. It wasn't Claire's. I want Claire's. I look through the books not finding one. I looked around, wondering where I, or someone else, would keep them. I saw nothing. I was about to go looking in the draws, when a knock came at the door.
"Come in." I said. Gerard walked in.
"Claire won't come, Ma'am." He said.
"Why not?" I asked.
"She said she's busy. Also she said to get Oliver to come." He said. I sighed. I would, but I sent him off with Myrnin to perhaps bond and like each other a little more.
"Okay. Thank you. It's fine." I said. Gerard nodded and walked out. When the door closed I opened the window and jumped out. If Claire won't come of her own free will, I shall make her come. It was night time and the street lights flickered like little stars but I had always liked the stars in the sky.
I ran until I got to Claire's house and went around the back. I pushed open the back door and it opened. I would have thought Claire to lock it, since she lives in a town of vampires. I walked in and went upstairs, avoiding Claire's friends. I found Claire's door and opened it. Claire was writing something on her window will. I walked up to her, then remembered I had scared her last time.
"Claire?" Claire spun around. She is still frightened, her heart is beating over fast.
"Amelie, don't sneak up like that!" She said.
"Sorry. I did make noise. Anyway, why didn't you come when I sent my bodyguard?"
"Because, I am busy! I said I would stay in tonight with Shane and I have the device to fix. I just need a plastic casing and a screen." Claire said. I looked at the little computer machine on her desk.
"What are you going to do when it's fixed?" I asked.
"Um... Well... Oliver wants you back to normal. I mean... Get your memories back?" She said. I thought Oliver liked me this way.
"What if I don't want to go back? Will you make me?" I asked. Claire shook her head.
"I can't make you. I'm not a vampire, but Oliver might. Or Myrnin." She said.
"When it's fixed will you tell him? Oliver?"
"Well, I don't need to, he just comes randomly. You know when he's not with you." Claire said. "Um... Okay, so... I can come with you. If you that will make you feel better." I shook my head.
"It's okay. I will manage without you." I said, smiling, although a lot of conflicting emotions were raging. I went out and went downstairs, outside and stood there for a moment.
I don't want to go back.
That one thought was taking over my mind. I had made a friendship with Claire and Oliver seemed happy, or happier and Myrnin had he liked me this way. I visited more often and was happier.
I had to go somewhere. Somewhere, where Oliver or Myrnin couldn't find me. I couldn't stay in Morganville; they had been here longer than me and would know everywhere. I had to get out of town.
I did try thinking that it would be good, the human part of town wouldn't know any better but always my thoughts turned back to I don't want to go back. I walked back to Founder's Square and went up to my officer centre. I opened the door and Oliver was standing there. He looked up.
"And where have you been?"
I had to pretend everything was normal. Oliver couldn't catch onto anything. "I went to see Claire. Keep wanted her to come but she said no."
"Why didn't you drag her back?"
"I talked to her while I was there. It was a nice conversation." I said. Oliver frowned.
"Are you alright?" He asked. I nodded and smiles.
"Of course. Why do you ask?"
"You seem troubled. You can tell me." Oliver said, walking towards me. I did think about telling him. Maybe he wouldn't use the machine on me. But then he might, if I tell him, to stop me getting second ideas.
I shook my head. "There's nothing. I'm fine." Oliver sighed. "Why aren't you with Myrnin?"
"He wants me to be part of this mad experiment and to be honest, I was bored. And no, we did not bond. I broke his nose." Oliver said.
"You have to like each other. Just a little. Myrnin is in some meetings and you can't avoid him."
"Yes I can." He paused. You have to promise you will stay here."
"Why do I have to promise? I don't stay in this room all day." I said.
"You have several appointments, the humans are expecting to see you." Oliver said. I nodded. He had told me this multiple times.
"Of course. I will stay here." I said, taking Oliver's arm and leading him him. He didn't move but instead pulled me back and held my face.
"You don't that mask on, Amelie. Something's bothering you. What is it?" He asked. I took his arm and once again tried to pull him towards the door. "Amelie tell me now." I sighed.
"I'm just worried. About Claire that's all. Now I want you to leave." I said, this time dragging him him to the door. "Please go. I'm fine. You don't need to worry about me." I said.
"Amelie I-" I kissed him quickly and pushed him out and shut the door. Now I have to go. Before Oliver catches onto to anything. I opened the window and grabbed my coat; the sun was beginning to rise. I put on my coat and jumped out of the window and ran for the border. I stopped by the Welcome to Morganville sign and glanced back once. Myrnin shouldn't be too worried, Oliver will be frantic and I don't know about Claire. I sighed and ran off, with no location in mind.
Claire's point of view
I sat on the bed, thinking about Amelie. She seemed fine when she came in, almost giving me a heart attack as usual, but then when I mentioned that the device was nearly fixed she looked... Freaked. I don't think she wanted her memory back. To be honest I didn't either; she is nicer now, smiles more. I or maybe Oliver could teach her how to be Founder and when she has free time I could visit... I guess.
I sighed and got up. I had to go to the Electrical spare parts shop for a screen i could use and a plastic casing. I got my jacket and went out. I had been up most of the night, since Oliver wouldn't let me sleep. He said I needed to fix the device right now as apparently Amelie was out of control. I walked down the stairs being careful not to fall and walked to the kitchen feeling like a zombie.
I switched on the coffee maker and got a cup ready. Then I felt the portal opening and the kitchen door slammed open.
"Is the machine fixed?£ Oliver asked. I sighed.
"I just need a screen and the casing. But you will have to wait until I get some sleep." I said, pouring coffee.
"Well you won't sleep if you drink coffee. Have you seen Amelie recently?" He asked.
"Um... Yeah why?" There was no point lying. Oliver was like a lie detector.
"Did she act strange to you?"
"Well... Um... Maybe." I said.
"Claire, tell me now. Did she act strange?"
"Yeah... She looked freaked out when I mentioned the device almost being fixed." I said; Oliver looked like he might strangle me if I didn't answer.
"Claire?" Another voice said. Oliver growled.
"Yeah...?" I said, taking a tiny step back. Yeah I know, bad idea but I didn't want to be in grabbing range. Myrnin jumped from the landing down, and glanced at Oliver.
"Hello. Anyway have you seen Amelie? I went to her office to complain about the abuse I am getting from her lover and she isn't there. Her helpful guards weren't being helpful." He said.
"Wait. She isn't in her office? Have you looked anywhere else?" Oliver asked, grabbing Myrnin's arm.
"You know, you really are quite strange. You don't allow me to grab your arm, but your a doing it." Myrnin said. Oliver growled and squeezed Myrnin's arm harder. I heard a dull crack and Myrnin yelled.
"Answer. The. Question." Oliver said, quietly.
"I am only saying facts." Myrnin growled. "But no...I have not seen her and I didn't look anywhere else." Oliver let go and walked out the house, slamming the door so hard it bounced and hit the wall. I winced.
"Um... Amelie was... Um... Freaked about the machine working." I said. Myrnin sighed.
"I think she has run away." Myrnin said.
"Run away? Where will she go?"
"Well hopefully, she still remembers the town of Blacke and Morley so maybe she will go there." He said.
"Oh okay. And if she isn't?"
"Well then we look elsewhere. She can't be far." Myrnin smiled and picked up my now warm coffee. "Would you like to go?" He asked hopefully.
"With you?"
"Of course."
"Um... We are not going to be driving are we?"
"What is wrong with my driving? I can't see why everyone wouldn't like me driving." Myrnin said, looking offended. I cleared my throat.
"Well... Um... You run over letterboxes, you almost run over people, you drive on the pavement and you drive way too fast." I said.
"So?"
I sighed. "We are not driving. Oliver is safer driver than you." I said, sipping my coffee.
"My darling you offend me. Fine, no driving. I will just have to carry you." He said. I shook my head.
"No, I'm driving." I said. "I am a safer driver. I trust trust you with anything." I said, drinking the rest of the coffee and getting the car keys and writing a note saying I am going with Myrnin to look for Amelie, she has disappeared. Don't come after me, I will be perfectly fine.
"You really do offend me, my dear." Myrnin said, going out. I hurried after him and closed and looked the door then unlocked the car so Myrnin wouldn't break the handle, trying to open it.
"Come on." I said, getting in the front. Myrnin got in besides me. I started the engine and drove to the border.
"Keep driving. I will tell you when we get to Blacke." Myrnin said. I sighed and drove on.
Wow... Well I was going to make this shorter with Amelie disappearing then they find her at the end but I think that would be too long so I shall do the finding next chapter :)
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