Myrnin's point of view

I stood in the alley by a clothes shop. After Claire had been dropped off I saw Oliver dragging her into Common Grounds. I went in after them and sat at the back, out of sight unless Oliver looked in my direction. I wanted to hear what they were talking about, but Oliver could maybe smell me and I was just following him around today. I had given up the idea of locating Amelie. She would come out of hiding soon.

After a while, Claire was dragged out again by Oliver. It seemed like he was urgent to get somewhere. I followed him. Guessing where he was going I beat him to the Glass House and hid around the side. The car came a minute later and Oliver got out then dragged Claire out.

He dragged her to the front door. "Open it." He said. I must admit he is being forceful with Little Claire. I hope he remembers she is delicate; he could break her bone and bruise her arm.

"I will go in. I don't think Michael will-"

"Let me in!" Oliver said, in a demanding voice.

"No." Claire said and closed the door. My, Claire w as s getting quite bossy. Oliver punched the door. I did please me to see him like this. I heard a sound behind me. Someone was coming out. I had to decide whether to leave or stand here, looking suspicious. The door opened and closed and I looked back. I must have missed what Oliver wanted and whatever it was, he held it in the hand out of view. He got in the car and stayed there for maybe a 2 minutes then he drove off.

"Myrnin? What are you doing here?!" Claire asked.

"Hello Claire. How nice to see you." I said. Curiosity was getting the better of me; I wanted to know what Oliver had.

"You left me in Blacke." She said.

"You weren't there for long. Plus, I had to get Amelie back. Now, if you excuse me, I am going to follow Oliver." I said, walking away.

"I um..." She started. I stopped and turned around.

"What is it? Actually, what did you give him? What did he come here for?" I asked, walking up to her.

"He, um... Wanted the device. He's going to give Amelie her memories back." She said. Sadness and another negative feeling replaced curiosity.

"And you didn't do anything? You didn't think of not to give it him?" I asked.

"He's a vampire, Myrnin! What did you expect me to do?"

"Your in a Founder House! He couldn't get in! I'm guessing you want her to go back to normal since you so readily handed it over." I said and crossed my arms.

"I didn't know whether the protections had been put back up, last time he came in. I didn't want to risk it." Claire said. I shook my head.

"I'm wasting time." I said and without another word and I ran to Founder's Square and ran up to Amelie's office. I saw her personal bodyguard leave and stopped him.

"Is Amelie in there?" I asked.

"No." He asked and shook his arm off. I went into her office and the guard was right. I wished Amelie had trusted me enough, to show me where she went. Oliver was probably already there. I already missed Amelie's friendlier personality and openness.

I sighed and went out and went up the corridor and sat down. Maybe she would come out?

It seemed like ages before something happened. I felt the energy of a portal opening and closing then I heard bangs and the sound of papers. More bangs and clatters followed then Oliver left the office and rushed outside. I frowned.

What was that about? Didn't the machine work? A flutter of hope materialized, but I squashed it. Maybe it was because either Amelie didn't accept his advances anymore, or ... I don't know. So many things get Oliver angry, it's like you have to creep around him. Not that I ever have. The desk woman got up and went into the office. I felt the portal again; this time it must be Amelie. I got up and went to the office but didn't walk in.

"So sorry, Founder. It was Oliver; he came through the portal then he just vented his anger on everything. I tried to get him to stop, but he wouldn't." The woman said. I scoffed. Maybe this was why she kept her job; lying to the Founder was never a good thing... Though I had tuned out for quite a while so I didn't know exactly.

"It's fine... Bizzie. Oliver and I had a argument. He didn't take it well of course." Amelie said. A pause. "Anything the matter?"

"No. No, Founder. Sorry. I'll be going." The woman said. I heard the rustling of paper and her righting whatever had been thrown around, then she left. Amelie's personal bodyguard came in next.

"Are you okay, Founder? You weren't hurt?" He asked.

"No, I'm fine. Thank you." Amelie said. "Where is Oliver?"

"He stormed out of here. A few of us, could find him for you?" The bodyguard asked.

"I think he needs to calm down a bit." Amelie said. "Would you mind getting me a drink?"

"Not at all, Ma'am." He said. He left the room. Now was my chance. I walked in and closed the door. Amelie looked up.

"Hello Myrnin." Amelie said.

"Hello Amelie. How are you?" I asked.

"Well... I'm not sure. I woke up in my room with my night gown I don't remember wearing. Before thst, there was this blinding light. The. Oliver kept asking me questions and then he kissed me." Amelie said. "I pushed him away but then he left and had a tantrum in my office it looked like."

"Mind if I ask questions?" I asked. I had a theory...

"Yes I do mind. I have a headache and need a drink." Amelie said, leaning back in her chair and rubbing her head.

"How long has Morganville been around?" I asked.

"I said I mind. Please don't ask questions." Amelie said.

"I need to know. Don't get mad, but Claire experimented on you. It's what I am guessing caused the gaps in your memory." I said.

Amelie stared at me for a moment. "Right. Claire's only 16 and she has only been here 3 months... I think. I don't think she would do that." Amelie said. I blinked. That was entirely wrong. Claire was 17, almost 18 she keeps telling me and has been here for a year.

"That may be incorrect. Claire's 17 and she has been here for a year." I said.

"Please stop this. Your making this headache worse." Amelie said.

"I'm sorry but it's true. Also what you don't remember is that you and Oliver have been... Consummating." I said. Amelie looked at me.

"What?"

"In the bedroom. It's how humans make babies." I said, not wanting to say the actual word... It'll give me time to make an exit, when she figures it out.

"Oh my..." Amelie said. "Um..." Amelie held her head, looked down, then up. Crimson was flickering in her eyes. "Why can't I remember?! I should and I can't. Myrnin what did you do?" She demanded. I had been slowly backing away and by now I was near the door.

"I didn't do anything. Blame Claire, she started this and blame Oliver for taking advantage. I did warn him." I said. The door opened and her bodyguard came in holding a cup of blood. He put it down on her desk.

"I should know what you name is, shouldn't I?" Amelie asked. The guard nodded. "Our changed my mind. Get Oliver here. Now. And Claire Danvers." The bodyguard nodded, bowed and left.

Amelie drank the blood and sat there in silence for a while. I stood there, not knowing what to do.

I came to the conclusion that I shouldn't be here, when Oliver and Claire show up.

"I will be going now, Amelie. Call for me, if you request me." I said and walked out of the door and made a hasty exit for the door.