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CHAPTER 8: Sara

Sara and Diva were in the mansion's courtyard later in the afternoon. They sat against a tree in the shade. Diva was leaning against Sara while Sara's arms were around her. Sara looked at Diva with worry. She was being really quiet.

"Diva?" she said with genuine concern. "Is something the matter? You've been really quiet"

Diva's expression grew dark. "It's Amshel. I sometimes regret making him my Chevalier" Her eyes got a sad look that quickly disappeared. "He reminds me too much of Joel"

Sara was quiet for a while. "I probably seem like I've had the easiest life in the world, don't I?" Her own expression also turned sad, but her look didn't fade. "I don't remember anything of my past. Except for...." She hesitated. She'd never told anyone about this. Not even Saya. "I remember running. From everyone. I was always so afraid to let anyone get close to me"

Diva sat up and looked at her. It was like she was hearing a bedtime story. "Why? Why were they after you? You were human back then"

Tears slid from Sara's eyes and she shook her head. "I was never human. Not really. I always had... powers, abilities. The people chasing me wanted to hurt me because of that fact, to study me and experiment on me. I still have those powers now" She looked at Diva and her expression softened. "That's why I sympathize with you so much. I know what it's like to be isolated and lonely"

Diva gave her a sympathetic look. Then she kissed Sara passionately, surprising her. "Don't worry, Sara. Cause now you have me to protect you"

Sara smiled. "Thanks. I just.... I always wanted to be a normal girl" She chuckled bitterly. "Wishful thinking, I guess"

* * * *

Diva had gotten the best idea. She didn't exactly now why she was bothering. Usually she just tortured and/or killed her lovers. She didn't want to do that with Sara though. Maybe....

Her train of thought changed. Kidnapping Sara had been a really great idea apparently. She smiled as she thought about her DEAR big sister. She must have been worried about her Chevalier. She loved messing with Saya. Sara was hers now. That would be cemented once.... Once what?

What was she doing again? She stopped skipping down the hallway and thought. Wait! When had she started skipping?

"Diva!" a voice said from behind her. She spun around to find Solomon. "Diva, what is it? Why were you just standing there?"

"Solomon!" Diva exclaimed, suddenly remembering her idea. She grabbed his arm and dragged him away. "Come with me! We're going out!"

* * * *

Later, Sara was in the courtyard waiting for Diva to return. Suddenly her arm was grabbed and she was yanked up from the ground. Furious, she looked at the person who'd grabbed her. She wasn't surprised to find Amshel. She glared at him.

"Leave me alone, Amshel!" she warned him.

"I heard you talking to Diva. Interesting stuff you told her. And here I thought Chiropterans were the only preternatural beings in the world" Amshel smirked at her. "Nathan and Diva aren't here to save you this time, Sara" He held up a syringe. "Don't move"

Sara gasped when she saw the syringe and her mind flashed back to something from her past. She panicked. She put her hands to Amshel's chest to push him back but something else happened. A burst of blue light came from her palms and struck him full in the chest. Amshel screamed and flew back away from her.

She grew weak and her legs buckled. Someone caught her but she relaxed when she saw Nathan. "Nathan...."

"It's alright" he said as he held her. When he spoke again, his voice was once again demonic. "Amshel, I told you to leave her alone. The next time we fight"

Amshel glared at them. "She's more valuable than I thought" He left.

When they were alone, she spoke. "Nathan" she said weakly. "I need to see Diva"

She passed out.

* * * *

When Sara regained consciousness the first thing she saw was Diva's worried face. She also noticed she was lying in bed. The instant she sat up Diva hugged her so fast she was knocked back down. Sara hugged her back to reassure her. But she was worried herself.

"I'm fine, Diva" she said. "Chevaliers heal fast. Physically anyway"

Diva released her and sat up. She reached over to the night stand, picked up something and pushed it at her. "This should cheer you up. Especially now. Stupid Amshel"

Sara took the tiny box from Diva's hand. It was wrapped in white paper and tied with a blue bow. Sara unwrapped it and opened the box. She pulled out a small sky blue seashell.

Diva smiled at her shocked face. "The shell opens up" Sara opened the shell, gasping when she saw light brown lipstick inside of it. "It's for you. A gift"

Sara stared at it in surprise. "I've never worn lipstick"

Diva smiled. "You said you always wanted to be like a normal girl. They wear stuff like that, don't they?"

Sara hugged Diva tightly as love for her welled up inside of her. She couldn't deny it now. She was IN LOVE with Diva.

But what about Saya?

A/N: I will eventually reveal where Sara's powers come from. I'll Update As Soon As Possible. Please review!