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Chapter 5

"What's today?" I asked my co-worker while I fiddled dumbly with my fingers. I was getting impatient. As I thought about it now, I didn't understand my reaction to the first day of spring, nor did I understand the fear of seeing him. My emotions had changed dramatically. How I yearned to see him, to meet and touch him.

"June 20th" I sighed and my face fell. Perhaps Baba had been wrong? The thought had been very unlikely, but even so, it had been two months and no sign of my mate.

"Hey --!" I finished stacking the cans on the shelf and turned to my caller.

"Yes?" I tried to make my voice light.

"What time do you start school?" I looked over my associate carefully. She had short brown hair that curled around her ears at the bottom. The woman's eyes matched her hair tone as she gazed back at me. She was actually going against nature to be friendly to me. You see, humans did not approve of our alienisms, so by nature they shy away from our kind, which is a very good reflex because most of us prayed on they're kind. I shook away the thought of me eating this kind person.

"Day after labor day" I stated proudly, picking up another can to place it next to the previous one. Despite how much I disliked being petite, I had to admit, I was short. My co-worker paused before plucking the can out of my hand to set it on the top ledge. I grimaced.

"Sorry, and thank you Jennifer" I said politely. I was unexpectedly tiered. It was almost the end of the day.

"No prob, and call me Jen." She stared down on my, giving me a warm grin. I smiled back, forgetting my problems due to the fact I was too busily chatting with my newly discovered friend. It wasn't until I was walking home that I remembered my dilemma with a shocking blast. I had been wondering through the park aimlessly in thought, when I was suddenly tackled to the dirt floor! The strength that restrained me was tremendous; far too much for a human being. I was to shaken to fight back, in spite of that; I managed a treating hiss through my clenched jaw, my lips pulling over my teeth to show what would ensue if something unexpected were to happen. In actuality, when in danger, one converts to its basic ancestral behavior. If you think about it, the basic weapons for most mammals are its teeth and set of claws. Back in the day, the glimpse of my barbed fangs would plant a seed of doubt in the predators mind. My nerves finally caught up with my racing mind, and I began to struggle.

"Don't move." A high pitched voice growled quietly so only I could hear it. It was the kind of melody that would make a mere mortal fall in love. So soft, like a chiming silver bell. Somewhere I heard muted unnatural footsteps. I also noticed the thin arms that held me pinned to the earth. They were a little too strong, and the scent was a little too sweet and fervent for an average human. I recognized the scent double times over. A vampire was bent over me, her straight burgundy hair draped over her shoulders. I read her expression carefully. Her maroon eyes were narrowed, her head ducked, and her back arched like a prowling sleek black cat. It looked as if she was paying much attention to the noises 

around her, her head cocked at an angle, her lips smashed in a frustrated line. I pressed into her mind. She was running, hiding from someone. No, not just someone, she was concealing herself from many people. Nor were they actually 'people', they too were vampires. I froze, panic gripping my core.

Stop rummaging through my mind. The silver dipped voice hissed in my head. I flinched; shocked that she could speak in waves. Only one fey I knew could do that, but he couldn't block out my mind. She too couldn't block out my determined mind.

Let go of me. I spat, my fingertips twitching. I was preparing to strike.

If you move a fraction of an inch they'll spot us. Shut up and stay out of my head. I need to concentrate. Her words stung, while anger filled my cheeks. I craved for information, and her foul way of putting things doomed her from the start.

I will not get out of your thoughts until you tell me what the devil is going on. I sounded silly, I had to admit, but I was annoyed and reckless. I wanted to know what it would cost me before I made my move. Her head snapped downwards in a rapid blur, even for my sharp eyes. Her features were tight and her lips pulled back, but she said nothing aloud. I wish I could have said the same for my thought process…

Three vampires from the Night world have come in search of us, get the picture? I pursed my lips, her disrespect irritated me.

Us? I endorsed dubious.

It would be more prudent if I explain things later, for now. Don't. Move. Each word was emphasized, and despite my temper, I obliged, feeling the pressure lighten on my limbs. Minutes passed, and finally the female's shoulders then slumped; her eyes shown relief in addition to the never ending gloom that seemed natural to her glint.

"They're gone" She assumed, unclamping her stiff arms from my upper shoulder blade. My brow puckered as I leaned up on both elbows, using my hands to brush back my perfect tresses. I stared over the vampire crossly. She had long burgundy hair, as my mind already established, dazzling gray eyes, and her features were beyond beauty itself. Her skin was pale white, a slightly rose color under her flushed cheeks. She stood up, brushed the dirt off her knees and outstretched a hand to me. I took it, and she helped me up. It was then I become aware of her attire. The vampire wore a navy blue knitted sweatshirt that read in gold coloring 'St. Cecilia's private Academy'. To top off the look, she also wore a dark warn blood colored plaid short skirt, with traces of the navy blue inputted in it and matching high stockings. She noticed my gaze.

"It's a prep school" She shrugged, sounding rather board. I said nothing, allowing the awkwardness to cling to us.

"So what's your name?" I watched her, my mind going blank. My name? She noticed my hesitation.



"What you don't know your own name?" Her tone was bitter and doused with sarcasm, yet still beautiful, as was mine.

"Watch it." I rumbled through my clenched teeth. Her eyes widened as she thought of losing me. My anger was replaced by confusion, previous to giving her a questioning look. Her thoughts began to race, pulling up ideas from her thick head and twisting them to try and fit them into the missing puzzle pieces. The vampire rocked back on her heels before controlling some emotion I could not comprehend.

"I'm very sorry. I'm being rude." She extended another hand for me to shake, "I'm Scarlett" I eyed her cautiously. My sight and head was perfectly clear. Supposedly three vampires were after me and her both, and I was suppose to find my lover this spring. I had not, and this leech was waiting for me to take her hand.

"You can trust me" She assured sharply. "And I'm not a leech." We both rolled our eyes.

HURRAY!! I just love Scarlett...she one of my all time fav characters, I can tell you that, and she totally kicks butt! I had alot of fun coming up with her, so I hope you guys enjoy her nature as much as I do...and IM SORRY! hangs head I havn't come up with the main characters name yet...but im working on it!

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lotz of luvs,

wolfie