Disclaimer: I do not own Amelia Atwater-Rhodes characters.

Claimer: I own Melody Niyama.

Summary:

Siete has a secret and there's a new girl on the block. Only, how new is she to the vampire world? The rumors caused by her appearance lead to confusion, which is the perfect opportunity for the Vida family to bring down New Mayhem, once and for all.

Last Chapter

"Siete, may I join you for croissant and drink?"

Snapped out of his reminiscing, he stared at one of his oldest friends.

"Well, dressed very nice for such a random occasion, Silver." He chuckled. The strapping young man took a seat in accordance to the welcome.

"What, can I not dress up and enjoy a day in beautiful Paris?" Smirking his black eyes shimmered with delight at being able to poke fun at the world's oldest vampire. To any of the normal humans passing by he appeared an elegant foreign businessman, chatting with an old friend. His tan skin matched his dark, honey-streaked hair and infinitely deep eyes. It was as if he was filled with millennia of knowledge, which would be fairly accurate to say, but even more so for his companion.

"Now, now, do not try to play tricks with me. How did you know I would be here? In this specific café? Most of our kind could never track me down, no matter how hard they tried," Siete scoffed. Looking up into his eyes like a concerned parent, he searched for answers. Finding nothing, he smiled and stated, "And most wouldn't come to find me unless they had a damn good reason."

Hands up Silver joked sarcastically, "You caught me. Nothing gets past the infamous Siete." Gazing down and revealing a stern face when he looked up, he got right down to business. "The Vida's. There have been rumors around New Mayhem and some have even been winded to Midnight, of the Vida's plan to rid the world of New Mayhem and it's inhabitants. This time around though, many believe it's a real fact that they have a plan. Especially with how close they've been getting to New Mayhem."

Siete just looked at him and laughed. "Silver, since when have you ever believed that the Vida's have had a good strong standing?"

"Siete, they killed Kalika. They made it known it was their doing." Silence ensued. Shock was swarming through Siete's mind. Kalika was his first changed and first girl. It was like having your first love ripped from your arms and watching them be taken off to their demise. "Please, I need you to come to New Mayhem. Many of the higher ranking vampires believe if you are near the Vida will stand down."

Siete just shook his head vigorously. "I'm sorry, but as much I would like to help you, I cannot. Surprisingly enough, most of the witches can sense my presence within a 10-mile radius. They would know I was there and would definitely attack, believing they could wipe out our kind."

"But-"

"I said no." His cold eyes turned from Silver and drifted up toward the Eiffel Tower in all its glory. Sipping his coffee, he realized how complicated things have become now-a-days. Sighing, he continued, "Listen, I know you very well. You probably figured I was going to say 'no' anyways, so besides my company, what else is your business here?"

Silver laughed at the cold response and followed his gaze. "It's kind of scary how well you actually know me. And yes there is one thing that bothers me. The other day I was down on the Californian coast looking for my next meal - which by the way reminds me: california girls' blood is very rich." Feeling the tension still in the air, he continued on in a hurry. "Sorry. Back to my point, there was this girl. She seemed so familiar. Her hair was black and went down to her middle back. Only, the strangest thing was her eyes. They were garnet and seemed to peer into my soul… or rather my memories."

Though he did not need to, Siete inhaled sharply turning his gaze toward his mug. Silver, unknowing of his friend's now-chaotic mind, continued, "You see though, she was the spitting image of the girl who saved me from dying of Triste's blood. But back then she looked about 9 yrs old. The girl I saw the other day looked 17-yrs old. She connected eyes with me and then someone in front of me and she was gone. Like a ghost. Is there any creature out there that could survive this long but not be frozen in time like us?"

Siete sat in silence and in confusion. No vampire could age but also live this long. No human could live this long but not age. "Silver. It's just a coincidence. There is no way you could have seen a girl from over 1500 years ago. Perhaps the lack of blood was messing with your head."

"Yeah, maybe. I still have a lingering feeling about what may be looming on the horizon." Seeing Siete's sharp look, he quickly added, "But I'll ignore it." 'For now.' Sighing, he shifted his position, taking an extended drink, and getting lost in all the drama that was unrolling before them.

"Silver, I'm sorry but I must be leaving. You've given me enough information to last an entire decade to sort out. Get some fresh air. I will see you later." Siete stood up, walking down a lonely street and mysteriously disappearing.

"Heh, better follow suit," Silver muttered to himself and simply vanished with the French croissant still warm at the table.

A cool, sea breeze passed through his hair. The once golden-eyed man sat looking out at the sea. 'This all seems… surreal. No one entity could possess those abilities. But then again… no one would have ever believed one could live forever.' Frustrated from the news recently received, Siete figured he should give the only option that could settle his mind a try.

He reached with his mind, searching all over the globe for any trace of the girl who changed his life.