Bloody Roses at Dawn
By: wiccariangoddessofthemoon
Chapter 5: The plan that backfired....
"Serenity..." he said with a pleading voice as he outstretched his arm to her, her face was full of evident shock as she stepped back. Endymion's eyes widened a bit as he took back his arm and looked away. Gabriel folded his arms around Serenity protectively, Endymion walked away dejected into the night. Serenity just stared at his retreating back with disbelief in her eyes.
'Why? I thought... I was falling...Oh My God!' her mind was in a jumble. Gabriel squeezed Serenity tighter to him having an overwhelming feeling to protect her. The wolves stopped growling after some time and Charlie straightened as he offered his arm to a still Serenity.
"Come we must go now." He said in a firm but tensed voice as she took his arm still in a daze. Both men stood by each side holding her arms gently. They walked into the woods and the wolves joined them, once they were sure no one would see them they stopped and inspected their surrounding. Charlie turned to face Serenity as he took of his shirt and shoes.
"I will carry you to the coven's hideout; Gabriel will be carried by Nicholai. You both will remain quiet, you sense something is wrong you vanquish and attack no questions asked. Better to ask for forgiveness than to die first." He ordered and muttered the last sentence while looking away. Gabriel stifled a laugh and Serenity just tilted her head in confusion. Charlie just shook his head while raising his arms in a 'forget it' manner; he sighed as he groaned, the groan soon turned into a howl as his skin was ripped out and fur came out, seconds later he was already transformed. Serenity climbed into Charlie's back and grabbed fistfuls of his fur and held on tight. Charlie howled and soon the others joined in the howl and took off.
A man, who was near Serenity's house, smirked and disappeared in the shadows.
"I need information! NOW!" Kaleb growled at the man who obviously seemed to be a vampire. The vampire kneeled in front of his master and smiled as he looked up through eye lashes.
"I have news, my lord. Endymion is no longer with Serenity, apparently the werewolves recognized him. The wolves are planning an attack now, we should be prepared when they come." The vampire said as he looked to the floor with a clear smile on his face. Kaleb smirked and started giving orders, once alone he picked a glass full of a red liquid and drank.
"Soon, Serenity, soon you'll be at my side" he murmured to the dark as howls were heard from afar.
Charlie lead the pack as Serenity clutched to his neck for dear life, not far behind was Gabriel in the back of another wolf. They slowed down as they neared the coven's mansion. They stopped behind a mass of trees as Serenity got off Charlie's back with the help of Gabriel. Charlie detransformed and put on some dark pants for Serenity's sake.
"Alright this is the plan, so listen up. Us wolves go in first, Serenity and Gabriel behind us. Once we get in, we attack all that gets in the way. No exceptions...is that clear, Serenity?" she nodded hesitantly and he continued.
"Right, take this." Charlie said as he gave what appeared to be a sword to Serenity. She took it as her eyes narrowed while inspecting the sword and giving Charlie and Gabriel a questioning look. Charlie lowered his head a bit looking a bit sheepish as Gabriel smiled.
"That's just in case something comes way to fast and you don't get the chance to say a spell. Just take the sword and decapitate. Be careful." He said with a serious look as he clasped his hands in hers, when she smiled Charlie blushed, she giggled and he stomped out as he gave more orders to his pack. Gabriel approached Serenity with his arms crossed.
"He may not look it, but he is caring. He is actually worried about you, afraid that something might happen." He told her as they both watched Charlie give out orders; she nodded and smiled sweetly.
"He wants to look strong for his pack and everybody else. I understand, I used to be like that, sometimes if the time calls for it I act strong. Still, he looked so cute when he blushed!" she started softly and sweet, and ended up exclaiming in a fit of giggles as Gabriel laughed while Charlie just lowered his head in embarrassment, hiding his blush.
Suddenly noises were heard and the wolves surrounded Serenity and Gabriel protectively. Charlie remained untransformed but was weary, prepared to transform at any moment. They could see red and silver eyes all around them as a hard realization came upon them.
"They were waiting for us!" Charlie exclaimed. Laughter was heard from the shadows as a vampire stepped forward.
"Serenity, how nice of you to come to my side." The vampire said as Charlie and Gabriel paled considerably.
"Kaleb!" Charlie gasped, Gabriel enveloped Serenity in his arms. Kaleb chuckled and smirked.
"Long time no see, Charles." Kaleb said in a low menacing voice as he glared. Serenity looked back and forth between the glaring pair; clear confusion evident.
"What's going on here?" Serenity asked no longer able to understand.
"So, no one has told you exactly why this war has been going on?" Kaleb asked Serenity. When she shook her head he smirked and stepped forward making the wolves weary and flinch.
"I guess I would have to tell you..." he began but a shout was heard and everyone looked to the source; Serenity gasped when she saw who it was.
"Endymion!" Kaleb growled. In that moment, everything happened in seconds: Kaleb attacked Endymion as the wolves tried to make an escape while taking vampires out of their way with Gabriel's help. They heard both vampires calling out Serenity and it only made the wolves hurry to get out. After a lot of running they made it out of the forest; after making sure they weren't followed they all laid down in the grass. The only one standing was Serenity with a determined face.
"What the hell is going on?! There is something you haven't told me!" she demanded as she stared Gabriel and Charlie down. Charlie looked away with a pained face as Gabriel sighed and stood up.
"You're right. We haven't told you the real reason this war has been going on." He simply stated as Charlie's head whipped to stare at him; panic clear on his face.
"Gabriel." Charlie whimpered his eyes pleading but Gabriel just shook his head; Charlie looked down defeated.
"First, I think we should all head out. We don't want to be found. Serenity, would it be ok if we stay at your house?" Gabriel stated, Serenity nodded. Once inside the house, Serenity let them take showers as she cooked for them. Charlie was the last one and was helping Serenity cook; he kept glancing at her with longing in his eyes. She was cutting some meat when she yelped. Charlie looked at her in concern when he saw her fingers bleeding.
"Here let me help you." He said softly as he took her hands. He checked her cuts to make sure it wasn't serious.
"It's just a scratch, it didn't go deep." He murmured, but then he took one of her fingers and licked it. Serenity gasped at the action but what surprised her more was his tender look; as if he was taking care of his lover. They stood there as he licked each one of her fingers clean.
"Charlie the shower is…" Gabriel started as he entered the kitchen but stopped immediately when he saw the scene before him. Something in his heart churned, he mumbled an apology as he made to walk out. Charlie let go of Serenity's hand and walked away, while she just stood shell-shocked.
"Is everything alright? I didn't mean to intrude." Gabriel said in a low voice. When she nodded he was able to breathe once again. He was scared, God he was scared; he was falling for the exact woman he knew he shouldn't. He was sure to be taken soon, but he couldn't stop hoping.
"Could you help me cooking? I would deeply appreciate it." She said with a puppy-dog face and he couldn't help but agree. As they cooked, they shared moments of silence until Serenity couldn't take it anymore.
"I think I have the right to know what REALLY is going on here, Gabriel. I do not think it's fair that I'm thrown in the middle of this war without knowing the reason as to why." She said as she kept cooking while Gabriel stopped completely and turned. Serenity turned as she stared at his back, she watched as he sighed and ran a hand through his wet dark locks making it hard for not to stare in awe. He glanced at her and saw her staring as he turned completely to face her.
"I still think Charlie should be the one to tell you. He knows more about it than I do." He explained as he closed his eyes, clearly tired. Serenity watched him and then turned back to finishing her cooking.
"Why don't you go and rest on the living room, I won't be long." She told him as he stared for seconds, then he nodded and lied down on a sofa.
Sorry for not updating so long, but my laptop has been...umm....not so cooperative. I have to thank my boyfriend for fixing it. Well hope you enjoy it.
