Hey, guys! I am so so sorry for not updating for almost a month. Having my exams now, luckily it is ending already (by the end of this week). Long time before I got over my writer's block for this story~ Sorry that this chapter is a bit short. But then I am sure that you will forgive me, right? After all, BURNED is finally out and I am sure that you guys will want to read it many, many time. Do you know that Stark is Scottish? So HOT!
Anyway, on with the story. Dedicating it to you guys again since I really owe you guys...
*Disclaimer: I don't own the series and any of the characters.
I see as Zoey, sobbing, crawled over to Darius, still on the floor, blood still gushing through the hideous cut on the side of his face. Blood. At the mention of this, the red, warm, fresh and definitely inviting liquid made my mouth water.
I instinctively leaned forward, yearning to reach out and just touch the sweet-smelling "drink" with his finger… and then lick it… and then lick the wound…then drink it…
No! What the heck am I thinking? I cannot drink him dry, not even a drop of it, or else I will lose myself to the monster inside.
Without realizing it, I made whimpered. The sight of red is making my throat burn like an iron has been stuffed through it, the simply unbearable pain.
To control myself, to restrain the monster which is banging on the bars, begging to be let out, I gripped the doorpost, so hard that my knuckles turned white, while my other hand is still holding on to my bow.
The sound made Zoey look up, seeming to just realize that I am here. She looked at my hands and then my eyes, which I am sure is now red like I have put really thick contact lenses on in just that short period of time. Her gaze made me realize that the strength that I am exerting is actually making indentations in the smooth wood of the doorpost.
Even though Zoey has helped a little with the bloodlust, it is still raging like wild fires and I can't hold on to that piece of mind that it sane. I bent over slightly, like I have a really bad stomachache.
"Stark? What is it?" Zoey asked, wiping tears away from her eyes.
"The blood…can't bear it…have to…" I spoke in broken starts and stops. Then, the monster-being I, actually-took a staggering step into the infirmary.
When the warrior, Darius, saw me slowly approaching him, he got to his knees and grabbed the knife on the floor which Kalona has dropped it previously. He turned to face me and spoke in a-surprisingly-steady and strong voice. "You should know that I only share my blood with those I have invited to taste of me. And I have offered you no such invitation, boy. Back away before what happened here gets any worse."
His words-or maybe it was his harshness-made me stop…momentarily. Two pieces, two parts, totally different parts of my mind are quarrelling, no, not only that, fighting… for dominance.
It also felt like I have two souls, one which loves Zoey with all his heart and detests all kinds of evil and another one which is the monster, the one which craves for human-or more appropriately, anybody's-blood every second of his 'should-have-ended' life.
As the two different souls occupy my body, my eye colour will change, between my normal color to the dark but glowing red.
A voice brought me out of my reverie. "Stark, just get the hell out of here! I don't want to zap the crap outta you with fire, but if you take one more step into this room, I swear I'm going to burn your butt up."
Shocked, I turned to look at Zoey, seeing that she actually means it. Then, I suddenly felt anger, angry that she dared to speak to me like this. My vision is now tinted with red, darkness pulsing dangerously around me.
Looking down to see that she has already tucked the bed sheet tightly around her, she lifted both of her arms, just like when she used her elements against Kalona. "Do not push me right now. I promise you won't like it if I lose my temper."
I don't know why but then her words sparked something inside me. I blinked a few times, trying to wrap my mind around what has just happened. I wiped my shaking hand across my face like I would after I have exercised for a few hours.
I tried to explain to Zoey, tell her that I don't exactly have full control over my actions so that she, my beautiful angel won't hate me. "Zoey, I-"
I stopped halfway, firstly because I really don't know how to explain it to her without seeming like a lunatic and secondly because that Son of Erebus has took on a defensive position.
What? Did he think that I would actually hurt Zoey? My anger level was rising again but then I wouldn't want Zoey hurt, especially now… So, I just snarled and ran out of the room.
As I slowed down my speed when I am out of the building, I thought back to the scenes in the infirmary, like a movie playing across my head. I actually snarled at Darius. Am I an animal or what? Ohmygoddess, I am going crazy. Zoey just have this kind of effect on me.
Then, a thought suddenly occurred to me. Why does Zoey have such strong reactions towards Darius, protective even… Gosh! Not only do I have to be sent to a mental institution, I am also an uber jealous freak. When that gorgeous goddess is not even yours. A silent voice reminded me.
I must find a way to explain to Zoey about my actions lately. Not that she has been around to witness it. I also have to tell her about my feelings towards her… even from the first sight. I wonder if she still remembers the special moments we shared at the field house, just before I… died.
I walked around the place, thinking on how to phrase what I am sure will be a long speech. After a while, I realize that it is hopeless, even if I manage to think and write it down on paper, I will still not be able to deliver it properly in the presence of Zoey.
When I finally registered that fact, it is already night time. No, I mean day time, actually not really, anyway, it is the time whereby somebody will go to sleep in about three hours time.
See? I am already stuttering like a fool just by thinking about her. I am seriously whipped. Who would have thought that cocky Stark will become like this… What a miracle!
What do you guys think? I hope it is not too bad, after all, I just got over the damn writer's block!
I just wrote another fanfic on the Mediator Series by Meg Cabot. The Series is really interesting, talking about the supernatural stuff, mainly ghosts... RUNAWAY in the airhead series is out too! Now, I just have to wait for the Eclipse movie to come out...
Okay, this is replies to some of the reviews:
Mia: She ended up in the infirmary, in the House of Night because she got injured by a raven mocker when she tried to protect Heath. She is naked because the wound is on her chest. She did not want to kiss Kalona but then she is, after all, A-ya's (made to be Kalona's lover) incarnation so she cannot resist him. As to why did she speak to him... it is just sort of natural and she wants to save Darius. Have you read Hunted? It is all in the book. This story didn't include all of this beause it is from Stark's point of view as stated in the title and Stark wasn't there when it took place. Hell, I am not even sure he was outside the infirmary, eavesdropping.
Artemis the Emerald Princess: In answer to your question, I am most definitely going to finish Hunted. As for Tempted, I am not sure yet but most likely yes because there is only a very small portion of his point of view inside and for Burned, not sure, haven't finish reading yet.
jamesstarkgirlfriend: Well, I think i also answered your question by answering Artemis the Emerald Princess. I can treat it like an announcement also, for the other readers...
NESSY (nessy): Well, I am updating now, LOLS. Really thank you for your 2 reviews, showing me that people are actually anxious to read it, makes me kinda happy. As for the updating part, you got yourself a supporter: SarahBird925.
P.S. You guys should really thank nessy and SarahBird925, they made me determined to update today.
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