Unchain Me Sister
Unchain Me Sister
Chapter 3
David woke just as the last rays of sunlight vanished from the sky; bathing the world once more in blissful darkness. A smile spread across his face at the sound of his pack stirring awake , then glanced lovingly at the girl beside him. He brushed a piece of hair from her face before rising to dress; preparing to face his Pack with the news of their newest member.
Paul was flopped on the couch with his boom box blaring the latest rock hit, while Marko sat on the arm of the couch, holding one of his pigeons. Dwayne was reclining in an oversized arm chair, lost in a book. All eyes settled on David as he entered the 'lobby'. Paul whistled and elbowed Marko in the ribs, "Someone got laid…and good by the looks of it. You're gonna share her right, bro?" David growled and sat in his wheelchair, "That's exactly what I want to discuss, boys. I've found us a new member; someone to replace Star…and before you start to argue, I know for a fact that she will NOT betray us as Star did. And no, Paul, I will not be sharing her." His voice was cold, but the affect was lost on the boys as their attention was drawn elsewhere. "Well, hello there." Sam stood in the entry way of the sleeping chamber, wrapped only in David's trench coat. David smiled brightly at her before looking at each of his boys. "Gentlemen, meet Samantha…my sister and our newest Lost Boy…well, girl in her case." The Boys gasped as the connection was made; Paul being the first to recover and smirking lewdly. "Well, damn David…I knew your tastes ran wild, but to bang your own sister!!" His howling laughter reminded Sam of a hyena and she grimaced. 'Brother…this is your pack? The fashion queen sounds like a hyena…' David laughed and motioned for her to come him, and she did so without hesitation; taking her place on his lap.
Sam smiled as she gazed at each boy in turn, "Hello, yourselves, boys. What's the problem? You're vampires right? So why the shock and surprise? Don't your own tastes run…wild as well?" Sam's voice was even as her eyes flicked around the cave to gauged each boy's reaction with her cerulean gaze. To the shock of the others, Dwayne laughed slightly and nodded in her direction. "I like her David…she's got my vote." David smiled at his pack mate and hugged Sam closer to him. Marko came over and kissed the back of her hand in a courtly manner. "Glad to have you as family, princess." Sam smiled, "Thanks…?" He grinned and jokingly bowed low at his waist, "Marko, at your service mi'lady." Sam snickered at his cheshire cat grin and replied in a faux queen-ish voice, "Nice to meet you Marko." Paul regarded Sam with a sharp gaze then broke into a wild grin. "Well, David…you nabbed a good one here…sorry for earlier, Princess." Sam shook her head, "There's no need…?" He stood and pulled her into a strangling bear hug. Sam struggled as it became harder to breath, "O-K Paul…c-can't br-breath…" He quickly set her down and ruffled her hair. "Sorry, Princess."
Sam shot David a look that quite blatantly asked what the deal was with the whole princess thing, but he merely shrugged and turned to his boys. "Now that all of the introductions are out of the way…by the way, the dark haired broody one is Dwayne, Sami…shall we head out for some fun boys…and lady?" The Boys shouted in agreement, then Marko motioned towards Sam. "I think Princess needs to put on some clothing first, boss." Sam's face tinged pink as she realized that she'd been standing there in nothing but her brother's oversized trench coat. David smirked and escorted her back into their bedchamber. He pulled out a pair of skinny, ripped and faded blue jeans, along with a white beaded tank top and a jacket that resembled the one she had seen when they had first arrived at the cave…the one that she knew had belonged to Star, their traitorous ex-pack mate. She quickly pulled on his chosen clothing, then spun around for his inspection. His earring glittered from it's permanent place in her right ear as she slowly turned, and David smiled in approval. "Beautiful…as always. You'll ride with me tonight, love." Sam nodded and her hand slid into his as they moved back into the 'lobby'; then out into the cool night air. David helped her climb up behind him on his bike, then with a howling yell, the Boys took off down the beach towards the boardwalk; the thrill of the Hunt singing in their veins, and through Sam as she tapped into the feeling using her mental bond with her brother.
The smells and sights of the boardwalk accosted the pack as they parked their bikes in their customary spot right near the stairs leading down to the beach. Sam dismounted David's bike and looked around in awe at the night life of the boardwalk, which differed immensely from those who frequented it during the early evening hours and the daytime. David watched his sister's face light up under the glow of street vendors and amusement park rides as the pack moved along the boardwalk; pushing easily through the sea of people who instinctively moved to avoid them. Sam's hand rested tightly in David's as her other hand was captured by a rough looking man with bright green hair and breath heavily laced with alcohol. "Hey there sweet heart. Why not leave the freak show and come have some fun with a real man?" He wiggled his eye brows suggestively and made to pull her away from David, who growled low in his throat in warning. Sam wrenched her hand away from the foul man and slapped him hard across the face. Clutching her hand close to her body, Sam glared daggers at the man who stared at her in disbelief, then anger as he advanced on her. "You little bitch. I'll—" David stepped between him and his sister; blue eyes filled with chilling ice as he surveyed the guy who had touched his sister. "I believe she made her point clear. Get lost…" Just to be sure the guy understood, he let his face slide partially into his vampiric form, as the Pack followed suit; gathering around the man. Screaming in terror, he broke from the circle he had been in and ran as fast as his wobbly legs could carry him. The Pack smirked and continued on, with David wrapping his arm possessively around Sam's waist, while the others circled around her protectively. Sam regarded her brother's stoic face as they walked on; wondering what he was thinking, but decided not to pry.
The Pack stood around the horses that moved up and down in their never ending circle. Sam sat side saddle on a black and white painted horse; David standing protectively next to her. Sam glanced at her brother's cold face and reached out to touch his shoulder. 'Why the harshness brother?' she asked through their mental bond when he had turned his face to look at her. His gloved hand brought her fingers to his lips and he kissed each one lovingly, 'Just thinking…you're alright?' She nodded, hopping down with David's help. 'Yeah…I'm just awfully tired all of a sudden.' His eyes filled with worry, and the Boys jumped off the carousel; moving back along the boardwalk in search of their dinner.
Sam squeezed her brother's hand in reassurance, but doubt plagued the back of her mind as she debated telling him her secret. 'David…can we talk when we get the chance?' He brushed his lips against her forehead, then nodded. 'Sure thing, princess' Sticking her tongue out, Sam grimaced at her nickname; secretly pleased that the Boys had accepted her and had given it to her.
Sam watched with slightly morbid fascination while the Boys fed voraciously on the group of surfer Nazis they had come across on the beach. They threw the bodies onto the large bonfire, and Sam choked back a gag as the scent of burning flesh permeated the air. David made sure all of the blood was gone from his face before he came over to where Sam sat on the sand near the bikes. He sat next to her and pulled her close to his body and noticed the tremors run through her body. "You all right, princess? You're trembling." He wrapped her securely in his coat, then wrapped his arms around her; drawing her tight against his warm body. "There now…what'd you want to talk about, sister?" Sam's eye bored holes into the sand at her feet, since they refused to meet his gently gaze. "Sam, look at me." She reluctantly did so, and he bent to kiss away the tears that had slipped down her cheeks. She answered him, voice wavering, "I—David…I have Leukemia…." His face went blank as she turned from him; not wanting to see what she feared in his blue eyes: hate…or something worse.
For the first time since his Turning, David was rendered speechless. 'Cancer…' The word shimmered along their mental bond, as he couldn't bring himself to utter it aloud. She nodded faintly, still refusing to face him. "How long?"
"The doctors don't know for sure…they gave me another two years at the most….they found it about two years ago….that's why I was so happy when I saw you on the boardwalk…I got to see you again before—" Her sentence ended abruptly, and David felt his undead heart clench painfully in his chest. "I wont let you die. I promised you eternity, didn't I?" His tone was lighter, almost desperately light, in hopes of cheering her up and her turned her to face him.
Sam smiled faintly and hugged him with as much strength as she could. He returned her hug, then helped her to her feet. "C'mon boys…Sun up in an hour or so." The boys howled and jumped on their bikes. David placed Sam in front of him, then tore off down the beach after the Pack.
They rode in silence while the boys whooped and hollered ahead of them. Upon arriving at the Cave, David helped her off and down the rickety stairs. She kissed each boy on the cheek before disappearing down the passage that lead to her's and David's sleeping chamber. David dropped into his wheelchair with a sigh and the boys looked at him with quizzical eyes. "What's up, boss?" Marko was the first to break the silence, and each Lost Boy waited for his answer. "Sam has cancer…Leukemia." The boys froze as his words sank in. Despite the fact that Sam had only been with them that one night, each had felt a connection with the girl they called Princess.
Dwayne watched as his brothers dealt with the news David had just delivered. "What are we going to do then David?" Dwayne's voice was low and even, as always, but David could detect the anxiety in his brother's eyes…it mirrored his own. "She wants to be changed…but she asked for us to wait till after she graduates, which is in a month…we'll give her that month, but we'll be with her as much as possible; daylight will be a problem, but I'll find way to keep an eye on her." The Boys nodded; deciding not much could be done that night with it being so close to dawn. They bid each other good night, then disappeared into their own chambers.
David found Sam stretched out diagonally on the bed with her clothes still partially on. He smiled softly at her snoozing form, then removed the rest of her clothing along with his own. He climbed in beside her after getting her situated properly on the bed before pulling the black sheets about them. With a final kiss to her temple, David allowed himself to join her in the oblivion of sleep.