Author's note:…I apologize about being so slow. I haven't really felt like writing for awhile.
Chapter 4
Yuuki POV
"Bye."
I watched as Bella left the room. She quietly closed the door behind her, a small draft entering the room. Classes had just ended, and we had both already changed out of our uniforms. Bella didn't say where she was going, but I could assume that she was going to spend time with Edward. When classes weren't in session, those two were stuck together like glue.
I sat down on my bed and opened my nightstand's drawer. Inside was a book. It was a brown hardcover, caked in dust. There was no title, author, or publisher on it, but that didn't mean I didn't know what it was. I lifted up the book and with it a bunch of dust, even though I took it out regularly. It was a history of the vampire race. I had recently come across an extremely long chapter on myths and legends. Even though I didn't expect these things to actually be included in this collection, they were part of our history. I began to reread a particular part that had captured my interest.
One of the most interesting myths we hold is about a second type of vampire. The myths about them speak highly of them, just like how someone would speak of a pureblood. They were supposed to have greater strength than us. Even our strongest warriors had trouble comparing with their average strength ones. It is also said that they had soupier speed. Though we are both vampires, our races differ greatly. Please remember while reading this information that it is fictitious, being based off of written and oral lore.
Abilities and Powers
These vampires were said to have both greater strength and speed. They were said to be almost impossible to kill, with all of them living until they were. It was written that the only way to kill them was to tear them apart and burn the pieces. The burning of the pieces was the most important part, for they were said to have amazing healing abilities, ones so great that they could reconstruct themselves. The burnt pieces are unable to do this. Though, there are some areas where they are lacking in strength. Only some of them had a power, like mind reading, but even then not every one of those powers could be deemed useful. Though, there are stories of extremely powerful and fearful powers. Though, it's odd that there has never been a story about one of them having control over an element. We at first thought there would be a record of this kind since elemental powers are so common among our race, but one has never been found. This might say something about how they receive their powers.
Society
All of the tales collected show that their society didn't really have any structure. Most lived in pairs, though there were some covens. The leader was usually the oldest, or the most powerful. Covens usually had a territory they stayed in, while pairs were nomadic. It appears that these vampires mated for the whole of their existence. If their mate was killed they would immediately be out for revenge. (This is a popular myth. It'd usually have one of our vampires killing one of the other race, and how the mate would appear, wanting revenge and stopping for nothing.) Some people believe that there was something more since these vampires didn't constantly go out on massacres, but no proof has been found.
The book then continued on to talk about the Children of the Moon; werewolves. Though that section was also interesting, the one on the second type of vampire was my favourite. Of course there were still even more myths, like ones on shape-shifters, but something about this one were just special to me. It always made me wonder if this was where the stereotypical myths on vampires came from.
I put the book back away in the drawer. I quickly just downed a couple blood tablets, not wanting to bother getting blood. Noticing the amount of light coming out of the window, I went to go look at the sky. It was full of stars, all of them letting of a beautiful but small light. The moon was full, reflecting enough light so that a human could've clearly seen the ground without any help. I stood there, leaning against the window sill and daydreamed. Off in the distance, I heard a wolf howl…
Jake POV
I was off in the forest by the academy. Nessie had come with me. She was currently off hunting. I let out a howl so she could find me more quickly. I had found a comfortable spot to lye in, on the outside of a little clearing. I soon felt other minds connecting with mine. How is it over there guys?
Everything's fine and peachy boss, Leah answered in a mocking tone. How 'bout on your end?
Good. I'm not really having to do anything, it's like a vacation. I grinned. The Cullens were doing most of the work. The only reason I was here was because of Nessie, who had just joined me. She sat down, waiting for me to finish conversing with my pack.
Find out anything interesting? Seth asked eagerly. He had come to like knowing what was going on. I swear he was like a little kid sometimes. That earned me a growl.
No, not really, but I really don't care enough to ask. Try calling Edward later; he would know everything we've found out about them. Really all I know is who's ass I would like to kick.
Embry replied next. Only one? I would've thought you'd have a whole list by now. The others in the pack giggled a little bit.
Of course I got a list! There's just someone at the top of it. He's a little bit too much like You Know Who for my liking.
Hey, since when did Edward become Lord Voldemort? You didn't get a scar while you were over there did ya, oh chosen one? Leah jabbed, sending the others to laughing again.
I sighed. You guys are gonna be the death of me…or maybe just cause your own deaths. I gotta go. Suns rising and they'll expect me back. The pack said there good byes, Leah leaving with another smart ass comment.
I got up, and Nessie followed my need. We didn't talk as we ran back; we just enjoyed each other's company. Once we were at the eaves of the forest, I changed back to my human form. We walked out of the woods, not looking in the slightest bit out of breath. I said good bye to her when we were at the top of the stairs. I walked by Edward, which made me think of the Lord Voldemort comment. That earned me a glare from him. Damn blood-sucker needs to get out of my head.
Woooooo~ It's finally done. I just couldn't write this chapter for some reason. I didn't even write the rough draft I usually do first. I don't know when you should expect the next chapter out, hopefully next month. Yes, I know I fail. But it's summer, which means being dragged off on vacations and hanging out with friends way more. I already of major parts in this story mapped out in my head…I just have to get to them. Those will be the fastest to write…hopefully. 8D
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