Thank you for the people who followed and favorite the story! 32 Followers, wow! Well here is Chapter 3! Enjoy!
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'Fang-tasia?'
'It's actually called Fangtasia?'
'Are you mocking the name of my bar?' Her maker said, whose name was Eric she had learned unlocked the front door of the so called bar. 'No. it's just very… unique.' Alex said, grinning slightly as she stepped through the door.
The bar was decorated in a combination of blood red and black, its whole design giving Alexandria the idea she had stepped into an SM dungeon. She had to admit though, that the bar surely had to be an eye catcher for fang bangers. The iron cages, the throne on the stage, it looked dark and mysterious.
'Well, the name surely fits.' Alex said bemused as she walked further into the club. Her eyes fell on the expensive liquors that were placed on the shelves behind the wooden bar. Instantly she felt sad, Eric had told her on their way to Fangtasia she could never eat or drink anything else then blood, o how she would kill for a glass of one of those.
No more pudding, fries, popcorn or chocolate. O my god, no more chocolate.
'O, no more food.' She whimpered at the thought of a delicious pure chocolate bar before letting herself fall down on one of the wooden chairs in misery.
'A small sacrifice that comes with the gift of eternal life.'
A gift? More like a curse.
Before Alexandria could respond the silence was broken by muffled music, the first lines of the song Die Young by Kesha filled the room which couldn't be more ironic then now, hadn't it been her phone what made it play. Someone was calling her.
She eyed Eric for a moment who was leaning against the dark bar, frowning back at her. 'It's my phone.' She explained as she grabbed it out of her muddy jeans pocket. Alexandria her face scrunched up at the sight of her Iphone, it looked like it had been through hell and back. It was all muddy and the screen was heavily broken, making it hard to see who was calling her.
She held the phone closely, concentrating on the white letters that were in the middle hoping she could spell out the name that was almost unreadable because of the multiple cracks. A wave of happiness came over her as she identified the caller.
Kate!
But before she could click on the broken touch screen the phone was snatched from her fingers with supernatural speed, she blinked in surprise at her sudden empty hand before looking up at Eric who stood next to her holding her phone, the song still playing loudly.
'I was about to answer that you know.' She dryly stated.
The ancient vampire clicked on the touch screen, Alexandria guessed the decline button because the song stopped, leaving them in an awkward silence.
'You can't answer it.'
'Well, if you didn't just pull it out of my hands I could.'
The phone started to play the song once again and Alexandria stood up irritated as she held out her hand towards Eric. 'Give it.'
Her maker ignored her words and clicked on the decline button once again before letting the phone disappear in the inside pocket of his leather jacket. 'If you become a vampire you have to end all contact with humans, it is one of the things that come with the immortal life.' Eric explained as he grabbed a few dark bottles from behind the bar.
What?
'But- But this is Kate.'
Alex followed her maker towards the bar, who had opened the bottles and set them on top of the counter. 'This is my Kate, as in my best friend. I need to talk to her, tell her I'm al-' Suddenly a sour scent filled her nostrils, making Alex her nose scrunch up in disgust. 'What the hell is that awful smell?'
Eric smirked, handing her one of the dark bottles. 'That awful smell is True Blood, No idea why it's called like that since its obviously fake. But It functions just as normal blood.' He explained before taking a sip from his own bottle.
Alex studied the red bottle closely, inhaling the scent once again deeply before sticking her tongue out in disgust. 'Well, it's all yours to drink up.' She said, as she placed the bottle in front of her maker. The True Blood stuff smelled like expired milk, there was no way in hell she would be drinking it.
Her eyes fell on Eric his leather jacket again, reminding her of her phone inside of it. 'And give me my phone back and let me call Kate.' She snapped, holding out her hand once again towards Eric.
If it's even possible to call with that thing.
She was going to call her friend one way or another. Anyone else could drop dead but this was her best friend, her partner in crime. She couldn't just leave her in the dark.
Kate was probably worried about her sudden disappearance from the party and she needed to tell her she was fine, just fine. It was probably the best way to describe the way she felt now, not alright or good but fine.
Could be worse, could be better.
'I don't like to repeat myself, but since this is all new to you I'll forgive you for it.' His tone of voice, containing a slight warning as he looked her in the eyes. She could see he was annoyed by her, but Alexandria didn't care and crossed her arms over her chest, raising an eyebrow at him showing she was she wouldn't take no for an answer.
'Any contact with humans from your past life is forbidden.' He said once again, his way of speaking as he was talking to a young child. Alexandria pursed her lips to speak but remained silent. She realized there was no way she could win this small battle, she had a feeling he would command her if she pushed it even more. She could call Kate later, she surely knew there would be an opportunity to inform her friend of her wellbeing soon enough.
'Did I make myself clear?'
Eric his words snapped Alex out of her thoughts, he had rested his arms on the bar and leaned across it. She didn't dare to say she hadn't listened to his little speech, so she did what everyone would do in that situation, she nodded and hoped for the best.
'Good.' Eric smiled slightly at her before pushing one of the horrible bottles into her direction. Relieved he didn't caught her lost in her thoughts she smiled back and sat down on one of the bar chairs.
'I want you to try it.' He said before taking another sip himself, a look of disgust could be seen on his face but he quickly pulled himself together, probably to encourage her to try it also.
Not wanting to push anymore more luck, Alex forced herself to set the bottle to her lips. Maybe If she would obey to his wishes he would give her some space and space had lots of opportunities. Like calling Kate.
The True blood tasted terrible from the minute it touched her tongue, it tasted nothing like Eric his blood. Not that she expected it to but it wasn't even a tiny bit similar to the real deal. She cringed a little as she sat the bottle down on the counter, the after taste was just as horrible.
'I assume it's not to your liking then?' Her maker said, grinning widely at her expression.
'You honestly drink this?' Alexandria said frowning, in disbelief she pointed towards the dark bottle. It was utterly disgusting, how could vampires survive on this stuff? It was like eating tofu instead of meat, unbearable.
'I do, but I usually drink from humans, but there is not always someone around who offers their neck. Well at least not willingly.' He said with a chuckle before setting the bottle to his lips again.
Not willingly? Does he k-
'Do you kill people?' The words left her mouth before she could stop herself and she panicked instantly.
Why would you ask that Alex?!
'S-sorry, don't- don't answer that.' And she meant it, she didn't even want to know if he did. Maybe he had buried tons of dead bodies, snapped a hundred necks after sucking them dry, maybe he had killed thousands. She didn't want to know anything.
He had put the bottle down and looked at her seriously, no shame or pain flickered upon his face as he spoke. 'I do.' His tone of voice contained no guilt, just cold hardened words.
Alexandria shifted uncomfortably in the chair as she stared down at her own feet, unsure of what to say to him. 'It's in our nature, sometimes it just happens.'
Nature?
How can you kill people, rip people apart, yank them away from their family, from their life? If vampires could live on True Blood, why would they kill or even hurt people?
Because they lost their humanity and only a predator is left.
A sudden wave of sadness came over her and she gazed up, hurt flickered upon her features as Alexandria thought about her own future. How would she be in a couple of years, will her human side die slowly, leaving only a cold hearted vampire behind who only thought of blood? Only of herself?
She buried her face in her hands and took a deep unnecessary breath, Alexandria tried to calm herself down but a dark red tear made its way down her cheek nonetheless. ' Sure I've hurt people with words but never physically, I can't.'
Eric chuckled softly as he pulled her hands away from her face, his eyes glistering with amusement as he spoke. 'Never physically?' He smirked and pointed towards his nose. She let out something that was between a laugh and sob, before an apologetic smile appeared on her face.
'Sorry about that, does it still hurt?'
'It healed already. Consider it forgotten.'
She nodded at his words and ran a hand through her light blond hair, it felt greasy. Alexandria realized her whole appearance must look like she went through hell and back. 'I would like to freshen up a bit, where is the bathroom?'
Eric nudged his head to the left where a small arrow was placed on the blood red wall. 'Behind that door.' Alexandria mumbled a small thanks to her maker before making her way to the toilet.
Her eyes widened at her reflection in the mirror, she looked like a mess. Her once blonde hair was a dark muddy brown color, a combination from blood and dirt was smeared across her face, her once light jeans were stained with mud, their wasn't even a white shirt left. She looked like a fucking train wreck.
'O. My. God.'
Immediately she opened the tab and washed her face with the cold water, the refreshment felt great against her dirty skin. Looking up in the mirror Alexandria recognized her own face again, it was almost spotless expect for the dark lines of mascara that was left under her eyes.
I can live with that.
She snorted at her own little inside joke, she was dead. She couldn't even use that phrase anymore. Deciding to head back Alexandria turned around and walked out of the bathroom, she was about the pass the corner but was stopped as someone bumped into her, a woman.
An ear piercing scream echoed through the room making Alexandria jump in surprise. 'Who the hell are you?' The woman yelled loudly as she stumbled back against the wall. 'Who am I? Who the fuck are you?' Alex snapped angrily.
She studied the woman for a second, her bleach blonde hair, her skanky outfit, it all made Alex assume she worked her. It fitted the vampire bar perfectly. 'I- If you need a place to sleep there is a ch- church two miles from here and there are enough shelters in the area.' The woman said stuttering as she tried to regain her balance on her too high heels.
Does she think I'm a h-
'Seriously! I'm not a fucking hobo, you skank!'
The woman opened her mouth to speak again, but her words were suddenly muffled by a pale hand. Eric had appeared out of nowhere thanks to his supernatural speed and stood between Alexandria and the woman, who had fallen silent.
'Ginger dear, meet my new progeny Alex. Alex meet Ginger, she works here.' He stated dryly as he removed his hand.
No shit Sherlock.
Ginger her eyes widened and she gasped loudly. 'O my lord, I'm so sorry!
'It's ok, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have reacted like that. My bad.' Alexandria said smiling sweetly.
Liar.
'That's ok, nice to meet ya! Everyone is real nice here, I'm sure you'll fit right in.' Ginger smiled and held out her hand.
Well I fucking hope not.
'Everyone? Who is everyone?' Alexandria asked as she extended her own hand to reach Gingers. If there were more brainless bimbo's around here who were scared of their own shadow she wanted to know about it.
Ginger tapped her chin softly as she counted the names of the employees on her other hand. 'Well, there is Chow, Long Shad- O no not anymore, Eric of course, Stacy, Brianna, Dave and Pam! Does Pam know already?'
Who the hell is Pam?
Suddenly Eric his whole body tensed, his bored expression was replaced with an icy glare which was pointed at Ginger. He took a small step forward and automatically Ginger took a step back, fear written all over her face.
'She does not and I expect it to be kept that way. At least for a little while. You will not tell her, now
will you Ginger?'
Ginger nodded slowly at Eric, her once frightened face was emotionless as she spoke. 'I won't tell.'
'Good.' Eric said, his mouth curling into a small smirk.
Alex wondered who this Pam was, she made a mental note to ask later but for now curiosity got the better of her as she looked at Ginger. There was something different about her, Gingers face had less emotion then a brick and it was because of Eric.
'What did you do, don't tell me that you didn't do shit because you defiantly did!' Alexandria studied Ginger for a few seconds more waiting for her to become her normal self again, whatever her normal self was but nothing happened, she just stood there.
'I glamoured her.'
'Glamoured?'
'It's a form of hypnosis vampires can use. Humans are extremely sensitive for it.' Eric explained as he once again looked deep into Ginger her eyes.
So I can do it too?
'Ginger, I want you to clean the tables and set out the trash. Now.' Ginger nodded in response at her boss and bounced off, leaving Eric and a surprised Alexandria behind. 'So you can do that to anyone?' Alex asked grinning, the possibilities must be endless with this power, to bend the thoughts of people to your liking.
'Anyone, as long as their human. No vampire can be glamoured.'
'Can I try it?' Alexandria asked hopefully, maybe if she knew how it worked she could glamour Ginger later to borrow her phone so she could call Kate.
In response Eric chuckled softly, probably amused by her enthusiasm. 'Later, Fangtasia opens in an hour and we both need to clean ourselves up. In the back you'll find a small bathroom with a shower, there is a locker in there with some work clothes. It will have to do for now.'
Forty five minutes later Alexandria stepped out of the small bathroom freshly showered, the clothes that were in the locker were random pieces of work clothes left behind. Alex had picked out black shorts with a blood red tank top that spelled 'Fangtasia' in curly black letters, combined with her red sneakers which she had cleaned up it actually looked like a normal combination of clothes. She had been surprised about the different shampoo's, lotions and the expensive make-up that had been in the bathroom, the bathroom itself didn't look spectacular but it had things in it that were fit for a queen.
Alex grabbed a strand of damp blond hair and inhaled the scent of the coconut shampoo deeply. The scent was a bit overwhelming for her but that was merely because of her new supernatural senses. She snickered a she closed the door behind her and walked back to bar. 'I smell like a Pina colada.'
A soft music played in the background as Alexandria walked in, the bar was still empty except for Ginger who cleaning glasses behind the bar humming the tune of the song softly. Eric was nowhere in sight, Alexandria assumed he was still somewhere in another room freshening up.
This is my chance!
'Hey ginger!' Alex said as she sat down on one of the bar seats in front of her, she smiled brightly at the barmaid hoping she would fall for her sweet act if not, well then she could always try that glamour thing. 'Well hi sugar, you sure look better now.'
'I feel better too. Listen Ginger I was wondering if I could use your phone for like a minute or so.' Alexandria asked, it sounded more like a plead then a question. She glanced at the small pink phone that laid in front of her, obviously it was Gingers.
So close yet so far away.
Ginger smiled apologetically at Alex, who in return looked at her with sad eyes. 'I'm sorry sugar, Eric told me I couldn't let you borrow it.'
Goddammit!
Anger began to rush through her veins at Gingers words, all she wanted to do was text or call Kate and let her know she was alright. Was that so much to ask for? Alexandria closed her eyes for a second trying to calm herself down, Eric could feel her emotions and the last thing she wanted to was alarm him. Maybe she could try to glamour Ginger, all Eric did was look into her eyes right? It couldn't be that hard to do.
Alexandria smirked before leaning across the bar, her eyes burning into Gingers. 'Ginger, I would really, really like to borrow your phone.' Alex whispered softly.
Please.
'I'm sorry, Eric said I couldn't!' Ginger said angrily as she threw the dirty dishtowel on the counter, obviously annoyed by Alex her pleas. 'I'm going take out the trash.' She mumbled before stalking out of the room leaving a pouting Alex behind.
Well that obviously didn't work.
Alex snickered softly as her eyes fell on the pink little phone. 'Seriously, no brains at all.' She said grinning widely as she grabbed the phone. It was an old device but it worked nonetheless, quickly Alex texted Kate telling her she was fine and she would call her later, she deleted the send message before putting the phone back behind the counter.
Well, this was way too easy.
The clicking of heels could be a heard as Ginger ran back into the room, quickly grabbing the phone from behind the counter, Alexandria tried to look as bored as possible as Ginger eyed her suspiciously before walking out of the bar once again.
Not even ten minutes later Fangtasia was completely crowded, it was full with vampires and humans. It surely was a popular place, she heard a random girl say it was the most amazing place ever, which made Alex roll her eyes.
Kind of pathetic if this is your favorite place to be.
The music played loudly as the man behind the bar, whose name was Dave was tending the alcoholic needs of the guests. He was a real looker, black hair and blue eyes. He surely made the female costumers swoon at his feet and surprisingly even some male ones. Alexandria hadn't moved since Ginger left and Eric was still nowhere in sight, which made her relieved and also a little bit afraid. She was all alone. Alex glanced boringly at the two girls that were dancing in iron cages, she assumed that they were Stacy and Brianna who were selling their body.
'You seem like you could use some fun, doll.'
Out of nowhere Alexandria felt a hand softly stroking her shoulder and making its way down her arm. She turned her head in the direction of the voice and looked into the face of a young man, his green eyes gazing up and down her body as he smirked. 'Thanks for the offer, but no. I'm already having the time of my life actually.' Said Alex smiling sweetly at the man before turning away from him, focusing once again on the dancers.
Leave me alone, fucker.
'I have lived more than a hundred years, I know what having the time of your life looks like. This surely doesn't even come close.' The man purred from behind as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. A strike of panic hit her as she realized he was a vampire, she forced herself to calm down and turned around once again. 'I said no.' Alexandria glared at the man, hoping her cold way of speaking gave him the hint.
The man grabbed her tightly by her slender wrist as he stepped in front of her, making the small scene that was playing unnoticeable for the crowds. Alex winced a little at his hardened grip, the man obviously was stronger than her.
'I suggest you say yes.'
She was about the open her mouth but before she could Eric had appeared out of thin air, his sudden appearance making a few people give a little squeal in surprise.
'Branson.'
Eric his sudden arrive came to the young man as a surprise, it was shown upon his face but as soon as it could be seen it disappeared. 'Sheriff Northman, what a pleasant surprise.' Branson gave a slight smile as let go of Alex her wrist, who looked relieved at seeing her maker.
'No luck with the ladies tonight I see.' Eric said as he gazed at his progeny.
Branson laughed loudly before speaking. 'On the contrary, I am very lucky Sheriff. I just decided that this fine beauty is my prized possession for the night.'
Eric smiled, he obviously found the man his arrogance hilarious. 'And what has the fine beauty decided?' Eric asked smirking slightly as he stepped forward, the space between him and Branson becoming smaller.
Branson smiled nervously, his gaze fixed upon Alexandria who in return glared daggers at the man.
'I said no,' Alex informed her maker, who kept his icy stare focused on Branson.
'Well there is no law against persuading ladies is there Sheriff?' Branson said shrugging carelessly, hoping his casual attitude would make the scene look less serious.
'No there is not, but I still would like it very much if you would stop persuading my progeny.' Eric growled, his tone of voice sending a shiver down Alexandria her spine. Immediately Branson tensed, his eyes widening a little before giving a slight apologetic bow. 'My apologies Sheriff, I didn't know she was your child.'
'Well now you know, so get the fuck out of my bar.'
Alex sighed of relief as Branson disappeared instantly thanks to his supernatural speed. 'Thank you.' She said genuinely as she stood up from the bar chair.
'Branson is like a female dog in heat, humping on everything that catches his eye. I'm sure I scared him off for surely a decade now.' Eric said chuckling darkly as he gestured Alex to follow him. They made its way towards the small stage where a large throne with smaller similar seats stood. Eric let himself fall down on the throne as Alexandria sat down on one of the chairs beside him, silence fell between them for a few minutes as they looked around the room.
Is this what he does every night? Just sitting here?
Alex boringly looked around the room, everyone looked the same to her. Thanks to her new supernatural hearing she could overhear conversations, mentally giving her opinion about things the people talked about. She even heard a guy say he would pay someone if they would bite him.
Of course, why not? The world is fucked up like that.
Hadn't it been for the boring conversations or the silent Eric, Alexandria wouldn't have noticed the small group of girls stepping into bar. Squeals and laughing could be heard as they made their way deeper into the crowd.
'I heard he is so hot!'
'He is smoking hot, he is like a complete natural blonde.'
'Guys can't we just focus. We need to find her!'
Alex sat up straight instantly as she heard the familiar voice, quickly she came into full view with the other girls as they stood at the bar looking around with her brown eyes full with worry.
Kate.
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