Chapter 5: Nothing but Mythology

Ally's POV

Ever since Tyler's death five months ago nothing has ever been the same for me. I cry myself to sleep every single night just hoping that by some miracle I will wake up in his arms again. It never happens though, and it never will again.

Tyler's family has not been the same since that fateful day either. Caroline was the most affected because he was the one that she was closest to. Caroline and I have really bonded and become extremely close now.

Tyler used to say that our fingerprints never fade from the lives we touch. He left a very special mark on me. I found out that I was pregnant a month after he died. It was a very bittersweet thing for me. It was sad because Tyler would never meet his baby, but at the same time, I was able to keep a part of him.

His family was very happy to hear the news. They were also very happy that they would have their own little piece of Tyler. Even my dad was happy for me.

Today was the day that I was going to find out the gender. I left the apartment that I now lived in to go het Caroline. Caroline insisted on going to every single appointment with me. I lived having that girl come along with me. She was so sweet, adorable and smart. She somehow made me feel closer to Tyler.

When I pulled up to her house she was already there waiting for me. "Hi Ally. I'm ready to find out if I'm going to have a niece or nephew" she said. "You and me both" I said. "Let's go then" I said. "I think afterwards we should go shopping for some stuff for the baby since we'll will know now if it's a boy or a girl" she said. "You know what kid? That's a great idea. It'll be a way for us to celebrate" I said.

We got to the doctor's office in twenty minutes. We were waiting for awhile before I was called in. These appointments were always hard for me because I just wished so badly that Tyler could be here.

The doctor put the cold gel on my stomach and before I knew it I could see my baby on the screen.

"Congratulations, it looks like a very healthy baby girl" she said. Caroline and I started crying tears of happiness at the same time. I was having a girl; Tyler's daughter.

"When will I start to feel her move?" I asked. I was starting to get worried that I hadn't felt her kick once yet. "You should feel her move any time now" she said. "Everything looks good. You can come back in a couple of weeks" she added.

"I can't believe I'm going to have a niece. She'll be beautiful and smart just like her parents" Caroline said as we left. "Thanks, but I think some of her looks and brains will come from her Aunt too" I said. "Thanks Ally" I said.

We went to several stores and bought a lot of the essentials like diapers, bottles and clothes. Who knew there was so much clothes to choose from.

"What about this?" Caroline asked as she held up a beautiful pink dress. "I love it. It's so beautiful" I said. "What do you think about these princess themed pajamas?" I asked. "I think they are beautiful and she will love them" she said. "What about toys? She needs toys. I think she has enough clothes to last her a few years now" Caroline said and we both laughed. "You're right, she will need some toys" I said.

After buying numerous toys and clothes and other baby stuff we decided to go have lunch at Tyler's favorite diner. It was within walking distance so we decided to just walk there with all of our stuff.

We were walking down an alley when we heard the clicking of a gun. We both froze in fear."Turn around slowly" the man said. We both did as we were told and we saw several men right behind us and one had a gun pointed at us. Memories from the night my mother was killed flashed through my mind at that moment. Was I destined to die the same way? No, I couldn't die. I was carrying a baby. I needed to live for this baby. I looked at Caroline and I saw fear written all over her face. We couldn't die. Not now, not this way.

"Hand over everything now" the man ordered. We both took out our wallets and dropped them. "I said everything!" the man shouted indicating to our purchases. No, I didn't want to give this man the stuff that was meant for mine and Tyler's baby. These people could take what they wanted but not my baby's things.

Caroline and I just clung on tightly to each other.

The gun looked so menacingly enough that I thought I should just give him everything anyway.

Suddenly a man appeared and grabbed the guy by the throat. He was pale, extremely pale, but he still looked just like my Tyler.

"Get the hell away from them now! How dare you! How dare all of you. All of you are lowlife pieces of scum for threatening a kid and a pregnant woman. You guys are not even man enough to threaten someone who has a chance of fighting back!" It sounded like he was growling at them. He threw the man on the floor and they all ran away.

"Tyler?" I said still not completely sure it was him. He turned around slowly. There was no mistake, it was him. Even though he now how had gold eyes I recognized him. "Tyler! Oh Tyler it is you!" Caroline and I both shouted before running up to him. Caroline and I kept asking him about his gold eyes, and pale skin. We also asked him how he was alive. He just said that he couldn't tell us. I had a feeling he was hiding something. He looked at my stomach so I said "I'm pregnant with your daughter Tyler"

"I'm going to be a dad?" he asked. "Yes you are" I said. He smiled from ear to ear before picking me up in his ice cold arms. He placed his hand on my stomach and I felt my daughter move for the first time. She had kicked me right where his hand was. He looked close to tears.

"I hadn't felt her move yet" I said. "You haven't?" he asked. "No, that was the first time" I said tearfully. He just hugged me tighter and kissed me.

"I have to go, but I'll be back" he vowed. "Where are you going?" I asked. "I can't say, but I will be back" he said before leaving.

So many questions, so little answers.

"We have to tell everyone now" Caroline said. "I know, we'll call everyone over lunch and tell them we need to have a family meeting later" I said.

"Something about him seemed different though" I said. "I know. He's so cold, pale, and gold eyes? I wonder what's... Wait a sec" Caroline said and she pulled out the Greek Mythology book that Tyler had given her. She flipped it over to the 'V' section of the book and then to the page that read 'vampire'. "It says that pale and cold are two of the major signs that someone is a vampire. The other telltale signs are the change in eye color. A vampire will have red eyes if he feeds on humans and gold if he feeds on animals. They also have enhanced speed strength, as well as enhanced senses. It seems strange but Tyler meets a lot of these requirements. I think it's a coincidence because vampires don't exist" Caroline said. "I agree. It's a very strange coincidence, but you're right it's nothing but mythology" I said.

Please Review
I really needed to write that chapter to distress today. I've been having a really bad day. It started when I realized that my grandpa accidentally took my car keys and lost them. Now, I have no idea where they are. Also, I went to visit that same grandpa today and I realized he bought a new Kindle which he wanted me to teach him how to use it so he literally dropped it on my lap as soon as I sat down, instead of handing it to me like a normal person. He wanted me to set up for him and teach him how to use it within like 5 minutes when I've never used a Kindle a day in my life (I'm loyal to IPads), which I found very annoying. Also, my mom has been in a bad mood all day and she's been taking it out on me all day. I'm so glad I have the house to myself right now. It's just been one of those days where everything just seems to go bad.

Sorry, I had to vent